FROM THE HEAD OF SECONDARY BOYS

It has been a busy term with a lot happening in and out of the classroom, examples of which can be seen in this newsletter. With Easter approaching it is a reminder that we must take each day as it comes and be thankful for the blessings that we have by God’s grace. I hope that it might be a time for reflection for you and your family and that you have a restful and relaxing time with safe travelling. Dr Peter Fowler Peter Fowler will be retiring from Calrossy Anglican School at the end of this term. He will be finishing up teaching classes at the end of next week and will take long service leave until the end of Term 2. He has given much service to the school and has contributed in many ways. We wish him well during his time of long service leave and he will be in Tamworth next term so there will be a chance to farewell him later in the year. Federation Cup Debating The finals were held on Thursday 23 March at the Brisbane Street Campus. As the debates are run simultaneously, I watched the final of Stage 5 debate between the Secondary Boys and Carinya. The team included James Burke, Riley Bomford, Callum Cutler and Sam Buster. It was great to hear them articulate their arguments so clearly, something which I could only dream of at their age. They ended up winning by a very close margin and I would like to thank Mr. Larkin for convening the Federation Cup and the staff who coached our teams. Year 7 Camp In week 8 the Year 7 boys went to Coffs Harbour for their annual surfing expedition. This year the Principal, Mr Smith, and his wife Julie attended and experienced the great camaraderie of the surfing trip. Thank you to Mr Scott, Mr Price and Mrs Wiggan for taking the boys and looking after them.

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CALROSSY ANGLICAN SCHOOL

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242 MOORE CREEK ROAD TAMWORTH NSW 2340 TELEPHONE 5776 5220 FACSIMILE 5776 5279 EMAIL adminwc@calrossy.nsw.edu.au WEBSITE www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au

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Chess On Tuesday 28 March Calrossy Anglican School competed in the local heat of the 2017 Interschool Chess Challenge, held in Armidale. The Secondary Boys were represented by Mittun Sudhahar, Robert Andren, Will Aitken, Nathan Brown, Lewis Cook, Liam Burke, Navida Geeganage, Oscar Krug and Blake Murphy. Mittun picked up a medal and Navida won a trophy on the day. Lions Youth of the Year Congratulations to Matthew Scott in Year 12 for winning the Public Speaking section of the Lions Youth of the Year District Final recently. It was a great achievement to reach this stage of the competition and it is hoped that it will be the catalyst for more boys to compete in future years. He represented Tamworth, Calrossy Anglican School and the Secondary Boys very well. Year 11 Camp Year 11 boys will be going on their annual camp with the girls in Week 10 to the Emu Gully site near Toowoomba. They will be accompanied by Mr McDonald, Mrs Trevaskis and Mrs Wiggan. They leave on Monday 3 April and return on Thursday 6 April. There will be no classes for Year 11 students on Friday 7 April. Anzac Day 2017 As usual, the school will be marching on ANZAC Day. We always have a good attendance at the march, and it would be great to have as many boys as possible attend, even though ANZAC Day is the last day of the holidays before children return to school on the Wednesday. Boys are to assemble in Bourke Street, between Peel and Marius Streets at 9:30am in full winter uniform with Akubra hat. The students will finish at Kable Avenue near Number One oval. Music One of our 2016 graduates, Jim Eykamp, was included in the ENCORE 2016 HSC Music 1 Honour Roll for the best HSC Musicology. ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the Higher School Certificate Music examinations. Afternoon Buses/Pick-up At 3:05pm there are currently two school buses which leave the William Cowper Campus. One takes the boy boarders back to Simpson House. On occasion, some of the senior girls also need to catch this bus back to the Brisbane Street campus if they finish period 5 at the William Cowper campus. The other bus takes primary students whose parents have sought prior approval.

