Telopea Topics Les Nouvelles de Telopea No.2 – 21 February 2014 Report from the Principal Special Announcements Le Mot Du Principal High School Announcements Secondary News Primary News P&C NEWS School Term Dates Contact Us Uniform Shop After School Care Community News Finance Office Important Dates Report from the Deputy Principal Week 3, Term 1 and the year has begun with a flurry of activity for students, parents and teachers. It is wonderful to see how quickly students have adapted to the new school year. The hard work preparing the transition to school has ensured that students feel welcome, safe and ready to enjoy their new experiences. IMPORTANT DATES 24 – 28 Feb 26 - 28 Feb 7 Feb PIPS Year 7 Camp Primary Cross Country On Saturday 15th February the Primary Choir opened the Canberra Symphonic Orchestra Prom Concert in the Governor General’s garden. A sincere thank you to Susan Cribb and Cathy Marot for their organisation and supervision of the Primary School Choir at this event. Thank you, Susan for the many hours spent preparing the students for their performance. Thank you to the parents who supported their children and delivered them to the concert venue. Many people have spoken about the choir’s performance and how special it was. This was a wonderful example of the school show-casing excellence to our community. We are very proud of the high level of commitment and expertise displayed by teachers, students and parents. Pips testing in Kindergarten took place this week; as did the Primary and Secondary Swimming Carnivals. Both carnivals enjoyed wonderful weather, excellent organisation and participation. Thank you to Claire Harding and Ben Yuen for their hard work in preparing the organisation and running of the swimming carnivals. Several Parent meetings took place this week, these included the K-2 and the Year 3-6 parent information evenings, the Year 7 Meet the Pastoral Care Teachers’, the Mathletics information evening and the Middle Years Programme (Year 7-10) parent information evening. Telopea Park School hosted a visit from Mr Long Truong, the Higher Education Councillor for AEFE Asia Pacific. He met with some families and conducted a professional learning session with Secondary English French Stream (EFS) teachers about the position of “Professeur Principal”. It is always a pleasure to showcase our school and receive visitors from AEFE, as we are part of the biggest network of schools abroad. In the coming weeks there will be an information session for Year 10 students and parents. This is an important meeting to attend as we have a number of representatives from the Colleges, CIT, and Universities giving information about future pathways. In the coming weeks Year 7 (Week 4) and Year 6 (Week 6) will be heading off to camp. In Week 5, Year 7-10 will be holding a Dance Party. An information evening will be held Tuesday 1st April for Kindergarten enrolments for 2015. Secondary students and parents were issued the Term 1 Assessment Calendar at the beginning of week 2.Parents are reminded to ‘save the date’ for the Parent/Teacher evenings, Week 10, Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April. If parents have any concerns about their child’s progress SCHOOL TERM DATES 2014 please contact the Year Advisor to discuss these concerns. Term 1 3 February – 11 April Term 2 28 April – 4 July Term 3 21 July – 26 September Term 4 13 October – 17 December Secondary parents are asked to complete the ‘On-line permission’ forms distributed with this week’s Telopea Topics as soon as possible so that teaching and learning will not be interrupted. Please contact Michele McLoughlin A/g Deputy Principal (7-10) with any inquiries. Parents are asked to ensure the safety of all students when they are arriving and leaving the school grounds. Primary parents are reminded that there are two drop-off areas for Primary students: one is directly outside the Primary quad area; the other is directly outside the Kindergarten area. The driveway adjacent to the Primary quad area is a non-parking area – Parents are asked NOT to park and drop-off students in this area. Parents are asked NOT to drop -off or pick-up student near the staff car park entrance opposite Montgomery Oval. There are serious safety concerns for students when parents stop in the middle of the road to pick-up or drop-off students. Congratulations to the Parents & Citizens (P&C) office bearers for 2014. Paul Haesler has been confirmed as the President. Thank you to all parents who contribute to the richness of the school through this forum. Parents are invited to become members of the school committees: the IT Committee, the Health Promoting Schools