Five Reasons to come to the

Autumn Fair!

With the Arndell Anglican

College Autumn Fair only a week

away I thought it would be fitting to remind our

college community why it would be such a good

thing to support this excellent event. So here

are five reasons why I believe the event is worth

supporting.

1. It is a great way of building community.

At the heart of a great school is a great

community and your presence on the day will

be a strong indication as to how great a

community and college we are going to be.

2. It is a major fundraiser for the P&F. The

P&F, this year, has committed to purchasing

more seating around the college as well as

exploring some further capital investments for

the school. This involves quite a bit of

investment and this will only be achieved if we

are willing to support events such as the

Autumn Fair. So come on down, grab yourself

a bargain, have a bite to eat or a turn on the

rides.

3. It is the College Open Day. Each year

we combine the Autumn Fair with the College

Open Day and this is a way of showcasing, to

prospective parents, what the College has to

offer. As a result of this combined event we

enrol new students and highlight to existing

parents what a great place Arndell is. So bring

a friend and show off what Arndell might offer

them and their family!

4. You’ll have a great time. God willing, we

will have lovely weather. Whilst you munch on

your toasty and sip your coffee, the children

can run rampant around the college grounds

visiting the jumping castle, playing mini golf,

having a go at the lucky dip or trying to smash

each other on the dodgem cars.

5. What else would you be doing?

Relaxing at home, reading a book, watching

television, having an afternoon nap?

Sounds a little BORING to me, so get yourself

down to the Autumn Fair and support the work

of the P&F and the College as we seek to make

2015’s Autumn Fair a great one.

Autumn Fair Ride Armbands are now available

for purchase at Flexischools. – save queuing

on the day! Go to www.flexischools.com.au

Autumn Fair Ride Armbands are now available for purchase at Flexischools. Save queuing on

the day! Go to www.flexischools.com.au

Volunteering for the Arndell Autumn Fair

If you are able to assist at the Autumn Fair, even for an hour or so, we welcome your help.

Please use this link to volunteer: http://vols.pt/L5pykD

Here is a step by step guide:

1. Choose the Stall then Click the View button 2. Sign In with Facebook or Sign In with your email address. Click Next 3. Choose the time slot and select Sign-Up! 4. Fill in your details and Click Save 5. Got a Comment? Type it - and Click Save 6. A confirmation email will be sent to you.

The P&F partner with the college in several fundraising events each year. Most recently P&F funds have

contributed to the upgrade of the gym floor, installation of an electronic scoreboard, replacement of the

Performing Arts stage and the purchase of new cabanas. The Autumn Fair is our biggest fundraiser.

Your help and support is very much appreciated. Each Volunteer goes into the draw to win a fantastic

prize.

College Fees are Now Overdue

As per the enrolment agreement, Fees and Charges are due and payable in advance or during the first week of the term to which they relate. Your commitment to on time payment is appreciated. There are several options for paying fees:

Cheque, Cash, Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard – accepted at the main administration office every day between 8 am and 4 pm;

Cheques can be posted to the school – PO Box 4063, Pitt Town NSW 2756;

BPAY® - refer to your fee statement for reference details;

BPOINT® (Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit card payments only) – visit www.arndell.nsw.edu.au click on the “Fee Payment” link at the top right hand corner or phone 1300 276 468 and follow the prompts. A 1% surcharge applies to each transaction; or

Fortnightly or monthly instalments through the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation (SASC) Direct Debit Instalment Plan – application forms available by phoning or popping into the main administration office. Where circumstances arise that may prevent timely settlement, contact should be made with Mrs Jodie Woods, the Business Manager at the College on 02-4545 2485 for a private discussion about your circumstances. Fees and Charges not paid by the end of term, and where an approved arrangement is not place and being met, could lead to the exclusion of your student from the following term.

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Several Arndell College students from both the Junior and Senior schools were honoured for their excellence

in oral communication at the ASCA Awards Ceremony held at the Kings School on March 28th.

