Bulletin Edition - Junior School | Thomas Hassall Anglican College

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We are building a new Kindergarten Centre from July this year, anticipating that it will be ready for students next year; so the opening of that new Kindy classroom complex will begin the 20^th year celebrations with lots of colour, no doubt. We are looking forward to a big year ahead. I’d love to be able to announce a 20^th year project soon for the College community to join together in celebrating 20 years of the growth and development of this unique learning community.

The opening of the current project - our new Physical Education Centre and Oval will take place just ahead of the South West Festival in August this year. To be named the ‘Rawdon Middleton VC Sports Complex’, after the WW2 flying hero and the namesake of our suburb, the new complex is nearing completion. We will certainly be using the Physical Education Centre and classrooms in Term 3, and we are taking careful steps in the preparation of the Oval surface so that this magnificent facility will be at its very best for every student.

This week we have hosted the leadership teams of our 2 interstate Sister Schools – the Tyndale Christian School in South Australia and Nambour Christian College in Queensland. Mr Young, Mrs Bessant and our Executive staff have hosted a conference around the theme ‘Building a Learning Culture’ and the interstate school teams have been very interested to understand the issues for our College in the journey to achieve high quality learning for every student.

Continued discussion around the future agenda in education is occurring at national, state and corporation level. The Gonski 2.0 ‘Review to Achieve Excellence in Australian Schools’ report is underway and we highlighted this report in our last issue of the newsletter. Significant change envisaged in this report will impact over the medium term. At state level, Education Minister Stokes has prompted debate about the future of the NAPLAN testing regime, and has also suggested through the Accreditation arm, NESA, that NSW should undertake a major review of curriculum. Teachers, already working through significant changes to their work in a professional accreditation scheme, will now and across the next few years, face additional work around the content of their subject area. It’s an interesting time of change.

NAPLAN exams are coming to a close for another year for students in Years 3,5,7 & 9. Our students have been involved in the online testing this year, and while there has been a significant effort and training to achieve this platform, most reports are positive about the changes for the students. Thanks to our organising teachers. We await the outcomes.

‘I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ … may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation,
so that you may know him better’ Ephesians 1:17

Mr Ross Whelan

Principal

From the Deputy Principal

It was very heartening to talk to our College Captains about how the students could together support a cause close to their hearts. Cancer has touched so many lives in the College. We have lost grandparents, parents and some students to cancer so helping them fundraise to find a cure for Brain Cancer was very important to them. The Captains asked if we could have a beanie day across the College and we saw this as a perfect opportunity to encourage serving others in a practical way. The Captains spoke to the Junior Assembly to promote the cause. Thank you to the many students and staff who got behind the cause and raised over $1800 for the Mark Hughes Foundation.

There are many different ways to learn and one of the most effective is to involve the children in a variety of memorable experiences that reinforce the learning in an engaging way. This week our students participated in the Cinco De Mayo Fiesta where they were immersed in the Mexican culture, dressing up, sharing food, making instruments, learning dances and having a wonderful time. This reinforces the learning of the Spanish language. The children were so engaged and loved the activities as did the many parents who came to support.

Technology in the classroom is used effectively in so many ways. Yesterday Kindergarten were using Ipads to reinforce their learning of Mathematical concepts while other grades using Skype with an author to assist with their writing skills. These are activities that wouldn’t have been possible in years gone by. We also had all our Year 3 and 5 students complete the NAPLAN tests online for the first time, this is a positive step forward. Technology as a tool supports learning in so many ways and gives our students amazing opportunities to be creative, connected and informed.

Mrs Christine Bessant

Deputy Principal

From the College Chaplain

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He couldn’t possibly have time to care about what we’re saying! Sometimes we feel like it’s not worth praying, because God never answers. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Here are three truths about prayer that will reassure you that prayer is worthwhile. God listens! God is always listening to his children. How do I know this? That’s what the Bible promises.

Here are some verses that tell us this:

‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ - Jeremiah 33:3

In my distress I called to the Lord;
I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry came before him, into his ears. - Psalm 18:6

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. - James 5:16

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. - 1 John 5:14

So, if God promises to answer our prayers, how do we know He will keep that promise? The answer is that throughout the Bible, God consistently keeps his promises. He promised that the Israelites would enter Canaan and make their home there – and it happened. He promised that Abraham’s wife Sarah would have a son even though she was too old – and it happened. He promised to send Jesus – and He did. God has proved that He keeps His promises, so we can trust when we pray He will keep His promise to listen.

“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.” - Psalm 17:6.

God answers prayer! However, we need to be careful to recognise that sometimes God’s answer is not what we wanted. Sometimes we might ask for something and God will say no, or wait. Sometimes we’ll pray consistently for something for years and it won’t happen.

