Waratah Weekly - Term 4, Edition 1 - Friday, 13 October 2023

Welcome to Term 4

I would like to welcome all of our families and students back to Term 4. I hope you had a fantastic break and are ready for a great term. We're excited to guide you through more incredible learning and challenges inside and outside the classroom. This term, there are so many opportunities in academics, sports, performing arts and character development. We believe that every one of you has the potential to grow, develop and achieve great success.

To some of our families, this might still be the early days of your child's educational journey with us. To our Year 12 HSC students, you're nearing the end of an important chapter. We want to extend our best wishes to you as you sit your final exams. We've been keeping you in our thoughts and prayers every day and we'll continue to do so right up until your last exam. We're confident that all your hard work and dedication will pay off and you'll achieve the goals you've been striving for.

As for our Year 12 students who are part of the Class of 2024, your HSC studies have officially kicked off. While it might seem like a whole year is a long time, you'll find yourselves sitting for those final exams sooner than you think. Time flies and we want to encourage each and every one of you to make the most of every day of learning.

I pray that Term 4 will be a great term for all of our students and families. We look forward to seeing what all our students can and will achieve during this time.

Mr Trevor Norman
College Headmaster

Changes To Students Driving to the College

Students in Years 11-12 currently complete a Permission to Drive to the College Form, prior to being allowed to drive and park on College grounds. As a result of ongoing review in this area and continued growth at the College, this process will be adjusted from Term 4 2023 to manage this growth.

Only students in Year 12 will be permitted to drive to the College. This notice provides plenty of time for the current Year 10 to be aware of this change, meaning that they can only submit a Permission to Drive to the College from Term 4 2024 when they are in Year 12, not Year 11. 

Year 11 students are allocated roles as Transport Monitors, this will assist in ensuring that for the duration of Year 11, these students will remain on the buses, supporting younger students during travel to and from the College.

A reminder to Year 12 students who are in the process of gaining their licence, to please complete the appropriate processes prior to driving to the College and to park in the designated space they are provided in the Student Carpark or Bradfield areas.

Mr Liam Toland
Director of Pastoral Care T-12

New Bus Line-Up at the College - Commencing - Monday, 16 October

Picton Buslines have introduced a new line-up for buses in the afternoon at the College that will commence next Monday, 16 October - please see attached.

Students will need to check that they are boarding the correct bus.

Mr Liam Toland
Director of Care and Culture T-12

Wellbeing Week

The College will be holding a Wellbeing Week starting next Monday, 16 October to Friday, 20 October.

General Information

• Daily activities during Break 1 and Break 2 for students in each Stage
• Information or activities with a Wellbeing focus at Assembly and Roll Call
• Music instead of the bells for the week
• Different flavours of ice blocks sold for $2 each from Deakin Kitchen. Limited supply, offered firstly to the Stage Group listed then the remainder to other Year Groups until sold out.
• Money to be donated to BeyondBlue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
• Video of teachers' best jokes
• Culminating in National Health and Physical Activity Day on Friday, 20 October for Secondary Students
• On Friday, 20 October, all Secondary students can wear their PE/Sports Uniform for the day
• At all other stages during the week, normal College Uniform expectations are in place
• Schedules of student activities will be communicated to students through Roll Call and Assembly time

Ice Block Schedule

Mr Liam Toland
Director of Care and Culture T-12

Secondary News

Year 12 2024 Information Evening
The Year 12 2024 HSC Information Evening will be held on Monday, 16 October at 6.00 pm. This Information Evening will be held at the College in Deakin 2 and 3, due to the HSC exams occurring in Warne. This is an important evening for all Students and we encourage at least one parent/carer to attend. 

I will be explaining the HSC Assessment Program and our internal policies and procedures. There will also be an opportunity to hear from a range of staff in areas related to HSC Special Provisions, Careers, understanding the ATAR, as well as managing wellbeing throughout Year 12. Students will also receive the 2023/2024 Assessment Booklet for their HSC courses as well as an Information Booklet produced by NESA around the HSC rules and procedures. We look forward to seeing students and parents at this event.

Year 12 2023 HSC Exams Have Started
Our Year 12 students of 2023 sat their first HSC exam on Wednesday, 11 October. All exams for the HSC will occur in the Warne Auditorium, so it is important that we are mindful of noise around this space as often many exams go until after the College day finishes.

We wish our students well in their exams and pray that they will be able to showcase all that they have learnt.

