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VIM ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE BATHURST ISSUE 2 2018
Contents ISSUE 2 2018
9 3 From the Acting Head of College
5
4 From the Chaplain
5 Whole School News
7 From the Acting Head of Senior
School
8 Senior School News
10
15 From the Head of Junior School
16 Junior School News
23 Old Bathurstians’ News
16
20
Cover Photos: Our
talented students
weave their
dramatic magic in
ASC’s production of
Godspell.
VIM Desktop Publisher/Photographer
Mrs Cherylene Anderson
Proof Reader
Mr Scott Anderson
MAGAZINE 02 6332 7372 02 6331 3911
Issue 2 2018 cherylene.anderson@saints.nsw.edu.au scott.anderson@saints.nsw.edu.au
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Experts have their say
FROM THE ACTNG HEAD OF COLLEGE
but NAPLAN here to stay
I have written a number of articles that “the NAPLAN writing assessment is
on NAPLAN over the last few years – making Australian students poor writers
probably because it is such a contentious by promoting low-level mechanical skills.
topic. Everyone has a view. There have Teaching to this test will make students
been calls for NAPLAN, now in its tenth poor writers by having them focus on non-
year, to be scrapped altogether for being essential tasks such as memorising spelling
Mr Stewart Ross useless for teachers and too stressful for lists. NAPLAN’s influence in the classroom
students. There have also been concerns could even negatively affect Australia’s
about how NAPLAN data published on the standing in international test scores.” This
“There have My School website is being used by media is a view shared by a number of education
also been outlets to create ‘league tables’ and rank
schools’ performance against others. It is
ministers in different states. NAPLAN has
become more complex than it was designed
concerns this controversial aspect of NAPLAN that to be. What was designed as a simple check-
about how the Federal Government says it will now
review.
up has indeed become a major operation.
A report by writing assessment
NAPLAN data The review will not impact on next expert Professor Perelman concludes
published on year’s NAPLAN, which will go ahead as
normal, focusing on the basic literacy and
the test is extremely limited and highly
reductive, placing mechanical correctness
the My School numeracy skills of Australian students. in the foreground while giving limited
website is However, it will deal with the publication
of the data. It comes after the change
acknowledgement of writing as primarily
a communicative act. There is too much
being used by to NAPLAN by the New South Wales emphasis on spelling, punctuation,
Education Minister Rob Stokes in February. paragraphing, and grammar at the expense
media outlets to Following detailed consultation over of higher-order writing issues. I am sure
create ‘league the past 12 months, results for Year 9 that some people would disagree with such
NAPLAN tests will no longer be linked to reliance.
tables’ and the minimum standard of numeracy and The Australian Curriculum Assessment
rank schools’ literacy for the HSC. Mr Stokes recognised and Reporting Authority (ACARA), which
the link placed unnecessary pressure administers NAPLAN, has been criticised
performance on Year 9 students saying “NAPLAN for its failure to include other stakeholders
against others.” should be a simple check-up, not a major including, teachers, parents, professional
operation. It is one tool used to assess writers and the business community to help
educational progress – not a high stakes with the formulation, design and evaluation
test.” All Saints’ College has recently of the essays and its marking criteria. At the
undertaken the online testing required same time though, there are some educators
by those students who did not meet the that disagree with such people having an
minimum standard and most students have influence on education and what is being
now accomplished the level required. taught in our schools.
Mr Stokes was recently quoted as saying All I can say is “watch this space.”
First STEM class racing for good results
Robotics with Mr McLean, learning
STEM has been how to program a robot
introduced as a separate vehicle to race around a
subject for Year 7 this replica Mount Panorama
year. The first STEM track.
class enjoyed their Mrs Natalle Sutton
coding and robotics unit (STEM Coordinator)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018 | 3
For All The Saints
FROM THE CHAPLAIN
There is something which strikes at our hearts to popularity when
when we sing the College Hymn. It is a marching it was allied with the
song and it is a stirring song, even though we do tune Sine Nomine.
not sing it frequently. Here are the eight verses and There is another layer
they build on each other, to form a panorama of of intrigue in this
experience. story as the English
composer Ralph
For all the saints who from their labours rest, Vaughan Williams
who to the world their Lord by faith confessed, and The Rev’d Percy
your name, O Jesus, be for ever blessed. Dearmer were given Father
Hallelujah, hallelujah. the task of compiling an English
Hymnal at the beginning of the 1900s Paul Woodhart
You were their rock, their fortress and their might, which was published in 1906.
you were their captain in the well fought fight, Vaughan Williams had the gift of
in deepest darkness still their one true light. transcribing to musical notation songs “There is
Hallelujah, hallelujah. which were sung in the villages and
this he did but when he took down the
something
So may your servants, faithful, true and bold music for what we now know as For All which strikes at
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, the Saints’ he ran out of names and so
And win with them, the victor’s crown of gold. it was hurriedly called No name or, in our hearts when
Hallelujah, hallelujah. Latin Sine Nomine. we sing the
O blest communion, fellowship divine! College hymn.
