In this issue
• 20 and 40 Year Celebrations
• Team Timor Fundraiser
• Art during Online Learning
• Mullets and the Future of the World
From the Chaplain
THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES – MULLETS AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD
I have a confession to make. Try as I might, I cannot bring myself to appreciate one of the latest trends in hairstyles. To be clear, I am talking about the mullet. I did not like it in the 80s and I find myself wanting to say, “Surely, in this day and age, we have progressed beyond the mullet?” Yet, as I look out my office window, even as I write, I am greeted by the sight of two lads sporting that familiar ‘business at the front, party at the back’ style. The problem here is not so much in the haircut itself as it is in my assumptions about progress. It is very easy to buy into the very modern, Western view of the world that suggests we are on a steady and inevitable march of progress. Author and social commentator Mark Sayers observes that “If you get out of the West, you see that a lot of other cultures see history as continuing to repeat in cycles. But what’s interesting about the West is that we have this deeply ingrained belief in progress”. The return of the mullet seems to challenge this picture of progress. Fashion writer, Oliver Lunn even claims that “there are Greek statues that date back to the 6th century BCE that show mullets were at the inception of western culture. Ancient Roman chariot racers rocked them, too. And in the 16th century, Hittite warriors sported them, along with the Assyrians and the Egyptians”. It seems our modern gladiators on the football field are simply reflecting another rotation in the cycle of history. Why does this matter? Because, in the words of author Skye Jethani, “Our vision of the future determines how we understand the present”. If I think humanity is on a constant trajectory of progress, then the return of such ‘evils’ as the mullet will upset and confuse me greatly. How is it that we have not learnt from past horrors (think Billy Ray Cyrus or Warwick Capper)? Surely with all the modern grooming technology we can do better than this? What will my children say when they see the coifed atrocities of my generation? But if I view the journey of humanity as an endless cyclical one, then while I might still lament the return of the mullet, I may not be so upset or confused by it. I will understand that this has been an ‘evil’ that has recurred throughout human history and can be overcome just as it has before. This is a slight improvement in my outlook but still seems a bit depressing.
But what if there was a third way? What if the future did not rely only on human progress? What if the seemingly endless cycles of history had an end point? This is a Christian view of the world. Rather than progress for the sake of progress, we are invited to join in God’s work of restoration and renewal. And rather than picturing a future of endless cycles of good and evil, we look forward with anticipation to a time when the world is fully restored to its intended beauty.
I am not sure where this leaves the humble mullet but I do think this is the challenge that faces our young people today on so many fronts. The promise of progress and a bright and shiny future that the world has sold them is being shattered by a constant bombardment of failures. For all our supposed progress it seems that corruption, violence and evil still abound. What is more, the threat of global environmental disaster and the devastating impacts of COVID-19 have cast a long shadow over their future dreams. The narrative of endless progress looks in serious doubt. No wonder so many young people are struggling.
The message of hope for all of us is that while human failings should not surprise us, our future does not rest on our human endeavours alone. In the death and resurrection of Jesus, the cycle of good and evil has already been broken. Our trajectory is towards a world restored. We have a role to play in confronting the evils of the world but we also have the assurance that our efforts are a part of God’s larger plan for humanity. A plan to bring renewal and restoration to a broken world.
May we know the peace which comes from trusting in God’s goodness and the inspiration to work for good in all things.
Reverend Daniel Lowe
Senior Chaplain
Traralgon Junior School
From the Head of Traralgon Junior School, Ms Tracey King. Last week we very quickly shifted gears and returned to online learning and I thank …
Traralgon Junior School
From the Head of Traralgon Junior School,
Ms Tracey King.
Last week we very quickly shifted gears and returned to online learning and I thank everyone for their cooperation and efforts in ensuring this was as smooth as possible and students were engaged in learning. Teachers were able to post work, produce instructional videos and provide feedback and instruction via Microsoft Teams. Students were able to organise themselves more effectively and access and upload their work more easily for this round of online learning. It was terrific to see increases in confidence in our online learning systems and processes.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions we have rescheduled some of our events and will confirm these closer to time and advise families of requirements. Thank you for your ongoing patience and support as we work through these changes. Everyone’s flexibility and adaptability is certainly appreciated.
