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TERM 4: Weeks 8

This will be the tone shared with our College community at the upcoming Primary and Secondary End of Year Celebration Service and Presentation sessions. Both occasions on Tuesday 4th December at the Italian Club in Bunbury give promise of being a wonderful showcase of student successes and achievements – our looking backward – and of an indication given towards some of the many new and exciting developments being put in place on campus for next year – our looking forward. But however we look at it, all of the positive outcomes the Ocean Forest Lutheran College community achieves is made possible by our successful OFLC formula of student effort, staff input and parents in partnership. So can I also take this opportunity to thank everyone for a tremendously worthwhile participation towards Ocean Forest Lutheran College during 2012. As our focus shifts towards 2013, please be aware of some of the commencing details for next year. In January 2013 OFLC teaching staff will return to campus in the week prior to students returning to undertake a series of professional development workshops and faculty meetings.

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133 Norton Promenade Postal Address: Phone: 9795 2700 DALYELLUP Box 188 Email: office@oceanforest.wa.edu.au WA 6230 GELORUP WA 6230 Fax: 9795 9730 Website: www.oceanforest.wa.edu.au

Looking—both backward and forward!

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL (Continued)

Also, during January 2013 there will be a mail-out of important information to parents that will facilitate a smooth start to the 2013 College academic year. Please watch out for this before the first student day on Monday 4th February next year. Until then – may you have a blessed festive season filled with family, friends and the presence of God’s love and protection. In closing this last newsletter message of 2012 for you, as always and finally, I pray that you stay safe and take care meanwhile. In His Service John Mason

CONNECTING

PEOPLE WITH

JESUS

TERM DATES FOR 2012/2013 Term 4 –2012 Tuesday 16 October

to

Thursday 6 December

Term 1—2013 Monday 4 February

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Friday 19 April

Term 2—2013 Tuesday 7 May

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Friday 5 July

Term 3 –2013 Tuesday 23 July

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Friday 27 September

Term 4—2013 Tuesday 15 October

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Thursday 5 December

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TERM 4: 16th October—6th December 2012

DECEMBER 04 • Primary School (1/2 Day) • End of Year Service: Primary School (4.00-6.00pm) Secondary School (7.00-9.00pm)

05 • Carols in the Park

06 • Activity Day (Years 7-9) / END OF TERM 4

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COLLEGE OPENING HOURS

If your child is absent please call or email STUDENT SERVICES on: 9795 2760 after 8.15am OR Email: absence@oceanforest.wa.edu.au

OPENING HOURS FOR STUDENT SERVICES: 8-15am to 3.20pm

Leanne Fletcher STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER

STUDENT SERVICES

UNIFORM SHOP

Belinda Perkins Uniform Coordinator

(perkinsb@oceanforest.wa.edu.au)

9795 2712

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am to 4:00pm 9795 2700

Opening hours for existing families: Wednesday 9th January 12pm - 2pm Friday 25th January 8am - 1pm Thursday 31st January 8am - 1pm Friday 1st February 7am - 12pm

MORNING

Care Group 8.40am

Lesson 1 9.00am

Lesson 2 9.50am

RECESS 10.40am

Lesson 3 11.05am

Lesson 4 11.55am

LUNCH 12.45pm

Lesson 5 1.25pm

Lesson 6 2.15pm

END OF DAY 3.05pm

OFLC COLLEGE - SCHOOL DAY HOURS

Thursday has Chapel after Care Group - lesson times may vary by 10 minutes

New families

If you would like a booking for a uniform fitting for a new student, please contact me on email pkitten5@bigpond.net.au or phone 97258688 Belinda Perkins Uniform Coordinator

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PRIMARY NEWS One week of our 2012 school year remains! The year has flown by, yet when reflecting on the year, much has happened; there is so much to celebrate… a highly successful and enjoyable Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Indigenous studies and focus days, Book Week Dress-up Day, Cultural Day, Learning Journey afternoon, the Fun Run, South West Super Science Spectacular, and stimulating yet learning-focussed camps and excursions, to name just a few. Our NAPLAN results were once again pleasing. Our Year 3’s for example, were above the National average in all areas, coming well above average in Writing, Grammar and Punctuation, and Reading! We introduced the use of Bug Club; a reading program available on-line; the students have loved this and their reading skills have advanced at a pleasing rate. Our implementation of the Australian Curriculum has continued in the areas of English, Maths, History and Science; teachers have been receiving ongoing professional development to assist this, and as a Primary School we have been working towards developing policies and supporting documents and assessment tools. We have also introduced restorative practices as part of our behavioural approach to help students become confident individuals who assert themselves and can apply positive strategies to handle conflict. The Student Voice, facilitated by Mr Barry Lequaitermaine and led by Year 6’s, with representatives from Years 3-6 was also introduced this year. Classes held meetings in which students made suggestions to help improve areas within our College and the Class Reps took to the Student Voice group. The ideas and suggestions made by students have been mature and insightful. This initiative will continue to grow and develop in the coming school year.

