This edition: 18 August 2010

 

The Radford Institute

This week marks the formation of the Radford Institute, and I have the honour of giving the inaugural address to mark the occasion.  The first event of the Radford Institute will be held on Wednesday 18 August (tonight) in the RAYoung Hall from 5pm to 6.30pm.

The title of my address this evening will be “Two Way Partnerships – a Possible Way Forward for Indigenous Education in Australia”. I will recount my experience of establishing the Gawura Campus for inner city Indigenous students in Sydney. It is a story of failure and success, and of learning how to respect the needs and strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families living in Redfern and the inner city. I look forward to sharing the story. I am delighted that some children from the Gawura Campus will be joining us for the occasion.

Gawura is named from an Eora word that means “whale”. The whale is a sacred totem of many clans from the Gadagal people who first lived in the area which European settlers called Port Jackson and Sydney Town. This name was suggested to me by a number of people from the Redfern area who were advising us on the whole plan. They chose “Gawura” because of the Gadagal clan of the Eora Nation and because many, many years ago “God saved a nation through the belly of a whale”. It was our intention through the provision of a strong education to share in the saving of a nation. Tonight I will tell the story of why such a school was formed, and how it might inform the future of indigenous education in our country. Please come along if you want to hear about it.

The Radford Institute is an initiative to bring together people from throughout the ACT and beyond to consider matters of importance in educational thinking and policy making. The Institute is simply a forum for hearing ideas and discussing the future of education in a non-political manner. The second meeting of the Radford Institute will be held in October 2010 and we will bring in a speaker who can challenge us and make us reflect. From time to time we will hear from members of the Radford community; at other times we will invite people from different sectors to share their ideas.

The future of education in Australia does not belong to political parties or movements. It belongs to all of us. Radford seeks to make a contribution to dreaming about the future of this nation, and our special concern is the education of children and young people. We want to participate in a just, inclusive and compassionate community, where the needs of children are set ahead of political or sectional concerns, and where there is a passion for justice and integrity. The Radford Institute is one attempt to raise such a voice. Under the leadership of Mr Peter Dodd, our Director of Studies (High School), the Radford Institute plans to hold at least three sessions each year where a wide range of topics are explored. These sessions are open to everyone who wants to come along and listen and share thoughts or experiences.

Please feel free to join us. The sessions are strictly limited to 90 minutes, with the first 30 minutes being set aside for conversation over a cup of tea or coffee. The address will commence at 5.30pm.

Peace

THE RADFORD INSTITUTE - Presenter Phillip Heath
Inaugural Seminar - 18 August, 5:00pm RA Young Hall
Att: Peter Dodd Institute@radford.act.edu.au

Everyone is most welcome to attend this event at the College tonight.
Afternoon tea from 5:00pm, presentation from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. flyer.

FROM COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Miss Celia Lindsay

teamSUPPORT - Staff Group established
Mr George Huitker has rallied a group of staff to provide meals and other assistance for families in our Radford community experiencing hardship due to illness or for other reasons. Contact George Huitker if we can help you, on a confidential basis, of course.

FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDIES SENIOR SCHOOL
Mr Michael Lewthwaite
Subject choices for Year 11, 2011 (current Year 10 Students)
Subject choices for Year 11, 2011 are due this Friday, 20 August.  Forms need to be returned to Senior School Reception.

ANU Secondary College Information Evening
An information evening for ANU Secondary College in 2011 will be held on Tuesday 31 August at 6.30pm in Manning Clark Theatre 2 at ANU Map reference. Students in year 10 in 2010 with an interest in the program are invited to attend, as well as their parents/ carers. More information.

FROM THE HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL
Ms Lisa Moloney

"GENERATION NEXT" PARENTING SEMINAR - 29 August
An event not to be missed...
Radford College is hosting this seminar at Canberra Girls’ Grammar School on Sunday August 29th 2010, in conjunction with other independent schools in the ACT.

