Alyangula Area School - Territory Stories: Home 5 Alyangula Area School Newsletter Justin olville—MS teacher Maurice Hogan This is my second year on Groote teaching Middle School.

From the Principal

Alyangula Area School We Learn For Life We Learn For Life We Learn For Life

February 3rd,

2016

Issue 1

Together Respect Excellence Courage Safety

Cnr Flinders St & Ayawarra Cr, Alyangula, NT, 0885

Ph. 8987 6366

Fax 8987 6014

PMB 3, Alyangula, NT, 0885

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Alyangula

Email: alyangula.admin @ntschools.net

Important dates

Assembly 5 Feb

Meet and

Greet

9 Feb

Swimming Week 6

and 7

Swimming

Carnival

11 Mar

3 Way

Conferences

Week 8

Gymnastics Week 8

Easter Hat

Parade

24 Mar

Thank you to those parents and community members who have welcomed my

husband Ray and me to Groote Eylandt. We are enjoying the ‘village’ feel of the place

and look forward to participating more as time progresses. We are particularly

impressed with the excellent manners of the young people in Alyangula, including the

school students. Congratulations parents, you have done a great job of bringing them

up.

Classes have begun in a positive manner and mostly without tears (from students or

staff!) This term will be action-packed as usual and we look forward to the annual

Meet and Greet session with parents and teachers in their classrooms on the

afternoon of Tuesday 9th February - further details are in this newsletter.

Royal Life Saving Society of Australia will be here for two weeks of swimming lessons

from Monday 29th February, culminating in a swimming carnival on Friday 11th March.

Details will be forwarded by your child’s teacher about their days/times and what

equipment is needed. Start training now for the staff v parents v student relay.

In the final week of term, from 29th to 31st of March a soccer clinic will be held for

classes at the school. This was funded by a special grant for which we thank Brandon

Bull for his hard work in gaining this support for student learning and fun. Perhaps it

will help us work off some of the Easter Egg calories!

Speaking of Easter, it could be useful to get a start on helping your child to get their

Easter Bonnet organised as there are only six weekends to go before the big parade.

PISA (Program for International Student Assessment)

Three AAS students participated in last year’s international student assessment exam-

ination, held over 70 countries around the world with 500 000 students participating,

representing approximately 30 million students aged 15 in those countries. Thank you

to Maruchel Snell, Neil Morris and Michael Gill who will receive certificates

acknowledging their time, hard work and great thinking.

Lynda Pascoe

Principal

“TOGETHER we, RESPECT ourselves, each other, school and community, strive for EXCELLENCE,

show COURAGE in all situations and demonstrate SAFETY in all that we do.”

2016 School Calendar -Term 1

Wk. 2 Assembly Fri 5 Feb 8.10am in the Multipurpose room

Wk. 3 Parent Meet & Greet Tues 9 Feb Classrooms

Wk. 4 Assembly Fri 19 Feb

Wk. 6 Swimming All week Preschool—Year 9

Wk. 6 Assembly Fri 5 Mar

Wk. 7 Swimming All week Preschool—Year 9

Wk. 7 Swimming Carnival Fri 11Mar Go Scorpions! Go Redbacks!

Wk. 8 3 Way Conferences Tue 15 Mar

Wk. 8 3 Way Conferences Wed 16 Mar

Wk. 8 3 Way Conferences Thurs 17 Mar

Wk. 8 National Action against Bullying Day Fri 18 Mar

Wk. 8 Gymnastics All week Preschool—Year 9

Wk. 8 Assembly Fri 18 Mar

Wk. 9 Easter Hat Parade Thurs 24 Mar

Wk. 9 Good Friday Fri 25 Mar Public Holiday Happy Easter!

Wk. 10 Easter Monday Mon 28 Mar Public Holiday

Wk. 10 Soccer All week

Wk. 10 Fri 1 Apr Last Day of term 1. Students resume Mon 11 Apr

Page 2 Alyangula Area School Newsletter

Uniforms available for purchase . All uniform shirts are available, however we are

still waiting on shorts & skorts

Back to School vouchers are available at the office. These can be used for Book

packs, uniforms, swimming & excursions. The vouchers are valid for Term 1 only

Please fill in the attached Emergency Contact form if ANY of your information has

changed.

