Issue 3 2012.pdf - St George Christian School

ST GEORGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
INFANTS • JUNIOR • MIDDLE • SENIOR NEWS
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus…”
Hebrews 12:1-2a
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
From The Principal
Over 1,000 people - guests, parents, staff and students
celebrated the formal opening of our new building at the
Hurstville Campus Open Day last week.
The weather was superb and our special guest Mr Daryl
Melham, the Federal Member for Banks congratulated the
school on it’s warmth, hospitality and outstanding use of
resources resulting in the new building.
I took the opportunity to thank the many members of our school
community and those associated with the project who enables
us to arrive at such a stunning building.
In particular I wanted to thank:
• The School Board for their visionary and wise support
• MCA Architects, Mr Steven Malone and Mr Paul Campbell
Allen for Design and Project Management.
• Midson constructions for their skilled construction
• Mr Kevin Godfrey - School Property Manager
• Mrs Wendy Millar and Mr Stephen McKay for project and
finance administration
• Mrs Barbara Wilson and Library staff for their work as we
refurbished and extended Library facilities
• Parents who assisted in so many ways, including financial,
with prayers and ideas.
• Teaching staff who were so co-operative and encouraging
while part of the school was under construction
• Students who managed themselves so well during the
construction process and for their thankful response to the
new facilities they now enjoy.
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Of course a school is about far more than buildings and what
drew so many positive comments from parents and visitors to
the school on Open Day was the fine work of students and staff
as we proudly and thankfully welcomed people into our school.
A special thank you to the kindergarten children who “stole the
show” with their singing at the start of the day.
“I will give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness
and I will sing praise to the Lord Most High” Psalm 7:17
As we approach the end of Term, with many students on camp,
a China visit, Year 12 exams and Year 10 work experience,
we also approach the Easter season. This is a time where we
reflect on the amazing grace of God who set us right through
the righteousness of His Son. Jesus
absorbed our failing and shame at
His cost, so we would know
peace with Him.
Mr James Honor
Principal
Equipping Your Child For Life

Whole School News
DATES TO REMEMBER
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK THE
WEBSITE AND DEPARTMENT NOTES FOR UPDATES
2/04/2012 Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews
Year 10 Work Experience commences
Yrs 3-6 Cross Country Practice
3/04/2012 Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews
3-5/4/2012 Yrs 7, 9 and 11 Camp
4/04/2012 Junior School performing at Fusion
Yr 7, 2013 Scholarship Exam
5/04/2012 Yrs 3-6 Cross Country Carnival
Last Day Term 1
24/04/2012 Students commence Term 2
24/4 - 5/-5/2012 Uniform change over period
25/04/2012 ANZAC DAY HOLIDAY
27/04/2012 Yr 10 Vaccinations - Dip/Tet/Pertussis booster
Yr 7 Vaccinations - Hep B dose 1, HPV dose 1
(Girls Only)
27/04/2012 Yrs 7 & 10 Vaccinations
30/04/2012 Yrs 7-12 CIS State Swimming Carnival
2/05/2012 Infants Campus Open Day
7/05/2012 Yrs 7-12 All Schools Swimming Carnival
WINTER UNIFORM TO BE WORN
10/05/2012 Strong Hearts Strong Minds - Survive & Thrive
Building Resilience in Your Children
15-17/05/2012 NAPLAN
21/05/2012 Yrs 7-12 National Christian Schools Swimming
Championships
22/05/2012 Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews
24/05/2012 Strong Hearts Strong Minds -
What is Happening to Our Boys?