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine,
All yours, all joined in unity divine.
It is a marching
Hallelujah, hallelujah. song and it is
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, a stirring song,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
even though we
Hallelujah, hallelujah. do not sing it
The golden evening brightens on the west;
frequently.”
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest,
The peaceful calm of paradise the blest.
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
But see, there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
From earth’s wide bounds, and ocean’s farthest shore,
through heaven’s gate the holy people pour;
the Three in One for ever they adore.
Hallelujah, hallelujah. I hold this hymn deep in my heart
and one quirk which I love is the
Let’s look at its formation. It was written by a syncopated first beat – which means
faithful and popular Parish Priest in 1864, William that we imagine a beat and then on
Walsham How. He was the Parish Priest for 28 years the second beat sing. You can see the
at the village of Whittington, Shropshire near the notation with the crotchet rest at the
Welsh border. He wrote over 50 hymns and was beginning of the bar.
such a well-loved cleric that he was asked to become
the founding Bishop of Wakefield, in the north of
England. The name of the Cathedral was, of course,
All Saints’ and the date was 1888. He served as
Bishop till his death in 1897.
I visited this Cathedral in 2014 and saw the
memorial to him as the first Bishop. The hymn sped
The words which we use are
modernised by the compilers of the distant triumph song. And
Together in Song Australian Hymn hearts are brave again, and
Book which was published in 2000. arms are strong.’ We say
My favourite verse? The call Halleluia to that.
to resurgence in the heat of battle: With good wishes, and
‘And when the strife is fierce, the thanks for such a full term.
warfare long….steals on the ear the Paul Woodhart
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WHOLE SCHOOL
Crowds defy cold to give artists warm welcome
Festival of Art parents who gave their time to serve
The 2018 Festival of Art, the last to be and/or supplied food, Jon Clipsham
held under the All Saints’ banner, has been and his students for providing
hailed a huge success. beautiful entertainment on opening
Coordinator Rosie Bayliss said that night and last but not least the
while the opening night crowd may have maintenance staff who helped set up
been slightly down visitor numbers were and clean up.
fantastic across the weekend. The winners of the Festival of Art
“It was brilliant,” she said. Raffle were:
“People just kept on coming in which 1st Prize - Dean Mobbs Artwork -
was great considering how cold the Danielle Ball
weekend turned out to be. 2nd Prize - Night’s
“Our cafe was packed to the rafters and Accommodation at Rydges - Lynda
people couldn’t get enough of the art!” Ireland
No less than 43 works were sold over 3rd Prize - 3 x Julie Foxall
the weekend which featured the works of Children’s Painting Classes - Jo
special guest, internationally exhibited Murphy
artist Guenter Barth. 4th Prize - Guenter Barth Artwork
ASC P&F President Tracey Finau said `Rainville Creek’ - Marnie O’Brien
the event would not have been the success
it was, were it not for the dedication of the
people behind it.
“In particular we send a massive thanks
to Rosie Bayliss, her husband Trevor,
Mrs Lizzy Moller and the members of the
subcommittee,” she said.
“But there are so many more who
helped including the lovely volunteers
who assisted with the hanging of the
artworks and the parents and prefects who
helped on opening night.”
Thanks also to Olga Burgess for
running the cafe all weekend and the
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ASC students honour diggers at ANZAC march
WHOLE SCHOOL
ANZAC Day
It was an honour for our
students to participate in the
annual ANZAC Day march
through the streets of Bathurst.
I appreciate the support of
the parents who brought their
children along all looking very
smart.
Mr Chris Jackman
(Head of Junior School)
Great teaching STEMS
from great training
STEM Academy 2018 has already seen
the introduction of a Year
A team of five staff recently 7 STEM class and in 2019,
graduated from the Sydney Year 9 and 10 students will
University STEM Academy have the opportunity to
Program. choose STEM as an elective
It was a privilege to be class.
accepted into this prestigious Thank you to Rob, Cassie,
fully funded program which Lizzie and Greg for their
has enabled staff to develop enthusiasm and commitment
a range of great opportunities to this Program.
for our student community to Mrs Natalle Sutton
benefit from. (STEM Coordinator)
Our prefects
impress on this
premier occasion
Premier’s Visit
Four prefects from All Saints’ College joined
a host of significant members of the Bathurst
community at a special breakfast with the
Premier of NSW, Gladys Berejilkian, on July 4.