Committee, the Curriculum Committee, and the Reconciliation Action Plan committee and the Grounds Committee. Please contact the P&C for more information. Parents are reminded that support is available from Alliance Francaise de Canberra for students and families in the bilingual program. Parents can now utilise the online payment system available at the school, using the details on the card mailed to all families. Please contact the Finance Office for more details 62055570. We look forward to another busy productive year! Michele McLoughlin A/g Deputy Principal 7-10 TOP LE MOT DU PRINCIPAL Cette troisième semaine du premier trimestre a commencé avec de nombreuses activités pour les élèves, les parents et les professeurs. Qu’il est merveilleux de constater la rapidité avec laquelle les élèves se sont adaptés à cette nouvelle année scolaire ! Les préparatifs en amont de cette transition vers l’école ont assuré aux élèves un sentiment de bienvenue, de sécurité et de disposition à profiter de leurs nouvelles expériences. Samedi 15 Février, le Choeur de nos élèves du primaire a ouvert le concert de l’Orchestre symphonique de Canberra dans les jardins du Gouverneur Général. Un grand merci à Susan Cribb et Cathy Marot pour leur organisation et leur gestion du Chœur lors de cet évènement. Merci Susan pour les heures nombreuses consacrées à la préparation des élèves en amont de cette performance. Merci aux parents qui ont apporté leur soutien en les conduisant au concert. Nous avons reçu un retour énorme sur cette performance de notre Choeur nous faisant savoir à quel point elle était spéciale. C’est là un merveilleux exemple de l’excellence des talents promotionnels de notre école dans notre communauté. Nous sommes très fiers du niveau élevé de l’engagement et de l’expertise de nos professeurs, de nos élèves et de nos parents. Les tests Pips ont commencé cette semaine en Maternelle, de même que les compétitions de natation du primaire et du secondaire qui ont tous deux bénéficié d’un temps magnifique, et d’excellentes organisation et participation. Merci à Claire Harding et Ben Yuen pour leur formidable travail de préparation de l’organisation et du déroulement de ces deux compétitions de natation. Plusieurs réunions de parents ont eu lieu cette semaine dont les soirées d’information de parents du deuxième (GSM à CE1) et du troisième cycle (CE2 à 6e)du primaire, la rencontre des professeurs avec les parents de 5e, la soirée d’information sur les Mathletics et celle destinée aux parents du cycle des Années collège (5e à 2nde). Le Lycée franco-australien a aussi eu l’honneur d’accueillir Mr Long Truong, le Conseiller d’Orientation et Enseignement supérieur pour la région Asie-Pacifique de l’AEFE, qui a pu rencontrer des familles et a conduit une session de formation professionnelle pour les enseignants du courant bilingue sur la fonction de professeur principal. C’est toujours un plaisir de montrer notre école et de recevoir des visiteurs de l’AEFE car nous faisons partie, ne l’oublions pas, du plus important réseau d’écoles à l’étranger. Dans les semaines qui viennent, une session d’information sera organisée pour les parents et élèves de Seconde. C’est une réunion importante qu’il ne faudra pas manquer. Nous y avons invité plusieurs représentants de lycées, universités et Institut de Technologie pour disséminer les informations sur les passerelles éducatives. Et aussi dans les prochaines semaines, les élèves partiront en camps : les 5e en semaine 4 et les 6e en semaine 6. En semaine 5, les élèves de 5e à 2nde organisent une soirée dansante. Une soirée d’information pour les parents désirant inscrire leurs enfants en Maternelle en 2015 aura lieu le Mardi 1er Avril. Les élèves et parents du secondaire ont reçu le calendrier des évaluations de ce premier trimestre en début de semaine 2. Nous rappelons aux parents qu’ils doivent réserver la date de la soirée parents-professeurs du Mardi 8 et du Mercredi 9 Avril, en semaine 10. En cas de souci à propos des progrès de votre enfant, veuillez contacter le professeur principal de l’année de votre enfant pour en discuter. Les parents du secondaire sont invités à renseigner les formulaires d’autorisation d’accès qui Page 2 of 11 accompagnent ce numéro des Nouvelles de Telopea dès que possible afin de minimiser l’interruption des cours. En cas de questions, veuillez contacter Michele McLoughlin, la Principale-Adjointe par intérim. Nous invitons les parents à s’assurer de la sécurité de tous les élèves au moment de leur arrivée à l’école et de leur départ. Aux parents du primaire, nous rappelons les zones désignées à cet effet : l’une se trouve directement devant la cour de récréation du