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Issue 23
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Thursday 8 August 2019
A conversation with the Head of College
upcoming major events
Mr John Weeks
I’m often asked the question “What are the most important years of schooling?” The answer of course is all of them! Having said that, it is equally true that “the better the start the better the finish!” Children who are exposed to exciting learning experiences which promote their curiosity and sense of adventure in caring and supportive environments develop and retain a desire to learn all their life. So what do those exciting leaning experiences need to look like in the modern era? Take it as a given that basic skills “in reading, literacy and numeracy are significant skills to master early but we now need to add to this the ‘new basics’ like collaboration, communication, problem solving and creativity.” Social and emotional training, where we teach skills and attitudes to develop qualities like confidence, independence, appreciation and resilience, creates positive communities of learners which is essential. Active learning in safe, challenging and interactive environments should do more than just develop physical agility. Active learning also builds team work; provides experiences for planning, designing, creativity and self-expression. Stimulating curiosity through science and technology based learning, develops awareness, knowledge, and understanding of how things work. All of the above needs to happen as early as possible so that young minds and bodies are switched on and stay switched on. Many of these things are already happening in our Early Years program for Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2. In 2020, these programs will be enhanced even further with new programs and new resources. continued page 2
Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
12 August 2019
Music Showcase
Enjoy a night of music with all our ensembles and choirs at BMEC at 6:30 pm
24-25 August 2019
Term 3 Parent Weekend
Please join us for this important event for our school community.
8 September 2019
Spring Fair
A fun-filled family day out for the whole community 10 am - 3:00 pm. For more events view our Online Calendar
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A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks
Our award winning ‘Bounce Back’ program will move into the next stage under the ongoing leadership of Dr Paula Robinson to support the social and emotional development of our children. Expanded play/learning areas, an animal nursery and mini farm will provide an enhanced learning experience. A dedicated expressive arts program of music, drama, dance and visual arts will round out this area. And finally, for now, our budding inventors, creators, and analysts will be nurtured in our new STEM programs. Our children are part of an exciting world where knowledge, information and communication is available at the touch of a button. Our approach to Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 experiences plan to be just as exciting so that our children have the best start possible.
Today’s Reflection Mr Samuel Gittins Chaplain
God has spoken. Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. Hebrews 1:1 [NLT-SE] We need not wonder what God is like, who He is, or what He requires. We look to Jesus.
P&F Meeting date change Due to the Spring Fair, the date for the next Main P&F meeting will be week 8, 11 September.
SASC SPRING FAIR 2019
We are really looking forward to offering an abundance of wonderful produce and plants at our 2019 Spring Fair!
Contributions of plants, seedlings and fresh or preserved produce would be wonderful! With over a month to until the Spring Fair, there is plenty of time to get something ready to contribute. Potting up seedlings or succulents, making jams, chutneys, producing oils, vinegars or any gourmet delights produced by our school community will be much appreciated! Fresh produce like eggs, freshly picked fruit and vegetables are most welcome! Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
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Youth Deputy Mayor for Bathurst Youth Council What does your role involve? As Youth Deputy Mayor for the Bathurst Youth Council, I have a role that comes along with lots of responsibilities. I work alongside the Bathurst Youth Mayor, Jack Lynch, the Youth Development & Community Events Officer, Dianne Jarman and Erin Trevor-Jones, and the 12 other Youth Councillors to voice the concerns for the youth of the community, as well as preparing, organising and hosting events specifically catered to them. These events include YJAM (a music event to acknowledge and listen to the bright stars of the Bathurst musical community), Food & Flix (an outdoor cinema event) and some How-ToAdult workshops we run at TAFE for yr 10/11 students to help them develop skills that will benefit them for future independent living. I also undertake a number of other roles like assisting with tasks and supporting the Youth Mayor, chairing meetings, representing and speaking for the youth council at community functions/events/meetings, and the most important - ensuring all Youth Councillors and the rest of the young people of the Bathurst Region have an opportunity to voice their opinion. I’m not perfect, none of us are. Whether big or small, I will be a listening ear to everyone, and be courageous enough to take action when required. How were you selected? In order to get into the Youth Council, I had to hand in a resume and answer a range of questions like why I would like to be a Youth Councillor, what I beehive are the most important issues facing young people in Bathurst and some projects I would love for the Youth Council to take part in. After that, the next step towards selection was an interview with members of the Bathurst Regional Council. They asked a range of questions and went through my application with me. They were all lovely and encouraging people. Then I received a phone call to say that luckily, I have made it past the selection process and was elected as a Youth Councillor again, but for the 2019/2020 term.
Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
In order to be elected into the position of Youth Deputy Mayor, I had to write and present a 2 minute speech to the Youth Council about why I should be deputy mayor. The members of the newly elected council then had to vote for who they would like to see in that position and I was chosen. It is an honour and a privilege to be the Youth Deputy Mayor and my hope for the next 12 months is to provide a space (the youth council) where the young people of Bathurst feel as though they are comfortable enough to speak up for the issues that they face and to have their voice heard. As I have said before and continue to believe, our youth today is our country tomorrow. What do you hope to achieve in your role? In my role as Youth Deputy Mayor, my main hope is to ensure that the young people of Bathurst are being heard, and that they feel as though the Youth Council is a comfortable, safe space where they are able to voice any concerns/issues/ideas that they would like. Bathurst is my home and I, among many other young people would love to see it grow and flourish into a community where many more can call it their home in years to come.
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I would also like to organise, plan and run events catered specifically to the youth of the region, as I know sometimes it feels like there is not much in Bathurst just for young people. Events that raise awareness for serious issues like bullying, domestic and family violence and to celebrate the young people of our wonderful community, and to connect with older and younger generations through events, like during Youth Week etc. Lastly, I would also hope to be a great role model of my amazing school Scots All Saints College, and to make everyone proud of me. I know I will continue to do my best, and hopefully be a role model to the school community and the Bathurst community, and to make my teachers, peers, school community, family and friends proud of me. I loved my experience in the Youth Council last year as a youth councillor for the 2018/2019 term, and I am so excited to once again be apart of the journey, now, alongside all the young people of Bathurst who share the same desire I have to make our community strong and catered to all age groups. Its a once-in-a-lifetime experience where you get to learn more about local council, meet new people, learn more about yourself and what you are capable of and actively participate in the community, by being a voice to the young people around you.
From there, I am able to take their issue or idea and raise it to the Youth Councillors, confidentially if need be, where we are able to discuss it and take action that will better the young people of Bathurst from there. That was probably too much information but you can change it to however it needs to be. I would also love to be apart of the promotional aspect as well. Sounds very exciting and I would love to be involved! I have been lucky to have voiced some of the All Saints' College radio ads previously as well as some other regional ads as well for youth council during me previous term as a youth councillor, so I have a bit of experience in that. Natalia Burgess ALL SAINTS CAMPUS JUNIOR LIBRARY PRESENTS
If our students have issues that they would like to raise for the Bathurst region, how do they get in touch with you or have there voice heard? If any SASC students have any issues that they would like to raise for the Bathurst Region, their first point of contact would be just by approaching me in the playground or by email, I am always here to listen to whatever issues that the wonderful students of SASC have, or if there are even any ideas for future events for the Bathurst Youth Council, I am be all ears! I am always here for all of our students and I encourage them to speak to me about anything. Our students have the idea that can shape our community for the better, and they are very informed, insightful and cooperative so they will be able to share ideas with the council. Our students should be encouraged to ask me as many questions about the youth council as possible, or to voice anything they would like to.
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All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST SHOW STARTS AT 11:30AM FOR YEAR 3/4 BOOK FAIR PURCHASES AVAILABLE AT LUNCH SHOW STARTS 1:45PM FOR YEAR 5/6 Family & Friends are cordially invited to support our movie directors at this special red carpet event!
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Junior School Mr Anthony Roohan Director of Junior School
Athletics Carnival Thankyou to all the parents who assisted with the Canteen and BBQ at the Athletics Carnival last Thursday and to those who generously donated the yummy goodies that were sold on the day! Your support is greatly appreciated and we wouldn’t be able to run these events for the children without your help or kind donations so thank you! All containers were returned to either the Junior or Middle School offices for your collection. Thank you also to Mrs Nelson for coordinating a sensational carnival. Our Year 6 students did a fantastic job preparing the house chants with students and it was great to see the students compete so well and display such fine sportsmanship. Uniform Standards We have a lovely uniform a Scots All Saints College and it is important that all students wear the uniform with pride. At our College, we expect all students to be neat and appropriately attired at all times. Our dress and uniform policy can be found on p. 43-44 of the All Saints Campus Handbook. A few key points of note include: • Students must ensure their shirts or blouses are kept tucked-in at all times. • Students must keep their hair clean and tidy at all times and wear it in an appropriate style. • Hairstyles that involve shaving all or part of the hair or undercuts and steps are not regarded as appropriate. • Navy, blue or red ribbons only may be worn. • Girls who have pierced ears may wear one set of gold or silver studs or sleepers.
Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
• All students must keep their fingernails short and clean and girls only may wear clear nail polish on their nails. Sport Shirts The coloured house shirts were originally printed without the school motto under the crest. For a limited time, Noone will replace these house shirts free of charge (same size) with the school motto added underneath. This offer will be available until the end of this term. Please note that this is not compulsory. Courtesy and Good manners Our Year 4 student leaders have been talking to Junior School students about how they can display courtesy and good manners to others. The students have shared lots of great ideas including opening the door for the teacher, letting other s go first in the line, saying good morning to parents and being aware of visitors to our school. THRASS Information Nights On Thursday 15 August our Kindergarten and Stage 1 teachers will be hosting a practical information night relating to our THRASS program. Our teachers will discuss some of the benefits of the THRASS methodology along with some of the activities students are doing at school and what you can do at home to support. Kindergarten parents are welcome to attend the session in Mrs Walsh’s Kindergarten room, whilst Stage 1 families are welcome to attend a session in the morning reading room in the Stage 1 wing. Both sessions will commence at 6pm and run for approximately 45 minutes. Public Speaking Students will present their final speech of the year on Monday 19 August. This week as part of their homework, students should be using their planning proforma to prepare the speech via the use of key words or images on palm cards. Next week the focus should be on delivery and ensuring a fluent, expressive and engaging delivery. Book Week Book Week is fast approaching and our librarians have organised lots of fantastic activities. Currently the students from K-2 are reading the CBCA shortlisted books and will then vote for the “Book of the Year.”
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Junior School
date and try not to leave it to the last minute to avoid delays due to heavy website traffic. All Saints Campus Assembly Roster T3 2019
Mr Anthony Roohan Director of Junior School
Students in Stage 2 are currently making Book Trailers using the iMovie app for CBCA shortlisted books in Early Childhood, Picture, New Illustrator and Non-Fiction characters.
Week 1A 2B
Date 26 July 2 August
9:00 – 9:45 am 9:45 – 10:35 pm Whole Campus Assembly - Bickerdike 4 Action MS – 8B
3A 4B 5A 6B
9 August 16 August 23 August 30 August
4 Impact Stage 2 Excursion 3 Wollemi Father’s Day Breakfast 3 Kanangra 2 Fuji
Our K-2 students will have a pyjama and pizza night on Tuesday 20 August from 5:30 pm - 7;:00 pm. Book of the year will also be announced at this evening. Students can come along dressed in their pyjamas or favourite book character.
7A 8B
6 September 13 September
9A
20 September
Our Stage 2 students will premiere their book trailers on Thursday 22 August at 11:30 am.
10B
27 September
In Week 4 the Book Fair will be set up for students to make their wish lists and purchases can be made online or at any of these activities or during lunch times in Week 5. Verse Speaking Eisteddfod Dates and Times All Junior School classes are now preparing verse speaking items for the Bathurst Eisteddfod. Items will be presented at BMEC on Tuesday 27 August. You are most welcome to attend as a member of the audience. Commencement times are as follows:
MS – 7T MS – 5M MS – 6H MS – 6W MS – 5N MS – 7P
End of term MS – 7S Assembly - Class Awards Whole Campus Assembly - Bickerdike
Term Three Important Dates Thursday 15 August - WAS Athletics Carnival Thursday 15 August - Kindergarten and Stage 1 THRASS Information Nights- 6pm Friday 16 August - Stage 2 Geography Excursion to Kanangra Walls Monday 19 August - Round 3 Public Speaking Competition
Kinder- Section 385 - Section commences at 9:30 am
Tuesday 20 August - K-2 Pyjama and Pizza Night: 5:307pm
Year 1 and 2: Section 386 - Section commences at 9:30 am
Wednesday 21 August - Jungle Book Auditions for Stage 2
Year 3 and 4: Section 387 - Section commences at 11:30 am
Thursday 22 August - Stage 2 Book Trailer Premiere11:30am
Father’s Day Breakfast
Sunday 25 August - Foundation Day Chapel Service- All Saints Campus
We wish to invite all our wonderful fathers to join us for our Father’s Day Breakfast. Come along and enjoy a freshly cooked bacon and egg roll to start your day. Please indicate on the CareMonkey form the number of people who will attend the breakfast. The breakfast will be held on the Chapel lawn from 7:45 am. Premier’s Reading Challenge Not long now! Reading Records need to be completed by AUGUST 30! Please record all books online before this Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
Tuesday 27 August - Verse Speaking Choirs perform at the Bathurst Eisteddfod Wednesday 28 August - HICES Athletics Carnival Wednesday 4 September - Junior School Musical Showcase Sunday 8 September - Spring Fair Thursday 26 September - Bike Safety
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Middle School Mr Chris Jackman Head of All Saints Campus / Director of Middle School
Year 7 and 8 Parent Teacher Interviews All parents of students in Years 7 and 8 are encouraged to participate in Parent/Teacher Interviews on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 August. Parents will be invited to book interview time via the PTO app next week. There will not be sport for Year 7 and 8 students on Thursday 22 August.