VET Hospitality Students Completing Work Placement 
Several of our students in Year 11 went out during the holidays to complete 35 hours in industry as part of the VET Hospitality Work Placement requirements. Here the students were able to use some of the skills that they have learned in class and work in industry-type conditions. Many thanks to the employers that hosted our students: Camden Valley Inn and Vaby’s Restaurant in Picton.

Textiles Art Project Challenge
During Terms 1-3, a group of students stayed back on a Wednesday afternoon to work on a Textile Art project that would go into the Technology Educators' Association (TEA) competition. 

The theme for this year's project was 'Country' and students were required to use this inspiration to create a textile art piece. The textile item required the students to use at least three different surface decoration techniques in their piece which could have included dyeing, printing, embroidery, applique, beading, free motion work, felting or any other way to embellish their piece. The textile art piece had a size limitation but could have been anything from a cushion to a sculpture, clothing or even a wall hanging. 

Each school is only allowed to enter one student from each Stage Group.

From Stage 4 - Eva Golovenko was chosen to enter.

Eva made a cushion cover that reflects the diverse nature of Australia. Eva was inspired by the diverse nature of our flora and fauna. 

Our country is made up of a variety of stunning flora and fauna and I have used free motion embroidery, hand embroidery, application of beads and sequins, and the addition of other materials to create my project. My project includes a Waratah, Flannel Flowers, a Witchetty grub, a blue wren, Banksia Flower and Australia Wattle in my design.

From Stage 5 - Jess Smiltnieks was chosen to enter

Jess made her own frame on the laser cutter and wove a piece that will be used as a wall hanging.

When I think of 'Country' I think about Australia, the land where I was born and have lived my whole life. There are two aspects to 'Country' - Culture and Land. The indigenous communities who have been here since the beginning, shaping traditions and the contrast of our landscapes: rolling green hills, to burnt red sand and bubbling rivers to calm coastal seas. My project represents Australian land and culture through the use of  traditional indigenous symbols. The two circles represent campsites or gatherings and they are connected by the symbol of a river. The colours of the weaving display the diversity of the Australian landscapes and features dried leaves, and hand felted flannel flowers. I created my own loom on the laser cutter to get its unusual shape and have used a variety of yarns and textures in the weavings. I have also dyed some of the fibres and added beads to accentuate the flowers. 

Mrs Kelly Evans
Director of Teaching & Learning 7-12

Primary Sports

IPSSO results vs Macarthur Anglican School

IPSSO highlight:
Well done to Indi Luhr of the Senior Girls’ Football Team who scored a ripper of a goal from long range! It was one of many goals in a back-and-forth four-a-piece draw. What a game! We hope for many more cracking goals by season’s end.

Overview of IPSSO in Term 4: (subject to change)

• 18 October - AWAY: WAC vs Oran Park Anglican College (OPAC)
• 25 October - HOME: WAC vs Mount Annan Christian College (MACC)
• 1 November - WAC BYE
• 8 November - HOME: WAC vs Broughton Anglican College
• 15 November - WAC BYE
• 22 November - FINALS (VENUE TBC)

WASP Academy - CRICKET - Term 4
WASP continues in Term 4! Throughout Term 4, WASP will transition to cricket training and development sessions run by the professional staff from myPEAC. https://www.mypeac.com.au/

All boys and girls from Years 4 to 8 are welcome to join. There will be eight sessions on Wednesday afternoons throughout Term 4 for a flat rate of $100 for all eight sessions (working out to $12.50 per session)

Please email sport@wac.nsw.edu.au to sign up.

All Schools Primary Challenge  - Cheyannah Hall, Gold Medal Winner for High Jump
A big shout out to Cheyannah Hall of Year 6 who represented Wollondilly at the All Schools Primary Challenge. Cheyannah jumped a whopping 1.51cm to win Gold. This is just another accolade to add to the long list of Cheyannah’s athletics achievements this year. They are:

• Record breaker for High Jump at NASSA Athletics
• Age Champion at NASSA Athletics
• Record breaker for High Jump at CIS Athletics
• Gold for High Jump at the All Schools Primary Challenge

Stage 3 College Sports Swimming at WLC - Wednesdays Throughout Term 4
Students in Stage 3 will have the opportunity to participate in Swimming at the Wollondilly Leisure Centre for College Sports throughout Term 4. Please refer to the digital permission note on the WAC App. 

Stage 2 Boys’ Indoor Soccer College Sport at Bridge Street Sports Centre, Picton
Boys in Stage 2 not involved in an IPSSO team will have the opportunity to play Indoor Soccer for College Sports at the Bridge Street Sports Centre. Due to popular demand, the boys will go through a three-week cycle at Bridge Street Sports Centre. On weeks when they are not playing Indoor Soccer, they will be participating in normal College Sports on the WAC Campus. 

