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Enews – Term 3, Week 10 2015

Issue no. 30 

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From the Principal

JuliaShea_EnewsAs Term 3 draws to a close, I would like to take the opportunity to update you on a number of initiatives. I realise this article is somewhat lengthier than usual but I would encourage you to keep reading as there are many exciting changes ahead.

Master Plan progress

Following a very positive period of public consultation, the School’s proposal in relation to Bell Yett Reserve has now entered its final design phase. The School is working closely with Burnside Council to ensure that the carpark extension does not impact negatively on the existing trees or landscaped swales that are on the site. There has also been much discussion about the additional plants that will be incorporated into the design, again ensuring that they increase the biodiversity of the precinct. We hope to get final approval at the October Council meeting, with work to begin soon thereafter.

The capital works required for the School to connect to Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) will commence on 1 October. Connection to AARNet will increase speed from 150 to 1000 megabits per second and place no limit on download size. Work should be completed by December and both the girls and staff will benefit enormously from this significant upgrade to the School’s technical infrastructure.

The new Middle School is at the centre of discussions, with the key stakeholders and architects working on the design concept. I look forward to seeing you all at the official launch of our first major capital works project since the Arts Centre on 12 November. It is a very exciting time for the School as we rejuvenate our spaces to reflect the kinetic teaching and dynamic learning which our girls and parents rightly demand.

New curriculum initiatives

Whilst he was Communications Minister, our new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, called for digital literacy to become as fundamental as reading and writing. A declining rate of graduates in the area sees a predicted gap of more than 100,000 ICT workers in the next 5 years. Involving our girls in coding exercises will see them move from passive consumers of technology to active producers. The success of the research project based around Thomas the humanoid NAO robot has seen the P&F commit to funding the purchase of the School’s own robot for 2016. A new explicit coding subject will run within the Futures Program offered in Years 7 and 8 and our new robot will have considerable impact across a range of classes and activities from ELC to Senior School.

The strength of an independent school lies within its autonomy to offer subjects in which its students show an intrinsic interest. For this reason, our elective subject offerings are constantly reviewed and refined. We have a large number of girls who go on to complete tertiary study in the health sciences, particularly medicine. But very few of our girls choose engineering as a future career path and it would seem that a lack of understanding of what’s involved in the various forms of engineering is at the heart of that decision. Our girls want to make a difference, so giving them hands-on, real world problem-solving activities that allow them to see that engineering is both relevant and fun is important.

The Girls in Engineering, Maths and Science (GEMS) elective will be built around renewable energy sources, electricity production, transfer and storage, sustainable housing, solar vehicles, aviation, the Science and Engineering Challenge and the engineering design process. The course will look at exciting real-life challenges and our girls will need to apply a lateral thinking approach in order to solve these challenges. It’s important that we add an engineering based subject to our offerings and I’m sure the popularity of this subject will continue to grow.

Since the beginning of Semester 2 in 2013, members of the current Year 6 cohort have been involved in a research project based on the intensive teaching of languages. The girls in this program have studied Japanese for a lesson a day. The results have been outstanding and once again underline the fact that the benefits of learning a second language go well beyond just learning the language alone.

In summary, learning other languages:

  • aids metalinguistic awareness; that is, students are more aware of how language is structured, which flows onto increased understanding of their mother tongue and benefits in literacy development in their first language (Liddicoat, 2001)
  • offers insights into other cultures and ways of thinking and relating to the world that no other area of the curriculum can offer (Fernandez, 2007)
  • allows students to understand themselves and others, and to understand and use diverse ways of knowing, being and doing (MCEETYA, 2005)
  • alters grey matter (the area of the brain which processes information) in the same way that exercise builds muscles (Mechelli et al., 2004)
  • increases creativity and the four components of divergent thinking ability: fluency, elaboration, originality, and flexibility (Ghonsooly, 2012)
  • enables students to further develop their cognitive skills through thinking critically and analytically, solving problems, and making connections in their learning (MCEETYA, 2005)

In light of this conclusive research and the experience of our Year 6 girls, the School is delighted to announce the launch of its intensive language program in the Junior School from the beginning of 2016. Girls in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will study their chosen language for four lessons a week, a significant increase on the current one lesson a week. Girls in Reception and Years 1 and 2 will double their current exposure to languages to two lessons per week. In addition, Mandarin will be offered as an alternative to French from Reception. These changes will see Saints Girls establish itself as a leader in language education in South Australia.

I strongly believe that the initiatives around coding, engineering, intensive language programs and Gifted Education (covered previously in the eNews) will be of great benefit to all of our girls. The changes to our curriculum structure, coupled with the refurbishment of our learning spaces, will add to the many aspects of a Saints Girls’ education that already make it unique.

Staff updates

Thank you to Alana Iannazzo for covering Liz Sandercock’s class, and Olivia Coulter for covering Cassandra Moore’s classes this term. We will welcome back Liz and Cassandra from the start of Term 4.

Finally, I wish you and your families a wonderful break and look forward to seeing the girls back at School on Monday 12 October. Given that both Adelaide and Port Adelaide have finished their seasons, I hope you can send a bit of love in the Hawthorn direction!

Julia Shea

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Year 10 camp

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Year 10 camp proved to be a fantastic week away. During the bush walk we had our instructors in a jog, walking at 8 km per hour. On the way we saw many kangaroos and yellow-footed rock wallabies and often stopped to admire the beautiful view. Next on the list were rock climbing and abseiling, which proved to be both a mental and physical challenge. In order for rock climbing to be successful, trust between the girls was essential – they were the only ones supporting you if you fell. Bike riding was amazing and with many of the group stepping outside their comfort zone. The many steep hills and bumpy trails caused us all to have quite sore bottoms.

On the last night we were able to meet up with our friends from the other Houses, having a big barbecue and singing songs around the fire. As well as this, there were performances from each ‘village’ (House). Patteson and Selwyn sang their own camp remixes, Kilburn performed Dicko vs Camp which shared Ms Dickson’s thoughts and actions throughout camp and, finally, Kennion led a chapel service that related to our camping experience. Special thanks to Elin and Mr Morton, who was an inspiration to write the marvellous maths song that has changed people’s lives.

A huge thanks to all the teachers and the instructors who went out of their way to ensure that this camp was successful and enjoyable. There are very few aspects that we would change about this camp if we were to complete it again, as all activities completed were fun as well as challenging. We are inspired by those teachers who dealt with a bunch of 50 Year 10 girls who rely solely on flushing toilets and soft mattresses. As a year group we believe we have built closer relationships with those in our Home Group, and hope that the following Year 10s enjoy this experience as much as we did.

Elin Michel and Rachael Disney
10 Kennion

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Year 9 camp

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Last week, students and Home Group teachers from Year 9 ventured to Deep Creek National Park and the Coorong for the annual Rite Journey Camp. This week-long, challenging experience includes a ‘solo’ night, when, as part of a series of challenges that make up one element of the Rite Journey, the girls camped alone for 12 hours, with no electronic devices or contact with other people – but safe in the knowledge that they were being closely monitored by camp staff! To reflect their pastoral care program, this camp is also a ‘journey’, involving hiking and kayaking.

I’d like to thank the staff involved for their professionalism, support, energy, determination and commitment, knowing that their positive impact as role models helped the girls overcome many challenges during the course of the week.

Below are a few reflections from the girls on the week that was.

Persistence pays off
The Class of 9MBR had a challenging, yet exhilarating, journey on camp. Our persistence and determination were initially tested during our first activity, kayaking. With poor weather conditions, waves pushing us in all directions, and rain, we felt miserable and somewhat hopeless trying to combat the weather conditions.

But, as they say, look for the light at the end of the tunnel, and as we continued our journey along the Coorong we began to see a flicker. After a long and arduous day of kayaking, we were all so very looking forward to the peace and serenity of a nice, warm and inviting campsite. Instead, we were graciously greeted by an influx of mosquitoes that were relentless in biting us to death! Neither Aeroguard nor any insect repellent was of any use; the mosquitoes were out to get us and they succeeded. Amongst all of this, we still persevered, laughed and as a team pushed through. It wasn’t easy but we were determined to conquer and that we did. Our optimism and persistence paid off and we went on to enjoy the next part of our journey, hiking.

With sunshine, and the absence of mosquitoes, we were in a much better environment over this part. 9MBR’s teamwork and spirit truly shone at this time. Most would have given up by now, but as a team we persisted and pushed through. We all worked collaboratively to achieve our goals, all learning valuable life lessons along the way. Most importantly, we learnt to enter every new activity with a positive and determined mindset as a team. I truly believe that contributed to our success. Overall, this camp was an incredibly challenging, intense, yet rewarding, experience with many life skills learned (the hard way), lots of friendships made and reinforced and many bites still needing Calamine lotion!

– Chanel Stefani

Working together
When we arrived near the buses, everyone was excited about the week that was ahead of us. Our camp instructor was Mikki, and our class got a blue piece of material with a bright pink bead representing our house families. We met Kate, our kayaking instructor, who helped us pack our wet bags and demonstrated how to properly kayak. We paddled along the Coorong for a little while before stopping and un-packing our kayaks at a campsite. As we set up our tents we realised that there was a lot of mosquitoes. Everyone tried to set up their tents but we were getting swarmed. After we ate dinner, everyone quickly snuck back into their tents to get out of the mosquito madness.

Everyone was good at kayaking as long as we remembered to keep good distance from everyone else and keep on our instructor’s left side. We were told our round trip was 16km and, although we all thought it was going to take a long time, we soon realised it wasn’t that hard. This camp made us realise how privileged we are. Everyone worked together really well in our Home Groups and we made memories that will last forever.

– Tiana Glazbrook

Fun and enlightening
The Year 9s embarked on one of our most challenging yet rewarding journeys of the year. Our Home Group had a long 16km hike over the first three days of the camp. When we arrived at our first campsite, we pitched our tents and ate. Everyone was tired and happy to participate in one of the week’s most popular activities, sleeping. The next two days of hiking proved just as challenging as the first, with a 7km hike, but this part of the hike contained more perks, such as beautiful views and warm weather. The next part of our camp was the kayaking, when we arrived at the Coorong we packed our kayaks and headed off toward our campsite, which other classes had dubbed ‘The Mosquito Infested Beach’. When we arrived at our campsite, we did discover that the campsite was in fact, infested with mosquitos, that made it hard to cook food without mosquitos in it. The solo night was also a challenging experience with all the mosquitos, but it was a fun and enlightening experience for many. The next day everyone was exited to say, “We’re going home tomorrow!” In celebration of our last night at camp, a talent show was held. Although no winner was declared, we all had a lot of fun. Everyone was excited to have a bakery lunch on the last day and to be going home after a long week in the wilderness. Overall the camp was a rewarding and exciting experience that everyone was proud of completing.

– Kate Woolley

 

Richard Lisle
Head of Middle School

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Finding our way in Paris

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Could you understand directions in French and find your way around Paris? The Year 6 girls can. While being lost in Paris does sound very romantic, it is handy to be able to communicate and find your way and ask for help in French. Paris has 33 million tourists visit each year so you can understand how Parisians appreciate people trying to communicate in their native language.

During Term 3 in our French lessons we learnt how to say, write and understand directions in French. For example, ‘tout droit’ means ‘straight ahead’. One of our set tasks was to write down directions from one particular place in Paris to another destination. In order to write the directions, we used the apps, Google Earth and Google Maps. We were able to use Streetview so we could see different places and explore the streets of Paris.

Directions to the Eiffel Tower by Molly Bond
Commencez à l’Hôtel Shangri-Là. Allez tout droit. Prenez la deuxième rue au rond-point. Allez tout droit. Tournez à gauche sur le pont. Allez tout droit et voilà- La Tour Eiffel!

Cheri Wong
Year 6

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Saints Girls in the news

St Peter’s Girls’ School featured in the media this week, with The Advertiser and the Eastern Courier Messenger promoting Thomas, the humanoid robot, working with the ELC students. The article is available here.

As well, 9 News filmed a story promoting our Year 3 students who have been up-cycling dolls with Junior School Art Teacher, Sarah Casson. This story focussed on promoting positive body image for girls. The story can be seen here.

Both stories have provided great opportunities to promote the excellent work happening here at St Peter’s Girls’ School.

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Interhouse Debating

One of the initiatives of our Debating and Public Speaking Captain, Helen Bui, has been to reignite the Interhouse Debating Competition. This took an incredible amount of organisation, from designing the model, to promoting the event and even sourcing debaters in some cases. We congratulate Helen on her efforts; it is due to her hard work that the competition is taking place.

Last week saw the Middle School teams from Selwyn (Charlotte Bleby, Hannah Brown and Funto Komolafe) take the Affirmative side against Patteson (Nicolette Miller, Emily Downie and Hannah Keough). Their topic was that today’s children are fashion victims.

Ms Sarah English, one of our English teachers, kindly adjudicated the debate and gave feedback to each speaker. There were a number of arguments presented and, in most cases, rebutted, but the debate ultimately fell to Patteson.

On Thursday this week, we held the postponed Middle School debate between Kilburn and Kennion and the two Senior School debates. The finals will be held early next term.

Cindy Pitkin
Debating Coordinator

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Debating Report (Round 4 Debates)

This week marked the last debates of the year for the Senior School girls. For the Senior A students, this would be the last time they debate in high school. In their Wednesday night debate, they argued that our Federal Government was failing, which, I must admit was performed spectacularly. Despite the loss to Walford, the girls were ecstatic with the high level of debating experience that was exhibited and the exhilarating arguments that were presented by both sides.