The recipients were:

Junior Centre Medal - Greer Johnson

Junior Studio Medal - Olivia Vella

Junior Studio Achievement Medal - Ruby Gorton and Alicia Smith.

Senior Centre Medal - Rose Maree Rodgers, Emily May

Senior Achievement Medal - Kyle Hollis -Watts

The hall was filled with award recipients, teachers, family and friends from schools and centres from Sydney,

Canberra and country NSW.

The guest speaker was actress Charlotte Hazzard, who studied at the Western Australian Academy of

Performing Arts (WAAPA) and has performed in Packed to the Rafters, Anzac Girls and Winter. Charlottes

completed the ASCA program when at school and spoke of the benefits of oral communication skills in her

area of expertise and today's competitive world. Her valuable message was to work hard while striving to

reach your dreams and not give up when obstacles are put in your way.

Brooke Waters and Lachlan Werner (Year 11) were awarded the ASCA Certificate of Communication. This is

a professional qualification which demonstrates proficiency in oral communication.

Congratulations to the award winners for their dedication and high level of achievement in public speaking

and communication.

At the end of the school holidays, Year 12 Geography students travelled

to South Australia to complete three fieldwork case studies.

Upon arrival in the Festival State, we headed to Port Adelaide to examine

the decline of the old working port and the transformation brought about

by recent urban renewal initiatives.

Later that day, Haigh’s Chocolates became our focus.

Visiting the company’s iconic Rundle Mall store, we

considered the relationship between a business and its

location. The following morning, a factory tour was on the

itinerary - a chance to see the skilled chocolate makers at

work. Students learnt about the processes involved in the

production of chocolate, the locations of cocoa suppliers, and

geographical factors which influence this local enterprise.

Everyone valued the many opportunities to gain firsthand

experience of Haigh’s products!

That afternoon, we headed down the Fleurieu Peninsula

towards the Limestone Coast. Reaching the small coastal

town of Port Elliot, we established our base in a restored

Edwardian guesthouse, overlooking Horseshoe Bay.

To finish the day, a sunset walk along the granite headland,

displayed South Australia’s rugged beauty.

On Sunday, as the sun rose over the Great

Southern Ocean, it was time for us to climb

aboard the Spirit of the Coorong, cruising into the

internationally significant wetlands which are

formed at the very end of the Murray-Darling.

Students learnt about the factors which are

putting the ecosystem at risk, and examined

traditional and contemporary management

practices. In all, an excellent trip full of new

experiences, stunning scenery, and plenty of

learning!

A special thank you to Mrs Jennifer Barter for coming with us.

Poetry is “a faceless expression of the soul”.

– Jack McCulloch, Year 11

In English we endeavour to make poetry exciting, so I needed to come up with an engaging introductory lesson for my Year 11 class. Students were split into small groups and moved around stations of poetry activities such as ‘defining poetry,’ and ‘Poetic Devices.’ One activity involved using an iPad to create a poem using random words. This iPad poem was created by Jack McCulloch, Emma Purser-Hanson and Raymond Xian

At another station students were given an extract from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and used a black marker to create their own poem. Here is Isaac McGregor’s poem.

At another station, I wrote out each word of Emily Dickinson’s ‘If I could stop one heart from breaking’ on Post-Its and jumbled these into a random order. Students then had to try to put the poem back together resulting in some interesting pieces.

Finally, students watched a Spoken Word poem on YouTube and created their own, focusing on an issue that mattered to them. This poem was composed by Katie Jungherr, Rachel Vielhauer, Henna Hisham-Thalari and Michaella Cefai. This media we call social, Is anything but, When we open our computers, It’s our doors that we shut These people we call our friends Are anything but Needless to say, the lesson was noisy but fun. It was great to see students engaged with the tasks and each other. By the end of the lesson they seemed more positive about our poetry unit and I am looking forward to extending the learning of this high spirited class. "I found the group work productive and Miss Kenny created an enjoyable learning environment for everyone". – Declan Horne