primaire, l’autre se trouve devant les classes de Maternelle. L’allée située juste devant la cour de récréation du primaire est interdite au stationnement. Nous demandons aux parents de ne pas stationner à cet endroit et de ne pas y déposer les élèves. Les parents NE DOIVENT PAS déposer ni reprendre d’élève près de l’entrée du parking du personnel située en face du terrain Montgomery. La sécurité des élèves est mise en question lorsque des parents s’arrêtent au milieu de la route pour y déposer ou y prendre des élèves. Assurez-vous que votre enfant entre dans l’école ou la quitte par l’entrée principale située près des drapeaux. Nos félicitations aux représentants de l’Association des Parents et Citoyens : Paul Haesler confirme sa place de président pour 2014. Merci à tous les parents qui contribuent à la richesse de notre école grâce à ce forum. Les parents sont invités à rejoindre les différents comités de notre école : le Comité Informatique, le Comité des écoles en faveur de la promotion de la santé, le Comité des Programmes et le Comité pour le Plan d’action de réconciliation. Pour plus ample information, contactez l’école. Nous rappelons aux parents que l’Alliance française de Canberra peut venir en aide aux élèves et parents du courant bilingue. Nous rappelons également aux parents qu’ils peuvent effectuer leurs paiements à l’école par voie électronique. Veuillez contacter le Bureau des Finances pour toute information à ce sujet : 6205 5570. Nous nous réjouissons en prévision d’une nouvelle année productive! Michele McLoughlin Principale-Adjointe par intérim pour le Secondaire SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS TELOPEA PARK SCHOOL’S HERITAGE PAINTING During the Christmas holidays, a team of conservators from the firm of Art and Archival carried out long overdue conservation and cleaning work on the large historical painting above the stairwell adjacent to the Arts area of the school This painting is the work of eminent Latvian artist Verners Linde and his son Girts Linde and January 1950 was the focus of an Arts and Crafts exhibition associated with the first Australian Citizenship Convention. It was initially displayed in the Canberra University College in the Melbourne Building in Civic, and later relocated to its present hanging place in Telopea Park School. The painting is an important reminder of the role of immigrants in Australian history and will be prominently featured in Dr Nicholas Brown’s forthcoming official history of Canberra. A plaque commemorating the work of the artists will shortly be placed on the wall adjoining the artwork. During Heritage Month, conservator Kim Morris and school archivist Esther Davies will speak at the school on the history and conservation of the painting. The conservation and cleaning work on the painting was made possible by an ACT Heritage Grant of $13,500. HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Career Development Report As part of the TPS weekly Enrichment Program, fifteen year 9 and 10 students agreed to undertake a 10 week journey of investigating different careers in the local area. Last week the students walked the the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) in Kingston. The Manger of the branch spoke to the students about her journey of acquiring the position she has today. She also spoke about the variety of job opportunities available to people who join the CBA. The students learnt how important the bank values the skills of working with customers. The students also found it interesting to learn that annually, the CBA offers one Yr 10 student in each State/ Terrifory a school based traineeship to undertake a Certificate III in Financial Services, as well as a Tier 1 General Advice in Superannuation Accreditation. The successful student in each State/ Territory spends one day a week (while in Yr 11 &12 ) working with CBA and studying. At the end of Year 12 the student may gain their ATAR Score, plus these two Accreditations and work experience. The student can then apply to undertake further work and study with CBA. In the last Telopea Topics Newsletter, I invited Yr 9 and 10 parents to email me, if they wish to discuss their student undertaking a work experience placement, an apprentiship or a Tax File number. I was pleased that some parents have taken up this invitation. My position as the Career Devopment Officer at Telopea Park School is part time (Wednesday and Thursday) and all Year 9 and 10 students are welcome to speak to me in the Career Development Room on those days. Susan Alexander, TPS Career Development Officer Page 3 of 11 [email protected]. SECONDARY NEWS Pastoral Care Report The start of the