Assembly Roster T3 2019 Week 3A
Date 9 August
9:00 – 9:45 am 4 Impact
9:45 – 10:35 am MS – 5N
4B
16 August
Stage 2 Excursion
MS – 5M
5A 6B
23 August 30 August
MS – 6H MS – 6W
7A 8B
6 September 13 September
3 Wollemi Father’s Day Breakfast 3 Kanangra 2 Fuji
9A
20 September
10B
27 September
MS – 7T MS – 7P
End of term MS – 7S Assembly - Class Awards Whole Campus Assembly - Bickerdike
Social Action Expo On Wednesday I had the pleasure of taking some of our Year 6 students to The Kings School in Parramatta to participate in the IPSHA Social Action Expo. The students had the opportunity to hear from some inspirational speakers and then join with students from other schools to discuss initiatives for social action in their schools. Music Showcase – Middle and Senior School Music On Monday 12 August all ensembles and choirs (Years 5 to 12) will be performing at the Bathurst memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). Doors open at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. $10 entry Western Associated Colleges (WAS) Athletics Carnival Scots All Saints College will host the K-6 WAS Athletics Carnival on Thursday 15 August on Watson Oval. We look forward to greeting students from the other independent schools participating on the day. New students We welcome two new students this week, Alex Le (6H) and Tilley Fisher (7S). It is wonderful to see so many great students joining our school. Last Friday all of the students participated in Jeans for Genes Day. The students raised $718.60 which will be greatly appreciated by the Children’s Medical Institute.
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30 July 2019
After a sell out three year stint in the Wollongong Spiegeltent festival, the vibrant new collaborative opera company ‘Opera Carnivalé ‘ and brainchild of Dr Narelle Yeo and professional Opera singer Rachel Bate, has turned its ‘lights’ to Bathurst in rural NSW!! In the Þrst week of October, the two artistic directors of Opera Carnivalé will lead a talented cast of Sydney Conservatorium students, professional singers and vocal students of Scots All Saints College and the wider Bathurst community, in an intensive week of learning, mentoring, rehearsing and showcasing an Australian Opera for a Bathurst audience. Throughout the rehearsal week, there will be workshops and masterclasses given whilst mentoring and building our young performers. Dr Nell and Rachel, will hold also hold informal seminars on conÞdence, self esteem, being a singer in the business and round table discussions about the many facets of building the musician and singer. The show, ‘Seven Little Australians’ by David Reeves, was originally written as a music theatre piece but has been transformed by the composer himself and the artistic team to create a truly beautiful operatic production for aspiring singers young and old. : We are seeking students male and female aged 8 -18 for chorus and lead roles. : Monday 30th September-Friday 4th of October. PERFORMANCE: Friday the 4th October, 2019
Jeans for Genes Day
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Opera Carnivalé
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
: $50 per student which covers costume levy. : Auditions will take place on Thursday the 15th of August at Scots Campus.For more information and to book an audition time, please email 1
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Senior School Mrs Tracey Leaf Head of Scots Campus / Director of Senior School & Boarding
TRIAL HSC EXAMINATIONS
SENIOR SCHOOL Term 3 started well and is continuing to ‘hum along’ nicely. As I walk around the campus I am thrilled to see the high level of student engagement that is evident across a range of activities and subjects. As educators we’re working to build a culture of academic excellence in our new College. One step on our journey is to have regular conversations with the students about their learning and their goals. This practice of engaging senior students in conversations about the what, the how and the why of their learning helps students to build ownership over their choices. Ultimately this sense of ownership will pay dividends in personal confidence, increased knowledge & skills and in improved academic achievement.
