3 May 2018 Vol 16 Newsletter 11 (Wk B)

Fear Ends Where Faith Begins

3000 Remembrance Drive

Locked Bag 1011

TAHMOOR NSW 2573

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THE WARATAH WEEKLY

Wollondilly Anglican College

Thank you for 15 Years

2018 is our 15th Year as a College. On behalf of the staff at the College, past

and present, we would like to thank all of our supporters for their prayer and belief in us and our critics for refining us. Thanks to Jude Gaidzionis for creating the 15 Year Logo for us. It is fitting that, in the year we remember those who bravely went into battle on the fields of Fromelles on 19 and 20 July, 1916, that our logo should carry the image of a World War 1 Digger and a Wollondilly student.

Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.

From the Acting Headmaster ANZAC Day Commemorations During last week, the College had a number of staff and student representatives (approximately 250) at various events including Thirlmere, Queen Victoria Hospital, Mittagong, Picton, Hill Top, Camden, Cobbitty and Campbelltown ANZAC services. On Monday, the College held its own commemorative occasion with students from Years 3–12 under the ANZAC Shelter. I would like to thank all those students and staff who participated at the various events, as well as the many parents for encouraging the children to attend. One of our Year 6 students, Toby Randall gave the following address at the Campbelltown ANZAC Day commemoration. From all reports, in-cluding the Daily Telegraph, he was a great representative of the College. Toby’s Address: They have not grown old, and the years have not condemned. 2018 marks the centenary of the end of “The War to end all Wars.” By the time that the Armistice had been signed on 11 November, 1918, 420 000 of Australia’s finest had enlisted, 60 000 were killed, 156 000 wounded. The population of Campbelltown today is 167 000. Those that returned were left to fight their own private war. Since the start of World War 1, 1.3 million Australians have served their country in places of battle, with over 100 000 paying the ultimate price. In 1914 Australia was still a fledgling nation, with no true modern world history. In the next four years our place in the world would be forged in blood, determination and mateship.100 years on we look back and wonder why so many young men enlisted to fight on the other side of the world? The reasons were many national pride, defence of the mother country, a need to prove that they were a better man than their father. In the 1

st World War there were 64 recipients of the Victoria Cross. To date only 100 Australians

have received this award, the first was Sir Neville Reginald Howse a Captain in the second Boer War and the most recent Cameron Baird a Corporal in the war in Afghanistan. One of the last recipients of the Victoria Cross in the 1

st World War was Private John Ryan.

John was born in Tumut in 1890 and enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in 1915, he was posted to the 2nd Reinforcements of the 55th Battalion. John Ryan won the Victoria Cross for bravery and devotion to duty, during the Allied assault on the Hindenburg defences on 30 September 1918. During the 55th Battalion's attack, John, despite heavy fire, was one of the first to reach the enemy trench. A fierce counter-attack drove the Australians back to the line trenches, where a bombing party at their rear placed them in a critical position. Ryan quickly organised, and led a party to attack the Germans with bombs and bayonets. Reaching the German position with only three men, Ryan and his party killed three Germans, then Ryan alone, rushed the remainder with bombs and drove them back across no man's land. He fell wounded but his action saved a highly dangerous situation and enabled the trench to be retaken. Private Ryan re-joined his battalion in December and on 22 May 1919 received his Victoria Cross from King George V at Buckingham Palace. He returned to Sydney on 24 October and was discharged from the Australian Imperial Force on 10 January 1920. The subsequent years were not kind to John Ryan who, like so many returned servicemen, found it hard to adjust to civilian life. His circumstances worsened during the Depression and he found himself out on the road for four years, looking for any work he could find. Ending up destitute, in August 1935 he walked from Balranald, New South Wales, to Mildura, Victoria, where he was given temporary work by the local council and shortly after found employment in a Melbourne insurance office where he remained for several years. By May 1941, in poor health, he was again tramping the streets looking for work and was taken to hospital the day he was to have started yet another job. He died of pneumonia in the Royal Melbourne Hospital on 3 June 1941 and was buried with military honours in the Catholic section of Springvale cemetery where eight Victoria Cross recipients formed a guard of honour. Private Ryan’s post military life story is typical of some ex-service personnel, whether it’s the Sergeant that feels responsible for the death of one of his men, the Private that returns and his mate didn’t or the General that sent men to their death. Sadly service personnel return with guilt and remorse. All are different people on their return, to those that enlisted to serve their country. Lest We Forget Acting Headmaster

