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Click on the heading to access segment:Whole SchoolURGENT - Update contact information2018 Term DatesUniform Store HoursHoliday ActivitiesRecognising AchievementsThe HotHouse CompanyFundraising Art ExhibitionMusic Events and News2018 Basketball Tour

Junior SchoolIPSHA Swimming CarnivalECC Reflections and ‘Holi”Crunch and SipECC Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Afternoon

Senior SchoolHead LiceElectronics & Arts WorkshopMeningococcal Vaccination

Our CommunityCommunity Programs and EventsP&F Quiz NightGrandparends’ and Special Friends’ Workshop: Part 2HotHouse Company Events

VOL. 5, 23 MARCH 2017

Phone (08) 9313 9333

Email info@allsaints.wa.edu.au

From the PrincipalMs Belinda Provis

At last week’s Senior School Assembly, we celebrated some of the many ways in which our students are living our College motto, To Serve with Wisdom and Courage, actively involved in serving their community/ies.

We all learnt much during the week, including some highly concerning statistics on this nation’s record with regard to our First Peoples’ health and wellbeing, as the College profiled Close the Gap week.

As was mentioned in Chapel, awareness is the first step: this information sets for us a challenge as a society, and to our young people as the next generation, to do what we can, to use the skills we have, to turn that data around as soon as we possibly can.

At Assembly, we were reminded that there's much that each of us can do about this and all inequalities: whether, for instance, by contacting our Government representatives to advocate on behalf of others, or reaching out in kindness and friendship to walk alongside and ‘hold space for’ those who are marginalised in our local community, or perhaps by using our education and career/s to actively address inequalities.

We were reminded of some well-known words by the Dalai Lama:

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.

We also reflected on the words of Muhammad Ali on this topic:

Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.

Ali reminds us that ‘giving back’ is part of the responsibility that comes with the privileged position many of us in the ‘first world’ enjoy.

As I mentioned to the Senior School students, whilst the notion of a ‘responsibility’ can sometimes sound like a burden, something we have to do – perhaps even a bit of a drag, to be done and got out of the way – Ezra Taft Benson puts a different slant on the notion of service, reminding us that rather than being a ‘drag’, service to others actually lifts and lightens us, bringing us joy and happiness:

If you really want to receive joy and happiness, then serve others with all your heart. Lift their burden, and your own burden will be lighter.

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Whilst Benson’s words may initially sound counter-intuitive, I am sure we have all experienced the joy that comes with giving and with being focused not on self but on ‘the other’. And Mahatma Gandhi shines more light on the notion of the joy experienced by those who serve, when he reminds that it is by serving others that we can best achieve that lifelong quest of knowing ourselves:

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.

The opportunities for All Saints’ students to practise ‘service before self’, using their heads, hearts and hands, are numerous, and we are delighted at the enormously enthusiastic way in which our students from all age groups are taking up these opportunities. Their personal growth, as a result, is beyond measure.

Ms Belinda ProvisPrincipal

GENERAL CONSENT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION

Thank you to those parents who responded promptly to the College’s request to provide General Consent the most up to date medical information for your child.

For those parents who have not yet done so, please complete those actions as soon as possible. This information is now required urgently.

Reprinted below is a copy of the initial request, sent by email earlier this term.

The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. All College parents are therefore asked to log in to the Parent Gateway (via the College Portal) to provide general consent for incursions and excursions during 2017, and to provide/update medical information about your child/children.

General consent must be provided afresh for the new year, even if it has been provided before, and it is essential that the College has the most up-to-date medical information for your child/children.

Parents should look for ‘2017 Overall Consent’ within the Parent Gateway. General consent is requested for College-based incursions that have a low level of risk attached. (We do not wish to ask parents’ permission to attend an athletics carnival at the College, for instance.)

Where activities involve a higher level of risk or are off campus, parents will be provided with information about that activity and asked for consent for that specific activity, e.g. an excursion to St George’s Cathedral in the city or a field trip to Bibra Lake.

