| Aldridge Newsletter - Edition 15 - 10 September 2008 |
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Reminder—Monday, 06 October
STUDENT FREE DAY
! Tuesday, 21 October— Speech Night in Hall at 7.00 pm.
! Wednesday, 29 October—Film & Television Awards Evening in K Block at 6.30 pm.
! Monday, 03 November—Sports Awards Evening in Hall at 7.00 pm.
Helping Children to be organised
The ability to organize space, time and possessions is an important but often under estimated success skill.
Some children are naturally well-organized. ‘A place for everything and everything in its place’ is their mantra even from a young age. These neatnicks can be a little compulsive but order and personal organization leAd to greater personal effectiveness and efficiency.
Many children need assistance with organization. It just doesn’t come naturally. Give them a complex project and they flounder as they can’t naturally break it into neat chunks and manageable pieces. Give them a number of tasks to do and they will leave one out. Ask them to arrange a series of files and they will struggle unless you create a system to follow. Organisational skills can be learned. Processes and procedures once practised can be part of a set of personal skills that stay for life.
There are four categories of personal organisation skills. By understanding each category you can work out your own ways of developing children’s organisational skills:
1. Chunking: Breaking complex tasks into small, manageable steps. For instance, week-long school projects can be broken down into a series of smaller tasks that can be completed daily.
2. Goal-setting: Helping children set small and large goals is one tangible way of increasing their effectiveness. Eg. “I want to learn to spell 20 new words from my list by Friday.” “I want to save $15 this month from my pocket money.”
3. Making plans: Working out steps required to help achieve goals and objectives requires children to look ahead. “I will learn five words a day. I will get mum to hear me each night.” “I will put $4.00 aside each week. I have got to buy my brother a birthday present. Now that will be difficult but if I …”
4. Managing time: Time planning tools such as lists and diaries can help children keep schedules, hand work in on time and help prevent children overestimating what they can achieve.
Children’s homework can provide headaches for parents. Encourage children to get organised by thinking ahead and planning their homework around their extra-curricular activities. A weekly planner of diary will help older students get organised. Assisting children to become organised is perhaps the best way parents can help at home.
What’s Your Child Like?
Is your child well-organized?
Does He/She:
1. Need to be constantly reminded about simple things?
Yes—0 No—2
2. Enjoy order and feel uncomfortable with too much clutter and mess?
Yes—2 No—0
3. Easily break big tasks into small jobs and enjoy doing multi-step tasks?
Yes—2 No—0
4. Establish their own routines and function well when the usual daily routing is altered unexpectedly?
Yes—2 No –0
5. Leave most things to the last minute before they are done?
Yes—0 No –2
SCORE
10: An organizational type. Can be a little scary for mere mortals.
6-8: Works fairly well even around clutter.
0-4: Probably needs help with the basics.
Try This . . .
Putting it into Practice
To promote organisational skills in your children try the following four strategies:
1. Use lists for forgetful kids. For instance, ask them to list the five things they need to do in the morning before going to school.
2. Have a monthly family calendar for important activities and events. Encourage children to place important activities on it and to check it regularly.
3. Before children begin homework ask them to estimate how long it will take and then check their estimates. Encourage children to work efficiently and quickly rather than spend long periods of time doing tasks.
4. Encourage children to set goals on a regular basis. Eg. “How many books will you read this week?” “How much will you save this week?”
QUOTE
‘We can no more afford to spend major time on minor things than we can spend minor time on major things.’
Jim Rohn
See Beyond the Disability
It is Disability Action Week from 14—20 September 2008 and there are fantastic events to attend in every region across the State.
There is a choice of about a hundred community events in Queensland, including art exhibitions, seminars, lunches, dinners, dances, morning teas, library displays and organised walks.
There is a wheelchair dance in Mackay, the launch of Camp Autism in Ayr, a Masquerade Party in Eagleby and a motor bike charity run in Toowoomba.
One in five Queenslanders has a disability of some kind, and disability touches the lives of most Queenslanders in some way.
