SAI INSIGHTS Sathya Sai College - TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019 - Sathya Sai College, Australia
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Sathya Sai College
Character Development & Academic
Achievement
SAI INSIGHTS
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
MAKING NEWS
SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM
CROSS COUNTRY NCIS
UNIFORMS & YOGA
WEEK 5
Social Issues – Non Violence
IMPORTANT DATES
‘Non violence means avoiding not only external physical violence
but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a
man, but you refuse to hate him.’ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7 June Whole school excursion –
Courage to Care, Surfers During weeks 5 and 6, the Sathya Sai Dungay campus will be
Paradise focused on Non Violence and how it relates to social issues.
10 June Queens Birthday – pupil There are numerous world examples that can be referenced and
free day how they have been resolved peacefully and without conflict. Some
of which are the successful social movements of Gandhi in India
21 June Winter solstice evening at and Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States which led to the
public’s realisation of completely new dimensions of non violent
school
conflict resolution.
27 June School photos Non violence is both a principle and a practice.
5 July Last day of Term 2 At Sathya Sai we strive to enlighten students of both! We strive to
mindfully approach all situations with a non violent stance. This is
not always easy as we can become frustrated, annoyed and upset
when we feel violated, especially something we are passionate
about.
02 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Taking the divine road is not always easy, however if we can just
start with one thing—like truly forgiving a hurtful comment, we start
03 SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM to experience peace and happiness.
04 STAFF ABSENCES I encourage all to focus on living non violently and with time peace
will be your reward. Justice will eventually prevail when choices are
05 RELIEF TEACHERS made from a place of love. A hurtful action, not the person, should
be subdued.
06 UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
Non violence involves consciously choosing peaceful behaviour in
07 YEAR 7 EHV
the midst of conflict, becoming an example of consideration to
08 CROSS COUNTRY NCIS those around us and breaking the destructive cycle of retaliation
when we believe we have been wronged. It means tapping into our
09 STAGE 4 TECH MANDATORY inner wise one, and eliminating any negative thoughts or intentions.
10 STAGE 5 FOOD Applying these principles of non violence will reduce conflict, anger
TECHNOLOGY and violence on personal, local, national and global levels.
11 TAFE NSW CUP NETBALL Peaceful solutions, kind words, empathy, understanding and
forgiveness all lie within us. We have to choose to access these
12 YEAR 9 MUSEUM EXHIBITS values and then have the heart and conviction to live them!
13 YOGA
Cal Atkins
14 SUSTAINABILITY
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NEWS
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
SUSTAINABILTY
SYMPOSIUM
This year, for the first time, both primary and secondary students on the
Sathya Sai Sustainability Committee have been very fortunate to be invited to
attend the inaugural Sustainability Symposium on the Gold Coast in May.
The whole day event was aimed at school students and teachers and
encouraged the strengthening of sustainability education. Some of the popular
speakers amongst the students were Melati Wijsen from Bye Bye Plastic
Bags, Molly Steer from Straw No More and Holley Somerville-Knott from Tell
Someone Who Cares.
The day was sponsored by the Tweed Shire Council who supplied the entry
tickets and transportation. As an initiative to encourage sustainability
education, the Tweed Council are also continuing to work with the school on
our next major project.
The students were very inspired to act on sustainability within our school and
local community and look forward to starting the next project. We hope to let
you know further details in the next newsletter. Thank you to all those who
attended and represented the school as mature, young, sensible adults.
Rachel Spence
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
STAFF ABSENCES
Unfortunately Mr & Mrs Chetty are both struggling with ill health. We all wish
them both a fast recovery.