Two different ways of accessing the Parent Gateway are noted below:

1. Via SEQTA https://parent.ascollege.wa.edu.au:

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WHOLE COLLEGE

• GENERAL CONSENT AND MEDICAL INFORMATION• 2018 TERM DATES• UNIFORM STORE HOURS• HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES• RECOGNISING ACHIEVEMENTS• THE HOTHOUSE COMPANY EVENTS• FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION - STILL CONNECTED• MUSIC EVENTS AND NEWS

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2. Direct via: https://synportal.ascollege.wa.edu.au

Your prompt attention to providing this information is greatly appreciated.

If you are experiencing any difficulty in accessing this page or providing the required information, please contact our TSC by email at helpdesk@allsaints.wa.edu.au

2018 TERM DATES FOR FAMILIES

The College is pleased to provide the term dates for 2018 to assist in planning by families of the College.

Term Day/Dates Notes

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Tuesday, 23 – Thursday, 25 January Year 12 Retreat

Tuesday, 30 January First day T1 for students

Friday, 13 April Last day T1 for students

2 Monday, 30 April First day T2 for students

Friday, 22 June Last day T2 for students

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Tuesday, 17 July 3 Way Interview Day: PreK-Year 10

Wednesday, 18 July First day T3 for students

Friday, 21 September Last day T3 for students

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Monday, 8 October First day T4 for students

Thursday, 6 December Last day T4 for students

Friday, 7 December Presentation Ceremony Years 7 - 12

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GIRLS’ CARDIGANS FOR YEARS 3 – 6

Girls now have the option of wearing the College Cardigan or Jumper in these year groups.

ORDERING OF GIRLS’ SLACKS

Girls have the option of wearing Navy slacks during Terms 2 and 3.

It is no longer mandatory to pre-order, however, it would assist us if you could visit the shop during March for a fitting / expression of interest. This will help ensure stock levels are adequate.

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PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS

Following the reporting in the news recently of incidences of young people in different Perth suburbs being followed by strangers in cars while walking, it is timely to remind our community of some useful messages to be discussed with our children.

As we tell students, we don’t need to live in fear, but it is important that we all take sensible steps to minimise any risk to our safety and wellbeing, and so we encourage all parents to reiterate these important protective behavior messages at home:

Teach your child

• never to wander off or go out of sight;• always to walk with / stay with friends, and not go alone;• have them practise saying ‘NO’ loudly and repeatedly, if they are unsure;• to yell ‘HELP’ as loudly and repeatedly as possible, until they are heard. Predators hate noise and attention;• to find a safe adult (a police person or someone similar) or a safe spot (if they are fearful) such as a school,

shop or safety sign. (Avoid telling your child that all uniforms are safe: as we know from experience, some predators may be wearing a uniform.)

A VARIETY OF SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE ON OFFER FOR ALL AGE GROUPS!

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ARE YOU AGED 9 - 17?

Join our April School Holiday Program which includes:

Full Day Minecraft Camp Circus Skills Workshop Make a Music Video Self Defence Workshop

Archery Attack Young Engineers Lego Vegan Cooking Workshop Magic & Balloon Twisting Easter Marshmallows, Easter Eggs & More Workshop

Constructing Drones & Programming for Flight Barista Training & Affogato Workshop Game Vault

AND MORE!

11 - 13 April 2017

Bookings Visit www.allsaints.wa.edu.au

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VACATION CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 – 12

Vacation Care enables students to participate in a vibrant and energetic recreational program that is both stimulating and enjoyable. The children feel comfortable and secure, and, most importantly, have fun as they take part in an engaging program that fosters creativity, curiosity and wellbeing.

The Summer Vacation Care Program runs from Monday, 10 to Monday, 24 April.

To book please click HERE.

Congratulations to Jacob Smith (Year 11) who has been invited to participate at the prestigious 2017 Australian Informatics Olympiad Committee Selection School from Sunday, 16 April to Wednesday, 26 April. The AIOC Selection School at Macquarie University in Sydney is an intensive 10-day training school which approximately 15 students are invited to attend. Based on results and performance, four members are selected for the Australian team to compete at the International Olympiad in Informatics to be held in Tehran, Iran in August 2017. We wish Jacob all the best for this wonderful opportunity.

HAVE SUM FUN MATHS COMPETITION

All Saints’ competed in Have Sum Fun Maths competitions over the last two weekends against 30 other schools.

