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Issue 29
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Thursday 19 September 2019
upcoming major events
A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks Head of College
The Drought… and young people Prolonged drought impacts on everyone, but especially on our families who are working in our agricultural and related industries. As a college, in the drought affected Western region of NSW, we are very much aware of the impact our farming families are experiencing and I want to assure families that we will work together to maintain each child’s continuity of education through this challenging time. Our focus is on the wellbeing of each child in our care as they navigate the impact that drought has on their family. This drought is being referred to as the ‘worst’ in recorded history. For young people learning, reading, seeing and experiencing this, it means that they are living through something not previously encountered. UNICEF (United Nations International Children Emergency Fund) is responding to needs of children who are living with drought by giving them a voice and a genuine sense of empowerment through participation in the first NSW Youth Summit on Living with Drought. 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
Young people aged 14-24 have been invited to apply to attend this threeday conference to come together with policymakers to discuss the challenges they face living with drought and how responses can be improved.
26 September 2019
Bike Day
By connecting, engaging and reflecting together, they will explore ways decisionmakers can better support young people to build resilience and become better prepared to reduce the negative impacts of ongoing and future drought.
Students bring their bikes or scooters to school for safety talks and then go for a ride.
Scots All Saints College to Contribute I am delighted that four of our students 26 September 2019 have been selected to attend the NSW Teen Brain - Buy your ticket now Youth Summit on Living with Drought. David Gillispie presents a seminar on his latest book Teen Brain at Charles Sturt University. Holly Stokes, Felicity Webb, Harriett Mitchell and Will Thomas are our representatives at the Summit which will be held from 9-11 October. I know that they will make a significant contribution to the Summit, as well as gain valuable information to share with all of us about coping with living in the severe drought conditions.
27 September 2019
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner More details on the UNICEF NSW Youth This special night for Year 12 students will be held at the Bathurst Goldfields. Summit on Living with Drought can be For more events view our found at www.unicef.org.au Online Calendar Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
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Today's Reflection Mr Samuel Gittins Chaplain
Well-deserved anger and judgement is a terrible thing to face. However, on the cross God the Son bears this on our behalf: Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down.
And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed. All of us, like sheep, have strayed away. We have left God’s paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the sins of us all. Isaiah 53:4-6 [NLT-SE] Why would Jesus do this? So we could be whole, so we could be healed. … The offer still stands.
Junior NSWCIS Athletics Congratulations to the 12 students who represented Scots All Saints College and HICES at the NSWCIS Athletics Championships last week. This was a large representation of our school athletics team and these wonderful athletes should feel incredibly proud of their selection and achievement. Amongst the 12 athletes, we had throwers, jumpers, sprinters, middle distance runners and relay members. There were some personal best results on the day but importantly all students represented our school with maturity, determination and enthusiasm. Further congratulations must be extended to Izaak Scott and Ashley Mullins who will represent CIS at the NSW PSSA Athletics Championships in November. With an amazing throw of 29.24m, Izaak won the gold medal in the Junior Boys Discus event. Ashley Mullins won the bronze medal in the 11 Years discus event with an impressive throw of 27.19m. These are outstanding achievements and we wish you well as you prepare and compete at the NSWPSSA State Championships. Congratulations and well done to Lincoln Craft, Oscar Yordanoff, Ashley Mullins, Emily Tallentire, Max Hemsworth, Lillian Gittins, Izaak Scott, Charles Croaker, Noah English, Peter Craft, Aston Hornery and Sian Campbell.
Sian Campbell
100m 10th Shot Put 16th Long Jump 22nd Aston Hornery 100m 25th Peter Craft Relay 10th Charles Croaker Relay 10th Noah English Relay 10th 200m 15th Izaak Scott Discus 1st Shot Put 17th Relay 10th Lillian Gittins Discus 8th Max Hemsworth High Jump 18th Emily Tallentire 1500m 13th Ashley Mullins Discus 3rd Shot Put 18th Oscar Yordanoff High Jump 16th Lincoln Craft 1500m 11th
Mrs Kay Nelson, Co-ordinator of Sport K-8
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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Junior School Mr Anthony Roohan Director of Junior School
On Tuesday we celebrated all of our learning in Teaching Handwriting, Reading and Spelling Skills (THRASS) with a sensational THRASS morning. Students were encouraged to wear an additional item of clothing that was represented on the THRASS chart or to bring in an item from home that could be found on the THRASS chart. The students had lots of fun learning, collaborating and solving problems as they took part in a range of activities including Detective THRASS, THRASS Relays, THRIDDLES and there was even some THRASS dancing. Student-Led Conferences - Tuesday, 24 September Hopefully you’ve made your appointment on the PTO Portal for the Student-Led Conference next Tuesday 24th September. Student-Led Conferences give students the opportunity to share their learning with their parents. We look forward to hosting you as you learn more about your child’s progress and classroom, as well as celebrating their efforts and achievements. Bike Safety Day - Thursday, 26 September All K-6 students are encouraged to bring their bike to school and participate in a range of initiatives that will contribute to the student’s own health, wellbeing, movement competence and participation in physical activity on Thursday 26th September. Bikes must be in good working order and students must wear a helmet. Bikes can be dropped off at school after 8:20am and collected any time after the sessions have been completed. Please drop and collect bikes from the following locations. Bike Day Uniform Students can wear their sport uniform on Bike Safety Day Thursday, 26 September. Bike Day- Traffic Management Please note that the Stage 2 drop off area and rear drive will be closed at the round-a-bout from approximately 10am2pm on Thursday, 26 September. Please use the front car park if you need to leave the campus during these hours.
