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LINDISFARNeANGLICAN GRAMMAR SChOOL
Primary Editionprincipal@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.auwww.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au
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 6 : 6/3/2015
Upcoming EventsMarchWeek 7aMon 9 Year 4 Little Thinkers’ Group - 8:00amFri 13 Classroom Helper’s Course - 9:00am
- Sunshine Avenue campusYear 2 Camp Out
Sat 14 TNA Netball Round 1Year 2 Camp Out
Week 8BMon 16 Year 4 Little Thinkers’ Group - 8:00amWed 18 School Banking account open
morning Thu 19 NSWCIS Primary Swimming
Championships Fri 20 National Day of Action Against
Bullying and ViolenceStage 3 swimming lessons
Sat 21 Model United NationsTNA Netball Round 2
Week 9aMon 23 Year 4 Little Thinkers’ Group - 8:00amTue 24 Group 18 Rugby League Primary
Schools Fri 27 Stage 3 swimming lessonsSat 28 TNA Netball Round 3 OPEN DAY
MARCH PAST Week 10BMon 30 Year 4 Little Thinkers’ Group - 8:00am
Fitzpatrick Cup Hockey Day Years 5-6Kindergarten-Year 6 Parent/Student Interviews
Tue 31 P&F Meeting (and AGM) - 6:00pm - Mahers Lane libraryKindergarten-Year 6 Parent/student Interviews
Wed 1 Kindergarten-Year 6 Parent/student Interviews
Thu 2 Last day of Term 1
WE WANT YOU!Opportunities have arisen for executive positions in the Lindisfarne Parents and Friends Association. These can be undertaken either individually or in a shared capacity.
This is not an onerous task. It is, however, a HUGE contribution to the warm and collaborative nature of the Lindisfarne community.
If you are interested in this unique and exciting opportunity to be an active part of the Parents and Friends Association, please contact Tanya Boyle on 0420 907 905 or [email protected]
From the PrincipalDear Parents
Our Lindisfarne school is growing swiftly as news spreads of the educational, social, performing, sporting and pastoral opportunities we give to our students. Enrolments are consequently growing. There are waiting lists in Year groups for entry to our school. Enhanced facilities and potential new buildings such as our soon-to-be-opened Trade Skills Centre, are attracting even further interest and enrolments. Due to this growth we will now have a new role in the School
in the capacity of Deputy Principal. This will involve the day to day running of the School P - 12 in all areas and enable the Principal to be involved in higher level strategic matters for the development of broader school issues.
Advertisements for the position will be in this Saturday’s Sydney Morning Herald and The Courier Mail.
Gillian Anstee, Principal
Absentee Line 07 5590 5927
Available 24/7In the event of a daily absence due to illness or other cause, the School must be notified by 8:45am each day. A message may be left on voicemail for either Primary or Secondary School students by phoning the absentee line.
Science in 6AFThis term we have been investigating solids and liquids. We have discovered that solids have tightly packed particles and hold their shape whereas liquids have loosely packed particles, don’t hold their shape and can be poured. We have performed a number of experiments that test the properties of solids and liquids. Our favourite experiment so far was when we made slime. The purpose of this experiment was to determine if slime was a solid or liquid. We mixed corn flour, green food colouring and water together. It was interesting to discover that when we mixed the slime slowly it was runny and didn’t hold its shape, like a liquid, but when we applied pressure and mixed it quickly it became hard and held its shape for a short time, like a solid. Slime has properties of both a solid and a liquid. This substance is called a colloid.
Krissy Affleck, Stage 3 Coordinator
Our Service Exceeds ExpectationsThe below email was recently received from a parent from the Lindisfarne community regarding the recent Year 4 camp.
“I just wanted to email you, as well as the other teachers involved in the Year 4 camp.
My son had an absolutely wonderful time. He has not stopped talking about the terrific things that he did. I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, for all your care and empathy towards our kids.
I am a teacher who has been on many camps and I realise how tough they can be. The children had a wonderful time and that is an absolute testament to you all.
All I can say is, sleep well and thank you for all that you bring to the teaching profession.”
From the Assistant Principal - Head of PrimaryNational Day of Action Against Bullying and ViolenceLindisfarne will be part of a growing nationwide movement to ‘Take a Stand Together’ against bullying and violence and to recognise that schools, parents and students need to work together to create supportive school environments, free from bullying, harassment and violence,
The National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence will be held on Friday 20 March 2015. Every class will be participating in a variety of activities to explore and reiterate the anti bullying message further. Children will be given a wrist band to wear on the day and take home. It would be wonderful to continue the conversation with your children at home to ensure our safe and caring environment at Lindisfarne continues for all.
Brain Builder AwardsCongratulations to the recipients of our Brain Builder awards this fortnight:
Noah Tilton Kindergarten Turtles Will Saunders 1 Rhapsody Jamie Mifsud 2 Cryptodynamic Benjamin Dowker 2 Neon Zhola Mckimmin 2 Relucent Shakyah Jordan 3 Matrix kobi Tokatly 3 Wight cooper Woods 4 Darkle caitlin Sutton 4 Kith ella Sinclair 5 Juvenilia Lachlan keech 5 Koan Oscar Veldhoven 6 Aeviternal Oliver Neumann 3 Telary
Brain BoosterIn traditional classrooms, students sit for long periods of time while important concepts are taught. Heaven forbid that any student should be out of their seat during this process! Yet neuroscience has confirmed that movement for instructional reasons enhances memory for learning.
exercise boosts brain power
• Our brains were built for walking – nineteen kilometres per day
• To improve your thinking skills, move.• Exercise gets blood to your brain, bringing it glucose for
energy and oxygen to soak up the toxic electrons that are left over. It also stimulates the protein that keeps neurons connecting.
