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It’s a Date Term 1 Thursday 2 April – Assembly 9.05am Mrs Clancy 1C Thursday 2 April -Term 1 Ends Monday 20 April T – Yr 12 Return Term 2 Full Winter Uniform Friday 24 April – AFL clinic K-6 ANZAC Day march – April 25 T-6 Neweys Dry Cleaners 10.15am Full Winter Uniform Secondary Students meet Anson St 9.50am NEWSLETTER 30th March 2015 From the Principal Welcome everyone to Week 10. Operational Plan: Capital Works This newsletter presents the fourth in a series on the School’s strategic planning. The first presented the strategic objectives attendant to our culture of learning, the second addressed co-curricular activities and last week’s looked at faith. This week’s focuses on capital works. Capital development must always be directed by students’ needs, in line with a clear educational philosophy. Our first aim at OAGS will always be to enhance academic and other outcomes for every student by building a clear culture of expectations for learning and care. It follows, then, that our facilities must contribute to achieving this goal. Fundamental to the goal and the school’s master planning is the school’s mission. We strive to build a strong educational culture founded on dynamic curriculum, enriched by creative and engaging learning and informed by research and adaptive practice. We strive to encourage optimistic, enthusiastic and enquiring students who are respectful of others. Our new learning spaces have been designed with this mission in mind, for collaborative, dynamic and effective learning. Trinity Field has also been envisioned as a contributor to this mission, helping to develop ‘optimistic, enthusiastic and enquiring students’ - the development of the whole person is essential to these goals. Capital development in future years will focus firmly on academic development, particularly classrooms and Senior Secondary facilities. We recognise the need for a Senior Secondary Learning Centre, for example, containing facilities for Years 11 and 12 students that will accommodate their specific needs: separate classrooms, a Stage 6 Co-ordinator’s office, a common room and a careers centre. The projects we undertake are informed by our educational philosophy, which is that in promoting value-added educational outcomes, teaching and learning will be of such a standard that students will be encouraged to reach a level of attainment commensurate with their gifts and abilities; staff will acknowledge the ‘uniqueness’ of each child and will endeavour to extend each child in their learning experiences; a capacity to provide differentiated learning will be required to achieve the teaching and learning standards relevant to each child; schooling will be an exciting and engaging environment for all children, irrespective of ability. I am currently working on a Master Plan brief, which provides consultants with an outline of the school’s background and philosophy, including a concise history of the physical development to date. It explains why a master plan is required, along with the scope, expectations and time frame for completion. The brief indicates the availability of key documents, such as land titles, site plans, floor plans and plans of underground services. It identifies the key issues or concerns to be addressed in the master plan, for example: space for increasing enrolments; buildings needing replacement;
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It’s a Date
Term 1
Thursday 2 April – Assembly 9.05am Mrs
Clancy 1C
Thursday 2 April -Term 1 Ends
Monday 20 April T – Yr 12 Return Term 2 Full
Winter Uniform
Friday 24 April – AFL clinic K-6
ANZAC Day march – April 25 T-6 Neweys
Dry Cleaners 10.15am Full Winter Uniform
Secondary Students meet Anson St 9.50am
NEWSLETTER 30th March 2015
From the Principal
Welcome everyone to Week 10.
Operational Plan: Capital Works
This newsletter presents the fourth in a series on the School’s strategic planning. The first
presented the strategic objectives attendant to our culture of learning, the second
addressed co-curricular activities and last week’s looked at faith. This week’s focuses on
capital works.
Capital development must always be directed by students’ needs, in line with a clear
educational philosophy. Our first aim at OAGS will always be to enhance academic and
other outcomes for every student by building a clear culture of expectations for learning and
care. It follows, then, that our facilities must contribute to achieving this goal.
Fundamental to the goal and the school’s master planning is the school’s mission. We
strive to build a strong educational culture founded on dynamic curriculum, enriched by
creative and engaging learning and informed by research and adaptive practice. We strive
to encourage optimistic, enthusiastic and enquiring students who are respectful of others.
