from the headmaster mr gareth leechman 15final2014.pdf · from the headmaster mr gareth leechman...

ARNDELL ANGLICAN COLLEGE ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2014 118-124 Wolseley Road, OAKVILLE NSW 2765 P. 02 4572 3633

From the Headmaster Mr Gareth Leechman

Over the past few weeks I have

been reminded of why I

became an educationalist and

fell in love with the profession I

chose to be a part of – it is all

about the students! So much of my role can

be caught up with administration, dealing with

issues which arise, and other matters, and so

often I can forget or seemingly don’t have the

time to get out of the office and explore the

world which is Arndell Anglican College.

Over the last few weeks I have forced myself

to get out and about and I have seen some

fantastic things that our students are

achieving and are involved in. Our Year 12

students continue to work well and at a recent

chapel service the Year 12’s conducted the

whole service, including providing the

sermon. Danni De Keizer did a wonderful job

in sharing her faith with the entire high school

and so many students respected what she

did. It is not an easy thing to get up in front of

almost 600 people and share with them

something so personal, but she did an

excellent job and I walked away the better for

hearing her speak.

Our sporting programme continues to gain

momentum across both the Junior and Senior

Schools, and I have been able to witness

several very good sporting achievements in

recent weeks. The Junior School Athletics

team were able to perform very well at the

recent HICES Athletics Carnival, maintaining

a strong position in Division 1. Our Year 7 – 8

Junior Girls’ Futsal team, and Intermediate A

Netball team, both won their respective HZSA

competitions and seven of our school athletes

were picked to represent the AICES team at

the CIS Carnival.

In the CAPA Department we have had our

Year 12 students complete their major works

in Art, Drama and Music and so many

students did their personal best performances

when it mattered the most. The Junior

School rehearsals continue to occur for the

upcoming Joseph and the Amazing

Technicolour Dreamcoat and I have been so

impressed by the work of all involved in this

production. The inclusive nature of our

college means that all students in the Junior

School have a role to play and the work of

teachers such as Miss Sylvia Mitchell, Miss

Megan Bryant, Mrs Merryn Court and Mrs

Karen Merrick, as well as the whole Junior

School staff, must be acknowledged. I am

looking forward to the production.

Finally, in the high school we are all looking

forward to camp! I hope that all students will

have a wonderful and safe time. As the

holidays approach may I encourage all

students to have an enjoyable break, so that

when they come back to the college they are

ready to finish the academic year strongly.

Keep up to date with the latest college events and activities

The Advocate

Newsletter

Term 3 | Issue 15 | September 2014


From the Head of Junior School Rev Keith Peterson

As the conclusion to a very

full, and very live and

successful term, Week 10 is

ARTS WHIZZ! - (Creative Arts

Week) - in the Junior School.

The Junior School Arts Week is designed to

provide opportunity to energetically open our

windows wide in new directions, in particular

celebration of all that the creative arts offer in

terms of renewal, joy, expression and

celebration.

At the very centre of this year’s ARTS WHIZZ!

- and providing its theme P-6 - is the Junior

School Musical, ‘Joseph’. Under the tireless

and wonderful direction of Miss Sylvia Mitchell ,

with the highly generous contribution of Mrs

Karen Merrick, Mrs Elva Miller, all Junior Staff

and so many others, including many staff from

the High School, Mr Chris Wilson, Mr Tony

Merrick and gifted students from TAFE NSW,

the ‘Joseph’ project has grown into a quite

exceptional expression of the creative life and

energy, dream and vision, of Arndell Anglican

College Junior School and the intrinsically

connected communities of which it is a part.

And, of course, what makes this process the

most special is that every student in the Junior

School, Years 3-6, has a part – and that

without that part it is impossible for ‘the whole’

to maintain the same quality.

An orchestra may have a first violinist, but that

violin can only sing on the melody provided by

all the other violins in the cohort.

So it is with the Junior School Musical. It is an

opportunity to hone and support particular

talent, but above all it’s a celebration of

inclusivity – of us functioning best as part of

one another – as inter-connected parts of a

single song.

It’s going to be a great week – and a wonderful

musical!

Every blessing!


‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ Mr Jim Milford

We are pleased to announce Mathematics teacher, Miss Kristen Bailey, has been awarded a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ as runner up of the prestigious Teachers’ Guild of NSW Award for Excellence at a ceremony held on 6th Sept, 2014 at Trinity Grammar School. The award is given to teachers in their early years of teaching. We are excited, yet again, to see quality Arndell teaching and learning recognised on a state level for the third consecutive year. Arndell Anglican College values how students learn and we are making the teaching and learning relationship a prime goal. Miss Bailey joins three other Arndell teachers who have been a recipient of Guild awards in as many years. Mr Ian Finn received the Certificate of Excellence in

2012, Miss Lauren Kenny received the Certificate of Excellence in 2013 and Mr Leighton Corr won the Award for Excellence in 2013. To gain recognition as an outstanding practitioner, Miss Bailey was firstly identified as an outstanding teacher. She was required to support her nomination with a thousand word submission and go

through a rigorous interview process. A key consideration of the submission was current teaching practice, student engagement, extra-curricular involvement and future plans for professional growth. It is understood that only the top five candidates in NSW were selected for interview. Miss Bailey has made a substantial impact within and beyond the classroom, making a significant contribution to the wider school community. As Equestrian Coordinator she has organised two highly successful Arndell Equestrian Carnivals, bringing together riders representing schools from across NSW. She has also coached netball and touch football teams and tutors in the afterschool Mathematics Club. Miss Bailey is also proactive in the college’s ‘Literacy’ and ‘Professional Growth’ Committees.


Arndell Senior School students launch their very own newpaper

The Arndell Student Media Assosication is pleased to launch Pulse, a newspaper produced by Arndell students for Arndell students. The editoral team, comprising of Emily Arnold, Thomas Dobson, Elly Hibberd, Bethany McNamara, Liam Pattison, Amelia Pinter, Jasmine Shur and Frederick Webb has worked hard to produce an interesting mix of a news report, special interest stories, letters to the editor, movie and book reviews and various competitions. Students are encouraged to send their thoughts, suggestions and news to [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Red Frog Crew

On the 3rd of September the 'Red Frogs Crew' came to have a discussion with us Year 12 students in preparation for the celebrations that come with finishing school. They made us aware of the many things that can go wrong at parties and 'schoolies' and showed us how to enjoy all of the celebrations while being safe and aware of our surroundings at all times. It was a very beneficial morning and opened all our eyes as to what really can happen when we so often think we are invincible. It was also very reassuring for us to know that the Red Frogs Crew are there to support us no matter what situation we might find our selves in. Krista Born The Red Frogs seminar was an insightful and informational program which taught Year 12 about the do's and don'ts of parties, especially schoolies. Through interactive activities they demonstrated how easily it is to get into trouble, as well as getting home safely. We thank Red Frogs for coming to Arndell, and appreciate the work they do for young adults like ourselves. Brendan Vielhauer

Students were exposed to some thought provoking hands-on activities like “How much is a standards

Drink” and had an opportunity to put on some “Beer goggles” which simulated the effects of alcohol.

Students enjoyed a dance-off while others schemingly placed things in their cups unknowingly. The

seminar was eye opening to what can go wrong when partying, and gave good strategies of where to

get help through Chaplaincy organisations like Red Frogs who are on the front line. My prayer for our

Arndell students is that they make wise and safe decisions at parties, utilise the Red Frogs teams

both at schoolies and universMrsity when the time comes, and that they consider carefully both their

own safety and that of their friends in the coming celebratory period. Mrs Jennifer Daly

Lost Property Mrs Connie Stephens ph: 4545 2460


Last Tuesday 6 High School red jumpers were sent to me as lost property. Not one of them was

labelled with a student name. Please understand that it is impossible to identify the correct owners

when clothing is not labelled, and students who come looking for property always take the newest

item, which sometimes creates problems when another student comes looking for their ‘new’ clothing.

Because of this impossibility of identifying ownership, all unlabelled clothing is now washed and sent

to the uniform shop for resale.

I also have a girl’s ‘Ice’ watch and a boy’s ‘Lorus’ watch, handed in 2 or 3 weeks ago.

