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VIM ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE BATHURST ISSUE 1 2018
Contents ISSUE 1 2018
7 3 From the Acting Head of College
5
4 From the Chaplain
5 Whole School News
11 From the Acting Head of Senior
School
12 Senior School News
16 19 From the Head of Junior School
20 Junior School News
24 Boarding News
27 Old Bathurstians’ News
20 Cover photo: 2-Day Pre-Kindergarten
students Taylor Barwick was all smiles at the
Easter Hat Parade.
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What it is to be a man
FROM THE ACTNG HEAD OF COLLEGE
One of our English teachers recently Men should be macho, brave, strong,
shared with me an article from the watch football and never show emotion.
Guardian by Tim Winton. In the article, According to most people, men shouldn’t
Tim was writing about how toxic do things that counter standardized
masculinity was shackling men to worldviews of masculinity. People get
misogyny. Boys and young men are so uncomfortable when they see a man doing
routinely expected to betray their better things outside of the ‘norm’ because it’s
natures, to smother their consciences, different.
to renounce the best of themselves and A lot of people aren’t used to seeing
Mr Stewart Ross submit to something low and mean. As fathers or husbands doing things that go
if there’s only one way of being a bloke, against the norm.
one valid interpretation of the part, the Real men couldn’t care less about what
“We need more role if you like. people think of them. They do what they
role models There’s a constant pressure to enlist, want, they do what’s necessary, and the
to pull on the uniform of misogyny and opinions of others don’t faze them at all.
that understand join the ‘Army’ that enforces and polices They can and should be vulnerable, loving,
what it actually sexism. Men need to step up and liberate emotionally intelligent, and willing to
boys from the game, the race and the
means to be a fight.
do what it takes to make their loved ones
happy.
man in society Women too have been standing up We need more role models that
today.” recently in support of other women and
liberating them from what has been
understand what it actually means to be a
man in society today. Times have changed
wrongly happening to them and refusing significantly and so must our standards
to meekly accept the ‘norm’, particularly of what men should be. There is a lot of
in showbiz. The ‘Me Too’ hashtag has pressure placed on men to be the provider,
been sweeping the world since October the protector, and the strong-willed. There
2017, encouraging women to speak up if is not much emphasis placed on men being
they have been sexually harassed. sensitive or emotionally intelligent.
These things have made me think Young boys need to see this from the
about masculinity. men in their lives. They need to see that
First of all, masculinity is a socially expressing their emotions or understanding
constructed concept that people the emotions of others is just a normal part
selectively use to describe what a of life.
man should be and how he should act.
Scholarship winners recognised
Scholarship Assembly
On Tuesday 6 March
parents of scholarship
recipients for 2018 were
invited to join our Assembly.
Certificates were
presented to Academic,
Music and ICPA Scholarship
winners.
The assembly was
followed by a morning tea
with staff. Congratulations
to our 2018 scholars!
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 3
A Chaplain’s role
FROM THE CHAPLAIN
We have finished a very full term, Then there is one edited by Bishop
covering Easter and the debate surrounding Tom Frame specifically for Anglican
the merger of All Saints’ and Scots. I am Schools. I have picked up some
pleased with all that has been done and there good platforms on which to develop
is a sense that all has been done to the best Chaplaincy from these pages. Though
of our ability. we are merging these ideas are still
It falls to me as Chaplain to keep looking applicable.
ahead and so I offer you an insight into some
of the books I have read during the term and Father
these past holidays.
Jesus describes a good Rabbi (teacher) as Paul Woodhart
one who: ‘..brings out of his treasure what
is new and what is old’. (Matthew 13:52).
I sense that the activity of a good Chaplain “It falls to me
is to follow in the same vein. Often I ask as Chaplain to
myself what is the role of a Chaplain and
is there something which I am missing?
keep looking
To reply publicly, and after speaking with ahead and so
many school chaplains at our Anglican
Schools Conference, I think it comes back
I give you an
to personality and the traits of listening, Here is an American reflection on insight into
empathy, knowledge and enthusiasm. Each Chaplaincy, from which I have collected some of the
of the Chaplains I speak with is immersed in a few crumbs of inspiration.
a unique school and each brings their gifts books I have
to minister to that community. What works read during the
at Kings or Barker might not work at All
Saints’; the Chaplains from those schools term.”
might not fit well at our College and I am
quite content to work in a small school!
So what have I collected in my recent net
of reading?
During the holidays while I
travelled to Ballarat and back to visit
my son and his family I listened to
‘Monash - The Outsider Who Won
A War’ by Roland Perry on 21 CD’s.
