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PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
VOLUME 17 - EDITION 4
25 FEBRUARY 2015
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Knowledge & Insight
Equality & Compassion
Integration & Wholeness
Confidence, Competence & Responsibility
Self-worth
FROM THE ACTING PRINCIPAL
STAYING SAFE IN THE SUN – UV MONITORING AT PMACS
Given the Perth climate and the risks associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, being
aware of the importance of sun safety and how to protect ourselves from the sun is very
important. We are pleased to announce our School is participating in a new initiative, supported
by the Cancer Council, which aims to improve our awareness of the UV Index and the level of
protection that is required on any given day.
‘MyUV’ aims to provide knowledge about the
current UV Index in our area to enable us to make
the most of each day whilst also protecting
ourselves from the sun. Peter Moyes ACS is one of 4
locations in Western Australia at which a UV meter has been installed and which
provide current UV Index readings for that location.
A digital display, located just outside the Primary School on the Southern steps,
gives instant readings of the current UV Index and enables staff and students to
know the required level of protection at any given time in the day.
In addition, the ‘MyUV’ website http://stage.birdbrain.io/myuv/9/# provides up
to the minute readings for specific locations, including Mindarie, in a graph
format. Information regarding sun safe practices and the appropriate levels of
sun protection needed is also
available.
It is hoped that students, parents and
staff will be active in using this website
and the specific UV Index data in order
to increase our awareness of the UV
Index and also to ensure adequate sun
protection is used whilst at School.
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL INTER-HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVALS
Well done to all of the students who participated in the Middle School and Senior Schools Inter-House Swimming Carnivals
last week and who contributed to what were wonderful school sporting events. A positive carnival atmosphere was evident
on both days and it was pleasing to see our students participate enthusiastically and conduct themselves so well. I would
like to thank all the staff, parents and students who assisted in the organisation and running of the Carnivals under the
direction of the Health and Physical Education Department, led by Mr. Drew Hall.
Congratulations to the individual Swimming Champions in each year level and to the Champion Houses for their successes.
Full details of the results from both Carnivals can be found in the Sports News. I would also like to congratulate the
students in Years 7 to 12 who have been selected in the School’s Swimming Squad for the forthcoming ACC Division C
Inter-School Championships. Representing your School is an honour and a significant achievement. We wish all members of
the Swimming Team well for their training and preparation and look forward to what we hope is a successful Inter-School
Swimming Carnival to be held on Monday 23rd March, 2015 at HBF Stadium.
Click on the
camera for
Senior School
Swimming Carnival
Photos
Click on the
camera for
Middle School
Swimming Carnival
Photos
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Year 4 Camp to Fairbridge Farm takes place Wednesday to Friday this week for what is sure to be a fun filled three
days. Our various camp programmes provide important learning experiences for students offering unique opportunities to
learn new skills, develop independence and collaborative skills. Our thanks to the teachers and parent helpers for their
support in attending the Camp and we wish the Year 4 students and the Camp helpers well!
A reminder that Monday 2nd March is the Labour Day Public Holiday.
I wish all members of our School well as we all enjoy a mid-term long weekend.
Richard Alchin
Acting Principal
"Yellow Fever"
Last Tuesday, 16th February, "Yellow Fever" stuck at the Middle School Swimming Carnival, held at HBF Arena, Joondalup.
House spirit was strong in the stands, with loud chanting, posters being waved, stickers on lucky seats and lots of people
participating in events. The total points were close all day, so every race was important and Cuthbert pulled it off to win
the Shield!
From the Cuthbert House Captains, Georgia and Callum, a big thanks to everyone who did multiple events, especially to
those who did one extra event, even though they didn’t want to! Because of everyone's effort, participation, cheering,
and House spirit, Cuthbert won. Thanks to all the parents who helped out with the swimming carnival, you all made it a
great day. Cuthbertian’s we hope you enjoy the icy poles - you earned them!
By Callum Borck
Cuthbert House Captain
CHANGE TO WINTER UNIFORM
At the beginning of Term 2 , we change into our winter formal uniform and winter sports uniform.
Winter Uniform Fitting Appointment Days
Saturday 14th March 2015
Saturday 18th April 2015
9.00AM – 1.00PM
9.00AM – 1.00PM
This year we will be running two winter uniform fitting days, these days are strictly by
appointment only and limited spaces are available. If you would like to book a 20 minute
appointment on either of the above dates, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304
5544 on a Tuesday or Thursday between 9:00am – 12:00pm to book your time.