Attending community events can encourage positive attitudes towards people with a disability, improve access and make our community a better place for everyone.
If your child has a disability or you just want to celebrate diversity or applaud the ability in every disability, then support our local events.
For more information or to check the events in your area visit: www.disability.qld.gov.au/actionweek
Guidance News
Teaching Scholarships through Department of Education Training and the Arts. DETA is offering a number of scholarships to assist students from rural and remote areas who are enrolling in an Education degree at a recognized Queensland University.
To be eligible for the Bid O’Sullivan Scholarship, eligible students will need to:
Ø be currently undertaking Year 12 in 2008.
Ø Achieve an OP score of 10 or better.
Ø Have a home address in a rural or remote area—this applies to Maryborough.
The Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship eligible students need to be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background who aspire to become teachers with Education Queensland.
Applications for both Scholarships close on 13 October 2008. Application forms are available at the following websites:
Bid O’Sullivan Teaching Scholarship—www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/scholarshps/rural/about.html
Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarship:
www.education.qld.gov.au/staff/development/scholarshps/indigenous/about.html
2008/2009 UQ Link Program And QUT’s Q-Step Scheme
The University of Queensland and QUT are offering financial support through their UQ Link and Q-Step programs for students who have experienced educational disadvantages as a result of financial hardship to gain entry to higher education.
Applications close on 27 October 2008. Further information is available at http://www.uq.edu.au/study/uqlink-entry or contact UQ Admissions on freecall 1800 788 728 or for QUT, Scholarships Officer, Equity Section, phone (07) 3138 5601.
Website Helps Students To Act Smart About Safety
The Department of Education, Training and the Arts has launched a new website to tackle violence, bullying and harassment among young Queenslanders. The new Act Smart Be Safe Website is a gateway for parents, students and the community to access information to help improve the safety of young people.
Access can be gained through www.education.qld.gov.au/actsmartbesafe.
Oral Health Therapy Scholarship
The Wide Bay Burnett Oral Health Service is offering a $20,000 per annum Scholarship to a local student who in return agrees to work for the service for a period of three years following graduation.
Further scholarships are available through the Queensland Health Rural Scholarship Scheme. Under this scheme, successful applicants are entitled to a $7000 living allowance, a $5500 Tertiary grant and $500 travel allowance per academic year.
For more information go to: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/orh/scholarships/qhrss/docs/info_kit.pdf.
STAVROS AMARANDOS
Guidance Officer
Sports News
School sporting Uniforms
I am writing this article as a plea to students and parents of Aldridge to please return any school sporting uniforms to the HPE Department.
Throughout the course of 2007 and 2008 quite a number of football jerseys, multi playing shirts and multi playing shorts have disappeared from our stocks.
If you are in possession of any of the above please return the garment to me at the PE Department (C Block staffroom). I should point out that keeping any of these is the same as stealing. If you are seen wearing school property outside of the appropriate times you could face legal action.
Apart from that it may force us to charge students increased costs if we want to replace missing equipment.
We are currently missing seven (7) numbered multi shirts, 13 numbered football jerseys (from three sets) and 18 pairs of shorts.
JIM McKEE
Head of Department—HPE
AFL Report
The Aldridge Rams had a good win in their final Lions Cup home and away game against Hervey Bay High School. They went through the series undefeated and will now play the winner of the Bundaberg district early in Term 4 in the Wide Bay Grand Final. The boys are hoping to repeat last year’s premiership and win back to back Cups. Good luck fellas!
Final Scores were:
Aldridge Rams 9 – 6 – 60 def. Hervey Bay 4 – 7 – 31
Best Players were: Tom Einam, Brad Davies, Dylan Hodges, Zac Edmondson.