Guest speaker: Maggie Hamilton
29/05/2012 Year 9 Parent Teacher Interviews
1/06/2012 Yr 3 - 6 CSSA State Cross Country Carnival
Yrs 7 - 12 CSSA State Cross Country Carnival
4/06/2012 Under 15 and Open Girls Soccer Gala Day
Year 11 Scholarship Testing
Yr 11, 2013 Scholarship Exam
5/06/2012 Year 6 Canberra Excursion
Yrs 7-12 Athletics Carnival
6/06/2012 ICAS Science Exam (optional)
7/06/2012 Vanuatu Fundraising Dinner (details TBC)
9/06/2012 Duke of Ed Silver (Yr 10) Practice Hike
11/06/2012 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
12/06/2012 Year 11, 2013 Parent Information Evening
13/06/2012 Infants Parent Teacher Interviews
14/06/2012 CIS Cross Country Carnival
Yrs 7-12 CIS State Cross Country Carnival
18/06/2012 Under 15 and Open Boys Soccer Gala Day
19/06/2012 Junior School Parent Teacher Interviews
Middle School Parent Teacher Interviews
Yrs 7-12 CSSA AFL Gala Day
Yrs 7-12 CSSA Netball Gala Day
20/06/2012 Bandfest
21/06/2012 Yrs 7-12 Zone Athletics Carnival
22/06/2012 Last Day Term 2
TUESDAY MORNINGS (School Terms)
from 9.00AM - 9.30AM
If you believe that prayer is important in the life of a
Christian school, please consider joining us in the main
Administration building for all, or part, of this time.
Our purpose is to pray for our school, teachers, children
and the events in the life of our the school.
If you have any questions please contact Julie Stevenson
on 0414 515 437.
“Let us then approach the throne of grace with
confidence...” Hebrews 4:16
COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
FEES DUE 1 APRIL
If you are a member of the School
Company, annual membership fees of
$10 are payable by 2 April 2012 or no
later than seven (7) days prior to the
Annual General Meeting (whichever is
the later).
Membership of the School Company
will lapse and voting rights revoked, if
annual fees are not paid by the due
date.
If you wish to become a member of
the School Company please obtain
an application form from Reception.
DATES FOR SUMMER UNIFORM CHANGE OVER
From Tuesday 24 April to Friday 4 May students may wear Summer or Winter Uniform to
school but NOT a combination of both. ALL students are to be wearing FULL WINTER
UNIFORM from Monday 7 May .
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Whole School News
INFANTS CAMPUS OPEN DAY
2012 - 2013
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS
Pre-order the new 2012 | 2013 Entertainment Books
from St George Christian School today and receive
over $180 in additional offers!
We are pleased to announce that we will be selling the new
2012 | 2013 Sydney and Sydney North Entertainment Books
as a fundraiser for St George Christian School. Entertainment
Books are packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1
offers for the best restaurants, cafes, hotel accommodation,
attractions and activities.
The new Books are only $65 each, and you'll receive $15,000
worth of valuable offers valid until 1 June 2013, so you can
choose what you want to do and when you want to do it.
$13 of your Book purchase will help raise funds for Shade Sails
for our school’s new hall terrace!
Books will be available from mid-April and will be despatched
within 7 days of their availability.
ORDER YOUR NEW ENTERTAINMENT BOOK NOW at:
www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2040y21
WATCH THIS SPACE
FOR FURTHER DETAILS
BEYOND OURSELVES
VANUATU INITIATIVE
FUNDRAISING DINNER
THURSDAY 7 JUNE
Free Graduated Licensing Scheme
Workshops for Learner Driver Parents in
the Hurstville City area
Young drivers are three times more likely to be involved
in casualty crashes. That's why the Roads and Maritime
Services have introduced a new Licensing scheme,
with more supervised driving practice for learner
drivers.
To help parents in supervising learner drivers, the
Roads and Maritime Services has set up a FREE 2 hour
workshop for parents offering practical advice on how
to help learner drivers become safer drivers.
A FREE parents' workshop will be conducted by David
Riches on Tuesday June 5 at South Hurstville RSL from
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm.
Numbers are limited so early bookings are essential, by
emailing David at parentworkshop@optusnet.com.au
BEDWETTING
A new DVD based program
“Bedwetting Cured”
has been developed by
Dr Mark Condon and Physiotherapist,
Margaret O’Donovan. It outlines a successful program
for parents to implement at home with their children.
For more information and a free Bedwetting Fact Sheet
please visit the website:
www.bedwettinginstitute.com.au or phone 1300 135 796

Whole School News
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Wednesday
11 April
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Thursday
19 April
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Thursday
19 April
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Wednesday
11 April
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Do you have a child with vision impairment?
You might like to join the
Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register
Do you have a child with vision impairment? You might like to join the
Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register
The Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register is sponsored by the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children,
in partnership with families, teachers, health professionals and low vision agencies. The Register is the first of its kind
in Australia, and collects data on Australian children with vision impairment. This data is used to improve services for
children and by researchers who work in the area of eye disease and disorders of vision.
