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12 March 2014Radford College Calendar
To advise student absences, please contact the relevant reception area listed below directly.
ELC Reception 6162 6298 [email protected] 12 Mar Final date for NAPLAN withdrawal of students SECONDARY SCHOOL
1 – 4 Reception 6162 [email protected]
Tues 18 Mar Bookings open 7am Parent/Teacher interviews SECONDARY SCHOOL
5 – 6 Reception 6162 6290 [email protected] 18 Mar Middle Years Parent information session SECONDARY SCHOOL
7 – 8 Reception 6162 6269 [email protected] 19 Mar Y10 Music Recital - RA Young Hall 5:30pm PERFORMING ARTS
9 – 10 Reception 6162 6204 [email protected] 19 Mar National 'Ride2school' Day SECONDARY SCHOOL
11 – 12 Reception 6162 6261 [email protected] 25 Mar Radford Institute Seminar - MOOCS RADFORD INSTITUTE
OSHC - Director 6162 5376 [email protected] Tue 25 Mar Ed-Space presentation on Anxiety COMMUNITY
Reception hours during term time are 8am – 4pm, except Main Reception, which is 8am – 5pm
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From the PRINCIPALMrs Fiona Godfrey COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION JUNIOR SCHOOL
PreK to Year 6SECONDARY SCHOOL
Year 7 to Year 12
SERVICE LEARNINGRADFORD COLLEGE
INSTITUTE
CHAPLAINS NURSE
PATHWAYS PERFORMING ARTS SPORT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
COMMUNITY: Collegians &P&F OTHER NEWS
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CONTENTS & NAVIGATIONClick on any section name below to go directly there, then close the section tab to return to here[or you can simply scroll down through the whole Bulletin].
My School Website
Last week the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) released the 2013 schools’ data through the My School website and in doing so, createdthe annual media frenzy of school comparisons. The Monday edition of the Canberra Times front page headline was ‘Independents a point or two above the pack’, and thearticle used league tables to compare the merits, or otherwise, of schools in the ACT based purely on the NAPLAN results. The flurry of excitement in seemingly being able torank schools needs to be tempered by the value of the data presented and what it really tells us about individual schools.
I am delighted that the My School website generates such interest in the public domain. I am buoyed when education, the value of schools, the quality of teachers and thedegree of government funding is publicly discussed and debated, as it is each time ACARA updates the data on the My School website. Education is an incredibly importantfactor in the success of this country and the more it is discussed and the greater the scrutiny, the better our education system will become.
Despite being supportive of the website, however, I would add the following words of caution in relation to its use and decision-making powers. The My School website issimply one more signpost on the road to accountability – it is not the destination or the answer to accountability. It is one of many starting points for parents to seekinformation and augments the detail included on our website, in the eBulletin, in reports to parents, government accountability requirements and discussions with schoolpersonnel.
Most importantly, the My School website only gives a snapshot of students’ ability in literacy and numeracy relative to other groups of students in the four year levels whereNAPLAN testing takes place (i.e. Years 3, 5, 7 and 9). It does not measure the progress students make (often directly attributable to either the teacher or the School as a
whole) as they transition through school, nor does it measure the many other skills students acquire at school. I know from my discussions with prospective parents that mostfamilies are looking for a holistic education for their child including wide ranging co-curricular opportunities, a relevant pastoral care program, community service and religiousand values education, as well as a range of different subject offerings. Quite simply, NAPLAN results do not indicate the value-added aspects of schooling that independentschools, in particular, do so well.
I have no doubt that by now many members of our school community will have logged onto the My School website to see how Radford College rates in relation to otherschools. As expected, the College compares very favourably with the 25 or so schools listed in the ‘statistically similar’ group in which we have been bundled. While themajority of the schools in our Similar Schools group are independent schools, it is interesting to note that some of the government schools listed are select entry only. On theother hand, like most independent schools, we take pride in being steadfastly non-selective. Statistically similar schools have been grouped together after being assigned avalue on the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA). This ICSEA score is very similar to the Socio-Economic Status (SES) that has been used in fundingcalculations, and has been developed to take into account the variables that are known to be strong predictors of educational advantage at school level, including where astudent lives as well as the geographical location of the school.
