29 August - Woodcroft College

Woodcroft College
29 August 2013: Issue 13/2013
Newsletter
Bains Road (PO Box 48) Morphett Vale 5162
T: 8322 2333
F: 8322 6656
E: reception@woodcroft.sa.edu.au
Absentee notifications to:
Middle & Senior Schools: 8381 0449
Junior School: 8381 0455
E: absentees@woodcroft.sa.edu.au
Diary Dates:
Tuesday 3 September
Year 8 Immunisations - HPV Dose 3 and
Hep B Dose 2
Monday 9 September
Junior School Swimming Week Commences
Wednesday 11 September
Years 6 - 12 Athletics Carnival at Santos Stadium
Friday 13 September
Year 9 Quest Camp 1 departs
Monday 16 September
Year 5 PYP Exhibition from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Alphabetically in this issue:
• Careers - Defence Force Recruiting
• Community Notices
• Flinders University uniTEST
• From the Headmaster
• International News
• Junior School News
• Middle School News
• Senior School News
• Sibling Registrations for 2014 & 2015 - Last Call!
• Spectacular Science Holiday Workshops
(Enrolment forms for these workshops are available on
our website: www.woodcroft.sa.edu.au)
Year 12 students in Rundle Mall for the Word Adelaide Soapbox
hosted by Joel Ozborn. See the Acting Head of Senior School’s
report for further information.

From the Head of the College
Dear Parents
At the end of this fortnight’s newsletter is a flyer about “Spectacular Science,” a holiday workshop being run by Dr Leone
Shapter and Mrs Catherine Lockhart.
It’s a great opportunity for students to hone their skills in Science by taking part in a fascinating range of activities, built
around topical themes such as Forensic Science.
Coincidentally, also in this newsletter is recognition of the large number of students who competed successfully in a recent
Science competition run by the University of New South Wales.
Congratulations to everyone involved in both the holiday workshop and the competition.
Sincerely yours
M C Porter
International Department News
Our AFS Intercultura Italian exchange group departed Adelaide on Monday evening after an eight and a half week program.
Gianna Strianese, Maria Romanini, Luigi Torino, Gaetano Libranti and Francesco Milazzo participated in a variety of
school-based activities and excursions. Thanks to the amazing hospitality of their host families, the students saw a great deal of
South Australia and even managed to participate in several surfing lessons in freezing weather. A couple of the students were
lucky enough to visit other states during their stay. We hope the group have enjoyed their time in Adelaide and return to Italy
with some wonderful memories.
It has certainly been a very busy and exciting international program as we have welcomed and farewelled a number of short
term groups throughout the year. The influx of new students has provided the school community with an opportunity to
learn about other cultures while assisting our visiting students in improving their English language skills and gaining a better
understanding of the Australian way of life.
We would like to thank all our host/ homestay families for their support of the short term programs as well as the on-going
international student program. Your enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to ensuring that these students are supported and
enjoy a positive and rewarding experience, are greatly appreciated. You truly make a difference in the lives of others and for that
we say ‘thank you’.
Louise Skull
Director of International Programs
Woodcroft College is proud to present
Disney
High School Musical
Thursday 19 September, Friday 20 September and
Saturday 21 September
Hopgood Theatre, Noarlunga.
Shows commence at 7.30 pm.
Tickets are now on sale and available from the
College Accounts Office.
• $20 concession
• $25 adults
• $75 family of four
Don’t miss out on this fantastic production.

Junior School
Dr Leone Shapter works in the Junior and Middle Schools providing engaging and exciting science experiences for our
students and Professional Development opportunities for our staff. Recently, Leone attended a special presentation evening
as a finalist in the South Australian Excellence in Science Awards 2013 at the Adelaide Town Hall. Although Leone did not win
on the night, she is definitely a winner at Woodcroft College. On behalf of our school community, I congratulate Leone on her
achievement as a finalist and thank her for representing our school.
Year 5 Exhibition
Year 5 students are busy inquiring into concepts within the transdisciplinary theme ‘Sharing the Planet’ in preparation for the
Exhibition on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September.