With the debating season coming to an end, the Senior girls reflected on their time as a debater in the past years and agreed it had been a worthwhile experience. As such, I encourage all the younger girls to continue debating up until their final years at Saints. Debating is a perfect platform to improve one’s language, persuasion and public speaking skills. Personally, it has increased my confidence for my humanities based subjects and allowed me to be more knowledgeable about the current events and issues which arise in Australian society. The junior and intermediate girls are all promising debaters, as shown through the increased number of wins this debating season, they should be proud of themselves and continue displaying and improving their skills.

Helen Bui
Debating and Public Speaking Captain

Results:

Junior (Year 7)

St Peter’s Girls I – defeated by Seymour College by 2 points (Music videos should be played in adult timeslots)
Debaters: Isabella Bernardi, Paris Robinson, Jessica Stratton-Smith (Chairperson: Charlotte Stratton-Smith)

St Peter’s Girls II – defeated Wilderness by 2 points (Music videos should be played in adult timeslots)
Debaters: Imogen Parkinson, Charlotte Bleby, Olufunto Komolafe (Chairperson: Madison McGregor-Simms)

St Peter’s Girls III – defeated Concordia College by forfeit

Intermediate B (Year 8)

St Peter’s Girls I – defeated Loreto College by 3 points
Debaters: Hannah Brown, Sarah Carrodus, Asha Short

St Peter’s Girls II – defeated by Mercedes College by 5 points
Debaters: Teegan Lindsay, Ankita Rajbhoj, Isobel Tan (Chairperson: Zoe Scobie)

St Peter’s Girls III – defeated St Mary’s by forfeit

Intermediate A (Year 9)

St Peter’s Girls I – defeated by Scotch by 4 points
Debaters: Charlene Lee, Emma Bleby, Ava Loechel (Chairperson: Brooke Oliver)

St Peter’s Girls II – defeated by Seymour College by 1 point
Debaters: Nicola Jones, Kate Landon, Anna Bi (Chairperson: Georgia Bowden)

St Peter’s Girls III – defeated Kildare College by forfeit

Senior B (Year 10)

St Peter’s Girls I – defeated Mercedes College by 6 points
Debaters: Aanchal Chandiramani, Sophie-Louise Shearwood, Han (Hazel) Huang (Chairperson: Carys Jones)

St Peter’s Girls II – defeated by Seymour College by 5 points
Debaters: Olivia Habel, Alice Petchey, Georgia Bateman (Chairperson: Grace Callen)

St Peter’s Girls III – defeated Seymour College by forfeit

Senior A (Year 11/12)

St Peter’s Girls I – defeated by Walford by 2 points
Debaters: Helen Bui, Lucy Brown, Alexandra Murray (Chairperson: Lilly Firkins)

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National Biodiversity Month

Loss of Biodiversity is one of the biggest threats to our natural environment in Australia, so for National Biodiversity Month I decided, who better to teach about the importance of Biodiversity than Mrs Liddy’s gorgeous Reception class. On Friday 11 September we went on a little trip to Ferguson Park and collected different types of leaves and flowers to bring back to the classroom, that would demonstrate what it meant for a place to have biodiversity. We sorted our collection into colours and then talked about how having so many different colours and shapes meant that we had found a place with biodiversity – the more colours and shapes, the better. Whilst it is a tricky word to say, and a tricky concept to understand, the girls engaged well with the idea of Biodiversity and were able to work together to create a magnificent piece of art displaying a collage of our findings. When our artwork was finished and ready to display outside the Junior Library, I talked to the girls about how important it was to protect our incredible environment and Biodiversity. I hope that the girls enjoyed the opportunity to get out into nature and I could not have asked for a better group of girls to work with. It was a great opportunity to meet them all and help them to understand and appreciate the world that we share a little better.

Jaida Bouhamdan
Year 11 Environment Club Leader

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Golden Ticket winner announced

Congratulations to our winners in the Parents’ and Friends’ Association Golden Ticket Raffle:

1st Prize of $15,000 off 2016 School fees: Connie Pearson
2nd Prize: Inca Pearce
3rd Prize: Rachel Smithson

Our second and third prize winners will each receive a $500 voucher to the School Shop.

Ed Parker
P&F President

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City to Bay marquee

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Whilst the weather last Sunday wasn’t conducive to clocking a great time, the warm sunshine did bring thousands out for the annual City to Bay fun run. For the second year, the St Peter’s Girls P&F hosted a marquee in the Glenelg post-race village. The marquee was a great success and saw a good number of competitors, family and friends stop by to swap stories and relax. Egg and bacon rolls, drinks and fruit were served and Lorraine Scarr of Dulwich Chiropractic Works was on hand to massage those aching legs. For those who missed out, there’s plenty of time to get training for next year.

Many thanks to Lorraine and also to Kate Brooks and the Year 11-12 students who volunteered on the day. Many thanks also to Simply Fresh Fruiterers who donated the fruit.

Ed Parker
P&F President

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Scholarships

2016 Scholarship information and registration details are now available at www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/scholarships.

Year 8 Academic Scholarship for Entry 2017
Students who will be in Year 7 in 2016 are eligible to apply for an academic entrance scholarship commencing from Year 8 in 2017. Registration for these scholarships must be completed online through the School website which provides a direct link through to the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). A series of academic tests will be undertaken at our School on Saturday 6 February 2016 and further information regarding these scholarships can be downloaded from the website. Registrations will close on Thursday 21 January 2016.

Music Scholarships for 2017
Current and external students from Year 6 to Year 10 in 2016 are welcome to apply for a Music Scholarship, for commencement from 2017. The scholarship criteria and application details are available on the School website and applications will be accepted until Friday 12 February 2016. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an audition in late February.

Should you have any questions in relation to these scholarships please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to assist.

Virginia Miller
Director of Admissions & International Student Welfare

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Mary Magdalene Centre Coordinator needed

For over 20 years St Peter’s Girls’ School has provided food for the Mary Magdalene ‘Drop-In Centre’. A wonderful group of volunteers (the Collective of St Mary Magdalene) provide food at the ‘Drop-In Centre’ on weekends for people who are unable to provide a nourishing meal due to ill health or lack of resources. Food is provided every Saturday evening during the year, except for January.

Former Principal, Doug Stott, and his wife, Adrienne, have coordinated the three nights for the year St Peter’s Girls has provided food and helpers at the Centre. However, after years of devoted service they are retiring and to continue the good work we are looking for someone to take over this coordination position.

The food collection is coordinated here at the school but what is required is the:

  • Collection of food from the school
  • Delivery of food to the Centre by 4pm
  • Coordinating a group of helpers (8) to help with the preparation of food/serving /cleaning up etc.
  • Purchasing dessert for patrons from money collected at school
  • Finishing at approx. 8 pm.

The next night we are rostered on at the Centre is Saturday November 14 and if we have someone who might be interested, Doug and Adrienne are happy to hand over and show the person/s what is required.

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, you can contact me here at school on kalderson@stpetersgirls.se.edu.au or ph 83342243.

Karen Alderson
Careers Counsellor

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Changes to Bus Service from Term 4

From the start of Term 4 2015 the School is changing the way the Bus Service is charged.

The simplified method will involve students being marked off on a roll for each trip. A physical ticket will no longer be required.

Parents may still take advantage of a reduced cost per trip by purchasing a Term Pass at $280 (approximately $2.80 per trip if the bus is caught to and from school every day). To order a Term Pass, please email the School Shop at schoolshop@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or ask your daughter to visit the School Shop to arrange a charge to your account.

If bus families have already given authority to the School Shop to charge your account or credit card for a term ticket, you will be invoiced for a Term Pass for Term 4.

Alternatively, the daily one-way charge will be $5.50.

The School will now invoice parents for the Term Pass and the number of trips travelled, so there will no longer be the facility to purchase bus tickets from the School Shop.

If you have any queries about bus charges, please contact Sue Burnett, School Shop Manager, on 8334 2228 or by email to sburnett@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

For queries regarding bus routes and times, please contact Brian Caire, Bus Liaison Officer, on 0411 705 395 or by email to bcaire@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Sue Burnett
School Shop Manager

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Junior School Vacation Care

JS Vacation Care Enews

The next instalment of our Vacation Care program is coming up in the school holidays. Children from the wider community are also warmly welcome to attend any of the activities.

There is a range of enriching activities on offer for girls and boys.

Families must pre-book the days they would like their child to attend Vacation Care. Your child can attend as little or as much as needed and days can be selected to suit your schedule and commitments. Children can attend for a full day or just half a day.

Please note: The Ice Skating excursion scheduled for Friday 2 October has been cancelled. We will go to bowling and laser skirmish. Excursion times remain the same.

Dates
> Week 1: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
> Week 2: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October

Junior School program
Join us for a day at the movies, a trip to Farm Barn or create your own pizza masterpiece. We’ll also have a disco, make our own chocolate factory and paint a spring-inspired canvas. Whatever the choice, children can enjoy a range of planned play and leisure experiences, practise social skills and solve problems in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Download
> Junior School Vacation Care program
> Junior School Vacation Care booking form
> Student Registration Form
> OSHC Policy and procedure brochure

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OSA Movie Afternoon

OSA Movie night Enews

The St Peter’s Girls’ School community is invited to an exclusive movie experience.

The highly anticipated movie release, Spectre, sees 007 at his best when a cryptic message from his past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a quest to uncover a sinister organisation while M (Ralph Fiennes) battles political forces that want to shut down the British Secret Service.

Saturday 14 November 2015
Drinks from 3pm
Movie from 3.30pm
The Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Road, Kensington Park SA
Tickets $25 per person – Includes champagne on arrival and chocolates

Tickets available at http://www.trybooking.com/IUOW

For enquiries please contact me on 8334 2239 or mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Megan McCormack (nee Walker, Kilburn ’86)
Development Officer (Old Scholar Liaison)

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Year 12 Trial exams

The Trial exam timetable for Year 12 students can now be accessed here:

> Download the timetable

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School Shop update

Please contact the School Shop on 8334 2228 to arrange an appointment for a summer uniform for your daughter.

The School Shop will be open in the first week of the holidays on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, from 10am-3pm. The shop will be closed during the second week of the holidays.

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Peter Pan tickets now available

JS Production Enews

The annual Year 5 production is coming up very soon, at the end of Week 4 in Term 4. This year we mount the production, Peter Pan Junior.

This is a beautiful version of the story with familiar songs. Prepare to be dazzled this year by something ‘just a little bit different’. Parent costume makers and prop sourcers have been hard at work, the music staff have been revising the songs with the girls, Mr D has been creating wonderful choreography and I have been busy blocking scenes and designing the vision.

The girls have really taken this show on with great vigour and have been able to bring to life many funny and many poignant moments. Mums, bring tissues – the ‘Your Mother and Mine’ scene will make you sniffle!

Thank you to all who have contributed to the show so far and to our parent community for their ongoing support.

7pm, 5 and 6 November 2015
Arts Centre, St Peter’s Girls’ School
Adults $15, Concession $8, Family $35

Tickets are now available at www.trybooking.com/IYQI

Shelley Hampton
Year 5 Teacher

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Rowing season launch barbecue: Join us for a great night

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The 2015/2016 season of Rowing at St Peter’s Girls’ School has commenced. We are excited to get the season underway and are looking forward to a range of new initiatives this year.

All members of the School community are welcome to join us in officially launching the season and meet other rowing families and coaches. We’ll be enjoying a fantastic barbecue together on Chiverton Lawns on Friday 16 October (first week back next term).

Presented by the Friends of Rowing, the evening includes season opening remarks from Principal and Saints Rowing Patron, Julia Shea, and the announcement of the 2015/16 Captain of Boats. This family fun night is open to the whole School community and includes raffle and lucky door prizes so bring your Trybooking ticket to enter.

6pm, Friday 16 October 2015
Chiverton Lawns

$20 per adult
$15 per rower and children
(includes Yiros, soft drinks & nibbles)

Bubbly, white & red wine, and beer will be available for purchase

To book your tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/JDLI

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Sport News

Pierre de Coubertin Awards

033A0115Each year Saints can nominate a student to be considered to receive the Pierre de Coubertin Award. The Pierre de Coubertin Award recognises secondary school students who are active participants in sport and display the Olympic ideals of fair play and sportsmanship. The Award recipient must:

  • Be enrolled in Years 11 or 12 and not have received the Award on a previous occasion;
  • Have participated actively in the school physical education program with a consistently positive attitude; and
  • Demonstrate the attributes consistent with the fundamental aims of the Olympic movement.

At some stage throughout Years 7-12, the selected student must have represented the school in at least one sport on the current Olympic program and participated in at least two other sports (individual or team).

The student must submit a piece of work (literary or artistic) which demonstrates / depicts an appreciation of Olympism. Participation in sport is a core value of the Olympic Games. In 2015 we ask each nominee to share one or more Olympic moments that epitomise this for you.

This year’s recipient was Sophie Fry who has contributed to sport at St Peter’s Girls over a long period of time. Sophie has participated in a range of sports, including Hockey, Tennis, Rowing, as well as mentoring a number of junior teams.

Netball club finals

Congratulations go to both Sophie Freeman (Year 10) and Hannah Freeman (Year 8) whose Contax netball teams both won their Grand Finals on Saturday. Hannah’s team won against Tango 31-20. Sophie’s game was a real nail biter against Oakdale, which went to extra time and finished with a score of 45-38.

Private tennis coaching

Tennis at Saints is growing both in numbers and students’ ability. While the School offers a complete pathway from Beginners and Hot Shots through to the Premier League now being played on a Monday after school, we can also recommend private tennis coaching that is available at Saints Girls.