Australian Childhood Vision Impairment Register is sponsored by the Royal
itute for Deaf and Blind Children, in partnership with families, teachers, health
essionals and low vision agencies. The Register is the first of its kind in Australia,
collects data on Australian children with vision impairment. This data is used to
rove services for children and by researchers who work in the area of eye disease
disorders of vision.
Families are invited to register their children. The age range is 0-18 years, with any eye condition diagnosed by an eye
doctor (ophthalmologist) that causes vision impairment in both eyes. Families can access our website to begin the
registration process at: www.vifamilynetwork.org.au
ilies are invited to register their children. The age range is 0-18 years, with any
condition diagnosed by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that causes vision
airment in both eyes. Families can access our website to begin the registration
ess at:
The criteria for being included on the Register are available on this website, and if families are unsure, they can email
(jill.watson@ridbc.org.au) or call the Register staff, who will help out (02 9872 0303). If families don’t have access to
www.vifamilynetwork.org.au
the internet they can call Register staff who will mail materials to join (02 9872 0303).
criteria for being included on the Register are available on this website, and if
ilies are unsure, they can email (jill.watson@ridbc.org.au) or call the Register
f, who will help out (02 9872 0303). If families don’t have access to the internet
can call Register staff who will mail materials to join (02 9872 0303).
This website also gives access to low vision events and useful resources. Registered families can join an online parent
forum where they can meet, chat, and share ideas and experiences with other families.
If you have a child with vision impairment we hope that you will consider joining this important Register.
website also gives access to low vision events and useful resources. Registered
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experiences with Sue other Silveira, families. Research Fellow
Renwick Centre, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children
u have a child with vision impairment we hope that you will consider joining this
ortant Register.
Silveira, Research Fellow
wick Centre, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children

Infants
Traffic
Thank you to all the parents who are staying with their cars
and moving off promptly after dropping off or picking up their
children in the School Time Zones.
Please remember, no U turns are permitted in the school area at
these times.
Early Arrival
Parents, please note that there is no teacher on duty before
8.30am each school morning. If you bring your child earlier than
8.30am, please stay sitting with them until the teacher arrives on
the playground for their morning duty.
Easter Service
The Infants Easter Service will begin at 1.00pm on Thursday 5
April 2012. Siblings brought to the Easter Service must stay with
their parents at all times. You may park your car in the Infants
playground and children may be taken home as soon as the
service has concluded.
INFANTS CAMPUS
OPEN DAY
As many children have food allergies, we ask that parents do not
bring in chocolate Easter eggs for any child.
Open Day
Open Day at Infants will be on Wednesday 2 May. If anyone
would like to hold a stall, eg, jewellery, toys, etc, please call Mrs
Mawer on 9529 8405. We will have a cake stall, barbecued
sausages, coffee, games for the children, a petting farm and
other fun things.
Excursion
Year 2 will visit Taronga Zoo on Monday 2 April 2012.
Butterflies
Year 1 children study minibeasts and during this time each class
watches butterflies hatch from cocoons. Boys and girls have
enjoyed seeing the butterflies emerge, dry their wings and then
fly away when they are set free.
As part of this unit of study, Year 1 children sell jewelled, enamel
butterfly badges for $2.00 each, which the Deafness Foundation
use (because butterflies don’t have any ears) as a way to raise
money for research, prevention, education, early detection and
technology projects that support the Deaf and hearing impaired
community.

Junior School
The informal interviews between
parents of Year 3 students and
myself have proven to be an
encouraging and thoughtful
way to get to know the children,
their families and their interests.
It appears that Year 3 is enjoying
sport, the Hub with all its new books
and games, kicking balls and the
playground. Teachers have been
impressed with their enthusiasm
for learning and resilience for
managing change.
During Week 9, Year 4 classes
embarked on their first school
camp with their courageous and
enthusiastic teachers. The children’s
excitement reached great heights
with much practicing being put
into the Camp Concert, much
planning being devoted to who is
in what cabin and much thought
being given to how to get the most
sleep (at least the teachers are
concerned about this aspect).
