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Report from the Special Secondary News Primary P&C NEWS Community News Principal Announcements News School Term Dates Uniform Shop Le Mot Du High School Contact Us After School Care Finance Principal Announcements Office Important Dates
IMPORTANT DATES Date Day Time Event Venue 15 August Thursday 5:00-6:00 Info night for EFS Y8 students Sec Lib and parents 19 August Monday 8:30-9:00 Primary Book Week Primary 21 August Wednesday Primary Regional Athletics Carnival Woden Park 21 August Wednesday 3.30-6.00 Y6.2 and 1 Conseils de Classe 22 August Thursday 3.30-4.45 Y6.3 Conseil de classe
REPORT FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Welcome to Week 3, Term 3,Students have settled well into the new semester.
The Australian Secondary Term 3 ‘Assessment calendar’ was distributed to parents/carers Friday 26 July and to students Monday 29 July. Many Secondary parents/carers have accessed ManageBac to monitor their child’s tasks and assignments. For Secondary parents/carers, who wish to access ManageBac, please send your email address and your child’s name to: [email protected] When you receive a ‘Welcome to ManageBac’ email please open this email and create a password. Your ManageBac login is your email address and the password you created. The Australian Term 3 ‘Secondary Assessment Calendar is also available on the School website.
2019 Personal Project Report Year 10 students submitted their Personal Project Report, Monday 29 July. Thank you to Kirsty Hilson for leading and coordinating the Personal Projects and Reports 2018-2019; and to the teachers who will be grading the Personal Project Reports. Please ask your Year 10 child about the Report and check if they have uploaded the Report onto Managebac. To check you can log onto ManageBac, open your child’s portfolio and check for ‘Personal Project’.
2019 CareersExpo - https://canberracareersmarket.com.au/ Year 10 students who returned their permission note attended the ‘CareersExpo’ at Exhibition Park Thursday 8 August.
What’s on offer at the 2019 CareersExpo?
This year’s CareersXpo had exhibitors and activities related to science as well as technology, engineering and mathematics in the lead up to the 2019 National Science week. What else was on offer?
Real skills for real careers – Hands on Experience (formerly Try’aSkill) The real skills for real careers STEM Cell featured forensic science, fitness, surveying, engineering, cyber security, first aid, cryptography, animal science, technology, mathematics, children’s education and nursing. • Real skills for real careers exhibit included hair and beauty, photography, media, fashion, make- up artistry, horticulture, bricklaying, construction, hospitality and building and gave students an opportunity to experience firsthand VET based trade and skill activities. • SALT (Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen) with their trade quality trailer, tools and equipment were in attendance to encourage and promote women in non-traditional trade industries.
2019 ACT Education Directorate (ED) ‘School Satisfaction Survey’ will be conducted 13 August-02 September. • Parents/carers, school staff and students (in years 4 to 12) will be asked to participate in these important surveys. The survey results will contribute to the school’s action plan. • Although the survey is voluntary, we encourage you to participate. A letter or email about the parent/carer survey was sent to you this week. The ACT results from the 2018 School Satisfaction Surveys have been published on the Education Directorate website (www.education.act.gov.au) and a summary of our school results is provided in our 2018 School Board Report. More information will be sent out to parents/carers giving them the links to the ACT ED Satisfaction Survey.
Term 3 Enrichment - English Stream (ES) and English French Stream (EFS) Secondary students in Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 from the English stream and the EFS Y7 and 9 students are undertaking an MYP ‘interdisciplinary unit’ (IDU) during Enrichment in Term 3. Year 10 are undertaking an IDU ‘The future of transport. The two subjects involved are Science (Physics) and Mathematics (Statistics). Year 9 students are undertaking an IDU based on a UN sustainability goal, the subjects involved are Languages and Humanities (Individuals and Societies). Year 8 students are undertaking an Orienteering and Design/Coding IDU, the two subjects involved are Design Technology and Physical Education. Year 7 students are undertaking an IDU on Creative stories, the key subjects are The Arts/Media and English (Language and Literature).
Two EFS year groups are undertaking different activities during Enrichment in Term 3. Year 8 EFS are undertaking Technology, for the Brevet. Year 10 EFS students are undertaking new science education under the new Première program.
L'Astrolabe Project The L'Astrolabe Project is being undertaken again in 2019. A number of Year 9 English French Stream (EFS) and English Stream (ES) students from Year 9 Quantum Science are working in teams with their ES Science teachers and EFS Science teachers to research, develop and present their projects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) – Service as Action (S&A) As an IB MYP School all students every year in 7-10 are asked to initiate and take part in a ‘Service as Action’ activity. These activities usually occur during Enrichment. As all students are undertaking an IDU this term, term 4 will be the next opportunity for students to undertake a ‘Service as Action’ activity. After the activity students complete their reflections in Managebac. In their reflections students consider their strengths and areas of growth. They look to the attributes of the ‘Learner Profile’ to determine what attributes they have developed undertaking the S&A and what attributes they need to build on.
Canberra Higher Education Open days 2019 Australian Catholic University (ACU) August 31st 2019 (Saturday) Canberra Campus Australian National University (ANU) August 31st 2019 (Saturday) University of Canberra (CANBERRA) August 31st 2019 (Saturday)
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ADFA Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW (ADFA)
August 24th 2019 (Saturday) UNSW Canberra
Master Builders Association of the ACT
August 24th 2019 (Saturday) Master Builders ACT Tertiary Open Day
Michele McLoughlin Deputy Principal 7-10
LE MOT DE LA PRINCIPAL ADJOINTE
Le calendrier des évaluations du 3e trimestre des élèves du Secondaire australien a été remis aux parents/tuteurs le vendredi 26 juillet et aux élèves le lundi 29 juillet. Vous êtes nombreux à vous connecter régulièrement à ManageBac pour vérifier les devoirs et les évaluations de votre enfant. Si vous souhaitez accéder à ManageBac, merci d’envoyer votre adresse électronique et le nom de votre enfant à [email protected] Lorsque vous recevez un courriel de bienvenue de ManageBac, ouvrez-le et créez votre nouveau mot de passe. Votre identifiant ManageBac est votre adresse électronique et le mot de passe que vous avez créé. Le calendrier des évaluations du 3e trimestre des élèves du Secondaire australien est également disponible sur le site internet de l'école. Rapport des Projets Personnels 2019 Les élèves de Year 9 ont rendu leurs rapports de Projet Personnel le lundi 29 juillet. Un grand merci à Kirsty Hilson pour avoir supervisé et coordonné les projets personnels et les rapports en 2018-2019. Merci également aux enseignants qui évalueront les rapports de projets personnels. Si votre enfant est en classe de Year 9, vérifiez avec lui qu’il/elle a bien téléchargé son rapport sur ManageBac. Vous pouvez également vous connecter à ManageBac, ouvrir le portfolio de votre enfant et vérifier dans l’onglet 'Projet personnel'.