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding results:

Years 11 and 12 (finished third with a score of 26/32)Andy Law, Joanne Luo, Grace Tang, Aron Thian, Jacob Smith and Jeremy Wright

Years 9 and 10 (finished first with a score of 31/32)Shevanka Dias, Rémi Hart, James Lund, Aidan Smith, Jack Stibbs and Bartholomew Tang

Years 7 and 8 (finished first with a score of 32/32)Fletcher Baines, Xiaoyu Chen, Julius Clegg, Lucas Ho, Mia Millward and Michelle Thesman

Congratulations to the following students and staff on their fine achievements.

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Years 5 and 6 (finished second against 27 schools, losing by one point)Kerry Cao, Declan Pauline, Benjamin Tang (all Year 5) and Pavin Choawiwat, Zoe Dallimore and Oliver Wright (all Year 6) participated in the Have Sum Fun Maths competition at Penrhos College and scored perfect scores in each round of the four rounds. Our team performed admirably throughout and worked collaboratively with enthusiasm and excitement.

Congratulations to all team members for their hard work and effort to achieve such wonderful results.

LEADERSHIP

Congratulations to Juliet Morris (Year 10) who has been selected for Curtin University’s Sir Charles Court Young Leaders Program 2017. The highly competitive program is for Year 10 Western Australian students and aims to develop them as future leaders in the wider community.

They will attend a four-day leadership camp with activities to develop self-awareness, goal setting, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

CRICKET

Congratulations to Lloyd Allen (Year 9) who was awarded the Man of the Match medal on the weekend in the WACA McKenzie Shield District U14 Grand Final, with four wickets and just three runs taken off his 10 overs.

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Congratulations to Hannah Rennick (Year 7) who recently competed in the WA Little Athletics State Finals, coming second in the 800m and 1500m and gaining two personal best times. This qualifies Hannah for the 2017 McDonalds State Track and Field Championships held on Friday, 17 March to Sunday, 19 March 2017.

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SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING

Congratulations to Alessandra Ho (Year 12) who won two gold medals at the WA Synchronised Swimming State Championships held on Saturday, 18 and Sunday, 19 March 2017. She will be competing at the National Championships held in Melbourne from Friday, 14 to Monday, 17 April 2017.

WATERPOLO

Congratulations to Chloe Lake (Year 11) who has been selected for the 17 and under School Sports WA Water Polo Team. The team will compete in Queensland from Saturday, 20 May to Friday, 26 May 2017 against other Australia school teams.

NETBALL

Congratulations to the following All Saints’ College students who have been selected for 2017 Fremantle Netball Association representative teams:

STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS

Congratulations to Mrs Imogen Thomson, ASC Concert Percussion tutor, who has been invited to tour with Daniel Susnjar's Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group from Tuesday, 28 March to Wednesday, 12 April 2017. Imogen has been working hard towards this and we wish her well for the tour to NSW, Queensland, Melbourne and Canberra. We look forward to hearing of her experiences in workshops and concerts in the Eastern States upon her return in Term 2.

Left to right:Quintelle Kenworthy-Groen (Year 7) Under 13 TeamAmy Morgan (Year 9) Under 14 TeamAshlyn Rice (Year 6) Under 12 Team

Left to right:Tiana Bussell (Year 9) Under 14 TeamIsabel Duncanson (Year 7) Under 13 TeamJamie Hill (Year 10) Under 15 Team

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Congratulations to Senior School Receptionist Ms Jane Snowden who came third in her category at the Hillary 80km Ultra SkyMarathon in New Zealand. The trail runs through the Waitakere Mountain Ranges and along the North Island’s West Coast near Auckland.

When Jane isn’t busy completing in ultra distance trail events or working at ASC, she is attending Curtin University to complete her Bachelor degree in Commerce and Law, Majoring in Taxation and Accounting. We congratulate Jane on her recent award from the Faculty of Law at Curtin, the PKF Lawler Prize for the Best Student in TAXA3002 Australian Tax Law Cases in 2016.

CAN YOU DONATE ANY OLD CLOTHES TO THE ARTS DEPARTMENT?

This year’s College production will be George Orwell’s Animal Farm adapted for the stage by Guy Masterson.

