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11/2017 LAKE NOV NEWS Our Vision Our Values At UC SSC Lake Ginninderra we have a a responsibility for one’s own learning; skills that foster lifelong development; respect for oneself and commitment to excellence in education others; taking responsibility for oneself and others; that provides students with the skills and a commitment to success; and learning and working enthusiasm for a life of learning. with others. Students have been involved in presenting the musical production Beach Blanket Tempest Sports tour to New Zealand Contents & Contacts Contents Contacts (click on the page to go to that story) Acting Principal John Alston-Campbell 6142 0222 Page 2 Contents and Contacts Deputy Principal - staff Page 3, 4 From the Principal Gerard Barrett 6142 0222 Page 5 Big Dates Deputy Principal - students Page 6 Exam Timetable Graeme Budd 6142 0222 Page 7 AST update Business Manager Page 8, 9 NZ Sports tour Colleen Wright 6142 0222 Page 10 Hospitality update English/Humanities/Languages Jenny Hanson 6142 0248 Page 11, 12 Arts and Technology Showcase Page 13 Maths and English update Arts/EALD/International Kirsten Vizjak 6142 0240 Page 14 English and History update Page 15, 16 Music update Disability Education/Special Programs Joella Keech 6142 0246 Page 17, 18 Musical Mathematics/Physical Education Page 19, 20 Outdoor Education Glenn Currie 6142 0222 Page 21 Outdoor Education - Upcoming Tours Science/Social Sciences/Pre-Service teachers Page 22 PE - Sportstars Roger Amey 6142 0254 Page 23-25 PE - Competitions Technology/IT/CADD/Commerce/VET Page 26, 27 PE - Equestrian and mixed sports Daniel Gordon 6142 0249 Page 28 PE - Under-19 World Cup Outdoor Education Page 29, 30 Advertisements Daniel McNamara 6142 0249 Page 31 P & C Student Administrator Nicole McDonald 6142 0242 UC SSC Lake Ginninderra Timetable Student Services Executive MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Chris Jones 8.40am 8.40am 8.40am 8.40am 8.40am A E F G H 9.20am Year 11 Advisors B Alexis Adams and Phil Dunne 6142 0242 10.00am C Year 12 Advisors 10.40am Recess 10.40am Recess 10.40am Recess 10.40am Recess 10.40am Recess Chris Jones and Jackie Bryant 6142 0242 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am D A B E D 11.40am College Psychologist and Counsellor SG 12.00 Suzanne Wright 6142 0222 12.20pm A Careers and Student Transition E 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm Fiona Chester 6142 0238 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1.40pm 1.40pm 1.40pm 1.40pm 1.40pm ASbA/WEX F C H C F 2.20pm Athina Whild (Tue/Wed/Thu) 6142 0238 G 2.40pm 2.40pm 2.40pm 3.00pm G D B College Fax 6142 0226 H 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.40pm 3.40pm Lake News | Nov 2017 2 www.lakeonline.act.edu.au From the Principal Dear Students, Families, Community Members and Staff, Introduction students who worked exceptionally mention, not only for his work in I’m pleased to introduce myself hard to make the production such a making the showcase a reality but as the acting Principal of UCSSC success. It takes a superhuman effort for his broader commitment to Lake Ginninderra for Term 4. I’ve from everyone involved to balance excellent and inclusive arts education. been appointed to fill in while Martin normal life with such an extraordinary We are very lucky to have such an Watson is acting as Director of School commitment. I’d like to mention three extraordinary educator. Improvement for all of the Belconnen performers in particular by name: Schools! As a former student of ‘Lake Phoebe Edwards as Gidget, Bradley The Archibull Prize G’, I take great pride in being able to Nunn as Tony Prospero and Jasmine For some time now a number of our give back to the community that was Milbourne as the Reverend Harpy. students have been working on Cotty a great part of inspiring me to become The college was abuzz last week with the cow; our entry into the Archibull a teacher in the first place. I’ve always comments about the quality of their Prize. This strange and extraordinary believed that this is the best college in performances and I personally can’t art prize is helping farmers and the ACT. (Please don’t anyone tell at believe just how transformed they were Australia meet the following United Gungahlin.) It’s been a joy to wander on stage. Nations Sustainable Development the halls and rediscover memories that Goals. The story of Cotty, too long to only place could evoke. I must also mention the outstanding be retold here, has been one that truly set which I know was a collaborative embodies the spirit of Lake Ginninderra New Zealand Tour effort and involved donations from College in terms of inclusivity, In September 20, Lake G students took staff as well as the Canberra Yacht generosity, comedy and just a dash part in