The Trial HSC Exams will run throughout Week 5 and Week 6. Students have been provided with an exam timetable. PARENT-DAUGHTER EVENING Friday 16 August, 7:00 pm in the Scots Campus Dining Hall. Please come along and hear Leanne Heyward (NSW Businesswoman of the Year) speak on her career and the place of women in business and leadership.
YEAR 10 PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS Friday 9 August in the Aikman Hall.
Road safety Keeping children safe in and out of the car A child who is properly secured in an approved child car seat is less likely to be killed or injured in a crash than one who is not.
• Make it a rule that every passenger must be securely buckled into a seatbelt or child car seat before you start the car.
Children aged between four and seven years cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows, unless all other back seats are occupied by children younger than seven years in a child car seat.
• Always help your child get in and out of the car through the ‘Safety Door’.
National child restraint laws require your child to be restrained in the car as follows: 0 – 6 months Approved rear-facing child car seat. 6 months – 4 years Approved rear or forward-facing child car seat.
Never leave a child of any age in a vehicle without adult supervision. Children may rapidly suffer from dehydration, heat exhaustion and organ failure if left unattended, especially on hot days. For more information on keeping our kids safe around schools visit the parents section on safetytown.com.au
4+ years Approved forward-facing child car seat or booster seat.
MUSIC SHOWCASE
145cm or taller Suggested minimum height to use adult lap-sash belt.
Congratulations to the staff and students who have been working hard in preparation for our inaugural Music Showcase next Monday evening. Please mark this event in your calendar and come along & witness the amazing talents and gifts of our students.
For more information and to find and compare a range of child car seats, visit childcarseats.com.au Here are a few things you can do to help keep your children safe in and out of the car: • Children should remain in the car until an adult opens the ‘Safety Door’. This is the rear footpath side door of the car. • A sleeping child must remain firmly buckled up while in the car. • Assist your children to buckle up – always check the seatbelt is buckled up firmly and not twisted.
Messages to share with your children • Click, clack, front and back • Always buckle up • Get in and out of the car on the footpath side
Lives lost on NSW roads. Our goal is zero.
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All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
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Co-curricular Mr Justin Adams
dynamics. The course has both theory and practical components. In Term 4 the students will do practical training to finish their qualification.
Director of Co-curricular
Musical Showcase
Cadets
A reminder that the Musical Showcase is on next Monday (12 August) evening (from 6:00 pm) at the BMEC. We look forward to seeing our students demonstrate their talents. All parents and friends are warmly invited to attend the Showcase. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the BMEC Front Office.
This week our Cadet Leadership group learnt how to tie a variety of knots and learnt about surviving in the bush. These skills will become quite useful as the Cadet Leadership group will be doing a ‘school based’ bivouac (camp out) on Friday 6 September in preparation for finishing their training course and to help prepare them for future camps. A note will be distributed to parents and the students in the next week.
Sports Dinners/Assembly’s/Parties In the coming weeks we will begin finishing our winter sport seasons and in some sports start semifinals. During this part of the season we also have planned some sport presentation dinners, assemblies and team party’s. Our Friends of Rugby have planned the Inaugural Rugby Dinner for Friday 13 September to be held at the Panthers Club. The Senior netball teams (Year 9-12 girls) will have their Netball Dinner on Saturday 24 August in the Scots Campus dining hall. Parents are asked to complete the relevant RSVP through the CareMonkey notification as soon as possible. Our Hockey teams will have a dinner or party later in the term. Our Middle School teams will also have a sports assembly later in the term to acknowledge the performances of their players and teams and more than likely our Junior School teams will have some sort of celebration or party at the end of their season. Teacher of Swimming Training We have 8 students completing their 'Teacher of Swimming’ qualification at present. The students have been learning about how to assess swimming ability, how to prepare swimming lessons, how to sequence the steps and skills when learning to swim, developing training drills and some fluid
Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
Know your books? Join us on
Where?
Kemmis
When?
Friday 23 August
and put your knowledge to the test!
Year 8 Pd 3/4 Year 7 Pd 5/6
Get yo ur team o f4 togeth er now!
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Events like the Spring Fair need support from the parent body and I urge you to get in contact with us, to let us know how you might be able to support us, in setting up, helping out on a stall or cleaning up after the event.
From the P and F Mr Lindsay Wilde P and F President
Welcome to our first column for the P and F in The Roar. It is our aim to increase the level of communications between the P and F and the College community, in order to provide updates on what is going on and any planning that may be occurring around upcoming events.
