Fortnightly Term 1 Issue 1 : Week 2B : 7/02/2013

Upcoming Calendar Events

From the Principal Welcome back to the new school year. We trust that your sons and daughters have returned refreshed for 2013, a year that promises to be engaging and stimulating as we go about the important work of providing learning opportunities and experiences unique to Lindisfarne. Taking advantage of these for the first time are 148 new students, 53 in Preschool, 28 in Years K to 4, and 67 at Mahers Lane in Years 5 to 12. We look forward to welcoming these families to the Lindisfarne Grammar community. Below all of those new students have been listed:

PreschoolWil Anderson Ruby Arfuso Hunter BleechmoreEvan Carr Juliette Collins Matilda CollinsLogan Costin Frank Crewe Jessica CroppJames Cunnah Eva Cusick Preston DugganEliza Fahy Jack Garland Jett GarlandWilliam Gorrie Lucas Greaves Jonathan GullicksonElyssa Halligan -Stalker Rodan Harper Bridget HendersonCohen Henderson Evie Hokins Allyssa HowardJessica Irving Mitchell Johnston Harrison KaneGrace Lark Isaiah Leo Kaimana Lowien-BrittRuby Lynch Lara Marshall Lucas Martins HickelAndrew Mckenzie-Thompson Jake McKiernan Oscar MeuletCharlotte Mitchell Oliver Muggeridge Holly PrattMatilda Price Zoe Radonich Molly RogersOliver Saunders Will Saunders Mitchell SmithThomas Spedding Harrison Sullivan Sabra TangyeNoah Tilton Marija Todorovic Siara TravagliaCobie Tuckwell Liev Tuckwell

KindergartenJ’rae Baglin-Hussien Siana Barker Jake BeckEmery Bucknall Anika Fletcher Olivia FordeElla Garten Sasha Koppel Addison LunnyEvie Mills Emma Rutherford Lilly Warman

Year 1Saffron Anderson Jasper Bristow Ryan MuggeridgePippi Perrow Madison Pratt Jack SinclairBronte Tuckwell Nadine Wood

Year 2Sven Loemker Slone Smart

Year 3Jaime Nash Ella Sinclair

Year 4Cameo Bristow Samantha Hodges Saxon SmartFlynn Walker

Year 5Indigai Arnold Saffron Bristow Matthew McPheeJacob Mitchell Aria Moore-Kovacevic

Year 6Jacinta Culican Kalindi Mcintosh Kaden MendicinoRyan Parsons Henry Slater Emrys Williams

Year 7Nyari Arnold Sophia Bird Jaime Coetzee Matthew Crimson Jarrah Ealand Joshua Feng Jarrod Filippi Oliver Harnell Madelyn Hogarth Larni Howarth Hunter Hughes Elha Humbler Harry Keenan Daniel Kinson Sophie Klitgaard Neve Lembryk-Walsh Evelyn Lomas Dominique Lonsdale Cooper Lowns Georgie Lubberink Andrew Manning Nicholas Manning Zahra Marland Stephanie Matthewman Georgia Maynard Ciara Mendicino Taj Merrion Madison Middlebrook Maria-Rosa Moore-Kovacevic Lilli Noonan Connor O’Brien Mathias O’Neill Emily Peddle Stuart Purcival Tyson Rich Finn Shaw Darcy Sibthorpe Liberty Smith Keana Thomson Ellie Tunstall Jahla Whelan Riley White Samuel Williams Caitlin Woods

Year 8Shaun Adams Adam Betts Isabella Skinner-O’Hara

Year 9Griffin Bennett-Wise Claudia Brady Tiana Mendicino Isabella Reinke

Year 10Joshua Sim

Year 11Mikayla Forster Sally Garrett Giorgia Wright

New StaffI would also like to take this oppotunity to welcome the following new staff to Lindisfarne Grammar: Mrs Mary–Ellen Jackman (Director of Teacher Development) Mr Neville Erskine (English/History) Mr Andrew Smith (Mathematics/Science) Mr Richard Marriott (Mathematics/Physics) Mrs Klaire Johnston (HSIE – replacing Mrs Rowe while she is on maternity leave)