All coaching is done with Matt Ford or Bill Walter as Saints Girls Tennis Coaches and coaching is available for anyone from Reception to Year 12. From beginner to advanced – it doesn’t matter.

For more information please contact Matt on 0412 855 073 or email mattford@iprimus.com.au or Bill Walter on 0408 275 159 or email bwaltertennis@gmail.com

Junior Basketball – Wednesday 16 September

Year 5 – Saints 24 defeated Walford 14
The girls worked as a team to secure a win this week. They were able to maintain a consistent defence and were able to steal the ball on numerous occasions. A special mention this week goes to Primrose for her outstanding rebounds and shooting accuracy. It has been a pleasure to watch the girls develop this season. We wish them all the best for next season. Josephine Dalpra and Ella Robinson (Coaches)

Junior Soccer – Friday 18 September

Year 4/5 – Saints 0 defeated by Seymour 1
In the last game of the season, both teams played an entertaining match. The two teams created numerous opportunities in goals, with both goal keepers making some good saves. In the end a little bit of luck enabled Seymour to steal the win. Overall, the season has been very rewarding with all the girls improving. Special thank you to the parents who came out most weeks and supported the girls and I thoroughly enjoyed coaching this group of girls. Vincent Talladira (Coach)

Lacrosse – Saturday 19 September

Under 13 Division 1 – Saints 7 defeated by Brighton 15
sprt-U13-Div1GrandFinalIt was time for the final game of lacrosse for the season and the girls were very determined to beat Brighton who was undefeated. Scarlett Hocking (Year 7), Abigail Lisle (Year 7) and Kate Reade (Year 7) worked very well together in defence and made sure there was always someone defending the girl with the ball. In mid-field, Harriet Maerschel (Year 7) and Millisent Wilkin (Year 7) did some great centres and continuously worked hard to get the ball. At half-time the girls were only down by two goals. Isabelle Norman (Year 7) was in goals and saved an incredible number of shots. In attack Chelsea Walls (Year 7) got a number of powerful goals. Chelsea should also be congratulated on getting just over 100 goals in the season. Goal scorers were Fiona Lethbridge (Year 7) and Chelsea Walls. Despite not getting the outcome we wanted, the girls should be extremely proud of how far they have come over the past season. All of their hard work, dedication and enthusiasm to get to the finals was truly amazing. Lucy Martin (Captain)

IGSSA Athletics – Wednesday 23 September
Saints sent a team of nearly 50 athletes to contest the IGSSA Athletics Carnival featuring 9 of the 10 IGSSA Schools. There were many students who recorded personal best performances and this was shown when the finals results were announced.

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Enews – Term 3, Week 9 2015

Issue no. 29 

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From the Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School

KerrySkinner_webLeadership spill? Or takeover? Don’t panic, Lucy Brown! You are still Head Prefect. Our 2015 Prefect team and leaders will soon willingly step aside and concentrate on their final examinations, so the 2016 leaders can take on the Prefect and Co-curricular leadership roles.

Over the last two weeks we have been in the midst of the Prefect selection process with our Year 11 students. The process is rigorous and I commend all students who had the courage to apply.

Students write an application against the criteria for eligibility for a Prefect position and they also comment explicitly on how their skills meet the job description of each role. Year 11 Home Group teachers shortlisted the students based on their written application, and the shortlisted students were then required to attend an interview. The panel consisted of two staff members who will work closely with the leaders in 2016. The interview process was completed this week and next week all panel members will meet to make the final decisions.

We have an inspiring cohort of Year 11 students entering Year 12 and, as always, placing the applicants in the appropriate Prefect role is neither easy nor made lightly. To be a Prefect does not mean that these are the only students that are leaders. In 2012 Forbes stated that the top ten qualities aligned with leaders are those who have “the ability to delegate, communicate; they are confident, committed, creative, honest; they have a positive attitude, are intuitive, and have the ability to inspire.” These skills are not simply associated with leaders, but are evident in all Saints graduates. I say to the Year 11 students that even if you are not formally recognised as a Prefect you will be a graduate with leadership skills that will equip you to take on the world!

All applicants will be notified of the final decisions next Friday and the Prefect team will be announced to the School at our first assembly on Day 1, Term 4.

I also take this opportunity to acknowledge the strong contingent heading to Cambodia at the end of this year to build a house and work in an orphanage. The girls’ willingness to serve and actively work and make a difference in the life of others is inspiring. This year we have 13 students and two staff joining with PAC to embark on this venture. To support the team, fundraising is required so the goods required to construct the house can be purchased. To this end, there will be a casual day on Friday 25 September. The funds raised will go to Habitat for Humanity. I encourage students to be mindful of what they wear, so they can still participate in all lessons on that day.

Optional summer uniform next week

With the warmer weather, students will be able to wear summer uniform in Week 10 this term if desired.

Students who wish to remain in winter uniform for the final week of term may do so.

Kerry Skinner

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Outstanding results for SUBS in School class

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The Year 10 SUBS in School class have throughout the year worked on designing and building a radio remote-controlled submarine model prototype and last week competed in the SUBS in Schools Technology Challenge (South Australia State Final). This Challenge is an initiative of the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation to inspire, equip and guide the younger generation to embrace world-best technology through promotion of STEM programs.

ATHENA with team members, Fiona Dawson, Grace Dawson, Emily Keough and Sophie-Louise Shearwood, commenced Day 1 of the competition on Tuesday 8 September with a tour of the ASC submarine facility at Osborne. Later in the morning all teams moved to the Aquatic Centre at Prince Alfred College for students to begin sea trials. The girls found that when water is mixed with electronics, mechanical parts and radio controls, anything can happen. With the help of mentor engineers from SAAB Australian and ASC, the girls were able to rebuild, resolder and refit their model. Throughout the day the girls worked tirelessly to ensure that their submarine model was able to manoeuvre and move through the waters.

Day 2 saw the competition move to the Royal Adelaide Show Grounds where the team had a trade booth set up in the Advanced Technology Centre and they had an opportunity to interact with Show visitors. The team had to attend a series of judging events during the day, starting with a Verbal Presentation before presenting their CAD (Computer Aided Design) work, and then CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) work to a panel of Defence and Engineering judges. After lunch the team’s 20-page Portfolio and Marketing strategies were judged, followed by their application of the Design Process and Project Management.

In total, there were 10 criteria that were judged throughout the competition. ATHENA was awarded:

  • Best Industry Collaboration
  • Best Verbal Presentation
  • Best Managed Enterprise
  • Best Portfolio

The team came first in South Australia and were judged the Most Successful School in Technology 2015 by the Adelaide Show and hence have secured an invitation to the National Finals in Brisbane. Images of the development of the model and the event can be viewed at the Team’s facebook page which was developed as part of their marketing portfolio: www.facebook.com/athenasubmarines

Barbara Hender
Head of Technology

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Highlights from the English Faculty

Every day presents an exciting opportunity in an English classroom. The English Faculty has provided a few highlights to show the variety of activities and programs happening this term.

Year 7
In Year 7 this term we started out with oral presentations. We had some very creative speeches on various topics, from dinosaurs escaping from captivity – Jurassic Park style – to robot teachers whose sole purpose is to locate students who will later become criminals and remove them from school. We even had a few girls win Oscars and give an acceptance speech! Our second main focus this term has been studying the Disney/Pixar film, Up. We have learnt about camera angles, shots and movement and what the choices behind them can show about characters and plot, and have discussed the effects of lighting, colour, sound and music in film. This will be a great foundational point to expand on during the film study unit in Year 8 English. – Alex McKay

Year 8
Pull back the layers and there’s a lot happening. The thin, translucent skin containing all the learning. 8JMA, for instance. Busy reading about Mahtab’s journey (on the back of a truck) through Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Roadblock, two taps from the cab, which means keep quiet. Mahtab and her brother and sister hear voices. The girls of teacher-controlled JMA want to know what it’s like hiding, your life at stake, so we crowd into the corner of the room, squeeze in, count down from a hundred. Ssh! Sarah says, “Any sound could mean your life.” It’s difficult, of course, and Hannah starts giggling. Nonetheless, we survive the roadblock and return to the book, and peel back another layer. We discuss what it’s like living in Afghanistan, circa 2001. No school for girls, no television, no music, no fun! We discover that by reading we gain a context for our lives, what’s important. Finally, we’re down to the flower bud. The bit that matters – that tastes best. We’ve connected with a book. Everyone wants to know what happens next. Too late! All this peeling has brought on tears for Mahtab. We’ll try again tomorrow. – Stephen Orr

Year 9
In Year 9 English the students have been encouraged to face their fears during our study of the deeply moving and profound visual novel, A Monster Calls, by Patrick Ness. In addition to writing an essay, students were assigned the task of creating their own monster narrative and, in doing so, were invited to confront and think about some of their own irrational fears. Following our study of this poignant text, we moved on to exploring the short story text type in general. Through popular classics such as Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery and Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart, we explored how language techniques allow us to create meaning from, and connect with, texts on an emotional level. – Jamie Pantsaras

Year 10
In anticipation of the changes to come in the SACE curriculum in the next two years, the Year 10 students have recently worked on a task that will mimic an approach to creative writing in the new English Literary Studies course (to be implemented in 2017). The Poetry Transformation Task required the students to choose one poem that had been studied as a class and transform it into a text of a different type, the choice of which was endless and creatively exciting. Through this assignment students were able to imaginatively display their understanding of the ideas and stylistic features of the original poem, and demonstrate their skills of application in creating a new text from the old. The girls ran with it, producing innovative and engaging work: some wrote fairy-tales developed from the concepts in a Dawe poem, some made cornflake boxes complete with recipes and ‘nutritional information’, some used social media texts to recreate the voices of characters, some filmed television commercials, and others wrote reports, eulogies, letters, interviews and children’s books! The outcomes were varied, inventive and intelligent…and revealed that our girls will be more than ready to embrace the changes to come in the re-worked SACE English curricula. – Michael Butler-Wills

Year 10 IB
Year 10 IB English has begun at a cracking pace as we endeavour to cover three texts over fifteen weeks. We began by reading Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, her only published work until, coincidentally, the week we began studying it! We discussed that when exploring literature, each reader interprets the narrative through his or her own lens of experience and belief. We overlay our understanding of prejudice in our society with Mockingbird’s 1930s context. The focus of IB English so far has been to read these texts with two perspectives in mind: ours and the author’s. Therefore, we began our study with an oral presentation, researching the historical period of Harper Lee’s masterpiece. One group decided to delve into racial segregation and Black Crow laws. As I sat at the back, ready to critique their research, I was told that I, like only half the class, would be given a chocolate frog and allowed to sit comfortably on my chair for the duration of the speech. The other half of the class were made to stand and go hungry while we savoured our delicious treats. For a brief moment, the girls had created a divide, a microcosmic version of segregation before our world moved towards racial equality. They pointed out that while we cannot truly understand the motivation of the characters in a novel set 85 years ago, we can attempt to apply what we do know in order to heighten our understanding of literature. – Sarah English

Michael Butler-Wills
Head of English

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Scholarships

2016 Scholarship information and registration details are now available at www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/scholarships.

Year 8 Academic Scholarship for Entry 2017
Students who will be in Year 7 in 2016 are eligible to apply for an academic entrance scholarship commencing from Year 8 in 2017. Registration for these scholarships must be completed online through the School website which provides a direct link through to the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). A series of academic tests will be undertaken at our School on Saturday 6 February 2016 and further information regarding these scholarships can be downloaded from the website. Registrations will close on Thursday 21 January 2016.

Music Scholarships for 2017
Current and external students from Year 6 to Year 10 in 2016 are welcome to apply for a Music Scholarship, for commencement from 2017. The scholarship criteria and application details are available on the School website and applications will be accepted until Friday 12 February 2016. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an audition in late February.

Should you have any questions in relation to these scholarships please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to assist.

Virginia Miller
Director of Admissions & International Student Welfare

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Mary Magdalene Centre Coordinator needed

For over 20 years St Peter’s Girls’ School has provided food for the Mary Magdalene ‘Drop-In Centre’. A wonderful group of volunteers (the Collective of St Mary Magdalene) provide food at the ‘Drop-In Centre’ on weekends for people who are unable to provide a nourishing meal due to ill health or lack of resources. Food is provided every Saturday evening during the year, except for January.

Former Principal, Doug Stott, and his wife, Adrienne, have coordinated the three nights for the year St Peter’s Girls has provided food and helpers at the Centre. However, after years of devoted service they are retiring and to continue the good work we are looking for someone to take over this coordination position.

The food collection is coordinated here at the school but what is required is the:

  • Collection of food from the school
  • Delivery of food to the Centre by 4pm
  • Coordinating a group of helpers (8) to help with the preparation of food/serving /cleaning up etc.
  • Purchasing dessert for patrons from money collected at school
  • Finishing at approx. 8 pm.

The next night we are rostered on at the Centre is Saturday November 14 and if we have someone who might be interested, Doug and Adrienne are happy to hand over and show the person/s what is required.

If this sounds like something you may be interested in, you can contact me here at school on kalderson@stpetersgirls.se.edu.au or ph 83342243.

Karen Alderson
Careers Counsellor

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Get your Golden Ticket ‘NAO’!

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This term, St Peter’s Girls has been trialling ‘Thomas’ the NAO Humanoid Robot with some of our ELC and Junior School students. The impact and outcomes for both students and staff has been remarkable, and as a result the School would like to purchase a NAO Humanoid Robot to incorporate into the curriculum.

