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LINDISFARNeANGLICAN GRAMMAR SChOOL

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Postal AddressPO Box 996Banora Point NSW 2486Mahers Lane CampusTerranora NSW 2486 07 5590 5099

Sunshine Avenue CampusTweed Heads South NSW 284607 5523 1143

Absentee Line 07 5590 5927

Term 4: Week 34 : 6/11/2015Upcoming EventsNovemberWeek 35amon 9 Principal’s Tour - Mahers Lane

campusTue 10 Sports Presentation assembly -

Mahers Lane campusWed 11 Principal’s Tour - Sunshine

Avenue campusEngquest -Sunshine Avenue campusYear 6 SurfingYear 3 Open Classrooms - 2:15pm

Thu 12 Year 7 2016 Parent Information EveningP&F Business Breakfast

Fri 13 Year 7 2016 Orientation DayYears 3 and 4 Tennis

Week 36bTue 17 Year 2 Excursion to Point

DangerKindergarten 2016 Transition

Wed 18 Year 6 surfingKindergarten Turtles Open Classroom - 9:00am

Fri 20 Stage 3 Showcase - NgahriyahKindergarten Frogs Open classroomYears 3 and 4 travel to Mahers Lane for Stage 3 Showcase rehearsal

Week 37amon 23 Years 5 - 10 Speech and

Drama ConcertTue 24 Kindergarten Excursion to

Currumbin SanctuaryWed 25 Engquest - Sunshine Avenue

Sunshine Avenue Strings ensemble and Choir travel to Mahers Lane for rehearsal

Fri 27 Year 6 Liturgy and Wet ‘n’ Wild ExcursionYears 2 and 3 Strings Concert

From the Head of PrimaryBrain Builder FactExercising can make you smarter. When you exercise, blood flow to the brain is increased. Your brain also releases hormones that can help you learn. So get moving to get smarter!

Brain Builder AwardsCongratulations to our winners:

James Cunnah Thomas Horn Amy Cronk Jaxon Jordan Shakyah Jordan William Spedding Yasmin Caliskan Jacinta Kieffer Poppy Burdekin Madeline Neumann

Stage 3 Coordinator 2016Miss Krissy Affleck, our current Stage 3 Coordinator, has made the decision to step down from this leadership position in order to devote time to further developing and sharing her expertise in the integration of Information Communication Technology into classroom practice. I would like to acknowledge and thank Krissy for her commitment and dedication to the role of coordinator over the past two years.

I am pleased to announce Miss Sarah Rolfe has been appointed Stage 3 Coordinator, commencing in this role at the beginning of the 2016 school year.

Year 4 Welcome to Mahers LaneThis week, the Year 5 students welcomed our Year 4 classes to the Mahers Lane campus. After a moving Chapel service, where the older students presented the Year 4 children with a special handcrafted gift, the Year 4 students were shown around the Mahers Lane campus by a Year 5 buddy. Other highlights of the day included time spent in the Stage 3 classrooms and an opportunity to make a purchase from the ‘shop style’ canteen. This transition experience has helped allay any concerns the Year 4 children may have had about their move to the Mahers Lane campus.

Story DogsThe Story Dogs program is a wonderful initiative that we are lucky to have at the Sunshine Avenue campus. Once a week, selected Year 2 students are given the opportunity to read with a gentle little dog named Bella and her mentor Di. Research has shown that a safe, fun, relaxed environment with a cuddly dog and an empathetic mentor makes reading a more engaging and worthwhile experience for hesitant readers. Early in 2016 we will be holding a fund raising event to help the Story Dogs Program receive much needed sponsorship to continue with this program within our School.

Michele Chandler

“I liked tasting the fruit because I like trying new fruits. They tasted beautiful and amazing and fresh.”

Taj

“My favourite part was tasting different fruits. The fruits were dragon fruit, paw paw and Brazilian tree grapes. They were from different countries.”

Sunny

“I liked feeding the animals because they were funny and when you put your hand out they licked it. There were horses, donkeys, chickens, guinea pigs and sheep and we fed them all.”

