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NEWSLETTER

December 2013

Department for Education

and Child DevelopmentT/A South Australian Government SchoolsCRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

INSPIRING

Dear Parents/Caregivers, Students and Friends of Reynella East College,

Finally the fabric of Reynella East Collegeis almost complete and our College hasbeen ocially opened by the Ministerof Education, the Hon. Jennifer RankineMP. At last we have seen the end of

fences, barriers, the dust and the dirt thatcame with the construction of all our newbuildings and facilities. By the start of nextyear, it will seem like a distant memory asthe nal move of classes in the Primarysection as well as the OHSC into their newaccommodation occurs. Finally, everystudent in every section of the school willbe able to enjoy unrestricted movementaround the courtyards and gardens andinto the new buildings to further theirstudies. For this is what our merge of the

Junior Primary, Primary and High Schoolhas been all about to provide a better

learning environment for every student.It is no wonder then that one of thehighlights of my work at Reynella is tocongratulate students who have achievedMerit and Excellence Awards at ourPresentation Assemblies. While school isnot always about academic success, it is stillone of the most important aims for everyteacher in the school to help studentsachieve their best. It is always with greatpleasure that I meet former students andhear about how their time at Reynella Easthas helped them in their jobs and careers.

Congratulations also to the manystudents who were successful in their

sporting competitions through SAPSSA,Zone, Saturday Morning and Athleticscompetitions. This year saw the creationof 4 Houses Florey, Mawson, Batesand Spence, that will give structure to

competitions and sports days right acrossthe school, and I was very pleased to seethe enthusiasm with which everyone hasembraced the Houses and their colours inour recent Sports Day.

Once again too, students have excelledin the Arts and we have seen the resultsin the many performances of Music,Dance and Drama through the year. Atmany performances there was standingroom only in our Theatre and who couldforget the stunning performances of MrTrebilcos drama classes and the Wakakiri

performance at the Entertainment Centre!The Arts Showcase night down at theHopgood Theatre was another occasionthat demonstrated the talent of ourstudents and Arts sta.

This is my last newsletter as I will be retiringfrom the Department of Education nextyear. The years I have spent here haveseen the College grow out of the separate

Junior, Primary and High Schools into thelargest and best equipped public school inSouthern Adelaide. This has not happenedas a chance event, rather it is with theenthusiasm and commitment of so many

people, from all of the students who havedone so much this year, the Teaching andSupport sta, our Chaplains and Youthworkers, the Governing Council and theParents who support us in so many ways.Reynella East continues to live up to thevery best traditions of public schoolingand I trust will continue to do so under theguidance of its new Principal, Ms CarolineGreen.

I would like to thank you all for yourparticipation, support and encouragementthis year and over the past 12 years that I

have been Principal of Reynella East, and I


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DIARY DATES LOOK AT US NOW!

Fee Payment & Uniform Sales:

Mon 20 Jan Uniform Sales

Tues 21 Jan Fee Payment & Uniform Sales

Wed 22 Jan Fee Payment & Uniform Sales

Thurs 23 Jan Fee Payment & Uniform Sales

Fri 24 Jan Fees & Uniform CLOSED

Uniform Shopis located in the Mathesonbuilding located adjacent Hewlett-PackardStreet.

Finance Oceis located in the Buchanan build-ing (old HS admin).

Book Listscan be found at:www.reynellaec.sa.edu.au/general/nance-oce/

Tues 17 Dec Memorial Service to Thomas Dale

10.30am at the Flag poles.

Whole School:

December

February

March

January

Mon 20 Jan Uniform Sales





Mon 27 Jan Australia Day public holiday

Tues 28 Jan Day 1 : Yrs P-7, 8 & 12

(ID portraits will be taken)

Wed 29 Jan Day 1 : Yrs 9, 10 & 11

(ID portraits will be taken)

Tues11 Feb Whole School Acquaintance Night

Mon 10 March Adelaide Cup

Tues11 March Student Free Day

Tues 18 March College Photos

Wed 13 March College Photos

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OFFICIAL OPENING

After a 2 year journey to develop

our new school, our Ocial Opening

was held on Friday 6 December,

2013. In the presence of many other

dignitaries, ocially invited guests, sta, students

and the wider community, the Hon Jennifer Rankine

MP, Minister for Child Development ocially opened

our new school.