Scholastic book club orders are due by Monday 8th Feb. Either

return your order to the office with cash, or complete your

order online at www.scholastic.com.au and click on ‘Parent

Payments’ on the top right of the web page.

Just a reminder to parents that we are a NUT FREE school. This means no

peanuts, cashews, etc. or nut spreads like Peanut butter or Nutella.

To receive the newsletter

electronically. Send an

email to

[email protected]

With the subject

‘E-NEWSLETTER’

Check out our facebook page

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Please see Amy or Biddy in the office if you

would like to update your children's

permission to publish form.

Download the Alyangula Area

School

Skoolbag app today


Dani Slocombe—Preschool teacher

This is my fourth year working in the Early Childhood Unit at Alyangula Area School. I love working with children of all ages and watching them learn and grow throughout the year.

I’m also lucky enough to live on this Eylandt paradise with my husband, two boys and my dog Maggie.

Lynda Pascoe—Principal

With 32 years in schools, I still enjoy

almost every aspect of my job. I have

been across WA, Indian Ocean Territories,

Victoria, with my husband, also a teacher.

Sixteen years in leadership has developed

my understanding of the issues parents

face, (as well as my own four children).

Katrina Jackson—Preschool assistant

I have lived on Groote for 13 yrs. with my

husband , 2 boys and 2 dogs. I’ve had the

pleasure of working in preschool for the past

3 years, and love coming to school everyday.

On my weekends I enjoy fishing, walking my

dogs & golf when I get the time.

Go West Coast Eagles! This is our year!

Melissa Moore—Assistant Principal

Reside in Alyangula with my husband and two daughters.

Currently our fourth year, previously from Victoria. Worked in education for 16years

Love to explore with holidays, however I’m not a fan of flying!

Adela Munoz—Preschool volunteer

I was born on Groote Eylandt and have been

volunteering in Preschool for over 10 years. I

enjoy spending time with my nieces and

nephews after school.

Biddy Surman—Admin Manager

I’ve lived here for 9 years with my family

& I have worked at Alyangula school for 3

years.

I’m a Carlton supporter.

Go Redbacks!

Sharron Allwood—Transition teacher

I have lived on Eylandt for 6 years with my husband and family. I worked at Angurugu School for 2 ½ years in the positions of Transition teacher and Families as First Teacher working with mothers and children aged between birth to 4 years old. I have been teaching at Alyangula Area School for 3 ½ years.

Kristy West—Visible Learning Coach

This is my 2nd year at Alyangula Area School and I have been teaching in the NT for 10 years. I have two daughters that attend school and I enjoy fishing and camping.

Gayle Rose—Transition assistant

I have been working at Alyangula Area School for more than 15 years.

In my spare time I enjoy working in the garden.

I am a proud North Queenslander.

Amy Hobbs—Administration

I moved to Groote 10 years ago with my

young family. I have worked at Alyangula

for 5 years, and really enjoy the

diversity of my position.


Jennifer Koning—Year 1/2 teacher

We have recently moved back to Groote Eylandt with our two young sons. I have taught in both Preschool and Transition at Humpty Doo Primary School and I am delighted to be teaching Year 1/2 at Alyangula Area School. I enjoy fishing, gardening and catching up with friends.

Kaye Liedtke—Year 1/2 teacher

I am known as Ms K. I have been at Alyangula Area School since 2011. During this time I have enjoyed the many diverse rolls that I have had. This year I am very excited to be a Year 1/2 teacher. I enjoy golf, reading and walking. I look forward to meeting the new residents and parents of this cohort.

Judy Riley—Year 1/2 tutor

I have lived on Groote for 6 months, & have worked at Alyangula Area School for most of that time after moving from the Gold Coast with my husband Jason & son Ashton.

Glenn Hayles—Year 3/4 teacher

I moved to Groote with my family from Gove and have been teaching Year 5/6. I am looking forward to teaching Year 3/4 this year.