You can contact the Spring Fair Committee by emailing springfair.sascpfa@outlook.com Main P&F meeting will be week 8, 11 September. Until next week.
The P and F meets twice each term, at 5:30pm on Wednesday of Week 2 and 7. The venue alternates between The Hubert J Richardson Memorial Library on the All Saints Campus in Week 2 and The Tim Richards Pavilion on the Scots Campus in Week 7. At our meeting last week, we were delighted to welcome our new Head of College, Mr John Weeks. John comes to us with extensive experience, and we were provided with an understanding of his strategic vision for the college, not just for infrastructure, but importantly strengthening the culture, that will benefit both students and teachers. Some matters considered on the night included discussion on: - Future events, both those delivered by the College, and the P and F. - The soon to be delivered uniform survey to be issued by the uniform shop. - The future structure of the P and F. Our upcoming event is the famous Spring Fair. To be held on 8 September on All Saints Campus, it is part of the historical fabric of the College, and a popular family event for the entire Bathurst community. The event attracts thousands of people and is a great opportunity for us to show off our wonderful school, facilities and most importantly people. You can already pre-purchase all day ride passes at eventbrite.com.au/e/67366205133 Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
P and F purchases books for learning support Students in the Middle School who receive learning support recently received a boost with the purchase of a set of suitably levelled reading books. The P and F generously funded the purchase of the books which are specifically written and printed for students who have difficulty with reading. Students are already reading these books on a daily basis and it has added an important facet to the reading intervention program in the Middle School. Mrs Melanie Jacobsen, President of the Friends of Junior and Middle School P and F, recently attended a Middle School Assembly where she presented a small selection of the books to the Middle School Captains. Mr Phillip Cant, Head of Learning Support and Enrichment
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Buy your Spring Fair ride wrist band Spring Fair is part of the historical fabric of the College and a popular family event on the Bathurst community calendar. Now as the inaugural Scots All Saints College Spring Fair, in 2019, this fabulous event will be held on Sunday, 8 September from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on All Saints Campus, 70 Eglinton Road, Bathurst. Spring Fair is a fun-filled family day out for the whole community. Every year, Spring Fair attracts thousands of visitors from the school and broader regional community offering a great day out for the whole family with rides, activities, market stalls, entertainment and great food. Meet College community, teachers and staff with campus tours available. Tours of All Saints Campus will commence at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, departing from the College marquee. All day ride passes will be available on the day for $50. Individual ride tickets will be available on the day. Early bird tickets are available via eventbrite.com.au/e/67366205133 The wrist band will cover the following rides (Prices are indicative of on the day singular cost): - Large Mechanical Ride $8 - Small Mechanical Ride $8 - Dodgems $8 - Big Slide $5 - 2 x Jumping Castles $5 - Laser Tag $5 - Mechanical Bull $8 - Gladiator Jousting $5 This is a major fundraising event hosted by the P&F of the College, with all proceeds contributing toward improving facilities and resources across both the campuses. For more information, please contact Scots All Saints College on 6331 3911.
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HSC Drama Performance Night Wednesday 31st July, 2019 The first ever Scots All Saints College HSC Drama class performed their major works for an audience on Wednesday night. Students are required to deliver a 12minute ensemble performance and an Individual Major Work which can be delivered as a performance or a project (such as set design or promotion, etc). The students took the opportunity to showcase their pieces so they could gain feedback for the final weeks of polish prior to the Practical HSC examination later in the term.
George Butler and Isaac Cove presented ‘Life Without Me’
Mia Wallace in ‘Relatable’
The night also featured Isaac Cove and George Butler of Year 10 offering their take on a Year 12 Drama text Life Without Me. Diya Sham in ‘Do The Laundry’
Emma Russel’s Set Design for ‘Death of a Salesman’ Hannah McCarthy, Mia Wallace and Gabrielle Boshier perform their piece ‘Snap, Crackle, Pop’ Gabrielle Morrison in ‘She Stoops to Conquer’
Emma Russell, Gordon Thompson and Diya Sham in ‘The Final Countdown’
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Hannah McCarthy in ‘What to Do With Your Life’
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Gordon Thompson presented his film on the evening and Oscar Nicholl’s promotional poster for The Taming of The Shrew drew much praise. All in all it was a good evening that gave all of us some points to focus on as we move toward the exam. Leigh Morrisey, Head of English / Drama / LOTE
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HSC volunteer readers and writers needed Scots All Saints College is currently looking for suitable people to assist as volunteer readers and writers during the HSC Examinations in Term 4. If you are interested in assisting please contact Phillip Cant (phillip. cant@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au). Please note that all volunteers will require a current Working With Children Check which can be obtained (at no cost for volunteers) through Service NSW.
