22 August 2019 Vol 17 Newsletter 25(Wk A) Endless is the Victory 3000 Remembrance Drive Locked Bag 1011 TAHMOOR NSW 2573 Telephone: (02) 4684 2577 Facsimile: (02) 4684 2755 Email: [email protected]Website: www.wac.nsw.edu.au THE WARATAH WEEKLY Wollondilly Anglican College Generation Z Are you born between 1995 and 2009? Our family skipped this generation so I am no expert (although we were reasonably close at either end) so please take these as whimsical reminiscences and evidence of a communication divide. Can you remember the days when we looked forward to owning our own Motorola phone? Sleek - black - snazzy - the duck’s guts of modern day wizardry a few years ago. Gone! Gen Z have never heard of Motorola. Can you remember getting the film for your camera at Kodak? Can you remember getting it developed at the local Chemist and opening the envelope outside (complete with negatives - just in case you wanted multiple copies of the photos of grandma’s thumb on the lens in front of the Three Sisters at Katoomba at sunset - that one in a million shot?!?). Remember returning to the Chemist because they had accidently given you some random’s photograph of their prize cantaloupe by mistake? Gone! Chemists no longer turn negatives into photos and Kodak went bankrupt after missing the digital revolution. Gen Z has never heard of a “Kodak moment” or even negatives. Who threw out their LP Records so they could get the latest Cassette Tapes? Who then threw out the cassette tapes so they could buy CDs? How many Gen Zs own CDs? You might be surprised in the answer. Hint: Ask them about Spotify where they can listen to anything by anyone from anywhere at any time. Gen Z may have never heard of LPs or Cassettes. Remember the days we used to visit Blockbuster to pick up the latest VCR or Betamax movie. There were movies galore/popcorn/chips/snow cones/pies/sauce - everything our hearts could desire for a great night in. Blockbuster stores were here to stay - a license to print money. Wrong! Betamax is gone; VCRs are gone; Blockbuster is gone (our local store is now a Rashays). And what about the information and giggles that you used to get from the latest copy of Reader ’s Digest? Also gone. Probably out back in the garage with the Encyclopedias that you purchased at great cost 30 years ago. Gen Z has never heard of Reader’s Digest or Encyclopedias. I can remember saying to my own Gen Y kids - “You will need to study hard in Mathematics and learn to do all of this without a calculator because you won’t be able to carry one around wherever you go. ” Warning Readers. Don’t say this. A polite person from Gen Z will just look at their calculator phone app or Google “calculator” and they are ready to go. Not everything is rosy for Gen Z, however. Claire Madden describes their circumstance as being faced with a great “Breadth of Communication but at the expense of Depth of Relationships”. There is an increase in sedentary lifestyle - Bigger Houses and Smaller Blocks; Play Stations and not Bikes or Footys. She talks about the bombardment of information on Gen Z senses and their “Continuous Partial Attention” It is a new generation with new challenges. By way of balance, I will finish with a special message to Gen Z (given that they have never heard of many of the things written above) - So Gen Z – “wud/irl/rn. I m not salty or smh over this lit WW article. Oops gtg. Pos”. Make sense? Missed a bit? OK…. Just ask Siri.
Generation Z Are you born between 1995 and 2009? Our family skipped this generation so I am no expert (although we were reasonably close at either end) so please take these as whimsical reminiscences and evidence of a communication divide. Can you remember the days when we looked forward to owning our own Motorola phone? Sleek - black - snazzy - the duck’s guts of modern day wizardry a few years ago. Gone! Gen Z have never heard of Motorola. Can you remember getting the film for your camera at Kodak? Can you remember getting it developed at the local Chemist and opening the envelope outside (complete with negatives - just in case you wanted multiple copies of the photos of grandma’s thumb on the lens in front of the Three Sisters at Katoomba at sunset - that one in a million shot?!?). Remember returning to the Chemist because they had accidently given you some random’s photograph of their prize cantaloupe by mistake? Gone! Chemists no longer turn negatives into photos and Kodak went bankrupt after missing the digital revolution. Gen Z has never heard of a “Kodak moment” or even negatives. Who threw out their LP Records so they could get the latest Cassette Tapes? Who then threw out the cassette tapes so they could buy CDs? How many Gen Zs own CDs? You might be surprised in the answer. Hint: Ask them about Spotify where they can listen to anything by anyone from anywhere at any time. Gen Z may have never heard of LPs or Cassettes. Remember the days we used to visit Blockbuster to pick up the latest VCR or Betamax movie. There were movies galore/popcorn/chips/snow cones/pies/sauce - everything our hearts could desire for a great night in. Blockbuster stores were here to stay - a license to print money. Wrong! Betamax is gone; VCRs are gone; Blockbuster is gone (our local store is now a Rashays). And what about the information and giggles that you used to get from the latest copy of Reader’s Digest? Also gone. Probably out back in the garage with the Encyclopedias that you purchased at great cost 30 years ago. Gen Z has never heard of Reader’s Digest or Encyclopedias. I can remember saying to my own Gen Y kids - “You will need to study hard in Mathematics and learn to do all of this without a calculator because you won’t be able to carry one around wherever you go.” Warning Readers. Don’t say this. A polite person from Gen Z will just look at their calculator phone app or Google “calculator” and they are ready to go. Not everything is rosy for Gen Z, however. Claire Madden describes their circumstance as being faced with a great “Breadth of Communication but at the expense of Depth of Relationships”. There is an increase in sedentary lifestyle - Bigger Houses and Smaller Blocks; Play Stations and not Bikes or Footys. She talks about the bombardment of information on Gen Z senses and their “Continuous Partial Attention” It is a new generation with new challenges. By way of balance, I will finish with a special message to Gen Z (given that they have never heard of many of the things written above) - So Gen Z – “wud/irl/rn. I m not salty or smh over this lit WW article. Oops gtg. Pos”. Make sense? Missed a bit? OK….
