TERM 4 I TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2019TERM 4 I TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2019

JUNIOR SCHOOL

NEWSNEWS

FROM THE PRINCIPALOur Year 12 students are well into the HSC examinations and will have completed this challenge before our nextnewsletter.

Their Graduation formal to be held in a fortnight celebrates their school years and we look forward to their next steps. As one yearconcludes its time, students in the new year 12 are already well into their final year programs. Parents, teachers and studentscame together last week for discussion and prayer for Year 12 at the annual dedication evening. It was a very positive occasion tofocus attention on the challenge ahead.

Over 100 Junior School students and a large number of staff attended Jam camp last weekend at the Hacking River Youthworkssite next to the Royal National Park. Lots of fun and learning about key Bible stories across the weekend has been a successfulevent for a number of years and on your behalf let me thank this group of energetic staff for their efforts. We were also remindedagain of the very positive impact of Mr Hazlewood, who had been a key member of the Jam Camp staff in previous years. Lastweek, Mr Hazelwood’s funeral was attended by hundreds of friends and colleagues, with many members of the Thomas Hassallcommunity present. Our prayers and support continue for Mrs Hazlewood and the children.

The 2020 musical Peter Pan is underway with lots of interest registered by students across the grades, both junior and senior. It willbe a significant event in our 20th year early in Term 2. Let me draw your attention to the notices and updates about the musicalwhich will be available in the newsletters between now and term 2 next year.

Thank you for your patience and understanding of the changes required to traffic plans and to the drop-off and pick up of childrenas a result of the renovation to the Admin building. Progress is occurring quickly and we are looking forward to additional spacesfor the sick-bay, offices and interview rooms. It looks to be completed early in the new year.

At this time of the year, we are engaged in the employment of new staff and preparing for the start of the next College year. In 2020we will bring an additional Deputy Principal into the executive staff and it is a pleasure to announce that Mr David Butler, ourcurrent Director of Operations in the Senior School will be promoted to this additional senior role. Mr Butler joins Mr Young and our

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new Deputy/Head of Junior School Mrs Sandy Wheeler in leadership at an exciting time for the College.

Thank you for your continued support of the College programs and community.

‘Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness andpatience…’ Colossians 3:12Colossians 3:12

Mr Ross WhelanMr Ross WhelanPrincipal

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FROM THE DEPUTY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLThis weekend (25-27 October) was a momentous weekend in the life of Junior School.

We saw 115 Years 4, 5 and 6 students head down to the national park at Deer Park Port Hacking for JAM Camp. The campinvolved a number of different activities including 4 excellent Bible-based talks delivered by Dan from Crusaders.

I think that it is fair to say that the students in attendance had a wonderful time. It was a chance to experience camp life and manyenjoyed the activities such as Archery, Swimming, Catapult making and billy cart making. During free time across the weekend,we got a chance to swim and use the large slide.

One of the highlights from the weekend was seeing students serve across the weekend. They did this in several ways includingsinging and playing musical instruments, participating in orderlies and doing the pack up duties. There was a sense of helpfulnessabout the camp all weekend and students willingly volunteered for those activities and we were never short of having an army ofwilling volunteers.

By the end of the weekend, as parents came to pick their students, I believe they could all see what a wonderful time they had bybeing involved in JAM Camp 2019.

Mr Luke SaleMr Luke SaleDeputy Head of Junior School - Welfare & Operations

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FROM THE CHAPLAINDo you know it is Christmas in only 2 months away; crazy, hey?

If you didn’t realise, take this as the starting pistol going off. In all the busyness you can easily forget the important things; a bit likethoughtfully buying all the family Christmas presents and getting home only to realise your child is still at the shops. It is rather easyto leave Jesus behind, enjoying the goodies of the season but forgetting the ‘reason for the season.’ Over this term, I want to lookat one aspect in each edition of The Way; today we start with: Jesus was promised long, long ago. In Luke 1, we read:

“Greetings, you who are highly favoured! The Lord is with you.”29 Mary was greatly troubled at hi (the angel’s) words andwondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favour withGod. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son ofthe Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; hiskingdom will never end.” 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

Here, we see that God makes what seems an outrageous promise to Mary. She was a teenage girl for whom having a baby wasnot a possibility at that stage. Yet, God bestowed on her the great privilege of giving birth to Jesus. Quite understandably, she was‘greatly troubled’, perhaps an understatement! But the angel encouraged her with the reminder that she wasn’t being punished butshe had been blessed. Hers was a unique and unrepeatable historical event. God was at work in and through ordinary people tofulfill His purposes and promises. In life, we are often asked to hang on tight and trust God’s goodness.

