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ELC Reception 6162 6298

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1 – 4 Reception 6162 5330

5 – 6 Reception 6162 6290

7 – 8 Reception 6162 6269 [email protected]

9 – 10 Reception 6162 6204 [email protected]

11 – 12 Reception 6162 6261 [email protected]

OSHC - Director 6162 5376 [email protected]

Reception hours during term time are 8am – 4pm, except Main Reception, which is 8am – 5pm

19 September Dance Festival PERFORMING ARTS

20 September Collegians Reunion Event COMMUNITY

22 September Whole Shed Rowing Information Session SPORT

23 September Y7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews #2 SECONDARY

TERM 416,17,18 Oct Senior Drama Away PERFORMING ARTS

1 Nov Radford Fete - save the date! COMMUNITY

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Earlier this year, as I started to get my head around the numerous events on the Radford Calendar, many of them relating to the performing arts and in particular music, I saidto Mr Joel Copeland, our Director of Co-Curricular Music, “What is the one event I simply cannot miss this year”? His response was as quick as it was emphatic – RadfordCelebrates Music. And how right he was.

Last Friday evening, alongside many other parents and friends of the College, I had the privilege of sitting thorough two magnificent Radford Celebrates Music concerts atLlewellyn Hall, showcasing the depth and talent of music in the College. We were entertained by orchestras, concert bands, rock bands, big bands, flute, guitar, percussionand string ensembles, and a range of choirs - large and small, young and older. And if all of those performances were not enough, both concerts were finished with acombined item, involving every student who had performed, in a massed choir singing, The Storm is Passing Over. It was a brilliant finale and it was simply wonderful to seestudents, of all ages, performing together on stage.

L: Mr Joel Copeland, Head of Co-Curricular Music R: College Captains Marni Mount and Matthew Cohen, combined musical item The Storm is Passing Over Photographer: Ms Jonquil Mackey

Much has been written about the benefits of learning a musical instrument. Research shows that a strong correlation exists between musical training for children and certainother mental abilities. In research conducted a couple of years ago, Laurel Trainor, director of the Institute for Music and the Mind at McMaster University, Ontario, andcolleagues, compared preschool children who had taken music lessons with those who did not. Those with some training showed larger brain responses on a number ofsound recognition tests given to the children. Her research indicated that musical training appears to modify the brain's auditory cortex. In a Live Science article, Trainorstated, “Even a year or two of music training leads to enhanced levels of memory and attention when measured by the same type of tests that monitor electrical and magneticimpulses in the brain. We therefore hypothesize that musical training (but not necessarily passive listening to music) affects attention and memory, which provides amechanism whereby musical training might lead to better learning across a number of domains".

Other research, conducted at Harvard University by researcher Gottfried Schlaug, has also found a correlation between early-childhood training in music and enhanced motorand auditory skills, as well as improvements in verbal ability and nonverbal reasoning. His team found that the correlation between music training and language developmentis even more striking for dyslexic children. "[The findings] suggest that a music intervention that strengthens the basic auditory music perception skills of children with dyslexiamay also remediate some of their language deficits." Schlaug said. (http://www.livescience.com/7950-music-improves-brain-function.html)

While it is very easy to find research that irrefutably details the cognitive benefits of learning an instrument, in my view there are many other reasons why we shouldencourage young people to learn a musical instrument. Most obviously is the fact that they gain an enormous amount of self-worth and achievement from being able tomaster an instrument and play a tune. And perhaps even more importantly, they have a huge amount of fun whilst performing. As I watched our students play and sing onFriday night, it was evident that here were students having fun, doing the things they enjoy!

Sad FarewellsAt the end of this term, we will be farewelling two senior members of staff, who, if we summed their years of service, would account for nearly forty years of working atRadford College.

Sadly, after 29 years of dedication to Radford, Mr Peter Dodd will be leaving us to relocate to Queensland, where his wife hasrecently taken a promotional position.

When reflecting on Peter’s contribution to Radford, it is difficult to summarise all of the positions he has held over those 29years. He has been a teacher, Head of Science, Senior School Coordinator, Director of Studies, Acting Head of Learning andTeaching, Head of High School and has run the Radford College Institute. In addition, he has been Year 7 Camp Convenor, Year9 Camp Convenor, Year 11 Retreat Organiser, Revue Coordinator, Coach of Basketball, Soccer, Rugby (including 1 premiershipteam) and Softball, MIC Softball and has organised a number of overseas tours. In short, there is very little that Peter has notdone whilst at Radford.

While Peter has expertly and diligently performed all of these duties, the real legacy he leaves Radford is the relationships hehas formed with students, staff and parents, and the impact he has had on literally hundreds, or perhaps thousands of studentswho have had the privilege of being educated by him. We wish him well as he departs for a more consistent climate – I am surehe knows he will always be very warmly welcomed back at Radford - and we thank him for all that he has done.

Ms Jocelyn Martin, our Business Manager, will leave Radford in mid-October to take up a promotional position as ChiefExecutive Corporate Services at the HIA.

