Term 3 I Friday 13 September 2019

The children have shone and I am so proud of all they have achieved. For some they had to overcome fear and push themselves to perform, for others performing comes naturally. I loved seeing every child take the opportunities given to them. Thank you for your support at these events.

We have trialled a new initiative this year with our Step into Prep Program. Our Prep classes welcomed special visitors to learn what Prep is about, we had a number of our future Prep students come in and experience Prep for the morning. The theme was ‘Under the Sea’ and both our current and future Prep students enjoyed stories, craft and songs around the theme. It was lovely to see how welcoming our students were to the visitor children.

We are working hard to eliminate rubbish in our playground. We are trialling some different strategies to encourage our students to be responsible for recycling and placing rubbish in the bin. Mrs Lawler started the ‘Return and Earn’ program last year and we are expanding it this year to make it a house competition. The money raised supports our compassion child, Jenny from Peru. We are also changing to eating inside with the aim of reducing food waste and rubbish in the playground. I would encourage you to talk to your children about the need to recycle and what they can do to make our community a better place.

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Term 3

This is important for the safety and wellbeing of our students and general community. 

Thank for your cooperation.

It was the combination of five Anglican school bands and special guest conductor Mr Davison, Director of School Bands Australia, coming together to workshop four pieces that none of the bands had ever played before. The workshops focused on dynamics, rhythm and sound balance within the pieces and a concert was held for parents to showcase the efforts of the day.  It was a wonderful opportunity for the students from our Intermediate Concert Band to play with other students and experience a larger band sound.

Congratulations to the Intermediate Concert Band for participating and performing to a high standard on the day.

Mr Byron Mark
Director of Ensembles

2019 Football Development Programs - Kindergarten - Year 8 (afternoon programs)

The College offers Football Development Programs for students in Kinder to Year 8. The year-long program caters for both boys and girls and will be conducted by our Football Director Sonny Makko.

The one-hour sessions are designed to improve the skill level of each individual and suited for all abilities. Students will be involved in fun activities that develop skills and promote understanding of the game. Students can enrol in more than one day if preferred. The program runs for 35 weeks.

Information flyers and application forms are available at the College Office.

Program details:

Kinder - Year 2 Program                  Monday  3 - 4pm - FULL

Year 3 - Year 8 Program                  Tuesday 3 - 4pm

Kinder - Year 2 Program                  Wednesday  3 - 4pm - FULL

Year 2 - Year 6 Program                  Thursday 3 - 4pm

K - 6 Girls Only Program                 Friday 3 - 4pm

For further information, please contact Mrs Evans, P-6 Sports Coordinator and TAP Coordinator - [email protected]

Junior School Football Program Flyer - 

THAC TAP Football Jnr 2019.pdf

THAC TAP Football Jnr 2019.pdf

Junior School Football Application Form - 

THAC TAP Football Jnr Form 2019.pdf

THAC TAP Football Jnr Form 2019.pdf

These will be held at College on:

Friday 20 September (Week 9) - Prep Red, Prep White and Kindergarten

Thursday 26 September (Week 10) -  Prep Blue, Prep Purple, Years 1 and 2

Parents and family are most welcome to attend and enjoy the day. 

Mrs Sharon Evans

P-6 Sports Coordinator 

At the end of the Winter IPSSO competition rounds, Thomas Hassall had 8 of our 10 teams qualify for the Winter Finals Day on Wednesday 11 September.

Junior Boys Soccer, Junior Newcombe Ball, Junior AFL, Junior Netball and Junior Tee-ball.

Senior Boys Soccer, Senior Modified Volleyball and Senior AFL       

Thomas Hassall hosted the Soccer finals on the bottom oval and the Newcombe Ball and Volleyball finals in the PECS building and it was fantastic to be able to use our wonderful facilities for the day.

We had 3 teams win their IPSSO competition:

• Junior Boys Soccer
• Senior Boys Soccer
• Senior AFL

Congratulations to all students who represented the College in our Winter IPSSO teams this year.

Netball

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Thomas Hassall Primary Junior & Senior Netball had a wonderful winter season.

I am so proud of the way both teams trained consistently every week, developing in skills, teamwork and confidence. Excitingly, it was the Thomas Hassall Junior team which progressed to the IPSSO Netball finals, held yesterday.

Thomas Hassall Junior Netball placed 4th in a close final with William Carey Christian School, with the final score being 8-10. The girls all played exceptionally well, representing THAC with great perseverance and a positive team spirit. I am so proud of the girls and their huge achievement!

It has been a delight to coach these 2 wonderful teams and watch them represent THAC with sportsmanship every week.

Thank you also to the secondary students who assisted at the finals day with umpiring and scoring.

Congratulations! 

Mrs Bronwyn Ferguson

AFL

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Junior AFL Team

Undefeated all season, the Junior AFL team played many excellent games together. Unfortunately when it came to the Semi-Final, it wasn’t their day. The first game came out as a stinging loss against Broughton Anglican College 39 - 8 – not enough to push us through to the Grand Final. However, the second game meant we were fighting for 3rd place against William Carey Christian School. The team displayed an outstanding performance, particularly from the girls, wining 30 - 17! The Junior School AFL team have improved in their team work and skills this year and should be more than proud of their efforts this year.

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Also undefeated all season, the Senior AFL team fought hard for the Champions title in the IPPSO Finals day. Winning their first game against St. Peters 38 - 26, the team progressed straight to the Grand Final. It was a tense and tight fight against Wollondilly Christian College. With Wollondilly in the lead in the third quarter, Thomas Hassall fought with everything they had in the last quarter, scoring two magical goals in the last 2 minutes of the game, making it an extremely tight win by one point! 42 - 41. The Senior AFL more than deserved the Grand Final Champions title with an outstanding season and enthusiastic finale. Each individual has brought something different to the team this year. They are an excellent squad of natural talent many of whom are versatile players on the field. Congratulations to the Senior AFL team!! You deserve it!!

Mrs Rachel Thompson

Soccer

The Junior and Senior soccer teams had a fantastic season this year in IPSSO

Both teams continually worked hard together showing great sportsmanship and determination. The Junior boys came out on top of their pool during the IPSSO season and were triumphant in the final to take out first place.

The Senior boys also took out first place in the IPSSO finals with a clinical and skilful display against William Carey Christian School. Each player has excelled this year in their understanding of soccer and what it takes to be a team player. Congratulations!

Mr Timothy Koski

Softball & T-Ball

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This semester, both our softball and T-Ball teams had a terrific season representing THAC at IPSSO.

Although the Senior Softball Team did not make the finals, it was pleasing to see how they developed as a team throughout the season. Every week they showcased their knowledge and skills of the game in a pleasing way. 

Junior T-ball players were dominant from week one and continued to grow together as a team to play some great T-ball. At the end of the season they finished second and made it straight to the Grand Final where they gave the competition winners a fright by winning the first innings. Unfortunately, we eventually lost to William Carey Christian School 13-6, but not without playing one of the best games of our season.

The T-ball side should be very proud of themselves for playing so well and for the great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the season.

Thank you for a wonderful season softball and T-Ball!

Mr Andrew Richards and Mr Daniel Mahoney

Sharon Evans
P - 6 Sports Coordinator