school year is always a busy and sometimes overwhelming time for everyone, but most of all for the new Year 7 students. Our bumper intake of new students is busy making new friends and adjusting to High School. Year 10 Peer Support leaders are doing a fantastic job of making them feel welcome and showing them around the school. Well done! Year 7 will soon have the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone and test their limits at the upcoming Year 7 Camp. The camp will once again be held at Jindabyne Sport and Recreation, and we look forward to hearing about their adventures on their return. The Year 10 SRC students have gone straight to work organising events and planning great things for the school. A Harmony Day mufti day and multicultural concert is being planned for the 21 st March and the first Dance Party for the year will be held on Thursday 6th March. More information on these events will be sent home shortly. Year 10 have also begun their formal fundraising campaign with a very successful Valentine’s Day ‘extravaganza’. Being serenaded by our very own Mariachi Band was quite an experience, and many a heart was set a flutter by the delivery of roses and chocolates. Year 7, 8 and 9 students will have the opportunity to join the leadership team with nominations and speeches being held in Week 5 and elections in Week 6. School Board Student Member nominations are now complete. I would like to congratulate Anna Umetskaya (Year 7), Zackery Needham (Year 8), Philippa Evans (Year 9) and Henry Owens (Year 10) on their nominations, and wish them all the best in the upcoming elections. Fortnightly Friday Pastoral Care sessions have started. This term Year 7 students are busy with the Orientation program, Year 8 are focusing on Keeping Safe and Protective Behaviours, Year 9 are working on Time Management and Planning, and the theme of Year 10 is Control. Most resources have been sourced from SenseAbility, a Beyond Blue initiative. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like further information about any of these Pastoral Care programs. We also have a variety of programs running this semester. The Telopea Study Group runs every Wednesday from 3.15pm to 4.30pm in the secondary library. Breakfast Club runs every Thursday morning from 8.15am, all welcome. Card games run on Mondays at lunchtime, and Anime fans can get together at lunchtime on Fridays. Selected Year 9 girls will participate in an 8 week Youth Health Program in collaboration with the Junction. If you would like further information on any of the above programs, or if you would like to contact Noni our Youth Support Worker, please don’t hesitate to email at [email protected]. Finally, I would like to use this opportunity to invite interested parents to join our Reconciliation Action Plan Committee. This committee meets once a term to reflect on and evaluate our Plan, and to discuss ways we can continue to develop strong partnerships between our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the school. If you would like more information on this committee, or you would like to join us, please send me an email. . Mary De Poorter Pastoral Care Coordinator [email protected] Page 4 of 11 PRIMARY NEWS The students have settled well in to the school routines and we are very happy to see so many happy, smiling faces in the classrooms and corridors. Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones/Staff Car Park Safety of students, parents and staff are an extremely high priority for us. When using the Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones, please note that these are not parking areas and that traffic should flow smoothly and safely through those zones. Please observe the signs in the Staff Car Park near the School Hall. This area is for staff parking only and should not be used as a drop-off area. Thank you for supporting us in keeping all members of our school community safe. School Hours The school hours are from 9.00 a.m. until 3.15 p.m. each day. It is significant that students arrive at school on time and that they remain at school for the whole school day; except if they have a medical or other significant appointment. If your child attends other activities such as music lessons, dance or sports, please avoid allowing these activities to encroach on school hours. Less disruption to the school day is beneficial for all students and teachers and we thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Swimming Carnival This annual event took place on Tuesday 18 February at Dickson Aquatic Centre. It was wonderful to see so many students participate and enjoy the day. More information will be available