It was a wonderful opportunity for the
students and they represented the College with
distinction.
Mr Chris Jackman (Head of Junior School)
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The end of an era marks the end
FROM THE ACTING HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
of the line for a much loved leader
Reflecting back on the term just sooner was the Art Show over than we were
completed, it is amazing how much we into show week for the musical, Godspell.
manage to pack into 9 short weeks! Rehearsals for this had been going along
Early in the term our Year 9 & 10 in the background for months while all of
students attended presentations by the the other activities were taking place. The
Troubadour group. The two presentations students are to be congratulated on a terrific
were - WW1 ‘Fighting the Kaiser’ and show. They can be very proud of their efforts
Mr Greg Jones Vietnam ‘Dusted Off’. I am grateful to and will no doubt have great memories of
Mr Feebrey and the HSIE Department for the experience. Thank you to all who came
arranging this important experience for our along to support the show and your children.
students which tied in nicely with ANZAC Also thanks to our very generous sponsors
commemorations. Some may recall the and financial supporters. Quality shows
poem, ‘For The Fallen’ written by Robert are expensive to stage and these ventures
“Perhaps most Laurence Binyon in 1914. The poem and
some background as to how it came about
could not be embarked upon without your
support. A special thank you to Mr Morrisey
significantly, can be read at http://www.greatwar.co.uk/ (producer/director), Mr Clipsham (musical
the Year 12 poems/laurence-binyon-for-the-fallen.htm director), Mr Sinclair (stage manager), and
In May our students sat the annual Mrs Wells (assistant stage manager). Your
group, on NAPLAN tests and around that time it was efforts on behalf of our students are greatly
learning of announced by the government that these appreciated.
Mr Ross’ would no longer be used as a means of
demonstrating students have met minimum
Finally, there was the announcement of
the retirement of Mr Ross after more than
retirement on standards required for the HSC. On the one a decade at the College. I will say more
the last day hand, this is good because if NAPLAN has about that in a moment but first I make a
any value it is as a diagnostic tool. On the comment on the end of an era. It is, by any
of school, other hand, this is bad because there will be measure, a historical moment. While this
put together yet more tests for students to demonstrate campus will continue to operate as a largely
they have met the minimum requirements. separate entity for the remainder of 2018,
a beautiful, Around the same time, we were able to with all of the usual All Saints’ activities
spontaneous share our beautiful facilities as the CWA (Benefactors, Speech Day, etc.), we are now
tribute which again ran their annual public speaking
competition. It is always an opportunity for
part of a single school. I wrote at the end of
the last term that this is to be embraced and
showed how our students to showcase how well behaved the future is exciting. But after 144 years (a
much he is and welcoming they are. dozen dozens!) we should allow ourselves a
The Presentation Ball was an outstanding moment of sadness and regret, before picking
loved by the success and a very enjoyable evening. It ourselves up and charging enthusiastically
students.” was a privilege to see how graceful our into the future.
young men and women are. I am most Stewart Ross is a great servant of All
grateful to Mrs Moller and Mrs Sanders for Saints’ College. He has taken an active
all of the work they put into a great night. interest in every child, parent and teacher
Before you could turn around it was in the College over many years. He was
time for the House Music Festival. Long regularly on the sidelines of sporting events,
was able to overcome Barton’s recent and in attendance at all sorts of activities
domination of this house event and from parent-teacher interviews and sporting
deserved the narrowest of victories over dinners to presentation balls and musicals.
Bean. In a shortened preparation time it was He has been very professional and discreet,
delightful to see the houses pull together dealing with countless sensitive issues
and produce an outstanding evening of thoroughly and with care and compassion. He
entertainment. As an all-student driven willingly took on the role of Acting Head of
event, it is a testament to the talents of College three times (and informally briefly
our students in terms of preparing and when Jenny Williams was on crutches when
arranging music, as well as managing he first arrived). Perhaps most significantly,
students in the house. the Year 12 group, on learning of Mr Ross’
Under the watchful eye of Rosie Bayliss, retirement on the last day of school, put
the Art Show once again came together together a beautiful, spontaneous tribute
well attracting good crowds and displaying which showed how much he is loved by the
some terrific local works. It is some time students. I feel we will see him about in the
since Rosie has had a child at the College next little while and we wish him well as he
and we are very grateful that she continues embarks on the next chapter of his life.
to be involved in our community. No
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SENIOR SCHOOL
Audiences spellbound by performance
Godspell made many attempts throughout Special thanks must go to:
every performance!
