Waratah Weekly - Term 3, Edition 5 - Friday, 25 August 2023

Message from the Headmaster

As we stand at the midway point of Term 3, I find myself contemplating the swiftness with which this term is progressing – already concluding Week 5. This, in turn, prompts reflection on the year's passage as a whole. Can you believe it? There are only 122 days left until Christmas! These musings naturally lead me to ponder the fleeting nature of time. Indeed, time is an invaluable treasure. While everyone receives the same 24 hours daily, it's an asset that can't be saved for later; we can only invest it judiciously in the present.

At times, I find myself immersed in what could be called 'busy' work. Yet, on introspection, I realise that such endeavours pale in significance when compared to moments spent with family, heartfelt conversations with colleagues, or spending time with God himself, who always waits patiently for us to speak with him.

 Psalm 139:1-4 encapsulates this beautifully. "O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thoughts afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether."

Taking time for what truly matters, cherishing those around us, and affording ourselves the space to reflect upon our many blessings often ushers in a sense of peace. Amid the frenzy of our rapid-paced lives, it becomes paramount to instil in our children the value of slowing down and being thankful for both our material blessings and relationships.

With this perspective in mind, I offer some guiding principles for us as parents to inspire our children – and perhaps even remind ourselves – about making the most of our time:

Family Dinners: Let's make a commitment to dine together as a family. Phones aside, let's engage in genuine conversation, sharing our days and embracing gratitude.

Presence in the Moment: Practise being fully present. Engage your children, inquire about their days, and demonstrate a genuine interest in their responses.

Open Dialogue: Share with your kids your own experiences of "wasted time" and discuss how that time could have been better invested.

Mindfulness: Explore mindfulness together. Embrace the practise of slowing down, reflecting on achievements, and cultivating gratitude.

As we hurtle towards the Christmas season, let's embark on the second half of Term 3 with renewed intention. Let's endeavour to cherish every moment and guide our young ones in cultivating a mindful appreciation for the passage of time. Doing so will undoubtedly create lasting memories, stronger bonds and a more enriched life.

Wishing you all a fulfilling journey towards the year's end.

Mr Trevor Norman
College Headmaster

Term 3 Learner Disposition - Relational

Imitation
Imitation involves picking up others' habits and values. This is an important component of the Term 3 focus on the Relational Disposition. Imitation or modelling is an important part of learning and a feature of explicit instruction.

So why is imitation important?

Modelling Behavior: Imitation allows learners to see how others approach tasks, solve problems, and acquire knowledge or skills. By observing someone else's methods and strategies, individuals can gain insights into effective learning techniques they may not have considered on their own.

Reducing Cognitive Load: When learners imitate a model's behaviour or approach, it can help reduce cognitive load. Instead of trying to invent a new approach or strategy from scratch, they can follow a proven path, saving mental energy and cognitive resources for deeper understanding and application of the learned material.

Building Confidence: Imitation can boost learners' confidence. When they see others successfully using certain strategies or techniques, they are more likely to believe that they can do the same. This can be particularly important for students who may lack confidence in their own learning abilities.  

Claxton (2002)

Mr Liam Toland
Director of Care & Culture T-12

7-12 Teaching and Learning

Year 11 Exam timetable
Students in Year 11 have received their Examination Timetable and a copy of the exam schedule has also been uploaded to the students' CANVAS assembly page. It is an expectation that if students do not have an exam, they remain at the College in the Flynn Library. Students are reminded about the need to wear full College Uniform and be aware of any partial or full absences either on the day of the exam or the day before the exam require an Illness and Misadventure Form and appropriate documentation to be submitted to me. The Year 11 Exam week is in Week 8.

Year 11 Work Placement
Students in Year 11 Hospitality, as part of their coursework, go into the industry to further develop and refine their skills. This week, several Hospitality students were hosted by a range of employers including Dahlia's Cafe, Royal Hotel Camden, Wildflower Society Cafe, Menangle Country Club, RSL Life Care-Queen Victoria Park, Vaby's Restaurant and The ARTHouse. We thank these businesses for hosting our students!
Our students enjoyed their week and were able to implement aspects of their learning into real-life scenarios and workplaces.

