Southern Vales Christian College

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1 Southern Vales Christian College College Community As Term 1 draws to a close we look back on a very successful term. One real highlight has been our community events involving parents, such as Friday Family Fun, Sports Days, assemblies and parent-teacher interviews. It was encouraging to observe the quality conversations between parents and teachers during the Primary parentteacher interviews this week. I wish to sincerely thank the staff and parents who invested time into these conversations. There are three critical elements that are built by these conversations between parents and teachers: Knowing Each Other Conversations that develop through parent/teacher interviews and community events and the day to day contact with staff move us into relationship. There can be no partnership without time spent together. This emerging personal connection helps us to respond to each other, rather than react to situations. Understanding The personal context of individual lives is critical to developing empathy. Greater knowledge of the issues within someone s life causes us to interpret situations more accurately. The personalising of learning cannot occur where the personal dimension of someone s life is not known. The time we all invest in developing parent /teacher relationships creates and grows our connection as the development of trust is the most important outcome of these conversations. we refuse to be disloyal or to betray someone when we have the opportunity. The level of trust that exists between parents and teachers has a direct influence on successful student health and achievement. It is my hope that we continue to invest in conversations that build understanding, deepen our knowledge of each other, and deepen our trust of each other. Thank you again for making the investment in attending Primary parentteacher interviews this week. We look forward to having the same positive conversations during the Secondary parent-teacher interviews during the first week of next term. Primary Sports Day Primary students, teachers, parents and friends enjoyed some fantastic weather and high-level, fun-spirited competition at the Primary Sports Day on Friday 27 March at the Bowker Street Athletics Field. Highlights from the day included the parents' support in the novelty events; great individual achievements from some of our "gun" athletes; and again strong positive encouragement for others. This event is becoming known for the supportive atmosphere. It was particularly exciting to see students cheering on their competitors, simply because they were able to appreciate the display of athletic prowess. Trust This trust is beyond being on the same page. It is also beyond the notion that we have someone s best interest at heart. The real indicator of trust is that Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Mrs Jenny Nelson, Principal Congratulations to Flynn, who won the competition for the 5th year in a row. Mr Craig Davidson Primary Sports Day Coordinator Issue 5 Week 10 Term 1

2 Aldinga Summer Netball Thanks to our sponsors! We appreciate your support. Mon 27 Pupil Free Day Tue 28 Term 2 Commences Wed 29 Anzac Day Celebration Morphett Vale Secondary Parent- Teacher Interviews Thu 30 Anzac Day Celebration Aldinga School Photos Catch Up Day Secondary Parent- Teacher Interviews Fri 1 SACSA Primary Athletics Carnival Mon 4 - Fri 8 Flinders Ranges Tue 5 R-2 Pyjama Reading Party, Aldinga Over the 2014 and 2015 summer netball season, our Aldinga campus had four teams playing in the local Aldinga netball competition. The players and coaches looked great in their brand new netball dresses and tops. We had an Under 9 and Under 16 team both coached by Donna Smith, an Under 11 team coached by Robyn Hay and an Under 13 team coached by Michele Scott. Our students all represented our College very well by showing great sportsmanship with a positive attitude. Our Under 9 team were made up of many students who had never played netball before and others with only a small amount of experience. They improved greatly over the season Photos by Grace, Year 9, Aldinga and supported each other well in learning to play as a team. Our Under 11 and Under 13 teams both played very well all season and went on to win the grand finals. The Under 16 team were a strong playing group all season and finished second on the ladder at the end of the season heading into finals. They only just missed out on playing in the grand final. All teams and players were a credit to the College and all the coaches involved thoroughly enjoyed leading our players. Congratulations to everyone for a successful summer netball season. Mrs Donna Smith Year 1/2 Teacher and Netball Coach IMPORTANT TERM DATES Term 2 Commencement Term 2 begins on Tuesday 28 April at the regular starting time of 8:40 am. This is due to Monday 27 April being a Pupil Free Day. OSHC is available for the day. The teachers will be engaging in professional development that day. Term 3 Commencement Term 3 commences on Wednesday 22 July. This is due to the teachers attending the Christian Schools Association Biannual Conference on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 July. Please note this in your calendar. Tel Morphett Vale Campus 140 States Rd Aldinga Campus 240 Aldinga Beach Rd