Chris Duncan

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WEEK 2b

Fri 8 Welcome To New Mahers Lane Parents High Tea - 3:30pm

WEEK 3A

Tue 12 Primary Swimming Carnival at Oasis Pools

Wed 13 Ash Wednesday Service - P5,6 (Mahers Lane)Lindisfarne Netball team trials Shed Mahers Lane

Thu 14 Secondary Swimming Carnival - Murwillumbah

Sun 17 Chapel - Mahers Lane - 9:00am

WEEK 4b

Tue 19 P&F Meeting - Sunshine Avenue Campus

Wed 20 Year 4 Camp - 20-22 FebruaryFrench Trip Parent Information Meeting

Fri 22 University Roadshow - 12:30pm-3:00pm - SHEDKindergarten Swimming Program

Sun 24 Chapel - Mahers Lane - 9:00am

GRAMMAR SCHOOLANGLICAN

Mahers LaneTerranora NSW 2486

principal@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.auwww.lindisfarnegrammar.nsw.edu.au

PO Box 996Banora Point NSW 2486Mahers Lane Campus

07 5590 5099Sunshine Avenue Campus

07 5523 1143

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Lindisfarne Bus0407 203 801

Lindisfarne NewsStudent Drop Off/Pick Up Area at Mahers LaneThere are two car park levels and a student car park at the Mahers Lane campus. For the safety of your children and others please follow these guidelines.Before and after school the lower car park level is used for buses only. Parents, please do not park in or drive through this level before or after school – use the top level car park. With approximately 12 buses driving through this area of a morning and afternoon, this should decrease the congestion.The top car park level (where the shelter with seating is located) is designed as the student drop off and pick up area. To avoid congestion in this area we ask the following:

• Parents to move as far down the driveway as possible.• Do not stop on the crossing or in the middle of the driveway – move

to one side• Do not stop or park in the allocated disabled car park

The car park on the adjoining block is for senior students’ parking. In the afternoon parents are often parking in this area to pick up their children at the same time as our senior students are trying to leave. We are concerned with the number of younger students running behind vehicles that are reversing in this area. The correct pick up area is in the top driveway of the main school block. Another area of concern is Mahers Lane itself. Please do not double park to collect students or do a U–turn across the double lines. For the safety of all please collect students from the top driveway.

Secondary School NewsWelcome To New Staff, Students And ParentsWelcome to new staff, students and parentsA special welcome is extended to all new students and their parents in the Secondary School. Welcome also to our new staff:

Mrs Mary–Ellen Jackman: “Mary-Ellen Jackman enjoyed an initial career spanning 10 years as a primary school teacher in such diverse educational environments such as country Queensland, Brisbane, inner city London and in a remote Aboriginal Community in the Northern Territory.In 2001 Mary-Ellen then commenced a career in employee relations and provided human resource and industrial relations advice to both Catholic systemic

schools and independent Schools in New South Wales. She went on to provide advice regarding improving the performance of staff to Principals in the NSW Department of Education and Training. In 2005 Mary-Ellen commenced working at the Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales providing a broad range of advice regarding the management of staff to Principals in the Independent School Sector.Mary-Ellen is a trained mediator and has been involved in negotiations and advocacy in a range of tribunals including Fair Work Australia and the Human Rights Commission. She has delivered a range of targeted training which covers a broad array of topics including employment relations, performance management, conflict management, occupational health and safety, risk management and child protection.”

Mr Neville Erskine: “Neville Erskine has been teaching Modern History and English in schools for over thirty years. He has had various administrative and executive roles in a number of schools, including Lindisfarne where he was a foundation member of the Secondary School staff. After spending twelve years here, Mr Erskine decided to seek other challenges in the Queensland system before now returning to us after six years. Mr Erskine regards his classroom

teaching as his life’s vocation and is keen to get to know his students and to help them excel.”

Mr Andrew Smith: “I was born and raised in Murwillumbah, finishing school in 1997. I then lived in Brisbane for several years studying and working. I spent 2005 and part of 2006 based in London teaching and travelling. Love for a beautiful woman saw me follow her to North Queensland where we both taught and lived happily and in 2009 were married. I am very happy to be teaching and raising a family back in the Tweed as it has always felt like home.”Mr Richard Marriott: “Richard Marriott joins the Lindisfarne academic staff this year teaching Mathematics and Physics. Richard joins us after a 20 year career working in the international airline industry, both as an engineer and executive manager. Richard has a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma in Education from Southern Cross University.”

