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SAI INSIGHTSTERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
Peace Lived as Contentment
“Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to
be.”
MAKING NEWS
KOREAN STUDENT VISIT
POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP
ENVIRON GRANT
Sathya Sai CollegeCharacter Development & Academic
Achievement
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WEEK 5PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEIMPORTANT DATES
Fri 6 Mar School’s Birthday
Tue 31 Mar NCIS Basketball
Thu 2 Apr NCIS Surfing
Wed 8 Apr Harmony Day
Anti-Bullying Day
Thu 9 Apr Cross Country
Last Day of Term
Fri 10 Apr Good Friday
Welcome to the first newsletter for the year! As this
fortnight’s value focus is contentment, I would like to express how
content I am with how well the year has begun.
The new staff members have embraced the college, the values and
their classes. The school captains, SRC and sustainability leaders
have been inducted and have embraced their leadership roles.
Our Year 7 information evening was very successful; from the
comments shared, the entire cohort is content with where they are.
I am extremely grateful for the attendance and the positive
comments that everyone shared.
Such contentment is the outcome of an approach to situations,
which has a significant effect on our wellbeing. The difference
between a positive and a negative situation isn’t in the external
circumstances, but our mindset. If we appreciate what we have,
instead of focusing on the things we don’t, we can be happy without
changing anything else. We don’t need to wait until we’ve made our
life ‘perfect’—we have everything we need to be happy right
now.
At Sathya Sai College we encourage students to strive for a
peaceful life. When we let go of images of perfection, we realise
that we are already exactly who we should be. All our need for
self-improvement, and all the activity, effort and pain that
implies fades away. We can be happy with ourselves, and nothing
else is needed.
We are enough, we don’t need more, and we aren’t missing
out.
Open your heart and see what is already here.
Cal Atkins
02 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
03 SCHOOL CAPTAINS & SRC
04 ENVIRON GRANT
05 KOREAN STUDENT VISIT
06 MUSIC LESSONS
07 NEW BOAT
08 NEW GYM
09 NEW STAFF
10 SNORKELLING
11 YEAR 9 & 10 VISUAL ART
12 POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP
13 WRAPPY WEDNESDAYS
14 COMMUNITY NOTICES
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
SCHOOL CAPTAINS & SRC Our 2020 School Captains and the
new Student Representative Council (SRC) were inducted at
the School Assembly on the 27th of February.
Our school captains are: Lily Axford and Ryan Morgan
We are certain that Ryan and Lily will lead our SRC and
represent the school with distinction.
Students from years 8 through to 11 were voted on by their peers
to represent their year level on the SRC. Two representatives
from Year 7 will be voted onto the SRC in term two when they are
more familiar with each other.
The SRC representatives are:
Year 8 Noah Chapman and Gus KidmanYear
9 Marley Fountain and Lalita BeckerYear
10 Ben Leather-Smith, Kanhaiya Garcia-Cuenca
and Shayla McIntoshYear 11 Tahlia Pio, Khlea
McIntosh and Matthew Alexander
Congratulations to these students, they will be wonderful assets
to the SRC.
Please remember our bottle recycling scheme, which will raise
funds for the SRC to undertake projects in the community. Place
bottles in the green bags hanging on the fence at the high
school.
NEWS
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
COMMUNITIES ENVIRON GRANT
We are pleased to announce that we have been successful in our
application for a grant to fund the Sathya Sai College Boundary
Bush Regeneration program.
The successful grant is funded under the Communities Environment
Program (CEP) and will run over one year in 2020. The Australian
Government announced the program as a measure to support small
scale, community-led environment projects that address local
environmental priorities across Australia.
The objectives of the program are to:• deliver positive
environmental and social outcomes• give communities the resources,
skills and knowledge to care for the
environment.
The intended outcomes of the program are:• improved management
of native species, including threatened species,
and their habitat• improved management of the environment,
including coastal, wetland
and riparian areas• reduced levels of threats and risks to the
environment, including from the
impact of litter/waste, run-off to waterways, feral animals,
diseases and weeds
• increased community knowledge of, and participation in,
activities that protect and restore environmental assets
• increased community connection with the natural environment in
the local area.
The project aims to regenerate an area of native rainforest
vegetation within Sathya Sai High School Campus. The rainforest
strip is degraded by a range of weeds including Camphor Laurel,
Lantana and exotic grasses. The native rainforest trees have been
impacted and natural regeneration of rainforest species is
inhibited by the ground-cover weeds. The project objectives
include; mapping, bush regeneration and monitoring with the school
community and student body.
Experienced bush regenerators will guide and assist with weed
control to improve the condition of the native vegetation and
encourage natural regeneration. These actions will also enhance
habitat for native wildlife and engage the school community in
educational activities.