It is uncertain when they will return at this stage. Your patience and support
for the casual teachers who are fulfilling their roles is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress please
leave a message with Kirsty or contact me via email.
principal@sathyasai.nsw.edu.au
Thank you
Cal Atkins
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019 RELIEVING TEACHERS Amanda Schaefer – Maths I’d like to introduce myself, I am Amanda Schaefer. I am teaching Maths for a few weeks at Sathya Sai College. I love children and teaching Maths and hope to pass this love onto my students. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any concerns. Edwina Williams – English Hello Sathya Sai families, I am Edwina Williams. I'm fortunate enough to be covering English classes for the time being at this beautiful school. I've been really impressed by the values demonstrated by the students at Sathya Sai and have been made to feel very welcome by both students and staff. I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to work in such a unique setting and I look forward to getting to know your children better, and to work with them over the coming weeks. I have lived in the area for just over eighteen months, having relocated from the Blue Mountains and have fully embraced life in the Tweed Valley. On weekends I coach my daughter's soccer team, so may see some of you at sporting fields sometime.
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
UNIFORM
EXPECTATIONS
Thank you to all the students and families that have made the effort and
changes necessary to comply with the school uniform. It is greatly appreciated
as it reinforces the value of right conduct and highlights the students respect
for the school.
For any families still uncertain of what the uniform requirements are they are
listed below.
Hats
Green broad brimmed and only school hats are permitted
Hair
Students whose hair is below their collar are required to have it tied back.
Hair decorations are to be in college colours. There are to be no extremes
in hairstyles in cut, style or colour. Bright, lurid rinses and bleaches are not
permitted.
Accessories
Wearing of accessories should be kept to a minimum. The following are
acceptable:
• Watches
• Gold or silver studs or sleepers
• One silver or gold ring
• One single neck chain with or without a small simple pendant
Make Up
Mascara and light foundation is acceptable
Uniform for boys
Shorts Shorts knee length, grey
Shirt Shirt with collar, white (Logo on pocket)
Belt Black with silver buckle
Long grey socks with green and yellow stripe
Socks
White or black sports (to be worn on sports days)
Traditional black leather lace-up shoes or all black canvas
Shoes shoes are acceptable.
No joggers, high tops or boots
Uniform for girls
Skirt Bottle green tartan
Blouse White Blouse with Logo on pocket
Socks White socks
Traditional black leather lace-up shoes or all black canvas
shoes are acceptable.
Shoes No side buckles, skate shoes, soft ‘ballerina’, high tops, boots,
or platform shoes
Winter uniform
Jumper V- neck navy jumper with school logo
Jacket Zip Fleecy Jacket with school logo
Long pants Grey long pants for boys & green long pants for girls
Black Tights (Girls) Black tights
Sports Uniform – Year 7 and 8 Monday and Thursdays;
Year 9 and 10 Monday and Wednesdays
Sports Polo Polo shirt with collar (Must be worn for all school sports
activities)
Sports Shorts Green Bottle green corded waisted shorts with zip pocket and school
Initials (Must be worn for all school sports activities)
Track pants Bottle green track pants
Sports Shoes Quality joggers with cushioning of the sole of the foot and good
ankle support is our requirement. No skate shoes, vans, flat
rubber-soled shoes, Dunlop Volleys, flat sneakers as they do
not offer support and safety for sporting activities. There is no
colour requirements for shoes or laces.
If students are not in the correct uniform, parents must inform the school in
writing the reason why a student is not in school uniform for that day. This can
be done via a written note or email: schooloffice_d@sathyasai.nsw.edu.au
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
YEAR 7 EHV
Education in Human Values
Our five values: Love, Truth, Peace, Right Conduct and Non Violence.
For year 7 students our value focus was: “Right conduct lived as
dependability.”
After a class discussion students were asked: “How does your family depend
on YOU?”
Below are some responses.
Taila: Keeping my room tidy. Feeding our animals. Getting myself ready for
school.
Elijah: I set and clear the mouse traps. Putting my clothes away. Making my
bed.
Mia: When our chicks hatched I had to make sure they were all safe in their
cage. I make sure our dog goes outside when he needs to. I take my lunch
box out of my bag at the end of the day.
