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Knowledge & Insight Equality & Compassion Integration & Wholeness Confidence, Competence & Responsibility Self-worth VOLUME 16 - EDITION 18 25 JUNE 2014 PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL A School of the Anglican Schools Commission ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD FROM THE PRINCIPAL ANGLICAN SCHOOLS COMMISISON PIANO COMPETITION It was a delight this morning to welcome so many students and visitors to the School for today’s Anglican Schools Commission annual Piano Compeon. As this Newsleer ‘goes to print’ students selected to compete in the final rounds will be delighng the audience in the Allan Shaw Centre with their playing. I look forward to providing a full report about the Compeon in next week’s Newsleer. ANGLICAN SCHOOLS COMMISSION REACHOUT PILGRIMAGE TO MANILA Last Sunday aſternoon Mrs. Linda Pilton and Year 11 students Brooke Henley, Rachel Jones and Marc Leeming were commissioned as Pilgrims parcipang in this year’s ASC Reachout Manila Pilgrimage. My thanks to Linda for her work with the students and to Mrs. Nicole Brown who, as a previous pilgrim, aended the Commissioning Service at the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School. The Pilgrims depart next Tuesday night 1 st July, 2014 and the School wishes Mrs. Pilton and our students a safe and rewarding tour to the Philippines. SCHOOL COUNCIL AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY On Saturday 14 th June the School Council and the School’s Management Team met to design the School’s Strategic Plan for the next five years. It was a highly valuable day when the School could reflect with great pride on its achievements of the last fiſteen years and plan with ancipaon for the challenges of the years ahead. The School Council looks forward to distribung its finalised Strategic Plan to the School Community later in the year. The day was made especially rewarding by the degree of purpose and convicon that people shared about the important and necessary values that the School must connue to affirm and demonstrate to its staff, students and their families. These values and the ongoing vision for the School will be encapsulated in the forthcoming Strategic Plan. In concluding my comments to the meeng I noted that: It is the unique mix of faith, reason and knowledge that our School provides that should always be at the heart of the necessary vision to provide our students with the ability to live a true and full life. This sense of convicon and purpose will be vital for the connuing growth and development of the School in the years ahead and I look forward to the School renewing and arculang anew its ambions in its Strategic Plan. THE DARKEST DAY IS OVER! Last Saturday was the Winter Solsce, being the day of the year with the shortest amount of daylight. Incrementally, our daylight will now increase. The changing of the seasons and the annual climac events of our winter and summer solsces and the autumnal and spring equinoxes are important reminders of the passing of me and the purpose we must bring to our seasonal and annual labours and endeavours.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
ANGLICAN SCHOOLS COMMISISON PIANO COMPETITION It was a delight this morning to welcome so many students and visitors to the School for today’s Anglican Schools Commission annual Piano Competition. As this Newsletter ‘goes to print’ students selected to compete in the final rounds will be delighting the audience in the Allan Shaw Centre with their playing. I look forward to providing a full report about the Competition in next week’s Newsletter.
ANGLICAN SCHOOLS COMMISSION REACHOUT PILGRIMAGE TO MANILA Last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Linda Pilton and Year 11 students Brooke Henley, Rachel Jones and Marc Leeming were commissioned as Pilgrims
participating in this year’s ASC Reachout Manila Pilgrimage. My thanks to Linda for her work with the students and to Mrs. Nicole Brown who, as a previous pilgrim, attended the Commissioning Service at the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School. The Pilgrims depart next Tuesday night 1st July, 2014 and the School wishes Mrs. Pilton and our students a safe and rewarding tour to the Philippines.
SCHOOL COUNCIL AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY On Saturday 14th June the School Council and the School’s Management Team met to design the School’s Strategic Plan for the next five years. It was a highly valuable day when the School could reflect with great pride on its achievements of the last fifteen years and plan with anticipation for the challenges of the years ahead. The School Council looks forward to distributing its finalised Strategic Plan to the School Community later in the year. The day was made especially rewarding by the degree of purpose and conviction that people shared about the important and necessary values that the School must continue to affirm and demonstrate to its staff, students and their families. These values and the ongoing vision for the School will be encapsulated in the forthcoming Strategic Plan. In concluding my comments to the meeting I noted that: It is the unique mix of faith, reason and knowledge that our School provides that should always be at the heart of the necessary vision to provide our students with the ability to live a true and full life. This sense of conviction and purpose will be vital for the continuing growth and development of the School in the years ahead and I look forward to the School renewing and articulating anew its ambitions in its Strategic Plan.
THE DARKEST DAY IS OVER! Last Saturday was the Winter Solstice, being the day of the year with the shortest amount of daylight. Incrementally, our daylight will now increase. The changing of the seasons and the annual climatic events of our winter and summer solstices and the autumnal and spring equinoxes are important reminders of the passing of time and the purpose we must bring to our seasonal and annual labours and endeavours.
CHAPLAIN’S CHAT Dear Friends,
The social commentator, Hugh McKay just published a book called: The Good Life: What Makes a Life Worth Living? The following is a summary of the main points he makes in the book.
Certainty "Fundamentalism, religious and otherwise, is like a steel trap that imprisons the soul and inhibits its freedom to wonder. It sucks the doubt out of faith and leaves a rigid shell that acts like armour."
The future “Planning for the future ceases to be either harmless or prudent if the future becomes the focus of our life, as it does for people who find themselves living in a state of perpetual anticipation."
Finding yourself “A preoccupation with personal identity can isolate us from full engagement with our social identity, the identity that springs from our roles as members of families, friendship circles, neighbourhoods, organisations, communities."