The students have been involved in key lessons which enabled them to develop a Central Idea and Lines of Inquiry. Research
has been conducted in a variety of ways, including both Junior and Senior School Libraries, Internet sites, surveys and sharing
the process with others using the College Moodle. Mentors meet weekly with small groups of students to guide and facilitate
the process. We are very much looking forward to this major event in the Junior School.
Book Week 2013
Last week the Junior School celebrated this year’s Book Week theme, “Read Across the Universe”.
Children were excited to see planets hanging in the courtyard and the Library window decorated with stars and pictures of
teachers’ heads on different ‘out of this world’ type character bodies when they arrived at school. Even the entrance to the
Library was transformed into a giant rocket.
Throughout the week the children were involved in a variety of fun activities, including “The Great Book Swap”. This was
organised by Friends of the Library and Living in the Community Forum to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
We raised $235.40. This money goes towards reading resources for children in remote, isolated indigenous communities.
On Thursday the children were treated to a special Book Week Assembly. Students came along dressed as a book character
or in keeping with this year’s theme. There was even a special guest appearance by an alien visitor arriving in a Space Ship. The
Readers’ Cup and Story Writing Competition winners were also announced and congratulated.
During the week the children participated in Literature-based Library lessons and activities and received a Book Week book
mark. They also voted for their favourite Early Childhood book.
Craig Bennett made a photo booth in the Library so students could take a photo of themselves with a space background.
We had creative and interesting entries in a Photo Competition showing children reading books in unusual places. If you come
and visit the Library you will see fabulous Book Week art and stars that the children decorated and on which they wrote the
title of a favourite book and author. These were created during House Meetings.
The Lunch time Activities Forum organised a “Scavenger Hunt” searching for planets around the school.
To complete the Book Week celebrations we are looking forward to a Splash Theatre Book Week performance on Friday
6 September.
Many thanks to the Book Week Committee, Friends of the Library, Living in the Community and Lunch Time Activities Forums,
Maryann Pearson and Craig Bennett for organising this very special event for the Junior School.
Annette Mikulcic
Head of Junior School
SIBLING REGISTRATIONS: 2014 & 2015
Enrolments for these years have commenced. If you have a child who is due to commence
at the College in either 2014 or 2015 please ensure that they have been registered with the
College on the appropriate form.
We do not keep records of sibling children unless they are formally registered.
Any queries please contact Tracy Bonser on 8381 0491.

Middle School
Making a Difference
Volunteers make an extraordinary contribution to Australian society. Our Middle School community here at Woodcroft in
Semester 1 contributed over 5,280 hours to a wide range of organisations both in and out of the school.
Our school has supported the Kickstart for Kids breakfast program; Legacy; the Australian Refugee Association. They have
officiated at the SAPSASA district days and Time keep at the SA Aquatic Swimming championships. Within the school, students
have volunteered to assist in maintaining instruments and store rooms in the Music Centre; prepared materials and ensure
tools are in good working order in the Technology Centre; prepared experiment trolleys in readiness for a science practical;
learned about the Library and management systems; worked with students in the Junior School; and supported Marty Fox in
organising art materials and graphic design spaces.
Students can record their hours on the Community and Service Hours record sheet in the back of their school diary. Your
child provides this information to their Tutor at the end of each semester and the hours are recorded on their school report.
If you are interested in volunteering, go to www.volunteeringaustralia.org. Volunteering Australia is an organisation which
promotes community involvement, provides training courses and acknowledges individuals and groups who make a difference
for others.
ICAS Science Competition
A number of students across the school participated in the ICAS science competition run by the University of New South
Wales. This year 33 Distinctions and 112 Credits were achieved. We congratulate the following students who attained a
Distinction:
Year 6: Callum Cunningham-Byrne, Joshua Adams.
Year 7: Izaak Westhead, Katherine Shores, Benjamin Grose, Thomas Lu, Michaela Parker, Maddison
Stephens.
