Term 3 : Tuesday 21 August 2018

This week in ‘The Way’ I wanted to highlight this statement and point to some students who have honoured this idea in our playground recently.

The way that we keep our playground neat and tidy is of critical importance to the College community, as it reflects the value that we place on healthy outdoor learning space. The students pictured in the photograph, supported by their teachers, have taken their own initiative to help tidy up our playground.

The action taken here has demonstrated the awareness that Thomas Hassell students have of their surroundings and their respect of common spaces and each other. I am pleased to see that students feel empowered to take action to solve problems in their local environment.

The students featured in this article have amply signified the second of the three school virtues, respect. I am pleased to reflect on often seeing respect being shown by our students to each other and the College environment. We know how critical it is to adopt an attitude of respect as a matter of habit. Whether it be during school or later in life, respecting people’s views, attitudes and beliefs is critical to fostering ongoing happy and sustainable lives.

We will all benefit if we help our children to become more interested in helping the people and the world around them. I hope you have a lovely week and God bless.

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Mr Luke Sale
Deputy Head of Junior School - Operations and Welfare

Limericks, like all poetic forms, have a set of rules that you need to follow. The rules for a limerick are fairly simple:

They are five lines long. Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with one another. Lines 3 and 4 rhyme with each other. They have a distinctive rhythm and they are usually funny.

Rhyming a Limerick

The rhyme scheme of a limerick is known as “AABBA.” This is because the last words in lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme. Those are the “A’s” in the rhyme scheme. The “B’s” are the last words of lines 3 and 4.

Limerick Rhythm

The rhythm of the limerick goes by the complicated name “anapaestic,” What you need to notice when you read or recite a limerick is that the first two lines and the last line have three “beats” in them, while the third and fourth lines have two “beats.” In other words, the rhythm of a limerick looks like this:

da DUM da da DUM da da DUM
da DUM da da DUM da da DUM
da DUM da da DUM
da DUM da da DUM
da DUM da da DUM da da DUM

The rhythm doesn’t have to exactly match this, but it needs to be close enough that it sounds the same when you read it. 

Here are two examples of limericks we wrote:

There once was a pig named Bob,

Who decided he wanted a job,

He used to play tip, 

But that changed when he tripped

Which led him to hysterically sob.

There once was a girl named jan,

Who got hit on the head with a pan,

Her brother was watching

He found it very shocking

Especially when she drove off in a van.

Term 3

On Saturday 25 August from 10am-3pm there will be plenty of fun rides, food, showbags and you will even get the chance to meet Batman with his very own Batmobile! All of this and much more on the Junior Oval of Thomas Hassall Anglican College at 125 Kingsford Smith Ave, Middleton Grange so come on down and enjoy a whole day of fun with stuff for the whole family.

So if you like the thrill of rides and entertainment with food and showbags that is all going to be there or if you like arts & crafts or animals come down to the Reptile Interactive Display, petting zoo or you could even get a pony ride! I know you Mums out there love all your gift baskets and little pop-up stores so there is going to be that just as well. But don’t worry all you dads and manly men there is going to be something that you like just as much. A motor show! There are going to be muscle cars, sports cars, motorbikes, classic cars and if you think your car is good enough you can enter it in yourself for the chance to win and be awarded trophies at the end of the day for many categories chosen by the people. There is even going to be an auction on some pretty cool and even priceless items. All of this will a FREE ENTRY!

So like I said there is something for the whole family at the South West Festival so again come on down on Saturday 25th August from 10am - 3pm for a day of fun until it’s done!

Click the link for more details about the day - visit the South West Festival Website and don't forget to pre-purchase your unlimited ride bands.

Savana Vidi
Year 6 Student 

From 7pm

We will be displaying the major works of our current Year 12 students and featuring work from Extension subjects. It's always wonderful to see the hard work and effort the students put in for their HSC Major Works.

It is expected that all major works will be displayed at this event and students will be in attendance to discuss their work, answer questions and enjoy celebrating their achievements from 6.50pm until 7.30pm.

At 7.30pm performances from Drama, Music and readings of Extension major work extracts will commence in various locations around the College. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

Mr MIchael Clisdell
Secondary Teacher - Creative Arts 

The Winter IPSSO competition commenced in Term Two and continues through to the end of Term Three. 

Teams train every Wednesday morning 7.30 - 8.15am, Boys Soccer - 7.15 - 8.15am.

TERM THREE DRAW

COLLEGE SPORT PROGRAM FOR TERM 3 

Students who are not involved in Winter IPSSO teams will participate in the Year 3 -6 College Sports program.

All sports are taught by qualified coaches and the sport runs for the entire term. 

There is no cost associated with the program as it is covered by College fees.  

Mrs Sharon Evans
P - 6 Sports Coordinator

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.

In 2018 we extended the program to include an extra day for students to train. 

Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the College term (except public holidays)
Time:  5.45am - 7.15am
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 5.45am 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.

THAC TAP Swimming 2018 v1.pdf

THAC TAP Swimming 2018 v1.pdf