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During the holidays a team of teachers and students travelled to Japan to visit our Sister Schools, Fukuroi High School and Takayamamura Junior High. This is always a valuable time of experience and learning for both our students and the Japanese schools they visit. We will hear of their travels in future editions of the newsletter.

Last week another team of students and teachers participated in a Musical Tour to the Mt Gambier Jazz Festival. Along the way they also visited Moama Anglican Grammar School in Victoria where they participated in a workshop together with their vocal group and jazz ensemble. Later that evening, they put on a concert for parents and community. You can read more about their adventures in this edition of The Way.

Last Friday, our current Year 6 and incoming Year 7’s for 2020 had a day experiencing Year 7 for the day. It was great to see so many students participating in various activities and getting a taste of what it will be like when they move onto High School. In a few weeks time we will hold another day of a similar nature for those in Year 5.

This week we have been celebrating with our Mums, Grandmothers and other friends for Mother’s Day. 60 of our College ladies attended a High Tea at the William Inglis for a special event which also raised funds for Breast Cancer Research. Our Mother’s Day Stalls have been well received and today we held a special breakfast to celebrate together. We take this opportunity to wish all our Mums and the special women in our lives, both staff and parents a wonderful day of celebration and time with your family and friends on the weekend.

Next Friday we will say farewell to Mr Nick Lane, our Acting Music Coordinator. Nick is taking up a promotion position in the Macarthur region and we are sad to lose him, yet wish him well as he continues to grow his career. His contribution over the past 5 years has been a blessing to the College.

“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24

Mr Ross Whelan

Principal

From the Deputy Head of Junior School

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Again, we have had another busy start to the term. There are many activities and events happening this term both from a community building and teaching and learning perspective.

This week we have had the Ladies High Tea and Mothers’ Day Breakfast, both events show how committed we are to building a sense of community amongst the parent community. This event in part raised money for the worthy cause of Breast Cancer Research. It is this sense of community that we seek to build that is so critical to Thomas Hassall Anglican College.

Over the next few weeks in the Junior School Years 3 and 5 will be undertaking the NAPLAN testing. These are a series of tests designed to give feedback to schools and families about whether students are meeting a series of educational benchmarks in literacy and numeracy. I wish all students the best during the week of NAPLAN.

Students undertaking NAPLAN also reminds me that as a College we have also set our own benchmarks for students. There are three key areas in Learning, Wisdom and service. I want you to note that as a College we want more than just classroom learning to occur we also strive for our students to focus upon Wisdom and Service as well. These are characteristics of learner that we hope serve students all their lives beyond the classroom.

Enjoy your Mothers’ day weekend and to all Mothers and Grandmothers we greatly value your contribution that you make for students at Thomas Hassall Anglican College.

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

From the Chaplain

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Mother's Day

Families come in all different shapes and sizes and the role of mother can vary greatly. Whoever is mum to you is the one you should celebrate.

Like all special days, it is important to remember the other 364 days, whether it be birthdays, anniversaries, Easter or Christmas. Our willingness to show gratitude each day for God’s goodness is at the heart of what it means to be humans. But a focussed day makes sure we shouldn’t forget!

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to the church in Ephesus:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3)

As a nation, it seems the ANZAC Day is the occasion where as a nation we honour our service men and women and their willing service and sacrifice. To honour means to RESPECT; one of our core College values. It is to esteem someone, to show that they are worthy, to indicate you are proud of them.

I have a challenge for you. If possible, take the opportunity this Mother’s Day to show your honour and respect to your mum. Be creative. Maybe you could write a letter saying what you appreciate and how grateful you are of your mum. Perhaps you could put some photos of you both together in an album. How about organising for a special experience: a day spa or a sky dive! It could be that all mum wants is a special 1 to 1 time with you, their beloved son or daughter? If that doesn’t work, flowers and choccies wouldn’t go astray!

It is now over 20 years since my dear mum passed away. I don’t think of her as often as I should, but when I do I am profoundly grateful for my mum, a woman whose love was genuine and plentiful. I am going to make a special effort this year to remember my mum. I’ll try to look at family photo albums, talk about how my relatives and friends remembered her, flicking through her Bible to remember how important God was to her. Mum’s favourite Bible verse was a great encouragement to me and I trust it might be for you also:

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life…. nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38)

Wishing you a blessed Mother’s Day and everyday!