K-2
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 2 drop off area. Students walk bikes to the parking area behind the Head of Camus House (this area will be cordoned off).
Stage 2 drop off area. Students walk bikes to the area behind the Year 3 classroom.
Please drop bikes off near the undercover area adjacent to the pool.
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
Junior School Sport- Wednesday, 25 September Please note that there will be no sport training on Wednesday, 25 September Junior School Winter Sport Coaches Our Winter Sport Season comes to an end this Saturday with our final games of soccer for the season. A big thank you must go to all our parents who have volunteered as coaches for the season. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you for leading training sessions, running games on Saturday and for coordinating presentations to celebrate the season. Assemblies This Friday, 20 September teachers will present their Term 3 class awards at our morning assembly. Next Friday, 27 September there will be a Campus Assembly in the Bickerdike Centre from 9am. Everyone is welcome. Jungle Book Musical Costumes Excitement is building as the date of our Musical draws near. A note will be sent home this week, outlining costume requirements for each year group. At this stage we are asking all students (Kindergarten- Year 4) to wear a pair of plain black long pants or leggings and a long sleeve black t-shirt. All students are asked to provide $5 for additional costume costs to be paid to their class teacher by the end of Term 3, 27 September, 2019. Thanks for your support. Children can keep these items after the performance. Students are asked to bring their costume in on Friday 18th October in a clearly labelled bag. A full dress rehearsal will take place on Thursday, 31 October in preparation for the big night on Friday, 1 November. Term Three Important Dates: Tuesday, 24 September- Student Led Conferences Thursday, 26 September- Bike Safety Day Friday, 27 September- Final day of Term 3
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Middle School
Battle of the Bands This Friday, 20 September our Year 8 students have been invited to attend the Battle of the Bands at The Scots Campus in the Aikman Hall.
ISA Athletics Carnival Congratulations to the following students in the Years 7 and 8 Athletics team who travelled to Homebush last week to compete in the ISA Athletics Carnival. Charles Rendall Miller Rivett Clancy Harvey Dramel Ross Christian Blasig James Burgess Hugh Argent-Smith Zane Newham Shay-Lee Riley Te Paea Leahey Alice Radford Lily Kable Nikki Browne Charlotte Bertwistle Laura Scott Harriet Lowe Hannah Stanmore Victoria Webb
CIS Athletics Carnival Congratulations to the following students in the Years 2 to 6 Athletics team who travelled to Homebush last week to compete in the CIS Athletics Carnival. Ashley Mullins Lillian Gittins Oscar Yordanoff Max Hemsworth Emily Tallentire Lincoln Craft
David Gillespie Seminar – Teen Brain Next Thursday 26th September the Parents and Friends Association present guest speaker, author and researcher, David Gillespie. David will be presenting on his book “Teen Brain” in Building 1292 on the Charles Sturt University Campus at 6.30pm. Please see advertisement in The Roar to find out how to book tickets or go to the events page @scotsallsaints on Facebook. This is a valuable opportunity for the parents of adolescent children in the Middle School and I encourage all to attend.
Mr Chris Jackman Head of All Saints Campus/ Director of Middle School
Sports Awards Assembly This Friday, 20 September at 9.45 am the Middle School will have a special assembly where sports awards for the 2019 Winter Sports Season will be presented. All parents are welcome to attend. Bike Safety Day On Thursday, 26 September, all Year 5 and 6 students are encouraged to bring their bike to school and participate in a range of initiatives that will contribute to the student’s own health, wellbeing, movement competence and participation in physical activity. The Year 5 and 6 students will participate in a road and bike safety presentation from Constable Kiel Bugden from Bathurst Police Station and free ride to Eglinton Bridge along the cycleway.