The P&F fully supports this opportunity to be at the cutting-edge of robotic technology in schools, and all funds raised from the Golden Ticket Raffle will go towards the purchase of the School’s own NAO Humanoid Robot.

Buy a Golden Ticket, and not only could you win $15,000 off your daughter’s School fees, but you’ll be bringing a robot like Thomas into the School for the benefit of all students.

Go to  www.trybooking.com/155850 to get your ticket today!

Be quick – ticket sales must end on Wednesday.

Thanks for your support. Enquiries can be directed to the Development Office at events@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Lottery Licence No. M12992

Ed Parker
P&F President

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Junior School House Music Eisteddfod

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The Junior School House Music Eisteddfod is on next Wednesday 23 September in the Arts Centre; Reception to Year 3 in Lessons 3 and 4 (11:15 – 12:45) and Year 4 to 6 in Lessons 5 and 6 (1:50 – 3:30). We encourage all students who are currently learning an instrument to compete and gain points for their House. Parents are welcome to attend and support our musicians. Performance forms can be attained from the Arts Office and must be filled out and returned by lunch time on Monday. An accompanist will be available or girls are welcome to supply a backing track.

Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music

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Year 12 results release date

Students completing SACE subjects this year will be able to access their results on the SACE website from 8.30am on Tuesday 15 December.

The SACE Board is making online results available online two days earlier this year, to provide more time for students, families, and schools to access any necessary support and clarification prior to Christmas.

This means that results will be available online prior to the distribution of printed certificates and other documents, which will arrive later the same week.

Many students – especially Year 12s – will want to view their results quickly on 15 December. To ensure all students can access their results on the day they are released, students should check as soon as possible that they can log in to Students Online via the link on the SACE website.

Login requires a SACE registration number and PIN. Registration numbers comprise six numbers and a capital letter (e.g. 123456A). If students are unaware of their SACE registration number, please see the SACE Coordinator at School.

Once students have successfully logged in, they should visit the Personal Information section and check their postal address is correct, to ensure results are also received in the mail.

Students needing further assistance logging in can email the SACE Board Service Desk at SACE.servicedesk@sa.gov.au or call 8372 7412.

Meredith Beck
Director of Teaching & Learning

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Changes to Bus Service from Term 4

From the start of Term 4 2015 the School is changing the way the Bus Service is charged.

The simplified method will involve students being marked off on a roll for each trip. A physical ticket will no longer be required.

Parents may still take advantage of a reduced cost per trip by purchasing a Term Pass at $280 (approximately $2.80 per trip if the bus is caught to and from school every day). To order a Term Pass, please email the School Shop at schoolshop@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or ask your daughter to visit the School Shop to arrange a charge to your account.

If bus families have already given authority to the School Shop to charge your account or credit card for a term ticket, you will be invoiced for a Term Pass for Term 4.

Alternatively, the daily one-way charge will be $5.50.

The School will now invoice parents for the Term Pass and the number of trips travelled, so there will no longer be the facility to purchase bus tickets from the School Shop.

If you have any queries about bus charges, please contact Sue Burnett, School Shop Manager, on 8334 2228 or by email to sburnett@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

For queries regarding bus routes and times, please contact Brian Caire, Bus Liaison Officer, on 0411 705 395 or by email to bcaire@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Sue Burnett
School Shop Manager

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Junior School Banking

Congratulations to all of our St Girls School Bankers; you have raised over $1800 dollars for your school since we commenced School Banking in May 2013.

Another great achievement is that we now have over 100 bankers at Saints Girls! If you would like to be a part of the program and help fundraise for your school, simply ask for an application pack from Lesley or Sarah in the front office.

Remember – School Banking Day is each Wednesday.

Bring your Dollarmite wallet to school and place it in your grey classroom satchel.

Following the decision last month to recall the Cosmic Light Beam Torch due to a potential safety issue, a decision has been made to also withdraw the upcoming Lunar Light Band reward from the School Banking Rewards Program.

To avoid disappointment there is a new reward item available for redemption in Term 4 while stocks last. Students can now test their skills with a game of frisbee with the new Galaxy Glider!

Once students have collected 10 tokens, they can simply include a note, along with their 10 tokens, in their deposit wallet on banking day to advise that they would like to redeem their tokens for the Galaxy Glider reward item.

Don’t forget the Outer Space Savers Money Box is also available in Term 4.

Concerns have been raised regarding the ‘Cosmic Light Beam Torch’ reward item due to the inclusion of four button batteries that can be accessed by unscrewing the back of the torch.

Whilst this reward has been independently tested and deemed to meet relevant product standards, the Commonwealth Bank has made the decision to proactively withdraw this item from the School Banking Rewards Program.

Parents/Guardians are requested to dispose of any ‘Cosmic Light Beam Torches’ their child may have already received as part of the Rewards Program. Students who have previously received a ‘Cosmic Light Beam Torch’ are welcome to redeem an alternative reward item.

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Junior School Vacation Care

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The next instalment of our Vacation Care program is coming up in the school holidays. Children from the wider community are also warmly welcome to attend any of the activities.

There is a range of enriching activities on offer for girls and boys.

Families must pre-book the days they would like their child to attend Vacation Care. Your child can attend as little or as much as needed and days can be selected to suit your schedule and commitments. Children can attend for a full day or just half a day.

Dates
> Week 1: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
> Week 2: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October

Junior School program
Join us for a day at the movies, a trip to Farm Barn or create your own pizza masterpiece. We’ll also have a disco, make our own chocolate factory and paint a spring-inspired canvas. Whatever the choice, children can enjoy a range of planned play and leisure experiences, practise social skills and solve problems in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Download
> Junior School Vacation Care program
> Junior School Vacation Care booking form
> Student Registration Form
> OSHC Policy and procedure brochure

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See you at City to Bay

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If you plan to run the City to Bay this year, please come and visit the P&F marquee in the after-race village on Wigley Reserve. We’ll be set up on the end of the row, at site 31. See the map for details.

The marquee will be a meeting point for all students, parents and friends who have participated or supported those participating in the race.

We will be serving some food and drinks as well as providing a massage bench to help soothe weary legs.

Come along, grab a bite to eat, meet fellow St Peter’s Girls people after the race, swap stories and enjoy reflecting on your achievement.

Ed Parker
P&F Association President

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OSA Movie Afternoon

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The St Peter’s Girls’ School community is invited to an exclusive movie experience.

The highly anticipated movie release, Spectre, sees 007 at his best when a cryptic message from his past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a quest to uncover a sinister organisation while M (Ralph Fiennes) battles political forces that want to shut down the British Secret Service.

Saturday 14 November 2015
Drinks from 3pm
Movie from 3.30pm
The Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Road, Kensington Park SA
Tickets $25 per person – Includes champagne on arrival and chocolates

Tickets available at http://www.trybooking.com/IUOW

For enquiries please contact me on 8334 2239 or mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Megan McCormack (nee Walker, Kilburn ’86)
Development Officer (Old Scholar Liaison)

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Year 12 Trial exams

The Trial exam timetable for Year 12 students can now be accessed here:

> Download the timetable

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School Shop update

Please contact the School Shop on 8334 2228 to arrange an appointment for a summer uniform for your daughter.

The School Shop will be open in the first week of the holidays on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, from 10am-3pm. The shop will be closed during the second week of the holidays.

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Peter Pan tickets now available

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The annual Year 5 production is coming up very soon, at the end of Week 4 in Term 4. This year we mount the production, Peter Pan Junior.

This is a beautiful version of the story with familiar songs. Prepare to be dazzled this year by something ‘just a little bit different’. Parent costume makers and prop sourcers have been hard at work, the music staff have been revising the songs with the girls, Mr D has been creating wonderful choreography and I have been busy blocking scenes and designing the vision.

The girls have really taken this show on with great vigour and have been able to bring to life many funny and many poignant moments. Mums, bring tissues – the ‘Your Mother and Mine’ scene will make you sniffle!

Thank you to all who have contributed to the show so far and to our parent community for their ongoing support.

7pm, 5 and 6 November 2015
Arts Centre, St Peter’s Girls’ School
Adults $15, Concession $8, Family $35

Tickets are now available at www.trybooking.com/IYQI

Shelley Hampton
Year 5 Teacher

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Rowing season launch barbecue: Join us for a great night

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The 2015/2016 season of Rowing at St Peter’s Girls’ School has commenced. We are excited to get the season underway and are looking forward to a range of new initiatives this year.

All members of the School community are welcome to join us in officially launching the season and meet other rowing families and coaches. We’ll be enjoying a fantastic barbecue together on Chiverton Lawns on Friday 16 October (first week back next term).

Presented by the Friends of Rowing, the evening includes season opening remarks from Principal and Saints Rowing Patron, Julia Shea, and the announcement of the 2015/16 Captain of Boats. This family fun night is open to the whole School community and includes raffle and lucky door prizes so bring your Trybooking ticket to enter.

6pm, Friday 16 October 2015
Chiverton Lawns

$20 per adult
$15 per rower and children
(includes Yiros, soft drinks & nibbles)

Bubbly, white & red wine, and beer will be available for purchase

To book your tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/JDLI

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Sports Results

Training schedule for Term 4

Training times for summer sports are now available.

Please ensure your daughter is available for training sessions and matches.

> Download the training schedule

SAPSASA Athletics

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent East Adelaide in the State Metropolitan Athletics day:

Emily Baldwinson – U/10 200m
Portia Maerschel – U/11 100m, 200m, long jump and relay
Efua Yawson – U/11 relay
Ruth Oliver – U/11 800m
Sophie Barr – U/12 shot put, discus and relay
Harriet Maerschel – U/13 800m
Millisent Wilkin – U/13 100m, 200m and relay
Olufunto Komolafe – U/13 relay

Junior Basketball – Wednesday 9 September

Year 6 Blue – Saints 23 defeated Walford Blue 13
Our girls continued on their winning streak, completing 4 wins in a row. We started very well with excellent communication and passing, although we slowed down as our girls tired in the second half. We missed our consistent shooter, Harriett Gilroy, due to an injury, but her place was filled in the team by Ella Waltham whose height was advantageous. In a hard fought contest we managed to hold off a fast finishing Walford team to record a comprehensive victory. The girls continue to improve and gather more understanding of team play and group dynamics. Well done, girls, on a complete TEAM EFFORT. Darren Berry (Coach)

Year 6 White – Saints 8 defeated by Walford Gold 40
With a player down, the girls battled the many fast break goals by the opposition. The score just didn’t go our way, with lots of shooting opportunities simply rolling around the ring! Player of the week was Georgina Devine who week after week has improved, and during the game was involved in many of the attacking opportunities. Tammy Flannagan (Coach)

Year 5 – Saints 18 defeated by Pembroke 31
A tough game for the girls against very strong competition. It was pleasing to see the girls give it their all and minimise the score line in the second half. A special mention goes to Annabelle Bradshaw for her excellent layups and shooting accuracy. Josephine Dalpra and Ella Robinson (Coaches)

Junior Netball – Wednesday 9 September

Year 4 Blue – Saints 11 defeated Walford Gold 5
The girls played an excellent game, working hard to get another win. There has been a clear and amazing improvement in each of their skills, which has enabled them to play better as a team. The girls try hard at trainings by perfecting skills to be used in games, such as dodging and getting in front of opposing players; this has been a challenge for the girls, but they have worked on it really well and used it in games. Chloe Porter did a great job in both attack and defence, gaining us multiple turnovers. Olivia Downie has really improved throughout her first season of netball and played a great game by scoring a few goals and working well in the circle. Each girl should be proud of her individual and team efforts and as a coach I am very happy with how they have been playing. Georgia Naughton (Assistant Coach)

Year 3 – Saints 4 defeated Pembroke Green 2
The Year 3s played an exceptional game, with their passing clearly improving. Stand out players were Florence Russell and Scarlett Dillon who demonstrated great defensive skills. Well done to the team on their win. By Sue Jones and Rachel Kameniar (Coaches)

Junior Soccer – Friday 11 September

Year 6 Blue – Saints did not play

Year 6 White – Saints 3 defeated Wilderness 1
The girls played a great team game from the first whistle. Poppie Goldsmith scored 2 great individual goals and Emanuelle Russell scored her first goal of the season and the whole team celebrated her goal with her. The playing conditions were warm but the girls did not get affected by it, recording a very good win. Charlie Capegreco (Coach)

Year 6 Silver – Saints did not play

Year 4/5 – Saints 1 defeated Wilderness 0
A fantastic result and great performance by everyone who played. It was a tough game with the only goal being scored in the first half, although we had many other chances to increase the advantage. The girls defended tremendously to ensure that the opposition didn’t get close to the goals, which resulted in the goalkeeper getting minimal touches during the game. Thanks to Florence and Georgia for going in goals and thanks to the girls for performing well against strong opposition. Vincent Talladira (Coach)

Lacrosse – Saturday 12 September

Under 13 Division 1 – Saints 12 defeated Wilderness 11
Izzy NormanThe atmosphere at the East Torrens/Payneham Lacrosse Club was great and the girls wanted to give everything they had to win the preliminary final. The game started off very well with Millisent Wilkin (Year 7) in centre, winning almost every centre. Abigail Lisle (Year 7) and Harriet Maerschel (Year 7) were around the circle and worked very hard to get the ground balls. Kate Reade (Year 7) and Scarlett Hocking (Year 7) did a great job in defence by going to the player with the ball and stopping the opposition’s attackers from shooting. At half-time the girls were up by one goal and had to keep the hard work up to win. Chelsea Walls (Year 7) shot all of her goals with aggression and never gave up, no matter how tough the opposition’s defenders were. In the final minutes of the game the girls were one up and thankfully Isabelle Norman (Year 7) saved the most important goal of the game. Goal scorers were Harriet Maerschel, Ruth Oliver (Year 6) and Chelsea Walls. Well done to all of the girls as they played extremely well, and good luck for the finals. Lucy Martin (Captain)

Under 13 Division 2 – Saints 8 defeated by Brighton 9
Ruth OliverIt was perfect weather for lacrosse and the girls began the match with enthusiasm. Portia Maerschel (Year 6) began the game in centre and won possession of the ball a majority of the time, giving Saints an advantage early on in the game. In attack, Ruth Oliver (Year 6) and Fiona Lethbridge (Year 7) continued to look for opportunities to shoot at the goal. At half-time the girls were down by one goal and needed to work on getting away from their defenders. Charlie Miller (Year 7) was in defence and tried her hardest at getting the ball when it was on the ground, creating several turnovers. In mid-field Stephanie Smalls (Year 6) worked very hard in order to transition the ball from defence into attack. Unfortunately, the girls lost by one goal but they all played tremendously well. Goal scorers were Portia Maerschel, Ruth Oliver and Stephanie Smalls. The best player was Portia Maerschel for working hard throughout the whole match and never giving up. Lucy Martin (Captain)

Enews – Term 3, Week 8 2015

Issue no. 28 

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From the Director of Early Learning

Connecting with Thomas the Robot: our ELC experience

Kate-MountWe are inspired at St Peter’s Girls on a daily basis to challenge our thinking. We have embraced this concept using Thomas the robot as a provocation. To begin with, the educators needed to consider their point of view and understanding of robotics and having Thomas, a humanoid robot, as a key element of their teaching program for Term 3. Upon research, we discovered that robots were used in other parts of the world to teach students about coding, but not with very young children. Our work has been ground-breaking as we have embraced a new technology, working with it as creators and manipulators. Coding has become a new literacy for us! The application to have Thomas was successful and we were fortunate enough to receive a grant to have him for eight weeks, sharing him with Reception and Year 3.