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There have been a few other boys who, for various reasons, have been catching these buses back to the Brisbane Street Campus and often there has not been enough seats for all students. These buses are strictly not covered by the co-curricular fee and are just part of the transport between campuses for the abovementioned students. In usual circumstances the boys are to catch their normal town bus home, most of which pass by the Brisbane street Campus, and should be able to obtain a free bus pass if they live the required distance from school. Please email Alex New on alex.new@calrossy.nsw.edu.au who can apply for one on your behalf. There may be certain circumstances where your son can catch a school bus to the Brisbane Street Campus at 3:05pm. If you have a valid reason for your son to catch one of these school buses, could you please email the Deputy Principal, Mark Doran on mark.doran@calrossy.nsw.edu.au so that he can put you on the list. Wherever possible, students should be utilising the government supplied town bus service. In relation to morning and afternoon pick up, I would like to remind parents to follow the procedures that have been put in place for the safety of our students. If you are picking up your son from kiss and drop please wait in line and do not overtake any other cars picking up from this lane. Cars are not to drive through the bus lane between 8:00am and 8:45am and between 2:30pm and 3:30pm. It would be most helpful if you are picking up your son from the Secondary Campus that you use the gravel carpark and exit through the top lane. Hugh Howey Acting Head of Secondary Boys

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CURRICULUM MATTERS In an essay titled ‘The dark side of the dream’, Leah Kaminsky explores how “society’s obsession with happiness may be making us miserable”. This strikes a chord with me and parallels a concept that I have written about before. The challenge for schools is that we are often a counter-cultural institution – that is, much of the ideas and values that we espouse are contradictory to the dominant norms that saturate society, making learning seem an irrelevance. This conflict provides quite a challenge for students and teachers alike. Young people are often preoccupied with materialistic demands and expectations. Marketing seeks to indoctrinate consumers to believe that through the purchase of a product or service fulfillment can be found. Kaminsky argues:

“Finding meaning and purpose in life isn’t always easy, but it can’t be found in the fleeting pleasures of materialism and consumerism. You might feel excited by the latest smartphone, but within six months it becomes obsolete and can be a source of dissatisfaction.”

Wealth and abundance have taken the physical challenge out of life in most Western cultures. As a consequence, young people (and old) want everything that they desire and feel unhappy when this does not transpire quickly. School on the other hand requires students to work hard, consistently and in a sustained manner to achieve growth. Growth is often not spectacular or dramatic – it comes slowly, gradually, sometimes unperceptively. Concrete results are often only realized in the long term. This becomes a problem in a society where people expect to be permanently happy and satisfied and they want it now. Kaminsky expresses it beautifully, “We are constantly looking outside of ourselves for the next quick fix, trying to buy our way towards a permanent smile.” As educators one of the things we strive to do to help students see their progress is to recognize what Gus Gould refers to as the “small victories”. Last year Gus was asked during a game how he would go about helping Newcastle who at the time were being walloped by Manly. He said that you have to find the small victories – every training session, every game – to build the necessary confidence, skill and mind-set to be successful. Effective educators try to do this in each lesson and each learning activity. Parents too can help in this process by recognizing and acknowledging the progress of their son – it might be in an idea they expressed, a word or concept that they used, the playing of an instrument, the completion of homework itself or the way they organize themselves for school. Building confidence builds success.

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As the boys complete and receive feedback on their first assessment tasks I urged them on Monday to be reflective, to not be discouraged, to be mindful of the long term, to not waste energy comparing their performance with others (not to say that you can’t learn from how others approach a task or work to achieve their goal) but to consider what they did well and what they need to do to improve, that if they have worked as hard as they could then they should be satisfied with such a performance, that future achievement will be founded on the bedrock of work that they have done now. As parents you can support them by reiterating such ideas. To become an expert in any domain it is said that it takes ten years of deliberate practice. This requires a person to identify their weaknesses and work on them ruthlessly. An educationalist, Marzano, says that expertise exists in “thin slices of behaviour”. His metaphor alludes to the idea that it is the small things that we do that have a cumulative effect – the constant repetition of good habits, the very mindful, deliberate acts we engage in that build toward success. He goes on to argue that to achieve a satisfying life we need to do several things:

• Do something complex and become good at it • Affect people in a positive way, help others through what you do • Have a degree of autonomy and are able to express creativity.

Interestingly this aligns with what Kaminsky discusses towards the end of the essay,

“Research shows that genuinely happy people are more inclined to transcend immediate self-gratification and embrace a more value-based life that is focused on others.”