Our Junior School classes continue to have a focus on the Play is the Way Life Rafts each week and start each day with a game specifically designed to help build the children’s understanding of these concepts:
• Treat Others How You Would Like to Be Treated
• It Takes Great Strength to Be Sensible
• Be Brave Participate to Progress
• Pursue Your Personal
• Have Reasons for the Things You Say and Do
• Be the Master Not the Victim of Your Feelings
Here is an excerpt from Wilson McCaskill’s book ‘Children Aren’t Made of China’, which includes some advice for parents. Copies of this book can be found in our library and parents are welcome to borrow and read it.
“INTEREST – INVEST – IDENTIFY – INSPIRED
INTEREST – We must show and action our deep interest in children. It is important to be observant of them and to notice their successes, failures, strengths, weaknesses, problems, concerns and improvements. Being interested in them helps them to be interested in themselves. Often the hardest thing is to listen. To listen to more than the things they say, but to the things they don’t say, won’t say, or can’t say. Make your children your subject of greatest interest. Be informed about them through all the different stages of their lives.
INVEST – We must invest time in our children. They mustn’t rule the timetable of our lives and they must learn to wait and be patient. However, our lives must have sufficient time for them and their needs. There must be the time to sit with them, either at the table, in the garden, the car, or end of the bed at night and just enjoy their company. They need to feel that we have the power to stop the world and give them our undivided attention. Be it to look at a picture they’ve painted, or to listen to a story streaming out of their imagination, or a lengthy explanation of why they think ants would make good pets, giving them the time is giving them the message that they are important to us.
IDENTIFY – We must see things from their point of view. To empathise and connect with them can be difficult. Often we are too busy trying to convert and control them and have no time to look at the world through their eyes. Shifting their perceptions and attitudes is often easier if we can first see why they have them in the first place. Using, “When I was a kid etc…” as a way of changing their thinking only creates resentment. They want us to understand what it’s like to be a kid now, in this place, at this school, at this time. Respect their point of view and work with them to create beneficial changes.
INSPIRED – We must be inspired by them. Their actions, ideas, outcomes and above all, effort, must inspire us. Children need to know that their existence and example as children inspire us to be better adults. This does not mean we need to act out great exuberance and enthusiasm for everything they try or achieve. To do so, would only weaken them by removing their self-motivation. What it means is that we should be on the look out for those things, large or small, that happened because of a special effort, awareness or concern. Such as getting 4 out of 10 for spelling after trying very hard, or helping a friend who was being teased, or quietly playing when you had a lot on your mind, or winning the race and congratulating those who didn’t etc. Being inspired by these things is to do more than just mention them to the child. It’s to convey a sense of pride and to let the child see how your spirits have been elevated. In other words, for them to see they have helped to make your day.”
As we head into the final week of Term 2, it is hard to believe we are now at the midpoint of the year. This is an opportunity to reflect with your child/ren about their learning this semester and to acknowledge achievements and progresses.
School Photos
Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order. Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering.
On photo day all students received a flyer which includes a code unique to them. You will require this 2021 code to register online and view your photos. If you have already registered, you will receive an email or SMS from Arthur Reed Photos with a link to view your photos. If you have not yet registered, please go to order.arphotos.com.au and enter your code to complete your order. If you have misplaced your registration code, please contact the Arthur Reed Photos customer service team directly via email customerservice@arphotos.com.au
*Please note that you will need to register online with your 2021 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.
All photo packages are being sent home in 2021, so please ensure that you enter the correct details and nominated shipping address upon checkout.
If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au
Student Free Day
Monday 12 July is a student free day as our teaching staff prepare for Term 3. Students will commence Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July.
Reception Holiday Hours
Monday 21 to Friday 25 June, Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July, CLOSED
Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July, Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 12 July, Normal hours resume, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday break and look forward to seeing you all back in Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July.
