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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 30 : 9/10/2015

Upcoming Events

OctOberWeek 31aWed 14 Small Scholars’ Seminar - Years 5

and 6 – Period 1 and 2KIndergarten dental checksPreschool Water Day

thu 15 FUN Swimming Carnival - Kindergarten to Year 2

Fri 16 Stage 3 Disco - 4:30pm to 6:30pmWeek 32bMon 19 Road Safety Week commencesWed 21 Years 3 and 4 Bike Safetythu 22 Year 4 Excursion to the Tweed

LibraryWeek 33aMon 26 Preschool Parent Information

Eveningtue 27 Kindergarten Parent Information

EveningWed 28 Year 4 open classrooms - 2:30pm to

3:00pmFri 30 Pink Day - Mahers Lane campusNOveMberWeek 34bWed 4 Kindergarten 2016 Transition

Year 5 2016 Transition DayStage 3 Parent Information Evening

Week 35aMon 9 Principal’s Tour - Mahers Lane

campustue 10 Sports Presentation assembly -

Mahers Lane campusWed 11 Principal’s Tour - Sunshine Avenue

campusthu 12 Year 7 2016 Parent Information

EveningFri 13 Year 7 2016 Orientation Day

From the Head of PrimaryWelcome back to Term 4. We have a very busy time ahead with many exciting events planned. Below are some key dates for the term - be sure to look out for further information for each event as it is sent to families over the coming weeks.

Stage 3 Small Scholars Seminars 14 October kindergarten Dental checks 14 October Preschool Water Day 14 October Fun Swimming carnival 15 October Stage 3 P&F Disco 16 October road Safety Week 19 – 23 October Years 3 and 4 bike Safety 21 October Year 4 tweed Library excursion 22 October Preschool 2016 Parent Information evening 26 October kindergarten 2016 Parent Information evening 27 October Year 4 chapel and transition at Mahers Lane 4 November Year 5 2016 Parent Information evening 4 November kindergarten 2016 transition 4 November Principal’s tour Mahers Lane campus 9 November Sports assembly at Mahers Lane 10 November Principal’s tour Sunshine avenue campus 11 November Year 7 2016 Orientation Day 13 November Speech and Drama concert (Private lessons) 15 November kindergarten 2016 transition 17 November Stage 3 Showcase 20 November kindergarten currumbin Sanctuary 24 November Year 6 Graduation Liturgy and excursion 27 November Primary Speech Night 1 December eLc celebration 2 December

Sun SafetyAs the weather becomes increasingly warmer, it is even more important for students to wear hats when outdoors. This includes whilst waiting to be picked up each afternoon. Please join the teachers in reminding your child of the importance of this sun safe practice.

Brain Builder FactMany people believe having a superior intelligence or ability is the key to success. However, research shows that an overemphasis on intellect or talent and the suggestion that these traits are innate or fixed, leaves people vulnerable to failure, fearful of challenge and unmotivated to learn. Teaching children to have a growth mindset with a focus on process, rather than on intelligence or talent, produces high achievers in school and life.

Adults can foster a growth mindset in children by praising them for their persistence or strategies rather than for their intelligence, by sharing stories of success that emphasise hard work and a love of learning and by teaching them how their brain is a learning machine.

Michele Chandler

Student AbsencesIn the event of a student’s absence, the appropriate campus must be notified before 8:45am by calling the number below.

Mahers Lane campusAbsentee line

07 5590 5927 (available 24/7)

Sunshine avenue campusAdministration

07 5523 1143

Total Football Academy Coach Julia and Coach Nicolas from Total Football Academy visited Lindisfarne this week and treated all students in Kindergarten to Year 2 to numerous fun soccer skills sessions and mini games in their huge inflatable football field.

Community NoticesTotal Football Academy are offering a six week afternoon program for any interested students from Preschool to Year 4. This program is held at Arkinstall Park every Wednesday and commences on 21 October from 3:20pm - 4:20pm, at a cost of $99.00. An adult must take students to this directly. Sign up online www.totalfootballacademy.com.au.