Stage 3 Girls’ Netball with Coaches from Bridge Street Sports Centre
Girls in Stage 2 not involved in an IPSSO team will have the opportunity to receive Netball lessons from coaches at the Bridge Street Sports Centre. Due to popular demand, the girls will go through a three-week cycle of lessons on the Flynn Courts on the College grounds. During weeks when they are not receiving netball training, they will be participating in the regular College Sports program on the WAC Campus. 

Primary NASSA Cricket Gala Day -  Thursday, 19 October - Jackson Park, Woodbine
Boys who were selected for the IPSSO Cricket Team at the beginning of the year will be representing WAC at the Primary NASSA Cricket Gala Day on Thursday, 19 October at Jackson Park, Woodbine. It is suggested that players bring their own gear. Mr Hopkins will be coaching the boys for the day. A bus will be provided to transport participating students. The bus will be departing the College at 7.30 am on the morning of the Gala Day.  

Primary NASSA AFL Gala Day - Tuesday, 24 October at Greenway Park, West Hoxton
Our Senior AFL team will be competing at the Primary NASSA AFL Gala day on Tuesday, 24 October accompanied by Mr Mayhew. This will be an all-day event. A bus will be provided to transport students for the day. Students are reminded to wear their white WAC AFL uniform.  

Upcoming events:

• NASSA BOYS’ CRICKET GALA DAY - Thursday, 19 October at Woodbine Oval
• NASSA AFL GALA DAY - Tuesday, 24 October at Greenway Park, West Hoxton
• IPSSO FINALS - 22 November (VENUE TBC)

Mr James Gooden

Primary Sports Coordinator

HSC Dance Callback Nominations

Recently, NESA notified the College and the following Year 12 Dance students that they had received nominations for the HSC Dance Callback. Callback is a Showcase that consists of selected performances or projects from HSC Dance students across the State, displayed at the Seymour Centre in February 2024. 

Congratulations to Jessica Fraser who was nominated for her Core Performance and Core Composition. 

Congratulations to Jemma Noblett who was nominated for her Core Performance and Major Study Performance.

It is an honour for these students to be nominated and recognised for their Dance works.

Ms Kara Valente
Dance Teacher

College Musical News

We were pleased to announce the College Musical for 2024 - Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Crown Jewel last term. 

Secondary students auditioned last term for main roles. On Monday, 16 October we are commencing rehearsals with all students interested from Years 6-12 and those who have been successful in attaining a main role. Students interested should have already expressed their interest on Thursday, 12 October and a permission note would have gone home via the College App. If students are still interested, they can let Mr Grant know, so a permission note can go home accordingly.

At the beginning of Term 1, 2024, students in Years 5 and 6 will be invited to join the Primary Chorus.

Rehearsals for the cast (2023) in Years 6-12 will occur each Monday afternoon from 2.45 pm - 4.15 pm with students meeting outside Johnson 11 Studio. A variety of locations will be used for rehearsals whilst the HSC Examinations occur in the Warne Auditorium. We will eventually move rehearsals to the Auditorium at the completion of the HSC. Students can utilise the late bus service or be picked up by parents in the car park behind the Johnson/Elizabeth buildings. 

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator

Music Excursion

During the College holidays, Elective Music classes travelled to Sydney to witness a unique concert involving a classic Australian rock group and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House. Birds of Tokyo are an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. Their concerts truly set them apart with explosions of energy to spine-tingling moments of intimacy.

The students travelled in and spent some time enjoying some fine dining around the Circular Quay area before heading to the Opera House for the exciting concert. 

It was a very immersive experience with the band members introducing their works as well as some background into their journey as a band. They also spoke about how it was a great collaboration between rock and the symphony and how the layers of the orchestra can enhance their sound as a band.

Many thanks to Mr Law and Ms Valente for accompanying the students to the concert, as well as Mr Edwards for driving the College bus into the city.

Mr Lloyd Grant
Performing Arts Coordinator 

Health and Physical Education Day

Each year we acknowledge and engage in “Health and Physical Education Day” which is an initiative promoted by ACHPER (Australian Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation). It helps reinforce messages about the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. This year we have a focus on how technology can promote and facilitate physical activity rather than draw us away from being active. The day has been moved to be a culmination of the Wellbeing Week on Friday, 20 October. Activities will be held for secondary students at recess and lunch on this day. Students are encouraged to participate and give the activities a go. All Secondary students can wear their Sports Uniform to College. Students who have PDHPE on this day will participate in a PE lesson for their scheduled period. 