The establishment of our Play Café has been an outstanding success, applauded and appreciated by many. Thank you, Ms Annwen Oliver, for initiating and setting up this highly valued program. It has given many of our 2013 Kindy students a wonderful head start, introducing them to our school environment and giving them an opportunity to develop friendships; a comfortable stress-free means of easing their way into Kindy and school! Thank you, too, to Mrs Sue Kirk who volunteered her time out of her love for young children to assist with this program each week.

Our Year 6 group have been outstanding and nurturing young role models for the younger Primary School students. The Leaders have motivated the students across the Primary School to show pride in their College, encouraging the correct and neat wearing of uniform by introducing Deportment Badges. They also introduced Class awards to motivate students to take pride in the environment and keep their areas tidy. I thank this wonderful group of young people for leading us in Assembly. Not only did they organise this every week, but they used their initiative and insightfulness to encourage their peers to have a go too; they shared the roles not only between themselves but with others, recognising it was important for their classmates to be included and to have the opportunity to ‘lead’ too.

I have mixed feelings as I prepare for the close of this school year, knowing that the Year 6’s are moving on – yes, leaving the Primary School. There is a sense of sadness; I have worked closely with this group of young people over the last three years and shall miss them, but simultaneously, I know I have been blessed by each of them, as have we all, and know they are ready for the challenges and ventures as they enter the next stage of their learning journey – middle school.

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PRIMARY NEWS (Cont’d)

An exciting time lies ahead of them. These last few weeks are action-packed for them; Adventure World visit last week, Year 6 dinner and their concluding Presentation to the Primary School at Assembly this week, final class activities and their Transition Celebration at the End of Year Service next week. It was a moving evening watching them, seeing their close friendship as an entire group and speaking with them at their Year 6 dinner. I would like to share with you the poem Megan Read, one of our Year 6 Leaders shared with her classmates at the dinner. These words have meaning for each of us: May today there be peace within you May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget your talents and the opportunities you have. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. On behalf of our staff, I wish you all a blessed Christmas and safe holiday period, and look forward to catching up with you all again at the beginning of the 2013 school year. To those who are moving, I wish you a safe journey and hope you settle in well in your new home and community. Jan Daly Head of Primary

Highlights of Year 6

In Term 1 we had camp, my favourite activities were mountain bike riding, canoeing and the Pemberton Challenge. The food was sensational. I was in group 1, the first thing we did was go canoeing. Tanner and I went together in the canoe, at the end we capsized, it was so funny. While group 2 did the Pemberton Challenge, group 1 did mountain biking. First we practised, then we went on to the track. Tanner and I lead out in front the whole way, we had a great time. Joshua Bennett In term 3 we had a Big Breakfast, the High School invited us to join them. The Year 11 students cooked us our breakfast, we had hash browns, sausages, toast, and tomatoes and much more. It was really good. Sidney Mc Alister Term 4 was the best even though we had lots of tests but still pretty awesome because we went to Adventure World. It was so much fun going on all the rides with my friends. My favourite was the Rampage, it flipped upside down and backwards in mid-air so many times. I am looking forward to going into Yr7 and learning new subjects. I can’t wait :) Paige O’Neil

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PRIMARY NEWS (Cont’d) Adventure World

On Friday 16th November we went up to Adventure World as our Year 6 Celebration excursion. On the way there it was really long but there was lots of talking and laughter which made it loads of fun. When we arrived at Adventure World we sat on the lawn area and had morning tea. We then split up into our groups and went off to explore. My group went on the Rampage first, it was the best ride there. We went on the go-karts next where we saw Mr L’s group racing each other. When it was finally our turn to race the boys decided to hang back and watch us. Susanna and Emma came first. The next thing we did was go on Bounty’s Revenge which is a big pirate ship. The whole group got on together and we threw our hands up in the air as the boat swung backwards and forwards. At lunchtime all the groups got together to spend time sharing their stories about what they had done so far. After lunch we took off our dry clothes and went on all the water slides, starting with the Tunnel of Terror which we went on in partners. You go down a waterslide that is pitch black and there are flashing arrows and you can’t see where you are going. It was scary but really, really fun. Another waterslide that was really fun was called the Super Six, it was where you are on a mat and your verse 5 other people so our entire group versed each other. You go down a steep slide which has heaps of bumps that make a wavy motion. Overall it was an awesome day to remember that we shared with our friends. Sian Pratt

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Ocean Forest Play Café 2013 We provide a quality educational program, designed to help

prepare your child for school, incorporating fine motor devel-opment, literacy and numeracy.

