Term 3 I The Way Newsletter I Friday 9 August 2024

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From the Principal
Principal

We are now well into the term and all the activities that are associated with this time of year. The college is busy as we prepare for the final term with our Year 12s, reflect on the adventures of the Year 4 camp and finetune musical skills after the Music camp in week one. The athletics season continues into the representative phase of competition this term as well.

I am continuing to enjoy the Olympics and being inspired by the dedication and commitment of the Australian athletes as they too push on towards their personal best. This week I spoke to the Senior School students about Saya Sakakibara – the Australian BMX gold medallist. I was struck by her story. She had a serious injury in the Tokyo games and then her brother crashed during the 2020 World Championships and suffered a life changing brain injury. She has had to overcome fear and anxiety to continue with her dream.

I want to encourage our students to persevere and see the possibilities that are open to them like the stories of our Olympic athletes. Resilience, courage and effort are traits that we want to build in them, so they are well prepared for the future. This can be hard. Sometimes life will present challenges that are very difficult to meet. Sometimes there will be standards that feel difficult to meet. Together, we can help every student not only meet these challenges but thrive on the way to fulfilling their dreams.

One way we can partner is through meeting together.  Our Parent Café on a Friday morning opens at 7am for a breakfast service. Many parents come regularly and enjoy breakfast with their children before they head to class. This is also a fantastic opportunity to meet with some staff and other parents as we journey together. This morning, the café was full of laughter and joy as some of our youngest students gathered while their parents had a coffee. If you are available on a Friday morning, I would love to meet you at the café.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:24-25

Mrs Karen Easton
Principal
From the Deputy Principal - Senior School Learning
David Butler

Have you been inspired by the Olympians over these last couple of weeks? Not far from where I live is the Penrith Whitewater Stadium complex which is the training venue for the Australian Olympians, Jessica and Noemie Fox.

mural

Hasn’t it been an absolute treat to see their talent and effort rewarded with gold medals in Paris! It brings a great sense of pride to the whole country and is particularly special for the regions they represent. The beautiful mural pictured was created after Jess’s amazing success at the 2020 Olympics!

Artworks evoke and convey such strong emotions for the viewing audience.

We have passionate Visual Arts students and teachers at our College and we are regularly impacted by the powerful artworks they create. It is so wonderful as teachers and staff to be able to share in the success of our students, with their families, when their talents and efforts are rewarded.

It was an absolute honour last Saturday to attend the 32nd Annual Mil-Pra Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Art Exhibition and prize giving ceremony at the impressive Casula Powerhouse Art Centre venue where hundreds of invited guests gathered.

A host of artists from the region submitted works to be considered for the exhibition to celebrate the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in our region and beyond. Year 12 student Madeline Guyer, was encouraged by her teacher Mrs Griffin to enter the prestigious Annual Mil-Pra Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Art Exhibition competition and we are absolutely thrilled to share with you that she has been recognised for her painting based on this year’s theme “Keep the Fires Burning”. Madeline’s work was titled “Ember Dance” and it represented the continuous flame of the Wiradjuri tribe and indigenous culture. The crow is a tribute to her mother’s upbringing in Wagga Wagga, the place of many crows. Her work was awarded third place in the Senior Section and is now a part of this wonderful exhibition!

maddy

It was so delightful to be able to share with the Guyer family and Mrs Vella at the event as we all celebrated with Madeline. It was wonderful to hear how thankful they were to Mrs Griffin for her mentoring, encouragement and belief in Maddy.

Madeline shared with our community at the Unite Week Assembly about the significance of her Visual Arts Body of Work submission, which is an intricate painting of her Grandmother, Mother and herself. Each figure represents the transfer of culture, story and understanding of country through each generation.

The Year 12 Visual Arts Class are submitting their Body of Work to NESA for marking in a few weeks’ time. We wish every student all the very best as they finalise their submissions. These art works will be an integral part of the upcoming “Illuminate” Evening

Mr David Butler
Deputy Principal - Senior School Learning
From the Assistant Chaplain
Georgia

A gold medal and world record at an Olympic Games is the absolute pinnacle. It’s the prize of all prizes, the highest honour in the sporting arena, the ultimate reward.

However, what if I told you there was a reward that infinitely exceeds this great honour?

In 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Paul says this:

24  You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win! 25  Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever. 

