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the INCORPORATING THE COLLEGIAN COMMUNICATOR ORACLETERM TWO 2014 REDBACKS RECORD SEASON ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DUKE OF EDINBURGH OFFICIAL OPENING AWARD PROGRAM C - 33 C - 59 C - 100 M - 100 M - 03 M - 06 M - 58 Y - 34 FONT: PROXIMA NOVA BOLD K - 21 K - 53 CORPORATE LOGO 1. STACKED ORMISTON COLLEGE theORACLE ORMISTON COLLEGE Ormiston College reflects the individual spirit, integrity and values of a co-educational, independent, non-denominational Christian school, catering for students from Prep through to Year 12 The Early Learning Centre, Puggle’s ORMISTON COLLEGE Oracle Editor: Burrow, offers a quality Kindergarten Dundas Street West Valerie Warwick program that is aligned with the Early Years Ormiston Layout/Production/Prepress: Learning Framework and care for children Queensland 4160 Brand By Design, Jessica King from 15 months to five years, in a safe, Australia Photography: nurturing and caring environment. 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E [email protected] [email protected] P +61 7 3821 8999 Visit our website at E [email protected] www.ormistoncollege.com.au THE ORACLE 2 ORMISTON COLLEGE From the EDITOR When we log on as staff members we automatically expect to see daily ‘Morning Notices’ from the Secondary School and ‘Around the Grounds’ from our Junior School, plus Our Ormiston College community is constantly numerous emails regarding events growing. At the beginning of each year we welcome that are about to take place that day new families to the Early Learning Centre, Prep and or evening. all major intake levels. During the course of the day staff will overhear or be involved From the in conversations relating to other activities that have just taken place HEADMASTER or are about to occur. When walking around the campus it is highly likely Mr Brett Webster that you could come across a class t the end of each year we see our past student or group of students involved in numbers increase as our graduating Year 12 students some enterprising project that you change rank and become Old Collegians while at the were unaware of, so it is fair to say A same time their parents become known as POPS (Parents of Past there is always something happening Students). somewhere. The Ormiston College family is ever-increasing but this growth Having said that, there are is something that extends far beyond numbers. occasions when walking from one building to another you never sight Last year highlighted the College’s strengthening community a student because they are all support with numerous families and friends sharing our 25th heavily engrossed in silent study: it Anniversary celebrations. This year the feeling of unity continues. is then, when the school bell is heard It may be intangible but it is always present, the ‘spirit of Ormiston announcing a lesson change, that College.’ you experience the hustle and bustle It was this spirit that underpinned the magic of our biennial of the College day as hundreds of College Carnival last Semester, after which so many students, staff students take up their books and bags and volunteers commented on the wonderful family and community and move on to the classroom for atmosphere that enveloped the entire occasion. their next subject. Similarly, the official opening of the new Administration Building Such is the hectic life at provided a very strong sense of group ownership and pride. Ormiston College but it doesn’t stop It is the spirit of Ormiston College that accompanies our there: sport at the weekends, training students each Saturday when they take on the challenge of sport sessions in the afternoons plus a and that same spirit that drives our students as they participate in myriad of co-curricular activities that THE ORACLE academic competitions, eisteddfods and other events. occur before and after school. It is a spirit that pervades all aspects of an OC education and The Term 2 Oracle has something that our Old Collegians take with them as they venture recorded just a few items from our out into the world as young adults. 2014 Edition Two I Term very active, vital and dynamic College, The spirit, support and unity of purpose that binds the please enjoy. Ormiston College community are invaluable and something, I hope Valerie Warwick you will agree, that is captured well in the stories and photographs Editor on the following pages. 