K-12
From the Principal
Commonwealth legislation requires all independent schools to publish to families ‘school performance’ data on an annual basis. The objective of this initiative by the Commonwealth Government is to increase accountability and transparency of information published by schools so that families can make informed decisions when choosing or comparing schools. This is the final year for this model of
School Performance Report as we move into the next funding quadrennium and a new model commencing in 2009.
The data required to be published for the 2008 College year includes:
• Academic Results
• Student and Staff daily attendance
• Staff Professional Development and Qualifications
During 2008, growth in our Junior School brought an increase in classes at the Pre-Primary and Year 3 levels. Our Middle Years Program extended into Year 8, just as new facilities were being developed for Years 7 to 9 on the river side. NAPLAN testing revealed outstanding benchmark achievement in literacy and numeracy across Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Senior School students continued our fine tradition of outstanding TEE results and based on those results, MLC was ranked fifth school in the State.
On behalf of the College community, I would like to thank the MLC Teaching and Operational staff for their dedication and hard work, the College Council for its support and governance of the College and MLC parents for their supportive partnership in the education of their daughters.
MLC Rowing, which celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year, is racing ahead into an exciting new era as the penultimate regatta at Champion Lakes foreshadowed this week. The clear, sunny day combined perfectly with the competition on the water to make it a stunning morning. The girls were quick to adjust to the new opportunities this course offers for spectator participation, with cheer squads now making an impact as crews approach the finishing line. Congratulations to all rowers, coaches and supporters! The Head of the River on Saturday 15 August will also be held at Champion Lakes.
The christening of Silver Jubilee, a gleaming new quad shell addition to MLC boats, symbolised and celebrated not only the longevity of MLC Rowing but also the dedication and commitment of our rowing families. It was fitting that their tireless efforts in fundraising for rowing, through manure drives, Entertainment Book sales, morning teas and the annual quiz night hosted by the Rowing Support Group have had such a tangible outcome with the purchase of this new quad shell for the MLC rowers. On behalf of the College, I extend sincere appreciation to Alan Stephenson and the Rowing Support Group for the fabulous Silver Jubilee.
Not to be outdone in the fundraising and friend raising stakes, the MLC Parents’ Association (PA) hosted two highly successful fundraising events; Big Purple Undies and The Masquerade Ball. Much frenzied bidding throughout the auction at the Ball generated loads of fun while assisting the PA to grow a sizeable donation to the MLC Foundation. Our thanks go to Helen Dalgleish, Rachel Akehurst and the Ball Committee members who were the drivers of these functions.
The 2009 College Production, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, transformed Hadley Hall into a spectacular celebration of talent and creativity in a fabulous, fantasy world. The audience was enthralled by the fun mix of ‘nonsense' characters which enabled girls to demonstrate their brilliant dramatic and musical skills. These skills were enhanced by the amazing costumes and set design of the calibre of Broadway or West End.
Congratulations to all students, staff and crew who were involved, including front of house, back stage and performers, in the stunning 2009 College Production!
Yvonne Palmer, Acting Principal
New Information to Hand - Speech and Drama success
Congratulations to Rachel Gower (Year 4). We have just been advised that Rachel was also successful in the recent Speech and Drama Festival held at UWA, Crawley, achieving a commendation for her effort. Rachel participated with other MLC students congratulated in the previous issue of the Wyvern.
Yvonne Palmer, Acting Principal
Pandemic (H1N1) ‘Human Swine ‘Influenza
Information Update – August 2009
Schools are advised that pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza is now widespread in the general community throughout WA and has resulted in several deaths. The Department of Health has advised that people with influenza-like illness are not being routinely tested by health authorities.
The focus of prevention in schools is to reinforce the message that students and staff with influenza-like illness should stay away from school and from public places until their symptoms have abated. Sound health and hygiene practices are to be used in schools.
The following questions and answers have been developed and endorsed by the Department of Health to assist schools with specific issues.
Q. How can schools reinforce hygiene messages?
A. Schools can provide educational activities to promote healthy habits and reduce the spread of influenza. Students, parents and staff should be reminded that preventing spread of influenza primarily focuses on maintaining sound health and hygiene practices. Messages should include:
• Wash your hands frequently (alcohol based cleaners are useful if soap and water is not easily accessed), especially after coughing and sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and dispose of the tissue in a rubbish bin afterward.
• Avoid contact with people who are unwell.
• Ask your doctor about getting the seasonal influenza vaccination, which will help protect you against seasonal influenza, especially if you belong to one of the groups for whom the vaccine is provided free (all adults aged 65 years and over, Aboriginal people aged 50 years and over, Aboriginal people aged 15-49 years with underlying medical conditions, children aged six months to four years) or is recommended (all persons six months of age and above with underlying medical conditions). Note that the seasonal influenza vaccine will not protect against the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza virus.
