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Dear Parents and Caregivers, I hope that all mothers, grandmothers and other special people in the lives of the children in our school had a truly memorable time on Sunday, for Mother’s Day. Hopefully, some might have been treated with breakfast in bed, or lunch at a wonderful venue, or shared in the delight of opening a gift – or perhaps just luxuriated in the love and affection of those closest to you. Whatever form the celebration took, I hope that it was a day of happiness and of being made to feel appreciated and treasured. As I move around the school – and perhaps this is one of those unique elements of a Primary School – one thing that always lifts my spirits is to see the works of art which have been created by our students. Each carries the individual touch of its creator and each reveals something of the way that young person sees the world. This is particularly so among the younger students, where art is created as an expression of how the world appears to that person. While language proficiency might still be somewhat limited, expression through art is the surest way these young people are able to express their world. One thing which characterises virtually all the art is the vibrancy of the colours. They illuminate the corridors and paint the walls of the classrooms with life. Isn‟t it a pity

that we adults so often forget the pleasure which accompanied the creation of a painting or drawing, no matter how rudimentary? As we grow older, we seem to paint less and less, until for most of us the only such creativity might be painting a wall or piece of furniture. The Impressionist artist, Claude Monet, once said, “The

real subject of every painting is light.” This is certainly true

when one considers the way the art around our school brightens the spaces and seems to invite light into the place. The colours transform bland walls and add a sparkle to the place. So moved was he by light that Albert Einstein commented, “For the rest of my life I want

to reflect on what light is.”

The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 14 Friday, 18 May, 2018

IN THIS ISSUE:

Year 1, 2 & 4 Excursions

News from the classrooms

Sports Results & Fixtures

To take this one step further, it would not be wrong to suggest that creativity in its various

forms all allows us as human beings to „shine‟ some part of ourselves to the wider world. This is

so evident among the students, as they participate in a variety of creative activities. We saw

it last week in the incredible Ballet Production, as the dancers‟ passion seemed to radiate

from the stage. We see it as they paint and create wonderful pieces in Art, or as they perform

in Drama, or sing, or play a musical instrument. There is much to celebrate in the creative world. It is our great hope that just as Monet

referred to light as the subject of every painting, so it would be for each of the students at

Reddam House. That the special, unique light which fills each of them might be expressed as

they explore their innate creativity. What a pleasure it is for all of us to watch the

masterpieces unfold. What an exciting time it was recently

for Noah Novick and his Under 12 Triple

Threat team, who won the Easts Basketball

Competition last weekend. Not only was

he able to celebrate the victory with his

team but Noah was also named Most

Valuable Player by the match officials. The

smile on his face in the accompanying

photo says all it needs to – congratulations,

Noah, and keep aiming for the top! Then, ensuring that the cultural flag was

also kept flying high, Adi Alroy received

a Pass with Credit on her recent Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Grade 2

Piano exam. Well done, Adi! A number of Year groups enjoyed the opportunity of excursions this week. The Year

1s headed off to the Powerhouse Museum on Monday, where they were immersed in a world

of creativity and innovation. Their eyes were certainly opened to the vast array of possibilities

in applied arts and sciences. No doubt many aspiring inventors had their enthusiasm sparked

through this visit! The Year 2s had their chance to learn in a very different environment to that of the classroom

when they participated in Lessons Afloat on Tuesday. The mere change of scenery gave their

learning an added impetus – it is not every day that one gets to find out new and exciting

things while floating through the harbour! Finally, it was the turn of the Year 4 students, who enjoyed their excursion on Thursday – a

double-header to the Art Gallery of NSW and the Hyde Park Barracks. All thoroughly enjoyed

these two diverse visits and there was much learned about both institutions, which are such a

feature in our city.

On Monday, the topic was once again sleep, with the second part of the Sleep

Workshops for Year 5 and 6 students. This was followed by one for parents of those two Year

groups that evening. The workshops proved to be most interesting and it is hoped will provide

useful tips and skills for many years to come.


On Tuesday, two anti-bullying presentations took place, first for the Year K-2 students and

then for the Year 3-6s. It was good to note the seriousness with which the students took on the

challenge of ensuring that ours is a bully-free school, in which we all stand up for each other.

It takes courage to assert oneself when bullying takes place, either as the victim or as a

bystander, and it is hoped that such open discussions about the scourge of bullying will

empower students – and also create an environment in which potential bullies would rather

change their behaviour. All of this is also building up to next week‟s Bully Zero Australia Mufti

Day on which we will continue to raise awareness and support all efforts to eradicate bullying

at schools.