Mrs Kelly Evans
Director of Teaching & Learning 7-12

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Primary Sports

IPSSO 
The final two weeks of IPSSO in Term 3 are below: 

• 23 August - AWAY vs St Peter's Anglican Grammar

• 30 August - AWAY vs Oran Park Anglican College

• 6 September - IPSSO finals -Football, Netball, Newcombe/Volleyball at Thomas Hassall Anglican College and AFL at Greenway

IPSSO Results vs St Peter's

IPSSO Finals - Wednesday, 6 September
The IPSSO finals will be held on Wednesday, 6 September. The strong positions of the Junior Boys’ Football Team and our Volleyball and Newcombe Teams have all but guaranteed their place in the Finals. The opportunity for our Senior AFL Team to enter the Finals sits on a knife’s edge. They may still qualify if they can defeat Oran Park Anglican College in their upcoming game. 

The finals will be held at Thomas Hassall Anglican College for Football and Newcombe/Volleyball. The AFL finals will be at Greenway Park in West Hoxton. The bus will depart the College at 7.30 am and is expected to return by 3.00 pm

The Finals will run according to the following schedule:

• 9.00 am Welcome – at each venue
  
• 9.15 am Junior Semi Finals 
  
• 10.15 am Senior Semi Finals
  
• 11.15 am Break
  
• 11.30 am Junior Grand Final - Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 - 3rd, 4th place game – Loser SF1 v Loser SF2
  
• 12.40 pm Senior Grand Final - Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 - 3rd, 4th place game – Loser SF1 v Loser SF2
  
• 1.40 pm Presentation at each venue

Primary NASSA AFL Gala Day - Rescheduled to Tuesday, 24 October
Due to scheduling changes, the Junior NASSA AFL Gala Day has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 24 October.  

WASP Academy - Wollondilly Anglican Sports Performance Academy: Football (Soccer) continues Term 3! 
Just as we did in Term 2, we are running our WASP Football (Soccer) Academy on Wednesday afternoons throughout Term 3.

All boys and girls from Years 4-8 are welcome to join. Access the following link to complete your registration: https://www.trybooking.com/CKEVI

Please contact sport@wac.nsw.edu.au for more information.

Upcoming Events:

• WINTER IPSSO FINALS - Wednesday, 6 September 
  
• NASSA AFL GALA DAY - Thursday, 24 October

Mr James Gooden
Primary Sports Coordinator

Secondary Sports News

Congratulations to Denise Grabe who placed 3rd in the 200m Freestyle event at the Australian All Schools Swimming Championships! This is a massive achievement.

Mr Mark Goldsbrough
Secondary Sports Coordinator 7-12

WAC Country Fair - Unlimited Rides Wristband

Unlimited Rides Wristband
Purchase your unlimited rides wristband before the day for just $30! The wristbands will be on sale for $45 on the day. The wristband will give you unlimited rides on the following attractions:

• Dodgem Cars
• Superhero Round-Up
• Jumping Castles
• Camel & Pony Rides
• Windjammer Sizzler
• Giant Slide Teacups
• Soccer Shootout
• Gladiator Duel
• Children's Chair-O-Plane
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Wipeout Balls

Performing Arts News

WAC Country Fair 2023
With the Country Fair approaching, our Performing Arts Groups are excited to be performing under the Shelter on the new stage throughout the course of the Fair. Please see the schedule of performances below:

We have various open slots available for soloists of Drama, Dance or Music. Please consult with Mrs Barker (s.barker@wac.nsw.edu.au) or one of the Performing Arts staff if your child is interested.

Mrs Sallyanne Barker
Primary Music Teacher/Acting Performing Arts Coordinator T-12

Dance News

Your Next Step Challenge/ Dance and Cheer Eisteddfod
This past Tuesday, 60 students from both Dance Company and College Cheer competed at the Your Next Step Challenge in Camden. There was an uplifting and positive vibe across the day that everyone enjoyed, with highlights for the students including a fun group warm-up, classic crowd social dances (macarena, etc), opportunities to cheer and chant for their peers as well as a Teacher Dance Battle.

The Dance and Cheer Ensemble Groups competed against many different schools with up to 12 other competitors in some sections, yet, each group placed per dance item.

• Dance Company Jazz received a Highly Commended.
• Dance Company Lyrical received 3^rd
• College Cheer Open received 2^nd place and also earned an extra award of ‘Most Entertaining Troupe’.

Our Dance and Cheer students have made us very proud and represented WAC Performing Arts extremely well. Congratulations to the students on your success at this competition and the progress you have all made with these routines. Fantastic work!