Salon de l’Etudiant 2019 (CareersExpo) - https://canberracareersmarket.com.au/ Les élèves de Year 10 qui ont rendu leur note d'autorisation ont pu assister au Salon de l’Etudiant (CareersExpo) qui avait lieu au Parc des Expositions de Canberra le jeudi 8 août. Cette année, le salon accueillait divers exposants et proposait des activités liées aux sciences ainsi qu'à la technologie, à l’ingénierie et aux mathématiques, juste avant la Semaine Nationale des Sciences 2019. Parmi les domaines proposés cette année, nos élèves ont pu découvrir : - Real skills for real careers (anciennement Try'aSkill) dont la section STIM comprenait des exposants représentant les secteurs de la médecine légale, du fitness, de la prospection, de l'ingénierie, de la cybersécurité, des premiers soins, de la cryptographie, des sciences animales, de la technologie, des mathématiques, de l'éducation des enfants et des soins à la personne. - Real skills for real careers accueillait des exposants représentant les secteurs de la coiffure, de l’esthétique, de la photographie, des médias, de la mode, du maquillage, de l'horticulture, de la maçonnerie, de l'hôtellerie et du bâtiment. Nos élèves ont eu l'occasion de participer à des activités très ciblées basées sur la formation professionnelle. - Le groupe SALT (Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen) avec sa remorque, ses outils et son équipement de qualité professionnelle était présent pour encourager et promouvoir le travail féminin dans le commerce non traditionnel. L’enquête de satisfaction de l’école menée par le Directorat de l’Education de l’ACT 2019 aura lieu du 13 août au 2 septembre. Les parents/responsables, le personnel de l'école et les élèves (du CM1 à la Terminale) seront invités à participer à cette enquête de satisfaction. Les résultats de l’enquête contribueront à la rédaction du plan d'action de l'école. Bien que l’enquête soit faite sur la base du volontariat, nous vous encourageons à y participer. Vous avez reçu cette semaine une note ou un courriel d’information. Les résultats de l’enquête sur la satisfaction de l’école 2018 ont été publiés sur le site internet du Directorat de l'Education (www.education.act.gov.au) et un résumé de nos réponses est fourni dans notre rapport du Board 2018. Vous recevrez de plus amples renseignements à propos des liens vers l’enquête de satisfaction du directorat de l’Education de l’ACT.
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Cours d’Enrichissement du 3e trimestre pour les courants anglais (English Stream) et français (English French Stream) Les élèves de Y7, Y8, Y9 et 10 du courant anglais et les élèves de Y7 et de Y9 du courant français entreprennent une unité de travail interdisciplinaire du PPCS pendant le cours d’enrichissement au 3e trimestre. Les élèves de Y10 du courant anglais se penchent sur un projet intitulé " L'avenir du transport ". Les deux matières concernées sont les sciences (physiques) et les mathématiques (statistiques). Les élèves de Year 9 débutent un projet basé sur un objectif de l'ONU lié au développement durable, les disciplines impliquées sont les langues et les sciences humaines (individus et sociétés). Les élèves de Y8 du courant australien entreprennent une course d'orientation et de conception/codage, les deux matières concernées étant le design et l'éducation physique. Les élèves de Y7 entreprennent un projet sur la création d’un récit impliquant les arts/médias et l'anglais (langue et littérature). Deux niveaux du courant français entreprennent des activités différentes pendant l'Enrichissement du troisième trimestre : technologie / préparation du brevet(élèves de Troisième) et enseignement scientifique selon les nouveaux programmes de Première pour les élèves de Première. Projet L'Astrolabe Le projet L'Astrolabe a repris en juillet 2019. Un certain nombre d'élèves de Y9 du courant français et de Y9 du cours de Sciences Quantique du courant anglais travaillent en équipe avec leurs professeurs de sciences respectifs pour étudier, développer et présenter leurs projets.
Programme de premier cycle secondaire (PPCS) du Baccalauréat International (IB) - Service et Action (S&A) En tant qu'établissement du Programme de premier cycle secondaire du Baccalauréat International, tous les élèves de la classe de Y7 à Y10 sont invités chaque année à imaginer et participer à une activité intitulée " Service as Action ". Ces activités ont généralement lieu pendant le cours d’enrichissement. Tous les élèves entreprennent une unité de travail interdisciplinaire ce trimestre. Au prochain trimestre, nos élèves auront l’occasion d’entreprendre une activité 'Service as Action'. Après l'activité, les élèves rédigent leurs réflexions sur Managebac. Dans leurs réflexions, les élèves tiennent compte de leurs points forts et de leurs progrès. Ils déterminent ce qu'ils ont développés en entreprenant l’activité S&A et ce qu’ils doivent davantage développer. Portes Ouvertes des établissements d’Enseignement Supérieur de Canberra 2019 Australian Catholic University (ACU) Le samedi 31 août 2019 Campus de Canberra Australian National University (ANU) Le samedi 31 août 2019 University of Canberra (CANBERRA) Le samedi 31 août 2019 ADFA Australian Defence Force Academy UNSW (ADFA) Le samedi 24 août 2019 - UNSW Canberra Master Builders Association of the ACT Journée Portes Ouvertes Samedi 24 août 2019 Michele McLoughlin Principale-adjointe(classes de Y7 à Y10)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Cambridge examinations
As you certainly know, our school runs Cambridge Examinations here on-site.This means that we offer the possibility to our students and members of our wider community to sit for these English language examinations at Telopea Park School.
