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THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017 118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSW PH: 02 4572 3633
‘Learning through Christ’ www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
From the Headmaster
Mr Gareth Leechman
Assessment plays an important role in the education of our students. If assessment is done
properly it will enable students and teachers to identify how they have grown, what they have
learnt and areas which still need development. At Arndell Anglican College we continue to
work hard at ensuring that our assessment practices facilitate these aims. If high quality
assessment tasks are created they not only enable our students to display their knowledge
and skills, but they also challenge them and extend their capabilities.
Over the past two weeks our students across the College have been involved in a variety of
assessments. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 have been involved in NAPLAN testing and I
was very pleased with the way the students approached these national based assessments.
I have no doubt that our students did their best and we will await the results to see how they
have performed. In the high school Years 7 – 11 have been involved in their mid-year
examinations and again I was extremely impressed with the way the vast majority of the
students approached the examination period. Over the past eight years we have witnessed
a significant change in the learning culture within the College and I am very pleased to see
this is continuing.
Finally I would also like to highlight to the College Community the high school musical, Little
Shop of Horrors, which will be performed later in the term. Tickets are on sale, so I
encourage people to purchase their tickets quickly, there are only three performances and it
would be shame if you missed out.
From the Head of Junior School Rev. Keith Peterson
On behalf of the Junior School, this is a reminder that Fundraising boxes of chocolates, raffle
tickets etc are not to be brought to school and sold by Junior School students. Your support
with this advice is greatly appreciated.
2017 Term 2 I Issue 7
The Advocate
In this issue
From the Headmaster
From the Junior School
Chaplaincy Chat
Equestrian News
School Musical
School Photographs
Student Performances
Events
Term Calendar
Contacts
THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017 118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSW PH: 02 4572 3633
‘Learning through Christ’ www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
Chaplaincy Chat Rev. Jeremy Clark
Moses’ Weakness?
The God we believe in is an incredibly powerful God. So often as I look around at our world
I see God pushed into the background. Even as I look at the movies produced that are
meant to portray a Biblical story the power of God is not the main story. The recounts of
the story of the Exodus is one such example. Whether it be Charlton Heston: strong;
rugged; powerful, or modern day examples such as the growing awareness of personal
power seen in the cartoon movie, Prince of Egypt. In each case God is pushed into the
background.
In reality, Moses is a scared, weak, stuttering character who questions God at many points
in the story. Moses may be seen to perform wondrous deeds but the real character is so weak that he tries to find
ways to avoid God’s work. He has little eloquence himself, a stuttering person who you would rarely ask to give a
public presentation. He is scared of Pharaoh, scared of the Egyptians, scared of God’s people, even scared of a
snake!
However, in Moses’ weakness and fear God’s powerful work is displayed. His powerful work to rescue his people
from the tyrant, Pharaoh. In much the same way, Jesus rescues us from the power of death. Defeating an enemy
even worse than Pharaoh and bringing a new life for all those who trust in him.
This term in Chapel at Arndell we will be exploring these ideas as we work through God’s word in Exodus.
If you wish to chat about the Christian faith or ask general questions about chaplaincy, please contact the Chaplaincy
Team at the College.
Equestrian News Miss Kristen Bailey
Arndell's Equestrian Team was represented by 5 riders at the recent Snowy Mountains Grammar Interschools.
With over 200 competitors our riders did a great job to achieve the following outstanding results:
Emma Galea – Reserve Champion Overall Year 6
Courtney Stafford – placing in a many events
Jessica Galea – Reserve Champion Overall Year 8
Imogen Thew – Reserve Champion Overall Year 10
Lucy Batten – Champion Overall Year 10
Congratulations girls!
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School Musical Mrs Michelle Wilson
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ORDER NOW WWW.ADVANCEDLIFE.COM.AU
School Photographs Mrs Bonny Davies & Mrs Jenny Bower
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON: 26th May – Prep Blue plus combined Jnr & Snr Sibling Photos in JS Library
29th May – Main Day Prep R to Year 12 & Snr Sibling Photos in Gym
School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife Photography. Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed shortly, if possible it is preferred that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day. Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit Online Order Code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day. Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering please direct them via email to [email protected]
Online orders will close midnight on 25 May 2017.