It was a show full of laughter but The voices were beautiful and The OBU,
there were also plenty of tears as the well trained by gap student and The All Saints’ P&F,
final curtain fell on Godspell. singer Emma Venier while the band, The All Saints’ Foundation,
After months of late nights, directed so well by Jon Clipsham, Busby Medical Practice,
stacks of pizza and loads of stress, played superbly. Inside Outside,
Godspell finally came to the stage and Staging, lighting and sound were TFH,
wowed the All Saints’ and Bathurst all under the control of the excellent Burke Printing,
community with four shows over three Patrick Sinclair and it was a genuine Cosventure,
days. pleasure to see new students work Oxygen Recruitment and
The principal cast of Paxton the desks. Dubbo Storage and Warehousing
Hewitt, Lachlan Phillips, Hannah A musical comes together through
McCarthy, Jessica Settree, Stella its choreography and the wonderful for their sponsorship and
Gavey, Samantha Porter, Loretta work of Abbey Miller and her assistance with the production.
Francis, Taylah Cooper, Anna Single, dancers put the icing on the cake. Long may productions like this
Holly Hare and Madeline Siemsen Last but certainly not least, the continue and with the depth of talent
were superb throughout. chorus were magnificent, bringing to at our disposal, I’m sure they will.
Each had a moment to ‘steal the life many of the songs ably assisted Mr Leigh Morrisey (Director)
show’ though it must be said Lachy by Justin Settree on his unicycle.
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SENIOR SCHOOL
Investigating the shape of things to come
Design and Industry Tour
Year 11 Design & Technology
students from ASC and Scots
combined with NEGS to enjoy 3
days in Sydney visiting a range
of industries, meeting designers
and viewing the 2017 HSC Shape
Exhibition. Part of the experience
involved a case study to support
student learning and the curriculum.
Emerging technologies, innovation,
industrial processes and design were
all investigated as part of the trip.
Mrs Natalle Sutton
(Design & Technology)
Water workout aqua aerobics was!
Fitness Fun participate in an Aqua Aerobics
class at the Bathurst Aquatic centre.
Yr 11 PDHPE students have been All students enjoyed the benefits of
studying fitness options as part of their a vigorous workout.
preliminary course. Mrs Kay Nelson
They have explored various fitness (PDHPE)
settings and were especially keen to
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018 | 9
SENIOR SCHOOL
Long takes House Music Festival gong!
House Music Festival
The Inter-House Music Festival was
held in the Bickerdike Centre - and what an
excellent night of music and fun it was.
The adjudicator for the evening was Mrs
Denise Garland who awarded the victory
to Long House. The program was excellent
with a large selection of musical styles that
was well received by the audience. The large
ensembles performed ‘What is Hip’ (Bean
House), ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ (Long
House) and ‘Shape of You’ (Barton House).
Thanks must go to the Heads of Houses,
House Captains, Music Captains and the
Tech Team for their outstanding lights and
sound presentation.
Mr Jonathan Clipsham
(Coordinator of Senior Music)
An interesting body of work ...
Human Bodies knowledge of the human body and
used chalk to construct anatomically
Year 8 have been learning about the correct human bodies.
human body in Science. Miss Brooke Cowan
Students called on their prior (Science)
10 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018SENIOR SCHOOL
Forget spam, we’ll have blue eggs and ham!
Year 8 Technology
Year 8 Technology
students completed
their ‘Chicken or
the Egg’ Unit with a
cooking challenge.
Students had to use
either ingredient to
create appealing and
delicious meals. These
ranged from blue eggs
and ham to a chicken
and cauliflower gratin.
Miss Brooke Cowan
(Technology)
Year 12 work overtime on designs
D&T Major Works momentum with their products. The
scope and range of projects is once
Year 12 Design and Technology again very diverse and highlight the
students were hard at work during a innovative nature of the subject.
weekend workshop one Sunday. Mrs Natalle Sutton
With the Major Design Project (Design & Technology)
deadline looming students gained some
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018 | 11SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 7 get an eyeful of
engineering at CSU
CSU EngFest
Year 7 STEM students enjoyed all CSU EngFest had to
offer. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to see
real solutions to real problems and to be able to ask CSU
Engineering students questions about their designs and the
design process. The Makerspace and Questacon exhibits were
very popular parts of the day.
