Newsletter 28.8.15 - Mamre Anglican School

Friday 28th August 2015
From the Deputy Headmaster
Last Thursday was a wonderful night for our community as we welcomed acclaimed
author, and current Headmaster of The King’s School, Dr Tim Hawkes to Mamre. Dr
Hawkes spoke on the topic “Ten conversations you must have with your son.”
As a parent there are certain conversations we must have with our children in order
to assist them on their journey into adulthood. However, too often these
conversations don’t occur, much to the detriment of our children. Dr Hawkes
presentation was based around significant conversations to have with your sons, but
his message was equally relevant in so many ways to daughters.
Dr Hawkes shared with us the startling statistic that current research says that on
average, fathers share “18 seconds of meaningful conversations with their sons each
day.” Furthermore, many of today’s values being inculcated into our impressionable
young men are gleaned from the proliferation of social media.
We know that between the ages of 10-14, there is a 600% increase in the
testosterone levels in boys. This sudden change in a young man can leave them
feeling angry (and unable to articulate why), confused over sudden changes to their
body (deepening of voice, appearance of acne, changing of bone structure), feeling
invincible due to significant increases in muscle strength and mass, and interest in
girls. In other words, young men at this age and stage of growth and development
“Have a V8 body with a P Plate mind.”
While Dr Hawkes explored the ten types of conversations to have with your sons, it
was how to create opportunities for these conversations that was significant.
Parents are encouraged to consider the geography of their house. For example;
where do the couches in the living room point? Do they point to the television? Or
are they laid out in such a way that those sitting in them face each other? Think also
about the Kitchen table. How many times do we as families sit at the same table for a
family meal? And on these occasions, do we all sit together with electronic devices
turned off.
The car is another perfect environment for men to engage in conversations. We know
men often chat standing (or sitting) shoulder to shoulder. The car is a nonconfrontational way for fathers to communicate with their sons.
Dr Hawkes also impressed upon the audience that sons want to know they are loved
by their father. Dads often ‘show’ their love by providing. However, for sons to
advance confidently, boldly, securely, into adulthood, they must know they are loved.
Sons desire to know who they are. They want to find their identity and in the absence
of strong and significant parenting, they will find an identity via other areas.
Dr Hawkes concluded with a ‘call to arms.’ He made the statement that parenting is a
‘priority’ and we need to ‘take possession of our children.’ It is not up to the media,
the school or peers to inculcate family values, the values we want our sons to go
forthwith into the world.
It was a compelling evening.
I commend our next seminar, “Raising Girls” by Steve Biddulph to you all.
Dates for your diary…
Wednesday 2nd September
Book Day
Thursday 3rd September
Year 7:1 - Science Classification Workshop
Friday 4th September
Year 7:2 - Science Classification Workshop
Monday 7th September
Year 9/2016 Information and Elective
Selection Evening - School Hall - 7pm
Wednesday 9th September
M.A.D.D. Night - Tickets available at
http://www.trybooking.com/154857
Friday 11th September
Kidzcraft - 3.30pm-5pm
Thursday 17 September
MAS School Fair
LAST DAY TERM 3
Tuesday 27th October
Parent Seminar - Steve Biddulph
RAISING GIRLS - 7pm Cost - $20 per head
‘Education is what
remains after one has
forgotten what one
has learned in school’.
Albert Einstein
STOP THE WASTE TRANSFER/TIP
THAT IS BEING PLANNED FOR ERSKINE
PARK / ST CLAIR
300,000 TONNES OF GARBAGE ANNUALLY
240 LARGE GARBAGE TRUCKS EVERY DAY
on our local roads, coming and going
PEOPLE POWER
WE MUST SAY NO
For further information and to take action
please ring local resident
John on 9834 6710
Workers of the Week
Merit Award Recipients:
Congratulations to the following children for being the Workers
of the Week for their class. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to the following students who have received a
beautiful Certificate of Merit during the past two weeks. Keep up
the great work!
