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Dear Parents, 10 April 2014 Schwarz Crescent, PO Box 33, Alice Springs NT 0870 AUSTRALIA l Ph: 61- 8 - 8950 4511 l Fax: 61- 8 - 8950 4522 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.stphilips.nt.edu.au Yours sincerely, Chris Tudor AM Headmaster Newsletter Providing Extensive Educational Opportunities to Rural & Remote Australian Students for 25 years Wow! What a weekend of celebraons and how wonder- ful to see so many staff, (past & present), students (past & present), parents and friends of the College join us in celebrang the College’s 25th anniversary of the day school. When reflecng on where we started, to where we are now, I don’t think any of us (who have been here from the beginning) could have imagined the progress and changes that have occurred. The favourite philosophy of College founder, Rev Dr Fred McKay’s was: I Can Make It Happen... and he did. He would be proud of where we have come, but he would not allow us to rest on our laurels for too long. Fred would be planng the seed of the next new idea and helping others to nuture the idea to reality. Having said that, congratulaons to everyone who was involved in the planning and implementaon of our weekend of celebraons. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to ensure things go smoothly and I’m very grateful to have a wonderful team of people who put so much effort and me into events such as this. Our celebraons last weekend were a wonderful way to end a long and very busy term and as we set our course and sail into the next 25 years may you have a resul holiday and we look forward to you seeing you in Term 2. St Philip’s Dancers Shine in Darwin The Duprada Dance Company had an amazing week where the dancers were in class and rehearsals from 11.00am through to 8.00pm every day and com- pleted their academic work between 8.00 and 10.30. They stayed at Marrakai Appartments and shared apartment living with a group leader and 4 or 5 other dancers. They did have a lot of fun even though it was very ring geng home at 8.15pm and then having to cook their dinner and prepare for the next day. Everyone worked very hard and there were some difficult mes when they had to push on. Channel 9 went to the theatre and filmed part of their dress rehearsal and Duprada Dance Company became a news item on Friday night with the vision being played out at the end of the news. The Company did two performances on Saturday back to back and this certainly tested the strength of the dancers. Quite a few people from Melbourne, Adelaide and Alice Springs flew to Darwin to see the performances and the Darwin audiences were enthralled. The Administrator of the NT, Her Honour Sally Thomas AC was in aendance and requested to meet the dancers aſter the performance. She spent 30 min- utes talking to everyone while some lile girls collected autographs. The Ballet Company was invited to a recepon Sunday morning to meet with supporters of the Ballet Company and some young dancers. The male dancers met with twin boys who do ballet in Darwin, and the twins noced every detail about Cinderella wishing they could see it again. Congratulaons to all the St Philip’s students and parents involved in the beau- ful performance. Duprada Dance Company Members perform for NT Administrator! Colin Puruntatameri selected for Indigenous Youth Parliament Turn to page 2
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Dear Parents,
10 April 2014Schwarz Crescent, PO Box 33, Alice Springs NT 0870 AUSTRALIA l Ph: 61- 8 - 8950 4511 l Fax: 61- 8 - 8950 4522 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.stphilips.nt.edu.au
Yours sincerely,
Chris Tudor AM Headmaster
NewsletterProviding Extensive Educational Opportunities to Rural & Remote Australian Students for 25 years
Wow! What a weekend of celebrations and how wonder-ful to see so many staff, (past & present), students (past & present), parents and friends of the College join us in celebrating the College’s 25th anniversary of the day school.
When reflecting on where we started, to where we are now, I don’t think any of us (who have been here from the beginning) could have imagined the progress and changes that have occurred.
The favourite philosophy of College founder, Rev Dr Fred McKay’s was: I Can Make It Happen... and he did. He would be proud of where we have come, but he would not allow us to rest on our laurels for too long. Fred would be planting the seed of the next new idea and helping others to nuture the idea to reality.
Having said that, congratulations to everyone who was involved in the planning and implementation of our weekend of celebrations. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to ensure things go smoothly and I’m very grateful to have a wonderful team of people who put so much effort and time into events such as this. Our celebrations last weekend were a wonderful way to end a long and very busy term and as we set our course and sail into the next 25 years may you have a restful holiday and we look forward to you seeing you in Term 2.
St Philip’s Dancers Shine in Darwin
The Duprada Dance Company had an amazing week where the dancers were in class and rehearsals from 11.00am through to 8.00pm every day and com-pleted their academic work between 8.00 and 10.30. They stayed at Marrakai Appartments and shared apartment living with a group leader and 4 or 5 other dancers. They did have a lot of fun even though it was very tiring getting home at 8.15pm and then having to cook their dinner and prepare for the next day.