Mr Ian Croger

ANZAC DAY PHOTOS

FROM THE ACTING DEPUTY’S DESK Leading Learning and Caring Conference Ms Huxtable and myself had the opportunity to attend a very worthwhile conference during the start of the holidays. There were many valuable key note sessions and workshops on both teaching and learning and pastoral care. I was particularly encouraged by Dr Tony Fernando and his work on Compassion and Kindness. Dr Fernando unpacked the importance of ‘prosocial emotions’ or those emotions that are linked to being social beings. We have a desire to connect with one another, experience empathy as well as show sympathy and compassion. As humans we all seek to be cared for and to be caring, it is built into us. Compassion = Survival. Compassion requires us to be caring, showing kindness to others. While this is not always easy Dr Fernando’s research indicates that there is a mutual benefit. Acts of kindness might easily flow with nice people, but the challenge for us all is continue those acts of kindness with those we dislike, who are tough, the people who may frustrate or annoy us. Term 1 Progress Reports Term 1 Progress Reports for K-10 are available for viewing on the Parent Portal. These reports provide an overview of student progress throughout Term 1. The reports also give an indication of students work habits. Can I encourage you to take the time to read these and discuss them with your child. If you have any concerns please raise them through the appropriate channels (either the Class Teacher or the Year Patron). Winter Uniform Terms 2 and 3 The commencement of Term 2 sees the change over from Summer to Winter uniform and it was pleasing to see so many students taking pride in the way they were wearing this on day one. At our first assembly I encouraged students to be consistently wearing their uniform well for the entire Term. It is important not only how you start, but how you finish. While the full uniform expectations are outlined in the student diaries, students are reminded of the following: Students are to wear their College Blazer (5-12) or Jacket (K-4) to and from the College and

at all assemblies, Chapel and College functions. On sports days full College tracksuit is to be worn to and from the College. College hats are to be worn at assemblies and in the playground. Shirts are to be tucked in. Optional jumpers can be worn UNDER the blazer. Boys are to be clean shaven. Mr Paul Burns Acting Deputy Headmaster

TELOPEA FLAG RAISING Congratulations to Telopea for winning the Cross Country for 2018. Students in Telopea will be permitted to wear their full College Tracksuit and House Polo tomorrow, Friday, 4 May 2018. There will be a flag raising and ice blocks provided.

PASTORAL CARE Mental Health and Wellbeing As written about in previous Waratah Weekly articles the College has a focus on pro-active measures to address concerns related to anxiety. All students in Year 8 last Term were engaged in an Anxiety Presentation by Lize Booy our Learning and Pastoral Care Advisor. The students were then asked to complete a feedback form that indicated whether further follow-up through group style interventions with a focus on building strategies to manage anxiety would be beneficial to students. This has resulted in a number of small groups being formed within the Year 8 cohort with a focus on supporting these students through this intervention. One in fourteen young Australians (6.9%) aged 4-17 experienced an anxiety disorder in 2015. This is equivalent to approximately 278,000 young people. (Beyond Blue 2018) To complete this, as well as support parents who are navigating parenting young people impacted by Anxiety, the College is also developing resources to support parents in this area. Over the course of this Term a focus in WW articles will be on simple strategies to support students who are navigating worry and anxiety. One strategy will be discussed per week and parents who have students that are completing the anxiety intervention will also be provided with insights into the strategies being developed here to support them as they parent their children. Strategy 1 Rumination is the ruination of a peaceful mind. 1. Broaden their vision Kids get tunnel vision when they worry. They often can’t see the bigger picture. For instance, a young person may fret over minor work matters such getting the exact font match for an assignment they are working on, and neglect to get the sleep necessary for good learning the next day. Sometimes it takes a wise adult to remind children and young people about what really is important to them. (Grose 2018 ) Mr Liam Toland Director of Pastoral Care (T-12)

LOST PROPERTY In Student Reception we have a large number of unlabelled College uniform items from Term 1. As these items are unlabelled we cannot return them to their rightful owners. We ask that if your child has a missing College uniform item, that you please send your child to Student Reception so they can claim it, alternatively you are most welcome to come and look through the clothing items yourself. All unclaimed/unlabelled lost property from Term 1 will be donated to the Clothing Pool after Friday, 11 May 2018.

Mrs Deborah Cook

Deputy Headmaster’s Secretary

PASTORAL MATTERS - SENIOR YEARS (9–12) Welcome to Term 2! This will certainly be an action packed term for senior students. I look forward to reporting on events as they unfold and providing you with helpful information as you support your son or daughter during this stage of their College years.

An important reminder - if you have particular concerns regarding the wellbeing of your son or daughter, please raise this with the Year Patron or Pastoral Care staff so that we can be informed and assist in working through any issues.