He encourages those who trust in Christ to “run in such a way as to get the prize” because unlike the gold that Olympians are striving for, this reward is something far greater: eternal life.

However, this eternal prize full of complete hope and joy is not reserved or exclusive to athletes who are the cream of the crop. This eternal prize is a gift freely given and available to everyone only by the grace through Jesus’ incredible sacrifice on the cross.
So, the question is, will you accept this gift of grace and run the race for a crown of eternity?

Miss Georgia Beikoff
Assistant Chaplain
From the Director of Student Wellbeing - Senior School
Director of Student Wellbeing

At the beginning of Term 3 Year 8 and Year 9 were fortunate enough to participate in an incursion run by Brainstorm Productions. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment, the incursion included engaging and interactive live performances that reinforced important messages on topics such as mental health, cyberbullying, and respectful relationships. These performances aimed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate challenges they may currently face as young adolescents.

The performances provided valuable insights and encouraged important conversations within our pastoral care classes. The immersive learning experience took students on a journey through different perspectives & emotions, demonstrated practical skills for self-awareness, self-management, social skills & help-seeking, addressed issues that matter to our students and provided realistic strategies that could be applied in their daily lives.

Some feedback from the day included:

“It was excellent, it really helped students understand issues from different perspectives and helped them think through real-life situations”

“I could really understand the message and it hit home alot more than I thought it would... the actors highlighted issues that people in my year have really faced … but did it through humour and drama so it wasn’t too full on”

This incursion also aligned well with the upcoming Bullying No Way Week, taking place from 12th to 16th August 2024. This week-long initiative is Australia's key bullying prevention campaign, aiming to connect schools and communities to find workable solutions to prevent bullying. This year, the theme for Bullying No Way Week is 'Everyone belongs.' It emphasizes the importance of embracing our individuality, respecting differences, and standing up against unkindness.

As a part of the week, Year 7 and Year 8 will have a seminar where people in our community including our local Police Liason officer will come and speak to them about how as young people they can make a difference in this space. In addition, on Thursday we will hold our first Student Voice meeting of the term, where we will discuss how to ensure that at Thomas Hassall we can make all students feel respected, have a sense of belonging, and be upstanders. If you are a student with a particular passion for this, please come along on Thursday at the beginning of lunch to N29.

Dr Anna Nalla
Director of Student Wellbeing - Senior School

Upcoming dates

Date Event

Monday 12 August

SCIENCE WEEK
Junior School CASA Soccer Gala
Year 4 Excursion - Elizabeth Farm
Year 8 Geography Water Testing

Wednesday 14 August

ICAS English
Year 7 & 8 Science Incursion

Thursday 15 August

Year 4 Excursion - Elizabeth Farm
Year 7 - 9 Mixed OzTag Gala Day

Friday 16 August

Year 9 Duke of Ed Bronze Hike
Years 3 - 6 Assembly

Monday 19 August

Junior School Book Week Parade & Open Classrooms
CIS Netball Challenge
Year 10 Commerce Market Day

Tuesday 20 August

Year 11 English Incursion

Wednesday 21 August

ICAS Science
CASA Senior School Athletics Carnival
Thursday 22 August

Year 3 Excursion
Year 12 Teen Range
Year 9 Japanese Excursion
Friday 23 August

Junior School Debating (home)
K-2 Assembly
Monday 26 August Mid-Term Break - Pupil Free Day
College Awards

To receive an award is a recognition to your hard work, excellence and service in the College. 

Congratulations to the following Junior School assembly merit award recipients:

merits

Congratulations to the following Senior School Bronze & Silver SRS award recipients:

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Father's Day Breakfast

Fathers, Grandfathers and Guardians, you’re invited to come along for a free breakfast in the Rawdon Middleton VC Sporting Complex Courtyard.

Please come anytime between 7am and 8.15am to enjoy your breakfast. Students may only attend if accompanied by a parent/guardian. The event will conclude at 8.30am. Senior School students must go to class for Period 1 at 7.55am.

This is a free event for the College Community, however bookings are essential. This event is for Dads, Grandads, father figures, and students. We kindly request that Mums and Grandmas refrain from attending to ensure it remains their special moment. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Please book by Wednesday 28 August. 

