Keep on Learning

Prep Royalty

Mrs Ng taught Prep S this Wednesday and the class made these fantastic crowns.

This week we are learning the words “king” and “queen” so crowns are a fitting craft!

Science Challenge at Home

In Science, the Year 10 class completed a practical investigation during Continuous Online Learning at home during quarantine. They were given the challenge to use simple household items found at home and adapt them for their experiment. 

The most exciting thing was to see that it was manageable and such a beneficial experience. There were many innovative adaptations which displayed the creativity of our fellow students. This also proved that we don’t always need a Science Lab to do practical investigations.

Julia Pajor and Chavella Tanubrata

Year 10 Science Students

Year 7 Art

RAINBOW PROJECT

This project for Year 7 art is all about how the world is currently using the rainbow as a symbol of hope in times of difficulty. 

We know that God’s rainbow is HIS symbol of hope to never again destroy the world by flood and that in CHRIST alone we can have hope. It is not wishy-washy, it is secure, true and it does not disappoint us!

Students have been finding all kinds of creative ways to represent hope. Some are working individually, some collaboratively, some are doing digital art, some baking! Students are astounding me. They are thoughtfully reflecting on their physical distancing, God’s protection and provision and creating artworks. 

Below is a digital artwork from Talia in 7C. “This is the video process on what I did digitally. I want to convey in the message that with God we can break any wall and come through safely with God. I had lots of fun doing this project and I love the shading the different parts of my project.”

Year 8 Art

TYPOGRAPHY

Here's some fantastic progress of the artworks in year 8. 

Map Typography: Students are reflecting on how God has placed them in a time, season and suburb for a purpose. They are searching their Bibles and praying for their suburb! 

Gratitude Letters: Students have also been creating 'Gratitude Letters' further exploring typography practice.

Mrs Marina Heading

Middle School Art Teacher

Year 4 

LETTER TO MY 30 YEAR OLD SELF

The Year 4 students were set the task to write a letter to their 30 year old selves describing what they are going through right now with COVID-19. The following are some of the letters students wrote.

THE SERENITY PRAYER

Mrs van Heerden has clung to the Serenity Prayer during this COVID-19 stage of life.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can,

And wisdom to know the difference.

Written by an American theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr in 1932/1933.

COPING WITH STRESS

In Health, Year 4 have been working on coping strategies for stress. Marcus did a “doodling” drawing (below) which we taught on Educreations and explained what and how to do it!

“Very relaxing and calming,” says Marcus. 

LIMERICKS

Rémi and his Mum (Year 4V) both enjoyed our English lesson on making limerick poems. There has definitely been positive outcomes from online learning with parents and students teaching and learning together.

There was a young girl from Dawner, 

Who was rumoured for going to the saunas. 

She sat on the rocks, Yelled "Oh, my giddy aunt's socks!", 

Then forgot her towel as she screamed around the corner. 

Rémi Foster 4V

There once was a Dobey called Moses, 

Who liked gulping fast water from hoses. 

He strutted along, And yodelled his song, 

He now snores in the sun while he dozes. 

Rémi's mum.

Gail van Heerden & Paige Cheung

Year 4 Teachers

Year 8 Poem Writing

Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words 

- Robert Frost

Recently Year 8 students tried their hand at poetry. 

Here's a collection of our Year 8 budding poets…

Careers and Study Skills

CAREERS

In this careers newsletter you will discover the latest news from our leading universities as well as other careers resources. 

ST ANDREWS CAREERS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 8

EMERGING JOBS AND THE FUTURE OF WORK - PRESENTED BY MONASH TECH TALKS

As the world advances with technology, it’s predicted that the demand for specialist IT skills will surge. Watch the video link

RMIT TRIVIA TUESDAY

Tuesday 16th June, 6.00-6.45pm 

Join the fun with high school students in Australia and around the world for RMIT's Trivia Tuesday! RMIT Trivia is for Year 9-12 students. To play, please register via this link

CONQUERING CODE

‘At our Conquering Code workshop, you’ll be inspired and learn from incredible female role models, including those studying IT at Monash University. Enhance your skills in the rewarding and creative outlet that is coding.’

Open to: Girls in Year 10 and 11

Date: 10 July 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Venue: Webinar

Cost: Free, but places are limited so registrations are essential

Prerequisites: None! No knowledge of coding required

Registration: link

DESTINATION MONASH 2021

Link for students 

'Year 12 looks a bit different this year, and we know it might not be what you had planned. We’re looking forward to being able to welcome you to our campuses soon. Until then, Destination Monash 2021 has everything you need as you think about next year and beyond. We’re here to answer your questions and make sure you’ve got all the information you need as you explore your options'. 

Link for parents 

'Year 12 looks a bit different this year, and we know you may have questions about how to support your child to explore their options and make plans for 2021 and beyond. We want to ensure you have easy access to all the information and resources you need - so this website will be your one-stop shop throughout the year'. 

DISCOVER DEAKIN

this.deakin.edu.au 

Welcome to this. 

this. by Deakin University is packed with practical advice for students. 

'We challenge you to extend your interests, cultivate your potential and prime yourself to achieve your best. this. shares insights and advice to bring students a world of possibility for life, learning and career'.

Recent publications include:

• How to make the ‘right’ decision of what to study at university.
• How is university different to high school?
• Don’t have a plan? How to explore your way into a career.
• How to pass Year 12 English.
• How to become a doctor in Australia.
• Quiz: what’s your study personality?
• Study tips from high-achieving Year 12s.

To subscribe https://this.deakin.edu.au/subscribe

STUDY SKILLS

HELPING STUDENTS TRANSITION BACK TO FULL-TIME SCHOOLING

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

1. Reset the routine & daily schedule

2. Be gentle with expectations 

3. Focus on the pillars of health: exercise, sleep and healthy eating

4. Look for ways to support students' studies

5. Make positive plans together for the future. 

Learn more about how students could improve their results and be more efficient and effective with their schoolwork www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

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Mrs Irena Yevlahova

Careers Coordinator