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The Oakwood News Term 3, Issue 2 2015
Learning to Learn 4 September 2015
those leading teams, as well as to
the team members themselves,
who delivered on every aspect of
this inspiring event.
When we reflect on the day, I am
sure that alongside of the team
spirit, the lively performances of
the Scottsdale Band, the well-
chosen words about leadership
from our student leaders and the
fun of the day, what will stand out
will be the powerful and exciting
vision for a truly united global
school that we were privileged to
hear directly from Mr Stephen
Hales and Mr Steve Smith. It surely
gives us all confidence in and
enthusiasm for the future of
learning for our young people
when we realise that we are part
of an almost 10,000 strong student
body linking hands across the
world, united by the same goal of
providing every student the
opportunities and the toolkit to
take on life by taking on learning,
self-development and personal
interests in an independent,
creative and goal directed manner!
We have caught the flame, now
comes the passionate, persistent
and determined effort to be the
change we want to see in our
School. Continued page 2
Congratulations Yanisae, Dan,
Breanna, Walter, Isla and David,
and your student teams! You
showed us all what a small,
energetic and motivated team can
do in a very limited timeframe. The
Lightning Carnival on Tuesday was
a resounding success because of
your service to our school; your can
-do approach; your leadership!
Well done, Alpha, for your win in
the Lightning Carnival and
congratulations to every individual
student for your enthusiasm and
effort as you put your all into trying
to win each and every round of
each sporting activity in which you
took part. In addition to all the fun
and games, the fabulous sporting
spirit and the marvellous
leadership, the first day of Spring
was perfected by the positive
response of all to the request we
leave the venue so tidy and clean
that no-one would know we had
been there - many thanks to all
who helped.
Of course, the efforts of teams of
community members behind the
scenes made this a well-oiled
machine that delivered a true
community event with a wonderful
team feel to it. Many thanks and
much admiration also go to all
In this issue you will find ….
Page 1: Reflections
Pages 2: Reflections continued
Lighting Carnival Day Results
Page 3: Lightning Carnival continued
Page 4: Beautiful Sounds
Golden Daffodils
Page 5: View from the CC Chair
- Launceston
Page 6: a Hair Raising Event!
Page 7: You Light Up My Life...
Le cours français a Oakwood
Page 8: Books Light Up Our World
Page 9: Food, Glorious Food…
Page 10: Healthy Habits
Page 11: You’re a Star
Page 12: School Rules are OK/ RYDA
Page 13: Important Dates
‘Reflections’
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REFLECTIONS continued
My comments on the auspicious visit to Oakwood by
our special guests, Mr Stephen Hales, Mr Steve Smith,
Mr Logan Currie and Mr Anton Voss, would be
incomplete without a huge thank you to all the
students, parents and community members who gave
of their time, elbow grease and sheer hard work on
the weekend to make the Launceston grounds look
magnificent, and the classrooms, desks and chairs
sparkle for the site visit on Monday 31 August. You did
your school and yourselves proud!
In this edition of our Oakwood News, I also want to let
parents and students know a little of what the
teaching staff and some enthusiastic and committed
Community representatives did on the previous
Monday while students had a day of home study (we
hope). The Professional Learning day presented by
Ralph Pirozzo was all about creating self-directed
learning students. It was an energising opportunity to
focus on Learning Styles, Higher Order Thinking Skills,
Cooperative Learning Strategies, Individual Learning
Plans and look at Backward Design principles in a new
frame that provides flexibility and choice, while
ensuring the necessary curriculum standards are
addressed. Ralph has been very generous in providing
not only his inspiration and knowledge but also many,
many tools and documents for teachers to use in the
implementation of Self-Directed Learning at Oakwood
and at Glenvale. We were very pleased to host four
teachers from our regional partner school for the day
and thank them for their enthusiastic and collaborative
approach.
I would also like to thank the staff from Devonport and
Hobart for all the travel they have undertaken for both
the events: Mr John Saunders for pursuing this
opportunity for our staff; Mr David Urquhart for
coordinating the attendance of so many (now)
education enthusiasts from among the school
management team; and to Heather Cox for her
incredible organisation and communication skills that
made this event possible at all. This has been a truly
memorable couple of weeks in our school.
