Waratah Weekly - Term 4, Edition 7 - Friday, 25 November 2022

Message from the Headmaster

As the year draws to a close, it is a great opportunity to celebrate all that has been achieved this year. Our staff have been discussing their accomplishments and celebrations, and we love to acknowledge the great work that has been completed. I would love to encourage you to have a similar conversation with your children over the next couple of weeks. No doubt, your children have been making progress in many areas. This may have been in their academic development, feeling a sense of achievement at the improvement that they have made. Maybe, it has been in a particular endeavour on the sports field, dance group or similar experience where they have worked hard and accomplished a personal best. It is a helpful exercise to reflect on our improvements, to think about how we have grown and developed over the past year, and to be thankful for the opportunities that we have had. 
Here are a few simple questions that might start a conversation with your children:

• Tell me one of your highlights of this year
• What is something you are really proud of from this past year?
• What subject have you made the most progress in this year?
• What have you enjoyed most about 2022 so far?
• What are three things that you are really thankful for?

We look forward to our end-of-year assemblies and presentation evenings, where we will be able to celebrate the many accomplishments of our students.

Mr Trevor Norman
College Headmaster

From the Deputy

College Working Bee - Tomorrow!
Community is a wonderful part of being at Wollondilly and a good way to build this and meet new people is through the College Working Bees. We have our final one of the year this Saturday, 26 November. The focus will be on tidying/ cleaning up the Lambert Garden between the Melba and Sturt buildings. The College P&F will be running breakfast (bacon and egg rolls) from 7.30 am - 8.00 am instead of a sausage sizzle at lunch.

It would be great to have a large turnout for the final Working Bee of the year.  If you can give even just 30 minutes or an hour, we would love to see you. Many hands make light work!

What a Generous Community
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown over the last few weeks for the Community Links drive. We are thankful for the donations of food to support this organisation. Please remember we are asking for donations to support Community Links in place of the gold coin donation on the last day of Term 4. These donations will be used for hampers to support families in need over the Christmas period.

Mr Paul Burns 
Deputy Headmaster 

Year 9 Leadership

On Thursday, 1 December all students in Year 9 will participate in a session with Wellbeing Presenter Dan Merza. The title of the session is "Leader of Your Life" This session focuses on personal leadership, goals, high performance, resilience, inspiration and empowerment. In combination with the recent Peer Support Training and the stage of development for students in Year 9, the focus of the session is designed to challenge students in these areas as they move into Year 10 and beyond.
Students will attend this session in three groups across the course of the day, to decrease student numbers and maximise engagement with the content and speaker. I would encourage all parents to discuss the focus areas of the session prior to the day with their child and conduct follow-up with them post the session to see what feedback they have and how it has impacted their thinking. Particularly for students who have been involved in areas such as SRC, Peer Support or Duke of Edinburgh, and generally for all those continuing to work toward academic goals this session, will hopefully allow for reflection and for some self-focus areas moving forward.

Mr Liam Toland
Director of Pastoral Care T-12

Community Outreach

On the last day of Term 4, Thursday, 8 December we normally have a Gold Coin Collection to support a Charity of the Student Representative Council's choice. This year we will have a collection of the following items to support the initiatives of Wollondilly Community Links in supporting the provision of hampers for Christmas to families in need in the local area. All students in Years T-12 and staff are encouraged to participate in this initiative.

Wollondilly Community Links will collect the donations on the last day of the term. Year 10 students can donate on Wednesday-Friday of Week 8 as they conclude on Friday 2nd December. All other Year groups will be collected on Wednesday, 7 December and Thursday, 8 December during Roll Call Time.

This is a great opportunity to be outward in our thinking and support those in need. Please give generously.

Mr Liam Toland
Director of Pastoral Care T-12

College Working Bee

Term 4 Working Bee
The Term 4 Working Bee is on Saturday, 26 November 2022 from 7.30 am until 12.00 pm.

The morning will commence with a BBQ breakfast between 7.30 am and 8.00 am. If you plan to attend the breakfast, please RSVP to email: k.frederiksen@wac.nsw.edu.au

 There are a number of jobs that require attention:

• The main focus will be to beautify the John Lambert Garden (the garden between Sturt and Melba). This includes weeding, branch removal and mulching
• Rubbish collection
• Leaf blowing

Please note, we only have a limited supply of tools and equipment, therefore it is important that you bring your own gardening tools, blowers, gloves and anything else you think might help on the day.

This is a great opportunity for you to work alongside others within the College community.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Mr Daniel Warland
Property Manager 

Primary Sport

IPSSO
This week WAC played away against Broughton Anglican College. 

Our last IPSSO game for the year will be at WAC against Oran Park Anglican College next Wednesday. Parents are welcome to come and spectate. 

IPSSO uniform reminder
Please search at home for any IPSSO uniforms. They must be returned by the last week of Term 4.