Over the past nine years, Jocelyn has played a critical role in both the strategic and day-to-day life of the College. She hasengaged in strategic business planning to ensure that at all times the future educational initiatives and physical requirements ofthe College have been provided both for pupils and staff. On a day-to-day basis, she has also been responsible for theadministration of the College’s business affairs, financial management, College services, and facilities and general propertymanagement, as well as supporting all staff in those related areas.

In all of these areas, Jocelyn has performed her duties in an outstanding manner, often going well beyond what would beexpected. She has engaged well with all sections of the community and has built excellent relationships with the staff. On apersonal note, I found Jocelyn to be a great support in my first year as Principal. Although Jocelyn is leaving Radford in amonth’s time, she will still have a close link with the College as her sons James and Lewis continue their education here atRadford. We wish her well in her new adventure.

Acting Appointments in Term 4With Mr Dodd’s departure and Ms Claire Melloy taking Long Service Leave in Term 4, I am pleased to announce that for Term 4 Mr Nicholas Moss will be Acting Head ofMiddle School and Mr Bradley Greer will be Acting Head of High School. I have every confidence that these gentlemen will do an outstanding job.

1-to-1 ICT Program Letters - available belowContact: [email protected]

Letters from the Principal about the 1-to-1 ICT Program were e-mailed to parents of students in Years 3-11 on Friday. Some parents have reported not receiving these emails,so the letters are attached below, and also available from the home page of the College website. Information about the program, including a Q&A document, is also availableon the ICT page of the College website, and in the ICT Handbook which is on the ICT page of Radford Online.

Years 3-4 letter Year 5 letter Years 6-11 letter

FROM THE REGISTRARMrs Sally MordikeNotice of Withdrawal from RadfordFamilies wishing to withdraw a student from the College are reminded that a letter to the Principal is required, giving at least one term's notice to avoid any financial penalty.This letter needs to be signed by all/both the original signatories to the student's enrolment.

If your child is leaving the College at the end of 2014, please ensure the letter of withdrawal is received by the Principal’s office by 26 September 2014. After this date, thewithdrawal penalty of half a term’s fees will apply.

A term’s notification not only helps families avoid the withdrawal penalty, it also means that new families can be offered places at the school in good time.

Please contact the Registrar, Sally Mordike, on 6162 6212 or by e-mail if you require any clarification or advice.(No notice is required for students who will be leaving the College as Year 12 graduates at the end of the year, but notice IS required for mid-year leavers from Year 12.)

PARENT CONTACT DETAILSReception Every week the College sends out messages and makes phone calls to parents (e.g. re sick children) only to discover that our database records are out-of-date. This canmean that you are not getting the information you need, and we cannot contact you for important matters. Our Main Reception staff administer the College databaseand if you need to update your details, please e-mail Main Reception directly.

POSITION VACANT - Secondary CanteenThere is a position vacant for a casual canteen staff member to work in our secondary canteen. The position is 2-3 days per week from 8am - 2pm with willingness to work theoccasional evening. The appointment would commence at the beginning of Term 4. Please email your CV to [email protected]

Pre-K to Year 6

Head of Junior School: Mr Paul Southwell Assistant Head of Junior School Years 3-6: Marina MalcolmAssistant Head of Junior School P-2: Nicole Jaggers

Catch up with the latest Junior School News

Please also take the time to:

read the rest of the Bulletin, for "whole College" items, such as the Principal's section, the Chaplain's reflection, Nurse's section and Sporting and Communityinformation.

check the CALENDAR regularly.

Year 7 to Year 12

Head of Secondary School - Phillip O'Regan

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS - Y7-Y12The second round of Y7 - Y12 interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 September, from 3pm - 9pm

Bookings - Parents should access the online PTO booking system for interviews for all secondary school year groups (Y7-Y12 inclusive). Access for bookings closesat 10pm on the night before the interviews, but be aware that booking spaces fill quickly. Interviews will be strictly 5 minutes in length. Parents who require more time, or cannot make an interview with a particular teacher are advised to contact the teacher to make alternative arrangements.

Venue - All interviews will be held in the TB Millar Hall/Performing Arts Centre, from 3-9pm.

Parking - Please allow plenty of time for parking, as the College will be very busy on these afternoons/evenings, especially as the interview period overlaps slightlywith normal school hours. The large carpark adjacent to the G Wigg Sports Centre is the recommended carpark for this event

MIDDLE YEARS - Every student, every opportunityHead of Middle Years: Ms Claire Melloy

Homework Café The final Homework Café session for Term 3 will be held this Thursday, 18 September. We look forward to seeing you all again each Tuesday-Thursday in Term 4.

Sydney Trip On 25-26 September, our Year 8 students will take part in an excursion to Sydney, staying overnight on Thursday and returning to Canberra on Friday. Please return yourpermission slip to Middle Years reception or your Tutor as soon as possible.

2015 Year 9 Subject Selection Our Year 8 students have been given their elective subject selection form for Year 9 2015. We would like to remind students to hand in their subject selections to MiddleYears Reception by Tuesday, 23 September.

SCIENCEContact: Rebecca Cashmere UCs Faculty of Education, Science, Technology and Mathematics are holding Finding Ada - Programming for Girls Day for Year 11 and 12 female students to celebrateAda Lovelace Day (flyer).

Year 11 and 12 female students from Radford College who are interested in pursuing a career in Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics are invited to come oncampus and experience a day of computer programming and mathematical fun.