Miss Kara Valente
Dance Teacher

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Music News

Year 7 have been learning how different types of keyboards are used in Rock Music. This involves using a MIDI keyboard to create, manipulate and play unique sounds through their own devices. Year 8 continue their study of Pop Music from a variety of social, cultural and historical contexts and are developing their musicianship through the performance of both traditional and modern Pop songs.

In Stage 5, students are busily developing their performance techniques and preparing for next term's MADDD Night. Each class has chosen a piece that is challenging and builds their capacity as musicians. Year 9 and Year 10 are both keeping a close eye on the competition and pushing themselves towards mastery of their pieces.

Chris Law
Secondary Music Teacher/Year 7 Patron

MISA Youth of the Year

MISA Youth of the Year Competition – Year 9
On Thursday, 17  August, Dali Martin and William Norman from Year 9 represented the College in the MISA Youth of the Year Competition at Thomas Hassell Anglican College. The competition focused on the student’s awareness and understanding of current affairs. Dali and William competed against 16 students from 10 other schools. The students had to prepare and deliver a three-minute speech on a topic of their own choosing which was of relevance to today’s world. Dali and William were also interviewed before a three-person panel made up of members from the Campbelltown Toastmasters Club. The purpose of the interview part of the competition is to gauge the degree to which each student is socially aware. Both students articulated their ideas clearly and covered important topics with the appropriate amount of maturity and compassion.

Special Congratulations to Dali Martin who placed 2nd overall in the competition.

Mr Timothy Clarke
Secondary Humanities Teacher/Year 9 Patron

Term 3 Working Bee & Prayer Breakfast

On Saturday, 2 September we invite families to come along and participate in all or part of the activities occurring on this day.

8.00 am - Egg & Bacon Sandwich

8.30 am - 9.00 am - Opportunity to join in on the Prayer time or start on the many jobs for the Working Bee (RSVP to m.roberts@wac.nsw.edu.au by Wednesday, 23 August) 

Some family members may wish to attend the prayer time while others go straight to the Working Bee or people may wish to attend both.

This is a great opportunity to build community and undertake some work around the College. If you can spare one hour out of your day that would be greatly appreciated.

This will be one week before our Country Fair where we will have a large number of visitors at the College, so it will be great to have the College grounds looking spectacular.

Jobs to be done:

• Mulching of the garden beds behind FLOWERS Canteen and alongside Sturt classrooms
• Weeding
• Leaf blowing
• Rubbish collection

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.

We look forward to seeing you.

Mr Daniel Warland
Property Manager

Mr Matt Roberts
College Chaplain

Term 3 Family Chapel - Years 10-12

The Term 3 Family Chapel will be held on Thursday, 31 August from 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm. This Family Chapel is for Students in Years 10-12 and their families.

All students and parents/carers in these Year Groups are encouraged to attend. It is important that students attending wearing their full College Winter Uniform. Rolls will be marked on the night and students who attend will be issued with a Community Service Merit.

The Secondary Family Chapel will be a great opportunity to gather together and hear about how God is working in the lives of students here at Wollondilly Anglican College. 

There will also be an opportunity to continue to bless our broader community. Donations of gold coins or non-perishable foods are welcomed. These will be used by the WAC Kids Care team to prepare meals for those experiencing hardship in our community. Additionally, House points will be allocated to students who attend and these points will go towards the Overall House Shield.

Prior to the commencement of the evening, a BBQ dinner will be served from 5.00 pm. All parents and students are encouraged to join us for the BBQ from this time. Please register at the following Trybooking link if you're joining for dinner beforehand.

Mr Matt Roberts
College Chaplain

Equestrian Results

We had four riders represent WAC at the Oxley Equestrian Carnival on Sunday, 20 August, Erin Brown, Tahlia O’Reilly, Maddelyn Phillips and Chloe Whyte. They all rode exceptionally well and did WAC proud. Tahlia and Chloe respectively came away with Reserve Champion for their age group and Erin with Champion. Maddelyn came 3rd in the Year 11-12 Dressage Prelim and 1st in the Year 11-12 60cm Jumping. This is a massive achievement in a hotly contested field. Congratulations girls!