Q. Will the Department of Health advise principals if a student or staff member is confirmed or suspected of having pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza?
A. No. Schools will not be notified of individual cases because there is no public health action required for identified cases. Principals should continue to encourage staff, students, and teachers to self monitor for illness, and stay away from school if sick.
Q. Are people with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza being placed in enforced isolation by the Department of Health?
A. No. Enforceable measures including quarantine and isolation are no longer being used by the Department of Health to control pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza in the community. However, it is important for unwell people to ‘self-isolate’ and stay home until fully recovered, in order to reduce transmission in the school environment.
Q. Where their parent has confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza or influenza-like illness, should well students stay home?
A. No. However, the child should be closely monitored for illness, and stay away from school if illness develops.
Q. Where a student has confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza or influenza-like illness should well siblings stay home?
A. No. However, the sibling(s) should be closely monitored for illness, and stay away from school if illness develops.
Q. If a child or staff member is confirmed as having pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza or influenza-like illness, for how many days should they absent themselves from school?
A. Regardless of whether or not influenza infection is confirmed, a child or staff member who becomes ill with an influenza-like illness should stay at home until fever and acute illness symptoms have completely resolved, or seven days from the date of onset of symptoms, whichever is longer. If antiviral medicine was given early in the illness, and the child or staff member are well after three completed days of treatment, they may return to school.
Q. Where can students, parents and staff members go for medical advice?
More information is available from the Department of Health website or call the National Human Swine Influenza Hotline on 180 2007. Health Direct can also be contacted on 1800 022 222 if you require medical advice.
Leisa Maslin, Acting Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Host families ought for UK Visiting Hockey team
We are still looking for host families for four girls coming to MLC from Durham as part of their hockey tour to WA. If you are able to host one or two girls over the long weekend from Friday afternoon to Monday morning, please contact Kerris Moffat in the PE department on 9384 4000.
Kerris Moffat, Physical and Health Education teacher
Uniform Shop re-stock
The Uniform Shop now has in stock black gloves (all sizes), small black umbrellas, MLC polo shirts (all sizes) and reflector strips for rain jackets or back packs as there has been discussion regarding the safety of darker colours in bad weather.
We also have on order bottle-green raincoats in limited numbers which will arrive in four to six weeks and because the MLC pool can be cold, the Uniform Shop now has samples of Radiators which will help the girls keep warm in the water. These can be purchased from a supplier in Fremantle, details of which are held at the Uniform Shop.
Pure Wool St Albans MLC picnic rugs are now on sale in the Uniform Shop for $55, down from $95.70 (148cm X 178cm). Father's Day is coming up, so think about buying one for Dad!
Sarah Benney, Uniform Shop Manager
After-school Mathematics for able and gifted students
Edith Cowan University (ECU) offers an excellent after school program for Mathematically Able and Gifted students.
The year-long ECU Mathematics Problem Solving program is a continuation of the ones that have proved so popular over the past seventeen years. More than 200 students from years 5 to 10, regularly attend the after-school classes at the Mount Lawley campus, for the opportunity to tackle challenging mathematical problems, and to extend their range of problem-solving skills and strategies. It also develops their skills in presenting solutions.
In 2010 there will be classes at five levels:
Primary Level 1: For students in Year 6 (Fortnightly: Thursday)
Primary Level 2: For students in Year 7 (Fortnightly: Thursday)
Secondary Level 1 (Euler): For students in Year 8 (Weekly: Tuesday)
Secondary Level 2 (Gauss): For students in Year 9 (Weekly: Wednesday – 5pm)
Secondary Level 3 (Noether): For students in Year 10 (Weekly: Wednesday – 4pm)
Students in the secondary level classes participate in Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians, a national program organised by the Australian Mathematics Trust.
There will be a charge of $100 for the year-long program. There is an additional charge of $75 for students in Years 8 to 10, for participation in the Mathematics Challenge program.
All of the above details, sample problems and further information are given on the website.
To enrol, students must work the sample problems, on their own and in their own time, and submit them to ECU (address given on the website) by 25 September, 2009.
The solutions should clearly state the student’s name, address, home telephone number, current school and current year-level.
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
Stress Down Day
This year, MLC participated in a Stress Down Day on Friday 31 July to raise money for Lifeline. Staff were encouraged to wear bright, cheerful and comfy slippers to work for a gold conation, to participate in the 'best de-stress idea' competition and attend de-stressful morning teas organised by the HR Department. Students were able to wear their sports uniform for the day.
The day was a great success, not only raising $750 for Lifeline, but increasing awareness of stress within organisational, school and personal lives.Thank you for your support.
