Wednesday
18th March 2015
DATES to
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Woodbridge School and Marine Discovery Centre
Phone: 03 6267 4667
Fax 03 6267 4808
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.woodbridgeschool.org.au
Dear Parents/Carers,
FAIR! FAIR! FAIR! – This Friday 4-7
School Fair
March 20th
4pm - 7pm
Grade 9 Excursion
On Tuesday 17th of March, Grade 9 students
participated in a program run by the University of
Tasmania – Healthy Futures. It is a careers activity
which is part of a project called Pathways to Success.
Students visited the Snug Village Aged Care facility to
explore career options in Aged Care. They then
went to the Menzies Centre in Hobart and
participated in an immunology activity with renowned scientist Professor Gregory
Woods which focused on the Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour disease. It was a
valuable learning experience and everyone gained a deeper insight into a wide range
of career options.
GRIP Leadership Conference
On Monday 16th March, our newly elected SRC attended their first Leadership
Conference. The GRIP Leadership Conference, held at the Grand Chancellor
Hobart, gave our students an opportunity to participate in a number of workshops.
These workshops included, Making the Most of Leadership Opportunities, How to
maximise the Impact of your Events, How to Maximise the Impact of your Communication,
For more dates click on
How to Lead Different Situations, and How Leaders Can Maintain Momentum.
Calender at the
All students represented the school with distinction and participated extremely well.
following address
www.woodbridgeschool. We are looking forward to seeing the SRC implementing a number of the ideas and
org.au
strategies they learnt about throughout the year.
Value of the month:
Respect
Parents
Emergency No.
0427 303 701
Student Absence
Contact No.
6267 4205
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Grade 7 English:
Grade 7 have been working on developing ‘Imaginative Narratives’ this term. Whilst revising their own
creative texts in the light of structure, setting and character development, students have considered
the ‘power’ of using vocabulary selectively in order to position their ‘audience’ ‘indirectly’ by using
inference, rather than purely on an explicit level.
Having studied some strategies for character development in class, (including the STEAL acronym in
detail – Speech/Thoughts/Effects/Actions/Looks); for homework, students were asked to ‘Create a
Character’.
Ella:
‘Rosemary Lightfoot is fourteen years old and works in the down-town supermarket in Washington. She only
started working there three months ago, but already she is annoyed by the idea of having to get up early in the
morning to go there, and the customers are rather rude – so I can’t blame her for hating it. Maybe it’s the fact
that she’s had a pimple on the end of her nose for three weeks that might be one of the contributing factors.
She is supposed to wear her uniform when she works, but she chooses to wear jeans and a t-shirt. Her boss
always tells her off about it. Even though she hates the job, she has no choice whether she wants to work there
or not; her parents don’t give her money and she has to earn money herself.
Louie:
As the old lady walks up the stairs with a slow, agitated stride and a walking stick in one hand, she grips the
railing with her cold metal hand, making a screeching noise. She stumbles slightly as the hem of her daggy
ragged dress snags on an old rusty nail. Her metal hand grips tighter; the screech gets higher as she steadies
herself.
Mildred’s eyes squint, the wrinkles layered, as one more strand of her hair turns grey. Mildred sometimes hates
being old.
Julika:
Old Mr Jones’ face reminds everyone of a shrivelled up walnut. When he smiles – which he does very often, all
his wrinkles curve upwards just a little bit. He lives in a small and very simple cottage next to a park.
Every morning he walks through the park with a piece of bread and throws little pieces to the brown ducks that
float around happily in the small pond full of lily-pads. Then he continues to his best friend, old Mrs Mallory’s
house. Together they drink a cup of coffee with three sugar cubes and a little bit of milk in it. Then they sit on
her veranda – even when it rains, and play a game of chess. They always take turns in winning. Old Mr Jones
loves his ordinary relaxing life and wishes for nothing else. Except maybe an umbrella.
Fergus:
Her dark shape strides from side to side, her distinctive checked dress scurries across the ground behind her. A
dead animal, (probably a fox) lies motionless around her neck. When she speaks it’s like nails on a black-board
– her scraping voice whispers harsh curses under her breath. The bun of her hair on her head looks very much
like a bird’s nest that’s only been partly made. Her ghastly gaze falls upon me and my friends every time we
stroll past her hat shop.
Alexander:
George Kingston loves running, he’s been running since the age of two (he currently is thirty-two). He is tall,
long-limbed and brown headed. He has a polished accent but is rather non-conformist and has been in multiple
protests for human rights. He enjoys spicy food and loves Indian cuisine, but sometimes gets ahead of himself
and into something far too hot. He walks straight and has a perfect posture. Even when he’s not running, he
wears runners shorts and a t-shirt.
Changes to after school travelling arrangements
Could parents please advise the School Office by 2.30pm if there are any
changes to normal after school travel arrangements for your child to
ensure students receive the message prior to the end of day, unless it is an
emergency – thank you for your assistance.
