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3000 Remembrance Drive
Wollondilly Locked Bag 1011
TAHMOOR NSW 2573
Telephone: (02) 4684 2577
Anglican College Facsimile: (02) 4684 2755
Email: pa@wac.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.wac.nsw.edu.au
18 October 2018 Vol 16 Newsletter 30(Wk A)
THE WARATAH WEEKLY
Fear Ends Where Faith Begins
Thanks
It’s great to be back.
We are so grateful for all of the concerns and encouragement extended to Ros and I
whilst I was away and we were both recovering from surgery. It is at times like these when the
warmth and support of a community like this, which is always there, though we may become so
side-tracked by the immediate to not pay it due heed, becomes all the more evident.
It is such a privilege to be part of a “We” rather than a “Me” community.
I was reflecting with Mr Croger that it was significant to realise that, at the busiest time of the year,
with staffing for 2019, Year 12 departing, along with sundry other events and eventualities that find
their way to the Big Desk for decision making; and the time that a Headmaster would normally never
choose to be absent, it was curious that one of my least causes of concern in absentia, was the
efficient running of the College. We are very grateful to be blessed with people of such compassion
and competence; that things can continue on regardless and that the focus on educating the next
generation can remain at the forefront of what we do.
In a time where things are so busy, it is easy to become work-focused and to forget the hearts and
minds of the people who work so hard to make it all happen. As we are nearing the end of the
pioneering years, it is easy to be complacent and to assume that there is nothing special or wondrous
about what God has created here at the College. In a time where cynicism and criticism from those
who arm themselves with half a story yell loudly and proudly from the sidelines, it is easy to react and
better to ignore. The calibre of the people in this drowns out negativity with actions in a time where we
are buffeted and compelled by the urgent it is too easy to miss the important, Lest we forget.
As I write this, it is still holidays for the students and most staff (but not for those who stay on at the
College to manage maintenance, grounds, bills, enrolments and general business). Much has
changed over the break with the new Transition fencing completed and a wonderful outdoor area yet
to come, a Stage 3 building almost ready for 2019 and general landscaping and maintenance
preparing for the new Primary playground. The long awaited outdoor classroom and Parents and
Friends BBQ area will also be completed shortly.
Today I hosted yet another delegation, this time the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps
Association of NSW, who came to see the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter; our College ANZAC
Memorial. It was humbling to see and hear their reaction as each told stories of personal loss and
grief. None wanted to leave. War is personal. They were thankful that the memory and the message
of the ANZACs was being passed along to the next generation and even more grateful that our
College community, and the many generous sponsors who contributed to the project, both service
organisations and private companies, would care enough to take the time to remember the fallen
(their fallen). One lady, in her eighties at a guess, was in tears as she listened to the story of the
shelter. Her own story of personal loss in the great war was equally moving and I felt privileged to
hear it.
Lest we forget.
P&F Annual Golf Day _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ P&F Annual Golf Day & High Tea (Two Events at the one venue) Our 13th Annual P&F Golf Day & our Ladies' High Tea. Yes there are two events on the same day at the same venue. If you have any questions about these events please contact me at the College Office. Registration booklets are available from Student Reception. Date: Wednesday, 31 October 2018 Venue: Lakeside Golf Club Camden Mrs Rhonda Hay Headmaster’s Secretary From the Deputy’s Desk _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - Gold Qualification Adventurous Journey During the holidays seven students and five staff were involved in a Gold Level Qualification Journey. The hike commenced in Yass on Sunday, 30 September and was completed on Wednesday, 3 October at Wee Jasper. The journey was the first section of the Hume and Hovell track that extends from Yass to Albury. The weather was great for the first three days and the group walked through some picturesque countryside and farmland that had benefitted from recent rain. Apart from some encounters with snakes, some dead carp at Lake Burrinjuck, a rolled ankle, blisters and the bus running out of fuel, the trip went smoothly. Congratulations to the students who completed the Qualifying Hike which was approximately 70 kilometres. The students involved: Annaleise Forbes, Rylea Keen, Lilli Madden, Mitch Rockwell, Alexandra Rollason, Rebecca Thain and Travis Baxter. Thanks again to the staff involved Mrs Cochrane, Ms Huxtable, Mr Hart and Mr Hicks. Mr Ian Croger Deputy Headmaster
Pastoral Care - (T-12)
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World Mental Health Day
On Wednesday, 10 October during the holiday break World Mental Health Day 2018
took place. The theme for the day was young people and mental health in a changing
world.