Uniform Shop Opening Times:
Normal Term Time Opening Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Easter Holiday 2015 Opening Hours
Monday 13th April 2015
Tuesday 14th April 2015
Tuesday 21st April 2015
8.00AM – 12.00PM
9.00AM - 1.00PM and 3.00PM – 7.00PM
10.00AM - 3.00PM
9.00AM - 1.00PM
If you require any further information, please contact the Uniform Shop on 9304 5544 or
email sasmith@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Sara Smith
Uniform Shop Manager
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
PRIMARY NEWS
Primary School is a time of relational challenge for children, particularly as they come to terms with their
understanding of themselves and their interactions and actions that can have an impact on others. It is not
uncommon for children to experience relational difficulties. Parents, when seeing their child experience such
difficulties, may be tempted to accuse other children of being a ‘bully’. While understandable, the inaccurate
labeling of children as ‘bullies’, and by implication others as ‘victims’, is unhelpful. The bullying term can be used too
readily and whilst I am not suggesting that bullying does not occur, we do need to be careful to use this term
appropriately and in the right context.
‘Bullying is defined as the intentional (often repeated) intimidating behaviour by an individual or group against
another person or group. This can take many forms and can occur in real time (face to face), or virtual (online)
environment. Cyber bullying involves intimidating/degrading behaviour via technology such as text messages, email,
chat rooms, and social networking sites such as Facebook. Bullying is a complex and dynamic issue and individuals
may at different times (or in different situations) be the target, the perpetrator or the bystander in relation to bullying
behaviour.’
Source: Headspace - National Youth and Mental Health Foundation.
Our role as parents and teachers is to help our children develop competence in relating appropriately and positively
towards each other. In our roles, we model this behaviour with our children both directly and indirectly.
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School values the partnership between parents and the School in educating our
children and seeks to encourage a positive and supportive relationship between home and school. It is natural to
advocate for your child, to be passionate supporters of your children and to want to step in and resolve difficulties
that may arise. However, sometimes this kind of action, although well intended, can complicate or impede the
School’s handling of the situation. The School will seek the best outcome for all parties and will listen to each
perspective, rather than taking sides.
Unfortunately, email communication between parents and also from parents to teachers can occasionally get out of
hand. Often sent out of concern for a child’s wellbeing, such communications may contain inaccuracies and present
only one side of a situation. The meaning can get lost in translation due to the tone or the way it has been
expressed. Other parents (and Staff) have expressed their concern and questioned the appropriateness of some
emails and Facebook messages they have received.
I understand that sometimes parents may have difficulty with the School’s handling of a situation. Should this occur
please feel free to discuss this matter further with me.
Our focus is on helping our children to grow as people, to help and assist them to relate appropriately with others.
Roderick Wood
Associate Principal -Primary School
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
CHAPLAIN’S CHAT
Dear friends,
The following is a very thought provoking article:
‘Be yourself’…’Live life to the full’. ‘Developing our identity’ has become a key
goal of advertisers. Acquiring and maintaining some sense of personal identity
has become an ongoing developmental task. It is if we modern humans have
been born with a congenital identity deficiency and must work continuously to
sustain a distinctive sense of self. Self-expression and how you are perceived
and rated by others are therefore constantly reviewed to check that your
identity remains on track. At the same time, consumer industries exploit young people’s
identity vulnerability by proposing that they can achieve their true self by buying the right
stuff, which is really identified because it has a cool brand. Hence they may end up
acquiring a retail identity with a dependence on purchasing consumer products and on
the status and cachet that these goods seem to convey, while neglecting an authentic
identity that gives more attention to internal, spiritual identity resources like values,
principles and commitments.
As consumerism reaches increasingly beyond the acquisition of things to the
enhancement of the person, the goal of marketing becomes not only to make us
dissatisfied with what we have, but also with who we are. As it seeks ever more ways to
colonise our consciousness, consumerism both fosters and exploits the restless, insatiable
expectation that there has got to be more to life. And in creating this hunger, consumerism
offers its own remedy – more consumption.
Graham Rossiter
Are we merely ‘consumers’ or ‘voters’ or ‘accidents of biology’, or, much more, are we ‘children of God’
commissioned with caring for all life on this planet?
Best wishes.
Fr. Chris Beal
School Chaplain
FAME JR Rehearsal Update
There will no rehearsal on
Monday 2nd March due to the
Public Holiday.
