NEWSLETTER

June 2013

Dear Parents/Caregivers, Students and Friends of Reynella East College,

So much has happened since last term! I hope that you have been following the posts that we have been putting on our Facebook page. A special thanks to Tania Guest who has set up the Facebook page as a way of getting the news of the school out to you as quickly as we can. I should also mention Richard King who has been a regular contributor letting us know how the schools Saturday morning soccer teams have been going. I am delighted that Richard has been able to organise a parent run weekend soccer program to add to the other parent run sportsprograms. The advent of Facebook to complement our other means of communicating to the school community has brought our policies regarding student photos into focus. The Governing Council has looked at the issue and decided on a number of measures to safeguard the privacy of families. Shortly, all parents will be asked whether they give consent to their childrens photos to be used in school publications whether they be on the newsletter, our webpage or our Facebook page. In addition only photos of individual or small groups of students will be used by the school in any online environment and only when specific permission is given. We will avoid using photos of large groups of students when it is not possible to ascertain whether permission has been given for every person in the photo. The Governing Council also discussed whether parents should be able to take photos of school events that may or may not end up in an online environment. If you would like to comment on any of these issues please email me on Rob.Mutton754@schools.sa.edu.au. By the way we will shortly have our new website online we are just waiting for some final technical hurdles to be overcome. Our builders are overcoming some of the hurdles they face in working through some very wet weather and they have continued to make some great progress. Very shortly, three classes from the Aqua and Purple buildings will move into the newly renovated Braes unit. The new Pre-school has also been finished and is just awaiting inspection from the National Accreditation Authority before the Pre-school can move. After that the final demolition of the old transportable buildings in the Primary section of the school will take place, and four new classrooms will be constructed to take their place. At this stage it appears that the whole project will finish near the end of September this year. Thank you to all of the parents who came along to the secondary parent report night recently. We are always keen to hear of ways to improve these nights, so if you have any thoughts about how this can be improved, please do not hesitate to contact me. Rob Mutton Principal

63 Malbeck Drive, Reynella East, SA 5161 E: dl.1907_info@schools.sa.edu.au reynellaec.sa.edu.au Emergency: (08) 8329 2323 Absentee Hotline: (08) 8381 8466 Ext:2 or sms 0427 787 254 Preschool - Year 7 T: (08) 8381 5255 F: (08) 8381 5084 Year 8 - 12 T: (08) 8381 8466 F: (08) 8387 0612

Department for Education and Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

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DIARYDATES
All Sections: June
Mon 17th June Mon 17th June Wed 19th June Mon 24th June Mon 24th June Wed 26th June Year 11 Exams start Work Experience week 8-12 Principal Tour Year 11 & 12 start semester 2 Governing Council Meeting P-7 Principal Tour

2013 SA Public Teaching Awards

Congratulations to two of our staff nominated for this years Awards:

July
Thurs 4th July Tues 2nd July Fri 5th July Mon 22nd July Tues 23rd July Thurs 25th July Year 11 & 12 reports home Year 9 Vaccinations P-7 Assembly Student Free Day Year 12 Exams start Year 11 Subject Information evening

August
Mon 5th- Fri 8th Aug Tues 6th Aug Mon 12th Aug Tues 13th Aug Thurs 15th Aug Mon 19th Aug Mon 19th Aug Tues 20th Aug Tues 20th Aug Fri 23rd Aug Mon 26th Aug Years 3-5 swimming SACE Information Evening Governing Council VET Information Evening 8-12 Principal Tour P-7 Principal Tour Year 8-10 exam week Subject Selection Expo Multi Arts Production P-7 Assembly Year 8-10 start trimester 3

Anzac Youth Vigil

Thank you to our Senior students Nicko Laurente and Steph Walker for representing Reynella East College at the recent Anzac Youth Vigil Memorial Service.

Congratulations
Josh Weston (Yr 8) BMX Racing:
Josh competed in the SA State Titles and came 1st on his cruiser bike. He has had incredible success finishing 6th in the National Champbikx Series taking him to 4 states around Australia to compete. Josh has since qualified to race at the BMX Worlds Championships in New Zealand, this July. Way to go Josh!!

Che Thomas (Yr 9)

Congratulations to Che Thomas on his mighty effort in the Secondary Schools Cycling Tour recently. He rode 4 races over 2 days against some tough competition (including Yr 12 students who race A grade mens). Pictured here with Dad Tony. Well done Che, your school is very proud of you!