At the College there is a strong understanding of the factors that contribute to positive
wellbeing and a significant focus on supporting students as they navigate challenges
as they grow and mature.
Adolescence in particular can be an exciting time but one that can also be a period of increased
stress and apprehension. In some areas if not recognised and managed, these feelings can lead to
mental illness.
The impact of expanding use of on-line technology and pressure to remain connected in a
continuous manner day and night combined with challenges associated with family breakdown or
significant trauma further impact on the mental health of young people.
At the College there are a number of initiatives and programs in place to support student well-being
and mental health. The programs and initiatives have the main qualities and features, all significant
in the support of student wellbeing such as:
Pro-active - Focus on prevention.
Improved access to help-seeking information/services or links to external mental health
professionals.
Evidence based - Programs that have a research body that supports the knowledge, skills
and attitudes that they develop to support student wellbeing.
Have a focus on building mental resilience - This is seen as a significant skill that needs to
be developed in an ongoing way to assist young people to manage and cope with challenges
and change in the world today.
Group Based, Support focused, Explicit Teaching of Management strategies to better
support the area of concern and the provision of on-going support - Anxiety Presentation,
Workshop groups and Reunion Groups.
SRC Fundraiser
On Friday, 28 September the College held a Mufti Day to support the African AIDS Foundation. This
was an SRC initiative and has been supported in a generous way by the College community.
The total raised was 1,185.80.
The contributions of each of the House Groups are listed below:
Grevillea $270.15
Wollemi $245.35
Acacia $241.60
Telopea $223.00
Sollya $205.70
Mr Liam Toland
Director of Pastoral Care (T-12)
Director Of Teaching and Learning (7-12) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yearly Examinations The formal examination period for Years 9 and 10 will commence on Friday, 2 November and will conclude on Tuesday, 13 November. As previously communicated through the Waratah Weekly and in the Assessment Information Booklets there will be a staggered introduction to Yearly Examinations from 2018. Years 7 and 8 will no longer have a formal examination period at the end of each year. Formal examinations will be introduced in Year 9 for the mandatory Learning areas of Maths, English, Science HSIE and PDHPE as well as any elective subjects who wish to include a Formal Examination. There are no changes to the Yearly Examination structure in Year 10, with all courses having a Yearly Examination. The length of all Examinations in Years 9 and 10 will be 1.5 hours. Students will receive further details about the examinations from their class teachers. Year 12 2019 Begin their HSC Year The start of Term 4 sees Year 12 2019 commence their HSC Year. I spoke to the students on Monday about the opportunity this fresh start brings. It is important that students are focused from the beginning of this Term and are organised making the most of their time. A positive start in Term 4 can really set students up well for 2019. Year 12 Assessment Information Evening The assessment Information evening for Year 12 will be held on Tuesday, 30 October. All students are expected to be in attendance with at least one parent. Important information about HSC moderation, process, rules and procedures will be communicated. Strategies to deal with the intensities of Year 12 will be discussed and Assessment booklets will be distributed. Year 12 Reporting Period The Half Yearly reporting period for Year 12 began at the beginning of Term 4 2018. The Teaching and Learning Team feel it is appropriate for the reporting period to align with the Courses students were studying. This will impact when students receive awards, the accumulation of detentions and absences. Mr Paul Burns Director of Teaching and Learning (7-12) Orientation Day 2018 (O Day) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our annual Orientation & Open Day is coming up soon on Saturday, 27 October 2018 commencing at 9.00 am. All new enrolling students for 2019, including existing students graduating from Year 6 into Year 7 are expected to attend. The morning will include an information session for parents, whilst students enjoy their orientation time with year patrons and class teachers. For visitors, a full College tour will depart at 10.00 am as well as the opportunity to chat with teaching and support staff. A complimentary BBQ lunch will also be on offer. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me on (02) 4684 2577 or at k.biddle@wac.nsw.edu.au Mrs Kristy Biddle Development Officer
Pastoral Happenings - Senior Years (9-12)
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A warm welcome back for Term 4!