College Saturday, 24 August Working Bee Wednesday, 28 August College Council Meeting Monday, 2 September P&F Meeting Friday, 6 September Family Chapel Saturday, 7 September Year 12, 2009 Reunion Saturday, 14 September Country Fair Friday, 27 September Last Day of Term 3 Primary Wed, 21 Aug - Fri, 23 Aug Great Book Swap Year 5 Camp Friday, 23 August Book Parade Friday, 30 August Father’s Day Stall Wed, 4 Sep - Wed, 11 Sept Scholastic Book Fair Thursday, 5 September Grandparents’ Day Thursday, 12 September Primary CIS Athletics Monday, 23 September Middle Formal Assembly Tuesday, 24 September Primary Learning Assembly Secondary Thurs, 29 - Fri, 31 Aug Silver/Gold D of E Expedition Thursday, 5 September Year 7 Vaccinations Visit 2 Friday, 6 September Year 7 Taster Day Monday, 9 September AICES Athletics Mon, 16 - Mon, 23 Sept Year 11 Exams Monday, 23 September Middle Formal Assembly Wednesday, 25 September Senior Formal Assembly Thursday, 26 September Year 12 Graduation Assembly Friday, 27 September Talent Quest Year 12 Formal (Evening)
College Event Calendar - Term 4
College Monday, 14 October First Day of Term 4 P&F Meeting (Evening)
From the Deputy’s Desk ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Protecting Your Child’s Online Privacy From sharing pictures of a child’s first day at school to key moments at high school, many adults don’t consider the potential risks or breach of future privacy for kids. In fact, it is now become a ritual to announce the full name and date of birth of a child online within hours of them being born. This is just the beginning of a child’s digital footprint. Although children are now ‘born digital’, exposure in the online world can present just as many risks as the physical world can pose. Images and identifying details can be used for numerous activities that put your child at risk, from stalking, to cyberbullying, identity theft, and even digital kidnapping. The Australian eSafety Commission warns that half of all images on paedophile image-sharing sites originate from social media sites and blogs. Parents are responsible for protecting kids until they are old enough to make their own decisions about their online presence. So, what can parents do? Start by ‘thinking privacy’ before posting images of children online. You’ll be protecting their digital footprint and setting them up for a healthy relationship with the digital world. Seek consent Always ask others before sharing images of their children, even your family. Speak up about how you feel about images of your child being shared. When your child is old enough, ask them for consent, empowering them to understand they have a right to their privacy online. As they become teenagers, hopefully they will have more respect for what they post online and have confidence to speak to others about their consent guidelines. Understand the settings Check the settings of your social media channels to ensure your posts are not public. Speak to your friends and family about this and don’t be afraid to ask for help to get it right. If your child has social media channels of their own, go through the settings with them to minimise the risk of unwanted shares. Think about the detail Avoid including children’s identifiable details such as school badges, logos, uniforms, name tags or identifiable locations such as your home area or school. Alternatively, blur these details prior to posting. Be selective Create a simple checklist to help make decisions regarding posting online easy. What do you deem appropriate? Are you happy to share images of your children in swimwear? Do you want to avoid full frontal face shots? If your child is old enough, explain why you are selecting certain pictures and not sharing others. If you have a teenager who is sharing their own images, talk to them about what is appropriate and potential repercussions of not setting boundaries. Remove metadata Metadata on digital images records the time, date and GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken and can be accessed through shared images, and your sharing service may record your IP address. You can wipe this information with appropriate software or share screenshots of your photos to avoid metadata sharing. Screenshot sharing creates a lower resolution photo, so it’s less likely to be tampered with by a third party. Think ‘privacy first’ to reduce many of the risks involved with image sharing. Have conversations with your children to instil this mentality; help them build empathy; and identify the steps for minimising risk whilst helping them build a healthy relationship with technology so they can become responsible digital citizens. Colin Anson (parentingideas.com.au) Mr Ian Croger Deputy Headmaster
Pastoral Care T-12 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Community Service On Saturday, 24 August the College Working Bee will take place for Term 3. This is a great opportunity for members of our College Community to come together and serve on this day. Mr Schroder and the Property Team plan specific focuses for the day and appreciate the efforts of all who turn up and assist. The College would like to encourage students to allocate a small amount of time and attend on the day with the more numbers turning up contributing to a "We" focus that supports keeping the College grounds in fine condition. All students who attend the Working Bee will be issued with a Community Service Merit and will gain a point for their House toward the Overall House Shield. All student leaders are encouraged to ensure they attend as part of their leadership roles here at the College. Fortnite and Gaming Tips In 1978 the first Space Invaders machine was unpacked at an arcade in Japan. Since then, adults have had concerns over young people losing their souls to video games. Gaming is now everywhere. After 40 years, the gaming industry has become very accomplished at creating powerfully addictive entertainment. The obvious example in 2019 is Fortnite, an online shooter which, in its famous (and free) Battle Royale mode, pits the player against up to 99 other combatants in a cartoonish fight to the virtual death. Bright and playful (and lacking gore), Fortnite has become a phenomenon since launching in 2017. Fortnite appeals to a broad demographic as its free to download, fun, colourful. Although we have seen changes when we discuss Fortnite in-school talks from elation (where the whole room would scream with excitement no matter what the age group) through to a collective eye roll (where some kids that still play it don't let onto their friends for fear of being seen as uncool). It is always played, and it is still being talked about at school. It is a global phenomenon, made even more famous by sportspeople celebrating on the playing field with Fortnite dance moves." Fornite has prompted a controversy over its addictive qualities. Stories have emerged around the world of teens and children playing the game for up to 12 hours a day. Safe on Social has seen this first hand with young people asleep in school libraries during lunch. Even if your child's Fornite "habit" is modest, you may have concerns as to whether your kids have an unhealthy relationship with the popular shooter game. Very few young people can stop after a short period as many games reward long playing times and playing daily. It is useful to look beyond the old argument of banning or not prohibiting games outright. Rather than banning, we need to look closer at the time spent online gaming is time not spent playing outside developing physical and social skills, time spent doing activities that are proven to increase happiness and wellbeing. (Safe on Social Media Newsletter August 2019) Mr Liam Toland Director of Pastoral Care T-12
Pastoral Matters - Senior Years 9-12 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sleep Hygiene - Teen Tiredness Teenagers require about nine hours of sleep per night. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found 70% of high school students get insufficient sleep on school nights. In fact, as a group, Australian adolescents rank as the third most sleep deprived in the world. Due to multiple reasons for teen tiredness, it’s easier to consider three distinct categories: (or a combination of the three)