It was exhaustive, fascinating and so
timely as the John Monash centre in
northern France was opened on Anzac
Above are life stories and insights from Day.
Chaplains in Education, Prisons, the Military
and Universities.
This next one is more ‘serious’ about
these themes and more theoretical than
practical.
My challenge is to weave
these ideas and knowledge into
our College life.
The Rev’d Paul Woodhart.
Lastly, a recent publication which
offers 350 pages of discussion about
the role of the Bible in our nation.
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Three tier school structure unique in Bathurst
WHOLE SCHOOL
The new school structure has been Church of Australia in NSW, to parents content.”
finalised as the merger of The Scots of both schools states that “the creation All boarders will be accommodated
School and All Saints’ College enters of a Middle School allows for an at The Scots campus from 2019
its next stage. educational model that is replicated in following an upgrade of facilities
The new entity, tentatively named many outstanding independent schools while there will be no change to
Scots ASC College, will be the first in Australia but which will be unique existing pre-kindergarten classes at
in Bathurst to introduce a three-tier in Bathurst.” either of the schools.
structure comprising Junior School “Such a model allows for The latest developments follow
(Kindergarten to Year 4), Middle homeroom teachers for some core many weeks of meetings among
School (Years 5-8) and Senior School subjects in Years 7 and 8 so that the schools’ integration committee
(Years 9-12). the ‘jump’ from primary school to and have been made in consultation
Junior School and Middle School secondary school is not as great. with the school boards, Presbyterian
classes will be held on the current All “This model also allows for some Church trustees and Association of
Saints’ campus in 2019 with Senior specialist secondary school teachers Independent Schools of NSW.
School classes on The Scots campus. to teach Years 5 and 6 at a time Story adapted from and courtesy of
A letter from Jeof Falls, General when they are ready to experience The Western Advocate
Manager-CEO of the Presbyterian more diversity in teaching style and
Literature festival a real
success story
Literature Festival teachers alike with a variety of
The 2018 Literature workshops and presentations.
Festival came to a conclusion Thank you to the staff for
after three fabulous days their support of this important
in the last week of Term 1. event. All of our guests were
This year John Heffernan, impressed with the event, the
Tim Harris, Jess Black location and our wonderful
and illustrator Liz Anelli students.
entertained the students and Ms Cate Mitchell (Head of
Library Services)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 5
>>> Principal’s update
WHOLE SCHOOL
Year 9 and 10 PASS the test in
instructing the littlies
Year 9 & 10 PASS Studies wonderful time.
The infants students loved their The Year 1 students were assisted by
aquatics program in the heat of the the Year 9 PASS class. It was wonderful
early year. to see the Senior School students
Kindergarten and Year 2 were enjoying building new relationships
helped out by the Year 10 PASS class with our younger students.
during their PE lesson and had a Mr Chris Jackman (Head of
Junior School)
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>>> Principal’s update
WHOLE SCHOOL
Everything just grand on this special day
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’
It was a wonderful day at the College
on Friday 23 February, when Year 5 and
Year 8 students welcomed their guests
to the annual Grandparents’ and Special
Friends’ Day.
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’
Day is a great opportunity for our students
to showcase All Saints’ to people who
don’t get to visit the College on a regular
basis.
The grandparents and special friends
were entertained with a variety of
activities throughout the day.
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 7
>>> Principal’s update
WHOLE SCHOOL
Commencement
went like clockwork
Commencement Service Professor David Goldney who gave
an address especially written for the
The day was cool and cloudy as we occasion. It was a grand beginning for a
gathered on the Chapel Lawn for the grand year.
Commencement Service; the workies Father Paul Woodhart
had set up the carpet and chairs in
just the right way and the Lectern and
Flags were out.
Our Acting Head of College, Mr
Stewart Ross welcomed us to the new
academic year as did Head of The
Scots School, Mr David Gates.
We had three hymns which were
drawn from our repertoire, ‘O God
beyond all praising’, ‘God is our
Strength and Refuge’, and of course
every verse of our beloved College
hymn ‘For All the Saints’.
Every prefect had a speaking part,
whether it was in the welcome, the
readings or the prayers. The Junior
School Captains did their first reading
for the year as well.
Thanks to the Jazz Band for a very
professional performance just three
days into term.
Finally a hearty thanks to Adjunct
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WHOLE SCHOOL
Cancer campaigners show true colours
Relay for Life
All Saints’ College once again hosted
the Cancer Council NSW Relay for Life
on the 10th and 11th of March.