Lauren Webb, Human Resources
Music Notices
Percussion Workshop
On Thursday 23 July, master percussionist Greg Sheehan attended the College for a workshop with the percussion students. The workshop began with an introduction to a number of interesting percussion instruments and the techniques used to play them. Some of these instruments even included an array of squeaky toys and a stainless steel bowl full of water. Hand percussion instruments were then used by the students to play a number of rhythmic exercises. Lastly, lots of bigger percussion instruments were used in an exercise exploring rhythm and how simple it can be using accented beats to create intriguing rhythmic patterns. Greg Sheehan with the aid of percussionist Steve Richter, taught the girls fascinating techniques with rhythm and gave them a deeper insight into the exciting world of percussion.
Music Examination Results
Congratulations to the following students on their Australian Music Examinations Board examination results:
Sophie Ngo (Year 5), Grade 4 Violin, High Distinction
Brass & Woodwind Recital
The Brass & Woodwind Recital will be held in the Stephen Lee Auditorium on Wednesday 12 August at 7pm. Woodwind and brass students from the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School will be performing a variety of works in different styles, including Classical, Jazz and Modern. The recital gives students of all ages the opportunity to perform to family and friends in an informal setting. Admission to the recital is free.
Year 7 & 8 Instrumental Music Scholarships 2010
The auditions for Year 7 & 8 Music Scholarships for 2010 will be held in the Music Department on Friday 28 August. Up to 20 Instrumental Music Scholarships will be awarded to talented instrumentalists entering Year 7 and Year 8 in 2010. Each scholarship will provide 50 per cent of the cost of music tuition on an orchestra or band instrument for thirty lessons, and free use of a College instrument, subject to availability.
The scholarships will be awarded on the results of an audition, and are based on performance ability, general musicianship and above all, musical potential. Any student intending to learn an instrument in 2010 is eligible for a Year 7 & 8 Music Scholarship. Application forms are available from Mrs May in the Music department.
MLC/Christ Church Grammar School Concerto Night
Friday 11 September
7pm, Hadley Hall
Book your tickets here
Weekend Netball Club news
We start this update with some exciting news about a number of our Club girls who have been identified to trial for State pathways. These selections have been made over the season and from here, the girls will participate in selection trials to see if they move further into Academy teams.
The girls that have been identified include:
• 12 year olds -Mia Challis, Gabriella Rawlinson, Lucy Rose and Jazmine Hatherley
• 13 year olds - Caitlin Paris and Sophie Aplin
• 14 year olds - Millie Martino, Jessica Lane, Kate Duff and Alice Bartley
• 15 year olds- Tessa Seward, Katie Chrystal, Aqualla Milne, Sasha Fitzpatrick, Claire Staniforth and Nicole Harrison.
Congratulations to these players.
The finals are fast approaching and from our 21 teams, 14 are close to participating in the finals which start on 29 August. I will update the teams in the next Wyvern.
Finally, the Club’s major fundraising drive starts this weekend with the sale of head-bands designed for the girls. They will be on sale this weekend and available for $12 from Club coordinators Mrs Watson-Galbraith, Tibbie Galbraith, Brittany Whitehead or me.
Kate Gairns, Netball Coordinator
Masquerade Ball a blast
On behalf of the Parents’ Association I would like to thank all families and friends who attended the Masquerade Ball on Saturday night and contributed to such a fantastic event, and congratulations to all those who successfully bid for an auction item.
Special thanks to Andrea McGurk and Greg Schicker from Community Relations, and to parents Carlene Walker, Francesca Rakich, Felicity Kermode and Nick Clarke for their help in organising the event.
Parents will soon be advised of the amount raised from the event for Partnering for their Future.
Helen Dalgleish, President, Parents’ Association
Thanks
Thank you to those parents who attended the MLC Foundation Masquerade Ball on 1 August. Although the monies are still being totalled, Parents’ Association President Helen Dalgeish is pleased to annouce that the revenue raised from the Ball is in the vicinity of $20-$25,000.
Funds raised from the auctions will be contributed to the Partnering for their Future campaign and allocated to the Health and Sports Centre. We are now tracking at almost $115, to date.
Mike Brown, Head of Junior School, will be hosting the Partnering for their Future lunch series during Term 3. Parents, particularly those new to MLC, will be provided with a personal insight into the new Health and Sports Centre from James Turnbull of T&Z Architects. John Goodlad, Chair of MLC Foundation, invites all parents to participate in Partnering for their Future by investing in the future of your daughter and MLC.
John, James and Mike hope you can join them on either Friday 4 September from 12.30 to 2pm or Monday 14 September from 12.30 to 2pm
To register your interest, please contact Fundraising Coordinator Suzanne Fisher on sfisher@mlc.wa.edu.au or call 9383 0281.
Our girls need an environment with exceptional resources and facilities to enable them to pursue their individual talents and dreams. As parents, you can take control and have a positive impact, on their physical and emotional health. Join the campaign for the benefit of all MLC’s girls now and in the future. Gift online
Congratulations to our winning masquerade mask designers
Thank you to all our girls who designed masks for the Parents' Association Masquerade Ball, held on 1 August. The masks were made and auctioned, and worn by parents at the Ball.
