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- 1. PRINCIPALS REPORT
- 2. LEARNING THROUGH INTERNSHIP
- 3. STUDENT WORK/ACHIEVEMENTS
- 4. ACTIVE LEARNING GROUPS
- 5. CAUGHT IN THE ACT AWARDS
- 6. WHATS COMING UP
- 7. COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
- 8. THE 12 DISTINGUISHERS
- 9. PUBLIC NOTICES
- 10. LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT STAFF 2021
- 11. SCHOOL CONTACT DETAILS
- 12. NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS
Welcome back to Term 3.
Thank you to all families who participated in exhibitions at the end of term 2 and also, our recent learning plan meetings. The new learning shared by our young people at exhibition was simply outstanding. I had the pleasure of attending numerous exhibitions and the “interest and engagement” factor associated with them was also very much evident. Congratulations to all students.
Our learning plan meetings are an important part of our learning design and it has been particularly pleasing to have our families in our school, participating in this important part of the learning process. Please remember that one of our key mottos is that “families are enrolled too”. If at any time, you would like further involvement in your child’s learning, please feel free to email advisory teachers or make an appointment through reception by phoning 6335 1500.
Listening to the voices of our students is a key part of our work at Launceston Big Picture School. Together with our students, we regularly scan and assess all aspects of our learning design with the aim of continual improvement. I would like to thank our students who provide us with their thoughts on how we can “do things better”.
A recent example of this involved the structure of our parent learning plan meetings. Our students explained that they thought the focus of these meetings (and their preparation) should be their personal interest project and that flexibility should be built into how they shared their learning focus. Based on this feedback, the key information on our data walls is now our student’s current interest and their essential question that they are investigating as part of their personal interest project.
Reports
I would also like to acknowledge our advisory teachers for their tireless work in ensuring grade 9 and 10 mid-year reports were succinct, informative and professional. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s advisory teacher should you require clarification of any aspects of these reports. Grade 11 and 12 students will receive reports in the next few weeks.
Learning Through Internship (LTI’s)
Many of our young people have commenced or are busy putting the final organisational touches to their Internships. It is wonderful to chat with students upon their return from their Internships and see the real sense of purpose and authenticity in the work they not only completed off site but are participating in at school. Participation in an LTI is a key component of Big Picture learning and I encourage you to have a conversation with your son/daughter about their placement or even assist them in getting organised.
New Enrolments For 2022
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from students who would like to join our school in 2022. The Big Picture Learning Design requires students to actively engage in planning and participating in their own academically rigorous and personalised learning program. Some of the key criteria are:
- Students with strong attendance and work ethic, but may not perform at their best in exam situations.
- Students who are self-motivated and can work in a highly personalised way
- Students who have the confidence to participate in a Learning Through Internship (up to 30 days per year or 180 hours)
We will be hosting an Information Evening on Wednesday 11th August for interested families. This will be at our school, 4 Invermay Rd Inveresk.
Families wishing to attend or who have any questions should RSVP by:
Contacting our school office on 63 351500 or
Emailing Marianne Olsen- marianne.olsen@education.gov.tas.au.
Following expressions of interest students will be invited to participate in a transition program designed to give students a deeper understanding of the Big Picture Design including Advisory, Learning Goals, Learning through Internship and Exhibitions.
We have limited places in Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 for 2022; interested students should RSVP to attend the Family Information Evening.
Attendance At School Matters- Making Every Minute Count!
Please remember that attendance at school is extremely important! Missing a few minutes each day may not seem like a big deal, but your child is missing more than you think if he or she is continually late for school or leaving before school finishes. When young people arrive late they may feel anxious, embarrassed and unsure. They have also missed important social interactions with their friends before school starts and may experience feelings of isolation. Current research shows that mornings for most people are the most productive time of the day. When people arrive late and take time to settle, valuable learning time is lost.
Our school day begins at 8.55 am and after taking attendance, advisors immediately begin discussing the day’s events. They prepare students for the day’s learning and explicit instruction begins. Students are quickly focussed, concentrating on their tasks and planning and participating in their learning program.
Our school day finishes at 2.45 pm. When students leave early, tasks are often left unfinished and students miss out on a sense of accomplishment and pride which comes in seeing a task through to completion. At the end of the day, advisors lead “check out” sessions. Student achievements are celebrated, examples of learning is shared and important information is disseminated.