It was the culmination of a big week
of fundraising that began in the Junior
School on Tuesday, 6 March with a fun
day of purple and yellow themed mufti-
clothing, a cake stall and an afternoon of
walking or running laps of Watson Oval.
The Junior School also held an event
on Wednesday morning in the Chapel
where Father Paul led the group in
prayer for those who have suffered or
are suffering from cancer.
These activities raised more than
$550 for Relay for Life before the
weekend commenced! We are grateful to
all the families who help us support this
important community event.
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 9
WHOLE SCHOOL
Life’s a picnic on the junior school oval
Picnic on the Oval
Beautiful weather and a lovely setting
on the Junior School Oval provided
a great opportunity for families and
staff to gather and enjoy each others
company at the annual Picnic On The
Oval. Thank you to Mr David Gates for
attending the evening and to the Parents
and Friends for their support.
Mr Stewart Ross (Acting Head of
College)
ASC community gathers to
farewell headmaster
Steven O’Connor Farewell
The All Saints’ College
students and staff farewelled
Head of College Mr Steven
O’Connor and his family at a
special assembly on Friday,
23rd March.
A function was held that night
on the College Chapel lawn so
the All Saints’ community could
also say farewell and thank
Steven and his family for their
contribution to the school.
10 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018One plus one equals great
FROM THE ACTING HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
The first term has been a great one for thriving sporting and co-curricular program
the Senior School with students settling with full-sized teams and groups. At the
in quickly and getting on with the job of same time, it will be small enough to retain
learning. Year 12 students, in particular, the community feel that both schools have
have been very focused and we are looking nurtured, encouraged and enjoyed over many
forward to some excellent results at the years. We really will have the best of both
end of the year. The house competition worlds.
has begun in earnest with all three houses I have said many times that we have the
winning one event each. Barton won the most fantastic students at Saints’ and I believe
swimming carnival, Bean won the debating that is why we have so many long-term,
Mr Greg Jones and public speaking, and Long won the experienced staff with great expertise. In
cross country. It is always great to see a my experience and encounters with students
close contest and we look forward to the from Scots, through the combining of the
“If the staff, house music festival and athletics carnival Year 11 cohorts and my interaction with the
students and with interest.
Many staff and parents have approached
Scots hockey girls, I am delighted with what
I have seen so far. The Scots students are
parents from me with views about the merger between also fantastic young people with whom it is a
both schools Scots and All Saints’. I have to say, I
believe it is a fantastic thing. For many
pleasure to work.
I do not think I am exaggerating when
are able to years, both schools have achieved some I say I believe this merger is an absolute
bring the same remarkable things with a resource base that
has been, frankly, less than ideal.
God-send. If the staff, students and parents
from both schools are able to bring the same
passion and In the 25 years since I moved to Bathurst passion and commitment to the new College
commitment with my family (a move I have never as they have to their individual schools, it
regretted) it has been clear that the two will be an outstanding place to learn and to
to the new schools have been, periodically, anything teach. More significantly, it will be a great
College as from a third, to a half, to two thirds of a community, encompassing students, parents,
good-sized school as they have competed staff and all associated with both schools.
they have to to attract, essentially, the same students. In time, it will meld into the strongest
their individual Over those 25 years, the excellence of both school in country NSW and will challenge
schools has relied upon teachers, students, many of the well-resourced schools in Sydney
schools, it and parents giving about 150% of what as a leader in educating young people. I am
will be an would be required in a full-sized school. not naive enough to think there has not been a
While the way it has come about might process of grieving on both sides of the river,
outstanding not be ideal, from either side of the river, but I believe that if we stop and reflect for a
place to learn this has been coming for more than 20 years while, we will see that the biggest difference
and is actually long overdue. We are now any of us will experience will be that it is
and to teach.” faced with a very exciting future. We have a little bigger so that everything works just
the opportunity to experience a good-sized that little bit better. It will remain a home and
school. The strengths of both schools, of community for all who choose to embrace it.
which there are many, can come together to So, whenever you speak to anyone who
form the most amazing school. you think would be an asset to our combined
Significantly, it will be big enough to College, encourage them to become involved
be well resourced academically and have a and embrace this most exciting of ventures.
ASC Captains meet Governor
General as nurses recognised
Mayoral Reception
The Governor General, his Excellency, General Sir
Peter Cosgrove, attended a Mayoral reception at the RSL
to commemorate the role of nurses in all wars and in
peacetime.
The High Commissioner of Singapore also attended to
acknowledge the 76th anniversary of the sinking of the SS
Vyner Brooke, an Australian hospital ship off their waters
in WWII.
