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Upcoming events
From the Principal
Friday 29 July 2016
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Firstly, a warm welcome back to the start of semester two!
Monday 1 August
Year 8/9 Eagles School Boys
Cup AFL Final
Year 7 Canberra Camp parent
information evening 6:30pm
Tuesday 2 August
School Tour 9am
Year 6/7 Docker’s Cup AFL
Senior School Subject
Selection Night
Monday 8 August
Year 6/7 Boys AFL
Tuesday 9 August
School Photos
Wednesday 10 August
School Photos
Year 9/10 RKAS Sport
Friday 12 August
Interschool Cross Country
(Year 4 - 6)
Tuesday 16 August
Athletics Carnival ( Year 7 - 12)
Friday 19 August - Friday 26
August
Year 7 Canberra Trip
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours
Monday 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Wednesday 8.00am - 11.00am
Tel: 9526 5000
Fax: 9525 9130
Email: school@sjgs.wa.edu.au
1 Bishop Road Mundijong,
WA 6123
New Staff
This term we welcome three new staff members. Mr Kevin Bennett is
replacing Ms Keavy Diggins in the Mathematics department, Ms Holly Peck
has joined us from the UK to take over Verona Wauchope’s Biology position
and Ms Tanya Van Den Dries replacing Ms Leeanne Pozzebon doing DOTT
relief for the Junior School.
Timetable Changes
Students have now experienced two weeks with our new timetable times,
where PCG is during the first 15 minutes of the school day. This is working
well especially with our PCA’s having the opportunity to ensure everyone is
dressed correctly to start the school day.
Three week break
This year was the first year of SJGS trialling a three week mid year break
and teaching for a further week at the end of the year when many parents
complained the students finished too early and had too long a summer
break. We will be reviewing the success or otherwise of this and will let
parents know what will happen next year. From all reports so far, it was well
received.
Student Reports
We also sent out a completely different set of student reports which were
more in touch with recent changes. I hope you found it informative.
Building Progress
Junior School Playground
Work commenced this week on the new Nature Play playground for year
one to six students. This exciting new play area is estimated to be ready for
our junior school students to explore from week 5 of this term.
Science Lab
The new senior school science lab is now in the final stages of planning
and is set to commence works in Term 4. This will provide our students
with state of the art science laboratories and a wider range of teaching
possibilities for science staff.
Administration and staff room
Many of you may now have seen the update to the front administration
building with new carpet and a fresh coat of paint. The old senior staff
room has also had a facelift being converted into a new staff room for all
our staff to enjoy. This is the first staff room we have had at SJGS!
Executive Staff Offices
Mr Brad Krokosz and Ms Ann Chew are now located in the old uniform
shop which contains two offices and a meeting room.
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Foundation Square
Many students have visited the new look ‘Foundation Square’ garden which grounds man Mr Scott Mildwaters
worked on during the holiday period. It is an expectation that students respect this area and do not walk through
the garden beds.
New Junior School Captains
Congratulations to two of our year 6 students on their new leadership positions for semester 2 2016.
Junior school Head Girl: Mel Wachekwa
Yarrabah Captain: Jade Whiting
Ms Patricia Rodrigues
Principal
School Photos
The schedule for school photos is on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th August.
Students will be given their photo envelope next week and must bring the envelope with them to their
PCG photo shoot.
Please note:
Blazers will be worn for photos.
Jumpers will not be worn during the photo shoot.
Girls: No socks should be worn over or under the tights; no makeup is allowed.
Hair should be tied/clipped back away from the face.
Boys: Hair is to be clear of the ears and should not fall over the collar.
Facial hair is not permitted – must be clean shaven.
Class photos will be taken first and then individual photos.
Sibling photos will be taken during recess/lunch on either day.
Sibling photo envelopes are available from reception. They are a separate order.
