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Issue No 5, 2019Friday 22 March 2019

A fortnightly newsletter for Penrith Anglican College families Personal excellence through Christ

The Vine

On Tuesday 19 March, the Most Rev Dr Glenn Davies, Archbishop of Sydney, commissioned Mrs Felicity Grima as the Principal of the College. Members of the Anglican Schools Corporation Board, College Council, Representatives of local government, Heads of Schools in the local area and the Anglican Schools Corporation, Ministers of local churches, former College staff including Mr Barry Roots, parents and Mrs Grima’s friends and family joined the College to share this special occasion.

The words of the Commissioning spoken by Archbishop during the Commissioning can be found below:

“This office is one of great challenge and great reward, and we have recognised in you gifts that fit you for the office of Principal of this school. You are called to be the head teacher, and to be a pastor to those who work and learn in this community. You are called to teach and inspire, to encourage and enable, by word and example, the students committed to your care. Christ the Good Shepherd is your example, caring for His people and serving with them.”

Mrs Grima recognises the special responsibility that is hers to ensure that all in the College – particularly students – are valued, and recognised as being created in the image of God, and uniquely gifted by Him, and has committed herself, with God’s help, to this work in our College.

The musical items by the College Bands and Choirs were outstanding with the song sung by the Primary students a definite highlight.

Mrs Grima concluded her speech at the Service with the following words:

“Penrith Anglican College has seen the promises of God manifested throughout its history. As a community, we have seen God’s love endure and His faithfulness to each generation of students, families and staff. In comparison to many schools, we have a short history but we look to the future with great confidence that we will continue to see the faithfulness of God, as we seek to fulfil our mission to educate students to become informed and responsible global citizens who follow Christ and serve others. I know with great certainty that the finest days of Penrith Anglican College are ahead of us and I am secure in the knowledge that Christ who began a good work here will continue His plans and purposes through us for His honour and glory.”

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path ” Psalm 119: 105 (NIV)

Principal’s Commissioning Service

The Vine - Issue No 5, 2019

Principal’s Commissioning Service (cont’d)

Principal’s Commissioning Service (cont’d)


In This Issue

Principal’s Commissioning ServiceCoffee Morning With ParentsCollege Uniform Changeover

Student Wellbeing Profiler Survey The Tabitha Program

Careers OfficeUniversity Open Days 2019

Peforming Arts NewsSenior School Sports Update

Primary School Sports - Football and AFL

Primary School Sports - CIS Swimming and Diving

Compassion Child SponsorshipPrayer & Praise

April 2019 CalendarKids Help Kids

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Coffee Morning With Parents

The full changeover to College winter uniform will occur on Monday 13 May 2019 (Week 3 of Term 2).

Students can either wear full winter or full summer uniform in the first two weeks of Term 2 as the weather is so variable at that time of the year. All students must be in full winter uniform including Blazers and Bomber jackets from Monday 13 May 2019.

The College Uniform shop now has the full winter uniform for purchase and is offering extended hours to accommodate the changeover.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Week 10 - Term 1Tuesday 2 April 8am-5pm

Wednesday 3 April 12pm-6pmFriday 5 April 8am-11am

Week 11-Term 1Tuesday 9 April 8am-5pm

Wednesday 10 April 12pm-6pmFriday 12 April 8am-11am

School Holiday Opening HoursTuesday 16 April 10am-5pm

Wednesday 17 April 10am-5pmSaturday 27 April 9am-2pm

Week 1 – Term 2Tuesday 30 April 8am-5pm

Wednesday 1 May 12pm-6pmFriday 3 May 8am-11am

Week 2 – Term 2Tuesday 7 May 8am-5pm

Wednesday 8 May 12pm-6pmFriday 10 May 8am-11am

Please do not hesitate to contact the College Uniform Shop staff for all uniform needs.