The school captains had the opportunity to meet his
Excellency. A service was also held at the Cathedral in
which the boarders attended.
Mr Stewart Ross (Acting Head of College)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 11SENIOR SCHOOL
The summer of sporting content
Summer Firsts Sports Dinner
All Saints’ College celebrated
another busy and productive
season of sport on Thursday
5 April at the Summer Firsts
Presentation Dinner at Carrington
House.
Well done to all of our teams
across the summer codes: tennis,
touch football, basketball and
cricket! It has been a great
pleasure to see Saints’ teams take
to the field/court throughout the
season and compete at such an
incredibly high level!
It is well known that we punch
well above our weight when it
comes to sport and this Summer
proved no different with many
teams enjoying great success.
The sky is the limit
when science is on
your horizon
Youth Science Forum
In the January holidays, Gabrielle
Burge, Bethany McCumstie and Elysia
Chua attended the National Youth
Science Forum. The NYSF is a two-
week STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics) based
program for Year 12 students who are
interested in a career in these fields.
Below are their thoughts on the
wonderful experience that is the
National Youth Science Forum.
Congratulations girls!
Peter O’Neill (Head of Science)
Attending NYSF is a phenomenal
two weeks, filled with meeting
like-minded students from across highly enough to any students what you’re really interested in. If
Australia and overseas, networking interested in Science. It has changed we have learnt anything from this
with successful NYSF alumni, getting us in so many ways, and has opened program, it’s to grab opportunities
‘hands on’ in lab visits and exploring our eyes to a wide and exciting future. when they’re in front of you so go
the wide range of futures that a career If you’re unsure of what to do in the for it Year 11. Take this opportunity.
in STEM can offer, with a bit of sleep future, or if you’re thinking of going Broaden your horizons and we
deprivation along the way. into a Science-based career, the NYSF guarantee you will not regret it!
We cannot recommend this program is the perfect place for you to discover Gabi, Elysia and Beth
12 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018SENIOR SCHOOL
Raising money and having a ball
Netball Gala Day
More than 150 Senior School students
participated in the Netball Gala Day to
raise funds for the Hong Kong Tour.
Teams dressed up as TV show
characters with some interesting and
resourceful costumes on show.
Some spirited play and ‘lenient’
umpiring made for a fun afternoon of
competition and fundraising.
Congratulations to all the students
who played and thank you to all the
parents for their wonderful support.
Mrs Kay Nelson
(Netball Coordinator)
Barton rule the pool in 2018
Swimming Carnival
Barton House won the
annual swimming carnival by
just 6 points. Barton captains
Joseph Hodges and Amber
Stockman were very gracious
in victory. Mitchell Nelson
and Kirrily Edwards broke
5 records each and Breahna
Burgess set a new mark in
the 14 years breaststroke.
The 13 years girls Bean and
15 years boys Barton relay
teams each broke records.
Congratulations to all who
participated in the 50m
freestyle for their spirit and
camaraderie.
Mr Greg Jones (Acting
Head of Senior School)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 13SENIOR SCHOOL
The big smoke keeps getting bigger
Year 12 Sydney Trip The inner city bus tour
included suburbs such as
Year 12 Geography Balmain, Leichhardt, Redfern,
conducted fieldwork in Sydney Glebe, Bondi Junction, Bondi
on Sunday, Monday and Beach, Dover Heights, Kings
Tuesday 4th, 5th and 6th of Cross, Darlinghurst and
February as part of their studies Woolloomooloo.
of Urban Dynamics (Urban Students made regular stops
change over time). on this tour to examine specific
Students travelled down to aspects of the urban geography
the ‘Big Smoke’ by train and of these suburbs.
stayed at the Sydney Harbour Students’ understanding of
Youth Hostel at The Rocks. Urban Dynamics was greatly
They took part in a guided enhanced by this enrichment
tour of the redevelopment on opportunity. The students
the Pyrmont Peninsula as well will be preparing an HSC
as an inner city bus and Sydney assessment task on their
harbour ferry ride. fieldwork.
Thank you to the parents
of Year 12 for their financial
support of this trip. Special
thanks to Mrs Sarah O’Neill for
her invaluable help and support
on our excursion.
The students are to be
congratulated for their
enthusiasm and good
behaviour. Thank you all for a
very positive, worthwhile and
enjoyable learning experience.
Mr Wayne Feebrey
(Head of HSIE)
Bean a lean mean debating machine
Inter-House Debating
Students from Years 7 to 11
took part in the annual inter-house
debating and public speaking
competition on Thursday 5 April.
