From the Headmaster MACARTHUR ANGLICAN SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Newsletter 15, 2008 Week 9, Autumn Term, 2008 Enter to Learn Go out to Serve The closing weeks of any term are always full of activity and anticipation, but none are quite as special as the final weeks of Winter Term. As nature begins to turn itself to the delights of new growth in this spring season, the minds of our Year 12 students are also focussed on the challenges and adventures that are ahead of them, both in the HSC and in their life beyond Macarthur. Next week we will celebrate all that Year 12 have contributed to Macarthur, through their academic efforts, their music, their sporting talents and in every other way over what, for some is thirteen years spent here. I want to thank Year 12 for the excellent leadership they have provided to the students of Macarthur and for the inspiration they have been to the younger students. While one group of students prepares to move on, others remain and are already stepping up to demonstrate their excellence. This week we have received the results of the inaugural NAPLAN Testing, completed some months ago by Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9. I am very pleased with the results at each level. The students have achieved outstanding results, with Macarthur being over represented in the top bands at each level when compared to the state results. By now families with children in these year groups should have received their individual results, which were posted from Macarthur on Tuesday. The level of anticipation is growing too as we approach the opening night of Alice in Wonderland Jr next Monday. The performers and the production team have been working very hard in preparation for next week and I am sure their efforts will be rewarded with a very successful production. I look forward to joining the audience next week. As the School prepares for Mr Nockles to take over as Headmaster in 2009, he and I are discussing future plans together in preparation for the handover. One matter we have considered in the appointment of a Deputy. I was delighted that Mr Nockles announced to the staff this week that he has appointed Mr Andrew Kokic as Deputy Headmaster commencing in January 2009. As you know, Mr Kokic is currently the Director of Studies at Macarthur and I believe Mr Nockles has made a very wise choice indeed. RILEY WARREN Headmaster
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Newsletter 15, 2008 Week 9, Autumn Term, 2008
Enter to Learn Go out to Serve
The closing weeks of any term are always full of activity and anticipation, but none are quite as special as the final weeks of Winter Term. As nature begins to turn itself to the delights of new growth in this spring season, the minds of our Year 12 students are also focussed on the challenges and adventures that are ahead of them, both in the HSC and in their life beyond Macarthur. Next week we will celebrate all that Year 12 have contributed to Macarthur, through their academic efforts, their music, their sporting talents and in every other way over what, for some is thirteen years spent here. I want to thank Year 12 for the excellent leadership they have provided to the students of Macarthur and for the inspiration they have been to the younger students.
While one group of students prepares to move on, others remain and are already stepping up to demonstrate their excellence. This week we have received the results of the inaugural NAPLAN Testing, completed some months ago by Year 3, Year 5, Year 7 and Year 9. I am very pleased with the results at each level. The students have achieved outstanding results, with Macarthur being over represented in the top bands at each level when compared to the state results. By now families with children in these year groups should have received their individual results, which were posted from Macarthur on Tuesday.
The level of anticipation is growing too as we approach the opening night of Alice in Wonderland Jr next Monday. The performers and the production team have been working very hard in preparation for next week and I am sure their efforts will be rewarded with a very successful production. I look forward to joining the audience next week.
As the School prepares for Mr Nockles to take over as Headmaster in 2009, he and I are discussing future plans together in preparation for the handover. One matter we have considered in the appointment of a Deputy. I was delighted that Mr Nockles announced to the staff this week that he has appointed Mr Andrew Kokic as Deputy Headmaster commencing in January 2009. As you know, Mr Kokic is currently the Director of Studies at Macarthur and I believe Mr Nockles has made a very wise choice indeed.
Riley WaRRen
Headmaster
Enter to Learn Go out to Serve
Please continue to support these missionary families with your donations and your prayers.