We were originally surprised by the children’s reactions to Thomas so had to work on his inclusion into the group. We witnessed some sincere and special connections made between the children and Thomas as they began to view him as one of them. Thomas’ photo appeared on the class board, he began to receive gifts from the children, special handmade pictures and letters, and was soon one of the group. He joined in fruit time and group times, gaining the trust and understanding from the children. As educators we recognised that the real learning could not occur until the children had developed this relationship with him.

The educators recognised that Thomas also became a social connector for other children; he provided them with opportunities to have a voice in a group, a communicator to the children and an enabler of communication. The children realised that the language they used needed to be slow and clear to gain a response from Thomas. We were surprised by the depth of social benefit that was taking place in the 4 year old room.

As we continued to deeply engage the children in small group work with Thomas we were made aware of the new literacies Thomas was bringing to the group. The children established the language that they used with Thomas and about Thomas, expansive vocabulary and explicit explanations about how he worked, why he did what he was doing and how we could program him. Without providing children with the answers, we provoked their thinking, using the small groups to enable the co-construction of knowledge, expanding first level thinking to much more higher order thinking. Our new literacy was emerging – the literacy of coding. This new literacy became one that enabled the children to explain how Thomas knew what to do. They were also able to use symbols to represent the messages.

The benefits of having a robot in the room surpassed our expectations; as we learnt together with the children and educators the level of learning that was taking place excited us. It certainly differed from what has been portrayed about robots as a social construct. We believe that we have embraced the technology giving our future generation the opportunity to understand the beginning of coding and to see robots as a critical part of the world in which we live, now and in the future. Working with such young children and viewing them as critical and creative thinkers, we have paved a new learning pathway in the ELC, which will be called Robotics. The exciting thing about this is that we are our own authors of this chapter in the curriculum handbook.

Kate Mount
ELC Director

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Year 12 results release date

Students completing SACE subjects this year will be able to access their results on the SACE website from 8.30am on Tuesday 15 December.

The SACE Board is making online results available online two days earlier this year, to provide more time for students, families, and schools to access any necessary support and clarification prior to Christmas.

This means that results will be available online prior to the distribution of printed certificates and other documents, which will arrive later the same week.

Many students – especially Year 12s – will want to view their results quickly on 15 December. To ensure all students can access their results on the day they are released, students should check as soon as possible that they can log in to Students Online via the link on the SACE website.

Login requires a SACE registration number and PIN. Registration numbers comprise six numbers and a capital letter (e.g. 123456A). If students are unaware of their SACE registration number, please see the SACE Coordinator at School.

Once students have successfully logged in, they should visit the Personal Information section and check their postal address is correct, to ensure results are also received in the mail.

Students needing further assistance logging in can email the SACE Board Service Desk at SACE.servicedesk@sa.gov.au or call 8372 7412.

Meredith Beck
Director of Teaching & Learning

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Changes to Bus Service from Term 4

From the start of Term 4 2015 the School is changing the way the Bus Service is charged.

The simplified method will involve students being marked off on a roll for each trip. A physical ticket will no longer be required.

Parents may still take advantage of a reduced cost per trip by purchasing a Term Pass at $280 (approximately $2.80 per trip if the bus is caught to and from school every day). To order a Term Pass, please email the School Shop at schoolshop@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au or ask your daughter to visit the School Shop to arrange a charge to your account.

If bus families have already given authority to the School Shop to charge your account or credit card for a term ticket, you will be invoiced for a Term Pass for Term 4.

Alternatively, the daily one-way charge will be $5.50.

The School will now invoice parents for the Term Pass and the number of trips travelled, so there will no longer be the facility to purchase bus tickets from the School Shop.

If you have any queries about bus charges, please contact Sue Burnett, School Shop Manager, on 8334 2228 or by email to sburnett@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

For queries regarding bus routes and times, please contact Brian Caire, Bus Liaison Officer, on 0411 705 395 or by email to bcaire@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Sue Burnett
School Shop Manager

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IB Matters

No matter what program a Year 12 student is studying, Term 3 poses a number of challenges. Currently, our IB Diploma students are finalising the last of their internal assessment tasks and edging closer to their November examination session. Like most journeys, there have been crests and troughs, but the end is finally in sight.

During the term, Extended Essays, Theory of Knowledge essays and Language A and B written assignments have been uploaded and are currently being marked, online, by examiners across the globe. Courses are concluding and practice papers are the ‘new’ formative assessment task.

In the next few weeks, self-management skills and strategies (particularly those that promote and build physical and emotional resilience) are critical. To perform as well as they can in the examinations the girls should continue to work in partnership with their teachers, welcome the support of their families, seek help if time management or organisation is still proving a challenge, avoid the distraction of social media, limit their social life (there will be months after the exams to have fun) and get enough sleep. A self–disciplined approach to active study during the break and in the three weeks leading up to the examinations in Term 4 is the key to their performance.

The September break is the perfect opportunity for focussed, systematic and successful revision. To make the most of this time, students are encouraged to think of each day of the break as a day at work. Just like a job, they need to be prepared and have a routine. An Exam Preparation or Study Timetable (based on 5 or 6 days of work each week) divided into morning, afternoon and evening, with one or two study sessions planned for each part of the day is vital. This timetable should include scheduled breaks for meals, exercise, some ‘me’ time and 7 to 8 hours sleep. A quiet study area, specific revision folders for each subject, practising past papers, noting, summarising, self –testing, a daily routine and minimising distractions are all approaches to learning that will help to maximise outcomes.

These exams are the culmination of two years of study, a well-deserved opportunity for the girls to demonstrate their deeper knowledge and understanding. Louis Pasteur once wrote that fortune favours the prepared mind. Those that take his advice are likely to shine.

ANU Scholarship

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Eloise Moore

Congratulations to Eloise Moore, who recently won an ANU National Scholar’s Award. This scholarship includes a significant monetary contribution, an unconditional entry to the ANU, guaranteed accommodation, and preferential selection for the Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Program. It is only offered to a small number of students whose applications and interviews for the prestigious and highly competitive Tuckwell Scholarship are deemed to be outstanding, and who model Tuckwell attributes which include: being a smart and lateral thinker, innately driven, emotionally intelligent, refreshingly different, open minded, self-disciplined, willing to accept a challenge, good humoured and possessing the desire and determination to realise their potential and make the world a better place. While Eloise was not offered the Tuckwell, she can be proud of her achievement. It is not only her academic potential that has been rewarded, but also the IB learner attributes she has developed over the past two years and demonstrated at the interview that have made her stand out from hundreds of applicants, confirming the ATAR is not the only achievement that impresses universities or opens doors.

University news

Increasing numbers of Australian and overseas universities acknowledge the value added to their courses and institutions by IB graduates. The Tuckwell scholarship and National Scholar’s Award attest to the alignment between the qualities universities look for in their undergraduates, and the qualities of successful IB Diploma students.

At a recent IBO regional visit, attended by IB Asia Pacific staff and delegates from the Adelaide IB Diploma schools, the International Baccalaureate Development Manager, Dr Marcia Behrenbruch, discussed how 49 of the 51 universities in Australia have agreed to take part in research on IB student destinations. Additionally, because the universities value the Diploma, they are prepared to explore ways that their institutions could become first preferences for IB students. Advanced credit is also an area that the IB will be exploring with Australian universities in the future.

Year 11 Extended Essay Workshops

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Extended Essay students Ellen Douglas and Jordyn Triggs

Year 11 students are commencing the Extended Essay this week. In the past we have started the workshops mid-way through Term 4, but after consultation with staff and students, the decision was made to amend the schedule and move the draft deadline to the end of Term 2, Year 12.

The focus of the Extended Essay sessions for the rest of year will be the development of research skills, how to conduct ethical research, create accurate bibliographies and citations and the framing and refining of appropriate essay questions. Prior to the holidays the girls will commence preliminary research into their chosen topic, with the guidance of their EE supervisor, who will be selected in Term 4.

A visit to the State Library and the Barr Smith Library has been arranged for Lessons 5 and 6 on Monday 14 September. Students have been enrolled as users for both libraries prior to the visit, which will enable them to search for, and borrow, resources online and personally until the end of 2016. They will have an induction session at each library, where staff will explain how to search for and access available resources, and take the students on a tour of the library facilities.

On behalf of the supervisors and the students, I would like to thank Miss Hollis, the Extended Essay Coordinator, for organising the visit, enrolling the students and accompanying them on this valuable and highly educational excursion.

Julie Robertson
IB Diploma Coordinator

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Chinese cooking

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On 2 September, the Year 7 Chinese class cooked a popular Chinese dish – wontons. As a simplified version of dumplings, wontons were a great introduction to Chinese cuisine. Without any hesitation, the class settled in unison to complete the tasty dish.

The saying, ‘Food brings people together’, was destined to come alive during Wednesday’s experience. Watching and participating in flavouring mince with new ingredients such as Chinese cooking wine, we split into three groups to test our previously learnt wonton folding skills. As time progressed, the rips and tears appeared less often and we worked our way to a successful dish.

The lesson prior to this, we sat in our normal classroom, discussing ingredient use and dish naming. Not only was it important for us in embracing the culinary differences around the world, but also in building our Chinese vocabulary. Being able to understand grammar and context is vital in fast, effective learning. It opens the door to combining already known vocabulary and sentence context to estimate new word meanings.

In conclusion, not only was this a bite-sized taste of China’s culture, but also it was an opportunity to build open-mindedness and risk-taking abilities, freshly-made to bundle up and take home to use in daily life.

Aleisha Elliott
Year 7

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Junior School Vacation Care

JS Vacation Care Enews

The next instalment of our Vacation Care program is coming up in the school holidays. Children from the wider community are also warmly welcome to attend any of the activities.

There is a range of enriching activities on offer for girls and boys.

Families must pre-book the days they would like their child to attend Vacation Care. Your child can attend as little or as much as needed and days can be selected to suit your schedule and commitments. Children can attend for a full day or just half a day.

Dates
> Week 1: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October
> Week 2: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October

Junior School program
Join us for a day at the movies, a trip to Farm Barn or create your own pizza masterpiece. We’ll also have a disco, make our own chocolate factory and paint a spring-inspired canvas. Whatever the choice, children can enjoy a range of planned play and leisure experiences, practise social skills and solve problems in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Download
> Junior School Vacation Care program
> Junior School Vacation Care booking form
> Student Registration Form
> OSHC Policy and procedure brochure

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Mothers’ Club update

e-robinsonFollowing a recent meeting of the Mothers’ Club, I have been appointed the new President.

I have been at St Peter’s Girls for the past seven years as a parent to Primrose, who is now in Year 5. I also have a son, Kirk, in Year 7 at St Peter’s College.

While Primrose was in the ELC, I was part of the inaugural Friends of the ELC. When we moved up to the ‘big’ school, I was a parent rep in Year 1. Following on from there, I wanted to continue being involved with the School and discovered the Mothers’ Club, and have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this enthusiastic group of women.

Fathers’ Day raffle success

Can we build a BBQ? Yes we can! And we will!

Thanks to the generosity of our school community, the Mothers’ Club Fathers’ Day raffle was a sizzling success! We raised a whopping $1785! Plus, with funds raised from the Entertainment Book earlier this year, totalling $1625, we have enough to purchase a new barbecue for the School.

The barbecue will be the final phase of the work sponsored by the Mothers’ Club for the Chiverton Lawns, including the Friendship Seat and the Amphitheatre.
Once it is complete, we would like to extend an invitation to the whole school community to use the barbecue for any event that you may see fit.

I’m looking forward to raising further funds for the benefit of our girls, and helping out when the opportunity arises. I also look forward to welcoming new mothers to the group.