Congratulations to Emily Singleton, Charlotte Pyle and Freya Tingley, these girls have won $150 voucher from the Claremont Quarter. Each mask design was displayed and voted on by students at the School.
Junior School
Emily Singleton 1st
Sophie Mago 2nd
Sarah Knox 3rd
Middle School
Charlotte Pyle 1st
Michelle Tier 2nd
Ashleigh Kotula 3rd
Senior School
Freya Tingley 1st
Jodie Koh 2nd
Rachel Lawrance 3rd
Emily, Charlotte and Freya will be presented with their prize at the next school assembly. Well done girls!
Suzanne Fisher, Fundraising Coordinator
MLC Community prayer meetings
Members of the MLC Community can meet for prayer every second Friday (Day 5) in the Chaplaincy Office, or the College Meeting Room, at 8:45am for approximately one hour.
The meetings during Term 3 will be held on 7 August, and 4 and 18 September. All are welcome.
Chaplain's office
Join MLC’s City to Surf team
Flora Edwards once said, “In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.” As parents and teachers we certainly know this to be true.
Join the MLC City to Surf team and contribute to the success of Activ, a family based, not-for-profit organisation that provides support services to people with disability and their families in Western Australia.
As part of the MLC Team, you have the option of entering the 4km run/walk, 12km walk, Channel 9 12km run, half marathon or marathon.
Entries can be completed online Click on the Register button, select the Team option at the Registration Type window and enter MLC into the Team Name box. Scroll down and join the Methodist Ladies’ College team.
Given the size of the event, for safety we suggest girls entering the event from the Junior School be accompanied by a parent/guardian or an older sister.
For more information contact Mr Giles on 9383 0375 or via email on jgiles@mlc.wa.edu.au
Hope to see you wearing your Green and Gold on 30 August.
Jeff Giles, Physical and Health Education teacher
Sponsor the College Relay for Life team
A number of teachers from the Junior School are participating in the Relay For Life which is an overnight community event in which teams of 10 or more keep a baton moving in a relay-style walk or run to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
The event brings the whole community together for a night of fun, entertainment, celebration and remembrance.
Every dollar raised at Relay For Life helps the Cancer Council to investigate new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancers, educate people about ways to reduce their cancer risk, advocate for cancer control and support people during times of greatest need.
You can help support the College team by making a secure online donation using your credit card. You can go to the Relay for Life website (link relayforlife.org.au ) click on ‘Donate to a Team’ and type in ‘MLC Junior School Teachers’ in the Team Name section.
Thank you for your support of this worthwile cause.
Melissa Mason, Kindergarten Teacher
Junior School
From the Head of Junior School
Mathematics Talent Quest Success
For the past four years, the Junior School has participated in the State Mathematics Talent Quest in which the girls are given an open-ended mathematics investigation to research and then present their findings in an interesting and informative way.
I am proud to announce the following results:
The Year 2 class investigated on ‘Playing Around with 3D Shapes’ received a highly commended grading. The girls investigated three dimensional shapes looking specifically at the attributes of shapes and which shape was the most effective to use in certain situations. I would like to congratulate the girls on their success and thank Ms Rose and Mrs Hu for their incredible working in creating the PowerPoint and movie presentation. The girls’ presentation will be on show on Thursday 20 October at our ‘My Learning Community’ day.
The Year 6 girls were split into mixed-ability teams with representatives from all three Year 6 classes. The girls were given five Platonic solids ranging from a cube to a dodecahedron. They were then asked to colour the faces so that no two faces which met along an edge had the same colour. The girls has to the find the least number of colours for this to be possible for each of the five regular polyhedra, and explain how to achieve it.
Audrey Yeo, Caitlin Gava, Tamsin Mahalingham and Maddie Brown received 2nd Place award and Katherine Liu, Caris McClements and Annie Sommer 1st Place. The girls have been asked to attend the award ceremony on Friday 7 August at Edith Cowan University. We are hoping the girls’ project will be selected to be presented at the National Finals.
I am certainly extremely proud of the girls’ achievements, but would also like to thank Mrs Franz, Mrs Jones, Mr Scott, Mrs Channey and Mrs Hardwicke in supporting and encouraging the girls during the investigation.
‘My Learning Community’
Thursday 20 August
I know in our busy schedules that we require advanced notice of important upcoming events; this is particularly true of working parents. Just last night I felt the frustration flowing through the veins when we received a note from my son’s school informing me that we had a parent conference scheduled for the next day! My wife and I had less than 24 hours’ notice! For the last two weeks, I have been mentioning about the ‘My Learning Community’ event on Thursday 20 August.