When your child is……. |
It amounts to…… |
10 mins late per day |
33 hours of schooling equivalent to over a week of education. |
Leaving 30 mins early once a week |
20 hours of schooling equivalent to 4 days of education |
The effect of persistent non-attendance over the period of compulsory schooling has a severe impact on student ability to gain a comprehensive set of knowledge, skills and capabilities that will assist them to live and work successfully in the twenty-first century.
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your child has a bright future is to make sure he or she makes the whole day count, every day. If you have any worries about your child’s attendance, please don’t hesitate to contact me or your son/daughters advisor.
School Uniform
It is really pleasing to see the huge number of our students who are choosing to wear our school uniform. All students need to remember that when leaving our school, uniform is compulsory. School uniform items can be purchased from our reception area. Please see Kat or Jennifer.
Congratulations Sam and Josh!
Sam Stewart and Josh Verwey have recently secured full time employment in their interest areas. Sam has been fortunate to secure an apprenticeship as a chef at the Bluestone Restaurant at the Sebel hotel and Josh has commenced full time employment with Jackson Motor Company. Well done and good luck Sam and Josh.
Adrian Dean
Principal
Our Newsletter
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2. LEARNING THROUGH INTERNSHIP
White Card Training
Our students with a passion and interest in construction recently completed their white card training.
Everyone had to spend two days working through a series of modules with all participants completing an assessment at the end.
Everyone was successful and can now add a white card qualification to their resumes.
A big thanks to Mel for organising.
We want your help for our Learning Through Internship Program!
If you are a local business and have opportunities for students to engage in your industry during these uncertain times, please contact Mel at melanie.van.asperen@education.tas.gov.au
Mel Van Asperen
LTI Co-ordinator
NAIDOC Celebration
On Friday July 2nd our school had an early NAIDOC week celebration.
NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The NAIDOC 2021 theme "Heal Country" calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration and destruction.
Sheryden Greeno and Indyanna Perry organised and ran the celebration. They both spoke about the country that is special and important to them. Indyanna spoke of the waterfall at the Punchbowl Reserve and Sheryden about her connection with Flinders Island.
“The waterfall at Punchbowl is my country because I feel spiritually and culturally connected to that area, mostly because in primary school we went there frequently and did dances and learned more about our culture. I always connect it with my culture because that is where I first got to experience what is means to be Aboriginal. I feel peaceful when I am there, all you can hear is nature.”
Indyanna Perry
10B Advisory
“Flinders Island is my country because that is where my father and his parents and many generations before started. When I go there I feel connected in all aspects, physically, emotionally, culturally and you can see all the past and how we developed through time. When I help my Nan collect the shells on the beach is when I feel most connected. Making shell necklaces has run in the family for years, it is a tradition of the women on the island to make the necklaces, not the men, so it strengthens my connection with my Nan and my sister."
Sheryden Greeno
10B Advisory
We were very lucky to be joined by Sheryden's father, Dean Greeno, an artist and researcher who was born on Flinders Island.
Known for his practice with driftwood sculptures, Dean has also become active in research and advocacy projects focused on the effects of climate change, in particular, the management of oceans, coasts and waterways. Dean spoke to us about the impact of climate change on traditional Aboriginal practices. He spoke about the importance of having to look after our environment in particular our waterways.
We appreciate Dean sharing his time and knowledge with us.
Sonja Peters
10B Advisor
Personal Interest Posters
Over the first few weeks of Term 3, the Drowning Star Fish Advisory have been working on their Personal Interest Posters.
The Personal Interest Posters are displayed near the Town Hall steps and show the interests and learning plans for each student this term.
The poster also displays an essential question, which is the main idea that each student will explore and branch framing questions from.
I think the Personal Interest Poster was a much easier system to get our projects and learning started because it didn’t take as long to put together as a big learning plan and it’s colourful and much easier to read.
Although we haven’t created a learning plan yet we have planned for our learning. We will add to our learning plan piece by piece each week to record our progress in the term.
Here are some examples of some Personal Interest Posters students in the Drowning Star Fish Advisory have put together.
Melody-Jane Collyer
9B Advisory
Alex's Sweet Fundraising Mission
Alex strikes again with some energetic fundraising action. This time Alex is raising money to help make his personal interest project happen. He really hopes to make costumes but the resources are expensive so he had the bright idea to combine another mini project of making delicious gummy candies to raise some money to get started. His personal interest poster shows some of his plans and ideas for his Term 3 project. And his gummy candy project is certainly offering some great Quantitative Reasoning and Empirical Reasoning learning opportunities.