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The Cambridge examination provides qualifications which are recognised worldwide, they are used to enter University, to access jobs in multinationals, to obtain senior positions in the public service, to demonstrate proficiency in English at a high level for social purposes and for immigration purposes.
In October we shall be offering the CAE / Certificate of Advanced English. More than 3,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) as proof of high-level achievement (high level written and spoken English for work or study purposes); it can be used for university and student visa applications in the UK and Australia.
Unlike the IELTS exam this certificate has no expiry date.
For more information please go to Cambridge examination website: http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/
Of course, our teachers can give advice to our students on preparing for the exams.
There are 2 parts in the examination session (the speaking component and written component) therefore it is done over two days. The written papers will take place on the 19th of October, a Saturday, and the spoken component on Friday 18th.
The cost is $385 for the CAE.
Regarding the time and work that it creates we will only run this examination if we have 25 candidates or more. If so, the examination session could be organised for October.
Should you be interested for your child/children or yourself, thank you for sending an email, before August 22nd 2019 – strict deadline- to [email protected] to express your commitment with the following information:
- Candidate’s first name
- Candidate’s family name
- Candidate’s date of birth
- Candidate’s contact details ( phone and email)
- Candidate’s gender
- Candidate’s passport number
On August 23, you will receive a message that may indicate that:
➢ the examination will not take place because of lack of candidates OR
➢ the exam could take place because we have enough candidates. But registration will only be validated if payment of the $385 is made to the Finance office of Telopea Park School between August 26th and 30th. If the payment of a minimum of 25 registrations is not made between August 26 and 30, the exam can not be held and the candidates who have paid will be refunded.
➢ If the examination takes place, no officially registered candidate will be eligible for a refund after August 30, regardless of the reason.
I will get back to you with more information.
Thank you and kind regards,
David BINAN
Proviseur
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Comme vous le savez certainement, notre établissement organise les examens du Cambridge.
Nous offrons ainsi la possibilité à nos élèves ou autres personnes de notre communauté éducative de passer cet examen d’anglais à Telopea Park School.
Le diplôme délivré atteste du niveau de maîtrise de la langue anglaise atteint par le lauréat et bénéficie d’une reconnaissance internationale facilitant l’accès à l’université ou au monde du travail.
Considérant le temps et le travail que l’organisation d’un tel examen nécessite, nous ne pouvons le proposer que dans la mesure où nous pouvons reunir 25 candidats minimum. Dans cette hypothese la prochaine session se tiendra en octobre prochain sur deux jours consecutifs. Et il s’agira d’obtenir le diplôme du « Cambridge Advanced English » - CAE.
Près de 3000 écoles, universités, services gouvernementaux reconnaissent le CAE, comme preuve d’un excellent niveau de maîtrise en langue anglaise. Il est demandé dans le cadre d’une inscription universitaire ou d’une demande de visa, pour le Royaume-Uni et l’Australie.
Pour plus d’informations, merci de consulter le site : http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/
Nos professeurs pourront également donner des conseils susceptibles d’aider les candidats dans leur préparation.
L’examen s’effectue en deux temps: l’oral se déroulera le vendredi 18 octobre 2019 et les écrits auront lieu, le lendemain matin, samedi 19 octobre 2019.
Le coût est de 385 AU$.
Merci de me faire part de votre souhait de passer l’examen CAE, en envoyant, avant jeudi 22 août 2019 – délai de rigueur-, à l’adresse suivante : [email protected] , votre demande d’inscription, avec les informations suivantes :
• Prénom du candidat
• Nom de famille du candidat
• Date de naissance du candidat
• Coordonnées du candidat (téléphone et adresse électronique)
• Mention du sexe du candidat : féminin/masculin/autre
• Numéro du passeport du candidat
Le 23 août, vous recevrez un message pouvant indiquer que:
➢ l'examen n'aura pas lieu, faute de candidats
➢ l'examen pourra avoir lieu. Toutefois l'inscription ne sera validée que si le paiement des 385 $ est effectué auprès du service comptabilité de Telopea Park School entre le 26 et le 30 août. Si le paiement d'un minimum de 25 inscriptions n'est pas effectué entre le 26 et le 30 août, l'examen ne pourra pas avoir lieu et les candidats ayant payé, seront remboursés.
➢ Si l’examen a bien lieu, aucun candidat officiellement inscrit ne pourra obtenir de remboursement après le 30 août, quel que soit le motif.
De plus amples informations vous parviendront ultérieurement.
Vous souhaitant bonne réception de ces éléments,
David BINAN
Proviseur
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Transport Canberra and Access Canberra have provided the attached suggested school newsletter content to remind families of the need to park safely around schools.There is also a video available from YouTube: https://youtu.be/AslMVXpA9Zc
• Safe Parking Behaviours and Enforcement (226kb)
• Enforcement (222kb)
• Safe Parking and Enforcement graphics (126kb)
• Parking Safely around Schools photographic image (171kb)
Contact: Ian Hunter Ph: 620 59423
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Secondary Parent Teacher Interviews Term 3 2019 Secondary Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 24 September 2019 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm and Wednesday 25 September 2019 - 4.00pm to 6:00pm The online booking system, called “PTO”, will be used. All parents will need an email address to access this system. This is a good time to update your email contact details with the school because this is how you will access PTO. Please contact the school on 61423388, to update your details. • A link to “PTO” will be available on the school website from Wednesday 11 September to obtain login details only. • Interviews REQUESTED (priority bookings) can be booked from Wednesday 18 September, 4PM. • ALL interviews can be booked from Thursday 19 September, 4PM. Accessing PTO: 1. Access the school website www.telopea.act.edu.au 2. Use the link for “Secondary Parent Teacher Evening” to gain access to the login page of the online booking system. 3. Click on the “Obtain PIN/Password”. Enter your Surname, then in the next space type in the current email address that you have supplied to the school. Your PIN will then be forwarded to you via email, which will also include a ‘clickable link’ for the booking system. 4. Use the ‘clickable link’ and your PIN to access the booking system. If you don’t have access to a computer or have any problems accessing your PIN (you may have changed your email address) please call the front office reception on 61423388, for assistance. Ona Siakimotu Executive Teacher Science, PTO Administrator
Réunions parents-professeurs pour le Secondaire- Trimestre 3 2019
Les réunions parents professeurs pour le Secondaire auront lieu: Mardi 24 septembre 2019 de 16h00 à 18h30 et Mercredi 25 septembre 2019 de 16h00 à 18h00 Le système de réservation en ligne PTO sera utilisé. Tous les parents devront avoir une adresse courriel pour pouvoir accéder au système. C'est une bonne occasion de mettre à jour votre adresse courriel auprès de notre établissement car vous en aurez besoin pour accéder au système de réservation en ligne « PTO ». Merci de contacter l'école au 61423388 pour mettre à jour vos coordonnées.