On 2 April, all our parents are
invited to discuss their child’s
learning progress and welfare with
OPEN DAY
VISUALS
the class teacher, Mrs Cottam or
myself.
The teachers are interested in
forming a healthy relationship with
each family and finding out about
the individuality of each child.
Appointments are to be made
through the main office and we
look forward to this opportunity
to be a supportive Christian
community.
Lastly, thank you to all our visitors,
parents and grandparents on Open
Day. The sparkling weather spread
a special excitement throughout
the school as the students enjoyed
having an audience in their lessons.
Many people commented on
the beautiful artwork, the quality
of the choir’s singing and the
atmosphere of the Hub. Your
presence and interest was a great
encouragement to your children
on this day.
Mrs Lyn Barnes
Head of Junior School
PARENT TEACHER
INTERVIEWS
2 APRIL 2012
CONTACT MAIN OFFICE ON
9547 2311 FOR BOOKINGS

Years 3-6 Sport
CSSA STATE SWIMMING CARNIVAL
The CSSA (Christian Schools Sports Association) State Swimming Carnival was held at Blacktown
Aquatic Centre on Monday 5 March. This was an excellent day and all swimmers (Brennan
Sortwell, Tiahna Sortwell, Kiara Wark, Kaiden Wark and Kyla Shannon) did themselves proud.
The following individuals have also qualified for the CIS Swimming Carnival (Combined
Independent Schools) in several events: Kiara Wark, Brennan Sortwell and Tiahna Sortwell. This
carnival involves elite swimmers from all associations within Independent Schools. This is an
amazing effort. Well Done!
Congratulations to Tiahna who was joint 10yr girls CSSA State age champion. This is an
outstanding result!
Mr Rob Archer
K-5 PE and Sports Coordinator
Middle School
MIDDLE SCHOOL SRC TRAINING DAY
By Laura Richardson (8K )
On Friday 9 March the SRC gathered for a Training Day with Mrs Honor. We learnt how to understand people and this
was very helpful in what we are aiming to achieve this year. We also did a number of exercises to strengthen our team
work. Everyone bonded quickly and we all got to know each other in a new and exciting way. Here is a summary of our
thoughts:
We learnt how:
Conflict resolution and communication styles can help us through situations - Adrienne Poulos 7D
To agree and disagree without hurting people’s feelings - Kobe Shannon 6S
To be creative when making decisions -Ashleigh Flanagan 8T
To show someone that you understand what they are telling you - Samantha Payne 6K
To listen well to people’s ideas and suggestions - Brennan Sortwell 6S
To respond when someone comes to us if they have a complaint - Kimberley Chung 8M
To cooperate with other students and how our ideas can be fabulous when put together - Kevin Xie 7C
Our goals for this year include:
Listen to other peoples’ ideas – they might be better than my own - Laura Richardson 8K
Be patient with people and not butt in during discussion - Vourneen Canning 7D
Encourage all students from my class to share their ideas without being shy - Ashleigh Ford 8T
To listen more actively and help others express their ideas - Ben Mich 7C
Contribute ideas actively and not wait to be asked - Patrick Newman 6K
Show respect in even the smallest of items - Rachel Sherwen 8M
Speak up more when someone challenges my ideas - Isabella De Rieve 7L
Representing my class with pride - Kobe Shannon 6S
Speak and listen more - Jessica Anderson 8T
Overall, it was a great day full of learning, laughter and we all feel ready to represent our peers well.

Middle School
Some say that the best way to learn is to be “hands-on”! Well, Year 6 was lucky enough to learn “hands-on” when we
had Medieval Day! Everyone dressed up as people from the Middle Ages. There were kings, queens, knights, barons,
earls and a stack of peasants (just like Medieval times).
Firstly, we had a joust with scooters and pool noodles as our horses and lances, and cricket pads and hockey
helmets ar our armour. Then we had a custard tart eating competition - sounds pretty boring doesn’t it?
However, this wasn’t any normal custard tart eating competition, We had been planning this event for
decades(actually, a few weeks) because in this particular competition, we had to eat with our hands
behind our backs. Many tried but inevitably some failed. However, some were victorious!
To top it off, we had two Medieval experts visit, bringing with them chainmail, armour, helmets and
swords! They told us how a Medieval court worked and who was it it. Then we chose someone to be
humiliated in the stocks and we chopped off his head.