Student writing The Decay of Amusement Parks Rosie the Shark Amusement Parks have been the subject of many fantasies, with revenue steadily increasing for many Theme Parks, but rapidly declining for some. There was a 6.7% decrease in revenue for Australian Amusement Parks, partly because of the Dreamworld accident, where 4 people died. The Wildlife Wonderland Park operated in Bass, Victoria. It was shut down in 2012 due to animal welfare concerns and was being managed without a license. All the animals were evacuated by the RSPCA, all but one. A dead great white shark that was being preserved in formaldehyde was left behind.
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“Rosie” the shark was again discovered by Youtuber, Luke McPherson, 9 months ago. Rosie was found dead in 1998 caught in tuna fishing nets, off the coast of South Australia. Rosie had never been gutted, so unlike the majority of stuffed animals, she was rock hard. After the video of the discovery was posted many urban explorers visited the Park and trashed it. Some smashed the tank, leaking toxic chemicals and causing an environmental hazard. As the YouTube video gained more attention, Rosie became a national concern. In February 2019, Rosie was purchased by Crystal World, a
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prehistoric exhibition centre and has found a new home. If the shark was left in the formaldehyde, it would have deteriorated. Rosie the Shark’s story raises many questions. Should we have stricter laws for the preservation of dead animals? What happens to abandoned theme parks? Can anybody just trespass into abandoned and dangerous areas? What happens to the forgotten? But the main question is: If this much attention was given to a dead shark, why can’t we save the living ones? Simi Atluri
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Teen Brain Seminar with David Gillespie Former corporate lawyer, co-founder of a successful software company and technology investor, David Gillespie is the bestselling author of Sweet Poison, Big Fat Lies and more recently Teen Brain. Australia's most trusted non-fiction researcher and author is coming to Bathurst to share research from his latest book Teen Brain, a book that every parent needs to read . He says the usual teenage compulsions like smoking drinking and drug taking are in steep decline, as teenagers are now more likely to seek a pleasure hit from their screens.
MR GILLESPIE WILL TALK ABOUT:
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Device addicted teen The brain The facts Take away toolkit Best practice & testimonials Q&A session after presentation
Tuesday 20th August
The seminar will be held at Charles Sturt University, Building 1292, Room 2.23 Panorama Avenue, Bathurst.
Pyjama & Pizza night
General admission tickets are on a first in first seated basis after the door opens. For any enquiries, please contact Gem Green on 0427 103 747 or gemmgreen@gmail.com
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5:30-7:00 pm
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Regional Youth Orchestra Last Thursday 25 July, Emma Russell (Year 12), Isabella Taylor (Year 9), and I (Oscar Stocks Year 10) went to Goulbourn to play in the Regional Youth Orchestra (RYO). Emma was selected to play first trumpet, Isabella was first violin and I, second horn. It started with a two-hour practise with all of the other talented musicians, most who have completed grade 8 on their instrument, so I was quite nervous to join such talented students. There was even a collection of first year university students. We began rehearsing two beautiful works; Finlandia, Op.26 by Jean Sibelius and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony 2. Friday was filled with five two-hour rehearsals, yes 10 hours, with half an hour breaks in-between. Saturday started with a sectionals rehearsal (e.g. Brass, woodwinds, strings etc.) before a final rehearsal before jumping onto a bus to travel to Canberra to watch the Australian World Orchestra (AWO). These amazing musicians then helped the next day in our sections on our own pieces and giving us tricks and advice along the way to help us improve. They also told us the amount they practice and how to balance it. They said that they were practicing 2 hours a day while in high school, which isn’t an extraordinary amount but doable and encouraged us to all do a similar amount each day.