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Un lien vers le système de réservation en ligne « PTO » sera disponible depuis le site internet de l'école à partir du mercredi 11 septembre, uniquement pour obtenir vos données de connexion. Seuls les rendez-vous demandés par les enseignants (rendez-vous prioritaires) pourront être réservés en ligne à partir du mercredi 18 septembre, 16h00. Tous les rendez-vous avec les enseignants pourront être réservés à partir du jeudi 19 septembre, 16h00. Pour accéder au système de réservation en ligne PTO: 1. Connectez-vous au site internet de l'école www.telopea.act.edu.au 2. Cliquez sur le lien " Secondary Parent Teacher Evening " pour pouvoir accéder à la page de connexion du système de réservation en ligne. 3. Cliquez sur " Obtain PIN/Password ". Entrez votre Nom de Famille, puis l'adresse courriel que vous avez communiquée à l'école. Votre code PIN vous sera envoyé directement par courriel, ainsi qu'un lien cliquable pour accéder au système de réservation. 4. Utilisez le lien cliquable et votre code PIN pour accéder au système de réservation. 5. Si vous ne pouvez avoir accès à un ordinateur ou si vous avez des difficultés pour obtenir votre code PIN (en cas de changement d'adresse courriel), merci de contacter le secrétariat du Secondaire au 61423388 pour toute assistance. Ona Siakimotu Professeure-cadre en charge de la Faculté des Sciences, administrateur PTO
ICAS Digital Technologies By Tom Spollard Dear parents The International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) assessment for Digital Technologies for year 7 to year 10 students at Telopea Park School will take place on Monday, 2 September 2019. Event information and enrolment details are available here: Letter to Parents: http://bit.ly/TLPS_ICAS_Info_2019 Online registration form: http://bit.ly/TLPS_ICAS_DT_2019 Details: ICAS Test: Digital Technologies Cost: $14.50 AUD Sitting Date: Monday, 2 September 2019 Enrolment Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2019 Test Time: 9:30 AM Venue: Telopea Park School (Room TBC – Dependent on number of participants registered))
To keep up-to-date with all your children’s assignments/school reports and other information, please head to the ManageBac website to learn more. If you don’t have or cannot remember your login, please email [email protected] for a welcoming email from ManageBac. The “Welcome email “from ManageBac is live for 24 hours after dispatch. Please access this ‘Welcome email” and create your password for future access.
SECONDARY NEWS The Student Services Team of Telopea Park School provides a wide range of support for students and their families. Please feel welcome to contact myself, Mrs. Kylie Louis (614 23379), Mrs. Mary De Poorter (614 23393), Adam Fahey, Youth Worker (61423358), or the appropriate Year Co-ordinator to discuss concerns and enable us to facilitate relevant appointments and communication on your behalf. A School Psychologist is available to support secondary students Wednesday to Friday and can be accessed via a Student Services referral. Year Coordinators include Mr Cade Williams (Year 10), Mrs Diana Webster (Year 9), Mrs Melanie Consola (Year 8) 2020 and Ms Sheree Avard (Year 7). Cade Williams has also been appointed as the Year 7 Coordinator and has begun the extremely busy role of transitioning both the outgoing Year 10 and incoming Year 7 (2020) cohorts. Our Year Coordinators send a year group
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specific letter at the beginning of each term and welcome opportunities to discuss any concerns regarding your children. I encourage you to continue to support your child with homework routines and organisation, particularly taking the time to review the curriculum documents, assessment items and calendars, including Managebac. To support our students Study Group will begin again on Wednesday afternoons (from 3.15- 4.30pm) in A1, facilitated by our Youth Worker and assisted by members of the School Volunteer Mentor Program. Students are welcome to access Study Group by providing a signed parental consent note, available from Student Services. Mr Cherian is also available for Mathematics support in the Secondary Library during Thursday lunchtimes and many of our teachers are offering subject-related support within their various faculties, advertised via the Student Daily Notices or the notice board in Student Services. Communication between parents/carers, students and school is extremely important to the success of each student. Please inform Student Services of any change in contact details such as phone numbers or addresses as soon as possible. It is crucial that the school has up to date information with which to communicate as required. Telopea Park School prioritises attendance as crucial for students to achieve to their potential and maintain connectivity to the school. Absences are reported on each student’s record as a legal requirement. We have an electronic absence program which is marked each school session including every class, Contact Group, Assembly and Personal and Social Sessions, to monitor attendance. School hours are 8.50am – 3.15pm, Monday – Friday. Students arriving late to school are expected to sign in at Student Services, regardless of time, with a note explaining their absence. A parent/carer must contact the school within five days to explain an absence from school. Students repeatedly attending late to school , without explanation, may receive a detention from Student Services. The most effective way of communicating with the school is via email: [email protected] or phone: 614 23385 (with a subsequent letter or email). Please, also, note that students are not to attend school before 8.20am each day, as supervision is not available before that time. Students needing to leave the school, for any reason, during the day, must provide a permission note from a parent/carer, collect a Leave Pass at Student Services and wait at the Front Office at the requested leaving time for collection by a parent/carer It would be greatly appreciated if students could gain their Leave Pass as early as possible in the day and are punctual when waiting for their parents/carers. Students who become unwell during the school day should first get a note from their classroom teacher and then attend First Aid in the Secondary Library. First Aid staff will contact parents/carers, facilitate students going home and amend attendance records as required.
