BROUGHTON Newsletter - 1
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER
FATHER’S DAY
To all the members of our College community who are fathers and to all the fathers of the
members of our College community, we wish you a Happy Father’s Day. We are blessed that
God provides us with a model of a loving and caring Father, always there to love, support and
guide us, to discipline us when appropriate but always willing to forgive us and grant us
eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Spring Fair
“As it is, there are many parts, but one body.” 1 Cor 12-20
Saturday, 28 August 2010, was a day in which the Macarthur community witnessed what a special place Broughton
is. The Spring Fair allowed the College to showcase how God has blessed us with talented students, committed
staff, a supportive parent body and marvellous facilities. The many hours of planning, working with the College
and the local community, setting up and working in many roles paid off on the day. The final tally of the monies
raised for the College is presently being calculated by our Parents and Friends Association, however, the total
‘profit’ gained in the development of College spirit and reputation is not possible to be calculated.
On behalf of all members of the College community, I thank all who were involved in the planning, the setting up
and the various activities on the day. The Macarthur community was able to see what makes the Broughton
community so special and how the parent body, the students and the staff work together to achieve great things.
TOURNAMENT OF MINDS
Last Sunday, thirty of our students represented the College at the Tournament of the Minds Competition held at
the University of Western Sydney. Over the past two months, the students have worked in three teams to prepare
their presentations in the Language and Literature, Maths and Engineering and Social Sciences competitions. Each
of the teams are congratulated for their work in preparing for the competition and for their outstanding
presentations. The members of the Language and Literature and the Maths and Engineering teams were excited to
be awarded ‘Honours’ in their competition and the Social Sciences team are commended for their presentation.
The College is blessed to have such talented students who are willing to take on the challenges and to show their
commitment to be extended beyond their comfort zone. The students have asked that I pass on their thanks to
Mrs Irwin, Mr Main, Mrs Hawkins and Mr Groth for their support and encouragement and for being willing to give
their time to allow the students to be involved in such events.
3 September 2010 Volume 25 No 27
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 2
NASSA JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
Congratulations to the team who represented the College at the NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 31
August 2010. The College is proud of your achievements. A number of students have been selected to go to CIS
and a full report on the Carnival will be printed in a later newsletter.
YEAR 12 – MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS EVENING
Congratulations to our Year 12 Music and Visual Arts students for their outstanding performances and
presentations at our Music and Visual Arts Evening held on Tuesday 31 August 2010. The quality of Visual Arts
works reflected the commitment of the students and Mrs Hawker, as well as giving us an insight into the final body
of works to be presented to the Board of Studies for the Higher School Certificate. The evening was an excellent
opportunity for our Music students to perform their HSC pieces to the audience. We wish our Music students all
the best for their performances for the HSC markers on 10 September 2010.
PARENT AND STUDENT FEEDBACK
The College remains committed to gaining feedback from parents and students on all aspects of our operation
and the quality of education that we provide. Such feedback assists us to evaluate our programs, reflect on our
practices and, where appropriate, make changes to improve our practice.
In the coming weeks the College will be seeking feedback from our parents and students in Years 7 and 12. The
Year 12 surveys will give us an insight of the level of success our students and their parents feel we have achieved
in preparing our graduating class for the Higher School Certificate and their readiness to enter the adult world. The
Year 7 surveys will allow parents and students to give us feedback on our 7-Success Transition Program, which
celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.
In Term 4, the College will be undertaking further surveys of parents in some of our Junior School years.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
At times, there are matters and issues that parents wish to raise with the College in relation to their sons or
daughters. I appreciate parents raising their concerns, thus allowing us to work, in partnership, through the issues.
I encourage parents to raise concerns as early as possible so that problems can be addressed before they become
major issues. The College Grievance Policy outlining the process for parents to raise concerns is available on the
College Parents Intranet in the documents folder and a Summary of the Protocols may be found in the Student
Information Handbooks Page 21 (Secondary School) or Page 20 (Junior School).
UNIFORM CHANGEOVER
As we move into Spring, a number of parents have asked about the changeover to summer uniform in the last
weeks of term.
The College recognises the benefits that many of our Junior School students gain from being active at recess and
lunch, therefore, students in the Junior School will be allowed to wear either their summer or winter uniform in the
last two weeks of term. Students who select to wear their winter uniforms in these weeks may be given permission
not to wear their blazers on the warmer days.
Students in the Secondary School will be expected to wear their winter uniform until the end of Term 3 and return
in their summer uniforms at the commencement of Term 4. This decision has been taken due to Secondary
students tending to be more passive at recess and lunch and the number of formal events that are scheduled as
we farewell Year 12. Students will be expected to wear blazers at Formal Assemblies and to and from school.
