Waratah Weekly - Term 3, Edition 8 - Friday, 16 September 2022

Message from the Headmaster

The last few weeks have been very busy and tiring for our students, staff and families; both physically and emotionally. We have enjoyed some great events and experienced some deeply sombre events. We are noticing that this tiredness often leads to some challenging behaviours amongst our students. Our Pastoral team is working closely with many students to ensure that they are well supported and also helping them to be accountable for their own behaviours. Emotional regulation is a challenging skill for many people; adults and children alike. Our goal in each situation is to help our students grow through these situations. Frequently, a consequence is unpleasant; no students like giving up their lunchtime to attend detention or being removed from class for a period of time. However, it is this consistent application of our College guidelines and behavioural expectations that helps every student to understand what is, and what isn't, acceptable. I would like to ask our parents to support us as we work with your children in guiding them into more mature (age appropriate of course) behaviours. A few ways that you can support us include:

• Check your child's diary (mostly upper Primary and Secondary students) and take note of any comments by teachers, or infringements that have been recorded (these are on pages 36-41). This may be an opportunity to reinforce the behavioural expectations that you have of your children.
• Ask your children about the expectations of the College.  For example, "How do your teachers expect you to behave during class?" OR "What do you see other students getting in trouble for?" These may initiate further conversations that support your children to be their best.

• Finally, consider a conversation with your child about how the school prepares young people for life. These important formative years at school help to shape each person into the adult they are becoming. 

I have a clear vision of young men and women who make positive contributions to their families, workplaces and communities and I feel so privileged to be partnering with our staff and families as we raise these next generations of young people together. 

Mr Trevor Norman
College Headmaster

Primary Sports News

Congratulations to our IPSSO Champions!
Well done our Wollondilly Anglican College Champion Teams! We have three of our IPSSO teams finish the top of the ladder for the Winter Season. This is a great achievement and proves the sporting pedigree of Wollondilly students. - Well done to the following teams:

• Mrs Maher’s Senior Netball Team who finished in equal 1st with Oran Park Anglican College (OPAC). Bar a narrow loss to OPAC, the Senior Girls' Team were undefeated all Season.  
• Mr Wayne’s dashing Junior Boys’ Soccer Team who remained undefeated all season. They finished outright on top of the ladder. The future of soccer at WAC looks very bright if the Junior Boys have anything to say about it! 
• Mr Stark’s Junior AFL Team held off a tough St Greg’s to emerge outright 1st of their competition. Their last match was a do or die contest with St Greg’s that ended in the narrowest of 25-23 Wollondilly wins. Well done Junior Australian Rules Footballers!

Worthy Mention

• It went down to the line for the Senior AFL team who narrowly finished second overall to a mighty St Greg’s. The Wollondilly Senior Side was lacking their usual firepower and playing a few players short due to injury. The Senior AFL players will be keen to go one step further next year. 

IPSSO results vs St Greg’s

Soccer
WAC Juniors' Team defeated STG 1-0
WAC Seniors' Team drew 2-2

Netball
WAC Juniors' Team loss to STG 27-0
WAC Seniors' Team defeated STG 17-10

AFL
WAC Juniors' Team defeated STG 25-23
WAC Seniors' Team loss to STG 33-22

Newcombe ball/Volleyball
WAC Juniors' Team loss to St Greg’s
WAC Seniors' Team loss to St Greg’s

Term 4 College Sport Swimming at the WLC for Stage 3
For the first six weeks for Term 4, Stage 3 students (who are not involved in an IPSSO team) will have the opportunity to participate in swimming activities at the Wollondilly Leisure Centre. This will be open to the first 60 students who return a completed permission note. Stay tuned for more information as the term progresses. 

CIS Athletics - Tuesday, 20 September at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre (SOPAC) Competition Track
Next Tuesday, 20 September, is the CIS Primary Athletics Carnival. This event is only for students who qualified to represent NASSA. The College will be providing bus transport to the Athletics Carnival. This bus will be departing the College at 6.50 am the morning of the Carnival. The bus is expected to arrive back at the College by 3.30 pm. Parents are permitted to transport students to the Carnival. Upon the conclusion of their events, parents are permitted to sign out their child and depart the Carnival. Students are to wear their full College Sports Uniform. Competitors will be provided with a NASSA singlet upon arrival to SOPAC. 

Mr James Gooden
Primary Sports Coordinator

Performing Arts News

College Musical Update
Our upcoming College Musical ‘Shrek’ preparations conclude on Monday, 19 September 2022. 

The final rehearsal on Monday for all Secondary and Junior cast as well as WAC Crew will occur from 2.45 pm - 5.15 pm to allow us to spend time finalising technical requirements, fitting of costumes and rehearsing scenes. As we will now conclude our rehearsals together in the Warne Auditorium, students who are being picked up can now be collected from the Warne Auditorium car park. All students will meet their respective teachers at the Auditorium for a 2.45 pm start. 

