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97 Dundas Street WestOrmiston Queensland 4160P:07 3821 8999 F:07 3821 1311www.ormistoncollege.com.auWeek 2Term 108 Feb 2013Upcoming EventsSaturday 9 FebruaryTAS v St John's at HomeFrom the HeadmasterTogether again! We warmly welcome everyone to a brand new and 25thAnniversary Year for Ormiston College.Although Cyclone Oswald created a few additional challenges to the launchof 2013, our management and grounds teams ensured the campus wasquickly back in order. Other staff helped set the stage with new lessonplans, resources and timetables. Right on cue, OC students and familieshave brought life back to the College with new uniforms, new friendshipsand renewed energy.The year begins with some new appointments for staff - temporary actingroles to cover for colleagues on leave during Term One. With a depth oftalent and experience on staff, I have every confidence that we willseamlessly progress through the term ahead. Congratulations and bestwishes to the following staff in their Term One roles:Mr Craig Askin - Head of Senior SchoolTuesday 12 FebruaryYrs 9 & 10 Meet the Form TeacherEveningWednesday 13 FebruaryYrs 11 & 12 Meet the Form TeacherEveningFriday 15 FebruarySenior School Swimming CarnivalMonday 18 FebruaryMusic Parent Information EveningWednesday 20 FebruaryYear 8 2014 Scholarship TestOpening TimesSenior AdministrationMonday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pmJunior AdministrationMonday - Friday 8:00am - 4:15pmUniform ShopMondayWednesdayFriday2:00pm - 5:00pm2:00pm - 5:00pm8:00am - 2:00pmMs Sarndra Bown - Dean of StudentsMr Malcolm McBride - Director of ActivitiesMs Margaret-Ann Hunt - Year 12 CoordinatorMs Peta Egan - Year 10 CoordinatorROCC ShopMondayTuesdayWednesday8:00am - 11:00am2:00pm - 5:00pm2:00pm - 5:00pmLaying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013The College also has new Old Collegians. Since writing to our community in regard to the outstanding academicachievements of the Class of 2012, we have been delighted to learn that almost 100% of our university applicants havereceived a tertiary course offer, with most securing their number one preference and several students being awardedprestigious university scholarships. I know you join us in congratulating our most recent graduates and wishing themevery happiness as they pursue their dreams and goals in life after school.Of course our attention now focuses on future alumni - from the Class of 2013 who have entered their graduating yearthrough to the Class of 2029 who are laying a strong foundation in the Toddlers' Room of our Early Learning Centre.All steps and stages of the journey are important and the months ahead will see wonderful learning gains and charactershaping experiences that will be remembered by students for a long time to come.2013 promises to be an engaging and purposeful year. Although we will work in the present, our 25th Anniversary willbe a time to reflect on our history, acknowledging the journey travelled and the amazing school we know today asOrmiston College.Our first major celebration is fast approaching. Please mark Saturday, 16 March in your diaries and join us on campusfrom 3.30pm to 7.00pm for the 25th Anniversary Grand Family Picnic. Good food, great company with entertainmentand dancing thanks to the support of the Rantan Bush Band should see us all have a great time as we mark 25 years ofOC community.Finally, we say thank you to all OC families for committing or re-committing to Ormiston College for 2013. It will be ayear we share in celebration of the past, a year we share to shape the future for your children and a year in which wewill begin to create new destinations for Ormiston College, providing further reasons for celebration in its many years tocome.Brett WebsterHeadmasterSad NewsThe school was made aware that the father of two Junior School children died in a fatal car crash on Monday afternoon.We are all saddened by this loss and extend our thoughts and prayers to the family concerned.Such a sad and sudden event has an impact on all of us. It can be especially upsetting for children. Hence JuniorSchool teachers have managed the sharing of this information within our Junior classrooms this week.You may be unsure about how to respond and support your child during such times therefore we have put together anInformation Sheet to assist you, if required. To access this information please click here.Page 2/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Please contact Lee Catterall or Phillip Makridakis if you have any further questions or if you would like to be part of theCollege's support activities for the family.Brett WebsterHeadmasterFrom the Head of Senior SchoolA warm welcome to all our families in the Senior School for 2013. It was wonderful to see the College come back to lifeon the first day of term with the addition of the students and parents to the campus. In particular I would