Term 2 I The Way Newsletter I Friday 29 April 2022

On Wednesday, we held ANZAC day commemoration services for P-2 and 3-6.

It was a special time of remembrance for the students and a dedicated day of reflection. They were hosted by our Junior School Prefects – we thank them for their leadership and service.

We heard from our guest speaker Ms Bree Till who shared with the students about what Anzac Day means to her as a war widow and mother of four children. She spoke to us about finding creative ways to connect with one another in the areas of respect and remembrance. The students sang the National Anthem, participated in a minutes silence and saying “Lest we forget”, appreciated the poem “In Flanders fields’ (1915) by John McCrae, spent time in prayer and listened to Thomas Hassall College students, Stratos D and Tamara A play the Last Post live in the service.

Also, throughout the day classes placed poppies in dedicated Gardens of Remembrance at College and some photos are below. I was with Year 4 and joined their reflection time, slowing down and solemnly recognising the service of many men and women to our country both now and in years gone past.

Some further resources are available using this link from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs if you would like to explore Anzac Day further as a family.

We are looking forward to engaging with our families at our upcoming events such as the Musical and Mother's Day Breakfast. There will also be an InitiaLit Training Parent Information Evening 4-5pm on Tuesday 17 May. More details will be communicated with you closer to the date. Students in Year 1 have been undertaking InitiaLit since the beginning of the year. You can read about this later in The Way.

We look forward to the Term ahead!

Mothers and Guardians, you’re invited to come along and enjoy breakfast with your child at the S Block Hall to celebrate Mother’s Day.

There are three sessions available to choose from:
7 - 7.30am
7.45 - 8.15am
8.30 - 9am

You may choose any session to attend although Students from Years 7-12 are only permitted to attend the 7-7.30am Session. We also encourage Prep and Kindy parents to attend the later 8.30am session. Students may only attend if accompanied by a parent/guardian.

This is a free event for the College Community, however bookings are essential and places are limited.

Please RSVP by Wednesday 4 May online www.thac.nsw.edu.au/book

Join us for Shrek the Musical!

We are thrilled for our opening night of Shrek the Musical tonight! 

Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing love-sick dragon. Add the vertically challenged Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages!

PREMIERE SHOW Friday 29 April 2022 | 7pm
MATINEE Saturday 30 April 2022 | 1.30pm
Saturday 30 April 2022 | 7pm
Thursday 5 May 2022 | 7pm
Friday 6 May 2022 | 7pm
FINAL SHOW Saturday 7 May | 7pm

Tickets are now on sale, so book in a session for the whole family to enjoy! You can also use your NSW Discover voucher at the checkout.

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We can't wait to see you there.

Thank you to our sponsors who help us to put on this production

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The official changeover to Winter Uniform for all students is Monday 9 May 2022.

Junior School Students can choose to wear either full summer or full winter in Weeks One and Two depending on the weather.

The uniform shop is open for walk-ins or you can choose to order online and it will be delivered to your child (Junior) or available for pickup (Senior). Full details regarding the uniform and how to order is on the College website. 

Our B Block renovation has been completed!

Our Year 3 students were able to move into the freshly renovated building this Term and have enjoyed learning in the new space.

They will be voting on the best theme to decorate the building in, so keep an eye out for a new look soon!

The next project extending N Block is also underway. This will be a great addition to the Senior School space and we look forward to its completion.

In the holidays, two of our students Dakota J, Isaac E ANd Jonah represented their clubs in swimming at the NSW Championships in Olympic Park, Homebush.

We asked them about the event, the training they do and what they think about swimming. Here is what they had to say.

Dakota: "In the Holidays, i went to Homebush Olympic Park and i competed in the 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle representing Mounties Swimming Club. 

Swimming is a very hard sport you have to get certain times and work really hard. If my coach Maddy wasn't coaching at the time, then I wouldn't be at stave today.

I train in the mornings just before school at 5am at least 2 or 3 times a week. I also train weekends and week days after school".

Isaac: "Swimming is a hard sport. You have to give up everything. When you make it to state and all the other meets, it is hard. The carnivals start bright and early and finish late at night. I train every day and even on the weekends".

Jonah: "Over the holidays I competed in a race representing Prairiewood Swimming Club. For me any race is always a thrilling experience no matter what. I actually remember standing on that block waiting for the whistle then the beep. Although it was not my first time racing in Homebush, it was still a stunning and exciting experience. I qualified for this race because of hard work and determination which is proving to everyone that no matter what, if you put your mind and the work into any sport, you will achieve your goal and succeed. My passion and love for the sport is what keeps me going".

