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15 October 2014Radford College Calendar
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21 Oct Collegians AGM COMMUNITY
27 Oct Cocurricular Music Information Session PERFORMING ARTS
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I would like to extend a warm welcome back for the start of Term 4 to all members of the Radford community. I hope you had an opportunity to spend some relaxing time withfamily and friends over the vacation period and are now ready to face what is arguably the busiest term of the year. As well as the myriad of end-of-year functions,preparations for the upcoming year continue in earnest in Term 4, with finalization of staffing, the production of a timetable and the development of the College Calendar.
Over the holiday period I had an opportunity to join two groups of Year 10 students involved in two quite different overseas adventures. The first part of my time away wasspent with the French Exchange Tour. Over a couple of very memorable days, I joined 22 students and 3 staff as we explored the sights of Paris. Although the excitement ofexploring such a fabulous city was clearly evident from the students’ demeanour, for me it was wonderful to observe our students speaking confidently, deciphering menusand reading maps, all in French.
Radford staff and students on the French exchange tour, enjoying a taste of "la vie parisienne"
Later that week, Ms Jen Bateman (French Teacher) and I ventured down to the Loire Valley where I met the Principals and senior leaders of the two schools with whom wehave an exchange arrangement. These French Exchange Tours, which have now been running for a number of years, are dependent on a shared and commonunderstanding of expectations between the schools. It was therefore good to be able to express our desire for these exchange programs to continue into the future and lookto secure an ongoing relationship with the two schools in Segré and Le Mans.
By the end of that week, the students and the other staff had made their way down to Le Mans and were settling into life with their Host Families. From all accounts, the timespent at the school was extremely profitable and only served to further reinforce their understanding and fluency in French. Their trip concluded with another couple of days oftouring along the coast before heading back to Paris to catch a flight home.
Meanwhile I flew to Bhopal, India, to join the Radford delegates at the 2014 International Round Square Conference. Our group consisted of three Year 10 students, ourRound Square Representative, Ms Beth Girvan and the Chair of the College Board, Mr Ian Morison. The Round Square conferences are quite unique in that they have bothan adult and a student program running parallel with each other within the conference, coming together for keynote addresses, Barazzas (discussion groups), serviceactivities, meal times and some social gatherings.
Our students were amongst 360 student delegates from 51 schools from around the world. They were housed in dormitories at the host school, The Sanskaar Valley School,and were kept busy with an action-packed program that included activities relating to each of the Round Square IDEALS (Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Action,Leadership and Service). All the students were deliberately “mixed up”, even in the dormitories, and by the end of the week it was very evident that many of them had formedlifelong friendships.
Following the week-long conference, our delegation joined up with another Round Square School, St Phillip’s, Alice Springs, to embark on a post-conference tour. Ouritinerary included a train trip from Bhopal to Agra (that was definitely an experience!), visits to the Taj Mahal and the Fort in Agra, the Royal Palace in Jaipur and the sacredGanges River in Varanasi. Once again, the students mixed well, further consolidating the friendships formed at the conference.
Round Square Coordinator Beth Girvan (L) and Principal Fiona Godfrey (R) with Radford Conference delegates; visiting the Taj Mahal at Agra.
In just two weeks’ time, Radford College will be hosting the 2014 Young Round Square Conference, which is designed for students in Year 5 and 6. Nearly 60 student
delegates from around Australia and South East Asia will be descending on Canberra for the four-day conference which will be conducted both at Radford and at the BirrigaiCamp. The program is an exciting array of activities, again aimed at the Round Square IDEALS and a focus on the development of Leadership skills. We look forward towelcoming other Round Square Schools to Canberra.
RegardsFiona Godfrey
PARENT CONTACT DETAILSReception Every week the College sends out messages and makes phone calls to parents (e.g. re sick children) only to discover that our database records are out-of-date. This canmean that you are not getting the information you need, and we cannot contact you for important matters. Our Main Reception staff administer the College databaseand if you need to update your details, please e-mail Main Reception directly.
ACT Secondary Bursary SchemeEnquiries: DET ACT 6205 9300 or DET ACT
The ACT Secondary Bursary Scheme can provide financial support to eligible ACT residents for students in Years 7-10. Applications forms may be obtained from DeniseManley in Accounts ([email protected]), or online from DET ACT For enquiries please call DET ACT on 6205 9300.
Pre-K to Year 6
Head of Junior School: Mr Paul Southwell Assistant Head of Junior School Years 3-6: Marina MalcolmAssistant Head of Junior School P-2: Nicole Jaggers
Catch up with the latest Junior School News
Please also take the time to:
read the rest of the Bulletin, for "whole College" items, such as the Principal's section, the Chaplain's reflection, Nurse's section and Sporting and Communityinformation.
check the CALENDAR regularly.