Year 12 vs Teachers - Round 1 I am happy to report that the Volleyball match was a great time for all players and spectators too! The result was a clear draw and anticipation for Round 2, which will occur later this term, is certainly building. It was great to see so many staff and students get involved and enjoy some competitive fun. Big thanks to the Year 11 Umpires - Blake Green, Tim Nelson and Mitch Rockwell.

Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program Year 11 student representatives from the College SRC attended a leadership event in Sydney at the end of last term. The following account written by Nina Hvejsel and Travis Baxter provides some insight.

On Thursday, 12 April, Travis and I were able to travel into Sydney for the ‘Secondary Schools Student Leadership Program’ at Parliament House. We met many of the NSW MPs and were able to observe sessions from both the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament. We were then lucky enough to tour Government House and meet the Governor of New South Wales, The Honourable David Hurley and his wife Mrs Linda Hurley. It was a huge privilege and a very interesting and unique experience to visit the galleries of the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Chambers. We would like to thank Mrs Madden for organising the trip and highly recommend the opportunity for future students.

9-12 Pastoral Care Program The focus of pastoral care lessons this term will be on Mood and Mental Wellbeing. Topics students will explore include: the dynamic nature of mental wellbeing, building resilience, strategies to improve mental fitness, identifying and using personal strengths, exercising your mood.

Students in Years 9-10 will undertake a wellbeing survey during Week 1, to provide us with information which will guide our pastoral care program. Later on in the term they will also hear a presentation from a guest speaker (Black Dog Institute) regarding the importance of mental fitness, practical strategies to build mental strength, flexibility and endurance, and activities they can take part in to help improve overall wellbeing and resilience.

Mrs Emily Madden

Senior Pastoral Care Coordinator (9-12)

PASTORAL MATTERS - MIDDLE YEARS (5-8) TERM 2 = “THE T.H.I.N.K. PROJECT” First of all, welcome back to the start of what I’m sure will be a fun, busy and challenging term with plenty going on in and around the College. Over the course of the next nine weeks students will undertake “THE THINK PROJECT” during their fortnightly Pastoral Care lesson. This will see students work in mixed groups (5-8) to plan, film, create and edit their own online campaign promoting the T.H.I.N.K. initiative launched in Term 1. The T.H.I.N.K initiative forms part of the College’s proactive approach to tackling online risk taking behaviour including; cyber bullying, the sending and receiving of inappropriate images and general cyber safety to name a few. After forming their groups students will decide on a focus and message for their campaign and spend a number of weeks working towards delivering a quality message for their peers. By taking part in this program your child is not only cementing their understanding of the T.H.I.N.K. initiative, they are also learning that social media can be a powerful platform for sending positive messages that can support young people. The Pastoral team are looking forward to seeing how students step up to the challenge. TERM 2 CHAPEL = “The place of suffering” We live in a culture where we actively do all we can to escape from, limit or minimise discomfort or suffering in our own and our children’s lives all the while actively doing everything we can to increase pleasure and happiness. Now some of you might think, “What’s wrong with that?”, and rightly so. I mean this seems logical and harmless enough.

However, I’d like to put a different spin on it. When we put so much time and energy into such a pursuit, it often leaves us or our children struggling when life inevitably throws a curve ball. At its root, the word suffering means enduring pain or distress, sustaining loss or damage, being subject to disability or sickness, and ultimately submitting to death. It comes in all shapes. Daily nuisances frustrate us. Repeated failures discourage us. Bills we cannot pay pressure us. A disintegrating relationship racks us. Depression defeats us. Violence wounds us or harms a loved one. Illness ravages us or overtakes a family member. Suffering afflicts everybody. Often when we have worked extremely hard to avoid suffering or discomfort we can be left powerless to cope when it arrives. The Bible has much to say on the subject of suffering and offers an explanation for the reason suffering exists and the important place that suffering, discomfort and challenges occupy in our lives.

This term in Chapel we will explore some of those ideas and encourage students to not only better understand suffering but to hopefully become more comfortable in it, comforted by God’s love through it, and hopefully more resilient when faced with suffering. For now though I’d like to leave you with a helpful analogy that I often use when asked by students “Why does God let bad things happen to people?”

The care that parents give their children suggests an answer to this question. For example, suppose a seven-year-old girl is taking her first ride on a bicycle. Her father, running alongside her, sees that she is about to hit a rough spot on the road but restrains his impulse to reach out and steady the bike. The dad wants his little girl to learn how to ride with confidence, so he does not prevent her fall. When the bike bounces off the bump, the girl panics, tumbles to the pavement, and scrapes her elbow and knee. The dad scoops her up into his arms and comforts her. Then he carries her into the house, cleans and dresses her scratches, holds her on his lap, and comforts her in her distress.