Mrs Klaire Johnston: “Since graduating teaching with Honours in 2010, I have taught in both primary and secondary schools in the Northern Rivers. I have a career background in marketing, HR, retail and management and am enthused about fostering life-long learning skills, and encouraging business creativity and financial literacy in students of all ages”

Head of House for Andrew is Mr Simon LeachAN1 Mrs Marg GulaAN2 Mr Bill KitchenAN3 Miss Belinda HopeAN4 Mrs Jan MakepeaceAN5 Mr Eddie MillerAN6 Mr Joe WilsonHead of House for barnabas is Mr Matt FydlerBA1 Ms Lucie SchurichtBA2 Mrs Melinda RoweBA3 Mrs Ursula NashBA4 Mr Matt BedfordBA5 Mr Tony WrightBA6 Ms Judy McCueHead of House for Cuthbert is Dr Natalie MarriottCU1 Mrs Michelle WhitickerCU2 Mr Tony MountfordCU3 Ms Caroline JeffriesCU4 Mrs Neville ErskineCU5 Mrs Cathy MyersCU6 Mr Ashley HannamHead of House for Stephen is Mrs Kylie WhartonST1 Mr John CadmanST2 Mr Gavin KesterST3 Mrs Suellen WalkerST4 Mr Hamish InksetterST5 Miss Kylie SteffenST6 Mr Robert SeguinThe first point of contact with any concerns should be your child’s House Tutor Teacher, Head of House or Subject Teacher. Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have a concern.

Explanation of Key Staff RolesPlease contact the following staff if you have concerns in the mentioned areasMrs Noelene Wright – Assistant Principal (Secondary) / day-to-day management and organisationMrs Meg Ayers – Assistant Principal (Pastoral Care) / pastoral, welfare and discipline issuesMr Chris bakon – Curriculum Coordinator – subject, examinations, timetable and curriculum issuesMrs Allison Sands – Year 12 CoordinatorMr barry Woods – Director of Careers/VET/Partnerships

Sports UniformAll students in Year 7 to Year 12 may wear their sports uniform to and from school on Thursday. PE students are to wear their normal day uniform on their PE practical days and are to change for their PE periods at school.

Tax File NumbersStudents can apply for a tax file number through the School. Forms are available from Student Admin. Forms should be completed and returned to the School. The School will confirm details and forms will be signed and then forwarded to the taxation office. Approximately eight weeks later you will receive notification of the tax file number direct from the ATO.

Noelene Wright, Assistant Principal - Head of Secondary

Change to the Daily RoutineIn 2013 the daily routine has been changed.Students are expected to be at School by 8:20am each day. The school day will commence with Period 1 Lesson during this lesson the roll will be marked. Below are the new bell times.Period 1 (60 mins) – 8:20 to 9:20 (Class roll to be marked by 8:30am)Period 2 (55 mins) – 9:20 to 10:15Tutor Time (20 mins) – 10:15 to 10:35Recess (20 mins) – 10:35 to 10:55Period 3 (55 mins) – 10:55 to 11:50Period 4 (55 mins) – 11:50 to 12:45Lunch (45 mins) – 12:45 to 1:30 (Duty swap – 2:10)Period 5 (60 mins) – 1:30 to 2:30 (includes DEAR time until 1:45)Period 6 (50 mins) – 2:30 to 3:20

Sport NewsWelcome back to 2013We have a fun-filled term of sport awaiting your children. So, some dates for your diary are:Primary Swimming Carnival – Club Banora – Tuesday 12 FebruarySecondary Swimming Carnival – TRAC – Thursday 14 FebruaryYear 7 – 11 Recreational Sport starts – Thursday 21 FebruaryNCIS Swimming Carnival – Lismore – Tuesday 5 MarchNCIS Soccer – Armidale (Overnight stay on March 11) Tuesday 12 MarchTAS visiting senior tennis and basketball teams – Friday 22 March (TBC)NCIS AFL Gala Fun Day – Maclean – Tuesday 26 MarchAll listed NCIS events are for both primary and secondary students.

