Term 4 | Week 5 | Thursday 5 November 2015
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From the Principal
Highlights
From the Principal
High Achiever
Junior School News
ELC News
Presentation Evening
ELC 3 Year Old Places
Regular rehearsals for Presentation Evening are taking place and every student
will be on stage at some time throughout the night. Several parents and
teachers have told me that Presentation Evening is their favourite school event
in the year; I’m certainly looking forward to it. If you haven’t reserved your seat
please do so via the link that was recently emailed to all parents.
This week I read an interesting article about girls and perfectionism. The article
was based on research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) which
shows that girls, and in particular gifted girls, suffer the highest levels of stress,
anxiety and pressure in their quest for academic success.
Book Lists 2016
Uniform Shop
Stationery List 2016
Chartered Bus and Tennis Forms
Second Hand Uniform andbooks
Annual Giving 2015
SPA
Entertainment Books for Sale
Letter to Parents
Community News
The article made the difference between stress and anxiety clear. “Stress is a
response to routine pressures like exams, moving house or family difficulties. It
occurs in reaction to a specific stressor and usually goes away once the
stressful situation has resolved itself. Anxiety, on the other hand, results in a
young person worrying that events in the future will have negative outcomes.
Perfectionism, particularly in girls, is receiving increasing attention as a factor in
stress and anxiety. Dr Tom Nehmy, a psychologist from Flinders University
believes that perfectionism is the common risk factor that best explains the
problems associated with depression, anxiety and eating disorders. It basically
involves things like black and white thinking, being extremely self-critical and
having and inability to cope with pressure because of a fear of failure.
Nehmy believes that young people need to learn balanced, realistic thinking
and how to regulate thoughts and behaviours associated with perfectionism.
The UNSW researchers say that regular sleep, exercise and relaxation time are
all more important than an extra hour of study.
This research will come as no surprise to most teachers and parents. Achieving
a good balance in all things makes sense. Shelford staff work hard to provide
students with helpful strategies to reduce stress and to enhance relaxation. As
we have said many times, we view parents as partners in the education of their
children.
Polly Flanagan
Congratulations to our high achiever…
Alexandra McLennan, Year 9, participated in the Sail Sandy regatta
and won the Victorian Championship in her division (RS200). See
article later in Newsletter.
Junior School News
Early Learning Centre News
Shelford Girls’ Grammar ELC to Year 12, 3 Hood Crescent, Caulfield Tel: 9524 7333 www.shelford.vic.edu.au
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Presentation Evening 2015 is to be held on Wednesday 18
August 2015
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November at Robert Blackwood Hall, Monash University Clayton,
commencing at 7.30pm, with all families to be seated by 7.20pm. It is
compulsory for all students to attend.
Ticket Orders- All Parents have been emailed the link for booking
tickets.There is a maximum of 4 tickets per family. Tickets are available
free of charge online, and Shelford students do not require a ticket. All
tickets can be printed at home.
Early Learning Centre - 3 Year Old Places
We have limited places available in our Early Learning Centre for the
2016- 3 year old group. The Child Care Benefit and Rebate apply.
Please contact the Admissions Office on 9524 7418 or 9524 7436 if you
know any families who may be interested in a 3 year old place for 2016.
Book Lists 2016
2016 Book Lists are now available via Campion Education. Please click on the
below link to access your booklists.
https://admin.campion.com.au/ebooklists/default.asp?code=4153EEEE
Uniform Shop
Opening Hours until Friday 30 October
Tuesdays 8am - 11.15am
Thursdays 12 noon - 4pm
Saturdays by advertisement
The Shelford Uniform Shop will cease to operate at the School as of Friday 30
October 2015. Shelford’s uniform will be available at Bob Stewart from
Monday 16 November 2015. Details below:
Address:
150 Waverley Road East Malvern, VIC 3145
Telephone:
9036 7342
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday 8:30am to 12:30pm
Please note: You will be unable to purchase uniform items between Friday 30
October and Friday 13 November 2015 due to stock transfer between Shelford
and Bob Stewart.
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Stationery List 2016
August 2015
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Purchasing your daughter’s stationery is done through the Shelford Parents’
Association (SPA) website: www.shelfordparents.com.au or via a link from the
main school website: www.shelford.vic.edu.au located under Quick Links. SPA
called for tenders from a number of companies and has compiled competitively
priced stationery lists. Purchasing stationery items through the School is of
financial benefit to families and to the School. A copy of the relevant year level
list should be printed from the SPA website to assist with your online
purchases.
To benefit from the ‘early bird 10% discount’, submit orders by Friday 20
November 2015 to automatically receive 10% discount. ALL orders should
be placed NO LATER THAN Wednesday 2 December 2015. Please note
that we cannot guarantee supply of goods for orders placed after this
date.