God is like that dad. He lets us navigate our way, but he stays alongside us. He does not prevent bad things from happening because he wants us to learn to deal confidently with hardship. But when we suffer, God scoops us up and stays with us. He shares our pain, sustains us, and consoles us.

That’s the message of the cross, and our own suffering plays a part in opening us to hear it. God’s only Son became a man in Christ. In his human nature, God himself suffered rejection, humiliation, ridicule, abandonment, buffetings, scourging, crucifixion, and death. He embraced suffering as a man so that he could comfort us in our suffering.

Mr Peter Hazlewood Middle Pastoral Care Coordinator (5-8)

PASTORAL MATTERS - PRIMARY (T-4) Welcome back to another term after having had a refreshing break.

All of the children are now in winter uniform. This means that bomber jackets are required to be

worn to and from College every day with ties. Stockings are required for the girls and grey socks

for the boys. If it is cold, the children are able to wear their jumpers under their jackets. For sport,

all of the children are expected to wear to and from College their tracksuit pants and jackets.

Shorts should either be worn under the tracksuit pants or can be changed into during the College

day.

Mr Stuart McIntosh

Pastoral Care Coordinator T-4

SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIOS

Scholarship portfolios are now available for pick up from the Alfred Deakin Administration

Building Visitors’ Reception.

APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT

Applications continue to pour in for 2019 and beyond across all year groups, but especially our

entry years of Transition, Kindergarten, Year 7 and Year 11. All current College families looking to

enrol siblings for the coming years are encouraged to do so without delay. Application packs are

available from the College Office or from the College website.

COLLEGE PHOTO DAY

The College Photo Day is on Thursday, 7 June, details are as follows: Junior/ Secondary Photo Day including all special interest group photos, family

photos and staff photos. Please ensure that uniforms are up to scratch, buttons are for sale at Student Reception. Sibling photo envelopes will be available to be picked up from Student Reception, strictly

siblings photos only no friend shots will be allowed on the day. For any enquiries please contact me at the College Office. Mrs Kristy Biddle Development Officer

STUDENT FLUTE TUITION

Unfortunately, Mrs Lytton secured a full time teaching position at another

School at the end of last term. We are presently looking for another Flute

tutor to fill the position, but have not been able to find a suitable teacher at

this point in time. I will keep you informed as and when this position changes.

Sorry for the interruption to your childs music tuition.

Mr Simon Denley

Creative Arts Coordinator

TRANSITION Welcome back to our Transition students and families! We trust you have had an enjoyable holiday break. We especially extend a warm welcome to the new students and families who have joined us this term. We have a fun and exciting term planned for our Transition classes. This term, we will be exploring our College community as well as learning about wider community workers. We look forward to sharing these experiences with you. The Mother’s Day Stall will be held on Friday, 11 May. As it is not their normal day, Transition Toto and Koko will be given the opportunity to purchase gifts on Thursday, 10 May. Please ensure you send your child’s money in an envelope with their name and the number of gifts you wish to purchase written on the front. Please refer to Mother’s Day stall article for more information. Parent Teacher interviews will be held in Week 3. Mrs Simmons and Mrs Ferris are available on Tuesday, 15 May, from 3.00 pm - 8.00 pm and on Thursday, 17 May, from 3.00 pm - 5.30 pm. Mrs Grant will be available on Monday, 14 May from 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm and on Wednesday, 16 May from 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm. Emails have been sent out with details on how to book an interview. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress. Please ensure you have read your child’s Progress Report which can be accessed via the parent portal. The College Photo Day is being held on Thursday, 7 June. Information regarding Transition’s involvement in this will be communicated as soon as possible. This term, Transition students should be arriving at the College dressed in their full tracksuit. Children are able to take their tracksuit off during the day if they are wearing the shorts underneath. Students are also expected to leave the College each day in their full tracksuit (unless the weather is too warm). We would really appreciate your assistance in practising putting the tracksuit jacket and pants on and off at home. In particular, we suggest practising how to pull out the jacket sleeves so that they are not inside out. This will help to make our afternoon pack up routine much quicker! Please clearly label all uniform items. Over the next month, Transition students will take part in the Statewide Eyesight Preschooler Screening. This will be taking place on Monday, 7 May, Tuesday, 29 May and Friday, 1 June. Information notes and forms have been distributed; please return the form this week if possible, even if you do not wish for your child to be screened. There is an option to decline consent and to indicate why (eg - already been screened). Due to the College Musical performances next week, Transition classes will be required to relocate for parts of the day. Tembo and Toto will begin their day outside with their usual morning duty teachers. We encourage you to continue to read the Waratah Weekly thoroughly each week and to check your child’s diary each day to know what events are coming up. We look forward to another fantastic term! Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. Mrs Melanie Grant, Mrs Tania Simmons and Mrs Kristy Lee Ferris Transition Teachers

