Frederick Irwin Anglican School A School of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc)

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Website: www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au Dear Parents We are already one week into an eight week term with so, so much still to do. Staff and students are completing and polishing the learning that has taken place over the year while, in Secondary, they are also preparing for examinations. There are also still a number of significant events and camps on the calendar before the academic year finishes. Still, my motto is ‘better busy than bored’ and I am sure that all members of the school community will give of their best over these last few weeks. Year 12s There is a sense of excitement (touched with sadness) amongst the Year 12s as they realise that they are coming to the end of their secondary education. However, they are aware that it is vital to remain focused for just a few weeks as they complete their final examinations. Next week will see a number of opportunities for the school community to farewell our 12s and to thank them for their wonderful contribution to the School. In particular, I would like to thank them for being great role models for our younger students and for setting such a good tone in the School over their year as the student leaders of Frederick Irwin. Staff We welcome two staff members back from Long Service Leave this term: Mrs Raelene Cassin (Science Laboratory Technician) Mrs Wendy Morgione (Kindergarten Education Assistant) Congratulations to Mr Ross Dods who is Acting Deputy Principal – Curriculum this term. My sincere thanks to the Performing Arts staff who have altered duties this term to accommodate this; also to all staff who will take on other responsibilities while Father Noel is on Long Service Leave, with some of our services being led by priests from the Diocese. Should any members of our school community need to speak with a priest during Term 4, please contact me. I wish you all a very enjoyable Term 4. Kind regards Kerry Robertson

VIRTUE

The virtue for Weeks 1 and 2 is Obedience. The purpose of obedience is to guide and protect you. You need to think for yourself, and to feel sure that when you are obeying someone, even in your own family, that doing so is for your own good and will not hurt you or others. When you are obedient, you abide by the rules, even if you don’t like them, and it takes a lot of self-discipline to do so. You obey the rules even when no one is watching. To be obedient is to be trustworthy. Why Practise it? Being obedient keeps you safe and happy. When people don’t care about obedience, they do just what they want even when it hurts themselves or other people. If everyone drove as fast as they wanted, many more people would be hurt or killed. If you rode your bicycle on the wrong side of the road, you could easily have an accident. There are many dangers in the world. Without obedience it is easy to get hurt or lost. How do you Practise it? Obedience begins by doing what you are asked to do – by your family, your teachers, your country, or your faith. Obedience is playing by the rules. It keeps things fair. Use your willpower to follow the rules, even when you feel like breaking them or ignoring them. Take responsibility for keeping agreements rather than waiting to be reminded. Be faithful to what your parent, elders, and teachers ask of you even when no one is watching. Follow the laws of Western Australia and Australia.

ANGLICAN MESSENGER AND SOUTHERN ANGLICAN

Anglican Messenger There is a link to this publication on the School’s website within the News section. Southern Anglican The latest version of this publication is also available (as described above).

Issue 13

14 October 2016

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TERM 4 2016 FEE STATEMENTS

The Term 4 Fee statements were emailed to parents on 10 October 2016. This account is due for payment by 28 October 2016. Families who have not paid or made payment arrangements with the Business Manager by the due date, should be aware that a late penalty of $55.00 (GST included) may be imposed. The School has BPAY facilities and we encourage parents to avail themselves of this. To assist families to budget for their school fee payments, we also offer monthly or bi-monthly payment plans. For further information, please contact the Business Manager or the Accounts Officer in the School Office.

YEAR 7 2019

Towards the end of this semester, Applications for Admission, particularly for brothers and sisters of existing students, will be considered for enrolment in Year 7, 2019 at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. Parents who wish their son or daughter to be considered for Year 7, 2019 should, if they have not already done so, submit an application as soon as possible. If you have any queries please contact Mrs Jackie Smith at the School Office or email registrar@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to the following students who have competed or will be competing this term:

Chloe GEE 6O Chloe recently won the led class after at the National Inter-School Equestrian Championships in Sydney. She was riding Beijing silver medallist Megan Jones’ horse, Kirby Park Invader, and had only four days’ practice before the competition. As well as winning the led class, she came third in the hunter class. Chloe came second in the combined training 60 class and third in the ridden class.

