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THE Term 2: Week 16B

27/05/2016

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MAYWEEK 17AMon 30 Year 10 Rock and Roll

Period 6Australian History Competition Years 8 and 10Assembly Sunshine Avenue 2.15pm - 3.00pm

Tues 31 Year 12 Geography ExcursionSecondary Touch - CISICAS Science

Preschool Pyjama DayWed 1 Year 4 Camp

Year 10 Rock and Roll Period 1

Thurs 2 Year 4 CampKindergarten Home Reader Parent Session 2.30pm - 3.00pmYears 5 - 8 Visual Arts Enrichment Program

Fri 3 Year 4 Camp returnsYear 7C Geography Excursion

WEEK 18BMon 6 Life Education Visit

Preschool - Year 4Year 1 Excursion 10.20am - 1.30pm

Tues 7 School Photos Mahers Lane CampusLife Education Visit Preschool - Year 4Parents & Friends Meeting 6.00pm-8.00pm

Wed 8 School Photos Sunshine Avenue CampusYear 10 Rock and Roll Periods 1 and 2

Thurs 9 School Photos Sunshine Avenue CampusKindergarten Open Classrooms 2.15pm - 3.00pm

Fri 10 Year 8C and 8D Geography Excursion

Dear Parents

It has been a busy and productive week at Lindisfarne although our school has been much quieter with Years 7 to 12 students involved in camp week programs and our Year 3 students on camp towards the end of the week.

Programs such as camp week are invaluable in developing the capacity of our young people. One of the key employability skills for the 21st century world of work is the ability to communicate and work with others to complete tasks.

This includes being able to set goals, demonstrate good listening skills, share thoughts and ideas with others, exhibit appropriate behaviour in various situations, identify behaviours that cause conflict, exhibit positive self-concept, describe the concept of community, respect others and acknowledge our own efforts and the efforts of others.

Whilst these skills can be developed within a classroom they are enhanced by the experiences that students have beyond the classroom and beyond the School in programs such as camp week.

Likewise, it was very pleasing to see Year 5 and Year 6 students engaged in the open classroom program this week. This was a good opportunity for students to explain their learning to their parents and for parents to be actively involved in their child’s education at Lindisfarne.

On Wednesday evening I was able to attend the AGM of the Association of Independent Schools NSW in Sydney. Guest speakers included the Honourable Adrian Piccoli, Minister for Education NSW and Paul Kelly, Editor-at-Large on The Australian. Minister Piccoli spoke on the importance of education for all children who attend school in New South Wales regardless of where they go to school. This cross-sectorial approach was appreciated by the School Principals in attendance. Paul Kelly gave an insight into the current federal election and the different political parties’ positions on education funding and policy.

Our P&F Association have been busy preparing for the Trivia Night to be held on Friday, 17 June at Kingscliff Bowls Club. Please start to get your tables together for what promises to be a most entertaining evening. I am looking forward to joining members of the School community and supporters of the School at this special event.

Finally, with the cooler weather approaching a reminder for all students to have the appropriate jumpers and warmer clothing for the cooler mornings we are beginning to experience.

Kind regards,Stuart MarquardtPrincipal




Gifted and Talented

From the Chaplain

Drama WorkshopQAGTC has a wonderful drama workshop opportunity for gifted students (aged 5-14 years) and coinciding (free) parent/teacher information and support session on gifted children who are reluctant to read and write.

Drama presenters Kim Shepherd and Amy Skene will take the drama workshops whilst facilitator Tanya Forbes will present the support session.

When: Saturday, 4 June (2.00pm - 4.00pm)Where: A.B. Paterson College10 A B Paterson Drive, Arundel 4214.BUILDING 24 (adjacent to the car park)

Is your daughter excelling at Maths? Does she love Science, Technology, Engineering or the Arts? Then she might be interested in the the STEAM Residential program.

Whilst most students have been on camp this week, doing something completely different to their usual school routine, next week they will be back into the thick of study and preparing for exams and assessments. I hope the poem that follows might help some students (and parents) with perspective, so that we all do our best, but don’t get too stressed or worried over results and expectations. Life doesn’t always go according to our plans, but likewise, that doesn’t mean it’s a waste or a fail.

One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village

the child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop

until he was thirty.

He never wrote a book, he never held an office,

he never went to college, he never visited a big city.

He never travelled more than two hundred miles from the place where he was born.

He did none of the things usually associated with greatness; He had no credentials but himself.

When he was only thirty three

his friends ran away. One of them denied him.