Also next week, on Monday, is this year‟s Wind and Brass Competition. It will undoubtedly be

another evening of marvelling at our musicians – on this occasion those who play wind and

brass instruments. I wish all of those competing a fulfilling time, and also trust that all in the

audience will have a thoroughly enjoyable evening‟s entertainment. On Wednesday, the mathematicians have the chance to stretch their mathematical minds,

when Contest 1 of the Mathematics Olympiad takes place. Those Year 4-6 students in the

Extension classes should find themselves truly extended but there should be a real thrill as

they pit themselves against some tough problems. We wish them all everything of the best,

both for this round and for all those yet to come during the year. The week ends with another of those enjoyable mass-participation events in which all are

encouraged to give their all while having a good time doing it. This is the Cross Country

Carnival and it promises to be an event in which the students can challenge themselves,

have fun with their friends, and feel part of the greater whole which is the Primary School. The

next day it will be the turn of the dancers, as they compete in the IRBD Dance Challenge

Eisteddfod. They have been hard at work rehearsing and there is great anticipation for this

event. We wish all of our Jewish families „Chag Sameach‟ as you celebrate Shavuot this weekend.

And to all other families, may you also enjoy a weekend worth celebrating! Dee Pitcairn Principal

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Basketball - Comets Comp games resume

on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th May

Basketball – Easts Comp Sundays Games

resume on Sunday 3rd June

Girls Sunday

10R V Clovelly 12.30pm Waverley College

Sunday – Grand Final

Soccer

Under 18 Boys V Maccabi Heffron Synthetic

3.00pm Sunday

Under 16 Girls V Queens Park, 1.30pm Lyne

Park Sunday

Year 11 Boys V Waverley College, 11.00am

Queens Park No. 9 Saturday.

Year 10 Boys V Knox , Curagal No.2,

1.00pm Saturday. The bus will leave Red-

dam at 11.30am

Year 9/8 Boys R V Waverley College, 2.00pm


Year 9/8 Boys E V Sydney Grammar, Weigal

No.2, 10.00am Saturday

Year 7R Boys V Waverley College, 1.00pm


Year 7E Boys V Waverley College, 12.00

noon Queens Park No. 9 Saturday.

12R V Queens Park, Queens Park

01, 1.00pm Saturday

12E V Pagewood, Jellicoe

Park 1.00pm Saturday

11R V Easts, Queens Park 11, 12.00

noon Saturday

11E V Mascot, Queens Park 12, 12.00

noon Saturday

10R V Pagewood, Queens Park

12, 11.00am Saturday

9R V Waverley Old Boys, Queens Park

12, 10.00am Saturday

Rugby

Under 16 V SHORE, Northbridge C 12.00

noon Saturday. The bus will leave Woollahra

at 10.30am

Under 14 V St Josephs, Hudson Oval Strath-

field 12.00 noon. The bus will leave Woollah-

ra at 10.30am


SPORT FIXTURES

Netball

Reddam 1 v Kambala Heffron Netball Court

No. 1, 1.42pm Saturday

Reddam 2 v Bye

Reddam 3 v Bondi Heffron Netball Court No.

1, 9.48am Saturday

Reddam 4 v Coogee Heffron Netball Court

No. 5, 9.48am Saturday

Reddam 5 v St Catherines Heffron Netball

Court No. 22, 11.40am Saturday

Reddam 6 v Rose Bay Heffron Netball Court


Reddam 7 v Coogee Heffron Netball Court

No. 22, 12.24pm Saturday

Reddam 8 v Saints Heffron Netball Court No.

25, 12.24pm Saturday

Reddam 9 v Kincopal Heffron Netball Court


Reddam 10 v Kincopal Heffron Netball Court


Reddam 11 v Bondi Heffron Netball Court No.

23, 9.48am Saturday

Reddam 12 v Coogee Dolphins Heffron Net-

ball Court No. 26, 11.06am Saturday

Reddam 13 v South East Eagles Heffron Net-

ball Court No. 2, 8.30am Saturday

Reddam 14 v Maccabi Heffron Netball Court


Reddam 15 v Mascot Heffron Netball Court


Basketball - Comets Comp Grand Final

Girls

16 R Div 2 (Hayley) V Inner City Ravens 23 –

34

Basketball – Easts Comp Sundays

Girls

10R ( Bryanna) V Bronte 12 - 10

12R (Aida) V Clovelly 18 - 32

13R Year 7 Girls ( Mehdi) V Bondi 1 - 13

14R Year 8 Girls ( Lee) V Macabbi 30 - 38

Boys

10R ( Mehdi) V Maccabi 8 - 31

10E (Marc) V Bye

12E ( Luke) V Golden Cavs 15 - 22

12D (Marc) V Reddam M 12 - 16

12M (Marc) V Reddam D 16 - 12

14E (Damien) V Bye

14D (Luke) V Bye

14M (Kenny) V Moriah 23 - 26

16R (Mehdi) V Emanuel 20 - 0

16E (Mehdi) V RBSC 14 v- 29

16D( Guy) V Moriah 21 - 22

18R (Lee) V Triple Threat 44 - 34

18E (Lee) V Bellevue Hill 0 - 20

Rugby

Under 16 V St Josephs 0 - 58

Under 14 V St Ignatius 0 - 47


SPORT RESULTS

Reddam House

would like to wish a very happy birthday to

James Bradburn, Rebecca Bruce, Sienna Feng, Avi Ereira, Giselle Kotlyar, Zoe Littler,

Gemma Sapir, Indiana Wooldridge, Noah Novick, Daniel Super & Andre Pal

who celebrate their special day this week and over the weekend

We hope you had a fabulous day!