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
KOREAN STUDENT VISITOn Wednesday 26th February, the secondary
campus was very fortunate to host 5 students from Korea until lunch
time. The students have been visiting Australia since January and
have had many wonderful experiences. They greatly appreciated their
time at Sathya Sai College because they were given an opportunity
to interact with people of a similar age and compare interests and
lifestyles.
Our students also gained much from the experience and despite
their brief visit, friendships were already formed. It is hoped
that another opportunity to connect with some of our South Korean
neighbours will be possible later in the year.
If any families would be interested in hosting a Korean student
for approximately 3 weeks please leave your details with Kirsty in
the office.
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
MUSIC LESSONS We are excited to announce that Paul Roberson and
Terry Gascoigne will be offering instrumental lessons in guitar,
bass, ukulele and drums at Sathya Sai College this term.
Paul Roberson has been teaching guitar for 30 years at
schools in Northern NSW, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. He teaches
all styles of guitar, bass and ukulele including: classical; blues;
rock and metal. Paul is experienced at preparing students for AMEB
and TCL exams if required.
Terry Gascoigne is a professional musician with over 30 years
experience playing, recording and teaching drums. Terry has worked
with many top Australian artists including Blackfeather, Jeff St
John, Renee Geyer, Phil Emmanuel, Bullamakanka and has supported
International artists The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Leo Sayer
and America on tour. Terry teaches a variety of music styles
including Rock, Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop, Latin rhythms, drum rudiments
and sight reading. He can also take students through the Trinity
College of London and A.M.E.B drumming courses for exam purposes if
required.
Lessons will be conducted in the music room or hall on Tuesday
and Friday Mornings during school hours on a rotating basis so that
students don’t miss out on the same lessons each week. Lessons must
be paid for by parents and the instrumental teachers contacted
directly.
Cost:
Half-hour individual – $35Half-hour group (2 students)
$17.50
Please contact Paul or Terry directly at the below details. They
each need to have a minimum quota of students take up lessons
within the next few weeks to make it worthwhile for them to travel
to our school. Please contact Paul or Terry ASAP so that students
can promptly commence lessons.
Paul Roberson:Phone - 0431 144 055Email -
[email protected]
Terry Gascoigne:Phone - 0418 167 685Email
- [email protected]
Thank you, Sam Menzies
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NEW BOAT Sathya Sai College are offering a new subject, Year 11
Marine Studies and the school has invested in a new boat so
students can obtain their boat licence.
New teacher Michael Forrester and Kesh Inglis have worked
together to fix up the boat trailer and get it in tip top shape for
the students to enjoy. Here is Michael welding a new back axel on
the trailer.
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Students will learn how to drive a car with a boat trailer, back
a trailer down a boat ramp, launch a boat, and drive and maintain a
boat. Here are a couple of pictures of the students enjoying some
time out on the river.
Regards,Kesh Inglis
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
NEW GYMThe school has invested in some new gym equipment where
students in Year 9/10 Physical Activity Sport Studies (PASS) and
Year 11 Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR) will learn how to use
the gym equipment safety, create personalise fitness programs to
improve athletic performance as well as using it for a lifelong
love of physical activity.
The gym will be outdoors with a cover over the top to protect it
from the elements and a fence around the outside to provide cool
air to flow through as well as providing security for the
equipment.
All students will be able to use the gym at recess and lunch
time after undergoing some training with Mr Inglis and Mr
Forrester. Here are a couple of pictures of the Year 11 SLR class
and Sol Psala putting some gym equipment together. Thanks team!
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
NEW STAFFThis is my first year at Sathya Sai College.
I have worked casually as a Teacher ’s Aide and Learning Support
Officer on and off for the last 20 years.
I have an extensive background in youth work since the mid 90’s
and I can confidently say that working with the students and staff
at SSC has been the most satisfying and pleasurable work
environment in my career.
I look forward to meeting you all in the future.
Andrew (Andy) McTavish, Learning Support Officer
Bridget Boserio, English and Commerce
Hello, I am Bridget Boserio. I have come from Wollumbin High
School, where I worked from 2011 to 2019.
This year, I will be teaching my area of specialty; English and
conducting lessons in my second area of interest, Commerce.
I will be a member of our Learning and Support Team, conducting
literacy and other diagnostics, to assist with modifications for
students who need support and those who require extending.
Prior to teaching, I practised as a Family Lawyer. My choice of
career change allows me to educate young minds to be strong and
resilient but also skilled in navigating their lives into adulthood
with confidence.
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Michael Forrester English and Commerce
Thank you for welcoming me into your fantastic Sathya Sai
College community! I will be teaching PDHPE and Mathematics.
I grew up in Murwillumbah and went to school locally from
Kindergarten to Year 12. Since then I have spent quite a lot of
time travelling all around Australia and Internationally.