He was turned over to his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial.

He was nailed to a cross between two thieves.

When he was dead he was laid in a borrowed grave

through the pity of a friend.

Twenty centuries have come and gone and today Jesus is STILL the central figure of the

human race. And the leader of humankind’s progress; All the armies that have ever marched,

All the navies that have ever sailed, All the parliaments that have ever sat,

All the kings and queens that ever reigned put together,

have not affected the lives of humankind on earth as powerfully as that one solitary life.

Dr James Allan © 1926.

God Bless, Rev Chad

Whole School NewsSCHOOL PHOTOS(Please add to your calendar)

Tuesday, 7 June Mahers Lane CampusWednesday, 8 June Sunshine Avenue CampusThursday, 9 June Sunshine Avenue Campus and Family Photos

Primary students received a letter and envelopes this week. Secondary students will receive their letter and envelope next week. Envelopes are to be returned directly to the photographer on the day or online ordering is available. Please note: envelopes are individually named. Sibling photo envelopes are available from each of the student Administration offices. To assist with planning we request students register for sibling photos next week. If all the siblings are in Years 5 - 12 they will have their photo taken on Tuesday, 7 June. If siblings are from both campuses they will be taken at Sunshine Avenue Campus on Thursday, 9 June. A bus will be organised to take Mahers Lane students to Sunshine Avenue.




Professional Development

for normal pick up. We encourage all parents of Kindergarten children to attend this session, as it will assist you in supporting your child at home to become a competent and confident reader.

Michele Chandler Head of Primary

Secondary School News

Primary School News

The STEAM Residential program provides a three-day residential for gifted girls who are currently in Years 7 and 8. The Residential aims to offer high ability students an intensive program of learning in the STEAM areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Maths. Held at Stuartholme in Brisbane from Sunday, 26 June until Wednesday, 29 June this exciting opportunity is not to be missed. For expressions of interest or further information please contact:

Nancy Wines,Gifted and Talented Coordinator [email protected]

This week I had the opportunity to attend Autism Spectrum Conditions: Fundamentals and Practicalities, a full day Professional Development course facilitated by the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW).

I was brought up to date with the major changes in the diagnosis of autism and gained a better understanding of its classroom implications, many of the support strategies being relevant to enhance the learning of all students.

This course provided a welcome opportunity to network with primary and secondary classroom teachers as well as Heads of School and Learning Support from schools in our local area and Sydney.

It was pleasing to confirm that the documentation, differentiation, provisions, adjustments and strategies being implemented at Lindisfarne are in line with the recommendations made.Kathryn LearyYear 2 Teacher

Poetry Recitation CompetitionOur annual Poetry Recitation competition is well underway with children being asked to recite their poems to their class throughout the coming weeks. Please check your child’s class blogs for specific dates and times.

Kindergarten Parent Literacy SessionOn Thursday, 2 June Mrs Jodie Duggan and Mrs Jo Hetherington will run a parent session, focusing on strategies to use with your child when reading and viewing home readers. This session will begin at 2.30pm in the French room and conclude in time

Reminder: Subject Selection EveningThe 2017 Subject Selection Evening will be on Tuesday, 14 June in Ngahriyah.

Year 9 2017 (students currently in Year 8) 5.00pm – 6.00pmThe Year 9 evening allows parents and students to gain an overview of the program of study for Stage 5 and the elective subjects on offer for Year 9 and 10.

Students from Years 7 - 11 enjoyed wonderful weather at their camps. Year 12 used this week to complete a number of activities including a first aid course, Responsible Service of Alcohol course and Safe Driver Training course. Reports and photos will appear in the next newsletter.

Mercy Foundation Youth Awards 2016 Video Competition The Mercy Foundation Youth Awards are open to students in secondary schools across Australia. Students are challenged to create a short video, up to four minutes long, that answers the question “Are food vans and sleeping bags enough?” Homelessness is devastating. It’s lonely, traumatising, dangerous and unpredictable. Long term homelessness can have serious health consequences. How do we help people who experience homelessness? Are food vans and sleeping bags enough? Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning groups and their schools. Entries close on Friday, 24 June 2016. Winners will be announced in the week commencing 1 August. More information visit www.mercyfoundation.com.au in the next few weeks or alternatively contact Sue Mowbray on 02 9911 7390.

Noelene WrightHead of Secondary




Year 11 2017 (students currently in Year 10)7.00pm - 8.30pm The Year 11 evening explains the Higher School Certificate process and allows students and parents to talk to the teachers about the Stage 6 courses.