the Biennial sporting and cultural Club. Further, the staff/student band of mayhem! Some of the students tour of NZ. For Two weeks, students were exceptional. My hat goes off to involved, notably Caitlin Amey, Nikeyla and staff visited and participated in staff member Karinne Campbell as Gledhill and Jayden Georgeson, have cultural and sporting events across a flautist in the band Choreographer, all been already recognised by the both the North and South islands. classroom teacher and undertaking judging committee for their learning As well as visiting important cultural study all at the same time! Lastly, I’d diary and the incredible way they sites across NZ, there were friendly like to congratulate Zohra Hafesjee on shared this with the judges. boys and girls volleyball matches and both her performance and choice of singing events across four different instrument. I’m perhaps biased in this ‘Sharps’ at School schools. I’m envious of the students’ regard as a former Euphonium player, Principals have been asked by opportunities to take part in adrenaline myself. the Deputy-Director General, Meg activities such as Zorb, Luge, Brighton, to remind all school skyswing, drift karting, snowboarding, Arts and Technology Showcase community members that they are jetboating, jet skiing, whitewater rafting While I was unable to attend I was able required to comply with the law and many more. I know it was an to see some very impressive art work in (Crimes Act 1990 (ACT)). This includes amazing and memorable experience for a personal preview as it was being set unlawful behaviour involving weapons, everyone involved. I want to especially up. I was impressed by the outstanding alcohol, drugs, dangerous acts, acknowledge Judith Pomale who sung quality of the work on display and the vandalism, violence, harassment, digital a traditional Maori song Tiaho Mai Rai great learning it represents. I’d like technology and sexual misconduct. in response to the wonderful cultural to congratulate all the artists on their Further students should not be welcomes we received by the host success. I was especially impressed carrying weapons with them to school schools, which surprised and delighted by Eryn Marshall’s empathetic portrait., – including knives of any description, of everyone. Hayley Steel’s wonderful triptych, even kitchen knives from home, Jeremy McMinn’s joyous celebration of used for cutting food. All community Beach Blanket Tempest ‘doggieness’ and Lin Shao’s insights members, staff students and parents I was so impressed by the quality of into the complexity of his world. alike have the right to feel safe at the college musical performances school. I can be reached at john.alston- last week and would like to extend I’d also like to single out our staff [email protected] if you’d like to my appreciation to all staff and member, Terry Eveston, for a special discuss anything at all about safety. Lake News | Nov 2017 3 www.lakeonline.act.edu.au From the Principal continued Community Consultation - H Line in 2018 We are proposing an adjustment to the 2018 timetable in response to feedback from our Professional Learning Community teams. Broadly, we are considering leaving H Line free of all classes next year and making some minor adjustment to the line arrangement to ensure that H Line occurs only at the start or end of the school day. This will enable: • Spaces for student and staff groups to meet without sacrificing break time eg student voice, LGBTIQ, international students, sports teams and staff professional learning/school improvement teams • The AST preparation program to be delivered without interrupting the support group (SG) program • A timetable space for possible weekly study support/homework club • Opportunities for some excursions to run without disrupting teaching and learning in other classes I think this is an exciting opportunity to take advantage of the flexibility of senior secondary educational structures to allow diverse groups and interests to evolve and grow. The college community will be richer for the change. The proposed weekly schedule follows: • The AST preparation program to be delivered without interrupting the support group (SG) program • A timetable space for possible weekly study support/homework club • Opportunities for some excursions to run without disrupting teaching and learning in other classes I think this is an exciting opportunity to take advantage of the flexibility of senior secondary educational structures to allow diverse groups and interests to evolve and grow. The college community will be richer for the change. The proposed weekly schedule follows: Please email me directly to provide feedback or ask questions at: [email protected] I’d like to acknowledge the energy and enthusiasm of Graeme Budd in progressing this idea from its embryonic form.