Congratulations to us all. We CAN lead!
Mrs Ann Moxham - Head of Education
Results of the day - houses:
1st Alpha
2nd Beta
3rd Delta
Best and Fairest Medals:
Primary (Grades 3-6)
Girl – Bethany Urquhart
Boy – Jay Tchappat
Junior high-school (Years 7-9)
Girl – Alexia Humber
Boy – Shane Ellis
Senior high-school (Years 10-12)
Girl – Jessica Trimmer
Boy – David College
Photos on front cover and this page:
Oakwood Staff at Ralph Pirozzo Presentation
LIGHTNING CARNIVAL DAY
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LIGHTNING CARNIVAL DAY
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BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS
‘Six Word Story’
Competition Winners
Congratulations to:
Harvey Woolston
Marilla Reynolds
‘A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beside
the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.’
‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ - William Wordsworth
GOLDEN DAFFODILS ...
Hobart D
affo-
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These are the final entries. Well done, all!
Life is short, always work hard.
Never exactly as planned, sometimes better.
Winner, Harvey Woolston
6am alarm. Can I be non-existent?
Walk like someone who can’t, would.
Toddler crawled in front of a truck.
Monday morning. Double English. Double
trouble. Winner, Marilla Reynolds
Maths – people buy 64 watermelons
– Random? Finalist
Dark room; a boy all alone. Finalist
Plunge into life, there’s no tomorrow.
Pencil sharpener. Pencil shavings. Pencil sharp.
People are cool. So are bananas.
Be Yourself. Write a story. Fun!
Fred dead. Double bed for sale. Finalist
Water filling the streets, houses underwater.
Truck back in. Beep. Beep. Beep.
For sale, I metre deep pool.
Winter in Tasmania. Lots of snow.
If you study animals, you’re cool.
Be something you’re good at every day.
Everything is possible if you believe.
Achieve what you want to be.
I wrote a six word story. Finalist
Volcanoes. They kill lots of people.
Try everyone, everywhere. Do your best.
Together we make a great team.
Yarn is a meaning for talk.
Dreaming my new house. Need money.
Ghostly wails. Or Whales? Or Wales?
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VIEW FROM THE CC CHAIR - LAUNCESTON
Staff from across the state participated in a Professional Learning Day last Monday, delivered by Mr Ralph Pirozzo. The focus was on creating ‘self-directed learning students’. It was a wonderful opportunity for us all to see each other face to face and to be cajoled and inspired by Ralph.
We learned how to make the classroom a thinking and engaging place where students can be happy, confident and motivated. We looked at how to engage students who have different learning styles and how to create stimulating tasks which appeal to all; and maintain a quest for knowledge. We look forward to implementing some of these strategies into our teaching now and into the future as we head towards Self-Directed Learning.
It seems there are never enough hours in the day to achieve all we set out to do. I am sure that many of you would agree with this statement in our busy lives and ever changing needs to be met. Oakwood is certainly at the forefront of change as we jump on board with the OneSchool directions, along with tackling new found technologies, class structures and learning styles. In the midst of all the chaos, I think it is a good time for us all to take a minute to try to consider ‘true happiness’.
We all like to have fun, but are we truly happy? Fun is that superficial gratification we receive by having the latest gadget or fashion accessory. Maybe playing a practical joke on someone else. These things are usually expendable, consumable or momentary and often lead us to compare ourselves to others or to create negativity.
Happiness is a deeper sense of fulfilment when you know you have given your best effort, or you give of yourself for someone else or you do something to benefit others ahead of yourself. This is highlighted to me each Christmas day when my family and I spend four hours of this special day serving lunch and talking to those in our local community who have nowhere else
to go. As we climb into our car at the end of this activity, we are truly a buzz with happiness because we have made a difference.
So …. How can we all be a little bit happier?
1. Be kind. Focus on the positive aspects in life – the good things.
2. Realise that in the race to compare yourself to others – someone is always better.
3. Compare yourself to yourself. How much have you improved or grown?
Students in Launceston have been subjected to a weekly quote all year now to help them focus and remain motivated. This one is a bonus …… from Richard G Scott.