Caroline JeffriesDean of Studies

Writing Competitions

Heywire CompetitionThe ABC’s Heywire Competition is a personal narrative competition for Years 10, 11 and 12 students from rural and regional Australia. The aim is to submit a text (400 words), audio (2 - 4 minutes), photographs (10 images) or video (2 - 4 minutes) about life in their area. The competition closes on Wednesday, 16 September 2016 and the 40 Heywire winners will have their story featured on the ABC and win a trip to Canberra for the Heywire Regional Youth Summit. More details about the competition, entry requirements, tips for producing a fantastic story and access to winning responses from previous years are available at www.abc.net.au/heywire/competition/

HotHouse SOLO Monologue CompetitionEntries are open for The HotHouse Theatre, La Trobe University and Write Around the Murray Festival (WAM) SOLO monologue writing competition. The competition awards a $500 prize for the winner of the three categories: unpublished/unperformed monologues, published/performed and monologues written by high school students. Writers are invited to submit a work of three to six minutes that can be performed by one actor.

Entries close at 5.00pm on Friday, 24 June 2016. More details about the competition can be obtained from Solo 2016 guidelines and Solo Monologue Entry Form 2016.

Suellen WalkerEnglish Co-ordinator

CAPA News National Art School HSC Intensive Studio PracticeCongratulations to Eden Tokatly who has been selected to attend the National Art HSC School Intensive Workshop. The selection process is extensive and the program is designed to enhance and extend students’ technical and conceptual knowledge.

The National Art School has the longest continuing history as a public art school in Australia. This is a NSW Board of Studies endorsed course for HSC Visual Arts students. A variety of expressive forms can be selected, working with ceramics, digital imaging, painting, photography, printmaking or sculpture. Eden has chosen to work in Black and White Photography. After being put forward as one of the best performers in Visual Arts, Eden underwent a rigorous process to be accepted into the course.

Darcie White, a Year 11 Visual Arts student, also participated in a weekend workshop at the National Art School in Sydney on the 14 and 15 May. In this workshop she learnt all the necessary techniques and skills to construct her own complicated three-piece mould. Darcie explored a variety of materials and developed a deep understanding of the foundations of mould making. The weekend has helped her develop the sophisticated skills needed to enhance her HSC Major Body of Work next year. This experience was very rewarding and she thoroughly enjoyed working in the professional ceramic studios.

If you would like to learn more about the National Art School and the special programs they offer school students studying the Visual Arts please visit their website https://www.nas.edu.au

Darcie White

English News




Visual Arts Display BoardsThank you to Year 5 students, Bridget Bordiss, Niamh Williams, Annie Hammond, Eden Smith and Sabina Dempsey who have been volunteering their time and effort to create visually inspiring Visual Arts display boards to display in the library. The girls meet with Mrs Nash each fortnight to highlight the creative talents of our students. The boards are designed to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of the arts, as well as develop confidence and inspiration to all students.

Mrs Ursula NashCoordinator of Creative Arts Preschool - Year 12

Music ExamsCongratulations to Rachel Robbie in Year 3 who achieved an “A” in her Grade 1 piano exam. Timothy Warner (Year 3) and James Warner (Year 4) both also achieved an ‘A’ for their preliminary piano exam. Well done.

Ms Tina RossMusic Coordinator Preschool - Year 4

Congratulations to Kipp Freeman (Year 8) for achieving an “A” for his AMEB Grade 2 Piano For Leisure Exam.

Ms Lucie SchurichtMusic Coordinator Years 5-12

Speech and Drama AwardsCongratulations to the following students on their Speech and Drama Examination results. Certificates will be presented at Assembly on Tuesday, 31 May.

Fraser Crane: Level 3, Grade 8 Certificate in Graded Examination in Performance Arts with Merit.

The following students have been awarded Certificates in Graded Examination in Speech and Drama;

Aponi Langford-Mann, Level 3, Grade 8: DistinctionJasmine Powell, Level 3, Grade 8: DistinctionTia Ambrose, Level 3, Grade 8: Merit

Aponi Langford-Mann, Level 3, Grade 7: DistinctionJasmine Powell, Level 3, Grade 7: MeritTia Ambrose Level 3, Grade 7

Tia Ambrose, Level 3, Grade 6: Distinction

Kipp Freeman, Level 2, Grade 4: Merit

Lunchtime ConcertsAs part of our lunchtime concert series, a small number of talented musicians presented a lovely soiree in the library last Friday. With a beautiful ocean view as their backdrop, the following students performed to an appreciative audience: Mia Watson (piano), Kipp Freeman (piano), Patrick Boyle (guitar), Luca Watson (piano) and McKai Edgar Farrell (guitar).