Mrs Natalle Sutton (STEM Coordinator)
Our bands prove
dab hands at Cowra
Cowra Eisteddford Success
The ASC Concert and Big Bands recently
travelled south west to participate in the
Cowra Eisteddfod.
They performed ten outstanding works
across 5 sections, winning each division!
Strong rhythmic and expressive qualities
were particularly noted by the judges.
Congratulations to our many talented band
members who represented the College in
such an outstanding fashion.
Mr Jonathan Clipsham
(Coordinator of Senior Music)
12 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018SENIOR SCHOOL
ASC girls join movement for change
Young Change Agents they explored areas including market of the girls worked with commendable
surveys, root cause analysis and budget creativity and diligence throughout.
Ten motivated young ladies formation. It was certainly a great opportunity
from All Saints’ College joined The project culminated with the to develop their understanding of
like-minded girls from The Scots groups presenting a five-minute pitch the business world that awaits them
School, MacKillop College, to the audience and four judges, all beyond school and I am confident
Bathurst High School and Kelso prominent businesswomen in the they benefited enormously from the
High School to participate in a Central West. experience.
‘Young Change Agents’ project at The two groups presented very I would like to congratulate the
Charles Sturt University recently. realistic and commendable business girls (Samantha Porter, Zoe Lewis,
The aim of ‘Young plans; one focused upon providing Bridget Ellis, Kate McEwen, Samantha
Change Agents’ is to develop paid work for unemployed people Mitchell, Jessica Settree, Callie
entrepreneurial skills in females to assist in keeping the streets of Molkentin, Charlotte Russell, Sophie
and encourage them to express their Bathurst clean, whilst the other aimed Porter and Isabella Taylor) on their
ideas. to develop a Saturday night ‘youth commitment to the project and would
The All Saints’ girls worked in club’ which provided entertainment also like to thank the Young Change
teams of five to research, explore and companionship for the youth of Agents and Charles Sturt University
and create a social enterprise Bathurst in a supervised and enjoyable for providing such a valuable learning
initiative that could be viable in environment. experience for our students.
the Bathurst area. In the process, While neither group won the day, all Mr Phillip Cant
Tapping Phoebe’s Paxton talks her
tremendous talent way to the top!
Talented Athlete Program CWA Public Speaking
ASC student and Bathurst All Saints’ College hosted the 2018 CWA
Goldminers star Phoebe Moller Public Speaking Competition on Tuesday
recently attended the Talented Athlete 22nd May.
Program (TAP) for Under 14 women Congratulations to James Burgess,
in Basketball. Isabel Randall, Isabella Tesoriero, Natalia
TAP is a single camp-based Burgess, Stella Gavey, Zoe Lewis, Ricky
program that aims to expose Chen, Charlie O’Neill and Paxton Hewitt,
selected athletes to the NSW/ who did a fabulous job.
Australian style and concept of play Special mentions to Paxton, who won the
while also providing educational Year 11 & 12 section, and to Stella Gavey
opportunities in the areas of nutrition, and Natalia Burgess who were first and
injury prevention and effective second highly commended in the Year 9 &
rehabilitation. 10 section.
Phoebe was one of just 45 girls They will head to the next level of
from Country and Metro NSW to be competition at Molong later in the year.
selected. Mrs Alice Mulligan
Mr Scott Gardner (Senior Debating and Public Speaking
(Sports Coordinator) Coordinator)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018 | 13>>> Principal’s update
SENIOR SCHOOL
Students solving the world’s prolems
Evatt Competition
The College recently hosted
the regional round of the highly
regarded Evatt competition.
It was wonderful to welcome
4 teams from Bathurst High
School and their teacher, Mr
Nathan Kenny, in addition to
the 12 ASC teams.
Teams represented their
nation in a mock session of
the UN Security Council,
proposing amendments to
resolutions, negotiating
alliances and speaking
passionately about their
views, all while maintaining a
diplomatic perspective.
The judges from United
Nations Youth were impressed
with the debating and
diplomacy skills of all the
students.
Everyone gained a lot from
the experience and I would like
to thank the students for their
enthusiasm and effort.
Mrs Sarah O’Neill
Seniors share their love of Maths
Bean House
Senior students
from Bean House took
some time out from
study to do some peer
tutoring of Year 8 in
Mathematics recently.
It is extremely
valuable for our junior
students to see our
senior students so
excited and interested
in Maths and willing
to help out.