like to welcomethe new families and staff who have joined the College this year. I hope that you are already feeling somewhat settledand I look forward to catching up with you at the numerous events that will occur across the campus in 2013.STAFFINGOn commencing this school year we welcomed to our permanent staff Ms Shea Bingham (Drama), Ms Robyn Gregor(Learning Support), Miss Melodie Nelson (English), Ms Samantha Wong (Art). The College is also fortunate to have theservices of Ms Karen Eyre, Ms Robyn Graham, Ms Carol Hooper and Miss Bernadette Pangrazio on a temporary basis.CUPS and CAMPSOn the sporting front, 3 Ormiston College teams travelled to Melbourne over the Christmas vacation to compete in theAustralian Volleyball Schools Cup. Apart from finding considerable success at the tournament, I am sure that playing insuch a competitive environment has been an invaluable experience prior to commencing the 2013 TAS seasons.Also getting in early preparation for the year ahead, 50 musicians headed to Brookfield last weekend for the MusicCamp. Each year this opportunity provides some extended time for the ensembles to start to develop the team workthat ultimately leads to the polished performances that we hear throughout the year.Congratulations to all the students, staff and parents who made these events possible.MEET THE YEAR LEVEL COORDINATOR and FORM TEACHERAll Year 9 -12 parents are encouraged to attend the Meet the Form Teacher Evenings scheduled for Tuesday, 12February for Years 9 & 10 and Wednesday, 13 February for Years 11 & 12. These evenings are an opportunity to meetyour child's Year Level Coordinator and Form Teacher.A hard copy invitation was distributed through Form classes on Monday. If your child has misplaced the invitation acopy has been attached to the online calendar. To access this, once you have opened up the Calendar, click on theevent on either Tuesday 12 February or Wednesday 13 February and then click on the paperclip symbol to access thelink to the invitation.Page 3/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013A similar opportunity will occur for our Year 8 parents later in the term. Both evenings commence at 7.30 pm in the Hallof Fame in the Somerset Sports Centre.HOUSE CAPTAINS and STUDENT MENTORSAt Assembly last week, 16 Year 12 students were presented with their House Captain Badges and 15 Year 11 Studentswere presented with their Mentor Badges for 2013. This significant occasion recognises the leadership role played byso many of our students and the impact that they have within the College. The House Captains play a very importantrole in motivating their teams and instilling a very friendly rivalry amongst Laver, Chappell, Wickham and Norman. OurStudent Mentors have a pivotal role in the College, providing a very direct link for our Year 8 students. They havealready been busy in their role and were instrumental to the success of the Year 8 Orientation Day on Tuesday 29January.PREFECTS' INVESTITUREToday, the Senior School held a special Assembly to officially induct the Prefects and College Captains of 2013 tooffice.Our guest for this special occasion, Ms Chantal Le Feuvre, was herself a Captain of Ormiston College (2002) and isnow a member of the Board of Directors. Ms Le Feuvre encouraged our student leaders of 2013 with an inspirationalmessage to strive to enjoy their leadership roles and motivated them to endeavor to do their best in all situations.I know the Prefects of 2013 will do a fine job as they lead the student body in their Senior year.UNIFORM AND PRESENTATIONI have included below an extract from the 2013 Senior Handbook (Student Diary) in relation to presentation and moreparticularly focusing on hair. For the entire policy on uniform and presentation, please consult pages 10 and 11 of theDiary."Girls' hair is to be worn in a conservative style devoid of hair products and/or hair extensions. Girls' hair must remainits natural colour. Girls' hair of shoulder length must be tied back. Hair longer than shoulder length when tied back mustbe plaited in a single plait. Hair is to be tied with brown, black, or maroon hair elastic and finished off with a maroonribbon or maroon scrunchie (obtainable from the Uniform Shop). The conservative style of a girls' hair must enable herto wear the College Girls' Dress Hat with her head in the hat. Girls' fringes are to be neat, tidy and not impeding theirvision. Fringes longer than eyebrows need to be pinned back in a tidy manner, as does hair which may fall or wisparound the face. Hair is to be pinned back with either bobby-pins or hair slides. Bobby-pins or hair slides are to bebrown, black or maroon and, in keeping with the conservative style, they are to be of a plain design and free of anydecorations. Girls are expected to maintain their hair as neatly presented across the school day.Page 4/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Boys' hair must remain its natural colour. Boys' hair