Ann Chew
Head of Pastoral Care
2017 Subject Selection Information Evening
When: Tuesday 2 August, 7:00 pm
Where: SJGS Wellstrand Centre
Event outline:
The evening will outline the subjects on offer for our 2017 Year 10 & 11 students and study
opportunities in our Senior Secondary School, through to Year 12 and onto university, TAFE, other
training providers and the workplace. Students and parents will also have an opportunity to speak to
each of the Learning Area Coordinators. Students will receive a subject selection booklet which will
outline all the options available to them. The booklet also outlines the subject selection timeline and
cut-off dates for applications. Copies of the subject selection booklet will be available after this event
for those that are unable to attend.
Students are asked to attend in School uniform with their parents.
Brad Krokosz
Head of Curriculum
Report Success
Congratulations to the following students for receiving all A’s on their Semester 1 Report for accepting and supporting
the RESPECT ETHOS.
These students were presented with Merit Certificates during the whole school assembly on Tuesday 19 July.
Year 11:
Year 7:
Jake Cooke
Year 8:
Rebecca Jarrold
Year 10:
Kurtis Brown
Courtnie Chambers
Meg Gallager
Kate Inglis-Hodge
Cade Owen
Kaila Turner
Alicia Warner
Cassandra Booker
Meg Chamberlain
Kristin Day
Abbey Gallager
Lauren Hazelgrave
Bree McAloon
Cara Powner
Baeley Godfrey
Briana Lambert
Year 12:
Congratulations to the following students who received Merit Certificates for achievement in their academic course(s).
The certificates were presented to the students during the whole school assembly on Tuesday 19 July.
Careers & Enterprise General: Year 12 - Madison Pratt
English:
Year 7 – Jake Cooke
Year 8 – Rebecca Jarrold
Year 9 – Joel Braovich
Year 10 – Cade Owen
Year 11 English ATAR:
Elana Berger
Leia Stupple
Year 11 English General:
Taylor Nielson
Year 12 English ATAR:
Baeley Godfrey
Year 12 English General:
Paige Regan
Humanities:
Year 10 – Bethany Martini
Kaila Turner
Cade Owen
Kate Inglis-Hodge
Information & Communication Tech.:
Year 12 Information Technology ATAR: Rhianne Seyman
Sarah Avila
Year 11 Maths Methods:
Year 11 Maths Essentials:
Year 12 Maths Applications:
Year 12 Maths Essentials:
Outdoor Education ATAR:
Year 7 – Hayden Van Lieshout
Year 8 – Evan Browne
Year 9 – Maxwell Denholm
Year 10 – Connor Davidson
Cara Powner
Taylor Neilson
Bryce Van Uden
Luke Smith
Year 11 – Kielyn Wheeler
Year 11 PE Studies ATAR:
Cara Powner
James Sturrock
Brianna Jordon
Matthew Branch
Kielyn Wheeler
Year 12 PE Studies ATAR:
Eryn Kemp
Year 7 – Dylan Davies-Payne
Hayden Van Lieshout
Bridget de Lacy
Jake Cooke
Geneva Borg
Max Foreman
Year 8 - Sarah Branch
Year 9 – Josh Elphick
Joel Braovich
Maxwell Denholm
Johann Lotter
Year 10 – Connor Davidson
Year 11 Biology ATAR:
Year 11 Chemistry ATAR:
Year 12 Biology ATAR:
Year 7 – Toby Davey
Year 8 – Emma Borrett
Year 9 – Eliza Lewis
Year 10 – Riley Leske
Year 11 Information Technology ATAR: Elana Berger
Mathematics:
Science:
Elana Berger
Cara Powner
Cara Powner
Lachlan Bett
Baeley Godfrey
Police Rangers Camp
During the first week of the winter break 45 students from years 6 to 12 ventured to the PCYC Camp
in Harvey. Even though it was very wet and windy, the students immersed themselves into 3 days
of activities including: bush biking, abseiling, orienteering, and a ropes course. Pushing themselves
outside of their comfort zone and challenging each other, students developed in the following
experiences:
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A sense of competency and can do attitude in meaningful participation
A feeling of connectedness and positive social interaction
A belief in their ability to make decisions, self-definition and self-expression
A stable identity in providing and receiving positive feedback
I would also like to commend our Senior Sergeant (Nikita Daly) and our three Sergeants (Ronin
Flynn, Jaidyn Bridges and Peter Boyd), who after a yearlong leadership program demonstrated clear
direction and responsibility in many facets of running a camp. These students were provided with the
opportunity to influence major decisions about camp roles and responsibilities which required the
listening, valuing and leading of others.