9.00am – 11.00am Thursday

$125 for the term

Parents must be in attendance

Limited positions are now open for enrolment

Children enrolled in Kindergarten for the following year will receive priority when booking into the program.

There is a limit of 20 places

PRIMARY NEWS (Cont’d)

END OF YEAR SERVICE & PRESENTATION EVENING

DATE: Tuesday 4th December 2012

WHERE: South West Italian Club, White Street, Bunbury

TIME: Primary 4.00pm—6.00pm

Middle/Secondary 7.00 pm—9.00pm

DRESS: Years 6, 9, 12 Full Winter Uniform

All other years Full Summer Uniform

All uniform are to be worn with strict adherence to all aspects of the Uni-form Policy

These events are for all student and their families.

This is where the College recognises the giftedness, achievements and attitudes in a range of contexts relevant to the life at the College. Attendance by the Years 6, 9, and 12 students is compulsory.

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CULTURAL INFUSION DAY

Please remember to return all library resources. Items not returned by 12th December 2012 will be charged to the family account. Keep reading over the holidays to maintain your reading levels. Have a happy and safe Christmas holiday. M Teremoana Library Officer

LIBRARY NEWS

Ocean Forest Lutheran College imagined a day where:

• The students would be immersed in a cultural experience which combined drumming, dance, cultural dress and exotic food.

• All students from Years 1 to Year 11 would merge together to experience a cultural infusion. • Parents and students could enjoy sampling foods from different countries during a

cultural lunch. • Students had the opportunity to experience games from different countries • Money would be raised for the Australian Lutheran World Service Gifts of Grace

Program. Wednesday 21st November was OFLC’s inaugural Cultural Day. The sky was blue, the grass was green and the birds definitely sang in the treetops. An extended Care Group allowed time for a cultural quiz, flag making and the cooking and preparation of Care Group cultural dishes. Then the programs began. The students, many of them dressed in traditional costumes, rotated through performances where they experienced Middle Eastern Belly dancing, traditional dancing from Bali, South American Capoeira dance/martial arts, African and Japanese drumming. At lunch time the tables in both the primary and secondary sectors groaned with a variety of foods from many countries of the world. The students were adventurous and sampled foods like biltong, curries and paella. Mrs Daly’s reindeer was a huge success in the Primary School with students queuing up to toss rings onto its antlers. I would like to extend a big thank you to all the staff, students and parents who contributed to the day. Without you it would not have been the overwhelming success it was. Terry Cook SOSE Coordinator and English Teacher

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PHOTOS

Cultural Infusion Day

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PHOTOS PHOTOS

Year 6

Adventure World

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OTHER NOTICES

IMMUNISATION PROGRAM

Book List 2013 OfficeMax will be replacing Wooldridges as Ocean Forest Lutheran College’s Stationery Supplier for 2013. Booklist will be made available on the College website and also via email. Hard copies will be sent home with students before the end of this term. Additional hard copies will be available from Student Services. The majority of stationery items on the book lists are either less than or equal to those items sold by Wooldridges in 2012. All orders will be delivered to the family home free of charge. Orders must be placed on or before 11th January 2013 to ensure delivery in time for the commencement of the 2013 School Year. Nicole Jones Business Manager

School based immunisation program moved to Year 8

Please note that the School –Based Immunisation Program, previously offered to Year 7 students, will be delivered in Year 8 starting in 2014. In the 2013 School –Based Immunisation Program, all male students in Years 8, 9 and 10 will be offered the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine series, Gardasil to protect them against developing a range of cancers and diseases. If your son is eligible for this vaccine, you will receive information and a consent form via your son’s school bag in 2013. If your child is in Year 7 in 2013, they will receive their school vaccines in 2014 when they are in Year 8. Please be assured that all children will be provided an opportunity to access the school based vaccines during the program shift. If you require any further information, please contact the Central Immunisation Clinic on 9321 1312 during office hours.

