MorpethPublic School

Year Six 2013 Yearbook

Principal’s MessageMr Peter Edmonds

First of all, congratulations on your graduation!

Hopefully you will look back fondly on your years at our school. From my experience, the primary years are when you develop life-long friendships. Some of the students in your class will be your buddies forever.

I have really enjoyed getting to know you over the past couple of years. We’ve had some chats, had some fun and I have appreciated the opportunity to share a part of your journey.

It is now time to enter the next chapter of your life.

There will be truly fantastic times ahead but there will also be some challenges. Always remember to make good choices - it is much easier that way.

You have been a great group and we are all very proud of your achievements.

So, good luck, always remember to follow your dreams, be the best you can be and hopefully there will always be a special place in your heart for Morpeth Public School.

P.S. You’re always welcome to call in and say hello!

Year 6 Teacher’s MessageMr Mike Hamilton

For me the highlight of the year was the performance of our whole year 6 class at the University of Newcastle Science and Engineering Challenge day held at Maitland at the end of Term 3.

You worked in small teams at a range of complex challenges involving finding practical solutions to engineering problems. You were in competition against many other Year 6 students from public and private schools across Maitland. You won.

I believe this is evidence of the quality of the

educational experience you have enjoyed at Morpeth Public School.

The skills and attitudes needed for life and work in this 21st Century are not just academic grades, test scores and factual knowledge. They are communication skills and the ability to cooperate and work together to solve problems. They are the emotional strength to stay calm and focused when some around you are off task.

I am sure that as you grow and mature you will appreciate the value of the things you have experienced here. Keep on learning.

Morpeth Public SchoolYear 6H - 2013

Back Row: Kiyah Grunsell, Kye Hollis, Luke Knight (School Captain), Jayden Roth, Kurt Hollis (Sturt Captain), Isaac Godbold, Jasper McGill (Eyre Captain), Jack Wallis. Inset: Kade Winfield.

Middle Row: Daniel Woolley, Leighton Vercoe (Hume Captain), Tyler Hopkins (Oxley House), Cameron Klumpp (School Vice Captain), Roeshene Chilby (Sturt Captain), Jake Tarrant, Michael Griffiths, Joe Wright, Ryley Stallard,

Front Row: Samantha Roffey, Lily McGough, Matilda Lawrence, Claudia George (Oxley Captain), Hope Johns, Rachael Sinclair (School Captain), Abbie Hall, Kate Ramage (School Vice Captain), Lexie Ward (Eyre Captain), Aliah Field (Hume Captain). Teacher: Mr Mike Hamilton

Library Monitors: Roeshene Chilby, Lily McGough, Samantha Roffey, Hope Johns, Lexie Ward, Kate Ramage

Message from School Leaders Luke Knight and Rachael Sinclair.

We have been very proud to be the school leaders at Morpeth Public School this year.

It has been an honour to represent the school which is such an important part of this community.

This year the school has had a busy time with sporting events, excursions, special events both here and in other places as well as some interesting visitors, music and fun.

Kate Ramage, Luke Knight, Rachael Sinclair and Cameron Klumpp with Principal Mr Edmonds.

Our SchoolLeaders

The visit from the Burwood Girls’ High School band was a fascinating look at how the many instruments blend together to make music.

We all remember the three days at the Great Aussie Bush Camp, the cold nights sleeping in layers of clothes and the busy days filled with exciting activities. Who doesn’t remember the thrilling giant swing, the fun raft building and lifting each other up over that two metre high wall.

Representing the school at the Anzac Day ceremony in Morpeth was a high point of our Leadership. It’s such an important time for all Australians and we will always remember that Anzac Day.

It was also a huge honour to be able to attend the National Young Leaders Day in Sydney earlier this year. We were able to listen to many famous speakers including internet guru, Brett Lee, rugby league legend, Nathan Hindmarsh, Canoeist, Jessica Fox who were sharing their experiences and thoughts with thousands of young leaders from schools from all over NSW.

We learned that Nathan Hindmarsh was faced with difficult choices during his school career that could have affected his sporting life. Even though he chose to attend a school close to his family and not attend a sporting high school, he still created a great sporting career by going that extra mile.

Jessica Fox also showed great determination by achieving an Olympic gold medal in canoeing. Her message was to “never give up and always do your best.”

Our school badge encourages us to “Strive to Excel.” Whatever our backgrounds and chosen paths for our future, our school, Morpeth Public School has been a great start on our journey of life.

