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ARNDELL ANGLICAN COLLEGE ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2016 118-124 Wolseley Road, OAKVILLE NSW 2765 P. 02 4572 3633

From the Headmaster Mr Gareth Leechman

As the term draws to an end I would like to remind our community of two important events

that are coming up. The first being our Junior School musical Honk Jr. which will be occurring

this Thursday and Friday nights. Over the past semester our Junior School students, under

the leadership of Miss Rachel Joyce, have been rehearsing in preparation for their production

and this is the week that our Junior School students have the opportunity to shine! So please

purchase your tickets, they are selling fast, via the Flexischools website. I myself am looking

forward to seeing the musical on Friday night.

Secondly, next week are the high school parent / teacher interviews. These will be hosted

over three afternoons on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. I encourage all parents of students in

Years 7 – 11 to attend these interviews. The interviews provide all involved an opportunity to discuss the progress of

your children, identifying strengths as well as looking towards areas that require further improvement. I would also like

to remind parents that we encourage students to attend these meetings and if they do attend they are expected to

wear full school uniform. In recent years we have seen a significant increase in the number of students attending and

this is most pleasing to see, the more responsible they become for their learning the more likely they are to achieve

the results they are capable of.

Finally, as the term draws to a close I would like to thank the College Community for their support of the Kinder family

over the past few weeks. I know that they have appreciated it, but so have many others in our community. May you

all have a restful and enjoyable break and I look forward to seeing you all next semester as we explore the second half

of the year together.

Chaplaincy Chat Rev Jeremy Clark

At times, like our College has been through recently, it is comforting to know we have a God who cares. Please find

below Psalm 23 for your encouragement. A Davidic psalm.

1 The LORD is my shepherd;

there is nothing I lack.

2 He lets me lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside quiet waters.

3 He renews my life;

He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.

4 Even when I go through the darkest valley,

I fear no danger, for You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff—they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6 Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD as long as I live.

The Advocate

Newsletter

Term 2 | Issue 9, June 2016


Junior School Musical


Fiji Mission Fundraising Mr Leighton Corr

The Fiji Mission and Service team has begun its efforts to raise funds for our upcoming trip in September. The team

will be cooking a BBQ in the lead up to the Junior School Musical on both nights, Thursday 16th and Friday the 17th of

June.

Food will be sold from 6:15pm until 7:00pm.

Drinks will be available from 6:00pm until doors close.

Sausage sandwiches will be sold for $3 and cans of drink for $2.

We greatly appreciate your support.

Australian Speech Communication Mr Chris Wilson

The Speech & Drama program provides the skills required to communicate and give speeches by developing

confidence, clarity in speech and listening skills. Students learn a variety of presentation skills ranging from public

speaking, reading, and verse speaking through to drama.

Students have the opportunity to participate in examinations conducted by the Australian Speech Communication

Association. Last year approximately 3,000 students from schools, private studios and tertiary institutions were

examined throughout Australia.

ASCA held their annual Awards Ceremony on the 21st of May 2016 at Ravenswood School for Girls in Gordon, to

celebrate exceptional achievements from 2015.

Proudly representing the Hawkesbury District and Arndell Anglican College

were the following students:

Bella Mezzomo and Ainsley Fraser – Junior and Senior Centre Medals

Zara Fahey and Olivia Vella – Junior and Senior Studio Medals

Todd Terheegde and Kyle Hollis-Watts – Junior and Senior Studio Achievement

Medals

Thomas Fraser was also presented with his Certificate of Communication

Students were awarded a certificate and medal from the speaker,

Annie Crawford AM, Founder and Chair of the CanToo Foundation.

Congratulations to the students for their achievements and for proudly representing the school.

Hawkesbury Youth Mission Rev Jeremy Clark

Last weekend Arndell played host to the Hawkesbury Youth Mission (HYM). HYM is a gathering of local Anglican Youth Groups to be spurred on to live for Jesus. Over the weekend the youth heard talks from the Bible about how God loves us and calls Christians to love others. Following this they went out into the community to serve as Jesus served us. Tasks were completed for community groups like Riding for the Disabled at Richmond, North Richmond Nursing Home, cleaning up in local schools, collecting clothing for the Take Love campaign and car washing to raise money for missionary work. The youth had a great time and were challenged to continue serving throughout the rest of the week.