Mr James Gooden
Primary Sports Coordinator T-6 

Performing Arts News

Rehearsal Schedule
Our rehearsal schedule is continuing in the final weeks as usual. During Week 6, the College Strings (7-12) rehearsed alongside the College Band (7-12) on Tuesday afternoon, due to the scheduled PD (Professional Development) Days for staff. Students in College Strings return to their normal scheduled rehearsal time for the remainder of the term. 

In next week’s article, I will be communicating which ensembles will proceed with their rehearsals in Week 9 (final week of the year), due to the Presentation Evenings and other end-of-year events.

Guest Artist Rehearsals
Students in College Band, College Strings and College Choir will be rehearsing with a guest artist, Richard Lane, in preparation for an item to be performed at the Secondary Presentation Evening. These rehearsals will occur on:

• Wednesday, 30 November (Periods 5/6)

Students are encouraged to bring a drink bottle. They will receive their regular lunchtime break between the two periods.

Performances for Formal Assemblies and Presentation Evenings
The groups and individual students below will be performing at the following Formal Assemblies and Presentation Evenings under the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter:

Senior Formal Assembly - Wednesday, 30 November
College Band
Ha Seung Jung - Cello Solo
Jessica Fraser - Dance Solo
Year 10 Music Class

Middle Formal Assembly - Thursday, 1 December
College Strings
Jackson Welsh - Drum Solo
College Cheer
Job Tindall and Ewan Garside - Duet

Junior Formal Assembly - Friday, 2 December
Primary Strings
Primary Dance (Stage 2)
Primary Choir

Primary Presentation Evening and Showcase Evening - Tuesday, 6 December
Primary Band
Primary Choir
Curriculum Performances

Secondary Presentation Evening and Showcase Evening - Wednesday, 7 December
College Band, College Strings and College Choir
Dance Company
Dance Solo
Guest Artist lead Music Performance

NOTE: Due to the last day for Year 10 on Friday, 2 December (Friday, Week 8), students in the Ensembles involved in the Secondary Presentation Evening (College Band, College Strings, College Choir and Dance Company) are still required to attend the Evening and perform with their respective Ensemble(s).

Christmas Markets in the Garden (Picton)
On Friday, 9 December, our Primary Choir will be performing at the Christmas Markets in the Garden at the Picton Botanic Gardens. Parents of the students involved should have received a notification via the College app with further information. The students are eagerly preparing for this event and certainly getting in the Christmas spirit, the time of the year that celebrates the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator T-12

UNSW Science Competition Results - 2022

A number of students participated in the UNSW Science Competition this year. Our results were again good, with a total of six Merits, 14 Credits and one Distinction. Congratulations to the following students.

Merits:
Year 7: Cameron Townsend
Year 8: Blake Dalrymple
Year 10: Caleb Boardman
Year 11: Amalia Gurner, Harrison Hall, Nina Winters.

Credits:
Year 7: Kiani Borthwick
Year 8: Grace Donaghey, Scarlett Frost, Megan Gilbert, Nathan Jones, Dali Martin, Ashton McCabe, Katie Russell, Moriah Tindall, Kaitlyn Williams
Year 9: Estelle Kluit
Year 10: Shelby Luppino
Year 12: Aaron Landrigan, Joshua Phillips.

Distinctions:
Year 11: Jennifer Wales

Dr Andrew Eaton
Science Coordinator

International Chemistry Quiz Results

This year, a number of selected students in Years 7-10 attempted the
International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ). Congratulations to the following Year 8 students on their fine results:

Credit:
Benjamin White, Jackson Welsh, Gemma Hoare, Jessica Shaw, Isabella
Morgan, Max Lennox, Sofia Novak, Isaac Maher, Erin Little.

Distinction:
Kaitlyn Williams.

High Distinction:
Megan Gilbert, Nathan Jones, Charles Cashmere

Dr Andrew Eaton
Science Coordinator

Year 12 Hospitality - Work Placement

Last week, three students from Year 12 Hospitality completed their 2nd Work Placement. Jemma Noblett went to West Leagues Club, Sophia Whishaw went to The Bowling Phesant at Picton Bowling Club, and Anna Zrnic went to Dolce e Salato Italian Cafe Restaurant in Camden. I would like to thank the host venues for providing students with this opportunity to apply their skills in the Industry. All students are commended for the professionalism they displayed at Work Placement and their willingness to learn. Anna and Sophia are congratulated on being offered employment by their host venues. 

Ms Emily Taylor
TAS Coordinator

Jr Engineers Holiday Code Camp

During the upcoming Christmas Holidays, I am very excited to announce that the College will be hosting a Jr Engineers Holiday Code Camp. The three-day camp will begin on Wednesday, 18 January and conclude in the afternoon of Friday, 20 January. I will be attending on all three days whilst the camp runs between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm.