Surf Survival Two Day CourseA group of Year 7 – Year 10 students completed their Surf Lifesaving Certificate on Wednesday and Thursday through the School and with Laurie Cavil of Kirra Firt Aid. The photograph is of some of the students taking their theory test which included CPR, first aid and water safety.

Gay Maynard - Director of PDHPE

The Student VoiceHello again, citizens of Lindisfarne Grammar, and welcome back to just the facts. Today I’ll be discussing the truth behind the acclaimed ‘Mozart Effect.’The theory that ‘listening to classical music increases one’s intelligence’ originated from a study done in 1993 by Dr Frances Rauscher, who tested the effects of Mozart’s Sonata for two pianos in D Major, on 36 undergraduate students at the University of California. The study found that after just 10 minutes of listening to the old Wolfgang, students scored higher on IQ tests involving spatial reasoning by a full 8 to 10 points.The real catch though, is that since the original 1993 study which introduced the Mozart Effect, multiple studies by researchers around the world have attempted to replicate the results, and failed. Some researches claim that the Mozart Effect is specifically dependent on the type of test which is taken. Others say that the original test was unreliable and that unless the same results can be gained through repetition of the original study, we must remain skeptical about it’s validity.Now... that’s not to say that listening to classical music holds no benefits at all. Numerous studies actually do show that listening to classical music can induce relaxation and reduce anxiety levels. As a result of this new knowledge, some hospitals have began using it for its therapeutic benefits, playing it to patients to help them sleep or just to combat stress. Listening to classical music has also been shown to enhance ones ability to articulate emotions, something which has not only been consistently supported through scientific research, but stands to reason, considering that a lot of classical music is written to express and evoke emotions.Having said that, I think that if there’s one thing that society got out of the whole ‘Mozart Effect’ phase, it was an opportunity to be exposed to some of the most artistic and creative works ever written: works that not only offered insight into our musical heritage, but allowed us to broaden our horizons simply by escaping the world of all that was current in music, and revisiting the past.And that, fellow students, is just the facts.

Benjamin Beamish - Year 11

Community NoticesAfter School Soccer ProgramTFA will be running an after school soccer program in Term 1 2013 at Arkinstall Oval. Pupils who would like to attend must be collected by their parents and taken to Arkinstall Park. During the 6 week program games will be played inside an inflatable soccer field, which captures the imagination of students, giving them a great soccer experience. Training will take place inside a skills square focusing on different skills each week, such as dribbling, turning and shooting. Start date: Friday 22nd February, Kindergarten - Year 4, 3:15pm - 4:15pm. Sign up online at www.totalfootballacademy.com.au or call Andy Robinson on 0413 888 643.

Primary School NewsParent Information SessionFeedback from parents who attended the Parent Information sessions for Year 1 to Year 6 classes this week has been positive. If you were unable to attend or if you did attend but have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher to arrange a suitable time to meet.

Year 4 House CaptainsCongratulations to our Year 4 Term One School House Leaders for Term One. They are excitedly anticipating encouraging their fellow Year 3 - Year 6 peers at the Primary Swimming Carnival next Tuesday 12 February.St Andrew CaptainsJayden O’RourkeKeeley RoseSt barnabas CaptainsPorscha UsherJayden RacetteSt Cuthbert CaptainsTori AstonGrace WagnerSt Stephen CaptainsHeidi ChaffeyLachlan Lane

St Andrew Vice CaptainsShania SealyPartick SheardSt barnabas Vice CaptainsLucy TandlerCameo BristowSt Cuthbert Vice CaptainsMitchell HawkinsDiaz HenrySt Stephen Vice CaptainsJacob SandsGeorgia Worrad