Year 8: Nicholas Dallimore, Tiarnie Hillman, Nicole Kernot, Emily Howes, Kosta Giannakoureas, Emma
Pearce, Meghan Bell, Blake Morrison, Jasmine Willson, Harvey Wyatt, Ryan Elder, Amber Mausolf,
Benjamin Alderson.
Year 9: Heinz Klingenberg, Maxwell Whigham, Samuel Rollins, Harry Harvey, Jared Murton, Dale Temby,
Daniel Birch-Smith, Luke Hunter, James Palmer.
Year 10: Jeff Chung Ting Hau, Jordan Mifsud, Sidney Juwayed.
Kia Sheidow
Head of Middle School
Legacy Week 1-7 September 2013
Please buy a badge and help Legacy keep the promise to support
the families of deceased and incapacitated veterans
A voluntary organisation dedicated to helping veterans families, Legacy’s
compassionate services assist some 100,000 families (mainly elderly widows)
nationally and 9,000 in SA and Broken Hill.
Legacy services include:
• Protecting the basic need of individuals and families
• Advocating for pension and other entitlements
• Assisting families to cope with bereavement
• Helping people thrive, despite their adversity and loss
• Supporting children & youth with their education and development needs
Donations from the public are always most welcome and can be made via Legacy
House at 102 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000 or the website, www.legacy.com.au

Senior School
I never cease to be amazed at the talent of our students, whether it be at the recent Showcase evening, or witnessing the five
Year 11 candidates for College Captain positions delivering their platform speeches in front of the Middle and Senior School
students and teachers, or more recently when Kerri Proctor and I took a class of Year 12 English Studies students into
Rundle Mall for Word Adelaide Soapbox.
Showcase was exhilarating. Students with whom I had sat in class, labouring over their essay drafts and marking their oral
presentations were transformed into consummate performers, effortlessly and enthusiastically commanding their instruments
and their voices to reach heights I could only ever hope to achieve in dreams.
And so it was in Rundle Mall for Word Adelaide Soapbox hosted by Joel Ozborn. These talented students, who had
moments before been hyperventilating, took to the soapbox and delivered their speeches to an audience of shoppers and
strangers, with confidence and alacrity. The topics of their speeches were diverse, ranging from talking about the difficulties
faced by the siblings of autistic children to the challenges facing them as they leave school. While two of the students,
Jordan Sellar and Thomas Cotter-Gilles, received commendations, the promoters were particularly impressed by
Brittany Collie who received $100 as winner of the Soapbox competition.
Andrew McLean, Acting Year 11 Year Level Manager, recently organised a well-received presentation for Year 11 students
and their parents. An extract of a letter sent from the coordinator and presenter, Mr Rodney Campbell, is testament to the
impact this session had on our students.
Great to present to your well behaved students. Congratulations on the job you are doing with your group. The evaluation forms identify
changes in attitude that can lead to changes in behaviours in the students as road users. The students nominate on the evaluation form
what type of driver/road user they believe they are before to the RAP presentation and then indicate the type of driver/road user they
intend to be after witnessing RAP.
Of your group of 136 students 123 students nominated that they were RISK TAKERS as drivers/road users before to seeing RAP, with
all 123 checking the box indicating they choose to be a RESPONSIBLE DRIVER/ROAD USER after experiencing the RAP presentation.
Great result and the written comments were fantastic from the students.
136 out of the 136 recipients said they will adopt safer road behaviours after experiencing RAP. This is brilliant and will hopefully lead to
a reduction in deaths and injuries on our roads.
Flinders University uniTEST
Kate Heath, Acting Year 12 Manager, has arranged for interested Year 12 students to sit the Flinders University uniTEST
online at Woodcroft College. The following times are offered:
• SACE STUDENTS: Week 7 Thursday (5/9) 1.45pm – 4.30pm
• IB STUDENTS: Week 10 Thursday (26/9) 1.45pm – 4.30pm
UniTEST is designed for school leavers and will complement existing selection criteria such as the ATAR. Flinders is offering
uniTEST to any eligible applicant wishing to enhance their opportunity to attend university. Flinders will select students based
on both an applicant’s Year 12 results (60% weighting toward the ATAR score) and uniTEST performance (40%).