In those moments, God isn’t ignoring our prayers. He is simply answering them in a way that aligns with His greater will for the world. Perhaps it isn’t part of His overall plan to say yes to our prayer. So when you pray, pray with confidence. God says He will listen, He always keeps His promises, and He answers prayer in a way that aligns with His will. Always.

God bless.

Stuart Tye
Chaplain

Principal's Awards

Well done to all of the recipients.

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Taster Day 2018

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Taster Day is for students in Year 6 and is an important part of the transition into the Senior School. It also provides students with an opportunity to experience a day in the life of a high school student and allows parents an opportunity to have their questions answered at an information session. This year Taster Day will be held Friday 1 June from 8.45am.

Online bookings are essential for students not currently in Year 6 at our College (http://www.thac.nsw.edu.au/taster-day) and for our existing families please confirm your attendance via email (enrolments@thac.nsw.edu.au) for catering and seating purposes.

Please contact Enrolments on T 9608 0033 for further enquiries.

From the College Manager

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The decorative panels to the front facade are going into position over the next few weeks while the handrails and gardens beds are completed. It's also great to see the 200 litre trees getting planted, so hopefully we will have shade a few years earlier than normally expected. Unfortunately due to the extremely dry conditions, the turf on the playing field has not grown across the sand drainage slits as quickly as expected so we will have to delay using the oval until early Spring.

On the inside of the Physical Education Centre, all the appliances and classroom furniture items are being moved into position while the builders are finishing off the touch-ups and commencing the huge job of cleaning from top to bottom.
We expect PDHPE staff to move into their new staffroom over the next school holidays and start using the classrooms and facilities at the beginning of Term 3.

Mr Warren Murray
College Manager

Term 2 Important Dates

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Monday	28 May 2018	Year 12 Parent Teacher Night
Thursday	31 May 2018	Principal's Twilight Tour & Information Night
Friday	1 June 2018	Taster Day 2018
Monday	11 June 2018	Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Monday	18 June 2018	Junior School Athletics Carnival
Thursday	28 June 2018	Year 11 Parent Teacher Night
Friday	29 June 2018	Last Day of Term 2

Welcome to the Team

Carmen Pasapera

Carmen joined the College at the start of Term 2 as our Marketing and Community Relations Manager. She has a wide range of experience in the marketing field particularly in the area of digital space Carmen is a mum to four young children and lives in the local area.

Carmen has already been busy working on our new College website which will be launched this term, establishing our Facebook page and starting the preparation for the Southwest Festival in August. She would love you to "Like" our Thomas Hassall Anglican College Facebook page so that you can see highlights of activities at our College.

Some of our Class Parents have had a chance to meet Carmen at various activities around the College and I am sure many of you will also get the opportunity to meet her in the coming months. She would love to hear your feedback and ideas for community events. Her email address is cpasapera@thac.nsw.edu.au and she can be contacted via the front office.

No doubt you will be hearing from Carmen soon regarding the festival and our new website.

Rebecca Clarke
Business Manager

Positions Vacant

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If you have friends or family who may be interested in any of the positions below, please encourage them to go the the employment page of our website (thac.nsw.edu.au/employment) for full job descriptions and details about how to apply.

Part-time Bus Driver
Full-time Grounds person
Term-time Learning Support Teacher's Aide

Thank you

Rebecca Clarke

Business Manager

From Mrs Harris

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On Wednesday, we participated in the National Simultaneous Storybook reading. Most schools across Australia took part in it too. Students from Prep to Year 6 enjoyed reading the same book – ‘Hickory, Dickory, Dash’ by Tony Wilson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqbKcjZpn3Y

On Thursday, Years 1 and 2 video conferenced an extremely well-known Australian author, Katrina Germein, using Skype.

https://katrinagermein.com/books/

She has written books such as, ‘Thunderstorm Dancing’, ‘My Dad Thinks He’s Funny’, ‘Big Rain Coming’ and ‘My Mum Says the Strangest Things’.

It was certainly very exciting to talk to a real-life author who has written books which the children have enjoyed reading in class.

Emma Harris
Stage 1 Coordinator

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Eating Disorders

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Eating Disorders

There are many myths around what causes an eating disorder, but it is actually diagnosed as a mental illness. Although the focus is on food, weight and shape, there is often an underlying issue being masked by the eating disorder. It is the biggest killer of any psychiatric illness for young people. It affects both males and females of any age or background.

An eating disorder is a serious and potentially life-threatening mental health illness. It can have significant physical and emotional effects. The beginning of adolescence and late teens are peak periods for kids to experience their first symptoms. Young people with eating disorders can have reductions in cognitive function, emotional changes and may even stop participating in their normal daily activities.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents will learn what warning signs to look for and what can be done in the prevention of an eating disorder. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the School Counsellors for further information.