Michele Chandler, Assistant Principal - Head of PrimaryClassroom Helpers @ LindisfarneThis term we will be once again running our successful Classroom Helpers @ Lindisfarne Course. Classroom Helpers @ Lindisfarne is a series of one hour workshops that are run over a four week period commencing on Friday 15 February. The course provides informative sessions to support parents who wish to help in the classroom. Classroom Helpers @ Lindisfarne provides an opportunity for participants to acquire new knowledge about literacy and gain an increased insight into your own children as literacy learners. It will also provide an opportunity for hands-on experience and will include demonstrations of learning activities in which classroom helpers may be involved during literacy time. Helpful hints for parents who wish to read together with their children will also be provided. The course has been designed to enable strong partnerships between home and school to be further developed and to recognise and value the role of parental involvement in the classroom setting.I encourage all those who wish to be parent helpers in literacy time this year at our school to attend these informative sessions and I look forward to working with you in the near future. Registration forms will be sent home soon. If you have any queries regarding the program, please do not hesitate to email bkeen@lindisfarne.nsw.edu.au

Belinda Keen - Literacy Support Teacher

Faculty NewsHuman Society And Its EnvironmentWelcome back to new and continuing families. It is a pleasure to have your children with us.

Australia Day Young AchieverCongratulations to Year 12 Lindisfarne Grammar student Penelope Meeves who was officially recognised as ‘Tweed Shire Council Young Achiever’ in the recent Australia Day Awards. Penelope was recognised for her work in founding the ‘Tweed Youth Advocacy Coalition,’ which gives voice and promotes opportunities for young people in the Tweed. Penelope volunteers with the homeless organisation ‘You Have a Friend’ and is involved in Lindisfarne’s community service program.

China Tour September 2013As part of Lindisfarne’s commitment to global education, we are developing a student tour to China. Current planning is for a school holiday departure on Saturday September 21 and returning Monday September 30, 2013. The tour will include visiting Beijing, The Great Wall, Ming Tombs and Forbidden City, then flying to the Utahloy International School at Zencheng in southern China. (http://www.utahloy.com/zc/) This will be a 4-night base for cultural studies and day excursions. The tour will conclude with 2 days in Hong Kong. Expressions of interest in this tour will be called for shortly.

Year 10 Sydney-Canberra TourThe Year 10 Sydney-Canberra Tour is the Year 10 ‘Camp’ and occurs Monday 20 to Thursday 24 May. This is a tremendous educational and social excursion for students, addressing many aspects of Year 10 academic program. Details will be sent home in the near future.

Rotary Model United Nations AssemblyThis event will be held at the Tweed Heads Civic Centre on Saturday 16 March. Student teams of three, representing a nation of their choice, will debate topics of world significance in a United Nations style forum. Interested students should contact Mr Coverdale at School.

Bryson Coverdale, Director of Human Society & its Environment

Surfside Bus PassesQueries regarding eligibility and application forms are available at all school offices.For queries about the issuing of a bus pass, timetabling, or route information please refer to Surfside Buslines at www.surfside.com.au then click on Schools Services tab – if you still need further information telephone 07 5571 6555, are staff are endeavouring to respond to your enquiry within 48 hours.

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Tumbulgum Rangers Sports Club Sign-On For Soccer Football 2013 SeasonJuniors & Seniors, Males & Females11.00am To 1.00pmSaturdays 9 and 16 February at Clubhouse (upstairs)Player registration fees for 2013 have been held at the same price as 2011 and 2012.Coaches and managers positions are now open.New players are also welcome, bring along your mates.Players will have a great time, learn new football skills and life skills.For further information contact Registrar: Brian 02 66766343 or email bbrecko@hotmail.com

Relay for LifeThe NSW Cancer Council Tweed Valley Relay for Life event coordinators are looking for teams to register and participate in the next Relay to be held at the Sports grounds of the Cudgen Leagues Club on 23rd and 24th March.We are also looking for volunteers that may like to assist with the running of the event.For further information you can contact Emily Pettitt 02 6627 0304 E: emilyp@nswcc.org.au orLynn Dunn-Marler 07 5599 2175 E: ldunnmarler@iprimus.com.au

Casuarina Hockey ClubCasuarina Hockey Club Sign on is Sunday 10 February 2:00-4:00pm at Casuarina Hockey Fields. Contact Margie 0413 622 950 for further information, also our web address www.casuarinahockey.com and email address hockey@casuarinahockey.com.

Take Home A Big Brother Or Big SisterGive your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July 2013 for their 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Japan and Spain. will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship.