UniTEST results can be utilised for entry to most Flinders University courses.Further information can be found at www.
flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/special.../unitest/
Anne Murn
Acting Head of Senior School

Community Notices
ADF Careers Expo
9am - 4pm, Saturday 31 August 2013
Torrens Parade Ground
Australia’s Navy, Army and Air Force can give you experiences money can’t buy –
a career that not only improves you personally, but means doing something
worthwhile for your country. The ADF offers fully paid university degrees,
graduate entry schemes, rewarding trade and technical careers as well as
support and administration roles.
Find out more about careers in;
Aviation, Business and Administration, Combat and Security,
Communications, IT and Education, Engineering, Health Care and Science,
Logistics, Hospitality and Support, Officers and Management,
Trades and Apprenticeships
Attend an information session on the day:
10am Australian Defence Force Academy 1pm Air Force
11am Navy
2pm Trades
12 noon Army
3pm Women in Defence
Reynella East and Districts Little Athletics Centre
Reynella East Schools, Malbeck Drive, Reynella East
Session times: Registration Sunday 22 September
11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sessions run on Sundays from
9:00 am to approx 12:00 noon. Registration from
8:30 am for first three weeks.
Season Fees are: 1 child $70; 2 children $120;
3 children or more $150. Come and try sessions $5 each.
For more information, contact Mark Potter 0416 161 228
or Denis Bowden 8322 1275. www.redla.com.au
Young at Heart
A varied and innovative group of sessions provided for
local seniors (aged 60+). Meet new people and join in
some great activities such as a tour of McLaren Vale
vineyards, tour of an organic farm, the desalination plant
as well as financial information forum hosted by Allan
Sibbons MP. Tuesdays 29 October, 12 November, 19
November, 26 November and 17 December from 10:00
am to 3:00 pm at the Reynella Neighbourhood Centre.
Cost is $25 for all 5 sessions.
Bookings are essential at the Centre on 8322 3591.
Active Educations Spring School
Holiday Camps
Kids Camp:
1 to 3 October at “Escape to the Coast” Wallaroo.
Teens Camp:
1 to 3 October, Bushwalking & Camping in Mt Crawford.
For more information, or to book, visit www.activeed.
com.au.
Thursday 19 September
Woodcroft College
Bains Road, Morphett Vale
at 7:30 pm
This evening is for every adult who is
concerned about the issues impacting
young people today. Whether you are a
parent, youth worker, Chaplain, teacher,
counsellor or just a concerned citizen,
we will be discussing how to keep young
people safe.
Keeping Young People
Safe
Topics addressed include:
- depression
- bullying
- preventing youth suicide
- mental health issues
Guest Speakers:
Nichole Hussey
Young Victorian of the Year 2013
Nichole was recognised for her work on
preventing youth suicide through social
media.
Journey Mandala - local artist Gary Carle
A five week course commencing Tuesday 15 October
from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at a cost of $30.00. This is a
therapeutic art form enabling children to embark on a
journey of self-discovery through the use of design, colour,
brush techniques and the use of natural materials to
create their own Mandala.
For further information, contact the Reynella
Neighbourhood Centre on 8322 3591.
Noarlunga Little Athletics Centre
We would like to invite students to be involved in
our club. Noarlunga Little Athletics Centre offers an
alternative sporting and fitness activity where the whole
family can become involved. Kids of all ages and abilities
are welcome to participate. Traditionally, we have a great
interest from young people that have been inspired to
start a new sport and wish to encourage them to be the
best that they can be. For more information, visit our
website www.noarlungalac.com.au. Alternatively, contact
Clint Irvine on 8325 0466.
For further information
Neil Milton
Seeds XS Community Pastor
T: 0416 143 328
E: neil.milton@seedschurch.org
RSVP
** Please use the link below, or contact
Lee Elder at Woodcroft College
T: 8381 0459
F: 8381 0451
E: elder_l@woodcroft.sa.edu.au
http://hosea.woodcroft.sa.edu.au/Keeping_Young_People_Safe/rsvp.php
The evening will include entertainment, tea/coffee and cake.