1. Those who simply don’t get enough sleep - ‘won’t sleepers’.
2. Those with a late body clock - ‘can’t sleepers’.
3. Those with psychological issues that prevent them from getting to sleep on time - ‘worried can’t sleepers’. Poor sleep patterns can have a negative impact on learning and memory, emotional and mental health, behaviour and lifestyle, and body systems. Parents are encouraged to consider the following practical strategies for improvement in the sleep health of young people. Step 1: Have a chat about the power of a good sleep routine - earlier-age chats are better as sleep deprivation can become progressively worse. Mention the emotional, learning and even sporting benefits. Step 2: Establish a pre-sleep routine - suggest a couple of routine relaxing activities 30 minutes before going to bed. This separates ‘alerting’ activities from sleep. Step 3: Retrain the brain - a straightforward suggestion of ‘bedtime and lights out at the same time’. This will take time and improvement will be gradual. Step 4: Avoid having digital devices in the bedroom - not likely to be a popular topic of conversation! Electronic screen behaviour is hard to change. Develop some guidelines, such as charging devices away from the bedroom, to create an environment that is conducive to sleep. Optimising moods, happiness and education through good sleep health is a great investment, despite the difficulties you may encounter along the way. During Week 5, Year 11 will be attending a ‘Sleep Hygiene’ Seminar at the College to learn more about the importance of smart sleep habits. Further information for parents can be accessed via the following websites: https://thesleepconnection.com.au/ Useful website providing valuable information, resources and videos on sleep health. http://www.sleepshack.com.au/ Educational tool aimed at helping parents understand sleep science and health. Online sleep diagnostic and treatment platform for teens. Year 12 visit classes T-4! This week Year 12 students visited classes from Transition to Year 4 as part of the College Prayer Buddy Program. Students had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the classes and share something unique about themselves. Throughout Term 3 the various classes will pray for their Year 12 Buddies as they face their final exams and make preparations for Graduation. There will be further opportunity for Year 12 to revisit the classes and establish a stronger connection with the younger students. Vietnam Mission Trip 2020 - Expression of Interest Forms A reminder that applications for the Vietnam Mission Trip 2020 are due to Student Reception by Wednesday, 11 September (Week 7). This includes a completed ‘Expression of Interest’ form and initial instalment. All further inquiries should be directed to [email protected] Mrs Emily Madden Pastoral Care Coordinator 9-12
Teaching and Learning 7-12 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Year 11 Time Management and Study Skill Sessions - Monday, 26 August On Monday, 26 August Year 11 students will be involved in two sessions run by Elevate Education. The time management session will provide advice on time management, helping students develop routines, balance study and lifestyle, utilise study groups to leverage time as well as techniques for overcoming procrastination. The study skills session will help students utilise the syllabus to frame study, structuring and reviewing organised notes, methods to develop deep understanding as well as utilising practice exams and developing independent learning. Year 12 Finishing Well With the Trial Examinations now concluded, Year 12 have a great opportunity to reflect on their study patterns in preparation for the final sprint to the finish line. Year 12 are encouraged to listen carefully to the feedback given by their teachers after the Trials and look to apply this as they continue to prepare for the HSC Examinations. The remaining five weeks for Year 12 students are important ones and I am confident that our current cohort will remain focused over this time ensuring they continue to meet College expectations. Year 8 Academic Interviews Teaching and Learning Coordinators and other Senior Staff at the College will be interviewing all Year 8 students with regard to their academic progress. Parents will receive a letter in the coming weeks from myself providing an overview of the feedback students will provide as well as a copy of your child’s individual learning goals. Students will be recording these learning goals on their Edumate portal. I encourage you to take the time to discuss the process and their learning goals with your child. Mr Paul Burns Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12
Year 10 2019 - Year 11 2020 The Senior Uniform Shop is open this Term. All students in Year 10 2019 are required to try on a uniform and place an order at this time even if they are unsure of returning in Year 11 2020. Opening times: Tuesdays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm Wednesdays 2.30 pm - 4.00 pm Where: Deakin Administration Building Mrs Leanne Molluso Administration Assistant
HSC Dance and Drama - Friday, 2 August Senior Performance Night On Friday, 2 August, our HSC Dance and Drama students showcased their major works for their parents and friends. This was a warm and encouraging night. Congratulations to all of our performers, and also to our Year 11 Drama students who performed and acted as a production crew for this event. Please enjoy the photos from this event. Upcoming Events... Middle Cheer Saturday, 24 September Wests Tigers Cheer leading We are very excited about the opportunity for our Middle Cheer group to perform at the opening of this weekend's West Tigers game. Miss Valente has provided the performers with a permission note. Please ensure these are returned promptly. Junior Band Monday, 9 September Junior Band Jam Mr Coutts-Smith has been working hard with our Junior Band to prepare them for the first Junior Band Jam event, set to be held at Broughton Anglican College this year. Students and their families have been provided with information about this event. Please return your permission slips promptly if they have not been returned already. HSC Music and Visual Arts Friday, 23 August Senior Performance Night Our HSC Music and Visual Arts students will be showcasing their major works this Friday night in the Johnson Studio, starting at 7.00 pm. Friends and family are encouraged to come along and support these students. Country Fair As in years past we will have a number of our performance groups performing under the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter this year. Please come along to support our performers. Performance Stage Running Order 10.00 am - 10.15 am Official Opening/Welcome 10.15 am - 10.45 am Combined Bands 10.45 am - 11.00 am Sponsorship Advertisement/Year 9 Drama Video Presentation 11.00 am - 11.30 am Strings Ensemble/s 11.30 am - 11.45 am Sponsorship Advertisement/ Year10 Drama Video Presentation 11.45 am - 12.00 pm Vocal Ensemble & Junior Choir 12.00 pm - 12.15 pm Sponsorship Advertisement/Year11 Drama Video Presentation 12.15 pm - 12.45 pm Dance Company, Middle Cheer and Dance Classes 12.45 pm - 1.00 pm Sponsorship Advertisement 1.00 pm - 1.15 pm Soloists/Small Groups Session 1 1.15 pm - 1.30 pm Sponsorship Advertisement 1.30 pm - 2.00 pm Soloists/Small Groups Session 2 2.00 pm - 2.15 pm Sponsorship Advertisement 2.15 pm - 2.45 pm Soloists/Small Groups Session 3 2.45 pm - 3.00 pm Closing Mrs Sarah Talbot Performing Arts Coordinator T-12