Contact DetailsPhone: 02 4760 0168

Email: [email protected]: http://www.penrith.nsw.edu.au/enrol/essentials/uniforms/

Mr David TweedActing Deputy Principal


Friday 29 March

On a regular basis, Mrs Grima and members of the Executive Team will hold a Coffee and Chat morning in an informal setting, where we meet parents over tea/coffee and something sweet to eat!

This will be an opportunity for all parents to meet with us to discuss any new suggestions or concerns that they may have.

We meet in the new area next to the Lighthouse Theatre from 8.30am until about 9.30am.

Parents are free to come and go during this time. We would love you to join us on these occasions.

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Student Wellbeing Profiler Survey


At Penrith Anglican College we endeavour to provide the best care for all our students so that each can achieve personal excellence through Christ. As well as academic excellence, we are most interested in their wellbeing. The College will be running the Student Wellbeing Profiler Survey again, as developed and run by The University of Melbourne. This is conducted with students in Years 5 – 12 who have been given permission by their parents. We are keen to compare the results from 2018, with the results gathered from this year. The College is committed to understanding the needs of our students.

Parental permission is being sought for students of Years 5 – 12 to enable students to participate in a wellbeing survey that will be completed during College hours. The University has provided information for parents of these students which outlining how the survey is conducted and how privacy is maintained.

The survey is anonymous, responses to the survey are strictly confidential and only group results will be reported back to the College. The results of this survey will help us understand where our students need more support so that we can create a positive environment for all students to best learn and develop to their fullest potential. These insights on student wellbeing will inform wellbeing interventions/practices and curriculum at Penrith Anglican College.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me via College Reception on 4736 8100 or at [email protected] .

Miss Adele CraneDirector of Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing Profiler Survey April 2019

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The Tabitha Program


The Tabitha Program has been explored over the past few issues of the Vine. There are three key elements to the program: (i) Action, (ii) Service, and (iii) Personal Development. Last week, the Action strand was highlighted, with some fabulous photos of the Year 11students exploring God’s creation through the bushwalking elective.

This week we will be looking at the Service Strand, and in Term 1 this year activities have included Wrap With Love (where students learn to knit and create blankets for charity), Community Baking (which involves students learning to bake and making items for Westcare), serving in the Junior School taking care of the younger ones in our community, and visiting Newmarch Nursing home. Other activities done in the past also include Bushcare at Werrington Lakes.

Service

....for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way,

as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 4:8

Service is predominantly seen as putting the needs of others above our own. This aspect of the Tabitha Program is sometimes the most challenging when we are surrounded by a busy world with many distractions for our attention. The perspective of ‘just finding the time’ for others can be challenging in itself for many.

At the College we are encouraged to have Personal Excellence through Christ, which is the most recent school motto. This means striving to follow the example of Jesus: to take the focus off ourselves and put others first. Many of the stories of Jesus come about as He was ‘interrupted’ on His way to go somewhere or do something. It is important to pause and consider the place of ‘interruptions’ to serve others, in amongst the busyness of our lives and the ever-present tasks which must be done.

Whilst it is important to look after our health, God is not concerned with our physical appearance in the same way that society might judge us in the world in which we live.

The LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but

the LORD looks on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7

The phrase ‘servant-hearted’ is not only used to describe those who do good works for others, but also those who have the right motivation. It describes those who put aside what they want to do or are comfortable doing, and put the needs of others as the primary driver of the action. It describes those who act without the need to receive rewards, recognition or even gratitude. It describes those who serve with a cheerful heart.

But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. Matthew 23:11

Ms Michaela InglisTabitha Co-ordinator

Joshua Cruzado and Zachary Lucas with some of the residents of

Newmarch Nursing Home.

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Details of University Open Days for 2019 have been sent to students in Years 10, 11 and 12..

If you are a parent of a child in Years 10.11 or 12 I invite you to consider locking into your diary, a visit to a university campus that may be relevant to your child .