While Mary was highly favoured by God, her son is the real star. Jesus, Son of God. Mary would give birth to God in the flesh,supernaturally conceived by the Holy Spirit, without physical union. While we may love the cutesy story of Jesus’ birth, the reality isthat God’s promised King was to arrive. The centuries of longing for God to make good on this promise would finally be fulfilled.And unlike any earthly kingdom, such as his forefather King David (David and Goliath fame), this reign would last forever.

At this point, we might pause and consider: what is so good about the promise of Mary’s baby boy? While we think about the giftswe give and receive at Christmas, what is the gift that God brings us in Jesus?

Next time:Next time: The Birth of Jesus – Luke 2:1-20

Rev Jim DayhewRev Jim DayhewCollege Chaplain

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TERM 4 IMPORTANT DATESPlease note important Calendar Dates for Term 4

Term 4Term 4

Friday 1 November Kindergarten Orientation - New Families Only Wednesday 6 November Term 4 Class Parents' MeetingThursday 7 November Years 1-6 OrientationFriday 8 November Kindergarten Orientation - New Families OnlyMonday 11 November Mid Term Break (Students Only)

Wednesday 13 NovemberPrep Orientation MorningDance Academy Concert Event

Thursday 14 NovemberPrep Orientation MorningYear 11 Parent Teacher Night

Friday 15 November Kindergarten Orientation - All FamiliesWednesday 27 November Year 6 DinnerFriday 29 November XThactor & Market Day (Senior School only)Wednesday 4 December Junior School Celebration EventsThursday 5 December Senior School Celebration EventFridayFriday 6 December 6 December Last Day of Term 4 and 2019 College YearLast Day of Term 4 and 2019 College Year

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COLLEGE APPThe College App is available to download from either the Play Store or App Store

In Term four all communication with College Families will be through the College app. There will no longer be emails andpamphlets sent home for upcoming events and notices.

Ensure you do not miss out on important information and download the app.

Search for Thomas Hassall Anglican College in the App Store or Google Play Store.

THAC Promo Guide.pdf

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SCHOOL ZONE PENALTIESPlease note the attached document in regards to updated School Zone Penalties.

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School Zone Penalties - effective 1 July 2019.pdf

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ADMINISTRATION CENTRE UPDATEThe renovations and extensions to our Administration building are off to a good start during the school holidays.

The main section of the building has been completely stripped out and ready for the installation of new windows and doors by theend of this month. The focus at present is the northern wing’s office extension and the rear outdoor area with disabled ramps andretaining walls. All going well, we can expect to see the roof trusses go up towards the end of November.

A special thank you to VDK Furniture and Ryan’s Property Services for constructing the temporary Admin in E Block, using the oldfront reception joinery and to our Grounds/ Maintenance staff who assisted with the move next door.

Just a reminder that the administration team has temporarily relocated to E Block. Please visit our website for an updated Collegemap.

Mr Warren MurrayMr Warren MurrayCollege Manager

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TOYS 'N' TUCKERBring your non-perishable food items or new toys and place them under the tree!

Toys ‘n’ Tucker provides a way for us all to come together to share the joy of Christmas with people in need!

This year we will again be supporting Toys 'n' Tucker - an Anglicare initiative.

We will bring more details soon with where to bring your items etc.

https://toysntucker.org.au/about.html

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WEDDING BELLSNew lives together!

Congratulations to Annabelle SheahanAnnabelle Sheahan who was married in the holidays to David.David.

We also congratulate Samuel WeeSamuel Wee who married Julia. Julia.

We wish them well as they begin their lives together and pray that God will richly bless them for many years to come.

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CO-CURRICULARCO-CURRICULAR

INTERMEDIATE STAGE BAND REHEARSALSOur College Intermediate Stage Band is made up of students from Years 4-7 and is a very healthy line-up of students.

With a full brass section of 4 trumpets and 3 trombones, full saxophone section of 5 saxophones, combined with a great rhythmsection – this band is playing some great music and sounding fantastic! They are preparing for the finale act at this years JuniorCelebration event and are also looking forward to having some guest vocalists and dancers working with them too.

Mr Byron MarkMr Byron MarkDirector of Ensembles

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JUNIOR ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCESAt last weeks assembly, two of our Junior students started the term off beautifully with some fantastic musical items.

Anne Bunch performed two pieces on the violin, and Dean Vatos took us on a short holiday to Greece while he performed on hisbazouki. Well done to these students.

Mr Byron MarkMr Byron MarkDirector of Ensembles

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ACADEMY OF DANCE, SET TO DAZZLE!The Academy of Dance students are busy preparing for their first-ever Dance Concert on Wednesday 13 November2019, in the John Lambert Auditorium.