PERFORMANCE NEWS ANZAC Day Congratulations to Mr Grant and our talented marching band for their quality performance as part of the Picton Anzac Day parade this year. IlluminArte On Saturday, 5 May, selected musical cast members will be performing as part of this year’s IlluminArte Festival. Those involved have been provided with a note outlining arrangements. Please come along to support our performers. They will perform on the main stage in Mary MacKillop Lane, Picton from 5.15 pm – 5.40 pm. We are looking forward to this opportunity to engage with this major community event. In addition, a number of our Visual Arts students have been involved in the development of the lighting displays you will see on exhibition in the evening. Musical Musical is shaping up to be a very exciting show again this year. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, be sure to get in quick as some performances have only a few tickets left! Tickets may be purchased online via TryBooking. There is a link to the site on the College website. Musical Cast and Crew Show dates are as follows (lead cast arrive 5.00 pm, Secondary chorus arrive 5.30 pm, Primary chorus arrive 6.00 pm, all evening shows start at 7.00 pm, the matinee will occur in College hours); Friday, 4 May Evening Dress Rehearsal Monday, 7 May Matinee Performance Tuesday, 8 May Evening Performance #1 Thursday, 10 May Evening Performance #2 Friday, 11 May Evening Performance #3 Saturday, 12 May Evening Performance #4 For hygiene’s sake we ask that ALL cast members wear their own foundation, mascara and eyeliner for each show (this allows us to apply stage make-up on top of this). You may also like to purchase make-up remover for your child. Students will need to wear their hair in one or two braids unless they have received other instructions from our costume designers (boys not required to wear braids). Musical Matinee Our matinee performance is scheduled for Monday, 7 May and we're very excited about performing to a full audience. Students will need to arrive in their College uniform with their hair and make-up in place per instructions from the costume designers (your child will not receive a uniform infringement for this). Secondary students will move immediately to the Auditorium on arrival to begin preparations for our performance and our Primary cast members will attend their first lesson on the day before moving across to the Auditorium to change into their costumes. Mrs Hedges will mark an attendance roll on arrival for Secondary cast and chorus members. At the end of the performance students will receive a lunch break (morning tea will be consumed during the intermission break) and dress in their uniforms once again. Depending on requirements, some students may be directed back to normal lessons during Period 6. Co-curricular Performance Groups in Week 2 (7 May - 11 May) Neither Dance Company nor College Band will rehearse during Week 2 (musical week) as many of the students involved are also involved in the College Musical and we would like them to have some rest time during an already busy week. In addition, there will be no Monday afternoon musical rehearsal in Week 2. Mrs Sarah Talbot Performance Coordinator (T-12)

ILLUMINARTE FESTIVAL 2018 This Saturday, 5 May 2018, 12.00 midday - 9.00 pm Menangle Street, Picton— Students from the College artworks will be lit up on the

Wollondilly Shire Council Building Event includes: performing arts, local music, market stalls and food vendors, art exhibitions,

lantern parade, five local buildings will be lit up with animated artwork displays similar to the Sydney VIVID festival.

Please come along and support our student performers and artists. For more information go to the Wollondilly Council website https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/

lifestyle/recreation-facilities/illuminarte/

Photography Club Photography Club is an eight week Photography program running in Term 2 only. It is open for all students in Year 9 to Year 12. Students do not have to be a Visual Arts student to participate. We will be working with 35mm film and wet darkroom photography. Tuesday after College from 2.35 pm to 4.30 pm. Parent pick up from the Melba car park. Students may take the 4.15 pm late

bus home. See Mrs Taylor if you are interested. Mrs Belinda Taylor Secondary Teacher

COLLEGE CLOTHING POOL Thank you to all parents who have supported the Clothing Pool for Term 1, it has been lovely meeting some new faces. For those who haven’t been to the Clothing Pool before, there is a wide range of pre-loved uniforms available – Transition through to Seniors – shorts, shirts, trousers, jumpers, blazers, hats and hospitality uniforms. We rely on the generosity of our College community to donate items to sell, so have a check through the cupboards these College holidays and donate any items to the Clothing Pool during opening hours or leave a Student Reception. Opening Hours: Monday Morning 7.45 am to 8.30 am Tuesday Morning 7.45 am to 8.30 am Wednesday Afternoon 2.15 pm to 3.15 pm The Clothing Pool is a P&F initiative and requires volunteers, thank you again to our current volunteers. We do require assistance with Tuesday AM and Wednesday PM. If you are available to volunteer at these times or maybe available on other days/times please feel free to contact Melissa Whishaw – 0415 402 013. Mrs Melissa Whishaw Clothing Pool Coordinator