Intelligence “Intelligence is not the place to look if you are trying to decipher the codes of human behaviour; it is neither interesting nor significant as a discriminator of anything except people's ability to perform particular tasks."
Power, wealth, status, fame "At its best leadership is a textbook example of the life lived for others, because, as any truly effective leader knows, leadership is the ultimate form of service in an organisation, community or society. Leadership therefore calls for a larger than usual dose of humility."
The simple life "Asceticism, whether in the name of religion or the environment, can easily lead to a withdrawal from social networks, either for fear of contamination or because of a veil of mutual suspicion that cuts the austere purist off from encounters with the less pure."
The meaning of life "A better way of examining your life's meaning might be to look at what you actually do – in particular, how you spend your time and money. Are they life-giving practices, or are they life-denying and highly stressful? And do they leave you ultimately ‘empty’?"
One of Hugh’s main points made in the book is that life is not about the pursuit of happiness. Rather, it is about the quest to be as real and authentic a human as possible and to life a live of meaning and purpose.
Best wishes,
Fr. Chris Beal School Chaplain
The opening verses of the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes remind us of the inextricable link of our lives with our natural world:
4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. 5 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. 6 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. 7 All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again. 8 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. 9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. 10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
Julian Dowse Principal
Before Year 6 Camp began everyone was extremely excited, well mostly for the flying fox but we’ll get to that later. Anyway when we arrived at Point Walter everyone was eager and ready to have a great time. Meanwhile, I was cowering inside at the thought of the height of the high ropes course - if you haven’t guessed yet, I have a small fear of heights!
Once we had unpacked we started to play games to get us prepared for the actual activities. Most of them were interesting and some were mind-boggling! After that we ate some lunch and found that the food on camp was amazing! We went back to team games, some were very different, but all quite enjoyable. We watched a movie after dinner which was called “We Bought a Zoo”. The first night was great but eventually we were all so tired and went to bed.
Early the next day, to wake us up Mr Patel had us doing morning fitness where we played ‘Pirates Treasure’. Afterwards we were waiting in the line for breakfast and were worried that the hash browns would run out! Then it was time to start the organised activities. These included; Archery, High Ropes Climbing, Kite Making, Flying Fox, Mountain Biking and Bush Team Games.
My group’s second activity of the day was climbing and I was at the back of the pack, very scared. However, one of my goals for camp was to ‘just go for it’ but it looked high! Many people succeeded well with the high ropes, climbing and reaching the top on one and some reached the absolute highest point possible getting to the top on all of them. Well done to Daniel Holding and the many others who completed all of the challenges. Which one do you think I achieved? Well the answer is neither but I reached my goal and that’s the whole point of camp: to challenge yourself.
In between activities we always had something to eat and, may I ask, is there a Masterchef Competition for these chefs? Our third activity was the underdog: Kite Making, but surprisingly for me it was fun, right up to the point when my kite collided with the flying fox cable, got a rip and snapped a wooden pole. That was the end of that!
Our final activity of the day was... drum roll please... Flying Fox! “Yes! Finally,” I thought. At this moment you might be thinking how could I have possibly enjoyed the flying Fox if I am scared of heights. Well according to Adidas (I was wearing the brand that day) “Impossible Is Nothing”. It ended up being so exhilarating. Most people were daredevils and went upside-down and some were just plain delusional and went upside down with a blind fold on! I went upside down all three times. The scariest part though was when you first jumped as it felt like you were just falling, but it was worth it, trust me. However it wasn’t my favourite activity, yes you heard me, it wasn’t my favourite. The best is yet to come.
Every meal was enjoyable, just talking to your friends about the activities and also just generally being together. The food did help though. The mood was great, everyone excited and happy. The chefs should go on My Kitchen Rules. The day wasn’t finished yet, but continued with a camp disco which was excellent as there was a girl versus boy dance showdown. Well done to the girls who won but you should have seen Peter Godwin and Dane Lines with their moves! We all went to bed very exhausted after a big day but we still had one left to go.
In the morning we were taught how to do basic Karate by Ms Shimmings and had to pack up all our bags and get them ready for going home. Then we had our last two activities and our first one was Mountain Biking. Despite falling off a couple of times after I put my seat up too high, I really enjoyed it. I have never ridden a bike with gears before and thought it was fabulous. (If Mum and Dad are reading this, can you please buy me one?) The course was enjoyable but really also action- packed. Our last activity was the bush team games which were enjoyable.
Once we had all finished we said our final goodbye and thank you and boarded the bus. I’d also like to thank all of the parents who left home and devoted three whole days to us, without them the camp wouldn’t have been possible. I want to thank the teachers who put up with all us for three days. When they got home I bet they felt “Phew, finally its over.” Thanks also to everyone who helped in the disco especially Mitchell Byrne (AKA: Me J DJ) who brought all his DJ gear to make the disco possible. The staff and chefs (especially) from Point Walter Camp also deserve a thanks. Let’s not forget all my mates, thanks it was awesome.
In the bus home everyone was exhausted, well apart from all the girls at the back near Mr Patel who were laughing their heads off the whole trip! However, it was worth all the noise as I believe this was the best camp yet. I mean there were so many thrilling activities and the food was amazing. Have I mentioned that the chefs should go on Masterchef?
Looking forward to Year 7 Camp. Can’t wait!