Tracey King
Head of Traralgon Junior School
WHAT’S ON
JUNE
14 June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
JULY
12 July STUDENT FREE DAY
13 July Term 3 Commences
DOBSONS TRADING HOURS
Dobsons Uniform Shop Traralgon will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday 17 June. Open on Thursday 8 July from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and resume normal trading hours from 2:00 pm on Monday 12 July.
ART NEWS
Mim Cavanagh, Art Specialist Teacher, would like to share some great artwork produced during online learning.
Neave O’Mara Year 2.
Max Vu Year 3.
Stella O’Mara Year 5.
Traralgon Secondary School
From the Head of Traralgon Secondary School, Mr Brad McCabe. Dear Parents and Guardians, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our St …
Traralgon Secondary School
From the Head of Traralgon Secondary School,
Mr Brad McCabe.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our St Paul’s staff, students and families for supporting the School as we transitioned back to online learning on Friday 28 May. Years 9 and 10 students had the added challenge of completing their examinations online throughout this time. I enjoyed speaking with the Year 10 cohort before lockdown and reminded them about a few key aspects of exams. The purpose of exams for Years 9 to 11 students, is more than just testing a student’s content knowledge of a particular subject. Exams help students to develop key skills in preparing for an exam, effective exam execution, learning from mistakes, and reflecting on what worked well. I was pleased to receive positive feedback from teachers on how our students conducted themselves throughout the examinations, with each student learning from the experience.
As we approach the Term 2 holidays, it dawned on me that we are already halfway through the year, so I thought it would be timely to look back at Semester 1, three years ago, when our current Year 10 students were in Year 7.
Year 7A History, Rogan Rutter, Lachlan Speairs and Fletcher Watts show off their Nile maps.
Year 7 Peer Support Camp – Coonawarra, 2018.
House Cross Country, 2018.
Student Free Day
Monday 12 July is a student free day as our teaching staff prepare for Term 3. Students will commence Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July.
Reception Holiday Hours
Monday 21 to Friday 25 June, Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July, CLOSED
Monday 5 July to Friday 9 July, Open 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 12 July, Normal hours resume, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Finally, I would like to wish all our staff and students a lovely holiday break and we look forward to seeing you all back in Term 3.
Brad McCabe
Head of Traralgon Secondary School
WHAT’S ON
JUNE
14 June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15 June ‘Mary Poppins Jr’ Rehearsal, 3:30 pm (tbc)
17 June Anniversary Service Assembly, 9:05 am
‘Mary Poppins Jr’ Rehearsal, 3:30 pm (tbc)
18 June End of Term 2, 3:10 pm finish
(tbc) – to be confirmed
* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
DOBSONS TRADING HOURS
Dobsons Uniform Shop Traralgon will close at 5:00 pm on Thursday 17 June. Open on Thursday 8 July from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and resume normal trading hours from 2:00 pm on Monday 12 July.
TEAM TIMOR CASUAL CLOTHES DAY
The Traraglon and Warragul Secondary Schools will be holding a casual clothes day Friday 18 June with money raised supporting Team Timor’s focus on educational projects in the Ermera District. While East Timor is currently battling unprecedented COVID-19 numbers, we are pleased to report that schools we assist in the Ponilala and Malimea Villages are now out of lockdown and operating with strict protocols.
Students are reminded to wear school-appropriate casual clothes. Team Timor asks that students bring a minimum of $2 to hand to their Mentor teacher, knowing that the money is going to a worthy cause.
Thank you for your support.
Ms Annie Cornwall and Mrs Andrea Heard
REMOTE LEARNING SPORT CHALLENGES
During our recent five day lockdown, Years 7 and 8 students were set challenges to complete during their Thursday Sport class. The challenges were:
Wall Squat Warrior: Create a squat against the wall and place a toilet roll on one of your legs. The aim is to squat for as long as possible before the toilet roll falls off your leg.
Will Szkwarek, Wall Squat Warrior.
Create your best trick shot: Create your best trick shot.
