Waratah Weekly - Term 3, Edition 7 - Friday, 13 September 2024

From the Headmaster

Join us for the WAC Country Fair this Saturday.

As we embrace the beginning of Spring, the warmer weather brings with it a sense of renewal and excitement. What better way to celebrate the season than by attending our highly anticipated WAC Country Fair this Saturday!

The day promises fun for everyone, with rides, stalls, displays, and the excitement of pig racing! It’s a fantastic opportunity for students, families, and community members to come together and enjoy the best our College has to offer.

In addition to the various attractions, you won’t want to miss the student displays and performances, including Dance, Music, and more. Our talented students have been working hard and this is their chance to shine!

The Country Fair is the perfect time to experience the vibrant and welcoming spirit of our College community. Whether you're here for the entertainment, to explore the stalls, or simply to connect with others, there's something for everyone.

We hope to see you here at Wollondilly Anglican College as we celebrate Spring and the wonderful community we share. Don’t miss out—join us this Saturday for a day of fun and festivities!

Mr Trevor Norman
College Headmaster

From the Deputy Headmaster

WAC Country Fair: A Fun-Filled Community Event

Mark your calendars! The Wollondilly Anglican College Country Fair is set to take place this Saturday, 14 September from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. This year's event promises to be bigger and better with exciting activities for all ages. Highlights include thrilling rides, pig racing, wood-chopping demonstrations, camel rides as well as working dogs. Market stalls will offer a variety of goods, while food stalls ensure you won’t go hungry during the festivities. No doubt a popular attraction again this year will be the Ringers and Western Signature Bull Truck.

Events like the Country Fair play an important role in building and strengthening the College community. They provide a space for families, staff and students to come together, enjoy the day and support the College. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy the fun while supporting a great cause!

Mr Paul Burns
Deputy Headmaster

WAC Country Fair - Tomorrow!

The WAC Country Fair is on tomorrow from 10.00 am and will be another great day of family fun!

Key attractions this year include:

• Pig Racing
• Agility Dogs
  
• Carnival Rides
• Woodchopping
• Pony and Camels
• Medieval Knights Display
• Market Stalls
• Much much more!

Unlimited Rides Wristband - Last Chance!

Included Rides:

• Dodgem Cars
• Tea Cups
• Gladiator Duel
• Soccer Shoot Out
• Giant Slide
• Sizzler
• Round Up
• Super Hero
• Wind Jammer
• Tiki Island Inflatable
• Children's Chair-O-Plane
• Camel and Pony Rides
• Animal Farmyard
• Big Balls Wipeout
• Mega Obstacle Course
  

Wristbands are to be collected from 9.00 am under the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Shelter at the rides tent on the day.

We Need Your Help!

With the Country Fair continuing to expand each year, we rely on College parent/carer volunteers to help run our biggest fundraiser of the year. If you can give up even an hour of your time, we would greatly appreciate your help.

Performing Arts News

Country Fair Groups Schedule
A variety of our College Performing Arts groups will be performing at the WAC Country Fair under the Shoulder-to-Shoulder Shelter on the stage next weekend. Permission notes have been sent home via the College App and an information note has been emailed to parents for each group advising of meeting places and times (where/when parents are to drop their children and which staff they are to meet, uniform requirements and what they need to bring to the event). 

• All Primary Groups are to wear Sports Jacket and Pants (with relevant dance attire underneath if applicable)
• All Secondary Dance Groups will change into costumes when they arrive at the Johnson Studio
• All Secondary Music Groups will wear the regular College Uniform
• If they are in multiple Groups, they will need to refer to the schedule below to know which uniform components they will need to wear and when

• Opening of the Fair 10.00 am
• College Band and Primary Band 10.15 am
• College Strings, Primary Strings, College Bucketz and String Quartet 11.00 am
• College Choir, Primary Choir (3-6) and Stage 1 Choir (1-2) 12.00 pm
• Primary Dance (Stage 3) and Primary Dance (Stage 2) - 12.30 pm
• Dance Company 1.00 pm
• Primary Pom and Secondary Cheer 1.30 pm
• Stage 5A Elective Dance 2.15 pm
  

Scattered throughout these times, there will be soloists and small groups performing.

Music 1 HSC
Congratulations to the Music 1 HSC Class on completing their performance examinations this week and submitting their Elective compositions. They performed very well for the external NESA markers. 