in the next edition of Telopea Topics. Special thanks to Mrs Claire Harding, the teachers, students and parent helpers who made the day such a success. Gold and the Incas excursion Years 1 and 2 will be attending this wonderful exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia during Week 6. More information will be sent home with students shortly. House Captains and Vice Captains At the commencement of each year, we hold student elections for the roles of House Captains and Vice Captains for each of our School Houses; Campbell (red), Farrer (blue), Moore (green) and Throsby (yellow). Students are allocated to each house according to their surnames. This year, we wish to congratulate the following students who were voted by their houses as their leaders. Well done to each of them for being elected by their peers! House Captains Vice Captains Campbell Solenne Crayol Ebba Barnes Aristide Coget Mackenzie Coopman Phoebe Ellis Clare Heaney & Alisha Garrigues Cooper Keily Daniel Jacob Annabelle Ryan Sunday Roach Joshan Ramadani Raphael Orsatti Keaulana Sinclair-Smith Imogen Snedden James Snedden Alessio Zazo Farrer Moore Throsby Lost Property In order to avoid a build-up of lost items in Lost Property, please ensure all items are clearly marked with your child’s full name before they come to school. We encourage regular checking of Lost Property to claim items belonging to your child/ren. Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) PIPS testing is carried out with all students in Kindergarten two times per year; during Term 1 and Term 4. This term, PIPS testing began in Week 3 and will be completed during Week 4. Reports will be sent home to parents of Kindergarten students at the end of Term 1 or early Term 2. Please refer to the brochures sent home with students last week. Parent Information Evenings Thank you to all the parents who came to the Parent Information Evenings on Tuesday 18 February (Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2) and Wednesday 19 February (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6). If you were unable to attend these sessions, information will be sent home with students next week. Page 5 of 11 Some dates for your calendars To assist with planning, please note the following dates for this term. Please look out for further information in the coming weeks. Date/Week Event Students involved Primary Cross Country Years 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only Monday 10 March Canberra Day Holiday All students Kindy to Yr 10 Wednesday 12 to Friday 14 March Year 6 Camp Year 6 students only Francophonie Week All students Week 5: Friday 7 March Week 6 Week 7: Monday 17 to Friday 21 March French Film Festival Friday 21 March Harmony Day All students National Day Against Bullying Week 8: Wednesday 26 to Thursday 27 March Year 3 Camp Year 3 students only Kindergarten 2015 Information Night Parents of students wishing to apply for Kindergarten in 2015 Wednesday 9 April Year 4 Thinking Carnival Year 4 students only Friday 11 April Term 1 Progress Reports go home Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 students only. Kindergarten students do not receive a Term 1 Progress Report. Week 9: Tuesday 1 April Week 10: All students Last day of Term 1 Until next time, Kathy Solomko Executive Teacher K-2 Page 6 of 11 Les Nouvelles de Telopea École Primaire Les élèves se sont bien installés dans la routine scolaire et nous sommes très heureux de constater tant de mines réjouies et souriantes dans les salles de classes et les couloirs. Zones de dépose et récupération des élèves/ Parking du personnel La sécurité des élèves, des parents et du personnel est l’une de nos toutes premières préoccupations. Lorsque vous utilisez ces zones, notez bien qu’elles ne sont en aucun cas des aires de stationnement et que le trafic devrait y circuler librement et en toute sécurité. Veuillez respecter les panneaux du parking du personnel situé près du hall de l’école. Cette zone est réservée uniquement au stationnement du personnel et ne devrait pas servir pour déposer les enfants. Nous vous remercions de votre soutien en la matière pour la sécurité de toute notre communauté scolaire. Horaires scolaires L’école est ouverte de 9h00 à 15h15 du lundi au vendredi. Il est important que les élèves arrivent à l’heure et restent dans les locaux scolaires jusqu’à la fin de la journée d’école. Exception faite lorsqu’ils doivent se rendre à un rendez-vous médical ou de la même importance. Si votre enfant suit de cours particuliers tels qu’en musique, danse ou sport, veuillez-vous arranger pour que ces leçons n’empiètent pas sur les heures scolaires. Un minimum d’interruption est préjudiciable à tous les élèves et leurs enseignants. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension et de votre coopération. Compétitions de natation Ces compétitions ont eu lieu le Mardi 18 Février au Centre aquatique de Dickson. Il est formidable de voir tant d’élèves y participer et apprécier la journée. Nous vous communiquerons plus d’informations dans la prochaine édition des Nouvelles de l’école. Nous remercions tout spécialement Mme Claire Harding, les professeurs, élèves et parents volontaires qui ont contribué au succès de cette journée. Excursion à l’exposition sur L’or des Incas Les classes de CP et CE1 se rendront à la Galerie nationale australienne pour voir cette exposition en semaine six de notre calendrier. L’information à ce sujet vous parviendra très prochainement. Capitaines et Seconds des Maisons Au début de chaque année nous organisons des élections parmi les élèves pour la nomination des capitaines et seconds de chacune des quatre maisons de notre école, nommément Campbell (en rouge), Farrer (en bleu), Moore (en vert) et Throsby (en jaune). La première lettre de leur nom de famille détermine l’appartenance des élèves à l’une de ces maisons. Cette année, nous félicitons les élèves dont les noms suivent et qui ont été élus par leurs camarades pour représenter leur maison! Maisons Capitaines Vice-Capitaines Campbell Solenne Crayol Ebba Barnes Aristide Coget Mackenzie Coopman Phoebe Ellis Clare Heaney & Alisha Garrigues Cooper Keily Daniel Jacob Annabelle Ryan Sunday Roach Joshan Ramadani Raphael Orsatti Keaulana Sinclair-Smith Imogen Snedden James Snedden Alessio Zazo Farrer Moore Throsby Objets trouvés En vue d’éviter l’accumulation d’objets perdus dans le coin des objets trouvés, veuillez vous assurer que toutes les affaires de votre enfant sont correctement étiquetées avec son nom en évidence. Nous encourageons une visite régulière au coin des objets trouvés pour y récupérer les affaires éventuelles de votre ou de vos enfant(s). Indices de performance à l’école primaire (PIPS) Les tests PIPS sont organisés deux fois par an, au premier et au quatrième trimestre, pour tous les élèves en classes de Maternelle. Cette année, les tests ont commencé en troisième semaine du trimestre et seront terminés en quatrième semaine. Les rapports finaux en seront envoyés aux parents à la fin du premier trimestre ou début du second trimestre. Veuillez consulter les brochures à ce sujet distribuées aux élèves la semaine dernière. Page 7 of 11 Soirées d’information des parents Un grand merci à tous les parents qui ont participé à ces soirées d’information Mardi 18 Février (pour les classes de Maternelle, CP et CE1) et Mercredi 19 Février (pour celles de CE2, CM1, CM2 et Sixième). Si vous n’avez pu y assister, des informations vous seront communiquées la semaine prochaine par le biais des élèves. Quelques dates à marquer dans vos agendas Pour faciliter le planning, veuillez noter les dates suivantes concernant ce trimestre. Consultez aussi les informations complémentaires qui vous seront transmises dans les prochaines semaines. Date/Semaine Activité Élèves concernés Cross-Country du primaire CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2 et Sixième seulement Jour férié : Canberra Day Tous les élèves Semaine 5: Vendredi 7 Mars Semaine 6 Lundi 10 Mars Mercredi 12 à Vendredi 14 Mars Camp des Sixièmes Élèves de Sixième seulement Semaine 7: Lundi 17 à Vendredi 21 Mars Semaine de la Francophonie Festival du Film français Tous les élèves Vendredi 21 Mars Journée de l’Harmonie Tous les élèves Journée nationale contre le Harcèlement Semaine 8: Mercredi 26 à Jeudi 27 Mars Camp des CE2 Élèves des CE2 seulement Soirée d’information pour les Maternelles 2015 Parents d’élèves souhaitant inscrire leur(s) enfant(s) en Maternelle en 2015 Mercredi 9 April Festival de la Pensée en CM1 Élèves de CM1 seulement Vendredi 11 April Bulletins de fin de trimestre envoyés à la maison Élèves en classes de CP, CE1, CE2,CM1,CM2 et Sixième seulement. Semaine 9: Mardi 1er Avril Semaine 10: Les élèves de Maternelle ne reçoivent pas de bulletin ce trimestre. Dernière journée du premier trimestre Bien cordialement, Kathy Solomko Professeur principale, Cycle 2 de l’École primaire Page 8 of 11 Tous les élèves P&C NEWS Next P&C meeting The next P&C meeting will be 12 March 2014 at 7pm. All meetings are held at 7.00pm in the secondary staff room in the main administration building at the school. Welcome drinks for new parents Before the meeting we will be holding welcome drinks for new parents to the school. All parents welcome. Further details will be advertised in the next Telopea Topics. School subcommittees – parent representatives