Recess

Lunch

Mr Joshua Hewitt
Leader of Learning - PDHPE

2023 College Book Fair Weeks 5-6

Dates: Thursday, 9 November to Tuesday, 14 November
Location: Cuthbert Library
Stock on sale: Books for all student ages, posters, stationery
Payment: Eftpos and cash sales are available or parents are welcome to make a payment online (note receipt).

Students (not Transition and Kindergarten) will be able to visit the Book Fair in Break 2. Students in Transition and Kindergarten will be able to visit the Book Fair during their designated class times and they will be able to complete a wishlist in their diary. Parents are able to visit the Book Fair between 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm on 9, 10, 13 and 14 November.

Please contact Mrs Colombo with any questions at j.colombo@wac.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

Last Book Club For 2023

The Book Club Issue 7 Catalogue is now available. Orders are due Thursday, 26 October.

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 ages 12+ towards the back. The College does not necessarily endorse the books available through the Book Club and parental discretion is advised.

Did you know you can tag your order as a ‘gift’? Your order will be delivered to the College and you will be contacted to pick it up at Student Reception, instead of the order being delivered to your child.

This will be the last Book Clubs of the year.

Mrs Justine Colombo
College Librarian

Secondary Homework Club

The Secondary Homework Club recommenced this week on Wednesday, 11 October.

You have probably noticed that plenty of assessment items including exams are looming on your calendar. We encourage students in Years 7-12 to attend Homework Club to make use of the generous guidance provided by teachers to help them work on these tasks. 

When: Wednesday afternoons 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm Term 4, Weeks 1-4 only

Where: Flynn Library and TAS Workshops

What to bring: Homework, assessment tasks, puzzling questions, necessary equipment and a positive attitude! It is essential that you have a work plan for the time you attend Homework Club and can work productively on your own. However, there are plenty of staff to help if you need assistance.

Pick up: Students need to be picked up by 4.30 pm in the Melba carpark or catch the late bus at 4.20 pm.

Contact: Dr Bearlin, Mr Aquilina, Miss Bailey, Mrs Barnes, Mr Beckinsale, Mrs Evans, Mr Jordan, Mr Shellshear, Dr Smiltnieks & Mr Stewart. 

Dr Rob Bearlin
Secondary Science Teacher/Careers Adviser

Kindergarten Excursion

On Friday, 22 September Kindergarten went on their first excursion to Calmsley Hill City Farm in Abbotsbury. The students had the opportunity to explore how living things have different needs and how to care for them. At the farm, students engaged in hands-on activities with animals, such as milking a cow and petting nursery farmyard animals. Students also engaged in discussions about plant growth. It was wonderful to see Kindergarten make excellent connections to their learning. Students had a fantastic day.

Mrs Chantelle Buckley
Kindergarten Teacher

College Chaplain - Reflective

The College Learner Disposition focus for Term 4 is Reflective. This is a habit that we are working on developing and cultivating in our students, their learning, their character and also in their faith.

I love holidays. They’re a chance to stop, unwind, rest and relax. I find that the slower routine in the holidays enables a chance to stop, pause and reflect. During these past holidays, I spent some time reading the book of Philippians. In Philippians 2:5 Paul encourages the reader, “in your relationships with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus". The question then is what is Jesus’ mindset towards relationships? Jesus, who in His very nature is God didn’t use this to His own advantage, instead, Jesus chose to humble Himself by becoming human. He did this because of His great love for humanity and His desire for humanity to be saved from the penalty of sin.

In doing so, Jesus demonstrates the mindset that He desires we have with one another .“In humility, value others above yourself, not looking to your own interests, instead to the interests of others"  (Philippians 2:4). As I reflected on Jesus' willingness to value others above Himself, me and you, it struck me that this is not my natural tendency. My natural disposition is to think primarily about me, but that’s the beauty of the gospel. Jesus calls us to have a countercultural attitude, one that shifts us from the centre of the universe and instead puts Him where He rightly belongs. As we do this, we’re able, through His help to consider others more, caring for others better as a result. The invitation Jesus offers is to be part of a community that genuinely cares for one another. He sets the example; can I ask, how are you going to respond to Jesus' invitation?

Mr Matt Roberts
College Chaplain

Scholarship Applications are Now Open!

Scholarships 2025/2026
I am delighted to advise that the Wollondilly Anglican College Scholarship Program is now open for Academic and Creative Arts Scholarships commencing in 2025.

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 will be studying in Years 6, 8 and 10 in 2024 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 Madilyn Shelley 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 $120 application fee is also payable to ACER as part of the registration process)
• For Academic candidates, scholarship testing will take place at the College on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Students are expected to attend on this date.

