Student Newsletter Issue 10 From the Principal’s Desk
7 August 2019 Hi all and welcome back to Semester 2. Once again it is a busy start and there is a lot In this issue— happening. The NAIDOC celebrations last term were incredible and I thank all staff and students for Principal’s message their time, effort and attitude towards these great Primary news celebrations. Well done to all. Secondary news We have had some considerable movement towards School/community completing more areas of our school, which will allow events for staff and students to access more of our East Ballina site. Painters, builders, flooring people and electricians have been 2019 calendar working hard, and we are well on the way to getting B block completed. Works are about to start on setting up a weights gym for use by students. The school has been slowly purchasing equipment for the setup of sound and video recording to allow staff to make resources for the students to utilise in their learning. These should be great, state of the art facilities when completed. I look forward to seeing both staff and students access these resources. I will get some photos of the works included in this newsletter. As we start Semester 2, it is important that students and supervisors prepare themselves for the learning and engagement required to finalise studies for the year. This rings true particularly for Year 12, who will have their HSC examinations within the next three months. If you have any queries regarding your child’s education through the Southern Cross School of Distance Education, please contact our front office staff and make an appointment to talk with your child’s teacher, or one of our executive staff. I look forward to working with everyone across this semester. Yours in Education, Danny Henman
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Primary News
PDHPE
Followers of our Facebook page may have noticed last week’s post with the strange vegetable, the yacon. This week our initiative for the term was announced: the Crunch the Rainbow Challenge. Primary students are being sent a booklet to explain and record their active and healthy behaviours, including Eating breakfast Drinking lots of water Munching on fruit and veg daily Being active Limiting screen time Supporting brochures and recipe books are also available. These photographs show just some of the ways primary Distance Education students find to be active.
Secondary News—PDHPE
Thinking of subjects
Subject selection is upon you. This is the time you will be considering possible career pathways you may like to undertake. The subjects you select to study in Years 11 and 12 will lead you into a career. The PDHPE faculty area has a number of interesting and engaging courses that may just suit you and your dreams. So please consider the information below to assist in making an informed choice that is best for you. If you would like further information please contact your PDHPE teacher.
Areas of study Career options
Year 11 Year 12 Teaching, Sports scientist, Better health for Health priorities in Australia Personal Trainer, Dietician, individuals Factors affecting Naturopath, Paramedic, PDHPE (2 unit) The body in motion performance Event management, Sports ATAR course First aid Sports medicine administration, Nursing, Theoretical Fitness choices Improving performance Sports manager, Health, subject Pharmacist, Outdoor Recreation etc.
Year 11 Year 12 Child care, Social Science, Resource Research methodologies Social Work, Policing, CAFS (2 unit) management Groups in Context Occupational Therapy, ATAR course Individual and groups Parenting and Caring Criminology, Tourism, Families and Individuals and work Community justice etc. communities Year 11 Year 12 Fitness cert III and IV, SLR (1 and 2 First aid Sports administration Diploma in fitness, unit) Healthy lifestyles Resistance training Certificate I – IV Outdoor Non ATAR Individual games and Individual games and Recreation course sports application sports application II Diploma in massage Outdoor recreation Recreational Officer etc. Year 11 Year 12 An excellent course for new Getting a licence and Driving skills Tips and and inexperienced drivers keeping it tricks keeping them safe on the road. Driver Education Road safety Consumer awareness Driving instructor, Non ATAR Support group Road safety and the law course awareness Car maintenance Farm work, Truck driver, Drink driving drug Planning a road trip Taxi Driver, Courier etc. driving Motorcycle safety Speed kills
Secondary News—PDHPE Good school nutrition can boost students’ performance
How good nutrition serves the student brain Proper school nutrition isn't a short- term goal of better grades and paying attention in class. It's about encouraging young people in adopting and living a healthy lifestyle and mindset. The biggest benefits to nourishing the bodies and the brains of our students for life are as follows: Improved alertness Quicker reaction time (cognitive processing) Better short- and long-term memory Improved concentration Significant decrease in age- related cognitive degeneration Mood stability Heightened overall sense of wellbeing Higher energy levels Improved nutrient absorption Better functioning of internal organs One of the best things we can do in our schools and homes is educate our children on the reasons for eating healthy and taking care of our bodies and brains as we go through life.