Nadia STRACHAN ARN1 Nadia will be participating in a triathlon at Rottnest Island. Sean HILL BAR4 Sean will be attending the Europa Imperial Championships and the International Championships

in London with his dance partner, Jules PLANT ELL7. Jules PLANT ELL7 Jules will be attending the Europa Imperial Championships and the International Championships

in London with her dance partner, Sean HILL BAR4. Tegan FINLAY JAM7 Tegan will be playing the Cello at the Perth Concert Hall in October as part of the Western

Australian Youth Orchestra, Collegium. Keigan WILLIAMS ROS1 Keigan has been selected to represent the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia and Australia

at the 2016 Pacific Regional Shooting Championships held in Canberra in November. Keigan will be competing in individual events as well as the Australian ‘B’ Team events.

Marizaan WILLIAMS ROS1 Marizaan was selected into the High Performance Umpire Squad where she umpired U18s and reserves in the Western Australian Netball League. Marizaan was selected by Netball Western Australia as a Western Australian Representative Umpire to umpire at the U12s and under National Netball Championships. Marizaan also umpired the 1B netball grand final for the open age competition in Mandurah and umpired the A3 U17 grand final in the Mandurah Saturday competition. Marizaan received the Fairest and Best Award for her club team and received a certificate of acknowledgement from Coastal Netball Region for her umpiring achievements.

Congratulations to all the students who received awards or certificates at Assembly – unfortunately, these names were inadvertently left off the list published in the previous newsletter.

Honour Certificate: Year 8 Awarded to students who have received an Effort Rating of 1 – Excellent Effort,

for every subject studied at School in Semester 1 2016

Cameron SKEGGS GOR6 Lara STRBAC JAM2 Potential Student Media: Please forward State or National level student achievement information to Community Relations Officer, Miss Amber Carton, on cartona@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au for possible inclusion on the School Website (‘Latest News’), School Facebook Page, or to send onto local newspapers.

AFTER SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAMME

The after-school golf programme, conducted at Meadow Springs Golf Course by Craig Tapp, will continue in Term 4 and is open to students, from Year 5 onwards, of all golfing ability from complete beginners to seasoned pro’s and everyone in between. Term 4 sees a slight change to the structure of the programme with students able to participate on either the Monday or the Friday sessions with the option to participate in both still available. The programme will begin in Week 3 and run until Week 9 from 3.45pm – 5.00pm and will focus on all aspects of golf. The cost is $120 if students are involved in either the Monday programme or the Friday programme, with a discounted price of $200 available if they participate in both. (All financial transactions take place between Craig Tapp and parents). If you would like your son/daughter to be involved or have any further questions, please contact me on (08) 9537 0000 or harropd@fias.wa.edu.au Kind regards Mr Daniel Harrop Health and Physical Education Teacher/Head of Ellis House

PRIMARY SCHOOL TERM DIARY – TERM 4 2016

October Wednesday 19 Kindergarten to Year 2 Worship Services (Pre-Primary to Year 2) Friday 21 Year 3 to Year 6 Class Assembly (Year 4L) Monday 24 Pre-Primary to Year 2 In-Term Swimming Lessons commence Tuesday 25 Year 5 Camp departs Wednesday 26 Year 5, 2018 Information Morning Friday 28 Year 5 Camp returns Year 3 to Year 6 Assembly (Year 6O) Monday 31 Pre-Primary to Year 2 In-Term Swimming Lessons continue November Wednesday 2 Year 5 Enterprise Day Friday 4 Year 3 to Year 6 Class Assembly (Year 4M) Thursday 10 Kindergarten, 2017 Orientation Year 2 Foreshore Excursion Friday 11 Remembrance Service (Kindergarten to Year 6) Wednesday 16 Kindergarten to Year 2 Class Assembly (Class K2) Thursday 17 Dental Screening (Year 3) Friday 25 Cricket/Lawn Bowls (Year 6) Year 3 to Year 6 Class Assembly – Year 6 Graduation (Year 6R) Tuesday 29 Year 5 Electoral Commission December Friday 2 Kindergarten to Year 2 Presentation Monday 5 Years 3 to 6 Presentation Assembly Tuesday 6 Year 6 Thanksgiving Service Students finish Term 4