3 SACSA Interschool Athletics Carnival On Thursday 26 March approximately 50 of our secondary students travelled north to compete in the SACSA Interschool Athletics Carnival at Santos Stadium. Results were mixed throughout the day, as our intrepid students competed against some very strong state-level athletes from other Christian Schools. The SVCC team pulled together nicely to achieve some excellent individual results. Despite the College team having a small number of competitors and it being our first year as part of Division 1, we were able to finish an impressive 4th place in the Challenge Shield - which is a system based on points scored, divided by number of students at the school. As always, we were extremely proud of all of our athletes, particularly those who were flexible and helpful on the day. All of our students were encouraging and supportive of one another and celebrated a range of individual successes. Special thanks to the teachers who trained athletes in the mornings during the weeks leading up to competition; and to the teachers and parents who supported and helped out on the day. Mr Craig Davidson, PE Faculty Year 8 Aquatics Day On Tuesday 31 March, the Year 8 students from both campuses were treated to an Aquatics Day. They had a great time learning to surf and kayak. Mr Thomson enjoyed demonstrating his surfing skills to the students. [email protected] All correspondence to: PO Box 70 Morphett Vale SA 5162

4 Primary Sports Day Special thanks to all the families who attended and helped on the day. In particular, the Romanowski family for providing a BBQ throughout the day; the Field family for provision of delicious cakes and snacks; Cassie Davidson and Charlie Nicholson for their amazing photography skills and James Cogdell- Baird for the incredible Bar 9 coffee. Thanks also to the maintenance, admin and support staff for their tireless work in preparing and setting up on the day. Thank you to the teachers who worked with their classes to prepare them for new novelty events. And lastly thanks to the Primary students, whose outstanding behaviour and consistent effort throughout the day made it all worthwhile. [email protected] All correspondence to: PO Box 70 Morphett Vale SA 5162

5 Year 3 Housing & Community Estates Pyjama Reading Party SAVE THE DATE Tuesday 5 May ALD Tuesday 12 May MV 6:15-7:00 pm For Foundation - Year 2 Students & their parents/caregivers Details to come Year 3 students at both Morphett Vale and Aldinga were excited to share their learning this term by showcasing their final community projects based on the UbD inquiry unit "What Makes my Community a Great Place to Live?" The students created their own Housing and Community Estates and wrote persuasive arguments convincing others to come and live there. Onkaparninga Council Town Planners, John and Stephen, attended the Year 3 presentations. They were delighted at the attention to detail and creativity that was displayed in the models. Well done Year 3's on a fantastic Term 1, your hard work has been truly evident! Miss Rebecca Drozdoff, Year 3 Teacher Hairdressing Workshops If you are interested in a career in Hairdressing, then a 1 Day or 2 Day Hairdressing Taster Course might be for you. The workshops take place on April during the Term 1 school holidays at Clip Joint Education, Adelaide. Phone or academy@ clipjoint.com.au. Japanse Students Visit 2015 We will again be hosting a group of secondary students from Japan. The dates will be Sunday 2 August - Sunday 16 August. Registration of Interest forms for host families will be available shortly. Jane Moran will be coordinating the visit so please speak with her to find out more information. Numeracy Homework Group Mr John Jansen will be running a Numeracy Homework Group on Tuesday afternoons at Morphett Vale campus. This will be held in M2 from 3:15 pm till 4:30 pm. This is open to any Year 7-11 students who require assistance and support with homework or concept understanding in Numeracy (Maths). No appointment required to attend - just turn up in M2.

6 Southern Schools Interschool Chess Tournament On Tuesday 31 March, the College hosted a Southern Schools Interschool Chess Tournament that was facilitated by Chess Schools SA. Head coach, Mato Jelic, was the main adjudicator. The tournament was attended by two teams of SVCC students as well as students from six southern suburbs schools. We were excited that one of our students, Pasquale (Year 5), won the competition. Team 1 from SVCC placed sixth and Team 2 placed second. Thank you to our students who so admirably represented our College. Visiting families and friends from the other schools expressed appreciation for how welcome they felt. We look forward to hosting another chess tournament in June. Ms Rebecca Napier Extended Learning Coach Term 1 Spanish, Hola Amigos! Drama Props Needed We are seeking your help to decorate our stage for the 2015 Stage 1 & 2 Drama Moderated Performance in Week 10 of Term 2. The students are performing in a Commedia Italian theatre style farce/slapstick romantic comedy. We would be very grateful for any of the following items: * Roman/Italian busts/sculptures/ paintings (ANYTHING remotely Italian Renaissance) * Curtains, preferably a dark colour (crimson or dark green) * Tall outdoor vases/pots (terracotta or glazed/coloured), preferably a matching pair * Italian fresco/style outdoor setting (bench/single seat) Thank you all so very much. We are grateful for all offers. I can do pick ups! Mr Peter Kalfas, Drama The Spanish team, Lynley Muller, Taija Shemeikka and Gonzalo Figueroa, felt blessed to teach such wonderful students in Term 1. Our focus has been Us and Others Around Us and we explored descriptions and basic greetings, numbers and words. Heading into Term 2, we will be studying the topic Going Places, and have been given the opportunity to communicate with a Sponsor Child from Bolivia. We will be setting up Word Walls and Sponsor Walls; if you have a chance, you are welcome to visit the Spanish classrooms and have a look! One of the highlights this term has been Mrs Paget s Aldinga Foundation class, who have shown amazing enthusiasm and language learning skills. They are pictured with their completed Spanish Easter cards and Conquistador hats and pictured receiving their Spanish Awards. Mrs Muller and Miss Shemeikka have been wonderful at providing a wide range of language opportunities for our students. Parents and caregivers, please keep encouraging your child/ren to make the most of their Spanish language learning. It is not only invaluable for their development and cultural understanding; it also helps them to serve the Lord by widening their knowledge of the people and places around them. Get involved by asking your child/ren to teach you some of the words and phrases that they are learning. Thank you for all your support so far! God bless you and have a Fenomenal break! Mr Gonzalo Figueroa, Spanish Coordinator Mighty Good Talent School Mighty Good are offering Acting, Singing & Dance classes in Woodcroft for ages 3-15 years. To build students personal confidence. Promotes the performing arts as a healthy alternative, or in addition to, other forms of exercise. For more information please call us on or visit us at www. mightygood.com.au