Set Design for the Musical also continues on Monday with Mrs Ware in Melba 3, 2.45 pm - 4.15 pm. Pick up arrangements are the same for these students as it has been over past weeks.

A reminder to all cast and crew about the upcoming holiday rehearsals. 

Secondary cast and crew ONLY (no Primary cast) will be required to attend Tuesday, 4 October, starting at 9.00 am and finishing at 4.30 pm. 

ALL cast and crew (Primary and Secondary) will be required to attend the remaining days - Wednesday, 5 October, Thursday, 6 October and Friday, 7 October, starting at 9.00 am and finishing at 4.30 pm each day.

TICKET SALES
We are excited to share that the tickets for Shrek The Musical went on sale yesterday.

The performance dates and times include:
Monday, 10 October – 7.00 pm
Thursday, 13 October – 7.00 pm
Friday, 14 October – 7.00 pm
Saturday, 15 October – Matinee 2.00 pm
Saturday, 15 October - Evening 7.00 pm

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults $20
Children/Concession: $15
Family of 4 (2x Adults, 2x Children): $60

Click here to purchase your tickets!

Country Fair Performances
On Saturday last weekend, we had approximately 150 students perform on the Main Stage under the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter at the Country Fair. It was fantastic to see and experience the amazing gifts our students have at the College across all areas. We had students perform live within a variety of Music Groups/Ensembles, Dance Groups as well as some pre-recorded Drama and Dance videos and even the German Linguafest Competition entry by our amazing students in Year 7 and Year 8 German. 

These performances and pre-recorded videos would not be possible without the dedicated staff who run these groups and ensembles and I want to personally thank these staff members for their commitment to the Performing Arts. I’d also like to thank the students who performed, including those who bravely took to the stage performing solo and to the committed WAC Crew members that assisted on the day.

WAC Talent Quest
This year, the WAC Talent Quest is going to feature a combination of live performances and pre-recorded auditions and performances, something we have seen over the last few years when we have been on Off-Campus Learning or affected by COVID restrictions. 

These formats have meant we have featured some amazing talents that our College’s students have, that cannot be possible in just a live format on stage. 

Mrs Barker and I have finalised the Talent Quest program and this will be featured in Broadcasts on Monday, and for the remainder of the week. We will also email the students that have made the finals and will either perform their act/performance live or have their pre-recorded entry played on the big screen under the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter.

We are looking forward to who will be the next winner of the ‘Meerkat Trophy’.

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator T-12

PDHPE - Health & Physical Education Day

On Friday, 9 September, Health and Physical Education (HPE) Day, endorsed by the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ACHPER), was recognised at the College. The theme of the day was “Take the Challenge”. Despite the inclement weather, it was a great day. To start the day, a healthy breakfast was made available, with granola/yoghurt and an array of fresh fruit. Year 9 Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) students participated in Wheelchair Basketball sessions at different times across the day. At Recess, a Beep Test Challenge was held, with a large number of participants spreading right across the “Shoulder to Shoulder” shelter. During Lunch, there was Table Tennis and Pickle Ball, where students challenged teachers and senior students. Whilst this was happening there was a Plank Challenge. Participation was high across all events, which was very encouraging. Prizes will be given during Monday morning assemblies in Week 8 and Week 9.

We look forward to a bigger and better day next year.

Mr Josh Hewitt
PDHPE Coordinator

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Public Speaking News

With the arrival of Spring, we have wrapped up our Public Speaking season for 2022. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all students who took part in Public Speaking Trials and Competitions. You all made me proud. 
Particularly, I would like to recognise the following students who attended competitions:

South Coast Public Speaking Competition:
Harriette Martin
Amelia Wellington
Blake Dalrymple
Dali Martin
Katie Russell
Shelby Luppino
Hannah White 

MISA Year 10 Public Speaking Competition
Alec Bennett
Shelby Luppino 

A special congratulations to Dali and Katie who both received 2nd place, and to Shelby who received 3rd place in their respective categories.

Mrs Christine Mozejko
Secondary Teacher
Assistant Middle Pastoral Care Coordinator (Years 7 & 8)

Year 10 iSTEM Drones

Over the course of Term 3, students in the Year 10 iSTEM course have been learning how to program and control automated drones. As part of this task, they have to complete a series of missions in class. They have also created a "space station" which is used as an obstacle and landing area for the drones. The students have been working hard to understand the difficulties of programming a drone and have completed some very imaginative space station designs in class. 

Mr Ben Jones
TAS Teacher

Equestrian News

Congratulations to Tahlia O'Reilly who competed and placed 1st at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on her pony 'Rhythm' in preparation for the Interschool Competitions next term.