This event is one you and your daughter will not want to miss. It is a day when you’ll be able to review all your daughter’s learning, whether it’s in Music, Art or Language and Mathematics. We are hoping the choirs, orchestras and bands will be performing. Also, we will be holding our annual ‘Fun Run’. I am currently putting together the final schedule of events and will soon send home a detailed itinerary for the day during which I would like to celebrate the girls’ learning journey.
Michael Brown, Acting Head of Junior School
Junior School What’s On
Hockey wind-up
Friday 14 August (5pm, Dining Room)
Science Week
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 August
My Learning Journey
Thursday 20 August
Mid-Term break
Friday 21 August
Pyjama and Movie Night
Friday 28 August
Middle School
Middle School Mathematics Quiz Night
Teaser: Apart from the fact that they are equal, one plus 12 and two plus eleven are anagrams of each other!
If you would like to experience more maths in strange and unusual ways, then Mathematics Quiz Night is definitely for you!
The Middle School Mathematics Quiz Night for students in Years 7, 8, and 9 will be held again this year during Week 10 of Term 3. The Quiz night is a fun and social activity for Middle School students of any mathematical ability.
During Quiz Night, Teams of up to six students will work cooperatively to solve as many fun and challenging mathematical puzzles as possible for the chance to win the annual Quiz Night Trophy. Keep your ears and eyes posted over the next few weeks for more information to follow.
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
House Athletics Carnival
On Friday 24 July, Week 1 of Term 3, the Annual House Athletics Carnival was held at the very exciting and new State Athletics Stadium. As rain pelted down throughout the week, all eyes were on the weather-man praying for a fine day. Not even a chilly 4 degree morning could dampen the enthusiasm of early arrivals, as the sky was blue, no clouds in sight nor a breath of wind. We were in for a good day.
House prefects lead their chargers on a march around the new track in style and colour befitting of a ‘Carnivale’. The scene was set for a day of colourful fun, friendly competition and House spirit.
All participants in all events competed fairly and with great competitive spirit throughout the course of the day. Whether in A division or F division, in the 100m, novelty event, throwing or jumping, all girls demonstrated wonderful sportsmanship.
Congratulations to all House winners in their Year groups and individual podium winners. Once again Corinth were the conquerors for the third year running; a mighty effort!
Many thanks to parents who attended on the day to support their daughters, and to staff members who were involved in duties on and off the track.
Best Wishes and good luck to all girls training for selection in the Interschool Athletics Team co-ordinated by Mr Giles and Miss Douthie.
Mandy Combes, Head of Physical Education
2009 House Athletics Results
Individual Champion Athletes
Year 7
1st Kelly Marie Smith
2nd Samantha Schrauth
3rd Isabel Jones
Year 8
1st Tian Beckett
2nd Lauren Dudfield
3rd Georgia Carey
Year 9
1st Mathilda Lipscombe
2nd Libby Matthews
Eq 3rd Kate Duff
Eq 3rd Ally Beattie
Year 10
1st Nicole Harrison
2nd Aqualla Milne
3rd Jodie Koh
Year 11/12
Eq 1st Georgia Gray
Eq 1st Amanda Smith
2nd Tracee Lemon
3rd Michelle Wakeman
(Please note: Final proofing of provisional scores for Year 11/12 noted a technical error which placed Amanda Smith in 1st place. All medals stand and Amanda was awarded her 1st place medallion at assembly. Special congratulations to Amanda)
House placings
Year 7
Sparta (1st), Corinth (2nd), Athens (3rd)
Year 8
Corinth (1st), Sparta (2nd), Rome (3rd)
Year 9
Athens (1st), Corinth (2nd), Troy (3rd)
Year 10
Corinth (1st), Rome (2nd), Athens (3rd)
Year 11/12
Athens (1st), Olympia (2nd), Corinth (3rd)
Overall Result
1st Corinth (1846 points)
2nd Athens (1749.5 points)
3rd Sparta (1618 points)
4th Rome (1544 points)
5th Troy (1516.5 points)
6th Olympia (1344 points)
Mandy Combes, Head of Physical Education
Lost Property
Lost property continues to be an area of concern and frustration for MLC students, families and staff. With the variable weather at this time of the year, we are experiencing an enormous volume of lost clothing as girls remove items of clothing as they warm up and leave them unattended.
Lost clothing will generally follow a number of pathways, depending on where it was lost, whether it is labelled or other factors outside of our control. Students whose clothing is clearly labelled are more likely to receive their returned clothing quickly.
When the clothing is labelled it will be returned to students by the following methods, returned directly to students, placed as a daily notice for collection from Student Services or given to tutors (in their pigeon holes) to return to the girls.
When an item is lost on the ovals, the courts or in Bosisto Hall, they will be deposited in the large box outside the Physical Education office, as this is first point of collection. The contents of this box are generally delivered to Student Services weekly.