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SPORT NEWS

OTHER NOTICES (Cont’d)

Swimming Squad Swimming squad wind up Monday 3rd December 2012 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm at the pool. Come down to celebrate the end of the swimming year and have some fun.

A different perspective

When the school first started we only had limited staff and 59 students.. The picture below is of all of the staff and all of the students who were here for our opening. The lady with the black hair was the Kindy teacher, the fellow to the right back is Tom (the kindy teachers husband…he was only with us for 6 weeks)… the fellow to the left back was Jamie… he was the sport & high school teacher..he was here for 2 years..

At the front bottom right is Julie Pastega (in orange)& her husband.

If you look carefully you may be able to see Rowan Christian in here..but remember he was little!!

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OTHER NOTICES (Cont’d)

OFLC P & F SECONDHAND UNIFORMS Thank you to all the parents who have been supporting the secondhand uniforms by donating, purchasing and selling uniforms.

Secondhand uniforms are for sale in the Uniform Shop during normal shop hours. Not all uniforms are displayed due to limited space, so if there is something you are after please check with Belinda.

Please remember before purchasing you should check your item/try on to ensure that you are happy, as some items have been modified e.g. hems cut, seams taken in, and although every care is taken when they are graded, sometimes things can be missed.

No refund is given on secondhand uniforms, so choose carefully.

If you want to sell your secondhand uniforms you need to: • Wash uniforms

• Complete P & F Secondhand Uniform Sale form which is available from Front Office, Student Services, Uniform Shop and soon to be available on website

• Take into Uniform Shop during opening hours, uniforms must have a completed form otherwise they will not be accepted.

• Uniforms are graded A (70% RRP), B (50% RRP) or C (30% RRP) with P & F commission 25% of selling price.

• Payments for items sold will be made back to families at the end of each term either via school account or bank account. Please note that the P & F have been advised by the College who manage the payments, that payments to bank accounts can only be done if there is no overdue amount owing on school account.

Thank you to the parents that are volunteers on Tuesday Pizza day and Friday Subway day.

New volunteers are welcome and much appreciated.

Please contact:

PIZZA: Peta Parsons (0419 956 544) Or Tania Mammone (0419 925 489)

SUBWAY: Adel Roe (0439 934 723) / adelroe@bigpond.com

***We are needing more Subway volunteers - please contact Adel Roe***

A new P & F Uniform Co-ordinator for 2013, so if you are interested in learning more about this role before the AGM in December, or would like to help with the second-hand uniforms please call Julie Pastega 97959528.

P & F - PIZZA & SUBWAY All orders for Pizza & Subway to be placed at Room T22

(next to student services) before school starts

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OTHER NOTICES (Cont’d) P & F COMMITTEE - 2012

Chairperson : Penny Starr Vice Chairperson: Nicky Fulton Treasurer : Vicki Glen Secretary : Amelia Harrington Pizza Coordinator: Peta Parson Tanya Mammone Subway Coordinator: Adel Roe

If you are interested in helping out in any way please contact Penny Starr on

9795 9234 / jealakptyltd@bigpond.com or speak to one of the committee members.

Thank you

Year 12 (2013) January School Holiday Courses at the University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame will be running a range of January holiday courses for Year 12 students to prepare students for success in their final year, 2013. Courses include preparation for:

· Mathematics (Stage 2 C/D)

· Mathematics (Stage 3 A/B)

· English (Stage 2 A/B)

· English (Stage 3 A/B)

· English Literature (Stage 3 A/B)

· Human Biology (Stage 3 A/B)

· Physical Education Studies (Stage 3 A/B)

· Chemistry Calculations

· Grammar & Punctuation: improve your writing

These are low-cost courses, with limited places. Full details and enrolment forms can

be found at: www.nd.edu.au/january .

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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COMMUNITY NEWS SUMMER GOLF SCHOOL

Guildford Grammar School invites your son or daughter to join a two day intensive Golf Program lead by International coach John Ince.

Primary School Golf: 7-12 Years of age - 10.00am–1.00pm Secondary School Golf: 13-17 Years of age - 1.30pm–4.30pm

Date: Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 December Location: Guildford Grammar School lower flats. Fee: $200.00 All aspects of golf will be covered including; the full swing, the short game, it’s all about putting, bunker work and the rules and how to apply them!