Here are some extracts from Alex’s reflective project notes:
I was going to do costume design, but it was going to be too expensive. So, to fix this I am making gummy candy to sell to the school so I can raise money to buy the materials for my costume. I will then use the costume for a mascot outside my stall to sell more gummy candy. Then eventually I will sell some merchandise.
My first batch of gummy candy was really tasty but really jelly like. To fix this I added more gelatine powder. Instead of doing 20g I added 40g of the gelatine powder. It made it much firmer but for next time I will only add 35g to make it less firm.
I have made feedback sheets and handed them out to people along with a piece of gummy candy. The result was mostly that the gummy candy was too firm and needs a bit more flavour. I will reduce the firmness by taking out 5g of gelatine and I will experiment what can make it more flavorous!
This time I tried two new flavours: lemon and lime. Both smelled very bad to my nose, but I found out the lime needs extra care while being heated. I found this out from accidently burning the first batch of lime! I made another batch and kept stirring it constantly without stopping, and this batch came out right (better then burnt!) I also found the gelatine powder can make 4 batches per container. For next time I will buy more powder.
Alexander Bromley
9B Advisory
Abbey's Animal Facts - Sloths
Did you know:
1. Sloths are clumsy on land, but are great swimmers
2. Sloths can live up to 40 years old
3. Female sloths are normally pregnant for 7-10 months and will only give birth to one baby
4. Algae grow on their fur, which helps to camoflage them green
Abbey-Lee Waugh-Lucus
10B Advisory
Soap Box Speaches
Last week in 10B students were asked to write a “soap box” or persuasive piece about something they were passionate about. The speeches were on a wide range of topics, well researched and well written, below is Percy Aitken’s contribution:
Queer Representation in the Media: What it is and Why it’s so Important
To start off we need to clarify what Queer Representation is, as well as good representation, compared to bad representation.
Queer representation is when a piece of media contains or is about somebody or multiple people who are in the LGBTQ+ community.
When a piece of content is portraying queer people it’s important to look out for the signs of good representation compared to bad representation. Some examples of what bad representation can look like is when an LGBTQ+ person is stereotyped negatively or in a fictional movie or TV series the actor playing them is straight and/or cisgender, and when a LGBTQ+ person isn’t even involved in the production. An example of good representation is when a character is portrayed as a regular person, just like everyone else and them being queer is just a detail in their story that still affects their life but over all, not affecting much of their personality.
This isn’t exclusive to fictional media; it can be present in many forms of creative arts, such as writing, art, game creation, photography and fashion, which are all things that can include queer representation. It’s also really important to know that this isn’t exclusive to queer people, it also involves people of colour, disabled people, and women.
You're probably wondering at this point why is representation in mainstream media so important.
Media, most of the time, reflects real life, so when we read or watch content, fictional or not, it can influence the way we see real life. It can affect the way we perceive and interact with certain people. Young people, particularly queer young people need a way to see that the way they might be feeling about themselves is okay, when they see a person on TV who looks like them, they can find inspiration and acceptance in themselves leading to higher self-esteem. A quote from Nicole Martins of Indiana university “there’s this body of research and a term known as ‘symbolic annihilation’ which is the idea that if you don’t see people like you in the media you consume, you must somehow be unimportant.’
That’s why representation matters. We need to show kids, young adults, and older generations that they are seen and they are heard and that there is a place for them.
So next time you're watching TV, reading, or even creating something, ask yourself does this content contain any or adequate representation? And is my way of thinking going to be negatively impacted by how the characters are portrayed?
Sources:
Percy Aitken
10B Advisory
Cameron Maggs Takes Out Digital Art Award!
Grade 12 student and avid photographer, Cameron Maggs
has been awarded the Digital Art Award at the recent Bay of Fires Student Art Prize.
The image depicts an aerial perspective shot of the First Basin, which first appears as an abstract image.
Cameron's passion for photography has flourished with his work reaching new heights, especially with his drone photography.
Although there was no monetary gain, Cameron was just happy to have his work showcased and to have other people appreciate his work.
Ben Miller
12A and Art Club Advisor
Brayden Hoare TAFE
This is a short interview with Brayden who has just commenced a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations at Tafe.
Brayden has just finished his first week and is pumped to be out working with industry professionals and leaving the building to learn!
Ben Miller
12A Advisor
New STEAM Makers Space
To continue to provide students a Launceston Big Picture School (LBPS) with new and interesting learning experiences we are currently in the process of turning our old reception area into a new STEAM Makers Space. This area will enable students to become even more hands on in their learning, letting their imaginations run wild to create new and innovative products.