The day will consist of an introduction to UC and the Faculty, fun workshops in computer coding, a human computer activity, a visit to one of the first Hybrid computers, to theINSPIRE Centre for ICT Education and ending with lunch at their vibrant campus.

Spaces are limited to 25, students can register with Rosa Pearson at [email protected]

ReflectionFather Richard Browning

Father Michael Lapsley is an Anglican priest who felt called by God to South Africa. Thick in the days of apartheid, Michael could not ignore the cries of the oppressed blackman and woman. He felt the best way he could maintain his integrity was to be a member of the ANC. His membership drew attention. In 1990 he received a letter. It was abomb. Opening the letter was the last occasion Michael used his hands. They were blown off.

Fighting for what is right comes at a real cost to real people. This fight is so important, but we need to be very clear about what is the right fight. The conflicts we want to putour name and bodies to are about people’s right to be self-determining, be in charge of their own resources, creating their own opportunities. We cannot easily get away withassuming God takes our side of the violence. The pathway out of successive cycles of pain and retribution is not more violence. Michael Lapsley himself has moved awayfrom partisan to priest. Yet his power as a priest is related to his work as a partisan. There is no movement to peace without grace, no restoration without openness, trust,generosity. This is a lesson we can learn from the Timorese. It is a lesson we can learn from the original “ground zero” survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki who have turnedtheir back on any right to retribution.

Picture Michael Lapsley at Holy Communion; the chalice and bread held up in prosthetic claws that clutch, rather than hold. See in his body the unmistakable, devastatingcost of solidarity with the downtrodden. At that altar, Michael would serve any who comes – communion is for all who seek peace with God – including those who made andsent him the letter bomb. As the sacraments are held up, Michael the priest, speaks: “The body and blood of Christ, given for you, come, take and eat.”

This is no glib religious saying for the irrelevant and weak. It is a pathway to walk. There is no future unless we can be honest with our past and be ministers of forgiveness.See Joseph as he reconciles with his enemies who are his brothers:

"Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good … have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your littleones." Genesis 50.21

Background Matthew 18.21-36

http://johnpilger.com/articles/breaking-the-last-taboo-gaza-and-the-threat-of-world-war John Pilger’s Edward Said Memorial Lecture last week: Australia sending 600 troops to Iraq

Confessions of an Israeli intelligence officer:http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-13/israeli-soldiers-refuse-to-spy-on-palestinians/5741492

Radford Parent Prayers (RaPPers)Contacts: Deb Robinson on 0438 608 811 or Chaplain Nikolai Blaskow on [email protected]

The final prayer meetings this term will be held in the College Boardroom, in the Accounts Building, from 7:45am til 8:15am, on the following date:

Friday 19th September [Week 9 day 5]

RAS - Healthy Body, Healthy Soul Week (15-19 September)Contact: Ms Vic D'Alton

Healthy Body, Healthy Soul is a RAS initiative designed to alert the Radford student community to the need to be in tune with maintaining a healthy existence. Life can beso busy that people often fail to notice how important it is to look after oneself – to take time out to appreciate a healthy body, and to have balance in one’s life. We allstruggle at times, sometimes due to a heavy workload, sometimes for other reasons, sometimes we can’t put our finger on it, but balance is also important for a healthy soul. We need to support each other during the difficult times that we have and know how to be a good friend, and also know when it is important to talk to an adult if you’re notsure how best to support your friend.

The Healthy Body, Healthy Soul initiative wants students to appreciate physical and mental health and not take either for granted. The initiative also acknowledges thatsome members of our community struggle from time to time in their physical health and their mental health. This initiative includes activities over one week - Week 9 (15-19September) designed to encourage students to explore aspects of Five Ways to Well-Being: Be Active, Connect, Learn, Take Notice and Give Back. As part of theawareness project, students will have opportunities to appreciate a healthy body through the wheelchair experience and participate in Zumba. For a healthy soul there will berandom acts of kindness, assembly presentations, a mufti day to wear your colour (for a donation of a book or buck to go to Lifeline), a BBQ, a band playing and an outdoorlounge to chill out and reflect on what it means to you to have a Healthy Body, Healthy Soul.

The Healthy Body, Healthy Soul week

Mon 15/9 ACTIVE Zumba @ lunch in the Main Quad Join inTue 16/9 CONNECT Random Acts of Kindness Get involvedWed 17/9 LEARN Awareness Assembly

presentation, posters& brochures

Thur 18/9 TAKE NOTICEColour Day (MUFTI), donation of a book or a buck to go toLifeline

Get involved & donate

Fri19/9 GIVE BACK YouTube presentation during TutorGroupBand playing, Headspace chill-outspace &Fair Trade Hot Choc @ lunch in MainQuadBBQ @ lunch in the Main Quad

Thanks for beingaware of theimportance ofmaintaining a Healthy Body,Healthy Soul!

The following dress rules apply on non-uniform days:

The normal school rules apply regarding hair, jewellery and makeup.

Clothing worn on the day should be modest. Shirts with offensive slogans, shortskirts or shorts or bare midriffs are not permitted.

Enclosed, sturdy footwear must be worn.