SECONDARY SCHOOL TERM DIARY – TERM 4 2016

October Tuesday 18 Year 11 Biology Excursion Lake Clifton Music Evening #4 Wednesday 19 Assembly Thursday 20 Year 12 Thanksgiving Service (morning) Year 12 Presentation Evening Year 11 EES Excursion Tuesday 25 Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp departs Friday 28 Year 10 Outdoor Education Camp returns Monday 31 WACE Examinations commence November Wednesday 2 Assembly Thursday 3 Year 11 Examinations commence Tuesday 8 Year 7 Cyber Safety Expo Friday 11 Year 11 Examinations conclude Year 11 Drama and Music Practical Examinations Monday 14 Year 11 Outdoor Education Camp departs Year 8 to 10 Examinations commence Friday 18 Year 11 Outdoor Education Camp returns Year 8 to 10 Examinations conclude Monday 21 Year 11 Leadership Workshops Year 7 University of Western Australia Aspire Year 8 University of Western Australia Aspire Tuesday 22 Year 7 University of Western Australia Aspire Year 8 University of Western Australia Aspire Chamber Concert #4 Wednesday 23 WACE Examinations conclude Year 8 University of Western Australia Aspire Chamber Concert #5 Friday 25 Year 11 Peer Support Training Evening December Tuesday 6 Years 7 to 11 Presentation Afternoon Myanmar Commissioning Service Students finish Term 4

APPLICATIONS FOR WALKABOUT MYANMAR 2018

Recently applications were called for Walkabout Myanmar 2018. This will be the third pilgrimage by the school to Myanmar. Interviews were held of prospective pilgrims on Monday 19 September. There are still spots available. Students can access application forms through the School’s Y drive in the folder marked OSL Information and Application. As Fr Noel is away on Long Service Leave, Mr Pennycott will be happy to receive any applications.

CURRENT CONTACT DETAILS

Please ensure the School holds your current email address as we move into paperless communication methods. Emails regarding subject selections, career opportunities, registrations for sports, parent information meetings and school events will be sent to the email we have registered as primary contact for your child. It is important that parents who receive contact detail update requests from the School reply via email or phone in a timely manner. Without current contact details, you may miss out on important information. If you are unsure your details are up-to-date, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Jackie Smith, on registrar@frederickirwin.wa.edu.au

2016 TERM DATES

TERM DATES (Students) 2016

Term 4 Tuesday 11 October 2016 Students begin Term 4 Tuesday 6 December 2016 Students finish Term 4

2017 TERM DATES

SEMESTER 1

Term 1 Wednesday 1 February Friday 7 April

Term 2 Thursday 27 April Friday 30 June

SEMESTER 2

Term 3 Wednesday 19 July Friday 22 September

Term 4 Tuesday 10 October Tuesday 5 December

LIBRARY

Library Opening Times The School Library is open on school days from 8.00am to 4.15pm. Should there be a time or day when the Library will be closed in the afternoons, the date(s) will be publicised in the Newsletter.

IT DEPARTMENT AND LIBRARY CLOSURE

The IT Department and Library will be closed every Friday at recess.

PLEASE JOIN OUR BOOK COVERING SESSIONS

The Library is seeking assistance with book covering. As there are many books to cover, we would greatly appreciate any help from parents, grandparents or family members. Please contact Mrs Anne Johannesen, Head of Library, to register your interest in helping on (08) 9537 0000 or email admin@fias.wa.edu.au marked for the attention of Mrs Johannesen. We look forward to hearing from you!

WITHDRAWING STUDENTS

Reminder: A full term’s notice in writing to the Principal is required before withdrawing a student from the School. In default of such notice, parents will be required to pay the School one quarter of the applicable annual Tuition Fee.

STUDENTS HOP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

Once Upon a Lily Pad is a musical that follows the story of a frog trying to find his place in the world, before realising everyone has their own special talents. Last term the Year 3 students at Frederick Irwin Anglican School performed the show to the other Primary students, family and friends. Year 3 teacher, Mrs Kerrie Taylor, said all the students were very excited to perform. “It has been wonderful to see the students so excited about performing in front of their peers and families,” Mrs Taylor said. “Each of the students created their own fantastic costumes as well, with a little help from their parents, and they all looked spectacular on stage.” Year 3 student, Spike JACOBS (3GT), said he had an amazing time playing his character, a tadpole. “I thought we did very well and my favourite character was Father Frog,” he said. Jessica MEARES (3GT) performed as the barn owl, and said she loved the singing and dancing. “I think we did well because everyone spoke really clearly,” she said. The Year 3 students rehearsed for the musical in their lessons for only eight weeks prior to the performance.