A wonderful opening ceremony was held with

spectacular performances from primary and

secondary dancers, our College Band and Choir. Our

new facilities were then opened to the public.

The day was considered a great success. The

highlight for the students was denitely the release

of 300 helium balloons. We sincerely thank all those

involved in creating an event to remember.

Tania Guest Promotions Manager

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SCHOOL NEWS

Ritsumeikan 2 week visitThis term we welcomed 14 students on a two week study tour from Rit -

sumeikan High School in Kyoto, Japan. During their stay they enjoyed some

great Aussie experiences including a BBQ, Aquatics at Pt Noarlunga, visit to

Cleland, Aboriginal art and culture, and a tour around some highlights of

Adelaide city. The students had a fabulous time, and we sincerely thank our

wonderful host families for looking after our special guests so well.

Bronlyn Warnes - International Programme Manager

Blue Light Canberra Leadership CampBetween 29 October and 2 September 2013 the South Coast Local Service Area Crime

Prevention Section in partnership with Christies Beach Blue Light conducted a Blue Light

Canberra Leadership Camp for Year 10 students from schools within South Coast Local

Service Area.

Reynella East College was very capably represented by Kaneisha Ralph, Ashley Montero and

Krystal Tizio. 16 students were selected to participate after submitting an essay in the SouthCoast Essay competition. Topics chosen by students included: Alcohol, Drugs and Truancy.

The program was designed to:

- Improve self esteem

- Encourage and assist development of personal and social skills

- Enhance a sense of community responsibilities

- Provide opportunities to develop positive partner/relationships

- Create trust, motivation and leadership skills

- Enhance Police/Youth relationships.

The students who participated in the program were challenged during the camp and

all participants managed to climb Mount Kosciuszko which is the highest mountain inAustralia with a height at 2,228 metres. Students also attended the National Police

Memorial, Australian War Memorial, Parliament House and Old Parliament House.

Lynne-Marie Durieu - Camp Coordinator

Indonesian Teachers visit RECOver the last term we have seen 3 groups of teachers visting REC. They were here to observevarious classes across all levels of schooling. They very much enjoyed their time with us.

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SCHOOLNEWSIn memory of Tomas DaleREC is hosting the dedication of the memorial for Private Tomas

James Dale on Tuesday December 17th at 10.30am which has

been placed next to the ag poles.

Tomas, an ex-student of Reynella East, was killed whilst on active

duty in Afghanistan on August 20, 2010.

All community members wishing to pay honour to Tomas are

welcome to attend.

Christmas Giving TreeOur beautiful Christmas Giving Tree in Student Serviceslooks splendid and fully loaded with goodies to pass onto families less fortunate than

our own. We are thrilled to be supporting the Salvation Army and KMart Christmas

appeal. We thank you all so much for your generosity.

Deb Smith - Christian Pastoral Care Worker

Thank you to all sharing the joy of giving.

2013 Year BookAvailable for collection from Finance Oce

early in Term 1, 2014. Students who have left will receive their copyby post. Extra copies are also available for sale.

Grant Schoeld - Yearbook Manager

The REC Band and Choir, combined with the Primary Music Hub Band

and Choir, ventured to Harbour Town on Monday December 9th to

perform Festive music for shoppers. This was our last performance for

2013 and it proved to be enjoyable and a great way to end the year.

The 59 students who went were well-decked out in Santa hats, reindeer

ears and tinsel, to play and sing a variety of traditional and popular

Christmas songs. Sleigh bells rang out to accompany the music and the

shoppers were appreciative. Highlights included: Frosty the Snowman

and Jingle-Bell Rock from the band, and, All I want for Christmas is You

and Santa Claus is coming to Town from the choir. Congratulations

to all music students on a great year and best wishes for the Festive

Season and holidays.

Katrina Rycroft - Music Teacher

Christmas Band and Choir

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SPORTS DAY PRIMARY

2013 has seen the introduction of a House structure acrossour College. Sta and students have been allocated to aHouse, with families being kept together in the same House.

The four houses are : Florey (Blue), Mawson (Red),Spence (Yellow) and Bates (Green).

For the rst time, Primary Sports Day and JapaneseSports Day were combined and held on the same day.The students had a great time with both traditional,Japanese and tabloid sports events. Congratulationsto Florey (Blue) and Japanese White teams - 2013winners!