Morgan McConville, Best trick shot.
Shuttle Runs: Space out five metres in your backyard. See how many five-metre shuttle runs you can complete in two minutes, this involves running from one side of the five metres to the other.
Mitchell Rong, Shuttle Run.
Will Szkwarek, Shuttle Run.
Will Szkwarek, Morgan McConville and Mitchell Rong sent through their entries and after watching them all, it was decided that Will was the winner!
Sandra Timmer-Arends
Head of Sport – Traralgon Campus
Health and Physical Education
Acting Head of Year 9 and 10
SCHOOL CAPTAINS’ MESSAGE
Lachie and I would like to congratulate both the Years 9 and 10 cohort on completing their mid-year exams last week. With another COVID-19 lockdown thrown upon us, the challenges of completing exams in an online environment was difficult but something that we all worked through with our resilience on display. As part of our education, early commencement starts this week for all students. We wish you all the best of luck and have a safe and happy mid-term break. See you all in Term 3.
Zoe Dowler and Lachlan Speairs
School Captains
Warragul Secondary School
From the Head of Warragul Secondary School, Mrs Leonie Clark. Together, we have got this! During the recent snap lockdown, we continued to push the …
Warragul Secondary School
From the Head of Warragul Secondary School,
Mrs Leonie Clark.
Together, we have got this!
During the recent snap lockdown, we continued to push the boundaries in secondary education and I am absolutely delighted that our staff were able to offer not only a seamless transition to online learning once again, but also an online examination experience for our Years 9, 10 and 11 students. In 2021 we have continued to evolve and adapt to meet the challenges and achieve what many may have considered impossible. We were delighted with the way in which our students conducted themselves throughout this period.
There is no doubt that we are once again propelled into a period of uncertainty, as we desperately hold on to the past and wonder what our world might look like on the other side of the pandemic. Will we be able to travel as we did before? Will we have the same freedoms? Will we still be managing outbreaks and moving in and out of online learning and meeting spaces? Will our children have the same opportunities or will there be new opportunities for our children to explore? How can we change and adapt to meet the ever-changing landscape in which we find ourselves?
It is the uncertainty that can be particularly unsettling for us as parents, as we know what we had, we remember the not too distant ‘old days’ and know what our children might be denied. We hope more than anything that everything returns to normal. If you are anything like me, this thought sits somewhere in the back of your mind and can, if you allow it, add to your own uncertainties on top of everyday activities.
As the leaders of our families and our communities we need to continue to role model the responses, to be the voice of reason and respectfully care for each other in the community. To listen and ‘really listen’ to each other by picking up on the words but also those physical cues from each other in a compassionate, respectful exchange. As we know too well, when we connect with others ‘it’s what we do not say that actually conveys everything’.
The pandemic has seen us exponentially reduce our human connection and while living with a reduced focus we can instead perhaps jump to conclusions all too quickly, to hit the keyboard without picking up the phone for a ‘human to human’ connection and conversation. We would probably be wise to put down the devices and demonstrate to our children that effective and very real, genuine human to human communication happens when we are face-to-face. Even if we do need to wear masks!
We need to appreciate with care and compassion that the last year and a half has changed much in our community and that the continuous uncertainty can and has left some a little frayed around the edges. I sincerely thank our families for their unwavering support during the recent lockdown, for the supervision of their children as they completed classwork and conducted online examinations at home. I thank our incredible staff for their “what can I do to help?” approach to providing exceptional learning experiences at school and online for our children. We know it is not easy for parents and guardians to wear the ‘teacher’ hat at home and we also know that it is not easy for many of our staff to teach their own children while simultaneously teaching their classes online.
When you consider what we have achieved in the last year and a half, it is actually phenomenal! I know that our families, children and staff are all very much looking forward to a rejuvenating rest in the much anticipated holidays, so that they can return to school bursting with newness and a readiness for whatever Term 3 will present. Together, we have got this!
A much loved visitor assists one of our students with an examination during lockdown.