Juliette

Sue Rawlings, 1R Teacher

News from the LibraryParent LibraryOur parent library has a good range of parenting books and Audio CDs.

Some of the newer titles include:

Sexts, Texts & Selfies, how to keep your children safe in the digital space - Susan McLean.

Parenting Without Power Struggles, Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected - Susan Stiffelman.

Real Wired Child & When to Really Worry, (audio CDs) - Michael Carr-Gregg

Step-Families (audio CDs) - Michael Carr-Gregg

Getting Real, Challenging the Sexualisation of Girls - Melinda Tankard Reist

Our parent library is just inside the front door of the library and any parent with a child attending Lindisfarne is welcome to borrow (under your child’s name) any resources.

Year 1 Excursion to Tropical Fruit World

On Friday, all Year 1 students set off on their exciting adventure to Tropical Fruit World as part of our integrated unit of work, ‘What’s for Dinner?’ The students were treated to a wonderful range of experiences including a plantation safari to learn about the wide variety of fruits grown on the farm, a visit to Treasure Island where students enjoyed a miniature train ride, a wildlife boat cruise to the fauna park to feed animals and an exotic fruit tasting experience. The children thoroughly enjoyed all the activities and conducted themselves beautifully. Thank you to our parents who came along to assist.

“My favourite part of the excursion was tasting the fruit. I liked the tree grapes.”

Harrison

“I loved feeding the animals. We fed the kangaroo and the sheep, and on the way back we saw a giant goldfish. I’m going to help every animal when I grow up.”

James

“I enjoyed going to the farm because we went on a boat to a farm to feed the animals. I got to pat a kangaroo and he was so soft.”

Nicolas

“I liked going on the miniature train because you could see lots of birds.”

Sabra

Calling all IPodsWhat do you do with those pesky old iPod Shuffles or Nanos that you have updated and now no longer need? Well you could donate them to the Sunshine Avenue library.

If you have an old iPod Shuffle, Nano or equivalent that you no longer need, we would like to put audio books onto them and have them available for the students to borrow. Any donations would be gratefully appreciated.

Ian Ayers, Sunshine Avenue campus Librarian

Sport NewsSports Presentation AssemblyDate: Tuesday 10 November

Time: 10:55am

Location: mahers Lane, Ngahriyah

All students in Years 3 to 6 will be attending the sports presentation and are required to wear formal uniform. All award recipients are required to wear their school tie.

The bus departs the Sunshine Avenue campus at 10:20am and will return by 12:30pm.

NCIS Basketball ChampionshipsNine Lindisfarne boys from Years 5 and 6 did a terrific job representing the School at the recent NCIS Basketball Championships in Coffs Harbour. The boys participated in three training sessions prior to the tournament, giving them an opportunity to brush up on their basketball skills. At the tournament the boys played five games against other schools. The Lindisfarne team gave them all great competition and their victory over Cape Byron Steiner School was certainly a highlight of the day. All the boys are to be commended on their excellent effort, sportsmanship and team spirit. It was a fun experience for all and a great way to learn more about the basketball. Congratulations to Nicholas Dowd, Daniel Green, Billy Paterson, Oscar Veldhoven, Patrick Sheard, Connor Wilson, Bailey Gadd, Harrison Kirkwood and Rhys Thomas. Thanks to Mrs Simone Gadd for washing the singlets.

Jodie Arnold, PE Teacher

Pretty in Pink!What a fantastic effort from all of the Sunshine Avenue community for raising $773.05 at last Friday’s PINK Day in aid of Breast Cancer Research.

I was proud to present certificates to members of each class and a cake, certificates and trophies to 2N and 4K for raising the most mufti money. Medals were awarded to Sienna Eddie, Kate Sands and Ryan Parry for being the best dressed on the day – but there were many of you who were also worthy of an award!

Mrs Keevers took a lot of photos, which have been uploaded to give you the opportunity to select and purchase them. They will cost $1 and all proceeds will go towards the grand total collected by Lindisfarne – nearly $2800! The link is http://www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/2015-pink-day

Thank you for contributing to such a successful event and I hope you enjoyed the day. You are awesome!

