Lake M acquarie Adolescent Support

Term 1HEAD TEACHER'S NOTES Dear Parents and Caregivers

I would like to take this opportunity to officially welcome all of our students and their families to the 2019 school year. For those families new to LMAS, our newsletter comes out twice a term to provide information on the many achievements, programs and initiatives that all of our students are participating in throughout the year.

With a focus on our core principles of respect, choices and safety, our students have already engaged in a range of programs targeted towards developing essential skills for life. This has included the LMAS beautification project, personal interest projects as well as the furniture restoration program, just to name a few. Throughout the year students attend a number of different community-based excursions targeted towards developing essential teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. This has already included excursions to Blackbutt Reserve and Tree Tops Adventure Park.

Finally, we would like to thank you for working with us to improve outcomes for our students. All of the LMAS staff look forward to continuing to work closely with you to ensure the best possible learning outcomes for our students.

Dale Cowling

Head Teacher5th April - Whole unit excursion

12th April - Last day Term 1

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Blackbutt Excursion

Students and staff went to Blackbutt in week 3. Upon arrival we stopped to have a look at the turtles swimming and walked through the exhibits seeing the many animals on display including birds, koalas, lizards and the wombats. We then went to visit the Kangaroos and Emus in their enclosures and enjoyed a bush walk on the Main Ridge walk which was a 2.4km's around the reserve. The students kept up a steady pace for the majority of the walk. For lunch staff cooked up a sausage sizzle which was followed by a game of French cricket. The students on the excursion showed the LMAS's core expectation thoughout the day.

Bike Program

The Personal Interest Project (PIP) this term has been a bike rejuvenation activity. We purchased some old, rusty and broken push bikes to restore in small groups. The boys have been working together to present bikes that will be judged and raced at the end of term. This project was designed to take advantage of the boys strong interest and knowledge on bike functions. The group has shown lots of enthusiasm this term and we are excited to see the end products.

Up&Up Visit

Up&Up is run by Shane 'Tunz' Kennedy and engages in meaningful relationships by working collaboratively on innovative arts and wellness projects.

Students were given an insight into the life and work of Tunz and then worked outside on their individual graffit i art projects as well as working as a team on a canvas that is now proudly displayed at LMAS.

NEW STAFF - DALE

STUDENT PROFILE - ZANE

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1.What is your favourite colour? Blue

2. What is your favourite animal? Dog

3. What is your favourite subject? Spor t

4. What do you want to do when your older? Not sure yet

5. What is your favourite sport? Sur f ing

8. What is your favourite singer? Em inem

10. Who is your favourite person? Tyson m y best m at e

1. Where did you work prior to LM AS?

I worked up at West Wallsend H igh School in the special

education department for 4 years. Also Northlakes H igh School,

Wadalba Community School and Lake M unmorah H igh School.

2. What was the best concert you ever attended?

Glastonbury Festival in England where I saw Stevie Wonder,

M use, Vampire Weekend and Phoenix.

3. Who is someone you really admire?

I admire Nelson M andela. He stood up for what he believed in

and overcame great adversity to improve the lives of millions of

people.

4. What is your favourite colour? Blue

5. If you could pick a superpower what would it be?

The ability to breathe underwater.

6. What sport or hobby do you have outside LM AS?

I love surfing, spearfishing and freediving.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL)

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The purpose of LMAS is to provide a safe, supportive and caring environment to facilitate a positive change in students' behavioural, educational and vocational outcomes.

LMAS has 3 core PBL expectations:

- Safety- Choices- Respect

A system is in place to both reward and encourage students to modify their behaviour. Weeks 5 and 10 of each term sees a reward for students who achieve 85%+ behaviour and 90%+ attendance.

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