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Music news
On Thursday 12th March the primary choir sang at the Uniting church to celebrate World Day of
Prayer.
They sang a song from the Bahamas. The singing was lively and beautiful.
The focus of the service was helping others.
2015 Huon Channel Division C Swimming Carnival
Huonville Pool Monday March 16th
This year we were blessed with fine weather and that set the scene for an enjoyable day. Our
swimming Captains Lily and Jack and Vice Captains Bella and Pera were full of energy and keen to get
started. Once again we were in good voice and remained positive and supportive through-out the day.
So with our shelter up, tarpaulin down and banner in position, we got stuck into some swimming and
fun in the pool. Many students had success during the day and some came home with 6 or more
ribbons.
It was wonderful to see so many parents supporting our team, special thanks to our Chaplin Scott and
other parents who helped out on this fun day. The novelty events allowed everyone to get in the
water and just have fun in the tiger wrestle, noodle challenge and treasure dive relay challenges.
Special thanks to the Huon Channel Sports Association for providing all the equipment and ribbons
and to Peter Cook for organising the event. Congratulations to every-one in the team for being such
good company and showing positive team spirit.
Mr Scott
LOST
Engagement & wedding rings,
Family Heirlooms both gold
with diamonds
Reward offered.
Contact office
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Watch
enquiries at office
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not the watch referred
to)
Rugby Jumpers
We have a good supply of polar
fleece jackets and small rugby
jumpers; however we have a
limited range in our larger sizes.
If you would like a larger rugby
jumper it may have to be
ordered, orders take approx. 8
weeks. If you would like to place
an order please do so no later
than Friday20th March.
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It is almost here!
We still need donations of
• Plants for the plant stall
• Children’s toys and clothes (clean and in good
condition please)
• Second hand books
• Kitchen ware (clean and in good condition please)
We also need volunteers to help with running the
stalls especially food stalls and with setting
up/packing up on the night. If you can help please leave your name and contact details at
the office.
Please leave donations at the office.
Purchase food tokens and present them at the food stall of your choice!
Are you or do you know a Barista who can help out at our fair??
Can you make a cake or biscuits for our Cake Stall?
We still need more!
Please call the school office (62674667) for a number to write on the cake label.
The label also needs to include a list of ingredients and the date it was baked.
Cakes can be left at the office on Friday or brought along to the fair.
Food Prices
Curries:
Thai Green Chicken Curry - $5:00
Sweet Beef Curry - $5:00
Potato, Tomato and Chickpea Curry - $4:50
Pasta Carbonara - $4:00
Pizza per slice - 4:00
Fried Rice - $3:00
Wedges - $4:00
Pashas Dip - $5:00
Silverbeet Parcels - $3:00
Silverbeet Parcels with Salad - $5:00
Salmon Burgers - $4:50
Snug Sausages - $2:00
Gourmet Suasages - $5:00
Sticky Dates Pudding with icecream - $5:00
Chocolate Pudding with chocolate sauce and icecream - $5:00
Apple Pie with icecream - $5:00
Milkshakes with icecream - $3:00
Water - $1:50
Cordial - $1:00
Apple Juice (fresh) - $2:50
Espresso coffee – $3.00
Tea $2.00
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Chatterbox Chocolates have transformed student art
work into chocolates!
Some student work that appeared in last year’s magazine will be
available as chocolates. Look out for them at the fair! Large ones
will be at the special price of $8 and smaller ones in a bag will be
$5. These will make a lovely Easter gift for family members!
Fertile Imaginations
What happens when you put a basket of freshly picked produce and a box of toothpicks in front of a
group of Kinder kids?
After identifying an impressive range of 20 fruits and vegetables that were grown in the local area, the
Woodbridge School kindergarten students were given free licence to play with their food. With
intense focus and youthful vision, they transformed the Autumn Harvest into art.
Swedes became police cars with blueberry sirens, pears magically became penguins with green bean
flippers, and beets blossomed into birds. These were just some of the creations dreamt up by the five
year olds for their entries in the school's Edible Art Competition.
Woodbridge School will be holding an Autumn Harvest Twilight Fair this Friday 20th March from 47pm. An Edible Art stall will be one of many interesting features of the evening, where visitors can
dabble with dutch creams or construct characters from carrots.
Forget about cooking for the night and bring the family along for dinner while you listen to live local
music. Choose from BBQ, pizza, pasta, Pasha's dips and breads, fresh juice and more. But leave some
room for dessert! Organic ice-cream, homemade apple pies and more will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Zorb, face painting, balloon art and lots of games will keep kids of all ages entertained. Second hand
children’s clothes, toys and book stall will entice those who love a bargain, and the Marine Discovery
Centre touch tank will intrigue young and old alike.