Lastly, all students attending represented the School in a manner for which they are to be
congratulated, upholding to the School ethos of Respect for Self, Others, Learning, Environment and
God.
Mr Pete Brown
Canberra Information Evening
There will be a Sydney/Canberra Parent Information night on 1 August 2016 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm for
all parents of year 7 students attending this camp. This will be held in the Wellstrand Centre. The aim of
this evening will be to discuss the outline of the camp, expectations and answer any questions you may
have. It is important that you attend with your child.
Please RSVP.
I would like to thank all parents who have returned the insurance paperwork. If this is still outstanding,
please complete and return this as an urgent priority. If you have not already purchased a snowpack and
would still like to, you can still do so this week.
Mr Pete Brown
Year 7 Coordinator
Dragon Cup
Congratulations to all students who took part in
the 2016 Dragon Cup which was held at Baldivis
Pony Club on Sunday July 24. It was a great day out
where students had a fantastic time earning points
for Whibty and Yarrabah.
Thank you to all parents and students who helped
on the day and a special thank you must go to Sarah
Pateman, Joanne King and Jill Wood-Ainslie for all
of their help and effort in making this event such a
success!
Thanks also to the SJGS P&F for running the
canteen on the day.
Mr James Bristow
Learning Area Coordinator Physical Education
Comealongandtastesomefoodfromdifferentcultures:
Aboriginal
French Australian
Japanese
SouthAfrican
Spanish
Canadian
NewZealand Italian
Multicultural lunch happening next Wednesday August 3 for Year 9s,
10s, 12s studying Italian.
Ms Elena Del Bianco
Italian Teacher
Exchange Students
Saturday July 23 the Italian exchange students had a barbecue with
all the hosting families. This was a wonderful night!
Tuesday 26 July Ms Del Bianca had her Italian friend Luca Mattia
and all the exchange students come into her year 12 class and
helped them with their Italian speech for their exam. A busy week
for the exchange students!
Let’sembracethebeautyofdiversitystartingfromthe
culinarysideofeachculture
Ms Elena Del Bianca - Italian Teacher
St Georges Art Exhibition
Over the past week 54 schools in Western Australia participated in the
annual St Georges Art exhibit.
Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar had three students work on display in
this exhibit; Akshay Bishnulall’s, Rhianne Seyman’s and Brianne Carter’s.
The awards evening was on 21 July and both Ms Parry and Mrs Riseley
attended the evening. It was great to see such quality in all the work on
display and interesting perspectives on current topics of today.
Mrs Skye Riseley
Art Teacher
ATAR English Excursion
A dedicated and enthusiastic group of ATAR English students spent the first
Friday of the holidays attending the 2016 English and Literature Conference
at Curtin University. Accompanied by Mrs Southwell, Ms Tolhurst and Mrs
Pugliese, these students attended lectures focusing on key areas of the ATAR
English course and exam.
This conference occurs annually and is designed in collaboration with ATAR
markers in order to better prepare students for the ATAR exam. Students
attended a range of lectures including ‘Close Analysis and Short Answers’,
‘What is Voice?’, ‘Understanding Genre’ and ‘Dystopian Narratives’. This
provided students with the opportunity to both expand their learning and
experience university life, including finding their way around a large campus
and attending lectures.
The students are to be congratulated on their mature and responsible
behaviour and attitude during the day. We were also impressed with their
dedication to their learning, which led them to give up a day of their holidays.
We look forward to next year’s visit.
Ms Leonie Southwell
English Teacher
Junior School Pavers Removal and Play Area
A big thank you to all of the families who assisted
in the removal of the pavers in the junior school
in preparation for the new junior school play area
which is well underway!
The school has been fortunate in recieveing an
‘Alcoa Action Grant’ to assist in funding the project.