Normal PE uniform is to be worn for PE, and safety requirements still apply inpractical subjects.

Students who arrive at school wearing inappropriate clothing will be sent home tochange. Parents are asked to assist us by ensuring their children are appropriatelydressed.

Ms Karen Baker

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Access all the latest information on university courses, scholarships and admission information, further training, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs),apprenticeships, Gap Year opportunities, job vacancies and more. It is strongly recommended that ALL students and/or their parents from the High School and Senior Schoolregularly check this section of the bulletin.

TAX FILE NUMBERSAny students seeking a TFN should go to the Senior School Reception and obtain a copy of the application form. The form must be completed in black/blue pen and withoutany errors or deletions and then returned to the Senior School Reception. It usually takes about 6 week for the ATO to process the application. Your TFN will be sent to yourhome/postal address.

DRAMAHOD Drama: Mr Nick AkhurstAdmin: Bronwyn Brown

Dance FestivalDate: Fri 19 SeptTime: 7.00pmVenue: Canberra Theatre

Senior Drama

Senior Drama

AWAY by Michael Gow

Dates: 16,17, 18 October

Time: 7.00 pm

Tickets: $13

Bookings: http://www.trybooking.com/FVIL

2015 MUSICAL - AuditionsAudition for the 2015 Musical Auditions will be held in Week 3 Term 4. Students will be able to sign up from Week 1 Term 4.

Students will be required to do a Singing, Dance and Acting Audition. For the singing Auditions students will be required to know the song off by heart and it can be aria, a pop song or a show tune but musical preferred. Students will beinstructed on acting and Dancing on the audition day.

If students need help in choosing songs, contact Mr Akhurst. More information to follow on the Musical page on ROL.

Radford students in the 2013 Musical Back to the 80s

MUSICHOD Music: Mrs Leanne McKean Head of Cocurricular Music/Instrumental: Mr Joel CopelandMusic Administrator: Ms Sam Tonkin

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Radford Celebrates Music - Congratulations to all students involved in last Friday's Radford Celebrates Music concerts. All students performed exceptionally welland the concerts were well received by the family and friends present.

Moruya Jazz FestivalIn October, the Radford Big Band will attend and perform at this jazz festival. This is an annual excursion for this group and it provides an opportunity for the students toperform and see other jazz ensembles within a professional environment. Information regarding this excursion will be available to participating student before the end of term.

HOD: Mr Peter Haynes Administrators: Ms Bernie Leger, Mr Brad Luhrs, Mr Peter Wallensky

Sports Policy Director of Cocurricular: Mr Dylan MordikeStudents are provided with the opportunity to be involved in a variety of sporting activities conducted outside school hours. Participation by students is on a voluntary basisbut with the understanding that if a student is involved in a particular sporting activity which is offered by Radford College then the student is expected to play for a Radfordteam.

Exemptions from the Radford College Sports Policy are only given when the school does not have a team participating at the appropriate division and age grouping and it canbe shown that an appropriate team is offered by another club or ACT representative squad.

Exemption requests must in the first instance be directed to the Director of Cocurricular, Mr Dylan Mordike. (Please do not assume that Radford College is not providing ateam in a particular division or age group prior to communicating with the Director of Cocurricular.)

Basketball & Netball Grand FinalsMs Bernie Leger, Mr Brad LuhrsGood luck to all Radford teams playing in the Grand finals this weekend. All Basketball games will be played at Belconnen and the 2 Netball games will be played at LynehamNetball courts, details below:

Saturday 20th September

12:15 Belconnen 4 (U12 Boys Div. 3) Grand Final Radford Tigers Queanbeyan Roadrunners

13:30 Belconnen 3 (U14 Girls Div. 4) Grand Final Radford Panthers Norths Basketball Club

13:30 Belconnen 4 (U14 Girls Div. 3) Grand Final Radford Rave Queanbeyan Roadrunners

11:30am Lyneham Netball Centre (G/F) Orange INNC Jungle Cats 7

12:30pm Lyneham Netball Centre (G/F) Blue GNC Rainbow Quartz 7

Sunday 21st September

11:15 Belconnen 3 (U16 Boys Div. 5) Grand Final Radford Titans TSC Panthers

13:45 Belconnen 4 (U19 Girls Div. 3) Grand Final Radford Breakers Burgmann

13:45 Belconnen 3 (U19 Boys Div. 5) Grand Final Radford Giants CGS Cowboys

15:00 Belconnen 2 (U16 Girls Div. 2) Grand Final Radford Mystics WCW Dodgers

16:15 Belconnen 4 (U19 Girls Div. 4) Grand Final Radford Thunder Norths Basketball Club

FootballMr Peter Wallensky

This Saturday 20th September our U17 girls div. 1 and our U18 boys div. 1 will be playing against the Collegians, games will be played at Radford on the JA McKinnon Oval(top oval) both games will commence at 1:30pm.

RowingMs Bernie LegerJust a reminder that the whole shed briefing is compulsory and is on Monday 22nd September 2014 in the Senior Lecture Theatre 2, can you please try and arrive by5:45pm so that we can start at 6:00pm. New information regarding the 2014-15 season will be given out at this meeting so it is important that you and your child be inattendance.

