Waratah Weekly - Term 4, Edition 1 - Friday, 14 October 2022

Message from the Headmaster

Welcome back to another exciting term at Wollondilly Anglican College. There is a lot happening this term and a lot to be thankful for. Our outgoing Year 12 students began their HSC formal exams this week. They have been working hard all year and during the holidays and now have the opportunity to show what they have learned in these final exams. We have been meeting with them and they appear to be very settled, calm and prepared. We continue to pray for them as they complete exams over the next few weeks.

Our College Musical "Shrek" has begun and the students who are performing are doing a great job. We know they are also well supported by a very capable tech crew behind the scenes; well done to these students also. And of course, our wonderful staff have made this all possible through many hours and days of organisation, rehearsal and planning. Thank you to all staff who have been helping and a particular thank you to our Performing Arts team of Sarah Talbot, Lloyd Grant, Kara Valente, Sallyanne Barker and Chris Law. Finally, the set looks fantastic. Our Visual Arts team, with support from some very capable students, who have created an amazing atmosphere on stage. Well done to all, Shrek is a fantastic production.I am so thankful to be a part of this amazing College.

I am thankful to our staff, our students and our families for positively contributing to our College in many ways, making Wollondilly the wonderful place that it is. I am especially thankful to God who continues to bless us, now and into the future. 

"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy." -Jacques Maritain

Mr Trevor Norman
College Headmaster

Deputy Headmaster

Supporting Student Reception
The Student Reception team does an amazing job throughout the day and at times can be short staffed. We have noticed an increase in calls asking for students to leave class early to be collected at the office just prior to the end of the day. We understand that at times an early pickup may be necessary to attend an appointment, however this should be the exception rather than the norm.

Please also remember that students should not have their phones on during the College day and therefore parents shouldn’t be trying to make contact through this means. 

RAHT Kits and COVID Isolation
The College still has a large number of RAHT Kits. If you have used your allocation, there is an opportunity to restock by dropping into Student Reception at any time between 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Symptomatic testing is a very important method of early detection of COVID-19 and plays a critical part in limiting community spread. There are changes in the Public Health Order relating to COVID isolation and mandatory reporting. These come into effect on Friday, 14 October. As soon as the Association of Independent Schools communicates the implications of these to schools we will pass this onto the Wollondilly community.

HSC Examinations - All the Best Year 12
Year 12 Examinations commenced this Wednesday and will run until Friday, 4 November. The majority of these exams will occur in the Warne Auditorium. Please ensure you avoid this area throughout the exam period to assist in limiting the noise for our students. We wish Year 12 all the best and continue to pray for them as they complete these examinations.

Mr Paul Burns
Deputy Headmaster

Secondary News

Year 12 2022
Our Year 12 students of 2022, started their HSC exams this week. We know that they have been working hard and are well prepared for these exams. We wish them all the very best as they sit these over the next four weeks at the College. Please be praying for these students as they sit their exams.

Year 12 2022/23
As our Year 11 students move into the final stages of their curriculum pathways, we have lots of information to give them as they begin their Year 12 journey. A Year 12 Information Evening will be held for all students and their parents here at the College on Monday, 17 October at 7.00 pm in Deakin. Topics discussed included moderation of marks, ATAR, scaling, illness and misadventure procedures, supporting your child through the HSC, special provisions and much more. We look forward to seeing you and your child. Students are reminded to be in College uniform during attendance.

Singapore – Expressions of Interest
Reminder that expressions of interest for the Singapore trip are due back this Friday, 14 October. This trip is for any student in Years 9-11 in 2023. It will have a specific focus on Performing Arts and for students interested in and involved in the Singapore Collaboration project.

Mrs Kelly Evans
Director of Teaching & Learning 7-12

Secondary Sport

Weekly Sport
MISA Trials wrapped up this week and the selected students have now been notified. Congratulations to those students. All other students will complete College Sport for Term 4. 