AussieBush Camp

Years 5 and 6 enjoyed 3 days of outdoor activities at The Great Aussie Bush Camp this year.

Rafting, fencing, a rope giant swing, canoeing and climbing activities showing the students how to work together as a team. Even the “low ropes” proved to be a challenge and a little help from a friend made all the difference.

A rafting challenge was fun and difficult with several makeshift vessels not quite up to the stresses of nautical navigation across the pond. Many a hand was lost - in a fun way.

“The camp was a new experience for me.”

- Jack Wallis

“Building the raft showed me how important

teamwork is”- Kurt Hollis

CanberraExcursion

In November 2012, both years 5 and 6 travelled to the Nation’s Capital to see Parliament House, The Dinosaur Museum and Questacon as well as The National Art Gallery and the High Court of Australia.

The students were accompanied by Mr Scanlan, Mrs Petersen and Mrs Davies.

The visit to Parliament House showed how the process of governing the nation worked. A tour guide explained the details and the students were able to participate in a mock government.

At the Australian War Memorial, the students saw the many displays, aircraft, vehicles, weapons and uniforms from our military past. Some were able to experience a helicopter simulator and a submarine display.

“Canberra, as the Nation’s Capital gave us the chance to see the very important things that make Australia’s Government work.”

- Rachael Sinclair

“There are so many things to see and discover. Seeing the place of Government and the Memorial was so interesting.

- Hope Johns

Being able to wear the uniforms at the War Memorial and seeing the different displays was interesting.

- Aliah Field

“Seeing Canberra was a real eye-opener.”

- Hope Johns

Anzac Day2013

Anzac Day this year was commemorated with an official march in the streets of Morpeth and a ceremony of remembrance at the school.

It was an honour both as individuals and as part of Morpeth Public School to participate in the event. Some of the students wore the medals their relatives had earned as soldiers fighting in past wars.

School Captain Luke Knight delivered the school’s message to the gathered locals as part of the official proceedings and also shared a brief statement about his own uncle who had served.

Representatives of several local schools, the armed forces and Government address the crowd who gathered at the courthouse in Swan Street to remember the fallen.

Vice Captain, Cameron Klumpp laid the schools wreath at the memorial.

A ceremony was held at the school which was conducted by the School Leaders. During the ceremony, the school observed a minute of silence in the traditional act of remembrance.

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KyeHollisOur

2013

Nickname: Tyler Shealer

What will you be doing in ten years? playing footy for Australia and NSW.

Most memorable moment: Going to Canberra and being part of the Knights Knockout.

Where whould you like to live.Gold Cost.

What will your job be?Personal TrainerFavourite song: Trumpstar Favourite Movie: Bad GrandpaFavourite Sport: Cricket or Footy

Nickname: Ribzy Key

What will you be doing in 10 years: Be a good football player.

Most memorable moment: Going on the excursion to Canberra.

What will your job be: I would like to be an electrician or work in the mines.

Where will you live: with my cuzzies Jabba, Tarro, Wally and Shella.

Favourite song: TrumpstaFavourite movie: Bad GrandpaFavourite sport: Football.

HopeJohns

CameronKlumpp

LukeKnight

Nick names: Hopey, Epoh, Hopscotch

What will you be doing in 10 years? Maybe pursuing a career in dance.

What will your job be? Someone who works in an office or a dance choreographer

Where will you live? In the city somewhere.

Favourite song, movie and sport:Song: On Broadway (SMASH), Destination Unknown, A Little Party Never Killed Nobody.

Favourite Movie: The CliqueFavourite Sport: DANCE !!!!!!!!

Nickname: Klumppy, Ronny

What will you be doing in ten years? Spending time with friends.

Most memorable moment? Becoming school vice-captain

What will your job be? Electrician or a Miner

Where will you live? Gold Coast or Eastern Suburbs of Sydney

Favourite song: Bastille, Pompeii Favourite movie: Bad Grandpa, Favourite sport: Rugby Union or Rugby League

Nickname: Luko, Knighto, Dukeman

What will you be doing in 10 years: Playing cricket or Footy for Australia

Most memorable moment: Becoming school captain

What will your job be: Sports coach

Where will you live: Morpeth

Favourite song: How We Roll Favourite Movie: Bad GrandpaFavourite Sport: Cricket or Footy

What high school are you going to: Hunter Sports High School.

DanielWoolley

Nickname: Danny, Wild’n’Woolley

What will you be doing in ten years? Playing golf. I hope I’ve got ots of friends.