PreK: Ayla Charity, Ethan Marteene, Mia Nikas-Hardy, Helena
Tuakalau
KB: Thomas Demsitz, Zack Fletcher, Jason Li, Zara Wilson
KM: Evie Bazina, Joshua Carmona-Rochabrunt, Summer Smith,
Ebony Williams
1H: Saffron Davis, Cruz Gonzalez, Jayce Joy, Grace Zahra
1/2MW: Charlotte Daquino, Mark Hanna, Kyla Robertson, Riley
Spence
2M: Ethan Co, Jarvis Duck, Lizzy Hadfield, Holly Kirchberger
3T: Zara Gilany, Austin Hope, Zachariah Fenton, Mya Wilson
3/4S: Miguel Di Pizio, Savannah Murray, Aleksandra Nikolic,
Millicent Oxley
4O: Chelsea Barton, Elise Begbie, Samuel Burton, Mary StanicFloody
5N: Brandon Berenger, Belinda Cunningham, Maddison Newham,
Joshua Polchleb
5W: Rachael Chung, Anton Dalpra, Lucy Mann, Charlize Murray
6O: Adrian Chamoun, Georgiana Cuthill, Michael Dalla Palma,
Gemma Morgan
6W: Amelia Burrell, Jai Payne, Cameron Pears-Vella, Madison
Sultana
PreK: Jacqueline Burns, Liam Callegari, Monique Carle, Charli
Cook, Georgina Cook, Sofia Dal Pra, Katie Hammersley, Ethan
Marteene, Tehmana Metuangaro, Jasmine Moses, Mikayla
Richards, Shaunak Singh, Jhobe Smith, Oliver Thomson, AJ
Tsopanas, Helena Tuakalau, Isabella Withers
1H: Loretta, Natasha Matic
1/2MW: Liliana Jaimes, Talena Yan
2M: Liam Booth, River Uelese
3T: Tara Edwards, Zara Gilany, Aimee Polchleb, Charlotte
Robertson
3/4S: Jace Dodds
4O: Emily Spence
5N: Ryan Bell, Eliza O’Neill
6O: Jamie Casha
6W: Makayla Cobb
WELL DONE!!
Home Reading
Congratulations to the following children for reaching a reading
milestone during the past two weeks.
PreK: Ruby Austin
KM: Addison Beale, Paige Kirk, Annie Lavender, Chantelle Reid,
Summer Smith, Levi Torres, Kobe Townsend
1/2MW: Aydin Ayyildiz, Sienna Young
2M: Shyla Spadina, River Uelese
3T: Zara Gilany
3/4S: Athena Gymellas, Luka Mikic, Aleksandra Nikolic, Olivia
Paruit
4O: Elise Begbie, Harman Nijjar, Olivia Pascal, Vincent Regan
House Points
Congratulations to all children on their excellent House spirit. The
results from the class based House competition for Term 2 are as
follows:
Week 4:
=2nd Place: Flynn, Molloy and Nicholls
=1st Place: Andrews
Progress Points
4th Place: Flynn on 8 points
3rd Place: Nicholls on 13 points
2nd Place: Andrews on 16 points
1st Place: Molloy on 17 points
Week 5:
4th Place: Nicholls
3rd Place: Flynn
2nd Place: Molloy
1st Place: Andrews
Citizenship Recipients
Congratulations to the following children for being the Citizenship
Award winners for the past two weeks:
PreK: Katie Hammersley – For doing her best and leading by
example
KB: Lyla Forbes – For being kind and considerate
KM: Marcus Van Den Broek – For being a courteous student
1H: Liam Thompson – For his growing interest in learning new
things
1/2MW: Nicholas Matic – For being a kind and helpful member of
our class
2M: Precious Laverack – For always trying her best and showing
an improvement in writing
3T: Angok Chol – For being kind to others and working diligently
3/4S: Sherwin Sadeg – Exceptional effort in all areas of his work
4O: Jayda Gallagher – For her positive attitude and friendly nature
5N: Martina Boktor – For her fantastic attitude to learning and
positive outlook
5W: Olivia Papas – For having a fantastic attitude towards life
and learning
6O: Tyler Glover – For an outstanding contribution to the
Woolworths Earn and Learn Program
6W: Angelyn Co – For being a diligent worker
Special Awards: Service
Bronze: Ryan Bell – For completing 15 hours of community service
Silver: Ryan Bell – For completing 25 hours of community service
SAVE THE DATE
MADD NIGHT 2015
Dear Parents and Friends,
Please join us for a wonderful evening of Music, Art, Dance and Drama…
MADD Night 2015 will be held in the School Hall on Wednesday 9th September 2015 at
6:00pm with a sausage sizzle starting at 5:00pm.