Jono, Amy, Lili, Isaac, Brie and Abe Vink who work with the Church Missionary Society in Tanzania
From the head oF Junior SchoolhiceS GiFted and talented camp
A number of students from Year 5 and 6 attended this camp with Mrs Clark earlier in the term. The students participated in a range of extension and enrichment activities which included Ancient Civilisations, Art, Environmental Studies and Robotics. Congratulations to Matthew Buffa, Jacob Aakhus, Abbey Bamford, Lucy Pavela, Darcy Brown, Renee Cowper and Courtney Cross who presented some outstanding work at the conclusion of the camp and represented Macarthur well during the week.
national literacy and numeracy Week and national readinG day
Junior School students had a wonderful time celebrating National Reading Day on 3 September. During an assembly in the Chapel our teachers read to the children and we also read together – all 231 of us! Students enjoyed a talking e-book called The Littlest Knight and a Chinese folk tale Tiger Son.
Junior School students also participated in a numeracy activity for National Literacy and Numeracy Week entitled Reach for the Stars. The activity was a study of chance. Students threw coins at a target and recorded the outcome before listing the variables which influenced the outcome and analysing the results of the test. The results were then submitted to the National Literacy and Numeracy Week website where they were collated with all of the results for this activity from hundreds of schools Australia-wide.
FatherS’ day Stall and FatherS’ day BreakFaSt
It was a pleasure to meet so many fathers at the Fathers’ Day Breakfast. We had a wonderful time together despite the inclement weather and the barbecue breakfast, bocce, croquet, putt putt golf, handball and pass the football were enjoyed by all.
year 6 china excurSion Last week Year 6 travelled to the city to visit the Chinese Gardens, Chinatown and a Yum Cha Restaurant to sample some Chinese culture and cuisine. The excursion was linked to the children’s study of Asia this term.
William Wallace Head of Junior School
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Sunday: 9.30am Family Worship, Sunday School, Creche6.00pm Contemporary Worship ServiceFriday:7.00pm Blaze Youth Nights, Cell Groups
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Families don’t grow unless parents invest precious time with them. In New Man, Gary Oliver writes about a difficult decision made by a professional sportsman concerning his family.
From the time he can first remember, his dream was to be a professional baseball player. Through years of sacrifice and hard work he achieved his goal.
During his successful seasons he and his wife wanted to start a family but discovered they were unable to have children. They decided to adopt four special needs international children, which led to one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
Life as he was leading it conflicted with his ability to be a quality husband and dad. Over time it became clear that he could not do a good job at both professional baseball and fatherhood… He decided to give up professional baseball.
When he left the stadium for the last time, reporters wanted to know why he was retiring. “Baseball is going to do just fine without me,” he said. “It’s not going to miss a beat. But I’m the only father my children have. I’m the only husband my wife has. And they need me a lot more than baseball does.”
For any questions about the Christian faith or the Macarthur Family Chapel please contact me at the School or by email on [email protected] or contact Ros on [email protected]
Steven DaviS Chaplain
Enter to Learn Go out to Serve
Junior School SportinG SucceSSeS
Congratulations to the following students who represented Macarthur as members of the NASSA team at the CIS Athletics Carnival at Homebush last week: Robert Alexander, Katrina Azzopardi, Tegan Bremner, Jarrod Bright, Darcy Brown, Samuel Buckley, Courtney Cross, Calya Donnelly, Hayden Gigg, Madison Hale, Emma Houghton, Jack Hutchins, Ella Kanna, Robert Keane, Matilda Offord, Bessie-Lucile Platt, Lachlan Roberts, Aiden Safetli, Cameron Zadro and Emily Zagorac. Special congratulations go to Jack Hutchins who achieved third in the Open Boys Turbo Javelin with a throw of 31.61m.
The IPSSO Winter Finals were held last week with many Macarthur teams taking part. Congratulations go to the Junior Soccer and Junior Newcombe Ball teams who are the IPSSO Winter Sport Premiers for 2008. Congratulations also go to the Senior Netball Team, the Senior Newcombe Ball and Soccer teams and the Junior Touch Football teams who were outstanding representatives of Macarthur on the day and exhibited sportsmanship, a Christian spirit and a consistent attitude of striving to ‘Be Their Best’. Jonathan BeggS
Sport Co-ordinator
auStralian SnoWSportS championShSipS
For the first time ever Macarthur had five students attend the Australian Championships held last week.
