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ISSUE 2 I TERM 1 I 2021
THE ADVOCATE
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF ARNDELL ANGLICAN COLLEGE
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM 7-12
MRS KATRINA NEW
IN THIS ISSUE:
As we reflect on 2020, despite the challenges we faced, there has
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM been a lot to celebrate. Our College is growing, both in number
ENROLMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS and in academic rigour. This year, we have welcomed in excess
of 150 Year 7students, creating a need for a sixth class! Additionally, we have
CHAPLAINCY CHAT
continued to embed the Arndell Learning Framework across the College, with its
JAMES HARRIS MUSIC focus on Individual, Interpersonal and Intellectual skills, which provides a
JUNIOR SCHOOL LEADERS INDUCTION scaffold for students on how to grow in their learning capacity. Our Year 12
COLLEGE FEES cohort in particular, faced greater obstacles than any other before them, but
they rose to the challenge, displaying the resilience and adaptability that will
YEAR 7 CAMP
prepare them well for their life ahead. As such, we are incredibly proud of our
JUNIOR LIBRARY NEWS Class of 2020; both for their academic achievements and for the strength of
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS character they displayed throughout the year.
CAMP AUSTRALIA NEWS
While we celebrate all of our HSC students, many of whom achieved personal
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bests, a few achieved accomplishments that are worthy of note.
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Deniel Havenga, our Dux of 2020, was acknowledged as a ‘HSC All Rounder’ for
achieving a Band 6/E4 result in 10 or more units of his HSC. Joel Denning, our
Dux Proximate, was nominated for Encore, as a result of his exceptional
performance in Music 1. Rachel McMurray found herself nominated for OnStage,
a performance of the best of HSC Drama and Mitchell Gale was nominated for
the prestigious InTech exhibition for his Industrial Technology Timber project.
From the Director of Curriuculum 7-12 Cont.
Additionally, 20 students were named on the honour roll, earning a top Band in at least one course
of study. We congratulate these students:
Annabelle Beazley Freeman Liu
William Bell Isabelle Martin
Sarah Black Rachel McMurray
Caleb Clark Caitlin Pellew
Joel Denning Isabella Roumanos
Jack Donaldson Noah Shean
Annalyse Garton Teale Simmons
Deniel Havenga Olivia Vella
Matthew Holman Ava Worsley
Kayla Jamie Luke Zahra
Healthy HSC results such as these, ultimately reflect solid classroom practice and a culture that
celebrates learning. Academic skills are built up over time. While a student in Year 7, or even Junior
School, cannot be expected to understand the content required to complete their HSC, they can be
building up their Individual, Interpersonal and Intellectual skills so that they have the mindset and
capacity to thrive in the classroom environment. If you are new to our College community, I
commend the Arndell Learning Framework to you. It is located in your child’s student diary.
ENROLMENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
MRS PENNY FINLAY
Scholarship applications for 2022 are now
closed and registered applicants have been
contacted with testing day details.
Open Day Tours are being held 3 and 4 March.
Enrolment applications are currently being
accepted for all year groups.
We have received significant interest for Year 7,
2022 and interviews are well under way.
Families wishing to secure a place for Year 7,
2022 are encouraged to submit their
applications now to avoid disappointment.
Please contact Mrs Penny Finlay for enrolment
enquiries and Open Day Tours.
Phone: 4572 3633
Email penny.finlay@arndell.nsw.edu.au
CHAPLAINCY CHAT
REV JEREMY CLARK
Child Like Faith
Luke 10:21
At that same time Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven
and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for
revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.
So often I notice as students transition through teenage years there is a significant change in
thinking. When younger, they listen and believe what we say to them. If a respected adult tells them
there is a god, they believe them, or vice-versa. (Just to keep your minds at ease, even if they don’t
believe I still find they can be very respectful in class.)
The passage above, from Luke, indicates that God chose to reveal things to the ‘childlike’. Now, it
could be read as faith is for children until they grow to be wise. It’s like a ‘phase’ we go through. Yet,
the passage challenges this by saying it could be hidden from those who think they’re wise and
clever.
So, is Jesus actually saying faith is only for children? I don’t think so. Last week in Secondary Chapel
Miss Hannah Anthony helpfully challenged us on what the term ‘childlike’ actually means. Here
Jesus encourages us to have a sense of humility before God. In fact, we should come with awe and
wonder, just like a child would. It’s just like seeing a new mountain, in person, for the first time.