Year 7 to Year 12
1-to-1 Program for 2015 Secondary StudentsContact: [email protected]
A reminder for parents and caregivers who are considering purchasing from the Computelec Freedom to Learn Package.
For pre-Christmas delivery, the deadline to place an order is Friday 17 Oct. 2014. These delivered devices will be available for collection from the College on 3 Dec. 2014.For early 2015 delivery, the deadline to place an order is 1 Dec. 2014. These delivered devices will be available for collection from the College on 2 Feb. 2015.Orders for this delivery date may be placed after the October 17.
For instructions on using the Compuletec Portal, please access the document Computelec-FTL Specs and Information available via the Radford Online site Information &Communication Technology: ICT.
MIDDLE YEARS - Every student, every opportunityActing Head of Middle Years: Nicholas Moss
Welcome to Term 4 Middle Years Homework Café The MY Homework Café is open each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3.45 and 4.45pm in Rooms 94 and 95. The cost is $5 per student, per session.
Maths Tutorials Maths tutorials are available for students in Years 7 – 12, each Tuesday and Wednesday between 3.45pm and 4.45pm in Room 56.
Round Square Exchange Program Four of our Year 8 students are preparing for their exchange to Ivanhoe Grammar next week and three Year 8 students are preparing for their exchange to Scotch Oakburn inTasmania.
ReflectionNikolai Blaskow
Hope the holidays were a truly relaxing and refreshing experience.
We are perched on the edge of the end of another year. Already we have seen significant milestones and transitions, not the least being Peter Dodd’s leave-taking. My wifeSusanna, too, will soon be leaving Holy Covenant after nine years of outstanding service to the faith and local community. She now enters a period of discernment to seewhat her next steps will be.
Life is full of these transitions – our 9s will soon be embarking upon their rite of passage camp, our 10s and 11s feeling edgy about new possibilities and responsibilities, andour 12s no doubt anxious and excited concerning the big wide uncertain world that awaits them. Read more...
Ms Karen Baker
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Access all the latest information on university courses, scholarships and admission information, further training, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs),apprenticeships, Gap Year opportunities, job vacancies and more. It is strongly recommended that ALL students and/or their parents from the High School and Senior Schoolregularly check this section of the bulletin.
TAX FILE NUMBERSAny students seeking a TFN should go to the Senior School Reception and obtain a copy of the application form. The form must be completed in black/blue pen and withoutany errors or deletions and then returned to the Senior School Reception. It usually takes about 6 week for the ATO to process the application. Your TFN will be sent to yourhome/postal address.
DRAMAHOD Drama: Mr Nick AkhurstAdmin: Bronwyn Brown
Senior Drama
AWAY by Michael GowDates: 16,17, 18 OctoberTime: 7.30 pmTickets: $13
Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/FVIL
A funny but painfully truthful play.
It opens with a school performance of a Midsummer Night's Dreamand Shakespearean themes of suffering and reconciliation persist asthree families on separate holidays are drawn together by a storm.
For two decades audiences have been enthralled by this story aboutthe coming of age of both a group of individuals and the country inwhich they live.
Despite being set almost 40 years ago, this multi-award winning playis as relevant as ever with its themes of reconciliation and loss.
2015 MUSICAL - How To Succeed In Business Without Really TryingAuditions for the 2015 will be held in Week 3 Term 4. Students will be able to sign up from Week 1 Term 4. Students will be required to do a Singing, Dance and Acting Audition. More information on the <Musical> page on ROL.
MUSICActing HOD Music & Head of Cocurricular Music/Instrumental: Mr Joel CopelandMusic Administrator: Ms Sam TonkinRadford Online
Head of Music/ Director of Choirs In term 4, Leanne McKean will be taking leave from the Head of Music and Director of Choirs positions as she has recentlybecome a parent. She will continue to teach her classes and conduct as per normal for the remainder of the year. She will be taking leave from all her duties atRadford next year. Joel Copeland has been appointed Acting Head of Music and Director of Choirs for the five term duration of her absence.
Moruya Jazz FestivalThis weekend Radford’s Big Band will attend and perform at this jazz festival. This is an annual excursion for this group providing an opportunity for the students toperform and see other jazz ensembles within a professional environment.
Radford College Students and Nutmeg Catering bring you a Melbourne Cup Lunch to support Anglicare's Christmas Drive – Tuesday, 4 NovemberYear 10 Music and Food Technology students combine with Alan Myburgh and his team at Nutmeg Catering to raise money towards Anglicare’s Christmas Appeal -helping in the goal to make it a special Christmas Day for children and Adults being assisted by Anglicare.