Lunchtime concerts provide a wonderful opportunity for students to perform their repertoire to an appreciative audience. Concerts are held regularly throughout the year and all dates are listed in the Performing Arts brochure. The next lunchtime concert will be held on Friday, 24 June in the Chapel.

Kipp Freeman

Luca Watson




Mia Watson

Patrick Boyle

Ms Lucie SchurichtMusic Coordinator

ANATS QLDLindisfarne hosted the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS) professional development workshop on Sunday, 22 May. The topic “Puberty Blues: A Pedagogical Approach to dealing with the Male Changing Voice” was presented by Anthony Young from St Lawrence College, Brisbane, who is currently working in the field and undertaking his PhD in this area. His presentation was based on not only pedagogical approaches, but discussed social issues that boys face at that stage of maturation. Lindisfarne student Fraser Crane conducted a vocal presentation which was then critiqued by ANATS delegates and provided feedback.

Student Fraser Crane

MasterclassOn Friday 13 May selected music students were given a rare opportunity to workshop their skills with a musical director of the highest calibre. Mr Max Lambert flew up from Sydney to work with our students on vocal and performance technique. This workshop was well timed in order to refine performances ahead of the album launch ‘All at Sea’ on Saturday, 14 May. Students and music staff were appreciative of the insight and feedback given by Max and hope this will be the beginning of further collaborations.

Max Lambert and Georgia Bantoft




Hayley Myers, Jesse Edwards, Max Lambert

‘All At Sea’ Album LaunchSaturday, 14 May saw the accumulation of many months of hard work by students and staff when the ‘All At Sea’ album was launched at Twin Towns. Individual tracks from the album were performed to a huge number of enthusiastic and supportive members of our community. It was great to see so many parents, school council members, students and staff at this important event. All proceeds from this event and from the sale of the CDs are being donated directly to The Kids in Need Association, members of whom were in attendance at this event.

CDs of the album can be purchased from reception of either Mahers Lane or Sunshine Avenue campuses for $10, cash only.

Alternatively, you can order copies via:TryBooking https://www.trybooking.com/204345or direct digital download from CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/allatsea3

Charlotte LushCAPA Director

Natasha Bitancurt and Mathias O’Neill

Jae Lubberink and Zane Kingi

Jae Lubberink and Chelsea Redman

Lindsey Nolan

Zedekai Butel




Backing Vocalists

Sandy Rogers – Kids in Need Association

Phoebe Marquardt, Wendy Marquardt, Robyn Goldstone and Chris Goldstone

Max Lambert, Charlotte Lush and Roger Lock

Ashleigh Marriott presenting to Principal Stuart Marquardt

Stuart Marquardt, Sandy Rogers and Zedekai Butel




Sports NewsCross CountryCongratulations to Lindisfarne cross county runners, who are the NCIS Cross Country Secondary Champions. The Primary team placed third. Points from the NCIS Championships last week are:

Secondary: LAS 245 EAC 138 BDC 87Primary: BDC 115 EAC 99 LAS 87

Lindisfarne has six new NCIS age champions and six runners-up.Age Champions: Olivia Copeland, Jake Frazer, Jessica Courtney, Oliver Churchill, Piper Harrison and Bailey Copeland. Runners-up: Bonnie Starling, Charlotte Van der Weegen, Brodie Copeland, Jesse Reid, Tom Courtney and Callum Fitzpatrick.

Congratulations and good luck to the thirty-two students who will represent Lindisfarne and NCIS at the NSWCIS Cross Country Championships in Sydney, on Thursday, 16 June 2016. In addition to the twelve mentioned, students who qualified by finishing in the top five include: Dane Henry, Shakyah Jordan, Olivia Kane, Ruby Meehan, Marlon Harrison, Jorja Hibberd, Elodie Westhoff, Lachlan Bantoft, Quinn Butel, Jade Reid, Teagan Woods, Thomas Tatchell, Lucy McFie, Kendra Fitzpatrick, Will Smith, Lina Nesteroff, Quinn Butel, Thomas Tatchell and McKai Edgar Farrell.

HockeyCongratulations to Kendra Fitzpatrick and Jesse Reid (shadow) who have been selected to represent NSW School Girls at the National Championships after their performance for CIS.