The concert will commence at 6.30pm and we welcome all friends and family to come along and enjoy the night.

Tickets can be purchased online click here or at the door.

Exciting News!!Exciting News!!

CONGRATULATIONS to one of our Academy of Dance students Lourdes A,Lourdes A, who recently competed at the Australasian DanceAssociation Championships.

Lourdes competed in Grade 3 Jazz and won her division, progressing through to the finals against the winners of each jazz grade.

At the end of the 4 day competition, Lourdes was awarded the 2019 Junior Jazz Scholarship for the Australasian DanceAssociation.

Well done Lourdes!

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Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sport Coordinator and TAP Coordinator

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SPORTSPORT

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT - INFORMATION & IMPORTANT DATESTerm Four Junior School Sport Dates

Important Junior School Sport DatesImportant Junior School Sport Dates

TERM FOURTERM FOUR

Week 6 - Wednesday 20 November - Summer IPSSO Finals Day - Broughton Anglican College

Week 7 - Wednesday 27 November - Summer IPSSO Back-up Finals Day - Broughton Anglican College

PE & SportPE & Sport

It is advisable that your child has a refillable drink bottle on Sport and PE days to ensure that they are able to re-hydrate afterexercise. A frozen drink is also a great idea. All children are required to wear the PE cap or College hat for sporting activities.

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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PREP RED, WHITE AND KINDER TABLOID CARNIVALGreat fun at the Tabloid Carnival

Prep Red, Prep White and Kinder had a fantastic day at the Tabloid Carnival on Wednesday 16 October.

The sun was shining and our parents came to watch us run in races and participate in lots of fun activities.

A big thank you to our talented Year 10 PASS students, led by Mr Kaye, who ran the activity stations. Also thanks to our Year 6helpers and Miss Willis for the yummy pizzas and cold iceblocks we enjoyed at the end of the day.

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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Yr 3 Boys Basketball Clinic Yr 5 Boys AFL Clinic

SUMMER IPSSO DRAW AND COLLEGE SPORT - TERM FOUR 2019Term Four Sport and Summer IPSSO Draw

The Summer IPSSO competition commenced in Term One and continues through to the end of Term Four.

Teams train every Wednesday morning 7.30 - 8.15am, Girls Soccer - 7.10 - 8.10am.

SUMMER IPSSO - TERM FOUR DRAWSUMMER IPSSO - TERM FOUR DRAW

SummerSummerTerm 4Term 4 WkWk IPSSOIPSSO Game TimeGame Time Girls SoccerGirls Soccer Boys CricketBoys Cricket Oz Tag, Tee-bal &Oz Tag, Tee-bal &

SoftballSoftball BasketballBasketball

30-Oct 3 St Mary's 12.10 - 2.00 HammondvilleOval

HammondvilleOval

HammondvilleOval Australis Pk

6-Nov 4 William Carey CS 12.20 - 2.10 WCCS Browns Farm Res WCCS WCCS

13-Nov 5 St Mark's 12.10 - 2.00 HammondvilleOval

HammondvilleOval

HammondvilleOval St Mark's School

20-Nov 6 IPSSO Summer Finals all day if teams qualify

27-Nov 7 IPSSO Back-up Finals if required

5-Dec 8 Class based sport

COLLEGE SPORT PROGRAM FOR TERM 4 COLLEGE SPORT PROGRAM FOR TERM 4

Students who are not involved in Summer IPSSO teams will participate in the Year 3 -6 College Sports program.

All sports are taught by qualified coaches and the sport runs for the entire term. There is no cost associated with the program as itis covered by College fees.

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Yr 3 Girls Football (Soccer) Yr 5 Girls Swimming

Yr 4 Boys Cricket NSW Clinic Yr 6 Boys West Tigers League Clinic

Yr 4 Girls Dance Yr 6 Girls Tennis

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP - 6 Sports Coordinator

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2020 SECONDARY SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAMS2020 Secondary School program commences in Term 4, 2019

Trials for the 2020 Secondary School Football Programs were held during the last week of Term Three.

In the Senior school, the College offers programs for:

- Year 7 and 8 Boys

- Years 9 - 12 Boys

- Open Girls

Congratulations to all students selected in the squads.

Training for the 2020 program commenced in Week One of this term and will continue into Terms One, Two and Three, 2020.

A 2020 enrolment will take place early in Term One for any student who was unable to trial last term.

To apply Click Here and for more information, view the brochure.

For further information on the 2020 Secondary Football programs, please email: seniorfootball@thac.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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