must be cut in a conservative College cut. Boy's hair is to be neatlybrushed or combed. To maintain a conservative style, it is important that the hair is kept short, washed and free fromhair product. An appropriate length means that the fringe should not be longer than the position of the eyebrows andthe hair should not be over the shirt collar at the back. Hair should not be shorter than a number 3 clipper. Boys are toremain clean shaven at all times. Boys are expected to maintain their hair as neatly presented across the school day."Of note, female students are prohibited from wearing their hair in a bun and must therefore pay special attention to theabove rules to ensure compliance. I always believe it is important for parents to know the rules for uniform andpresentation as it requires a collective effort from students, staff and parents to maintain the College standards. In thecase of girls' hair, a student who has a good supply of Ormiston College scrunchies, ribbons, elastics etc. at home ismore likely to prepare herself in the morning to meet the College expectations.Craig AskinActing Head of Senior SchoolFrom the Deputy to the HeadmasterTRANSITION TO NEW UNIFORM ITEMS COMPLETE IN 2013Congratulations to Parents, in particular, and to Students for presenting at the start of 2013 wearing the new hats andties which are now the Ormiston College Dress Uniform. After 2012 being our year in transition, it is fabulous that 2013sees the students of the College wearing the new items. At the Junior School's and the Senior School's Assemblies lastFriday, looking out to the assembled students was an impressive sight for the Headmaster and I, and for all theteachers on stage. The students certainly portrayed what the new items were designed to showcase about our College- a sharp, modern look for the school students of Ormiston College.The College appreciates the efforts of our Parents to meet the expectations and standards of the College in so manythings. The very high standard of our uniform is one of our primary expectations. The wearing of the uniform and theoverall presentation of each student is about showing pride and respect in one's self and one's school. The link whichthis has with a student's attitude and motivation to learn so as to achieve "one's personal best performance" is a strongone. Thank you always for your efforts to support the College expectations of dress and presentation. It shows!We are definitely looking forward to Terms 2 and 3 when we will see the effect of the whole of the Senior School in theirCollege Blazers and the Junior School in their College Pullovers.While the impetus for the minor review of College uniform was to produce a more cohesive image and to sharpen theimage for the College of our uniform, it is quite appropriate that the year the transition is complete is 2013, our 25thBirthday, the year we celebrate the maturing of Ormiston College.Page 5/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013TEACHERS' STAFF HATSThe College has decided to provide a Staff Hat to each of our teachers. In our 25th year, this acknowledges ourteachers and also offers them College standard hats for when they undertake such duties as Yard Duty and for othertimes when they have to stand in the sun for significant periods.TRAVELLING AROUND THE ROUNDABOUTS: IT WORKS AND IS SAFEThe flow of traffic in the short time of the arrival and departure peaks each morning and afternoon has been greatlyhelped by more parents doing the right thing, and that is travelling to the end of Dundas Street after 7.45am and goinground the roundabout before peeling off to drop off or to access the car parks OR by dropping off behind the Theatreand then turning left on our internal road to go around the internal western roundabout near the BOQ Oval. Well Doneand Keep Doing this, and if you don't do this, please do this for the safety of our children, parents and for good roadsense around Ormiston College.Best Wishes for 2013.Merilyn WalshDeputy to the HeadmasterFrom the RegistrarA very big welcome to our new students and their families, it was a pleasure seeing you all again at the Orientations. Iwish you a happy and successful future as members of our Ormiston College family.SCHOLARSHIP TEST FOR STUDENTS ENTERING YEAR 8 IN 2014Letters to parents of current Year 7 students have been distributed with information regarding the Scholarship Test fortheir son or daughter entering Year 8 in 2014. As a student of the College, your child is offered the same opportunity.The Scholarship test will be held in the Somerset Sports Centre on Wednesday February 2013 following whichsuccessful candidates will attend an interview with Brett Webster, our Headmaster. To apply, please follow the links onour website (www.ormistoncollege.com.au). Applications will close at noon on Monday 10 February 2013, registrationsreceived after this date will not be accepted.2014 AND 2015 ENROLMENTSInformation