VIETNAM MISSION TRIP 2018 Students and parents are reminded that completed Visa application forms and individual Passports are due to the College office by this Friday, 4 May Also, please note the following dates for the next two training sessions: Year 10 and 11 Wednesday, 23 May, 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm (Week 4) Year 10 and 11 Monday, 4 June, 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm (Week 6) Parents are welcome to attend the final session from 4.30 pm to ask any questions. Mr Ian Rockwell from Boomerang Adventures will be coordinating the sessions and staff leaders will also be attending. The sessions will take place in Flynn 7. Students are expected to attend the training. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Mrs Emily Madden Secondary Teacher, Year 11 Year Patron Senior Pastoral Care Coordinator

SENIOR HOMEWORK CLUB

Senior Homework Club started back this week. Students are encouraged to make this part of their study routine for this term. The Bradfield Workshops and Johnson Studio will also be open for students studying in these subjects. Students must meet at the Flynn IRC as normal and then go to the workshop or studio with the supervising teacher. When: Wednesday afternoons 3.00 pm - 4.30 pm Where: Flynn IRC and selected Flynn classrooms What to bring: Homework, tasks, puzzling questions, necessary equipment and a positive attitude! It is essential that you have a work plan for the time you attend Homework Club Pick up: Students need to be picked up by 4.30 pm in the Melba carpark Contact: Dr Bearlin, Mr Shellshear, Mrs Bawdin, Mr Beckinsale, Mr Stewart, Mr Burns, Mr Cassidy and Mrs Talbot (Office Phone: 4684 2577) Dr Robert Bearlin Secondary Teacher

2017 NSW YOUNG SCIENTIST COMPETITION

Last year, a number of our best Science Research Projects (SRPs) were entered into the 2017

NSW Young Scientist Competition. Congratulations to the following students on their excellent

results: Commended - Jacob Hall (12); Credit - Travis Baxter (11), Dacie Bennison (11), Riley Boon

(11), Claire Buick (11), Zachary Fleming (11),Nina Hvejsel (11), Kirrily Jones (11), Ha Eun Jung (11),

Rylea Keen (11), Alex Kosednar (12), Madilyn McKinley (11), Samuel Napier (12), Laura O'Neill (11),

Alex Rollason (11), Ethan Seidel (11), Rebecca Thain (11); Distinction - Michelle Friedrich (11),

Regan Shafer (12).

Dr Andrew Eaton

Science Coordinator

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY GIFTED & TALENTED DISCOVERY PROGRAM Congratulations to Kyran King and Gideon Meischke, both of Year 10, who qualified to attend this year's Sydney University Gifted & Talented Discovery Program.

Dr Andrew Eaton

Science Coordinator

SECONDARY CROSS COUNTRY

SECONDARY SPORT

MISA Next week will see the start of our Term 2 MISA Competition with games against St Benedict’s Catholic College. Students involved in Soccer and Hockey need to ensure they have purchased the College socks from the Canteen and have the required safety gear to participate in your sport. If you are missing any items you will not be permitted to play. MISA Hockey This term MISA Hockey will be run on a separate draw. As a result both our Boys’ and Girls’ sides had their first round of competition this week against Magdalene Catholic High School. It was a fantastic performance from both Wollondilly sides with the Girls winning 3-0 thanks to goals from Isabelle Robertson and Georgie Butcher. It was also a 4-0 win for our Boys’ side who look to continue their good form from last year’s Championship win. WAC Cross Country Age Champions Congratulations to our Age Champions from last terms Cross Country Carnival:

NASSA Cross Country Notes have now been distributed to all students who have qualified for the NASSA Cross Country Carnival. These notes must be returned by Friday, 4 May. If a student cannot attend the carnival please email or speak to myself so other arrangements can be made. Upcoming events: U/16 AICES Rugby – 10 May NASSA Cross Country – 11 May AICES Boys’ Hockey – 16 May AICES Touch Football – 24 May WAC Athletics Carnival – 1 June

Mr Mark Goldsbrough

Secondary Sports Coordinator

PRIMARY SPORT

3-6 IPSSO and College Sport IPSSO trials took place on Wednesday during sport. Stage 2 and Stage 3 teams will be selected in the following sports, Soccer (Boys), AFL (Mixed), Volleyball (Mixed) and Netball (Girls). These trials will be completed next Wednesday. Students who are yet to return their IPSSO uniforms from last term need to do so as soon as possible. K-2 Sport This term students from Kindergarten to Year 2 will be undertaking the MILO in 2CRICKET program during sport. MILO in 2CRICKET is a super fun, safe, social and active program for girls and boys. It teaches kids of all abilities the basic skills of cricket. Participants develop fundamental motor skills which set them up for a lifelong involvement in physical activity, as well as important social skills including teamwork and being a good sport.