10 Foods to boost your brain power These foods pack the most nutrition as well as providing protein and energy (carbohydrates and fat). Eat some of these every day, but remember: eat a wide variety of whole, natural foods for optimal brain and physical functioning! raw, unroasted nuts (fat, protein, micronutrients) coconut oil (fat, micronutrients) avocado (fat, protein, carbohydrates, beets (carbohydrates, micronutrients) micronutrients) fish (fat, protein) leafy greens (fat, protein, carbohydrates, micronutrients) eggs (fat, protein) broccoli That’s the top 10. But, I have to expand this list to 11. Add chickpeas to your diet. They are rich in magnesium, an often- blueberries (carbohydrates, micronutrients) overlooked mineral essential to brain health. sweet potatoes (carbohydrates, micronutrients)
Secondary News—PDHPE Good school nutrition can boost students’ performance
Cognitive-Hindering Foods I’m not saying you can never eat fast food again or that you need to join the sugar-free craze. It’s unhealthy, mentally and physically, to rule out certain foods as ‘bad’ and all it does is create a negative relationship with food. It’s all about balance, if you eat well 90% of the time then you can reward yourself every now and again. Try to avoid trans-fats and all cheap oils that are found in processed food added sugar and ALL artificial sweeteners processed foods artificial ingredients of any kind (your body does not know what to do with it!) How to Fuel Your Genius Brain Go whole! Get used to eating a diet of whole foods (as close to their natural form as possible). If it ran, swam, flew, fell off a tree or was pulled from the ground, it’s good for your brain. If it came from a factory and doesn’t even slightly resemble a natural product…put it back. Look for foods that are low on the Glycemic Index (GI). The higher the food’s GI (the body’s insulin response to sugar content) the more mental fog and confusion you will experience. Drink water! A dehydrated brain is a sluggish brain. The electrochemical activity in the brain requires water. Water aids in waste removal, temperature regulation, enhances circulation and improves cognitive abilities. Even mild dehydration (the first thirst response) leads to a 10% decline in cognitive function. Spice it up! One delicious spice – curry – contains turmeric. Turmeric has one compound, curcumin, which is known to improve memory and stimulate new cell growth. And, rosemary has been shown to improve blood flow to the brain, improve mood, and improve memory! And of course, garlic and onions are two plants with an incredible array of health benefits. Do you want to do a treasure hunt in your area, around Australia or even around the world?
If so, Geocaching is for you, your friends and your family!!! Geocaching is a treasure hunt using a GPS enabled device to find a geocache near your home, city, the bush, anywhere in the world. Beware: it can be addictive! There are millions of geocaches hidden around the world—there are probably some near you right now. Get the free Official Geocaching app and start finding hidden treasures near you. But beware of Muggles! Get onto the Geocaching site to learn more about adventuring with this great activity. www.geocaching.com Reasons to Geocache: Discover places you never knew existed right in your own neighbourhood. It gets you outside A great way to stay healthy while having fun Fun for the whole family You can learn fun facts about an area or planet earth IT’S FREE (unless you want the premium version)
Steps to begin your adventure 1. Create an account Create an account online or through the Geocaching® app to view a map of geo- caches near you. 2. Find a geocache Use the app to navigate to a geocache nearby. Don’t forget to bring a pen! 3. Share your experience. Once you find the geocache, sign and date the logbook. Place the geocache back where you found it and log your experience online
Secondary News—PDHPE
PDHPE Golf Mini-School – Inverell
Last term, students from Inverell and surrounds came into town to participate in a PDHPE Golf Mini- School. Although it was on a day during the cold snap of June (it had just been snowing in Guyra), the sun was shining and the conditions were perfect on the course. Students learned how to tee-off, drive, wedge, putt and swing a golf club. Our golf etiquette was put to the test, as it was ‘Ladies Day’ on the golf course so we had to navigate Back row (left to right): Sasha Abbott, William Cripps, Donna Needham, Anneka Ralph, Helen Mepham. Front row (left to right): Sebastian Owen, Will Townend, Violet Innes, and give way to the women Adrian Leadbeatter, AmberLee Leadbeatter, Brooklyn Leadbeatter participating in the competition. Our students represented the school in an outstanding fashion, showing excellent manners and courteous conversation on the course. We saw big improvements in our skills across the day, with Sebastian Owen being a stand-out in completing the most holes on the course. There are definitely some budding golfers amongst the group! We look forward to developing our golfing technique when we return to the golf course for another mini-school. All students are encouraged to attend their local mini schools to develop their sporting skills, catch up with other students and engage in physical activity in a fun, safe and supportive environment. See you there! By Violet Innes