Inzone Dolphin Kayaking

Well it’s almost the end of 2012!! Summer holidays will soon be here! Inzone is kick-starting your holiday with one last trip for 2012! We are going Dolphin Sea Kayaking!! Thursday 20th December Ages 12 -17 Cost $45 Registration will close on 15th December. Registration day at the Dalyellup Community Centre on Sat 15th from 10am til 12pm. Any questions contact Jenna Whistler , Community Development Officer, Shire of Capel. Call 9727 0222 or jwhistler@capel.wa.gov.au

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SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL BUNBURY CREATING SAFER DRIVERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION Automatic and Manual lessons with the latest vehicles. Safe Driving School Bunbury teaches a safety conscious attitude to driving. We offer a structured learning program, providing exposure to both urban and rural experiences. • Tuition provided for both automatic and manual licenses • Catering for all ages and experience • Upgrades from auto to manual licence • Full 1 hour lesson: $60. Lessons are available from 7:30am to 5.30pm 6 Days a week • Servicing Bunbury, Dalyellup, Capel, Australind and surrounding areas • Friendly, helpful, patient, fully insured and qualified instructor • Working with Children card, Senior 1st Aid cert, Police Check and Driving Instructor’s Licence • Late model Hyundai i30 dual controlled cars with 5 star safety rating.

Contact Jim Daly 0427 959 255

***Mention this advertisement and receive your first lesson Free***

OFLC CLASSIFIEDS

THE ADVENTURE IS YOURS IN VENTURER SCOUTS Are you 13-15 and looking for a do-it-yourself mix of adventure, fun, personal development and friendship? You may like to go on a canoe expedition, learn to scuba-dive or fly a glider; perhaps white water kayaking or mountain biking is more your style. Whatever you want to do, Venturers can make it happen.

Venturers is not all about the outdoors, after all every expedition requires planning and preparation. You will also be involved in a well-designed program to develop confidence, independence and teamwork skills. The adult Leaders provide advice and guidance but you decide what to do. Venturers are serious about having a great time and getting the most they can out of life. You need no experience whatsoever to become a Venturer Scout today. Call your local group now to get started on 0404 5955 49. There are also age appropriate activities in Scouting for younger girls and boys from 6 to young men and women aged 26 years.

Many thanks Viv Campbell Scout Group Leader - 0404 59 55 49

COMMUNITY NEWS (Cont’d)

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OFLC CLASSIFIEDS (Cont’d)

PROFESSIONAL PAINTER

Fully qualified, professional painter available

to paint your house inside or out, no job too big or too small.

Reasonable Rates - 65 Years of experience

Highly recommended

Contact Ken Webb: 9721 2175

0419 962 908

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OFLC CLASSIFIEDS (Cont’d)

To advertise your business in this Newsletter please contact the

College Business Manager,

NICOLE JONES

BOYS AND GIRLS BALLROOM CLASSES

• Commences: Thursday 26th July • Start time: 4.30 (doors open 4.15pm) • Fees: $100 (10 week term)

Due to a positive response Class times for students who have completed two medals

5-6pm Start time: / 5pm fun warm-up & practice / 5.30pm group medal class

BOYS & GIRLS BALLROOM MEDAL CLASSES

Join any Thursday • Start time: 4.30 (doors open 4.15pm) • Fees: $14 casual / Fees Paid $10 per class

CAPEL RSL HALL CLASSES

• Commences: 31st October • Start time: K/PP/Yr 1 (3:15pm) / 7yrs -15yrs old (4:00pm ) • Fees: $48 (6 week term only)

If you have any further questions you can call or email SUZANNE OR KIM:

Email: info@bunburydancestudio.com Phone: 0438 913 791 Address: Now located, 34 Lockwood Crescent, USHER

***Bring this Newsletter for free introductory lessons ***

during the month of September

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MOTTO, MISSION STATEMENT & VISION

MOTTO

Living in harmony through Christ “Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another;

Be sympathetic, love as brothers, Be compassionate and humble.”

1 PETER 3:8

MISSION STATEMENT

In a caring environment we offer quality education informed by Jesus Christ,

as we prepare young people for a life of service to their community in a spirit of harmony.

VISION

Ocean Forest Lutheran College will provide a caring Christian environment in which education is seen as a shared partnership between the College, its students and its families. The College will offer a broad range of educational experiences in well-equipped facilities so that students may pursue their own areas of academic or vocational interest to a high level of excellence. At Ocean Forest Lutheran College, people will be valued as individuals each created with unique God given gifts and talents and there will be a spirit of harmony as people work together in an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual respect. Ocean Forest Lutheran College will prepare students to service their communities as self-directed learners, principled leaders and collaborators.