Like all other schools around the country, we are compelled to provide the information for this website as our funding is dependent on compliance. I am not concerned aboutRadford College’s performance statistics being detailed on this website now or in the future as I know our results in both NAPLAN and Year 12 are consistently outstanding,even when compared to schools whose students are from similar socio-economic backgrounds. I am concerned, however, that this website could become a ‘one stop shop’for parents wanting to gather information about schools and make comparisons. I would ask readers of this website to consider all of the elements of a successful school, notjust a statistic posted on a website.
From the Business ManagerJocelyn Martin
The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 (Amending Act) comes in to operation today, 12 March 2014. Accordingly, the College has reviewed itsrequirements under the Amending Act and the revised Privacy Policy comes into effect today also.
Members of the Radford Community with concerns or questions over how the College deals with privacy issues may contact the Business Manager.
PARENT CONTACT DETAILSReception
Every week the College sends out messages and makes phone calls to parents (e.g. re sick children) only to discover that our database records are out-of-date. This canmean that you are not getting the information you need, and we cannot contact you for important matters. Our Main Reception staff administer the College databaseand if you need to update your details, please e-mail Main Reception directly.
LOST & FOUNDPlease contact Main Reception to claim these items
FOUND - A man's black woollen blazer/jacket, GIOTTO brand, was left at the Pavilion following the P&F AGM.
ICT Integrator: Susan DavenportRadford Online: Help site
We’re a few weeks into using Radford Online and decommissioning of RadNet. I would like to thank our staff, students, parents and guardians for the positive attitude inwelcoming this major change to Radford’s online presence. The system is being adjusted based on feedback from users and further developments will be released at laterintervals.
If users have not yet logged in, please do so ASAP following the instructions on the home page of the College website.
TroubleshootingIf it’s the first time you’ve accessed your Newsfeed or Followed a site, it may take a while to finish setting up your account before you can start following sites. Try again a bitlater. Refreshing your page may also help. For any troubleshooting, please contact [email protected]
Pre-K to Year 6
Head of Junior School: Mr Paul Southwell Assistant Head of Junior School Years 3-6: Marina MalcolmAssistant Head of Junior School P-2: Nicole Jaggers
Catch up with the latest Junior School News
Please also take the time to:
read the rest of the Bulletin, for "whole College" items, such as the Principal's section, the Chaplain's reflection and Sporting and Community information.check the CALENDAR regularly.
Year 7 to Year 12
PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS - all secondary year groups
Bookings open: 7am on Tues 18 March. PTO Booking link will be available on the College website home page Interview dates: Middle Years High School Senior SchoolY7: Tue 1 AprilY8: Wed 2 April
Y9: Tue 6 May Y10: Th 8 May
Y11: Thur 10 AprY12: Tue 8 Apr
Parents will be able to access the online PTO booking system from 7am on Tues 18 March, for interviews for all secondary school year groups (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)Access for bookings closes at 10pm on the night before the interviews, but be aware that booking spaces fill quickly.All interviews will be held in the TB Millar Hall, from 4-7pm. Interviews are 5 mins in length.Parents unable to make the interviews are invited to make contact with the teachers concerned.
LOTEHead of LOTE: Di Fitzpatrick
New Language Assistants at Radford College
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My name is Felix Godicheau and I am the new FrenchAssistant for this year. I come from a village in the north-west of France called Noyant-la-Gravoyere.
I came to Radford in order to help the French teachers byhaving conversation classes and also having workexperience to help with my Masters in teaching French as aForeign Language.
Hello, I'm Asuka Sakamoto. I'm from Yamaguchiin Japan.
I'm studying Education and hoping to be ateacher. I'm having a great time in RadfordCollege with Japanese teaching. I'm also lookingforward to talking with many students here, soplease come and talk to me anytime!
NAPLAN 2014Contact Years 7 & 9: Mr Mathew Irving Contact Years 3 & 5: Mrs Marina Malcolm
On the 13, 14 & 15 May, all Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be taking part in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Federal Governmentregulations require that all students in these year levels participate. The tests provide the College with valuable diagnostic data that assists us to design our academicprograms. Additional information may be located on the website - www.nap.edu.au
In order to help us with the administration of the tests, please could we request that you do not schedule medical appointments before lunchtime on the testing days.
Parents do have the right to withdraw their children from some or all of the tests. While we would encourage you not to, if you wish to consider this option, please contacteither Mrs Marina Malcolm (for Years 3 & 5) or Mr Mathew Irving (for Years 7 & 9). Please note that all withdrawal forms need to be completed and returned to the ACTGovernment by the 12 March.
Should you have any further questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs Marina Malcolm or Mr Mathew Irving.