Despite being the final Term of the year, there is also a significant degree of transition which
is taking place as students move into new stages of their College Years and personal growth.
The final week of Term 3 was a special one for the College as Year 12 students graduated
and Year 11 students completed their Preliminary studies. The following photos show a
couple of the celebratory activities: Year 12 morning tea (hosted by Year 11), Staff vs
Students Oz-Tag game, Mufti Day (Year 11 fundraiser for Breast Cancer Foundation).
We continue to uphold Year 12 in prayer as they study and complete their final exams.
“Trust beyond the borders of what I can see, courage to believe in what is greater than me.”
9-10 Pastoral Care
The focus of Pastoral Care sessions this Term will be on ’digital practice’. Students will work through a series
of modules and group activities adopted from a digital and social health program called ‘The Yes Project’.
This has been recently developed by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
The aim of the program is for students to firstly reflect on their own digital and social practices - ME, focus on
their interactions and support with friends and peers - YOU, and finally, explore and plan for changes which
may take place within their environments - WE. The program encourages young people to develop their
ethical, personal and social capabilities.
I look forward to sharing with you further regarding this program and providing some useful resources, as
parents play a key role in supporting young people to navigate their way within our digital world.
For information on eSafety guidance for parents, feel free to visit:
https://esafety.gov.au/education-resources/iparent
Year 10 Camp Out
Year 10 students will have the opportunity to camp out at the College this Friday night. This activity is a
Pastoral Care initiative which occurred last year and we hope to continue for future year groups. The aim of
this activity is for students to build on the positive relationships they have formed within their year group. This
event is not compulsory and so it is not included in the service fee but it will be beneficial for team building. I
would like to thank in advance, Mr Russell for organising this activity, and Mrs Hart, Mrs Rockwell and
Mr Madden for their attendance and support.
Mrs Emily Madden
Senior Pastoral Care Coordinator (9-12)
Pastoral Matters - Middle Years (5-8) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Father to Father As a father of four I’m often reflecting on just how I’m shaping up as the dependable, loving and guiding parent I always imagined I’d be. Suffice to say, and my wife will attest, there are days where I do this better than others. There are moments when I fall short and even days where it all seems too much. Fatherhood I have found, is an interesting journey and so I thought this week I would share some insights from one father to another. The following excerpt comes from www.parentingideas.com.au and was written by Michael Grose. As a father and father-in-law to three young dads it’s great to see each of them embrace the life-changing nature of fatherhood, and becoming fully involved in their children’s lives. I see myself in these young fathers, and in doing so I’d like to guide them from making the same fathering mistakes that I did. I know young dads are loathing to take fathering advice from a member of the previous generation so I’ll give the following advice to my younger self instead: 1. Play to your strengths. Men generally parent differently to women, based on their biology. Fathers often parent in a more active or action-oriented way than mothers so games, play and physical activity are important parts of a man’s parenting repertoire. Your partner may not always appreciate your more active approach particularly if you play with kids just before bed-time, then leave it to her to calm them down. Practical advice: Be yourself, but be smart about it! 2. Lighten up – don’t take yourself too seriously. It’s easy to get caught up with your own importance, taking yourself and your work too seriously. For many men a bad day at work translates into poor, or at best, distracted experiences when they’re with their families. Consider putting a strategy in place, such as exercise, that will help you leave work and the moods they engender behind. Practical advice: Be present in mind as well as in body when you’re with your kids. 3. Have something in common with each child. It would be wonderful to say that you can always connect with your kids, but family-life is not that straight-forward. There’ll always be a child whom we struggle to connect with or a developmental stage when a child seems alien to you. In these cases and times it helps if you share a common interest (such as shared love of sport or music) with a child so that you have something that will bring you together, even though you may not always see eye to eye. Practical advice: Be prepared to take an interest, in your child’s interests. 