This evening is presented by the Seeds Uniting Church and In2Life.
Associate Professor Sharon Lawn
Flinders University, Human Behaviour &
Health Research Unit
Darryn Keneally
Executive Director, In2Life

Spectacular Science
Holiday Workshops
for Year 5 to 7 students
Forensic Files
• Tuesday 8 October
Come for the day and join with your super
sleuth Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) team.Your
mission is to use your investigative skills to solve
the mystery of what happened to Mr Felix.
The Spectacular Science Holiday Workshops give
children the opportunity to learn more about
Science through interactive and hands-on displays.
Participants will be fully supervised by a qualified
Scientist with a passion for her field. Children will
explore and discover in a fun, learning environment
with other like-minded children.
Nature Explorer
• Wednesday 9 October
Can we extract DNA from a strawberry? What
lives in the water in our creeks? Come and join
us and begin your adventure as a Nature Explorer.
Powerful Programs
• Thursday 10 October
Calling all bright sparks. Come and join us for
an investigation into electricity and circuits. Can
you build a Ferris Wheel out of Lego and use
electricity and a computer to make it move?
Limited places are available. Attendance is by
application only. Each day begins at 9:00 am and
finishes at 3:00 pm.
Participants are asked to bring their recess, lunch, a
bottle of water and a wide brimmed hat.
Venue:
Woodcroft College, Bains Road, Morphett Vale.
For further information, or to download a registration form, visit www.woodcroft.sa.edu.au.

Certificate 11
in Kitchen Operations SIT20312
Would you like a career in Hospitality?
Certificate II in Hospitality Kitchen Operations (SIT20312) provides a pathway to careers in
hospitality and higher level certificate courses. This course leads to cookery apprenticeships or
jobs as a kitchen hand, cook and chef. A career in cookery could take you all over the world with
opportunities in cafes, casinos and on cruise liners. Cookery is the essence of the hospitality
industry, and is an incredibly creative and rewarding occupation.
Description
This entry level qualification reflects the role of individuals working in kitchens
who use a defined and limited range of food preparation and cookery. They are
involved in mainly routine, repetitive tasks, and work under direct supervision.
Pathways into the qualification
Individuals may enter this course with limited or no vocational experience and
without a relevant lower level qualification. This qualification is suitable for VET
in Schools (VETIS) delivery and for an Australian Apprenticeship Pathway.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving Certificate II in Hospitality Kitchen Operations (SIT20312),
individuals could progress to Certificate III (SIT30812) qualifications in
commercial cookery, patisserie and catering operations.
Possible job titles
Breakfast cook, catering assistant, fast food cook, sandwich hand and take-away cook.
Delivery
Woodcroft College Hospitality & Skills Centre delivers this course one day a week for 38 weeks in a simulated work
environment and specialised commercial kitchen. Staff will assist with arranging structured work placement for the term
holidays or on weekends during the term. Fees may be paid by instalment.
Enrolment packs are available from Woodcroft College.
Code Unit of Nominal Delivery
competency hours days
BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others (new) 15 2
SITHCCC101 Use food preparation equipment (new) 25 3
SITHCCC201 Produce dishes using basic methods of
cookery 45 10
SITHCCC207 Use cookery skills effectively 50 10 shifts
(structured work place learning)
or services
SITHKOP101 Clean kitchen premises and equipment 13 1
SITXFSA101 Use hygienic practices for food safety (new) 15 2
SITXINV202 Maintain the quality of perishable supplies (new) 10 1
SITXWHS101 Participate in safe work practices (new) 12 1
SITHCCC102 Prepare simple dishes (new) 25 4
SITHCCC103 Prepare sandwiches 10 1
SITHCCC202 Produce appetisers and salads 25 6
SITHCCC204 Produce vegetables, fruit, eggs and
farinaceous dishes 45 6
BSBCMM201A Communicate in the work place 40 1
Total = 300 hours
Contact:
Ms Petra Lorenz
Manager, Hospitality & Skills Centre
Bains Rd, Morphett Vale, 5162
T: 8381 0407
M: 0428 477 002