Week Date
9.00-9.45am 9.45-10.35 am
9A
20 September JS Class Awards
10B
27 September Whole Campus Assembly - Bickerdike
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
MS Sports Awards
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
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Senior School
Mrs Tracey Leaf Head of Scots Campus/ Director of Senior School & Boarding “IT’S NOT OVER TILL IT’S OVER” This great saying is attributed to the American professional baseball catcher, ‘Yogi’ Berra. Actually, the original quote is ‘It ain’t over till it’s over’, but I prefer the more formal English version! It’s been another busy term for students and staff and it really isn’t going to be over until late in the evening of the 27 September.
AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK CENTRE The After School Homework Centre at the Scots and All Saints campuses will not be open on Monday, 23 September. We look forward to welcoming back students on a Monday afternoon in Week 2 of next term.
Year 11 have been sitting their Preliminary HSC Examinations this week and I would like to congratulate them on their sensible and mature approach to these final examinations. Their HSC courses commence Day One, Term 4. Information about the required textbooks has been sent to parents; please contact Mrs Rebecca Norris (6333 4711) if you did not receive that email. Year 9 will be way next week (Monday – Thursday) on their camp. We wish them a safe, enjoyable and educational time together. Next week is Year 12’s final week and we’re looking forward to the various events scheduled to celebrate the end of their formal schooling: HSC Seminars (Monday to Wednesday), Fun Day (Thursday), the Farewell Valedictory Assembly (Friday 9:30am Aikman Hall) and the Valedictory Dinner (Friday 4pm onwards). LOOKING AHEAD… Staff Professional Development Monday, 21 October. Boarders return Monday, 21 October from 2 pm. Classes commence Tuesday, 15 October. HSC Examinations commence Thursday, 17 October.
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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 Director of Co-curricular
WINTER SPORTS TOUR 2020 We have reviewed the Tour applicants, their ages, their preferred sport and their playing positions. Whilst we have some excellent applicants who would be awesome to tour with, we feel that we do not have enough students to make an international tour in 2020 viable. However, due to the interest from the students for a sports tour, Mr Gardner and I are now investigating some domestic options which we know will be just as rewarding, fun and quite a bit cheaper- which may attract some other students to join in. Students are encouraged to please contact Mr Gardner or Mr Adams if they are interested in a domestic tour in 2020. The tours will primarily be for rugby in the Term 1 holiday and netball in the mid-year holiday.
campsites, (tents, stretchers, bedding, etc.), preparing their ration packs from food supplies, doing Radio Telecommunications exercises, moving in the dark and using torches/light to identify objects, using night vision goggles, preparing and wearing webbing and packs, navigation activities and also experiencing camp routines including being on a picquet (on watch for periods of time during the night). The bivouac was very useful for preparing our cadets for future camps and to help them complete their Level 1 A training. We thank Captain Setright and our leaders Caiban and Madi for their organisation and leadership over the weekend.
WINTER SPORT FINALS The Grand Finals are on this weekend for some of our teams. We congratulate the students and coaches on getting this far in the season and wish them well with their matches this weekend. My advice is to stay calm, concentrate on the getting the basics right and enjoy yourself. In the netball… The 3rd VII won last weekend and will go straight through to the grand final (21st September). The 2nd VII lost In the Hockey… Our 1st XI Hockey play their grand final at 8.15am. CADET BIVOUAC On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September many of our Cadet leadership group attended an internal bivouac on the Scots Campus. The strong winds and blizzard like conditions resulted in the camping/sleeping arrangements being adjusted so that the Cadets slept in the Sports Centre. The Cadets were challenged with a range of activities including, setting up their
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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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NSW Drought Summitt In August 2018, 100% of NSW was declared in drought or drought affected. This drought has been devastating for a lot of farming families and closer to home it has affected our College farm. After hand feeding our stud cattle for the past two years, we have had to send them out on agistment and are forever grateful to those families who have been assisting in this process. The farm has had a successful lambing season with most ewes having twins or triplets. Our school ewes are all being hand fed, and with another lot of lambs due shortly, making drought planning even more critical to ensure there is enough feed and water to support the growing stock numbers. Our Agricultural faculty has been looking into ways of maximising water usage and adopting sustainable practices to secure feed for stock on our own College working farm which is a valuable educational resource for our students. As the Head of College has noted earlier, Four students applied for the NSW Youth Summit on Living with Drought and all four have been accepted. We are excited to announce that Holly Stokes, Harriett Mitchell, Will Thomas and Felicity Webb will attend the summit and will work closely with other young people to discuss the challenges they face living with drought and to examine ways to strengthen preparedness. Mrs Libby Dawes, Agriculture Farm Co-ordinator
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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
Carillion Theatrical Society
In 2020, the Carillion Theatrical Society (CTS) will be producing a rendition of "The Sound Of Music" at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). They are in need of talented students who are interested in adutiionling for a position in the musical. Auditions will be held from 8am until 6pm on Saturday, 12-13 October. If you are interestedand for more information, please contact Assistant Director, John Vickery on 0439 107 666 or Director, Emma Mason, on 0413 999 238. Additionally, you can send an email to soundofmusic@gmail.com
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PRESENTS
Order Your Yearbook Online Please note that your accounts were NOT CHARGED for the 2018 Yearbook last year.