Emma Robinson
Mothers’ Club President

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See you at City to Bay

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If you plan to run the City to Bay this year, please come and visit the P&F marquee in the after-race village on Wigley Reserve.

The marquee will be a meeting point for all students, parents and friends who have participated or supported those participating in the race.

We will be serving some food and drinks as well as providing a massage bench to help soothe weary legs.

Come along, grab a bite to eat, meet fellow St Peter’s Girls people after the race, swap stories and enjoy reflecting on your achievement.

Ed Parker
P&F Association President

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OSA Movie Afternoon

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The St Peter’s Girls’ School community is invited to an exclusive movie experience.

The highly anticipated movie release, Spectre, sees 007 at his best when a cryptic message from his past sends James Bond (Daniel Craig) on a quest to uncover a sinister organisation while M (Ralph Fiennes) battles political forces that want to shut down the British Secret Service.

Saturday 14 November 2015
Drinks from 3pm
Movie from 3.30pm
The Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Road, Kensington Park SA
Tickets $25 per person – Includes champagne on arrival and chocolates

Tickets available at http://www.trybooking.com/IUOW

For enquiries please contact me on 8334 2239 or mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Megan McCormack (nee Walker, Kilburn ’86)
Development Officer (Old Scholar Liaison)

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Year 12 Trial exams

The Trial exam timetable for Year 12 students can now be accessed here:

> Download the timetable

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Time to get the summer uniform in order

With only a few weeks remaining to the end of term and a change of uniform in Term 4, could you please contact the School Shop on 8334 2228 to arrange an appointment for a summer uniform for your daughter.

The School Shop will be open in the first week of the holidays on Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October, from 10am-3pm. The shop will be closed during the second week of the holidays.

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Peter Pan is flying in

JS Production Enews

The annual Year 5 production is coming up very soon, at the end of Week 4 in Term 4. This year we mount the production, Peter Pan Junior.

This is a beautiful version of the story with familiar songs. Prepare to be dazzled this year by something ‘just a little bit different’. Parent costume makers and prop sourcers have been hard at work, the music staff have been revising the songs with the girls, Mr D has been creating wonderful choreography and I have been busy blocking scenes and designing the vision.

The girls have really taken this show on with great vigour and have been able to bring to life many funny and many poignant moments. Mums, bring tissues – the ‘Your Mother and Mine’ scene will make you sniffle!

Thank you to all who have contributed to the show so far and to our parent community for their ongoing support.

7pm, 5 and 6 November 2015
Arts Centre, St Peter’s Girls’ School
Adults $15, Concession $8, Family $35

While Year 5 parents currently have priority access to book tickets, general tickets will go on sale Friday 18 September.

Shelley Hampton
Year 5 Teacher

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The Golden Ticket Raffle tickets selling fast

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The Golden Ticket Raffle was launched this week, and tickets have been selling like hot cakes!

The Parents’ and Friends’ Association is running the raffle, where the first prize is a whopping $15,000 off your 2016 school fees. Who wouldn’t be pleased with that?

You’ll have to be quick, as there are only 300 tickets for sale, at a cost of just $100 each.

Log on to www.trybooking.com/155850 today!

Enquiries can be directed to the Development Office at events@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Lottery Licence No. M12992

Ed Parker
P&F President

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Join us for a movie!

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Get your family and friends together for an action packed afternoon at the movies to see the latest instalment in the Maze Runner series: The Scorch Trials!

The maze was just the beginning… Having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

When: 3pm for 3:30pm start | Sunday 13 September 2015
Where: The Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Rd, Kensington Park
Tickets: $20 | Book now at trybooking.com/IVRY

Bookings through Trybooking will receive exclusive entry for great lucky door prizes including an Encounter Bay Holiday House Weekend, 1 month EFM Gym membership and magazine bundles… plus a tasty treat on arrival! Tickets can also be bought at the door on the day for the movie and treat – but you’ll miss out on the lucky prize draw.

A fundraising event for the St Peter’s Girls’ School Friends of Rowing.

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Holiday activities

Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures is offering some great activities these school holidays. We have a 3 day camp at Hindmarsh Island with activities, including surfing, sailing, raft building and billy cart construction among others. These are all age appropriate, with kids aged 8-10 and those 11-13 being engaged in different activities. We are also offering a day program at Woodhouse Activity Centre with kids aged 13-16 being able to use the 18m mega-swing, 15m rock climbing tower, 360m flying fox and high ropes course. Kids 8-12 will be building survival shelters, playing camouflage games and taking on the infamous Challenge Hill! Information is available at www.wildernessescape.com.au

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Sports Day results

 

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Another outstanding event with 26 new records achieved, and Selwyn claiming the Page Shield for the first time.

Page Shield
1st Selwyn (4,921), 2nd Patteson (4245), 3rd Kennion (4203), 4th Kilburn (4114)

Junior Shield
1st Selwyn (1328), 2nd Kennion (1273), 3rd Patteson (1104), 4th Kilburn (1021)

Middle Shield
1st Selwyn (1954), 2nd Kilburn (1456), 3rd Kennion (1448), 4th Patteson (1352)

Senior Shield
1st Patteson (1789), 2nd Selwyn (1639), 3rd Kilburn (1637), 4th Kennion (1482)

Champion 100m Runner:
Junior: Gold Portia Maerschel (KEN), Silver Sophie Barr (KIL), Bronze Efua Yawson (SEL)
Middle: Gold Rose Pittman (KIL), Silver Jemimah Simpson (KIL), Bronze Millisent Wilkin (KIL)
Senior: Gold Lucy Brown (SEL), Silver Rachael Disney (KEN), Bronze Madison Bateman (KEN)

Athlete of the Day
Junior: Gold Portia Maerschel (Yr 6 KEN), Silver Sophie Barr (Yr 6 KIL), Bronze Noa Goddard (Yr 4 PAT)
Middle: Gold Rose Pittman (Yr 8 KIL), Silver Millisent Wilkin (Yr 7 KIL), Bronze Zoe Wilmshurst (Yr 8 SEL)
Senior: Gold Rachael Disney (Yr 10 KEN), Silver Lucy Brown (Yr 12 SEL), Bronze Olivia May (Yr 12 KEN) and Jasmine Ledgard (Yr 10 KIL)

Aggregate Cups – Year Level Winners
Year 4: Gold Noa Goddard (PAT), Silver Eleanor Humphrey (SEL) and Chloe Porter (KEN), Bronze Poppy Marshall (SEL)
Year 5: Gold Imogen Elliott (KIL), Silver Emily Baldwinson (KEN), Bronze Sophie Norman (PAT)
Year 6: Gold Portia Maerschel (KEN), Silver Sophie Barr (KIL), Bronze Keeley Fahey (SEL)
Year 7: Gold Millisent Wilkin (KIL), Silver Funto Komolafe (SEL), Bronze Harriet Maerschel (KEN)
Year 8: Gold Rose Pittman (KIL), Silver Zoe Wilmshurst (SEL), Bronze Hannah Brown (SEL)
Year 9: Gold Thandi Murada (KIL) and Jemimah Simpson (KIL), Silver Bethany Cross (PAT), Bronze Katherine Woolley (PAT)
Year 10: Gold Rachael Disney (KEN), Silver Jasmine Ledgard (KIL), Bronze Isabella Di Matteo (PAT)
Year 11: Gold Anna Cross (PAT), Silver Madison Bateman (KEN), Bronze Josephine Dalpra (KIL)
Year 12: Gold Lucy Martin (SEL), Silver Olivia May (KEN), Bronze Sophie Fry (PAT)

St Peter’s Gift
Winner – Rachael Disney (KEN)

Records
Year 4 800m – Noa Goddard 2:51.52
Year 4 High Jump – Chloe Porter 1.15m
Year 4 Shot Put – Chloe Porter 5.81m
Year 5 100m – Efua Yawson 14.52
Year 6 100m – Portia Maerschel 14.49
Year 6 200m – Portia Maerschel 29.93
Year 6 Long Jump – Portia Maerschel 4.27m
Year 6 Champion Runner – Portia Maerschel 14.27
Year 6 High Jump – Keeley Fahey 1.35m
Year 6 Discus – Sophie Barr 34.80m
Year 6 Shot Put – Sophie Barr 10.29m
Year 7 High Jump – Funto Komolafe 1.41m
Year 7 200m – Millisent Wilkin 29.09
Year 8 Long Jump – Hannah Brown 4.64m
Year 8 High Jump – Jessica Schaedel 1.46m
Year 8 200m – Rose Pittman 28.30
Year 8 400m – Rose Pittman 1:01.99
Year 8 Discus – Zoe Wilmshurst 26.02m
Year 10 Discus – Jasmine Ledgard 25.70m
Year 10 Javelin – Jasmine Ledgard 29.87m
Year 10 Shot Put – Jasmine Ledgard 11.74m
Year 10 200m – Rachael Disney 26.55

Relays
4x100m Junior School – Kennion 1:04.05
Year 4 4x100m – Selwyn 1:13.84
Year 8 4x100m – Selwyn 59.96
Year 9 4x100m – Selwyn 1:00.40
Year 10 4x100m – Kilburn 1:00.64

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Sport Results

Badminton: season results

B Grade Shield WinnersThe A and B team competed in the Shield Grand Final last Saturday and were victorious in the B grade final, keeping the Saints Girls on the trophy for the fourth year in a row. The team consisted of Nancy Huang, Alice Powell, Catherine Neale and Laura Sivewright who played competitive and tactical badminton to defeat Wilderness. Well done, girls; a great result.

The A team played well against a very strong Wilderness team who have current state players. Great results from Josephine Liu and Sabrina Chou winning their singles and Kritika Mishra just missing a victory in three tight sets. Emily Murdock challenged her state team opposition, losing 8-15, 10-15.

Congratulations to all of our 2015 badminton players. We have had another successful season with all players improving their skills and match play. Badminton is growing in our school and we finished the season with 40 players, 14 new this season.

Team results for the season:
A won 6 out of 7 matches
B won 8 out of 9 matches
C won 7 out of 9 matches
D won 9 out of 10 matches
E won 7 out of 8 matches
F and G won 2 out of 5, and 1 out of 4 matches respectively, often against E grade teams.

Undefeated in their singles: Josephine Liu (Co-captain), Sabrina Chou (Co-captain), Alice Powell, Lola Dimond, Amy Li and Jiale Hu. Congratulation, girls; you have had a great season. The following girls were defeated on only one occasion during the season: Nancy Huang, Kate Landon, Nicola Jones, Nicole Ma and Michelle Yeoh.

Badminton – Saturday 29 August

Open A – Saints 2 defeated by Wilderness 4
A GradeHuge congratulations to the girls for a successful season and making it into the school finals! Despite the loss all the girls put in a strong fight! A great way to end the season, girls; I’m very proud of all the effort you’ve put into every training! Good luck for next year!

Open B – Saints 3 defeated Wilderness 3
Huge congratulations to the B girls for defeating on points (174-155), and winning the IGSSA title for the fourth year in a row! An outstanding performance from all players, especially Catherine Neale for an exceptional singles game! Well done, girls!

Open C: This week the C girls lost to Woodcroft. However, a huge improvement from the girls!

Open D: For their final week, the D grade girls played against Walford and came home victorious with a 5-1 win! Wonderful job!

Open E: A fantastic win from the E grade girls, 5-3.

Open F: A well contested game from the F girls, unfortunately losing to Immanuel E 6-2.

Also a huge thank you to Mrs Risbey, Stuart Rowlands, and Rebecca Huang for their time, effort, and encouragement. This has been a successful season, and I wish everyone good luck for next year! Josephine Liu (Captain)

Junior basketball – Wednesday 2 September

Year 6 White – Saints 19 defeated by Seymour Blue 49
A difficult game for the girls against very strong competition. It was pleasing to see the girls working together, with points being spread across many players. Player of the week was Emmanuelle Russell, with her great long shot accuracy. Tammy Flannagan (Coach)

Year 6 Blue – Saints 51 defeated Wilderness Green 12
This was a comprehensive victory by our girls in our most dominant display. I am amazed at how much improvement each girl has shown in just 6 weeks of competition. Our game awareness and understanding of ball movement has improved each week. To score 51 points was an amazing return for such an inexperienced group. Well done, team. Best this week in an even team effort was Kellie Bested with 12 points, all in the second half. Darren Berry (Coach)

Year 5 – Saints 21 defeated Pembroke 11
A fantastic effort from the girls this week. The game was played with great spirit and it was good to see the excitement shown by each player. The girls played well together, with a special mention going to Sophie Norman as she reached the maximum of 12 points. Josephine Dalpra and Ella Robinson (Coaches)

Junior netball – Wednesday 2 September

Year 4 White – Saints 7 defeated Saints Blue 2
All girls played extremely well even though it was cold and wet. Work in the goal rings and spreading out down the court was great. Hannah Williams made great intercepts while playing Centre, and Pearl Richards shot great goals throughout the game. Well done to all the girls this week! Eve Habel (Assistant Coach)

Year 3 – Saints had a bye

Junior soccer – Friday 4 September

No matches due to Sports Day

Lacrosse – Saturday 5 September

Under 15 – Saints 6 lost to Burnside 15
It was a great morning and the girls were keen to play against Burnside once again. Our centres were fantastic and Isabella Di Matteo (Year 10), Harriet Maerschel (Year 7), Millisent Wilkin (Year 7) and Portia Reppucci (Year 10), gained possession of the ball almost every time. In attack Alice Petchey (Year 10) controlled the ball well and Chelsea Walls (Year 7) scored some amazing and powerful goals. At half-time the girls knew that they really needed to focus on passing to players who were free and make sure they were watching their player in defence and the girl with the ball. Alexandra Reade (Year 9) did a great job in mid-field as she went hard for every ground ball. Unfortunately, the girls did not win but they gave it their all and it was a great way to finish a successful season. Goal scorers were Isabella Di Matteo, Alice Petchey, Portia Reppucci and Chelsea Walls. Best player goes to Portia Reppucci who was goalie in the second half and made a huge number of fantastic saves. Lucy Martin (Captain)

Under 13 Division 1 – Saints 10 defeated by Brighton 15
It was a big game to watch, with energy coming from both teams and a close score line. Chelsea Walls showed great skill and focus throughout the game, with Isabelle Norman working successfully in goals. Goal scorers Harriet Maerschel (2), Ruth Oliver (1), Chelsea Walls (6), Millisent Wilkin (1). Portia Reppucci (Captain)

Under 13 Division 2 – Saints 11 defeated St Aloysius 8
The girls fought extremely hard during the game and managed to take a convincing lead in the second half. They had excellent work in defence and worked hard to get the ball moving in attack, especially when St Aloysius were working so viciously. Best player went to Ruth Oliver for her great work in attack and also to Isabelle Norman for her continuing good work in defending the goals and also in making space and offering a pass. Alice Petchey

Gymnastics – Wednesday 9 September

gymnasticsSaints sent an enthusiastic team to the interschool gymnastics competition held at Marion. All girls performed and behaved remarkably. Thanks to Mrs Liddy for supervising and new Gymnastics Co-Captains, Alice Petchey and Molly Ellis, for their work all year with this program. While each year performed in year levels across a range of apparatus, they all joined together to take first place for whole school floor routine!