YEAR 6 CAMP TO POINT WALTER CAMP REPORT FROM RYAN WILLIS (6.1)
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CONNECT LEARN ENGAGE PARENT SEMINAR MELINDA TANKARD REIST
Melinda Tankard Reist provided plenty to challenge the audience at the this year’s most recent Connect Learn Engage Parent Seminar on Monday 16th June. With statistics reporting a 90% increase of self- harm in young girls in a decade, the US$35 billion industry of child pornography and the seemingly complete lack of self-regulation of the Australian media and advertising industries, the 100-strong group of parents were engaged from the outset of Melinda’s presentation.
She presented over 200 Australian advertising images, directed at all ages, which told the shocking tale of the objectification of young girls who learn, at a young age, that their primary value is a sum of their sexy body parts. Or, as commented by one in our audience, the view of girls is not to be “happy, healthy,
resilient, smart, talented, educated and responsible, but you are only your body”.
However, the ever-narrowing view of what girls should look like, which the media bombards us with, only told half the story. Melinda spoke of the messages our boys receive and the lack of role models of “good men”. Our boys, too, are harmed, becoming desensitised and calloused, demonstrating a brutal masculinity along with an attitude of defended entitlement towards women.
Her presentation highlighted the challenge that that we all face with chilling reality of a culture which, with apparent ease, demeans women and young girls. An Australian writer, speaker, blogger and media commentator, Melinda describes herself as "an advocate for women and girls". Five years ago, she established “Collective Shout”, a grassroots movement against the objectification of women and the sexualisation of girls in media, advertising and popular culture.
Melinda warned us that when we walk past an image which demeans our young children, our women, or which debases the character of our boys, we are being complicit in the breakdown of our culture’s morality. The audience was encouraged to challenge the advertisers; contact our politicians; and to confront the shops which sell age-inappropriate clothing and toxic logos for our children.
Earlier in the day Melinda gave a similar presentation to Staff, at a Whole School meeting.
The P&F have purchased some of her recommended resources so that you can learn more about this topic, including her book on the harmful effects of pornography and, in contrast, the delightful children’s book and DVD “Ruby Who?”, which tells the story of self- acceptance for young girls. These books are new titles to augment the growing P&F Connect, Learn, Engage Library. They can be borrowed from the School – please contact Claire Long in the P&F Office for more details.
Also included alongside are some tips from Melinda that you may find useful.
Nicole Brown, Alison Grey and Natalie Shaw Deputy Associate Principals
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CAREERS TAFE APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 11 AND 12 IN 2015 If you are entering Year 11 or 12 in 2015 applications are now open to attend 1 or 2 days a week STP (formally TAFE) profile placements. All forms must be completed and given to Mr Wright via Senior School reception by 15th August. Application forms and brochures can be located via the hyperlinks below. Application forms can also be located at Senior School reception.
NOTE: YEAR 11’s CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A TWO YEAR COURSE MUST RE-ENROL AS A CONTINUING STUDENT
WEST COAST INSTITUTE TRAINING
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http://wcit.wa.edu.au/vet
POLYTECHNIC WEST
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http://www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/ pwa/future-students-1/still-at-school/
RTO FOR SCHOOLS INTERNSHIP
RTO FOR SCHOOLS Internship (Pilot Program) is available for students wishing to pursue a career and/or further study in the education and/or training industry.
One successful student will receive unpaid, on the job training, whilst obtaining the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. On successful completion of the internship RTO FOR SCHOOLS will assist students in their application for further diploma or university study.
Year group: Students entering Year 12 in 2015
Timeframe: One day a week (Fridays)
Work placement plus on the job training
Certificate: TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http://www.rtoforschools.com.au/
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
For more information see Mr. Wright.
Toby Wright Careers and Vocational Education Co-Ordinator
CHALLENGER INSTITUTE
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http:// www.challenger.wa.edu.au/future-students/vet-in-schools/Pages/
RAMSAY HEALTH CARE WA'S NEXTGEN PLUS
Ramsay Health Care WA's NEXTGEN PLUS program is an innovative work placement and pathway program that allows Years 11 and 12 students from partnered schools / groups to gain an amazing hands on employment experience with Australia's largest private health care provider. Students have the opportunity to apply for work placements in the areas of NURSING; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; FINANCE; CATERING; MAINTENANCE & TRADES.
30th June: Enrolments open for Term 3 Co-Curricular Activities
29th July: Term 3 Co-Curricular activities commence.
1st August: Enrolments Close via the parent portal.
8th August: Final changes to enrolments accepted.
18th September: Term 3 Co-Curricular activities conclude.
CAREER CHOICE ADVICE FOR YEAR 9 EMILY KLONOWSKI (9.1)
On the afternoon of Tuesday 3rd and
Tuesday 10th June, the Year 9 students were
very fortunate to have a representative
from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and
West Coast Institute of TAFE (WCIT) visit and
speak to us about the various career choices
available.
the WACE grades needed for university, the
courses available and how to apply for your
chosen course. The representative from
WCIT spoke about the different pathways
that link in to university and about the
different trades currently available. At the
end of the presentations we were all given a
booklet about our chosen career.
Thank you to Mr Cleary and Mrs Norton for
organising such a wonderful and educating
incursion. The Year 9 students really enjoyed
the presentations.
CHILDREN SING FESTIVAL The Junior Choir is performing at the Children Sing Festival on Wednesday 2nd July in Session C (9:30 – 10:45am) at the Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia. If you would like to attend there are limited tickets available from Ms Gratton. You may collect the tickets from her and the cost ($7.00) will be charged to your School account.