The life of Jesus becomes a powerful example that we hold up to the boys, and ourselves, to inspire a life “focused on others”. This is why we try to give boys so many opportunities to do things for others culminating in the Community Service at the end of the year. I must admit to being incredibly impressed and proud of the way so many of our boys respond when given an opportunity to help others – I hope that it is an indicator of the fact that these young men are becoming counter cultural in their values and destined for a life of true fulfillment and not one obsessed with seeking immediate

gratification. Mick Larkin Curriculum Coordinator

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FROM THE AG DEPARTMENT Term 1 Cattle Capers The 80 Calrossy Anglican School Cattle Team members have been hard at work this term developing new skills and representing Calrossy Anglican School at shows in the region as a lead up to Sydney Show 2017. It has been a busy but rewarding time and only possible because of the huge support and commitment by Agriculture staff. A big thank you goes to Mrs Kathy de Jong, Mr James Forsyth and Mr Geoff Nielsen for their continued assistance to make this program and the many opportunities available to our students. Cattle Camp 18 and 19 February This weekend is designed to give Year 7 and new students to the school a taste of the various cattle activities undertaken regularly to handle and prepare stock for show. Eighty students visited the Calrossy Anglican School Trade Training Centre, Tangara, over the weekend to learn how to safely and capably handle cattle in and around the yards while developing skills in cattle leading, grooming and assessment. They also learnt how to identify cuts of meat from the carcase and work as part of a team to prepare a steer or heifer for the show ring. Experienced cattle team members were on hand to lead groups and assist with the busy activities each day. Mr and Mrs Smith joined us on Sunday at lunchtime and Mrs Smith even led one of our heifers around! Thanks to all the parents for the drop-offs and pick-ups and a big thank you to Mr Peter Murphy, one of our parents, who so capably helped with the breaking-in group throughout both days.

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Barraba Show 10 and 11 March This was a Shorthorn Feature Show where shorthorn breeders travelled from as far north as the NSW border and as far south as Condobolin to attend this special event. Calrossy Anglican School Cattle Team were out in force for their first show of the year with 38 cattle team members involved over the busy two days. We had a great show with students developing their skills both outside and in the ring, feeding, cleaning stalls, washing, blowing, clipping, organizing gear, parading and supporting each other. There was also a special BBQ organized on Friday night to taste 1000 Guineas shorthorn steaks … delicious!!! Thank you to Barraba Show Cattle Committee and a special thank you to Mr and Mrs Roger Evans, Nagol Park Shorthorns for organizing all the wonderful sponsorship, barbecue and prizes for this event. Results include:

Parader

Champion Parader - Piper Schillert 12 -15 Age Group 1st - Holly Turnbull 4th - Lara de Jong 5th - Georgia Stimson

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Heifer Classic – All breeds

2nd - Kamilaroi Sophie - paraded by Georgia Stimson 1st - I.B. Global Maggie - paraded by Lara de Jong 2nd - Kamilaroi Anna Marie - paraded by Elly Byriell Shorthorn Section – Feature Breed of Show

Heifers:

1st in class - Kamilaroi Sophie - paraded by Claire Seis 2nd in class - Kamilaroi Anna Marie - paraded by Jessica Catts 1st in calss - I.B. Global Maggie - paraded by Grace Purtell I.B. Global Maggie bred and owned by Izzy Bourke Year 8 and paraded by Grace Purtell Year 8 was judged Grand Champion Shorthorn female and Supreme Female Exhibit of Barraba Show 2017. Bulls:

4th in class - Kamilaroi Zuri paraded by Sarah Smith 1st and Senior Champion - Kamilaroi Red Cloud paraded by Piper Schillert Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull - Kamilaroi Red Cloud. Led Steer

Steers:

Champion Steer – Calrossy’s Smokin’ Oakin’ – bred by D&D Riley Oakvale Limousins and paraded by Zac Gower.