Performance News Continued ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HSC Performances Congratulations to Year 12 Dance and Year 12 German students who have now completed their Practical HSC exams. The Dance students were marked by visiting HSC examiners on Friday, 16 August here at the College. The girls performed a number of items including a dance which they had choreographed and then taught to a younger student. Miss Valente and I were very proud of the girls and the mature way in which they conducted themselves. The German students travelled to Edgecliff in Sydney in Saturday, 17 August where they each completed a 10 minute interview in German with an examiner. It is an admirable talent to be able to speak to a stranger in a different language and I am very proud of our students. We wish Year 12 all the best for their remaining examinations. Language Perfect World Championships Students in Years 7-12 will be competing against other schools in the Language Perfect World Championships. This year the competition only lasts for seven days from Tuesday, 27 August until Tuesday, 3 September. Certificates will be presented to students who reach Elite, Gold, Silver and Bronze for German. Last year Wollondilly ranked 3rd for German and we are looking forward to some fierce competition again this year. Mrs Carolyn Clark Acting Head of Creative Arts & LOTE
On Monday, 9 September at 7.00 pm, students from the HSC Science Extension class will give short presentations on their HSC Research Projects. All are welcome to come and listen to some wonderful science in the Warne Auditorium. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to mingle with the students and ask questions about what these talented student scientists have done. Dr Andrew Eaton Science Coordinator
TAS News _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
WAC Kids Care Program Students from Year 9 and upwards have been volunteering in a new extra curricular activity that the College is running on a Wednesday after the College day. Students have elected to work with the existing WAC Cares ministry and will be involved in cooking meals at the College that will help support this community initiative. Students have completed the necessary safety and hygiene requirements to be working in a commercial kitchen and have been involved in menu design to ensure a range of meals are being made each week. Through this program the students are not only practising their kitchen skills, but they are also assisting and providing an important community service. I would personally like to thank the students for being willing to get involved in this program and look forward to working with them each week after the College day. Mrs Kelly Evans TAS Coordinator
Sturt IRC Makerspace activities In the Makerspace in Term 2 students were busy building bridges out of paddle pop sticks and it has been a great to see them improving their design and building skills. Last week the bridges were tested to see which design was the strongest. Congratulations to Luke Byrnes, Gideon Meischke and Kyran King whose bridge held a whopping 40kg. It is amazing that they were able to get a bridge built out of only 80 paddle pops sticks to hold such a large mass. Well done boys! They now have their names on the WAC bridge building trophy and it will be interesting to see if someone is able to better their achievement next year. In the Makerspace this Term, students will have the opportunity to use STEM hydraulics kits to build a cart that will propel itself. The aim will be to create a cart that will travel 4m in the shortest possible time using only hydraulics to make it move. It will be open to all secondary students and they will use wooden building pieces, plastic hoses and syringes to create a functioning cart. Students need to arrange themselves into teams of two to four people and put their names on the signup sheet in the Sturt Makerspace. It should be a great challenge and I look forward to seeing who is able to build the fastest cart. Mr Wayne Baulch Secondary Learning Innovations Coordinator
T-2 Book Week Parade Friday, 23 August It’s Book Week! The theme for this year is ‘Reading is my Secret Power’. For the parade, T-2 students are to dress up as a book character and carry the book OR a sign with the book title and author. Students are to wear their usual sports uniform to the College and bring their costume with them to change into. Therefore, the costume needs to be one the student can dress themselves in. Please note that only Tembo and Twiga will participate from Transition. Parents and guests are invited to watch the Parade under the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter, starting at 1.35 pm. Bring a cushion if you wish. There are some great dress up ideas at scholastic.com.au/dressuptime Great Book Swap Wednesday - Friday, 21-23 August During Book Week the College will be taking part in the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s Great Book Swap. The Great Book Swap is a fantastic way to pass on a much loved book to someone else in our College community, and at the same time raise funds for remote Indigenous communities. The Great Book Swap will take place during Book Week on Wednesday - Friday, 21 - 23 August at Lunch 2 and after the College day until 3.00 pm in Sturt Library and Makerspace. Books are $2.00 each. Alternatively, you can donate funds to our event at https://www.greatbookswap.org.au/ Any books leftover at the end of the Book Swap will be donated to the Country Fair. Premier’s Reading Challenge ends Friday, 30 August The Premier’s Reading Challenge finishes on Friday, 30 August - that is Week 5 of this Term! K-2 do not need to do anything as their reading is done in class. If you are in Years 3-9 and need your login or have any questions please contact: [email protected] New Student Cards for library borrowing Students in Years 3-12 are requested to bring their new student card with them when borrowing items from the libraries. Hope Street Mission tie-dyed bags fundraiser While you are at the Book Swap, you can also pick up a tie dyed bag, great to use as a book bag. These bags will be sold by Senior students to raise money for Hope Street Mission and cost $5.00 each.