Here is the link to this month's edition http://thac.nsw.schooltv.me/newsletter/eating-disorders

Source: SchoolTV

Jacoline Petersen
College Counsellor

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Musical 2018

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What a wild ride it was to take part and view this show. A huge thank you to all of the students involved in the production. It was truly excellent to see the development in the cast, orchestra, crew and junior chorus.

Thank you to all involved in the show.

Students are encouraged to enter this information into their Student Recognition Scheme (SRS.) Please encourage your child to follow up on this so they can be recognised for their achievements.

A post musical party will be organised shortly, as well as a cast and crew memento book.

Thank you,

Nicholas Lane
Musical Director

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Future Poet Yr 5

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A Minecraft: Infestation

Written by Stratos Demertjis

I’m waking up,

A pinch from dawn,

It’s another day from spawn,

I look around, let’s have some fun,

A new day has begun,

I feel it in my veins,

Enough to shake the aches and pains,

Welcome to a new age,

Set a new stage,

Welcome to a new age,

Like a clean page,

And now I’m search through the light,

I’ll protect village even if I have to fight,

Then I see a mob,

Now it my job,

To take it down,

To Zombie town,

I see the sun in the west,

Now to get rid of this pest,

I slice away,

But it’s not day,

It’s the night,

The moon shines bright,

And now it’s dark,

So I set a spark,

I take a look, just to see,

An arrow charging at me,

And out of the wood,

A skeleton stood,

It held its bow,

I’m ready to go,

And so the battle begins,

Like clashing violins,

I bock the arrows. I’m closer now,

But then somehow,

I feel a strike I didn’t allow….

I look behind me and how?

Another skeleton is standing there,

I take one last breath of air,

And I fall to the ground.

I wake up in my bed,

Shaking and scratching my head,

I look out the window and I see,

That all the monsters have been set free,

OH NO! The villagers too

What can I possibly do?

I start running out,

With no doubt,

I feel the pride,

Strength and speed is now by my side,

Every mob falls to the ground,

In silence and no sound,

I’m angry now, nothing in my way,

I will win today,

To the left to the right

Zombies, creepers out of sight,

Skeletons with their spiders,

These are jockey riders,

Nothing lives or will survive,

I’m the only one alive,

And out of the mist,

I see it and clench my fist,

It’s them once more the skeletons from before,

The place is now a battlefront,

I must complete the hunt,

I’m on my game,

And are here to claim,

The village back,

And getting payback,

Seeing my way through the night,

I recite,

Gamers don’t die they respawn,

With my sword drawn,

Guiding my way through the mist,

I don’t resist,

To remember the fight from earlier,

I am a warrior.

I take a stance,

Firing a deadly glance,

But suddenly,

How can it be?

Someone with white eyes appears,

I haven’t seen him for years,

Herobrine is face to face,

I stare at the evil ace,

I see with my very own eyes,

He is pretty wise,

I’m not easily beaten,

But he is unbeaten

My older brother

Monday Music Making

1. Year 6 Music

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This semester Year 6 have been developing their singing skills each week. Their current repertoire includes 'A Whole New World' from the Disney musical Aladdin. They have also been composing and performing their own 2 bar rhythmic ostinato. The challenge was to compose a short piece and perform it. Groups worked in pairs and students notated their original ostinato, then rehearsed and performed their compositions. Each composition included a mixture of various note values and traditional score conventions. Students were marked on how well they could perform their composition and keep in time with another player.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

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Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory at the Battle of Puebla in which the Mexican army won an unlikely victory against the French. Students were able to explore and immerse themselves in Mexican culture by participating in seven different workshops including making Mexican crafts, learning traditional songs, dances as well as tasting nachos and churros. A special thank you to all the Year 1 and 2 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 had participated in during the day.

“I loved the dancing because it was very fun” Isaac 1S

“I loved making the maracas” Jonah 2W

“I enjoyed interacting with the students. Thank you so much for planning this event for our students. I’m also a teacher (Special Ed in an SSP) and appreciate that a lot of running around and planning went into it from your part.” Mrs. P. Huyhn

“Thanks for having us. The kids had a great time so a job well done.” Mrs V. Pasqua

Viviana Morris
Junior School Teacher - Languages

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Junior Drum Circle is alive

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Junior Drummers

The group has expanded to a healthy size, and the group is having lots of fun learning traditional African rhythms, as well as popular funky grooves. We will have an exciting performance coming up soon!

Byron Mark
Ensembles Manager

Intermediate Stage Band

Assembly performance

They played ‘Oye Come Va’, a famous Latin rock tune by Tito Puente, followed by a James Brown classic hit, ‘Papa’s got a brand new bag’. The students performed very well. There were many new Year 5 students in the band, who are all from our Year 4 band program. The Intermediate Concert band are currently preparing for their upcoming performance at the Sydney Eisteddfod, taking place on Monday 4 June. Be sure to wish them all the best!