Several Year 10 students met with Lindisfarne hockey stars Oliver Crane, Savannah Fitzpatrick and Madison Fitzpatrick at the AIS in Canberra on Tuesday. All of them had just returned from training sessions. They are pictured with students and staff and their siblings Kendra and Fraser.

Cross Country Secondary Champions




U10 Lindisfarne Ladybeetles

Martial ArtsCongratulations to Marley Enright who was third in the Queensland U9’s Jujitzu titles.

SurfingCongratulations to Micah Margieson who took part in the NSW Junior Regional surfing titles U16 at Lennox last weekend and has qualified for the NSW State Championships in July.

Kobie Enright has just finished second overall for 2016 in the WSL Pro Juniors, which means she is ranked second in Australia for U19 girls, and has qualified for the World Pro Juniors in Europe in January. She is ranked thirteenth in the world on the WSL world qualifying series and is aiming to qualify for the World Tour next year. Kobie will be competing in five events over June and July in Mexico, El Salvador and California.

TennisCongratulations to Joshua Mammen was runner up at the JDS Under 14 Tennis Competition for the North East Upper Region.

Netball The U10 Lindisfarne Ladybeetles played in the Nicole Cusack Club Carnival on Sunday at Arkinstall Park. The girls played six games and to their credit finished in third place. A big thank you to Alexandra Rudland for umpiring all day.

The team consisted of Poppy Burdekin, Annie Hammond, Brianna Kurtz, Giselle Burke, Lily Alford, Bronte Tuckwell, Olivia Gorrie, Charlee Hunt and Claudia Arghyros. Lisa Burdekin - Coach.

GymnasticsCongratulations to Bree-Anna Denehy and Isabella Rossdeutscher who were third and fifth respectively in the recent Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition.

P & F News

Cato Sibthorpe who is competing for Queensland in the National Championships this week.

Touch FootballGood luck to Olivia Moloney who has been selected to represent NCIS at the Primary Touch Trials in Sydney and Jaime Coetzee, Christopher Myers, Spencer Holmes, Kye Roulstone, Ben Wright, Bryn Richards, Jye Conquest, Ryan Simpkins, Ronan Smith and Jack Bennetts for the secondary squads.

SoccerWell done NCIS Secondary Soccer students who competed in Sydney on 23 - 24 May in the CIS Championships: Bronte Smith, Isabella Wright, Mitchell Heinig, Matthew Hodgson, Jack Jones and Lawrence Miles-Mwangangi.

Good luck to Jake Frazer, Year 7, who will be competing in the NSW Soccer State Championships in Coffs Harbour over the June long weekend.

KayakingGood luck to Morgan Brodhurst-Hill who competes for the School in the NSW Championships next week.

Gay Maynard Director of PDHPE

Mahers Lane Court Resurfacing to ProceedThe P&F committee has approved a quote for the resurfacing of the two courts at Mahers Lane Campus. This will provide a synthetic grass surface with coloured line marking for tennis, netball, basketball and volleyball. This is an exciting addition to the sports facility options, and it is expected to be very well used. Further updates will be provided as this project progresses.

Fred’s Place - Winter WarmersFred’s Place, a crisis drop in centre run by St Vincent de Paul, is in need of blankets, sleeping bags, jumpers and jackets for winter. We encourage anyone with extra warm gear not needed by their family to donate it via a drop-off box at either Sunshine Avenue or Mahers Lane Campus. This will be collected weekly throughout June by a P&F member and delivered to the centre at Tweed Heads.

Principal’s Welcome at Sunshine AvenueThank you to the parents who came along to the Sunshine Avenue Campus last Tuesday to welcome Mr Marquardt and his wife Wendy. The guests were




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treated to some amazing musical performances and tasty appetisers from Lost Espresso Bar, served by the Lindisfarne Hospitality students. The campus looked amazing with coloured lights mounted on the covered walkway, fairy lights in the hedges and an uplit poinciana tree.

Thank you to Charlotte Lush for organising and joining in with the performances and to Simon McKinley and Julie Moore for their smiling and efficient service.

Kate RogersP&F President




Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School

Friday, 17 June 2016 @ 6.30pm

Location:

Kingscli� Bowls Club

131 Marine Parade, Kingscli�

Bookings Essential.

RSVP by: Monday, 13 June

www.trybooking.com/LPEP

Put your thinking caps on and join us for a night of laughs & entertainment!

Brought to you by the Lindisfarne Parents & Friends Association

Tickets $25 per person.

This is a student free event.

Finger food included.

Ra�es & prizes drawn throughout the evening.

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