Student Achievements & Performances Senior School Congratulations to India Culey (Year 7) for her part in the Penrith Strings and Playing in this concert – ACO Ensemble & Penrith Strings: Mozart, Haydn & Mendelssohn. Details of India’s upcoming performance can be found via the following link. We wish India the best of luck for her upcoming performances.
http://thejoan.com.au/whats-on/aco-ensemble-penrith-strings-mendelssohn-mozart-haydn/
Congratulations to Meg Darymple (Year 9) who has been cast in the LOUD Theatre Production - Seussical. LOUD scouted Sydney for the best students from state, independent, catholic and private schools and Meg was successful. Seussical performances will run at:
The Concourse in Chatswood on Thursday July 20th (10.00 am and 12.30 pm) and Friday July 21st (12.00 pm).
The Glen St Theatre on August 4th (10.00 am and 12.30 pm) and August 5th (12.00 pm).
The Roslyn Packer Theatre on September 1st at 12.00 pm. Seussical is a magical story that inspires big thinks and has enormous heart. All students will relate to the storyline, which challenges the power of friendship, loyalty, family and community. Well done Meg!
9 Digit Online Order Code
Junior Code:
BTE A5Z QGN
______________
Senior Code:
WYB BCX YPG
THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017 118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSW PH: 02 4572 3633
‘Learning through Christ’ www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
Events
Registrations are open for Youth Mental
Health First Aid (YMHFA). This group is for
parents and carers who have young people
aged 12 – 18.
Time: 10am – 1pm
Commencing Wednesday 24th May 2017
and will run for 5 weeks.
Venue
BLACKTOWN LGA
VENUE TO BE ADVISED ON
REGISTRATION
Registration for this group can be made by
contacting Junaya Family Development
Services on 02 9621 3922.
Is your child or someone you know learning to drive this year? The Learner and Provisional
phase can be a challenging and sometimes scary period for any family, with more young
people being injured on our roads.
Parents and Guardians have an important role to play in keeping their young driver safe
and help is now available to give you the practical knowledge, skills and resources to do so.
In partnership with Transport for NSW, the Blue Datto Foundation has launched a NEW and
FREE interactive program, ‘Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers,’ for parents and
guardians of current and future young road users.
The Hawkesbury Region program will take place on Wednesday the 24th of May at Bede Polding College, South
Windsor, from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm and we encourage all parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, role models
and also young drivers to attend. Everyone is welcome.
Book your spot now by following the links on the Blue Datto website at www.bluedatto.org.au. For more information
contact Blue Datto on 02 8999 8005 or email us at [email protected].
THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017 118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSW PH: 02 4572 3633
‘Learning through Christ’ www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
2017 Term Calendar
Monday 30 January Prep, KG, Yrs 7, 11 and Yr 12 Commence
Tuesday 31 January All students Commence
Friday 7 April Term 1 Concludes
Friday 14 April Good Friday
Monday 17 April Easter Monday
Monday 24 April Term 2 Commences
Friday 23 June Term 2 Concludes
Monday 12 June Queen’s Birthday
Tuesday 25 April Anzac Day
Monday 17 July Staff Professional Development Day
Tuesday 18 July Term 3 Students Commence
Friday 22 September Term 3 Concludes
Monday 9 October Staff Professional Development Day
Tuesday 10 October Term 4 Students Commence
Thursday 7 December Term 4 Students Conclude
Friday 8 December Staff Professional Development Day
Monday 2 October Labour Day
Term 1 10 Weeks
Term 2 9 Weeks
Term 3 10 Weeks
Term 4 9 Weeks
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2018 Term Calendar
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College Contacts
Headmaster: Mr Gareth Leechman
Deputy Head: Mr James Webb
Head of Senior School: Mr Leighton Corr
Head of Middle School: Mr Austin Robinson
Head of Junior School: Rev. Keith Peterson
Director of Curriculum: Mrs Karen Merrick
Director of Teaching and Learning: Mr Jim Milford
Chaplain: Rev. Jeremy Clark
Business Manager: Mrs Jodie Woods
Enrolments Manager: Mrs Roxanne Arnold
Careers and Tertiary Education Advisor: Mr Tom Lavelle
Equestrian Co-ordinator: Miss Kristen Bailey
Uniform Shop: Mrs Liz Moore – 4572 3254
Tuesday and Thursday (Term Time)
8:20 am – 11:00 am & 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Before and After School Care:
Camp Australia - 1300 105 343 (for bookings)
www.campaustralia.com.au
Before School Care: 6:45 am – 8:45 am
After School Care: 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm
Amber Torney (Co-ordinator) – 0401 904 531
P & F President: Mrs Siggy Grima
Email: [email protected]
Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486
Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
General: 02-4572 3633
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