They spent the first four
periods of the day arguing the
quality of digital vs traditional
education, sport and ethics,
societal values and many other
interesting topics.
Congratulations to Bean house
for making it back to back wins in
a very closely contested event!
14 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018Breahna’s making a huge
SENIOR SCHOOL
splash in the pool this season
CIS SWIMMING
All Saints’ College’s Breahna
Burgess finished third in the girls 12-14
years 200 metre breaststroke at the
Combined Independent Schools (CIS)
Swimming Championships.
A top three finish was required
to book a place in the CIS team for
All Schools but Burgess ended up
qualifying in style.
Her time of two minutes and 54.04
seconds put her almost six seconds clear
of her nearest opponent.
The Bathurst swimmer has
progressed strongly over the past 18
months since joining City Of Orange
Swim Club.
City Of Orange coach Tanya
Chapman said Burgess is fulfilling her
potential.
“Breahna’s the only swimmer
from our club to make through to
All Schools. The work she puts in is
amazing,” she said.
“Recently she’s also been picked in
the NSW Sharks development squad. warm-down and then everyone said the field for the mixed 12-14 years age
That’s thanks to the extra work she’s put ‘You made it through’,” she said. group.
in over the last six months. Getting into Burgess heads to All Schools with She completed the 2.5km swim in a
that team is no easy feat.” one big goal in mind. time of 33 minutes and 13 seconds.
Burgess was unlucky not to “I’ll try and get a PB there,” she said. At February’s NSW Country
also qualify for the 50m and 100m “I’ll try for a top 10 but a PB would Championships Burgess won bronze
breaststroke events after coming home be great.” in the 12 and under 400m freestyle
eighth and seventh respectively. The CIS Swimming Championships and knocked over 20 seconds off her
“She’s a fantastic breaststroke results add to what has already been a personal best in the 400m individual
swimmer. She would have loved to fantastic 2018 for Burgess. medley.
qualify for the 50m and 100m as well In January’s Australian Age Open Story and photo adapted from and
but she wasn’t quite warmed up enough. Water Swimming Championships at courtesy of the Western Advocate.
Breahna’s got that great back end speed Adelaide Burgess finished at the head of
though in the 200m,” Chapman said.
Burgess is the first swimmer to
qualify for All Schools at the club since
Chapman took the coaching role.
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ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 15SENIOR SCHOOL
Come on, give us a try!
Try Saints’ for a Day
All Saints’ welcomed prospective students
for Year 7, 2019 to Try Saints’ for the day.
Students from our own Junior School, The
Scots School as well as current and new
families had a busy and exciting day.
Each of the groups undertook five
different lessons including Drama, D&T,
Music and Science.
The current Year 11 students also ran
some Peer Support activities as well as
games during the lunch break.
We look forward to welcoming all of
these students next year as the first Year 7
cohort of our combined school.
Mr Stewart Ross
(Acting Head of College)
16 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018Who can excel at NAPLAN? ASC kids can!
SENIOR SCHOOL
NAPLAN
ONE cohort of students in Bathurst
has scored substantially above all
Australian students for the past four
NAPLAN tests, new data shows.
The reading, writing, spelling,
grammar and numeracy skills of
students across Australia are put to the
test annually for people in Year 3, 5, 7,
and 9.
Results were recently released for
the 2017 NAPLAN test, and All Saints’
College students from Year 9 were the
only group of students across Bathurst
to be classified as ‘substantially above’
all Australian students in all five testing
areas.
The group of students has managed
to do the same thing every year since
they first took the test in 2011 when
they were in Year 3.
The only blimp on the students’
perfect record was in 2013, when
they were in Year 5, when they were
classified as ‘above’ rather than
‘substantially above’. Bridget said learning commerce had methods.
Ralph Nicholls and Bridget Ellis are helped her to “understand some of the “We can individualise learning and
among this high-achieving cohort and segments in the news”. it allows you to work with students
they said the secret to doing well in All Saints’ College Independent who are having trouble in a particular
NAPLAN was not to get too stressed. Learning Centre head Phil Cant area or excelling in an area,” Mr Cant
“Most of the time all the information praised the cohort’s efforts in said.
is on the page, don’t over-complicate achieving such consistent high results. Mr Cant said the college used
things,” Bridget said. “They’re already a bright group to evidence-based teaching strategies
Ralph and Bridget, who are now in start with and I think part of this is the and explicit teaching which builds
Year 10, are both keen students and teaching that’s provided here,” he said. on information the students already
agree that commerce is their favourite While acknowledging that understood.