Things you need to know:
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There is LIMITED seating available. Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis,
so we STRONGLY advise pre-purchasing your tickets online at
http://www.trybooking.com/154857
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Pre-purchased tickets are discounted and automatically give patrons access to priority seating
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Tickets MAY be purchased at the door (subject to availability) for $6 each, however
seating will be limited.
Please note: the front office will NOT be selling tickets.
Snacks will also be available for purchase at the event if you wish.
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WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
All proceeds go to the ongoing expansion of our Creative and Performing Arts Department.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs C Townsley
Event Organiser
ALICE IN WONDERLAND!
It’s been two years since Cool in the Furnace was performed
as the first Junior School Musical for Mamre and now the
Junior School have been working hard to bring Alice in
Wonderland to the Mamre stage.
Performing on the 14th and 15th October
2015, Alice in Wonderland is coming to
Mamre.
Hope you can be there to support our
Junior School as they perform!
Year 10 - Reminder
Year 10 students will be doing work experience in
Term 4 for two weeks from Monday 16th November
until Friday 27th November. They may go to one
workplace for two weeks or two different placements
for a week each.
Students have been given their work experience
booklets and need to be actively seeking a placement
NOW.
The school would welcome hearing from any parents
or friends of the school who may be able to offer a
placement to a student.
Please contact Mrs Seymour - carol.seymour@mamre.nsw.edu.au or by
direct phone extension 8073 6933.
Library News…
Premier’s Reading Challenge Update
The challenge has now finished for 2015!!!
We’ve had 199 students complete the challenge this year – how amazing is
that?! Well done!!!
Congratulations to Alessia Wozniczka, Kymani Tarr, Elise Begbie, Tara Edwards, Jake Galea, Vince Martin,
Noah McCormack, Jayda Gallagher, Braeden Hall, Akshay Maharaj, Harman Nijjar, Olivia Pascal, Sarah Selfe,
Mary Stanic-Floody, James Stevenson, Shelby Gonzalez, Cruz Gonzalez, Natalia Salahshori, Hunter Elliott,
Sarosh Pereira, Luka Mikic, Noah Willmington, Callum McCormack, Sebastian Hepworth, Zachariah Fenton,
ALL of KB, 1H, 1/2MW and 2M who have all completed the challenge and been validated in the last two
weeks.
5N are the primary class with the most students completed! Well Done!!!!!
Book Week 2015
Book day is coming to MAS!!! We have plenty of exciting things
planned for our students including the book parade, SS book
expo, book fair and TWO visiting authors! We are pleased to
announce that Penny Reeve will be sharing with our P – 2
students and Oliver Phommavanh with our Year 3 – Senior
Students. A note has gone home giving students opportunity to
pre-order author books (we have limited numbers, first in best dressed ) which can be signed on the day.
All parents and family are welcome on the day to enjoy the celebrations and are invited to morning tea.
Students are encouraged to come dressed up as their favourite book character – we focus as much as possible
on book characters . The book fair is back from Scholastic and Koorong and is a great way to encourage your
child’s literacy development by purchasing them a new book. All profits come back to the school which allows
us to purchase new books and items for our library.
A note has gone home with the full details of the day as well as the program. Feel free to contact library staff
if you have any questions about book day.
For any other questions, feel free to email me (michelle.macdougall@mamre.nsw.edu.au) or pop in (MonThurs, 8am-4pm).
Thank you,
Mrs MacDougall / Mrs Thompson
Library
LEARN AN INSTRUMENT!
MAS has some wonderful Peripatetic Teachers who are teaching our K-10 students piano, singing, guitar, violin and drums:
Mr Craig Reardon: Guitar on Tuesdays
Miss Stephanie Elliot: Piano, Singing and Violin on Wednesdays
Mr Joshua Baissari: Drums on Thursdays
If you are interested, please see the front office for a
form and we will get you started!
$30 per half hour session during school term!