Well done all!
Mr Patrick Sinclair
(Head of Bean House)
14 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018Knowing your rights
FROM THE HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
and responsibilities
At the end of each term we have a special Safety
assembly in the Junior School where the I have the right to be safe.
teachers have the privilege of presenting
Citizenship Awards to a small number My Property
Mr Christopher of the students in their class. It is very I have the right for the things I own to be
Jackman obvious to the students that at All Saints’ kept safe.
we value these highly and believe them to
be the most important awards we hand out My School
all year. At the centre of all conversations I have the right enjoy my school
and decision making in the Junior School environment.
“At the centre of is the way in which the students treat each
all conversations other and respect each other’s rights and
responsibilities.
Learning
I have the right to learn (Pre K -2) and
and decision This term the students have been I have the right to gain maximum benefit
making in the discussing their rights and responsibilities
with their teacher and their class. A ‘right’
from all classes and I have the right to learn
(3-6).
Junior School is is something that belongs to you and the
the way in which children have learnt that their classmates
and teachers are all entitled to have the same
RESPONSIBILITIES
the students treat rights. A ‘responsibility’ is something you Respect
each other and should do without being told. Some of these It is my responsibility to behave in a
things the children do for others and some of responsible, respectful and courteous
respect them they do for themselves. manner.
each other’s The teachers constantly support and
remind the students of the importance Safety
rights and of treating everyone the way they would It is my responsibility to respect personal
responsibilities.” like to be treated themselves. Having a safety and the safety of others.
shared understanding of their Rights and
Responsibilities helps children feels safe and My Property
cared for whilst at school. Following is a list It is my responsibility to respect and care
of shared rights and responsibilities that all for the property of others.
students in the school have discussed and
are striving to live up to in their everyday My School
life. It is my responsibility to care for my
school and to make it a good place.
RIGHTS
Learning
Respect It is my responsibility to work to the best
I have the right to be treated with respect. of my ability and to allow others to learn.
Kindergarten makes an early start on cracking coding
STEM in Kindergarten
Kindergarten students spent some
time practising Coding on the iPads
in the library recently. The children
love exploring and inventing using
these intuitive programs.
Mr Chris Jackman
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018 | 15>>> Principal’s update
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Archibald’s adventures brought to the stage
Choral Concert lot about what it was like living through
On Thursday 7 June, All Saints’ College World War II. Year 6 student, Lily Phillips
students from Years 5 and 6 presented their said, “The play was very historical and
musical, ‘Archibald’s War’. The musical gave the audience a good idea of what it
was staged as part of the All Saints’ College was like for people in 1939”.
Choral Concert which saw students from A lot of preparation went into making
Kindergarten to Year 6 perform a variety of Archibald’s War a fantastic success with
musical items. the students practising their lines and
Archibald’s War centres around a little rehearsing their roles for three months
girl named Maggie and her teddy bear, prior to the performance. All of the
Archibald, during the time when children students in Years 5 and 6 very much
were being evacuated from London during enjoyed the experience of being involved
World War II. in the production. They learned a lot from
After Maggie absent-mindedly leaves the process and had lots of fun putting it
Archibald on the train, the story follows all together.
the adventures of the teddy bear during the The Years 5 and 6 students will be
war, ending in a very surprising twist! Cast travelling to Sydney to perform in the
member, Fergus Campbell, said: “Being IPSHA Music Festival in August. This
involved made me feel happy because event is being held at Sydney Town
there were a lot of characters that made me Hall. As a part of this performance, the
laugh and some moments when I felt sad, students will be presenting a scene from
especially when the children were being Archibald’s War, including a song and
separated from their families to start a new dance item called ‘The Jitterbug’.
life”. The musical taught the students a Ms Jodie Shurmer
16 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018JUNIOR SCHOOL
ASC leads the stampede at HICES
HICES Cross Country 600 students preparing to race. with but the ASC team certainly put
Each event boasted between 70 and their best foot forward on the day and
Congratulations to the members of 80 participants making the starts a bit achieved some terrific results. Special
the ASC Junior School Cross Country of a stampede! congratulations to Lincoln Craft who
team who participated in the HICES The ASC runners concentrated on raced with blistering speed to lead the
Cross Country Carnival at Orange just holding their space at the start 11 Years Boys race from start to finish.