7 Winter Uniforms in Term 2: Optional Weeks 1-5, Compulsory Weeks 6-10 Shirt Light blue College shirt with logo (can be either short or long sleeved). Must be worn tucked into trousers. Tie College tie (red & navy stripes) optional for day to day wear but required for formal occasions can be either elastic neck or traditonal. Jumper Navy College V neck Pullover with SVCC embroidered in red. Trousers Navy Perm-a-Pleat trousers ½ elastic back - with college initials embroidered in blue. Socks Navy College socks (crew) with light blue trim on top edge. Shoes Black lace up school shoes. Optional Red Scarf with College monogram Navy rain jacket with College logo for outdoor use only. Shirt Blue College shirt with logo (can be either short or long sleeved). Tie College cross over tie (matching skirt fabric) optional for day to day wear but required for formal occasions. Jumper Navy College V neck Pullover with SVCC embroidered in red. Skirt Perm-a-Pleat College pinafore (Navy tartan with red & pale blue check) hem must touch floor when kneeling. Socks or Stockings Navy school socks with light blue trim on top edge or Navy 50/70 denier stockings (not Black). Shoes Black lace up school shoes. Optional Red Scarf with College monogram Navy rain jacket with College logo for outdoor use only. Shirt Blue College shirt with logo (can be either short or long sleeved). Must be worn tucked into trousers. Tie College tie (red & navy stripes) must be worn at all times can be either elastic neck or traditional. Jumper Navy College V neck Pullover with SVCC embroidered in red. Optional Red Scarf with College monogram Navy rain jacket with College logo for outdoor use only. Navy Blazer with College Logo & red trim. Trousers Navy College trousers can be ½ elastic back or belt loop style (for older boys) with College initials embroidered in blue. Socks Navy College socks (crew) with light blue trim on top edge. Shoes Black lace up school shoes. Shirt Blue College shirt with logo (can be either short or long sleeved). Must be worn tucked into skirt. Tie Long College tie (tartan to match skirt fabric) must be worn at all times can be elastic neck or traditional. Jumper Navy College V neck Pullover with SVCC embroidered in red. Optional Red Scarf with College monogram Navy rain jacket with College logo for outdoor use only. Navy Blazer with College Logo & red trim. Skirt Perm-a-Pleat College skirt (Navy tartan with red & pale blue check) hem must touch floor when kneeling. Socks or Stockings Navy school socks with light blue trim on top edge or Navy 50/70 denier stockings. No Black stockings. Shoes Black lace up school shoes.