The Alpine Giant Slalom team of Diana Lambert, Montana Byers, Paige Perich and
Emma Cosier finished seventh in Australia and Diana’s time placed her fifth fastest in Australia for her age.
The Moguls team of Montana Byers and Diana Lambert finished fifth in Australia with Montana’s score placing her tenth in Australia.
Edward Cosier finished fourteenth fastest in Australia for Snowboard Giant Slalom and eighteenth fastest in Snowboard Cross.
Scott BeDingfielD
Snowsports Co-ordinator
Junior Boys VolleyballEdward AlexanderTrent BarrettDaniel IngramAdam NovekMilad ShariatJayden SierraTom SimesDamian Soto (Captain)Sithixay SouvanhnalyMichael van den Heuvel
middle School and Senior School SprinG repreSentative teamSCongratulations to the following students who have been selected in representative teams for this season of sport.
Open Boys Super 8’sPatrick Blowes (Captain)Dean CarrJarryd ChahineJonathon MomsenRhys O’SheaMoeed RanaJames SawyerJoshua SawyerEthan SykesTynan Williams
Open Girls Super 8’sSally BuckleyTessa Fleming (Captain)Maddison GlendenningClaire KoskiKatie LeggeSally-Ann LeggeAshlee MarsonElizabeth MorganErin PallisterApril RussellNicole SmithMatilda Wood
eRica looyen
Sport Co-ordinator
Enter to Learn Go out to Serve
aiceS athleticS carnival
At the AICES Athletics Carnival, eighteen students represented NASSA and won eleven gold medals, six silver medals and six bronze medals and Tessa Stovell broke the 800m record. Kasey Mumby was named ‘Athlete of the Meet’ scoring ninety one points from her seven events.
Gold Medals were awarded to: Kasey Mumby 3000m 1500mGareth Mumby 3000m 1500m Elyse Glynn High Jump Shotput Daniel Ingram High Jump Long JumpTessa Stovell 800m Justin Dixon 1500m Teo Markou 800m
Bronze Medals were awarded to:Kasey Mumby 200m Gareth Mumby 400mTessa Stovell 400mSally Buckley DiscusOlivia Hale 100m Discus
There results were outstanding for such a small team and Macarthur placed fourth out of forty three schools on the overall medal tally and ninth on point score ladder.
eRica looyen
Sport Co-ordinator
talkinG up a Storm at hiceS deBatinG
After a very successful debating season, the Macarthur Year 8 Debating team have reached the finals of the Chapman Cup Debating Competition and will compete in the Finals at the Powerhouse Museum in October.
During the competiton, the team of Jake Gonzo, Biannca Furchtmann, Aleksandra Jez and Jessica Sharpe have suffered only one loss, despite dealing with the difficulties of illness and examinations during the semi final round.
In the finals they will compete against Central Coast Grammar, a team they defeated in the semi finals.
This is the first time a Macarthur team has competed in this prestigious competition and the team are congratulated on their efforts.
cathRyn tayloR Coach
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aWard application cloSinG Soon
Gold Award applications close 24 October, 2008Year 12 students are reminded that they should submit all award
applications before the end of Winter TermAll other Award applications for Junior School, Middle School and
Senior School close on 14 November, 2008
Student achievementSFollowing the recent NSW Interschools S n o w s p o r t s Championships M o n t a n a Byers (Year 6) was selected to participate in the Athletes of the Future moguls d e ve l o p m e n t camp organised by the NSW Institute of Sport.The camp was held from 5 September - 7 September and co-ordinated by the Australian Olympic and World Cup Assistant Coach. A series of sessions was undertaken including on snow training at Perisher Blue, talks by past Olympians and off-snow training including trampolining.