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SCHOOL NEWS
Woolworths Earn & Learn
We are collecting Earn and Learn sticker sheets. Please hand into front office.

Entertainment Books
Entertainment Books are available from our Finance Office for $65. We are raising funds for Special Education resources. These books are GREAT value!

Mothers Day at REC

Mothers Day was celebrated in many ways across the College including the Mothers Day Shop run by the College Coffee Club as a fundraiser. The children had a wonderful time selecting the perfect gift for Mum.

Cyber Safety an issue at every school including Rec

Police at South Coast Local Service Area have seen an increase in reports from schools and families about the distribution and possession of inappropriate images.
These images, generally found on students mobile phones or facebook pages, are of a sexual nature. This practice is often referred to as sexting. In some cases, the images have been taken by a student and posted directly on their own facebook profile. In other examples, they are sent to a person involved with in a relationship and often sent on to others. The ramification for the students depicted in the images as well as the students in possession of the images is of great concern to police. All parents and carers are urged to have a conversation with their children in relation to the legal and social ramifications this behaviour poses;  Child Exploitation Material often referred to as Child Pornography - includes images that depicts a child, under the age of 17, clothed in only underwear, nude or partially nude. It is an offence for a person to produce or disseminate Child Exploitation Material.  The social ramifications for students involved in these matters can cause embarrassment both now and into the future. This can also cause further damage to reputation when applying for employment.  Mobile phones, computers and other devices used to commit these offences may be subject to seizure by Police and subsequent destruction on court order. For further information about internet safety, please look at the website for the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Cybersmart Program. www.cybersmart.gov.au Rob Mutton

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Open Day
Open Day Success
We welcomed over 150 families to our College Open Day on Sunday 5th May. Sincere thanks go to the staff and students involved who gave up their free time to help out. Feedback from the community has been very positive.
As a promotional lead-up to Open Day, most of our Yr 8-10 Student Leaders, and other participants; including the Choir, presented a show to our local feeder primary schools. Students from these schools were bussed to REC to enjoy the show in our Drama theatre. All students involved showed considerable commitment and professionalism in bringing this performance together. We thank them all for their efforts as positive role models to Reynella East College. All students involved in the Open Day and the Promotional show were rewarded with a thank you pizza lunch and were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the school. Tania Guest

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SCHOOL NEWS
Barista Courses at REC
The school is now offering stand-alone accredited Barista courses.
This will suit students looking to acquire the skills and knowledge required to obtain employment in the Hospitality industry. The course includes all elements of coffee preparation and service. In addition, students will be taught the basics of beverage preparation and service. This combination would greatly enhance the likelihood of success for students seeking base level employment in cafs, restaurants, snack bars and food courts. The students will receive a Certificate of Attendance listing the following units: Coffee Preparation Coffee Service Beverage Preparation Beverage Service The course is open to students aged 15 or over, wishing to pursue a career in Hospitality. Course runs over two weeks (Mon 28/10 and Mon 4/11). Cost $60. Full details available from: Alanah.Cathro494@schools.sa.edu.au or David.Helsham324@schools.sa.edu.au or 8381 8466. David Helsham

Congratulations Rochelle Miller

(Author of Everyone Pretend To Be Normal)

Our own Rochelle Miller is an SSO who supports children in class with learning difficulties. She has been nominated for a 2013 Autism SA Recognition Award for her newly published book Everyone Pretend To Be Normal. The book is an autobiographical account of her familys journey through the puzzling maze of autism.
The Autism SA Hilary Johnson Award recognises individuals and organisations who make a significant contribution to the organisation as well as for people and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder in SA. Rochelle says I do love being able to help other families in our community and has given a presentation to all Year 7 classes this week which they seemed to really enjoy. She has also been asked to attend the Australia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC) to be held in Adelaide in August. A copy of Rochelles book is available from http://www.connorcourt.com

No parking or student drop off in the Staff Carpark

Parents are reminded again of the serious danger they are putting students in when they choose to drop-off or use our staff carpark. The building restrictions continue to make access to the campus difficult, so we ask Parents to abide by this request, for the safety of our students.