ACT Mountain Biking ChampionshipsContact: Tim Minehan

On Friday 29 August, thirty students participated in the ACT Mountain Biking Championships at Stromlo Forest Park. With the support of Mr Greer, Mr Adams and a handfulof keen parents, we entered five teams in the day’s events. Teams of 3 or 4 raced against 500 other students for four hours over a 4km and 7km course. Congratulations mustgo to all riders, but specifically to the two Radford teams which earned 3rd place medals for their efforts:

Junior Mixed TeamMatthew RobinsonWill WhithearHugh LamontLara Franks

Senior Male TeamSam DyneByron MuirHenderson MillerOwen Elliot

Radford students participating in the ACT Mountain Biking Championships at Stromlo Forest Park, photos published with kind permission of photographer Russell Baker Morephotos of the event

Mountain Biking in Term 4Early in Term 4 the MTB group will be participating in weekend of riding on the fantastic trails at Tathra beach with students, staff and parents. If you are in Years 7-12 andare interested in participating in mountain biking, please contact the sport office or [email protected].

SnowsportsReport on Radford Snowsports at the Australian Interschools Championships.

Please send submissions for this section to the relevant staff member for approval and noting.

SPORT - Peter Haynes; PERFORMING ARTS - Nick Akhurst; ACADEMIC - Head of School/Department; COMMUNITY - Richard Browning; COCURRICULAR MUSIC - Joel Copeland, OTHER COCURRICULAR - Dylan Mordike

The following Sports achievements will be recognized in the Bulletin:

1) Radford team achievements 2) Students representing Radford 3) Territory/National Representation

MusicCongratulations to Vivian Tran on her outstanding results at the Wagga Wagga Eisteddfod, receiving 1st in 5 sections and to Laura Pham on her excellent results achievedin 5 sections at the National Eisteddfod, including a 1st, a 2nd and two 3rd places.

ACT 12 years & Under Athletics CarnivalCongratulations to the following students who have been selected to represent Radford College and the Belconnen region at the ACT 12 years & Under Athletics carnival tobe held Tuesday 23rd September 2014 at the AIS Track, Bruce: Mitchell Foster, Rebecca Quilty, Holly George, Lisa Hutchinson, Lachlan Seears, David Reitstatter, LauraBurns, Sarah Wilford, Ben Ni, James Beswick, Michael Troy, Spencer Burns, Bianca Guina, Jordan Parkinson, James Anderson-Bowell, Bridget Kelleher-Cole, ThomasBarbatano, Ashley Fernandez, Sam Worthaisong & Mandy Wang. Good luck and well done.

Oceania Netball CarnivalCongratulations and good luck to the girls who have been selected to compete in the Oceania Netball carnival held in Sydney on the 24th & 25th September. They are:Sarah Brake, Lydia Murray, Stephanie Trinh, Chloe Rogers, Emily Naumann, Melanie O’Neill, Elise Northcote, Brianna Wiseman, Ella Hundy, Jade Kingston, Emer Malcolm,Lauren Nguyen, Caterina & Teresa Pelle, Nicola Greenland, Jessica Holland, Abbie Franks, Ali Mount & Chantelle Smith.

SOSE - Competition successesA small number of students competed recently in the UNSW Australian Business Studies Competition and the UNSW Australian Economics Competition; the first time forRadford College. Congratulations to Harrison Papworth 12AMa who was awarded the State winner (Senior division) in the Business Studies and second in the EconomicsCompetitions. Congratulations also to Brad Baker 11CDB who was also the State winner (Junior division) in the Business Studies Competition – a fantastic debut for Radford!

In other exciting news Tayla Ayers 12DJW has been selected as a finalist in the CPA Australasian Plan Your Own Enterprise competition and will be interviewed next week tosee if she progresses to the National final.

And a big 'well done' to the two teams who were finalists in the ANU Young Business Leaders Competition held last month – the teams were Liam Develin 12MJH + SophiaMitchell 12LTM and Harrison Papworth 12AMa, Tayla Ayers 12DJW and Rong Min 12DL.

Harry, Rong, Liam & Sophia at ANU Young Business Leaders Competition

Cycling

Congratulations and well done to OliverMurray (Y10) who was selected in the ACTU17 Men’s Road Cycling Team to representthe ACT.

Oliver placed 12th in the U17M final of theNational Championship Criterium race.

SnowsportsCongratulations to Max Mandl on achieving 2nd place in the Div2 (Yr9/10) Snowboard Giant Slalom at the Australian Snowsports Interschools. Max was the fastest GScompetitor from the ACT, beating Canberra Grammar School student Grammar's Charlie Rotondo in Yr 11 (Div 1) on the day.

Max Mandl

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONContact: The President, Hannah BaudertConstitution of the Association

NEXT P&F COMMITTEE MEETINGDate: Thursday 16 October Time: 7pmVenue: The Boardroom at Radford College

http://www.radfordfete.com/

Convenors are needed for three of our Food Stalls for the 2014 Fete:

1) A new "takeaway" food stall on the oval - hot chips, hot dogs and commercial pizza.Contact: Leeann Dunne [email protected]) The Fairy Floss stall on the oval (bagged fairy floss).Contact: Leeann Dunne [email protected]) The ELC Healthy Food Stall (more information about the ELC stall) - contact Lisa Clarke

Volunteers will be provided to work shifts on the stalls on Fete Day - the convenor role is supervisory.