Booking are essential thac.nsw.edu.au/book
Father's Day Stall

The Father’s Day Stall gives children the opportunity to shop for a special gift for their fathers, grandfathers and special men in their life.

They really enjoy choosing something themselves and trying to keep it secret until Father’s Day.

This year the Father's Day Stall is on the Thursday 29 August in Week 6 in S Block Hall. Senior School students can purchase during lunch time.

Children will be able to choose a gift priced at $5, $10, $15 and can buy more than one gift. Please ensure children who would like to purchase a gift bring in their money on the day as there will only be one stall day this year.

3 Day Prep & Kindergarten Students have the opportunity to purchase from the stall on Wednesday 28 August. 

We would like to thank our Parent Community Network who volunteer their time to make the stall possible for our students.
Illuminate

"Illuminate" is an important event on the THAC calendar. It is an evening dedicated to showcasing the wonderful major works produced by the Year 12 Class of 2024. 

Each of these students have committed many months to working on their individual pieces. They have imagined, designed, refined, reworked and persevered throughout an arduous process; all the while be guided by expert teachers who have helped them realise their individual potential. 

This year, there will be a wide variety of projects, performances and presentations representing Visual Arts, TAS, English, HSIE and Music.

We warmly welcome you to join us for an evening of celebration at Illuminate 2024. 

John Lambert Auditorium
Date: Wednesday 28 August, 2024
Time: 6:30pm

Mr Luke Robinson
Productions & Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator

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Senior School House Spelling Bee

The House Spelling Bee was our first Term 3 event as we head towards the final leg of the House Cup race. Hosted by Year 11 students, Jacinta D and Dean S who brought the event to life and engaged the crowd well.

Each House was represented by 3 teams: Year 7-8, Year 9-10 and Year 11-12. Each team had 5 words to spell correctly and an anagram to solve. The teams worked together in front of a live audience, cheering them on from their House sections.

House Spelling

Students also enjoyed audience participation rounds including, find the letters, secret whispers and balloon pop, helping their teams to solve word puzzles and phrases.

It was a competitive event but ultimately, it was Liddell who took first place. Equal second to Carmichael and Lewis, third place to Wilberforce.

Congratulations to Liddell and well done to our students who represented their Houses in the Spelling Bee teams:

Bronze

Ms Michelle Raft
Languages Teacher - Head of House & Year 9 Advisor
Year 9 History Make A Website

Our Year 9 Extreme History students have been studying the construction of history in film, through case studies in Gladiator and Forrest Gump.

For a recent Assessment Task, students had to select a historical film and write a detailed review, including assessing the historical accuracy of the production.

Their reviews were of a very high standard, and demonstrated fantastic skills in historical analysis.

Mr Mills’ class have published their excellent reviews to their very own website – if you are interested, why not check them out. 

Mr Samuel Mills
Year 7 Advisor, History and Christian Studies Teacher
TAKAYAMA-MURA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2024 Visit

The College was delighted to welcome a cohort from one of our Japanese sister schools, Takayama Junior High School. This year was a small group of only 12 students, but their enthusiasm and joy in visiting Australia was vast.

Takayama students had an opportunity to interact with Year 9 and 10 elective Japanese students, beginning with an orientation tour of the College, using online dictionaries to guide their Japanese explanations of our facilities. Isabella Morris from Year 10 welcomed the group with a speech in Japanese and gifts were exchanged between the two schools.

The elective class students had many opportunities to engage in Japanese. A photo scavenger hunt and a find someone who activity, kept both Japanese and Australian students busily communicating in both languages. Taste-testing unusual Aussie flavours, such as vegemite sandwiches and cheese sayo biscuits, was a hit with the Japanese students. The Aussie students, meanwhile, tried the uniquely Japanese flavours of wasabi, green tea and pickled ginger, with varying degrees of enjoyment. Much fun and laughter ensued with an Aussie trivia competition.

welcome

The Takayama students enjoyed homestays with some of our College families visiting the Blue Mountains, Sydney Harbour, Manly Beach and The Rocks. Many of the students commented on enjoying a BBQ meal during their stay and how much they enjoyed it. The Takayama teachers, meanwhile, visited Katoomba to see The Three Sisters and ride the Scenic Railway. They also spent a day touring around Sydney City, walking over the Harbour Bridge, visiting Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the Opera House.