PLEASE check that your child’s clothing is labelled so that I can return it to them.

Eagles’ Wings Poetry

Thank you to the following Senior School students who tutored Eagles Wings children in the Writer’s Workshop: Elly Hibberd, Jasmine Shur, Emily Arndold, Emily Ayres, Jordan Johnson, Rebecca Paroz and Caitlin Boyle. Here are some poems created by Year 3 and 4 children.

I am a glistening unicorn Sparkling, amazing, colourful. Loveable. Lover of happiness, kindness and generosity. As colourful as a rainbow Who fights through pain. Clipety, clapity, clop. Victoria Zahra Year 4


Hawkesbury Eisteddford Poetry Recitals

Congratulations to the Junior School students who performed so beautifully at today’s Eisteddfod.

Kindergarten came 1st performing the poems, ‘Vespers’ by A.A. Milne and ‘Magic Cat’ by Peter

Dixon. Year 1 came 3rd reciting, ‘Go to Bed’ and ‘Advice from Bo-Peep’ by Annette Kosseris. Year 2

came 2nd with their performance of, ‘Dark’ by Annette Kosseris and ‘Silly Old Baboon by Spike

Milligan.’ Well done!

For more information on the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod go to: http://www.eisteddfod.org.au/hawkesbury/default.asp

http://www.eisteddfod.org.au/hawkesbury/default.asp


Hawkesbury Eistedfod Individual Achievements

The following competed in the Speech and Drama category of the Hawkesbury City Eisteddfod: Kindergarten and under - Riley Mezzomo, Sienna Ebrahim, Piper Trickett, Chloe Dunning, Kiana Sriyananda, Aidan O’Connor, Declan Johnson. Year 1 - Luke Smith, Year 2 - Tahlia Hudson, Poppie Gorton, Ashlee Shoobridge, Colbey Ellison, Bree Layton, Ellie Refalo, Olivia McIntosh. Year 3 – Tess Moore, Alicia Smith, Samantha Westbrook, Isabelle Turnbull, Zara Fahey, Annnabelle Leechman, Bella Mezzomo, Ruby Gorton, Year 4 – Todd Terheegde, David Ommundson, Sophie Price, Sam Parry-Okeden, Courtney Evans, Caitlin Fraser, Alannah Vella, Lewis Buhagiar, Madison Macinosh, Sophie Hibberd. Year 5 – Katelyn Derwin, Danielle Ommundson, Lachlan Watts, Mac Waldon, Greer Johnston, Paris Nelson-Roth, Emily Ferris, James Selff, Max Norman, Monique Wilson, Hannah Thorpe, Mackenzie Holland, Natalie Zaiter, Ellah Johnston, Shannon McHale, Sarah Mitterer,Elizabeth Pearse. Year 6, Rachel Leechman, Olivia Vella, Emily Cumming, Alexandra Weber, Connor Fraser, Sarah Black. Year 7 – Kyle Hollis Watts, Liam Merrick. Year 8 - Jordan Johnson, Caitlyn Ridge, Ainsley Fraser, Alex Macintosh, Hannah Leechman. Year 9 – Emily May, Rosie Rodgers Year 10 – Lachlan Werner, Thomas Fraser, Georgia Thorpe, Brooke Waters. Encouragement Award 15 years and over - Thomas Fraser. The results were outstanding. Over the three days Arndell students won 41 firsts with as many 2nd and 3rd places. Though it was nice to see so many receive awards, their splendid behaviour and good sportsmanship was impressive. In reality the prizes are not the most important feature of participation in the eisteddfod. It’s the journey to prepare to perform and the skills and confidence that come with the experience that is the most important. I believe that every participant is a winner! Congratulations! Carolyn and Anne McKenzie, Speech teachers.