MUSCATEERS RECEIVE TECH BOOST

The Mandurah Muscateers take donations of computers and hardware, and turn them into useful technology made available at a heavily discounted price for community support organisations and low income people. The group of volunteers believe technology should be available to everyone. Over the school holidays, Frederick Irwin Anglican School donated over 70 decommissioned computers and LCD monitors to Mandurah Muscateers. “The devices were given to the School as part of the Federal Government’s 1:1 Computers in Schools Student Initiative, so it’s pleasing to see them continuing to help in the education of the wider community,” Frederick Irwin IT Manager Dean Smith said. “We love to hear about Mandurah expanding as a regional technology hub, so this was a perfect opportunity to recycle the computers.” Mandurah Muscateers Vice President, Mr Kevin Diamond, said that Mandurah Muscateers were grateful for the donation. “The computers end up being given to benefit card holders, like Seniors and Veteran Affairs, as well as disadvantaged families, the Peel Youth Centre and refuge centres in the Peel District. “It is always so rewarding to be able to pass on new donations to these groups in need,” he said. Located at 7/3 Rafferty Road in Mandurah, Mandurah Muscateers is always happy to answer questions about their service or the donation of machines.

ROTARY 4 WAYS PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

At Bendigo Stadium, Rushton Park on the 19 September, four Year 10 Frederick Irwin students, coached by Mr Brown, participated in the Rotary 4 Ways Public Speaking Competition. Aims of the competition include fostering excellence in the art of public speaking and developing confidence and self-esteem of the young participants. Rotary provided a host for each student and, prior to the speeches, the inter-generational connections were obvious in the laughter and stories that were shared over a meal that Rotary generously provided. The students presented their speeches to over 30 people, including their parents, three judges and representatives from Rotary. Students were assessed on the impact their speech had on intellect and emotions, as well as their ability to apply the Four-Way-Test. All students delivered their speeches within the five to six minute limit and were commended for their exploration of engaging and relevant topics which are listed below: Mack STEWART ELL6 – Social Anxiety Hannah SPENCER GOR6 – The Bubble Wrap Generation Lachlan THOMSON GOR6 – Junk Food and The Youth Emma STIRLING ROS5 – Reimagining the Education System Mack STEWART (ELL6) was the winner on the night and Hannah SPENCER (GOR6) was the runner-up. Mack will now refine his public speaking skills based on feedback from the judges and progress to the next round of the competition. Thank you to the parents for attending and supporting this initiative. Also, many thanks to Rotary for their generosity, feedback and encouragement. Well done to all participants for being excellent examples of how to represent the school in a respectful and enthusiastic manner and for challenging yourselves to learn, grow and interact in a productive way with members of the wider community.

CAREERS

Preparing for Examinations Examinations coming up this term? Follow these steps to help you achieve your personal academic best: 1. Find out what you need to learn: ask your teacher if you will be tested on the whole year’s work or just the second half of the year.

You may like to work through the preparing for examination blocks unit to help you put together a study plan. 2. Make your study notes: work through the summarising unit to learn how to make brain-friendly study notes. On the Things to Print

page you will find a very useful Study Notes Checklist. You want to get your study notes finished as quickly as possible. 3. Learn your study notes: make sure you remember what you study by using the techniques in the active studying unit. If you are

interested in exploring learning preferences, you can find more in this unit on this topic. 4. Practise the skills of the subject: Do as many different questions, revision sheets, chapter reviews, sample essays or past examination

papers as you can. There are suggestions on how to make sure the practice you do is effective in the active studying unit. 5. Review your test-taking techniques; this ensures that you make the most of the time in the examination. You can learn more about

what to do the night before, the morning of the examination, how to approach multiple choice questions and essays in examinations and much more in the test-taking unit.

6. When you get your examination paper back make the most of it by using the strategies in the after tests and examinations unit. Don’t leave your study until the last minute – get yourself organised well in advance. You can learn more about being more effective studying at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au by logging in with these details: Username: frederickirwin Password: 192results

ONLINE NEWSLETTER

Our School Newsletter is available on the Internet

1. Go to the School website www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au 2. Select ‘School Newsletter’ on the main home page 3. Click ‘Download Issue’

The Newsletter is placed on the website on the afternoon it is published.