Starring all Junior School students
Be quick to purchase the 2018 Yearbook of your choice. The Lion and Bathurstian are still available to order online for a limited time. Spread the word as this will be your last chance to purchase 2018 Yearbook before distribution. Order your Yearbook via this link:
The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting adaptation of the classic Disney animated feature The Jungle Book. Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favourite Disney songs including “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! $5 tickets can be purchased at the door (cash only). Children under 16yrs FREE! For more information call 6331 2766.
6pm for 6:30pm performance at the Bickerdike Centre, All Saints Campus Friday 1 November Week 3, Term 4.
https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/2018-yearbooks-tickets-71456411049 No extra copies will be printed. We are only printing the number of books that have been ordered. Online ordering will close Friday, 27 September.
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS Do you have a teenager in the house? Or maybe a child that is growing up way too fast? Scots All Saints College P&F is giving away 10 sets of 2 tickets valued at $40 ($20 each) to go along to hear from David Gillespie, bestselling author of Sweet Poison, Big Fat Lies and more recently Teen Brain. Be one of the first ten to email Reception on info@ scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au with the correct answer to this very simple question… What is the name of David Gillespie’s latest book? Winners will be announced in the Roar next week! Be quick to enter and get your tickets online now via this link… https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/david-gillespieteen-brain-tickets-68104932687
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Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
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From the P&F Lindsay Wilde P and F President
Spring Fair Raffle Prize winners announced
Teen Brain
Over the past month in the lead up to Spring Fair we have been celebrating the generous support we received from our event sponsors to support the event.
If you haven’t already booked tickets, I urge you to consider attending David Gillespie’s seminar entitled The Teen Brain. Why screens are making your teenager depressed, anxious, and prone to lifelong addictive illnesses – and how to stop it now. The event is being presented by the P and F, and from all accounts this is a very thought provoking seminar, considering, the challenges we face as parents and carers in todays technological world. Being held on 26 September at CSU Bathurst, you can get your tickets at www.eventbright.com and search for Teen Brain. For additional information contact Gemma Green on 0427 103 747 or gemmgreen@gmail.com On Wednesday last week, we held our last P and F meeting for Term 3, with some robust discussion on events, and what these may look like into the future. As a result of this, a small working group has been established to brainstorm ideas as we continue the growth of our school community. Should you have any thoughts or ideas you would like to share, please forward them onto me via president.sascpfa@outlook.com. Another matter raised and the topic of long discussion was with regard to end of season celebrations for sporting teams. Once we have discussed this with the College Executive I will ensure further information is passed onto the school community. Until next week!
However what we have not done, is mention another generous group of businesses that chose to donate gifts or services that we were able to use to fund raise with. It would be remise of me to not mention these businesses. On behalf of our community, I wish to thank the following, and commend to you to use their services: BUSINESS
RAFFLE PRIZE
VALUE
Scots All Saints College Gorgeousness Home and Gorgeousness Bathurst Soaring Club Inside Outside Brabham’s Outdoor Power Centre Cakes by Katrina
Lenovo Thinkpad X380 Yoga 2 x 100 vouchers, candles and prize pack
$1500
Mt Panorama Scenic Flight (30 Mins) Voucher Stihl Hand-Held Battery Hedger
$300
Cake Voucher
$100
Cheekii Kidz Boutique
2 x $30 Vouchers plus toys $100
$400
$200 $190
In case anyone missed it on the day, we had the following lucky prize winners:Jenny H – Scots Prize Maree – Gourgeousness Prize Tony N – Soaring Club Prize Tom H – Inside Outside Prize Hannah R – Brabhams Prize Gavin J – Cakes by Katrina Prize Sue R – Cheeki Kidz Prize 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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