Ms Stacey Baker
Primary Teacher/Equestrian Coordinator

Library News

T-2 Book Week Parade
Thank you to Parents, T-2 Teachers, Library staff, Admin Staff, Property Staff, Year 10 Dance and Drama staff and students and Little Elf for contributing to our 2023 Book Week Parade! 

What could be better than dedicating an afternoon to celebrating the joy of reading children’s books with our youngest students? The early years are so important for fostering a love of reading and it is never too early to start. From six months old, babies who have already been read to regularly will begin to identify a book as being ‘time for a story’. Babies may develop a liking for a particular book and ask it to be read again and again. (Raising Readers, Megan Daley)  

Ask your child what books they have in their Library bag each week, find out why they chose that book and enjoy reading it with them. I would love to hear about your reading adventures at home. They may even inspire other families to read together more regularly!

CBCA Early Childhood Book of the Year 2023

Location: WAC Kindergarten Library.
See all the winners here.

Book Week Competitions for Years 3 to 6
During Library lessons this Term, Students in Years 3-6 are taking part in our Book Week Competition.  A winner will be selected from each class and announced in Week 9. Winners will receive a book prize.

• Year 3 - An artwork done in class based on Frank’s Red Hat by Sean E Avery 
• Year 4 - An artwork done in class based on Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall 
• Years 5 and Year 6 - Working in pairs, students will create a board game, based on a chosen shortlisted book for Younger Readers. The game will reflect aspects of the story. In Week 7 or 8 of Term 3, students will play their games with their Kindergarten or their Year 1 buddies.

Secondary Book Review Competition:
To celebrate Book Week 2023, Secondary students are invited to write a Book Review on the Library catalogue.  Search for a book you have read on the OLIVER Catalogue and add to the ‘Write a Review’ section. The best reviews will receive a book prize! 

Premier’s Reading Challenge Completed
Congratulations to the following students for completing the Challenge this year:

• Kindergarten - Austin Williams
• Year 1 - Asha Hallsworth, Hunter Sproule, Eleanor Wright
• Year 2 - Chantelle Benero, Scarlette Clarke, Isla Cooper, Hudson Law, Hudson Morris, Scarlett Williams.
• Year 3 - Isa Boland, Eli Cross, Emil Deutschbein, Nathaniel (Nate) Fussell, Ryan Grzasko, Levi Mctaggart, Dylan Milner, Sammy Morgan, Darwin Noakes, Burton Shakeshaft, Emerson (Emmy) Sproule, Hudson Williams, Jake Wood.
• Year 4 - Gabriella Grasso, Harlow Hallsworth, Declan Maxwell, Lachlan Morris, Lilly Owens, Henry Parr, Jack Salisbury, Macey Seckin, Crystal Su, Koa Van Althuis-Jones, Grace Welsh, Joshua  Whittaker, Emmett Williams.
• Year 5 - Jackson Barnes, Lily Bartolo, Preston Bird, Jordyn Blain, Isla Broome, Kiella Brown, Edward Bunch, Callan Byrnes, Ryder Cooper, Hope Deutschbein, Torin Ford-Mcguire, Reiner Groves-Young, Leah Holloway, Savannah Houghton, Christian Kenniff, Kayla Kirk, Ryker Koppelhuber, Sophie Manuel, Mitchell McClelland, Matilda Metus, Amelia Molluso, Charlie Nearpass, Lewis Norman, Chloe Parr, Jess Simmons, Ivy Sproule, Xander Strong, Taylor Szabranski, Liam Townsend, Anneka Warne, Imogen Watkiss, Phillip Wellington, Grace Williams, Catherine Zhong.
• Year 6 - Ruby Banks, Isabella Brand, Edie Bright, Marcus Castellano, Chloe Colombo, Katelyn Davies, David Dennis, Eliza Douglas, Lena Eagle, Verity Frederiksen, Samuel Fussell, Hannah Grzasko, Cheyannah Hall, Eleanor Holloway, Heath Kelsey, Berg Koppelhuber, Tennessee Kozma, Angus Mcclelland, Lily Mozayani, Matilda Quinn, Norah Rebelo, Paxton Reid, Karman Saroya, Locky Schwartz, Nicholas Taylor, Riley Trives, Hayden Valentine, Hollie Wagstaff, Elizabeth Walker.
• Year 7 - Hannah Godkin, Lara Lewis, Rebecca McIntosh, Leo Micari, Eli Norman, Olivia Turner, Harrison Turnock, Annabel Williams.
• Year 8 - Laura Carruthers, Ryan Colombo, Lauren Frost, William Fussell, Harriette Martin, Evie Maxwell, Natasha Parasher, Noah Rigg, Ethan Walker.
• Year 9 - Scarlett Frost, Megan Gilbert, Daniella Grasso, Gemma Hoare, Kaitlyn Williams.
  