Speakers include:

• Michael Carr-Gregg
• Paul Dillon and
• Susan McLean

They will speak on a range of issues to help us understand the unique health and well-being challenges faced by our students, and how these challenges can be met. Please see the attached flyer for details of the presentation and how to order tickets. Please make your cheque payable to "Radford College" , and return your form and payment to Lisa Moloney via any of the Reception Offices( JS, HS, or Main Reception).

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear some of the most respected and up-to-date speakers, I hope you can join us!


FROM THE HEAD OF HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Ms Dearne Tulloch

Students are encouraged to get involved in:

1. The Cancer Council – Bust A Myth Competition
2. NRMA Gold Medal Challenge flyer and other information

These competitions have been advertised on the HPE Intranet Page and students will also be emailed to inform them of these opportunities. These competitions will be re-advertised and a focus during Health and Physical Education Week (13th – 17th September), along with other Health and Physical Education activities that will take place to promote the week.

Head of Junior School: Mr Paul Southwell
JS Reception: Mrs Kerrie Shevlin

• Catch up with the latest Junior School News
• Please also check the Fete e-News

HOD: Mrs Suzanne Rentsch

Access all the latest information on university courses, scholarships and admission information, further training, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs), apprenticeships, Gap Year opportunities, job vacancies and more. . .

It is strongly recommended that ALL students and/or their parents from the High School and Senior School regularly check this section of the bulletin.

Ms Karen Baker

 
From the Asthma Foundation of NSW Paracetamol and asthma

Fr Richard Browning    

Saturday Sunset
Please note that there will be no service in August. The next Saturday Sunset service will take place on Saturday 11 September.

REFLECTION
Mao's last dancer was the frog in the well...

RAS
(follows Reflection in the same document)

• 40 Hour Famine
• Donation to assist victims of the flood crisis in Pakistan

BISHOP STUART ROBINSON
Watch Bishop Stuart's Stutube broadcast for the latest diocesan news and events...

ROUND SQUARE - 2011 Conference Korea
Mrs Lindy Braithwaite

In February 2011, a Round Square International Conference and Model United Nations is being held in in Seoul, South Korea, open to students currently in Year 8 or Year 9. The conference will be conducted entirely in English and accommodation will be in a school dormitory on site. More details will follow as they become available. http://www.roundsquare.org

To register your interest (this is not a binding commitment): please see or email Mrs Braithwaite or Mr Falconer before 1 September. 
This is a fabulous opportunity, don’t miss out!

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Mrs Kylie Robards

The first outdoor adventure will be on the 23/24 October and will be a mountain biking activity.  Students from Years 7-10 are invited to participate.  To participate, please download forms from the intranet and return them to Mrs Robards, and contact her with any queries. There are limited places for this activity - get your note in early to get a place.

Note: This is part of the Outdoor Adventures program, and is a "one-off" activity, but those with a keen interest in Mountain Biking should be check in the Sports section re the introduction of cocurricular Mountain Biking in Term 4.

FROM THE YEAR 9 CAMP COORDINATOR
Mrs Rebecca Cashmere

Year 9 Parents: Outward Bound will present an information session for all parents of Year 9 students on Tuesday 24th August 2010. The session commences at 7pm in the Lecture Theatre.

Year 9 Students: Now is the time to start to look at ensuring that you have the appropriate gear for camp.  A gear list can be downloaded from the Year 9 Camp Intranet page.

Year 10 Parents and Students: Do you have any second hand camp gear that you would like to sell? There will be a classifieds section on the Year 9 Camp intranet page as well as an opportunity to have your items in a second hand stall on the 24th of August.
Please email Mrs Rebecca Cashmere with the following information (1) Details and photos of items, (2) Price (3) Seller contact details.

HOD: Mr Mathew Irving
Administrator: Mr Allan Pennicook  

Don't miss the EVENING OF FINE MUSIC - a great way to recover from Election Day!
Can you assist with kitchen and/or bar duties for this event? Assistance is required between 4:30 om and 9:00 pm. If you can help, please contact Ian Gordon on 0417458102 or by e-mail at idgordon@me.com . Please mark the subject line: URGENT- EOFM Volunteer.