Library News Continued ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Spike - An Echidna’s Journey T-2 classes were entertained and delighted by Jenni Ellis from Little Wing Puppets last Friday. Told through the art form of contemporary shadow theatre, Spike - An Echidna's Journey was entertaining and fun as well as a catalyst for a discussion about bullying, difference and belonging. Spike also explained the remarkable biology of Australian animals, especially the echidna, which is one of the only egg laying mammals in the world. After the performance, there was a demonstration of the techniques of shadow puppetry. Jenni showed the students how easy it is to make your own shadow puppet. Mrs Justine Colombo College Librarian
HSC Economics excursion to UOW ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of Wollongong is facilitating and hosting a study day for HSC Economics students. We believe the day will be of value to the students as they prepare for the HSC examination. The College is, therefore, facilitating attendance at this event for the Year 12 Economics class. It will be held on Tuesday, 3 September 2019. Students will travel to and from the University via a College provided transport, departing the College at 8.10 am (first session begins at 9.30 am) and returning to the College by approximately 3.30 pm (last session finishes at 2.15 pm). Students will need to make alternate arrangements if they normally catch the bus home. Students must wear their Winter College uniform. I am really looking forward to what promises to be a valuable experience and I thank you for your support. Mr Jay Hart HSIE Teacher
An Invitation to Family Chapel ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
All students and their families are reminded to attend our final Family Chapel for the year on Friday, 6 September at 7.00 pm in the Shoulder to Shoulder Shelter. This will be Year 12's final Family Chapel and I would love to extend a special invitation to them and their families to attend.
In addition, we will be entertained by Stage 1 and presented with an item by some of our Year 12 students. Our guest speaker will be Reverend Jason Moss from St Andrew's Anglican Church Airds. Our talented Staff Musicians will be leading our singing during the service. Families are reminded that students are to attend in full College winter uniform, although hats are not necessary.
The P&F will be holding a Family Chapel Dinner before Family Chapel on Friday, 6 September commencing at 6.00 pm. Please complete the form in this weeks Waratah Weekly and return to Student Reception by 9.00 am Monday, 2 September.
Nachos (Beef & Bean) $6.00 each Hot Dogs $3.00 each Can Drinks $2.00 each Water $1.00 each Poppers $1.00 each Finally, I would love to encourage you to bring a donation of tinned food or a gold coin donation which will go towards providing meals to those in need in the Wollondilly area. Our College House Captains will be collecting these at the rear of the Shelter area near Cook. All donations will contribute to the point score for the overall House Champion for 2019.
Mrs Carolyn Clark Family Chapel Coordinator
Year 10 Faith/Grace Geography Excursion ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
On Monday, 2 September 2019, the 10 Faith/Grace class will set out on a field trip to investigate and assess the coastal management strategies in and around Fairy Meadow Beach. The field trip is an essential part of the Stage 5 Geography course and the results of our investigations form an important part of the first assessment task (due Thursday, 19 September 2019). We will conduct field studies at the Mt Keira lookout and Fairy Meadow Beach and, time permitting, visit the Wollongong Harbour precinct. A permission note has been distributed. It needs to be returned by Friday, 23 August. We look forward to what promises to be a fun and interesting day out.
Mr Jay Hart HSIE Teacher
Country Fair - WAC Snacks ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Come along to the Country Fair on Saturday, 14 September for some WAC Snacks.
We will be open from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm selling some hectic Milkshakes, Smoothies and Nachos. It is a great way to support the P&F while also enjoying a high quality meal.
If you will be sitting at home on Saturday with nothing to do then come along to the Country Fair on Saturday, 14 August to support the P&F and grab a milkshake for $5.00 and some Nachos for just $7.00.