‘Recognise that enduring happiness comes from what you are, not from what you have.’
Mrs Sally Stuart Launceston Campus Coordinator
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Science Expo - Devonport
Assignment Objective
Explore the concept of light
SCIENCE EXPO - SCIENCE LIGHTS
As many of you would know, Thursday 27
August, marked a most remarkable and
highly acclaimed day. The day of the
Oakwood Science Light Show most
enjoyable for all those present.
There was an excellent representation
from the parental side, which helped make us feel our efforts towards
this day did not pass unnoticed. Although, I think the majority of parents
were attracted solely by the tempting lunch offer of burgers.
The Science Show was set up and conducted in our ‘state of the art’
Science laboratory. There were a number of stations set up around the
laboratory which taught about different concepts of light. The main two
stations were the Firework Show and the Van der Graaf Show. The
original Firework Show runners were Scott and Jordan, but unfortunately,
Jordan decided it was a good time to take a holiday; so I was forced to
take over his position in this show, consisting of a semi-educational
lecture, which under much protest, I was forced to carry out. Sadly, the
parents with full stomachs and heavy eyes after just having consumed
their giant sized burgers, were quickly put to sleep by my heavily
monotonous voice production. Then Scott showed us all the most
wonderful colours which can be made from burning the ionic salts which
make up fireworks. This most wonderful show of lights helped captivate
the audience and wake them up enough to allow them to stay awake for
the next event.
The next show was Marcus and Joel who showed us how a Van der Graaf
works. This was a very interesting procedure, in which Marcus astounded
the audience with his scientific knowledge. I am sure his explanations of
the Van der Graaf went straight over the heads of many of the audience,
as I really didn’t understand a word of his most highly intelligent
presentation.
The day was greatly enjoyed by all, and I am sure that everyone present
came away a lot further on in their knowledge of the concepts of light.
Ronald Harris
The Science Expo was a great success. Featuring all manner of experiments,
compiled and organised by several grades, the Expo displayed the theme of
‘light’ amazingly. It was great to see the enthusiasm of the students to-
wards this and the parents’ involvement. It was epic!
Joel Harris
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YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE...
Art Expo - Devonport
Assignment Objectives
Exploration of light
“The lights were very professionally set out and established” Ronald.
“The wow factor was very high,” Marcus. “The lights were very bright
and pretty cool,” Joel. “The light show was completely epic. It was
great to see everyone’s enthusiasm about our great art work,”
Braden. “It was amazing how everyone could show their art work,”
Carla. “The art expo was a bright idea,” Lorena. “It was great to see
everyone’s work displayed in different ways,” Rachel. “It was
interesting to see everyone’s ideas and how people used light in their
art pieces,” Shannon. “It was interesting and I didn’t realise the talent
among our students,” Mrs West. “It was awesome. A credit to staff
and students,” Mrs Yvonne Best. “Fantastic. What a spectacle,” Mrs
Gale.
Thanks to those community members who took the time to come
and see the dark room featuring our Light Expo. Thank you to those
students and teachers who assisted in getting everything prepared. It
was a great afternoon and a fantastic opportunity to do something
special and display some of the talents in Oakwood Devonport!
French
Assignment Objective
Explore French through various media
Le cours français à Oakwood!
French in Term 3 is off to an exciting start!
Students in years 3-6 have been exploring the French language through song, movement and interaction.
The 7s and 8s are developing an understanding of the French language and how it can be used within the classroom and in broader contexts. It has also been a new learning experience for the Launceston and Devonport students, who are using VC for the first time.
The students had a great opportunity to apply their skills in a real life context, when they had French-speaking visitors from the Community at the school earlier this month.
Students have shown great enthusiasm in the first few weeks, and they’re looking forward to expanding their knowledge about French history, culture and cuisine. Miss Sophie Gibson
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BOOKS LIGHT UP OUR WORLD
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Book Week - Launceston Primary
Assignment Objective
‘Books light up our world’
Dress as your favourite book character
Book Week - Devonport Primary
Assignment Objective
Students to:
Create a display, using books and light that they
can use practically in their own home (one battery
-operated tea light given to each student).
Set up an area to be used as a story reading space.