You can expect our Wollondilly students to explore the world of Minecraft Education to develop and manipulate code and create amazing effects in a Minecraft world.

Students will be required to have the normal necessities they would bring to College for the day. They will need to have a packed recess and lunch (no canteen orders), a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, and any medications. College uniform is not required. although, students will need to wear appropriate casual wear including covered shoes. 

Booking and payment can be made directly to Jr Engineers via the QR code provided on the flyer or by clicking here. The experience qualifies for the Creative Kids rebate.

If you have any questions please contact me via email.
k.frost@wac.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Kathrine Frost
Primary Learning Innovations Coordinator

Equestrian News

Isabel Fitzsimmons attended the Queensland State Vaulting Championships and came away with some amazing results.

• 1^st Queensland State Champion for Over 13 Individual Preliminary
• 2^nd in her PDD
• 2^nd in her individual barrel
• 3^rd in her PDD barrel

Congratulations, Isabel!

Ms Stacey Baker
Equestrian Coordinator

We're Hiring!

Library News

All Books To Be Returned to the College
All Library, Textbook and Home Reader borrowing have finished for the year. Students should have returned all items in Week 7; apart from Year 4 and Year 6, who will return during their Library lesson in Week 8. 

Year 6 Musical Instruments and Music Books will be returned during Music class in Week 8.

Year 4 String Instruments and Music Books will be returned to the Music Room after the Presentation Evening Performance on Wednesday, 7 December. Mrs Barker will advise students who are continuing with strings after Year 4.

Please bring any books this week that have not yet been returned.

Wheelers eBooks and Audiobooks
For those looking for something to read over the break, Wheelers' ebooks and audiobooks are available for Year 5 and above 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Visit the Student Cloud or download the App to access our College e-library. We also encourage students to visit their local library.

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

Scholarships Now Open

Scholarships 2024/2025
I am delighted to advise that the Wollondilly Anglican College Scholarship Program is now open for academic and creative arts scholarships commencing in 2024.

The College Headmaster may award a number of scholarships offering partial fee remission for each year in the areas of Academic, Music and Dance. Most scholarships will be awarded for two years and are conditional on the continuation of the relevant criteria being met. They will be available to students currently enrolled at the College or at other schools. Students who are studying in Years 6, 8 and 10 in 2023 may apply for a scholarship as they enter their next stage of learning.

Application Process for Scholarships

Academic Scholarships:

• Complete the scholarship application form and return it to the Enrolments Officer, Mrs Kristy Biddle with the supporting portfolio. 
• Complete the online application with ACER at https://scholarships.acer.edu.au. (Parents will need to create a Parent Account, from which they can register their child for the scholarship test at Wollondilly Anglican College. A $110 application fee is also payable to ACER as part of the registration process).
• For Academic candidates, be available to complete the scholarship test on Saturday, 25 February 2023.

Music and Dance Scholarships:

• Parents should complete the scholarship application form and return it to the Enrolments Officer, Mrs Kristy Biddle with the supporting portfolio. 
• Music/Dance scholarships need to be accompanied by a scholarship application processing fee of $110. 
• Short-listed students will be required to audition before a panel at a later date to be confirmed. There will not be an additional audition fee.

Applications are now open and will close on Friday, 3 February 2023. The closing date is final and late applications cannot be accepted.

A comprehensive information pack and application form is available for download from the College website. Alternatively, all information and forms are available from me at the College Office.

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

Mrs Kristy Biddle
Enrolments Officer

Festival of Fun

The Festival of Fun will provide the residents of Wollondilly and Wingecarribee Shire with an opportunity to come together and have fun. Since 2019, this community has been reeling from one natural disaster after another, and since March 2020 this has occurred under the dark cloud that is the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities are fractured and disconnected, and residents are tired. The Festival of Fun will provide members of the community with opportunities to engage in socialisation, entertainment and the establishment of social networks, which can contribute to the enhancement of community cohesion and resilience within the community.

10.00 am - 2.00 pm Sunday, 27 November 2022 at Bargo Sports Ground.

The Festival of Fun will have food trucks, amusement rides, inflatables, service stalls and more! This will be a great opportunity to reconnect with our community, have fun and share joy!

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.

We currently have a great selection of pre-loved Senior Uniform available at the Clothing Pool.
Blazers $60
Shirts $10
Trousers $20
Skirts $20
Hats $20
Ties $10

Senior Girls (11-12) Sock Clearance
$2 a pair 
Sizes available:
2-7
8-11
12-14

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
In-person service is held on Sundays at 10.00 am
Youth Group Friday night 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm 
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.
All enquiries - 0493 540 885 or look us up on Facebook.

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, 26 November 2022
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.

We are having a special guest appearance - one of Santa’s helpers is coming to say hello.  

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

We hope to see you there.