In contrast to traditional theatrical versions of the novel, we are taking an alternative twist on the allegorical tale by setting it in a dystopian wilderness…as you do!

To help us create this world we are calling out to the community to gather the following items for costume:Dark jeans, shirts, jackets and boots.

We need both male and female clothing and please note that the more degraded and broken down the better…so if you were thinking of replacing your old work boots, please pass them on to us.

Any donations that are selected for performance will be rendered and broken up further, so unfortunately we will not be able to return any items that are donated.

If you are able to help us, please put your items in a bag and kindly leave at the Theatre Manager’s office in the CPA foyer during Wanju Café hours (8.00am – 11.00am, Monday to Friday during term time).

STILL CONNECTED - ART EXHIBITION

Mrs Natasha Saunders and Miss Louise Elscot are organising the Still Connected fundraising art exhibition for Nulsen Disability Services next term.

They are looking for students and the wider community to create an artwork for entering in the exhibition. Interested students and community members will receive a free 30cm x 30cm canvas on which to create their artwork. All of the artworks will be auctioned online, with all money raised donated to Nulsen Disability Services.

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Students will be automatically entered into the Students’ Art Awards categories, with prizes of Jacksons Drawing Supplies gift vouchers for the winning students.

Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 $50 voucherYears 3 and 4 $50 voucher Years 5 and 6 $50 voucherYears 7 and 8 $50 voucherYears 9 and 10 $100 voucherYears 11 and 12 $100 voucher

For Information Package please click HERE.For Registration Form please click HERE - ONLINE REGISTRATIONS DUE Monday, 3 April - 4.00pm, For Terms and Conditions please click HERE - PICK-UP OF BLANK CANVAS’ Tuesday, 4 - Friday, 7 April

For further information please contact Miss Louise Elscot: louise.elscot@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Still ConnectedA FUNDRAISING ART EXHIBITION

WE NEED YOUR CREATIVITY!

Following on from the success of the 2016 CONNECTED fundraising event, All Saints’ College is proud to be hosting the STILL CONNECTED exhibition this year, with proceeds donated

to Nulsen Disability Services.

We invite interested participants, including well-established and emerging artists, art students and the College’s wider community, to create an artwork which responds to the theme ‘Connected’.

Each participant will be provided with a free 30cm x 30cm canvas to create an artwork in the medium of their choice.

Our community exhibition will officially open on Friday, 16 June 2017

in our Centre for Performing Arts

Guests will be able to purchase selected artworks through an Online Auction, with proceeds donated to Nulsen.

Students from ASC and surrounding schools will be automatically entered into Student Art Awards!

YOU DO NOT HAvE TO BE AN ARTIST TO PARTICIPATE!

FOR FURTHER INFORmATION, vISIT THEHOTHOUSECOmPANY.COm.AU

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IMMERSIVE WEEKEND

The HotHouse Company recently held an ‘Immersive Weekend’. The two-day workshop was divided into four parts, which allowed us to work with three different artists and to focus on three key aspects within drama: movement, voice, and monologue.

First we worked with Old Saint Adam Mitchell (1996), an award-winning theatre director known for his inventive contemporary theatre productions. We started with a number of general warm ups, and Adam then led us in an exercise involving moving around the space that aimed to reveal a sense of presence that is vital to working in theatre. We observed that having a presence involves a number of different aspects, ranging through direction, posture and eye contact, and then moved on to creating physical images, using two people to create emotions relating to the power relationships within the images.

Adam then worked with individuals on their monologues whilst the rest of the group observed and offered advice on how they could alter their pieces. He gave us the advice to approach monologue work with the idea of personalising the text by using word association to create images that you can relate to, in order to promote a more emotional response to the work.

Claudia Alessi, an award-winning dance and physical theatre specialist who has worked with companies such as Co3 and WAAPA, focused on movement. We worked on two main exercises: one that focused on the key areas in the body that initiate movement, and another that focused on the creation of drama from movement first. We learnt that there are five key areas of the body that we can work with: the head, arms and shoulders, the abdominal region, the pelvis, and our legs and feet. We specifically looked at how we can move and isolate each area, and how having fluidity in all of these areas can really help with movement in performance pieces.