My favourite thing to do is surfing and I have an interest in
playing sports. I look forward to connecting with all members of
the Sathya Sai community and having a lasting positive impact
within the school.
I moved to the Tweed Valley six years ago with my husband and
four kids and have been teaching at Kyogle High School for the past
five years.
I am a Science / PDHPE teacher with years of experience teaching
both the NSW and QLD curriculum.
I ’m ve ry exc i ted to have the opportunity to teach at Sathya
Sai and have been made to feel very welcome by students and
staff.
Emma DittonScience and PDHPE
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
SNORKELLING
Out in the water again, Year 11 Marine Studies are learning
about the impact of the marine environment on the five senses;
touch (skin), movement, sight, hearing and breathing.
Furthermore, looking at the innovation, so humans can explore
this amazing environment. Here are some pictures of them enjoying
some snorkelling at the local TRAC pool in Murwillumbah.
Regards, Kesh Inglis
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
YEAR 9 & 10 VISUAL ART The first four weeks of this year
have flown by. Students are deep in the planning process and
working hard to incorporate the ideas of other artists and their
own in the development of the Visual Art process and their final
artwork for the term.
Every now and then a student will approach me and share some of
their artwork from home. I honour these times because I know and
understand what courage it takes to be brave enough to step out of
your comfort zone and share what has been created.
One of those moments came last week when a Year 9 student was
brave enough to share some of her art work. During a lesson
last week Marley in Year 9 shared some of her current drawing
project. It was one of those wonderful teaching moments I will
cherish forever, where all I had to do was hold the space while the
students shared their praise and wonderful positive comments on the
artwork we were looking at.
I currently teach a Year 9/10 group of six artists. I just want
to say thank you to Marley for sharing her talent. And a thank you
to this wonderful group of six artists I have the pleasure to
teach.
Jane Wallhead
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Marley Fountain, Year 9
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
POETRY SLAM WORKSHOP On Wednesday 19th of February, students of
Year 9 and Year 10 were treated to a Slam Poetry Workshop through
the Poets Out Loud Youth Program. This was an excellent
opportunity for our students to explore their creative side and be
guided through the process of creating slam poetry. The students
who participated in the workshops had a lot of fun and were
encouraged to be collaborative and courageous as they:
• Created a poem within a team• Gained skills in creative
writing and public speaking• Improve their confidence to tell their
stories and speak up• Self-advocated using creativity and teamwork•
Had the opportunity to share their work in a fun and
non-threatening
environment• Learnt first-hand about pathways in the arts from
professional poets in
their own community.
The students produced and performed excellent poems and Miss
Williams and Miss Boserio were thoroughly impressed.
As a result of the outstanding effort of Sathya Sai students, an
invite was extended to them and our wider community members to
participate or attend the next Youth Poetry Slam Competition.
A poetry slam is a spoken-word competition. Teams or individuals
perform one piece for a welcoming audience. A panel of judges
choose winners based on writing, performance, and audience
response.
The Youth Poetry Slam is a free, family-friendly event as part
of Tweed Shire Council’s Youth Week program. Details as
follows:
Date: Friday April 5, 6:30 – 8:30pm (entrants to arrive
5:30pm)
Venue: Tweed Civic Auditorium
Cost: Free event
Prizes: Includes cash prizes and trophies for the winning
poets
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TERM 1 WEEK 5 2020
WRAPPY WEDNESDAYS Each Wednesday our P&F runs a canteen at
the high school campus to give parents a break from making lunches.
It is also a chance for the P&F to raise money, which they
donate back to the school (last year we purchased outdoor seating
with our canteen funds).
We are currently offering delicious cheese, hummus and salad
wraps for $4.50. We tend to vary the menu according to
seasons. Last term we offered Mexican nourish bowls. In winter, we
generally make soup and toasted sandwiches.
Orders are collected each Wednesday morning and we always try to
have some extra ingredients for students who don’t get their
pre-orders in. So please send $4.50 with your student on
Wednesdays.
If you wish to volunteer to help out at canteen please
contact:
Carmen on [email protected] or 0300 791 148 or
Kaye on [email protected] or 0490 034 023
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Sathya Sai College
Character Development Academic Excellence
Primary Campus: 9 Nullum St Murwillumbah NSW 2484
02 6670 8800 [email protected]
Sathya Sai College ABN 28 682 273 535
PO Box 705 Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Secondary Campus: 16 Jack Williams Place Dungay NSW 2484
02 6670 8840 [email protected]
Year 7, 2021 Information Evening Please join us to discover the
opportunities Sathya Sai College has to offer Year 7 Students in
2021. Education in Human Values No Tuition Fees Rural Setting
Non-denominational Co-Educational NESA Approved Curriculum On
school bus routes Sustainability Focus
When: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Wednesday 25th March 2020
Where: Dungay Campus Hall
16 Jack Williams Place, Dungay
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