Waratah Weekly - Term 2, Edition 10 - Friday, 1 July 2022

Deputy Headmaster's Report

Holiday Rest 
In our morning devotions this week, our Learning Support Teacher/College Chaplain Mr Matt Roberts reminded us of God's good creation which includes rest. God in his wisdom set a pattern for us by resting on the 7th day. We have an all-powerful God and no doubt He personally doesn’t need the rest but He knows that we do! 

In the Old Testament, God calls all of creation to rest and with the coming of Jesus, God gives us rest, In fact, Jesus himself reminds us that all who are burdened and weary should come to him for rest. As a Christian, it is a great reminder that we have Jesus who can give us rest from the burdens of this world and that we don’t need to do everything in our own strength.

At the end of a Term, I know both students and staff are in need of rest and I trust the next few weeks will provide that Sabbath. I encourage you all to use the period of rest well, recharging physically, emotionally and spiritually. My wife Ruth and I will be spending a week in Tasmania celebrating our 20 Year wedding anniversary and are looking forward to the rest that this trip will bring.

Mr Paul Burns
Deputy Headmaster

Changes to Girls' Uniform (Sneak Preview)

We are excited to let parents know that there will be some changes to the girls' College Uniforms. From Term 4 this year, Primary girls will have an option to wear shorts and a blouse in Summer terms, instead of the Summer dress. From 2023, girls will have a pants option for Winter. For secondary girls, we are working on a pants and a shorts option at the moment with the hope that these will be available for 2023.

The process has involved input from staff, parents and a lot of students. We know that in all things such as this, not everyone will love the final choice, and so I'd like to emphasise that the girls are more than welcome to continue to wear the current dress or skirts. The pants and shorts will be an option.

Further details will come out next term. 

Ms Jacqui Huxtable
Director of Teaching & Learning T-6

Performing Arts News

Thirlmere Festival of Steam
This past weekend, a number of WAC students represented the College in Performing Arts at the Thirlmere Festival of Steam. 
 
The College Strings performed on stage before an enthusiastic audience near the Steam Museum. They performed with distinction and a big thank you is due to Ms Bridge, for her guidance and for leading the Ensemble at this event.
 
The College Cheer Ensemble also participated over the weekend in the Thirlmere Festival of Steam Parade. They were dressed to the nines in Steam Punk accessories and performed their Parade routine on loop with great strength and energy throughout. The Cheerleaders are to be congratulated on their wins for 'Best Choreographed Dance Routine' and the Grand Prize for 'Best Parade Entry'. Well Done to all!

Formal Assemblies
I want to commend the students that performed at the recent Junior, Middle and Senior Formal Assemblies this week. All students performed exceptionally well in their respective ensembles as well as those soloists.

Junior Formal Assembly - Tuesday, 28 June

• Junior Strings
• Junior Choir and Year 6 Strings
• All of Stage 2 - singing ‘Go, Go, Go in the Gospel Power’ by Colin Buchanan

Senior Formal Assembly - Wednesday, 29 June

• College Band
• Joseph Darby (Year 12) - French Horn Solo
• Dance Company - MISA Dance Festival performance

Middle Formal Assembly - Thursday, 30 June

• College Strings
• Leo Micari (Year 6) - Cello Solo
• College Cheer

Dance Company - Bluescope Eisteddfod
We continue to wish the Dance Company luck as they prepare for their first Eisteddfod this weekend in Wollongong. The students are competing in the school division/category and I know Miss Valente and the students are working extremely hard preparing for this Eisteddfod.

The students will perform in the Morning Session on Saturday, 2 July from 8.30 am in the IMB Theatre at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC).

Tickets are ON SALE NOW via merrigong.com.au

All Tickets are $15.00 (If the dancers would like to enter the theatre after their performance, they must purchase a ticket.) Tickets are General Admission - Not Allocated Seating.

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator T-12

Thirlmere Festival of Steam

Term 2 Formal Assemblies

TAS News - Industrial Technology Timber

Students in Year 10 Industrial Technology Timber recently completed their first-semester unit which required them to construct a small Occasional Table. During the build process, students were required to complete detailed drawings and the cutting list for the project. Flooded gum (Eucalyptus Grandis) was the timber of choice and the frame was constructed using mortice and tenon joints which honed the skills of the students both in terms of marking out, and their ability to fine-tune joints using a chisel. Legs were tapered on two sides and the tops were made by joining boards using a number of widening joints. Those students who wished to develop skills of a higher level were encouraged to put stringing in the legs and either inlay or a laser-cut design on the top of the table. Students were then instructed in the process of French Polishing and applied many coats of shellac to complete the finishing of the table. Results were pleasing and the students are to be congratulated on their efforts. 