Hopefully we stop and marvel at the wonder of the creation in front of us.
Do we do the same with Jesus? Could we just be ignoring how wonderful he is? I personally find that
when I approach him humbly I grow, developing a deeper understanding of him and his incredible
work in the world. I pray we might all marvel at who Jesus is and what he came to do.
If you have any questions about the Christian faith or chaplaincy at the College, please contact the
Chaplaincy team.
Save the date 15 - 16 April (9am to 4pm)
Beginners & experienced musicians welcome
Ages 7-15
More details to follow
JUNIOR SCHOOL LEADERS INDUCTION
MR BRETT MILLS
On Friday 5 February, we had the privilege of being able to acknowledge, thank and induct our
Junior School Leaders for 2021. Mrs Jacobs presented the Captains, Prefects and House Captains to
our Deputy Headmaster: Operations P-12, Mr Austin Robinson. Each took an oath to honour College
rules, serve the College community and be a good example to younger students and each other,
then Mr Robinson and Rev. Peterson the Head of Junior School presented each Leader with their
gold badge. The service took place under COVID-19 restrictions, meaning that proud parents,
grandparents, friends, teachers and students witnessed the ceremony either in person or via live
stream. Many huge smiles and happy photos ended a special celebration time together.
Well done to our new Junior School Student Leaders for 2021:
School Captains
Lily Smith
Tyran Avery
House Captains Cartwright
Coco Dove
Daniel Reardon
House Captain Greenway
Sarah Bawcombe
Michael Gosis
House Captains Johnson
Payton Flynn
Clayton Hayden
House Captains Lock
Hannah Josevski Prefects
Oscar Brown Mia Allerton
Lucy Ayres
House Captains Macquarie Jake Bell
Olivia Van Klooster Oliver Coleman
Liam Xiberras Amelia Cook
Lorene Haimovich
House Captains Tebbutt Liam Huskinson
Sophie Turville Leisel Hussey
Evan McBurney Jayden Te Wao
Alexander Woodward
COLLEGE FEES
MRS JODIE WOODS
College Fees For Term 1, 2021 are now overdue.
As per the Conditions of Enrolment the Term 1 Fees and Charges were due and payable on the 5th of
February unless you have a direct debit plan or other College agreed arrangement in place. Your
commitment to on time payment is appreciated.
Fee Payment Options
Cheque, Cash, Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard – accepted at the main administration office every day
between 8.00 am and 4.00 pm;
Cheques can be posted to the school – PO Box 4063, Pitt Town NSW 2756;
BPAY® - refer to your fee statement for reference details;
Online via the Edumate Parent Portal. This facility provides payment by Visa, MasterCard or
American Express (surcharges apply); or
Direct Debit Payment Plan – you can set up weekly, fortnightly, monthly or termly arrangements
on the Direct Debit Payment Plan including selecting the actual day in the cycle you wish the
funds to come out of your bank account. You can set this up via the parent portal or by
contacting our office.
Where circumstances arise that may prevent timely settlement, contact should be made with the
Assistant Business Manager, Mrs Emily Catt, for a confidential discussion about your circumstances.
Fees and Charges not paid by the end of term, and where an approved arrangement is not place and
being met, could lead to the exclusion of your student/s from the College.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL LIBRARY MISS KRISTY HORTON We have had a wonderful start to the year in the Junior library. P-6 have all had their first library lessons, classes were settled and students reflected on what they like to read about. Our lunchtime library activities have begun; Minecraft Monday (Stage 2 and 3), Lego Tuesday, Quiet reading Wednesday, Games Thursday and Drawing/Colouring Friday. We have been having lots of students visiting and enjoying the variety of activities. On Wednesday 3 February we celebrated World Read Aloud day, with Junior School classes reading stories aloud. Beside is a couple of pictures from Kindy and Year 1. Sunday 14 February was Library Lovers Day. To celebrate, the Junior library had some mystery books that students could borrow. These books need to be returned just like normal books that are borrowed. Students have enjoyed using the short blurb on the wrapping to choose a book and taking a risk of borrowing something, they cannot see. Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held 15-17 March (Week 8). More details to follow in the next few weeks. For the meantime, pop the date into your diary.