Read aloud books from a short list, at nominated
story times.
Devonport’s Expo for Book Week and Science Week: As most of you would have been aware from the flyer I forwarded to
each campus, that we have presented a most amazing Expo to celebrate Book Week and Science Week, as well as Food
Studies providing amazing food.
What an afternoon it was! The displays from the Art groups and Primary Students around the Book Week theme were fan-
tastic and captured the imagination of all concerned. Students worked at school and at home to provide displays which en-
thralled all the parents who attended.
Several groups of students led stations in the Science lab encouraging others to test their scientific skills in practical experi-
ments. Several others demonstrated scientific theories and experiments to a captured audience. The Food Studies group
provided the most amazing burgers as a means of fund raising at the same time meeting assessment requirements.
It was fantastic to have so many parents visit and be part of the displays and demonstrations…..I’m sure they are quite
astounded at the skills of their respective students.
A huge thank you to all staff who invested endless hours organising and setting up all the displays for the occasion. Well
done everyone and thank you for a most successful, inspiring and entertaining afternoon of celebration. Mrs Di Gale
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD...
BURGER NAME INGREDIENTS
Gourmet Prime Beef Burger
Brioche bread, beef patty, tomato, battered onion,
rocket & spinach, Danish Havarti cheese, BBQ sauce,
bacon.
Chicken Tropicano Burger
Toasted white bread, crumbed chicken, bacon, ched-
dar cheese, pineapple fritter, lettuce, tomato, cara-
melised onion, mayonnaise.
Toasted Beef & Bacon Burger
Toasted herb bread, tender beef patty, melted tasty
cheese, grilled bacon, beetroot, caramelised onion,
pickled gherkin, fried egg, fresh rocket leaves.
Food studies girls from Years 7-9 have been preparing for their gourmet
burger challenge. The day finally came to see which group could make the
best burger. There was a lot of excitement and quite a bit of stress about
making so many burgers and having friends, families and even teachers
tasting their creations. Despite the Green team (Nikita Way, Megan Ellis &
Kerryn Knight) forgetting to put a top on Mrs Gale’s burger, they took home
the victory, selling a total of 22 burgers. There was lots of positive
feedback…….Braden Urquhart after eating one of the Red teams burgers: “My
burger was that good I could devour another one”. Some students thought
our burgers were so good that we should sell them every two weeks. I am
incredibly proud of the girls for their efforts and organisation, but I don’t
think any of us need the stress of selling them that often. Mrs Asha West
Check out our menu below!
Food Studies - Devonport
Assignment Objective
Burger Challenge
Who can make the best burger!
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HEALTHY HABITS
Cauliflower tots These cheesy tots are so delicious that no one will even know their main ingredient is cauliflower. Rustle up these hidden-veggie morsels for a tasty snack or lunch box treat your littlies will love.
prep: 0:10 | cook 0:20
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cooked and finely chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup continental parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. chicken-flavoured stock powder
canola cooking spray
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan-forced). Line a baking tray
with baking paper and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients except for the canola
spray. Season well.
3. Using two dessert spoons, shape quenelles (think croquette
shapes) and lay on the baking tray. Continue until all of the
mixture is used and then spray all tots with canola spray.
4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Halfway through cooking,
turn tots over and spray again with canola spray. Serve with
sweet chilli sauce for dipping.
Notes
To cook the cauliflower, you can chop it finely and place it in a plastic-wrapped bowl in the microwave on high for 4-5 minutes.
This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot, Australia's best recipe finder
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Food & Nutrition - Launceston
Assignment Objective
Investigating the new Australian Health Star
Rating for Food
How different foods affect our health
Food and Nutrition
The Food and Nutrition students have been investigating the new Australian Health Star Rating System for food.
You may have seen this star on a pack of cereal lately. You can find out more by visiting the Health Star Rating
site at:
http://healthstarrating.gov.au
We have also been studying how different foods affect our health and what is in food, both the Good and the
Bad!
Soon we are about to find out more about what others around the world eat. Here’s a quiz for you. Which is
the most overweight or obese country in the World?
USA? Australia? Tonga? North Korea?