There will be a new rehearsal schedule
issued today so please check with your
son or daughter to make sure they have
received one.
Peta Flanigan
Head of Dance & Drama
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
OLNA TESTING IN YEARS 10 AND 11
A number of students in Years 10 and 11 are due to complete the ‘Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment’ (OLNA) on
Monday 9th March (Writing), Tuesday 10th March (Reading) and/or Wednesday 11th March (Numeracy). You may have heard
about OLNA, but may not be sure what it is or what it means for your child.
OLNA provides students an opportunity to demonstrate they have
achieved the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy required for the
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). The School Curriculum
and Standards Authority awards the WACE at the end of Year 12 to students who have met all the set requirements. You can find out more about
the requirements for WACE on the Authority website at
www.scsa.wa.edu.au.
Some students pre-qualify for the literacy and numeracy requirement
through their performance in the Year 9 NAPLAN tests. Parents will be informed if their child needs to the complete OLNA, which is held in March
and September each year, starting in Year 10. Students will have up to six
opportunities before the end of Year 12 to demonstrate the required standard.
OLNA has three components – reading, writing and numeracy. The reading and numeracy components comprise 60
multiple-choice questions; the writing component is an extended response of up to 600 words. Students are allowed 60
minutes for each assessment. The table below provides a quick guide to each component.
Numeracy
Number of Questions
Question type
Mode
Reading
Writing
60
1 (600 word limit)
Multiple-choice
Open-ended
Online point and click
Typed online
Time
60 minutes (standard)
Delivery
Randomised 1 of 3 forms
Adjustments
Randomised 1 of 2 forms
Extra time and pause (variable)
To prepare our students for the types of questions they can expect and to familiarise them with the online assessment
software, we will provide access to a practice test on a secure website.
For students with specific learning needs, guidelines are available to help set the appropriate conditions for equal access.
If you want to know more, go to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority website at www.scsa.wa.edu.au and look
under Senior Secondary > Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. The website provides additional information , answers
to frequently asked questions and a brief video. You can also send questions to olna@scsa.wa.edu.au.
Ivan McLean
Associate Principal—Senior School
Have you got ice cream containers and/or
Chinese food containers over flowing in your
cupboards at home?
Please bring them into the
Science Department.
Vicky Carter
Science Lab Technician
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
SCHOOL FEES
SCHOOL FEE ACCOUNTS
School Fees must be paid within 14 days of the statement date, unless a payment arrangement has been agreed
with the Accounts Department. The due date for Term 1 fees was Monday 16th February, after which a late
payment fee of $100 will be applied to the account and will continue on a monthly basis while the account remains
in arrears.
DISHONOURED PAYMENTS
Families with School Fee Accounts on monthly payment arrangements should note that monthly payments which
are declined and dishonoured without any prior notice will incur a $50 dishonoured fee on each occasion the
payment is declined.
Michelle Hughes
Accounts Officer
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Trurina Cook
Head of Science
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
STUDY TOUR TO CANBERRA / SYDNEY
At the end of Term 1, 2016 the
Humanities department will undertake
a study tour to Canberra and Sydney.
The tour will commence during the
first week of the school holidays with
the party leaving on Saturday 9th April
and returning on Saturday 16th April,
2016.
All Year 10, 11 and 12 students are
eligible; however, as the tour’s aim is
to further the knowledge of students
studying
Economics,
Geography,
History and Politics and Law,
preference will be given to those
involved in Humanities subjects.
For any student who is studying a
relevant subject, the possibility of
visiting Canberra and Sydney is very
exciting. We know that it will be a
terrific occasion for them to learn
more about the nation’s history,
geography and political & legal
systems. As a bonus they will be able
to build positive relationships with
accompanying teaching staff and
students. We also hope that it will
inspire them to be motivated and
committed in their studies.
Currently, the anticipated total cost of
the trip is between $1,700 and $2,000
per person. This price is subject to change based on the number of students
participating and changes to quotes provided to the School. This price includes
airfares, accommodation, airport taxes, transportation, some meals, guide
hire, tours, entry fees and other services where indicated. It does not include
insurance, the personal spending money that students will need to take to
purchase souvenirs or any additional food.
If you would like to register your child’s interest in participating in this study
tour or require further details regarding the tour itinerary please contact
Mr. Briggs by email (kbriggs@petermoyes.wa.edu.au) or by telephone on
9304 5588.