The final activity with the College was a trip to Sydney Zoo. Students saw an array of Australian animals, as well as some from around the world. The Bungarribee Workshop allowed students to hear from an Indigenous Australian and learn a bit about Indigenous culture and language. The students enjoyed hearing about the hunting weapons of the men and the gathering implements used by the women. They finally listened to some didgeridoo sounds, picking out the Australian animal sounds that were being recreated.

Japan

Finally, we farewelled the group as they then embarked on a tour of the city of Sydney before flying back to Japan.

Mrs Fiona Byrne
Coordinator of Languages & Year 8 Advisor
Senior School National Science Week

Australia will be celebrating National Science Week from10 to 18 August, and at Thomas Hassall Anglican College, we are looking forward to a range of activities where our Senior School students will be exposed to a range of sciences in and outside of the classroom.

The theme for 2024 is Species Survival – More Than Just Sustainability. This theme aims to not only create awareness on what we can do to sustain life on earth for all species, but also what we can do to improve the environments and ecosystems we inhabit.

During the Week 3 and 4 of Term 3, our Stage 4 and 5 Scientists will participate, experience and embark on the following activities:
 

Year 7 & 8 – The Marine Team for Science Incursion

The Marine Team celebrates the National Science Week schools' theme, Deep Blue:
innovations for the future of our oceans and explores marine science and innovation to achieve long-term sustainability of our oceans.
 

Year 9 – National Botanical Gardens Mt Annan Excursion

The Year 9 students will be visiting Australian Botanical Gardens Mount Annan for a Science Excursion. On the day, they will take part in a range of activities focused on Ecosystems module. These activities include a guided tour of the Plantbank and complete an outdoor enquiry-based activity on Environmental Change and Management.

Academic Seminar - The Year 9 Students will also have an academic seminar on building structures to sustain natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes and hurricanes.
 

Year 10 – Australia Museum Excursion

As part of the National Science Week and incorporating the Year 10 Science curriculum, the Year 10 students will embark on a learning journey offering a scaffolded approach to exploring a topic both in the classroom and at the Museum. Follow our learning journey to deepen your students' knowledge and understanding of natural selection, evolution and Australia through time.
 

But our community’s involvement should not stop there. As parents, you can play your part too!

On the National Science Week website, you will be able to find a range of festival to visit. Family Fun and unmatched Educational Experiences will be at your doorstep. Simply type in your residential area code and follow the pins to see what range of activities your local council are offering. From Science in the Scrub at Lizard Log, to a Robotics Show in Campbelltown and rubbing shoulders with the brightest minds in South-West Sydney at the Pitch Night in Liverpool, there is no shortage of entertainment and fun for Science enthusiasts young and old.

Competition Alert – While at one of the amazing afore-mention National Science Week festivals, go photo crazy! Take pictures of you petting a snake, feeding your sibling to a dinosaur, or taking part in a scientific experiment and enter them using this form (this form is only accessible by students.)

The top three photos will all receive a prize!

Enjoy National Science Week!

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Year 12 Supper and Songs Night

The Year 12 Music class presented an evening of performances, compositions and musicology excerpts for their parents on Monday 24th June. It was an opportunity to continue to build confidence as they move towards the Trial HSC examinations. The students were very professional in their approach to this evening and presented items of a high standard. To conclude the evening, they performed the piece ‘Until I Found You’ as a class ensemble.

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Here are some reflections of the night from the students:

What did this performance opportunity mean to you?

Supper and songs was a good help, I think it was a helpful perspective change in the leadup to the HSC performances.
- Despina L

It was a great way for parents to see the progress their children had made and to see what we do in class. It was also a nice way to start performing in front of other people to build confidence. I think everybody was very calm and prepared to do their presentations and we all worked very well together during our class performance.
- Magdalena C

I think it was a great opportunity for us for to perform in a comfortable environment. It was a fun experience to practice for our families before ‘Illuminate’ which is for the full College community.
- Matthew

Anyone you'd like to thank?