Hannah Parsons—Year 3/4 teacher

I am originally from Fremantle and have lived on Eylandt for 1 year. I began my teaching career last year at Umbakumba School and for the second half of the year taught 3/4 here at Alyangula. My favourite subjects to teach are Literacy and Design and Technology. I love living on the island and I’m looking forward to camping in the dry season again. This year my goal is to catch a sail fish – any tips are greatly appreciated!

Sarah Petith—Year 3/4 tutor

My lovely husband Ben, 4 sons, our crazy menagerie and I have lived on Groote for the past 11 years. Yes …we love it! I am the lucky mum who gets to spend my working day with the 3/4 classes and their teachers. Looking forward to all of the learning fun this year.

Kelly Farrell—Year 5/6 teacher

I have lived on Eylandt since 2006 and worked at Alyangula Area School as a tutor while completing my Bachelor of Education. I graduated in 2010 and taught in years five – nine until the end of 2013. I had a “sea change” and experienced the GEMCO world for two years and I’m now excited to be back teaching year 5/6 in 2016.

Helen Rayner—Year 5/6 teacher

I first came to Groote Eylandt in 1999. I am returning after a hiatus of 18 months. During that time I took the opportunity to study and enjoy a more temperate climate for a spell.

I enjoy living and working in remote locations .

Whilst my start to the school year has been delayed, I'm looking forward to returning to Alyangula School in 2016.

Amanda Kelleher—Relief teacher

My family and I have been on Groote for 6

months and we are having a wonderful time.

I have 2 girls who attend this school, Grace is

6 and Madison is 4. We moved here from

Brisbane.

Kerry Strijdom—Year 5/6 tutor

As most of you know, I'm Kerry Strijdom aka

Miss Kerry. I moved here with my family from

South Africa at the of 2008. I have been a

class tutor for the past 3yrs & have just stared

my 4th year with the school. My family & I

love to go fishing on the weekends & I am

part of the CWA & I am the shop convenor

for the local op & book shop.


Justin Colville—MS teacher

This is my second year on Groote

teaching Middle School. I am originally

from Kerang in Victoria

Maurice Hogan—Science teacher

I have been teaching on Groote

Eylandt for 12 years. I am originally

from Victoria.

Go the mighty Pies!

Brandon Bull—Health & PE teacher

I am in the same role I was in last year here at AAS and am quite excited for the upcoming year. There is a lot going on in the sporting world for our students.

I have taught many years in the Territory, including 3.5 years at Umbakumba. I am on Eylandt with my partner Kerry and two children, Evie (2) and Artie (1).

Kim McCoid—IT

I’ve lived on Eylandt for 4 years and am

originally from Wollongong. I am the IT

person for the 4 schools in the Groote

Eylandt Hub, Alyangula, Angurugu,

Milyakburra an Umbakumba. I have 3

children, Andrew and Thomas are at

boarding school and Isabel in year 1.

Andrew Dabrowski—Maintenance

I’m the happy cheerful bus driver

and I love helping everyone at school

with their maintenance issues.

I also love playing golf.

Shelley Fitzsimons—Quick smart

I have lived here on Groote with my beautiful family, Jaime, Lachie, Ethan and Elsie, for almost 4 years. We moved from Roxby Downs in South Australia, where we lived for 15 years, so the sea change and the fishing and boating has been Awesome, compared to what we had in the desert!! I look forward to working with your children in 2016.

Loraine McCarthy—MS tutor

I started working here in 2001. I love to

travel around the world. Some of the

students I am working with in MS I have

seen grow since preschool. I barrack for

the Richmond Tigers & I’m a Redback!

Cindy Cockle—Canteen

This will be my 12th year on Groote. I was a Delicatessen Manager at Coles prior to moving to Groote Eylandt for a change in role and lifestyle. I have over 20 years experience in the Catering / Hospitality Industry.

I enjoy golf, fishing, drawing and spend-ing time with my family including our dogs.