regarding enrolment in 2014 (Year 5 and Year 6) and 2015 (Prep and Year 8) will be sent to families thisSemester. If you have a son or daughter entering any of the above year levels, please ensure that you have submitteda separate Application Form for each child. Late application may lead to disappointment. If you are unsure please don'thesitate to contact me.NOTICE OF STUDENT DEPARTURESPage 6/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Please be advised that the College enrolment policy states:"If a student is to leave the College, the parent must give a minimum of one school term's notice in writing to theHeadmaster prior to the final date of attendance at the College. If the parent fails to give written notice, the parent willbe required to pay a subsequent term's fees in lieu of notice."Deadlines for withdrawal in 2013 are as follows:Students leaving at the end of Term 1 (26 March) - Immediate Notice RequiredStudents leaving at the end of Term 2 (21 June) - Notice by Tuesday 16 AprilStudents leaving at the end of Term 3 (20 September) - Notice by Tuesday 16 JulyStudents leaving at the end of Term 4 (6 December) - Notice by Tuesday 8 OctoberPlease contact me if you require further information or assistance.Peta ScottREGISTRARPhone: 3821 8984 Fax: 3821 1311 Email: registrar@ormistoncollege.com.auImmunisation Program Continues in Senior SchoolLogan City Council's 2013 school based vaccination program for Year 8 and Year 10 students will be undertaken hereat the College in March, as part of Queensland Health's annual Vaccination Program. This week your child was givenparticipation forms to bring home and we ask that you give careful consideration to the information provided.Year 10 students are offered vaccination for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough and new this year HPV. Year 8students are offered vaccinations for Chickenpox and Hepatitis B. Further to this, Year 8 girls are also entitled toreceive the HPV Vaccine.The vaccinations will be conducted by a team of specially trained registered nurses. Parents are encouraged to ensuretheir children have breakfast (and morning tea) on the day(s) of vaccination.Please return the Consent Form to the Senior Office whether you give permission or not by Tuesday, 12 February2013.I encourage you to read carefully the information provided in the immunisation packs sent home with your child.For more information about diseases, vaccines or the School Based Vaccination Program, visitwww.health.qld.gov.au/school_vaccination/ or call 13 Health on 13 43 25 84.Miss Sarndra BownActing Dean of StudentsYear 8 Laptop Rollout - 11 & 12 FebruaryPage 7/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Year 8 Students will receive their College Laptop next week on Monday and Tuesday. Students will take part in aninduction session in which they will be given an orientation of their College Laptop; shown how to access IT Support;provided with Cyber-Safety Guidelines and given an introduction to the software installed on their College Laptop.Brooks NewmanDirector of ELearningMusic NotesWelcome to 2013!2013 is shaping up to be an exciting and challenging year for the Music students of Ormiston College. A great deal ofplanning has occurred over the holidays on developing a number of new learning experiences in addition to ourtraditional performance program. I would like to welcome all of the new students and parents who have joined OC in2013 and I would encourage you to become involved in one or more of our many Music opportunities available at theCollege.Our departmental theme this year is Reconnect and Reinvigorate. Throughout 2013, we will be working hard toreconnect and strengthen our relationships with students and parents and to reinvigorate each student's passion andlove for Music.MUSIC STAFF 2013We are very fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate team of Music education professionals here at OC. Thecomplete Music team for 2013 is:• Director of Music: Mr Shane Tooley• Music Tuition Coordinator: Ms Danielle Logan• Music Admin Assistant: Mrs Sonya Dewar• Classroom Music Teachers: Miss Rebecca Thomas & Mrs Megan Long• Piano Tutors: Ms Claire Brennan, Mrs Linda Muller, Mrs Imelda Alim & Miss Heather Kim• Strings Tutors: Miss Grace Whiting & Mr Braxton Neate• Flute Tutor: Mrs Rowena James• Clarinet & Saxophone Tutor: Ms Danielle Logan, Mr Tim Harding & Miss Genevieve Birch• Brass Tutor: Mr Nathan Schilling• Percussion Tutor: Miss Grace Whiting• Guitar Tutor: Mr Campbell Ross & Mr Eugene Mak• Voice Tutor: Mrs Madonna ForsterCONTACTING THE MUSIC DEPARTMENTPage 8/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013received an OP 1 - 5, included at least one Humanities subject in their overall mix. 12% of these students did two ormore Humanities subject. One of the College's OP 1 students, Chelsea Dryland, studied Modern History and two of theOP 2 students studied Geography. These excellent results are a