Overall, the day was thrilling, exciting, fun and adventurous and taught us a heap about
Medieval Society.
Joshua Madden 6k
Medieval Day was a fun, exciting day full
of wonderful learning experiences. The day
consisted of jousting, a custard tart eating
competition and a presentation about medieval
life. We all learnt a lot on the day about the
king’s court, knights and guards and some
more on the feudal system. My highlight was
the presentation. It was funny and educational
and was a great learning experience. The
entertainment and learning made the day
definitely worthwhile.
Isabella Pfahlert 6S
On Tuesday the 20th March we had Medieval
Day. We participated in some awesome
activities such as jousting, a custard tart
eating competition and a Middle Ages Show.
My favourite part of the day was the Medieval
Show. The two guest speakers were really
funny as they explained the different roles of
the people in the court. I really enjoyed trying
on some of the knight’s armour, especially the
chain mail.
Georgia Clark 6K

Middle School
This year's Maths Challenge Camp took place at Elanora
Heights Conference Centre.
The students who attended were Thomas Eveleigh, Joshua
Madden, Lachlan Fraser and Matthew Winfred.
Everyone was put into groups named after four famous
mathematicians: Fibonacci, Pascal, Escher and Plato.
We learned about each of them and, in doing so, we
developed two very important mathematical skills:
problem solving and finding patterns.
One of highlights was when we made a huge dome out
of metre-long sticks and joiners. It was the size of a traffic
round-about! The key for completing the dome was
teamwork. We were given a smaller version to guide us as
to which stick to put where. It was hard to stop it collapsing
but we did it in the end after a whole hour's work.
The camp was a unique and unforgettable three days!
By Thomas Eveleigh, Matthew Winfred and Lachlan Fraser.
YEAR 7 Visit Taronga Zoo
On Thursday of Week 7 the whole of Year 7 went on an excursion to the Zoo! We piled
onto a bus at 8 o’clock and headed off to the other side of Sydney.
At the Zoo we went into a classroom. We saw and patted the cutest ringtail possums in
the world, and a two headed lizard. Then we broke off into small groups and headed off
to the giraffes – their tongues were so long and blue!
After that we headed towards the birds and quokkas (wallaby like animals). When we
were in their enclosure we sat on a rock and completed our work! As we were leaving a
bunch of quokkas started circling us, and honestly it was a bit scary.
We also got to see elephants, chimps, a bear, and some reptiles, then it was time to head
back to school but not before we bought an ice-cream and got a free drink bottle!
From Caroline Edwards (7C)
Quokka
When we arrived at the Zoo we were given a booklet of fun activities which took us on
a tour around the Zoo and the numerous exhibits. We learnt numerous facts about the
animals, like a giraffe tongue is about half a metre long and blue! We also learnt that frogs
absorb moisture through their skin.
We saw many, many, animals, but one of my favourites was an animal called a Star
Tortoise. It was a tiny tortoise with a fascinating pattern on it’s shell.
Star Tortoise
Going to the Zoo was a fantastic opportunity to learn more about animals in a fun
environment.
From Eve Mallis (7C)

Years 7-12 Sport
WEEKLY SPORTS RESULTS - WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH 2012
BOYS
Basketball 15D St George 40 def Kingsgrove North 4
Touch Football 1st Grade White St George 5 def by James Cook 7
GIRLS
Oztag 2nd Grade St George 3 def by Penshurst 6
Volleyball 2nd Grade St George 0 def by Canterbury Girls 2
15B St George 1 def by Kogarah 2
HOCKEY GALA DAY
On 13 March we sent a mixed open Hockey team to
Narellan for the CSSA State Gala Day. The team consisted
of students from Year 8 to 12 with both boys and girls.
Team list: Jessica Anderson, Jessica Payne, Lucy Benn,
Nathan Chang, Alex Benn, Emily Pisani, Joshua Chang,
Matthew Fleming, David Hindmarsh and Sarah Pisani.
Both Mattew Fleming and David Hindmarsh
were selected into the CSSA State Hockey
team. A big congratulations to them both.
Well done to all who attended.