The second exercise required us to work in pairs to create a dynamic piece focusing on the principles of round, by, and through, and how we can use movement to go round, by, and through our partners. From this choreographed movement we observed each other’s work, and saw that there was a range of possibilities from these three stimuli that all created fascinating and captivating works. Without altering our choreography, we then observed what sort of relationships and/or characters were coming out of the story from our movement.

On the Sunday we worked on voice technique with Luzita Fereday, a lecturer on voice in acting and musical theatre at WAAPA. We looked at the major components of the voice, which include our breathing, our body, vibration, resonance and articulation, as well as observing how emphasis can change the delivery of a text. To finish it off we performed a beautiful rendition of “Down Down Baby” (a ‘song’ that requires articulation and focus on consonant sounds as well as good hand-eye coordination).

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impactful voice you need to use your whole body, which I found quite surprising. We then looked at how we can alter the vibrations and resonance of our voices, and how these vibrations are turned into sound using articulation. Using the opening prologue of Romeo & Juliet, we worked in pairs to complete an exercise which involved the repetition of lines to see how we can say them differently, leading us to observe how we can create different dynamics in our performance by how we emphasise the text.

Overall, the Immersive Weekend was a very insightful, interesting and enjoyable experience that I have personally benefitted from, as working with such extraordinary artists was an amazing opportunity, and one that I will not forget.

Lauren AndersonYear 11

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS

TUTORS’ CONCERT

A reminder to book tickets to our upcoming Tutors’ Concert on Sunday, 2 April at 3.00pm in the CPA. This is always a popular event so please book your tickets as soon as possible.

To book tickets please click HERE.

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Tutors’ ConcertPRESENTED BY THE ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE MUSIC TUTORS

Sunday, 2 April 2017 at 3.00pmAll Saints’ College Centre for Performing ArtsEwing Avenue, Bull Creek

TICKETS$10.00 Adults $5.00 Students, Concession and Seniors To book: www.trybooking.com/255542 or phone (08) 9313 9333

Always a highlight in the College’s Arts calendar, this concert promises a wonderful variety of beautiful musical items performed by our instrumental tutors, all of whom are professional musicians.

Presented by the Friends of Music as one of their fundraising events of the year, this concert gives students and parents the opportunity to see their teachers perform.

Following the concert, the Friends of Music invites all guests to stay and meet the tutors and enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea.

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INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE RECITAL

Our first recital of the year is coming up in Week 9, and ensembles have been working hard towards this event.

The Instrumental Ensemble Recital will take place on Wednesday, 29 March at 6.00pm in the CPA.

It will include performances by the Jazz Saints, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Corelli Strings and Guarneri Strings.

The concert begins at 6.00pm and should finish around 7.00pm. This promises to be a wonderful concert and we look forward to seeing the ensemble performances. Please feel free to invite family and friends. No charge or booking is required.

ADVANCED PIANISTS IN YEARS 6 to 9

The Music department is aware that we have many advanced pianists at the College,and we would like to know who you are so that we can extend relevant opportunities to you when they arise.

Students in Years 6 to 9 who are experienced pianists playing at Grade 6 or higher, are encouraged to register your details. For further information please contact Mrs Elethea Sartorelli: music@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Please let us know:• Who you learn with and where?• How many years you have been playing?• Your current approximate grade/level?• We look forward to hearing from you!

2018 BASKETBALL TOUR TO CALIFORNIA

Students in Years 10 to 12 are invited to apply for a place on the 2018 Basketball Tour to California. The Tour is open to both male and female students, and will give students the opportunity to compete in basketball games against a number of High Schools as well as the opportunity to visit a number of tourist attractions in California and enjoy spectating a game of NBA. For further information about this tour or to express interest, please contact Miss Alanna Burton: Alanna.Burton@allsaints.wa.edu.au

Please note: Current playing or waitlisted members of the All Saints’ College Basketball Club will be given priority for places on the tour. As the standard of competition will be high, a background in playing basketball is required. If you are not a current member of the All Saints’ College Basketball Club, please include details of your basketball history in your expression of interest.

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On Tuesday, 14 March selected Years 4 – 6 students participated in the IPSHA Coeducational Swimming Carnival at Newman College. Congratulations to all competitors for their effort and team spirit which were clearly evident during this event.