product of the hard work and talents of the studentsand their teachers and continue to add to the Humanities Department's proud academic record.Our second group of students who need to be lauded are the current Year 10s, who at the end of last year, appliedtheir learning and capacities to help raise funds for a suite of international charities. Year 9 Geography Coordinator RozMinnikin reports:Over $2 300 Raised by Year 9 Geographers in ONE WEEK!"Never think that a small group of committed people can't change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead (anthropologist)Outstanding successes were seen in the final weeks of the 2012 Year 9 Geography "Development" course: studentleadership opportunities were grasped with both hands. Students worked in strong interdependent class groups(primarily independent of their teacher), and a substantial amount of money was raised for the benefit of others.With a focus on Refugees and Internally Displaced Peoples, each Year 9 class worked to raise the awareness of theirparticular cause/charity which was related to Less Economically Developed Countries or Refugees and InternallyDisplaced People. In conjunction, the Senior School students were enticed to part with some money - all of which wenttowards their nominated charity - through various fundraising activities from raffles to bake sales to BBQs.The charities chosen and funds raised were:Cambodian Children's Fund $552.00Blue Dragon Children's Fund $432.00United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) $327.85Love 146 $533.00Caritas' West Africa Food Crisis $497.40Thanks to those who willingly donated to the cause: Mr and Mrs Eggins (lollies, soft drinks and fruit tubes); Mr & MrsZago (sausages, bread, soft drink); Mrs Vitharana (voucher); and the parents who donated their pantry goods for thevarious Bake or Sweet Sales.Congratulations to all classes who, combined, raised over $2 300 in such a small timeframe. They really are"anonymous extraordinaries" who have shown that they can make a difference!Page 11/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013These two groups of students showcase the academic talents and the awareness of other people's needs that theCollege and the Humanities Department value so strongly. They provide a great inspiration to us all as we move intoanother exciting year.Ian BurgessHead of HumanitiesExchange Visit to Kanagawa GakuenDuring the summer holidays, I was given a fantastic opportunity to travel to Japan and live with a wonderful host family.Staying in Japan for two weeks, I was able to experience the very different lifestyle they have. I joined my host sistersand attended our sister school Kanagawa Gakuen. As the days went by, I gradually got used to the new surroundingsand made many friends and met many teachers and other students. After school I was also able to visit many of thedifferent school clubs, such as the baton twirling and Japanese tea ceremony clubs. A few afternoons were also spentgoing out with friends.During my stay, I was fortunate enough to get a long weekend with my host family. On the Saturday I was invited tomeet all the students who will be visiting our school this March. The girls were very enthusiastic about visiting Australiaand Ormiston College. On the Sunday I was able to spend a fantastic day with my host sisters at Disneyland. Thenumber of people lined up to enter the theme park was just astounding. Monday was also a holiday as the people ofJapan celebrated Adult's Day. On this day, young adults who turn the age of twenty wear kimonos (traditional Japaneseclothing) and attend ceremonies. I was able to see many beautiful kimonos as I spent this day shopping in Yokohamawith my host sister and a friend.The food in Japan was one of my favourite things and the convenience of vending machines was amazing. I tried asmany different types of sweets and foods during my stay as I could and I must say it was delicious.My trip to Japan has become a very memorable experience. I have learnt a lot and many wonderful memories andfriends have been made. It was a fantastic experience and I will certainly visit Japan again!Page 12/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Chia-yin Wu (Year 11)From the Head of Junior SchoolI would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome all new and existing families to Ormiston College this year. Itwas lovely to see so many parents at the first day morning tea. We would like to thank to the P and F for hosting thisevent.It was with great sadness that one of our Ormiston College Junior School families was struck by tragedy this week withthe death of one of our fathers who lost his life in a car accident on Monday afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers arewith the family during this difficult time.Mr Webster welcomed Junior School families to our Parent Information Evening last night. This event was wellattended. It is hoped that all families came