Attending a University Open Day will enable students, amongst other things, to achieve the following:

I thank you for your support in encouraging our students to be increasingly aware of the vast array of options that are available to them and to equip them to make informed choices regarding their future careers.

Mr Brian JonesCareers Advisor

Careers Office

University Open Days 2019

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University Open Days 2019


| 03STUDYING IN NSW AND THE ACT

UNI OPEN DAYS 2019Australian Catholic University

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Canberra 24 AugustNorth Sydney 31 AugustStrathfield 7 September

Australian College of Applied Psychology

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Sydney 1 May, 22 August, 27 November

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Australian Maritime College

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Launceston 10 August

Australian National University

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Canberra 31 August

Charles Sturt University

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Bathurst 4 AugustWagga 11 August (TBC)Albury 18 August (TBC)Port Macquarie 25 AugustDubbo 30 AugustOrange 6 September

CQUniversity

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Sydney 22 August Online Chat available 3-6pm 30 April, 23 May,

18 September, 10 October, 26 November

Griffith University

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Mature Student Open Evening, Gold Coast campus 16 MayGriffith Open Day, Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank campuses 11 AugustMature Student Open Evening, Gold Coast campus 12 September

International College of Management, Sydney

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Manly 11 August

La Trobe University

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Albury-Wodonga 18 AugustBendigo 25 AugustMelbourne 4 AugustMildura 14 AugustShepparton 2 AugustSydney 22 August

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Torrens University 11 May, 17 AugustMedia Design School 11 May, 17 AugustWilliam Blue College of Hospitality 11 May, 17 AugustBilly Blue College of Design 11 May, 17 AugustBlue Mountains International Hotel Management School 7 September

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Peforming Arts News

Primary Music

Our Year 4 (Band) and Year 5 (Strings) programs are up and running. After a number of weeks in sectional groups, all classes have recently had their first ensemble sessions. This means that the classes have had a performance lesson with all instruments in the room. These were great time of playing together!

Our Performing Arts groups

• Year 7/8 Drama Club[Thursday Lunch]

• Year 9-12 Dance Ensemble[Tuesday 7.15am]

BANDS• Development Band

[Wednesday 7.45am]• Intermediate Band

[Thursday 3.30-5pm]• Senior Concert Band

[Friday 3.30-5pm]• Senior Jazz Band

[Friday 5.20-6.30pm]• Chapel Band

[Thursday 3.30-5pm]

STRINGS• Development String Ensemble

[Tuesday Lunch] • Intermediate String Ensemble

[Thursday Lunch]• Senior String Ensemble

[Thursday Lunch]

CHOIRS• Year 3-6 Primary Choir

[Thursday Lunch]• Senior Choir

[Friday Lunch]

Lessons are available in:• Voice• Piano• Guitar / Bass• Violin• Cello• Trumpet / Trombone• Flute / Clarinet / Beginner

Saxophone• Drums

Mr Steve ClarkHead of Performing [email protected]

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Week 6 saw our annual entry into the NSW Football Regional Futsal competition, and the College entered teams into the 14s, 16s and Open divisions.

Although none of our teams made it through to the Grand Final, our Open Boys team went within a goal of qualifying! Our six teams displayed excellent sportsmanship and grew over each game played. The Futsal Regionals are always tough and all team members should be incredibly proud of their achievements. Thank you to all the staff who assisted in managing these teams: Mr B Andison, Mr D Andison, Mrs Mann, Mr Wright, Mr Whale, and special mention to Mr Rodgers, coming back from retirement to assist with the Open Girls!

Over the weekend between Weeks 6 and 7, Hugh (Year 10) and Miles (Year 11) Harrold competed in the NSW Schoolboys Head of the River Championship. Miles finished 4th in the Open Boys Single Scull event, only after a photo finish could

separate 2nd, 3rd and 4th places. Hugh went one better, finishing 3rd in the Year 10 1st Division Single Scull. Congratulations boys on your excellent achievements with rowing!