Homework Café & High School TutorialsContact: Director of Studies Y7-Y10Mr Mat Irving
Homework Café has commenced. Students wishing to take advantage of tutorials are encouraged to attend from 3:45pm - 4:45pm as per the timetable below. HomeworkCafé is a great way to seek advice from teachers relating to content work and assessment. It is also an opportunity to collaborative with peers in a supportive and inclusiveenvironment.
High School Tutorials commence the week starting 4 March. Students wishing to take advantage of tutorials are encouraged to attend from 3:45pm - 4:45pm as per thetimetable below. Students are in Years 7-12 are welcome to attend Science and Maths tutorials that have been assigned to Years 9 & 10. Tutorials are a great way to seekspecific advice from teachers relating to content work and assessment.
Week A Week B
Tutorial Tues Wed Thurs Tues Wed Thurs
H/W Café
7/8AMARm. 95
7/8MLSRm. 95
7/8CEMRm. 95
7/8AJLRm. 95
7/8JALRm. 95
7/8HJURm. 95
English
9/10 NJCRm. 46
9/10SMHRm.46(lunch)
Maths
9/10PZBRm. 56
9/10PZBRm. 56
Science
9/10AleRm. 26
9/10RJBRm. 26
9/10AleRm. 26
9/10VKHRm. 26
The ANU Science and Engineering ChallengeContact: Vicki HudepohlThe ANU Science and Engineering Challenge offers a unique opportunity for Year 9 and 10 students to experience a side of science and engineering that they may not haverealised existed or had the opportunity to encounter before now. The Challenge is designed, through fun and practical hands-on activities, to inspire young people about theopportunities available in science, technology and engineering.
Miss Hudepohl is looking for a team of 24 to 32 Year 9 or 10 students to represent the College on either Sat 23rd of May or Sun 24th of May at ANU. The Challenge is freewith lunch included but students must make their own way to the venue.
For more information or to nominate, please contact Miss Hudepohl: [email protected] or find her in the Science Department.
MIDDLE YEARS - Every student, every opportunityHead of Middle Years: Ms Claire Melloy
Parent information evening (Middle Years) - Tuesday 18th March 5.30 – 6.30pm Leyshon Lecture Theatre* Radford Online (Susan Davenport, ICT Integrator)* Negotiating the Middle Years (Senior Psychologist, Gayelene Clews)
Radford Writing ClubContact: Katie Taylor (Archivist and novelist)
Do you like to write? Interested in trying to sell your work? Then why not join the newly formed Radford Writing Club? Library Classroom at 1pm - Term 1 dates are:11 March, 25 March, 8 April
National Ride2School DayWednesday 19 March
We are encouraging students from Year 3 through to Year 12 to get active and get on their bikes and ride to school. Father Richard has kindly offered to cook pancakes in themain quad for any student trvaelling to school by bicycle. For more information, please contact Jane Lilley in Middle Years or visit the websitehttps://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/ride2school/43455/
Special arrangements are in place for students in Years 3-6. See this week's JS Bytes.
Director of Service Learning:George Huitker
Gamilaraay G7 to G8 Handover & Information Night (flyer)Monday 24th March6.30 – 7.45pm Venue: New Senior School Lecture Theatre (LT2)RSVP: Kim Stonham ([email protected]) by Tuesday 11th March (A light supper will be provided)
On Monday 24 March, Gamilaraay 7 Students will host the traditional passing of the baton over to G8 participants. This is a compulsory event for all those intending on travelling to Northern NSW on G8.
The G7 team will be presenting slideshows from their trip as well as briefly talking about their experiences at each of the schools we have connections with. This will be awonderful way for parents of G7 students to see the profound work their son/daughter did last year while giving parents and participants of G8 some vital information aboutthe legacy that they are inheriting and no doubt will build upon.
The evening will conclude with allocations for G8, hence the importance of attendance.
Director: Mr Peter DoddEvent flyer with presenter biographical details.