Clockwise from top left: Sasha Abbott and Brook- lyn Leadbeatter, AmberLee Leadbeatter, Wil Townend, Will Townend & Adrian Leadbeatter
Secondary News—PDHPE
PDHPE Golf Mini-School – Inverell
Clockwise from top left: Anneka Ralph & Donna Needham, Adrain Leadbeatter, Brooklyn, Donna, Anneka & Sasha, William Cripps, Anneka Ralph
Leanna’s Barbie Movie
Leanna Laughton in Year 11 has come up with the idea to add a little movie to highlight her understanding of the topic in her Crossroads title pages on Canvas. In each movie Leanna is shooting scenes in which her Barbie characters have a dialogue and show how communication, mutual understanding and compromise are vital to build equal and respectful relationships. It’s great that at Southern Cross Distance Education the students have various options to complete pages, Leanna! Thanks to your their work. It has been fun for sister Chloe helping you with the Leanna to present her dialogues and acts of your understanding in this creative way. It characters! Well done! has also been fun to mark your title
Secondary News—PDHPE
William Cripps—Going to The Karate World Grand Prix in Okinawa, Japan
William Cripps on August 5th will be heading overseas to Okinawa, Japan to compete in The Karate World Grand Prix under the training of his mentor and Shihan Nick King. William previously competed in April at Tamworth, at the NSW Koshiki Contact Karate Invitational, hosted by Chaffeys Black Belt Academy, and then most recently in Brisbane Koshiki Karate Tournament, hosted by Titans Martial Arts Academy. In the Tamworth tournament William won his first fight, came close in the second but lost by 1 point, and lost in the 3rd. In the Brisbane competition William went up against two older kids who were strong opponents and lost his first fight, then came back in the second fight earning himself 3rd place in the division. "I’ve been training 13 to 15 hours a week at Nick’s since February this year, but with the competition coming up its a bit more. I've done different forms of karate on and off since I was about six. I did karate in Brisbane when I was about six and I also did karate in Tamworth with training in Jin Ryu Kan and I really enjoy the Chaffeys Black Belt Academy when I was about competition side of it. I am always pushing myself 10 to help with the bullying I was going through at harder, to learn more. I’m excited for Okinawa: I the time". feel ready I’ve been working hard and I’m looking "I started going to Nick’s because I went off the forward to meeting other fighters from different rails, hanging out with the wrong crowd. I also countries. had a lot misplaced anger and a bit of This will be my first time travelling overseas but I depression. Now nothing can keep me away from speak a fair bit of Japanese: it’s my best subject at training. Nick is a great mentor to me. the moment.” I’ve learnt a lot about myself since I’ve been
Secondary News—PDHPE
Ash Barty – we can learn a lot from this young Australian role model
At 23 years old, 166cm, this pocket-rocket from Ipswich Queensland, a great- granddaughter of the Ngaragu people from southern NSW and north-eastern Victoria, has won her first tennis grand slam, following in the footsteps of another Indigenous female trailblazer, Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Ash is not just a fine player: she has won numerous titles like the 2018 US Open Women's Sportsmanship Award. This award is presented each year to the professional player who best demonstrates excellence in sportsmanship. “I always try to do my best on the court to compete and try the best that I can but, in the same breath, also have good sportsmanship and respect my opponent, respect the tournament and respect everything that goes on behind the scenes to make it a possibility."
Life, sport and education I wanted to share here some of Ash Barty’s memorable press conference quotes. These quotes may be used as motivational tools for our Distance Education learning, our own sport and recreational aspirations, and in everyday life. 1. I think the only expectation that I put on myself is to do everything right and to put myself in a position to perform as best I can. 2. Every single match, win, lose or draw, there's something that we can improve on, and it's about us addressing that straight after the match. 3. There are a lot of hours and a lot of sacrifices you have to make to achieve your dreams as a tennis player. 4. It's never over until we're shaking hands at the net. Then you've either won or you've lost, and - either way - you look them in the eye and say, 'Well played, mate.' 5. You always learn a lot more when you lose. 6. You've just got to believe in and trust everyone in your team, and no doubt they will, too. 7. I think you have to go out believing you can win the match; otherwise, there's no point walking out on the court, really. 8. When I'm relaxed, I play my best tennis. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/evonne-goolagong-cawley-congratulates-ashleigh-barty-20190609-p51vyo.html References: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/barty-wins-us-open-sportsmanship-award-20180907-p5029z.html https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/ashleigh_barty_982286 Do You See What I See?