If the clothing is not labelled, it will be placed on the lost property shelves adjacent to Student Services and advertised in the daily bulletin.
Unlabelled clothing lost in the Middle School will be held at Middle School reception for a short time before going to Student Services.
Unfortunately this year, a number of students with clearly labelled clothing items have lost them school, and these items have not re-emerged, as they should have. I ask that you inspect all items in the next wash cycle in case your daughter has inadvertently picked up another student’s clothing. If this occurs, please return them to Student Services as soon as possible.
At school, girls who have lost items are encouraged to retrace their steps to try to find them, check the collection points in Bosisto Hall, Middle School reception or Student Services, and to use the daily bulletin to increase the chances of it being returned. Currently, we have more than 50 unlabelled items awaiting their owners to collect them from the foyer adjacent to Student Services.
David Watson, Assistant Head of Senior School/Student Services
Free InDesign Training
Science teacher, author and publisher Ray Forma is providing training to interested students and staff in the creative Adobe layout software, InDesign.
InDesign is a sophisticated, but uncomplicated document layout application. The College has a site licence, so you can have this program installed on whatever College computer you use. Just contact the Technical Support Desk to make this happen
Why use InDesign when I can use MS Word or Publisher?
• Easier layout and interaction between text and graphics.
• Accepts many more formats for graphics than does Word or Publisher.
• Imports Word documents easily.
• Output direct to pdf as one of several output options.
• Easier importing and formatting of text.
• Easier importing and formatting of graphics.
• Easy manipulation of both graphics and text.
• Lots more bells and whistles, but only if you want to delve deeper.
• Professional rather than amateur.
Most current magazines, posters, pamphlets and books are the products of InDesign, so develop saleable professional techniques while having fun creating your own superior documents.
In our first session you will get some idea of InDesign's basic capabilities and operation. In subsequent sessions tell us what you need to do and we will help you discover how to do it.
Training sessions will be held after school on Wednesday 26 August (Session 1) and Wednesday 2 September (Session 2) from 3.45 till 5pm. Both sessions will be held in SC2.11. Please sign up at Student Services.
Anna Hu, ICT Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Congratulations to all girls who achieved Colours in Semester 1.
Congratulations to the girls who received House Colours in Semester 1.
Middle School What’s On
Year 8 Morning Tea
Wednesday 26 August
Cimbalino’s Cottesloe
After School Drop off
Senior School
From the Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
Swine Flu Update
We are beginning to experience signs of ‘Term 3 Flu Season’ and the Health authorities have advised that children with signs of respiratory illness (fever, coughs or runny nose) should not attend school. The essence of this message is Stay at home and do not go to work , school or social events until you are well. I urge you to take notice of such advice. It is hoped that the precautionary measures of voluntary exclusion we will avert the spread of the virus and keep people safe and well.
Please also reinforce the hygiene messages:
• Regular washing of hands, especially after coughing and sneezing
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose of the tissue in a rubbish bin.
• Thank you for your cooperation. Working together with these precautionary measures will assist us to prevent the spread of this virus.
For further information about flu generally, visit the Department of Health website at www.health.wa.gov.au
Prefect Election Process
The process for selection of the 2010 College Prefects commenced in Term 3.
Year 11 girls have been invited to complete a nomination form outlining their leadership qualities, previous relevant experience and involvement in school activities. A series of activities, designed to educate the student body about the desired qualities of our student leaders and the details of the voting process, will run through the election weeks. Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and all staff members will be eligible to vote for College. All boarders will cast their votes vote for a Boarding House Prefect.
The process for electing College Prefects is the first of many different opportunities for current Year 11s to continue developing leadership qualities,. I have encouraged girls to think about the wide variety of situations that will present themselves over the coming 18 months, where the ability to motivate and inspire others to work towards achieving some shared vision or goal will be valued. I also remind girls that learning to manage disappointment that can occur when the outcome is not what we had hoped is a very important life skill that takes time and practice to master. We seek to develop resilience in our girls, the capacity to process one’s thoughts and emotions, re-focus upon any positives and use what we have learned from the experience to move on to new opportunities. Thursday September 10 is Election Day and we appreciate the services of representatives of the
Electoral Commission who will act as scrutineers and process the data. Candidates will then wait until the end of the first week of the Term 3 holidays before they will be informed of the outcome of the ballot. Portfolios are allocated to Prefects-elect following an interview process.
College Production
It has been an exciting week with College Production Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, opening with the matinee for invited primary school students and senior citizens. Audiences have been impressed by the depth of talent and exciting performances by students from K – 12. Under the leadership of directors Jodee Lambert and Suzy Bayne, many staff and students have put the finishing touches to their performances, stage sets and props, makeup, costumes, lighting, publicity materials, ticket selling, supper arrangements and decoration of Hadley Hall Foyer. Congratulations to everyone involved.