Year 9 and Year 10 students must complete their preferences for their elective sport by following the link in the email sent to them on Wednesday. Any student who does not select a sport by Friday, 14 October (today) will be placed into a group by Mr Goldsbrough. 

Year 7 and Year 8 students will continue through Sports rotations - they have been notified of their sport for this term via email. Students who attend swimming are reminded to bring all of their gear so that they can participate. 

With the weather warming up, all students are reminded that they should be bringing a water bottle and their hat to sport every week. Sunscreen is also encouraged. 

CIS Athletics
On Tuesday, 20 September, the following students represented the College at CIS Athletics. Congratulations to these students who had some stellar performances on the day.
Brooks, Myles
Evans, Isabella
Garakasha, Tapiwa
Gitto, Jayde
Napier, Benjamin
Shafer, Emmett 

All Schools Athletics
In the first week of the holidays, we had students represent the College at the All Schools Athletics. Congratulations to Benjamin Napier, Kaitlyn Williams, Myles Brooks. 

The students had some great results. Most notably, Myles Brooks, who won the U13 high jump at the NSW All Schools championship at Homebush with a PB jump of 1.75m. He will now represent NSW in the Australian All Schools Track and Field Championships in Adelaide in December. As he has finished in the top three, this also qualifies him to compete in the Australian Athletics Track and Field championship in early 2023. Congratulations Myles. 

Medieval Fighting
Many of our College community were lucky enough to watch and chat with some of the Medieval Fighters at our recent Country Fair. Connor Miller, one of our HSC students, has won first place at the Australian Medieval Combat Federation for Under 75kg Men's Pro Fight. He will now have the opportunity to fight at the world championships next year after he competed in his first nationals fight in Leppington over the weekend. 
He has been a squire for the Australian team several times and carried the Australian flag onto the list before each fight at the world championships. This is an excellent result for his first fight. His armour alone weighs almost 20kgs!

Congratulations Connor! 

Club Sport Grand Final Champions
In our community, we have had a number of teams perform well in their respective clubs. One of those included a team of Year 10 and Year 12 WAC students who won their Grand Final in Soccer. Congratulations to the Hill Top Kookaburras. 

Next week we welcome Mr Goldsbrough back from leave! 

Mrs Christine Mozjeko
Acting Secondary Sports Coordinator

Primary Sports News

IPSSO next week
Next week’s IPSSO match is against Broughton Anglican College at WAC. Students are reminded that Term 4 is the second half of the Summer IPSSO season.

BMX Champ - Elani Schwartz
Elani competed at the NSW BMX State Titles on the weekend. She made the final and placed on the podium with 3rd overall against QLD and ACT & was 1st out of the NSW girls. This means she can run the 1N plate on her 20-inch BMX bike for the year! Elani finished a mere 0.3 seconds behind the rider from ACT. 

Well done Elani! 

Term 4 College Sports Swimming at the WLC for Stage 3
For five weeks in 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. Spots are filling up fast! 

Primary NASSA AFL Gala Day - 20 October - Victoria Park, Minto
Mr Stark will be taking his red-hot Stage 3 AFL Team to compete at the Primary NASSA AFL Gala Day on Thursday, 20 October at Victoria Park, Minto. The team finished a close 2nd in the IPSSO competition and are keen to test themselves against the other NASSA schools. 

Students are reminded to wear the WAC AFL singlets and football boots. Mouthguards are compulsory for participation. 

Mr James Gooden
Primary Sports Coordinator

Upcoming Vaccinations

Year 7 Vaccinations and Catch-up Vaccinations for Year 8 and Year 10
Year 7 vaccinations will be held this Monday, 17 October. Students have permission to wear their sports uniform on the day. There are also a number of Students in Year 8 and Year 10 that will have their catch-up vaccination, due to being absent at the last clinic. If your child was absent, you will receive a notification via SMS from NSW Health.

Mrs Sally Lloyd
College Nurse 

Kindergarten Farm Excursion

On Friday, 23 September, Kindergarten went on their first excursion to Calmsley Hill City Farm in Abbotsbury. The students had the opportunity to explore how living things have different needs and how to care for them. At the farm, students engaged in hands-on activities with animals, such as milking a cow and petting nursery farmyard animals. Students also engaged in discussions about plant growth. 

