Telopea Topics No16 2024

PRINCIPAL REPORT

Dear Parents and Carers,

We’ve experienced a terrific start to the term, with students and staff settling back into the routines of daily school life well. To keep you in the loop, on the pupil free day, staff spent time revisiting our School Improvement priorities, actions and progress to date. As a reminder, the three priorities from our School Improvement Plan are:

• Priority 1: To strengthen student connectedness to the school community.
• Priority 2: Improve student growth in Literacy.
• Priority 3: Improve student growth in Numeracy.

Throughout 2024 we’ve focussed more heavily on Priority 1. One of the vehicles we’ve used to drive this has been Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL), promoting greater connectedness through a dedicated focus on recognising and celebrating positive behaviours. We’ve attempted to do this in concert with managing student behaviour effectively to make the school a more enjoyable place to be.

As we looked through the evidence of our work and impact around PBL, we have achieved quite a bit through explicit learning avenues, signage and a greater emphasis on recognising positive behaviours through the PBL Tokens/Bucks. I give my thanks to the PBL team and the staff in general, who have all embraced this. I also give thanks to students, who have equally embraced the PBL Tokens/Bucks concept. In Term 3 alone, over 8000 PBL Tokens/Buck have been earned by students!! That’s an incredible number of positive behaviours 😊. I will also pass my congratulations to Farrer House, who received the most Tokens/Bucks (per person) in the PBL House Challenge.

Road Safety

Before I go, I’ll take one more opportunity to remind parents/carers of the importance of driving and parking safely around the school. We will continue to remind students of the need to be safe when they are transiting around the school, but it is worth us all remembering the need to take additional care when driving/riding around the school.

World Teacher’s Day

Today (25 October) is World Teacher’s Day. It’s a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the great work teachers do to support students in their learning and wellbeing, cultivate curiosity, and build relationships that are of benefit to the young people they teach. It is both complex and joyful work, made all the more enjoyable by the support of parents and carers.

This year, the theme of World Teacher’s Day is “Hats off to teachers.”  The term ‘hats off’ has a long history of being used to show respect, admiration and offer congratulations. It can be traced back to medieval times when knights would remove their helmets to show respect.

I’ll throw back a “hats off” to our awesome P&C, who, apart from the numerous messages of thanks to Telopea /Lycee franco-australien de Canberra teachers, also provided some delicious coffee and pastries as a way to show their appreciation for the great work our teachers do. Merci beaucoup.

Farewell and Thank You

In wrapping up my article, I share my thanks to the students, staff and parents/carers of Telopea Park School / Lycee franco-australien de Canberra. While shorter than anticipated, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the school, forging some great relationships, watching students and staff grow and ‘shine’, supporting people through challenges, and promoting a strong binational environment that is unique in the world. There have also been great opportunities for my learning as a leader – some complexities, challenges and opportunities that I would never have dreamed of. Thank you one and all - it has been a wonderful school community to be part of and I hope my impact has been positive, setting the school up for its next 100 years of learning.

Regards,

Jason.

Genevieve Mitcham: 2024 School Nationals Swimming

Genevieve Mitcham (Year 10) recently travelled to the Gold Coast to compete (27 July to 1 August 2024) for a fourth consecutive year at the National School Swimming Championships, representing Telopea Park School as a member of the ACT Swim Team. At Nationals, Genevieve completed in 50m and 100m events (16 yrs female), including Fly, Relay, Freestyle and Backstroke. Congratulations Genevieve!

NOTE DU PRINCIPAL

Chères familles,

Nous avons eu un début de trimestre formidable, les élèves et les enseignants ont bien repris leur routine quotidienne. Pour information, lors de la journée pédagogique, les enseignants se sont penchés sur nos priorités en matière d'amélioration de l'école, nos actions et les progrès réalisés à ce jour. Pour rappel, les trois priorités de notre plan d'amélioration de l'école sont les suivantes :

• Priorité 1 : renforcer les liens entre les élèves et la communauté scolaire.
• Priorité 2 : améliorer les progrès des élèves en lecture et en écriture.
• Priorité 3 : améliorer les progrès des élèves en mathématiques. 