Staff movement Warragul
Mr David Ellis is the Deputy Head of Secondary
Mrs Age Percy is now the Director of Studies
Ms Cailtlin Powell is the Head of Year 11
Ms Stephanie Marshall is the Head of Year 10
Key dates for your calendar
Please add the following key dates into your calendar in preparation for the weeks to come:
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday, Monday 14 June 2021
The final day of Term 2, Friday 18 June (3:30 pm finish time) and FREE DRESS $2 donation to raise funds to build a classroom in East Timor.
Term 3 student commencement, Tuesday 13 July 2021
Year 10 Conference, 21 to 23 July 2021 (tbc)
(tbc) – to be confirmed
Senior Semi-Formal Reminder, Friday 16 July 2021
The Senior Semi-Formal is an annual event for all Years 11 and 12 students. This year the Senior Semi-Formal will be on Friday 16 July (Week 1 of Term 3). Traditionally this event has been held at the Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon but unfortunately, this venue has closed and is no longer available. Due to the expected numbers we will be holding the 2021 event at the Warragul Country Club, 41 Sutton Street, Warragul. This is an optional out-of-school event but we do we encourage all Years 11 and 12 students to attend and enjoy a night out with their peers. The cost of the evening will be $70 and will include finger food, soft drink, transport, venue hire and a DJ for the night.
All Year 11 and Year 12 families have been sent an email with all of the details, including how to respond to the Consent2Go invitation as well as how to pay for the ticket via Trybooking. If you have not received your email please check your junk folder and deleted items to ensure it has not accidentally landed in the wrong location.
Please note that the final date for Consent2Go, TryBooking and the transport/departure form submission is Friday 11 June 2021.
This allows for confirmation of numbers and finalisation of bookings before students leave for the three-week break. Should you have any remaining queries please do not hesitate to contact Mr Ben Zanella bzanella@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or Mr David Ellis dmellis@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au
Mrs Leonie Clark
Head of Warragul Secondary School
WHAT’S ON
JUNE
14 June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
16 June Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Oval/Outside Courts, 6:55 am to 8:30 am
18 June Casual Clothes Day
End of Term 2, 3:30 pm finish
JULY
10 July Sport Aerobics State Finals, The Arena North Geelong, Years 7 to 12 students, 6:00 am (tbc)
10 and 11 July ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Holiday Rehearsal, Parker Centre and Dance Studio, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
13 July Term 3 Commences
14 July Sport Aerobics Training, Warragul Secondary School Oval/Outside Courts, 6:55 am to 8:30 am
Year 9 Baw Baw Big Blokes First Aid Course, Year 9 Centre, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (tbc)
15 July SEISA Winter Sport, Intermediate/Senior Trials
(tbc) – to be confirmed
* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
DOBSONS TRADING HOURS
Dobsons Uniform Shop Warragul will close at 11:00 am on Friday 18 June and re-open at 1:00 pm on Monday 12 July.
WARRAGUL RECEPTION HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Monday 21 June to Friday 9 July, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Normal hours will resume on Monday 12 July, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
TEAM TIMOR CASUAL CLOTHES DAY
The Traraglon and Warragul Secondary Schools will be holding a casual clothes day Friday 18 June with money raised supporting Team Timor’s focus on educational projects in the Ermera District. While East Timor is currently battling unprecedented COVID-19 numbers, we are pleased to report that schools we assist in the Ponilala and Malimea Villages are now out of lockdown and operating with strict protocols.
Students are reminded to wear school-appropriate casual clothes. Team Timor asks that students bring a minimum of $2 to hand to their Mentor teacher, knowing that the money is going to a worthy cause.
Thank you for your support.
Ms Annie Cornwall and Mrs Andrea Heard
WHAT’S ON IN TERM 3 SPORT
SEISA Sport Aerobics State Finals, Saturday 10 July
Selection process: Student sign ups were completed in Term 1.
Weekly training each Wednesday morning. Event information has been distributed to families via Consent2Go.
Intermediate and Senior SEISA Trials, Thursday 15 July and lunchtimes
Selection process: Two-hour trial event.