Dance Company - Eisteddfod
Congratulations to our Dance Company students who competed at the Energy Express Dance Eisteddfod this past weekend and the MISA Dance Festival earlier in the year. 

In their recent competition, they received 1st place in Lyrical and 1st place in Jazz. 

We commend them on their hard work and success.

Talent Quest
On Monday last week, we announced that we are now accepting entries for the annual Talent Quest to occur on Friday, 27 September (last day of this term). Entry forms have been emailed to all students in Years 5-11 and have also appeared in Broadcasts. Entries can be solo and/or small group based. 

We also announced the new House Based ‘Just Dance’ competition aspect of the Talent Quest. House Captains are seeking keen dancers to lead their House in a ‘Just Dance’ routine, which all students in their Houses will also participate in. We are certainly looking forward to an exciting Talent Quest this year!

Mr Hopkins and I will be facilitating auditions for the Talent Quest soon and will let the students know when we will be scheduling these.

Formal Assemblies
At the upcoming Term 3 Formal Assemblies, the following groups and soloists will be performing:

Secondary Formal Assembly - Monday, 23 September

• College Strings
• Secondary Cheer
• Annabel Williams Year 8
• Audrey-Rose Darby Year 12

Primary Formal Assembly - Thursday, 26 September

• Primary Pom
• College Bucketz
• Primary Dance (Stage 2)
• Torin Ford-McGuire Year 6

We look forward to these performances.

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator T-12/Music Teacher

Dance News

This week, two students in Year 12 Dance were notified about Callback nominations, which acknowledges a remarkable achievement in HSC Dance Performances or Major Works. The Callback Showcase occurs at the Seymour Centre in February 2025 and will consist of selected dances from students across the State. To be nominated for this is a great accomplishment for our dancers.  

Congratulations to Sienna Lopez who was nominated for her Major Study Composition in which she worked on with her dancer Leah Dalrymple of Year 8. 

Congratulations to Natalie Watts who was nominated for her Core Performance, Major Study Performance and Core Composition which she worked on with her dancer Laycie Noblett of Year 11. 

It is an honour for these students to be nominated and recognised for their Dance Works. We are very proud!

Miss Kara Valente
Dance Teacher

We're Hiring!

We are currently seeking applications for the following roles to commence in 2025:

• Leader of Care & Culture Stage 5 (Leadership 2 Position)
  
• English Teacher 7-12
  
• HSIE Teacher 7-12

For further information on any of the permanent positions, please contact Mr Geoff Adams on 02 4684 2577 or at g.adams@wac.nsw.edu.au

Tournament of Minds

At the recent Tournament of Minds competition, two exceptional teams proudly represented Wollondilly Anglican College. These talented individuals demonstrated outstanding creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills as they tackled complex challenges in the fields of 'STEM' and 'Language Literature'. Both teams showed remarkable dedication in the lead-up to the event, working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions under time pressure. Their hard work and enthusiasm truly reflected the spirit of the College and the values of perseverance and excellence. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and look forward to their continued success! 

Mr Michael Carmona
Secondary Humanities Teacher

2024 Leavers & Sibling Applications

Students Leaving at the End of 2024
If your child will not be continuing on at the College in 2025, written notice must be provided by the end of Term 3 so that your bond may be refunded (if applicable) and you avoid the Term 1, 2025 fees and charges, as agreed upon in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.

Should you have any further general queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on 02 4684 2722 or at enrolments@wac.nsw.edu.au.

Year 7 & Transition 2026 Sibling Applications
Applications have already begun to be reviewed for places for Year 7 2026. If your child is in this cohort, please send in their application ASAP to avoid disappointment. Places are limited and siblings are not guaranteed spots. If your child is already enrolled at the College, they do not need to apply.

We are also continuing to experience high demand for our Transition (Pre-Kindergarten) program. We encourage all siblings who are in the cohort for Transition 2026 to submit their applications now to again avoid disappointment.

Our Kindergarten entry year is trending to have less and less available places due to the numbers in Transition, so we do encourage you to apply for Transition if suitable for your child. Again, places are limited and siblings are not guaranteed spots.

Application For Enrolment
As a general note, applications continue to come in for 2025 and beyond, across all Year Groups.