The students are all very excited about their new
play area which is set to be completed by week 5
this term.
Ms Lisa McLean
Head of Junior School
Robotics
Athletics Carnival Training
Students from Year 5 to 10 who are interested in Athletics training commences this Thursday 28 July
joining Robotics this term, please see Ms Tupicoff 3.05pm-4pm and every Thursday afternoon leading up
to the ACC athletics carnival on Monday 5 September.
in the Maths/Science office if interested.
There are some spaces available but they are
limited.
Ms KathrynTupicoff
Learning Area Coordinator Mathematics
All students are welcome!
Mr James Bristow
Learning Area Coordinator Physical Education and
Sport
SAVE THE DATE
Interested in holding a stall at the
2016 Spring Arts Festival?
Contact
Lena Motu : pnfpres@sjgs.wa.edu.au
Olivia Sherlock: osherlock@sjgs.wa.edu.au
Phone: 9526 5000
Parents & Friends Association
Thank you
Thank you to the following wonderful parents for all your help at the Junior School Disco and Dragon Cup:
Trish Whiting, Wendy Clifton, Natalie and Cat Hendry, Charlotte Parnell, Leigh Hales, Michelle Chatfield, Kirsty Thompson
and Stan Motu.
Tea & Coffee
The P & F provide complementary tea and coffee before and after the assemblies in the Wellstrand Centre. Our Term 3
coffee mornings will be held on the following dates. July 29, August 28, September 16
Thank you to all the parents who attended this term. It was great to see you all get together for
a cuppa and a chat.
P&F Help
We are looking for some helpers for the following Events:
Senior School Athletic Carnival – Tuesday 16th August
Junior School Athletic Carnival – Monday 22nd August
If you can spare 30mins – 1 hr and would like to help us could you please email pnfpres@sjgs.wa.edu.au, with the event and
time that you will be available to assist.
Any help that you can give would be greatly appreciated and will count towards your Parent Participation Hours.
P & F Events – Save the Date
Athletic Carnival Sausage Sizzles
Date: Thursday 16th August and Monday 22nd August
NEXT P&F MEETING
Monday 29 August at 2pm in the board room.
It would be great to see you there!
Lena Motu
P&F President
pnfpres@sjgs.wa.edu.au
STUDENT ABSENCE REMINDER
Parents - All Students Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) to Year 12 inclusive - if your child/children will be absent
from school, you must inform the school before 9.00am on the date of the absence. This can be done
via email to absences@sjgs.wa.edu.au or alternatively phone: 9526 5001. If your child has an appointment
and will be into school late, could you please also advise in the same manner.
Just a quick phone call or email by parents/guardians frees up considerable staff resources that can
then be allocated back into assisting students rather than chasing up absences! Thank you in advance for
helping us to help your children.
CHANGED ADDRESS OR ANY OTHER CONTACT DETAILS?
Please let the school know in writing of any changes to contact telephone numbers, addresses ,
medical or any other necessary information, which can be done via school@sjgs.wa.edu.au
Camp Australia host before and after
school care from SJGS!
The Outside School Hours Care program
at Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar
School provides time for homework,
time to relax, educational activities and a
healthy snack.
Best of all, our program makes time for kids to be kids to play and explore, share with friends and enjoy these
precious school years.
This is an affordable choice for before and after school
care as the Child Care Rebate is NOT income tested. It
pays up to 50% of your out of pocket costs. Up to $7,500
per child, per year! For more information see:
https://www.campaustralia.com.au/Service/
WASerpentineJarrahdale/42C1
Mulberry Trees
Mrs McLean is in need off some mulberry
leaves for some hungry silk worms!
If anyone has any leaves on their mulberry
trees can they please drop them in to
reception or down to the Junior school!
Book Club
issue 5
orders are
due in by
Friday 5
August.
Community Health Nurse Reminder
The Community Health Nurse will be at SJGS
on Wednesday 17, 24 and 31 August to conduct
screening for the Kindergarten students.
Can parents please return the relevant paperwork
as soon as possible.
Mrs Lisa McLean
Head of Junior School