Telopea Park School students are required to wear appropriately-coloured clothing as part of the school uniform, promoting unity and membership of our school community. Black leather shoes are an Occupational Health and Safety requirement of many subjects and students not adhering to these regulations may be excluded from taking part in classes in Arts, Technology and Science. EDU Parent Fact Sheet
The security of personal items, including school Chromebooks, is the responsibility of students. If students bring valuable items to school, please secure the valuables and do not leave items in bags whilst unattended. Students are strongly encouraged to keep their valuables in lockers, PE storage or on their person whilst at school. Student Services can also store valuables for the day when items must be brought to school. Please be aware students are not allowed to use mobile phones in class, nor inside the school buildings. Do not call/message your children while they are in class.
Please feel welcome to communicate any information or concerns to Student Services so we can best assist your student in achieving to their potential.
Kylie Louis SLC Student Welfare
Primary Excursions / Incursions information: • Year 3.4 and Year 5.6 – Musica Viva in Schools – Da Vinci’s Apprentice Thursday 15 August 2019. $9.00 Fee code- 8177-000-00 Cut-off date for payment is Monday 12 August 2019. Page 9 of 24
• Year 5 Band – Weetangera Primary Thursday 22 August 2019 $0 PRIMARY NEWS
This week we extend a very warm welcome to Catherine Buatois (Conseillère Pedagogique), Raphael Fernandez( 1.1), Florent Buatois (Yr.4.1 & 4.2) and Gwladys Villain- Renaudon (5.1 & 5.2). We hope that their time with us is enjoyable and professionally stimulating. We have an outstanding reputation at Telopea Park School for providing a high standard of teaching and learning which is due to our teachers, students and your support as parents and carers. It is our community that makes a difference and the great community spirit that is present here is evident throughout the school. This helps to provide the best possible academic and social/emotional outcomes for our students.
In collaborative teams our dedicated teachers not only plan curricula and assessment tools but also regularly focus on a series of questions which are based on the Professional Learning Community (PLC) principles. These include: What is it we want our students to know? How will we know if our students are learning? How will we respond when students do not learn ? How will we enrich and extend the learning for students who are proficient? (DeFour). I would like to commend the teachers excellent work that occurs behind the scenes during the meeting times within and outside of their working day.
Each semester we send a Parent Overview home with students. These are designed to provide important dates for your calendar, a guide to the areas your children will be studying as well as information on curricula to be covered. Please take some time to read it.
The SRC usually meet every fortnight during lunch time to voice the opinions of their peers. This provides each student with an opportunity to lead certain initiatives throughout the year. We are currently working on a student support group of the playground and the number of volunteers to give a helping hand to younger students is impressive. Forthcoming events may include a crazy hair day and a sausage sizzle to raise money for charity.
Aurore Severac and her team of helpers had a very successful wear a green for garden day on Thursday 1 August. Much work as been done by Aurore and students during lunch times to better our environment. Together they have produced some fine crops which have been shared among the Telopea community. Students were asked to make a gold donation and $179 dollars was raised. Sincere thanks to Aurore and her many helpers.
On Friday 2 August our Year 6 students travelled to the Canberra Theatre to view the adaptation of Jackie French’s novel, Hitler’s Daughter. Students participated in the Theatre Master Class and experienced a Q & A session with the cast. What a wonderful way to provide students with an authentic
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learning experience while aligning with the Australian curriculum for Drama and English. Thank you to staff who attended and particularly Naomi Lamb who was the organising teacher for this excursion.
On Monday 5 August students from Years 1-6 participated in the annual school Athletics Carnival. Thank you to all parents and community members who assisted on the day. Many thanks to Cathy Marot who organised this wonderful whole school event. Her enthusiasm for ensuring that students were prepared for their events was palpable. Teachers and students had a very successful day.
Do not hesitate to contact me or other members of the Telopea Park School Primary team should you have a question or concern you would like clarified. Kind Regards, Anna McGown Deputy Principal
NOUVELLES DU PRIMAIRE Cette semaine, nous souhaitons la bienvenue à Catherine Buatois (notre nouvelle Conseillère Pédagogique et Directrice du Primaire français), Raphael Fernandes de Rodrigues (en CP.1), Florent Buatois (en CM1.1 et CM1.2) et Gwladys Villain- Renaudon (en CM2.1 et CM2.2). Nous espérons qu'ils passeront des années agréables et enrichissantes sur le plan professionnel au lycée franco- australien/Telopea Park School. Notre établissement a une réputation exceptionnelle pour la qualité de l’enseignement et de l'apprentissage que nous assurons grâce à nos enseignants, à nos élèves et à votre soutien en tant que parents et responsables. C'est notre communauté qui fait la différence et l’extraordinaire esprit communautaire qui est présent ici est visible dans toute l'école. C'est sur cela que nous comptons pour continuer à offrir les meilleurs résultats à nos élèves.
Dans le cadre du travail d’équipe, nos enseignants impliqués planifient non seulement les programmes et les outils d'évaluation, mais se concentrent aussi régulièrement sur des problématiques dna le cadre de la formation professionnelle. Que voulons-nous que nos élèves sachent ? Comment saurons-nous si nos élèves apprennent ? Comment allons-nous réagir lorsque les élèves n'apprennent pas et comment allons-nous enrichir et développer l'apprentissage des élèves dotés d’un bon potentiel ? (DeFour). Je tiens à saluer l'excellent travail qu'ils accomplissent dans les coulisses pendant les heures de réunions qui ont lieu sur ou en dehors de leur temps de travail.
Chaque semestre, nous distribuons aux élèves un aperçu du programme étudié au cours du semestre. Ces aperçus rappellent les dates importantes et apportent des informations sur les programmes abordés. Veuillez prendre le temps de le lire.