Soccer

Under 18 Boys V Heffron Hawks 1 - 2

Under 16 Girls V Easts 1 - 3

Year 11 Boys V Knox 1 - 4

Year 10 Boys V Knox 1 - 3

Year 9/8 Boys R V Knox 6 - 5

Year 9/8 Boys E V Knox 3 - 0

Year 7R Boys V Knox 3 - 1

Year 7E Boys V Knox 0 - 1

12R V Pagewood 4 - 0

12E V Easts 2 - 4

11R V Mascot 1- 6

11E V Maroubra 0 - 10

10R V Easts 8 - 1

9R V Pagewood 5 - 6

Netball

Reddam 1 v Bondi United 41 - 3

Reddam 2 v Marrickville 43 - 14

Reddam 3 v Coogee 8 - 22

Reddam 4 v Kincopal 0 - 4



Reddam 7 v St Catherines 25 - 20


Reddam 9 v Mascot 22 - 7

Reddam 10 v Maccabi 4 – 12

Reddam 11 v Bye

Reddam 12 v Coogee 2 - 8

Reddam 13 v Randwick Rugby 5 - 0



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KINDERGARTEN

In Kindergarten this week we turned the focus to our reading strategies. These include using

picture clues, finding sight words, sounding out and making sense. We have practised these

during guided reading sessions. The children have been keen to share their reading with

other members of the class. We are also working on writing our sight words and cvc words

with more speed, playing „Mission impossible word hunts around the classroom.

In Mathematics, we revised addition using tens frames and number lines. We also introduced

the concept of subtraction and took our learning outside to jump on a gigantic number line.

Continuing on our „Healthy Living‟ theme in PDH, we examined the activities we like to do.

We looked at the intensity of these activities and the need for a balance of resting, as well as

gentle and highly physical activities.

During Topic, we deconstructed the lyrics to „Advance Australia Fair‟ and the elements of the

Australian National flag and our Aboriginal flag.

On Tuesday, we had an incursion called, „The Power of One‟, which described in detail the

difference between a bully and someone being mean. We learned we need to tell a

teacher, even if we are just a bystander.

This week started with an exciting and informative excursion to the Powerhouse Museum to

enrich our knowledge of our History and Geography topic: „Transport ‟. The students enjoyed

looking at old and new types of transport, discussing the design features, use of

materials, types of engines, environmental factors and safety issues. The students also

pretended that they were astronauts and designed a form of transport for the future! It

certainly was a busy and stimulating day!

Madeleine DeSouza “I enjoyed looking at the old transport.”

Bally Naphtali “I liked looking at the steam train and designing a transport for the future.”

Jonathan Tancred “I loved climbing on the penny farthing and learning about space travel.”


YEAR 1

Year 2 had their excursion on Wednesday around Sydney Harbour on The Proclaim Boat.

Aboard boat the students learnt about the different features of the harbour and some

interesting historical facts. They also discussed the importance of keeping the harbour clean,

as well as water safety. During the trip the students were lucky enough to stop off at Shark

Island and Clifton Gardens. They were interested to learn that the island is called Shark Island

because from an aerial view it looks like a shark. In Clifton Gardens there was a magnificent

playground which the students enjoyed exploring after lunch. Everyone had a great day and

they are looking forward to reflecting upon and consolidating their learning over the coming

weeks.


YEAR 2


YEAR 3

This week was a very busy one in Year 3, as the students sat their NAPLAN exams. All the chil-

dren tried extremely hard and should be proud of their efforts!

We continued with our „Simple Machines‟ topic in Science. We used the Lego materials to

help us to construct and learn about the different parts of a lever and which type of lever lifts

a load easier. The children really enjoyed the practical, hands-on lessons, as well as working

alongside their classmates.

During History, we are diving deeper into our „Past, Present, Future of Sydney‟ topic, and

have been discussing and exploring the different heritage sites in Australia. We have also

been talking about what makes them heritage sites and how they are so special to Austral-

ia‟s history, culture and identity.