Summer uniForm The changeover into Summer Uniform will occur at the beginning of Spring Term. Year 10 students are reminded that they will require senior uniform from this time.
The Uniform Shop will be open on the
following days during the school holidays:
Monday 29 September 9.00am - 2.00pmWednesday 1 October 9.00am - 2.00pmThursday 2 October 9.00am - 2.00pm
Monday 6 October - ClosedWednesday 8 October 9.00am - 2.00pmThursday 9 October 9.00am - 2.00pm
Monday 13 October 9.00am - 2.00pmWednesday 15 October 9.00am - 2.00pmThursday 16 October 9.00am - 2.00pm
kinderGarten doWn on the FarmKindergarten has had an eventful term learning about farms. There have been many visits to the school farm where Mr Kibblewhite shared his love for animals and the farm. Last week the two classes went to Fairfield City Farm and had a chance to milk a cow!
This week Dylan Offord from KN showed us all around Teen Ranch where he lives.
aDRienne neaveS anD louiSe JeffRieS
Teachers
From the clinicYear 7 who previously had their
injections at school, must return their consent forms for their second dose of Hepatitis B to the Administration
Centre next week.
Girls in Year 7 to 10 who have had their earlier HPV vaccination at School will also have their third dose of HPV
shortly. (consent previously given)
Any queries regarding these immunisations should be directed to
Sister Cameron
macarthur’S GoinG Green
During Spring Term, 2008 and Summer Term, 2009, we will be seeking to update email contacts for all current and future families. From the commencement of Autumn Term, 2009, the link to our fortnightly newsletter will be emailed to all families. Some printed newsletters will be available from the Administration Centre.
Please ensure that your details are fully updated over the coming months.
JuDith White
Director of Marketing and Alumni
markinG readinG’S national day
The students of the Junior School marked National Literacy Day by reading books in the
Chapel. We read two e Books - The Littlest Knight by Carol Moore and Tiger Son by Teresa Ng.
The stories were displayed on the screen in the Chapel and read by Mr Wallace then other staff members. Between these two stories, Mr Officer read a short story about rice fields.
DenniS SchaefeR
Teacher
Enter to Learn Go out to Serve
year 4 try a FreSh StartRecently Year 4 visited the Fresh Start Bakeries in Warwick Farm. This company supplies McDonalds, so most of us knew we had tasted a Fresh Start bun!
Year 4 were impressed with the facility and with the quality control of the bakery. The students had a wonderful time and were treated to a barbecue lunch.
Year 4 were very fortunate to visit this bakery as they now take very few groups through their plant. The students asked questions and several were rewarded with a bakery cap.
DenniS SchaefeR
Teacher
Accommodation Neededfor our
Hungarian Exchange studentsWe are looking for families to billet two female exchange students from our sister school, Lévay Jósef Refomàtus Gimnàzium in Hungary. Eszter Tomori and Fruzsina Tóth will need accommodation for approximately three months at a time from the last week of the September/October holidays until July, 2009.
The students will be entering Year 11 and are able to speak some English. If you are able to accommodate one of these students at any time during their stay, or would like some further information, please contact Annette Fitzgerald on 4647 5333.
For your diarySeptember22-26 Junior School Musical - Alice in Wonderland Jr24 Year 12 Celebration Day26 End of Winter Term29 Champ Camp begins29 Duke of Edinburgh Silver Walk commences
October1 Duke of Edinburgh Silver Walk concludes13 Infants School and Junior School resumes15 Peer Support Training 16 Year 7, 2009 Orientation Day16 HSC commences 20 Middle School and Senior School resumes Prefect Induction24 Headmaster’s Farewell Cocktail Event
November12 Year 10 Formal14 Year 12 Graduation Dinner15 Alumni Family Fun Day28 Headmaster’s Farewell Concert30 Thanksgiving Service
December4 Year 6 Progression Dinner9 Speech and Awards Night