Nos élèves délégués se réunissent habituellement tous les quinze jours à l'heure du déjeuner pour exprimer l'opinion de leurs pairs. Cela donne à chaque élève l'occasion de diriger certaines initiatives tout au long de l'année. Nous travaillons actuellement sur un groupe de soutien aux élèves dans la cour de récréation et le nombre d’élèves volontaires pour aider nos jeunes élèves est impressionnant.
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Parmi les événements à venir, la journée Crazy Hair ainsi qu’un barbecue permettront de récolter des fonds pour une œuvre de charité.
Aurore Severac et son équipe de petits assistants ont eu un immense succès lors de la journée ‘Wear a green for garden day’ le jeudi 1er août. Ils ont accompli un travail incroyable à l'heure du déjeuner pour améliorer notre environnement. Ensemble, ils ont produit de belles récoltes qui ont été partagées dans la communauté du lycée franco-australien/Telopea Park School. 179 dollars ont ainsi été recueillis grâce aux dons de nos élèves. Un grand merci à Aurore et à ses nombreux petits assistants.
Le vendredi 2 août, nos élèves de Sixième se sont rendus au théâtre de Canberra pour voir l'adaptation du roman de Jackie French, La Fille du Dictateur (titre original : Hitler's Daughter). Les élèves ont participé à une Master class au théâtre et ont assisté à une séance de questions/réponses avec les acteurs. Quelle merveilleuse façon d'offrir aux élèves une expérience d'apprentissage authentique tout en s'alignant sur le programme australien de théâtre et d’anglais. Merci aux enseignants et en particulier à Naomi Lamb qui a organisé cette sortie culturelle pour nos élèves.
Le lundi 5 août, les élèves du CP à la Sixième ont participé aux Olympiades d'athlétisme de l'école. Merci à tous les parents et aux membres de la communauté qui ont participé à cette journée. Un grand merci à Cathy Marot qui a organisé ce merveilleux événement scolaire. Son enthousiasme à s'assurer que les élèves soient préparés pour leurs épreuves était palpable. Les enseignants et les élèves ont passé une excellente journée. Un événement très réussi !
N'hésitez pas à me contacter ou à contacter un membre de notre école primaire si vous avez une question ou souhaitez quelques précisions sur un sujet particulier.
Bien cordialement, Anna McGown Principale-adjointe
Primary Annoncements Primary Parent Teacher Interviews Term 3 2019 Primary Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held on: Monday 16 September 2019 – 3:30pm to 6:30pm and Tuesday 17 September 2019 - 3:30pm to 6:00pm The online booking system, called “PTO”, will be used. All parents will need an email address to access this system. This is a good time to update your email contact details with the school because this is how you will access PTO. Please contact the school on 61423388, to update your details. • Please keep the Parent/Teacher interviews dates free. • An email will be sent informing you about the log on details. Accessing PTO: 1. Access the school website www.telopea.act.edu.au 2. Use the link for “Primary Parent Teacher Evening” to gain access to the login page of the online booking system. 3. Click on the “Obtain PIN/Password”. Enter your Surname, then in the next space type in the current email address that you have supplied to the school. Your PIN will then be forwarded to you via email, which will also include a ‘clickable link’ for the booking system. 4. Use the ‘clickable link’ and your PIN to access the booking system. If you don’t have access to a computer or have any problems accessing your PIN (you may have changed your email address) please call the front office reception on 61423388, for assistance
School Upgrades
• Our first project has already started in Secondary with fitting out of a new state of the art Science Lab. The lab will accommodate two classes if nessesary with two interactive boards, this
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will be an exciting space that will facilitate a STEM approach to teaching and learning. This work will be completed by the end of term 3.
• Work will commence on two major projects during this term. The first project is a roof upgrade which will include replacement of tiles and tin, insulation installed to improve student/teacher comfort and reduce green house omissions and the costs of utilities. Also being replaced are gutters, downpipes and some sumps, including checking and replacing some storm water drains. The roof will also be strengthened to allow for more solar panels fitted in the future. At times there will be scafolding around the building, cranes on site and heavy vehicles entering the school. We will ensure this is kept to a minimum during school hours. There may be at times disruption due to traffic, but a traffic management plan will be in place. I will regularly meet with the site forman to ensure that student and staff safety are always our priority and that teaching and learning are not compromised.
• Our final but most exciting project is the long awaited upgrade of the secondary courtyard. This is located in the centre of our school, the area is the original playground. I am hoping, when the work starts, we do not dig up any dinasaurs! The two diagrams below will give you an idea of what the finished area will look like. During construction the main secondary student toilets will not be available for use and we will have portable toilets on site in an area still to be determined. Some exits will be closed and signage will be in place to redirect access for students, staff and visitors.
As we will have various contractors on site to complete these upgrades, please be assured that they have all been inducted onto this site and know the importance of appropriate safety procedures when working in a school enviroment.
I am available to discuss any concerns you may have.
Kind regards, Mary Ryan Business Manager 61423356
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P&C NEWS http://www.telopeapnc.org.au
Language courses – Winter Session 2019 Our Winter Session has begun! You can still register for yourself and your children! Email us at [email protected]
Looking for the best French classes in town for your child? Enrol in one of our class at the Alliance Française de Canberra!
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Or help your child take the DELF exam with French Classes!
Our coming events!
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P&C NEWS (version française un peu plus bas) P&C Social Event – Welcoming New Teachers The P&C will be holding mid-year welcome drinks for the arriving New French teachers. Come and meet some of the Telopea’s new French staff, P&C Executives and members of the parent community and learn about what the P&C does.
New French Teachers Buddy Program Each year Telopea Park School is fortunate to receive new French teachers arriving to teach our children the French school curriculum at Telopea Park School. Some teachers arrive directly from France and others from other countries. They bring a wealth of knowledge and culture to our school.
Moving to a new country can be stressful and the New Teacher Buddy Program is designed to assist new incoming French teachers to make a smooth transition. Let us join together to welcome them to Canberra. In the process we hope to create some memorable friendships and promote further understanding between our two countries.
Many teachers arrive with little knowledge of Canberra, the Australian culture. They are required to find their own accommodation and this process is often difficult in a new country. Let us give them the support for a smooth start.