At the commencement of Term 4, all students are expected to be in summer uniform. Students in Year 10 are
given permission to stay in their winter uniform if they have grown out of their summer uniforms. As parents check
uniforms, please check the length of dresses and skirts and make the relevant repairs if their daughters have had a
growth spurt during the winter months.
Mr O’Connor
Headmaster
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 3
BROUGHTON ANGLICAN COLLEGE
SPRING FAIR
SATURDAY 28 AUGUST 2010
ENTERTAINMENT SPECTACULAR
VISITORS
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 4
R.A.WEBB SPORTS CENTRE (FUTSAL AND BASKETBALL COMPETITIONS)
STALLS AND DISPLAYS
RIDES & JUNIOR KIDS PLAYZONE
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 5
PREP – YEAR 12 MRS C KENNEDY DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE – TAPS
FEES
Parents are reminded of the current schools council policy in relation to payment of Broughton
Anglican College fees:
Term Fees are due and payable within 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Please be advised that, to ensure your children continue to receive the maximum benefits of a
Broughton education and access to new facilities and technologies, this policy is to be actively
enforced. Parents should note accounts which are not paid by the due date will be charged an
administration fee for late payment of $100.
OPTION TO PAY 2011 FEES IN ADVANCE
Families have the option to pay the Annual Fees (Tuition, Service and Capital Works) for 2011 at the current year’s
rates, if paid in full by 31 October 2010.
Please email [email protected] or call 4628 0110 to request an application form.
PHOTOGRAPHS - SPORT, PREPARATORY BLUE AND YEAR 6
As mentioned earlier in the year, photographs for Junior and Secondary sports teams, Preparatory Blue and a Year
6 group, are to be taken at the beginning of Term 4. Dates for this have changed slightly so that it is more
convenient with students in sports uniform on the day of the photos. The photographs will happen between the
start of school and recess on these dates:
Tuesday 12 October Secondary sports photographs plus Preparatory Blue (class and individual.)
Wednesday 13 October Junior Sports photographs, Year 6 Group photograph
Please note these dates. More information will follow in next week’s newsletter with details of the photographs
that will be taken and the ordering system.
BOOK WEEK FOLLOW-UP
A video of the IRC Book Week Interactive Display can now be seen on the IRC Blog (BACIRC):
http://bacirc.edublogs.org/irc-displays/ (scroll down)
Photos of the Across the Story Bridge Book Character Parade can now be found on the Book Week Event page of
the IRC Blog: http://bacirc.edublogs.org/book-week-event/
STAFF PROFILES
ELLEN WARD – HUMANITIES TEACHER
I was born and educated in North Queensland which excuses my support of the Maroons and
the Cowboys! I became a Christian when I was 16 and an orphan at 18. What I lacked in a
biological family, my loving Heavenly Father has made up in spades in caring Christian
friends. In the fullness of time, He also provided me with a supportive husband and three
wonderful children.
When I graduated from University, I went to New Zealand to teach. There I enjoyed amazing
scenery, the hospitality of many locals, cold weather – remember I was from North
Queensland – and saw snow for the first time.
Since returning to Australia to get married, I have lived in the boarding facilities of The Kings School, Parramatta;
the Cathedral School in Townsville and The Scot’s College in Bellevue Hill. At each of these schools I have worked
either part time or as a casual teacher. For a few years, just before I had my first child, I worked for a building
society at West Ryde. I was held up by an armed robber twice in the first six months!
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 6
God has been very gracious to me in allowing me the privilege of working at Broughton where I teach Humanities
subjects to Years 8 to 12. Broughton is an amazing community with so many wonderful parents, students, staff and
former students. I have learnt much in the seven years I have been here and enjoy sharing my delight in my
subject area and in challenging students to grow in positive ways. Above all, I love to tell of my relationship with
my Lord Jesus who has never, ever let me down.
HOWZAT CRICKET COMPETITION
Anglican Youthworks are holding a Howzat Cricket Competition in the upcoming holidays, 5-7 October, at St
Gregory’s College, Campbelltown. The competition is open to boys and girls aged 10-15 years. For more
information and to register phone 02 8268 3346 or visit https://outdoors.youthworks.net/Login.aspx.
Mrs C Kennedy
Deputy Head of College – Teaching and Professional Services
JUNIOR SCHOOL MRS R ROBSON DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE - JS
SPECIAL MATHLETICS ACHIEVEMENT
Congratulations to Darcy Surman, Angelina Arora, Laura Power, Caitlin Dillon and Zaidyn
Melrose who have each been awarded a Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Results
in Concept Mastery.