Tout au long de cette année, nous nous sommes davantage concentrés sur la première priorité. L'un des moyens que nous avons utilisés pour atteindre cet objectif a été le programme « Renforcement des comportements positifs » (PBL), qui vise à promouvoir une plus grande cohésion et met l'accent sur la reconnaissance et la célébration des comportements positifs. De concert avec une gestion efficace du comportement des élèves, ce programme a fait de notre école un lieu d’apprentissage plus agréable.

En examinant les preuves de notre travail et de notre impact sur l'apprentissage, nous avons obtenu de nombreux résultats grâce à une verbalisation explicite, à la signalisation et à l'accent mis sur la reconnaissance des comportements positifs par le biais des badges/billets. Je remercie l'équipe en charge de notre programme et les enseignants en général, qui ont tous adhéré à cette démarche. Je remercie également les élèves, qui ont eux aussi adopté le concept des jetons/billets PBL. Rien qu'au cours du troisième trimestre, les élèves ont gagné plus de 8 000 jetons/billets PBL ! Cela représente un nombre incroyable de comportements positifs 😊. J'adresse également mes félicitations à la maison Farrer, qui a reçu le plus grand nombre de badges/billets par personne dans le cadre du PBL House Challenge.

Sécurité aux abords de l’établissement

Avant mon départ, j'aimerais profiter de l'occasion pour rappeler aux familles qu'il est important de conduire et de se garer en toute sécurité aux abords de l'école. Nous continuerons à rappeler aux élèves la nécessité d'être prudents lorsqu'ils se déplacent aux abords de l'école, mais il est bon que nous nous souvenions tous qu’il est important d'être extrêmement prudents lorsque nous conduisons ou nous déplaçons aux abords de l'école. 

Journée mondiale des enseignants

C'est aujourd'hui, 25 octobre,  la Journée mondiale des enseignants. C'est l'occasion de reconnaître et de célébrer l'excellent travail que les enseignants accomplissent pour soutenir les élèves dans leur apprentissage et leur bien-être, cultiver leur curiosité et établir des relations privilégiées avec eux.. Il s'agit d'un travail à la fois complexe et joyeux grâce au soutien de nos familles.

Cette année, le thème de la Journée mondiale des enseignants est « Chapeau bas aux Enseignants ». L'expression « chapeau bas » est utilisée depuis longtemps pour témoigner du respect, de l'admiration et des félicitations. Il remonte à l'époque médiévale, lorsque les chevaliers enlevaient leur casque en signe de respect.

Je tiens à tirer mon chapeau à notre formidable association de parents d'élèves P&C qui, outre les nombreux messages de remerciement aux enseignants du Lycée franco-australien de Canberra/Telopea Park School, a également apporté du café et de délicieuses pâtisseries pour montrer son appréciation du travail formidable que font nos enseignants. Un grand merci.

Adieux et remerciements

Pour conclure mon article, je tiens à remercier les élèves, le personnel et les familles du Lycée franco-australien de Canberra/Telopea Park School. Bien que mon séjour ait été plus court que prévu, j'ai beaucoup apprécié le temps que j'ai passé à l'école. J'ai noué des relations formidables, j'ai vu les élèves et les enseignants grandir et « briller », j'ai aidé les gens à relever des défis et j'ai promu un environnement binational fort qui est unique au monde. J'ai également eu l'occasion d'apprendre à diriger - des complexités, des défis et des opportunités dont je n'aurais jamais rêvé. Merci à toutes et à tous;  j'ai fait partie d'une merveilleuse communauté scolaire et j'espère que mon impact a été positif, préparant l'école à ses 100 prochaines années d'apprentissage.

Cordialement,

Jason.