3 ORMISTON COLLEGE This year ‘Under 8s Week’ (16 to 23 May) had the theme ‘Everyone can play’ and play they did. The very special week included a visit from Mrs Bateman’s Year 3 students, many of whom were past ELC children who enjoyed reminiscing about their days in Puggle’s Burrow. Later in the day there was a lot of fun had in the Pre-Prep Precinct. EARLY LEARNING CENTRE UNDER 8S WEEK CELEBRATIONS n the Thursday morning all classrooms it was decided to elaborate on the theme with the were set up with different activities and Pre-Preps. On the last day both groups were put into Oall doors were open. This proved to be teams, each team represented by a colour boarded a very exciting for the children who could move from pirate ship and set sail for Fun Island. room to room at whim, trying out all the various new activities whilst working alongside different friends. There were a variety of activities set up with Teachers were impressed at the involvement and each team having the opportunity to participate. co-operation the children demonstrated as they There was pirate hat making, dress ups, water play, approached and took on new and unfamiliar games eye patch making, a treasure dig, painting pirates and activities. and play dough island making. They experienced water play by exploring the oceans for treasure and Great fun was had by the Pre-Prep children who designed their own pirate flag. The children enjoyed enjoyed playing in the Kindy and Toddler rooms. engaging with each other and had fun creating and Easy interaction between the different age groups participating in the exciting pirate theme. was very obvious, giving siblings a chance to share their playthings. The children made various pieces ACTIVE LEARNING - BUILDING POSITIVE of creative art work, threading, painting, drawing DISPOSITIONS TO LEARNING: and play dough, plus group games with instruments, The children actively engaged in many different trucks, blocks, puzzles and a lot more besides. experiences seeking to link prior learning with new learning. Morning tea, which was shared by all groups, was greatly enhanced by the Pre-Preps’ favourite song CONNECTEDNESS - BUILDING POSITIVE ‘Let it Go’. RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS: The children confidently participated in the new and I Term Two 2014 Edition Two I Term A SHARED SEAFARING TRIP FOR unfamiliar with their peers, students and educators/ PREP AND PRE-PREP teachers from the wider Ormiston College school As our Prep children had experienced several community. seafaring experiences and projects during the term THE ORACLE 4 ORMISTON COLLEGE It was a night on the ocean waves for our Prep Buccaneers, Pirates, Mermaids and miscellaneous Seafarers, when they arrived at the Buccaneers Ball to celebrate the end of Term Two. THE PREP BUCCANEERS BALL ARRRR, SHIVER M’ TIMBERS, JIM M’ LAD! ur sea themed characters gathered in with a musical accompaniment. It was then on to a the Junior Arts Centre drama room to photographic session and a grand seafaring picnic Ofurther immerse themselves in what had dinner and what a great spread that was. been their major topic for the term. Our Preppies then headed off to the activities The exciting night began with a costume on offer. There was ‘Pirate Paradise’ held in PAD, parade for our parent audience, when the Prep ’Magic for Mermaid’ in PAH and ‘Delightful Disco’ in models took to the stage to twirl in the spotlight PFM. Arrrr, a great night was had by all! THE ORACLE I Term Two 2014 Edition Two I Term 5 ORMISTON COLLEGE Junior School Sport had a busy term which featured JTAS Netball and Rugby seasons, District and JTAS Cross Country, the Inter-house Athletics plus the touring Townsville Grammar School Rugby and Netball games. JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT tudents fielded 10 Netball teams and five Rugby five of the eight age group trophies were claimed by a teams. Over the course of the season all teams committed band of OC athletes. continued to impress their respective coach with S The Rugby and Netball seasons concluded with a Year 6 their individual improvements in skill and game sense. Rugby and Netball game played against a touring Townsville Despite fielding equal strength teams, Ms Waller- Grammar School group. OC won the Netball and went down Brown’s Year 6 Red team finished the season undefeated. in a very close Rugby game; both schools were pleased to finish the seasons with exciting, competitive games. Term 3 The JTAS Cross Country was a highlight with Ormiston will see the JTAS Football, Athletics and Basketball seasons College winning the Red Division in a convincing fashion, commence. I Term Two 2014 Edition Two I Term THE ORACLE 6 ORMISTON COLLEGE The Redbacks enjoyed their greatest season in TAS competition winning a record 19 and losing only 7 finals.