In the midst of CEP, Sam Bell (Year 12) and Angus Crozier (Year 11) attended the AICES Hockey Championship at Newcastle, as members of the NASSA Open Boys team. Both boys had a successful day, and were selected to represent the College and NASSA in the AICES team, who will play at the CIS Championship in late May. Congratulations Sam and Angus, and best wishes for a successful CIS event!

Lastly, exciting news for Hannah Roots (Year 8) – she has been called up to compete as a NSW representative at the School Sports Australia Triathlon event in May, held in Queensland! Keep training hard, Hannah, we can’t wait to hear about your success!

Keep your eyes on upcoming editions of The Vine, as Term 1 still has many Gala Days and knockout games to report upon!

CORRECTION:The previous Senior School Sports Update listed the incorrect 6x 50m girls’ freestyle relay team, who were successful in setting a record. The correct team is: Tahlia Mayo (Year 7), Isabella Robson (Year 7), Jade O’Connor (Year 8), Charlotte Forti (Year 10), Olivia Fawns (Year 10) and Kala Puri (Year 11). These six girls will represent the College next week at the AICES Championship. My apologies to Jade O’Connor for the omission of her name in this amazing relay team.

Mrs Amanda HouisonDirector of Sport

Senior School Sports Update


16s Boys Futsal Team (L-R): Josh Grant, Declan Copeland, Jacob Phillips, Alex Cecchi, Ben Lockley, Zac Degarnham

Hugh Harrold – Bronze MedalYear 10 1st Division Single Scull

Open Girls Futsal Team (Back L-R): Cari Emery, Georgia Sanders, Sarah

Polinsky, (Front L-R): Kate Wallace, Ella Wallace, Milli Sargeant

16s Girls Futsal Team (Back L-R): Tanaya Iaria, Tamika Dean, Arabella

McFall, (Front L-R): Bree Fitzpatrick, Milli Sargeant, Georgia Field

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NASSA Football It was a warm day to be playing 7 games of football but our students played some great matches during the NASSA Football Gala Day. Our girls team did exceptionally well considering many of them don’t play football outside of school. The senior boys team played a great brand of soccer but were unlucky in catching the back of the net with many of their shots.

The senior girls had Karoulin Gadalla of Year 6 make it through to the possible v probable matches to select students for CIS trials along with Benjamin Reeves of Year 6 and Harrison Ovington of Year 5 from the senior boys team, however, all three were unlucky in the selection process. It’s an outstanding achievement just to make it to the possible v probable matches considering the amount of football talent we have in NASSA.

Special mention must be made of Samuel Wright of Year 6 who was a weapon in the goal box saving shot after shot from the opposing side. Samuel might want to think about a career in Sydney FC or Western Sydney Wonders.

Well done to all of our players who did an outstanding job representing the College.

Paul Kelly Cup A sport that has seen an explosion of interest at the College over the years has been AFL. Students from Years 5 and 6 in the Primary School participated in the Paul Kelly Cup at Jamison Park, competing against other schools in the local area. We had many students who had never played AFL matches before but still gave the sport a go and did amazingly well.

We had a Year 5 boys, Year 6 boys and mixed girls team competing on the day. All of our teams did really well with the Year 5 boys coming third in the competition and the mixed girls teaming winning their pool and finals match. The mixed girls team will now go through to a regional final to face off against other schools who won their area competitions.

Afternoon Sports Programs

Many students in the Primary School have been enjoying our afterschool programs on Thursday and Friday.

On Thursday 80 students have been doing touch football and on Friday the GWS Giants have been running an AFL clinic for over a hundred keen AFL fans.

In Term 2 we will continue our program with football (soccer) on Thursday. More information on our programs for Term 2 will be coming out soon.