Genevieve Mitcham : Championnats Scolaires de Natation 2024

Genevieve Mitcham (Year 10) s'est récemment rendue sur la Gold Coast pour participer (du 27 juillet au 1er août 2024) pour la quatrième année consécutive aux Championnats nationaux de natation scolaire, représentant Telopea Park School au sein de l'équipe de natation de l'ACT. Aux championnats nationaux, Genevieve a participé aux épreuves de relais, papillon, crawl et dos, en 50 m et 100 m (16 ans).

PRIMARY NEWS

Year 1 News

The students in Year 1 did some holiday recount writing in a fun way last week! They wrote three sentences- two truths and one lie! As you read the students' stories can you predict which is the truth?

Year 2 News

In term 3, the Year 2s had the opportunity to take part in  orienteering sessions. 

Opportunity to meet the Speechies in ACT Libraries

Libraries ACT is delighted to once again host the Speechie Library Talks with Speech Pathology Australia.

Throughout November 2024 members of Speech Pathology Australia will visit libraries across Australia to help parents and carers build their children's language and literacy skills.

In a series of presentations, parents and carers can learn about how to choose and select the best books and how to engage their young readers.

Speechies will be aimed at the adults – families and carers – in their lives who support them on their growth journey.

Register today for sessions happening on the following dates:

• 10:15 am, Monday 4 November at Belconnen Library
• 10:15 am, Tuesday 5 November at Dickson Library
• 10:15 am, Thursday 7 November at Tuggeranong Library
• 6:00 pm, Friday 8 November Dickson Library

For more information visit the Libraries ACT website at www.library.act.gov.au.

Authorised by Peta Harding, Executive Branch Manager, Libraries ACT

With over 8,700 registered teachers in the Nation's Capital, World Teachers' Day on 25 October 2024 celebrates the dedication of ACT educators who inspire and shape the minds of tomorrow.

Observed in more than 100 countries, World Teachers' Day was established by UNESCO in 1994 to recognise the crucial role teachers play in society. In the ACT, teachers are the giants who leave a lasting impact on students, fostering not just academic success, but also emotional and social growth.

This day allows us to honour and thank ACT teachers for their profound contributions to our community. Let’s make this celebration an inspiration for future educators and showcase the ACT as a great place to work. Read about teaching giants across the Territory and take the time to acknowledge your child’s teacher. Visit https://www.tqi.act.edu.au/about-us/world-teachers-day-2024

#WTD2024 #ACTeducationgiants #ameaningfulcareer #bushcapitalagreatplacetowork

Authorised by Lyndall Read, Chief Executive Officer of ACT Teacher Quality Institute

NOUVELLES DU PRIMAIRE

Nouvelles du CP

La semaine dernière, les élèves de CP ont écrit leur récit de vacances d'une manière amusante ! Ils ont écrit trois phrases , deux vérités et un mensonge ! En lisant les histoires des élèves, pouvez-vous deviner quelle phrase dit la vérité?

Nouvelles du CE1

Au troisième trimestre, les CE1 ont eu l'opportunité de pouvoir participer à des séances de course d’orientation. 

Une occasion de rencontrer les orthophonistes du programme Speechie Library Talks dans les bibliothèques de l’ACT

Les bibliothèques de l’ACT sont ravies d'accueillir à nouveau les Speechie Library Talks avec l’Association des orthophonistes d’Australie. 

Tout au long du mois de novembre 2024, des membres de l’association se rendront dans les bibliothèques de toute l'Australie pour aider les familles à développer les compétences linguistiques de leurs enfants.

Au cours d'une série de présentations, les familles pourront apprendre à choisir les meilleurs livres et comment faire participer leurs jeunes lecteurs.

Les orthophonistes s'adressent aux adultes et parents qui soutiennent les enfants dans leur parcours de croissance.

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui aux sessions qui se dérouleront aux dates suivantes :

•       Le lundi 4 novembre à 10h15 à la bibliothèque de Belconnen
•     Le mardi 5 novembre à 10h15 à la bibliothèque de Dickson
•       Le jeudi 7 novembre à 10h15 à la bibliothèque de Tuggeranong
•       Le vendredi 8 novembre à 18h00 à la bibliothèque de Dickson

Pour plus d'informations, visitez le site internet de Libraries ACT à l'adresse suivante : www.library.act.gov.au.