Cathy Sensei—Japanese teacher

I was born in the Philippines and lived in Japan from 1991 – 2004. At that time I worked for an automotive company in Shizuoka. In 2004, I returned to the Philippines and worked as a Japanese Interpreter and started teaching Japanese in Language Schools. I enjoy teaching many aspects of Japanese such as the varied ways of writing, the alphabet sounds as well as Japanese culture. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Master in Business Administration. I worked in a Japanese Company in the Philippines as Sales Admin Manager and B/E Aerospace Project Manager (Aerospace Account).

Teacher: Mr Justin Colville

Classroom Assistant: Mrs Lorraine McCarthy Absent: Rene, Raydlin, Darius, Shanobi, Ciakkanner, Timesha, Marlisa.

Term Dates for 2016

Semester One

Term 1 Wednesday 27 January—Friday 1 April

Term break Monday 4 April—Friday 8 April

Term 2 Monday 11 April – Friday 24 June (11 Weeks)

Semester break Monday 27 June – Friday 22 July

Semester Two

Term 3 Monday 25 July – Friday 30 September (Students resume Tues 26 July)

Term break Monday 3 October – Friday 7 October

Term 4 Monday 10 October – Friday 16 December

Parent Meet and Greet Alyangula Area School would like to invite all parents to meet their child's teacher.

Each teacher will be hosting a 15 min session in their classroom on Tuesday 9th February

Please note teachers will be sticking closely to these times as we realise that some

families will need to attend more than one classroom.

If you bring your child/ren with you please supervise them at all times. Thank you.

Preschool 3.00pm

Transition 3.15pm

Year 1/2L 3.30pm

Year 1/2K 3.45pm

Year 3/4P 4.00pm

Year 3/4H 4.15pm

Year 5/6R 4.30pm

Year 5/6F 4.45pm

MS 5.00pm

Jodie & her gardening team will be spraying the whole school

grounds for weeds this weekend.

Please stay off school grounds

Mobile Phone Policy - Students A number of concerns have arisen around safety, privacy and the use of mobile phones by students. We are mindful that some students have the need to communicate with parents and encourage parents

to telephone the school office if messages need to be given to children urgently. The school staff is currently drafting a policy that may involve checking the phones in at the office before school starts and retrieving them at the end of the day. This of course would involve discussion and ratification by the school council. At all times, the school discourages students from bringing to school any valuable personal items.

Meet Cindy Cockle our new Canteen Manager.

Most of you would have seen her around, she has been a tutor in

our Year 5/6 classes for the past 2 years, as well as part of our

schools fabulous cleaning team. She is also a valuable part of the

Alyangula Golf Club Committee.

We also have the lovely Sanet De Lange and Mary Toman,

assisting Cindy each Friday.

Our 2016 Canteen Menu is attached to this newsletter, please

have a look through. There are a few new items and some price

changes too. More changes to the menu are coming soon! If you

have any suggestions for menu items, please email us at

[email protected] We would love your feedback!

Please remember all items need to be ordered except those

available over the counter

Fresh fruit has been a hot seller this week, and is available for

purchase over the counter for $1 per piece.

Why not try a slinky apple.

Watch out for regular specials coming soon!

Special notes will be sent home, as well as posted on our

facebook page & on the Skoolbag app.

Cindy & Sanet will be making yummy Fried Rice this week. This will be

available on Friday at lunch time for $5 per tub.

Order forms will be sent

home on Thursday.

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Please update your details & return to the office ASAP

2016 JUNIOR

FISHING CLINIC

REGISTRATION FORM

Only 80 positions available

Registration is open to children in Transition—Year 6

$100 per child

(includes morning’s events, fishing pack & BBQ lunch)

All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian & must be present to receive the fishing pack.

For more information, please call Amy Hobbs on 0482503639

All participants must be a member of the Groote Eylandt Game & Sport Fishing Club

See Amy Hobbs in the office for membership forms

Please return registration form & money to Amy Hobbs at the Alyangula Area School

office by Friday 12th February

Child name _____________________________________________________________

Year ________________________ Shirt size (same as sport shirt) __________________

Office use only

Paid __________________ Date __________________

Received by __________________ Number __________________

SATURDAY May 28th

9am - 12pm @ THE ASEC HALL

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