Director: Mr Peter Dodd
by Father Richard Browning
Read Father Richard's reflection The Goose and the Chicken Coop
Radford Parent Prayers (RaPPers)Contacts: Deb Robinson on 0438 608 811 or Chaplain Nikolai Blaskow on [email protected]
Week A Day 3Time: 7:45am til 8:15amVenue: TB Millar Hall
Term 1
Wednesday 19th March [week 7]Wednesday 2nd April [week 9]
Term 2
Wednesday 30th April [week 1]Wednesday 14th May [week 3]Wednesday 28th May [week 5]Wednesday 11th June [week 7]Wednesday 25th June [week 9]
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Resilience is a life skill that enables children, adolescents and adults to cope with the ups and downs of daily life. Read more in: Fuller, A.,”Tricky Kids: Transforming conflict and freeing their potential”, Lane Cove: Finch Publishing, 2007
Children and adolescents develop resilience by
Being unconditionally loved by their parents , not because they have achieved good resultsHaving a diverse group of friends, mixing with different groups of friends at school at sporting and social eventsHaving an adult outside of their family who likes them. These can include neighbours, family friends , teachers and sports coaches .
Seven Messages for parents who do too much
Remember : One day my child will have to cope without meChildren learn competence and confidence by tackling some things on their own ( School camp, going to the shops , travelling to and from school).There are some situations in which my child can cope without my helpHelp is not always helpful. Sometimes it robs people of the opportunity to work out their own way of doing things.The toughest trees grow in the windiest conditions. Making everything easy for your child won’t help him or her cope with hardship.Rarely or never do anything for a child that he or she can do for her or himself (carrying their school bag, continually remembering their PE uniform).Things that are scarce are more valued. While not distancing yourself from your child, if you are feeling undervalued or used, make your assistance scarcer.
HOD: Mrs Suzanne Rentsch
Access all the latest information on university courses, scholarships and admission information, further training, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs),apprenticeships, Gap Year opportunities, job vacancies and more. It is strongly recommended that ALL students and/or their parents from the High School and Senior Schoolregularly check this section of the bulletin.
TAX FILE NUMBERSAny students seeking a TFN should go to the Senior School Reception and obtain a copy of the application form. The form must be completed in black/blue pen and withoutany errors or deletions and then returned to the Senior School Reception. It usually takes about 6 week for the ATO to process the application. Your TFN will be sent to yourhome/postal address.
DRAMAHOD Drama: Mr Nick AkhurstAdmin: Bronwyn Brown
Year 7-9 Drama, Hating Alison Ashley Design competition.Design an A3 page of Graffiti for the production. See Mr Akhurst in the PAC Office or room 61 for paper and inspiration.
Term 1 Drama & Oratory Calendar
WEEK EVENT DAY/DATE TIME VENUE PARTICIPATING GROUPS7 Drama Excursion to
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest 19 March 8pm Courtyard Studio Senior Drama Students
Ford Debating Round 1. Begins 17 March TBC TBC Year 7 - 8Murray Debating Round 1. Begins 19 March TBC TBC Year 9 - 10Douse Debating Round 1. Begins 20 March TBC TBC Senior Debating
8 Tickets on Sale for Yr 7-9 Drama 24 March N/A N/A N/A9 Year 10 Children's Theatre Tour 3 April All Day NA Year 10 Curriculum Drama Students
Auditions for Dance Festival TBC Lunch Times TB Millar Years 7-8, 9-10 and Seniors
MUSICHOD Music: Mrs Leanne McKean Head of Cocurricular Music/Instrumental: Mr Joel CopelandMusic Administrator: Ms Sam Tonkin
Radford Online
Extra Rehearsal - Parliament House PerformanceChoristers, Songsters and some Camerata students – at 8am in the Chapel on Friday, 14 March.
Music Recitals – registration forms available onlineMusic recitals are an opportunity for Radford musicians to experience the performance aspect of music.
Students are required and invited to register to perform at these rectials by using the Recitals Application Form available at: 2014-Semester-1-Recital-Application-Form.pdf. This form also includes the dates for recitals and due dates for forms for each respective academic year group.
Recital dates for this semester are as follows:
TERM 1Year 10: Wed 19 MarchYear 8: Wed 26 MarchYear 9: Wed 2 April
TERM 2A & T RecitalYear 7: Wed 18 June
Year 10 Music Recital – Wednesday, 19 March Time: 5.30-7.30pm (students participating are asked to arrive at 5.00pm)Venue: RA Young Hall, Junior SchoolAll welcome!
Please note: recitals for children in Y1-Y6 will be held in Semester II. Dates are available on the 2014 Radford Music Performance Calendar location on Radford Online.
Foundation Day Concert – 7.30-8.30pm, Wednesday, 9 April – This annual concert is a musical celebration of the Foundation of Radford College, showcasing Radfordconcert band/orchestral musicians together with some solo and smaller group performances. Tickets for this concert will go on sale soon! Further information about ticketsales will be provide in future editions of this bulletin.