Calling all Radford bakers - we will need your help for Sweet& Sticky!

So... put on your apron and bake your famous gourmet cake, biscuits, slice orsweet.

List the ingredients, package your gourmet creation (remember, no fresh creamplease) and pop it into the cake stall on fete day Saturday the 1st of November(deliver from 2pm). Easy!

Or why don’t you volunteer to help on the day? Come along and serve deliciousgourmet treats to our friendly community. It’s easy to get involved! Simply talk toAstrid Herbert [email protected] Leeann [email protected]

Sweet & Sticky flyer

Raffle tickets (Permit No: R 14/00240) have now been posted home to all families with a letter from P&F President, Hannah Baudert, outlining $110,000 worth ofprojects that the P&F has recently supported from its previous fundraising, for the benefit of College students.

The Monster Raffle will be drawn at theTwilight Fete on Saturday 1 November,and thanks to our generous sponsors,prizes total more than $7,000, with a $5,000 cash first prize, sponsoredby Supersmile Orthodontist.

PERMIT NO: R 14/00240 Radford College P&F Association

Please contact Main Reception at Radford College for

return of sold books with paymentreturn of unwanted booksto obtain additional books.

APFACTS is the voice of non-government school parents (Catholic and Independent) in the ACT.

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Don't miss the Cyber Savvy Week 2014 community forum! The Community Forum will be held on Thursday 18 September. For bookings and more information, pleasesee the attached flyer or visit our events page at www.apfacts.org.au/site/events.php

COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION - Reunion EventsClasses 1994 and 2004 Welcome Back Function - TB Millar Hall, Radford CollegeDate: Saturday 20 September, 4.00pm - 6.00pm

Radford College and the Radford Collegians’ Association warmly welcome all Collegians, and staff, both current and former, to the annual Welcome Back Function, held thisyear for the Classes of 1994 and 2004 – flyer attached.

Collegians - do we have your current contact details? Email [email protected]

Read more here about this great Belconnen Community Service project and how you can volunteer!

Marymead Foster Care Information Seminar (flyer)Foster Care Week – 14 – 20 September

Come along to the Marymead Foster Care Information Seminar on Saturday 20 September at Marymead, 255 Goyder Street Narrabundah, 12:30pm – 4:30pm.There are over 700 children/young people in out of home care in Canberra. Can you help just one? Listen to Mick Gentleman MLA, Minister for Children & Young People, DrJudy Bragg, Foster Carers and many other guest speakers. A light lunch will be served and children are more than welcome.

Register your interest by 15 September, email [email protected] or phone Amy Tulloh on (02) 61625800.

Contact: Linda Oakman (Canteen Manager)Canteen menu (Junior and Senior)

ON-LINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY More information about the Canteen ordering system.

Macdonalds

Jamison Plaza: 6251 2660Gungahlin: 6255 6439

Online Uniform Shop http://www.macschoolwear.com.au/

Uniform Shop (on campus)phone 6251 7550

Opening Hours - Term time

Terms 1, 2 and 4 Term 3

Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm

Tue 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Tue CLOSED

Wed 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thur 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Thur CLOSED

Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm

UNIFORM TIP: When purchasing second hand items PLEASE remove any name tags relating to the former owner, and clearly label the garment with your own child's name.

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ELC Reception 6162 [email protected]

8am - 4pm1 – 4 Reception 6162 5330

5 – 6 Reception 6162 6290

OSHC - Director 6162 5376 [email protected]

Wed 17 Sept Y6 ExhibitionThu 18 Sept Y3 and Y5 Camp Information NightFri 19 Sept Y6 Project RockITWed 24 Sept

Yr 2 Learning Journey PreK Twilight Bushwalk

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1-to-1 ICT Program Letters - available below

Contact: [email protected]

Letters from the Principal about the 1-to-1 ICT Program were e-mailed to parents of students in Years 3-11 on Friday. Some parents have reported not receiving these emails,so the letters are attached below, and also available from the home page of the College website. Information about the program, including a Q&A document, is also availableon the ICT page of the College website, and in the ICT Handbook which is on the ICT page of Radford Online.

Years 3-4 letter Year 5 letter Years 6-11 letter

From the Head of Junior SchoolPaul Southwell

Having spent three days in Sydney at a conference last week, it was lovely to be back on playground duty to start this week. An opportunity to mix and catch up with boys andgirls as they come together to share their weekend stories (you know how I always say we will believe 50% of what they say, if you believe 50%!). Monday starts set me up forthe week. I can get a sense of tiredness, talk about weekend sport that I have popped in on, music or parties, and check the blisters on hands from the monkey bars.

Year 6 ExhibitionThis week's morning duty was interrupted as our grounds men commenced setting up for the final stage of our Year Six Exhibition.As you read this on Wednesday, we will be in the final stages of presenting this culminating event for Year 6 students, families and staff. We deliberately locate Exhibition inthe middle section of our Junior School to represent all our students' journey toward this event. Over the past eight weeks our Year 6 students, staff, and, I know, our families,have been totally immersed in the world of Exhibition. I gathered a daily glimpse of this throughout the term as I visited classes. The focus, the intensity, the issues, the calm.Just in time/critical moment teaching was something to behold.