Rev Jim Dayhew
College Chaplain

Term 2 Important Dates

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Term 2

Wednesday	15 May	Term 2 Class Parent Meeting
Monday	20 May	Senior School Athletics Carnival
Monday	3 June	Combined Strings Event Year 12 Parent Teacher Night & Year 12 Parents Coffee Club - 6pm
Wednesday	5 June	Year 12 Parents Coffee Club - 7:30 - 8:30am Band Jam 2019
Friday	7 June	Taster Day- Year 7 2021
Monday	10 June	Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Wednesday	12 June	Year 11 2020 Subject Selection Evening
Thursday	13 June	Junior School Athletics Carnival
Wednesday	19 June	Senior Showcase Evening (Made for Stage)
Thursday	27 June	Year 11 Parent Teacher Night
Friday	28 June	Term 2 Concludes

Harry Laing's Visit to our College

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Australian poet, children’s author, creative writing teacher and comic performer, Harry Laing came to do writing workshops with Years 2 and 3.

Harry writes the following on his website: I have a passion for poetry, comic performance and for teaching. As a poet I’ve had four books published Thirst (1993) and Backbone (2010) and my first book as a children’s author is Shoctopus–poems to grip you (2015) a book of illustrated poems for 6-12 yr olds. Most recently, MoonFish (2019), a poetry picture book featuring illustrators such as Shaun Tan and Leigh Hobbs. I’ve written and performed 8 solo shows and toured one of them, Away with the birds for STARTS (Southern Tablelands Arts). I was awarded CASP grants to write and perform a two-hander Playing for Time in 2012 and a staged radio show Under Braidwood in 2014 I’ve also written for radio. My two series of quirky country tales Stories from the edge of the forest and Tales of a Tree Changer were broadcast on ABC Radio National’s Bush Telegraph in 2005/2006.

I like to think I have the ability to get people writing whatever their age and stage. Perhaps this is because humour is a big part of what I do. I’ve been Poet On Wheels (2006) worked in many schools, judged schools poetry competitions, been a writer in residence and taken workshops in jail. And I’m constantly surprised and delighted by the quality of writing of participants in my workshops.

Harry is a regular yearly visitor to our College and as always both students and teachers thoroughly enjoyed his visit.

Author Visit - Harry Laing - Years 2 & 3

Mrs Emma Harris
Years 1,2 & 3 Coordinator

Mother's Day Breakfast

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What a wonderful opportunity this morning to celebrate the ladies in our community, Mums, Grandmas and other significant ladies in our life.

Even though the day started out rather chilly it was great to see so many of you coming along to share in this occasion with the students and staff.

A special thanks to Mrs Riitano's Kitchen staff who worked so hard to prepare for us a scrumptious breakfast, Bunnings Hoxton Park for providing the craft activity and also to everyone else who helped today.

It is always great to get together as a community and spend time together. These types of events are a great way to get to know each other and keep building that sense of community that is so special here at Thomas Hassall.

We wish all our Mums, Grandmothers and other special ladies in our lives a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.

Mrs Carmen Pasapera
Marketing & Community Relations Manager

Anzac Day Commemoration Service

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I wasn’t too sure what to expect, as I had never attended a service like this, and as many others, treated Anzac Day in the past as more of a public holiday than a sombre period of reflection.

Alongside fellow students, who heard from war veterans, past and present and their close relatives we were able to lay a wreath at the marble memorial, I think it was confronting to hear of their experiences, their sacrifice, and the lasting impact it has on those around them.

It also impacts us in the wider community. Aside from the glorification of war in video games and in film, the sacrifice of the Anzac is one which often goes unnoticed, but we should cherish it everyday because they afforded us our freedom to this very day. Anzac Day is a day for commemoration rather than glorification. And in recognising this, I believe my fellow prefects and I really understood what the Ode and the Last Post symbolise.

Service men and women, past or currently serving, have given and are prepared to give the ultimate sacrifice of their lives, alongside their loyalty, courage and strength.This sac rifice is something we would all find extremely difficult to make.

So what we should do is: at the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them, lest we forget.

Dominic Marino
Year 12 Student

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Assembly Performance

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Dean is in year 5 and has been learning this unique greek musical instrument for approximately 5 months.

Congratulations to Dean for this confident and solid performance.

Mr Byron Mark
Manager of Ensembles

Tutor in the Spotlight

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He studied Jazz Performance at Sydney Conservatorium of Music and has played professionally for 20 years.

Alex is best known in the music scene for his work as drummer and co-leader with The Vampires, a world-roots-jazz group that have released six albums and performed all over Australia and parts of Europe on their sixteen tours, from regional community halls to major jazz festivals. He also performs with a number of bands and freelance work playing a range of genres including rock/pop covers, jazz, blues, reggae and funk music.

Alex has been teaching for over 10 years at a number of primary and secondary schools in Sydney as well as Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. He is passionate about teaching drums, particularly developing the reading, technical and aural skills to thrive in a wide range of musical situations and helping students pursue their interests while also exploring different styles and enriching students' musicality. He teaches young beginners through to intermediate-advanced levels, and regularly works with students through their HSC Music preparation, exams and audition preparation.