Friday Jams (Performing Arts Center) – Radford musicians from Y5-Y12 are invited to play at these Friday Jams. Student are asked to register at the MusicAdministration office. All are welcome to come along to listen!
Co-curricular music group rehearsal details and enrolment form are available on Radford Online Please ensure that you are punctual and prepared for each and everyrehearsal.
Term 1 Music Calendar
WEEK EVENT DAY/DATE TIME VENUE PARTICIPATING GROUPS7 Year 10 Music Recital Wed, 19 March 5.30pm RA Young Hall Year 10 Musicians8 Year 8 Music Recital Wed, 26 March 5.30pm RA Young Hall Year 8 Musicians9 Year 9 Music Recital Wed, 2 April 5.30pm RA Young Hal Year 9 Musicians
10 Foundation Day Concert Mon, 7 April 7.00-8.30pm Wesley Uniting Church Camerata; Chorale; Choristers; Vocalettes;Ritornelli
HOD: Mr Peter Haynes Administrators: Ms Bernie Leger, Mr Brad Luhrs, Mr Peter Wallensky
Sports Policy Students are provided with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of sporting activities conducted outside school hours. Participation by students is on a voluntary basisbut with the understanding that if a student is involved in a particular sporting activity which is offered by Radford College then the student is expected to play for a Radfordteam.
Exemptions from the Radford College Sports Policy are only given when the school does not have a team participating at the appropriate division and age grouping and it canbe shown that an appropriate team is offered by another club or ACT representative squad.
Exemption requests must in the first instance be directed to the Director of Cocurricular, Mr Dylan Mordike. (Please do not assume that Radford College is not providing ateam in a particular division or age group prior to communicating with the Director of Cocurricular.)
Rowing Contact: Ms Bernie LegerThis weekend our girl squads head up to Sydney to compete in the School girl Head of the River, we wish them & the coaches all the best. Training will still be on for the girlsin the LTR squad in Canberra at the boat shed.
FoRR Save the Date - 3 April The Friends of Radford Rowing will be hosting a fundraising event at King O'Malley's on Thursday 3 April. More details in next week's Bulletin.
Netball Contact: Ms Bernie Leger
First round of grading starts this Saturday 15th March 2014, all grading games will be held at Lyneham Netball courts. Any girls not available for grading must either notify meon [email protected] or their coach.
Please send submissions for this section to the relevant staff member for approval and noting.SPORT - Peter Haynes; PERFORMING ARTS - Nick Akhurst; ACADEMIC - Head of School/Department; COMMUNITY - Richard Browning; COCURRICULAR MUSIC - JoelCopeland, OTHER COCURRICULAR - Dylan Mordike
ChessCongratulations to Mandy Wang (7PH) who won the "Best Girls" player award at the ACTJunior Chess League 2014 Autumn Allegro chess competition.
CricketCongratulations to Blake Macdonald and Daniel Leerdam who took part in the recent National U15 Cricket carnival held in Canberra last week. It was the ACT's mostsuccessful championship securing 3rd place. Blake Macdonald scored 103 against Victoria, which was the 1st century for any ACT player in the history of the Championship.Trial v NT - Blake 86 - ACT win; v Vic - Blake 103 not out - ACT win; v Qld - Blake 60 - ACT win; v SA - Daniel 59 - ACT win (secured bronze medal - 3rd place in C'ship).Results, photos, stats can be found on http://ssacricket.wa.cricket.com.au
Congratulations also to Jay Allen (U15s) and Dylan Fernando (U13s) on their recent selection in the ACT indoor cricket teams.
Rogaine (long distance cross-country navigation)Congratulations to Noah Poland Year 8 who was part of a four person family team to win the Paddy Pallin 6 Hour Rogaine.
OrienteeringCongratulation to Andrew Kerr (6HEB) who finished 5th against more than 250 orienteers of all ages in the 2013-2014 Runners Shop Twilight Series run by Orienteering ACT.
An exceptional performance for such a young orienteer.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONCONTACT: [email protected] Constitution of the Association
NEXT P&F COMMITTEE MEETINGContact: The President, Hannah Baudert
Date: Thursday 13 March 2014Time: 7pmVenue: The Boardroom at Radford College
P&F Treasurer - URGENTSuitably qualified members of the College parent community are encouraged to consider nominating for role of P&F Treasurer, which is currently vacant. The P&F provides aWindows laptop with MYOB AccountRight Basics loaded for the Treasurer to use.There is an Assistant Treasurer's position on the Committee (currently held by Scott Hickey)to provide assistance to the Treasurer with the major fundraising events the Art Show and the Twilight Fete. See attached document for more detail about the tasks involvedin the position.