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SCHOOL News
Canteen News
On Monday the 19th May our wonderful volunteers were treated to a free movie day hosted by Onkaparinga Council.
This was to recognise Volunteers in the Onkaparinga Council area during National Volunteers Week. We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank our tireless group of volunteers whom without their help we couldnt possibly manage to prepare so much food and serve so many students. They always brighten our day with their cheery attitude and are willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever needs to be done to make the Canteen run smoothly. We also enjoy lots of laughs along the way! We acknowledged their contribution with a delicious afternoon treats each day of Volunteers Week which were home made by Canteen staff. Each Volunteer also received a lapel pin which identifies and thanks them for volunteering. Thanks goes to; Beth, Ros, Belinda, Jackie, Nola, Wayne, Jane, Nicole, Lyn, Leanne, Kathy, Kaye, Ashley and Taylor. Our winter menu is now in full swing with delicious homemade soup available for the High School students. We are now offering McCain Pizza singles to all students for the tiny price of $2. These are available in Cheese & Bacon, Hawaiian and Supreme flavours. All have the Heart Foundation Tick of approval and can be ordered through the lunch order system across the Campus. Another new item is Chocolate Mousse, available at recess and lunch for $1.00 each.

Years P-7: Change of Process re Absenteeism

You are asked to advise absent childs name and class/homegroup by either PHONE: 8381 8466 and press 2 OR TEXT: 0427 787 254

Secondary Casual Day Fundraiser

Our casual day this term raised a total of $756.50. $400 was donated to the SammyD Foundation, $100 to The Alzheimers Assoc. and $296.50 to our World Vision Sponsor Child: Riziki Izaka who lives in Kenya and is 13 years old.

World Vision Leaders Conference

Kelsey, Ilijana and Keah attended the World Vision Leaders Conference to learn about how to support and promote the 40 hour famine.
We are registering the school as a team, as in previous years. The girls engaged in hands on activities to learn about how wealth is unfairly distributed throughout the world. They hope to raise awareness by sharing this with students at school. http://www.worldvision.com.au Julie DLima

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exchange NEWS
Brazillian exchange students share their experiences
About My Time in Australia (Bianca Melo)
Being in Australia has been the best experience of my life. Since I arrived a lot of things have happened to me, many people have come into my life especially my host family. Ive become a mature and responsible girl. Being far from your family and your home makes you more independent and mature. When youre on exchange youre in contact with all sorts of cultures, and you learn from it and also learn how to respect those cultures and their differences. Being on exchange changes your point of view about the world and about people. Its about becoming more responsible and independent. Being on exchange changes your life and Im loving it.

My Exchange to Australia (Leonia Andrade Leite)

Living in Australia has been the best experience of my life. I never learned so much as I have learned here. My English is better and I learned to give value to people around me. For sure I am not the same as I used to be four months ago. I have learnt to respect different cultures, living different and being different. This exchange has changed my life and it has been awesome.

My Trip to Australia (Adrielly Paz Feliz Paiva)

My trip to Australia is one of the most exciting experiences of my life. This experience is different to what I previously thought. There was no need for a long time to adapt, although the first few days were not the easiest, most people have an incredible power to adapt, and above all I was lucky to have nice people on my side, to help and understand me. My new family is very cool. Two brothers to play, a mother and father who help me always be punctual and responsible and of course patient, my new friends are too. I miss all the important people to me in Brazil, but that does not matter much now because Im going back soon and imagine that when I return I will miss my family and friends from Australia. It is impossible to be in two places at once, I can come back and visit, but I need to wait a longtime.

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SCHOLarship NEWS
Lillian Rilett Japanese Scholarship
I would like to take this opportunity to share some important insights that I have gained from my recent exchange trip to Mishima, Japan.
To apply for the scholarship, I had to write an application stating the reasons why I should bechosen. Once I had been chosen, I prepared for the exchange and went to Japan in the end term 1 school holidays. In Japan I attended Mishima Senior High School, and stayed with a host family for the majority of the time. Mishima Senior High School was amazing! It is a prestigious school and the high school had great facilities. Classes consisted mostly of listening and writing, and after school classes were finished, students would clean the classrooms themselves. The students and teachers were all very kind and made me feel included. I found school was physically draining, as it took much longer to commute and most students also had after school activities. However, once I had gotten used to riding the train every day, it was much easier and I used the time for napping. While in Japan I went on three excursions. They were Tokyo Disneyland, Kamakura, and an overnight stay in Hakone. At Tokyo Disney Land the rides took up to an hour to wait, but during that time I bonded with other South Australian students that had come with me and the Japanese students who I have become great friends with. My host family were wonderful, and I did a lot of fun and interesting activities with them, such as making dango and pizza, going to various 100 yen (approx one dollar) shops, and a little bit of sightseeing. Although my host father was very good at speaking English and I was able to understand my host sister, my host mother knew very little. It really tested my understanding of Japanese and with persistence and patience we both began to understand each other. The biggest challenge I faced was going to a communal bath with my host mother. There was a specific place to wash and then several large baths for everyone to relax in. It was really lovely, and they also had outside baths, which was definitely a new experience for me. In summary, my trip to Japan was fantastic! I was able to immerse myself in the culture, and it was extremely beneficial to my current Japanese studies, as well as the future benefits it holds. Thank you sincerely to all the teachers who helped this exchange succeed and I highly recommend this scholarship to students studying Japanese in year 9 as it is an experience youll always remember. Lillian Rilett