needed The school is keen to have parent representatives on the following sub-committees: Curriculum Committee - week 5 each term Wednesday 3.30 - 4.30pm. Meets with the school executive to discuss curriculum documents and implementation (Starts 5 March) HPS Committee - week 4 each term Friday Mornings 8-9am - to discuss safety of all students - physical, emotional and cyber as well as planning for two HPS Forums for the year. (Starts 28 February) RAP Committee - week 6 each term Wednesday 3.30pm - to discuss the Reconciliation Action Plan. (Starts 12 March). IT Committee - week 4 each term Wednesdays 8-9am. To discuss the provision of IT hardware and software in the school. Grounds Committee - each term on Thursday week 7. To discuss improvements to all outdoor areas. (Starts 20 March). Challenge Committee is a school committee concerned with the "Challenge" program for Gifted and Talented students. Frist meeting 19 march 3.30-4.30pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact the P&C President, Paul and he will pass on your details to the chair of the committee. Paul can be contacted by email at [email protected] UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS FOR UNIFORM SHOP Monday – 8.30 - 9.30am Tuesday – 2.45 - 3.45pm Thursday – 8.30 - 11.00am Order and pay securely on the web: www.youruniformshop.com.au Place your order over the phone/fax 1300794179 (business hours) AFTER SCHOOL CARE Page 9 of 11 COMMUNITY NEWS NZ Jamboree 2014 ~ Jessica K, Intrépide (Year 7 TPS) Who thinks that mud fights, chucking sponges at people and water gun fights are way better than Christmas? All of these and much more took place at the NZ20 Jamboree 2013/2014. This was an enormous camp for Scouts in New Zealand, and of course, neighbouring countries including Australia. In fact, there were more than 3000 Scouts and leaders there - a mini city! Mud fights and throwing sponges at people - for free - and shooting random people with water guns are all amazing. We were encouraged to stay up until half-past twelve at night on New Year’s Eve - after going white water rafting. We set a Guinness World Record for the most people making and wearing paper hats. For those of you who think that Jamborees are definitely worth attending, joining Scouts could be one of the best decisions you will ever make. Les Explorateurs is Canberra’s only French-speaking scout group. Why not come and join us? Be prepared for new adventures ... en français! ACT Cuboree 2014 ~ Adrian L, Louveteau (Year 4 TPS) During the holidays I went to the Cuboree with my friends from the Les Explorateurs Scout Group. The theme was "Under Construction" and we were in the Fitness Guild. It was really fun even though it was really hot! We did lots of activities and they were fun as well. The activity sites were called Lost Planet, Island Site, Mad Mountain, Time Tunnel, Future City and Inn Site. We did fun things like going abseiling, rock climbing, had water fights, went on a flying-fox, built an aqueduct, went to night-time concerts, carried empty suitcases and cups of water on an obstacle course, put together a puzzle, learnt how to play Roman games and played a game with balls and buckets. Join us today! Les Explorateurs Scout Group is currently recruiting French speaking adults to join our leadership team; as well as youth members, both boys and girls, to join our Petits Lutins/Joey (6-8 years), Louveteux/Cub (8-11 years) and soon to be formed Les Intrépides/Scout (11-15 years) sections. Email: [email protected] Phone: 0409 929 018 Website: www.explorateurs.org.au ‘Like us’ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LesExplorateursScouts Woden Weston Rams Junior Rugby League Registration Day Sunday 23rdth February, 1-4pm at North Curtin Oval. Teams in all age groups from Under 6 to Under 16. New players please bring original (for sighting) and copy of birth certificate. Further information available at the club’s website http://juniors.wodenvalleyrams.com/ Page 10 of 11 CONTACT US NSW Crescent BARTON ACT 2600 Phone: 6205 5599 Fax: 6205 5572 [email protected] www.telopea.act.edu.au Principal Proviseur/Head of French Studies Deputy Principal 7-10 Deputy Principal K-6 Kerrie Blain Emmanuel Texier Tom Kobal Conseillẻre Pédagogique Muryel Martin Board Chair James Popple P&C President Paul Haesler Kate Sutherland TOP The inclusion of advertisements in this publication is in no way to be interpreted as an endorsement of support by the school. Readers are responsible for forming their own opinions as to the value or reliability of the information contained in such advertisements. Page 11 of 11
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