PARENT TEACHER EVENING - SEPTEMBER 6
A reminder that Junior School teachers will make themselves available for Parent Teacher
Interviews on Monday afternoon and evening. Parent Teacher Interviews are an important
part of home school communication and we encourage all families to book time with the class teachers. Miss
Koeller (KK) will be holding her interviews on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
WHEREFORE ART THOU JONAH
Two Weeks to go!! Photographs have been taken of the students in their costumes ready for the program and for display in the
College Hall. Rehearsals are going well with the backstage crew starting with their roles.
The full day rehearsals are on next Friday, 10 September, and next Saturday 11 September. On Saturday the cast
and backstage crew need to be at the College at 10am and the Year 3 and 4 choir need to be there at 12.30pm as
we are doing a complete dress rehearsal in the afternoon. The rehearsal should finish at 4pm.
Don't forget to purchase your tickets for the performances on 17 and 18 September. Tickets can be purchased
through the College website.
Wherefore Art Thou, Jonah? The Junior School Musical It is getting closer!
Friday 17 September at 7pm
Saturday 18 September at 1.30pm and
Saturday 18 September at 7pm
BOOK TICKETS ONLINE www.trybooking.com/HMT
If you do not have access to the internet, you can ring or see Mrs Auterson in
Administration 46 33 8365 who will book tickets online for you.
Attendance at all three performances is compulsory for all students in Years 3 – 6.
It will be a wonderful community event.
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 7
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TRAINING
A Year 6 student and a few Year 5 students were selected to go on a Leadership Training Day to do with Cru Club
at William Carey Christian School. The teacher who came with us was Mrs Cooke. We had lots of fun. When we got
to William Carey we were divided into groups. The groups were made up of a couple of different schools, so
including Broughton there were three schools all together. First our groups decorated our posters and then there
was a kind of quiz show. The last activity we were split into different rooms around the school and we were set
different tasks. At the end of the program we were given some snacks and a bag containing all sorts of things
about Jesus and Cru Club, my favourite were the lollies.
By Sarah Engelbrecht (6G)
MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD
A team of students in Years 5 & 6 have been representing our College in the annual Australian Mathematical
Olympiad. This is a very challenging Mathematical Problem Solving competition. Currently Jackson Surman (6C) is
leading in the results, followed closely by Elizabeth Reid (5C), Rowen Kell (6G)and Claire Hudson (6C).
SUMMER UNIFORM – CHANGEOVER FOR JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY
A reminder to parents that Summer uniform is to be worn officially from the beginning of Term 4, for the whole
College. All students are to return to the College in full summer uniform on 11 October 2010. For the Junior
School, however, in recognition that Junior School students run around at break times, there will be a changeover
period of uniform in the event of warm weather in the last two weeks of Term Three. Parents should ensure that all
items of their child’s uniform fit properly and are in good repair. Any new items should be purchased from the
Uniform Shop before the end of term in order to be prepared.
PRIMARY CHAPEL MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
This Chapel service will be located in the Worship Centre, commencing at 2.05pm.
WINTER IPSSO FINALS
The finals for the Winter Competition of IPSSO will be taking place next Wednesday 8 September at Macarthur
Anglican College. All of Broughton’s IPSSO teams represented our school with pride throughout a very rain
damaged competition.
I would like to congratulate the following teams on making the finals: The 3/4 Oz Tag, 3/4 Netball and 5/6 Netball.
I would also like to make special mention of both Football (Soccer) teams for their fine efforts. Both teams missed
the finals, but only by 1 competition point or by goal difference.
We wish these three teams all the best as they represent themselves, and us all, at the finals next week.
Mrs R Robson
Deputy Head of College – Junior School
SECONDARY SCHOOL MRS M MURDOCH – DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE-SPS
SENIOR SCHOOL PARENT WORKSHOP
On Wednesday 8 September Mrs Clipsham, Stage 6 Coordinator, will chair a parent workshop
in the IRC 5.30-6.30pm for all interested parents of Year 10-12 students. We will canvas such
areas as coping with the highs and lows, how parents may give practical and emotional
support, explain further the expectations of the College and of the Board of Studies in relation
to the Preliminary (Year 11) and Higher School Certificate (Year 12) courses and address any
questions that you may have as parents. This workshop will be interactive and is particularly
designed for those families who are doing their ‘first’ Higher School Certificate but all are
welcome. If you are planning to attend the Parent Workshop could you send an email to
[email protected] or telephone and leave a message at reception 02 4633 8365.