Leigh Birman
Mr Doug Hewitt HSIE Teacher
Secondary Sport _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NASSA AFL Boys and Girls Champions! This Monday we had two teams contest the U/15 NASSA AFL Gala Day. It was a fantastic day of competition in tough conditions with the girls remaining undefeated to be named outright Champions whilst the Boys were named Joint Champions! The girls’ team started in impressive form with a 54-0 win over Georges River and then a closer 9 point win over Thomas Hassall Anglican College. The defence from the girls was amazing in their last three matches with a 14 point win over Macarthur, a 29 point win over Penrith Anglican and in their last match held Broughton Anglican College scoreless. An amazing statistic from the girls’ side saw them score 119 points on the day and only concede 8 points! This is testament to their defence and strong tackling particularly from Caitlyn Fitzgerald, Samantha Cefai and Aleisha McGookin. The boys’ team made a great start to the day defeating Georges River Grammar and Thomas Hassall Anglican College. The third game was a tight tussle against Macarthur Anglican, narrowly losing 15-13. Immediately after this game the boys’ side bounced back and comprehensively won against Penrith Anglican. In the last game of the day the momentum continued, posting a large score against Broughton Anglican. Well done boys on conducting yourselves so well and gaining such a tremendous result. Round 4 MISA It was another successful round in the MISA competition with 4 wins, 3 draws and only 2 losses. The Girls’ Year 10/11 AFL and Year 7/8 Netball sides remain unbeaten after the first 4 rounds of competition. In the AFL match it was a convincing 63-12 win over OPAC whilst in Netball it was a dominant 21-5 win. Unfortunately, in the Year 9/10 Netball match a strong finish was not enough in their 9 point loss. In Soccer we had mixed results this week. The Year 7/8 Boys’ side had an impressive 3-2 win over Broughton whilst a late equaliser in the Girls’ match resulted in a 1-1 draw. The 9/10 Boys’ side had a tough match missing several players, going down 6-1. The Boys’ Indoor Cricket side had a positive 58-42 win and currently sit in 2
nd place overall.
In Rugby League, Noah Ross was the standout this week helping the team to a 16-10 lead with minutes remaining. Unfortunately, a late try and successful conversion from the opposition resulted in a 16-16 draw. In the Boys AFL it was a similar result. After leading comfortably at half time a late surge from the opposition resulted in a 30-30 draw. Next week our Soccer and Netball teams have a bye round and will train whilst AFL, Cricket and Rugby League all have matches against Macarthur Anglican and Freeman Catholic College. MISA Golf Day Any student who wishes to be involved in the MISA Golf Tournament needs to express their interest to Mr Goldsbrough by this Friday via email. This event will be held on Wednesday,11
September at
Camden Lakeside and is open to both male and female students in Years 7-12. There are two divisions to account for those with and without a current golf link number/handicap score. Please note this is an individually nominated event and staff supervision and a bus will not be provided.
Mr Mark Goldsbrough Secondary Sports Coordinator
Upcoming Events Thursday, 29 August NASSA Open Basketball Gala Day Monday, 9 September AICES Athletics
Primary Sport _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NASSA Athletics - 3
rd Place Finish
On Thursday, 15 August the College sent a team of 61 athletes to compete at the Primary NASSA Athletics Carnival. It was a great event for the College with the team finishing 3rd overall, an outstanding achievement. A number of the students had spent Wednesday afternoons training after the College day in preparation and this hard work paid off on the day with plenty of personal bests. We had a student take part in each of the 100m and 200m finals races and even had three students from WAC line up in the 11 Years Girls’ 100m final, it was a great site to see. Congratulations to all of the competitors.
Kaitlyn Williams and Isabella Evans were crowned age champions on the day and along with 11 other competitors will attend the CIS Athletics Carnival at Homebush on Thursday, 12 September. These students include: Jacob Birta, Ethan Brooks, Kiah Evans, Alani Lindsay, Ailie Carroll, Ashton Bielaczek, Scarlett Frost, Cienna Obakpolo, Callum Cassidy, Heidi Jones, Holly Morgan.
IPSSO
No IPSSO games were played on Wednesday due to the Year 5 camp. Games next week will be played at WAC against Broughton Anglican College. Stage 2 games will start at 12.00 pm. Stage 3 games will start at 12.50 pm. This will be the final game of the Winter IPSSO season.
Teams that finish 1st or 2nd in the Southern Pool of IPSSO schools will have the opportunity to compete at the finals on Wednesday, 11 September. Permission notes for this event will be provided as soon as the positions are confirmed. It is quite close for a number of our teams this year.
Stage 3 College Sport Gymnastics
The Stage 3 Gymnastics program will begin next Wednesday. The students who have nominated to take part in the gymnastics program have been placed in their groups. The program will take place during Sport time on Wednesday afternoons. However, students will be away from the College during lunch time. Mr Stuart Houweling Primary Sport Coordinator
Upcoming Events Wednesday, 28 August IPSSO games at WAC Monday, 2 September Primary NASSA Cricket Wednesday, 11 September IPSSO Winter Finals Thursday, 12 September CIS Athletics Carnival
Primary Learning Assembly At the upcoming K-6 Primary Learning Assembly to be held on Tuesday, 27 August, students across a range of year groups will present items that showcase some of the learning that is happening in the classrooms. The assembly will commence at 1.45 pm in the Warne Auditorium. Please come along and support our students. Mr Michael Matthews & Mrs Kim Reid Primary Teachers
K-4 Disco - ‘Spots and Stripes’ Students in Kindergarten to Year 4 are invited to attend the K-4 Disco on Friday, 30 August, 2019. Tickets are $6.00 and are available to purchase through the link below. Refreshments will be supplied. https://www.trybooking.com/BEKRR There are limited numbers of tickets so get in early to avoid disappointment. There will be two sessions. Students in K-2 from 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm. Students in Years 3-4 from 6.45 pm - 7.45 pm. The disco will be in the Warne Auditorium. This year’s theme will be ‘Spots and Stripes’ Grandparents’ Day - Grandparents’ and Grandfriends’ Chapel & Picnic Students in T-4 are very excited to invite their grandparents to our T-4 Grandparents’ Chapel and Picnic Day. This will be held on Thursday, 5 September. Don’t forget to RSVP to your child’s teacher by Friday, 30 August. Please remind Grandparents to bring a blanket to sit on and a packed lunch for our picnic. It can get cold under the shelter during the Grandparents’ Day Chapel. Please tell your Grandparents and Grandfriends to bring a warm jacket.