Mrs Ford and Mrs Hobbins for doing such an amazing job setting things up for us, helping run the event and playing/singing with us so wonderfully! Also, to Mr Ehab Ibrahim for playing with Magdalena and being so professional and playing in such a rich way, and the tech team for setting up all the lights and electronics - it looked so beautiful.
- Eowyn B

Thank you to Mrs Hobbins, Mr Ehab and Mrs Ford for their wonderful accompaniment and support in our performances. Thank you Mrs Ford for setting up this wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our progress. Thank you to the Tech Team for setting up our performance space.
- Eliza P

What did you observe about others?

What I observed about others: everyone performed/presented their things really well. Everyone was super confident. Magdalena's performance in particular was one of my favourites since I've never heard it before and it was such a beautiful piece, especially with the cello accompaniment. 
- Tiana P

Mrs Elizabeth Ford
Music Teacher
Music Camp 2024

Boomwhacking, Studio Sessions, Stomp and Vocal sessions were just part of the three-day adventure that students from Years 7 to 12 experienced at Music Camp.  Like minded musicians and vocalists came together to extend and develop their technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills concluding with a parent concert.  Students were taught six new pieces over the course of the three days as well as small ensemble pieces. 

A guest artist, Glen Cunningham who is a studio session singer, performer, and composer, presented a session on his process of composing music for advertisements and re-imagining songs into different styles.

The students were then invited to participate in rearranging a modern song into an 80’s rock style. Seeing the younger and older students interact was very special. The bond formed between students of all ages through music is unique. The pure delight of music making was evident in our students over the three days. Whether they were singing or playing instruments, the students demonstrated great enthusiasm. They embraced new challenges, and we observed wonderful growth in their music skills.

Senior School

Here are some of the comments students made about the experience:

At Music Camp I really enjoyed making new connections with the people around me we don't get to hang out with as often.
- Lizzie S

I enjoyed doing the electives with the others and then performing what we learnt on the last day. Playing at the front is nerve wracking, but it is definitely worth it in the long run.
- Jayton W

Music camp was such a great time from the amazing bonds we all shared, to the rap we sung about the teachers, to the electives we got to choose. My favourite part was when we were all singing together at the bonfire like one big happy family, with Mr Robinson on the guitar. It was the best last camp for sure!
- Tara A

The most enjoyable thing for me was just the experience, to be able to play music with my friends and have fun. I also loved the bushwalk and the singing around the bonfire.
- Anthony K

As a student who is quite new to the music world, this camp gave me new experiences with the concept of music and how it all fits into place, as well as how fun it is to do it with friends and other students who are equally eager to play music. The camp also gave a much bigger bond between my friends and cohort, meeting new people and expanding relationships with other students and teachers. A wonderful 3 days of fun, learning and enjoyment.
- Aaron C

We built such a great culture at music camp, where everyone became one giant group of friends. We all made new friendships, and it was probably the best camp I've ever been on.
- Stella F

I found that the programs that they had at the camp were really fun and were a great opportunity to get to know some of the other musicians. I also really enjoyed the bonfire as it was nice to see everyone just having a good time together. 
- Christina C

Mr Luke Robinson
Productions & Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator
Tutor Spotlight

Students have the opportunity to engage in instrument tuition throughout the week across a variety of instruments at College. Private tutors extend students music skills for band, HSC, elective music or simply for the students own pleasure, growth and development. Tuition occurs for Piano, Violin, Cello, Trumpet, Low Brass, Percussion, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar & Bass.  Each year our Young Performers Evening showcases the students skills to parents and friends and highlights the commitment and dedication they have made to learning their instrument.  This year’s showcase will occur on Wednesday 4 September.

Recently, the following piano students completed their AMEB (Australian Music Examination Board) exams under the piano tutelage of Mr Zoran Cirevski.

Igor I - Grade 1 -  B

Emilia N - Piano for Leisure Preliminary - B+

Audrey O - Piano for Leisure Grade 1 -  B+

Yuuki T - Piano for Leisure Preliminary - A

Emilia N - Preliminary - B+

We congratulate these students on their efforts and results.

If your child would like to engage in instrument tuition please complete the Instrument Tuition Application form. 

Mr Luke Robinson
Productions & Creative and Performing Arts Coordinator

Upcoming Senior Sport Dates

Coming up this term, we have the following sports events so if there is something that interests you, please come and see a PDHPE staff member to learn more about how you can get involved.