AGE Male Female

12 Christopher Cefai Sophia Whishaw

13 Dominic Guido Emma Day

14 Hayden Willebrand Chaela Lindsay

15 James Jones Isabelle Robertson

16 Matthew Grima Mekdes Geist

17 Travis Baxter Alexandra Rollason

18 Samuel Napier Bailey Tzitziris

T-2 Cross Country The annual T-2 Cross Country will take place on Friday, 4 May. The races will take place at the College, on the front Oval. Races will being at 1.30 pm. Parents are friends are welcome to attend and cheer on the students. Upcoming Events Friday, 4 May - T-2 Cross Country Friday, 11 May - NASSA Cross Country at Horsley Equestrian Centre Wednesday, 16 May - IPSSO Winter Competition Starts Thursday, 31 May - Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival

Mr Stuart Houweling Primary Sports Coordinator

NEWS FROM THE INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRES Scholastic Book Club Due Tuesday, 15 May The catalogue for Book Club Issue 3 has arrived. There are additional copies for Secondary students available from the office and Johnson and Flynn IRCs. All orders must be made online or through the LOOP app - see the back of the catalogue for details. Orders due Tuesday, 15 May. Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2018 Book of The Year Short List Announced Last term, I was fortunate enough to be present at the announcement of this year’s CBCA Short List for Book of the Year. Established in 1946, the annual Awards aim to promote quality literature for young Australians; support and encourage a wide range of Australian writers and illustrators of children’s books; and celebrate contributions to Australian children’s literature. The awards are synonymous with Book Week as the winners are announced on the third Friday in August, just before CBCA Book Week commences. There are five categories in the CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Older Readers (aged 13-18); Younger Readers (aged 8-12); Early Childhood (preschool and Infants level); Picture Book of the Year (any age); and The Eve Pownall Award for Information Books (age range for this category is 0 to 18 years). For more information on the CBCA go to: http://www.cbca.org.au/ (paraphrased from http://www.cbca.org.au/about-the-awards accessed: 30/04/2018). In the lead up to Book Week in Term 3, I aim to review a different book each week to highlight the Short List Books available this year. Students are encouraged to borrow these books from their College IRC or to access them through Wheeler’s eBooks. In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black Short Listed for The Book of the Year: Older Readers 2018. Tamara is a teenage stowaway on a Starweaver freighter that delivers mining cargo through deep space. She lives hidden away with her Aunt and her baby cousin. One day, their freighter is attacked by alien crow people, with few survivors. Tamara’s life is spared but she is kidnapped by the aliens, leading her to learn to adapt and live amongst them, in their world. The continued clashes between humans and aliens provides a terrifying backdrop to her journey. A Young Adult science fiction novel with themes of forgiveness, tolerance and the importance of family, this book will have broad appeal for readers. This is Cally Black’s first novel. Her second book ‘How to Bee’ is also nominated for Book of the Year in the Younger Reader’s Category and is published under the pseudonym Bren MacDibble - stay tuned for a review of this one. In the Dark Spaces is available for borrowing in Johnson IRC and on Wheelers ebooks (accessible from the student cloud or download the app and read anywhere!). Mrs Justine Colombo College Teacher Librarian

Please note that the above is a service to the Community and items advertised do not necessarily carry the endorsement of the College. The College tries to be selective with what is advertised but cannot

take responsibility. Please look into events advertised carefully.

COMMUNITY

Wollondilly Cares

From time to time, families undergo trauma such as severe or terminal illness. There are

short term support structures in place at the College to assist families during these

times. The WAC Cares program offers practical support such as meals for families. Please

contact Mrs Hay at the College, to assist. Confidentiality will be respected when requested.

After School Care

Sugar & Spice Preschool & LDC Centre are now offering after school care transport from

the College. We are located at 145 Menangle Street, Picton and our opening hours are

6.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday-Friday. If you are interested in using this service or require

more information please contact us on 4677 2511.

St Jude's Anglican Church is holding a Divorce Care Support program

(www.divorcecare.org) and a Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) (www.dc4k.org) support

program for 13 weeks. The courses start on Sunday, 20 May from 3.00 pm to

5.00 pm. The courses are nondenominational and features practical information and biblical

teaching for those adults or children recovering or healing from the hurt as a result of

separation or divorce. The courses are free and further information can be obtained from

the St Jude's Office on 4862 4383.