Autorisé par Peta Harding, Executive Branch Manager, Libraries ACT

Avec plus de 8 700 enseignants inscrits dans le Territoire de la Capitale Nationale, la Journée mondiale des enseignants du 25 octobre 2024 célèbre le dévouement des éducateurs de l’ACT qui inspirent et façonnent les esprits de demain.

Observée dans plus de 100 pays, la Journée mondiale des enseignants a été instituée par l'UNESCO en 1994 pour reconnaître le rôle crucial que jouent les enseignants dans la société. Dans l'ACT, les enseignants sont les géants qui laissent un impact durable sur les élèves, favorisant non seulement la réussite scolaire, mais aussi l'épanouissement émotionnel et social.

Cette journée nous permet d'honorer et de remercier les enseignants de l'ACT pour leur profonde contribution à notre communauté. Faisons de cette célébration une source d'inspiration pour les futurs éducateurs et montrons que l'ACT est un endroit où il fait bon travailler. Découvrez les géants de l'enseignement à travers le territoire et prenez le temps de remercier l'enseignant de votre enfant. Rendez-vous sur https://www.tqi.act.edu.au/about-us/world-teachers-day-2024.

#WTD2024 #ACTeducationgiants #ameaningfulcareer #bushcapitalagreatplacetowork

Autorisé par Lyndall Read, Chief Executive Officer of ACT Teacher Quality Institute

LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

Welcome to Term 4

We have had some staffing changes this semester. Silvana Olsen retired and we have been lucky enough to find Flavio Cappelletti to replace her. Flavio brings with him a wealth of experience in teaching Italian as a second language. In Japanese, Kara O’Rourke left to have her third child, and we have the multi-lingual Karyn Ang filling in until her return mid next year. We also welcomed back Annemarie Power to Spanish after maternity leave. She is working part-time along with Catherine Walker and Cindy Gomez Paez.

The Language Acquisition faculty was proudly social media famous earlier this month. With one of our Mandarin students featured on the ACT Public Schools Facebook page. Ciru finished third at the 2024 Australian final of the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students. She acknowledged her success was partly due to the dedication of her Mandarin teacher working with her throughout the stages.

“Ms Guo is amazing. I don’t know where I would’ve been without her. Xiexie, Guo lao shi!”

Mandarin

Mandarin classes finished Term 3 with fun packed activities. Year 10 Mandarin class had an excursion to the Star Buffet for the Chinese Food Appreciation. Students hopped onto the school bus driven by Mr Yuen and visited the Beijing Garden first. After a brief stroll in the Beijing Garden, students had a running dictation game. Every team ran fast trying to complete writing the poem first. After the vigorous running, students had a relaxing TaiChi led by Leon. Everyone had a great time! And finally, students hopped onto the school bus again heading to the Star Buffet, where everyone enjoyed the yummy Chinese food.

Year 7, 8 and 9 classes went to the ACT Chinese Language Network Gala Day, where eight schools from primary, secondary and colleges across ACT showcased their Chinese language skills and cultural performances. Telopea Year 9 boys along with some Year 8 boys started the Gala Day with an amazing dragon dance. Liam and Tashi were part of the MCs, Year 7 class sang a well known Chinese song the Moon Represents My Heart. Krys Cox from Year 8 played a Chinese song on her cello, and a small group of girls presented a traditional Chinese costume Hanfu show.  Well done, everyone! After the performances, all the students made a lantern to celebrate the Moon Festival.

Indonesian

On 17 August 2024, Indonesian language students were invited by the Embassy of Indonesia to participate in the Indonesian Independence Day celebration. Since the day fell on a Saturday, a few students made their own arrangements to join the celebration. They had the opportunity to observe the ‘Flag Raising’ ceremony and sampled ‘Nasi Tumpeng’. This dish is only served during special occasions. It is yellow rice shaped into a cone and served with an assortment of dishes. Students thoroughly enjoyed the experience!