Jessica Maynard , Year 12 - Pink Day Coordinator

Early Learning CentreKindergarten TransitionThis week, the Preschool students commencing Kindergarten next year had the opportunity to spend some time in the Kindergarten classrooms. The students were very excited to meet their Kindergarten buddies, who showed them around the classrooms and played games with them. The Kindergarten Turtle students made a story book for the Preschoolers all about Kindergarten and what to expect when they start. They illustrated the book beautifully and it is now part of the Preschool library.

The next Kindergarten Transition session will be on Tuesday 17 November.

Joeys Practise HairdressingThe Preschool Joey students decided to turn the home corner into a hairdressing salon and have enjoyed engaging in role-play, pretending to be hairdressers. They gave the head mannequins some great new hairstyles, invited their friends and Mrs Margo into their salon and explored and invented some lovely new hairstyles. All the Joey students have become involved in play at the hairdressing salon. This experience helps develop each child’s fine motor skills, language and social skill development.

SUMMER VACATION CARE Friday 4 December – Friday 18 December (CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK)

Monday 11 January 2016 – Wednesday 27 January 2016 Full day: 8:00am to 6:00pm Half day: 8:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 6:00pm

**LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE** Bookings must be return by Friday 27 November 2015

ANY changes made to confirmed bookings will incur a $20 fee, if less than 48 hours notice, full fees will apply.

Parents Name: Child’s Name: Class: Date of Birth: Child’s Name: Class: Date of Birth: Child’s Name: Class: Date of Birth: Address: Email:

Phone: Mobile:

A Medical form must be completed prior to your child/ren registering with Out of School Hours Care Medical/Allergies Details: (please include any food allergies)

Medication handed into OOSHC: o Yes o No Name of Medication/s:

I give my permission for my child/ren to participate in the excursion/incursions day(s) as indicated. The times of the excursion are clearly stated on the program.

Friday 4 December Excursion - Tweed Billabong Water Park Swimming Ability o Strong o Average o Poor Monday 7 December Incursion - Tweed Dance Wednesday 9 December Excursion - QLD Recreation Centre Tuesday 15 December Incursion - Jumping Castle Wednesday 16 December Excursion - Little Racquets Tennis

Tuesday 12 January Incursion - Wildlife Encounters Allergy to Animals o Yes o No Thursday 14 January Excursion - BCC Cinemas Tuesday 19 January Excursion - Bounce Thursday 21 January Incursion - Alleygators Baseball

Parent/Guardian Name: Signature: Date:

• All bookings must be made via the booking sheet, either by hard copy or email, prior to due date. • Email bookings must be confirmed. NO PHONE BOOKINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED. • Bookings or changes received after the due date will incur a fee of $20.00

This is to ensure sufficient resources are available, correct staffing levels, transport bookings and receipt of all necessary medical details and medication.

• Children must wear: Closed in shoes, sun safe clothing and a hat. • Children must have: Sunscreen, water bottle.

Transport is via the Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School bus, taking the most direct route. Educator Ratios:

• Excursions - One educator to eight children • Water - one educator to five children. • Incursions - one educator to fifteen children

Two educators are in attendance at all times. A copy of the risk assessment is available for all excursions and incursions.

Please note excursion days are not available to Preschool children.

Dates Requested Child’s name

Expected Time of Drop-off

Expected Time of Pick-up

Friday 4 December Excursion - Tweed Billabong Water Park

Monday 7 December Incursion - Tweed Dance Tuesday 8 December Christmas Cooking Wednesday 9 December Excursion - QLD Recreation Centre Thursday 10 December Wooden Christmas Dioramas Friday 11 December Making Christmas Gifts Day

Monday 14 December Christmas Karaoke Tuesday 15 December Incursion - Jumping Castle Wednesday 16 December Excursion - Little Racquets Tennis Thursday 17 December Christmas Craft Friday 18 December Christmas Movie Marathon