ACTIVITy yEAR ORGANISER DAy TIME VENuEArt & Textiles 11/12 Mrs Nash & Miss Hope Thu 3.30-5.30 A1

Biology 11/12 Ms Jeffries Thu A 3.30-5.30 A1

Brass Ensemble 7-12 Mr Norton Thu Lunch PA11

Chemistry Tutorial 11/12 Mr Robins Wed 3.30-4.30 Lab 2

Choir - 5/6 5/6 Ms Kriz Tue P5 Chapel

Choir - Senior 7-12 Ms Kriz Tue/Wed Lunch/DEAR PA11

Concert band All Mr Norton MonTue

Lunch7.30am

PA11PA11

Engineering 12 Mrs Sands Thu A Lunch M16

English 7-9 Mrs Makepeace Mon 3.30-4.30 C15

English Tutorial 10-12 Mr Erskine Wed 3.30-4.30 Library

English Tutorial 12 Mr Westhoff Thu A Lunch Library

Flute Choir 7-12 Ms Schuricht Thu 7.30am PA11

HistoryTutorial 10-12 Mr Erskine Wed 3.30-4.30 Library

Hospitality Tutorials 11/12 Mrs Smith Fri B Lunch FT1

Mathematics & Extension 1 11/12 Mrs Wright & Ms Spring Wed 3.30-4.30 GP1

Maths 7-12 Mr Kitchen Wed 3.30-4.30 C1

Maths Tutorials 7-12 Mr Kester Mon/Fri Lunch C15

Meditation/Silent prayer All Father Glenn Tue 1.00-1.20 Chapel

PDHPE tutorial 12 Mrs Maynard Thu Lunch PE13

Physics tutorial 12 Mrs SandsMr Marriott

Wed AWed B

LunchLunch

S11S11

Senior Science 11/12 Ms Jeffries Thu B Lunch S12

String Ensemble All Mr Singh Mon 10.35-11.20 PA11

Co Curricular Activities for Mahers Lane Campus - Term 1, 2013Any questions should be directed to the organising staff

Walkin’ On Water Surf School is again proud to be running the Girls Go Surfing Days at Greenmount Beach on the 9th and 10th of February. We will have 10am (Qld time) lessons on each morning and, depending on demand, may also have a midday lesson as well.

All of our Girls Go Surfing Surfers will receive a Show Bag with a heap of surfing goodies.

Also exclusive to Walkin’ On Water, all our surfers will also receive a FREE pair of OneLeaf jewellery earrings (www.oneleafdesigns.com.au)

To book or for more information, please contact us on

0418 780 311 surf@walkinonwater.com

Space is strictly limited so we recommend you book early!

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Tuition application 2013

Application for Instrumental, Vocal And Speech & Drama Lessons

Please complete and return to Student Administration

Student Name_____________________________PC Class ____________ Name and address of person(s) to whom all correspondence should be sent: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Tel (w)___________________________ (h)___________________________ On which instrument/s do you require tuition?__________________________ Do you have a preferred teacher?___________________________________ Would you like group (subject to availability) or Individual_ _______________ Is the student a beginner on this instrument? If not, please give details of previous experience and teacher. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ * Please read the conditions of enrolment on the reverse of this form. I have read and agree with the terms of enrolment. Yes/No (please circle) Signature of parent/guardian______________________ Date_____________

 

Tuition application 2013

Terms of Enrolment

1. Accounts need to be paid promptly by the invoiced due date. If you have any

problems paying accounts please contact the instrumental teacher immediately to make alternative arrangements.

2. Failure to pay accounts by the due date will result in withdrawal from lessons.

3. If your child is ill, a phone call to their instrumental teacher prior to the lesson

will allow for them to rearrange their timetable and make-up your child’s lesson.

4. If your child is unable to attend a lesson because of a class test or excursion, notification will also need to be given prior to the lesson so that an alternative time can be arranged.

5. Any lessons missed without prior notification will be forfeited.

6. Four weeks notice in writing to the instrumental teacher is required if you no

longer wish for your child to continue lessons. It is usually not possible to reimburse unwanted lessons.