4. Take it easy on your son. Many dads are tough on their boys and have expectations way above their son’s interest and ability levels. It helps to remember that it takes a little longer for a boy to mature. Resist the temptation to turn every game and every joint activity into a lesson and avoid giving advice when all your son wants is some understanding. Practical advice: See the boy as he is now, not the future man when you spend time with your son. 5. Enjoy the outdoors with your daughter. The biological nature of fathering causes most men to be very protective of their daughters. But that doesn’t mean you should put your daughter on a pedestal and treat her like a little princess. Expect a lot from her. Play with her, and get her outside into nature as it will do wonders for her confidence levels. Practical advice: Enjoy spending time with your daughters on a daily basis. I encourage you to spend some time reflecting on the contribution that men make to the lives of their children. It’s a very personal reflection as each man’s experience of fathering is as unique as the children they are rais- ing. I invite you to reflect on your own fathering as well as the contribution that fathers - whether your own dad or someone else’s father - have made to your own life. Taster Day Tomorrow – Friday, 19 October Tomorrow Friday, 19 October 44 new students will visit the College for our annual Taster Day. Taster Day is a great opportunity for our 2019 Year 7 students to spend the day at WAC and get to know their Year Patrons and other members of staff. The group will spend time in a number of exciting classes as well as enjoy a sausage sandwich with our current Year 6. Stay tuned for photos and highlights in next week’s Waratah Weekly. Mr Peter Hazlewood Middle Pastoral Care Coordinator (5-8)
Performance News _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Talent Quest and End of Term Assemblies Congratulations to all of our performers, volunteers, activity leaders, judges, House Captains, WAC Crew, staff and audience for what was a wonderful Talent Quest on the Friday of last Term. MISA Drama PIP Day On Wednesday our Year 10 and Year 11 Drama students participated in the MISA Drama PIP Day during which they worked with Drama students from other schools to participate in a number of workshops run by industry professionals. It was a wonderful experience which will be of great value to all as they continue their studies. Musical Rehearsals and Auditions For all current students in Years 7-11 2019, musical rehearsal has begun! We kicked things off this week with auditions. Any student who has not yet auditioned should see Mrs Talbot on Friday. Students are reminded that they are expected to attend each rehearsal (rehearsals begin straight after the College day on Mondays and conclude at 5.30 pm in the Johnson Studio). Please ensure your child has clothes that are appropriate to move in (no singlets, thongs or short shorts), some afternoon tea (normal College guidelines apply) and some water, and also that they are collected at 5.30 pm. Musical Set Design Musical set design begins Monday afternoon of Week 2, Term 4. Students in Years 7-11 2019 may participate. Students should meet Mrs Ware at the Art room after the College day and be collected at 4.30 pm. NZ Tour As rehearsal for musical takes place on Monday afternoons, we have moved NZ rehearsals to lunchtimes. Miss Beutel would like to rehearse with our Dance and Drama students on a Wednesday lunchtime and our Music students will rehearse with Mr Denley and Mr Grant on a Monday at lunchtime. Also, we will be having an information night for parents on the evening of Thursday, 8 November. It is important that all of our students attend the evening and they have received a note with more information about arrangements for the afternoon/evening. Orientation Day (O Day) As part of the upcoming O-Day, our combined choirs (College Choir, Stage 2 and 3 Choir) will be performing. Students have received a note detailing relevant information. Please contact Mrs Patterson or Mrs Apps (Stage 2 and 3 Choir), or Mr Grant (College Choir) if this is not the case. Mrs Sarah Talbot Performing Arts Coordinator (T-12)
PDHPE: Sexual Health
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Throughout Term 4, Year 9 will be studying a unit on Sexual Health as part of the
PDHPE course. In this unit students will research the characteristics of equal and
respectful relationships in light that God made us relational and sexual beings,
created as male and female. During the unit students will investigate God’s design and
purpose for sex and how this informs sexual choices. As part of the unit students will
examine consequences of poor sexual decisions such as Sexually Transmitted
Infections (STI’s) and management of sexual health such as contraception. If you have
any questions in regards to the unit, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s PDHPE teacher or
Mr Hewitt (PDHPE Coordinator).
Year 11 PDHPE First Aid Course
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On Friday, 28 September the Year 11 PDHPE class completed their First Aid Certificate at the College.