Thank you to all parents who acted as officials and who came along to support these students. Your attendance helped the events to run smoothly and lifted the spirits of all.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

• IPSHA SWIMMING CARNIVAL• ECC REFLECTIONS AND ‘HOLI’• CRUNCH AND SIP• ECC GRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL

FRIENDS’ AFTERNOON

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EARLY CHILDHOOD REFLECTIONS

On Friday, 17 March 2017 Early Childhood students, teachers and parents gathered for their first Early Childhood Reflections. There was much excitement and energy in the room before Mrs Sara Mano gently signalled that the presentation was about to begin. The gathering was presented by the students of 2E, who spoke clearly and confidently describing the terrific work and play that is happening in the Early Childhood classes. Through song and words, acknowledgement was made of the diverse and rich cultures that are represented in the Early Childhood classes. The depth of the students’ learning and the strong community feeling was wonderful to be part of. Our Pre-Primary students then had a fun and colourful afternoon to celebrate the Hindu spring festival called ‘Holi’.

CRUNCH AND SIP

Healthy food and water are an essential requirements for student wellbeing, and meal times are important social and educational experiences. All students in the Junior School from Pre-Primary to Year 6 are required to pack daily a separate container of raw vegetables or fruit and a drink bottle of water to consume during their classes’ Crunch and Sip break each day.

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The College supports this Cancer Council Western Australia health initiative to promote eating enough vegetables and fruit for healthy development and as part of our academic and wellbeing program across the College. Our students are encouraged to have regular breaks to drink water throughout the day to aid their academic focus and concentration.

All children are required to have a named drink bottle of water to be kept in the classroom with them so they have access to water at all times.

In line with our Waste Wise Policy, children are requested to bring food in recyclable containers with minimum wrappers to reduce litter.

HEAD LICE

Outbreaks of head lice in Years 7 and 8 have come to our attention.

Can we please ask that you make a regular check of your child’s hair and scalp? If your child has head lice, please see your local pharmacist for the latest preparations and instructions to treat this common problem.

Students are permitted to return to school after treatment has started and no live head lice remain.

More detailed information about treatment of head lice is available on a fact sheet by clicking HERE.

YOU’RE INVITEDGRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL FRIENDS’ AFTERNOON (KINDERGARTEN - YEAR 2)

Grandparents and special friends play a very important role in the Junior School community and we would like to acknowledge them at a special afternoon at All Saints’ College.

We are very conscious that many families may not have grandparents nearby who are able to share in the children’s daily experiences. If this is the case in your family, please feel free to invite an aunt, uncle or close friend to join us.

We invite you to bring stories of your childhood to highlight how it differs from, and is the same as, the present day. This is how we, as a Junior School, are understanding and further developing our learning about the wider world. As you come to join us please reflect on your childhood. The students are preparing to ask you questions and also to share their learning with you.

WHEN: Thursday, 30 March 2017. Commencing at 2.00pm and concluding at 3.30pm.WHERE: Lower Theatre, All Saints’ College. (Please park in the Junior School Car park or on the College oval, access through Gate 1 off Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek).RSVP: Please visit www.trybooking.com/264847 and RSVP before Friday, 24 March.

Schedule of activities for the afternoon:2.00pm – 2.20pm: Welcome Concert in the Lower Theatre.2.20pm – 3.30pm: Classroom visits and Afternoon Tea provided for the grandparents only in the Coloured Room.It is helpful if you visit your youngest grandchild’s classroom first then move up through the years, visiting the oldest grandchild last.

Children may accompany their grandparents and special friends home when the teachers have been notified by the children’s parents.

SENIOR SCHOOL

• HEAD LICE NOTICE• ELECTRONICS AND ARTS WORKSHOP• MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINATION

PROGRAM

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MENINGOCOCCAL ACWY VACCINATION PROGRAM

The Western Australian Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination Program for adolescents has been launched. This is in response to a recent increase in meningococcal infection caused by a particular type of the bacteria, ‘serogroup W’.

Immunisation nurses will be contacting the College shortly to arrange vaccination visits.

What is the Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination Program?

The Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination Program is in response to a recent increase of meningococcal infection caused by a particular type of the bacteria, ‘serogroup W’. Individuals aged between 15 - 19 years within the WA community will be targeted to receive this vaccine in order to reduce the spread of this disease.

Why is the program targeting 15 - 19 year olds?

This age group experiences some of the highest rates of meningococcal carriage and illness. Once infected, individuals can transmit the bacteria to people who are at increased risk of infection, including young children. It is expected that providing the meningococcal W (Men W) vaccine to this age group will reduce the spread of this potentially life-threatening infection within the WA community.

ElEctronics and arts aftEr school Workshops

Come and make your own Art and Music creation. This is a chance to learn about basic coding so that you can use LED lights and other Arduino sensors to see the many ways we can connect technology and the arts.

Arduino is based on easy-to-use hardware and software so no prior experience is necessary.

All you need is an open and creative mind and a willingness to collaborate, explore and invent.

When: Wednesdays, 3.30pm - 4.30pm from 3 May to 21 June 2017 Note: The first workshop on 3 May will be two hours in length

Where: Propeller Enterprises, on the tennis courts.

How: We have 30 places in the workshop and aim to reserve places for students from Years 7 - 12.

You must commit to attend most or all of the workshops, as places are limited and the learning builds across the weeks. To reserve a place in the workshops or for more information, email Ms Strentz at Laura.Strentz@allsaints.wa.edu.au

This workshop will be facilitated by Gecko Steps, founded by local and recent university graduates who want to bring more opportunities for innovation into schools. For more information about Gecko Steps, visit: www.geckosteps.com.au

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Why is this targeted vaccination program necessary?

Although numbers are low, Men W cases have been increasing each year since 2013, with one case notified in that year and 14 cases in 2016. Two more cases have been notified in 2017. Prior to 2013, serogroup W was uncommon, with only six cases diagnosed in the 13 year period from 2000 to 2012.

Which vaccine will be used?

The meningococcal ACWY vaccine will be used. This vaccine protects against four groups of

meningococcal bacteria: A, C, W and Y. The conjugate meningococcal ACWY vaccine Nimenrix®, supplied in Australia by Pfizer will be used in this program

How will the program work?

In 2017, WA Health and local council nursing teams will conduct the vaccinations at schools to students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Additional vaccination clinics will be conducted at community health clinics to capture 18 - 19 year olds and other age-eligible persons not attending high school. In 2018 and 2019 the program will target incoming Year 10 students only.

Parents can expect to receive Men W vaccination consent materials through the College in Term 2 or 3.

Further information about the vaccination program may be found by clicking HERE.

OUR COMMUNITY

• BOOK YOUR TABLE FOR THE P&F QUIZ NIGHT• THE HOTHOUSE COMPANY - A NIGHT OUT• GRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL FRIENDS’

WORKSHOP• ZEN ZEN ZO PERTH STOMP• WAAPA MUSIC MASTERCLASSES• SPLASH & DASH SWIM EVENT• CHORISTERS CAMP 2017

P&F QUIZ NIGHT - Get your table arranged and save money by booking before Friday, 31 March 2017! Click HERE to book.

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Grandparents’ and special friends’ ipad Workshop: part 2

We invite grandparents, parents and special friends of the College community to attend an iPad Workshop and discover how to fully enjoy and make the most effective use of your Apple device. Learn how to use this amazing tool for entertaining, organising, viewing news and photographs and at the same time exercising both your brain and body. The workshop has a special focus on learning how to use maps, taking photographs, communicating and transferring of digital files.

to book for this Workshop, please visit WWW.trybookinG.com/270447

learn hoW to use:• Notes • Siri• iBooks and audible books• Travel tips with your iPad• Safari and YouTube• Built in and third party Apps / App Store• Google maps• Puzzles and Games• Calendar...and much more!

When: Thursday, 6 April 2017

time: 9.00am - 1.30pm

venue: All Saints’ College, 3rd Floor, Building 8 (Free parking through Gate 3) Ewing Avenue, Bull Creek, 6149

tickets: $35.00

you Will need to brinG your oWn ipad to this Workshop

please note: It is not a requirement to have completed Part 1 of the iPad workshop, but basic knowledge of iPad functions would be beneficial.