During this time they have:

been introduced to a broad range of concepts as provocations to take further perhapsdeveloped their own Central Ideas and Lines of Inquiry around self-selected Issuesworked with mentors from across our College in building their responseschallenged themselves, their teams and family in collaborating and self-managingworked at differing times in Music and Art studios where teachers have supported six or seven teams at a timeresearched, researched, researchedutilised Maths and English sessions in real termscreated team work-spaces and online connections/collaboration.

As Year 6 families see the final outcomes this week, I know they will be amazed at what has been achieved. Like me, they will look back at a time when their grown-up Year 6student commenced their journey with us and share in the wonder of that journey.

ConferenceMy small piece of feedback from the Conference last week. If possible, read a book by Dr Adam Fraser The Third Space. He talks about transitions in our day. Whilst I havebeen writing about growth mindsets of late, this book may just help us focus upon how we hold to a growth mindset, how we transition from work to home, from class toplayground, from meeting to meeting etc.

Congratulations - Kindergarten Learning JourneyAs we celebrate Exhibition, I also wish to congratulate our Kindy team on a fabulous Learning Journey on Monday. So much knowledge!

Warmest RegardsPaul Southwell

Fred Hollows AwardContact: Bruce Ferrington

James with Gabi Hollows

Earlier in the year, Year 5 student James Anderson-Bowell saw astory on TV about drought-affected animals in NSW. He wasmotivated to raised money for the “Buy-a-Bale” campaign andended up donating over $1000 to support this charity.

In recognition of this fantastic effort, James received a FredHollows Award last Friday at a special ceremony thatacknowledged the work of primary school students from 30different schools around Canberra.

James was also selected to meet with Gabi Hollows after theevent and he was able to chat with her, tell her his story andshow her a few photos of his horse.

Year 3 & Year 5 Camp Information NightAssistant Head of Junior School Years 3-6: Marina Malcolm

are very excited about the prospect of our impending Year 3 and Year 5 camps to be held next month and are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership withThe Outdoor Education Group (OEG). As previously mentioned, an Information Night for Year 3 and Year 5 families has been scheduled for Thursday 18thSeptember between 6 and 7pm in the R A Young Hall, where families will have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Mr Matt Tranter, Senior Manager fromOEG, and Radford staff.

We look forward to seeing you there.

PYP IN ACTION TERM 2, WEEK 8, 2014

PYP Coordinator: Belinda Reitstatter

This section of our Junior School Bytes is designed to keep our school community informed about our Primary Years Programme curriculum in the Junior School.

Year 6 Exhibition - TONIGHT! the culmination of the Year 6 Exhibition will be held on Wednesday 17 September at 6pm in the RA Young Hall. All members of the Radford community are welcome to this evening.

I often hear education being referred to as a way to ‘prepare children for real life.’ Not only do I interpret this as limiting but I also feel it is quite ignorant as it overlooks onevery important truth, childhood is life. As I reflect upon my time working with children, I can confidently say that it is a natural childhood tendency to be ‘in the presentmoment.’ It is often we adults who quickly project into the future, purely as a way to manage and organise a busy life and as a way to set goals for our future. When onerelates this idea to children and learning, it is easy to see how an emphasis on the future or the product of learning can amplify anxiety and disengage them from the moremeaningful aspects of learning.

Providing a learning environment that allows children to think creatively, act upon and explore their own questions can result in mentally and socially stimulating experiencesthat are both memorable and meaningful.

Throughout this term, our Year 6 teachers have skillfully planned experiences where their students have identified, investigated and offered solutions to a real issue orproblem that exists within our world today. With a strong emphasis on the process of learning as well as social and organisational aspects of it, students have workedcollaboratively in groups to inquire into an issue of their choice. It should go without saying that this experience has not only created great challenges for our students, but ithas also resulted in a depth of understanding that, in many cases, is really quite remarkable.

Should you have the time and interest to see our Year 6 children exhibit their findings we welcome you to join us tonight in the RA Young Hall at 6pm. The evening will beginwith students introducing themselves and performing a small musical piece to provide an overview of the transdisciplinary theme through which they inquired. After thatpeople will be free to explore the inquiry boards which will be set up in various parts of the Junior School.

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the teachers, mentors, parents and community members who have helped facilitate thiswonderful experience for our Year 6 students. I would also like to congratulate our Year 6 students for their admirable approach to the inquiries they haveindependently conducted.

Green Team CocurricularDean O'Brien and Robyn Evans

Each Wednesday in the warmer months, Green Team meets for an hour to go bushwalking, discusssustainability, recycling, maintain gardens, composting and planting vegetables. During Term 2 we entered acompetition called SEA*ACT Science Fair and the Green Team members came up with the idea to collectseeds from Gossan Hill.

The cool part of the seed data collection was to use different materials from home and attachthem to our feet and go bushwalking. We looked quite funny each week walking up GossanHill with funny looking feet! On Friday night, Radford had 9 children attend an award ceremonyheld at the CSIRO. We won 1st prize in the Biological Sciences section for our project.