Most memorable moment? Going on the Canberra trip with friends and playing at Hunter Stadium.

What will your job be? Engineering

Where will you live? Gold Coast.

Favourite song: Sexy and I’m Homeless Favourite movie: SWAT Favourite sport: Rugby League

Jasper McGill

Jayden Roth

LilyMcGough

RoesheneChilby

Nickname: Jabba

What will you be doing in 10 years: Playing footy or cricket for NSW or Australia.

Most memorable moment: Going to The Great Aussie Bush Camp and having fun doing all the activities.

What will your job be? I think either working in the mines or on the Police Force.

Where will you live? Gold Coast with my mates.

Favourite song: TrumpstaFavourite movie: Fast and Furious 6Favourite sport: Cricket and Football.

Nicknames: Lil, Liddlson

What will you be doing in 10 years. Studying at university and having lots of fun with my friends

Most memorable moment: I kicked my shoe on the roof

What will you job be: Vet or an Actor

Where will you live: Morpeth or England

Favourite song: RoyalsFavourite movie: Pirates of the CaribbeanFavourite sport: Soccer

Nicknames: Jaydo and Jaydog.Hobbies: racing my RC cars, footy and playing my Xbox.Memories: Aussie Bush Camp, sc hool footy, school soccer and Canberra.Favourite song: Addicted - Bliss’n’EsoFavourite movie: Bad Grandpa.Favourite sport: Footy

Nicknames RowieHobbies: Running, Swimming, Hanging out. What will I be doing in ten years? Hairdressing in my own salon. Most embarrassing time at school: Everyone laughed when I did a handstand and Rachel landed on top of me. Most memorable moment: Becoming Sturt sports captain.

Favourite Song: The Best Song Ever.Favourite Movie: Grown Ups 2.Favourite Sport: Running.

KateRamage

KadeWinfield

SamanthaRoffey

ClaudiaGeorge

Nickname: KadoFavourite time at school: Playing sport with my friends and hanging out with my friends.What will I be in ten years? I want to have good friends and a nice home.

Most embarrassing time at school? In kindergarten I went to school with my pants lose and I had to hold them up for the whole day.Most memorable moment? Becoming additive free.What will my job be? Probably working in the mines.Where will I live? Close to Newcastle.Favourite Song: Everybody.Favourite Movie: SWAT.Favourite Sport: Touch Footy.

Nicknames: Rampage, Miss Katie, Kat, CakeWhat will you be doing in 10 years? Studying at university Most memorable moment?: Being announced as school Vice Capitan / Pretending to be Irish dancers and Lily kicking her shoe on the roof!What will your job be? Either a Teacher or NurseWhere will you live? Maybe Nelson Bay or MorpethFavourite song: Mind Your MannersFavourite movie: Ghost RiderFavourite sport: Swimming, Soccer

Nicknames ClaudiliaHobbies: Running, Swimming and playing with my sheep and dog Lola. What will I be doing in ten years? I’d like to be involved in swimming and running and I’d to see Paris and Africa. Most embarrassing time at school: When I got stage fright during a performance of “Calling all the Monsters” with Rachael, Allie and Hope. Most memorable moment: Becoming Oxley Captain.

Favourite Song: Raw - Katy Perry.Favourite Movie: Grown Ups 2.Favourite Sport: Swimming and Running.

Nickname: Sam

What will you be doing in 10 years? Studying at university and hanging out with my friends.

Most memorable moment?When I got hit in the face with at T-ball bat.

What will you job be?Either a teacher or a shop worker.

Where will you live? In Morpeth or somewhere close to there?

Favourite song: True love.Favourite movie: Parental guidance. Favourite sport: Soccer.

LeightonVercoe

JakeTarrant

KiyahGrunsell

RyleyStallard

Nick names: Kia, Gunseller.

What will you be in ten years time? Motorbike rider.

Most memorable moment? When we went to Canberra.

What will your job be? Working in the mines or be a mechanic.

Where will you live? Central Coast or the blue mountains.

Favourite song: Everybody.Favourite movie: Zombie land.Favourite sport: Football.

Nick name: Rylo, Ryls

What will you be doing in 10 years? Hopefully becoming a pro RC car driver, playing paintball.

Most memorable moment? The Great Aussie Bush Camp, school soccer and the trip to Canberra.

Favourite hobby? Paintball, RC cars.

What’s your favourite movie? Pacffic Rim, Thor.

Nickname: Leighty, Vercoe

What will you be doing in ten years? Playing sport

Most memorable moment? Playing sport for the Knights Knockout.