UNIFORM SHOP NEWS
MRS ELIZABETH MOORE
Blazer Fitting Day is only 2 weeks away (Wednesday
3 March 2021). We encourage you to check if your
student/s blazer still fits and if it doesn’t to book them in for a fitting before the deadline of Thursday 25
February 2021.
Every student in the College (excluding prep) will require a blazer to wear with their winter uniform. Whilst
winter changeover does not occur until Monday 10 May, now is the time to decide if your current blazer will still
fit, OR if you require a new one (or a 2nd hand blazer).
Students who were registered and pre-paid for their blazer fitting last year, who opted out due to COVID, will be
refitted this year. If you are unsure if you have paid or not please check with the uniform shop by calling 4572
3254 on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday.
If you have outgrown your old blazer and it is in good condition (in good repair and dry cleaned), it can be
brought to the uniform shop to sell in the 2nd hand clothing pool. Many families are looking for good quality
2nd hand blazers, so get them in ASAP.
Blazer fittings will be held on WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH, 2021 in the Uniform Shop.
Students must be at school on this day to be fitted, commencing with Yr 7 students. All Yr 7 students requiring
a blazer fitting, who have prepaid their deposit, are to line up outside the uniform shop from 8:00am. Yrs 9-12
will be fitted at recess and are required to present to the uniform shop promptly at 10:40am. Year 8 students
will be fitted at lunch time. Yr 8 boys are required to present to the uniform shop at the start of lunch at 12:40
and Yr 8 Girls mid-way through lunch at 1:00pm. Junior School Students will be collected from their
classrooms throughout the day.
Blazers are a compulsory part of the Arndell Anglican College school uniform and they are individually fitted for
each student. It is worthwhile noting that the uniform shop keeps no stock of new blazers.
Girls Blazer (Yr. K-10) $195.00 Boys Blazer (Yr. K-10) $245.00
Senior Stripe for ALL Yr. 11 & 12 students – add $35 to above prices
Prices include fitting and alterations . Note: Boy’s blazers have extra details e.g. pockets & lapels.
A $100.00 deposit is required to confirm and register your child for a fitting. This must be paid to the Uniform
Shop, either in person or over the phone using your credit card, before Thursday 25 February or your child
cannot be fitted. No deposits will be accepted on blazer fitting day. A late fee of $30 will apply to anybody
requiring a fitting after Wednesday 3 March.
Year 11/12 students requiring a new blazer will automatically have the senior stripe applied when it is made. If
you are currently in Yr 11 or 12 and already have a blazer that fits that requires a senior stripe, please bring your
dry cleaned blazer to the Uniform shop before Thursday 25 February and a senior stripe will be applied for a
cost of $35, to be paid in advance.
COLLEGE CONTACTS
Headmaster: Dr Gareth Leechman
Deputy Headmaster: Operations P-12: Mr Austin Robinson
Deputy Headmaster: Secondary School 7-12: Mr Alex Koch
Assistant Head of Secondary School: Mr David Hall
Deputy Headmaster: Junior School P-6: Rev. Keith Peterson
Assistant Head of Junior School: Curriculum: Mrs Tamasin Lowe
Assistant Head Junior School: Pastoral Care & Organisation: Mrs Larne Jacobs
Director of Curriculum 7-12: Mrs Katrina New
Director of Professional Learning: Mr Ian Finn
Director of Strategy and Planning: Mrs Karen Merrick
Chaplain P-12: Rev. Jeremy Clark
Director of Wellbeing & Community Service: Mr Stuart Ryan
Director of Business Services: Mrs Jodie Woods
Enrolments Manager: Mrs Penny Finlay
Careers and Tertiary Education Advisor: Mr Tom Lavelle
Equestrian Co-ordinator: equestrian@arndell.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Elizabeth Moore – 4572 3254
Uniform Shop: (By appointment only due to COVID-19) Shop Opening Hours – Term Time
Monday – 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Tuesday – 8.15 am to 4.00 pm
Thursday – 8.15 am to 6.00 pm
Camp Australia - 1300 105 343
Before and After School Care: www.campaustralia.com.au
Before School Care: 6:45 am – 8:45 am
After School Care: 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Coordinator – 0401 904 531
Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486
Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
Advocate Newsletter: penny.finlay@arndell.nsw.edu.au
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