Students must attend Choir rehearsals to participate in this excursion. If students are involved in Cross-County training Ms Scheele will allow them to arrive a little late. After this excursion students can be excused from Choir to attend Cross-Country.
If you would like to discuss this further please contact Miss Lister.
Emily Lister Music Teacher
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Snapshot Youth Theatre Company
UK INTERNATIONAL DRAMA TOUR
Register now for the our 2015/16 International Tour to England, Wales and Scotland
Snapshot Youth Theatre Company will be running its second International Drama Performance tour to the UK in December 2015 and January 2016. After the success of our first tour there is a demand for us to return. Participants have the opportunity to perform in both theatres and schools around the UK. The tour is be open to youth within the community in Year 10 (2016) and above up to the age of 23. We will be looking for both cast and crew. The proposed locations the tour will visit are London, Harrogate, Hereford, Wales, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth (Scotland). Throughout the tour, participants will have the opportunity to explore tourist attractions in different locations as well as see some shows on the West End. Tour requirements: An interest in acting and performance or crew. Some on-stage performance experience will be an advantage.
Places are limited so to avoid disappointment, please book early to secure a place. For more detailed information about the tour, or to register for a place please contact the Director, Peta Flanigan on 9304 5572 or [email protected]
Peta Flanigan Head of Dance and Drama
UNIFORM SHOP
All winter garments are currently available for purchase. Winter waterproof jackets for all years from Kindy to Year 12 are in stock and the emerald green scarfs have just arrived.
NEW SPORTS UNIFORM - ALL STUDENTS YEAR 3 – 12 Please be reminded that it is has been compulsory from Term 1, 2014 for all students in Years 3 -12 to wear our full new sports uniform.
Old style rugby shorts, microfibre shorts and the wave collared sport shirts are no longer part of our sport uniform.
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES Normal Term Time Opening Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.00AM – 12.00PM
July School Holiday The Uniform Shop will not be open during the July school holidays as there are no changes to uniform for the start of term 3. If you have any questions, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email [email protected] Sara Smith
Uniform Shop Manager
P & F NEWS
PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCO The Primary School Disco will be held this Friday, 27th June 2014. Please see the advertisement below for more information. We look forward to a fun time with family and friends! You are welcome to come in your PJ’s or onesies and make it a pyjama party after you have worn them for Stress Down Day!
PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCO COMMITTEE We are hoping to form a Primary School Disco Committee to help with the organisation and running of future discos. If you would be interested in joining this Committee, please contact me for further information!
Claire Long [email protected].
SCHOOL BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAMME In partnership with the Mindarie Regional Council, we are now collecting used dry cell batteries for recycling. Cayla Pini’s class, 5.1, are coordinating our School Battery Recycling Programme. Bert the Battery Lover (a.k.a. the collection bin) can be found just inside the door of 5.1. We ask the entire PMACS Community to support this worthwhile project.
A competition is run by MRC to see which school collects the greatest weight of batteries. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could achieve this and gain a mention on the website?
Time to stop throwing your used batteries in the bin from where they will end up in landfill and time to feed them to Bert from where they can go to a better place!
Thank you in anticipation of your support of this fantastic programme.
This year you have a choice:
The traditional Entertainment™ Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers or
The brand new Entertainment™ Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone!
Discover hundreds of valuable up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more, with an Entertainment™ Membership! Available now, the new 2014 | 2015 Perth Entertainment™ Memberships sell for just $65 and you’ll receive over $20,000 in valuable offers you can use until 1 June, 2015. $13 of every Membership sold is received by the P & F Association.
Book Memberships can also be purchased from the P & F Office, Main Administration, online or Ocean Keys NewsXpress.
TERM 2 LEVY CARD CUT-OFF DATE Thank you to all of the parents who have helped in our School Community this term. Please return all signed Levy Cards to the P & F
Box in Main Administration by this Friday, 27th
June 2014.
You can still hand in Cards labelled Term1 or Term 2 any time before the end of the school year, but the rebate will only be applied to the School Account at the end of the term in which they are submitted. If you have any questions regarding the P & F Levy Programme, please just ask!
Claire Long P&F Office [email protected]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Event Date Time
Primary School Art Room (your child does not have to be in the class in which you assist)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Drama Costumes – sorting and washing
Anytime
Home Economics (Food Room)
Science Week Fair
Please contact Trurina Cook [email protected] 9304 5569
P & F Meeting Dates
Tuesday 18 November
Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Friday 27th June
Primary School Disco
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PARTICIPATION IN A STUDY OF PERCEPTUAL
EXPERTISE
ECU student Bianca Thorup is looking for volunteers to participate in a research project.
If you have 20 minutes to spare please contact Bianca on 0402 936 810 or via email [email protected].
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Notes Parenting in a sex saturated world n Act personally and politically
n Do not tolerate negative comments about sisters or women in general from sons. Fathers have a significant role to play in modelling healthy masculinity in the home. n Aim to commend daughters for attributes other than physical appearance/beauty. n Mothers avoid comments critical of your own bodies. Research shows daughters take their cues
from their mums. If mum doesn’t like herself, it is likely her daughter won’t either. Throw away the scales. These are a poor indicator of health. Enjoy food. Have healthy attitudes to food and eating as a family.
n Get your daughters engaged in activities which make them feel good aboutthemselves, eg child
sponsorship with Compassion or World Vision, local volunteer work. If you can, enable them to spend time in a developing country. This helps them develop a global view and recognise there is a world beyond them. Do all you can to build resilience and strength in your child. Establish a network of like-minded friends who will affirm your goals as a parent.