subject. NAPLAN was not the only testing Photo and story from
“It’s good fun because we’ve got the college’s students undertook, he The Western Advocate
a good teacher,” Ralph said while said the results do help tailor teaching
Students keen to go on the record
Stage 5 Music software for editing, students
Stage 5 Music students have have begun to understand
created their own recording the complexity in sound
studio and have enjoyed their engineering. Many are keen to
first attempts at a live take. create their own albums and
From selecting the correct a career in music technology.
microphone and mixing levels Watch this space.
to learning how to utilize the Mr Jonathan Clipsham
(Coordinator of Senior Music)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 17>>> Principal’s update
SENIOR SCHOOL
Scots and ASC make beautiful music together
Integrated Year 11 Music on a duet with a member from each After they are published, their
school. Duirng the first semester, works will be workshopped and
Students have made an excellent the musicians will discover JS performed by a professional string
start to integrated Year 11 Music, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and many quartet.
performing for each other and sharing more as they begin their significant Mr Jonathan Clipsham
their musical ideas and favourite compositional task of a classical (Coordinator of Senior Music)
artists. Students are currently working string quartet.
Hannah has a big hand in helping
New South Wales to Gold at
Australian Championships
Hockey
ASC’s Hannah Kable played a major role in
New South Wales’ victory at the Australian Under
18 Girls Hockey Championships in Launceston in
March.
NSW defeated Western Australia 3-2 in the gold
medal final on Wednesday 21 March, after scores
were locked 1-all at halftime.
NSW were undefeated in pool games but had an
inkling they might be facing Western Australia at the
pointy end after they drew 1-1 in the preliminaries.
Victoria put up a good fight in the semifinals but
NSW were still too good, clinching their spot in the
gold medal game with a 2-nil win.
Hannah scored 5 goals throughout the
tournament, three from the field and 2 from penalty
corners, making her the equal fourth highest scorer
at the championships.
Awesome work Hannah!
18 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018It’s not if you win or lose
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
that matters - it’s how you
win or lose
Today we live in a very competitive sport for their enjoyment - not yours.
world where a ‘win at all costs’ mentality • Encourage children to play according
Mr Christopher appears to be the norm. Some of the leaders to the rules - settle disagreements
Jackman in our treasured Australian Cricket team without resorting to hostility or
recently demonstrated how an aggressive, violence.
winning attitude can have dire consequences • Never ridicule or yell at a child for
“The way a to those who make the mistake of putting making a mistake or not winning.
parent relates winning before playing fairly and by the • Respect officials’ decisions and
rules. encourage children to do likewise.
to their child Children are innately competitive as can • Show appreciation for coaches,
when their be witnessed each recess in the handball officials and administrators.
child is winning games at school. They often struggle with
losing and must develop resilience when
Remember they are usually
volunteers.
or losing has put in these situations and learn to cope • Applaud good performance and
a profound with disappointment. Just as important
is teaching children to win with integrity
efforts from all individuals and
teams.
impact on and grace. Being a ‘boaster’ is not popular • Congratulate all participants
what the child amongst primary school aged children.
As teachers and parents we have a •
regardless of the game’s outcome.
Condemn the use of violence,
believes is responsibility to teach children that playing verbal abuse or vilification in any
important and fair is far more important than winning at all form regardless of whether it is
costs. The way a parent relates to their child by spectators, coaches, officials or
appropriate.” when their child is winning or losing has a players.
profound impact on what the child believes • Support all policies and practices
is important and appropriate. During my (lead by example). This includes
career in education I have witnessed many responsible alcohol and drug use and
situations where children have behaved like support of child safe strategies.
a ‘bad sport’ and have been consoled by • Support involvement in modified
their parents when they should have been rules games and other junior
told that such behaviour is unacceptable. I development programs.
encourage everyone to take an active role • Respect the rights, dignity and worth
in helping our children develop the skills of every young person regardless
required to lose with honour and win with of their gender, ability, cultural
integrity and grace. Like most things in life, background or religion.
learning such lessons at a young age is much • Ensure you are aware and follow
easier than learning them as an adult. the correct processes if you have an
Following is a set of Guidelines as issue or complaint. Do not perpetuate
recommended by the Australian Sports issues with gossip or general
Commission for Parents to adhere to when criticism.
involved in their children’s sport. Australian Sports Commission
• Remember that children participate in (accessed 2018)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 19>>> Principal’s update
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Easter parade was truly eggscellent!
Easter Hat Parade
All Saints’ infants and pre-
kindergarten students showed
off their Easter Hat creations on
Thurday 29 March.