Learning Angklung instrument

In term 3, Indonesian language students had the opportunity to learn how to play ‘Angklung’. Angklung is an Indonesian musical instrument consisting of two to four bamboo tubes suspended in a bamboo frame, bound with rattan cords. This learning was possible as we had Ibu Farah who volunteered to come to our school to spend time with our Indonesian language students.

German

On 16 May, our Year 10 German class had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Day of the German Language at the German Embassy, in collaboration with the Austrian and Swiss Embassies. After a warm welcome from the German Ambassador, students enthusiastically embarked on various activities organised by all three embassies, allowing them to engage with fellow German speakers from the ACT. The event concluded with a German-style lunch, where students could indulge in plenty of Swiss cheese, Austrian Gugelhupf, and German bread. This experience was not only a fantastic opportunity to enhance their language skills, but it also allowed them to dive into German culture for a couple of hours, deepening their understanding of the rich traditions and the diverse German dialects in the German-speaking countries.

COMMUNITY NEWS

 Dear Parents,

Sydney Academy of Chess is considering running a chess coaching program at Telopea Park School. Chess classes will run on Monday afternoons from 5.30pm – 6.30pm

Chess is a valuable activity for children, developing their logical thinking skills, concentration and discipline, as well as being a source of much enjoyment! What a great way to combine learning and fun!

These classes begin with an interactive lecture by one of our experienced coaches. During the second half of the lesson children play games against each other, putting newly learned strategies into practice.

As the term progresses and the children become proficient in all the basics, the lectures will move on to more complex ideas such as strategy, middle game ideas and chess technique.

Each student in the Chess program will also receive access to Chess Squad

https://www.chesssquad.com/ which is an online teaching/playing platform.

The cost for the coaching is $25 per lesson per child. There are 9 lessons during each term.

If you are interested in your child taking part in this activity, please fill in the online expression of interest form which can be found at https://sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/eoi

Thanks and regards,

Sydney Academy of Chess & Canberra Academy of Chess

P&C NEWS

Comité des Parents et Citoyens (P&C)

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL WITHOUT DOING ANYTHING?COMMENT SOUTENIR VOTRE ÉCOLE SANS EFFORT ?

Rebel Sport – Nominate Telopea at the checkout or on your Rebel loyalty card. The school will earn credits to obtain sporting goods from your purchases. 

Désignez Telopea à la caisse ou sur votre carte de fidélité Rebel et l’école recevra des crédits envers des équipements de sport.

Athletes Foot – Canberra Centre – Nominate Telopea as your school when purchasing shoes or add Telopea to your loyalty program. School will receive $5 for each pair of shoes purchased.

Désignez Telopea à la caisse ou sur votre carte de fidélité et l’école recevra 5 $ pour chaque paire de chaussures que vous achetez.

2nd Hand Uniform Shop – Donate your old uniforms and shop at the 2nd hand uniform shop. All sales from the shop go directly to the P&C Committee. Items available include hats, jackets, summer dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses and polos of various sizes. Only $5 per piece of clothing. 

Opening Hours:

Tuesday: 9am - 9.30am

Friday: 9am - 9.30am  

Location: at the P&C storeroom

Faites don de vos vieux uniformes et achetez des uniformes d’occasion au magasin d’occasion. Toutes les ventes du magasin vont directement au Comité des Parents et Citoyens. On y trouve des chapeaux, pulls, robes d’été, jupes, et polos de tailles diverses. 5 $ par article.

Heures d’ouverture :

Mardi : 9 h – 9 h 30

Vendredi : 9 h – 9 h 30

Lieu : dehors, devant le bureau du primaire.

CONTACTS

For contacting other staff members, please contact below: firstname.surname@ed.act.edu.au

Email: info@tps.act.edu.au

Ph: (02) 6142 3388

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