Everyone worked very hard and there were some difficult times when they had to push on. Channel 9 went to the theatre and filmed part of their dress rehearsal and Duprada Dance Company became a news item on Friday night with the vision being played out at the end of the news.
The Company did two performances on Saturday back to back and this certainly tested the strength of the dancers. Quite a few people from Melbourne, Adelaide and Alice Springs flew to Darwin to see the performances and the Darwin audiences were enthralled.
The Administrator of the NT, Her Honour Sally Thomas AC was in attendance and requested to meet the dancers after the performance. She spent 30 min-utes talking to everyone while some little girls collected autographs.
The Ballet Company was invited to a reception Sunday morning to meet with supporters of the Ballet Company and some young dancers. The male dancers met with twin boys who do ballet in Darwin, and the twins noticed every detail about Cinderella wishing they could see it again.
Congratulations to all the St Philip’s students and parents involved in the beau-tiful performance.
Duprada Dance Company Members perform for NT Administrator!
Colin Puruntatameri selected for Indigenous Youth Parliament
Turn to page 2
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Girls’ Boarding NewsLetter Boxes & Bush Dancing!
After a relaxing Friday evening watching movies, the weekend was largely taken up by the College’s 25th anniversary celebra-tions.
Most of the girls really enjoyed the bush dance and it was good to see them exercis-ing in such a fun way. It meant a late night for many of them followed by an early morning to attend the special service in the Swag Chapel. It was lovely to see the chapel fuller than normal and the singing sounded
great.
After that it was prep followed by free time and packing for the rest of the day.
We were also a little bit creative this week-end - making our letter box for the commu-nity garden. We have christened our garden Busy Bees and so of course that was the theme of our letter box. With the help of some yellow and black paint and some Mad Harry’s wings, Chelsea managed to make an impressive looking entry for the Easter Competition. Harvesting our first lettuce and Asian greens was delayed by a heavy down pour on Sunday afternoon - but they will undoubtedly look even healthier when we do harvest them later in the week.
I’m sure if the boarders feel like me, the end of this week can’t come soon enough, but I’ll be looking forward to seeing them all again on Sunday 27 April.
Marg Stevenson
Head of Girls’ Boarding
Above: Cheyanne danced every dance
Above: Iona thoroughly enjoyed the bush dance
Above: Chelsea with her bee letter box
Colin Puruntatameri selected for Indigenous
Youth Parliament
Year 8 Camp Monday 28 - Wed 30 April
Congratulations to Colin Puruntatameri (pictured above) who has been selected for the National Indigenous Youth Parliament.
Colin heads off for training in Darwin on 12 April and will then head to Canberra for a week at the end of May/beginning of June.
The National Indigenous Youth Parliament (NIYP) is an exciting program run by the Aus-tralian Electoral Commission (AEC) in col-laboration with the YMCA and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
It is an opportunity for 50 young Indig-enous Australians to learn about Australia’s democracy and to have a say in Australia’s future. A week-long leadership program for young Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people aged 16 to 25 who are interested in learning about Australia’s democracy.
NIYP will bring to Canberra future Indig-enous leaders from around Australia to talk about issues affecting their communities. The participants will learn how laws are made and have the opportunity to speak to and learn from the lawmakers.
Please note that the Year 8 ENG5 Camp postponed this week due to the weather has been rescheduled for Week 1 of Term 2. Students will leave on Monday 28 April (first day back after the holidays) and will return on Wednesday 30 April.
All queries please contact Head of Outdoor Education, Dave Atkins at:[email protected]
New Date! Joke of the
Week
What did the ocean say to the surfer?
Nothing, he just waved!
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Cross Country & Quiz DayWhen: Friday, 11 April (Tomorrow!) 8:00am - 3:00pm
Where: St Philip’s College
What to expect: The day starts off with a 4km Cross Country race via the Telegraph Station and back to school. Lunch is then followed by an inter-house Quiz where teams comprised of different year levels test their knowledge in a variety of genres.
What to bring: SPC broad-brimmed hat (the new bucket hats with House colours are available from the Uniform Shop for only $13) - suitable footwear - sunblock - water bottle - BBQ facilities will be available, how-ever we do advise students have a nutritious breakfast and to bring their lunch as well.