Please contact P&F President Hannah Baudert ASAP if you would like to express interest in this position.
P&F Nominee to the College Board / ex officio member of P&F Management CommitteeMembers of the College parent community are encouraged to consider nominating for role of P&F nominee to the College Board. The College Board provides strategic andgovernance oversight to the College with the P&F nominee appointed to the College Board for a two year term. This role ideally would be suited to members of the Collegecommunity with skills and experience in governance, and a strong involvement and commitment to the Radford College community.
Expressions of interest should be sent by e-mail to P&F President Hannah Baudert by Friday 28 March 2014, and should comprise a single page summary CV and a onepage application which highlights prior involvement with Radford College; skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the position; and what the applicant believes they canbring to the role.
As well as their role as a Board Member, the nominee chosen is expected to participate fully in the P&F Management Committee, as, under the P&F Constitution, theybecome an ex officio member of that Committee.
FOUND - A man's black woollen blazer/jacket, GIOTTO brand, was left at the Pavilion following the P&F AGM on Thursday night.Contact Main Reception to claim this item.
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COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION
Collegians - do we have your current contact details? Email [email protected]
Contact: Linda Oakman (Canteen Manager)Canteen menu (Junior and Senior)
ON-LINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY More information about the Canteen ordering system.
Terms 1, 2 and 4 Term 3
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2:30pm – 5:30 pm2:30pm – 5:30 pm8:30 am – 5:30 pm2:30pm – 5:30 pm1:00pm – 5:30 pm
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2:30pm – 5:30 pmCLOSED8:30 am - 11am; 1pm - 5:30 pmCLOSED1:00pm – 5:30 pm
Macdonalds
Jamison Plaza: 6251 2660Gungahlin: 6255 6439
Online Uniform Shop http://www.macschoolwear.com.au/
Uniform Shop (on campus)phone 6251 7550
Opening Hours - Term time
The Positive Partnerships initiatives have been developed and delivered by Partnerships between Education and the Autism Community (PEAC) and funded by the AustralianGovernment Department of Education, through the Helping Children with Autism package.
Workshop details (flyer)Venue: Raiders BelconnenHardwick Crescent, Holt, ACT 2615When: One day workshop – Wednesday 2 April 2014Day 1: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm (Registration from 8.15am)
Online registrations preferred: please go to the website www.positivepartnerships.com.au
Please note that:
this is the same as previous workshops, so people who have attended in the past should not attend again.another, identical, workshop will be held in September on the southside of Canberra.
Read about the 2014 seminar program.
Seminar at Radford CollegeEd-Space is presenting a seminar on ANXIETY, at Radford College
Date: Tuesday 25 MarchTime: 5:30pm for 6:00pmVenue: RA Young Hall, Radford College Junior School RSVP: to Headspace directly on (02) 6201 5343 or [email protected]
FUNDRAISING DINNERDate: Friday 14 March 2014Time: 6.45pm – 10.00pmNational Press Club Canberra, 16 National Circuit, Barton
Event flyer
Speakers:Father Frank Brennan SJ AO - Australian Jesuit priest, human rights lawyer and academicClyde Rathbone - Veteran of the Brumbies, Super Rugby competition and former WallabyKaren Middleton - MC for the event
Tickets: $75 general admission / $55 Companion House membershttps://www.companionhouse.org.au/index.php/2013-05-06-17-36-30/become-a-member
Tickets available at Eventbrite: http://companion-house.eventbrite.com.au
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Wednesday 12 March 2014
ELC Reception 6162 [email protected]
8 am - 4 pm
1 – 4 Reception 6162 [email protected]
8 am - 4 pm
5 – 6 Reception 6162 [email protected]
8 am - 4 pm
OSHC - Director 6162 5376 [email protected]
Wed 12 Mar Gruffalo DayWed 12 Mar ELC Reading Evening - 6pm ELC PiazzaThu 13 Mar Y5 to GlassworksThu 13 Mar Y1-Y4 Visiting AuthorSun 16 Mar JS Bushwalk - Pine IslandWed 19 Mar Year 1 & 2 Reading Information Night 6-7pm Red RoomWed 19 Mar National 'Ride Your Bike to School' Day
PLEASE CHECK THE COLLEGE CALENDAR and the rest of the Bulletin for whole College events and news.