Ms Stacey Baker
Equestrian Coordinator

Transition (Pre-K) News

Henny Penny
This Term, the Transition students have been looking at farms and farm animals in our Science unit. We have been looking at a different farm animal each week. As part of this Science unit, we investigated chicken eggs and how they hatch.

We had the Henny Penny Egg Hatching Program come into Transition for two weeks which was very exciting for all the students. We have had a few chicks arrive already hatched as well as some eggs in an incubator. The students watched the eggs hatch and the chicks move into the cage once this had occurred. We learnt about how chicken eggs need heat and humid air to hatch in the incubator. We also learnt that the little chicks need warm light, food and water to survive once they have hatched.

The students loved watching the eggs crack open, learning about the processes and seeing the little chicks grow. They were lucky enough to have some gentle holds and pats on the last few days of the program. We had one of the lovely Transition families take all the chicks home, which was very exciting.

Mrs Danielle Barnes
Transition Teacher

Employment Opportunities

Due to the consistent ongoing growth of the College, we are currently seeking applications for the following roles:

Applications close Wednesday, 21 September 2022

P&F Golf Day - Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Enrolment News

Students Leaving at the End of 2022
If your child will not be attending the College in 2023, please give written notice by the end of Term 3 so that your bond may be refunded and to avoid the Term 1, 2023 fees and charges, as agreed in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.

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

Year 7 2024 Sibling Applications
The College Headmaster will begin reviewing places for Year 7 2024 siblings in the upcoming holidays. If your child is in this cohort, please send in their application ASAP to avoid disappointment. If your child is already enrolled at the College, they do not need to apply.

Application For Enrolment
Applications continue to pour in for 2023 and beyond, across all Year Groups, but especially our entry years of Transition, Kindergarten, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 11.

All current College families looking to enrol siblings for the coming years are encouraged to do so without delay to avoid disappointment. 

Enrolment packs are available from the Visitors' Reception or from the College website www.wac.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Kristy Biddle
Enrolments Officer

P&F Fundraiser

At the beginning of the Term, Years T–6 students designed artworks for this year’s P&F
Fundraiser. These have now been sent away to Crazy Camel and loaded onto our own portal for you
to view and order your child’s keepsake. The students have spent a lot of time and effort on
their beautiful artworks. Orders will need to be finalised by Friday, 23 September. All
money raised will go to the ongoing growth of the College.

P&F Clothing Pool

The Clothing Pool has a great selection of used College uniforms from Transition to Year 12 for purchase. Additionally, our friendly volunteers can help you Monday-Friday 7.45 am - 8.30 am at White Cottage. Payment is via EFTPOS only. If you can't make it in, call us on 4623 0286 or email clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au

Volunteers to run the shop are also needed, if you can help, please contact Melissa via the clothing pool at clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au

Donations of used uniforms are gladly accepted at the clothing pool during opening hours or can be left at Student Reception.

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, 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

PRISM Human Capital
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

Narellan Pools

Electro-Service Solar

Ken Shafer Auto Body

Thornton Bros Roses

Studio 6 Photography

Silver Sponsors

Tahmoor Garden Centre

Pheasants Nest Produce

Eyepower Tahmoor

F45 Bowral

F45 Picton

FS8 Bowral

Gumnut Patisserie

Country Valley Milk

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.

Mittagong Junior Disco  
Date: Saturday, 24 September 2022
Time: 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Venue: Mittagong RSL – Bessemer Street, Mittagong
Cost: $5.00
Ages: 0-14

Please note, that 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.

Thank you as always for your ongoing support.

Chris and Sandra Roberson and the amazing committee of the Mittagong Junior Disco.
Chris Ph - 0412 321 555

Southern Highlands & Wilton PCYC School Holiday Activities

Looking for things to do in the upcoming school holidays?

PCYC NSW runs a variety of safe, fun, creative and inclusive school holiday activities for primary and high school-aged youth. Our structured programs have a selection of sports and creative-based activities to ensure we offer something for everyone!

From multi-sport, gymnastics and boxing to painting, dance and crafts. From pirate days and graffiti to coding classes and skateboarding, we have lots on offer!

Looking for school holidays child care while you're vacationing elsewhere in the state? PCYC membership gives you access to any of our 65 clubs! Drop your kids off for school holiday activities while you're on your 'staycation'! 

PCYC Southern Highlands school holiday activities are run by qualified coaches that have a passion for working with young people in a sports and recreation environment. Our programs are designed to be affordable for the local communities that surround our clubs ensuring a cost-effective school holiday option for all families. We also accept Creative Kids vouchers at all of our clubs.

Click here to check out our timetable of upcoming school holiday activities.