Raffle
Our major raffle is our best yet, with prizes valued at well over $2500, and we would like to sincerely
thank the following businesses and individuals who have contributed items:
Choices Flooring, Kingston; Able Pest Control, Kingston; Pennicott Wilderness Journeys; McDougals
Power Equipment, Hobart; Peppermint Bay Cruises; McMillan Publishing, Victoria; Dominie Educational
Supplies; Dymocks, Hobart; Birchalls Hobart; Fullers Bookshop, Hobart; Hobart Bookshop;
Gale Pfennigwerth, Corinne O’Halloran-Bakes; Bunnings, Moonah; B&W Appliances, Hobart; Tanktec,
Electrona; Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs; Mother Goose Baby Shop, Kingston; Peregrine Sails
On; Tahune Airwalk; Peter Brooking; Katherine Scholes; Paul Greatbatch; Eco Emporium; Chatterbox
Chocolates; Woodbridge Candle Company; Redbreast Nursery; Woodbridge Smokehouse; Hartzview
Vineyard, Peter Martin.
We are very grateful for the support of each and every one of these businesses/individuals and hope
that your kindness is rewarded!
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Reminder we are a nut free
school
Due to the number of student
who have nuts allergies please
ensure nut snacks are keep for
home.
Please also check the ingredients
of pre-packaged food as this is
often produced on equipment
that also processes nuts.
Grade 7 Maths
There are exciting things happening in our Grade 7 Maths classes. Our timetable has been designed to allow for
both grade 7 classes to work together, with three teachers on a Wednesday morning. This double lesson has
been used to focus on the Number Strand of the curriculum allowing for differentiation of activities for all
students. This week saw 9 small groups, each working on different activities designed for the students individual
learning needs.
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Steve Biddulph in Kingston
Steve Biddulph, world renowned psychologist and popular author, will be visiting Kingston in March to
present two rousing and practical talks. Steve is well known for his writing and teaching about raising
boys as well as his humour, honesty and powerful stories. His message is to help protect and
strengthen our kids and to give you the practical skills to make the world a better place for our kids.
Following his work on “Raising Boys”, Steve began to notice that something was happening to girls. All
over the world, their mental health was plummeting with new problems emerging - anxiety, eating
disorders and low self-esteem being noticeably on the increase. Steve has since turned his attention to
helping parents look at ways to raise their girls to be “wise, warm and strong”.
Raising Boys will be the topic on Wednesday 25 March and Raising Girls will be held on
Thursday 26 March. Both events will be held at the newly sign posted Kingborough Performing
Arts Centre. Come to either or both. It’s a rare chance to hear Steve this close to home.
Where:
Kingborough Performing Arts Centre
Kingston High School
Kingston View Drive
Kingston
When:
Raising Boys: Wednesday 25th March 7.30pm
Raising Girls:Thursday 26th March 7.30pm
Cost:
$20 per session
Book online @
Tickets for ‘Raising Boys’ - www.trybooking.com/GVKB
Tickets for ‘Raising Girls’ - www.trybooking.com/GVKH
Seating is unallocated
For further information:
https://www.facebook.com/stevebiddulphraisinggirls
or
contact
Council’s
Community
Development
Officer
6211
8137
or
[email protected]
Marine Discovery Centre Marine Debris Collection Activity
Including the Outdoor Education Class Friday 20th March, 12.30pm – 3.00pm
The Outdoor Education class, with Mr Scott assisted by Mrs Blichfeldt, from the Marine Discovery
Centre and Jordan Mundy our volunteer adult will run an exploration snorkel and marine debris
collection activity around the Marine Discovery Centre and jetty area. Divers from the university will
be present as part of the marine debris collection effort. This activity is a combined effort by our
wonderful Marine Discovery staff, the Outdoor Education class and Sustainable Living in Kingborough,
an initiative of NRM South and the Kingborough Council.
Two snorkel groups will be in the water and those students who have already passed their 1.5 metre
skill assessment, will be able to dive down and collect debris. The second group of students who have
still got a couple of assessment elements to complete will snorkel on
the surface only and may be able to complete their 1.5 metre skills
test.
Students will organise their own gear at school before travelling by
bus to the Marine Discovery Centre, before lunch. We will return to
school at approx. 3pm. Students will require a towel, bathers, all food
and drink for the day and a sun hat.
Mark Scott- Outdoor Education Teacher
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Introducing the Woodbridge School
Student Leadership Teams
Josef
Kimberly
James
Sky
Bella
Hugh
Gemma
Lily
Jye
Ashleigh
Kaleb
Latisha
Ashley
Sabian
Tristan
Lilly
Bailey
Harrison
CONTACTDETAILS
3509 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tasmania 7162
Ph(03) 6267 4667 Fax(03)62674808
Email [email protected]
Web www.woodbridgeschool.org.au
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