Our new learning spaces have been designed with this mission in mind, for collaborative,
dynamic and effective learning. Trinity Field has also been envisioned as a contributor to this
mission, helping to develop ‘optimistic, enthusiastic and enquiring students’ - the
development of the whole person is essential to these goals.
Capital development in future years will focus firmly on academic development,
particularly classrooms and Senior Secondary facilities. We recognise the need for a Senior
Secondary Learning Centre, for example, containing facilities for Years 11 and 12 students
that will accommodate their specific needs: separate classrooms, a Stage 6 Co-ordinator’s
office, a common room and a careers centre.
The projects we undertake are informed by our educational philosophy, which is that in
promoting value-added educational outcomes,
teaching and learning will be of such a standard that students will be encouraged to
reach a level of attainment commensurate with their gifts and abilities;
staff will acknowledge the ‘uniqueness’ of each child and will endeavour to extend
each child in their learning experiences;
a capacity to provide differentiated learning will be required to achieve the teaching
and learning standards relevant to each child;
schooling will be an exciting and engaging environment for all children, irrespective
of ability.
I am currently working on a Master Plan brief, which provides consultants with an outline of
the school’s background and philosophy, including a concise history of the physical
development to date. It explains why a master plan is required, along with the scope,
expectations and time frame for completion. The brief indicates the availability of key
documents, such as land titles, site plans, floor plans and plans of underground services. It
identifies the key issues or concerns to be addressed in the master plan, for example:
space for increasing enrolments;
buildings needing replacement;
modification of buildings to suit current pedagogical practices;
car parking;
disability access, etc.
The brief includes the school’s Educational Specification and Administrative Requirements,
along with other relevant documents such as our Environmental Policy and Environmental
Plan.
An important component of the Master Plan is community engagement. More news to
come.
Project Compassion
Ms Lillian Nakabiri, a spokesperson for Project Compassion and once a Project Compassion
child herself, visited the school last week to tell her story and encourage the school to
continue their efforts to support our Project Compassion children, Michael and Jeny.
The special assembly also presented an opportunity for Dinawan House to present some
funds raised on Open Day to Ms Nakabiri. The following speech was delivered by Amelia
Abbott (Year 11):
Last Saturday Dinawan House ran a fundraiser to raise money for people around the
world less fortunate than us. We decided to run our fundraiser on Harmony Day which
happened to coincide with our school's Open Day.
Our house formed groups to set up stalls representing different countries. The
countries represented were Italy, France, Japan, South Africa and Germany. We had
food, decorations and some activities from those cultures.
We are happy today to have the joy of giving Project Compassion $404. After
hearing your presentation today, we know that this money will help those in the world
who truly need it.
Chess Success
On Tuesday last week the Orange Grammar Chess team travelled to Kinross to play them in
the first round of the High School Chess Competition. The team consisted of Peter Dixon,
Harry Franks, Luke Robinson and Jack Dixon.
It was a tough draw for us, as Kinross would be considered one of the strongest teams in the
region. They had the home ground advantage and had beaten us comfortably in last year’s
encounter.
Both teams played very well, particularly Harry and Luke, who won their games. It ended in a
2-2 result, but due to the count-back rule we were awarded the victory.
Thanks go to Mrs Laughton, who did a great job organising the match and transport, despite
this being her first time in this role.
Peter Dixon (Year 12)
Congratulations Jackson
Jackson Willis (Year 7) competed recently in the State Little Athletics Championships at
Homebush. Jackson achieved silver in the Under 12s Boys’ 400 metres and second silver in
the Boys’ Under 12 Triple Jump. This is a huge achievement for Jackson – congratulations.
Holiday Office Hours
A reduced number of staff will attend the office over the coming break.
The staff on duty will be attending to a variety of admin tasks around the grounds, so it may
be best to give admin a quick ring before coming in - 6360 4811.
Have a great week everyone, and a restful and safe holiday.
Len Elliott
Principal
Important Primary Term 1 Dates
Easter Hat Parade: Claim the date Thursday 2nd April, Starting at 12.30pm. Please note, all
Easter hats will be made at school.