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From the Head of Junior SchoolPaul Southwell
I write this week's e-bytes in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The calm before the storm in some ways. In a few short hours a short, but very busy working week willcommence.
I'm excited to be welcoming our Grandfriends into our Junior School later this morning. I remember growing up in Canberra how excited I was when my Grandparents couldjoin us at sport events etc. I wasn't able to share my school day with them at any stage in my educational journey, unlike our boys and girls who will again be able to share,listen, show, discuss, and learn from the many Grandfriends joining us on this day after Canberra Day.
Reading ChallengeBy the time you read this newsletter, I hope to have my feet up resting. Many people have reminded me about my rather brash reading challenge outcome this year. The walkfrom the College to the National Library is long enough. The weather is predicted to be in the high twenties. The Gruffalo suit is very hot, and almost impossible to easily moveor see from with any confidence. My reply is simple, I made a challenge, one that your sons and daughters met. They read with perseverance. They stuck to a task. For somethe challenge was easy, for some a delight, for some a task and for a small number, a real challenge, but they did it. Each year I find at least one or two boys and girls who,prior to the challenge see reading as a chore, while post, as a joy. I simply cannot resist that. I will be sharing the walk with some noble and foolish staff. My thanks to MsStanton (owl), Ms Markovic (snake), Mr Black (that mouse), and Mr Craddock (fox). I also sincerely thank all of the Junior School staff who have so strongly supported thischallenge, who drove the bus behind the walkers, who supported the challenge on a daily basis, and who joined with all our students in celebration at the National Librarytoday.
The timing of the Reading Challenge walk has been deliberate as our Early Years parents meet to share in our Reading Night, our teaching staff have been sharing andrefining both their own and our College's reading beliefs and approaches, to support better the love of reading in these vital age groups from Pre Kinder to Year Six.
Finally, I was extremely pleased to welcome our 2014 Parent Liaisons last Thursday evening. I'm looking forward to sharing with you, through them, the educational journeyyour sons and daughters have embarked upon. We are looking at our parent supporters as guides, and provocateurs in increasing the sharing and visibility of the academicand social journey at our Junior School.
Congratulationssee Student Achievements in the Main Bulletin for JS and other successes!
Warm regardsPaul Southwell
National Ride2School Day
Next Wednesday 19th March is National 'Ride to School' Day. Should you or your child be interested and able to ride a bike to school on this day we welcome you to do so.We have arranged for teachers to meet capable bike riders from Years 3-6 at a variety of meeting points around Radford College. A letter will be sent out with further detailslater in the week. Below are the teachers and drop off points where your child may wish to meet us. All participants must arrive punctually and have a well maintained bikeand helmet. Any parents who would like to ride their bikes to school with their children are welcome to do so on their own, or together with one of our groups.
Any queries please email Belinda Reitstatter.
ARANDA – Jane LilleyMeet at the Under pass on Bandjalong St for a 7.50am departure
MACQUARIE – Alan Liversidge, Karen Mahar Meet at the corner of Lachlan St and Goulburn St for 7.45am departure
COOK – Darryle Macdonald and Richard BlackMeet on the bicycle path on Redfern St (nearest intersection is Allman St) for a 7.50am departure
KALEEN – Gaelle Pajot, Dean O'Brien Meet at the cycle path on the corner of Alberga St and Cataract St for a 7.50am departure
GIRALANG – Tim Minehan and Rachelle HaywardMeet on the bicycle path on Chuculba Cres (parallel to Baldwin Drive) for a 7.45am
O’CONNOR – Belinda Reitstatter, Emily Begbie, Peter HaynesMeet at cycle path on Dryandra St at the bottom of O'Connor Ridge. Near driveway of old Canberra Motor Inn, 7.45am departure
NAPLAN 2014 - Junior SchoolContact Years 3 & 5: Mrs Marina Malcolm
On the 13, 14 & 15 May, all Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will be taking part in the National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Federal Governmentregulations require that all students in these year levels participate. The tests provide the College with valuable diagnostic data that assists us to design our academicprograms. Additional information may be located on the website - www.nap.edu.au
In order to help us with the administration of the tests, please could we request that you do not schedule medical appointments before lunchtime on the testing days.