The new area will include:
- 3D printers
- Laser engravers
- CNC machines
- Interactive smart screens
- A fashion/sewing hub
- Electronics and engineering kits
- Computer hardware and programming
- Digital art tablets
As well as much more tinkering, toying and learning equipment to meet the needs and interests of all our students. So literally keep an eye on this space for new and exciting developments.
Dan Smith
10A Advisor
Music
We recently purchased a new Roland electric drum kit which can be played using headphones or plugged into the PA system in the music room.
It sounds and feels like a real drum kit!
We have been building and upgrading our music equipment to cater for students and support them to become better musicians.
This is Luke practicing on the new kit for the upcoming Rock Challenge.
Food & Cooking
Students continue to produce some amazing dishes in our kitchen.
Recently, students have been exploring and learning about how to cater for larger events. A whole school morning tea has been a highlight along with a Mexican lunch.
Both events were extremely well received by our guests.
Art
For my senior project I am doing a lot of practical art. This drawing is of Pablo Picasso, who is a multidisciplinary artist. A multidisciplinary artist is someone who does art in lots of different mediums.
Ben got out a projector and I traced a few of the lines and then added some shading and decorated the back of it with doodles and paint.
Annabelle Aitken
12B Advisory
Sport & Recreation
Students who have a passion and interest in sport have recently experienced archery and boxing.
The boxing fitness session was hosted by Meg from Fit 'n' Kicking!
Both of the activities were great fun and equally challenging in their own way, with a few sore bodies the next day!
Aspiration, Courage, Respect, Growth
We are always looking for ways of rewarding positive behaviour at our school.
Students and staff are encouraged to nominate those people who have shown Aspiration, Courage, Respect or Growth. Winners receive a voucher from Bizy Bee Café, Invermay Road and our winners this month so far are:
- Chloe Hawkins: Aspiration/Courage - for organising a guest speaker for Town Hall
- Rhian Bailey: Courage/Respect - for helping Rob out by looking after a young child
- Jessie Edrich: Courage/Respect - for getting out of her comfort zone and helping her peers
- Luca Pryke: Growth - for his LTI progress
- Andre Santamaria: Courage/Respect - for always working hard to assist other to success
Family Information Evening for 2022 Enrolments
Join us for a Family Information Evening as a 2022 enrolment possibility!
- Wednesday, 11th August 2021 at 5:00pm
Click on the link below for details.
Tales of the Tamar - Write a Book in a Day!
Tamar Tales - write a book in a day! Is being run by the Queechy Alliance (which our school is part of) on Friday September 3rd.
The competition is open to all grade 9/10 students and each team is made up of 8 students. We would like to enter at least one team but can have up to three.
Our school has also been asked to provide senior (grade 11/12) mentors for primary school teams.
So, if you are keen to be involved in any way, please see me.
Marianne Olsen
AST- Quality Teaching Coach
Friday, 3rd September 2021 at 9.00am - 6:45pm
Click on the link below for more details:
Term 3: Start and End Dates
- Tuesday, 20th July - Friday, 24th September
Bob's Bikes For Sale!
- From as low as $20! -
Bob’s Bikes is an example of one of the authentic and interesting programs on offer at our school. Students have the opportunity to learn basic bike maintenance under the guidance of Bob Blackman. Bob is a fantastic role model for our young people and as a school we are grateful for the work he does.
We currently have a selection of bikes on display at the front of our school - all for sale for only $20.
It is also important to note that all money raised through the sale of our bikes is donated to charity!
Coder College is back in Term 3!
They're offering a great range of courses to suit beginner coders up to advanced programmers.
Courses begin on Monday 2nd August, with each course running for 6 weeks.
COVID Quick Check-In TAS
To comply with Public Health Directions, our school is now set up with the COVID Check In TAS App. This app enables visitors to our school to register their visit using the self-check-in QR code and have their information directly stored with the Tasmanian Department of Health for contact tracing (if required).
Use of the app will help the Tasmanian contact tracing team quickly identify and assist anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Click on the link below for instructions on how to Download the COVID Check-In TAS App.
Big Picture Education has 12 distinguishers.
In our newsletter we will share them.
Our sixth is...
6. Learning in Advisory
Students are in an advisory group of no more than 17 students and an advisory teacher. They stay in the same advisory for much of their secondary education. The advisory teacher manages each student's learning plan and ensures that all learning goals and the National Curriculum are covered.
Informing School of Student Absences
Your child’s Advisory Teacher records attendance daily using the DoE EduPoint system. Attendance is taken between 8:55am – 9:30am.