Learner Driver Log Book Run

Council is running the last learner driver log book run event for this financial year. This is a

great opportunity for you and your learner driver to gain hours toward the 120hr minimum

requirement for obtaining a provisional licence. As well as spending quality time together,

included is a planned route designed to offer learner drivers a range of driving experiences

such as driving on an unsealed road, across narrow bridges, rural roads and a multi-lane

freeway. This event is being held on Sunday, 20 May with registration at 9.30 am. The cost

is free and concludes around 1.00 pm with refreshments included. Bookings are essential.

For further information, please contact Council’s Road Safety Officer on 4677 9588 or

email roadsafety@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au

During the break we are pleased to announce that Miss Cook became Mrs Soto. We wish them a lifetime of wedded bliss.

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WAC P&F Pie and Cake Drive

…friendraising and fundraising

Don’t forget the Pie and Cake drive orders close this Friday. Forms can be handed in at the College and left in the P&F Letterbox. Alternatively you can order online until 11.00 pm at www.trybooking.com under WAC P&F Pie & Cake Drive. Why not purchase one or a few for your family and a family in need. When ordering please place WAC CARES as the name. Thank you for your family's support with this fundraiser. If you have any questions please contact Deirdre Fitzsimmons on 0417 249 877 or the College Office on 4682 2577.

Mother’s Day Stall

The P&F Mother’s Day stall wrapping day is on this Friday, 4 May, straight after school drop off. Wrapping will be done in the Cafeteria area (next to Canteen). We are seeking volunteers to assist with the wrapping of the presents as well as volunteers to help at the Mother’s Day Stall on Friday, 11 May.

Once again thank you for your help and support. P&F Committee. If you are able to assist please give Christine a

call on 0404 952 167 or just pop along on Friday to assist.

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Sponsorship 2018

Diamond Sponsor Bradcorp

Gold Sponsors Caldwell Martin & Cox Carpenter Partners Real Estate Gentle Dental Ken Shafer Smash Repairs Lowes Nu-era Homes Picton Tennis Association Taverner Landscapes

Silver Sponsors Argyle Hair Design Athletes Foot Campbelltown Elders Real Estate Glencore Colliery Mittagong AutoTech Natural Services Pinnacle Tax & Accounting Tahmoor Mowers Ultimate Paintball West Tigers

Bronze Sponsors

TRN Group

Thank you to our Diamond, Gold,, Silver and Bronze Sponsors shown above. We also thank our Bronze Sponsors who will be advertised on the College website on the Sponsors’ Page along with the above.

If you would like to sponsor the College (see sponsor packages below), please

contact Mr Bill Norman (P&F President or Mrs Deborah Cook in the

College office)

…friendraising and fundraising

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN WOLLONDILLY Welcome back to Term 2. I enjoyed a couple of weeks leave and look forward to what awaits through the cooler months. This week we start the term with our KidsGig (Age 3 to Year 6) and Youth (High School) programs. Adults will learn from the Bible as we start our new series on 'THE DNA OF BEING A CHRIST CHURCH'. We will also hear more about the Love for Jackson day coming up on Sunday, 27 May and look forward to partnering to assist Jackson and his family. Praying that you might know the love and grace of Jesus whatever your circumstances. Please contact Rev Jim Dayhew on 0400 921 109 for any further information. Facebook @christchurchwollondilly www.christchurchwollondilly.com info@christchurchwollondilly.com PO Box 43, BARGO

ACTING HEADMASTER HAPPENINGS May Thursday, 3 May Science Lab Assistant Interviews Friday, 4 May Teaching Student Interview 2019 Monday, 7 May Secondary Assembly Musical Matinee Teaching Site Meeting Tuesday, 8 May Meetings Wednesday, 9 May Exec Meeting Teaching HICES Debating Rd4

MARK YOUR DIARY! Thursday, 7 June College Photo Day Monday, 11 June Queen’s Birthday Holiday Saturday, 16 June Term 2 Working Bee Thursday, 21 June Family Chapel

PRAYER POINTS Prayer Points from our Missionary Partners Kevin and Karen Flanagan.

Thank God

That each of us can be part of God’s grand plan. For opportunities to learn language and culture. For answers to prayer regarding residence permits and continued good health.

Ask God

For the ability to make the most of our last weeks at our language school. That He would prepare us for the transition to Mpanda. For the new archbishop of the Anglican Church in Tanzania who will be installed

during a special service on 20 May.

Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.

Excellence, Endurance, Eternity

PRETEND HEADMASTER

Pretend Headmaster - Katherine Gibson (KS) is jumping for joy that College has recommenced.