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Staff Notices

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Parents and Caregivers

I very much enjoyed catching up with our Year 6 students for their Sydney Harbour cruise to Manly yesterday. At the end of the trip the ferry skipper said that ours was the best school group he had ever had! He then added ‘and I’m not just saying that’. Staff told me that they had received similar comments all week. It made me very proud to be ‘part of Frederick Irwin Anglican School’.

Today I am attending an Anglican Schools Australia Management Committee meeting in Sydney as the Western Australian Representative. How lucky am I that it coincided with the Year 6 trip, as I so enjoyed catching up with them!

I hear that the students on the alternative programme also had an enjoyable and productive week.

A huge thank you goes to all staff involved!

Kind regards
Kerry Robertson

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAPLAIN

In Week Three, services were held to mark the start of Lent. Lent being a time for reflection before the Great Feast of Easter.

In the first few years of the church, Easter was the main feast and it wasn’t until the 4th century, for political reasons, that a date was chosen to celebrate Jesus’ birth (Christmas). Traditionally Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which has followed Shrove Tuesday(Pancake Day). This year, because of the Canberra trip, we celebrated Ash Wednesday a week earlier.

Our services are symbolic, as we centre on reflection and how we can open our hands to God’s forgiveness and leading and thus open our hands to people, to share the love and blessings that God offers us. A banner showing a tree of hands depicting our community hands is on the Rush Chapel wall to signify this important time in the Christian calendar.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - CURRICULUM

Dear Parents

Welcome back to the new school year, and a particularly warm welcome to our new families and students.

I encourage parents to make sure they can login to SEQTA Engage and to become familiar with it. This is regularly up-dated with course and assessment information. There is also a link to the School’s Careers website as well as other documents such as examination timetables and assessment policies. Parents and students need to be aware of the details in these documents.

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF PRIMARY - MEADOW SPRINGS

The House Captain’s Commissioning Assembly, held last Friday morning, was a very special occasion that recognised and blessed our Primary leaders for 2020.

My address encouraged the students who were commissioned to reflect upon being a leader and the importance of carrying out their duties with responsibility and courage. READ MORE

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DEPUTY HEAD OF PRIMARY - MEADOW SPRINGS

A feeling of pride always overcomes staff of a school when they receive compliments about the behaviour and conduct of their students as they are out and about in the community.

This occurred on many occasions this week when a group of our Meadow Springs and Halls Head Year 6 students toured Canberra and Sydney. At many of the major sights and venues that we visited the tour guides were constantly commenting on the focus, listening and attention that all our students were showing. This is a compliment to the parents and staff across Frederick Irwin as it means our students are actually ‘living’ the school values, rather than just viewing them on the pencils or in classrooms across the school.

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION - SECONDARY

OLNA 2020

Some students in Years 10, 11 and 12 will sit the OLNA in Week 5 or 6 of Term 1. You may have heard about it, but are not sure what it means for your child. Information letters have been sent out to each student that are required to sit the different tests .

OLNA stands for the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. In order to demonstrate the required literacy and numeracy standards for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), some students are expected to sit this assessment. READ MORE

School Notices

2021 SCHOLARSHIPS - YEARS 7 AND 11, 2021

A number of Academic and Music Performance Scholarships will be awarded in 2020 for students entering Years 7 and 11 in 2021.

Academic Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of a common test, and a student’s past and present performance at school.

Years 7 and 11 Saturday 6 June 2020 at Frederick Irwin starting at 9.00am. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 27 May 2020. Application Fee: $95 (inc. GST)

Music Performance Scholarships

The Scholarships are designed to support students with musical talent, and good academic ability and achievement during their years of Secondary education.

Years 7 and 11 Saturday 23 May 2020 at Frederick Irwin starting at 9.00am. Further information regarding Audition time and location will be forwarded to candidates after the close of applications. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13 May 2020. Music Scholarship Application Fee: $35 (inc. GST)

Visit this link for further information, and to apply online CLICK HERE

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2020 School Leaders

The School Prefects for 2020 along with our other school leaders were commissioned at the first Secondary Assembly of the year.

To see the full list READ MORE

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2020 FREDERICK IRWIN WINTER SPORT

Next week will be an opportunity to register your child into the different winter sports.

Meadow Springs Campus

Hockey - Mezzanine Floor, Hall/Gymnasium Frederick Irwin, Tuesday 3 March, 3.10pm – 4.00 p.m.

K – PP Stick to Hockey, Years 1 – 4, Years 5 – 6, Years 7-10, Years 10 – 12

Soccer - Mezzanine Floor, Hall/Gymnasium Frederick Irwin, Monday 9 March, 3.10pm – 4.00 p.m.

Mini Roos for Kindy, Micros Years PP/1 (mixed), Joeys Years 2/3 (mixed), Rooball Years 4/5 (mixed). Ollyroos Years 6/7 (mixed), Junior High Years 8/9 (mixed), Senior High Years 10-12 (mixed)

Halls Head Campus

Hockey and SoccerTuesday 3 – Friday 6 March. Students can register their interest with Mrs Shepherd at school during this week.

Registration days are an opportunity for the school to coordinate team numbers for registration and answer any questions you might have relating to your son daughters participation.

For more information please contact; Mr Peter Skeggs: Meadow Springs Secondary, Mr Peter Ford: Meadow Springs Primary or Mrs Wendy Shepherd: Halls Head Campus.