n Have every possible filtering device on home computers. n Have the computer in a public space in the home. Be at least as equally savvy with social media
as your children are. Make sure children only have real friends on Facebook and privacy settings set to the maximum level.
n Don’t buy into the culture: don’t support stores which sell sexualised clothing, petrol stations
where the porn mags are beside the counter next to the lollies etc. Make a complaint directly to the store.
n We have an election coming up: ask your MP/candidate what they are going to do to address
the sexualisation of children. n Join Collective Shout. This grassroots movement makes it easy for you to understand the issues
and make a complaint (‘The standard you walk past is the standard you set’). Helpful websites and resources:
www.childrenandmedia.org.au
www.cybersmart.gov.au/About%20Cybersmart/What%20is%20Cybersmart.aspx
www.bellageneration.com (alternative magazine for girls)
‘Men of Honour’ book for boys by Glen Gerreyn www.oxygenfactory.com.au/menofhonour/
Getting Real: Challenging the sexualisation of girls, Melinda Tankard Reist, Spinifex Press Big Porn Inc: Exposing the harms of the global pornography industry
www.melindatankardreist.com
www.CollectiveShout.org
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
ANGLICAN SCHOOLS COMMISISON PIANO COMPETITION It was a delight this morning to welcome so many students and visitors to the School for today’s Anglican Schools Commission annual Piano Competition. As this Newsletter ‘goes to print’ students selected to compete in the final rounds will be delighting the audience in the Allan Shaw Centre with their playing. I look forward to providing a full report about the Competition in next week’s Newsletter.
ANGLICAN SCHOOLS COMMISSION REACHOUT PILGRIMAGE TO MANILA Last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Linda Pilton and Year 11 students Brooke Henley, Rachel Jones and Marc Leeming were commissioned as Pilgrims
participating in this year’s ASC Reachout Manila Pilgrimage. My thanks to Linda for her work with the students and to Mrs. Nicole Brown who, as a previous pilgrim, attended the Commissioning Service at the Peter Carnley Anglican Community School. The Pilgrims depart next Tuesday night 1st July, 2014 and the School wishes Mrs. Pilton and our students a safe and rewarding tour to the Philippines.
SCHOOL COUNCIL AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING DAY On Saturday 14th June the School Council and the School’s Management Team met to design the School’s Strategic Plan for the next five years. It was a highly valuable day when the School could reflect with great pride on its achievements of the last fifteen years and plan with anticipation for the challenges of the years ahead. The School Council looks forward to distributing its finalised Strategic Plan to the School Community later in the year. The day was made especially rewarding by the degree of purpose and conviction that people shared about the important and necessary values that the School must continue to affirm and demonstrate to its staff, students and their families. These values and the ongoing vision for the School will be encapsulated in the forthcoming Strategic Plan. In concluding my comments to the meeting I noted that: It is the unique mix of faith, reason and knowledge that our School provides that should always be at the heart of the necessary vision to provide our students with the ability to live a true and full life. This sense of conviction and purpose will be vital for the continuing growth and development of the School in the years ahead and I look forward to the School renewing and articulating anew its ambitions in its Strategic Plan.
THE DARKEST DAY IS OVER! Last Saturday was the Winter Solstice, being the day of the year with the shortest amount of daylight. Incrementally, our daylight will now increase. The changing of the seasons and the annual climatic events of our winter and summer solstices and the autumnal and spring equinoxes are important reminders of the passing of time and the purpose we must bring to our seasonal and annual labours and endeavours.
CHAPLAIN’S CHAT Dear Friends,
The social commentator, Hugh McKay just published a book called: The Good Life: What Makes a Life Worth Living? The following is a summary of the main points he makes in the book.
Certainty "Fundamentalism, religious and otherwise, is like a steel trap that imprisons the soul and inhibits its freedom to wonder. It sucks the doubt out of faith and leaves a rigid shell that acts like armour."
The future “Planning for the future ceases to be either harmless or prudent if the future becomes the focus of our life, as it does for people who find themselves living in a state of perpetual anticipation."
Finding yourself “A preoccupation with personal identity can isolate us from full engagement with our social identity, the identity that springs from our roles as members of families, friendship circles, neighbourhoods, organisations, communities."
Intelligence “Intelligence is not the place to look if you are trying to decipher the codes of human behaviour; it is neither interesting nor significant as a discriminator of anything except people's ability to perform particular tasks."
Power, wealth, status, fame "At its best leadership is a textbook example of the life lived for others, because, as any truly effective leader knows, leadership is the ultimate form of service in an organisation, community or society. Leadership therefore calls for a larger than usual dose of humility."
The simple life "Asceticism, whether in the name of religion or the environment, can easily lead to a withdrawal from social networks, either for fear of contamination or because of a veil of mutual suspicion that cuts the austere purist off from encounters with the less pure."
The meaning of life "A better way of examining your life's meaning might be to look at what you actually do – in particular, how you spend your time and money. Are they life-giving practices, or are they life-denying and highly stressful? And do they leave you ultimately ‘empty’?"
One of Hugh’s main points made in the book is that life is not about the pursuit of happiness. Rather, it is about the quest to be as real and authentic a human as possible and to life a live of meaning and purpose.
Best wishes,
Fr. Chris Beal School Chaplain
The opening verses of the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes remind us of the inextricable link of our lives with our natural world:
4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. 5 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. 6 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. 7 All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again. 8 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. 9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. 10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
Julian Dowse Principal
Before Year 6 Camp began everyone was extremely excited, well mostly for the flying fox but we’ll get to that later. Anyway when we arrived at Point Walter everyone was eager and ready to have a great time. Meanwhile, I was cowering inside at the thought of the height of the high ropes course - if you haven’t guessed yet, I have a small fear of heights!