Year 3
Tumble 4th
Beam 1st
Bars 1st
Mini tramp 2nd

Year 4
Tumbling 5th
Beam 1st
Bars 1st
Mini tramp 1st

Year 5
Tumbling 4th
Beam 2nd
Bars 2nd
Mini tramp 2nd

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Enews – Term 3, Week 7 2015

Issue no. 27 

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From the Chaplain

N-Darke-200x300Confirmation Celebrations

Each year Saints girls from Year 6 upwards are given the opportunity to be confirmed in a Eucharist that takes place in August in our Chapel.

In the Anglican tradition, Confirmation is offered to baptised Christians once they are old enough to make the decision for themselves to become a follower of Christ. Girls who are not yet baptised are able to be baptised at the same service, prior to their confirmation.

The service involves confirming their baptismal promises, the laying on of hands with prayer and receiving first communion.

This very special event provides students with the opportunity to respond to their own experiences of God at work in their lives and recognise their decision to follow Christ.

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Bishop Chris McLeod preaching with the assistance of Tia Bailey

This year a group of twelve girls made the decision to be confirmed at St Peter’s Girls’ School.

As part of their preparation, the girls spent a day at St Peter’s Cathedral where they learned more about the Christian tradition and reflected upon their spiritual journey.

The day provided a wonderful opportunity for fellowship as the candidates learned from the Cathedral’s Precentor, Rev’d Jenny Wilson, engaged in workshops, and enjoyed a tour of the Cathedral.

Our Confirmation Eucharist took place on Thursday 27 August with Archbishop Jeffrey Driver as celebrant and our newly consecrated aboriginal Bishop Chris McLeod as preacher.

Confirmation Eucharist 148
Confirmation candidates for 2015

The students appreciated hearing Bishop Chris speak about his identity as a Gurindji man and his mother’s experience as a member of the Stolen Generations. He also reminded us that being a follower of Christ isn’t about being perfect; rather, it’s about being faithful.

Many family members and godparents attended the service in support of the girls, which was followed by a celebratory morning tea.

Rev’d Natasha Darke

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Humanities subjects on a roll

Results for the Australian History and Australian Geography Competitions

This term has seen the return of results for the two above-mentioned competitions that were held last term. These competitions are great opportunities for St Peter’s Girls students to compete in nationally recognised competitions that retain close links to the Australian Curriculum.

The Australian History Competition saw students from Years 8 to 10 achieve impressively, as indicated by the following results:

Year 8
High Distinction: Zhijun (Amy) Li
Distinctions: Marley Banham, Hannah Brown, Bree Jakupec, Poppy Kirwan, Isobel Tan, Amelia Wood

Year 10
High Distinction: Olivia Parkinson
Distinctions: Fiona Begley, Sophia Casanova Clarke, Aanchal Chandiramani, Sascha Czuchwicki, Mirella Di Cesare, Rachael Disney, Abbey Goodwin, Olivia Habel, Isobella Hannon, Carys Jones, Emily Murdock, Tam Nguyen, Sophie-Louise Shearwood, Hannah Vine Hall

The Australian Geography Competition was held across Years 7-9 and also produced some very pleasing results at Junior and Intermediate Level:

Junior (Years 7-8)
High Distinctions: Rachel Banham, Eve Habel, Eliza Hannon, Teegan Lindsay
Distinctions: Annabelle Langley, Aleisha Elliott, Olivia Goldsmith, Rachel Kameniar, Abigail Lisle, Madison McGregor-Simms, Isobelle Norman, Kate Reade, Zoë Scobie, Yiyun (Christina) Song, Aditi Tamhankar, Isobel Tan, Amelia Wood

Intermediate
High Distinctions: Bethany Cross, Carla Lawrence, Sara Possingham, Dominique Rigby, Ashleigh Rogers, Kate Woolley
Distinctions: Sophie Auricht, Tiffany Babidge, Emma Bleby, Lucy Cox, Olivia Compare, Kate Landon, Felicia Mi, Alexandra Reade, Grace Russell-Jarvie, Cheryl Wang, Ziyi (Michelle) Yeoh

The Geography results are not only commendable by their number, but also by the fact that for most students the subject is not taught until the second semester.

Students received their certificates as part of the R-12 Assembly in Week 4 and all students will receive their Credit, Merit and Participation certificates through their subject teachers.

Year 9 History – Linking the past and present

Recently, Year 9 students have begun their Making a Nation unit by analysing the issue of how the treatment of Adam Goodes by fans has divided the community. Students worked through a series of media articles with a partner and had to synthesise information before evaluating the most valid arguments on the issue. As in society, opinion was divided across classes and even between partners as they sought to distinguish between the outspoken and moderate viewpoints in the contemporary media. The concluding exercise required students to develop their own newspaper headline to encapsulate their own viewpoint, and here are some of the most striking:

‘Which colours do you support?’
‘Playing the game or the victim?’
‘Cries for justice whitewashed by guilty supremacists.’
‘Not a black and white issue.’

Year 7 Geography – The Water Cycle

Currently, Year 7s are having a great deal of fun creating their own iMovies to illustrate their understanding of the water cycle. The task allows them to create their own Common Craft-style video to track the water cycle in its movement throughout the environment, from saltwater, into the atmosphere, before being deposited on land in freshwater systems or groundwater. Some students have given names to their water drops and are making the water cycle into an epic saga, which very much suits the complexity of the journey! Here is one of the videos by Emily and Renee from 7RMI to illustrate the task:

70th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings: 6 and 9 August

As part of the Year 10 History Curriculum, the students have recently completed their studies on the end of the Pacific War in World War Two and evaluated the many and varied consequences of the conflict on the Australian Home Front. The inherent benefits of the war, such as stimulating Australian industry and giving Australia a stronger diplomatic voice, have been compared and contrasted with the many negative consequences, such as the internment of ‘enemy aliens’. Ultimately, however, students have developed their understanding of how protected Australia was from many of the worst ravages of war, which included the impact of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima shown in the compelling image below.

Hiroshima

http://www.abc.net.au/interactives/zoomify/1.4.1

Students are now investigating the role of the United Nations in preventing future global conflict and how World War Two led to the Declaration of Human Rights and the protection of the freedoms of citizens in sovereign states.

Gregor Dingwall
Head of Humanities

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St Peter’s Girls Junior School Debating Round 4

St Peter’s Girls are hosting the final round of Junior debating
Tuesday 8 September 8 in the Humzy Theatre

Debate 1 – 4.15pm St Peter’s Girls 2 v Wilderness 1
Debate 2 – 4.55pm St Peter’s Girls 3 v Wilderness 2
Debate 3 – 5.35pm St Peter’s Girls 1 v Golden Grove

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Year 12 Trial exams

The Trial exam timetable for Year 12 students can now be accessed here:

> Download the timetable

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Time to get the summer uniform in order

With only a few weeks remaining to the end of term and a change of uniform in Term 4, could you please contact the School Shop on 8334 2228 to arrange an appointment for a summer uniform for your daughter.

The School Shop is open for limited times only during the first week of the School Holidays.

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Year 6 student raises funds for Guide Dogs SA

Yr6-FundraiserThe Year 6 Unit of Inquiry for this term has been focussing on ‘People’s beliefs and feelings can inspire action.’ One student, Emanuelle Russell, based her inquiry on raising awareness and funds for Guide Dogs SA.

Emanuelle organised a stall for selling sweet treats and Guide Dog merchandise to Year 6 students during two lunchtimes. She raised more than $400.

Aleasha Francis, ESO, said it was an absolute pleasure to watch Emanuelle put together the stall, “Congratulations to Emanuelle for all her hard work on this topic. All the money she raised will now go to Guides Dogs SA to help those in need.”

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Peter Pan is flying in

JS Production Enews

The annual Year 5 production is coming up very soon, at the end of Week 4 in Term 4. This year we mount the production, Peter Pan Junior.

This is a beautiful version of the story with familiar songs. Prepare to be dazzled this year by something ‘just a little bit different’. Parent costume makers and prop sourcers have been hard at work, the music staff have been revising the songs with the girls, Mr D has been creating wonderful choreography and I have been busy blocking scenes and designing the vision.

The girls have really taken this show on with great vigour and have been able to bring to life many funny and many poignant moments. Mums, bring tissues – the ‘Your Mother and Mine’ scene will make you sniffle!

Thank you to all who have contributed to the show so far and to our parent community for their ongoing support.

7pm, 5 and 6 November 2015
Arts Centre, St Peter’s Girls’ School
Adults $15, Concession $8, Family $35

Tickets will go on sale later this term. Year 5 parents will have priority access from next week.

Shelley Hampton
Year 5 Teacher

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Twilight Chapel Concert

Chapel Twilight Concert Enews

Come along and enjoy an inspiring twilight concert!

6pm, Tuesday 8 September 2015
In the Chapel

Including performances from:

  • Enchante – their second summative performance for SACE
  • Nick Parnell’s percussion ensembles, including a special collaboration with the Middle School string quartet
  • Percussion solos
  • Jazz vocal and instrumental solos accompanied by Mike Bevan

Sally Rounsevell
Director of Music

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Relive Choral Night

A number of Choral Night DVDs are still available.

This year the Friends of the Arts community group have copies of the Choral Night spectacular available on DVD. This is your chance to relive the magic, or perhaps catch up if you couldn’t make it on the night.

DVDs cost just $20, and proceeds will go towards supporting the School’s Arts and Music programs.

Copies are available from the School Shop.

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Ladies’ Golf Day

OSA Golf Day invite

The annual St Peter’s Girls’ School Ladies’ Golf Day and Lunch is on Friday 11 September at Kooyonga Golf Club.

It’s a stableford competition with a one tee start commencing at 8.30am. The day promises to be great fun with prizes on offer, including ‘Nearest the Pin’ as well as the Perpetual Trophy for the 18 hole golf champion.

Play 18 holes or just join us for lunch at 1pm.

Tickets for Golf and Lunch: $80
Tickets for Kooyonga Golf Club members and those attending for lunch only: $25

All are welcome so bring a friend!

Contact the Development Office on 8334 2239 for more details.

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The Golden Ticket Raffle tickets selling fast

SPG_GoldenTicketRaffle_Enews

The Golden Ticket Raffle was launched this week, and tickets have been selling like hot cakes!

The Parents’ and Friends’ Association is running the raffle, where the first prize is a whopping $15,000 off your 2016 school fees. Who wouldn’t be pleased with that?

You’ll have to be quick, as there are only 300 tickets for sale, at a cost of just $100 each.

Log on to www.trybooking.com/155850 today!

Enquiries can be directed to the Development Office at events@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au.

Lottery Licence No. M12992

Ed Parker
P&F President

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Join us for a movie!

FOR movie Enews

Get your family and friends together for an action packed afternoon at the movies to see the latest instalment in the Maze Runner series: The Scorch Trials!

The maze was just the beginning… Having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

When: 3pm for 3:30pm start | Sunday 13 September 2015
Where: The Regal Theatre, 275 Kensington Rd, Kensington Park
Tickets: $20 | Book now at trybooking.com/IVRY

Bookings through Trybooking will receive exclusive entry for great lucky door prizes including an Encounter Bay Holiday House Weekend, 1 month EFM Gym membership and magazine bundles… plus a tasty treat on arrival! Tickets can also be bought at the door on the day for the movie and treat – but you’ll miss out on the lucky prize draw.

A fundraising event for the St Peter’s Girls’ School Friends of Rowing.

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St Peter’s College Annual Concert

St Peter’s Girls families are warmly invited to attend the St Peter’s College Annual Concert.

7.30pm, Thursday 10 September 2015
Memorial Hall, St Peter’s College, Hackney
Adults $12, Children no charge

Tickets are available at the door.