BBQ Lunch: $2 Sausage sandwich $2 drinks (No pre-order needed) Whole school.
Casual Clothes Day Thursday 2 April – Whole school
Little Cakes Roster
Week 10 Thurs 2/4 5/6 Ms Symons
ANZAC Day march 25 April - Please assemble Sale St near Neweys Dry Cleaners 10.15am full
winter uniform. Please collect children at the conclusion of the march McNamara Lane.
Term 2 and 3 are full Winter Uniform. Please call Alinta if you need winter uniform. 6361 2107
Lost Property – There is an increasing amount of lost property near administration. All items
are not labelled. Lots of lost property after the athletics carnival. If your child is missing an
item please feel free to look. We will be disposing of the unlabelled lost property week 1 term
two.
Ms Melanie Winters
Head of Primary
ICAS entries
Last week for ICAS entries. Please have your entries to Reception before Thursday 2nd April.
P & F Mother’s Day Candles
Please have your orders back by Thursday 2nd April.
Intermediate Band Rehearsals
Wednesdays 12.30-1.30pm
Beginner Band Rehearsal
Wednesday 2.45-3.15pm
Beginner Band Tutorials
Tuesday: Mr Ismail – percussion, clarinet
Wednesday: Miss Lynar– trombone, euphonium, trumpet
Thursday: Ms Gregory – flute
Ensembles
String Ensemble: Wednesday – Miss Werlemann
Flute Choir: Thursday – Ms Gregory
Reed Choir: Tuesday – Mr Ismail
Musicianship
1st Grade – Friday 8.30-9.00am
2nd Grade – Monday 1.30-2.00pm
3rd Grade – waiting on exam results
4th Grade - TBA
Please contact me if there are any questions, or if I can be of any assistance with the music
program.
Mrs Pauline Dwyer
Music [email protected]
Soccer
We will be entering 3 teams in U6’s, 3 teams in U7’s, 1 team in U8’s and 1 team in
U10’s.
Team lists, coaches and training times will be finalised very shortly. Still need a few
more coaches in U6, U7 and U8’s. Competition starts May 2nd. First Saturday after
start of next term.
Ian Cole 0428 304 525 or [email protected]
On behalf of the Mathematics Teaching Staff I would like to wish Year 12 all the very best in
their examinations this week. It is a valuable opportunity for our students to experience
working under HSC examination conditions. I am sure they have prepared well and I am
looking forward to hearing of their successes.
Monday 30th March – Thursday 2nd April YEAR 12 HALF YEARLY EXAMS
Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th May NAPLAN
Thursday 30th July AUSTRALIAN MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Mr Nick Dawes
Head of Mathematics
Ms Karelle Taylor
Teacher-Librarian
STANSW Young Scientist Awards
Open to primary and secondary students for both experiments and
inventions!
For more information and details on how to enter visit:
http://www.stansw.asn.au/ys/
If you have any questions please contact Mrs Gibson
Bell Shakespeare Regional Teacher Scholarship I was privileged to attend the Bell Shakespeare Regional Teacher
Scholarship over the weekend of March 19-23. The RTS is an initiative of Bell
Shakespeare and is sponsored by the Vincent Fairfax Foundation. Now in
its ninth year the scholarship allows teachers from regional and remote
areas from around Australia to attend professional development with the company. This
year RTS drew together twelve teachers from as far afield as Karratha (WA), Nhulunbuy (NT)
and Penola (SA).
We participated, at Bell’s rehearsal rooms in the Rocks, in four very full days of workshops,
acting, discussion and unit planning around ways to effectively and engagingly teach
Shakespearean texts led by Arts Educator Teresa Jakovich, and James Evans, Resident Artist
in Education with Bell.
We were also honoured to have afternoon tea and a Q&A
with John Bell and Peter Evans co-artistic directors of Bell
Shakespeare as well as attend the Saturday night
performance of “As You like It” at the “House” (Sydney
Opera House).
The photo on the right is of John Bell performing with the
School Page Library Page
cast of ‘As you like it’ and below Mr Lee with Mr John Bell and Mr Diggins, a teacher from
Corrigin, WA, at the Opera House. JB (as we now call him), will be retiring from the company
this year in its 25th year.