Your order may be collected from the School Hall at the following times:
Wednesday
Thursday
27 January 2016
28 January 2016
9:00am to 5:30pm
8:30am to 11:00am
We are asking for volunteers to assist either with packing orders on Saturday
16 January or collection of orders on Wednesday 27 January and Thursday 28
January. If you are able to assist please email:
Liz Price shelford.stationery@gmail.com
Chartered Bus and Tennis Forms
The link above contains copies of forms for 2016 chartered bus bookings and
tennis lessons. If you daughter needs to use one of our chartered bus services
it is important that the chartered bus form is received no later than Friday 13
November. If you wish your daughter to have tennis lessons, please return the
tennis lesson form no later than Friday 27 November. For further information,
please contact Mrs Margie Wormington via email
mwormington@shelford.vic.edu.au or telephone 9524 7416.
Second-Hand Uniform and Textbook Trading
The school is conscious of the need to provide an efficient process for families
to be able to recycle and trade their second-hand uniforms and books. Please
see the link above for information.
Sporting Achievement
On the weekend of 17 and 18 October Allie McLennan, Year 9, participated in
the Sail Sandy regatta. The regatta had over 200 sailing boats competing and
Allie won the Victorian Championship in her division (RS200). Allie has been
sailing for 4 years and this result is a big step up from her club championship
win a few years ago. She is now aiming to win the Australian Championship to
be held in Victorian during April 2016. Congratulations Allie.
Allie McLennan and her dad, Gary.
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Annual Giving 2015
It is not too late to make a donation.
The Appeal will remain open throughout 2015.
All donations are tax deductible
August 2015
Annual Giving Brochure
, 2015
Donations can also be made via the website: www.shelford.vic.edu.au
Select Online Payments/ Fundraising/Shelford Annual Giving
All gifts, large or small will be greatly appreciated.
SPA
Entertainment Books on sale NOW!
From every Entertainment Book or Entertainment Digital Membership sold, $13
goes towards the Shelford Parents’ Association. The more memberships we
sell the more money we raise - so forward this offer to family and friends.
For just $65 you will receive over $20,000 worth of valuable offers. There
are thousands of up to 50% off or 2-for-1 offers
Contact: Maria Cenic – SPA Treasurer
E: mcenic@sladegroup.com.au or M: 0408 052 994
Parent Events
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Early Learning Centre End of Year Celebration Friday 27 November
Pilates for Teenagers
Term 4: October 5th - December 14th 2015 Mondays at 4.45pm.
Teen Barre Classes will help teens get to know how their bodies work and also
perfect functional training. In a fun and cardio energetic environment, we'll help
your teenagers master the basics of movement, posture, core, coordination and
functional strength, learning body control and awareness that they can take with
them into the rest of their lives, whilst making new friends and improving their
confidence levels. Please contact us for information.
Letter to Parents
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
PassionArt Parties
Read about parties organised by Ms Rebecca Saunders PassionArt flyer
Chess
Chess Kids- Kids Unlimited Flyer
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Asthma Information
Asthma Kids
Asthma Victoria Newsletter
Asthma Parents/Carers Sessions
August 2015
Wine Box Warehouse
, 2015
Wine Box Warehouse is a supplier of alcohol that can be ordered over the
phone or online. Anyone who orders wine from this company is encouraged to
use the link: http://www.wineboxwarehouse.com.au/ In the Promotion Code
box please write the word Shelford. Alternatively, mention Shelford Girls’
Grammar when placing an order by phone. For every dozen bottles ordered
you will be raising $10 for the School. You can order mixed or straight dozen
selections and for wine orders of 12 bottles or more there is no delivery fee.
The School has used this company very successfully on a number of
occasions. Please note that we recommend that alcohol only be
consumed by adults in moderation.
Recycle Fundraiser for Everyone
This fundraiser encourages us all to do good things for our community, our
planet and people in developing countries. What do you need to do?
1. Deposit your old mobile phones in the Shelford collection box at
Reception
2. Include the battery (as it is part of the phone – but not the charger and
accessories. At present only the phone can be recycled.
Note that even if the phone is not working it may still have around half the
value of a working phone. If the phone is broken Shelford won’t receive any
money but at least it will be recycled according to Australian recycling
standards. Working mobile phones are refurbished and re-used in developing
countries. To read more about this project visit: www.fonebankfundraiser.com.au
Parenting Skills Survey
This research project aims to identify ways to increase parents’ likelihood of
engaging in parenting skills programs. Participation in the study involves
completion of an online survey by parents,
Parenting Survey
Ethics Approval UQ
Ethics Approval UWA
Special Shelford Offer
All students, parents and staff get an ongoing 20% discount at ReachHealth.
You just need to collect a ReachHealth Membership Card from school
Reception, and present it at each visit to ReachHealth (formerly Back on Track
Osteo) is located in Glen Eira Road just opposite St Mary’s Church
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