What not to bring: Ipods - footballs - skateboards - items of value - any sporting equipment
Attendance is compulsory. Students are to wear their full PE uniform (house shirts only - NO inter-
house shirts allowed). Normal school rules apply.
Cross Country and Inter-House Quiz 2013
The Northern Territory Medicare Local are conducting our NT Rural High School Visits for 2014. This program will be coming to St Philip’s on Monday 12th May for two sessions. The first session will be for students in Years 10 – 12 and the second session will be for Year 7 students only. There is a limit to 40 students per session. Please speak with your child and register his/her interest by email with the Career Adviser, Leslie Tilbrook at [email protected]
The general objectives of RHSVs are:
• To foster students’ education and future goals, potentially resulting in a handful of health professionals. • To expose school students to the multitude of health careers available to them. • To provide opportunities for students to be able to reflect on their personal values, interests and goals and how these might fit with a career in health. • To provide opportunities for students to interact and learn from the experiences of Rural Health Club presenters. • To give positive feedback to students on their ability to overcome barriers to pursuing a health career. • To emphasise the multidisciplinary aspect of health careers. • To encourage school students to stay at school and attain the best possible education. • To enable school students to interact with health students in a non-intimidating, fun but educational environment. • To promote healthy lifestyles and healthy choices to school students.
It is the sort of fun and creative interaction that occurs in RHSVs that will lead to a greater trust of health workers in the community; an increased likelihood of accessing health care; a greater chance of remaining at school; an improved understanding of cultural differ-ences; and consequently and most importantly, improved health outcomes.
RHSVs are more focussed on “hands on” experiences and University students are encouraged to deliver a workshop that is enriched with “tools from their trade” such as Sphygmomanometers, Stethoscopes, plastering, anatomical manikins so secondary students can get an impression of what it may be like to be involved in studying and working in such a field. Each student will be presented with a show bag and information on courses etc. for University, along with health careers information.
NT Rural High School Visit
Fun & Interactive Medical Worskshop
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25th AnniversaryCelebrations
To view more photos from the weekend, please go to: http://www.stphilips.nt.edu.au/our-school/photo-gallery
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VinniesAlice Springs
Vinnies Alice Springs currently
has vacancies available for Junior Volunteers aged 13yrs+
during the School Holidays
We offer a fun, friendly and safe environment where teens will not only be making a valu-able contribution to our com-munity but will also acquire basic skills in customer service, money handling, stock control and visual merchandising in a low stress retail setting.
Junior Volunteers are super-vised at all times and morning/afternoon tea is provided. Writ-ten references will be available to all Juniors who volunteer for 25hours+. For more informa-tion please call Melissa Durston on 8952 1074, between 9am & 4pm Monday to Friday.
25th Anniversary ThanksThank you to everyone who helped make the weekend such a success and especially to the Parent’s & Friends’ Association who did a fantastic job running the bars for the dinner & bush dance on Saturday evening. You’re all champions!
Janine Cooper, Jayne McAlister, Jo Bilato, Marianne Reu, Jude Torzillo, Lauren Winter & the P&FA Committee Pres-ident, Christine Neves & husband Adil Vaghaiwala, Secre-tary, Jane Marshall and Deputy President, Andrea Doyle.
Thank you also to Simon from Kennards Hire for his generosity.
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Do you have a Russian Samovar hiding in your cupboard?
Dear St Philip’s parents and staff,
The Year 11 and 12 Drama classes have been working in conjunction with the Performing Arts staff in order to prepare for this year’s senior play. Part of this prepara-tion is props design and management, and due to the limitations of availability and/or costs the item below would be easier if bor-rowed rather than bought.
Therefore we’d like to know if someone had a Russian Samovar that we could borrow. Please be assured that the Samovar will be taken care of by the production crew and Performing Arts staff and returned after the production, the 1st of June. The Samovar will be needed by Week 2, Term 2, 6th May. If anyone owns the above item and would consent to its use in this production or for further information, questions or queries please contact our Performing Arts Assistant and Production Manager, Amanda Mesler on: 0431913981 or email: [email protected]
THANK YOU.
Wai t ing l i sts have now been estab l i shed for Years 7, 8 and 9 2015 enro lments !