Instrumental

Grade 2 Strings - India Culey 1st place (viola) 8 yrs & u Hawkesbury Residents Strings - India Culey 1st place (viola) 13 yrs & over Restricted Strings - Amelia Pinter 1st place (violin) 13 yrs & over Hawkesbury Residents Strings - Amelia Pinter 1st place (violin) 10 yrs & u Special Restricted Winds - Joshua Hollis-Watts 2nd place (saxophone) 10 yrs & u Restricted Winds - Joshua Hollis-Watts 2nd place (saxophone) 12 yrs & u Restricted Winds - Isabella Pinter 1st place (flute) 12 yrs & u Hawkesbury Residents Winds - Isabella Pinter 1st place (flute) 14 yrs & u Wind Championship - Isabella Pinter 1st place (flute) 14 yrs & u Instrumental Encouragement Award - Amelia Pinter (violin) Piano 9 yrs & u Restricted - India Culey Highly Commended 9 yrs & u Australian Composition - India Culey 2nd place 11 yrs & u Piano Duet - India Culey & Sophia Pinter 1st place 11 yrs & u Special Restricted - Joshua Hollis-Watts Merit award Preliminary Jazz/Pop - Joshua Hollis -Watts 3rd place Grade 1 - India Culey Highly Commended Grade 2 - Sophia Pinter 2nd place Grade 2 Classical - Sophia Pinter 1st place


Stage 3 iPad Training

Last week we welcomed iTeacher’s, Mr Andrew Wright, into our Year 5 and 6 classrooms. He worked

alongside our Stage 3 teaching team, showing our students how to use their iPads with a green

screen to immerse themselves in the day to day life of the Australian gold rush. Students learnt a lot

and had fun exploring the gold fields.


Year 10 Rolling Thunder Vietnam Excursion Thomas Dobson Year 10

On Friday the 29th of August, Year 10 history and music students visited the State

Theatre to view Rolling Thunder Vietnam. The show features a talented cast and

critically acclaimed band, known for its performances with John Farnham worldwide

musical productions.

The show reflects what Year 10 have been studying in history classes; various events,

sentiments and attitudes surrounding the Vietnam War. These were portrayed through

musical performances from the era, as well as dramatic enactments based on real war

experiences.

The show encapsulated a sober, educational, but still entertaining experience. The

soaring highs and melancholic lows of the musical acts reflected the true nature of the

Vietnam War, with dramatic interludes that captured significant events.

Seated in the upper mezzanine, Arndell students experienced an enthralling

presentation, with a mixture of soothing and sometimes confronting music, that

resonated through the upper echelons of the auditorium. Students were impressed by

the marvellous décor and grandeur of the establishment.

The experience was powerfully reinforced through stunning visuals, piercing guitar

solos and impressive vocal performances that left the audience astounded.

Vietnam veterans were in attendance and were acknowledged after a vibrant encore.

Rolling Thunder Vietnam provided an unforgettable experience for the lucky Arndell

students and teachers who were able to attend.


Daffodil Day

Macquarie House rallied tremendous support for Daffodol Day on Friday 22nd August,

raising close to $1400 to support cancer research.

Thank you students, staff, parents and friends who supported this worthhile cause.

Fathers’ Day Stall raises $$$s for Hawkesbury’s most needy

The Junior School raised close to

$1600 at their Fathers’ Day stall on

Friday 5th September. Thank you

parents, students and friends for

your generous support.

The money raised goes to the

Hawkesbury Community Kitchen,

which feeds needy people in the

Hawkesbury District. Arndell has an

ongoing commitment to this cause,

with Senior School students

volunteering fortnightly in the

preparation and serving of meals.


Year 7 Netball Team Mrs Kristen Bailey

Congratulations to Arndell’s Year 7 Girl’s Netball

Team who recently finished third in Division One

in the Hills Zone competition, following a very

close game in their semi-final.

The same team of girls also finished third at the

recent SASC Netball Gala Day in a Years 7 -9

competition.

These are outstanding achievements and the

girls are to be commended on their commitment

and sportsmanship displayed throughout the

season. They have been a pleasure to coach.