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 8
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR NATIONAL CAPITAL EXCURSION
Year 10 students from Broughton undertook an educational tour of the national capital in June of this year. While
on this tour they participated in a variety of educational programmes focused on Australia’s history, culture,
heritage and democracy. Visits were made to Parliament House, the Electoral Education Centre and the Australian
War Memorial. The experience was assessed as part of their Australian History and Geography (with Civics and
citizenship) School Certificate courses.
We did not acknowledge at the time the contribution of the Australian Government to this field study.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their National
Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To assist parents in meeting the cost of the excursion the
Australian Government is contributing funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER)
programme toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution will be paid directly to the school upon
completion of the excursion.
We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program.
ANNUAL YEAR 12 VERSUS STAFF FOOTBALL GAME AND BBQ LUNCH
It is that time of the year again when Year 12 challenge the ‘fit and talented’ staff at Broughton to a game of
Football. The secondary school is invited to be there to cheer on the teams on Monday 20 September in Periods 5
& 6. There is a gold coin donation collected from all spectators which goes to the senior school charity the African
Aids Foundation. Students will need sunscreen, their hats and a gold coin to attend the great football challenge.
Training has already begun in earnest!
The Senior SRC will also be serving a Sausage Sizzle lunch before the game as a charity fundraiser. A delicious
sausage sandwich will be $2.00 and an icy cold soft drink $2.00. The SRC will be taking orders for the BBQ in the
next few weeks at House Tutor.
GIRLS CIS CUP FOOTBALL TEAM KNOCKED OUT OF THE SEMIS
Unfortunately the girls CIS Cup team have bowed out of the competition to William Clarke College 3-2.
It was a fantastic game, however our dominance in possession and opportunities just could not be converted to
goals. BAC started incredibly well and imposed a very dominant passing game on William Clarke - They found it
hard to get the ball from our girls. Somehow we found ourselves down 2-0 in the first half despite the ball barely
being in our own half. However, the girls fought back to level at 2-2 with some outstanding work from the
Chapman girls, Kayla Blainey and Ali Ormrod. Jesse Sapsed pulled off some wonderful saves to keep the scores
level, despite feeling quite sick. The game went to extra time where the golden goal applied – first team to score
wins. However, after 85 mins of play William Clarke had a couple of players with a bit more strength and fitness
and fatigue got the better of us.
I cannot speak highly enough of how well they all played – they each played their position to a very high level.
Congratulations girls on a great campaign!
Chelsea Rix, Olivia Brownlee, Tayla Hallett, Sabrina Hallett, Jesse Sapsed, Tori Nicholson, Erin Garrett, Lisa White,
Alison Milligan, Kelly Milligan, Kayla Blainey, Pam Ramirez, Lucy Chapman, Ali Ormrod, Annika Chapman.
Mrs M Murdoch
Deputy Head of College – Secondary and Pastoral Services
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 9
P & F NEWS LISA HUNT - PRESIDENT
SPRING FAIR
Thank you to everyone for helping make the Spring Fair such a great day! Thank you for all your donations, for
giving your time and for helping out wherever possible.
A special thank you to……
• the stall volunteers and parent helpers
• the parents, teachers and students that helped set up and pack up
• Mr Pilottos and his car park team
• Mr Tom Reeves and his team of grounds men, the “Fix It Crew”
• the Support Staff
• the Teachers
• the student volunteers and helpers
• Mr Bines, Mr Ramirez, Mrs Bartlett, the bands, choirs and performers
• Commotion Dancers
• Picton Physical Culture
• the mums who cooked 500 cupcakes!
• Debbie the Canteen Manager
• Mr O’Connor
• Mrs Murdoch, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Robson, Mrs Ewing
• P & F Team
• Spring Fair Committee, the “A” Team!
FOR YOUR DIARY
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2010 – BROUGHTON SPRING BALL
Lisa Hunt
P & F President
NEWS FROM ST PETER’S ANGLICAN CHURCH CAMPBELLTOWN
YOUTH GROUP MEETS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
Come along to the St Peter’s Church Youth Group. We meet every Friday night from 7.30pm-9pm. All students
from Years 7-12 are welcome.