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Tamworth Show With over 80 students participating in events this year, a lot of organization, planning and assistance was needed to make sure the one preparation day and two days of competitions ran smoothly. Students competed with beef cattle and dorper sheep in both school and open competition against cattle and sheep breeders in the region. A big thank you goes to Mrs Kathy de Jong, Mr James Forsyth, Mr Bart Leach, Ms Mary Koch, Mr Nick Faye and also ex-parents Mr Rob Lamph and Mrs Don Riley for all their support and hard work to make the event such a successful and learning opportunity for our students, particularly given the wet and muddy conditions. Thank you to all the students who helped with the junior judging competitions and stewarding and marshalling for cattle events. Results include:

Junior Judging

Beef Cattle Section (approximately 250 competing):

Champion Junior Judge (and winner of 15-16 Years Division) - Megan Seis Reserve Champion (and 2nd in 15-16 Years Division) - Riley Catts 15-16 Years Division: 4th - Jordyn Snape 12-14 Years Division: 1st - Ann Porter 2nd -Claire Shadwell 4th - Grace Neeves Meat Sheep (approximately 80 competing):

1st and Champion - Riley Bomford 2nd and Reserve Champion - Hugh Duncan

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Merino Sheep (approximately 80 competing):

3rd Elly Byriell Fleece:

1st and Champion - Riley Bomford 2nd and Reserve Champion - Angus Davidson 5th - Hollie Leslie F002 Paraders (these finalists represent the Zone at Sydney Show 2017):

Sarah Smith Cara Rudder Megan Seis Lara de Jong Georgia Stimson Sophie Cooper - Year 12 2016 Leisl Cooper has been selected as Calrossy Anglican School’s Parader representative this year. We congratulate all these students and wish them the very best at Sydney Show. Open Paraders:

Reserve Champion - Jessica Catts 2nd in 12 -15 Years - Grace Neeves Shorthorn Stud Section:

1st in class - Kamilaroi Sophie paraded by 1st in class - I.B. Maggie paraded by 1st in class and Junior Champion Female - Kamilaroi Anna Marie paraded by Claire Shadwell 2nd and Reserve Champion Senior Bull - Kamilaroi Red Cloud paraded by Piper Schillert

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MORNING TEA AND LUNCH SALES Daily orders requiring morning tea only or morning tea and lunch are to be submitted via Qkr or paid via cash at Reception before 9:20am. Daily orders requiring lunch only are to be submitted via Qkr or paid via cash at Reception before 11:20am. Parents and students without Qkr access at home will be able to pay via tablets provided at WCC Reception, Brisbane Street Reception or the Finance Department. SPORT Cross Country The Calrossy Anglican School Cross Country Championship was held on 28 March in ideal conditions for running. All boys participated in an enjoyable event which takes runners around the William Cowper Campus grounds. Thank you to Mr Lange and Mr Hampstead for their organisation and to the staff who assisted in the event. Age champions: 12 Years – Harrison Osborne 13 Years – Charlie Osland 14 Years – Zachary Clark 15 Years – Myles Davis 16 Years – Mitchell Clark 17 Years – Luca Parramon 18 Years – Jeremy Blakely Congratulations to Mitchell Clark, the overall winner of the Cross Country in a time of 11.36 minutes. Calrossy Anglican School will send a team of runners to the HRIS Championships to be held at Avondale on Thursday 4 May. Mark Gallienne Director of Sport

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Anglicare Northern Inland (ANI) is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Armidale. Among other services, it provides an amazing set of well-being courses. We would like our school community to be aware of this education program as part of our welfare program. ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICE TIMES Oxley Vale Anglican Community Church Sundays 8:00am, 10:00am Oxley Vale Public School Manilla Rd TAMWORTH 6761 2042 ovacc@internode.on.net St John’s East Tamworth Saturday 6:00pm, Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am 102 Carthage Street TAMWORTH 6766 2170 stjohnstamworth@bigpond.com St Paul’s West Tamworth Sundays 8:00am, 10:00am, 6:00pm 18 Church Street WEST TAMWORTH 6765 8227 stpaulstamworth@internode.on.net www.stpaulstamworth.org.au St Peter’s South Tamworth Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am, 6:00pm Cnr Kathleen & Vera Streets TAMWORTH 6765 9304 stpeters@northnet.com.au, www.stpeterstamworth.org.au St Luke’s Loomberah Sundays 9:00am Duri-Dungowan Road, Loomberah