YEAR 4


In Math, the students have been learning how to measure angles using a protractor. They

practised placing the midpoint of the protractor on the vertex of the angle while ensuring

that the base line of the protractor was directly on top of the base arm of the angle. They

also had to remember to read the correct measurement based on the type of angle they

were measuring.

On Thursday, the Year 4s were very lucky to visit The Art Gallery of NSW and Hyde Park

Barracks. At the Art Gallery, students were exposed to historically important artworks,

completed a variety of activities and had the opportunity to meet some professional

Australian artists. They learnt that art is subjective and open to their own interpretation. The Hyde Park Barracks helped consolidate the students‟ learning of their Term 1 History topic

„First Contacts‟. The students gained even more knowledge of the locations and

consequences of British colonisation, an understanding of the founding of Sydney, the

importance of such heritage areas and the unique history they allow us to be a part of. It was

a fantastic excursion with a lot of learning and the Year 4s thoroughly enjoyed the day.

In Year 5 English students have been exposed to the visual text “The Journey”. They have been

delving into the text and analysing the use of visual literacy techniques in this stunning picture book.

Some of the techniques that they have been taught include positioning, colour significance,

symbolism, modality and camera angles. Below are some student observations about a variety of

images in the text.

The lighthouse symbolises that the family are almost at the end of their journey. The mother’s facial ex-

pressions in the image is hopeful. She has been drawn this way to show that she finally feels safe. – Luis Anderson

The author has drawn the family on the neck of a bird because the birds are guiding them to the free

place (there is a bird on every page guiding them). The family is compared to a flock of birds given

that the birds symbolise freedom. This is significant as the family is finally free from the war. – Harrison Hamby

The camera angle used is a worm’s view. It looks up at the guards and show their strength and power

as they loom over us as the reader. They are positioned this way to show us that they are stronger

than the fragile family below them. – Zoe Martin


YEAR 5 ENGLISH

YEAR 5&6 SCIENCE

This week in Science, Year 5s tested their knowledge on what causes the days and seasons.

Students were stretched to consider some tricky new questions, and to make some brilliant

connections of their own. We also began exploring what we see of the moon from here on

Earth, and why that is! We‟ve been considering the difference between a crescent and a

gibbous when talking about moons, what waning and waxing mean (and what they look

like), and why on Earth quarter moons might be called that. “Did you see the new moon last

night?” (I bet you didn‟t!)

This week, Year 6s have been showing off what they know about molecules and what

happens to them when matter undergoes a chemical or a physical change. They have

been practising drawing molecules and identifying which type of change has occurred in

various examples in the world around them. They‟ve risen to the challenge of backing up

their claims with evidence, and have asked some wonderfully engaging questions this week!

This week, students have continued to work on persuasive writing and specifically focussed

on body paragraph writing. Students followed the PEEL structure to assist with proving their

thesis and they used a variety of persuasive writing techniques in their paragraphs. Here

are two samples of the brilliant work the students have been produc-

ing.

Firstly, the visual image will automatically appeal to the reader’s

emotions, by making them feel sad and sorry for the family who have

been traumatised by the accident. Additionally, the use of high

modality in the image makes the reader even more emotional for the

family as the image is realistic. Obviously, the use of these techniques

will most definitely provide the reader with a significant goal to

achieve, wearing their seatbelt. The use of pathos and a high

modality image not only appeals to the audience’s emotions, but

the high modality really strengthens by advertisement, by convincing

the reader that there is no other option than to wear a seatbelt. -

Luke Nunn-Price

Firstly, the use of high modality language lets the reader know that

this is a command, not just a suggestion to wear a seatbelt. It is also

evident that the use of high modality lets the reader see the most

important goal of everyone wearing a seatbelt. Without a doubt, the

reader can clearly see that it is their responsibility to make the road

safer, for not only them, but others too. This is shown in the words

‘You’re worth holding onto’, which clearly indicates that by being

safe on the road you are not only helping yourself, but you are

helping other too. The key reasons why high modality persuades the

reader to be safer on the roads is thanks to the two simple words, ‘Belt

Up’, making the reader feel that they have to give no thought to

following these words because of how simple they are. Ultimately, it

must be realised that wearing seatbelts is the best and only option. - Izzy Lowe


YEAR 5 & 6 ENGLISH

JEWISH STUDIES

To celebrate Israel‟s 70th birthday (Yom Ha‟atzmaut), Yigal Nisell, from the JNF (Jewish

National Fund) came to Reddam and did some educational and fun activities with the Year

3-6 Jewish Studies students. They learnt interesting facts, figures and the importance of Israel

to all religions.

ART

This week in Visual Arts, 5M continued working on their glass art Assessment Task. Here you

can see different patterns made up of a variety of colours, shapes and sizes put together in

preparation for the kiln!

STUDENT ARTWORK


ALADDIN REHEARSALS & AUDITIONS


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