Congratulations if you chose Tonga. 86% of Tongans are officially overweight according to the World Health
Organisation (WHO). The USA is the 24th most overweight country with 68%, Australia 48th with 62% and the
slimmest (underfed) country in the world is North Korea with only 4% overweight.
The National Health Performance Authority found 65 per cent of Tasmanian adults were overweight or obese in
2011-12.
Mr S Foskett - Launceston Campus
The Good The Bad
Low GI carbohydrates Added sugar
Unsaturated fats and oils Saturated and trans Fat
Fibre Salt
Water Alcohol
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SCHOOL RULES ARE OK
CARE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT It is the responsibility of all who attend the school to ensure it is always kept clean, neat and tidy. All litter should be put in bins to maintain the appearance and hygiene of the school. School bags must be stored in designated areas and not left obstructing walkways.
On completion of lessons, desks must be left clean and tidy and the floor clean.
Wilful damage of school property e.g. writing on desks will be viewed very seriously. Vandalism is a serious offence against our school and community, and parents will be held responsible for replacing items damaged or stolen by their children or for repairing damaged property. In addition, students will face disciplinary consequences.
COMPUTER USE Students are responsible for material in their individual files, and must maintain a transparent filing system. They must not divulge their password to others. No student should ever access another person’s file or program files. The Campus Administration reserves the right to regularly monitor all student work.
SRC Overview
The intention of the Oakwood Student Representative Council (SRC) is to ensure that all students, from Year
3 through to Year 12, are given a means whereby they can take an active role in the school. This active role
may include:
The organisation of events aimed at fostering a positive environment
A chance to give students a voice, whereby they may offer suggestions and share concerns and
solutions
Fundraising
This fosters an important part of the curriculum in the development of skills and understandings of Civics
and Citizenship and Democracy. Students are encouraged to be conscientious and enthusiastic citizens who
are well informed and can make effective decisions. The Student Representative Council is a forum within
which students are able to learn through direct engagement with the democratic process.
Role of the SRC
The SRC provides the opportunity for all students to have representation and a chance to voice any con-
cerns, grievances or ideas in a safe and supportive environment.
It is intended that the SRC is an active student body which represents all of the students. It will aspire to run
in a manner consistent with any formal business or non-profit organization. In accordance with this,
Meeting Minutes will be kept and can be accessed by other SRC members, Campus Coordinator, CEO or
other teachers or students. The Meeting Minutes can be accessed through the Secretary/Treasurer or the
liaison teacher.
The SRC will also initiate fundraising events, in order to fund special activities, purchase school equipment
Devonport Campus Important Dates
Tue 8 September
Student Leadership Day
Years 10-12
Venue: Launceston Campus
Thu 17 September
Achievers Conference
Years 10-12
Venue: Tailrace Centre
Fri 18 September
Music Day
Venue: Launceston Campus
Fri 25 September
Last day of Term 3
Hobart Campus Important Dates
Tue 8 September
Student Leadership Day
Years 10-12
Venue: Launceston Campus
Thu 17 September
Achievers Conference
Years 10-12
Venue: Tailrace Centre
Fri 18 September
Music Day
Venue: Launceston Campus
Fri 25 September
Last day of Term 3
Launceston Campus Important Dates
Tue 8 September
Student Leadership Day
Years 10-12
Venue: Launceston Campus
Thu 17 September
Achievers Conference
Years 10-12
Venue: Tailrace Centre
Fri 18 September
Music Day
Venue: Launceston Campus
Fri 25 September
Last day of Term 3
Oakwood School
Hobart Campus
1 Kestrel Street, Claremont 7011
(Postal: PO Box 437, Moonah 7009
Ph: 03 62492000 Fax: 03 6249 1600
Launceston Campus
3 Waterworth Lane, Newstead 7250
(Postal: PO Box 110, Newstead)
Ph: 03 6343 5155 Fax: 03 6344 9108
Devonport Campus
19 North Caroline Street, East Devonport 7310
((Postal: PO Box 17E, East Devonport 7310)
Ph: 03 6427 7777 Fax: 03 6427 9290
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Staff Contributions to the Six Word Story
Yesterday was good. Today is better.
Everything you can imagine is real.
Failure – a stepping stone to success.