Paramedical Services conducted the course, taking students through emergency care (including CPR)
and injury/medical condition assessment and management. Students were required the do some
pre-course work and both a theoretical and practical assessment. The course complemented the
students study of the First Aid option and allowed them to gain formal first aid accreditation.
Mr Joshua Hewitt
PDHPE Coordinator
Senior Homework Club
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Homework Club recommences this week!
Students are encouraged to make Homework Club part of their study routine for this
Term. Many of you have assessment items and examinations due soon and it is helpful to prepare for
them. The Johnson Studio will also be open for students who wish to use this facility. Students must
meet at the Flynn IRC as normal and then go to the studio with the supervising teacher.
When Wednesday afternoons 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm
Where Flynn IRC and selected Flynn classrooms
What to bring Homework, tasks, puzzling questions, necessary equipment and a positive
attitude! It is essential that you have a work plan for the time you
attend Homework Club
Pick up Students need to be picked up by 4.30 pm in the Melba carpark
Contact Dr Bearlin, Mrs Bawden, Mr Beckinsale, Mr Burns, Mr Stewart, Mr Shellshear and
Mrs Talbot
Mr Robert Bearlin
Secondary Science Teacher
News from the Information Resource Centres _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scholastic Book Fair The Annual WAC Book Fair will be in Weeks 4-5 of Term 4. Beginning on Thursday, 8 November (T-4 Grandparents’ Day) and finishing on Tuesday, 13 November, the Fair is held upstairs in Elizabeth Library. Students and their families may purchase books at Lunch 2, after the College day and on Grandparents’ Day. Plus, Geronimo Stilton will be visiting the Book Fair this year! This is a great opportunity to purchase birthday and Christmas gifts or to add to your family’s home library. For every item sold the College earns rewards that enable us to purchase new resources for our students. This year’s fair promises to be ‘out of this world’! Mrs Justine Colombo College Librarian German Speaking Europe Trip 2019 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Following three previously successful trips in 2013, 2015 & 2017 students currently in Years 7 to 10 along with their parents are invited to attend an information evening about the proposed College trip to German speaking Europe in 2019. A representative from GET Travel will be there to present the proposed itinerary and answer any questions parents would like to raise. Assuming there is sufficient interest the College tour would run for three weeks over the September/October 2019 holidays plus the first week of Term 4 2019. The proposed itinerary would include two weeks of tours to Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Northern Italy and Germany. In addition the third week would be spent with a host family at our sister school in Germany. Our students would be billeted in pairs. During this third week students will attend our sister school and make a number of day trips to local places of interest. One activity being considered is a day trip into France to visit Strasbourg which was once part of Germany. Please indicate to Mrs Clark if you are interested in attending the information evening which will occur on Tuesday, 23 October at 7.00 pm in the Warne auditorium. Remember "Monolingualism is curable. Learn a second language." Mrs Carolyn Clark German Teacher
Secondary Sport
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NSW Athletics Champion – Zoe Daniels
Congratulations to Zoe Daniels of Year 7 who won Gold at the NSW All Schools
Athletics Championships at the end of last Term. After breaking the NASSA and
AICES records in Discus earlier this year, Zoe continued through the CIS stage and
at the NSW All Schools Championship managed a massive throw of 37.49m to take
gold. Zoe will now compete at the Australian All Schools Championships in Cairns in
December.
NSW All Schools Athletics Championship
In addition to Zoe Daniels, WAC also had three other students competing across a number of Track
and Field events. Kirra Bennett-Smith (Year 10) just missed out on a medal in the Javelin placing
4th, which is a great achievement. Grace Meier-Kapavale (Year 12) and Rebecca Mills (Year 8) also
competed across the four-day carnival.
Term 4 MISA Trials
This week we ran our final trial for our Term 4 MISA teams. This team lists have now been posted
on the sports noticeboard. The first round of competition begins next week against Magdalene
Catholic High School. Students in the Oz Tag and Basketball teams need to see their coaches for
their uniforms.
Mr Mark Goldsbrough
Secondary Sports Coordinator
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, 24 October NASSA Cricket
Friday, 26, October Year 7 Netball Gala Day
Thursday, 1 November NASSA Jnr BasketballPrimary Sport
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IPSSO
The Summer IPSSO season starts again next week. The Oz Tag, girls’ soccer,
basketball and cricket teams are made of the students who were selected in Term 1.