The Term 3 selection process for some teams is being conducted in Traralgon on Thursday 15 July. Students will be departing Warragul at 11:30 am and returning at 3:20 pm in time for buses.
• Intermediate Boys AFL (Years 9 and 10)
• AFLW (Years 9 to 12)
• Hockey Boys (Years 9 to 12)
• Intermediate Boys Soccer (Years 9 and 10)
• Intermediate Girls Soccer (Years 9 and 10)
• Intermediate Girls Basketball (Years 9 and 10)
Parent information and permission will be published via Consent2Go before the end of Term 2.
The following teams will trial during a lunchtime in Term 3, Week 1 (further details to be published on MyStPauls):
• Senior Boys Soccer (Years 11 and 12)
• Senior Girls Soccer (Years 11 and 12)
• Senior AFL (Years 11 and 12)
• Senior Girls Basketball (Years 11 and 12)
Victorian All Schools Cross Country, Saturday 17 July
Selection process: House Cross Country Carnival.
The event provides a challenging course around Bundoora Park competing against students from private and public schools from around Victoria. Parent information and permission will be published via Consent2Go before the end of Term 2. This event requires parent travel and supervision.
Junior SEISA Carnival Day, Tuesday 20 July
Selection process: All students who participated in Junior SEISA Term 2.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the season was ended prematurely. This day is an event to finish off the season, with teams playing the final two rounds and finals.
• Junior Boys Soccer (Years 7 and 8)
• Junior Girls Soccer (Years 7 and 8)
• Junior Boys AFL (Years 7 and 8)
• Junior Girls AFLW (Years 7 and 8)
• Junior Girls Basketball (Years 7 and 8)
• Junior Mixed Hockey (Years 7 and 8)
Parent information and permission will be published via Consent2Go before the end of Term 2.
2021 Victorian All Schools Netball Championships, Wednesday 28 July
Selection process: Student sign ups were completed during Mentor Group and trials ran in Term 2 during lunchtimes.
The Netball Victoria School Championships is one of the largest netball tournaments conducted in Australia and attracts Government, Catholic, Independent and Specialist School teams from around the state. Parent information and permission will be published via Consent2Go early in Term 3.
SEISA Intermediate and Senior Competition
Thursday 22 July (BYE)
Thursday 29 July
Thursday 5 August
Thursday 12 August
Thursday 19 August
Thursday 26 August (finals)
Selection process: Student sign ups were completed in Term 2 in addition to trials on Thursday 15 July and during lunchtimes (please see above information).
• Intermediate Boys AFL (Years 9 and 10)
• AFLW (Years 9 to 12)
• Hockey Boys (Years 9 to 12)
• Intermediate Boys Soccer (Years 9 and 10)
• Intermediate Girls Soccer (Years 9 and 10)
• Intermediate Girls Basketball (Years 9 and 10)
• Senior Boys Soccer (Years 11 and 12)
• Senior Girls Soccer (Years 11 and 12)
• Senior AFL (Years 11 and 12)
• Senior Girls Basketball (Years 11 and 12)
Weekly logistics (travel arrangements) will be published on the MyStPauls Sport page each Friday. Training information, fixtures and results will also be published regularly on the MyStPauls Sport page. Parent information and permission will be published via Consent2Go early in Term 3.
SEISA Sport Aerobics Nationals Finals, Saturday 21 August and Sunday 22 August
*** This event is based on the qualification from the State event.
Selection process: Student sign ups were completed in Term 1.
Weekly training each Wednesday morning. Event information and permission will be distributed to families via Consent2Go early in Term 3.
SEISA Cross Country, Thursday 2 September
Selection process: House Cross Country Carnival.
The SEISA Cross Country Carnival will be held at Newhaven College, Phillip Island. Event information and permission will be distributed to families via Consent2Go early in Term 3.
Secondary Interschool Gymnastics, Monday 6 September to Wednesday 8 September
Selection process: Expression of interest received in Term 2 via email. Gymnasts can compete in either the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition, which involves six apparatus (Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars and High Bar) or Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, comprising four apparatus (Vault, Bars, Beam and Floor).