Any questions please contact me: j.colombo@wac.nsw.edu.au

Book Club Orders due Thursday, 7 September
The Book Club Issue 6 catalogue is now available. Secondary students should select the class ‘Secondary’ when ordering. Primary select their usual class. All orders are to be made online or through the LOOP App. Please note that the Book Club catalogue is set out with suggested age ranges for the books, each page has a different age range, with age 10+ towards the back. The College does not necessarily endorse the books available through the Book Club and parental discretion is advised.

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

2023 Leavers & Sibling Applications

Students Leaving at the End of 2023
If your child will not be attending the College in 2024, please give written notice by the end of Term 3 so that your bond may be refunded and you avoid the Term 1, 2024 fees and charges, as agreed upon in the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment.

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

Year 7 & Transition 2025 Sibling Applications
Applications have already begun to be reviewed for places for Year 7 2025. 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.

We are also continuing to experience high demand for our Transition program and this demand is exponentially increasing! We strongly encourage all siblings who are in the cohort for Transition 2025 to submit their applications now to avoid disappointment.

Our Kindergarten entry year is trending to have less and less available places due to the numbers in Transition, so we do encourage you to apply for Transition if suitable for your child. Places are limited and siblings are not guaranteed spots.

Application For Enrolment
As a general note, 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. Just a reminder again, if your child is already enrolled at the College, they do not need to apply.

Enrolment information and the online application form are available on the website here www.wac.nsw.edu.au/enrolments

Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Enrolments Team should you have any questions.

Mrs Madilyn Shelley
Enrolments Officer

P&F Golf Day - Save The Date!

LOWES Sale

P&F Clothing Pool

The WAC Country Fair is just around the corner and the Clothing Pool will be open on the day! If you haven’t been able to visit before College hours, this is a great opportunity to see what we have to offer! 

We have a great selection of used uniforms for all Year Groups from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 at very reasonable prices! 

• Shirts and Polos $10
• Sport & Boys Shorts $10
• Tunics $30
• Blazers $60
• We also have new socks and ties available for purchase.
  

Come and say hello to our friendly volunteers and grab some uniform bargains!

Payment: Card Only (no cash)
Location: White Cottage through the side windows
Monday to Friday 7.45 am to 8.30 am
Phone: 4623 0286
Email: clothingpool@wac.nsw.edu.au

Have a great day! 

Mrs Melissa Whishaw
Clothing Pool Coordinator

Church Services

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.

Charity Car Rally
This October, my husband Brandon and I will be participating in the Cancer Council Charity Car Rally for Spring 2023. The Rally will see us driving our Holden Rodeo pictured below (purchased for $800) from PORT DOUGLAS to ADELAIDE through the centre of Australia with 550 other participants.

Last October we raised almost $8,000 and completed over 9,000kms driving to Darwin. A few photos of the trip are attached. 

WE NEED SPONSORHIP!

This year, the Rally aims to raise $2 million for Cancer Council, which is used to fund cancer research projects nationally. Since the Rally launched in 2009, it has raised over $30 million and is the largest private fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia.

Would you Like to donate? Please follow the link and Donate Here

Any assistance you could give would be most appreciated and will help our team achieve our goal.

Thank you very much for considering sponsoring us!

Mrs Lisa Cooper

Carers NSW Young Carer Program
Young carers are young people who help look after a family member or friend who lives with a disability, mental illness, medical condition or who is frail. Providing support can be very rewarding for young carers, however at times it can have a big impact on their education and wellbeing.

Our Carers NSW Young Carer Awareness Training is a free, one-hour session aimed at supporting professionals and educators to identify and help young carers.

The session will explore:

• Who young carers are and why identifying young carers is important
• Potential impacts (both positive and negative) of their caring role
• Practical support options available 

Carers NSW can help you to continue to reflect the principles of the NSW Carers Charter in your work to ensure that young carers across NSW are achieving their highest potential.