The event held at Kamberra Wine Function Centre (backing on to Thoroughbred Park with live racing) includes:
Glass of Champagne on arrival3 course lunch (prepared by Nutmeg Chefs with assist from Radford Students)Fashions of the FieldSweepsAuctionMusic by Radford Students
Bookings$75 ticket or table of 8 for $500
Book by phoning 62788400 or email [email protected]
HOD: Mr Peter Haynes Administrators: Ms Bernie Leger, Mr Brad Luhrs, Mr Peter Wallensky
Sports Policy Director of Cocurricular: Mr Dylan MordikeStudents are provided with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of sporting activities conducted outside school hours. Participation by students is on a voluntary basisbut with the understanding that if a student is involved in a particular sporting activity which is offered by Radford College then the student is expected to play for a Radfordteam.
Exemptions from the Radford College Sports Policy are only given when the school does not have a team participating at the appropriate division and age grouping and it canbe shown that an appropriate team is offered by another club or ACT representative squad.
Exemption requests must in the first instance be directed to the Director of Cocurricular, Mr Dylan Mordike. (Please do not assume that Radford College is not providing ateam in a particular division or age group prior to communicating with the Director of Cocurricular.)
ROWINGThis Saturday 18th October we will have the Blessing of the new fleet and all rowers taking place at the boat shed, starting at 8:30am. All rowers will still have training at the below items:
Senior girls starting at 6:00am – 8:00amJuniors girls starting at 6:30am – 8:00amSenior & Junior boys starting at 9:15am – 11:00am
We encourage all parents (new & old) and who are available to stick around after the Blessing of the fleet for the AGM meeting.
ROWING @ RADFORD TURNS 21! Book now for this eventInvitation Flyer
What – A cocktail partyWho – Everyone and anyone (except current students) who has been involved with Radford Rowing over the last 21 years – all past rowers, coaches, parents, etc.When – Saturday October 25th at 6:30PMWhere – The Radford Rowing Shed, John Cardiff Close, Black Mountain PeninsulaDress – Cocktail attireCost - $25 per person, includes drinks and nibblesTickets – http://www.trybooking.com/102901 , by 18 Oct 2014
Please join us on Facebook - Radford Rowing 21st anniversary
Wanted - Radford rowing history - Add to Facebook, or send photos/stories to [email protected]
Radford Snowsports Awards Night25 September 2014Two weeks before the official close of the NSW resorts the final official ceremony to conclude a highly successful and hectic Winter snowsports season was held in the TBMillar Hall with over 92 athletes, families and guests. Read full report with photo gallery...
Please send submissions for this section to the relevant staff member for approval and noting.
SPORT - Peter Haynes; PERFORMING ARTS - Nick Akhurst; ACADEMIC - Head of School/Department; COMMUNITY - Richard Browning; COCURRICULAR MUSIC - Joel Copeland, OTHER COCURRICULAR - Dylan Mordike
The following Sports achievements will be recognized in the Bulletin:
1) Radford team achievements 2) Students representing Radford 3) Territory/National Representation
SnowsportsSee the Snowsports Awards Night report
MusicCongratulations to Dominic Nguyen for being awarded an Associate Diploma in Music (Piano Studies) from the Australian Guild of Music Education, with a Distinction gradein his exam.
PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONContact: The President, Hannah BaudertConstitution of the Association
NEXT P&F COMMITTEE MEETINGDate: Thursday 16 October Time: 7pmVenue: The Boardroom at Radford College
http://www.radfordfete.com/
DONATIONS OPENContainers are now on site behind the Chapel - open 9am - 4pm weekdays for donations.
BooksBikesWhite Elephant Stall items - no electrical goods, pleasePre-loved clothing - clean and in good condition, please
VOLUNTEER NOWVolunteers are needed for:
set-up and pack upserving on stalls during Fete open hours
check out the volunteering page of the Fete website and sign up to be part of this great Radford community event!
NEW STALLS and FAVOURITESNEW - nut and gluten free, and heaps of vegetarian food options this year. Soup Kitchen by the P&F, plus Takeway Food by YEAR 7, plus Wood fired Pizza by Year 4,sushi, Indian - check out the food page for more info. Yum!
RAFFLE TICKETS - Please return to Main Reception with paymentRaffle tickets (Permit No: R 14/00240) were posted home last term to all families with a letter from P&F President, Hannah Baudert, outlining $110,000 worth ofprojects that the P&F has recently supported from its previous fundraising, for the benefit of College students.
The Monster Raffle will be drawn at the Twilight Feteon Saturday 1 November, and thanks to our generoussponsors, prizes total more than $7,000, with a $5,000 cash first prize, sponsored bySupersmile Orthodontist.
PERMIT NO: R 14/00240 Radford College P&F Association
Please contact Main Reception at Radford College for
return of sold books with paymentreturn of unwanted booksto obtain additional books.