IGSSA Athletics
IGSSA Athletics will be held at the State Athletics Stadium,
AK Reserve, on Tuesday 15 September. Girls from Years 7 and 8 will attend the carnival as spectators to cheer our 60 to 70 competitors. Transport arrangements for these girls will be as for the Inter House Athletics Carnival. We request that girls be dropped off at the Stadium car park, entrance from Stephenson Avenue link by 8.15am and are collected from this area by 3pm. There are limited seats available on the buses arranged to transport Boarders to the Stadium and back. Girls will be invited to register at Student Services if they require transport. Normal classes will run on campus for girls in Years 9, 10 and 11. Year 12 girls are commencing their Term 3 examinations with a Study Day or a Practical Performance Examination.
Best wishes to our rowing crews for the Head of the River regatta on Saturday 15 August being held at Champion Lakes!
Inter House Athletics
A big thankyou to all the competitors, spectators and staff who attended our Inter House Athletics Carnival. Attendance was at an all-time high and a great day was experienced by more than 700 staff, students and parents.
As with the use of any new venue, staff are reviewing the planning and practice of the day, and would welcome feedback from parents and students. Your responses can be emailed to gnorthey@mlc.wa.edu.au. Our aim is to improve on the event, within the constraint imposed by using an external venue and having the weather ‘on tap’ at this time of year.
Year 11 Reports
Reports can bring mixed feelings to both students and parents. You have by now received the Year 11 Reports and have hopefully had time to reflect on the messages:
…. is always on task, ….. could apply herself more, …… needs to plan a thorough revision program, ……is a pleasure to teach, written by each subject teacher.
As you reflect and discuss progress with your daughter, her self-assessment whether written on their personal response reflection forms or orally, please take notice of their ideas and discuss their concerns as they are usually extremely honest and realistic. The next step is to assist them in making any necessary changes and now is the time to act on the information received. The skills of independence and co-operation are highly valued and staff are always willing to give their expertise to support your daughter. After school tutoring is available but it is your daughters’ responsibility to make the time and effort to attend. These sessions work best when the students come prepared with questions. If you have specific questions on any subject, please contact the subject teacher. The Head of Year or Assistant Head Senior School – Curriculum may be more appropriate for
general questions.
Leisa Maslin, Acting Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School
House Athletics Carnival
On Friday 24 July, Week 1 of Term 3, the Annual House Athletics Carnival was held at the very exciting and new State Athletics Stadium. As rain pelted down throughout the week, all eyes were on the weather-man praying for a fine day. Not even a chilly 4 degree morning could dampen the enthusiasm of early arrivals, as the sky was blue, no clouds in sight nor a breath of wind. We were in for a good day.
House prefects lead their chargers on a march around the new track in style and colour befitting of a ‘Carnivale’. The scene was set for a day of colourful fun, friendly competition and House spirit.
All participants in all events competed fairly and with great competitive spirit throughout the course of the day. Whether in A division or F division, in the 100m, novelty event, throwing or jumping, all girls demonstrated wonderful sportsmanship.
Congratulations to all House winners in their Year groups and individual podium winners. Once again Corinth were the conquerors for the third year running; a mighty effort!
Many thanks to parents who attended on the day to support their daughters, and to staff members who were involved in duties on and off the track.
Best Wishes and good luck to all girls training for selection in the Interschool Athletics Team co-ordinated by Mr Giles and Miss Douthie.
Mandy Combes, Head of Physical Education
2009 House Athletics Results
Individual Champion Athletes
Year 7
1st Kelly Marie Smith
2nd Samantha Schrauth
3rd Isabel Jones
Year 8
1st Tian Beckett
2nd Lauren Dudfield
3rd Georgia Carey
Year 9
1st Mathilda Lipscombe
2nd Libby Matthews
Eq 3rd Kate Duff
Eq 3rd Ally Beattie
Year 10
1st Nicole Harrison
2nd Aqualla Milne
3rd Jodie Koh
Year 11/12
Eq 1st Georgia Gray
Eq 1st Amanda Smith
2nd Tracee Lemon
3rd Michelle Wakeman
(Please note: Final proofing of provisional scores for Year 11/12 noted a technical error which placed Amanda Smith in 1st place. All medals stand and Amanda was awarded her 1st place medallion at assembly. Special congratulations to Amanda)
House placings
Year 7
Sparta (1st), Corinth (2nd), Athens (3rd)
Year 8
Corinth (1st), Sparta (2nd), Rome (3rd)
Year 9
Athens (1st), Corinth (2nd), Troy (3rd)
Year 10
Corinth (1st), Rome (2nd), Athens (3rd)
Year 11/12
Athens (1st), Olympia (2nd), Corinth (3rd)
Overall Result
1st Corinth (1846 points)
2nd Athens (1749.5 points)
3rd Sparta (1618 points)
4th Rome (1544 points)
5th Troy (1516.5 points)
6th Olympia (1344 points)
UWA revises ‘pre-requisites’ for students entering Engineering
From 2011, entry to UWA (2010 Year 12) the prerequisites for engineering courses (including combined degrees courses) will change*:
A scaled score of 50 or more in all units in one of the following sets will be required:
Set A: PHYS 3A/B and MAS 3C/D1
Set B: CHE 3A/B and PHY 3A/B and either MAT3C/D2 or MAS 3A/B2
Set C: CHE 3A/B and MAS 3C/D3
KEY
* Subject to final UWA approval.