Dr Shane Smiltnieks
TAS Secondary Teacher

Stage 6 PDHPE Excursion to the University of Wollongong

On Friday 24 June, the Year 11 and Year 12 PDHPE classes visited the University of Wollongong (UOW) to engage in practical workshops to complement and reinforce their study of Sports Science related concepts. Year 11 went to the Anatomy Lab where they examined cadaveric materials to identify body structures and systems. They then completed a biomechanics practical session, measuring and observing the physics behind movement in sport. The Year 12 group started at the Physiology Lab where they measured the capacity of the body to complete movement by measuring heart rate, power output, oxygen uptake and lactate levels. To finish, Year 12 undertook a workshop on exercise prescription in the gym. This was a highly practical session where they engaged in different types and methods of training. The day was very worthwhile for the students, being able to experience first-hand the science behind movement and improving performance in sport.

Mr Joshua Hewitt
PDHPE Coordinator

Years 7-10 Online Parent-Teacher Interviews

Parent-Teacher Interviews are a great chance to meet your child's teacher and find out how your child is progressing in their studies. Interviews for students in Years 7-10 will be occurring in Week 2 and Week 3 of Term 3 via Zoom. On Thursday, 4 August and Wednesday, 10 August, interviews will occur between 3.00 pm - 8.00 pm. Please put these dates in your diary and you will be sent details of how to book these interviews early next term.

Mr Wayne Baulch 
Administration Coordinator

Little Elves Vacation Care Program 18-22 July

P&F Clothing Pool

Term 2 has passed by so quickly! A big thank you to all the lovely volunteers that keep the Clothing Pool doors open. Renu Tondak, Annette Dalrymple, Cristina Negi, Claudia Hall, Deb Bunch, Amanda Coles, and Kerrie Holloway.

If you would like to join our friendly team, please contact Melissa Whishaw at 0415 402 013, or email clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au or just pop in and say hello at the Clothing Pool.

The Clothing Pool will be closed during the holidays and will reopen day 1 Term 3.

Happy Holidays!

Opening Hours - Term Time
Monday to Friday 7.45 am to 8.00 am
White Cottage Windows
Direct Phone 
4623 0286
Payment
EFTPOS

Mrs Melissa Whishaw
P&F Clothing Pool Coordinator
0415 402 013

College Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

SIMEC Mining

Tahmoor Colliery is an underground coal mine producing high-quality coal for steel production. Tahmoor Coal is a proud supporter of local charities, businesses, organisations and schools; and is committed to responsible mining operations, and taking care of the community and environment.

Phone: 02 4640 0100 (within office hours) 1800 154 415 (after hours)
Email: tahmoorenquiries@simecgfg.com
Web: www.tahmoorcoal.com.au

Double Gold Sponsors

Little Elves Childcare Centre

T/ Little Elves OOSH

Bargo Public School

Ph: 0487 000 245

Email: littleelvesoosh@gmail.com

Thirlmere Quality Timbers

http://www.thirlmerequalitytimbers.com.au/

60 Oaks Road Thirlmere, NSW, 2572

Phone: Deb 0417 486 522

Office 02 46841 8580

Email: sales@thirlmerequalitytimbers.com.au

About our business:

We supply quality rural hardwood fencing products and quality seasoned firewood sourced from sustainable regrowth forests. We produce 90% of our stock on-site and strive to supply the best timber products in the area to our customers.

The Associates Insurance Broking Services Pty Ltd

Address: PO Box 56, Bowral NSW 2576

ABN: 90 638 881 660

Contact Person Name: Victoria Holt (Company EA)

Email address: victoria.holt@is-insurance.com.au

Insurance Investment Solutions Pty Ltd

Address: PO Box 56, Bowral NSW 2576

ABN: 94 604 594 345

Contact Person Name: Victoria Holt (Company EA)

Email address: Victoria.holt@is-insurance.com.au

About our business:

Insurance Investment Solutions (IIS) opened its doors for business in 2017 and quickly built a reputation as one of Australia’s leading strata insurance specialist underwriting agencies. We provide brokers with market-leading insurance solutions.

