14 November 2024
What Happened This Week
End of Year String and Band Concerts
On Friday 1 November, around 70 students performed at the end-of-year String Concert. It was the final performance for our Year 3 class, as they move on to wind instruments next year.
All our bands performed last Thursday 7 November. It was Year 5’s final performance too, with some students continuing into the School Band.
We had the opportunity to say farewell to the Year 6 students who have been part of the School String Ensemble and Band since Year 2. We are going to miss all our Year 6 musicians.
Congratulations to everyone who performed!
PYP Exhibition
The PYP Exhibition marks the culmination of a student’s journey in a PYP school and took place last Tuesday. Throughout the day, our Year 6 students presented their inquiries to both Ravenswood Year 6 students and their peers across all classes. In the evening, they shared their presentations with the wider school community. It was a proud moment for both our students and those in attendance, as several weeks of hard work were showcased.
We would like to thank the staff, the parents and of course, the students for all the effort that was put into making Tuesday night’s PYP Exhibition so successful. Our students presented their inquiries with confidence, clearly connecting their ideas to the transdisciplinary theme and central idea. They were able to discuss their creations and explain how they related to the issue they were exploring.
Ms Julian, Mr Watson and Mr Czerwenka (our PYP Coordinator) provided exceptional support to the students, both in the classroom and on the night of the exhibition, ensuring they had meaningful and relevant content to share. Our teaching staff also acted as mentors, guiding the students to effectively demonstrate their knowledge at their stands and during the Q&A sessions. We sincerely thank all Lindfield staff for their dedication and contributions.
The PYP Exhibition was a resounding success, showcasing our school’s commitment to inquiry, international-mindedness and addressing both local and global issues.
PYP donations can be made up until Week 7 in the Year 6 classrooms, after which the collected items will be sent to support these organisations and communities. Thank you for helping our students make a positive impact!
Sport
Each week, teachers and coaches nominate two students who embody the Lindfield Sporting values of Respect, Resilience, Teamwork, Enjoyment, Improvement and Personal Best.
In Round 10, the following students have exemplified these values. Congratulations to the recipients!
Lindfield Spirit Recipients
Basketball
| Snr Black | Max T | Jimmy H |
| Snr White | Dennis X | Callum W |
| Snr Grey | Jonathan K | Ned R |
| Snr Orange | Benson Y | Joshua L |
| Snr Green | Andrew VD | Jeremy T |
| Snr Yellow | Pedro W | Nathan H |
| Jnr Black | Hamish Y | Javier H |
| Jnr White | Ian W | Luke R |
| Jnr Grey | Finley C | Joshua M |
| Jnr Orange | Adrian L | Jonah D |
| Jnr Orange | Willian Q | Clark X |
Cricket
| Snr Black | Emerson B | James E |
| Snr White | Whole team | |
| Snr Grey | Ravi W | Morrey F |
| Year 4 | Felipe DP | Oliver LH |
| Year 3 | Will L | Edward Y |
Touch Football
| Snr Black | Taj M | Keaton W |
| Snr White | Austin C | Luca W |
Chapel Thought
As I write this Chapel Thought, I’m surrounded by beautiful bushland as I’m away with Year 3 on their Combined Preps Camp. Whenever I’m in beautiful natural environments like this, I’m reminded of the importance of appreciating the wonder of God’s creation. Looking at the magnificent trees or hearing the bird call of beautiful native birds always reminds me that God is with us.
In moments like this, I’m reminded of Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 6. There, as part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers to look at the birds, they don’t plant great crops nor build barns to store any food, yet God provides everything for them. He says that if God does that for birds, then surely God will provide for us too. It’s a reminder not to worry because we can trust in God’s protection and God’s guidance. When we face difficult situations or struggles, it’s important to remember that God will always support us. For me, being in nature is a simple reminder of this. If God provides everything that is needed for the natural environment, then God is surely going to do that and so much more for us.
Pastor Richard La’Brooy
Lindfield Prep Shop is now online
Please refer to New Spaces to read more about uniform ordering arrangements for the Prep Shop.
Child Safeguarding Hub
Student safety and wellbeing continue to be at the centre of everything we do. They have a right to feel safe and be safe. Their wellbeing is our most fundamental concern and as a Child Safe Organisation, we are dedicated to this criterion.
To enhance Child Safeguarding at Newington, in September 2022, we established a Child Safeguarding Committee to oversee the development and monitoring of systems, policies and process that implement the child safe standards.
Chaired by Andy Quinane, the Committee is comprised of key staff members integral to Child Safeguarding at Newington. The Committee manages several Child Safeguarding initiatives and engages external experts to advise on best practice on various aspects of child safeguarding, including safe recruitment, student voice, engaging parents, staff training and risk management.
One of the initiatives Newington’s Child Safeguarding Committee has been working on is the Child Safeguarding Hub, a unique and innovative resource that puts the College at the forefront in its commitment to student safety. We are excited to let you know that this hub is now live here on New Spaces and contains valuable resources and tools for parents and carers.
To find the parent hub on New Spaces head to:
New Spaces > Parent Services > Child Safeguarding for Parents and Carers
The Dish
The Dish is on Tuesday 19 November 2024. We need your generous donation to help feed 40+ people. We take homemade food as well as pre-packaged food, so a wide variety is welcome. If you are able to help, please see the New Spaces article here for more information.
Whole School Orientation
A reminder for all students to arrive before 8.30am next Thursday 21 November, as we will be holding our Orientation Morning. All students will go to their new Classrooms for 2025, meet their teachers and welcome new students to Lindfield.
International Market
Planning and preparation for our biennial International Market are now in the final stages. All classes, along with the P&F IM Committee, Ms Dillon and Mr Czerwenka, have been working hard to ensure that this event will be both enjoyable and successful.
Please be reminded of the following:
- On the day we will be inviting all students to come to school in cultural dress or coloured clothing related to their heritage or cultural background.
- Raffle tickets have been sent home, and if you would like to be in the chance of winning wonderful prizes and helping to raise money for KIVA.org, please return tickets to the office ASAP.
- The P&F have called for volunteers so please refer to the messages received from your class parents.
- There will be a second-hand games stall set up on the night. Please bring to the office any complete games you wish to donate.
- The canteen will be offering an International Market themed ‘Daily Special’ on Friday 22 November. Orders must be submitted online through the regular canteen portal by this Friday 15 November.
- Please purchase your International Market Currency here.
- The Guessing Competition is now open! Guess the number of flags in the school office for your chance to win one of several Lego Advent Calendars on offer.
Meet the Educators at Newington College
We have some incredible staff working at Newington so we’ve been working on a video series to showcase some of these exceptional educators and their areas of expertise.
This, our first, features our Headmaster Michael Parker, a born teacher and lifelong learner, who shares why he is so passionate about education and why he loves taking the English classes he still does every week.
Staff Profile
In the coming weeks, we will be profiling a staff member from each of our different campuses. This week, we introduce you to one of our very own, Zoe Kang!
Q. What are some of the qualities that make a great teacher?
A. Empathy, fairness, respect, passion for teaching and patience. A great teacher who is not only an instructor but a mentor, role model and supporter, who will leave a positive impact on students’ lives and inspire them to pursue their potential with confidence.
Q. What was your favourite subject in school when you were a student, and did you ever struggle with a subject yourself?
A. My favourite subject in school was Chinese language. It’s such a rich and fascinating language, with its own unique structure, characters and cultural depth. I did struggle with physics at times.
Q. What’s one piece of advice you’d give to students that you wish you had known when you were in school?
A. Everyone learns at their own pace and has their own strengths and challenges. Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s, focus on your own progress and growth.
