Term 4: Thursday 2 November 2017

This week we have welcomed the newest members of our College family at both the Prep and Kindergarten orientations. There were many excited children who couldn’t wait to get to College, some were shy but soon warmed up to the activities and the space. It is always lovely to see the excitement and wonder on the faces of the children as they experience their new learning environment.

It is at this time of the year that we review what we have achieved this year. One of our main emphasis has been the focus on our positive behaviours in the classroom and the playground. It has been great to see and hear the children and teachers talking about pushing through challenges, managing distraction, respecting the teacher and seeing how engaged they are in the classroom. I spoke to the students at assemblies this week about how we can value others not just in the classroom but also in the playground. Valuing others in class with the teacher facilitating is much easier than applying this in the playground. I talked to them about saying sorry when they had made a bad choice, thinking of others when making playground decisions and looking out for ways of supporting others to make good choices. I was very happy to hear of this in action where one of our younger students stepped in to help a classmate make good choices in the playground even when encouraged to do the wrong thing by others. Positive behaviours really do make a difference to our College community. Please continue to support this when talking about your child’s day at College.

When we think of World Champions we usually think of adults competing in the Olympics or the Soccer World Cup but did you know that we have a World Champion right in our midst.

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One of our Year 1 students, Vansh Maini competed in the ISKA (International Sports Karate Association) World Cup 2017.

There were 1000 competitors from more than 28 countries. Congratulations Vansh on becoming World  Champion.

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Last term, we were learning about light and sound.  At the lab, the students saw some very exciting experiments which reinforced their learning.

Mr Strong and Mrs Hughes showed us the oscilloscope which demonstrated pitch and showed us sound waves. We also saw some amazing experiments with light using an induction coil – this lighting generator sent electrical currents through the gas tubes and they lit up. 

Mr Strong talked to us about how he loves teaching science and he especially enjoys seeing young children get excited about learning. He said that we can see so much of God’s creation in the experiments we do.

The children were enthralled by the things they saw and would like to extend a huge thank you to both Mr Strong and Mrs Hughes for teaching us and making us feel so welcome in the lab.

This year at Thomas Hassall Anglican College, we are holding a special performance evening for the parents and friends of the students who learn a musical instrument at College. It is called 'Young Performers Evening'.

This will be an opportunity to celebrate the work of the students and their musical development throughout the year. There will be a variety of instrumentalists performing a balanced and entertaining program. This event will also provide a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of the tutors.

Our tutors will be encouraging students to present one or two pieces each. Students may not know which pieces they will play yet, but the tutors will help them select appropriate repertoire throughout this term.

The date of this evening is Wednesday 18 November.

The format of the evening is as follows:

• 7pm - All students and families to gather in the John Lambert Auditorium (doors will open at 6.30pm)
• Welcome, prayer, thanks to tutors
• Small groups sent to various locations in the College for student performances. Several shows will run simultaneously
• Supper served in the Staff Centre (Administration Block)

Students involved in performing are asked to wear smart/casual clothes. They will sit with their families.

Please feel welcome to take photos/video of your children as they are performing. There will be an opportunity to take photos with your tutor at the end of the evening.

A light supper will be provided at the conclusion of the evening.

To assist with preparing the program and catering, please fill out the form that has been given to all private tuition students, indicate your interest in attending this event and return it either to your child’s tutor, classroom teacher or directly to the Creative Arts staffroom.

Looking forward to a lovely evening,

Further enquiries: [email protected]

Nicholas Lane
Director of Ensembles

The TAP Swimming program is designed to identify talented students from Years 3 – 12 and offers an extensive training program to students who have represented Thomas Hassall Anglican College at the NASSA carnival level or above.

Days: Monday and Friday during the College term (except public holidays)
Time: 6am – 7.30am
Venue: Whitlam Leisure Centre - 90A Memorial Avenue, Liverpool
Cost: Fees will be charged per term
Transport: Parents are to make their own arrangements to get children to the pool for a 6am start. Students will be transported by mini bus to College at the conclusion of the session.

The squad-based sessions will be structured to adopt best practices and will focus on stroke development and correction, developing strength and endurance. Sessions will include race preparation, dives and turns.

Eligibility
The TAP Swimming program is offered to all students who competed at the NASSA Junior or NASSA Senior Swimming Carnival. However, if there is a talented swimmer who did not attend the College Swimming Carnival they may be assessed to be part of the program.  If you would like more information about the TAP Swimming program, please contact Mrs Evans [email protected]

Brochures are available at the College Office.

The NSW division Grade 1 jazz win this year makes her the state champion. She also placed third for Grade 1 tap.

Lourdes has entered a range of competitions for dance this year and has placed in all of them but the latest is the one that really counts.

The youngster has been dancing at Nadia's Performance Studio at Wetherill Park since she was four. She does jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, acrobatics, hip hop and glee. She also does drama and is in a talent agency.

To add to her experience, Lourdes has done a Wonder White bread commercial which is currently on television. This is in addition to a couple of Woolworths commercials where she worked alongside chef Jamie Oliver. These supermarket ads are currently on television.

She's also just landed a role in feature movie Slam. Filming begins on November 6 until the beginning of next year. She will play the role of a little girl called Alia.

It's been a busy year!

We love to hear about our students' success in the community so please email us on [email protected] to let us know.  Landscape format photos are preferred.