TOUCH FOOTBALL GALA DAY
Wet weather was a huge issue for our two touch football
teams. They were a committed group who trialed and
trained really well and would have been competitive if
the gala day had gone ahead. Instead of a regular gala
day the zone made it a trial to make a zone team that
travelled to Tamworth on the 22-23 March for the CSSA
State Gala day.
Three boys were selected into the South Met zone team.
Daniel Robinson and Alex Ilievski in the Open team and
Harrison McKeon in the under 15 team.
7-12 ZONE SWIMMING
Sunny Campbelltown was buzzing for the CSSA South Metropolitan Zone Swimming Carnival. SGCS had a big team
this year and we had plenty of success against the other schools in our zone.
Zone Team:
Adrienne Poulos, Angie Wu, Ashleigh Ford, Ashleigh Steed, Ashley Karagorgovski, Benjamin Meller, Caroline Edwards,
David Lawrence, Ellen Caukhill, Erica Coote, Eve Mallis, Gabriel Cox, Gabriella Moulos, Georgina Ka, Tung Li,
Grace O’Brien, Iavor Nikolaev, Jessica Anderson, Jessica Payne, Joanna Axiotis, Joel Pippard, Jonathan Worboys,
Joseph Lewis, Joshua Chang, Kathryn Pritchard, Kevin Xie, Kieran Setco, Kristian Cassimatis, Kurt Stavrou, Kyle
Sarigiannis, Laura Douglas, Lucinda Benn, Mark Ataya, Matthew McCulloch, Maygen Pippard, Mayra Lobos-Munoz,
Michael Nikolovski, Mikhael Wijaya, Murray Meller, Nathan Wrench, Nicole Chu, Owen Murray, Peter Binns, Tim Geldard,
Wyatt Tester, Sophie Tsolakki, Chloe McDonald and Joanna Stavrou.
SGCS came 3rd at the carnival, which is great achievement, well done all students who attended the carnival.
A special congratulations to the students below who were Age Champions at the Zone level, this is fantastic! Keep up
the good work!
Zone Age Champions: Georgina Li, Peter Binns, Ashleigh Steed, Joshua Chang.
CSSA STATE SWIMMING
On 7 March we had 13 students travel to Homebush for the CSSA State Swimming Carnival. Most had been there
before but for some it was a nervous day. Watching James Magnussen, Geoff Huegill and Eamon Sullivan warm up,
was fantastic and set an exciting mood for the day.
State Team:
Joanna Axiotis, Peter Binns, Joshua Chang, Nicole Chu, Laura Douglas, Joseph Lewis, Georgina Li, Gabriella Moulos,
Kurt Stavrou, Joanna Stavrou, Ashleigh Steed, Sophie Tsolakki and Kevin Xie.
Congratulations to all students who attended, you represented your school well! A special congratulations to Peter
Binns, Joseph Lewis and Ashleigh Steed who have all made it to the next level, NSWCIS State Swimming Carnival next
term.
Peter Binns was also the NSW CSSA State Age Champion for his age group. Well done Peter!!!

Years 7-12 Sport
7-12 CROSS COUNTRY
We had a great day for the cross country which was held on Friday 16 March. The weather was great and the students
were really well behaved. We had a really high attendance with great participation, especially for a hot day. When
students were not racing they enjoyed a BBQ lunch and various sports by the water.
Congratulations to the following students who will be going to the next level, which is the CSSA State Cross Country
Carnival next term:
Anabelle Evagelatos, Laura Douglas, Zara Doyle, Georgina Li, Iavor Nikolaev, Kevin Xie, Wyatt Tester, Anthony Girgilakis,
Ashley Karagorgovski, Alexandra Clark, Adrienne Poulos, Zoe Wrench, James McQueen, Benjamin Meller, Noah
Moynihan, Jake Mitrovski, Jessica Payne, Iavor Nikolaev, Mia Kinmond, Erica Coote, Joshua Tasevski, Owen Murray,
Kristian Cassimatis, Jacob Madden, Charlotte Wrench, Kathryn Pritchard, Brianne Tester, Abbey Nicoll, Nathan Chang,
Murray Meller, Hamish Clark, Harrison Sherwen, Ellen Caukill, Chloe McDonald, Gabriella Moulos, Jessica Zdraveski,
Nathan Wrench, Alexander Benn, Jamie Bryant, Dean Balding, Genna Houteas, Lauren Markovski, Alexandra McWhirter,
Stephanie Wong, Josiah Sherwen, Joseph Lewis, Zachary Minty, Adrian Huber, Rebecca Schieler, Hannah Caukill,
Danielle Connon, Joanna Garnsey, Ethan Pearson, Joshua Chang, David Hindmarsh and Lawrence Monro.