Shakespearean Drama is a compulsory component of
the HSC Advanced English Syllabus in NSW. It is often
taught in junior secondary as well to fulfil syllabus
requirements for quality texts from other times and to
prepare students for senior studies. At Grammar we
have taught ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Year 9, ‘Macbeth’
in Year 10 and last year ‘Much ado about nothing’ in
Year 11. We also look at Shakespearean sonnets in a
poetry unit in Year 8.
This scholarship was a fantastic opportunity for our
school as we seek to develop best practice teaching and learning programs in the English
department. I know I have learned a lot and we have already begun to implement some
aspects into our teaching. As we look at studying Macbeth and R&J next term I’m sure the
students will get a lot out of the units. I would like to express my appreciation to Mr Elliott and
Mr Watts for supporting my attendance and also to Bell Shakespeare for the wonderful
learning. I know this will have a big impact for our students.
Mr Adrian Lee
Head of English – [email protected]
BLESSING OF THE HARVEST
Sunday 12 April
10.00 am : Free
Mortimers Wines 786 Burrendong Way
Morning tea provided
o BYO rug or chair
Alinta Uniform Shop – Holiday
opening hours, Thursday, 16 April,
8.30am – 10.00am. Please see the
OAGS website for online ordering
details. Full winter uniform for term 2.
Orange Emus Juniors Rugby 2015
Recruiting for U15’s
Orange Emus is looking for more players in our U15’s team
All interested players are invited to train with us on either
Thursday 2nd April, 5pm – 6pm
Emus, Woodward Road, Orange
Please call Dave Duncan on 0414 774 244 for more information
SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT
IN ORANGE
WHERE: St Barnabas Anglican Church Parish Hall Corner Dora and McLachlan Streets East Orange
WHEN: Thursday 16th April 2015 TIME: 9:45 am to 3:30pm ENTRY FEE: $10 [$5 for additional family member] PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rdin Under 18 and Under 12 REGISTER BY: 14th April 2015 latest
by contacting one of the following Junior Chess Coordinators: 1. Alexander Aich Ph 6884 4561 [email protected] 2. Joe Cummins Ph 6362 6882 [email protected]
WHAT TO BRING: Your own lunch [soft drinks and bottled water for sale]
Sports & Co-Curricular PhotosNow Available For Online
Purchase 4 Easy Steps to Online School Photo Ordering
Step 1: Go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter your school code CX8 9NB 7YW
Step 2: Select “GROUPS” and choose the images you would like to purchase.
Step 3: Enter your student’s details (all orders will be returned to the school for collection).
Step 4: Pay for the photos via the shopping cart (upper right corner of the page).
April school holidays are almost here.
Time to book into Vacation Care!
Will you be needing care for your school
aged child
during the holidays?
Orange City Council’s Vacation Care will be
operating from Tuesday 7 April 2015 to
Friday17 April 2015,
at Calare Public School Hall, (closed Easter
Monday).
We will also be providing care for the pupil
free day on
Monday 20 April 2015.
Bookings for Vacation Care and the pupil
free day will open from Monday 16 March
to Thursday 2 April 2015 from 11.00am to
4.00pm only, at the Community Information
and Services Centre, 79-81 Kite Street,
Orange. Bookings are limited!!
Full payment must be made at time of
booking.
For more information about bookings for
Vacation Care,
please call 63938600 or email
Central West Sports Volunteer Award
Sport and Recreation are again holding the volunteer award to recognise the effort of
volunteers in the sporting community.
The Youth category (25years and under) is also open to recognise the efforts of young
people volunteering in local sporting clubs.
In 150 words or less tell us about your outstanding volunteer. Examples might be the extensive
time they dedicate to the club, the positive attitude they bring to the sporting arena, being a
positive role model, etc.
Download nomination forms from the Sport and Recreation website
www.dsr.nsw.gov.au or call 6362 6623. Nominations close Friday 10th April 2015.