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AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAMME 2020

Every week on our secondary courts, Frederick Irwin Anglican School students (Primary and Secondary) have the opportunity to be coached by Lesley Hunt, former world Top 10 player and State and National Tennis Coach.

Levels that are offered are 'Introductory' and 'Advanced Skills', and the students practice skill development, court position and game play.

Sessions are run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

If your child is interested in joining the tennis programme, please email Mr Peter Skeggs (Head of Health and Physical Education) on skeggsp@fias.wa.edu.au, or call Lesley on 0438 294 202.

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2020 TERM DATES

Term 1: Monday 3 February 2020 – Thursday 9 April 2020

Term 2: Thursday 30 April 2020 – Friday 3 July 2020

Term 3: Wednesday 22 July 2020 – Friday 25 September 2020

Term 4: Tuesday 13 October 2020 – Tuesday 8 December 2020

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SECONDARY ASSISTANCE SCHEME

As in previous years, the Department of Education and Training Secondary Assistance Scheme forms will be available to eligible parents. Forms are available from the School Office from February 2020. Applications close Thursday 9 April 2020.

Please contact Mrs Lesley Hedley, Assistant Business Manager, in the School Office should you require additional information.

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TERM1 2020 FEE STATEMENTS

Term 1 Fee Statements were emailed to families by Tuesday, 11 February 2020 and are due for payment by Friday, 21 February 2020.

Families who have not paid or made payment arrangements with the Business Manager by the due date should be aware that a late penalty of $55.00 (GST included) may be imposed. The School has BPAY facilities and we encourage parents to avail themselves of this.

To assist families to budget for their school fee payments, we also offer weekly, fortnightly, bi-monthly or monthly payment plans. For further information, please contact Mrs Lesley Hedley, Assistant Business Manager, in the School Office.

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YEAR 7 2022 ENROLMENTS

Was your child born between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010? This term, Frederick Irwin Anglican School will accept Applications for Admission to Year 7 for the 2022 school year. The School will be accepting general applications in addition to applications from brothers and sisters of existing students. Places are limited; therefore, parents who wish their son or daughter to be considered for enrolment should submit an application as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please contact the Registrar, Mrs Jackie Smith, at the School Office on (08) 9537 0000 or email registrar@fias.wa.edu.au

School Events - March 2020

School Events and Activities

YEAR 7 ORIENTATION CAMP

The Year 7s had a fantastic time on 14 February at the Orientation Camp, starting with games, a sausage sizzle and a disco on the Friday and then more games and fun at the beach the next day. It was a great chance to get to know each other and create memories that will last forever.

See below for the photos.

2020 BUSH DANCE

The 2020 Family Picnic and Bush Dance was held on Thursday 20 February at the Halls Head Campus and was a huge success.

As always, the Mucky Duck Bush Band had everyone dancing and having fun, and the BBar Bubble Tea was very popular along with the Prefect Run Sausage Sizzle. All of the families who attended enjoyed themselves.

Below are some photos from the evening.

SWIMMING CARNIVALS - Years 7-9 and 10-12 and Halls Head Junior School

The last few weeks have seen the Halls Head Year 3-6, the Year 10-12 and the Year 7-9 Swimming Carnivals. All days were lots of fun, the weather was perfect and the House spirit was high!

Here are some photos from all three carnivals.

Year 10-12 Swimming Carnival

Year 7 - 9 Swimming Carnival

Halls Head Year 3-6 Carnival

Student Congratulations

Congratulations to the following students:

Timothy Crisp (Year 12) for successfully completing the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh International Award.
Aavi Barker (Year 7) on receiving an AEMB 2019 Award for Excellence in Violin
Jayden Baumgartner (Year 7) who qualified for the WA State Athetlics Champions Under 13 1500M walk
Ksenija Vujacic (Year 11) who has been selected in the 2020 Pizzey Cup Tennis Team
Timothy Crisp (Year 12) was awarded a distinction at 7th grade practical piano exams (ABRSM).
Ebony Bocos (Year 9) achieved 100% (distinction) at 1st grade piano theory

Please forward State or National level student achievement information to the Community Relations Officer on media@fias.wa.edu.au for possible inclusion on the School Website (‘Latest News’), School Facebook Page, School Twitter Profile, or to send onto local newspapers.

Uniform Shop

2020 UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS

For further information including Easter opening hours, uniform news, winter uniform information and updates please click here.

Meadow Springs Campus		-
Monday	12.00pm	-	3.30pm
Tuesday	8.00am	-	12.00pm
Thursday	8.00am	-	12.00pm
Friday	12.00pm	-	3.30pm

Halls Head Campus
Monday	8.00am	-	9.30am
Thursday	2.00pm	-	3.30pm

Tuition and Study

TUTORS WANTED

Private tutors are being requested by students, so if you are available to tutor Years 11 and 12 subjects please contact Mrs Georgina Solomon - Deputy Principal, Curriculum. Tutor contact details would be provided to the student and a private arrangement between the tutor and student could be arranged. This would not involve the School in any way.

To discuss this further, you can call 9537 0000 or email georgina.solomon@fias.wa.ed.au

TUITION CLASSES - SEMESTER 1 2020

Tuition classes are for students who require some extra help with a subject. Students who attend tuition must be prepared with questions for the teacher. Attendance is not compulsory; however, an attendance register will be kept. See below for the current timetable.