Alex started teaching drums at Thomas Hassall Anglican College in Term 1 2019. If you would like information regarding private tuition with Alex please email [email protected]

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

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Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. Over the years, it has evolved into a huge celebration in many communities across the world to honour Mexican culture and heritage.

Students explored and immersed themselves in Mexican culture by participating in six workshops, which included: learning the history behind this celebration, making crafts, learning traditional songs and dances such as the Mexican hat song, tasting nachos and churros, learning about Frida Kahlo and dressing up in traditional Mexican costume.

A special thank you to all the Year 1 teachers and all the parent helpers as without them this day would not have been possible. It was a very enjoyable day for the children, parents and teachers. The children could not wait to get home to show their parents their Mexican passports and show them all the activities they did.

Mrs Viviana Morris
Primary Teacher - LOTE

Academy of Dance perform at Easter Service

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Congratulations to our Academy of Dance students, under the guidance of Mrs Ellerman, who performed one of their Dance routines at the Easter Service at the end of last term.

We thoroughly enjoyed your performance, well done to all!

Mrs Sharon Evans
Junior School Sports Coordinator & TAP Coordinator

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2019 Football Programs - Junior School

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Senior Boys Soccer Winter IPSSO Champions

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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 for the 2019 Football Development Programs have been emailed to all College families.

Copies are available at the College Office.

Program details:

Kinder - Year 2 Program Monday 3 - 4pm

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 -

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Junior School Football Application Form -

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Basketball Development Program - Kinder - Year 9

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The College is excited to launch Basketball as an additional sport in the 2019 Talented Athlete Program. Utilising our new gymnasium and the experienced coaches from Camden Valley “Wildfire” Basketball Association, afternoon basketball development sessions will be offered to students.

The Basketball Development Program is offered to both boys and girls from Kinder to Year 9.

The one hour sessions are designed to improve the skill level of each individual and cater for all abilities.

Students will be involved in fun activities that develop skills and promote understanding of the game. There are no trials for this program.

All sessions will occur from 3.00 – 4.00pm and will be conducted in the new sports facility.

* Tuesday - Year 1 - Year 4 Program

* Wednesday - Year 2 - Year 6 Program

* Thursday - Kinder - Year 2 Program

* Friday - Year 6 - Year 9 Secondary Program - FULL

THAC TAP Basketball brochure 2019.pdf

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

Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator

Junior School Sport and Winter IPSSO Draw - Term Two 2019

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

Training for Winter teams occurs each Wednesday morning 7.30 - 8.15am. Boys Soccer 7.10 - 8.10am.

*Term 2*	Wk	*IPSSO*	*Game Time*	*AFL, Teeball & Softball (winter)*	*Netball*	*BOYS Soccer*	*Newcombe Ball*
15-May	3	NAPLAN - training	1.00 - 2.20	THAC	THAC	THAC	THAC
22-May	4	ASG	12.30 - 2.20	THAC	THAC	THAC	THAC
29-May	5	St Mark's	12.30 - 2.20	THAC	THAC	THAC	THAC
5-Jun	6	Georges River GS	12.00 - 1.50	Gordon Parker Res	GRGS	Coleman Park	GRGS
12-Jun	7	William Carey CS	12.20 - 2.10	WCCS	WCCS	WCCS	WCCS
19-Jun	8	St Mary's	12.20 - 2.10	THAC	THAC	THAC	THAC
26-Jun	9	Georges River GS	12.30 - 2.20	THAC	THAC	THAC	THAC

Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator

Junior School Sport - Information & Important Dates

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Important Junior School Sport Dates

Term Two

Week 5 - Friday 30 May – NASSA Cross Country - Horsely Park Equestrian Centre

Week 7 - Thursday 13 June – Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival - Campbelltown Athletics Stadium

Week 7 - Thursday 13 June – NSW CIS Cross Country - Eastern Creek

Week 7 - Friday 14 June – CIS Boys Primary Softball trials - Blacktown International Sports Park (see Mrs Evans if interested in trialing and have Rep experience - Yrs 5 and 6 only).

Throughout the year, there are also NSW CIS trials for some sports which do not have a Gala Day as an entry path. If your child plays representative sport in Softball, AFL, Golf, Hockey or Rugby Union please see Mrs Evans to indicate your expression of interest to be nominated for these sports. Students need to be in Years 5 or 6 and have represented their Association in their sport. Information regarding CIS trials and sports available is found at; https://cis.nsw.edu.au/home/

PE & Sport

It is advisable that your child has a refillable drink bottle on Sport and PE days to ensure that they are able to re-hydrate after exercise. A frozen drink is also a great idea. All children are required to wear the PE cap or College hat for sporting activities.

NSW CIS Primary Boys Soccer Gala Day

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On Monday 8 April, Joseph D, Oliver V, Stefan R, Anderson C, Charlie K, Adrian T and Hunter H represented NASSA at the NSW CIS Primary Boys Football Championships.