SEMESTER 2 2016 – TUITION CLASSES

Japanese 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J1 Mrs Su

Science 8, 9 and 10 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B7 Rostered teachers

Human Biology 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B6 Mrs Cooling

Art 11 and 12 Monday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room P16/P17 Mrs Martin/Mrs Nici

Biology 12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J12 Mr Stewart

Business Management and Enterprise

12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room G1 Mrs Singh

Physics 11 and 12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B4 Mr Dempsey

English 11 and 12 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room E39 Rostered English teachers

Human Biology 11 Tuesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room B6 Mr Preston

Biology 11 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J12 Mr Stewart

Chemistry 11 and 12 Wednesday 3.10pm – 4.15pm Room B1

Ms Potter/Ms Stephens/Mr Rust

Earth and Environmental Science

11 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room K4 Mr McFetridge/Mrs Compton

Geography 11 and 12 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room K4 Mrs Compton

Japanese 11 Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room J3 Mrs Su

Accounting 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room E36 Mrs Singh

History 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room K1 Mr Martin

Mathematics 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room D1 Rostered Mathematics teachers

Physical Education Studies

12 Thursday 3.25pm – 4.15pm

Room G4 Mr Skeggs

Engineering Studies 11 and 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room E10 Mr Watson

English 12 Thursday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room E39 Mrs Preston

Politics and Law 11 and 12 Friday 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Room K3 Mr Asphar

Economics 12 Friday 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Room K2 Mr Carmody

UNIFORM SHOP

Uniform Shop Hours Monday 12.30pm – 3.30pm Tuesday 8.00am – 12.00noon Thursday 8.00am – 12.00noon Friday 12.30pm – 3.30pm Board Shorts Year 7+ Mid next term we will be offering both girls/ladies’ and boys/men’s board shorts for sale. These are for Secondary School only. Samples are available to view, and pre-orders can be taken (with payment). They will be the same size range as the Microfibre sport shorts. Board shorts for swimming/beach only Boys can choose boardies or bathers – no more sports shorts for swimming/water based activities Girls can choose boardies to wear with their bathers – no more sports shorts for swimming/water based activities Year 5 2016 Students – Primary Year 6 Tops For 2017, Frederick Irwin will have one year group completing Primary School; for our current Year 5 students, 2017 will be their last year in Primary. We would like to recognise this with a special top for all current Year 5s. As all the students will require a gold polo as part of their sports uniform, we have decided to have this top made with printing on the back. The only additional cost to a new gold sports top will be the screen printing. Please call into the Uniform Shop to pre-order your size, ready for delivery in February 2017, by 28 October 2016 at the LATEST – no new orders will be taken after this date. Year 5 2017 Students From February 2017, current Year 4 students will be moving into Year 5, you may need to purchase additional formal uniforms, as the formal uniform will be worn for the whole week (full 5 days) and students will change at school for timetabled sports. Please call into the uniform shop as soon as possible. Year 3 2017 Students From February 2017, current Year 2 students will need to purchase the full formal summer uniforms, to be worn for three days with two full days of sportswear. Please call into the Uniform Shop. Old or Outgrown Uniforms Have you any uniforms that no longer fit? Re-sell them through the Uniform Shop. If the items are freshly laundered and in a very good condition, they will be assessed for possible inclusion. Forms are available from either the Uniform Shop, Reception or online – details needed: Name and address – so payment can be deducted from your school fees – once items are sold Date purchased – this will help set the selling price The selling price is set at 60% of the original price, and then you receive an increased figure of 75% of the reduced selling price from July 2015. Blazer 2017 Blazers are a compulsory item of the Winter Uniform for ALL Secondary students. Please arrange an appointment with your child for fitting and ordering of the school blazer, before Friday 2 December 2016. Blazers ordered after this date will have to be ordered individually and therefore will not be subject to the lower price afforded by the large order. Also, blazers not ordered by this time may not be ready for Term 2 of 2017. If your current Secondary student is in need of a new larger school blazer for 2017, please call into the Uniform Shop before 2 December 2016. If you have a blazer that will not fit for next Winter, please have it dry-cleaned and bring it into the uniform shop as soon as possible, as we are currently taking orders and selling new and second-hand blazers for our 2017 Year 7s.

ABSENTEES

Please remember to notify the School by 9.00am if your child is absent for any reason. Email: absent@fias.wa.edu.au or phone: 9537 0077. It is preferred that contact is made in this manner rather than emailing classroom teachers directly.

MUSIC EVENING #4

Frederick Irwin Anglican School families and students from all year levels are invited to attend Music Evening #4, held in the Oakmont Theatre on Tuesday 18 October 2016. Performances include a selected range of soloists and ensembles from our Secondary Music program. Tickets can be purchased online: http://www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au/event/music-evening-4/

PARENTING PROGRAMME