APRIL 2016
Ex-student Rebecca Howlett’s writes about
her experience when she went on the trip:
“I went on the Sydney Canberra trip with 44 other
students from Senior School. To accompany our group
we had four amazing and patient teachers come with us
- Mr Briggs, Ms Shaw, Mr Byrne and Ms Johnson.
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was
honestly the best experience I have ever had! We had
jam packed days from the moment we left Perth
domestic airport till we arrived back in Perth a week
later.
In Canberra we stayed in the Australian Institute of
Sport where we had awesome accommodation, great
meals and a recreation room where we could hang
around at night. Some of the many places we visited in
Canberra were Old Parliament House, the War
Memorial, Botanical gardens and New Parliament
House - that was just to name a few. One of the biggest
highlights in Canberra for me was having free reign in
Questacon - which is for those who don't know – Scitech on steroids!
After four chilly days in Canberra (and trust me it was
chilly! Only 2 degrees on the first night we were there)
we took a bus to Sydney. It was a long trip however it
was quite entertaining because by the end of the trip we
had a rather large game that Mr. Byrnes created.
In Sydney we stayed at the YHA near George Street,
which was pretty cool because we had vending
machines, pool tables and racing games. In Sydney we
had many tours and we got to tour the Sydney Opera
House and walk over the Harbour Bridge. On Anzac Day
- myself along with some other students and Mr. Briggs
and Mrs. Shaw got up at 3:30 in the morning to attend
the dawn service which was truly beautiful.
The highlights of the trip for me was rolling down the
hill on the roof of new Parliament House and learning
words that were used in the old days in parliament such
as “balder dash!” My highlight of Sydney would have to
be climbing the bridge and doing ‘gangnam style’ on the
top of the bridge!
I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking
of going on it as it was truly amazing. “
Keith Briggs
Head of Humanities and Social Science
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
P & F NEWS
GRAND COMMUNITY HARMONY DAY FETE:
SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2015
With just over a week to go to our Grand Community Harmony
Day Fete, we are busy making all the final arrangements for
what will be a fantastic day for the whole Community!
Remember to beat the
queues and save money
by purchasing a Fete
Arm Band from Main
Administration or the P
& F Office. Bands cost
$25 each and allow you
to go on 6 rides and to
take
advantage
of
unlimited access to two
water slides!
The Fete is being coordinated by PMACS
parent
and
School
Council Parents’ and
Friends’ Representative,
Julie Jamieson, who can
be
contacted
at
petermoyesfete@
outlook.com.
If you have not yet
volunteered to help at
the Fete but would like
to become involved,
please see the table to
the right.
Claire Long
P&F Office
pf@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
You can earn any of your 12 P & F Levy hours in any term.
Volunteer opportunities
Event
Date
Contact
Fete
Friday 6th March
Julie Jamieson
Monday 9th
March
petermoyesfete@outlook.com
Saturday 7th
March
pf@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Fete
Friday 6th
March
Primary Class Coordinators
Volunteers to set-up,
run stalls and cleanup
Saturday 7th
March
Claire Long
pf@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
We still need two more
parents with tow balls
to tow trailers
containing generators
from Coates Hire in
Wanneroo to School on
Friday 6th March and /
or return them on
Monday 9th March
Fete
Portable BBQ’s
required in order to
cook our Sausage
Sizzle
Or
Or
Julie Jamieson
petermoyesfete@outlook.com
ACC Swimming ‘C’ Division
Carnival
Monday 23rd
March
Bernie Streeter
bstreeter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Marshal #3
Timekeeper Lane 4
Submission deadline is
Friday 20th February
Seating / Crowd Control
Catering Assistant
(oversees 8 PMACS
students distributing drinks
to Officials)
ACC Swimming “H”
Division Carnival
Bernie Streeter
Chief Marshal
Wednesday 18th
March
bstreeter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Home Economics (Food
Room)
Anytime
Please contact Rita Wilson
Primary School Art Room
Anytime
Science Laboratory
Anytime
rwilson@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Please contact Chloe Kyriakacis
ckyriakacis@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
Laboratory experience
and qualifications
required
Please contact Vicky Carter
vcarter@petermoyes.wa.edu.au
FETE DAY PIE COMPETITION
We are holding a “Best Pie in the West” competition and
would love for you to enter your family’s freshly cooked
creation. It is only $2 to enter and your pie / tart must be
cooked fresh, at home, no more than four hours before
judging. If it is prepared hot the night before and is to be
cooled. The pie / tart must be handled according to the City
of Wanneroo food regulations and delivered to the school
cooking room on the day of the Fete, next to the Allan Shaw
Centre, between 10:00AM and 11:30AM for judging.