Mrs Lisa Maher Primary Teacher
There has been a confirmed case of Chicken Pox within our Junior College.
For more information, please refer to the following link from
Year 4 Excursion to Maritime Museum _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last Friday Year 4 travelled to Darling Harbour to visit the Maritime Museum as part of our History topic from Term 1 where we learned about the First Fleet. The first part of the morning was spent touring the Endeavour where we learned about the ship’s journeys, its crew and the way they lived on the ship. Year 4 were taken aback by the cramped conditions and the knowledge that the crew lived on board for years at a time. Afterward, we went inside the Museum and saw several interesting artefacts including a replica of the plate left in Western Australia by Dirk Hartog, some fascinating navigation instruments, and very old maps of Australia not quite as accurate as those we have today! A fun day was had by all with a whole new appreciation being felt for an important chapter in Australia’s history. Some of the highlights of the day: I liked learning how they brought animals on the ship like a goat, some chickens, a cat and a sheep. The goat and the cat were the only ones to survive the journey because the goat died and the chickens blew into the water! Mikayla Frendo We got to see an exact replica of the Endeavour and every single room, including Captain Cook’s room. I also loved Mr Banks’s room. I learned the Banksia was named after him. Plus, I learned that in the crew’s room they had a cat! Tapiwa Garakasha All of us got to see how they ate, slept, cooked and drew their maps. To draw maps was amazing. They used ink and a special type of feather on a little cushion so they didn’t smudge anything. Alyssa Keaney I learned that they took scientists and artists with them on the journeys. There were tiny rooms for Captain Cook and Mr Green, who loved to study, and the artists as well. The scientist lived upstairs and demanded a bigger room. Ava Pile Mrs Wendy Fredericks Primary Teacher
Applications For Enrolment _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Applications continue to pour in for 2020 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 to avoid disappointment. Application packs are available from the College Office or from the College website. Mrs Kristy Biddle Development Officer
Working Bee - This Saturday, 24 August ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Our Term 3 Working Bee is planned for Saturday, 24 August between 8.00 am till 2.00 pm and there are a number of jobs which need doing. Planting of new plants in the gardens. Mr Edwards is excited about this and
would like some help getting this done. The College gardens have weeds and due to the drought some dead plants
which need removing. We will purchase mulch to be placed on them as required. A good job for our students is the picking up of rubbish around the field and College areas using
our rubbish tongs and bucket. The College carpark gutters can be blown and swept to rid them of leaves which can then be put
on the gardens as compost. There are some books to be covered in the Deakin 3 classroom. We would love a contingent of people to assist in getting them covered.
The Property Team will be here at 7.00 am to get things ready for an 8.00 am start. As part of this, we will have bacon and egg rolls for breakfast together. If you would like to join us, you are most welcome as long as you RSVP so that we can cater accordingly. As always a scrumptious Morning Tea will be provided by the Wollondilly Anglican Community Church and lunch will be provided by the P&F at 1.00 pm so come along with your smiles with the intention of enjoying yourselves at our Working Bee. Between now and then, there may be more jobs to add to this list so don’t forget to bring your gardening tools, utes, trailers, protective clothing and anything else you think might help on the day and enjoy the company of others while we work together. Mr Fred Schroder Property Manager
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 WACCares Program offers practical support such as meals for families. Please contact Mrs Hay at the College, to assist. Confidentiality will be respected when requested.
2019 Big Red Kidney Walk - Registrations Now Open! When: Sunday, 8 September Where: Lake Alexandra Reserve, Queen Street, Mittagong Time: Commences at 10.00 am - 4km walk BBQ breakfast and lunch, tea, coffee and cold drinks available For more information - https://www.bigredkidneywalk.org.au/events/15/southernhighlands
Men's Breaky When: Saturday, 7 September Where: Camden Civic Centre Time: 7.00 am - 9.00 am Cost: $25.00 per person Speaker: Mr John Dickson Tickets are available at menandmachines.org or by calling 1300 987 363.
A Family Show - You’ll never guess where I hid the cheese When: Saturday, 14 September Where: Wollondilly Library Cost: $5.00 per person For more information, please contact 4677 8300 or go to choochootroupe.com/cheese
Breakfast in the Bush - Celebrating our 5th Year Where: Wirrimbirra Sanctuary Bargo When: Sunday, 1 September Cost: $10.00 per person Time: 9.00 am - 11.00 am There will also be a clearance on plants (up to 50% off) on Saturday, 31 August 9.00 am - 3.30 pm
Tahmoor District Cricket Club Inc For: Junior player registrations When: Start of September For more information, please contact Craig on 0414 797 796 or email [email protected]
Old World Cricket and Afternnon Tea - Guest Speaker Henry Olonga Where: Burnham Grove Estate When: Saturday, 31 August Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tickets: $70.00 per adult and $30.00 per child Tickets are available at www.trybooking.com/BDKHW
Mittagong Disco Where: Mittagong RSL Ages: Up to 14 years Date: Saturday, 31 August Time: 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Cost: $5.00 per person
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.
P&F
Clothing Pool
The Clothing Pool has a variety of good quality used clothing for sale at reasonable prices. Also available for purchase is a selection of new socks and ties!