If you are able to commit to becoming a buddy, please send an email to [email protected] u including your name, contact details, children’s ages and years – we will try to match people according to these details
It’s not too late - Stay Connected P&C Newsletter keeps everyone informed of P&C meetings, events and school & community activities. P&C has its own e-Newsletter and website www.telopeapnc.org.au. Please note, we need your permission to send you emails via our emailing list. Please subscribe today to stay informed. Sign up here to receive our updates!
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P&C Facebook Page is now available to publish P&C news, events, activities - https://www.facebook.com/Telopea-Park-School-Parents-and-Citizens-Association- 392517621574046. Follow us or Like us to receive notifications of new posts and events.
Parents Facebook Groups per year - These groups have been set up by parents to share valuable information with other parents whose kids attend the same year classes. This can be very useful with lost notes and forms in the primary kids’ pochettes, events, homework, birthday invite, etc.…
A list of known Facebook groups can be found on the P&C website in the ‘Useful Information’ section: http://www.telopeapnc.org.au/parents-facebook-groups-per-year/ Follow us or Like us to receive notifications of new posts and events. If your kids’ year doesn’t have one, please create one, spread the word and don’t forget to let the P&C Webmaster know: [email protected]. FRENCH AUSTRALIAN PRESCHOOL
Seeking photos! The French Australian Preschool is looking for photos back through the ages. Do you have some lurking in the back of a cupboard? Or taking pride of place on your wall? Maybe they're of you when you were little and oh so cute. Please contact Véronique Conway in the office if you do - and you're happy to share them. [email protected] or 6295 0621 This is an ongoing project, so keep it in mind next time you visit your Mum
NOUVELLES DE L’ASSOCIATION DES PARENTS ET CITOYENS P&C - Évènement Sociaux – Bienvenue aux nouveaux professeurs/es Le P&C tiendra un apéritif de bienvenue pour les professeurs/es français nouvellement arrivés. Venez les rencontrer ainsi que les membres de l’exécutif du P&C et les parents de la communauté. En même temps renseignez-vous sur le rôle du P&C. Venez nous rejoindre le 14 août de 18h à 20h dans la salle des professeurs de l’école. Nous espérons vous y voir. New French Teachers Buddy Program Chaque année, Telopea Park a la chance d’accueillir de nouveaux professeurs/es français. Certains professeurs/es arrivent directement de la France et d’autres arrivent d’autres pays. Ils apportent beaucoup de connaissances et de culture à notre école.
Arriver dans un nouveau pays peut être stressant, le nouveau programme de partenariat avec un nouveau professeur/e (New Teacher Buddy Program) a été créé pour faciliter cette transition aux nouveaux professeurs/es français. Ensemble nous les accueillons à Canberra. En même temps nous espérons créer des amitiés et encourager les liens entre nos deux pays.
Beaucoup de professeurs/es arrivent avec peu de connaissances de Canberra et de la culture australienne. Ils doivent se trouver un logement ce qui n’est pas facile dans un nouveau pays. Donnons leur un soutien pour un début plus facile.
Quel est le rôle du partenaire (Buddy)? Si vous voulez être un • Venir à la réunion du P&C du 14 août pour accueillir les partenaire, veuillez envoyer un nouveaux professeurs/es. email avec votre nom, vos • Envoyer un email d’accueil coordonnées, l’âge de vos • Répondre aux questions que les nouveaux professeurs/es enfants et leur niveau à pourraient avoir au sujet de Canberra/l’Australie [email protected] (supermarchés/ épiceries, services, restaurants, voyages, u information sur les quartiers et informations touristiques) • Soyez un/e ami/e • Les inviter à déjeuner/diner lors de leur arrivée et rester en contact sur une base mensuelle durant leur séjour en Australie Restez branchés!
Le bulletin d’informations du P&C permet à tous de rester informés des réunions du P&C, des évènements et des activités de l’école et de sa communauté. Le P&C a son propre bulletin d’informations Page 17 of 24
et son site internet www.telopeapnc.org.au. Veuillez noter que nous avons besoin de votre permission pour vous envoyer des emails à travers notre liste de distribution. Veuillez-vous inscrire aujourd’hui pour rester au courant. Inscrivez-vous ici pour recevoir nos mises à jour!
La Page Facebook du P&C est maintenant disponible et publie les nouvelles, les évènements et les activités du P&C - https://www.facebook.com/Telopea-Park-School-Parents-and-Citizens- Association-392517621574046 suivez nous et utilisez le bouton “like” pour recevoir des notifications au sujet des événements. Les Pages Facebook de parents par année – Ces groupes ont été créés par des parents pour un partage de l’information entre parents qui ont des enfants dans la même année. Ces forums peuvent être très utiles en cas de notes d’informations ou formulaires perdus dans la pochette des enfants du primaire ou pour ce qui concerne des évènements, des devoirs, des anniversaires, etc. Une liste des pages Facebook connues sont sur le site du P&C sous l’onglet “informations utiles” (‘Useful Information’): http://www.telopeapnc.org.au/parents-facebook-groups-per-year/ Si l’année de votre enfant n’en a pas, créez en une, faites passer le mot et n’oubliez pas d’en aviser le P&C Webmaster: [email protected].
L’ECOLE MATERNELLE FRANCO-AUSTRALIENNE
Recherche de photos! L’école maternelle franco-australienne recherche des photos qui remontent dans le temps. Avez-vous des photos qui trainent dans un placard? Ou même sur un mur? Sont-elles peut-être de vous lorsque vous étiez jeune? Si oui, et vous voulez bien les partager, veuillez contacter Véronique Conway, [email protected] ou 6295 0621 Ceci est un projet de longue durée alors n’hésitez pas à fouiller les albums de famille chez vos parents
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING? COMMENT SOUTENIR VOTRE ÉCOLE SANS EFFORTS?
Flight Centre Manuka – Purchase your travel through Flight Centre Manuka and nominate Telopea. School will receive 1% of the total purchases. This is used towards funding the fete raffle travel prize to France that everyone wants to win! You must mention Telopea at time
of booking and is not available on price beats.