Once we had unpacked we started to play games to get us prepared for the actual activities. Most of them were interesting and some were mind-boggling! After that we ate some lunch and found that the food on camp was amazing! We went back to team games, some were very different, but all quite enjoyable. We watched a movie after dinner which was called “We Bought a Zoo”. The first night was great but eventually we were all so tired and went to bed.
Early the next day, to wake us up Mr Patel had us doing morning fitness where we played ‘Pirates Treasure’. Afterwards we were waiting in the line for breakfast and were worried that the hash browns would run out! Then it was time to start the organised activities. These included; Archery, High Ropes Climbing, Kite Making, Flying Fox, Mountain Biking and Bush Team Games.
My group’s second activity of the day was climbing and I was at the back of the pack, very scared. However, one of my goals for camp was to ‘just go for it’ but it looked high! Many people succeeded well with the high ropes, climbing and reaching the top on one and some reached the absolute highest point possible getting to the top on all of them. Well done to Daniel Holding and the many others who completed all of the challenges. Which one do you think I achieved? Well the answer is neither but I reached my goal and that’s the whole point of camp: to challenge yourself.
In between activities we always had something to eat and, may I ask, is there a Masterchef Competition for these chefs? Our third activity was the underdog: Kite Making, but surprisingly for me it was fun, right up to the point when my kite collided with the flying fox cable, got a rip and snapped a wooden pole. That was the end of that!
Our final activity of the day was... drum roll please... Flying Fox! “Yes! Finally,” I thought. At this moment you might be thinking how could I have possibly enjoyed the flying Fox if I am scared of heights. Well according to Adidas (I was wearing the brand that day) “Impossible Is Nothing”. It ended up being so exhilarating. Most people were daredevils and went upside-down and some were just plain delusional and went upside down with a blind fold on! I went upside down all three times. The scariest part though was when you first jumped as it felt like you were just falling, but it was worth it, trust me. However it wasn’t my favourite activity, yes you heard me, it wasn’t my favourite. The best is yet to come.
Every meal was enjoyable, just talking to your friends about the activities and also just generally being together. The food did help though. The mood was great, everyone excited and happy. The chefs should go on My Kitchen Rules. The day wasn’t finished yet, but continued with a camp disco which was excellent as there was a girl versus boy dance showdown. Well done to the girls who won but you should have seen Peter Godwin and Dane Lines with their moves! We all went to bed very exhausted after a big day but we still had one left to go.
In the morning we were taught how to do basic Karate by Ms Shimmings and had to pack up all our bags and get them ready for going home. Then we had our last two activities and our first one was Mountain Biking. Despite falling off a couple of times after I put my seat up too high, I really enjoyed it. I have never ridden a bike with gears before and thought it was fabulous. (If Mum and Dad are reading this, can you please buy me one?) The course was enjoyable but really also action- packed. Our last activity was the bush team games which were enjoyable.
Once we had all finished we said our final goodbye and thank you and boarded the bus. I’d also like to thank all of the parents who left home and devoted three whole days to us, without them the camp wouldn’t have been possible. I want to thank the teachers who put up with all us for three days. When they got home I bet they felt “Phew, finally its over.” Thanks also to everyone who helped in the disco especially Mitchell Byrne (AKA: Me J DJ) who brought all his DJ gear to make the disco possible. The staff and chefs (especially) from Point Walter Camp also deserve a thanks. Let’s not forget all my mates, thanks it was awesome.
In the bus home everyone was exhausted, well apart from all the girls at the back near Mr Patel who were laughing their heads off the whole trip! However, it was worth all the noise as I believe this was the best camp yet. I mean there were so many thrilling activities and the food was amazing. Have I mentioned that the chefs should go on Masterchef?
Looking forward to Year 7 Camp. Can’t wait!
YEAR 6 CAMP TO POINT WALTER CAMP REPORT FROM RYAN WILLIS (6.1)
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CONNECT LEARN ENGAGE PARENT SEMINAR MELINDA TANKARD REIST
Melinda Tankard Reist provided plenty to challenge the audience at the this year’s most recent Connect Learn Engage Parent Seminar on Monday 16th June. With statistics reporting a 90% increase of self- harm in young girls in a decade, the US$35 billion industry of child pornography and the seemingly complete lack of self-regulation of the Australian media and advertising industries, the 100-strong group of parents were engaged from the outset of Melinda’s presentation.
She presented over 200 Australian advertising images, directed at all ages, which told the shocking tale of the objectification of young girls who learn, at a young age, that their primary value is a sum of their sexy body parts. Or, as commented by one in our audience, the view of girls is not to be “happy, healthy,
resilient, smart, talented, educated and responsible, but you are only your body”.
However, the ever-narrowing view of what girls should look like, which the media bombards us with, only told half the story. Melinda spoke of the messages our boys receive and the lack of role models of “good men”. Our boys, too, are harmed, becoming desensitised and calloused, demonstrating a brutal masculinity along with an attitude of defended entitlement towards women.
Her presentation highlighted the challenge that that we all face with chilling reality of a culture which, with apparent ease, demeans women and young girls. An Australian writer, speaker, blogger and media commentator, Melinda describes herself as "an advocate for women and girls". Five years ago, she established “Collective Shout”, a grassroots movement against the objectification of women and the sexualisation of girls in media, advertising and popular culture.