Jodie Arnold, PE Teacher

Road Safety WeekIn Week 3 this term we will be holding a special week dedicated to road and passenger safety. Each year level has an exciting week of activities planned to reiterate important road safety messages. Please keep a watch on your child’s class blog for further information and a flyer highlighting road safety of Sunshine Avenue.

Next Wednesday 14 October, Stage 3 students, staff and parents will be attending the 2015 Small Scholars Seminar, to be held in the Lecture Theatre at the Mahers Lane campus.

There are a number of enthusiastic Year 5 students who nominated themselves to be a part of the Small Scholars program for 2015. These students have worked tirelessly over the last term to research and write a ‘TED-style’ talk on a topic they feel passionate about. With their chosen topics hope to spark conversation and ultimately change the attitudes and thinking of their peers.

I am sure the audience will be informed, inspired and motivated by these young scholars, who are most eager to share their thoughts, passions and ideas about the world.

If you would like to share and watch some TED talks by impressive young people with your children, visit http://blog.ted.com/9-talks-by-impressive-kids/.

These talks are fun, informative and captivating.

Erin McGovern - Small Scholars Mentor

Sports NewsFUN Swimming Carnival – Kindergarten to Year 2Lindisfarne’s annual FUN Swimming Carnival for all students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will be held on Thursday 15 October at Kingscliff Pool. Parents, please wear your swimmers and jump in too. We would love some parent helpers in each lane of the pool all day to help make our youngest students feel comfortable. Please remember this is a FUN Carnival so there won’t be any timekeeping, ribbons or points, just fun for all involved. A rash shirt is compulsory for all students for this event.

NCIS Basketball ChampionshipsThe NCIS Basketball Championships are being held in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday 3 November. We will be taking one boys and one girls team from Stage 3. If your child is interested in attending, please have them email Jodie Arnold on jarnold@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible. Should you wish to coach/manage a team on the day please contact Jodie Arnold via email.

Sports PresentationOur annual Sports Presentation Assembly is on Tuesday 10

November at 10:55am. More details will be advised in the coming weeks.

Early Learning Centre

Toy Catalogue FundraiserAt the end of Term 3 all Preschool families should have received toy catalogues. There are a range of great toys, activities and games available in these catalogues. For every item that is sold the company gives 25% back to the Preschool for the purchase of equipment. We would love to increase our Lego supply, so your support in helping us do this is greatly appreciated.

Term 4This term, the Preschool Possum and Koala classes will continue to do group activities in preparation for Kindergarten. A big thank you to the parents who give their time to help out in the classrooms - it is appreciated by the teachers and the students.

As the weather is heating up the children will be doing lots of water play, including using the hoses, water troughs and the pond area, so we often have a lot of wet clothes. Please ensure your child has a spare set of clothes in their bag

(including underwear). If you have any spare clothes your child has grown out of they would be very much

appreciated as our supplies are running low.

Book BagsPreschool Possum and Koala students will be

bringing home a book bag each week. Please see the detailed information that was sent

home at the end of Term 3. Students will not be issued with a book until the

contract sheet has been signed and returned.

Early Learning Centre Coming EventsWednesday 14 OctoberPreschool Water Day

Monday 26 OctoberPreschool Information Night 6:30pm-7:30pm

Tuesday 27 OctoberKindergarten Information Night 6:30pm-7:30pm

Wednesday 4 NovemberKindergarten Transition Session 9:00am-10:00am

Tuesday 17 NovemberKindergarten Transition Session 9:00am-10:00am

Monday - Wednesday 23 - 25 NovemberPortfolio viewing - Preschool

Friday 27 NovemberLast Playgroup session for the year

Wednesday 3 DecemberELC End of Year Celebrations 9:00am-10:30am

Preschool Possums Learning Activities

Students from Southern Cross UniversityPreschool Possum and Koala classes will be welcoming students from Southern Cross University into their classrooms in Term 4. These students will complete their practical time in the classrooms - observing at first and then teaching under the full supervision of the Preschool teachers.

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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