All current College families looking to enrol siblings for the coming years are encouraged to do so without delay to avoid disappointment. Just a reminder again, if your child is already enrolled at the College, they do not need to apply.

Enrolment information and the online application form are available on the website here www.wac.nsw.edu.au/enrolments

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Enrolments Team should you have any questions.

Mrs Madilyn Shelley
Enrolments Officer

Equestrian Results

Last month, Savannah Hatton (Year 5) and Mackenzie Bleeker (Year 6) represented the College at the Arndell Interschools Equestrian Carnival. Savannah and Mackenzie both came away with some fantastic results.

Savannah placed 1st in the Rider Class, 3rd in Best Presented, 4th in the Sack Race, 5th in the Handler Class, 5th in School Mount and received a participation award for the Fancy Dress.

Mackenzie placed 1st in Pleasure Mount, 2nd in Show Hunter, 3rd in Best Presented, 4th in Handler Class and 4th in Rider Class.

Congratulations Savannah and Mackenzie!

Miss Stacey Baker
Equestrian Coordinator

Jacqueline Harvey Author Visit

Author Jacqueline Harvey visited the College this week and spoke to students in Years 3-6.

There is still time to purchase some signed copies of her books. See the details below.

Sign up to Jacqueline’s Newsletter: www.jacquelineharvey.com.au

Check out her Podcast: Real Stories with Random Writers, with Jacqueline Harvey, R.A. Spratt and Tim Harris

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

Premier’s Reading Challenge 2024

Congratulations to the following students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. A Gold Certificate indicates 4 years of the PRC, a Platinum Certificate indicates 7 years of the PRC and the medal indicates that the student has completed all Premier’s Reading Challenges from Year 3 to Year 9. The awards will arrive in Term 4. If you have any queries about this please contact: j.colombo@wac.nsw.edu.au

Kindergarten: Henry Lonconte, Henry Scianski, Jed Shakeshaft, Zachary Sharpe.

Year 1: Roxie Chappelow, Emily Reeves, Austin Williams.

Year 2: Lucas Benier-Alleaume, Eleanor Wright.

Year 3: Dean Bitmead (gold), Chloe Bronneberg (gold), Scarlette Clarke (gold), Isla Cooper (gold), Ameliah Cranfield, Sofia Dekleva, Reeve Evans, Oliver Kelly (gold), Hudson Law, Harry McNaughton, Bentley Mladineo, Mason Molluso, Hudson Morris (gold), Brody Rowe, Ryan Sharpe, Emerson Simmons, Sonny Smythe, Scarlett Williams (gold).

Year 4: Jakson Bradshaw, Amelia Brierley (gold), Mackinlee Brown (gold), Georgia Carter, Imogen Cavanagh, Mason Colefax (gold), Eli Cross, Emil Deutschbein, William Dobbinson (gold), William Douglas (gold), Nathaniel Fussell, Ryan Grzasko, Harper Hallsworth (gold), William Harris, Broc Kosub (gold), Charlotte Law (gold), Indiana Law (gold), Vivienne Lightfoot (gold), Lewis McClelland, Sarah McPherson (gold), Levi McTaggart, Alec Murray (gold), Darwin Noakes, Lucy Ollerton (gold), Olivia Reeves, Burton Shakeshaft, Liam Shepherd (gold), Emerson Sproule, Isaac Stucken (gold), Amelia Valentine (gold), Bronte-Lee Vermaak (gold), Hudson Williams

Year 5: Harvey Bryant, Maya Cleland (gold), Isaac Cragg, Aleksandra Croft, Jackson Dalrymple, Mackenzie Field (gold), Meganne Fitzgerald (gold), Oliver Frederiksen, Estelle Galea, Jacob Goodlip, Emma Grae (gold), Gabriella Grasso, Scarlett Grima, Kaelum Hill (gold), Gus Hobby, Frankie Hurst (gold), Nicholas Laukaitis, Scarlett Levings, Jacob Macdonald (gold), Declan Maxwell (gold), Paihana McDonald (gold), Paul McKay (gold), Lincoln Merchant, Gabriella Micari, Boston Mileto, Lachlan Morris, Milah Morris, Rhylee Ortlipp, Henry Parr,  Willow Poli (gold), Charlie Porter (gold), Arabella Pryor (gold), Kyron Seisun (gold), Tejas Singh, Crystal Su, Benjamin Taylor, Xavier Thompson (gold), Billy Thomson, Lucinda Turnock, Koa Van Althuis-Jones, Grace Welsh, Emmett Williams.                 