From the Careers Office Mr Tom Lavelle

Western Sydney University Open Day- Wednesday, 1st of June 2016

On Wednesday the 1st of June Western Sydney University provided an exciting opportunity for 46 Year 10 and 11

students to experience university life and attend lectures relating to their areas of interest.

Students were invited to volunteer, register online and choose from a huge range of course options, the University

provided everything, including transport, individualised itineraries, map, tour guides, meals (fruit for breakfast and

sausage sizzle / fruit lunch) and even a bag with notepad and pen for all students.

Initial panel sessions helped students understand course options and the flexibility and responsibility for individual

learning that define university study. Information relating to ATARS and 5 bonus point schemes (for local Western

Sydney (Arndell) students and 85.0 ATAR recipients) were discussed as were all the options in terms of alternative

entry and movement between courses once enrolled.

Deferment and advantages / disadvantages of gap years were also presented through open question sessions with

current WSU students. The added advantage in hearing from current WSU students who were studying diverse

courses including business, property marketing, paramedic studies, nursing, teaching, policing and health sciences

(medicine) who came from a wide range of public, religious and independent school backgrounds with ATARS ranging

from 58.0 through to 99.1.

Initial sessions where followed with the most popular Arndell student selections including Criminology, Water, Wildlife

and Sustainability, Law, Engineering, Journalism, Teaching, Health Science, Policing, Midwifery and Designing the

Future.

The Arndell students were outstanding ambassadors for the College drawing comment from WSU staff as to their

responsible behaviour, good manners and thoughtful questions. Ironically, in one communications lecture, the only

student prepared to communicate with the lecturer (ask / answer questions) came from Arndell.

It was a highly successful event by the University; most Arndell students felt motivated to pursue tertiary studies and

more confident as to the feasibility of their doing so. Several are now hoping to attend WSU whilst others now see it

as a serious “Plan B”.

Parent Teacher Interviews Mrs Karen Merrick

Year 7-11 Semester One Reports and Parent, Student and Teacher Interviews

This year, the Half Yearly reports will be delivered electronically via email, on Friday the 17th of June. This format

provides an overview of the student’s performance since Term 1 2016.

Please note that there will not be a comment on the report as this will be addressed in the Parent Teacher interviews

which are being held on Monday the 20th of June, Tuesday the 21st of June and Wednesday the 22nd of June in

the College Gymnasium.

Last Wednesday the 8th of June, parents and guardians were emailed a code to request and book interviews with

teachers via www.edval.com.au/book .

Log in again with this code after Thursday 16th of June to see your allocated interview schedule.

Students are expected to attend the interviews and are required to wear full College uniform to the interview.

http://www.edval.com.au/book


NSW Aeronautical Velocity Challenge Mrs Jennifer Daly

Arndell recently took two teams to compete in the Western Sydney Regional Heats for the NSW Aeronautical Velocity

Challenge. We are very pleased that one of our teams won this challenge.

With a record rocket launch distance of 95.7 Metres, congratulations to Arndell One. The Arndell One team of

Brin Liddell, Olivia Vella, Matthew Holman, Larissa Read and Paige Harding are now looking forward to the

State Finals in a bid to become State Champions.

Congratulations to both our teams that represented Arndell on the day who truly had a ball both with the Competition

and spending time at Western Sydney University learning about engineering and industrial design, and exploring their

makerspaces for future careers.

An exciting day for us all!


School Holiday Camp Pitt Town Anglican Community Church

For further details please check out: https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1851812

School Holiday Camp St Johns Anglican Church Wilberforce

Tuesday 5 July – Friday 8 July 2016

For School Years K to 6

DAY CAMP is a program for boys and girls in school years Kindergarten

to Year 6. It is an exciting time of discovery and adventure in the

wonderland of nature. Experience the fun of hikes, campfires, cooking

food on an open fire, things to make just by using what nature provided.

HOW DOES IT WORK? The camp is for 4 days, commencing at 9:00am and finishing at 3:30pm. Campers need to bring

their own lunch each day. Day Camp lets campers have all the fun and experiences of a normal camp, but the security

of sleeping at home each night. Campers are all in groups of 6-8 children. Each group has its own adult leader and

helper, and they stay together for the whole camp. The leadership team work together to ensure the maximum safety

and enjoyment of all the campers. All leaders have had the appropriate child protection training and have had Working

with Children checks. Parents are welcome to attend the morning and afternoon assemblies which are highlights of

the Day Camp program.