Mr Edward WorrallPrimary School Sports Co-ordinator

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For an association of just 8 schools NASSA is very competitive at the CIS level. The College had 15 students from the Primary School travel to Sydney Olympic Park to compete at the CIS Swimming Carnival. It is a tough competition for our students given that many other associations have a very large number of schools to select competitors from.

On the day we had Alexandra Hall Year 3, Rebecca Hall Year 5, Toby Greentree Year 3, Christopher McAuley Year 4 and the Junior Girls Relay Team of Ava Maurer, Klarissa Goodwin, Katelyn Ferguson and Penelope Robson all of Year 4 make it through to the finals for some of their races.

Rebecca Hall came 10th in the backstroke, Toby came 5th overall in the 8 Years Boys 50m freestyle, Alexandra 8th in the 8 Years Girls 50m freestyle and the Junior Girls came in 8th place. Christopher McAuley came in 2nd for the 9 Years boys 50m freestyle which means he will go through to the PSSA State Swimming Carnival as part of the CIS Team.

Down the other end of the pool we had the diving. The College again had Gabriel Rodriguez of Year 5 compete in the CIS Diving Competition in both platform and springboard diving. Gabriel did a range of dives during the day and did extremely well coming first in the 11 Years Boys. He will now go on to PSSA State Diving as part of the CIS Diving Team.

Congratulation to all of our swimmers and Gabriel on their hard work and well fought races.

CIS Swimming Team: Tara Kalantar, Elizabeth Godwin, Katelyn Ferguson, Ava Maurer, Scarlett Stoneham, Nicholas Godwin, Oscar Rolles, Rebecca Hall, Alexandra Hall, Rueben Bleasdale, Klarissa Goodwin, Toby Greentree, Christopher McAuley and Penelope Robson.

Prayer & Praise

Compassion Child Sponsorship


Compassion Competition Dates Term 1

Tuesday 9 April

Fredgine Constant

Fredgine is 14 years old and lives in Haiti with her parents. There are no other children in the family. Her father works occasionally as a rural worker and her mother occasionally works as a trader in the local market. At home, Fredgine helps by carrying water, gathering firewood, cleaning and washing clothes.

Fredgine likes to play games with friends and likes going to church.Fredgine was sponsored by the current Year 11 from the time they were in Kindergarten and is now sponsored by Senior Ryle.

“I bring money in because I want to ‘do unto others as I would want them to do unto me’. So if I was poor, they would probably give me some money.” Callan Kobus 3W

Please pray for:

• A safe and enjoyable Year 6Canberra trip.

• Those families experiencingtimes of stress and hardship.

• That students and families willcome to know God.

Praise God for:

• The way our students engagedin the many CEP activities lastweek.

• The sense of community at theCollege.

• The ability to have Chapelservices each week.

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April 2019 Calendar


Monday, 1 April 2019 NASSA 15s & Open NetballMonday, 1 April 2019 White Card TrainingMonday, 1 April 2019 Lunchtime Careers Talk - Macquarie UniversityMonday, 1 April 2019 Year 7-10 Parent/Student/Teacher InterviewsTuesday, 2 April 2019 Lego Robotics Wednesday, 3 April 2019 Spanish Restaurant ExcursionWednesday, 3 April 2019 P & F MeetingThursday, 4 April 2019 Fun Socks ThursdayThursday, 4 April 2019 NASSA 15s, 16s & Open FootballThursday, 4 April 2019 After School Touch Football ProgramThursday, 4 April 2019 Australian Airforce Cadets TrainingFriday, 5 April 2019 Fundamental Skills Pre K- KindergartenFriday, 5 April 2019 Years 7-9 Play AuditionsMonday, 8 April 2019 CIS Primary Boys Football ChampionshipsTuesday, 9 April 2019 Coffee With The PrincipalTuesday, 9 April 2019 Cross Country CarnivalTuesday, 9 April 2019 Easter Hat Parade (Pre-K 3 & 5 Days, K-6)Tuesday, 9 April 2019 Lego Robotics Wednesday, 10 April 2019 Year 7-10 Parent/Student/Teacher InterviewsThursday, 11 April 2019 Pre-K Cross CountryThursday, 11 April 2019 Easter Hat Parade (Pre-K 2 Days)Thursday, 11 April 2019 After School Touch Football ProgramThursday, 11 April 2019 Australian Airforce Cadets TrainingFriday, 12 April 2019 Easter ChapelFriday, 12 April 2019 Last Day Term 1