Goalkickers: Brad Davies 4, Dalton Balke 3, Curtis McFarlane 2
PETER DUCK
Coach
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Parent/Teacher interviews will be held on Thursday09 October 2008, in the school hall. The interviews will commence at 3.30 pm and will be in 10 minute blocks. Parents wishing to obtain an interview with any of their students’ teachers can do so by contacting Perri-Le in the school administration office on 4120 8444. Parents are asked to have a list of their students’ teachers on hand when phoning the school to make interview times
School Holiday Office Closure
The school administration office will be closed for the Spring vacation period from 3.30 pm Friday 19 September 2008, until Friday 03 October 2008. The school office will reopen at 8.00 am Monday 06 October 2008. All students return on Tuesday 07 October 2008, as Monday is a Student Free Day.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this closure may cause.
School Dental Van
The last day for the Dental Van will be Friday 19 September 2008.
Any outstanding forms will be excepted until then, however, treatment will be given at another facility.
Students who have not had their treatment completed by this date will be issued an appointment during the school holidays.
INSM News
Congratulations to the Concert Band who won Gold at the Maryborough Eisteddfod and Bronze at Brisbane Band Festival.
Due to the success of the Concert Band performing on parade this week, we will be playing for parade in Week 10, Tuesday 16 September and also in Term 4 (Eye of the Tiger and Smoke on the Water). This will be in lieu of Market Day on 04 September 2008.
Final Concert and Awards will be on Wednesday 05 November starting at 5.00 pm.
GAYLE YOUNG
INSM Teacher
Dates for your dairy
More important dates for your diary.
Ø Monday 15 September—Years 8, 9 and 10 Vaccinations. Venue to be advised.
Ø Monday 22 September—Friday, 03 October—Spring Vacation.
Ø Tuesday 07 October—School resumes. All students to attend school.
Ø Tuesday 07 October—Reports issued to students at 2.45 pm.
Ø Thursday 09 October—Parent/ Teacher Interviews in Hall from 3.30 pm—6.30 pm.
Ø Thursday 16 October—Saturday, 18 October—Performing Arts Production in K Block at 7.00 pm.
Ø Sunday 19 October—Performing Arts Production in K Block at 2.00 pm.
Ø Monday 20 October—STUDENT FREE DAY.
Ø Monday 20 October—Friday, 24 October—Year 10 Industry Placement (Group 1).
Ø Tuesday 21 October—Speech Night in Hall at 7.00 pm.
Ø Monday 27 October—Friday 31 October—Year 10 Industry Placement (Group 2).
University News
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
How would you like to enjoy your summer without the worry of a University placement hanging over your head?
Australian Catholic University’s Early Achiever’s Program gives you the reassurance of a place at a great university as early as December 2008, while everyone else plays the waiting game.
Because we know you are worth more than just your score, we are looking for well-rounded applicants, who are involved in their communities and have shown the potential to achieve great things.
But hurry! Time is running out. Applications close Monday 06 October 2008.
For eligibility and how to apply visit: www.acu.edu.au/earlyentry.
Community Notices
v Maryborough Junior Touch Football sign-on—Friday 12 September and Friday 19 September at Sydney Street Touch Football Fields from 5.30 pm—6.30 pm. Cost for season is $55.00 per player.
v Athletics sign-on Sunday 31 August from 1.00 pm—4.00 pm at Jock Anderson Oval, Gympie Road, Tinana. For more information phone Kevin on 4129 7158 or Diane on 4122 2875.
v Maryborough Futsal Club (5-a-side football). Summer sign-on at Maryborough Showgrounds, Monday 15 September, Monday 06 October and Monday 13 October from 4.30 pm—7.00 pm. For more information contact Lyn on 0407 575 673 or Jenny on 0428 22 670.
v The Fraser Coast Regional Council Library (Maryborough) is holding an Indiana Jones family fun night on Thursday 18 September from 5.30 pm—6.30 pm. Snack food will be provided. To register for this evening please contact the Library on 4190 5788.
v Youth Summit 2008—Hervey Bay State High School Great Hall on Saturday 26 October 2008. Live entertainment, Guest speakers, Food. For more info phone Hervey Bay SHS on 4120 6400.
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