Year 6: Jackson Barnes (platinum), Lily Bartolo, Jacinta Benero (gold), Preston Bird (gold), Jordyn Blain, Scarlett Bronneberg, Isla Broome (platinum), Kiella Brown (platinum), Emily Buckley, Edward Bunch, Callan Byrnes, Jack Cashmere, Nicholas Chamberlain (gold), Ryder Cooper, Macie Dally, Emma Denny, Hope Deutschbein, Anthony Farrugia (gold), Phailin Feigler, Torin Ford-McGuire (platinum), Katherine Gibson (gold), Violet Goodwin, Reiner Groves-Young, Arabella Hinton, Leah Holloway, Savannah Houghton (gold), Owen Johnston, Christian Kenniff (platinum), Kayla Kirk, Kian Koolman (gold), Ryker Koppelhuber (platinum), Eva Kumar, Paige Lindsay, Joyce Lloyd, Sophie Manuel (platinum), Mitchell McClelland, Archie McNaughton, Cayden McTaggart, Matilda Metus (platinum), Savannah Milner, Amelia Molluso (platinum), Charlie Nearpass, Amilia New, Lewis Norman (platinum), Chloe Parr (platinum), Brayden Penney (gold), Georgie Pile, Liam Prasad, Hunter Pycroft (gold), Ella Seery, Jess Simmons (platinum), Max Smith, Ivy Sproule (platinum), Xander Strong, Oliver Styles, Taylor Szabranski (platinum), Melipa Tooala (gold), Liam Townsend, Mackenna Van Son, Aston Waters, Imogen Watkiss (platinum), Lexi Waudby, Phillip Wellington (platinum), Lucas Wood, Catherine Zhong.

Year 7: Marcus Castellano, Katelyn Davies, Eliza Douglas (platinum), Lena Eagle (gold), Samuel Fussell, Harry Goldring, Eleanor Holloway (platinum), Kieran Lawrence, Thomas Longshaw Brooks, Rose McMillen (platinum), Peyton Stevens, Nicholas Taylor, Hayden Valentine (platinum), Hollie Wagstaff, Elizabeth Walker (platinum). 

Year 8: Hannah Godkin, Leo Micari, Eli Norman, Olivia Turner, Harrison Turnock.

Year 9: Cara Barnes, Kiani Borthwick, Laura Carruthers (medal), Ryan Colombo (medal), Katie Douglas (platinum), William Fussell (medal), Ella Jones (gold), Harriette Martin, Evie Maxwell (gold), Natasha Parasher, Noah Rigg (medal), Brooke Turner.

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

P&F Primary (T-6) Fundraiser

WAC P&F Golf Day - Friday, 1 November

Join us for the 16th Annual WAC P&F Golf Day!

• 2 Ball Ambrose Competition
• Lunch included
• Prizes for Winner & Runner Up, Longest Drive, Nearest to Pin, Drive & Pitch and Last Place
• Friday, 1 November 2024 7.30 am - 1.30 pm
• Location: Antill Park Golf Club Picton - 4 Jarvisfield Road, PICTON NSW 2571

P&F Clothing Pool

The Clothing Pool offers a selection of pre-loved uniform items from Transition to Year 12 at very reasonable prices.

We also stock new ties and socks.

The Clothing Pool relies on donations of uniforms and needs volunteers to keep the Clothing Pool open. Donations can be left at the Clothing Pool during opening hours or at Student Reception at other times.

Current Specials!! All Summer items 10% off for the remainder of Term 3 (excluding new items).

Please note, the Clothing Pool will be open at the COUNTRY FAIR all day where we will offer 10% off EVERYTHING!!

Payment: Card Only (no cash)
Location: White Cottage through the side windows
Monday to Friday 7.45 am to 8.30 am
Phone: (02) 4623 0286
Email: clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au

Have you been wanting to help out at the College but don’t have much time to spare?
The Clothing Pool is looking for volunteers! Volunteering for 45 minutes just one morning a week is a great, quick and simple way to really help the WAC community.