Challenge perceptions about mental illness in Australia and encourages everyone to look at mental health in a more positive light, in an effort to reduce stigma and make way for more people to seek the help and support they deserve.
It’s time to look at mental illness in a different light – a positive light.
Colour and Life, Resilience, Determination, Strength, Perseverance, Bravery, Recovery, Hopefulness, Courage, Contribution and more.
Secondary News—PDHPE
Secondary News—PDHPE
Secondary News
Work Experience English
At the start of June, I participated in a week of Work Experience at Grafton Veterinary Clinic. With caring and supportive staff explanations, I acquired a greater understanding of what is involved in becoming a Veterinarian. I was able to sit in on several surgeries, go out to help with injured horses, learn to give injections, interact with clients, clean and wrap kits for surgery and help care for WIRES creatures, such as a baby glider. It is definitely an experience that I would recommend to any student, and something I feel most students should be able to undertake during their time at school. I have been invited back to participate in some further work experience in Term 4, which I am greatly looking forward to. Tonya Turner, Year 8 Photo of Zacharey Jane and Georgia Worboys completing a story for English at the Ballina learning hub. My First Work Experience at the Inverell Library
I completed my very first work experience at the Inverell Library from the week beginning Monday 17th June 2019. I loved nearly all of it except for the morning checking session where we had to make sure that the books were in their right section before the library was opened. This meant a lot of concentration and re-sorting as people would put books back on the shelves in the wrong places. The staff were really friendly and I enjoyed working at the main counter the most. I would recommend for anyone to participate in some form of work experience, as it is good to see how a working environment functions.
Sasha Abbott
School/Community News
Trade Fair and Market Day Interested in a Career in the Defence Forces? We are excited to have our third Trade Fair and Market Day and our FIRST at East Ballina later this year. Last year we had the following wonderful stalls and activities; organic garlic, jewellery, plants, crochet, bags, farm produce, sauces, children's handicrafts, photography, woodwork, BBQ, cheese and spinach rolls, musicians, a cafe and second-hand items. We cannot wait to hear your ideas for this year. Get planning Get making Sell your wares Buy some treasures Advertise your business WHEN: Term 4 Week 8 Friday 6 December 10.00am-1.00pm
WHERE: Come along to an Information Session for Distance Southern Cross School of Distance Education, Education students Monday 26 August 2019 10.30am EAST BALLINA It is open to all full-time K-12 Southern Cross School of Distance Education students and past students. All The Defence Force Recruiting Team will be visiting to stallholders will make a gold coin donation that will go to a charity on the day. speak to students & parents who may be interested in If you live far from Ballina, please call and we may be able to the Army, Navy, Air Force or collect your items and sell them on your behalf. Defence Reserves. Last year we collectively raised over $600 for All age groups are welcome to attend. charity. Donations went to The Fred Hollows Foundation, Doctors without Borders and WIRES. The SRC also Location: Southern Cross School of Distance administered several microloans via KIVA. Education, Chickiba Drive East Ballina Kiva Microfunds is a 501 non-profit organisation that allows people to lend money via the Internet to low-income entrepreneurs and students in over 80 countries. Kiva's mission is "to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty." Wikipedia Please speak with any of your teachers or email me to discuss your ideas; we are all here to support you.
Creative Expression
At headspace Lismore our wonderful Anna is running a Art Therapy Group called Creative Expressions.
Creative Expressions is a supportive, inclusive and non-judgemental group, for 12-16 year-old people. The group will be fun and therapeutic, and it aims to provide mindfulness based art therapy activities. There is no artistic skill required. Activities will include creating a mandala, colouring mandalas and creating a peaceful collage.
Please see attached poster.
When: 3:30-5.00pm Mondays Dates: 5 August, 12 August, 19 August, 26 August
You do not need to be a client of headspace to attend the group.
School/Community News
STAR Early Offer Program Southern Cross University Applications open on 1 May and close on 13 September. STAR Early Offer program at Southern Cross University allows students to receive an offer into any undergraduate degree on the basis of current grades and Principal’s recommendation. Study at one of our three campuses or online. Offers are released after HSC exams but prior to HSC results. For more information visit: https://www.scu.edu.au/star-early-offer/ or contact your Senior Year Adviser