The NASSA team, coached by our very own Football Director Mr Sonny Makko, played excellently throughout the day, showing great teamwork and skill.

At the end of the rounds, about twenty boys were selected to trial for a position in the NSW CIS Primary Boys team. Joseph D made it to the final round of selections. Although Joseph missed out on a place in the team, we were very proud of his efforts and the other boys from our College.

Congratulations boys!

Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sport Coordinator / TAP Coordinator

Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival - Thursday 13 June

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WHEN: THURSDAY 13 JUNE (Term 2 – Week 7)

WHERE: Campbelltown Athletics Stadium, Pembroke Rd &, Rose Payten Dr, Leumeah

TIME: 8.30 am – 1.45 pm

UNIFORM: Shorts: THAC Athletics shorts or College sport shorts. THAC skins may be worn underneath shorts.

THAC Athletic shorts and skins are available for purchase from the Uniform Shop

Shirt: Plain house-coloured shirt (no singlets) or College Sport shirt

TRANSPORT: Students will make their own way to and from the venue.

Bus transport is available if required and permission notes must be returned

by Monday 3 June to secure a place on the bus.

HELP WANTED If you can assist by helping on the day, please indicate this on the permission note.

PREP, Kinder, Year One and Year Two will have their own Tabloid Sports Carnivals at College in Term 3.

NASSA Junior Touch Football

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NASSA Touch football

NASSA Touch Football

Some of our Year 5 and 6 students competed at the NASSA Touch Football Gala Day on the Tuesday 7 May. The teams played a total of 7 games each against all the NASSA Schools.

BOYS TEAM - The boys had come into the team with little training, so for some, playing touch football was a new experience. We competed well throughout the day and ended up finishing equal fifth. The boys all conducted themselves well, and played each game in a good spirit.

Well done to Brodie V, who was selected to represent NASSA and trial for the CIS team.

GIRLS TEAM - Most of the girls in the team had never played Touch Football before, so they went from strength to strength throughout the day, learning new skills as the day progressed. With some close scores, the girls placed 5th at the end of the day and had lots of fun learning new skills.

Both teams are to be congratulated on their attitude and effort throughout the day. They showed perseverance and sportsmanship and were great ambassadors for the College.

Mr Sheahan & Mr D Mahoney

Boys Coach & Girls Coach

Junior School Cross Country

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The Junior School Cross Country was held on Wednesday 1 May using the new College ovals.

Students had a wonderful day running around the oval and doing their best.

Well done to Carmichael on winning the House competition. Results were:

1^st - Carmichael 823 points 2^nd - Liddell 596 points

3^rd - Lewis 579 points 4^th - Wilberforce 497 points

Congratulations to the following students who represented the College at the NASSA Cross Country Carnival on Thursday 30 May at Horsley Park Equestrian Centre:

8/9 year BOYS	10 year BOYS	11 year BOYS	12 year BOYS
Ryder W	Pietro S	Charlie K	Joseph D
Isaiah W	Jacob S	Anderson C	Stefan R
Lorenzo V	Paul D	Adrian T	Oliver V
Jonah I	Alexander A	James A	Brodie V
Aleksandar M	Joshua S	Christian R	Joseph W
Daniel B	Nathan G	Joel C	Christian A
Orlando M	Jack E	Luka Z	Dimitri A
Christian T	Rylan M	Alex S	Angelo P

8/9 year GIRLS	10 year GIRLS	11 year GIRLS	12 year GIRLS
Ella W	Sapphire W	Elena B	Angelina S
Emiljia P	Melina L	Mila M	Tomi G
Ilena B	Talia D	Lillian E	Breana S
Sabrina H	Davina I	Lara A	Laura M
Ava C	Sofia C	Miranda T	Trinity L
Anastasia B	Billie-Rae G	Madeleine S	Lucia G
Amelia L	Liana M	Anelise V	Lilly B
Gabriella D	Eleni A	Emily A	Amelia C

Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator

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Japanese Sister School Visit

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We are still seeking families who are interested in hosting students from Takyamamura Junior High School. Hosting students will provide your family with an amazing intercultural experience. We have always had such positive feedback from College families who have hosted and it is a vital part of our Japanese language program within the College community. The Japanese students are here to experience Australian culture and our style of family life, as well as expand their grasp of the English language.

Takayamumura Junior High School will stay with us from Friday 2 August to Tuesday 6 August. As the students are of a younger age (Years 7 – 9), we are asking for two students to be hosted by each family.

Anyone who is interested can come and pick up a form from Mrs Byrne or Miss Raft in the P Block Staffroom or from the front office and join in the fun. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Byrne at [email protected]

Term 2 I Friday 10 May 2019

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