The College is very proud of their dedication to training and competing to a high standard. Well done

During the Easter Hat Parade on the last day of Term 1, the Junior and Intermediate Concert Bands had the opportunity to perform for parents and all those involved in the event. This was an exciting day, as it was their first live performance in over a year. The students were meant to perform at the Camden Show earlier in the month, which was unfortunately cancelled due to the floods. Well done to all these students for a fantastic first performance, and we look forward to presenting other performances to the College community throughout the year.

Mr Byron Mark
Director of Ensembles

Over the vacation, Liverpool Council have introduced additional ‘Kiss and Ride’ changes.

This next phase will have an impact mostly in the Junior School with the added benefit of allowing students to be in class for additional time. 

The Key Points to note are: 

• Liverpool City Council has installed Kiss and Ride Zones on Kingsford Smith Ave and Southern Cross Ave and this means the Kingsford Smith Bus Zone operates from 2pm. We support the changes. 

• Junior School (K-6) dismissal is now at 2.35pm and Prep remains unchanged. Pick-up by car will occur from 2.45pm under the new arrangements. No lining up ahead of time is possible from now. 

• Senior School remains the same for now. The new building project on Flynn Avenue has begun. 

Junior School Pick-up Changes 

Prep: 2.30PM (Pedestrian only pick-up) 

K-2: 2.35PM (Pedestrian and limited Kiss and Ride pick up is available only on Southern Cross Drive unless they have an older sibling, where usual pick up location applies) 

3-6: 2.35PM – Pedestrian pick-up only from Gate 16, using the ramp in front of B Block) & 

2:45PM Car line pick-up through the front Gate 12. Please note that the gate will NOT open now until 2.45PM and queuing in the Bus Zone is not permitted 

Pedestrian Pick-up 

Please park safely, only street parking is available. 

• Prep - Pedestrian pick-up via Gate 16 & 17 from 2.30PM 

• K-2 - Pedestrian pick-up via Gate 17 (Southern Cross Ave.) from 2.35PM 

• 3-6 - (Sibling pick-up) - Pedestrian pick-up via Gate 16 (Ramp in front of B Block) from 2.35PM 

Vehicle Pick-up 

To respect our neighbours please ensure that you are not parking or driving on nature strips particularly in wet weather. Do not park on or block driveways or roundabouts. 

• K-2 - You may now use Kiss and Ride only on Southern Cross Ave. for Kindy to Year 2 from 2.35PM. Please note that spaces are limited and due to the No Stopping zone and the roundabout you may be asked to circle around the block until a space becomes available. 

• 3-6 - Gate 12 will now open at 2.45PM for Year 3-6 vehicle pick-up on Kingsford Smith Ave. Please do not queue on Kingsford Smith Ave. at any time between 2PM and 3.30PM. We strongly recommend that you do not arrive at College until after 2.45PM unless you will be parking and using pedestrian pick-up. 

• Senior School – no changes for now. Please note the building project at N Block has begun. 

Kiss and Ride designated areas are on Kingsford Smith Ave. and Southern Cross Ave. They will be in operation from 7.30 - 8.45AM and 2 - 3.30PM. 

There is a NSW Regulation of remaining for a Maximum of 2 minutes Parking in the Kiss & Ride Areas 

The regulations state that drivers may only stay 2 minutes in the Kiss and Drive & the driver should remain within 3m from the vehicle. (Penalty is currently $196 and 2 Demerit Points) 

• There needs to be one single line of cars and all vehicles must join from the end of the zone. Under no circumstances should a car overtake a moving or stationary vehicle in the Kiss and Ride laneway. 

• Please ensure children get out of the vehicle on the kerb side. 

• Ensure your child is ready to leave the car when you have approached the Kiss and Ride zone. 

• Children should travel with bags in the car (not in the boot) where possible. 

• Drop off your child as close as possible to the top of the zone, allowing vehicles following you, to enter the zone in an orderly manner. 

• Traffic flow is best if drivers should remain in the car while children are dropped off and picked up. 

• Staff will assist students into vehicles in the afternoon at the Southern Cross Ave Kiss and Ride. Importantly, parents/carers are responsible for securing seatbelts for students, staff are not permitted. 

• No parking is permitted in these zones during the designated times.