Games against Oran Park Anglican College will be played at Wollondilly Anglican
College. Junior games will start at 12.20 pm. Senior games will start at 1.10 pm.
3-6 College Sport
The swimming program at Wollondilly Leisure Center started on Wednesday and will run for six
weeks. Students who are not taking part in swimming will be completing softball, soccer and
basketball programs.
NASSA AFL Gala Day
The NASSA AFL gala day will be held at Greenway Park, West Hoxton on Monday, 22 October. The
College will be represented by our senior AFL IPSSO team.
Mr Stuart Houweling
Primary Sport Coordinator
Upcoming Events
Monday, 22 October NASSA AFL Gala Day
Thursday, 25 October IPSSO Games at WAC
Wednesday, 21 November IPSSO FinalsApplication For Enrolment _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applications continue to pour in for 2020 and across all Year groups. All current College families looking to enrol siblings for next year and beyond, are encouraged to do so without delay to avoid disappointment. Application packs are available from the College Office or from the College website. Students Leaving at the End of 2018 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If your child will not be attending the College in 2019, please give written notice immediately so that your bond may be returned and to avoid Term 1, 2019 fees and charges, as per agreed in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. Mrs Kristy Biddle Development Officer School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) 2019 - Applications now Open _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ College student applications for 2019 opened from Monday, 15 October 2018. Students progressing to Year 3 and Year 7 do not need to re-apply if they: are continuing at the College are residing at the same address have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW. Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification. Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply. Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply. If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https:// apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails Applications need to be submitted before Monday, 31 December 2018 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after Monday, 31 December 2018, the system will automatically cancel a card and a new one will need to be issued. Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out during December 2018 and January 2019. Students residing in Rural and Regional areas should receive their travel pass at the commencement of the new College year from their nominated operator. Note: some Rural and Regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students should check with their operator for more information. For further information visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts Mrs Deborah Cook Deputy Headmaster’s Secretary
Parents’ & Friends’ Association P&F …friendraising and fundraising
Next P&F meeting to be held on
Monday, 5 November - Deakin Staff Lounge 7.00 pm (All welcome)
Casey’s Toys Shopping Fundraising Night
Wednesday, 24 October 2018 - 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Come along and enjoy a night out with your friends and do some
Christmas shopping at Casey’s Toys, Narellan Town Centre.
Nibblies and drinks supplied. First 25 people to book interest in will
receive a $10.00 Casey’s Toy Voucher for the evening.
Please join us & RSVP to: pandfsecretary@wac.nsw.edu.au by
Monday, 22 October 2018. We look forward to seeing you there!
Clothing Pool
The Clothing Pool relies on the generosity of the College community to donate good
quality used uniforms. If you have items to donate please leave at Clothing Pool during
opening hours or at Student Reception.
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers Jodie, Sharon, Fiona and Annette who volunteer
their time.
If you would like to volunteer please contact Melissa Whishaw 0421 540 2013 for more
information.
Clothing Pool Opening Hours Monday 7.45 am to 8.30 am
Tuesday 7.45 am to 8.30 am
Friday 7.45 am to 8.30 am
Melissa Whishaw
P & F Clothing Pool CoordinatorParents’ & Friends’ Association Sponsorship 2018
…friendraising and fundraising
Diamond Sponsor Silver Sponsors
Bradcorp Abode Property Australia
Argyle Hair Design
Double Gold Boral
Stanton Dahl Architects BPB Earthmoving
Hume Building Cornerstone Building Company
Simec Mining Country Valley
Elders Real Estate
Gold Sponsors Eyepower Tahmoor
Anytime Fitness Tahmoor Flight Centre - Camden
Caldwell Martin & Cox HairBomb Bargo
Carpenter Partners Real Estate Little Elves
Casey’s Toys Narellan Lowes
Gentle Dental Mittagong AutoTech
Hills Commercial Cleaning Mowbray Park Farmstay
Jas Design Natural Services Pty Ltd
Ken Shafer Smash Repairs Oxley Butchery Bowral
Kwik Kopy Macarthur Peppermint Grove
Narellan Pools Pheasants Nest Produce
Nu-era Homes Pinnacle Tax & Accounting
Taverner Landscapes Tahmoor Garden Centre
Thornton Bros Roses The School Photography
Top Quality Homes Tahmoor Mowers
The Athletes Foot Campbelltown
Ultimate Paintball
Wests Tigers
P Thank you to our Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsors shown above. We also thank our Bronze
Sponsors who will be advertised on the College website on the Sponsors’ Page along with the above.