If your child is leaving St Philip’s at the end of 2014 and will not be requiring a place for 2015,
please contact us at [email protected] ASAP
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HAMILTON DOWNS YOUTH CAMP
P.O. BOX 930 ALICE SPRINGS N.T. 0871Ph/Fax (08) 8956 8613
Email: [email protected]
ABN 25 405 024 048
Hamilton Downs Youth Camp Committee would like to invite Committee Members and
families, educators and groups involved in working with young people to:
OPEN MORNING!Sunday 13th April, 2014
From 8amLight breakfast provided
Come out to the historic Hamilton Downs Youth Camp and have a look at our camping grounds and excellent kitchen, ablution and dormitory style facilities which cater for both large and
small groups at a very competitive rate.
RSVP on 8956 8613 or [email protected] by 9th April.
Attention USA Students!
RE: SAT Exams
St Philip’s College Testing Centre # 87104
Testing Centre # 87104 will conduct the 2014 SAT Exams on Saturday 7th June 2014.
Room 8 - St Philip’s CollegePlease be there at 7:30am sharp
Remember to register onlineYou must bring your photo ID together with
your registration ticket
See/call Ms La Palombara you you have any questions:041 704 2421
AFL THUNDER JUNIORS ALICE SPRINGSU10’s, U12’s & U14’s - 2014 Season
Player and Junior Umpire Registration Day, 26th AprilYeperenye Shopping Centre, 8am-12:30pm
Club Training starts Wednesday 30th April – Various Locations
Season starts Saturday 10th May – Albrecht Oval 8:30am-12:30pm
Player, Cost $100Receive; Training Singlet, Shorts, Socks, Football
and Thunder Juniors Pack(NT Gov Sports Vouchers Accepted for part payment)
Umpires, Free of Cost/Gets Paid (Must be min. 13yo in 2014)Receive; Green Shirt Umpires Kit (valued at $150)
and Umpire Accreditation & Training
For any further information please contact Jai Pumphrey on
0400913234 or at [email protected]
building today’s youth for tomorrow
ANZAC Day March 25th April
Each year St Philip’s College marches in the town parade which begins at 9:30am from the council lawns and proceeds to the top of ANZAC Hill before the com-mencement of the ANZAC Day service.
However, as ANZAC Day (25th April) this year falls in the last week of the school holidays, we’re not sure who will be available to march.
Any student who wishes to participate please meet at the council lawns at 8.45am on Saturday, 25th April dressed in your College Winter uniform.
If your child wishes to wear a family member’s service medals that is fine.
For more information please contact Sarah Pollitt: [email protected]
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This newsletter is produced weekly by the PR & Marketing Department, St Philip’s College. Please submit contributions to: Jill Jansons (08) 8950 4561 or email: [email protected] Deadline for Friday’s issue is 5pm on the preceding Tuesday.
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Peter followed at a distance.Luke 22:54
Peter was sharp.He kept his distance from Jesus.“I’ll stay close enough to see him,” Peter reasoned.“But not too close, or I may get caught.”
Good thinking, Peter.Don’t get too involved - it might hurt.Don’t be too loyal - you might get branded.Don’t show too much concern - they’ll crucify you, too.
We need more men like you, Peter.Men who keep religion in its place.Men who don’t stir the water.Men who reek with mediocrity.
That’s the kind of man God needs, yes sir.
One who knows how to keep his distance:“Now, I’ll pay my dues and I’ll come once a week, but...well...you can get carried away, you know.”
Yes, you can get carried away... up a hill to a cross - and killed.
Peter learned a lesson that day - a hard lesson.It is better to have neverfollowed Jesus than to havefollowed him and denied him.
Mark these words:
Follow at a distance and you’ll deny the Master. Period.You won’t die for a man you can’t touch. Period.But stay near to him, in his shadow...You’ll die with him, gladly.
Chaplain’s MessageNow Don’t Get Carried Away!
What’s Happening in
Week 1, Term 2
Tuesday 29 april ~ Representative from Marcus Oldham College visiting (all welcome) – lunch time, Library
Monday 28 april ~ Term 2 commences~ Year 8 Camps – 08ENGL5 Depart~ Year 9 and Year 11 Rain Jacket forms due to Reception~ Library and Homework Centre Hours:• Monday to Thursday – 8am to 6:30pm• Friday – 8am to 5:30pm
Wednesday 30 april ~ Year 8 Camps – 08ENGL5 Return~ Author’s Visit
Thursday 1 May ~ Easter Service~ Year 11 Leadership Course Medical Forms Due (or advise of non-attendance)~ Year 9 Endeavour Camp Medical Forms Due (or advise of non-attendance)
Friday 2 May