If your child is going to be absent, you will need to inform the school ASAP - otherwise the EduPoint system automatically marks the absence as ‘Unauthorised-Unexplained’ and this is not altered until communication is received from parents.
The preferred method of communication is to send the school an SMS 0427 016 460 (this is a short message service only, so you will not be able to ring the school on this number).
LBPS admin check the SMS service throughout the day and update any changes to student attendance.
You can of course ring the school direct on 6335 1500 and leave a voice message on the answer phone.
School Uniform
It is compulsory for students to wear their school uniform when attending school excursions, interviews, LTIs or if they are representing the school at events.
Uniforms can be purchased from the school office and are sold at cost price:
- Polo Shirts with school logo = $30 (sizes 6 up to 5XL)
- School Hoody with school logo = $65 (sizes XS up to 2XL)
Any pre-worn uniform donations would be very much appreciated and are used in our emergency uniform/clothing pool.
Parking Inveresk Precinct
It is highly recommended that parents and visitors to the school DO NOT PARK along the nature strip in front of the school, slong the footpath or on the grass area beside Aurora Stadium.
The City Council have recently approached the school and have advised these areas are being patrolled and infringements are being issued.
Parents and visitors are advised to use the paid parking facilities at the Inveresk Car Park (next to Blue Cafe).
Communication & Useful Links
I would like to remind families of some useful links and apps that you may use to assist with receiving communication from our school.
- SMS Only - 0427 016 460 to report student absences, please send a text to our short message service
- Schoolzine App & Newsletter - Our newsletter is published at the end of every month through Schoolzine. Schoolzine is an app that allows you to communicate with the school, receive notices and newsletters
- School Website - Our website allows you to access lots of useful information about our school
- School Facebook - please 'like' our facebook page as we often post communication to parents on there
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10. LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT STAFF 2021
Leadership Staff 2021
Principal |
Adrian Dean |
Assistant Principal |
Tanya Ringuet |
Support Teacher / AST |
Marianne Olsen |
Grade 9 Advisor |
Brendan Liddell |
Grade 9 Advisor |
Jenni Fraser |
Grade 10 Advisor |
Dan Smith |
Grade 10 Advisor |
Sonja Peters |
Grade 11 Advisor |
Nick Hill |
Grade 11/12 Advisor |
Ben Miller |
Grade 12 Advisor |
Robert Lewandowski |
Support Staff 2021
School Psychologist |
Rebecca Mizzi |
Wednesday (fortnightly) |
School Social Worker |
Jasmine Poslon |
Monday (weekly) |
School Business Manager |
Jennifer Kendall |
Daily |
Administration Officer |
Claire Williams |
Tues, Wed, Thurs |
IT Support |
Jesse North |
Wednesday (weekly) |
LTI Coordinator |
Melanie Van Asperen |
Daily |
Teacher Assistant
|
Adrian Stabb Robert Blackman Mia Wivell Jacqui Leslie Tracy Vimpany |
Monday, Friday Wednesday Monday Daily Daily |
Education Facility Attendant |
Michael Doolan |
Daily |
Student Leaders 2021
Josh Steer & Cam Thomas |
Grade 9A Advisory |
Meloday-Jayne Collyer & Jarrod Smith |
Grade 9B Advisory |
Sheryden Greeno & Grace Radbone |
Grade 10A Advisory |
Kit Aitken & Aerawyn Height |
Grade 10B Advisory |
Jordan Sutcliffe & Matilda Tew |
11A Advisory |
Harry Radbone & Kristin Van Wyk |
12A Advisory |
Rhian Bailey & Ayva Riley |
12B Advisory |
Postal Address: | 4 Invermay Road, Inveresk, TAS, 7248 |
Reception Tel: | 6335 1500 (with answerphone service) |
SMS Only: | 0427 016 460 (to report student absences) |
Email Address: | https://lbps@education.tas.gov.au |
Web Page : | https://lbps.education.tas.edu.au/ |
Newsletter: | https://launcestonbps.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe |
Schoolzine App: | https://launcestonbps.schoolzineplus.com/app/ |
Sessionkeeper: | https://launcestonbps.sessionkeeper.com.au/ |
Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/launcestonbigpictureschool/ |
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Just want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the LBPS students who have contributed to this months newsletter, we really do enjoy reading your articles and stories of your personal progress.
If students have stories they would like to share, then please email your news items to me jennifer.kendall@education.tas.gov.au
Jennifer Kendall
School Business Manager