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Touch Football

Touch-FootballSaints 2 had a tough start to the day coming up against strong outfits from both Cabra and Marymount. Although the results went heavily against us, the girls learnt a lot about how to work together to play the game effectively. After a couple of tighter contests, we had breakthrough wins against both Blackwood and Seaview to secure 7th spot in our pool and 13th overall. The skills only got better as the day went on, and the girls thoroughly enjoyed their first experience playing AFL against the other schools. The whole team played extremely well; however, special mention must go to Thandi Murada, Holly Cunningham, and Ella Robinson who stood out on the ball and around goals.

The Saints 1 team improved significantly their standard of play throughout their games of football last week at the 9-a-side carnival. The girls came up against some bigger opponents but were not overawed and held their own with some ferocious attack on the ball. Once the girls were confident in their positions they began to pass to each other and look to the space ahead. We were able to use our speed in some high scoring matches.

Grace Packer, Alexandra Reade, Alice Tyson and Chanel Stefani were the major goal scorers but everyone played their part throughout the day, finishing in 4th position in our pool.

Daniel Searle
Head of PE, Health & Outdoor Education

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Garville Netball Club

Garville Netball Club is holding trials for the 2016 Premier League Squad as well as for the Summer 2015/2016 and Winter 2016 Talent ID Squads. These are open to all players.

Garville NC is one of eight clubs to participate in the State Premier Netball Competition (Nine News Netball Cup), run by Netball SA. The club also fields a large number of teams in the Adelaide Metro Netball Division (winter) and City Night (summer) Competitions.

> 2016 Premier League Squad Trials
> 2015-2016 Summer TID Squad Trials

For further information, contact Alice Johnswood on admin@garville.com.au or 0412 454 784.

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Sport Results

This week saw our Winter Season come to an end and for our Year 12 students, their final match as Saints students. It is always a bittersweet time as these students, many of whom have represented the School over a number of years, end their duties.

To every Year 12 student, we wish to extend our gratitude for your involvement and wish you all every success in your future.

National Race Walking Championships

Congratulations to both Anna Cross (Year 11) and Bethany Cross (Year 9) who both performed exceptionally in Melbourne. Anna claimed a gold medal and Bethany only just missed the podium, placing fourth.

Badminton – Open Knockout – Friday 21 August

Our senior badminton team contested the State badminton knock-out championships. The team performed admirably without two of our A team members, former State player, Josephine Liu, and Sabrina Chou who were unavailable on the day. The team consisted of Emily Murdock, Kritika Mishra, Qianna (Nancy) Huang and Alice Powell who were valiant in defeat against very tough opposition, including Glenunga’s three current State players. All players continued to challenge their opponents, never giving up, and they represented our school with positivity and commitment. Sonya Risbey (Badminton Coordinator)

Hockey – Open Knockout – Monday 24 August

In the first game Saints faced Henley High who put us under a lot of pressure in the defensive line but we managed to hold them off until they were able to score from a short corner, resulting in a 1-0 loss. The second match saw us up against Trinity College, one of our toughest competitors from the IGSSA competition. After playing one game already and having a long break, we weren’t as alert as we should have been in this game and we lost 0-2. Our final game was against Mt Gambier and we finished on a high! In this game we worked strongly as a team and had multiple fast breakaways, enabling us to score two fantastic team goals. We won the game and finished fifth overall. It was a great effort by all the girls to push themselves and make it this far in the competition and we definitely deserved to make it to the State final!

Junior Basketball – Wednesday 26 August

Year 6 Blue – Saints 17 defeated Seymour Blue 12
Saints Blue secured back-to-back victories, which was very pleasing for our girls. We started slowly and came from behind to record our hard-fought win. This again showed excellent qualities in our girls to persist and fight back from six points behind at quarter-time. So proud of all the girls for a wonderful team effort! This week’s best player: Keeley Fahey, scoring 10 points. Darren Berry (Coach)

Year 6 White – Saints 18 defeated by Seymour 36
It was a courageous effort by the girls, who were up against a very strong team. With a Saints player down, many of the girls stepped up to assist carrying the ball down the court. The defensive pressure and rebounding ensured we remained competitive and gave us many fast break opportunities. The player of the week: Georgia Davidson for her relentless attack on the ball and ability to put pressure on Seymour’s players. Tammy Flannagan (Coach)

Year 5 – Saints 4 defeated by Seymour 34
Coming up against a very experienced side, the girls showed hard work and determination and gave it their all. The girls’ attacking game showed improvement as they were able to dribble down the court and pass with confidence. I encourage all the girls to keep giving their all. A special mention to Gracie, who played her best game yet. Josephine Dalpra and Ella Robinson (Coaches)

Junior Netball – Wednesday 26 August

Year 4 Blue – Saints had a bye

Year 3 – Saints had a bye

Junior Soccer – Friday 28 August

Year 6 Blue – Saints 2 drew with Seymour 2
The girls were matched really well in this game. Our defence was strong, with special mention to Harriett and Georgina. Our defence is really settled through great on-field leadership from both of these girls. Cheri played her best game for the season. She played as a defensive midfielder and was able to move the ball freely up the field. Her aggression for each contest kept us in the game. Alyssa showed excellent poise in front of goals, securing two goals for Saints Blue! Mark Routley (Coach)

Year 6 Silver – Saints 0 defeated by Pembroke 7
The girls had a really good first half, only down 1-0 at half-time. In the second half Pembroke were too strong, enabling them to win the game. The girls never gave up and kept trying to the end. Tomas Maracic (Coach)

Hockey – Saturday 29 August

Thanks to all the hockey girls for their commitment and attendance throughout the season. We hope to see you next year for a bigger and better 2016!

Open A – Saints 1 defeated by Trinity 3
Open A HockeyOn Saturday the Open A hockey team played against Trinity in the playoffs for third and fourth place on the IGSSA shield. As a team we were able to hold Trinity off in the first half, putting on pressure and keeping them out of their attacking circle. Half-way through the first half we were able to get a fast breakaway, stringing together strong, effective passes, topped off with a well-deserved goal scored by Olivia May. In the second half we continued to put pressure on the Trinity team, again having some strong shots on goal. Unluckily in the last seven minutes, Trinity were able to get a fast breakaway, scoring a field goal and putting them in the lead, and again putting another away after time at the end in a short corner. Despite the unlucky loss, it has been evident in recent weeks how much, as a team and individuals, we have developed over the course of the season. Sophie Fry (Captain)

Open B – Saints 2 defeated by Sacred Heart 4
The Open Bs played their last match of the season against Sacred Heart, who had previously defeated the girls but with five minutes to go, the score was 3-2. Unfortunately, the opposition scored late but the girls should be proud of their application throughout not only this match, but also the whole season. Congratulations to Alice Tyson and Paris Dudley on scoring goals, with skilful play up the field by others, including Lara Khoury, Olivia Goldsmith, Kate McKellar-Stewart and Grace Russell-Jarvie. The Bs completed the season in second position in the IGSSA competition. Dan Searle (Supervisor)

Open C – Saints 2 defeated St Dominic’s 0
The C grade dominated play for much of this game and the 0-0 scoreline at half-time was a frustrating result for the number of forward drives and short corners the girls achieved. The girls were often caught in a game of ping pong with the opposition defenders and failed to move into more dangerous positions to attempt shots on goal. Fortunately, in the second half we were better at this and two goals ensued through beautiful play by Eliza Hannon and Kate Woolley. Other players who performed well were Emma Carrodus who controlled the ball well on the half-back line, Grace Edwards who always gives 100%, and Alice Girdler who used her powerful hits to advantage. Dan Searle (Supervisor)

Lacrosse – Saturday 29 August

Under 15 – Saints 15 defeated Walford 4
The girls showed amazing persistence throughout the game and pushed hard until the final buzzer. They had brilliant work in attack and pushed hard to defend the goals. Best player went to Harriet Maerschel for her incredible work on ground balls and also in moving the ball around the field. Lucy Martin (Captain)

Under 13 Division 1 – Saints 15 defeated Glenelg Seahawks 7
The girls showed amazing persistence throughout the game and never stopped fighting until the very end of the match. They demonstrated brilliant work in attack and pushed hard to defend the goals. Best player went to Chelsea Walls for her incredible work on ground balls and also in moving the ball around the field! Lucy Martin (Captain)

Under 13 Division 2 – Saints 8 defeated by North Adelaide 13
The girls worked hard throughout the game and were fighting closely up until the last five minutes. They had excellent work in defence and worked hard to get the ball moving in attack. Best player went to Ruth Oliver for her great work in attack and also in making space and offering a pass for the girls running down the field. Lucy Martin (Captain)

Netball – Saturday 29 August

Open A Netball
Open A Netball

Open A – Saints 45 defeated Pulteney 30
The Open A team finished the season on a high, with a fantastic win against Pulteney. The game truly showed the improvement each individual team member has made, but also how the entire team has developed. We played as a cohesive group, allowing good flow down the court. The team remained in front for the whole game as a result of our strong, hands-on defensive pressure all the way down the court. Abbey Goodwin had a great game and worked extremely well in the goal third. Each game, especially this one, has been a whole team effort and it has taken all girls to pull off the win. Special thanks go to our coach, Sue, who has put so much time and effort into our team! Well done on a great season; all girls should be very proud. Amy Wishart (Captain)

Open B – Saints 30 defeated by Pulteney 36
The Open B team also had a great game this week and the score definitely does not reflect the effort and determination of the team. It was extremely close in the first half and the girls kept up their defensive pressure down the court to allow this. The improvement, particularly in the way the girls worked as a team, was fantastic and as a team they have come a long way. Thank you to Sue for coaching the girls this season – all the girls are very grateful for your time and energy. Congratulations to the girls on a great season. Amy Wishart (Captain)

Open C Netball
Open C Netball

Year 10A – Saints 16 defeated by Immanuel 36
Unfortunately, the girls could not get close as we missed many scoring opportunities and our opponents did not miss. Overall, it was a great effort by the girls and it’s been a pleasure coaching them this year! Best players: Lydia Smalls and Mirella Di Cesare. Alana Coppock (Coach)

Year 10B – Saints 31 defeated Immanuel 26
It was a fantastic game to watch and an excellent way for the girls to finish their season! They played an excellent game and it was great to see them all improve their skills and be able to demonstrate that in their last game. It’s been a great year coaching them! Everyone played well! Alana Coppock (Coach)

Year 9A – Saints 19 defeated by Pulteney 46
Despite the score, each girl individually played her best game and owned her position. Lucinda Tierney played her best defensive game and improved out of sight alongside her partner in crime, Charlotte Kelly, who worked as hard and as cleverly as always. Emily Webb played a fantastic game, intercepting the ball left, right and centre, and Holly Cunningham never fails to impress in centre with her continuous efforts and great leads. Ella Robinson and India Deere, two dynamites in our attacking end, created ample opportunity for our goal shooters and worked continuously hard. And last but not least, our two shooters, Ava Loechel and Olivia Harby, worked incredibly well together, taking advantage of every opportunity and swishing the ball through for a goal. Overall, we are so proud of the girls this season and have loved every minute of coaching such beautiful girls. Thank you for a great season! Eliza Falconer and Ellana Welsby (Coaches)

Year 9B – Saints 7 defeated by Pulteney 34
The first quarter’s passes and leads were not our finest, with most girls starting behind their player. However, as the game progressed there were many highlights, the ball in our attacking end more so than in any other game this term. Mostly of note this game were Holly Steer’s leads, Georgina Thrower’s continuous enthusiasm, and Chanel Stefani and Freya Ware’s intercepts throughout the whole game. The last quarter was the star, where every girl went out with triple the energy, enthusiasm and strategic movement, enabling us to quickly get from the defensive end into our goal ring. Despite tough competition, it has been an absolute pleasure to get to know everyone and see both individual and team development! Eliza Falconer and Ellana Welsby (Coaches)

Year 8A – Saints 27 defeated Pulteney 26
It was a tough match this week with Pulteney playing strong and consistent netball. We were goal for goal for the first half, coming out even at half time. During the third quarter, Pulteney’s goalies were able to capitalise on every scoring opportunity, rarely missing. Our girls made simple mistakes down the court, which caused Pulteney to come out five goals up at three-quarter time. As it was our final game of the season; we wanted a win! The girls came out in the final quarter with determination to fight back. They worked hard to turn over Pulteney’s first two centre passes and scored the first five goals of the quarter to bring them back to a draw. This final quarter of netball is evidence of the skilful netball that the girls had played during the year and in the end got them over the line by one goal! Well done on a great year, girls! Vanessa Brooks (Coach)

Year 8B – Saints 18 defeated by Pulteney 26
Despite the loss, the Year 8Bs played a fantastic game this week. Bringing the skills they have developed over the season, the girls came together and delivered a consistent game. The first quarter took a while to get into, with Pulteney taking advantage of a slightly slow start, and we were down by eight at quarter time. The final three quarters, however, were a display of some of the girls’ best netball. Isabella Villani excelled in centre and Zoe Vine Hall in Wing Defence played her best game yet, displaying her amazing interception skills. I am very proud of all of the girls and would like to thank them for such an amazing season. Sarah Miller (Coach)

Year 7A – Saints 38 defeated Pulteney 11
The As played a fantastic game against Pulteney for their final game, winning with a massive score. All the girls played brilliantly and continued to play clean and sharp netball. The defence players are to be highly commended, and their effort to bring the ball down to our attacking side was done smoothly and efficiently. Attackers and shooters hit targets when passing and shooting, and it was easily the best our attack has played all season. All girls should be extremely proud of their evident improvement in the season and overall performance in the final game. Best players go to Ruby, Sarah and Paris for playing their individual best games of the season. Emily Wishart and Corinne Dyer (Coaches)

Year 7B – Saints did not play