• Aerobic exercise just twice a week halves your risk of general dementia. It cuts your risk of Alzheimer’s by sixty percent.Extract from Brain Rules: 12 Principles for surviving
and thriving at work, home and school by John Medina
Michele Chandler
2016 EnrolmentAs part of our first round of enrolment interviews, the Enrolments Department is contacting current families with children registered for enrolment into the School in 2016.
Should your child/children not be registered please submit an enrolment application as soon as possible. Enrolment application forms can be downloaded from http://www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/application-form.html (please refer to the application checklist located on the back page as full documentation is required at the time of submission).
KindergartenTerrific Tuesday Kindergarten Rotations
Each ‘Terrific Tuesday’, all three Kindergarten classes are involved in ‘Kindergarten Rotations’, an exciting part of our weekly timetable. Each class enjoys a half an hour session with each of the three teachers.
With Miss Rolfe, the students participate in gross motor program, working on developing skills such as
jumping, hopping, skipping, balancing, rolling and climbing.
Miss Rogers teaches the children about Core Values and Social Skills – they have been learning how to be a ‘bucket filler’ and treat others with respect and kindness so that both people’s imaginary buckets are full.
Mr Pettit covers Science and currently Kindergarten is learning about where our food comes from and how to make healthy food choices.
These weekly rotations are a lovely way for all students to get to know the other Kindergarten teachers and for staff to get to know all the new faces in our care. The rotations have already become a highly anticipated part of our timetable.
PreschoolIn Preschool we have been fostering a sense of belonging, which plays an integral part in supporting children’s ability to learn and develop. This is created through building strong relationships with their teachers and peers and through feeling a sense of connection with their learning environment.
Recently in Preschool Possums we helped to strengthen the children’s sense of belonging as we worked collaboratively to develop our imaginative play space. The children suggested making a pirate ship and worked together to construct props, create artworks and costumes and problem solve to extend on their imaginative play. This imaginative play led us to investigating world maps, drawing treasure maps, investigating texts about boats, sea and pirates and exploration of different cultures.
For our next transformation of the home space, the children have suggested creating an ‘ice castle’ and have already started brainstorming on what materials we will need.
2015 Year 4 ScholarshipLindisfarne is currently offering the opportunity for Year 4 students to undertake an academic scholarship examination. Year 4 Lindisfarne students are encouraged to apply.
Successful recipients awarded an academic scholarship which applies for the duration of Year 4 (Terms 2 - 4, 2015) and will provide a partial remission of the tuition component of a student’s fees.
examination Details: Date: Tuesday 7 April, 2015 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Location: Mahers Lane campus, Lecture Theatre
For more information regarding the Year 4 Scholarship, including how to apply, please visit www.lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/2015-year-4-scholarship.
What is the Family energy rebate?The Family Energy Rebate helps to cover the cost of energy bills for NSW households with dependent children. In 2014-2015 the rebate gives:
• Up to $150 credit on electricity bills for eligible applicants who hold an account with an electricity retailer
• Up to $165 direct payment to nominated bank accounts for eligible applicants who live in a residential community (caravan or mobile home park) and receive electricity from the park operator.
am i eligible FOr the rebate?To be eligible you MUST:
• Be a NSW resident; and
• Have been assessed by the Federal Department of Human Services (DHS) as being eligible for the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) A or B at any time during the 2013-2014 financial year, and have received an FTB payment in respect of that eligibility; and
• Be an account holder of an electricity retailer, or a long-term resident of a residential community (caravan or mobile home park), whose name appears on the electricity account for supply to her or his principal place of residence.
What DO i neeD tO DO beFOre i aPPly?Before you apply, here’s a quick checklist. Have you:
• Lodged your tax return for 2013-2014 with the Australian Taxation Office or informed the Department of Human Services (DHS) if you are not required to lodge a tax return?
• Received confirmation from DHS as to your eligibility for Family Tax Benefit A or B for 2013-2014?
hOW tO aPPly • Online – it takes just two minutes to submit an
application. Processing starts immediately.
• PaPer – download a form from the website, complete and submit by email, fax or post. Use this form if you receive your electricity from the operator of the residential community where you live.
2014-2015 Family energy rebate apply before midnight 16 June 2015
$150 tOWarDs
energy bills
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FOr mOre inFOrmatiOn & assistancePhOne Service NSW 13 77 88 email [email protected] www.resourcesandenergy.nsw. gov.au/info/familyenergyrebate
2 minUtes tO Fill in a FOrmhttps://applications.fer.trade.nsw.gov.au/* eligibility criteria apply
aPPly Online nOW!
Every runner makes a difference!
Sunday, 26th April 2015 at Robina’s Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
A fun running festival for all ages and abilities including a half marathon
Enter now at www.gcbfunrun.com.au
The Gold Coast Bulletin Fun Run isn’t just a fun run, it’s a family event to promote a Healthy
Body, Healthy Mind with a portion of the entry fee going to local charity.
2.5km1kmKids Dash
Rebel Sport Brooks Running Heritage BankLondon Estate Agents
5km 10km 21.1kmHalf MarathonFamily Affair Walk/Run Walk/Run
Griffith University
Calling any and all BOYS aged 9 - 13, come and play in a one-off Twilight HOCKEY tournament!!
Age graded teams sorted on the night.
Sunday 8th March 3 – 5 pm Casuarina Hockey Club, Barclay Drive, Casuarina
Just turn up!
Contact Richelle Courtney ph 0408738782 [email protected] Or visit our
web-site www.casuarinahockey.com
No cost, bring your friends, bring your family down.
BBQ dinner afterwards for small change.
Bring mouthguards, shinpads if
you have them, we have some
sticks available. Give Hockey a go!