The P&F EXPRESS a guide to the outcomes and discussed issues/initiatives of latest P&F Management Committee 18 September 2014
Peter Dodd, retiring Director of the Radford College Institute and Head of High School attended the meeting. The P&F committee were glad of the opportunity to thank Peterfor his overall contribution to the school – over the last 29 years. Peter in turn thanked the P&F and spoke of the Committee's positive and vital contribution to the College,especially in terms of the funds raised that have/are put to good use. Peter, a guiding light to the Radford College Institute also spoke about how much he had enjoyed hiswork with the Institute and the interesting challenge of sourcing excellent speakers to present at the at the conferences, seminars and symposiums organized by theInstitute. He also hoped that under the guidance of Mr. Philip O’Regan there would be more opportunity to involve more ‘external’ presenters and the general public.
Celia Lindsay, Community Relations Manager and P&F Liaison officer reported that, in her extra role as Fete Convener, she was very fortunate to be assisted by “the world’sbest Fete committee”.
The P&F Fete presence: Yes, the P&F will be at the fete, in our new tent. We will be serving gourmet soup, handing out newly generated P&F information material, andinviting parents to chat. We will also be able to advertise the date for the 2015 AGM and will be lobbying for as many parent’s as possible to come to the next AGM and bepart of the many and varied new initiatives, currently being planned.
Mrs Godfrey spoke about:
The current enormous level of extra curricular activity going on at the school – i.e. sporting finals, concerts and parent teacher interviews, seminars andinformation nights.
Tenders will soon be closing for work on the new entrance. It is envisaged that the entrance will be operational in the new school year.
Also – all going to plan, the new Radford College website should go live early in Term 4.
Canteen reform: Roza Faunce who is the P&F representative for the ‘Fresh Tastes Action Team’ reported that positive progress had been made in finalizing the team’sAction Plan for the next 12 months. In a JS Bytes item last term, Nicole Jaggers, Fresh Tastes School Coordinator and Assistant Head of Junior School P-2, produced asummary of the work done so far and changes under consideration regarding the food sold by the College and provided for e.g. at sports carnivals and special events.
“Tips for Negotiating IT Management”: For those parents unable to attend the recent parent seminar Chasing Stimulus 24/7: Does you child need a lifestyleadjustment for improved mental health - presented by Gayelene Clews (Psychologist and Senior Counsellor) - you can access this very timely information sheet preparedby Ms Clews. It also contains both Study and Sleep tips.
The P&F Management Committee’s role is to work cooperatively with the College’s Board by providing a forum for discussing educational and general school matters, puttingforward suggestions, and providing feedback on proposed strategies involving things of interest to you as a parent.However, we realize that although interested in current school issues, the busy parents body would possibly benefit from an easily digestible mini dot point version of the keyissues discussed and addressed at each monthly meeting - via the weekly E-Bulletin.
The P&F invites and encourages all possible involvement/engagement from parents – i.e. questions, concerns, suggestions. Please contact the President, Hannah BaudertTo find out more about the P&F, you can click on to “Community” on the Radford web page, then Parents and Friends e.g. “who we are...” and “what you can do...”
Till next week’s updateTricia Edge, P&F Publicity Officer.
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APFACTS AGMThe APFACTS AGM is fast approaching! Everyone is welcome!
Time: 7:00pm Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2014 Venue: Main Meeting Room, Weston Community Hub, Cnr Gritten Street & Minns Place, Weston
DAVID PRICE OBE WORKSHOP
APFACTS is proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Keynote and Workshop with education futurist, David Price OBE. This workshop for parents and educators exploresperceptions, beliefs and attitudes around education. The workshop addresses key questions such as, 'Are we creating an education worth having?' and 'Are we developing apartnership mindset to enhance student learning?' To book tickets, click here.
APFACTS is the voice of non-governent school parents (Catholic and Independent) in the ACT. For more information, visit our website at www.apfacts.org.au or find us onFacebook at www.facebook.com/Apfacts.
COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION
Collegians - do we have your current contact details? Email [email protected]
Notice of AGM - Tuesday 21 October 2014 6.00pm, Boardroom, Radford College
The Radford Collegians' Association invites all members to attend the Collegians' AGM which will be hold on Tuesday 21 October 2014 at 6.00pm in the Boardroom. You do not need to be a Committee member to attend and children are welcome.
Contact: Linda Oakman (Canteen Manager)Canteen menu (Junior and Senior)
ON-LINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY More information about the Canteen ordering system.
Macdonalds
Jamison Plaza: 6251 2660Gungahlin: 6255 6439
Online Uniform Shop http://www.macschoolwear.com.au/
Uniform Shop (on campus)phone 6251 7550
Term 4
Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm
Tue 2:30pm – 5:30 pm
Wed 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thur 2:30pm – 5:30 pm
Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm
UNIFORM TIP: When purchasing second hand items PLEASE remove any name tags relating to the former owner, and clearly label the garment with your own child's name.
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