CONTACT ST PETER’S CHURCH
Church Office: 4625 1041 [email protected]
Nigel Fortescue: 0429 939 410 [email protected]
Leanne Burns: 4625 1041 [email protected]
Stuart Grant: 4626 3436 [email protected] (BAC Chaplain)
Church location: Cordeaux Street, Campbelltown (parking via Howe Street)
BROUGHTON SHOP HOURS
BAC Shop Telephone Number: 02 4633 8221 (trading hours only)
Mondays 8am – 11am Tuesdays 8am – 11am Thursdays 12.30pm – 4pm
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 10
CANTEEN ROSTER
Canteen Telephone Number: 02 4645 2054 Hours 7am – 1.30pm
Monday 6 September Robyn Wells, HELP
Tuesday 7 September Sue Powers, HELP
Wednesday 8 September Jenny Brackenbury, HELP
Thursday 9 September Sharon Becker, HELP
Friday 10 September Kim Atkins, Pat Skinner, Marlene Rivett
Monday 13 September Heidi Channell, Dianne Bryant
Tuesday 14 September Sonya Cadden, HELP
Wednesday 15 September Christina Flocco, Lynda Walsh
Thursday 16 September Sharon Clements, HELP
Friday 17 September Lyn Nonnenmacher, Trish Robinson, Marlene Rivett
CONTACT
Secondary Telephone: 02 4633 8365 Secondary Fax: 02 4633 8358
Junior Telephone: 02 4633 8366 Junior Fax: 02 4634 8424
After School Care: 02 4645 2088 (after 4.00 pm only)
Email: [email protected] Website: www.broughton.nsw.edu.au
CALENDAR UPDATE
MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
� CRU Club (Yrs 3-6) Function Centre
� Yr 9 MISA Public Speaking Workshop
� JS Parent/Teacher Interviews
3.15-8.15pm College Hall (bookings
essential)
� SS Macarthur Eisteddfod Choir Performance
10.45am-2.45pm The Cube Campbelltown
� Junior Chapel 2.05pm Worship Centre
MONDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
� Yr 10 & 11 Yearly Examinations
� Kinder Bible Club - recess
� CRU Club (Yrs 3-6) Function Centre
� Monday After School Active concludes
� Preparatory & Infants Chapel
2.05pm College Hall
TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
• Primary Assembly 2.05pm College Hall
• Yr 12 Careers Talks, Seminars & Study Hall
• AICES Athletics Championships
• Preparatory Green Day
• JS Debating St Euphemia
� Parent Prayer Meeting
8.30–9.30am Worship Centre
TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
� Yr 10 & 11 Yearly Examinations
� NSWCIS Athletics Championships
• Primary Assembly 2.05pm College Hall
• Yr 12 Careers Talks, Seminars & Study Hall
� Parent Prayer Meeting
8.30–9.30am Worship Centre
BROUGHTON Newsletter - 11
JS – Junior School
SS – Secondary School
WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
� Kids Bible Fun (KBF) Group (Yrs 1 & 2)
� JS Musical Orchestra Rehearsals 6.30-8pm
� IPSSO Finals Macarthur Anglican School
� Macarthur Sustainable Schools Expo
Belgenny Farm
� Yr 7-11 Parent Teacher Night (N-Z)
3.15-9pm College Hall
� Yr 10-12 Senior Parent Workshop
5.30-6.30pm IRC
� Debutante Ball Practice
4pm Campbelltown RSL Club
WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
� Yr 10 & 11 Yearly Examinations
� Kids Bible Fun (KBF) Group (Yrs 1 & 2)
� Wednesday After School Active concludes
� Yr 7 Extension Music Class Rehearsal
10.35am-12.45pm Function Centre
� Yr 7 Extension Music Class Concert
7-8.30pm Function Centre
THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER
• RAGE (Yrs 7-12)
• JS Jump Rope for Heart Demonstration
• Yr 7-10 Morning Tea for Tournament of
Minds
10.35-11.30am
� Preparatory and Infants Assembly
2.15pm College Hall
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
� Yr 10 & 11 Yearly Examinations
� RAGE (Yrs 7-12)
� Preparatory and Infants Assembly
2.15pm College Hall
FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
� Yr 8 excursion IMAX/Sydney Aquarium
� HSC Music marking
� JS Musical Rehearsal
9am-4.30pm College Hall
FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
� Yr 10 & 11 Yearly Examinations
� Wherefore Art Thou Jonah performance
7pm College Hall
� Yr 9 Science excursion Bluescope Steel &
Wollongong Science Centre 8.15am-4pm
SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
� St Peter’s Anglican Primary School
Spring Fair 9am-3pm
� JS Musical Rehearsal 9am-4.30pm
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
� Wherefore Art Thou Jonah performances
1.30pm and 7pm College Hall
Recommended