The children performed a dance
routine (so did a few parents!)
before parading in front of an
extremely enthusiastic audience of
junior school students, parents and
teachers.
ASC swimmers make history
HICES Swimming There were some
amazing individual
Congratulations to the 24 performances by our
swimmers who represented swimmers.
the Junior School at the It was absolutely thrilling
HICES swimming carnival. to see Chontelle Burgess
This is an excellent meet, break the 8 Yrs girls HICES
bringing 16 independent record while Ruby Thorne
co-educational schools set a new mark in the junior
together for a day of intense girls 50m butterfly to go
competition in the pool. with her 3 individual wins.
I was, as always, It is my understanding
incredibly proud of the that we have never broken a
sportsmanship and effort HICES record in swimming
displayed by our students. so to have two broken by
Their combined effort two different swimmers on three swimmers who will 50m freestyle relay).
resulted in All Saints’ taking the one day is phenomenal. be representing HICES at They are Emily Saint
out the percentage shield in What amazing the NSWCIS carnival along (50m freestyle, freestyle
Division 1 for the 4th year in achievements girls – your with Ruby (50m freestyle, relay), Milla Nelson (50m
a row! hard work certainly paid 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle relay) and Harry
This is a fantastic effort in off! backstroke, 50m butterfly, Thorne (50m Freestyle).
itself and congratulations to Further congratulations freestyle relay) and Kay Nelson
all for making it happen. should be extended to the Chontelle (50m freestyle,
20 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018JUNIOR SCHOOL
No, these bridge engineers
haven’t lost their marbles!
Year 5 STEM
Year 5 made bridges with 50
straws and sticky tape as a STEM
activity on Grandparents’ and
Special Friends’ Day. They then
placed a cup on top of the bridge
over a 30 cm span and began
filling it with marbles to see who
had the strongest design. Tyler,
Lily and Abbie managed to use
130 marbles before the bridge
collapsed. Well done Year 5!
Mrs Kay Murray
Year 4 have the write stuff to help local author on next book
Local Author Visit the Trouble with Trixies’ before
knuckling down to be part of the
Early in the term Year Four editing process for the second
were visited by local author and title in the series ‘Olivia Stone
illustrator Jeff Doherty. and the Dread of the Dreamers’.
Mr Doherty is the author of We look forward to helping
‘Paper Magic’, a story the class Mr Doherty with our feedback
was reading at the time about a and edits of the manuscript!
young girl finding the courage to Banjo and Lachie were
try new things. excited to show him the book
Later in the term, the class they are writing and illustrating.
read his book ‘Olivia Stone and
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 21JUNIOR SCHOOL
Kids could do no wrong at Burrendong
Year 3 & 4 Camp
The Year 3 and 4 students had a
wonderful time at Lake Burrendong
Sport and Recreation Centre in week 5
of Term 1. The huge range of activities
and the children’s fantastic behaviour
made it an absolute pleasure.
Mr Chris Jackman
(Head of Junior School)
22 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018JUNIOR SCHOOL
Terrific trio tear up the record books
Junior School Inter-House Swimming Carnival
Congratulations to all students 25m medley. Congratulations to
who competed in the Inter-House Milla Nelson, Emily Saint, Sian
Swimming Carnival in February. Campbell and Ruby Thorne.
I am always impressed with the While it was a close
determination of our students and competition between the two
their willingness to have a go, Houses, it was the mighty Esrom
particularly in events that they who were victorious in the end.
may find challenging. This attitude Champions:
will take these individuals to great 8yrs: Jenson Hornery,
places on their personal journeys. . Chontelle Burgess.
We have many fine swimmers R/U: Felix Brown,
in our Junior School and this Soana Finau.
was reflected in the number of 9yrs: Harry Thorne,
records broken on the day. Huge Emily Saint.
congratulations must be extended R/U: Charles Croaker,
to Ruby Thorne, Harry Thorne and Sian Campbell.
Chontelle Burgess who broke 11 10yrs: Lachie Nelson,
individual records between them. Ruby Thorne.
Ruby broke every possible record R/U: Leo Klonis,
on the day which is an outstanding Milla Nelson.
achievement. There were also 2 11yrs: Baxter Killiby,
relay records broken in the Junior Ava Purvis.
Girls 4 x 25m freestyle and the 4 x R/U: Aston Hornery,
Ava Hotham.
12yrs: Charlie Rendall,
Grace Francis.
R/U: Will Helms,
Siana English.
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 23BOARDING
From circus to slides, this weekend had it all!