Achetez votre prochain voyage avec Flight Centre Manuka et désignez Telopea. L’école recevra 1% de la valeur de l’achat. Ceci servira à financer le grand prix du voyage en France de la tombola. Il faut désigner Telopea au moment de la réservation. Cette combinaison n’est pas disponible avec “price beats”.
Rebel Sport – Nominate Telopea at the checkout or on your Rebel loyalty card. The school will earn credits to obtain sporting goods from your purchases.
Désignez Telopea à la caisse ou sur votre carte de fidélité Rebel et l’école recevra des crédits pour des équipements de sport.
Athletes Foot – Canberra Centre – nominate Telopea as your school when purchasing shoes or add Telopea to your loyalty program. School will receive $5 for each pair of shoes purchased.
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Désignez Telopea à la caisse ou sur votre carte de fidélité et l’école recevra 5$ pour chaque paire de chaussures que vous achetez.
2nd Hand Uniform Shop – Donate your old uniforms and shop at the 2nd hand uniform shop. All sales from the shop go directly to the P&C Committee. Items available include hats, jackets, summer dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses and polos of various sizes. Only $5 per piece of clothing.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday - 8.30am - 9.15am Friday - 8.30am - 9.30am
Location: outside the Primary School Office
Faites don de vos vieux uniformes et achetez des uniformes d’occasion au magasin d’occasion. Toutes les ventes du magasin vont directement au comité des parents et citoyens. On y trouve des chapeaux, pulls, robes d’été, jupes, et polos de tailles diverses. 5$ pièce.
Heures d’ouvertures :
Mardi – 8h30 – 9h15 Vendredi- 8h30 – 9h30
Lieu : dehors, devant le bureau du primaire.
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
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Attention all girls!
Visit your local Guide unit to find out what Girl Guides get up to. Girl Guides have FUN
• Indoors and outdoors; • Learn new skills, and • Make new friends. Girl Guides is for girls aged 6 –18 yrs. Local Girl Guide units meet once a week at the Guide Hall in Manuka, Flinders Way. To find out more, contact Aneela de Soysa 0406 774 126
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Junior registrations now open for 2019-20 Eastlake is the local junior cricket club for Woden Valley and the Inner South and won a record 4 premierships in the 2018-19 ACT Junior Cricket competition. We have a range of formats to suit boys and girls of primary school age. To register: (https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?Id=14950) Boys and girls aged 7 to 9: Master Blasters is a super fun, social, safe, cricket program for boys and girls. The program is much shorter than traditional cricket, with a maximum of 90 minutes playing time. All the equipment is supplied and the games take place at Deakin on a Friday evening. ➢ Under 10 to Under 18 Junior cricket: Competitive cricket for ages 9 and up ➢ Eastlake Girls Spirit Girls Cup and Plate Competitions: Competitive cricket for girls aged 9 and up Further junior Division 1 trial information is available at: http://eastlakejcc.act.cricket.com.au/ For girls cricket enquiries please email [email protected] For Under 10 enquiries please email [email protected] For Under 11 enquiries please email [email protected] For Under 12 enquiries please email [email protected] For Under 13 enquiries please email [email protected] For Under 14 enquiries please email [email protected] For Under 15 enquiries please email [email protected]
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Les Explorateurs Scout Group is based in Canberra, Australia, and is a unique Scouting group delivering the official Scouts Australia program en français! We provide an opportunity for our youth members to use their French language skills in a fun, safe environment, while gaining valuable life skills. Les Explorateurs Scout Group meets at the Ainslie Scout Hall, Ebden St, Ainslie ACT, every week during the school term, with different nights according to age group, and currently offer programs for: Petits Lutins/Joey Scouts: 6-7 years
Louveteaux/Cub Scouts: 8-10 years Intrépides/Scouts: 11-15 years
For more information about Les Explorateurs, please visit our website or email our Group Leader.
Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs de Canberra is a French Scout group located close to Telopea Park school. Eclaireurs de Canberra educational syllabus is about becoming happy, resourceful, justice and peace builder men and women. All our leaders are French or francophone and our curriculum is based on French Scoutism.
- Les farfadets “Junior scouting” (year ½) On Fridays, fortnightly – 4.30pm- 6.00pm
- Les Louveteaux “A life-sized game” (year 3/4/5) On Fridays – 4.30pm-6.00pm
- Les Scouts et Guides “A taste for adventure” (year 6 to 9) On Fridays – 4.30pm-6.00pm
For more information, contact us on [email protected] or find us facebook.
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Principal Kerrie Blain Deputy Principal 7-10Michele McLoughlin
Proviseur David Binan Directrice Primaire Catherine Buatois français/Conseillère Pédagogique
Deputy Principal K-10 Peter Clayden Business Manager Mary Ryan
Deputy Principal K-6 Anna McGown
School Board Members 2019
Board Chair Kate Gauthier Appointed Member Mary Welsh
Staff Member Susan Blythe - Jones Staff Member Mhairi Henderson
P&C Member Clair Bannerman P&C Member Kate Gaultier
P&C Member Amali Bandara
Student Member Ila Muttukumaru Student Member Adrian Herzog
Australian Margaret Leggett French Government Bertrand Pous Government
French Government TBA Board Secretary Mary Ryan
P&C 2019
President Trish Roudnew Vice Presidents Sanaz Mirzobegian [email protected]
Secretary Clair Bannerman Assistant Secretary Mercedes Dent
Treasurer Dudley Grounds Assistant Treasurer Wendy Ho
Public Officer Ann Evans Grants Officer Kristin Milton/Asterie T. Niyonsenga
Before and After Sarah Milligan ACT P&C Delegate Paul Buckley School Care
Communication Preethi Sekar Officers Sandra Wiens
Lost Property Officer Janelle Jorgensen Returning Officer Ben Roudnew
Initial Fete Wendy Ho Coordination http://www.telopeapnc.org.au
CONTACT US NSW Crescent BARTON ACT 2600 Phone: 61423388 Fax: 61423348 [email protected] www.telopea.act.edu.au Page 23 of 24
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