Where will you live? Wherever

Favorite Song: I love itFavorite Movie: Rambo.Favorite Sports: Golf and football

Nickname: Jake’o, Jakeyboy, Jakey, Tarro

What will you be doing in 10 years? I’ll be in America in a mansion as a billionaire.

Where will you live? In Newcastle or the Gold Coast with my bros Jabba Wally Ribzy and Sheeler.

Most memorable moment? At the Canberra excursion in 2012.

What will your job be? In the mines or a police officer

Favourite song: BabyFavourite game: Batman Arkham Origins Favourite Movie: Fast & Furious

LexieWard

JosephWright

MickGriffiths

IsaacGodbold

Nick-name: Joey, JermanFavourite memory of school: Great Aussie Bush Camp, Canberra, Making the grand final in Knights Knock Out and

playing at the Knights Stadium

What will you be doing in 10 years? Driving V8’s and playing football for the Bulldogs.

What will your job be? Diesel mechanic.Where will you live? Kurri Kurri swamp on a tinny.Favourite song: Superstitious - Stevie WonderFavourite movie: Edward Scissor HandsFavourite hobby: Driving and Racing FordsFavourite sport: NRL

Nicknames:LexI, Lex, Pep, Peppington. What will you be doing in 10 years? Hanging out with my friends.

Most memorable moment?Slipping over the comp cards.

What will your job be?Hopefully owning a pet shop

Where will you be living?Morpeth or Sydney.

Favourite song: Acapella Favourite movie: Grown Ups 2Favourite sport: Soccer.

Nick names Mick, Mick-g, Griffo. What will you be doing in 10 years? Playing for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.Most memorable moment?Grand final Pickers Cup and Grand final Knights Knock OutWhat will you’re job be?Studying in University.Where will you live?Manly, Sydney, NSWFavourite song: Enter SandmanFavourite Movie: Hunger GamesFavourite Sport: Footy/Touch Footy

Nick names: Jacko.

What will you be in ten years? I want to join the Army.

Most memorable moment? Going to the Great Aussie Bush Camp riding the big swing.

What will your job be? I think racing cars would be great - Fords, of course.

Where will you live? I would like to live on a farm.

Favourite movie: Step Up Series. Favourite sport: Soccer and Football.

Nick names: Ali, WC, Alien Apple, Red belly.What will you be doing in 10 years?21 with a job.Most memorable moment? Meeting my best friends, Becoming Hume captain.What will your job be? Zoo Keeper.Where would you live? East Gresford.Hobbies? Netball, Pig hunting, Fishing, Art, Sport, Animals.Favourite song: If I die young.Favourite Movie: Simpsons MovieFavorite Sport: Netball

Nickname: Dirtman, Wally, Kurty, Kutohollo

What will you be doing in 10 years? Enjoying being with mates or playing international football.Most memorable moment? Representing my school in all of our footy grand finals and running.Were will you live: Tenambit.What will my job be? Playing international rugby league or being a pilot or in the mines.

Favourite song: Hey True BlueFavourite movie: Bad Grandpa.Favourite sport: Rugby League

Nickname: Rach

What will you by doing in 10 years? 22 with a job. Pre School Teacher. Most memorable moment? Becoming school captainWhat will your job be? Pre-school teacher Where will you live? Newcastle Hobbies: Netball and the beach Favourite movie: Bring It OnFavourite song: MonsterFavourite sport: Netball

JackWallis

Rachael Sinclair

AliahField

KurtHollis

“Always do the best you can and don’t worry what other people

think.”- Boys Captain, Luke Knight.

“Life can sometimes be hard and painful so never give up.”

- Boys Vice Captain, Cameron Klumpp

“Follow your dreams and never give up.”- Girls Captain, Rachael Sinclair.

“Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, and your actions

louder than your words.”- Girls Vice Captain, Kate Ramage

A Community Experience

“I’m looking forward to a

successful career.”- Joseph Wright

“I enjoyed all the school sporting activities very

much.”- Isaac Godbold

All photographs used with permission. Graphic Design and Layout: Steve Dunkley. © Copyright 2013 Morpeth Public School. All rights reserved.

Mrs CarpenterMr Scanlan Mr HamiltonMr EdmondsPrincipal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal

Ms Hanks

Ms Stevens Mrs Watson Ms Webster Mrs Whetham Mrs Fincher

Ms KrempinMrs Touzell Mrs Manning Ms O’Brien Mrs Petersen Mr Tarrant

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