Music and Dance Scholarships –

• Parents should complete the Scholarship Application Form and return it to the Enrolments Officer, Mrs Madilyn Shelley, with the supporting portfolio.
• Music/Dance Scholarships need to be accompanied by a Scholarship Application Processing Fee of $120.
• Short-listed students will be required to audition before a panel. Their audition will include pre-prepared performance/s by the student. The performance piece/s they choose to exhibit for their audition should last for between two and four minutes. The piece/s the student chooses to perform should exhibit a range of skill in their chosen Creative and Performing Arts form/s. The examiners will also require the students to improvise in their art form/s, following direction provided on the day. There will not be an additional audition fee.

Applications are now open and will close on Friday, 2 February 2024. 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 at https://www.wac.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships/our-scholarships/.

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

Mrs Madilyn Shelley
Enrolments Officer

Open Day 2023

On Saturday, 4 November 2023, the College will be holding an Open Day!

If you have any friends or family who are looking to shift schools, feel free to invite them along. The day will involve opportunities to meet our staff, have a tour of the College grounds and facilities, and ask any questions over a delicious morning tea.

The link for registration is below, don’t miss out!

Mrs Madilyn Shelley
Enrolments Officer

P&F Golf Day - Save The Date!

• Date: Friday, 3 November 2023
• Venue: Antill Golf Club
• Time: 7.30 am - 1.30 pm
• Golf Registration Cost: $165.00 (includes Cart/BBQ breakfast/Green fees/Cooler Bag/Shirt/Golf Ball/Tees/Drink Voucher/Lunch)
• Non Golfer lunch only - $65.00
  
• If you wish to register for this event please go to TRYBOOKING using the following link:
  

P&F Clothing Pool

Welcome back to Term 4!

We have had a busy time in the Clothing Pool with the addition of some new clothing racks. thank you to the Property Team for installing these over the holidays! 

Hopefully, over the holidays you also had time to sort through uniforms and may have found some that you may wish to donate to the Clothing Pool. All uniform donations are happily accepted every morning at the Clothing Pool or can be left at Student Reception at other times.

A big thank you to our returning volunteers Renu, Rochelle, Janise, Phoebe, Deanna, Sonia, Kath, Katie, Kerrie, Amanda, Cristina, Annette and me Melissa! Without our volunteers the Clothing Pool would not be able to open- Thank you!

Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be adding some pictures of our volunteers, so please take the time to say hi to these wonderful volunteers who come in every week.

Renu & Rochelle - Mondays


Janise & Phoebe - Tuesdays

Sonya & Kath - Wednesdays

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 via the College Office. Confidentiality will be respected. If you know of anyone who may need meals at this time.

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

Go4Fun
Go4Fun is an evidence-based, free, 10-week healthy lifestyle program for NSW children aged 7-13 who are above a healthy weight and their families. The program focuses on improving eating habits, fitness, overall health, and self-esteem. 

Espresso Lane Position Available
Espresso Lane, Tahmoor is looking for part-time casual all-rounder staff. Flexible working hours. Need to be able to work weekdays and weekends (not all weekends). On-the-job training, fun working environment with a great team. Experience is preferred but not essential. Enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn. Long-term employment is also available. Contact Louise at louiseturner948@gmail.com

Cedar Creek Orchard - Positions Available
Cedar Creek Orchard in Thirlmere is looking for casual workers this Summer during their picking and packing season, this would suit motivated and proactive Senior students after finishing school/exams for the year. You will work as a casual alongside trained staff and need to be diligent with a good attitude towards physical work outside in the orchard. There are options for both weekday and some weekend work, weekend workers will need to have good customer service skills and be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Perfect for the Summer break before starting uni. There is also potential for longer-term casual employment for the right people. For more information please call 46818457, or to apply, it is best to visit the orchard to fill in an application form. 

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 Natalie Elliott on 02 9280 4744. 

Natalie Elliott
Young Carer Project Officer
Carers NSW

Tahmoor U/12 cricket - Players Wanted!
Tahmoor U/12 Cricket Club are in need of a couple more players (boys or girls) in order to be able to enter a team this year. The only requirement is that the player turns 13 after 1 September 2024.

Tahmoor is a great club who made it to the semi-finals last year.

Please email Deb at deb.bunch09@gmail.com to express your interest.

Mittagong Swimming Club - Registrations Are Open!

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

• Managing Challenging Behaviours Collaboratively- 18 October to 6 December  - 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 - 26 October to 30 November 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 teens 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.

College Sponsors