away from this evening feeling well informed and positive about the yearahead.I am particularly impressed with student presentation and organisation. Thank you for your support in these areas as itassists us greatly in maintaining the high standards we pride ourselves in having at Ormiston College.We have welcomed a number of new staff to the teaching team this year and will introduce them via the newsletter overthe coming weeks.During the Christmas holidays, our Year 7 Teacher Miss Hill became Mrs Scott - congratulations to the happy couple!Page 13/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Introducing Claire Cox - PrepHi! I am Claire Cox and I am a new member of the Prep teaching team.I am an experienced lower primary teacher, having taught in schools in the UK before recently coming to Australia. I ama caring and committed teacher and it is my aim to instil a love of learning in the children that I teach. It is my view thatall students have a happy day every day - as with happiness comes success. When teaching, I look for the uniquenessof each student and try to nurture their strengths and talents so that they can achieve their very best.I am looking forward to getting to know you and working together in partnership. I am sure that we will have a veryexciting and productive year.Claire CoxPrep TeacherFrom the Head of Curriculum - Junior SchoolWelcome back! 2013 finds our teachers and students on another exciting adventure in the quest to conquer theAustralian Curriculum.Last year, the staff embraced the opportunity to refine and review our current curriculum and worked hard to ensurethat our teaching and learning programs meet with national standards. Throughout the year the classes successfullyimplemented the English, Mathematics and Science Australian Curriculum. This was achieved through staffprofessional development, accessing and utilising a number of resources including Springboard Into Comprehensionand Primary Connections, and a dedicated focus on professional dialogue, involvement and reflection.This year will see schools across Australia continue Phase One and Two of the National Curriculum. At OrmistonCollege, this will involve the implementation of History and Geography in the Junior School and will form part of our newHumanities program. This program will have an emphasis on inquiry learning, where students will engage in a range ofinvestigations involving field work, the collection and analysis of data and real-life problem solving situations. Teachershave already engaged in professional development during the Pupil Free Week with Jenene Rosser from IndependentPage 15/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013Schools Queensland and Brian Hoepper, an educational consultant from the Queensland University of Technology.This session also gave us the opportunity to share resources, ideas and pedagogy across the campus as we workedclosely with the Senior School Humanities department.Next on the agenda during our week of professional learning was a session on Robotics. The teachers engaged with arange of robots, including Bee-Bots, Pro-Bots and Lego Mindstorms. It was wonderful to see the range of activities thatcan be created using robots to support learning in a range of curriculum areas. Moreover, the staff enjoyed thechallenge of creating Mexican waves, saving polar bears and sending messages all by programming the robots andusing this amazing technology. We look forward to seeing how we can incorporate this excellent tool in our programsand enhance student learning.Amanda BowkerHead of Curriculum - Junior School25th Anniversary PicnicThroughout the year we will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Ormiston College. One of our majorevents will be a huge ‘Family Picnic', to be held on Saturday, 16 March, 3.30pm to 7.00pm, when the Junior Courtyardwill take on the atmosphere of a bygone era.Entertainment will be provided by the very popular ‘Rantan Bush Band' with their vast collection of songs aboutSwaggies, Drovers, Bushrangers, Shearers and Convicts. Their typical outback Aussie bush music will include fiddle,banjo, guitar, mouth-organ, tin-whistle and mandolin.You don't have to know how to bush dance as the Rantan Caller will show you the steps. Within minutes young and old,kids and grandmas will be dancing together in toe-tapping style. You can order your own special family Picnic Hamper,purchase an item from the Barbeque or just bring a blanket and your own picnic.Watch out for further details but more importantly claim this date NOW!!Page 16/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 2013P & F NewsWhat a great turn out we had for our first morning tea of the year! To those parents new to our school, the P & F hostour morning teas on the first day of each term.TEA TOWEL FUNDRAISERAs mentioned at the morning tea, the P & F will be running a couple of fundraisers this year, starting with our school"Celebrating 25 Years" commemorative Tea Towel. Information letter/order form to be distributed shortly.