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SPORTS DAY SECONDARY

Secondary Sports Day was held on Friday 29

November. The day was lled with fun and

excitement as the students embraced the spirit

of their new houses. Students also enjoyed a

variety of tabloid events this year, in addition to

the usual athletic events.

Congratulations to Florey (Blue), winners for

2013.

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SCHOOL NEWSCanteen

As from Term 1, 2014, the Reynella East College Canteen will be operating

from the Secondary School Canteen site. This is to enable us to streamline

our service and make it more ecient. The Primary students will have aservice area especially for them and there will be supervision by yard duty

teachers from the Secondary School and Primary sections to ensure that

everyone is safe and happy. The students will not be able to loiter after

using the Canteen and will be expected to move back to the Primary play

area once they have been served. We are excited about this change

and are able to oer more variety of over the counter items due to the

fact that we will be making and selling from the same site. In Term 1 we

will be doing various Re-Location Specials with meal deals and new

products.

As a result of nancial pressures Canteen sta are taking a pay cut to

ensure that our Canteen is here to stay! We, as sta, are dedicated to

making sure we continue to provide excellent food and service. Pleasecontinue to support your College Canteen in 2014.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our group of wonderful volunteers who are a

constant support to us and continue to brighten our days and lighten our load.

Kirsty Monssen - Canteen Manager

Fee Payment & Uniform Sales:Mon 20 Jan Uniform Sales





Uniform Shopis located in the Matheson building located adjacent Hewlett-PackardStreet.

Finance Oceis located in the Buchanan building (old HS admin).Book Listscan be found at:www.reynellaec.sa.edu.au/general/fnance-oce/

REC FacebookOur Facebook community is growing. Be sure to

Like our page to be kept up to date with dailyREC news.

UniformTransition period now nished

Parents are reminded that the transition period of 2 years allowed for students to tranistion

into the new Reynella East College uniform, ends this year. From start 2014 all students will

be expected to be in correct uniform.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

A very touching RemembranceDay service was held for our RECcommunity. Student Leaders ociatedat the service that included speeches,

a Catafalque Party, a bugle solo of TheLast Post, wreath laying and, of coursea minutes silence. At the service we hadperformances from the College Choir,College Band, secondary dance students,and 2 beautiful songs from the R/1/2students.

Afterwards grandparents and familieswere free to join in with the primarystudents for some fun and games, visitvarious displays and classrooms, andenjoy a break in the Red Poppy Caf.

We thank everyone involved for makingthe day a huge success.

Remembrance Day Committee

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SCHOOL NEWS

Ms Schipanskis Yr 5/6 students had a wonderful Mini

Masterchefs experience in the secondary kitchens

this term, making an amazing selection of food for

a Design and Technology assignment. Thanks to all

the wonderful parents who helped.

Mini Master ChefDesign and Technology in the Kitchen

REC wins Principals CupThe Principals Cup is awarded to the secondary school in the Southern Vales which

has gained the most success in Athletics, Football, Netball, Volleyball, Basketball

and Outdoor 5 Aside Soccer. In addition to this, Reynella East College has won The

Achievement Award, which is given to the school in The Southern Vales for the most

participation and success overall in all the sports each year. A big well done and

congratulations to all the students who have taken part in school sport this year.

Jo Draper - Sports Teacher

VET Student Success

Congratulationsto Year 12 student Matt H who has successfully completed his SACE andCerticate II in Electronics with PEER of the 15 units of competency, Matt achieved a Distinction

result for 7 and he completed 8 weeks of work placement over his 2 years training, all of which is an

outstanding eort.

Congratulations also to :

Lachlan J who won the 2013 Trade School Student of the Year award Lachlan completed a partial Cert

II in Electronics in 2012 & Cert I in General Construction in 2013.

Eric B who won the 2013 School-Based Apprentice of the Year award Eric is completing a Certicate III

in Retail Bakery with Bakers Delight and he has been training/working 2 days per week this year, and will

continue into next year to complete both his SACE and his qualication.

Year 12s Ivan L & Mitchell R for completing 2 years of training to gain their Plumbing PLUS Certicate II

in Construction (Plumbing) through the Trade School with Plumbing Industry Australia.