If you would like to organise Young Carer Awareness Training, please email the Carers NSW Young Carer team at yc@carersnsw.org.au or you are welcome to call me on 02 9280 4744. 

Natalie Elliott
Young Carer Project Officer
Carers NSW

Mittagong Junior Disco  

• Date: Saturday, 26 August  
• Times: 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
• Venue: Mittagong RSL – Bessemer Street, Mittagong
• Cost: $5
• Ages: 0-14
• Please note this is a CASH-ONLY event and an alcohol-free event.
• All money raised goes back to the children in the Southern Highlands community.  

We hope to see you there.

Community Links Wellbeing (CLW) will be running the following Parenting Education courses commencing 2023:

• Managing Challenging Behaviours Collaboratively- October 18 to December 6  - An eight-part session of 2 hours each week at Tahmoor Community Centre.

A very popular and in high-demand course for parents of children exhibiting challenging Behaviours which can often co-exist with a diagnosis that impacts emotional regulation eg. ASD, ADHD, ODD, intellectual concerns etc. This is the course for parents if other popular parenting courses & strategies have not worked.

• Tuning in to Teens – October 26 to November 30 at Tahmoor Community Centre in partnership with CLW and Health SWSLD- Family Connect and Support: a six-session, evidence-based program for parents/carers who have young people aged 10 to 17 years old. The course teaches skills in emotion coaching and raises awareness of the developmental needs of their young person so parents can better respond to their teen’s emotions and needs which improves their connection with their teen.

When parents and carers respond to teens’ emotions in ways that validate and accept emotions but still guide them with appropriate behaviour, young people learn important skills in emotional intelligence. Over time young people use these skills in all aspects of their lives. Emotional intelligence helps teen’s to be more resilient so that when they face challenging experiences they can talk about their feelings and work through these experiences.

• 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching: Coming Term 4, dates to be confirmed. Taking expressions of interest now. A three-session program of 2.5 hours for parents of children aged 2-12 years old with an extra booster session for support ( four sessions in total). The 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching program aims to help parents and carers manage difficult child behaviour with a focus on strategies and techniques that promote positive behaviour; encouragement in developing the child's ability to manage their emotional reactions; and relationship-building. 

Priority placement is given to parents in the Wollondilly, Wingecarribee and Camden LGA’s. Parents outside these areas may still be able to attend, please contact the email below to discuss further.

HCS Study Camp
Wollondilly Library is supporting local Year 12 students in the lead-up to the HSC in a number of ways. We’d love for you to share this information with your students and staff. Please find a PDF flyer attached for distribution.

Extended Wednesday Hours:
In addition to our regular Thursday evenings (7 pm close), Wollondilly Library will be staying open until 7 pm on Wednesdays in September and October.

Events for HSC Students:
A number of events have been organised to support our Year 12 students while they are studying. Follow the link to our events page for more information and to book.

• 6 September: Study Skills Workshop
• 13 September: Thriving in the HSC (also suitable for Year 11 students)
• 4 October: HSC Pizza Night

HSC Collection:
Physical collection of up-to-date books for HSC students including Excel, Cambridge Checkpoints, ATAR Notes and A+ Study Guides, covering a range of HSC subjects. For use in the library and for borrowing.

View the catalogue here. 

HSC4Me Online Resource:
A free online resource filled with study notes, practice questions and responses and on-demand videos for 11 HSC subjects.

Register now for HSC4Me

Please note: This resource is for library members. Not a member? It’s free and easy to join online. 

Free Photocopying and Printing:
HSC students have access to free printing tickets to print study notes and past papers or photocopy from HSC resources.

Mindful Activities:
A break-out station offering a changing selection of mindful activities will be available upstairs at the Library, with activities including LEGO, jigsaw puzzles, colouring and crafts.

Additional Study Space:
In addition to our newly renovated community lounge and study rooms, extra study space for HSC students will be made available in our events space when it is not in use.

We hope to see your students soon at Wollondilly Library. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions. 

Kind regards,

Emma Kramarzewski
Children & Youth Librarian

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

Wollondilly Redbacks Junior AFC
Email: redbacksafl@gmail.com

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

Kwik Kopy Macarthur

Silver Sponsors

Tahmoor Garden Centre

Pheasants Nest Produce

Eyepower Tahmoor

F45 Bowral

F45 Picton

FS8 Bowral

Gumnut Patisserie

Country Valley Milk