 
Upcoming Sporting Events Term 3
Week 4

Monday 12 August

Athletics Training 

Wednesday 14 August

 ACIES Open’s Volleyball Day
Thursday 15 August

Year 7, 8 & 9 Mixed OzTag Gala Day

Athletics Training 
Week 5 Monday 19 August

CIS Netball Challenge 

Athletics Training 

Wednesday 21 August

 CASA Senior Athletics Carnival 
Friday 23 August

Open Boys and Girls Basketball Gala day

Mrs Irene Focas
Senior School Sports Co-ordinator

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Celebrating Our Olympic Heroes and Looking to the Future

What a great Olympics our Aussie athletes have had in Paris! Our most successful Olympics ever, filled with extraordinary stories of triumph, resilience, and inspiration. From the stunning performances of our women swimmers and skateboarders to the Fox family's triumph, these stories have touched our hearts and fuelled our national pride. Particularly inspiring are the stories of Saya Sakakibara and her brother Kai, who faced a life-changing brain injury following his own BMX crash. Saya is now an Olympic gold medallist, with one very proud brother and an inspiration to us all.

These narratives not only offer us immense pride but also prompt us to reflect on profound questions:

How can these inspirational stories teach us about the best of humanity and motivate us in our own lives?

What does it take to achieve a gold medal?

Can our College produce the next group of successful Australian athletes?

Recently, I delved into Mark Williams' insightful book, The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made. Williams highlights that elite athletes often emerge from environments that foster diverse experiences and delayed specialisation. Early exposure to various sports can enhance overall athletic development and lead to greater success in specialised fields later in life, not just on the sporting field (Williams, 2020). This philosophy aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering a wide range of sports opportunities, enabling our students to explore their strengths and passions.

2024 marks a significant milestone: ten years since we launched our Talented Athlete Programme. As we reflect on this decade, it is exciting to see over 650 students actively participating in our before- and after-school sporting programmes, including Dance, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Netball, and the newly added Athletics group. This group is led by Coach Rob Marks, who also trains one of our own Australian Olympic stars, Joshua Azzopardi, who competed in the Men's 100m athletics event in Paris.

Our College has achieved remarkable things and produced several professional athletes over the past decade. As we review our programmes and prepare for 2025, we eagerly anticipate what the next ten years will bring. Imagine the possibility of one of our own students competing in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

The future holds endless potential, and we are committed to supporting and inspiring our students to reach new heights.

Mr Kent Weir
PDHPE Coord & Coaching Leader
New Strength and Conditioning Coach

We are excited to introduce a new initiative for our Talented Athlete Program to further the growth and development of our student-athletes and elevate the overall skills and performance of each student. 

Please let me introduce Rob Marks, who has taken on the role as our strength and conditioning coach for our elite programs. With over 25 years of experience in track and field as both an athlete (national and international) and a coach, Rob brings a deep wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. He has coached athletes to compete in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Junior Championships, and has guided them to achieve numerous national gold medals and podium finishes.

As well as coaching for the last 12 years Rob is also a qualified PE teacher, a Personal Trainer and has a master’s in nutrition.  His experience also encompasses programming for track and strength training, athlete load management, and ensuring athletes' safe progression. Rob will be facilitating a strength and conditioning program for our Advanced Pathway Program. 

Mrs Irene Focas
Senior School Sports Coordinator

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Parking around the College

It has come to our attention that some vehicles are being parked on nature strips and blocking driveways in our neighborhood. Unfortunately we have had numerous complaints from our neighbours of parents parking illegally. We kindly request that you refrain from parking in these areas when dropping off or picking up your children from College. Please be mindful of designated parking spaces and respect the property and access needs of those living nearby.


Parking illegally on footpaths or nature strips is a safety concern and can obstruct drivers' and pedestrians' access and lines of sight. Rule 197 of the Road Rules 2014 does not allow parking on a bicycle path, footpath, dividing strip or nature strip. To avoid a fine of up to $320 for illegal parking, please ensure your vehicle is kerbside on the street only.

Please refer to the image below from Liverpool City Council of illegally parked and legally parked vehicles.

 

Parking Rules
JOIN OUR TEAM

We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as Canteen & Café Assistants at Thomas Hassall Anglican College! We need casual staff to help serve our College community with excellent customer service and a friendly attitude.

If you have experience as a Barista, great communication skills, and a background in food safety, we want to hear from you!

For more details and to apply, visit our website: