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    Waratah Weekly - Term 1, Edition 4 - Friday, 17 February 2023

    • Message from the Headmaster
    • Learning Disposition Focus - Resilience
    • Secondary Teaching & Learning
    • NAPLAN Timetable
    • NAPLAN
    • Secondary Sports
    • Year 12 Parent Teacher Evenings
    • Performing Arts News
    • Transition (Pre-K) News
    • German News
    • Creative Arts News
    • Term 1 Working Bee
    • Term 1 Prayer Breakfast
    • Key Events For 2023
    • We're Hiring!
    • Library News
    • Year 8 TAS Forensic Science Camp
    • Equestrian Clinic
    • P&F Clothing Pool
    • College Sponsors
    • Church Services
    • Community News

    Message from the Headmaster

    Prayer for our Neighbours
    I encourage us all to pray and mourn with the Macarthur Anglican School community as they grieve the loss of one of their students this week in a terrible accident.  We lift them up in our prayers, and we are offering support in any way we can.

    This week at the College
    We are thankful for our Year 7 students, who are enjoying a great camp together. I was able to watch students working on challenges while growing and learning together. It is a great experience for them as they build quality relationships that will last for the next six years, and likely, many years to come.

    Last night, our high-achieving students from Year 12, 2022 were recognised and presented to the Mayor in honour of their achievements. It was a privilege and a proud moment to hear "Wollondilly Anglican College" read out so often. Well done to those students who worked so hard and achieved such great results. Thank you to their parents who supported them through many nights of study and stress. 

    During busy, stressful or difficult times of the year, it is important to take a moment to reflect on what we have. We are so privileged to be part of this community and this College. I am so thankful that I have a relationship with God, the source of all peace. When I am feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I know that my God has my life under his control. I have learned, and I am continuing to learn, that when I hand over my concerns and burdens to Him, he allows me to rest in the peace that only he can give. Jesus said, in Matthew's Gospel;

    “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30

    Mr Trevor Norman
    College Headmaster

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Learning Disposition Focus - Resilience

    Term 1 - Learning Disposition Focus - Resilience
    An aspect of Resilience that teachers have been investigating this week is a focus on developing perseverance in learning. Perseverance is persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

    Teachers were challenged about their classroom culture for developing perseverance as well as affirmed regarding areas of their practice where they are focusing on developing perseverance in students. The final outcome of this was teachers looking for an area of growth and some new strategies that they would like to try.

    Developing a perseverance-friendly culture needs teachers to believe that: 

    • Real learning comes from making mistakes and overcoming being stuck

    • Being stuck is an interesting, not shameful, place to be

    • Mistakes are learning opportunities

    • Real learning requires effort, and good teaching is about putting the learning in the extended grasp of the learner

    Through such a persevering culture students come to believe that:

    • Effort is part and parcel of the learning process, and I’m discovering how to do this

    • Having to try doesn’t mean I can’t be good at it

    • I can learn more from making mistakes

    • The use of a number of strategies may be required in order to move forward from periods of being stuck

    • Easy work doesn’t help me really learn

    Students will be surveyed throughout this term regarding where they are at currently in terms of resilience in their learning. This will involve looking at different aspects that make up resilience which includes perseverance. This data will be helpful in determining areas for development and support strategies to assist students to preserve.

    The survey question specific to this area is - Perseverance - I stick with my learning even when things are hard  

    The outcomes of this will be helpful both in learning and in life. The development of perseverance is greatly enhanced when parents and teachers are modelling it. It would be great to consider if this is something that you are modelling to your child and continue to investigate ways that you can support this to become an embedded disposition in your child's learning.

    Mr Liam Toland
    Director of Care and Culture T-12

    Published on: 17 Feb 2023

    Secondary Teaching & Learning

    Teaching and Learning (7-12)
    Assessment is an important part of the teaching and learning process. As educators, teachers collect pieces of both informal and formal assessment items to measure a student’s performance or achievement in a subject area. Informal assessment may include class work and bookwork, an impromptu test or speech, verbal discussions with students to ascertain their level of understanding or perhaps even observation.

    Formal assessment items are specifically known to the student (as in they are pre-warned) and take a measure of what and how well as student has learnt something. Formal assessment items help to determine a student’s proficiency or mastery of a topic, or skill. They will include pieces such as hand-in essays, tests and examinations, research assignments, written speeches, practical and portfolio work, and even performances in perhaps say a music lesson.

    All students in the College have been issued with their Assessment Information Booklet (7-12). In this document, is important information on areas such as what to do in the event of an absence when a formal task is due, how achievement grades (7-11) are determined and information associated with plagiarism, late submissions of tasks, and the process involved with requesting an extension on an item.

    Please take the time to review this document with your child so everyone is familiar with the process. Attached to our assessment policy are also the assessment grids, which have all the due dates for all the subjects for a set Year Group. It is important that these dates are then written into student Diaries and calendars so they know what is coming up and can implement effective time management skills to ensure these tasks are done to the best of the student’s ability. Tasks dates also appear on edumate so there is no confusion about what is due when!

    Year 12 2023
    Just a reminder that we have made the Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews earlier this year to allow for a detailed discussion of your child’s progress in each of their subjects. It is timely as they head towards their Year 12 Half-Yearly Examinations, that students are using teacher feedback and considering their performance to work towards their academic best. Interviews will occur on Tuesday, 28 February and Thursday, 2 March. Students are encouraged to attend these interviews and ask questions. Mr Baulch has sent information to parents on how to book these interviews. It would be great to see full attendance at these interviews, as there are always small and little changes students can make in their learning to improve their academic performance.

    Year 11 2023
    The Year has started well for our Year 11 students. It is important as they head into Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12) that they are aware of some of the requirements that differ from Stage 5 (Years 9 &10) and Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8). Even if you have had a child go through the College in a previous year, it is always good to hear a reminder of some of the important changes that occur at the Stage 6 level. Just a reminder that the Stage 6 Information Evening will occur on Tuesday, 7 March at 7.00 pm, and we would love for parents/carers to attend with their children. Students are reminded that the College Uniform is to be worn at this evening.

    Year 10 Minimum Standards testing
    During Week 7 of this term, students in Year 10 will complete the NESA Minimum Standards Testing at the College. Parents/carers should have received a letter regarding this. Please refer to the letter or contact me if you require more information.

    Singapore Cultural Exchange
    The College is excited to be taking a group of students to Singapore at the end of Term 2 as part of our Cultural Immersion Program we have established with Singapore Anglican High School. The students who are attending are those that have already started their preparation for this trip by attending Performing Arts Rehearsals via the schedule that Mr Grant put together. Please refer to this schedule for when the Music, Dance and Zoom elements need to be attended. We are also excited to have Miss Valente and Mrs Lloyd join us on the trip.

    Mrs Kelly Evans
    Director of Teaching & Learning 7-12

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    NAPLAN Timetable

    Day

    NAPLAN Exams

    Wed, 15 March

    Year 3 Writing, Year 5 Writing, Year 7 Writing, Year 9 Writing

    Thu, 16 March

    Year 3 Reading, Year 5 Reading, Year 7 None, Year 9 Reading

    Fri, 17 March

    Year 3 Conventions of Language, Year 5 Conventions of Language, Year 7 Reading

    Mon, 20 March

    Year 3 Numeracy, Year 5 Numeracy, Year 7 Conventions of Language

    Tues, 21 March

    Year 7 Numeracy, Year 9 Conventions of Language

    Wed, 22 March

    Year 9 Numeracy

    Thur, 23 March -
    Mon 27 March

    Catch up exams

    Ms Jacqui Huxtable
    Director of Teaching & Learning T-6

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    NAPLAN

    NAPLAN Wednesday, 15 March to Monday, 27 March
    NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills of all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, in schools across Australia. NAPLAN results will help you understand how your child is progressing throughout their education. The tests will be occurring between Wednesday, 15 March to Monday, 27 March.

    Wollondilly Anglican College carries out NAPLAN testing through NAPLAN Online and students will complete the tests online except for Year 3 Writing.  A more detailed timetable will be sent out closer to the time. Students who are absent from a testing session will do a catch-up test session. It is better that absences be avoided, other than illness, during the test period.

    To help familiarise students with the test and ensure the actual tests run smoothly, students participated in a practice session prior to the testing period.

    Some students are entitled to special provisions, such as rest breaks or extra time, and letters will be sent to the parents of those students. 

    Should you have any concerns regarding NAPLAN and your child, please contact the class teacher or Year Patron. We take the approach of helping students feel relaxed about these tests, at the same time understanding that it is helpful if they do the best they can.

    The following link provides information about NAPLAN and has some demonstration tests.

    https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site

    Mr Wayne Baulch 
    Administration Coordinator

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Secondary Sports

    Secondary Swimming Carnival Age Champions
    Congratulations to the following students who were named Age Champions at last week’s Carnival.

    Age Group

    Girls Champion

    Boys Champion

    12

    Kiah Evans

    Clancy Maitz

    13

    Heidi Jones

    Noah Bartolo

    14

    Denise Grabe

    Lachlan Waites

    15

    Olivia Smith

    Hemi-George McDonald

    16

    Grace Turkington

    Owen Cragg

    17

    Sophia Whishaw

    Toby Randall

    18

    Nina Winters

    Joe Zervos

    MISA Round 1
    It was great to get our first round of MISA Sport underway this week with some great results to start the season. Unfortunately, the Boys' and Girls' Volleyball Teams had to be cancelled due to the rain, however, all other matches went ahead.

    Sport

    Score

    7-9 Boys' Softball

    9 - 0 Win

    7-9 Girls' Hockey

    7 - 0 Win

    7-9 Girls' Indoor Cricket

    106 - 30  Win

    10-12 Boys' Oz Tag

    5 - 4 Win

    10-12 Girls' Oz Tag

    5 - 1 Win

    10-12 Girls' Basketball

    17 - 8 Win

    10-12 Boys' Basketball

    15 - 65 Loss

    NASSA Touch Football Gala Day Trials
    Trials will take place for our U/15 Boys' and Girls' Teams next week in preparation for the NASSA Touch Football Gala Day. Students will be sent a Google Form next Monday which will also outline the details of the Trials. Please note, our Opens Sides will be selected from players in our MISA OzTag Teams.

    NASSA Netball Gala Day Trials
    Over the coming weeks, we will be running trials for the U/15 and Opens Girls' Netball Gala Day. Students wishing to trial need to complete the nomination Google Form (sent out next week). Further information regarding the trials will be made available in Daily Broadcasts. Please note, students in Year 7 have the opportunity to compete at the Year 7 Gala Day in Term 4 so will not be permitted to try out unless they are playing at a significantly high level.

    NASSA Football Trials
    Students wishing to nominate for the NASSA Football (Soccer) Trials on Monday, 13 March need to speak with Mrs Bawden. Given the quality of the team, students need to be playing at a high level to be considered to attend the trial. The teams being selected are Girls' U/15 and Open as well as Boys' U/16 and Opens. For more information please speak with Mrs Bawden.

    NASSA Hockey Nominations
    Students wishing to nominate for the NASSA Hockey side to compete at the AICES Championships need to speak with Mrs Miller to obtain a nomination form. The teams being selected are Girls' U/16 and Open as well as Open Boys. It is likely a paper trial will be used to select these teams. For more information please speak with Mrs Miller.

    NSW All Schools Triathlon
    On 23 and 24 February, the All Schools Individual and Teams Triathlon event will be taking place. Registrations are due next week so any interested students need to speak with Mr Goldsbrough on Monday. Once nominated by the College parents will be emailed to confirm details of their child to complete the registration process. Due to the need to transport equipment and the small number of students in attendance, parents are required to transport their child/ren to and from the event. 

    Upcoming Events:

    • All Schools Individual Triathlon - 23 Feb
    • All Schools Team Triathlon - 24 Feb
    • NASSA Tennis Gala Day - 24 Feb
    • NASSA Touch Football - 6 March
    • NASSA Soccer Trials - 13 March
    • NASSA Swimming Night Carnival - 21 March
    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Year 12 Parent Teacher Evenings

    All parents with students in Year 12 should now have received an email with instructions on how to book the online Parent-Teacher Interviews on Tuesday, 28 February and Thursday, 2 March. Your availability for these interviews needs to be submitted by 5.00 pm, Thursday, 23 February.

    On Friday, 24 February, interview schedules will be determined and you will then be sent details of your parent-teacher booking(s). Any changes to these bookings can be made up until 8.00 am on Monday, 27 February. The Zoom links for these meetings will be sent out after this. If you have not received an email or have questions about booking Parent-Teacher Interviews, you can contact me at w.baulch@wac.nsw.edu.au or on (02) 46230264.

    Mr Wayne Baulch
    Administration Coordinator

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Performing Arts News

    Student Achievements
    Just before we returned from the Christmas holidays, Allison Boland of Year 10 attended and participated in the Picton Australia Day celebrations at the Picton Botanic Gardens. Allison led the singing of The National Anthem during the Flag Raising aspects of the ceremony and then proceeded to sing ‘I Am Australian’ on the stage following the Citizenship Ceremony. Congratulations to Allison on her stellar performance and contribution to one of our local community’s staple events. 

    Ha Mee Jung of Year 9 has been accepted to participate in the upcoming 2023 Bowral Autumn Music Festival Education Days. As part of this event, Ha Mee will undergo a workshop with superb violinist Francesca Hiew (from the Australian String Quartet). She will be working with Ha Mee in the string workshops and additionally will perform in Concert #1 with Richard Narroway and Laurence Matheson on Thursday, 23 March at 7.30 pm. If you would like further information regarding this concert series, please see the brochure below.

    Music Tuition News
    In addition to welcoming Mr Joshua Lewis to the College as a new Piano tutor, we also welcome this week Mr Richard Lane as our new Vocal Tutor. 

    Richard worked with some of our Secondary students late last year, as part of a combined item at the College Presentation and Showcase Evening. 

    Richard is open to lessons for students in Years 3-12 and will be operating on a Friday at the College.

    Richard Lane was born in Australia and has appeared in concert as a soloist including Opera in the Valley, Jamberoo, Opera Afloat on Sydney Harbour and Opera in the Vineyards. Also, performing with the Wollongong Symphony Orchestra in their Classical Spectacular and the Tenor soloist for Beethoven’s 9th Symphony and tenor soloist for Verdi’s Requiem. He was also the featured soloist for the Australian Movie Soundtrack, Gabriel. Richard has performed the Rosemary Canticles, an Australian work written by Dr Paul Paviour. He has performed Opera in the Gaol Berrima and a concert celebrating the works of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Nicholas Hammond. Richard has performed the National Anthem at major sporting events at Qudos Bank Arena. Richard is the Founder and Creative Director of the Vocal Muster, a non-for-profit Charity with DGR status advancing singing and self-esteem for secondary school students. He teaches privately, in secondary schools in the Southern Highlands and is a vocal teacher at the Hume Conservatorium.

    If you are interested in having your child take vocal lessons by Richard or any other of our amazing Music Tutors, please head to https://www.wac.nsw.edu.au/college-life/creative-arts-co-curricular/music-tuition/ and each of our Tutor's bios and subsequent application forms are available for you to fill in. Once this has been completed, our Administrative staff are on board to assist with the tutor's availability, timetabling a lesson or putting you on a waiting list if there are no current vacancies. 

    Mr Lloyd Grant
    Performing Arts Coordinator T-12

    Published on: 17 Feb 2023

    Transition (Pre-K) News

    A warm welcome to our Transition students and families. We are enjoying getting to know our students and we are so proud of the way they are settling into the classroom environment. We have begun our Phonics and Mathematics Programs which have been very exciting. In Phonics, we are learning that when we talk we use words and that rhyming words sound the same at the end. In Mathematics we have begun looking at the numbers 0, 1 and 2.

    Library
    We have Library with Mrs Reid, which the students are really enjoying. On returning from the Library after our first visit, one of the children ran to me saying, “Mrs Belusic we can take a book to our home!” The joy in their eyes was so precious. Students are enjoying borrowing books each week for you to read at home.

    Please remember to put your child’s Library bag in their College Bag on their Library day.

    Koko & Toto – Thursday
    Twiga - Wednesday
    Tembo – Friday

    Eating
    Thank you for your support in packing yummy, healthy lunchboxes. Some of our duty teachers have found it difficult to encourage students to eat their sandwiches at lunchtime, this is normal as the children settle into a new environment and routine. Please let us know if you are concerned about the amount your child is eating. A reminder to make sure all containers are labelled not just the lunch bag.

    Pick up
    Just a reminder that when you pick your children up from Transition in the afternoon, please ensure your child stays with you and is not running around or climbing on the wall. There is a lot of movement with students going to buses and they can easily be knocked over. We are also very close to the road so it is a safety issue.

    Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

    Mrs Anita Belusic (Tembo/Koko) a.belusic@wac.nsw.edu.au
    Mrs Naomi Stucken (Twiga) n.stucken@wac.nsw.edu.au
    Mrs Emily Clayton (Toto) e.clayton@wac.nsw.edu.au

    Mrs Anita Belusic
    Transition Teacher

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    German News

    Auf Deutsch bitte!
    Another year has started and Year 7 have realised that not everyone speaks English after all. German is a good language to begin with as English is in fact a Germanic language and it means that English speakers find it more accessible. If you aren't convinced think Bier, Kindergarten, September, Oktober and November! These are in fact all German words.

    Research shows that learning a second language has positive benefits for your native language acquisition, as it forces you to think about spelling, grammar and vocabulary.

    Please encourage your child to use the Education Perfect software as a way to consolidate what the students have learned in class. Another app that is free and many parents and students like to use is Duolingo.

    Year 7 students have started learning introductory phrases, Year 8 students have been learning how to describe items of clothing, Year 9 students have been exploring the northern part of Germany and have made some suggestions about what places should be included in the next German trip. Year 10 students have been working on very large numbers, perhaps in readiness for a spending spree in Germany.

    Please remember "Monolingualism is curable! Learn a second language."

    Frau Clark & Frau Holmes
    German Teachers

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Creative Arts News

    Resilience in Visual Arts
    We have been very excited to welcome our Visual Arts students to the College, new and old, for another wonderful year of art in 2023! We have dived straight into learning, with our students studying everything from street art to insects as inspiration for their art. This term, across Years 7-12 Visual Arts classes, we are focusing on developing the learning disposition of resilience. As students approach their studies in Art Criticism and Art History, as well as Artmaking, we are encouraging them to work on developing a growth mindset by being resilient in the face of learning obstacles. Students are reminded that a successful learner in Visual Arts will make mistakes, but won't give up. They will try different ways of doing things, they will take risks with their work and practise their skills. These are the necessary steps towards mastery in our subject, and being resilient through challenging learning situations is key to building one's skills and improving! We look forward to seeing our students growing, achieving, imagining and creating in Visual Arts this year!

    Mrs Julia Ware
    Visual Arts Teacher

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Term 1 Working Bee

    The Term 1 Working Bee will be held on Saturday, 18 February 2023 from 7.30 am until 12.00 pm.

    The morning will commence with a BBQ breakfast from 7.30 am until 8.00 am. If you plan to attend the breakfast, please RSVP to email: k.frederikson@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 

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Term 1 Prayer Breakfast

    I hope you had a great holiday break and had a chance to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Amongst the business of Term 1, I'd like to extend an opportunity for you to join us as we stop, pause and bring the things on our hearts and minds to God in prayer.

    Our Term 1 Prayer Breakfast will be kicking off on Saturday, 18 February. All are welcome to join us from 8.00 am - 8.30 am for some bacon and egg rolls before we join together in prayer from 8.30 am - 9.00 am. 

    I completely understand the busy schedule all of us have on the weekends. There are many competing factors and commitments. Saturday is normally full of community sporting events along with various other activities. But in this business of the world, taking the time to stop and pause with our great God is incredibly beneficial. I encourage you to seriously consider attending.

     “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)

    Mr Matthew Roberts
    College Chaplain

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Key Events For 2023

    Term 1

    15-17 Feb

    Year 7 Camp

    17 Feb

    Primary Swimming Carnival

    18 Feb

    Prayer Breakfast/Working Bee

    28 Feb

    Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews

    1 Mar

    P&F Meeting (AGM)

    2 Mar

    Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews

    8-10 Mar

    Year 9 Camp

    19 Mar

    Thirlmere Festival of Steam

    21 Mar

    Primary Parent Teacher Interviews

    23 Mar

    Primary Parent Teacher Interviews

    28 March

    Year 12 Half Yearly Examinations commence

    30 March

    Primary Family Chapel

    3 April

    Secondary Formal Assembly

    5 April

    P&F Meeting

    6 April

    Primary Easter Chapel

    6 April

    T-2 Cross Country Carnival

    6 April

    3-6 Cross Country Carnival

    6 April

    Last Day of Term 1

    Term 2

    24 April

    First Day of Term 2

    25 April

    ANZAC DAY Public Holiday

    3 May

    P&F Meeting

    4 May

    Secondary Family Chapel

    9 May

    7-10 Parent-Teacher Interviews

    10-12 May

    Year 11 Camp

    18 May

    7-10 Parent-Teacher Interviews

    30 May

    Year 11 Parent-Teacher Interviews

    31 May

    Tembo & Twiga Photo Day

    1 June

    College Main Photo Day

    7 June

    P&F Meeting

    17 June

    Working Bee

    21 June

    Primary Athletics Carnival

    22 June

    Secondary Athletics Carnival

    23 June

    Foundation Day

    27 June

    Primary Formal Assembly

    30 June

    Last Day Term 2

    17-21 July

    PD Week (No students)

    17-21 July

    Year 10 Work Experience

    Term 3

    24 July

    First Day of Term 3

    31 July

    Trial HSC Exams commence

    14-16 August

    HICES Music Camp

    23-25 Aug

    Year 5 Camp

    31 August

    Senior Family Chapel

    2 September

    Working Bee

    6 September

    P&F Meeting

    9 September

    Country Fair

    11 September

    Year 11 Final Prelim Exams commence

    18 September

    Secondary Formal Assembly

    19 September

    Primary Formal Assembly

    20 September

    Year 12 Graduation Assembly

    21 September

    Year 12 Formal

    22 September

    Talent Quest

    22 September

    Last Day of Term 3

    Term 4

    9 October

    First day of Term 4

    11 October

    P&F Meeting

    12 October

    HSC Examinations commence

    16 October

    2024 Year 12 Information Evening

    23 October

    Years 9 & 10 Exams commence

    31 October

    2024 Year 12 Parent Teacher Evening

    4 November

    Orientation Day

    11 November

    Working Bee

    16 November

    PD Day for Staff (no students)

    17 November

    PD Day for Staff (no students)

    23 November

    Year 7 Taster Day

    30 November

    Primary Formal Assembly

    30 November

    Secondary Presentation & Showcase Evening

    1 December

    Secondary Formal Assembly

    5 December

    2-Day Transition Graduation (Day) (Toto & Koko)

    5 December

    Primary Presentation & Showcase Evening

    6 December

    3-Day Transition Graduation (Day

    7 December

    Primary Christmas Chapel

    7 December

    Last Day of Term 4

    8 December

    PD Day for Staff

    Please note:

    At times the College has to change event dates for various reasons so please continue to check the Waratah Weekly and College Website for confirmation.

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

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    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Library News

    Library Monitors
    Congratulations to our Year 6 Library Monitors for 2023. These 35 students received their badges at the Primary Assembly on Thursday, 30 March.

    The Library Monitors have started the year well, assisting Library staff in Quarmby Library every Break 2. Mrs Reid and Mrs Moller have been very impressed with their efforts so far.

    Mrs Justine Colombo
    College Librarian

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Year 8 TAS Forensic Science Camp

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    Equestrian Clinic

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    P&F Clothing Pool

    The Clothing Pool sells good quality used uniform items for all Year Groups.

    We now have clear contact available for $2 per roll 

    The Clothing Pool relies on donations from the College community and is run by volunteers. It is a great way to meet other parents and save on College uniform costs. 

    Please remember that we are cashless and only accept card payments. We can take payment over the phone if you cannot come in.

    Thank you for the donations of uniforms that have come in over the first week, please keep them coming in! Donations can be left at the Clothing Pool during opening hours or at Student Reception.

    We have some new volunteers coming on board (THANK YOU!) which means we will be opening every morning this term! Volunteers are still needed for Mondays! If you have a spare 45 minutes in the morning to help, please call or email Melissa at 0415 402 013 or  clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au

    Opening Hours: 7.45 am - 8.30 am 
    Days: Monday - Friday
    Location: White Cottage - side windows adjacent to the rear of the Canteen. 
    Phone: 0415 402 013
    Email: clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au

    Mrs Melissa Whishaw
    Clothing Pool Coordinator

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    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


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    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


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    Silver Sponsors

    Tahmoor Garden Centre

    Pheasants Nest Produce

    Eyepower Tahmoor

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    Gumnut Patisserie

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    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    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

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023

    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.

    MW Physie and Dance

    Registrations are open for MW Physie and Dance. Part of the Australian Physie and Dance organistion. (https://www.mwapda.com.au/home/ ). New members are welcome. Come along to have a look. Class times below:

    Please note that the above is a service to the Community and items advertised do not necessarily carry the endorsement of the College. The College tries to be selective with what is advertised but cannot take responsibility. Please look into events advertised carefully.

    Published on: 16 Feb 2023
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