** The Cadbury Easter Egg drive will be later in the term. Details to follow in upcoming newsletters.PARENT REPRESENTATIVESThank you to those parents who have already signed up as a Year Level Parent Representative! It is a terrific way tomeet all the other parents in your year level.This is a social position, requiring you to have fun! If you would like to organise a morning tea, lunch, movie day, dinneror even a day in the park with your children on the weekend, then we would love to hear from you!One parent from each class is ideal as you can share ideas with planning your outings.If you would like to assist as a Year Level Representative please contact the P & F Liaison Officer, Mrs MelissaMathews via email m.mathews@ormistoncollege.com.au to be included on the list as we still have a number of yearlevels vacant.To the parents that have already volunteered, THANK YOU.PAH Ruth Ryan - ruth.ryan@yahoo.com.auPPC VACANTPCC VACANT1JH Julie Mearns - Juliemearns@hotmail.com1ZE Colleen von Stein - fvonstei@bigpond.net.au1AS VACANT2FM VACANT2LM Germaine Lecei - Brisbane@firstaidacademy.com.au2JD VACANT3SB VACANT3LI VACANT3TB VACANTPage 17/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 20134GS Marina Body - marine.body@gmail.com4MM Lynne Simnett - lynne_beamish@hotmail.com4TL Julie Huggins5VM VACANT5EW Colleen von Stein - fvonstei@bigpond.net.au5DY VACANT6LDW Gita Akhtar6SJ VACANT6BM Lisa Siemsen - gobears@flash.net6SA Marg Greer - greer.fam@bigpond.com7PB VACANT7RC VACANT7JW VACANT8 Marg Greer - greer.fam@bigpond.com8.1 Linda Dembskey - thedembskeys@yahoo.com9 VACANT10 Terri Tjostheim - ttjostheim@shaw.ca11 VACANT12 VACANTIf you wish to advertise your social timetables then please forward details to Melissa Mathews by Monday, the week ofthe newsletter.Looking forward to a great 2013!Kind RegardsPhilippa BrownP & F Presidentpgb0602@yahoo.com.au0413 587 025Craft GroupWelcome back for another exciting year. As noted last year, the Craft Group won't be making crafts anymore, so we areturning our focus to other areas to help out with various school projects, we will also come up with a new name for theGroup at our first meeting. Current projects include assisting with costuming for the upcoming "Cats" Musicalproduction, library book covering and making OC themed items including signature bears for OC Graduates andassisting the P&F to run Junior Mother's and Father's Day Stalls and much more.Page 18/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement

Week 2 Term 1, 08 Feb 201314 March: Craft Morning - After drop off - Pavilion (overlooking the Junior Oval)16 March: 25th Anniversary Family PicnicOrmiston College School Banking ProgramBand of Queensland Cleveland Owner-Managers, Brett & Julie Smith, are proud to be supporting Ormiston Collegewith the OC School Banking program.This program is designed to encourage students to set goals and establish a regular savings habit by making depositsfrequently.Every time a student makes a deposit as part of the program, no matter how big or small, they will receive MyBankReward points. These points accumulate over the program and, when set milestones are reached, students will receivea reward item - providing ongoing recognition of their continued savings behaviour.During the program students will also learn about the effect of earning interest on savings, by receiving monthly bonusinterest when they limit their withdrawals to no more than one per month.Throughout the program BOQ Cleveland will be on hand to regularly provide students helpful hints and tips about theimportance and benefits of being a good saver and ongoing encouragement and incentives via fun competitions.Taking part in O.C. School Banking is easy.BOQ Cleveland will be onsite at Ormiston College for an account opening day on Wednesday, 13 February from8.00am-9.00am.Parents will be required to attend the day with their child to open a Bonus Interest Savings account either jointly, forthem as a trustee or to verify they are happy for their child to open an account in their own name.Parents please bring with you two forms of ID including credit card, Medicare card, or birth certificate and at least oneform of photo ID such as a drivers licence or passport. If you are happy for your child to open an account in their ownname or as a joint account you will also need to bring along ID for your child such as a birth certificate or a passport.For parents that cannot attend on the day, accounts can also be opened by visiting the BOQ Cleveland branch, locatedon the corner of Bloomfield and Queen Streets, Cleveland.All students that open an account as part of the program will receive a satchel containing a deposit book, a record oftransactions booklet and one of the following rewards: * Years 1-3: BOQ Piggy Bank * Years 4-7: BOQ Water BottlePage 20/21Laying the foundation for lifelong achievement