If you would like to sponsor the College, please contact Mr Bill Norman
(P&F President or Mrs Deborah Cook in the College office).
Community
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Wollondilly Cares
From time to time, families undergo trauma such as severe or terminal illness. There are short term support
structures in place at the College to assist families during these times. The WACCares Program
offers practical support such as meals for families. Please contact Mrs Hay at the College, to assist.
Confidentiality will be respected when requested.
Mittagong Swimming Club
The Centenary Pool, Frensham Friday, 19 October at 6.00 pm, $40.00 per swimmer,
For more information go to www.masc.acenet.com.au.
Are You Supervising a Learner Driver?
Council is holding a workshop specifically for parents/supervisors of learner drivers to assist with making for
a happy experience whilst teaching someone to drive. The two hour information session will help you with
practical advice. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, 31 October 2018 at 6.30 pm at the Council
Administration Building, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton. For further information or to book your place
contact Council on 4677 1100 or email roadsafety@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au
Please note that the above is a service to the Community and items advertised do not necessarily
carry the endorsement of the College. The College tries to be selective with what is advertised but cannot
take responsibility. Please look into events advertised carefully.Headmaster Happenings
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October
Thursday 18 HSC Commences
College Executive Meeting
Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
Friday 19 Taste of Year 7 Day
Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
Year 10 Campout
Monday 22 Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
Tuesday 23 Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
German Information Night
Wednesday 24 Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
(Evening) College Council Meeting
Thursday 25 Meeting with Local Media
Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
(Evening) EDCOMM Conference Parramatta
Friday 26 Student Enrolment Interviews 2019
(Evening) Fundraiser for Lifeline Macarthur
Saturday 27 O DAY: Orientation Day and Open Day
Mark your Diary!
December
October Monday, 3 Senior Formal Assembly
Thursday 18 - 10 November HSC Exams Tuesday, 4 Middle Presentation Night
Saturday, 27 O Day Wednesday, 5 College Presentation/Showcase
Wednesday, 31 Stage 1 Excursion Friday, 7 Year 6 Progress Dinner
Golf Day Tuesday, 11 Last Day of Term 4
November
Friday, 2 - Tuesday, 13 9 and 10 Exams
Thursday, 8 Grandparents’ Day
Thursday, 8 - Tuesday, 13 Book Fair Week
Saturday, 10 Term 4 Working Bee
Tuesday, 20 Toto/Koto Graduation
Thursday, 26 Tembo/Twiga Graduation
Tuesday, 27 Junior Formal
Wednesday, 28 Junior Presentation Night
Mittagong Anglican Church
Contact: Children's Minister Rochelle Fussell, 0439 455 005 or rf@mittang.com.au
All leaders in Follow and Kids@Mac have Working With Children Checks, and are trained in accordance with
Safe Ministry Guidelines. All our groups run during school Terms.
Christ Church Anglican Wollondilly
Everybody is welcome to attend our Service on Sunday at 9.00 am. We would love to see your family
there.
Facebook@christchurchwollondilly
www.christchurchwollondilly.com
jim@christchurchwollondilly.com
PO Box 43, Bargo
LEARNING - LOVING - LIVINGPretend Headmaster
Pretend Headmaster - Aleah Finney (KC) is enjoying the first week back watching all the
new WAC projects unfold...Welcome to Paradise!
Prayer Points
Prayer Points from our Link Missionaries: Kevin and Karen Flanagan in
Tanzania
Please thank God for:
The opportunities He has given us, eg a wedding and the youth convention, to learn about
Tanzanian culture.
The opportunity to attend the Mother's Union conference.
Please ask God for:
His continued work in the lives of the young people who attended the Youth Convention.
His blessing on the work of Mother's Union in Tanzania and in the Diocese of Lake Rukwa.
Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.
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