To book, please click HERE

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A NIGHT OUTAN EXCITING AND UNIQUE FAMILY DANCE EVENT

The HotHouse Company invites families to an exciting and unique dancing event held at All Saints’ College on Friday, 5 May 2017.

Two of Perth’s most celebrated dancers, Natalie Allen and Kynan Hughes, will begin the evening with a performance showing the evolution of dance through the centuries.

The event will then take a unique twist transforming into a social dance of yesteryear, with all attendees invited to the dance floor – a perfect opportunity for granddad to show off his moves!

In keeping with the theme of nostalgia, you will be invited to ‘bring a plate’ to the event for your family to enjoy.

In addition to the evening, people are invited to attend a pre-performance workshop where the choreographers will teach a piece of choreography from the show. Places are limited to 30 for the workshop and all ages and generations are welcome. See details below under Tickets heading.

WHENFriday, 5 May 20177.00pm - Performance by Natalie Allen and Kynan Hughes7.30pm-10.00pm - Audience participation dance

WHEREAll Saints’ College - Dance Studio

TICKETSPerformance and dance on Friday, 5 May: $25.00 per person

Pre-performance Dance WorkshopMonday, 1 May 2017 5.00pm-7.00pm in the Centre for Performing Arts at All Saints’ College: $5.00 per person

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For further information, please phone 9313 9333 or email hothouse@allsaints.wa.edu.au

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WAAPA MUSIC MASTERCLASSESThe HotHouse Company is providing a unique opportunity for students with a passion for Music to work closely with Australia’s most highly-regarded musicians.

Students may register to observe a 90 minute class, partake in a 45 minute Solo Masterclass or join a 45 minute Ensemble Workshop, all of which will be directed by WAAPA tutors.

OBSERVATION (90 minutes) Students and staff are encouraged to observe our internationally-acclaimed tutors work their magic in a unique environment. The opportunity is wonderful professional development for staff, and for students it shines a light on the tutoring process that often goes unseen. The observation allows you to observe both the Masterclass and Ensemble Workshop.• $5.00 per student or staff member

SOLO MASTERCLASS (45 Minutes)Students who register for the Solo Masterclass are required to be either at grade 6 level of performance or WACE Music students. Please note that the soloist spots are limited to three places.• $10 per student

ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP (45 Minutes)The Ensemble Workshop will follow the Masterclass and give students the opportunity to work first hand with our tutors in an Ensemble environment. Once the students have registered, The HotHouse Company will provide an opportunity to download music that will be required to be prepared and brought to the workshop. Students for the Ensemble should be at least grade 4 level of performance and places are unlimited. • $5.00 per student

Please note that if you register for the Solo Masterclass, you can also register for Ensemble Masterclass. If you register only for the Ensemble, you may observe the Solo Masterclass but do not have to register for observing.

Masterclass 1 Wednesday, 1 March 2017: 5.00pm – 6.30pm Brass & PercussionWith Tim White (Percussion) and Brent Grapes (Brass)

Masterclass 2Wednesday, 3 May 2017: 5.00pm – 6.30pm Woodwind & Saxophone With Philip Everall (Woodwind) and Jamie Oehlers (Saxophone)

Masterclass 3Wednesday, 26 July 2017: 3.30pm – 6.00pm Jazz with Jamie Oehlers and the WAAPA All Stars *Observation only

Masterclass 4Wednesday, 25 October 2017: 3.30pm – 6.00pmVocal with Patricia Price (Male) and Linda Barcan (Females)

To book for these WAAPA Music Masterclasses, please visit: www.trybooking.com/248013

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SPLASH & DASH SWIM SERIES

Join us for a fun afternoon on Saturday, 25 March at the All Saints’ Swimming Club for the Splash and Dash and Carnival! The Splash and Dash Carnival is a chance for novice swimmers who are under the age of 14 to experience racing in a fun, relaxed and exciting environment. Swimmers of all abilities are welcome! Participating swimmers will receive a free swimming cap and water bottle for their efforts. Please contact: Sarah.Lawrence@allsaints.wa.edu.au for more information.

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A week long physical theatre intensive

9 – 13 April 2017

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