WHERE IS IT? Day Camp 2016 is being held at a property in East Kurrajong. It is ideal for Day Camping, as it combines

natural bushland with open space for group activities. You will receive a letter to confirm your acceptance to the

Day Camp program and details on the property’s location.

Please contact St Johns Anglican Church on 02 4575 3800 for further information. Registrations forms also available

at the Administration office.

https://regonline.activeglobal.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1851812


College Photo Day Mrs Bonny Davies

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e Photo Day

College Enrolments Mrs Roxanne Arnold


Term 2 Calendar Senior School

Week 1A Monday 26/4 Tuesday 27/4 Wednesday 28/4 Thursday 29/4 Friday 30/4

ANZAC DAY Term 2 Commences ANZAC Services

Week 2B Monday 2/5 Tuesday 3/5 Wednesday 4/5 Thursday 5/5 Friday 6/5

Year 12 Parent / Teacher Interviews


Change to Winter Uniform NAPLAN Years 3, 5, 7 & 9

Year 12, Hamlet Excursion

NAPLAN Years 3, 5, 7 & 9


Secondary School Exam Week








HICES Debating Round 3

Silver – Duke of Ed


Western Sydney Careers Expo (UWS Kingswood)

Stage 5 Anti Bullying Workshop Year 10 English Incursion

Year 8 TAS Engineering AVC Competition Day UNI Kingswood

Stage 5 Subject Information Session during HR


RFS Secondary Schools Cadet Program 2016

Year 8 English Incursion Year 9 English Incursion HSC Drama Excursion

Senior School Athletics

Carnival

Arndell High School - Fiji Mufti Day Fundraiser Year 12 HTA History HSC Study Day


Queen’s Birthday

HICES Debating – Round 4

Year 11 Agriculture Case Study Excursion

HICES Debating – Round 4 Year 11 Agriculture Case Study Excursion

Year 11 Agriculture Case Study Excursion Western Sydney Careers Expo


Year 7 – 1 Parent Teacher Interviews Year 10 History Vietnam War incursion

Year 7 – 1 Parent Teacher Interviews RFS Secondary Schools Cadet Program 2016

Year 7 – 1 Parent Teacher Interviews

Year 12 Geography Excursion


Term 2 Calendar Junior School


ANZAC DAY Term 2 Commences ANZAC Services


Mother’s Day Stall


Change to Winter Uniform NAPLAN Years 3, 5, 7 & 9



Year 6, Gala Day


Eagles Wings

Eagles Wings


Eagles Wings

Year 1 Excursion to Muru Mittagar Culture Centre

Eagles Wings


Eagles Wings

Eagles Wings


Eagles Wings Concludes

Eagles Wings Concludes


Queen’s Birthday Junior School Musical

Junior School Musical Kindergarten Excursion - Sydney National Park


Year 3 Gala Day Year 2 Excursion - Bicentennial Park

Junior School Reports Distributed


College Contacts

Headmaster: Mr Gareth Leechman

Deputy Head / Head of Senior School: Mr James Webb

Head of Middle School: Mr Austin Robinson

Head of Junior School: Rev. Keith Peterson

Director of Curriculum and Policy: Mrs Karen Merrick

Director of Teaching and Learning: Mr Jim Milford

Director of Staff and Student Welfare: Mrs Lynn Gillen

Chaplain: Rev. Jeremy Clark

Business Manager: Mrs Jodie Woods

Enrolments Manager: Mrs Roxanne Arnold

Careers and Tertiary Education Advisor: Mr Tom Lavelle

Equestrian Co-ordinator: Miss Kristen Bailey

[email protected]

Uniform Shop: Mrs Liz Moore – 4572 3254

Tuesday and Thursday (Term Time)

8.20 am – 11.00 am & 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm

Before and After School Care: Camp Australia – 1300 105 343 (for bookings)

www.campaustralia.com.au

Before School Care: 6.45am – 8.45am

After School Care: 2.45pm – 6.00pm

Miss Elle (Co-ordinator) – 0401 904 531

P & F President: Mrs Siggy Grima

Email: [email protected]

Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486

(Recess / Lunch)

Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au

General: 02-4572 3633

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