Monday 11 January Pyjama Day Tuesday 12 January Incursion - Wildlife Encounters Wednesday 13 January Space Day Thursday 14 January Excursion - BCC Cinemas Friday 15 January Wheels Day

Monday 18 January Pirates and Princesses Tuesday 19 January Excursion - Bounce Wednesday 20 January Arts and Craft Thursday 21 January Incursion - Alleygators Baseball Friday 22 January Wet n Wild Obstacle

Monday 25 January Australia Day Celebrations Wednesday 27 January Movie and Relax Day

Summer Vacation Care 2015 Friday 4 December 2015 – Tuesday 28 January 2016

07 5523 1153 0407 905 099 Excursions only Operating hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm DST

Cost: $65.45 per day Additional cost for in/excursion $10.00

$32.75 half day available. 2016 *Please Note new fee schedule cost starting from: $68.00 per day

Additional cost for in/excursion $10 $34.00 half day available.

Unless otherwise stated morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is not provided.

What to wear: sun safe clothing and closed in shoes. What to bring: hat, water bottle and sunscreen.

**Excursion days not available to Preschool children** Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance otherwise full fees will apply

Changes to bookings will incur a $20.00 fee

Friday 4 December Excursion to Tweed Billabong Water Park

Extra Cost $10

Departing 9.00am (DST) Arrive Back 1.00pm (DST)

Must have sunscreen, rash shirt, swimmers and

towel. (Bring lunch)

Monday 7 December Incursion Tweed Dance

Extra Cost $10

Introduction to Hip Hop, Contemporary and Jazz.

(Bring lunch)

Tuesday 8 December Christmas Cooking

Cooking favourite Christmas treats throughout the day.

(Lunch provided)

Wednesday 9 December Excursion to QLD

Recreation Centre Rock Climbing, Palm Beach

Extra Cost $10

Departing 9.30am (DST) Arriving back 1.00pm (DST)

(Bring lunch)

Thursday 10 December Wooden Christmas

Dioramas

Paint and decorate dioramas to take home.

(Bring lunch)

Friday 11 December Making Christmas Gifts

An array of gorgeous gifts to decorate including wooden

presents & snowflakes great for decorating the Christmas

tree.

(Bring Lunch)

Monday 14 December Christmas Karaoke

Christmas Karaoke all day and

outside games to play.

(Bring lunch)

Tuesday 15 December Incursion Jumping Castle

Extra Cost $10

Bouncing all day long.

(Bring lunch)

Wednesday 16 December Excursion Little Racquets

Tennis Extra Cost $10

Walking to South Tweed

Tennis Courts Arkinstall Park. Departing 9:00am (DST)

Arrive Back 1:00pm (DST)

(Bring lunch)

Thursday 17 December Christmas Craft

Beautiful LED Christmas characters to construct and lovely wooden tea

light holders to decorate.

(Lunch provided)

Friday 18 December Christmas Movie Marathon

G Rated movies all day,

different flavours of popcorn provided.

(Bring lunch)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Please note 2016 Fee Schedule commences: $68.00 per day Additional cost for in/excursion $10.00

$34.00 half day available.

Monday 11 January Pyjama Day

Come dressed in your pyjamas

for our first day back.

(Bring lunch)

Tuesday 12 January Incursion Wildlife

Encounters Extra Cost $10

A hands on experience with Australian native animals.

(Bring lunch)

Wednesday 13 January Space Day

Out of this world craft and activities to enjoy thorough

out the day.

(Bring lunch)

Thursday 14 January Excursion to BCC

Cinemas Extra Cost $10

Departing 9.30am (DST)

Arriving back 1.00pm(DST)

(Bring lunch)

Friday 15 January Wheels Day

Bring along your bike,

scooter, skateboard etc. Please note children must

have a helmet to participate.

(Bring helmet & lunch)

Monday 18 January Pirates and Princesses Day

Come dressed up as a pirate or princess. Treasure hunts, craft and games all day long.