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School news
Do WE have a STORY to TELL??!!
Our school is taking part in THE 2013 WAKAKIRRI CHALLENGE!!
Students in Year 7 will be involved in a Story Dance performance where they will learn, engage, create and perform to a live audience at a professional venue. Details about the event can be found on the website www.wakakirri.com. We also suggest you subscribe to WakakirriTV so we can email you and your child updates, results and Wakakirri stories from around Australia. Subscribe at www.wakakirri.com. Let Andrew Rusk know if you would like to help in any way!! To Be Continued Youll soon receive details of your childs Performance Day such as times, date, Ticket Orders etc. Until the next chapter, Do YOU have a STORY to tell? The Wakakirri Team!

National Reconciliation Week 27-31st May

Various activities were held for our students this week to celebrate and acknowledge National Reconciliation Week.
In the Primary, guest artists visited classrooms to help build a Reconnect banner that the schools representatives took to The Reconciliation week event at Noarlunga on Thursday 30th May. There was a Deadly Display Corner and Dreamtime storytelling in the library, and a Rainbow Serpent made its way to life in the art room. Secondary classes also took opportunity to consider reconciliation issues in their normal subjects this week.

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Sports NEWS
Primary Sport:
Year 6/7 Girls knockout Netball won their first round 22-1. Year 6/7 Rugby carnival Runners up. Through to the state Finals.  Year 7 SSAPSA Netball played in week 5. REC 22 v Aberfoyle Hub 1. Well done girls, excellenteffort.

Secondary Sport:
Boys Open touch team have just gone through to the State finals on June the 5th. Year 8/9 boys touch team also went through to the State finals.  The under 15 and under 18 Rugby League team have also reached the State Grand final to see who becomes the state champions.  The Year 10 boys volleyball team won the Southern Vales and Fleurieu zone championships at Seaford. 8/9 Netball beat Mercedes College by 1 goal in the last second, but lost to Willunga. Open Netball beat St Aloyisius College, and lost to Sacred Heart. Girls Open Basketball beat Wirreanda by 2 points and go into the next round. Boys Open Basketball beat Wirreanda and Seaview to go into the next round. 8/9 Boys Soccer lost to Hallet Cove 3-2. Open Girls 5 aside soccer beat Wirreanda and Aberfoyle park. Hayley Wilkinson has been selected for the Adelaide United Youth Squad. Luke Noble came within the top 16 golfers at his age group, A grade. Brodie Whitbread came second at his age level and grade in Golf. Dylan Capone came fourth in B grade Golf. Josh Weston competed in the SA State BMX Titles and came 1st on his cruiser bike. Che Thomas represented REC in the Secondary Schools Cycling 2 day Tour.  NDJSA Saturday morning Soccer teams : U14 Boys 3 wins, 1 loss and U18 girls 4 losses (girl team desperate for more players. Please contact Richard King if interested: 0435 206 892) A footnote from Adam Langley on SSAPSA sport: Reynella East College is currently ranked 5th out of 200 schools across the state! What a powerhouse we are to claim that achievement!

P-7 Term 2 Assembly

P-7 Term 2 Assembly was held this week.
Students and many visiting Parents and Friends were treated to a Japanese movie of what the early years have been up to, a Student Action team spoke to the students about the rubbish problem around the school and shared plans of possible solutions, two secondary students spoke about the 40 Hour Famine and encouraged all to participate, and the Student Voice team spoke about toilet improvements. Award Certificates were handed out to winners in each unit, the R-1 unit shared a video of their trip to the zoo, and the lion masks theyve made, and finally to wrap it up, the audience was treated to a delightful song by the same children The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Goose bumps all round.