Parents do have the right to withdraw their children from some or all of the tests. While we would encourage you not to, if you wish to consider this option, please contacteither Mrs Marina Malcolm (for Years 3 & 5) or Mr Mathew Irving (for Years 7 & 9). Please note that all withdrawal forms need to be completed and returned to the ACTGovernment by the 12 March.
Should you have any further questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Marina Malcolm (JS enquiries) or Mr Mathew Irving (Secondary School enquiries).
Library news - hear author Bob Graham!Free event at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, CivicWell-known Australian author Bob Graham will be speaking at the Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic, on Saturday 17th May.
Join author and illustrator Bob Graham to hear stories behind his famous stories. He will also give insights into his work and the exhibition that will be on show at the gallery.The exhibition is full of treasures from his studio and the Lu Rees Archives.Please ring 6207 3968 to book a spot.
Redgum Cook Club ReminderOur new Book Club ‘Redgum’ is due TODAY. Orders are placed online.
PYP IN ACTION TERM 1, WEEK 5, 2014
P-2 PYP Coordinator: Belinda ReitstatterY3-Y6 PYP Coordinator: David Gocentas
This section of our Junior School Bytes is designed to keep our school community informed about our Primary Years Programmecurriculum in the Junior School.
It is not just the Gruffalo who likes talking about reading at Radford! During recent weeks the entire Junior School staff have been discussing their beliefs and understandingsof the way children learn to read. The broad experiences that our staff hold, teaching children from a range of age groups and abilities, contribute greatly to such discussionsand certainly add a strong sense of knowledge and passion. At the centre of each discussion is the child. Is the child ready to read this text? What can I do if they are notready? Is the child interested? How can I help them to become interested in reading? The role of the adult, both the teacher and the caregiver, is critical here.
While our Early Years educators prepare to present their reading practices to parents and caregivers in the coming days, (see calendar details below), their main intention isto seek your partnership in guiding your child to enjoy the emotional and intellectual satisfaction of reading. This, as you would appreciate, is not viewed as a job or a set taskwith a starting and finishing date. Rather it is a lifelong way of being or a belief that every child deserves to find enjoyment from reading. Whether reading becomes a way toimagine living the life of someone else through the realms of fiction, or reading becomes a vehicle that provokes a sense of thought and wonder, our aim is for every child toexperience the love of reading.
As adults, this belief can be challenging to simply accept. What if my son views reading as something that is stopping him from playing outside? What if my daughter prefersto play on the iPad or watch movies? When we read for enjoyment we are usually reading about something in which we are interested. Or about something that makes uscurious. Think about the way you read a newspaper. What parts do you read? What do you leave out?
If you are interested in hearing our views on some of these questions or you would like support to help your child gain greater enjoyment out of reading, please come along toone of our reading sessions. Again, your partnership in this journey is most valued. While we are starting with the Pre K and Kindergarten programs this Wednesday12th March at 6pm, next Wednesday 19th March at 6pm we are holding a Year 1 and 2 evening in the Red Room. Our Year 3-6 reading nights are to be confirmed.
PreK - Y6 Family Bushwalk
Terms 1, 2 and 4 Term 3
Mon TueWedThurFri
2:30pm – 5:30 pm2:30pm – 5:30 pm8:30 am – 5:30 pm2:30pm – 5:30 pm1:00pm – 5:30 pm
Mon TueWedThurFri
2:30pm – 5:30 pmCLOSED8:30 am - 11am; 1pm - 5:30 pmCLOSED1:00pm – 5:30 pm
FLYER - with maps and full details
RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected] by Thursday 13 March
WOOLf Cubs Knit and Crochet ClubContact: Ms Robyn Evans
After lots of interest last year, this lunchtime social club is back in 2014!
QUICK FACTS:
1. Knitting is a fun, relaxing and social activity for EVERYONE, no experience required! 2. We will teach you to finger knit, french knit or knit! Just tell us what you'd like to learn…
Where: Green Room (next to the Gold Quad in the Year 4 area)When: EVERY Wednesday lunch from 1pm
What to bring:finger knitters - just bring some wool, or we can give you some to get you started.Needle knitters - a ball of 10 or 12 ply wool and size 6 or 7 mm needles.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please email Ms. Evans on [email protected] or come and see me in the Specialist Staffroom located inthe Gold Room.
UNIFORM SHOP (on campus)phone 6251 7550
Opening Hours - Term time
Contact: Linda Oakman (Canteen Manager)Canteen menu (Junior and Senior)
ON-LINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY More information about the Canteen ordering system.