24 April Anzac Day Service

29 April - 10 June Year 5 HZDA Sport

05 / 07 May - 09 / 11 June Eagles Wings (excluding 02 June for Athletics Carnival)

Saturday 02 May Autumn Fair / Open Day

6th May Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews

11 May CHANGE TO WINTER UNIFORM

11 May Parent Information Evening - THRASS

Tues / Wed / Thurs 12, 13, 14 May NAPLAN Years 3, 5, 7,9

Tues 12 May P & F Meeting - JS Library

14 May Year 6 Gala Day

15 May Awards Assembly (Year 1)

21 May Year 1 Excursion - Penrith Lakes Education Centre

25th & 26th May 2015 Year 7 Half Yearly Examinations

18th and 19th May 2015 Year 8 Half Yearly Examinations

25th – 29th May 2015 Year 9 Half Yearly Examinations

18th – 22nd May 2015 Year 10 Half Yearly Examinations

14th – 20th May 2015 Year 11 Half Yearly Examinations

02 June JS Athletics Carnival - Blacktown Olympic Park

3rd June 2015 SS Athletics Carnival - Blacktown Olympic Park

02 June Stage 6 Information Night

08 June Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

11 June Year 3 Gala Day

11th – 13th June 2015 Senior School Annie Musical

12 June Awards Assembly (Year 5)

15th – 16th June 2015 Year 7 – 11 Parent Teacher Interviews

17 June College Photo Day – 25th Celebration Photo

19 June Senior School Electronic Reports

Friday 19th June Term 2 Ends

Here are the Term Dates for 2016. Please plan your around these dates.

Tuesday 19 January Executive Day & Middle Management

Wednesday 20 January Staff PD Day

Thursday 21 January Staff PD Day

Friday 22 January Staff PD Day

Monday 25 January Staff PD Day

Term 1 - 11 Weeks (51 Days)

Tuesday 26 January Australia Day

Wednesday 27 January Returning: Prep, KG, Yrs 7, 11 and Yr 12.

Thursday 28 January All students return to College

Friday 8 April Term 1 Finishes

Friday 25 March Good Friday

Monday 28 March Easter Monday

Term 2 - 9 Weeks (43 days)

Tuesday 26 April Term 2 Commences

Monday 13 June Long Weekend (Queens Birthday)

Friday 24 June Term 2 Finishes

Term 3 - 10 weeks (49 days)

Monday 18 July Staff PD Day

Tuesday 19 July Term 3 Commences

Friday 23 September Term 3 Finishes

Term 4 - 8 weeks (43 days)

Monday 10 October Staff PD Day

Tuesday 11th October Term 4 Commences

Tuesday 6 December Infants Presentation Afternoon

Wednesday 7 December Primary School Presentation Evening

Thursday 8 December Term 4 Finishes

Students last day for 2016

Senior School Presentation Evening

Friday 9 December Staff PD Day

Open Day / Autumn Fair May 2nd: Throughout the day, the school’s numerous ensembles will provide

music for attendees. The rock bands, vocal ensembles and Stage Band will perform a number of items.

Cast members from our upcoming school musical “ANNIE” will also perform excerpts from the show.

(Coordinator – Mr Wilson)

ANNIE – School Musical 11th - 13th June: The secondary school will present

the beloved musical Annie. Students from years 7 – 12 have been cast in

this production, which looks to be the largest scale musical the school has

undertaken. Please look out for information regarding ticket sales closer to

the date. (Director – Mrs Wilson, Producer – Mr Wilson, Music Director –

Mrs Court)

Visual Arts Evening 24th July: This evening is an opportunity for Year 12 students to exhibit

their HSC Body of Works before they are sent for Board of Studies marking. The evening will also

feature a range of works from our Year 7 to Year 11 showcasing the Arndell Anglican College Visual Arts

Department. (Coordinator – Mrs Sanders, Miss Bryant, Mrs Willis)

HSC Drama Evening Friday 31st July: HSC Drama night provides

Year 12 Drama students the opportunity to present their Major

Individual Projects and their Group Performances to the school

community before the official Board of Studies marking day. The HSC

Group Performances are student devised theatrical pieces that present

a variety of themes, styles and contexts that the students have chosen

to explore. HSC Drama students will also showcase their Individual

Projects in Monologue Performance, Costume Design, Short Film

Making, Theatre Critiques, Director’s Folios and Publicity and

Promotion. (Coordinator – Mrs Wilson)

HSC Music Evening Friday 31st July: HSC Music students will combine

with the HSC Drama students for this evening, and play a selection of

repertoire in preparation for their upcoming HSC examinations. The

performances will be vocal, guitar and piano and will include a diverse mix

of musical genres. It is an excellent opportunity for students to perform for

their families and peers in a relaxed environment before the HSC

examination. (Coordinator – Mrs Court)

“Arndell on Stage” – Drama Evening Friday 28th August: This year each of

the Elective Drama classes will have the opportunity to showcase their dramatic

talent and curriculum based projects at the Arndell on Stage Drama evening. A

variety of dramatic styles and forms will be presented – such as comedy, slapstick

and farce, contemporary tragedies as well as the classic works of Shakespeare

and student devised adaptions. (Coordinator – Mrs Wilson)

Peripatetic Concert Week 9 Term 3: Students involved in the Peripatetic program at Arndell Anglican

College have to opportunity to perform for their family, friends and peers at one of our Peripatetic concerts.

Each concert is presented in a casual environment where students can present pieces they have been

working on throughout the year. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)

Creative Arts Week 10 Term 3: Throughout Week 10 the Junior School will be learning about the Arts

with a focus on Asia. “Out of Asia” will have performances and displays from all the primary year groups,

culminating with a final performance at the Friday assembly. (Coordinator – Miss Joyce)

Showcase Evening – Week 3 Term 4: Join Arndell’s Music and

Dance students as they present a showcase of work from

throughout the year. All Music ensembles, from the Stage Band to

the Guitar Ensemble will be performing, as well as the College’s

Dance groups. (Coordinators – Mr Wilson, Mrs Wilson)

Infants Nativity Week 8 Term 4: Come and join the Infants school as they

celebrate and present the birth of Jesus in the Nativity. With song, drama and

dance, students from Prep to Year 2 will perform their specially devised

performance for family members. (Coordinator – Miss Joyce)

Presentation Evenings: 1st Dec (afternoon - Infants) 2nd

Dec Junior School, 3rd Dec High School: Music students

from the College will perform a variety of pieces during

Presentation Evening. Ensembles that have worked

throughout the year will have an opportunity to perform at

these special events for the entire school community.

(Coordinator – Mr Wilson)

Hawkesbury Eisteddfod – TBC: 2015 will see Arndell’s Music Ensembles and Dance Groups compete

in the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod. Exact dates will be published once entries are confirmed. This will be an

excellent opportunity for students to perform in an external competition against other local schools.

(Coordinators – Mr Wilson, Mrs Wilson)

Community Performances – TBC: Throughout 2015 Arndell Anglican College Creative and Performing

Arts students will be involved in a number of community performances. Details of these performances will

be posted onto the College’s Facebook page and promoted in the Advocate newsletter prior to the event.

(Coordinator – Mr Chris Wilson)

Headmaster: Mr Gareth Leechman Deputy Head / Head of Senior School: Mr James Webb Head of Middle School: Mr Austin Robinson 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: Mrs Lynn Gillen Business Manager: Mrs Jodie Woods Equestrian Co-ordinator: Miss Kristen Bailey kristen.bailey@arndell.nsw.edu.au 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: 6.45am – 8.45am After School Care: 2.45pm – 6.00pm Miss Jade (Co-ordinator) – 0401 904 531

P & F President:

Mrs Alannah Norman – 0404 033 994 pandf@arndell.nsw.edu.au

Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486 (Recess / Lunch) Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au General: 02-4572 3633 enquiries@arndell.nsw.edu.au Advocate Newsletter: Sport Scene Newsletter

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