1. Students who have not also passed CHE 3A/B may be required to take an additional Chemistry unit, depending on the type of engineering chosen.
2. Students will be required to take an additional mathematics unit.
3. Students will be required to take an additional physics unit.
Therefore, students completing MAS 3C/D will not require any additional mathematics units upon entering an engineering course at UWA.
In the words of the UWA admissions office: ‘a student who has completed a MAS unit set would be considered to have completed study at a level beyond that of MAT and so would be eligible for any course that specifies a MAT Mathematics unit set as a prerequisite’.
Dr Dennis Ireland, Head of Mathematics
WA Science and Engineering summer school
Held in January, the School is for students about to start Years 11 and 12 (ie. current students in Years 10 and 11). It involves a physically and mentally challenging week-long program with a blend of hands-on sessions in chemistry, biotechnology, physics, biology, engineering, mathematics, renewable energy, environmental science and mineral science. There are also field trips, keynote lectures and demonstrations by Australia's leading scientists and science communicators, as well as recreational pursuits, starting each morning with a session at the beach.
WA Science and Engineering summer school application.
Kate Padman, Head of Science
Free InDesign Training
Science teacher, author and publisher Ray Forma is providing training to interested students and staff in the creative Adobe layout software, InDesign.
InDesign is a sophisticated, but uncomplicated document layout application. The College has a site licence, so you can have this program installed on whatever College computer you use. Just contact the Technical Support Desk to make this happen
Why use InDesign when I can use MS Word or Publisher?
• Easier layout and interaction between text and graphics.
• Accepts many more formats for graphics than does Word or Publisher.
• Imports Word documents easily.
• Output direct to pdf as one of several output options.
• Easier importing and formatting of text.
• Easier importing and formatting of graphics.
• Easy manipulation of both graphics and text.
• Lots more bells and whistles, but only if you want to delve deeper.
• Professional rather than amateur.
Most current magazines, posters, pamphlets and books are the products of InDesign, so develop saleable professional techniques while having fun creating your own superior documents.
In our first session you will get some idea of InDesign's basic capabilities and operation. In subsequent sessions tell us what you need to do and we will help you discover how to do it.
Training sessions will be held after school on Thursday 27 August (Session 1) and Thursday 3 September (Session 2) Both sessions will be in SC2.11 from 3.45 to 4.45pm pm. Sign up at Student Services.
Anna Hu, ICT Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Lost Property
Lost property continues to be an area of concern and frustration for MLC students, families and staff. With the variable weather at this time of the year, we are experiencing an enormous volume of lost clothing as girls remove items of clothing as they warm up and leave them unattended.
Lost clothing will generally follow a number of pathways, depending on where it was lost, whether it is labelled or other factors outside of our control. Students whose clothing is clearly labelled are more likely to receive their returned clothing quickly.
When the clothing is labelled it will be returned to students by the following methods, returned directly to students, placed as a daily notice for collection from Student Services or given to tutors (in their pigeon holes) to return to the girls.
When an item is lost on the ovals, the courts or in Bosisto Hall, they will be deposited in the large box outside the Physical Education office, as this is first point of collection. The contents of this box are generally delivered to Student Services weekly.
If the clothing is not labelled, it will be placed on the lost property shelves adjacent to Student Services and advertised in the daily bulletin.
Unlabelled clothing lost in the Middle School will be held at Middle School reception for a short time before going to Student Services.
Unfortunately this year, a number of students with clearly labelled clothing items have lost them school, and these items have not re-emerged, as they should have. I ask that you inspect all items in the next wash cycle in case your daughter has inadvertently picked up another student’s clothing. If this occurs, please return them to Student Services as soon as possible.
At school, girls who have lost items are encouraged to retrace their steps to try to find them, check the collection points in Bosisto Hall, Middle School reception or Student Services, and to use the daily bulletin to increase the chances of it being returned. Currently, we have more than 50 unlabelled items awaiting their owners to collect them from the foyer adjacent to Student Services.
David Watson, Assistant Head of Senior School/Student Services
Semester 1 colours
Congratulations to all students who achieved Colours in Semester 1.
Semester 1 House Colours
Congratulations to the girls who received House Colours in Semester 1.
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