Big Weekend of Fun The show featured acrobats, girls went into town for shopping and
The weekend of Saturday 10 and trapeze artists, clowns and lots of Rebecca took a small group to one of
Sunday 11 February was certainly a animals. For many, the highlight of the orchards in Marsden Lane, Kelso
busy one in girls boarding. the evening was a beautiful group of for peaches, nectarines and apples.
The action started the night before 6 lions, one of whom actually hugged As it was a fairly hot weekend, the
with many of the girls playing his trainer! There were also plenty children also had a few dips in the
basketball and continued on Saturday of animals of the non-ferocious kind pool to cool off.
morning with a including monkeys, goats, pigs, dogs Residential Assistant Vanessa
a large group of girls played touch and horses. It was a great show and Cozens and some enterprising girls
football. very entertaining - the girls loved it. borrowed tarps and a large sheet of
Following this many girls went Residential Assistant Rebecca black plastic to make a slide that
shopping and then in the evening,,I Ashton took the girls who did not they slathered with copious amounts
took a group of 16 girls to the attend the circus to ‘Macca’s’ for a of liquid soap to go ‘slipping and
Stardust Circus which had been in treat and the usual ‘happy lap’ of Mt sliding’ on the Marsden front lawn.
Bathurst for around 10 days. Panorama. Mrs Gill McAllister (Head of
On Sunday afternoon some more Marsden House/Girls’ Boarding)
Reflecting by the riverside
Outdoor Chapel Father Paul singing us
Father Paul treated the a song and playing his
boarders to an ice-cream guitar.
at Annie’s on Sunday 4th It was warm and sunny
March, before heading o and we sat in the shade
the park adjacent to the of the beautiful big trees.
Japanese Gardens on the Some of the boarders had
Macquarie River. a quick paddle in the river
Father Paul and I drove before we came back to
the school buses while the school.
Head of Boys’ Boarding It was a very pleasant
Spencer Goddard came in way to spend the afternoon
his own car with his wife before heading back for
and 2 boys. dinner at the normal time
We had an outdoor of 6 pm
‘service’ in lieu of Chapel Thank you Father Paul.
with some boarders Mrs Gill McAllister
reading the prayers and (Head of Marsden House/
Girls’ Boarding)
24 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018BOARDING
Tasty treats on the menu for Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day photos as I had to take an injured
The boarders had a wonderful student to the hospital and was there
dinner on Wednesday 14th February to for a couple of hours, missing the
celebrate Valentine’s Day. festivities!
Thank you to Catering Manager Matt The girls gave each boy a red love-
Hitchens for his lovely preparation of a heart shaped card with a heart-shaped
menu chosen by the house leaders and lollipop and the boys gave the girls a
including spring rolls, honey mustard little bag of chocolates and lollies.
chicken and chocolate pudding. Everyone made an effort to dress up
Our leaders are Anna Single and Jaz for the occasion making it all the more
Johnston (Marsden House), and Joe special.
Hodges and Braden Muller (Watson Well done to all!
House). They also decorated the dining Mrs Gill McAllister
room with streamers and balloons. (Head of Marsden House/Girls’
Thank you to Jaz for taking the Boarding)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018 | 25BOARDING
Marsden girls add to the
colour of the carnival
Swimming Carnival encouraged their friends from
the poolside.
Friday 16th February was Thank you to the parents,
a warm, sunny day – just some of whom travelled quite
perfect for our annual School long distances, for coming and
Swimming Carnival. enjoying the day before taking
As always the Year 12 their daughters out for the
girls got dressed up in their weekend.
House colours of yellow, red It was a colourful and noisy
or blue for the occasion. Other occasion and everyone had a
students had face and body paint great time!
decorations. Mrs Gill McAllister
Congratulations to all the (Head of Marsden House/
girls who swam and also to Girls’ Boarding)
those who cheered, sang and
26 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 1 2018OBU
Driving force behind Dubbo dinner heads north
OBU for the last 30 plus years.
The Dubbo Branch of the Judy has now moved to
All Saints’ College OBU held a Goondiwindi to be closer to family
successful dinner on Saturday and we wish her well.
10 March 2018 with 52 people There will be another dinner in
attending. Dubbo in March 2019 with a date
Acting Head of All Saints’ yet to be confirmed.
College Mr Stewart Ross spoke to John Cranfield, Shirley Burrow,
the attendees about the sale of the Eric Matheson, Gai Sullivan and
school. David Provost from The OBU
Gai Sullivan and Shirley Burrow Committee attended the dinner and
made a presentation to Judy Jakins enjoyed a night of good food and
for her ongoing support and friendship.
organisation of the reunion dinner Mr Glen Stockings
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