Melinda warned us that when we walk past an image which demeans our young children, our women, or which debases the character of our boys, we are being complicit in the breakdown of our culture’s morality. The audience was encouraged to challenge the advertisers; contact our politicians; and to confront the shops which sell age-inappropriate clothing and toxic logos for our children.
Earlier in the day Melinda gave a similar presentation to Staff, at a Whole School meeting.
The P&F have purchased some of her recommended resources so that you can learn more about this topic, including her book on the harmful effects of pornography and, in contrast, the delightful children’s book and DVD “Ruby Who?”, which tells the story of self- acceptance for young girls. These books are new titles to augment the growing P&F Connect, Learn, Engage Library. They can be borrowed from the School – please contact Claire Long in the P&F Office for more details.
Also included alongside are some tips from Melinda that you may find useful.
Nicole Brown, Alison Grey and Natalie Shaw Deputy Associate Principals
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CAREERS TAFE APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 11 AND 12 IN 2015 If you are entering Year 11 or 12 in 2015 applications are now open to attend 1 or 2 days a week STP (formally TAFE) profile placements. All forms must be completed and given to Mr Wright via Senior School reception by 15th August. Application forms and brochures can be located via the hyperlinks below. Application forms can also be located at Senior School reception.
NOTE: YEAR 11’s CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A TWO YEAR COURSE MUST RE-ENROL AS A CONTINUING STUDENT
WEST COAST INSTITUTE TRAINING
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http://wcit.wa.edu.au/vet
POLYTECHNIC WEST
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http://www.polytechnic.wa.edu.au/ pwa/future-students-1/still-at-school/
RTO FOR SCHOOLS INTERNSHIP
RTO FOR SCHOOLS Internship (Pilot Program) is available for students wishing to pursue a career and/or further study in the education and/or training industry.
One successful student will receive unpaid, on the job training, whilst obtaining the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. On successful completion of the internship RTO FOR SCHOOLS will assist students in their application for further diploma or university study.
Year group: Students entering Year 12 in 2015
Timeframe: One day a week (Fridays)
Work placement plus on the job training
Certificate: TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http://www.rtoforschools.com.au/
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
For more information see Mr. Wright.
Toby Wright Careers and Vocational Education Co-Ordinator
CHALLENGER INSTITUTE
Please follow this link to view the brochure and application form. http:// www.challenger.wa.edu.au/future-students/vet-in-schools/Pages/
RAMSAY HEALTH CARE WA'S NEXTGEN PLUS
Ramsay Health Care WA's NEXTGEN PLUS program is an innovative work placement and pathway program that allows Years 11 and 12 students from partnered schools / groups to gain an amazing hands on employment experience with Australia's largest private health care provider. Students have the opportunity to apply for work placements in the areas of NURSING; BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; FINANCE; CATERING; MAINTENANCE & TRADES.
30th June: Enrolments open for Term 3 Co-Curricular Activities
29th July: Term 3 Co-Curricular activities commence.
1st August: Enrolments Close via the parent portal.
8th August: Final changes to enrolments accepted.
18th September: Term 3 Co-Curricular activities conclude.
CAREER CHOICE ADVICE FOR YEAR 9 EMILY KLONOWSKI (9.1)
On the afternoon of Tuesday 3rd and
Tuesday 10th June, the Year 9 students were
very fortunate to have a representative
from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and
West Coast Institute of TAFE (WCIT) visit and
speak to us about the various career choices
available.
the WACE grades needed for university, the
courses available and how to apply for your
chosen course. The representative from
WCIT spoke about the different pathways
that link in to university and about the
different trades currently available. At the
end of the presentations we were all given a
booklet about our chosen career.
Thank you to Mr Cleary and Mrs Norton for
organising such a wonderful and educating
incursion. The Year 9 students really enjoyed
the presentations.
CHILDREN SING FESTIVAL The Junior Choir is performing at the Children Sing Festival on Wednesday 2nd July in Session C (9:30 – 10:45am) at the Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia. If you would like to attend there are limited tickets available from Ms Gratton. You may collect the tickets from her and the cost ($7.00) will be charged to your School account.
Students must attend Choir rehearsals to participate in this excursion. If students are involved in Cross-County training Ms Scheele will allow them to arrive a little late. After this excursion students can be excused from Choir to attend Cross-Country.
If you would like to discuss this further please contact Miss Lister.
Emily Lister Music Teacher
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Snapshot Youth Theatre Company
UK INTERNATIONAL DRAMA TOUR
Register now for the our 2015/16 International Tour to England, Wales and Scotland
Snapshot Youth Theatre Company will be running its second International Drama Performance tour to the UK in December 2015 and January 2016. After the success of our first tour there is a demand for us to return. Participants have the opportunity to perform in both theatres and schools around the UK. The tour is be open to youth within the community in Year 10 (2016) and above up to the age of 23. We will be looking for both cast and crew. The proposed locations the tour will visit are London, Harrogate, Hereford, Wales, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth (Scotland). Throughout the tour, participants will have the opportunity to explore tourist attractions in different locations as well as see some shows on the West End. Tour requirements: An interest in acting and performance or crew. Some on-stage performance experience will be an advantage.
Places are limited so to avoid disappointment, please book early to secure a place. For more detailed information about the tour, or to register for a place please contact the Director, Peta Flanigan on 9304 5572 or [email protected]
Peta Flanigan Head of Dance and Drama
UNIFORM SHOP
All winter garments are currently available for purchase. Winter waterproof jackets for all years from Kindy to Year 12 are in stock and the emerald green scarfs have just arrived.