Training provided (but it’s so easy!) A great way to meet other parents.

Volunteers are needed for Monday - Friday mornings between 7.45 am to 8.30 am. If you are able to help at all, please get in contact.

Mrs Cristina Negi and Mrs Amanda Coles
P&F Clothing Pool Coordinators

Interschool Equestrian Upcoming Events

College Sponsors

Community News

Camden Park House & Garden Spring Open Weekend

HammondCare Volunteers

Spread Joy, by joining our volunteer team
The HammondCare Volunteer program is a great way for you to make a meaningful difference in the life of an older person, right here in the Wollondilly Shire. 

From sport to art, pets to gardening, walking to enjoying a chat, movies to music, coffee to crosswords… whatever you love, you can share it with someone who loves it too. 

If you are over 18, you could be a Volunteer Social Visitor who could provide companionship and meaningful social interaction for older people. 

Volunteering can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit as well as yourself. Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and help people feel less isolated.

HammondCare is an independent Christian charity and we're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need. We have a wonderful group of volunteers who partner with us to enhance the lives of people cared for by HammondCare.

For further information about volunteering at HammondCare, you can go to our website, email or give us a call and our friendly Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Dani will be there to help you.

https://www.hammond.com.au/volunteer

1800 79 33 99 or volunteer@hammond.com.au

Passport Pursuit Wollondilly

https://shorturl.at/2Ya3i

Go4Fun Free 10-Week Program

Dear Wingecarribee Schools and Parents

Go4Fun by NSW Health is a FREE program for children aged 7-13 years to enjoy.

And it’s coming to Flip Out Mittagong.

Wilton Greens Park Naming and Drawing Competition

Wilton Greens is running a park naming and drawing competition for its flagship local park in the middle of Stage 1. Starting 10.00 am on 23 July 2024 until 5.00 pm on 11 October 2024.

The theme for the artwork is either landscape or heritage relating to the Wollondilly Shire. The artwork must be submitted with a brief statement on the creation and inspiration behind it. The new park will be named after the winning artwork.

Three categories - one winner for each category: Public entry. Open to everyone in the area and surrounding regions, High school students and Primary school students.

Prizes:

• $500 e-gift voucher: for one overall winner (chosen from the three winners).
• $200 e-gift voucher x 2: for two winners from the other two categories.

The winning entries (all categories) will be announced and featured on the Wilton Greens Facebook and Instagram pages on 1 November 2024. T&C apply.

Please fill in your details below and upload the A4 drawing.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc.../viewform...

#wollondilly #parknamingcompetition #wiltongreens #sydneyhomes

Family Fun Day at the Parliament

Free family fun at the Parliament of New South Wales

Friday, 11 October 9.30 am to 3.00 pm

Visit us at Australia’s oldest Parliament as it opens its doors for Family Fun Day, an open day packed with fun educational activities for families with children aged from 4 to 12 years. This year’s highlights include:

• Visiting our heritage chambers
• Giving a speech for an election campaign
• Participating in a committee role-play
• Enjoying live music
• Making craft animals and objects
• Learning how to vote   

Entry is free and the event will be held at NSW Parliament, 6 Macquarie Street Sydney. Please use this link to search for directions and public transport options to Parliament House.

Here are the correct links.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-family-fun-day-at-parliament-of-nsw-tickets-1008060896277

Family Fun Day 2024 (nsw.gov.au)

Cedar Creek Orchard Jobs

Cedar Creek Orchard in Thirlmere is looking for casual workers this Summer during their picking and packing season, this would suit motivated and proactive Senior students after finishing for the year. You will work as a casual along-side trained staff and need to be diligent with a good attitude towards physical work outside in the Orchard. There are options for both weekday and some weekend work, weekend workers will need to have good customer service skills and able to work both independently and in a team environment. Perfect for the Summer break before starting university. There is also potential for longer-term casual employment for the right people. For more information please call 4681 8457, or to apply, it is best to visit the Orchard to fill in an application form. 

Mittagong Junior Disco  

Date: Saturday, 28 September 

Times: 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Venue: Mittagong RSL – Bessemer Street, Mittagong

Cost: $5.00

Ages: 0-14

Please note, this is a cash-only and alcohol-free event.

All money raised goes back to the children in the Southern Highlands community.  

We hope to see you there .