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Community News BASKETBALL AT MORPHETT

Basketball at Morphettville
Referee courses
Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium is offering the following referee courses. Register online by following the links below or visit our website www.morphettvale.basketball.net.au

REFEREE COURSES

Morphett Vale Basketball Stadium is offering the following re Level 0 (beginner) Saturday 25 May 2013, 12:30pm 5:00pm Register online by following the links below or visit our w $30 (incl. green shirt and whistle) or $15 (existing referees who dont need a shirt or whistle) www.morphettvale.basketball.net.au https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi?aID=17610&formID=31442

Level 1C Saturday 22nd June 2013, 12:30pm 5pm Level 0 (beginner) Level 1C $20 Saturday 25 May 2013 Saturday 22nd June 201 https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi?aID=17610&formID=31443

Level 0 (beginner) $30 (incl. green shirt and whistle) or $20 Saturday 3rd August, 12:30pm 5:00pm $15 (existing referees who dont need a shirt or https://reg.sportingpu $30 (incl. green shirt and whistle) or whistle) aID=17610&formID=31 $15 (existing referees who dont need a shirt or whistle) https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi? https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi?aID=17610&formID=31442 aID=17610&formID=31442 For more information or to register contact Karlin Haug, khaug@basketballsa.com.au or 8382 0143.

12:30pm 5:00pm

12:30pm 5pm

Level 0 (beginner) More referee refreshe rd Saturday 3 August courses to come 12:30pm 5:00pm $30 (incl. green shirt and whistle) or Are you or do you know a young girl aged 6-14 with autism or aspergers that would like to $15 (existing referees who dont need a shirt or connect with other girls with autism or aspergers? The Girls Connected group meets Friday whistle) afternoons 4:30pm to 5:30pm at Trott Park Neighbourhood Centre. Places are limited so https://reg.sportingpulse.com/v6/regoform.cgi? bookings are required. For more information, visit www.marion.sa.gov.au/youth-services aID=17610&formID=31442

Girls Connected

Bus Timetable Changes

Its never toastart if youve been involved Adelaide Metro advises that you too maylate need new refereeing, bus timetable. Call the InfoLine on in basketba just joined the game, child or adult learn more by becomin 1300 311 108 or visit www.adelaidemetro.com.au

Blue Light PresentsDj Olli Dance Party

Where: Marion Cultural Centre Domain Theatre 287 Diagonal Road Oaklands Park

Morphett Vale Basketball stadium is significantly short of referees. We n Junior Basketball, District and Social Basketball.

LOCK IN 9 17 YEARS Take this opportunity to learn more about the game and gain a little p

When:  Friday June 28th, Friday August 9th, Friday September 20th, Friday October 18th, and Friday November 22nd For more information or to register contact Karlin Haug, 8382 0143, kha Time: 7.30pm 10.00pm Tickets: Pre buy your tickets at the box office for $5.00 or $7.00 at the door PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS!

Ongoing support and guidance is provided to all referees and a clear pr

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Community NEWS
Shower Gel Fundraiser
A lovely boxed set of 5 beautiful Nutrimetics Shower Gels for $35.
REC makes $5 for every box sold. We would appreciate you gathering orders from your friends and family to help make this a success. Order from June2013. Finance office before 18th

Factors Affecting Teens: Cyberbullying and Teen Sleep

The University of South Australia would like to invite you to a public lecture about Factors Affecting Teens: Cyberbullying and Teen Sleep.
Date: Time: Wednesday 31 July 2013 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Drinks and canaps will be provided

Venue:  University of South Australia, City West Campus Bradley Forum, Level 5 Hawke Building 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Register: Visit unisa.edu.au/helpingteens As children move into adolescence they are faced with a number of challenges that adults can find difficult to relate to. Some teenagers struggle to come to terms with their body issues, some struggle academically and others may experience peer bullying. This public lecture will explore two prominent issues affecting teenagers: cyberbullying and the importance of teen sleep. As a parent, high school teacher, career adviser or guardian, this lecture will provide an insight into these two important issues. It will also touch on what you can do to support teenagers.

$500 assistance to Families through Anglicare and Saverplus

Saverplus - an Anglicare programme offering $500 assistance towards educational costs for qualifying families. Eligibility criteria includes: Have a Centrelink Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card Are at least 18 years old Have some regular income from work (you or your partner), and Have a child at school, or study yourself. Enquires to 8186 8920 / 0445 778 646 or cdarby@anglicare-sa.org.au

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