Whilst your child receives lessons on the school premises it is important to note that the arrangement you make with the instrumental teacher is a private one. Therefore any enquiries you have regarding lessons times, fees and your child’s progress should be made directly to the instrumental teacher.

What is Emotional Resilience?

Emotional resilience is an essential skill for all children. It is about feeling in

control and believing in one’s ability to work through setbacks and challenging

situations in a capable, effective manner. This capacity for resilience

empowers the child to develop positive coping behaviours, to persist and try

again in the face of failure, to bounce back with confidence and develop a

healthy self-esteem.

There are many times in children’s lives, whether it’s facing difficulties at

school or at home, dealing with changes within the family like a new sibling or

family breakup, moving house or being exposed to more serious situations like

natural disasters. As much as we would like to, we can’t always protect them

from something bad happening or the difficult times and stress of life. To

successfully cope with these changes and stress in their lives they need to be

emotionally resilient so they can continue to move forward.

A Quick Overview

The aim of this program is to build

children's resilience and self esteem

by teaching them strategies to cope

with emotions (e.g., worry, sadness

and anger) and social challenges (e.g.,

friendship difficulties and bullying).

Children will also learn to identify

their strengths and how to use these to

s uc ce s s f u l l y na v i ga t e l i f e ' s

challenges. This program is offered

as 8 x 1.5hour sessions over 8 weeks.

A group parent psychoeducation

session is also included

Program Aims

To book for this particular group session or for more informa-tion please feel free to contact Andrea at groups@lakesiderooms.com.au or phone 0430 433 071 or fax (07) 55 620 499.

To Make A Booking

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Sunshine Avenue Campus SOUTH TWEED HEADS NSW

Venue

For further information you can visit www.lakesiderooms.com.au

Group Date Friday 15 February—12 April 2013

11.00am—12.30pm

Costs $60 per week for 8 weeks

Note: health rebates may be available. 10% discount for full prepayment

Group Program

Enhancing Emotional Resilience

for children in K to 2

Group Facilitator Leanne Jones Psychologist

Leanne Jones is a psychologist skilled in the assessment of children and adolescents.

Leanne specialises in educational psychology, including learning, emotional and

behavioural difficulties in children. She provides learning assessments and facilitates

group programs.

Sugar and spice and all things nice, that’s what little girls are made of. Without

warning though, your little girl is confronted with whispers, rumours, gossip, and

nasty behaviours. From the beginning of Grade Three, girls start using

exclusionary tactics and other covert ways of bullying with the intent to isolate and

hurt their friends.

Most girls at times are the target of this type of bullying. They are, at other times,

bystanders. Sometimes they are even the aggressor, often as a way to establish and

maintain social positions. Girls may be best friends one day and cruel the next.

These behaviours are not okay and need to be challenged. Considering identity

formation in girls is crucial in their primary school years, the impact of early

friendships and coping with social struggles can be long-lasting and may

significantly impact on future relationships.

Many bullying programs do not address the complicated issues around girl

friendships and cliques. Additionally, many parents feel overwhelmed and ill-

equipped to handle these issues with their daughter, particularly when they are

unable to influence another child’s behaviour.

A Quick Overview

The ‘Sugar & Spice’ program will

expose these girl bullying behaviours,

assist your daughter to make healthy

relationships, empower your daughter

to deal with this behaviour and

provide her with strategies to manage

friendships and effectively resolve

conflict.

The program is offered in five two

hour sessions over five weeks.

Program Aims

To book for this particular group session or for more infor-mation, please feel free to contact Andrea at groups@lakesiderooms.com.au or phone 0430 433 071 or fax (07) 55 620 499.

To Make A Booking

Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School Mahers Avenue Campus TERRANORA NSW

Venue

For further information you can visit www.lakesiderooms.com.au

Group Date Friday 22 February—22 March 2013

Costs

$80 per week for 5 weeks

Note: health rebates may be available. 10% discount for full prepayment

Group Program

Sugar & Spice Empowering your daughter through friendships and cliques

for girls Years 5 & 6

Group Facilitator Leanne Jones Psychologist

Leanne Jones is a psychologist skilled in the assessment of children and adolescents.

Leanne specialises in educational psychology, including learning, emotional and

behavioural difficulties in children. She provides learning assessments and facilitates

group programs.