Anglican Grammar. before putting their race plans into Chontelle Burgess and Elle
The runners had the opportunity to action once they reached open ground. Tasker represented our 8/9 girls with
race on the very same course used at ASC officials were extremely distinction, finishing in 3rd and 8th
the WAS carnival one week prior and pleased with the determination of the respectively.
with familiarity and the weather on students. These three students will represent
their side, it shaped as an excellent day. Cross Country can be gruelling with HICES at the NSWCIS carnival and we
You could feel the excitement in the uneven surfaces, congested patches, wish them the best of luck.
air with 14 schools and no less than hills, bends and the weather to contend Mrs Kay Nelson
New friends get together for games
Games Day
Year 3 to 6 students from both Scots and All Saints’ got
together recently on the All Saints’ Campus for some fun
games.
The All Saints’ Infants students travelled to Scots to
participate in some fun activities with the Scots Infants
students.
Such occasions provide a wonderful opportunity for all
of the students to get to know their future class members.
Mr Chris Jackman (Head of Junior School)
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Kids walk a road
once well travelled
on Hartley trip
Hartley Visit
Our Year 3 and 4 students travelled to
Little Hartley recently where they toured the
old court house and village, learning about
life in the 1800’s.
They then went to the top of Mount
York and walked along Cox’s original road
that enabled people to travel over the Blue
Mountains to Bathurst and the Central West.
It was a wonderful learning experience
for all.
Mrs Jennifer Arnold
(Year 4 Class Teacher)
After school care was royally amused!
Royal Wedding Week
After School Care got right into the royal spirit this term by making
crowns & flags, designing and playing a royal game of memory and
practising our royal waves for the Royal Wedding!
Kierin & Leanne
(After School Care)
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Year 6 help bring smiles to mums faces
Mother’s Day
Year 6 held their annual Mother’s Day stall on
Wednesday 9th May to raise money for the end of
year Valedictory Dinner.
The stall was well organised by the Year 6
students and proved to be very successful.
Thank you to all the students who supported
Year 6 with their fundraising.
Thank you to all of the Year 6 parents who
donated items to sell and to Mrs Brabham and her
helpers who gave much of their time to make and
wrap some beautiful gifts.
We really hope all of the wonderful mothers,
grandmothers and other special mother figures
enjoy their goodies!
Who needs uniform when you have PJs!
Pyjama Day
Last term our Infants
students celebrated the
winter solstice with a
cosy pyjama day!
They spent the
middle of day moving
between classrooms and
enjoying hot chocolates,
painting snowflakes
and designing their own
pyjamas! It was a fun
day and the students
went home ready for an
early night!
Mr Chris Jackman
(Head of Junior School)
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Outback costumes upfront at disco
Junior School Disco
The Pre Kinder to Year 6 students has a
fantastic time at the annual disco. The theme
was ‘Aussie Outback’ and the costumes were
sensational not to mention the lovely goodies
supplied by the parents.
Mr Chris Jackman (Head of Junior School)
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What’s ‘bingoing’ on at Macquarie?
Bingo
Each week a group of students go to Macquarie Care
Centre (MCC) to help the residents with their weekly game
of Bingo.
The experience provides great benefits to both the
children and the residents of MCC. We always have a
wonderful time visiting our dear friends.
Mr Chris Jackman (Head of Junior School)
Year 10 students lead great junior crew
Crusaders people. Grace, (Year 10) led a time of
Junior Cru resumed at Saints’ this prayer and encouraged the students to
term with a whole flock of students pray often. They also enjoyed searching
spending time together led by our for some lost lollies.
Senior School Cru Leaders. Junior Cru will run every fortnight in
Stella, (Year 10) shared one of Mrs Arnold’s room during lunch.
Jesus’ stories about the lost sheep and Mr Chris Jackman
how excited God is when he finds his (Head of Junior School)
ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018 | 21Chontelle and Ruby shine
JUNIOR SCHOOL
NSWPSSA Swimming
Two extraordinary ASC swimmers
attended the NSWPSSA Swimming
Championships, the pinnacle of the
state season, at the end of last term.
After an amazing and successful
lead-up, Chontelle Burgess and
Ruby Thorne were primed for big
performances and it was indeed an
exciting and momentous day.
Pocket rocket Chontelle Burgess
could not have been in better form
having broken the 8 Yrs 50m freestyle
record at the HICES carnival before
recording two massive PB’s at the
NSWCIS carnival.
She qualified second after
swimming a magnificent heat and
fearlessly stood behind the blocks with
the best 8-year-old swimmers in the
state for the final.