The children were very proud of their achievements and they now have $80 prize money to spend atRadford! We would also like to congratulate Jack Keogh from Year 4 who also won an award for his projecton 'How Seagulls Eat?' Jack now has the opportunity to send his project into a National competition. Goodluck Jack!!!

A huge 'thank you' to Jo Keogh who did all the groundwork for this competition and will be a great contact in2015 for other students who may be interested in entering the competition. Jo walked with us each week anddid a lot of counting of seeds to help in the data collection. On behalf of the Green Team we would like tothank you Jo for all your hard work!

Green Team has had a well-earned rest during the cold Term 3 and will begin again in Term 4. Mrs Evansand Mr O'Brien are really excited about spending more time with Green Team making Radford a 'greener'place.

ACT Health Fresh Tastes

Fresh Tastes School Coordinator: Nicole Jaggers Assistant Head of Junior School P-2Radford Junior School has committed to participating in the ACT Government’s ‘Fresh Tastes’ program, which aims to embed a culture of healthy food and drinks in ourschool community. We have embarked on a 3 year implementation phase to promote and support healthy food and drinks choices in the Junior School.

UPDATEThe last few weeks have been a busy time for our Fresh Tastes Action Group. We have recently met with the ACT Government Health Improvement Team to finalise ourAction Plan for the next 12 months.

Our first two action areas are:

Implementing the Healthy Food and Drink GuidelinesIn Term 4, we will commence writing a Healthy Food and Drink policy for the Junior School,gaining input from our staff, students and families to inform policy development. By the end ofnext week, we hope to have our parent survey ready to launch, and look forward to yourfeedback on a range of questions relating to healthy food and drink and the implications for theGuidelines on our community

Food For Sale and Provided by the CollegeOur College canteen manager, Linda Oakman, is an active member of our Fresh Tastes ActionGroup. Radford College has already commenced using the ‘traffic light’ system for food sold inthe canteen, which categorises food and drink in accordance with the National Healthy SchoolsCanteens, Guidelines for Healthy Foods and Drinks Supplied by School Canteens (flyer). As partof our Fresh Tastes goals, we are aiming for only GREEN and AMBER food and drink items tobe sold and/or provided by the College to Junior School students for the start of 2015. [Moreinformation on the ‘traffic light’ system]

This area will also include food provided for Pre Kinder morning tea and Outside Hours SchoolCare afternoon tea. We are looking forward to reviewing our menus to ensure healthy andattractive alternatives are provided for the students in our care in these programs. We will alsobe seeking advice from Nutrition Australia regarding healthier options for our Junior Schoolcooking experiences.

If you are interested in finding out more information, or being involved in discussionsaround healthy eating in the Junior School, I welcome hearing from members ourcommunity. Please contact me via email at [email protected]

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONContact: The President, Hannah Baudert Constitution of the Association

NEXT P&F COMMITTEE MEETINGDate: Thursday 16 OctoberTime: 7pmVenue: The Boardroom at Radford College

http://www.radfordfete.com/

Convenors are needed for three of our Food Stalls for the 2014 Fete:

1) A new "takeaway" food stall on the oval - hot chips, hot dogs and commercial pizza.Contact: Leeann Dunne [email protected]) The Fairy Floss stall on the oval (bagged fairy floss).Contact: Leeann Dunne [email protected]) The ELC Healthy Food Stall (more information about the ELC stall) - contact Lisa Clarke

Volunteers will be provided to work shifts on the stalls on Fete Day - the convenor role is supervisory.

Calling all Radford bakers - we will need your help for Sweet & Sticky!

So... put on your apron and bake your famous gourmet cake, biscuits, slice or sweet.

List the ingredients, package your gourmet creation (remember, no fresh cream please) andpop it into the cake stall on fete day Saturday the 1st of November (deliver from 2pm).Easy!

Or why don’t you volunteer to help on the day? Come along and serve delicious gourmettreats to our friendly community. It’s easy to get involved! Simply talk to Astrid [email protected] Leeann Dunne [email protected]

Sweet & Sticky flyer

Raffle tickets (Permit No: R 14/00240) have now been posted home to all families with a letter from P&F President, Hannah Baudert, outlining $110,000 worth ofprojects that the P&F has recently supported from its previous fundraising, for the benefit of College students.

The Monster Raffle will be drawn at theTwilight Fete on Saturday 1 November,and thanks to our generous sponsors,prizes total more than $7,000, with a $5,000 cash first prize, sponsoredby Supersmile Orthodontist.

PERMIT NO: R 14/00240 Radford College P&F Association

Please contact Main Reception at Radford College for

return of sold books with paymentreturn of unwanted booksto obtain additional books.

Read more here about this great Belconnen Community Service project and how you can volunteer!

UNIFORM SHOP (on campus)phone 6251 7550

Opening Hours - Term time

Terms 1, 2 and 4 Term 3

Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Mon 2:30pm – 5:30 pm

Tue 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Tue CLOSED

Wed 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thur 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Thur CLOSED

Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm Fri 1:00pm – 5:30 pm

Contact: Linda Oakman (Canteen Manager)Canteen menu (Junior and Senior)

ON-LINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY More information about the Canteen ordering system.

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