NEW SPORTS UNIFORM - ALL STUDENTS YEAR 3 – 12 Please be reminded that it is has been compulsory from Term 1, 2014 for all students in Years 3 -12 to wear our full new sports uniform.
Old style rugby shorts, microfibre shorts and the wave collared sport shirts are no longer part of our sport uniform.
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES Normal Term Time Opening Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.00AM – 12.00PM
July School Holiday The Uniform Shop will not be open during the July school holidays as there are no changes to uniform for the start of term 3. If you have any questions, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or email [email protected] Sara Smith
Uniform Shop Manager
P & F NEWS
PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCO The Primary School Disco will be held this Friday, 27th June 2014. Please see the advertisement below for more information. We look forward to a fun time with family and friends! You are welcome to come in your PJ’s or onesies and make it a pyjama party after you have worn them for Stress Down Day!
PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCO COMMITTEE We are hoping to form a Primary School Disco Committee to help with the organisation and running of future discos. If you would be interested in joining this Committee, please contact me for further information!
Claire Long [email protected].
SCHOOL BATTERY RECYCLING PROGRAMME In partnership with the Mindarie Regional Council, we are now collecting used dry cell batteries for recycling. Cayla Pini’s class, 5.1, are coordinating our School Battery Recycling Programme. Bert the Battery Lover (a.k.a. the collection bin) can be found just inside the door of 5.1. We ask the entire PMACS Community to support this worthwhile project.
A competition is run by MRC to see which school collects the greatest weight of batteries. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could achieve this and gain a mention on the website?
Time to stop throwing your used batteries in the bin from where they will end up in landfill and time to feed them to Bert from where they can go to a better place!
Thank you in anticipation of your support of this fantastic programme.
This year you have a choice:
The traditional Entertainment™ Book Membership that comes with the Gold Card and vouchers or
The brand new Entertainment™ Digital Membership that puts the value of the Entertainment™ Book into your iPhone or Android smartphone!
Discover hundreds of valuable up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers for many of the best restaurants, cafés, arts, attractions, hotels, travel, shopping and much more, with an Entertainment™ Membership! Available now, the new 2014 | 2015 Perth Entertainment™ Memberships sell for just $65 and you’ll receive over $20,000 in valuable offers you can use until 1 June, 2015. $13 of every Membership sold is received by the P & F Association.
Book Memberships can also be purchased from the P & F Office, Main Administration, online or Ocean Keys NewsXpress.
TERM 2 LEVY CARD CUT-OFF DATE Thank you to all of the parents who have helped in our School Community this term. Please return all signed Levy Cards to the P & F
Box in Main Administration by this Friday, 27th
June 2014.
You can still hand in Cards labelled Term1 or Term 2 any time before the end of the school year, but the rebate will only be applied to the School Account at the end of the term in which they are submitted. If you have any questions regarding the P & F Levy Programme, please just ask!
Claire Long P&F Office [email protected]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Event Date Time
Primary School Art Room (your child does not have to be in the class in which you assist)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Drama Costumes – sorting and washing
Anytime
Home Economics (Food Room)
Science Week Fair
Please contact Trurina Cook [email protected] 9304 5569
P & F Meeting Dates
Tuesday 18 November
Entertainment Book Fundraiser
Friday 27th June
Primary School Disco
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PARTICIPATION IN A STUDY OF PERCEPTUAL
EXPERTISE
ECU student Bianca Thorup is looking for volunteers to participate in a research project.
If you have 20 minutes to spare please contact Bianca on 0402 936 810 or via email [email protected].
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Notes Parenting in a sex saturated world n Act personally and politically
n Do not tolerate negative comments about sisters or women in general from sons. Fathers have a significant role to play in modelling healthy masculinity in the home. n Aim to commend daughters for attributes other than physical appearance/beauty. n Mothers avoid comments critical of your own bodies. Research shows daughters take their cues
from their mums. If mum doesn’t like herself, it is likely her daughter won’t either. Throw away the scales. These are a poor indicator of health. Enjoy food. Have healthy attitudes to food and eating as a family.
n Get your daughters engaged in activities which make them feel good aboutthemselves, eg child
sponsorship with Compassion or World Vision, local volunteer work. If you can, enable them to spend time in a developing country. This helps them develop a global view and recognise there is a world beyond them. Do all you can to build resilience and strength in your child. Establish a network of like-minded friends who will affirm your goals as a parent.
n Have every possible filtering device on home computers. n Have the computer in a public space in the home. Be at least as equally savvy with social media
as your children are. Make sure children only have real friends on Facebook and privacy settings set to the maximum level.
n Don’t buy into the culture: don’t support stores which sell sexualised clothing, petrol stations
where the porn mags are beside the counter next to the lollies etc. Make a complaint directly to the store.
n We have an election coming up: ask your MP/candidate what they are going to do to address
the sexualisation of children. n Join Collective Shout. This grassroots movement makes it easy for you to understand the issues
and make a complaint (‘The standard you walk past is the standard you set’). Helpful websites and resources:
www.childrenandmedia.org.au
www.cybersmart.gov.au/About%20Cybersmart/What%20is%20Cybersmart.aspx
www.bellageneration.com (alternative magazine for girls)
‘Men of Honour’ book for boys by Glen Gerreyn www.oxygenfactory.com.au/menofhonour/
Getting Real: Challenging the sexualisation of girls, Melinda Tankard Reist, Spinifex Press Big Porn Inc: Exposing the harms of the global pornography industry
www.melindatankardreist.com
www.CollectiveShout.org