Year 9/10 Elective Music 2011 - Student information session Thursday 19 August lunchtime PAC
Students wishing to find out more about studying music in Years 9 and 10 are invited to a special meeting, Thursday 19 August, at lunchtime in the PAC Rehearsal Room. Bring your lunch and your questions.

All the latest news and forthcoming events from Music, including:

• Evening of Fine Music – 21 August
• Senior Strings Master Class – 24 August
  
• Halcyon coming to Radford - Monday 6 September
• An Australian Journey - Folk, Jazz and Rock n Roll - Thursday 16 September
• Community Music Program
• Classroom Music Recitals - Semester 2
  

FROM THE DANCE COORDINATOR
Mrs Kylie Robards

Dance Night - 26 August 7PM, TB Millar Hall
For more information please contact Mrs Kylie Robards.

HOD: Mr Peter Haynes    
Administrators: Mr Brad Luhrs, Mr Peter Wallensky, Mr Anthony Pardy

For latest Sports News, please visit the cocurricular Intranet link at http://intranet.radford.act.edu.au and enter your user ID and password.

Cocurricular Mountain Biking - register now!
Mr Tim Grabovzsky
Cocurricular Mountain Biking will run for the first time from Term 4, open to students currently in Year 8 to Year 11. Limited places are available - more details and registration form.

Orienteering
ACT High School Orienteering Championships are on Saturday 21 August. 10am Antill Street in Watson.
Look on the Orienteering ACT website under Events for more details, or call the Orienteering ACT office on 6251 3885.

Summer Basketball Trials
Trials for Summer Basketball age groups commence from this weekend. All students who have registered should check the Basketball Intranet page and this link for details of their age group’s selection trials.

Chess News
The finals of the ACT Primary and Secondary Schools Chess Championships were held last week.Congratulations to the following students who participated:

Primary Competition
Stuart Mason (5TL), Christopher Bradley (6DVG), Kathleen Tong (6JMB), Cory Lee (6JMB) and Helen Tong (4CKS) finished 3rd. 

Secondary Competition

• Radford’s top team of Edward Xing (10DO), Willis Lo (8DMD), James Li (9CAW) and Yijun Zhang (7PH) won the ACT title.
• Jak Carty (9JG), Jo Mason (8LB), Bevan Lee (8SH) and Benjamin Xing (8DET) came equal 3rd.
• Aidan Pianca (9KJH), Isaac Dugdale (9TMG), David Patton (10SW) and Aynslie Jewell (8EP) came 17th.
  

Chess
Congratulations to Edward Xing (10DO), Willis Lo (8DMD), James Li (9CAW) and Yijun Zhang (7PH), winners of the ACT Secondary Schools Chess Championship.

Community Relations Manager: Miss Celia Lindsay     
P&F President: Mr Brett Morgan                                  
Collegians President: Ms Kate Potter  

FROM THE P&F Login to visit the P&F page on the Radford College Intranet
Next Meeting - Thursday 2 September 7:30 pm Radford Boardroom.

TWILIGHT FETE - Saturday 6 November
Fete e-News #2
Convenors: Amelie Barry and Sean Harvey

We urgently need someone to act as Volunteer Coordinator to help with the rostering. If you can help with this, or you would like to be volunteer in some other capacity, please contact the convenors.

FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST
Friday 3 September- Pavilion 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lisa Clarke

We warmly invite all our fathers and father figures to celebrate Fathers Day by joining us for breakfast on Friday 3 September. Invitation.

COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION
Collegians Family BBQ - Saturday 11 September, John Knight Memorial Park, Belconnen, 12 noon
The Radford Collegians Association invites Collegian members who have children attending Radford to a Collegians Family BBQ. Please email your RSVP to Mrs Kate Potter.
Click here for more information.