P & F Events
Grand Community Fete
Saturday 7th March 2015
Walk and Ride To School Day
Friday 22nd May 2015
st
Family Photographs Saturday 31 October 2015
www.petermoyes.wa.edu.au
P & F Meeting Dates 2015
Meetings begin at 7.00pm and are held in the
T & E Rooms entered via the Waves Café.
Tuesday 5th May 2015 – Funding Round
Tuesday 23rd June 2015 –
Tuesday 15th September 2015 – AGM
Tuesday 27th October 2015 – General Meeting Funding
Tuesday 17th November 2015
ACT JUSTLY, HONOUR GOD
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KIDS BEHAVING WELL IN PUBLIC
Parenting Ideas posted by: Michael Grose
http://www.parentingideas.com.au
There’s nothing more mortifying for parents than your children
misbehaving in public. It’s as if their poor behaviour reflects on your own
parenting. This attitude places unfair pressure on parents.
Despite the best of intentions and your best parenting at home young
children can be difficult to control outside of home. Behaviour that’s
easy to contain at home is very difficult to handle in public, particularly
when there are other people around.
Also that temper tantrum that gains little attention at home can be difficult to ignore in a shop, on public transport
or at a friend’s house.
Sometimes children’s misbehaviour in public is a type of emotional blackmail: - “Give me what I want or I’ll
misbehave.” Our verbal reactions to inappropriate behaviour are usually ineffective. So often we end up either
whining to our kids or yelling at them to BEHAVE!!!
The rule of thumb when kids continually misbehave in public is to maintain order with a minimum of fuss and let
respectful actions do the talking.
In most cases that means take your child home when they continue to misbehave. This may mean that you have
inconvenienced yourself, but the lesson a child learns that mum means what she says can be a valuable one that
stays for a long time.
Prepare your kids
It helps to prepare kids for new situations and teach them some appropriate behaviours before leaving home.
We’re going to my friend’s place today for a little while. She hasn’t any children but you’ll able to watch television
while we talk. You can stay with me for a while then you can play by yourself.”
It’s smart to involve young children in trips and outings inviting them to bring toys and other items that they’d like
to play with. Children are more likely to behave when they’ve been consulted.
Sometimes it helps to practise the behaviours you want such as kids using good manners before they go out and
meet others. Behavioural rehearsal a little used parenting strategy that hard wires social behaviours in young kids.
House rules apply when visiting friends
When visiting friends’ usually their house rules apply.
If your friend is stricter than you so be it. It’s important that your child learns to fit into different environments.
Similarly, don’t be afraid to discipline other people’s kids when they are at your place, or even if in public if you
know them. Kids will often respond more favourably to other adults in public than they would to their own
parents.
And if you see parents who are struggling with a toddler or young child in public offer to help rather than judge
them because it may just be that they have a spirited, highly boisterous child that keeps even the best of parents
busy.
INVITATION
Connect
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Learn
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Engage
PARENT SEMINAR
Parenting the
Positive Way
Dan Haesler
Dan Haesler is a passionate educator and a gifted
speaker. His talk will introduce parents to Positive
Psychology: what it is and how to implement it at home
with your family. He will explore concepts such as
strengths, growth mindsets and wellbeing.
WHERE Allan Shaw Centre Auditorium
WHEN Thursday 12th March 2015 at 6.30pm (for 7.00pm start)
COST $5.00 at door - FREE entry for Peter Moyes community
PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
Please complete reply slip below and return to
Main Reception or RSVP jgratton@petermoyes.wa.edu.au for
catering purposes by Monday 9th March.
RSVP
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Connect
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PARENT SEMINAR
Learn

Engage
THURSDAY 12TH MARCH
I/We will be attending the Connect 
Learn 
Engage
Dan Haesler Parent Seminar
on Thursday 12th March 2015
Name/s:
Please return to Main Reception or RSVP jgratton@petermoyes.wa.edu.au by Monday 9th March 2015
PETER MOYES ANGLICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
A School of the Anglican Schools Commission
Elliston Parade, Mindarie WA 6030
 9304 5500