Though it was a wet day, Kindergarten students had a fantastic time. 

Mrs Tracy Turner
Early Stage One Coordinator

Year 5 & 6 PDHPE Growth and Development Unit

This term, students in Years 5 & 6 will be looking at the growth and development of the human body. They will learn about the different body systems, the changes our bodies go through during puberty, why these happen, and health and safety as they grow older. When learning about puberty, students will be separated into girls' and boys' groups so they are more comfortable asking questions about these changes. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. 

Mrs Lisa Maher
Stage 3 Coordinator

PE Practical Lessons

Term 4 Secondary PE Practical Lessons
Years 7-10 Students will continue to wear their College Sports uniform to the  College for PE lessons in Term 4. Due to timetable changes, the designated day for PE may have changed from last term, so students need to check the PE practical timetable closely. All students have been informed via email as to when they have their scheduled practical lesson (shown below) and the PE timetable has been posted on Edumate Broadcasts. Students still wear their Sports uniform for Sports on Tuesday. Students are to wear their white Sports Polo on their allocated day. Year 9 and Year 10 students who do Elective PASS need to bring their Sports uniform to College to get changed. If you have any questions please contact me.

Mr Joshua Hewitt
PDHPE Coordinator

Performing Arts News

College Musical Update
The first performances of the College Musical ‘Shrek’ have been a huge success. The students in the cast and crew have worked tirelessly over the holiday period and have performed brilliantly on Monday and Thursday this week. Limited tickets remain available for the Friday and Saturday performances, please see below for details.

Reminder to the cast and crew that we are bumping out the sets and staging equipment on Sunday 16 October from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm, to reset the auditorium for the remaining HSC Examinations. 

TICKET SALES
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!

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator T-12

Equestrian News

Olivia Carter competing on her horses Argyl Starstruck and Flowervale Maserati and had a very successful time at Nationals.

In Secondary Show Horse, Olivia placed 3rd overall
In Secondary Working Hunter, Olivia placed as Runner Up Overall Champion.
In Secondary Show Jumping, Olivia placed 5th - the highest-placed NSW competitor in that class. 

With her overall point score placing her amongst the top four riders, Olivia formed part of the team to win the High Point State Show Horse Champions. A fantastic achievement! 

Isabel Fitzsimmons competed at the National Vaulting Competition in the holidays.

Isabel was awarded:
1st in Squad Team
1st PDD Horse
3rd Individual Barrel
4th Individual Horseand
5th PDD Barrel.

An amazing effort!

Save The Date
With the 2023 NSW State Interschool Championships being held at Sydney International Equestrian Centre during the window of 17-22 April, it is important to start gaining your Qualifications! Qualifications will be accepted from EA-affiliated competitions during the period of 1 March 2022 - 1 March 2023.

Ms Stacey Baker
Equestrian Coordinator

Library News

Book Fair is on during Week 2 and Week 3
Thursday, 20 October - Tuesday, 25 October

The College will hold a Book Fair during Weeks 2-3 in the Elizabeth Downstairs Library area. Access will be from the doors at the lower end of Elizabeth near the Years 5-6 Playground. The Fair will run at Lunchtime for students and from 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm for parents on 20, 21, 24, 25 October.

Your child may bring home a ‘wishlist’ with books they would like to purchase. Purchases can be made online and a receipt number can be brought to the Fair for collection of the books. Eftpos and cash can be used on the day. There will be posters and stationery as well as a huge selection of books. The books are suitable for Pre-Kindergarten to Secondary age groups. Great for Christmas Gifts!

Any questions email: j.colombo@wac.nsw.edu.au

Book Club
Due to the Book Fair, we will not have any more Book Club Issues for the remainder of the year.

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

P&F Golf Day - Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Enrolment News

Application For Enrolment
Applications continue to pour in for 2024 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 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 to 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.