Opening Hours Monday 7.45 am - 8.30 am Tuesday 7.45 am - 8.30 am Friday 7.45 am - 8.30 am Location White Cottage - side windows opposite FLOWERS Canteen. If you can spare an hour in the morning to volunteer at the Clothing Pool, please contact Melissa on 0415 402 013. It is a great way to meet other parents and save a few dollars. The Clothing Pool is part of the P&F with all funds raised going towards the College. Mrs Melissa Whishaw P&F Clothing Pool Coordinator
Gold Sponsors Anytime Fitness Tahmoor Carpenter Partners Real Estate Hills Commercial Cleaning (QUEDOS) Ken Shafer Smash Repairs Kwik Kopy Macarthur Narellan Pools Nu-era Homes Taverner Landscapes Top Quality Homes
Silver Sponsors Adode Property Boral Operations Maldon BPB Earthmoving Lowes Cornerstone Flight Centre Camden HairBomb Little Elves Preschool Mittagong Auto Tech Mowbray Park Farmstays Natural Services Pty Ltd Pinnacle Tax & Accounting Tahmoor Garden Centre
Thank you to our Diamond, Double Gold, Gold and Silver 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, please
contact Mr Bill Norman (P&F President) or Mrs Deborah Cook in the College office.
P&F …friendraising and fundraising
Term 3, 2019
Country Fair is only four Saturdays away! Wollondilly Anglican College Country Fair, Saturday, 14 September from 10.00 am - 3.00 pm.
We would love you to contribute to the success of this year’s Country Fair by donating an hour of your time setting up, on the day and packing away. Contact Judy Baxter P&F Country Fair Volunteer Coordinator on 0425 291 110 or [email protected]. Forms can be collected from Student Reception and placed in the P&F letterbox. Dates and times we require assistance are:
Friday, 13
September 12.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Saturday, 14 September 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
We require coordinators for Administration, Tills, Silent Auction We also need help on the day at the administration tent, tills, drinks, BBQ/chips. Setup & Packing away If you can donate one hour of your time it would be greatly appreciated https://www.facebook.com/Wollondilly-Anglican-College-Country-Fair-2018-2098463290442962/____________________________________________________________________
White Elephant Stall Dates and Times for Donation Collections Monday, 9 September 2.30 pm Wednesday, 11 September 8.10 am Thursday, 12 September 2.30 pm Friday, 13 September 8.10 am Find me in the BACK car park at the far end behind Cuthbert (new Primary building next to Fred's Shed). I will have a sign on my car for White Elephant Stall. I can do pick up if necessary. Contact Kerstin 0403 104 207 or [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Your Wristbands now for the Country Fair $25.00 pre paid $35.00 on the day
On the day ticket prices are: Rides $5.00 each Camel Rides $10.00 each Pony rides $5.00 each Two easy ways to purchase simply fill out the form sent home in last weeks Waratah Weekly and return with money or card details or jump online at www.trybooking.com. P
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Wristbands include: 1. Dodgem Cars 7. Round Up 2. Giant slide 8. Tiger Castle 3. Gladiator Dual 9. Children's Chair o Plane 4. Soccer Shoot Out 10. Sizzler 5. Tea Cups 11. Pony & Camel Rides 6. Rock climbing wall 12. Human Hippo Challenge
Everybody is welcome to attend our Service on Sunday at 9.00 am. We would love to see your family there. Facebook@christchurchwollondilly www.christchurchwollondilly.com PO Box 43, Bargo Reverend Stephen Swanepoel LEARNING - LOVING - LIVING
Middle Chapel Saturday ,24 College Term 3 Working Bee (Evening) Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights at Campbelltown Monday, 26 Student Enrolment Interviews 2020 Tuesday, 27 Student Enrolment Interviews 2020 Wednesday, 28 Student Enrolment Interviews 2020
College Executive (Evening) College Council Thursday, 29 Student Enrolment Interviews 2020
MISA Heads’ Meeting Friday, 30 Student Enrolment Interviews 2020 Saturday, 31 SAC WAC NAC Meeting - Education Plans September Sunday, 1 Wests vs St George
Mittagong Anglican Church Contact: Children's Minister Rochelle Fussell, 0439 455 005 or [email protected]. All leaders in Follow and Kids@Mac have Working With Children Checks, and are trained in accordance with Safe Ministry Guidelines. All our groups run during school Terms. Children in K-4 are welcome to attend Kids@Mac: a fun afterschool club at Mittagong Anglican Church. When: Runs every Tuesday Time: 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm. Cost $3.00 per Week/$20.00 per Term (with family discounts). Come along for games, craft, songs, afternoon tea, stories and more! This term our theme is “The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe” so join us in a Narnian adventure.
Wilton Anglican Church Grand Opening! Sunday, 8 September Time: 4.00 pm for a 5.00 pm Opening start. 6.00 pm free sausage sizzle Contact: Rev Ben Boardman 4630 8888 or [email protected].
We Thank God: For progress and the exciting, wonderful world we live in For the global passion and capacity for embracing change of Gen Z For His Awesome and Wonderful Creation
We Ask God:
That as the world grows more complex and we are able to achieve more things at a faster rate,
we can use His help to slow down and smell the coffee.
To prepare the hearts of those staff who He would have working here at the College in 2020
For wisdom and discernment as we seek His will.
Psalm 127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain.
Excellence, Endurance, Eternity.
Pretend Headmasters
Pretend Headmasters - Willow Poli (KM) and Joseph Rebelo (KM) have been busy working in the gardens around the College preparing for this week’s Working Bee on
Saturday, 24 August from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm. Everyone is Welcome.