Students will be competing on either Monday 6, Tuesday 7 or Wednesday 8 September. More information will be communicated to parents once the event information is distributed to schools. Event and training information will be distributed to families via Consent2Go in Term 3.
SEISA Spring Carnival, Thursday 16 September
Selection process: Student sign ups will be completed early in Term 3 via Mentor Group in addition to trials being run during lunchtimes. The Boys Netball teams will be the same as the Victorian Netball Championships Event.
• Junior Boys Netball (Years 7 and 8)
• Intermediate Boys Netball (Years 9 and 10)
• Senior Boys Netball (Years 11 and 12)
• Junior Girls Volleyball (Years 7 to 9)
• Senior Girls Volleyball (Years 10 to 12)
• Junior Boys Volleyball (Years 7 to 9)
• Senior Boys Volleyball (Years 10 to 12)
• Hockey Girls (Years 9 to 12)
Trial dates, training information and travel arrangements will be published regularly on the MyStPauls Sport page. Event information and permission will be distributed to families via Consent2Go early in Term 3.
House Tug of War, Monday 10 May
This event is an opportunity for students to represent their houses and contributes to the overall 2021 house results.
Year 7 – House Sport in Term 3
Year 8 – House Sport in Term 3
Year 9 – Friday 6 August (periods 5–6)
Year 10 – Thursday 5 August (Pastoral)
Year 11 – Thursday 19 August (Pastoral)
Year 12 – Thursday 9 September (Pastoral)
During Mentor Group later in Term 3, all Years 7 and 8 students will have an opportunity to sign up for Term 4 SEISA.
Trials for these teams are scheduled for Term 4:
• Junior Cricket Boys
• Junior Softball Girls
• Junior Tennis Boys
• Junior Tennis Girls
• Junior Netball Girls
• Junior Boys Basketball
Melissa Hoskings
Head of Sport – Warragul Campus
Warragul Junior School
From the Head of Warragul Junior School, Mr Rowan van Raay. It certainly has been an eventful few weeks with lockdown 4.0 thrown in to …
Warragul Junior School
From the Head of Warragul Junior School,
Mr Rowan van Raay.
It certainly has been an eventful few weeks with lockdown 4.0 thrown in to keep all of our lives ‘interesting’. My sincere thanks to the staff and Junior School community for your patience and adaptability during our return to online learning, it is much appreciated. Unfortunately, this lockdown has meant we have had to postpone the following events:
• All Year Level Expos: where families were invited
• Prep Excursion
• Year 6 Community Service
• Years 5 and 6 Soirée
• Winter Round Robin
• Regional Cross Country – new date is Wednesday 23 June
We will keep families updated as to when these will be held.
Year 4 Camp – Week 1 Term 3
Year 4 families should have received information regarding Year 4 camp this week via an email from Consent2Go. Please ensure you have read all of the information and responded as required. You will also find a ‘what to bring’ list within the Consent2Go email.
School Photos
Our annual school photos have been taken and are now ready to order. Arthur Reed Photos uses an online ordering system where you can view your photos prior to ordering.
On photo day all students received a flyer which includes a code unique to them. You will require this 2021 code to register online and view your photos. If you have already registered, you will receive an email or SMS from Arthur Reed Photos with a link to view your photos. If you have not yet registered, please go to order.arphotos.com.au and enter your code to complete your order. If you have misplaced your registration code, please contact the Arthur Reed Photos customer service team directly via email customerservice@arphotos.com.au
*Please note that you will need to register online with your 2021 photo code to gain access to this year’s images.
All photo packages are being sent home in 2021, so please ensure that you enter the correct details and nominated shipping address upon checkout.