Millie: I look after my dog. Sometimes I cook. I pack the dishwasher.
Noah: I make my own lunch. Take out the rubbish. Clean and mop the
bathroom.
Westley: Make a cup of tea for my nan. Cleaning the dishes. Keep my room
tidy.
Sol: I cuddle my mum if she is sad. I make dinner once a week. I help unpack
the car.
Reading students responses made me realise what a lovely and kind group of
students I have the pleasure of teaching!
Blessings, Jane
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019 CROSS COUNTRY NCIS On the 17th of May students from both the primary and high school campus headed down to Lennox Head for the annual North Coast Independent schools (NCIS) Cross Country. The day started with an overcast morning packed full of excited athletes ready to test their endurance against one another. After walking the track, students became aware it was going to be a hard race with a lot of sand to push against. As the day unfolded, patches of rain and sunshine provided a blessing or a curse, for students. Some athletes like Noah Bowden—a year 8 student from the high school campus—welcomed the cooling condition running 2mins faster than his school race, making him come 6th in the U14 boys. Noah will progress to the next round CIS in Sydney on the 13th of June. Good luck Noah. Another incredible run on the day was 8 year old boy Xavier Clow. He pushed himself very hard on the day finishing 10th overall in the 8/9 boys. A huge effort especially being bottom of his age group. Well done X a v i e r. A l s o a g i g a n t i c congratulations to all the students from Sathya Sai College who made it down for the day. Furthermore, a massive thank you to the P& F ladies who ran a vegetarian BBQ for all of the schools, providing them with a nutritious home cooked meal for lunch. Till next year, Kesh Inglis
TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
STAGE 4 TECH
MANDATORY
Term 2 Technology Mandatory stage 4 has seen the creation of a sewing/
textiles area where students are re-purposing fabrics and materials to
construct an owl door stop.
Students are learning to use an iron, Singer sewing machine and some basic
hand stitching to complete the project.TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
STAGE 5 FOOD
TECHNOLOGY
In Term 2 stage 5 food technology students are undertaking the unit on foods
for special needs. The students had to create an attractive sandwich and fruit
plate to appeal to young children.TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
TAFE NSW CUP
NETBALL
In week 2, three netball teams from the high school campus headed north to
Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads to play in the Far North Coast TAFE NSW Cup
netball competition. The day was full of students from independent, CSO and
public schools providing the students with a range of athletes to compete
against.
Our school had three teams; 7/8 girls, 9/10 girls and 9/10 boys. On the day
the 9/10 teams got to play both against the boys and the girls. On the day the
girls showed their dominance on a netball court showing great speed and
agility.
All of the teams improved on the day with each game. Students will be
heading back to Tweed Heads for the NCIS netball in term 3. Massive thank
you to coach Leah and coach Annette for your tireless efforts with the teams.TERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
YEAR 9 MUSEUM
EXHIBITS
The year 9 HSIE class recently extended their studies of World War One
through an Australian War Memorial Resource Box. The box contained a
range of WWI artefacts, including uniforms, original postcards, medals, maps,
hats and even a Two Up game with old one-penny coins.
The students enjoyed the opportunity to create museum exhibits with the
artefacts and our Cadets were excited to compare the uniforms to their own
modern versions.
Rachael LebeterTERM 2 WEEK 5 2019
YOGA
A big thank you to the amazing yoga teacher Keenan, who volunteered his
time to teach yoga to the Sathya Sai College Students this term.
His incredible energy was infectious and hopefully students will be drawn to
incorporate a healthy, mindful yoga practice into their lives.
Sam MenziesREUSE!! PLASTIC CUPS BRING THEM IN TO OUR CANTEEN!! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The Sathya Sai College canteen is asking for donations of plastic cups to be reused during lunch times for smoothies and other drinks. Thank you! Please leave donations at the office or canteen (Wednesdays only)
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