Year 12 Haley W for completing 2 years of training to complete Certicates I & II in Hospitality Kitchen

Operations Haley was also the recipient of the Woodcroft College Hospitality & Skills Centre, Hospitality

Industry Award which is a tremendous achievement and testament to her passion for this career

pathway.

Year 12s April W, Elise C, Kaitlin J-D & Emma C for undertaking 2 years of training and various work

placements to successfully complete SACE & Certicate III in Allied Health Assistance.

Alanah Cathro VET Coordinator

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SPORT NEWSBasketballREC competes in the National Schools Basketball Championships

9 students (4 x Yr12s, 4 x Yr10s, 1 x Yr8) travelled to Melbourne from 1-6 December to

compete against many other schools from around Australia. They played 8 games during

their 5 day stay. They travelled with Mr Whitford, Mr Dodd (ex-sta member), and Mr

McCarthy (student teacher).

The students had a great time, coming 6th in their division and they gained considerable

game experience as a result.

Geo Whitford - Coach

Girls CricketPrimary girls play on Adelaide Oval

RECs girl cricketers, who competed in the rst girls only PS competition in the southern

area, played cricket on the Adelaide Oval during the Ashes Test. David Kempe, former

REC HS teacher, led our group who were coached by State and Southern District women

cricketers. Special mention to Mackenzie Kirkham who circulated around spectators,

raising $400 for the Cancer Council.

The girls were also lucky enough to be involved in the taping of a segmant for the TV

program Totally Wild.

Trish Pinder - Voluntary PS Cricket Coordinator

VolleyballREC competes in the National Schools Volleyball Championships

During the last week of term, 4 teams headed o to compete in the National Schools Cup.

Teams have been training since Term 1 and have been busy fundraising since Term 3. The

growth of the program has seen more students involved and this year we entered Under

17 Division 2 Boys, Under 17 Division 2 Girls, Under 16 Division 3 Boys and Under 16 Girls

Division 3 Girls.

Thanks to Miss Ho, Mr Moncrie, Mr Linke, Mr Leverenz and Mr Glass who have all been

involved in training sessions, fundraising and organisation of the 2013 Australia Schools Cup

Squads. Also, a big thanks to student teachers Ms Shippey, Ms Rodgers and Ms Johnson,

who are volunteering their time to help our teams strive for victory. (At time of publishing) the

results are mixed.Alex Moncrie(Coach)

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COMMUNITY NEWSMovember$877 raised by Mike DuttonThank you to all who supported Mike Dutton in raising money and awareness for Prostate

and Testicular Cancer and Mental Health with MOvember.

(Special thanks to Trish Margonis and her Year 10 Food class for making and selling

biscuits).

Mike Dutton - Movember Supporter

World Vision

$1132.40 raised by REC

The fundraising total is in at $1132.40

for the recent World Vision 40 Hour

Famine. This is from combined eorts

by the primary and secondary students,

teacher fund raising and our Wear it

Orange Day. Our biggest collection

was from Taylor Mason in Year 10 who

raised $540. Taylors eorts were outstanding and

demonstrate her passion for helping others in our global community.

Many thanks to everyone who supported this REC fundraising eort.

Julie dLima World Vision Fundraising Coordinator

TAFE Student Counsellor contact detailsfor student leavers:

Noarlunga TAFE: 8207 3826 Adelaide TAFE : 8207 8200

Poppy Appeal raised $1132.40Our Reynella East College community supported the Poppy Appeal by selling

Poppies and Wristbands for Remembrance Day and fundraising with a BBQ

at a local Woolworths store. Total amount raised was $1043.50. A

fantastic eort.

Martin Forsyth & Jef Glass

Bus ChangesReynella East College

CHANGES TO SCHOOL BUS SERVICES

FROM THE BEGINNING OF TERM 1 2014

SCHOOL BUS 786 IN THE MORNING ONLY

WILL BE DISCONTINUED DUE TO

CONSISTENTLY LOW PATRONAGE DEMAND

Students who previously used this service to

travel from Old Reynella Bus Interchange to

Woodcroft College will need to make

alternative arrangements.

Timetable information will be available in

mid January at:

www.adelaidemetro.com.au

Adelaide Metro InfoLine Call 1300 311 108Lines open 7am 8pm

Adelaide MetroService Changes

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