(Lunch provided)

Tuesday 19 January Excursion to Bounce Robina

Extra Cost $10

Departing 9.30am (DST) Arriving back 1.00pm (DST)

(Bring lunch)

Wednesday 20 January Arts and Craft Day

Making money boxes and

amazing masks plus extra art activities.

(Bring lunch)

Thursday 21 January Incursion Alleygators

Baseball Extra Cost $10

Baseball clinic with

Alleygators Baseball coaches.

(Bring lunch)

Friday 22 January Wet n Wild Obstacle

Course

Blow up pools & slip n slide and a range of water activities available.

(Bring lunch, hat, rash shirts, towel and

sunscreen)

Monday 25 January Australia Day Celebrations

Thong throwing competitions.

Making Australian crafts.

(Bring Lunch)

Wednesday 27 January Movie & Relax Day

Relaxing day to prepare for

Term 1, bring along your favourite G rated movie or

game.

(Bring Lunch)

BACK TO SCHOOL STARTING DATES

First Day of Term 1 Please note that this is a staggered start to Term 1 Full day ALL Years 7, 11, 12 students 8:30am – 10:30am (ALL Years 5 and 6 new students only) 8:40 - 11:00am (ALL Kindergarten) 9:00am - 10:00am (ALL Preschool Koalas and Possums and Group 1 Joey) 10:30am - 11:30am (Group 2 Preschool Joey) 11:30am - 12:30pm (New Years 1 –4 students only)

Parents & FriendsAssociation

Guest speaker Graham Annesley

August 2015 marked two years since Graham Annesley resigned from his role as NSW Sports Minister to become CEO of the Gold Coast Titans. Its been a rollercoaster period for this former first-grade

referee, who’s overseen a change of coach, implementation of a board, cultural change and an NRL takeover. Graham will be joined by former player, Luke O’Dwyer a local Tweed lad, now a Business Development Executive for the club, for a talk about how big a challenge saving the Titans has been.

Date: Thursday 12 November 2015Where: South Tweed Sports ClubTime: 6:45am for a 7:00am start (Daylight savings time)

Cost: $45 per person (tables of eight for $320)

Menu: On arrival - fresh fruit skewers and pastries (Gluten free options available)

Hot breakfast - wilted baby spinach leaves, polenta corn cake, bacon rasher, grilled tomato, poached egg, asparagus, topped off with grilled haloumi, and a balsamic glaze.

Bookings can be made via the Lindisfarne website www.lindifarne.nsw.edu.au

For more information please contact: Kate Rogers 0424 779 452

Guest MCLuke O’Dwyer

Business Development Executive for the Gold Coast Titans and former player from inaugural year (2007).

2015 Business BreakfastWith guest speaker Graham Annesleyand guest MC Luke O’Dwyer

Community Notices

     

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• 3   Rebound   Ace   Hardcourts     (think   Australian   and   U.S.  Open)  

• 2  European  Clay  Courts  (think  French  Open)  • Architect   designed   state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art   clubhouse   and  amenities  

• Staff  in  attendance  9:00am  -­‐  5:00pm  every  day  • Adjoining  children’s  playground  and  parkland  • Get  your  first  Tennis  Lesson  free  when  you  join  the  club  

 For  Private  Lessons,  Squads,  Group  Sessions,  Hot  Shots  &  Cardio  contact:  Tom  Brownhill  -­‐  0404  766  049  for  COACHING  Tom  is  a  Tennis  Australia  accredited  coach  who  has  had  20  years  experience   coaching   and  managing   centres   for   John  Newcombe  in  the  U.S.A.    For  Membership,  Court  Hire,  Social  and  Competition  Play  contact:    Debbie  Teitzel  -­‐  0427  069  317  for  General  Information      

Parents & FriendsAssociation

CoffeeSunshine AvenueThe Lindisfarne Parents and Friends Association and Parent Representatives have arranged for a coffee van to visit the Sunshine Avenue campus for morning drop off.

This is a wonderful opportunity to have a coffee, relax and chat with other parents in the Lindisfarne community.

Friday From 8:15am

(Beginning of drop off time)

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