Monday, 29 April 2019 Staff Development DayTuesday, 30 April 2019 Term 2 - All students commenceTuesday, 30 April 2019 Lego Robotics

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Kids Help Kids


Supported by Penrith Anglican College for Westmead

Children’s Hospital to aid research into childhood illnesses and the

ongoing treatment of sick kids.

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

& DONATE A GOLD COIN

THURSDAY4 APRIL 2019

Fun Socks Thursday

ALL DONATIONS FOR THE

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT WESTMEAD

Donations can be made to:

Bank: Commonwealth BankName: Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation BSB: 062 230Account: 11331137Reference: 1489640

DON’T FORGET!

Year 10 student Mark Nielsen is organising a fundraising event to

raise money for Westmead Children's Hospital.

On Thursday 4 April students from schools over Western Sydney and down

to Wollongong, will be wearing crazy socks.

Put it in your diary and get your crazy socks ready.

Donations can be made directly to the Children's Hospital.

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All students must have a valid Opal Card to travel on school buses.

Students must also TAP ON and OFF with their card when boarding/exiting school buses.

Opal data collection determines the level of sevices bus companies provide to the College.

Failure to Tap On and Off will result in the withdrawal of services by bus companies if it is determined that the service is under-

utilised.

This applies to all bus services including those provided by Busways and Blue Mountains Bus Company.

hllps://www.cdcbus.eom.au/blue-mtns-school-timetables

The School Opal card gives eligible school students free or subsidised travel on public transport between home

and school on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in the Opal network.

Apply for a School Opal card (new applications only)

Already have a School Opal card? Keep it for next year

Don't throw out this year's School Opal card because eligible cards will be automatically updated for the new school year.

Don't forget a ChildNouth Opal card

It's important to remember that the School Opal card is only for travel to and from school on school days and

doesn't cover travel to After School Care, school excursions, sport and other activities away from school, so it's a

good idea to get a Child/Youth Opal card for personal travel.

Notice to Students and Parents

You have received this notice as there is an issue with your child's Student Opal Card, the issues are

listed below. It is important that those students utilising free travel under the School Student Transport

Scheme (SSTS) use their Opal Card that has been issued to them for travel to and from school

correctly on every trip. Data gathered from the correct use of Opal cards is used to determine how best to regulate school bus services in your area.

□ - Student does not have or has lost Card.

□- Not entitled to be used on this mode or provider.

□- Not entitled. Child lives inside 1.6 klm radius of school. Please purchase an OPAL school term pass

□- Card is damaged or faulty.

For any of the above issues contact Opal on 13 67 25 (13 OPAL) or visit opal.com.au.

School Opal Card As part of our campaign against fare evasion, and our on-going commitment to provide the level of service needed to transport students to and from your school, Busways conducts regular checks of School Opal card.

All students must be in possession of a valid Opal card or pay a fare.

Students in possession of an Opal card must also tap on/off with their card when boarding our buses.

This is important, because the Opal data collected determines the level of service we are able to provide to your school. If students don’t tap on and off, the services will appear underutilised and may be considered for cancellation based on low passenger numbers.

To apply for a School Opal card or to report a lost or stolen card, go on-line to www.opal.com.au/en/about-opal/opal-for-school-students/

Students who are ineligible for School Opal will need to purchase a Child/Youth Opal card or pay a fare to travel on our buses.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and support.

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