Arndell in the Media


HSC Study Days in the October School Holidays

A number of HSC Teachers are offering HSC Study and Revision sessions in the upcoming

October Holidays. The following has been organised:

SUBJECT DATE OF SESSION TIME AND LOCATION TEACHER

PDHPE Wednesday 24th September 10am – 3pm Mears 7

Mr. Peter Gordon

French Beginners Wednesday 24th September 9am-12pm Mears 8

Miss. Debra Anderson

French Continuers Wednesday 24th September 9am-12pm Mears 6

Mrs. Angela Webb

Geography Friday 26th September 9:30am-3pm Mears 8

Mrs. Amy Woodward

Modern History Wednesday 1st October 9am-3pm Laffin 1

Mr. Leighton Corr

Modern History Thursday 2nd October 9am-3pm Laffin 3

Mr. Ian Finn

Society and Culture Friday 3rd October 9:30am-3pm Mears 8

Mrs. Amy Woodward

Legal Studies Friday 3rd October 9am-12pm Mears 1

Mrs. Jennifer Barter

Business Studies Friday 3rd October 1pm – 4pm Mears 1

Mrs. Jennifer Barter

Ancient History Tuesday 7th October (Week 1 of Term 4)

11am – 3pm Laffin 2

Dr. Sam Jackson

Extension History

Wednesday October 8th (Week 1 of Term 4) Friday October 31st (Week 4 of Term 4)

10am-1pm Laffin 2 12pm-3pm Laffin 2

Dr. Sam Jackson


Have you got your Jospeh and the Amazing Technicolour Coat Tickets?


Free Family Computer Lessons


Holiday Camp

chool Holiday Camp


Term Dates 2015

Term 1 (10 Weeks) – 48 days . Tuesday 27th January: Term 1 Commences for Prep, KG, Yrs 7, 11 and Yr 12. Wednesday 28 January All other students commence Thursday 2 April: Term 1 Finishes Friday 3 April Good Friday Monday 6 April Easter Monday

Term 2 (9 Weeks) – 44 days . Monday 20 April: Term 2 Commences Saturday 25 April ANZAC Day Monday 8th June Queens Birthday Weekend Friday 19 June: Term 2 Finishes

Term 3 (10 weeks) – 49 days . Monday 13 July Staff Professional Day Tuesday 14 July: Term 3 Commences Friday 18 September: Term 3 Finishes

Term 4 (9 weeks) – 44 days . Monday 5 October Long Weekend Tuesday 6 October Term 4 Commences Tuesday 1 December Infants Presentation Afternoon Wednesday 2 December Primary School Presentation Evening Thursday 3 December Students last day for 2015 Senior School Presentation Evening


Term Dates 2014

Friday 19th September Term 3 finishes Tuesday 7th October Term 4 commences Thursday 4th December Students last day for 2014

College Contacts

Headmaster: Mr Gareth Leechman Deputy Head / Head of Senior School: Mr James Webb Head of Junior School: Rev Keith Peterson Director of Curriculum and Policy: Mrs Karen Merrick Director of Teaching and Learning: Mr Jim Milford Director of Staff and Student Welfare: Business Manager: Equestrian

Mrs Lynn Gillen Mrs Jodie Woods Miss Kristen Bailey [email protected]

Uniform Shop:

Mrs Liz Moore – 4572 3254

Tues/Thurs: 8.20am - 11am & 2.30pm – 4pm Before and After School Care:

Camp Australia – 1300 105 343 (for bookings) www.campaustralia.com.au Before School Care from 6.45am – 8.45am After School Care 2.45pm – 6pm 0401 904 531

P & F President:

Mrs Alannah Norman – 0404 033 994 [email protected]

Canteen: Monday – Friday - 4545 2486 (Recess / Lunch)

Advocate Newsletter [email protected]

Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/arndellanglicancollege

To keep up to date with the latest college events and activities

http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=10Ddojt86cLZXM&tbnid=q8FnjPIKEqYt4M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http://www.clipartbest.com/summer-vacation-clip-art&ei=JctmU72PO8n7kgWiqYHQBw&bvm=bv.65788261,d.dGc&psig=AFQjCNEfGcwuLD50JZs4K8S3YwtkYqjPVg&ust=1399331964548742


http://www.campaustralia.com.au/



http://www.arndell.nsw.edu.au/


http://www.faebook.com/arndellanglicancollege

from the headmaster mr gareth leechman 15final2014.pdf · from the headmaster mr gareth leechman...

Documents