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We then spent the afternoon with 2 more twohour rehearsals. Monday was performance day and also the last day, we spent 4 hours in the morning doing activities at the ANU (Australian National University) including watching master classes from university teachers. We also walked through their recording studio-WOW! After 1 Million dollars to design and build, the space is beautiful. We finished this amazing weekend performing the pieces for our families. The Regional youth Orchestra moves onto Tamworth next to perfect the works. We are very excited! Oscar Stocks
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Year 12 Geography Excursion On Wednesday 24 July Year 12 Geography class took a trip to the Blue Mountains as part of their HSC course. It was a beautiful and warm sunny day in the mountains and we started with a two hour guided tour through the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site with an expert from the National Parks and Wildlife Service who helped students to understand the formation, ecology and management techniques used as part of the Ecosystems at Risk module. After returning to the top of the plateau on the Scenic World Railway, students were given a fun guided tour of Scenic World as part of the Economic Activity module exploring how Scenic World operates as an ecotourism destination with global links. This included a ride on the Skyway and Cableway. The students had a fantastic day with lots of fun and are able to use their knowledge in both their upcoming assignment and also their HSC exam. Rosie Stanford
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space to connect “I told them I wanted to run a mine and they laughed at me… it was because I was a girl.” “I just ignored them... I never ever thought that I couldn’t do it.” Wellington Times, 9 February 2019
A Special Parent and Daughter Evening Join guest speaker Leanne Heywood As NSW Business Women of the Year 2019, Mrs Heywood has gained her skills through an international career in the mining, rural, government and not-for-profit sectors. Mrs Heywood will share her learnings on: • life and career • ongoing gender equality • 3 top tips for success
• A light supper will be provided. • Please RSVP to Rebecca Norris on 6331 2766 or email
Mrs Denise Weeks will provide a brief welcome address.
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Friday, 16 August at 7pm Dining Hall, Scots Campus Middle and Senior School students and their parents welcome to attend.
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SPOTLIGHT ON NETBALL This week we have selected some the SASC Stars team and their coach. Sadie Chapman How many years have you been playing? 1 year Favourite Netball Position? Centre Favourite health food? Bananas What’s your favourite thing about the game? Learning everything about the game
Elizabeth Host How many years have you been playing? 1 year Favourite Netball Position? Centre Favourite health food? Cucumber What’s your favourite thing about the game? That it’s lots of fun!
Elisabeth Jenkins How many years have you been playing? 1 year Favourite Netball Position? GS Favourite health food? Carrots What’s your favourite thing about the game? Shooting the ball
Chloe Mackay How many years have you been playing? 1 Favourite Netball Position? Centre Favourite health food? Apples What’s your favourite thing about the game? You can learn lots of new skills
Emmeline Jacobsen How many years have you been playing? Less than 1 year Favourite Netball Position? Centre Favourite health food? Bananas What’s your favourite thing about the game? I can pass and practice keeping my eyes open
Elisha Rizham How many years have you been playing? 2 years Favourite Netball Position? Centre Favourite health food? Carrots What’s your favourite thing about the game? In Centre, you get to go everywhere on the court apart from the shooting circles!
Ramona Shi How many years have you been playing? 2 years Favourite Netball Position? Centre Favourite health food? Grapes What’s your favourite thing about the game? You can defend and it’s fun.
Chloe Shute How many years have you been playing? Less than 1 year Favourite Netball Position? GA Favourite health food? Apples What’s your favourite thing about the game? You get to shoot
Phoebe Marr How many years have you been playing? Less than 1 year Favourite Netball Position? Wing Attack Favourite health food? Strawberries What’s your favourite thing about the game? That we get to defend people
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SPORTS DRAW
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an annual combined event for the youth of Bathurst!! Join us for a bbq, games, music and a Bible talk at Bathurst High this Friday. Bring $3 for dinner and a friend.
Rugby draw can be found at https://scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/ uploads/2019/05/2019-Season-ISA-RugbyDraw-Division-2.pdf Netball draw can be found at http://bathurstna.nsw.netball.com.au/common/pages/public/ rv/draw.aspx?entityid=39136 Hockey draw can be found at https://www. bathursthockey.com/competitions/ Soccer Season Draws Under 6 Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 14/15 Under 16/17
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Monday 12 August 2019 Music Showcase (BMEC) Sunday 18 August 2019 HICES Music Festival Monday 19 August 2019 HICES Music Festival Tuesday 20 August 2019 HICES Music Festival Wednesday 21 August 2019 HICES Music Festival Saturday 24 August 2019 Term 3 Parent Weekend (All Saints Campus) Sunday 25 August 2019 Foundation Day Chapel Service Term 3 Parent Weekend (All Saints Campus) Monday 26 August 2019 Bathurst Eisteddfod commences Sunday 8 September 2019 Spring Fair
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