Chontelle swam with blistering
speed and determination to push her carnival and qualified for NSWPSSA and breaststroke and 10th in the
CIS rival all the way and was only just 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly and individual medley.
touched out in the end. the 200m individual medley with Ruby’s main focus was the 50m
The smallest competitor in the field great performances at the NSWCIS butterfly where she qualified for the
showed she has the biggest heart and carnival. final.
is now officially the second fastest She was also fortunate to pick up a She gave everything she had
8-Year-old freestyler in NSW. swim in the 50m breaststroke. and finished in sixth position, an
Congratulations Chontelle – this is To qualify for so many events incredible result at such a high level
an outstanding achievement. at this level is a wonderful and one to be extremely proud of.
The versatile and ever determined acknowledgement of Ruby’s all- Congratulations to both girls on
Ruby Thorne also went into the meet around talent. representing the school with such
in great form having broken the Jnr She was gutsy in her heats, placing distinction.
50m butterfly record at the HICES 12th overall in both the 50m freestyle Mrs Kay Nelson
Stage one learn all
about showing respect
Respect
Stage 1 classes recently enjoyed sharing their
ideas on showing respect to one another.
After writing some acrostic poems, the
students played a fun game about respect at
school.
Miss Victoria Matheson
and Mrs Jo Nicholls
(Stage 1 Teachers)
22 | ALL SAINTS’ COLLEGE VIM Issue 2 2018Rare vintage: A story of love, tragedy,
OBU
resilience, passion … and wine
More than a decade after surviving
an explosion which killed two wine-
making colleagues, William Rikard-
Bell is more than finding his feet.
Mr Rikard-Bell’s boutique label
Rikard Wines, based in Nashdale,
recently won over wine godfather
James Halliday, who has scored its
2016 Black Label Chardonnay and
Black Label Pinot Noir 95 points
and its 2016 Shiraz, Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay 94 points.
Mr Rikard-Bell is a former
Bathurst man who completed his
schooling at All Saints’ College. His
parents Hal and Megan are well-
known members of the Bathurst
community.
The winemaker and his
veterinarian wife Kimberley have
also bought a 10 hectare-block at an
elevation of 1050 metres near Mount
Canobolas, where they will raise
their two daughters and nurture their
business.
A plan has been submitted to mere footsteps from Mr Rikard-Bell at Flown to the John Hunter Hospital
council to build a cellar door and the time of the explosion, was killed, with burns to 70 per cent of his body
winery so Mr Rikard-Bell can alongside Eddie Orgo, a contract worker – his chest, face and feet untouched –
continue his bread and butter as a who was welding near a metal wine vat, he was transferred to the burns unit in
contract winemaker for about 16 unaware that it contained flammable Concord Hospital.
labels. liquid before he began working. He was determined not to let his
The land acquisition will also He was set alight but managed to injuries “define” him, as he saw other
allow him to plant several clones of crawl out of the shed and run to a dam, burns victims allow themselves to do.
their pinot and chardonnay, and later where he waited for paramedics to “It was ‘Right, focus, this [recovery]
some riesling, so he can build on the arrive. is your job for the next two years,” he
success of Rikard Wines. “It was ‘I’m on fire, let’s get out of recalled.
The winemaker’s single- the building, got to get to water, there’s “I was very lucky to have a medical
mindedness stood him in good stead the dam, that’ll do, no um-ing and ah- family that took care of absolutely
when tragedy struck at Hunter winery ing,” he said. everything around me and so all I had
Draytons in January, 2008 when an “I had no idea, I thought I would be to focus on was getting up, physio and
explosion ripped through the main back at work a couple of weeks later so on.”
processing shed. … I thought ‘I am missing some skin, I Photo and story courtesy of
Leading vigneron Trevor Drayton, have some burns, I didn’t realise the full The Western Advocate
extent of it.”
Laura honoured at NSW VET awards ceremony
Recent All Saints’ director David Collins said.
College graduate Laura Van “Laura has also performed
Uum has taken out one of strongly as a business
the top honours at the 2018 trainee across many different
NSW Training Awards for areas of Bathurst Council’s
the Western NSW region. operations.”
Laura, who worked at NSW Skills Minister
Bathurst Regional Council John Barilaro said regional
while completing a Cert IV winners would now compete
Business Services course at the NSW Training Awards
at TAFE NSW, was named state finals in September.
local Trainee of the Year “The training awards pay
at the awards ceremony in tribute to our apprentices,
Orange. students, trainees, educators
“Laura has proven to and training providers
be among the state’s best from all over the state and
and brightest Vocational show young people that
Education and Training VET is a great pathway for
(VET) students,” Training a rewarding career,” Mr
Services NSW executive Barilaro said.
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