Gold Sponsors



Silver Sponsors

Tahmoor Garden Centre

Church Services

Wollondilly Anglican Church
Our church services are all held at St Stephen’s Thirlmere at 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. Both are family services and all ages are welcome. If you are interested in attending a Bible Study, or Youth Group and connecting with the community this way, please visit these links for more information
https://wollondillyanglican.org/grown-ups/  
https://wollondillyanglican.org/youth-ministries/  
We also encourage you to check out their website to stay updated with any new information https://wollondillyanglican.org/
Contact them about any enquiries at
https://wollondillyanglican.org/contact/

C3 Picton and Camden
Live-streaming their services on their YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV-SaFqz0okwO85XQE01CKw.
If you would like to find out more information about C3 connect groups, please visit these links:
https://www.c3picton.church/groups
If you would like to know more information about C3 and keep updated please visit their website:
https://www.c3picton.church/
Facebook page:
https://m.facebook.com/C3Picton/
Contact them at:
https://www.c3picton.church/contact

Campbelltown Christian Community Church (C4) 
Services run on Sundays at 10.00 am. Also currently streaming their services on their YouTube channel:

Wollondilly Presbyterian Church
Sunday Service starts a 9.15 am. 
The Service is also streamed on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClGGkiM_xP5rCdViW3uo6Xw/featured
They are also holding Church Zoom Calls at 9.15 am on Sundays, if you are interested in connecting to the community in this way, please visit their Facebook page for the links as well as updates, information and to contact about any enquiries.
https://www.facebook.com/WollondillyPC/

Tahmoor Baptist Church
Sunday Service starts a 9.50 am. 
Also streamed at https://www.tahmoorbaptistchurch.org/
If you are interested in attending a Bible Study, or Youth Group and connecting with the community this way, please visit this link for more information
https://www.tahmoorbaptistchurch.org/activities.html

Picton and Wilton Anglican Church
Picton - Sundays 9.30 am – 10.50 am all welcome.
Also live-streamed on Youtube: http://youtube.com/PWAChurches/
Wilton - Sundays 5 pm – 6.20 pm all welcome.
Also live-streamed on Youtube: http://youtube.com/PWAChurches/

Most importantly, we encourage all to meet with God directly and personally through daily reading of The Bible and prayer. This is the best way to get to know who God is and further trust in him during this time. If you don’t have a Bible or don't know where to start, we encourage you to download “You Version” on your device, this is a great resource to assist you in your journey and relationship with God.

The Oaks Anglican Church
Sunday at 10.00 am. Services will also be streamed online live: toa.church/livestream/

Douglas Park Evangelical Church
10.00 am Sundays at Douglas Park Community Hall or online via Zoom.
Contact David Luxford on 0404754105 or via Facebook.com/DPEChurch

Wollondilly Uniting Church
110 Thirlmere Way, Tahmoor.
Sunday Service 9.15 am
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WollondillyUniting/

Staying connected in the Southern Highlands area.

Highlands Christian Church: 
Sundays at 10.00 am
Online Service:
https://www.facebook.com/highlands.au/videos/highlands-church-online-experience/930979114318498/
Website:
https://www.highlandschristianchurch.org.au/

Highlands Baptist Church
Sundays at 10.30 am
Website:
http://www.highlandsbaptistchurch.org.au/

St Judes (Bowral Anglican)
Traditional Church Building - 8.00 am, 9.30 am & 4.00 pm
Church Auditorium - 9.30 am & 5.30 pm
Website:
https://bowralanglican.org.au/
Online Service:
https://bowralanglican.org.au/online/

Mittagong Anglican
Sundays at 9.30 am & 11.30 am
Website:
https://www.mittang.com.au/
Sermon Archive:
https://www.mittang.com.au/sermons/

C3 
Sundays at 10.30 am
Website:
https://c3destinychurch.com/
Livestream/Video Archive:
https://c3destinychurch.com/sunday-live-stream/

Bowral Baptist
Sundays at 10.00 am
Website:
https://bowralbaptistchurch.net/wordpress/
Video Archive:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCED4wlEz42j6thR9-OsVn4A

Community News

WAC Kids Care
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.

We have a collection of beautifully prepared meals that are ready for distribution for any families in need.

The WAC Kids Care Program offers support to families in the way of meals. Please contact Mrs Hay or Mrs Evans at the College. Confidentiality will be respected. If you know of anyone who may need meals at this time, please contact the College office.

Wollondilly Cultural Precinct, a space everyone can enjoy!
Things are progressing with the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct and we are ready to develop concept designs for Stage 2 works. We want to hear from you to help design some of the key community and civic spaces that make up the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct including the village green, library and Government Services Building.

We want to understand how you and your family would like to use these spaces, what community activities you would like to see take place there and to discuss ideas for how we can create a vibrant and lively Precinct that everyone can enjoy.

Want to know more?
Head to www.yoursay.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au for more info.