8 Year 11 & 12 School Holiday Workshops The following School Holiday Workshops are valuable sessions offered by teachers for Year 11 and 12 students to have an intensive time over several hours to consolidate learning, do practice exams or allow one on one catch up time with students. Students are recommended to attend when possible. Students are asked to arrive at the time scheduled and ensure that they leave the grounds at the conclusion of their session. Students attending will need to have submitted their permission forms or bring them on the day. Year 12 students are recommended to use these holidays not only to relax and recoup but also to catch up and refine their work. This is so that they are able to strive to achieve the best possible outcomes in their SACE results. Thank you to the Senior Years teachers who generously give up their time in order to run these workshops for our students. Mrs Michelle West Senior Years Coordinator School Holiday Workshops Timetable Wednesday 15 April 10 am - 2 pm Thursday 16 April 10 am - 2 pm Friday 17 April 10 am - 11:30 am Saturday 18 April 10 am - 5 pm Monday 20 April 10 am - 3 pm 10 am - 3 pm Tuesday 21 April 10 am - 3 pm Wednesday 22 April 10 am - 3 pm Stage 1 Maths Apps Submit DI, Unit 1 revision Commence Unit 2 Stage 1 Drama Year 12 Ensemble Performance Members of Senior Band to attend if available Cert I & II Hospitality Voluntary participation. Catering for an event. Assessed on preparation, plating and service. Stage 2 Drama Year 12 Biology M&C Practice Test and feedback Enzyme Practical draft feedback Year 12 Psychology Stage 1 Maths Mr Steve Blucher and Mr David Thomson C2, Morphett Vale Mr Peter Kalfas Resource Centre, Morphett Vale Mrs Janette Mayne Music Room, Morphett Vale Mr Jamie Trezise and Mrs Virginia Dolphin Almond Grove Family Church Mr Peter Kalfas Resource Centre, Morphett Vale Mrs Heidi Scriven E3 Science Lab, Morphett Vale Mr Eric Spangenberg C3, Morphett Vale Mr Blucher and Mr Thomson C2, Morphett Vale Thursday 23 April 9 am - 1 pm 10 am - until finished 10 am - 3 pm Year 12 Physical Education Folio work Stage 1 English/Literacy for Work and Community Life Year 12 Visual Art & Creative Art Folio improvement and Major Practicals Mr Dean Hawkins Gym, Aldinga Mrs Gerry Worden SC1, Aldinga Mrs Michelle West Art Room, Morphett Vale

9 Term 2, 2015 Week 1 April - May Week 2 May Week 3 May Week 4 May Week 5 May Maths Week Week 6 May - June Week 7 June Sun 26 Mon 27 Tue 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 1 Sat 2 Pupil Free Day Sun 3 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Thu 7 Fri 8 Sat 9 Flinders Ranges 8:45am Morphett Vale Sun 10 Mon 11 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 Fri 15 Sat 16 Assem. ALD Yr 8 & 9 Internet Safety Presentation ALD Yr 10 Policing as a Career Presentation Term 2 Commences NAPLAN Language ALD Yr 10 Internet Safety Presentation Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Yr 10 Policing as a Career Talk MV Sun 24 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30 Middle Years Assembly 8:45am Both Campuses Flinders Ranges Sun 31 Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 Primary Health Ed ALD SACSA Touch Footy Sun 7 Mon 8 Tue 9 Wed 10 Thu 11 Fri 12 Sat 13 ALD Yr 9 NAPLAN Equating Numeracy PJ Reading Party ALD ALD Yr 12 Safe Partying Pyjama Reading Party 6:15-7pm MV ICAS Digital Tech MV Yr 10 Internet Safety Presentation Christianity Explained Yr 11 Safe Partying Presentation SACSA Touch Footy Yr 12 Sex Offence Awareness Talk Principal s Tour MV Yr 12 Sex Offence Awareness Talk Anzac Day Celebration Assembly, MV Secondary Parent / Teacher Interviews Flinders Ranges NAPLAN Reading MV Yr 8 Internet Safety Presentation Yr 8 Immunisations ICAS Science Principal s Tour ALD Primary Health Ed ALD SACSA Touch Footy Anzac Day Celebration Assembly, ALD School Photos Catch Up SACSA Primary Athletics Secondary Parent / Teacher Interviews Flinders Ranges NAPLAN Numeracy Yr 11 Road Accident Prevention Presentation Primary Health Ed MV Primary Assembly 2:30pm Both Campuses National Careers Expo Wayville Showgrounds MV Yr 9 Internet Safety Presentation Primary Health Ed MV SACSA Touch Footy SACSA Cross Country Pedal Prix Week 8 June Week 9 June Semester 2 Week 10 June - July Sun 14 Mon 15 Tue 16 Wed 17 Thu 18 Fri 19 Sat 20 Pedal Prix ICAS Writing and Spelling Sun 21 Mon 22 Tue 23 Wed 24 Thu 25 Fri 26 Sat 27 Semester 2 Begins BYOD Info Night MV Yr 11 Sex Offence Awareness Talk Southern Schools Interschool Chess Tournament BYOD Info Night ALD Performing Arts Showcase MV Sun 28 Mon 29 Tue 30 Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Yr 10 Work Experience Yr 10 Work Experience Yr 10 Work Experience Subject & Career Expo Morphett Vale Yr 10 Work Experience Final Day of Term 2 1pm Finish Yr 10 Work Experience

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