House Points from the Cross Country Carnival were:
YELLOW – 303 BLUE – 326 RED – 372 GREEN – 415
CONGRATULATIONS to Green house, again victorious this year.
Senior School
CONGRATULATIONS to Ashleigh Flanagan and Joanna
Stavrou Year 11, 2012.
Ashleigh and Joanna made it to the font page of the Leader last week
when they received a Governor General’s award for a surf rescue they were
involved in in late 2010. This award is in addition to the Principal’s Award and
an award from our State Member of Parliament they received just after the
event.
Prior to the incident, the girls had been on a three day “Learn to Surf”
camp as a part of “Participating with Safety” and “Lifestyle, Leisure and
Recreation” units taught in the Physical Activity and Sports Studies course in
Year 9.
They had also completed a four week Surf Safety and Rescue course prior to
attending the camp.
Ashleigh Flanagan and Joanna Stavrou Year 11
Picture: Jane Dyson courtesy of The St George
and Sutherland Leader
Well done girls, we are all very proud of you!
Michael Nikolovski Yr 9
National Athletics Successes
Michael is a member of the NSW U15s Athletics Squad. This year
the Australian Junior Athletics Championships were held at Sydney
Olympic Park from the 14 - 18 March. Michael competed in the 100m
and the 200m sprints. He had some outstanding successes, receiving
a bronze medal for 3rd place in the 100m sprint and coming 4th in the
200m sprint. This makes him the overall 3rd fastest U15s sprinter in the
country.
We wish to congratulate Michael on these great achievements and
look forward to seeing him compete in the future.

Senior School
UNIFORM
When did you last read the School’s full uniform requirements? Are you clear on the rules about hair, jewellery, makeup, bags
and sport shoes? Have you read the addendum in the Student Diary about particular Senior School requirements? Are you up
to date with changes?
HAIR - Students’ hair should be clean and well groomed, with a conservative cut and style. Extreme hair styles are not
acceptable. For girls shoulder length hair must be tied back with approved accessories, as stated in the uniform lists. Hair
colour must be the student’s natural colour.
To avoid misunderstandings or embarrassment for boys, this means that a hairstyle is NOT permitted if it is:
• “stepped" (has clearly defined shaved sections)
• coloured
• of a length which extends past the collar
• has "pony" or "rat" tail
• is shorter than a "No. 2"
• so wild and untidy as to invite comment
JEWELLERY - Girls’ earrings MUST be one set of plain gold or silver studs or sleepers (hoops are to be no
larger than 1.5cm in
diameter, face of earring no larger than 0.5cm in diameter) worn with ONE in each earlobe only. No other jewellery allowed.
Boys ARE NOT permitted to wear ANY type of earring or other jewellery.
MAKEUP & NAILS - Students ARE NOT permitted to wear makeup, nail polish or acrylic nails.
SCHOOL BAGS - In the Senior School, with the issue of the laptops, a new specialised charcoal grey backpack with
protective rainshield and laptop pocket was authorised. Alternately, students may continue the older style blue school bag in
conjunction with a protective laptop case approved by the School’s IT Department.
On excursions, sporting events and out of school activities, the lightweight School Sports bag may be used instead of the
larger blue schoolbag or the grey backpack. However, no other bags are approved for use.
SPORTS SHOES MUST be a supportive type and MAINLY WHITE.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SENIOR SCHOOL DIARIES
Students MUST NOT have TATTOOS or FACIAL PIERCINGS
Female students MUST ensure that skirt hemlines touch the floor when kneeling
Male students MUST be clean shaven
These are examples of supportive, MAINLY WHITE, sports shoes
APPROPRIATE for a range of sports activities at school sport and PE
These shoes DO NOT offer sufficient support and are NOT APPROVED for
use at school sport or PE
These are not MAINLY WHITE and are therefore NOT APPROVED
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