If you require any assistance ordering your photos, please contact Arthur Reed Photos directly on 5243 4390 or email customerservice@arphotos.com.au
Spalding Information
Following our recent Spalding Parent Information evening and interest shown by several families to complete the Parent Course, please find below some dates of upcoming courses. For more information, please visit the following website, www.spaldingaustralia.com.au
19 and 20 July 2021: This course will run from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday
4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 August 2021: This course will be conducted from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm two nights a week for three weeks
28 and 29 August 2021: This course will be conducted from 9:30 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Free Dress Day – Final day of Term 2
To celebrate the end of Semester 1, the SRC will be holding a free dress day next Friday. For a gold coin donation, students can come to school either in their pyjamas or the allocated colour below (or wear your PJs in the colour for your year level!)
Prep – RED
Year 1 – ORANGE
Year 2 – YELLOW
Year 3 – GREEN
Year 4 – BLUE
Year 5 – PURPLE
Year 6 – PINK
Reception Holiday Hours
Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 June, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday 7 July to Friday 9 July, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday 12 July, Normal hours resume, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
As this is the final newsletter for this term I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms McCormack who has been filling in for Ms Calafiore while she has been on family leave this term. I would also like to thank all of our Junior School students and staff for their hard work this semester. I wish everyone a safe and happy three-week break.
I look forward to seeing everyone when students return for Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July.
Rowan van Raay
Head of Warragul Junior School
WHAT’S ON
JUNE
14 June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
15 June Year 1 Expo (postponed)
15 June Year 2 Expo (postponed)
17 June Years 5 and 6 Soirée, Junior School Gymnasium, 7:00 pm (postponed)
18 June End of Term 2, 3:20 pm finish
JULY
13 July Term 3 Commences
* Please note that all events/excursions are dependent on COVID-19 restrictions.
DOBSONS TRADING HOURS
Dobsons Uniform Shop Warragul will close at 11:00 am on Friday 18 June and re-open at 1:00 pm on Monday 12 July.
From the Principal
St Paul’s 2022: Celebrating Warragul’s 40th and Traralgon’s 20th While we are only halfway through 2021, we are already planning to celebrate two significant milestones …
From the Principal
St Paul’s 2022: Celebrating Warragul’s 40th and Traralgon’s 20th
While we are only halfway through 2021, we are already planning to celebrate two significant milestones in St Paul’s history next year. St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School will turn forty in 2022, with the first lesson having commenced in Warragul on Friday 5 February 1982. Twenty years later, in February 2002, St Paul’s began operating in Traralgon. Consequently, we look forward to a double special birthday celebration for St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School in 2022.
The first St Paul’s students in Warragul in 1982, however, did not commence their classes at the current Warragul Campus. Instead, they were in the Sunday School building of the Warragul Anglican Church (St Paul’s) in Victoria Street. It was not until Term 2 of 1984 that students moved to the current site.
St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Warragul – 1982
Original school site at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Warragul: Sunday School.
Mr Alan Russell, Foundation Maths and Science teacher with students.
St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School Traralgon – 2002
Similarly in Traralgon, the first classes in February 2002 did not take place at the current expansive site in Cross’s Road. It was, instead, Birchwood House on the south-eastern side of town, that provided the first learning spaces for St Paul’s in Traralgon. Students, families and staff had to wait until Term 4 of 2002 to move to the present location.
Original school site at Birchwood House, Traralgon.
Lorraine Mark and students at the Cross’s Road site with Principal Richard Prideaux.
It is perhaps apt at this current point in time – an unusual, uncertain period, owing to the pandemic – that we reflect on the early years of our school campuses. The faith, trust, commitment and adaptability that were required in 1982 and 2002 are qualities that we value and benefit from in the dilemmas of today. It is often said that we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us, and so it should be for those in the future who will have no personal recollection of COVID-19 at all. Hopefully, they will still acknowledge our persistence and versatility in adversity, just as we will when we remember and celebrate St Paul’s fortieth and twentieth birthdays in 2022.
In the meantime, I wish everyone well for the second half of 2021. I thank our staff and students for their hard work so far this year. We also enjoy great support from our school families and for this we are most grateful. I trust that everyone in our community might enjoy a safe, refreshing mid-year break before the commencement of Term 3 on Tuesday 13 July.
Cameron Herbert
Principal