Central West Rugby Representative Cooper Wright in action
yesterday in Cowra. A great win over Southern Inland Region
75 – 0. Congratulations Cooper.
Kinesiology for Kids! A “Do-It-Yourself” Stress Management Guide for Parents, Teachers and Children
This 4 hour hands-on workshop is designed to give parents and teachers an understanding of
Kinesiology and the amazing, positive changes it can bring about in children.
Kinesiology encompasses holistic health disciplines which use the gentle art of muscle monitoring to
access information about a person’s well-being.
The techniques taught are easy for children to understand and apply each day to live a well-adjusted,
active and co-ordinated life. Each participant will receive a resource manual to support them in
learning & using these techniques.
You will be able to teach your children/students how to recognise when they are feeling ‘out of
balance’ and then notice the changes after the exercises. These exercises assist in:
Reducing stress
Increase energy and vitality
Being better co-ordinated and focused
Finding which foods deplete energy & enhance energy
Improve and maintain emotional wellbeing
Allowing kids to be confident, healthy and happy members of society!
This 4 hour workshop will give you tools for life, to benefit your family, students, friends….and yourself.
Invest in this workshop for $95 – and as a gift bring a friend or colleague for FREE! (Tax Invoice available
upon request)
Date: Friday 1st May 2015 5pm – 9pm
Venue: Orange Anglican Grammar School, Media Centre
Trainer: Kali Spooner – Kinesiologist & Lecturer TFH, BKP
RSVP: Monday 27th April (with payment)
Enquiries: Kali Spooner 0414 812 195 or email [email protected]
Register: Gemma Green 0427 103 747 or email [email protected]
Early Bird Rate of $195 ends April 6 Book NOW !!
Touch for Health –
Kinesiology Ever wondered about Kinesiology and never knew how to say it let alone what it is all about?? To sum up in one sentence….. “Kinesiology encompasses holistic health disciplines which use the gentle art of muscle monitoring to access information about a person’s well being” (http://www.kinesiology.org.au/about-kinesiology). Touch for Health –Kinesiology (TFH) is coming to Orange this coming May. Excitingly, Kali Spooner (TFH, BKP) from Canberra will be teaching Touch for Health Module 1. What can you expect from this weekend?? “Experience the magic and power of Kinesiology for yourself and learn tools for life in this transformational weekend. Learn how to muscle monitor to gauge imbalances and blocks in the mind and body to achieve your goals by reducing stress, increasing energy, elevate moods and attitudes through physical, emotional, energetic and nutritional techniques.”…….Kali Spooner Participants will also receive TFH Module 1 Workbook as a take home resource. DATE: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2015 TIME: 9am-6pm both days VENUE: Orange Anglican Grammar School, Media Centre INVESTMENT: Fantastic Early Bird Price until April 6rd $195 (Usually $440!! Metro areas) Register between April 7 – April 27 $235 Limited places available so book your spot early! RSVP: Is Essential by Monday 27 April 2015 (with payment) CATERING: The Agrestic Grocer (hooray!!) – Attendees will be able to order morning tea and lunches through the Agrestic Grocer; these can be ordered and paid for on the day. ENQUIRIES: Kali Spooner [email protected] 0414 812 195
BreastScreen has appointments every week at their fixed site in Orange. We are located at the entrance of the Orange Health Service. It’s time to look after yourself –
1 in 8 women in NSW will develop breast cancer in their lifetime
But, less than one in two women attend regular breast screenings
The two key risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older
FREE breast screens are available for all women aged from 40 years
30 minutes every two years can offer peace of mind
A breast screen might just save your life!
No doctor’s referral needed
EARLY DETECTION IS YOUR BEST PROTECTION
Call 13 20 50 today and book your appointment. Please could you circulate this information widely through your networks. It may be forwarded via email and utilised in newsletters etc BreastScreen appreciates your support to share this important information with your community. If you would like further information, please contact us.
Friends of the Orange Botanic Gardens
Plant Sale Sunday, 12 April 2015
8am – 12noon Orange Botanic Gardens
(left of car park)
Large selection of plants
for sale $3 each or 4 for $10