Byron Mark
Ensembles Manager

Junior Chorus Rock the Musical

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These students rehearsed weekly, on Saturdays and during the holidays to take part in this excellent production. As visitors to the College are now aware, our College musicals are a wonderful event to take part in and parents and students should be proud of the work that went into it.

We thank Trudi Pallone, one of our College parents and experienced choreographer, for rehearsing and organising this group. Thank you Trudi!

Nicholas Lane
Creative Arts Coordinator

Year 4 Band Updates - 4T & 4D

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Check out this videos, featuring classes 4T and 4D. Their next public performance will be on Friday the last day of term in the P – 6 assembly. Parents are invited to watch, please ensure you sign in at the front reception.

Nicholas Lane
Creative Arts Coordinator

Year 4 Tutorial

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The photos above show students in 4G in each instrumental lesson. Each student is taught by a professional musician and this greatly improves their learning in a short amount of time.

You can encourage your child to be practicing regularly to ensure they are keeping up with the band repertoire.

The pieces we are currently learning include:

Power Rock
Mickey Mouse March
Riding Through The Wild West
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Thank you,

Nicholas Lane
Creative Arts Coordinator

Year 4 Band Program - 4G & 4M

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Their next public performance will be on Friday the last day of term in the P – 6 assembly. Parents are invited to watch and please ensure you sign in at the front reception.

Nicholas Lane
Creative Arts Coordinator

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Junior School Sport - Information & Important Dates

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Important Junior School Sport Dates

Term Two

Week 5 - Thursday 31 May – TIGS Trophy Soccer Gala Day - Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls Soccer teams - Wollongong

Week 7 - Tuesday 12 June - GWS Regional Paul Kelly Cup 2018 - Girls AFL Team - Blacktown International Sports Park

Week 7 - Thursday 14 June – NSW CIS Cross Country - Eastern Creek

Week 7 - Friday 15 June – NSW CIS Primary Boys Softball Trials - Blacktown International Sports Park

Week 8 - Monday 18 June – Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival - Blacktown International Sports Park

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.aisnsw.edu.au/Pages/default.aspx

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.

Talented Athletes Program - Swimming

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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 sevans@thac.nsw.edu.au

Brochures are available at the College Office.

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Winter IPSSO Draw and College Sport - Term Two 2018

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The Winter IPSSO competition commences in Term Two and continues through to the end of Term Three. Teams train every Wednesday morning 7.30 - 8.15am, Soccer - 7.15 - 8.15am.

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COLLEGE SPORT PROGRAM for Term Two

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 is covered by College fees.

Yr 3 Boys	Swimming	Yr 5 Boys	Football (Soccer)
Yr 3 Girls	AFL	Yr 5 Girls	Basketball
Yr 4 Boys	Tennis	Yr 6 Boys	Dance
Yr 4 Girls	West Tigers League Clinic	Yr 6 Girls	Cricket

Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator

2018 Football Development Programs

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Coach Sonny Makko

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Senior Boys Soccer Winter IPSSO Champions

Junior Boys Soccer Winter IPSSO Champions

2018 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 enroll in more than one day if preferred. The program runs for 35 weeks.

Information flyers and application forms for the 2018 football development programs are available at the College Reception.

Program details:

Kinder - Year 2 Program Monday 3 - 4pm - FULL - names placed on waiting list

Year 3 - Year 8 Program Tuesday 3 - 4pm - POSITIONS available

Kinder - Year 2 Program Wednesday 3 - 4pm - FULL - names placed on waiting list

Year 2 - Year 6 Program Thursday 3 - 4pm - POSITIONS available

K - 6 Girls Only Program Friday 3 - 4pm - FULL - names placed on waiting list

For further information, please contact Mrs Evans, P-6 Sports Coordinator and TAP Coordinator - sevans@thac.nsw.edu.au

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NASSA Junior Touch Football

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Year 6 students competed at the NASSA Touch Football Gala Day on the 22^nd May. Both the boys team and the girls team recorded mixes results throughout the day with some impressive wins over some schools and some narrow defeats against others.

The girls team had many girls who had never played before. They finished the day in third place on the back of miserly defence and some excellent long-range scoring from Estella and Jessica.

The boys finished the day in 7^th place; a position not indicative of their skill and dedication. Fast dummy half play and the ability to move the ball from one side of the field to the other was on show when they had the ball.

Ashton Nou deservedly received an invitation to trial for the CIS team. Ashton has outstanding acceleration and elusiveness. He is a tireless defender and uncatchable once he makes a line break. He was one of our most valuable contributors on the day. Several other boys and girls also narrowly missed out on selection.

Boys team: Jai Nakhl, Ashton Nou, Luke Moran, Francesco Violi, Callum Agar, Domenic Trovato, Joshua Cachia, Bailee Van, Anthony Grech

Girls team: Alana Moore, Dahlia Logozzo, Kayla Ta, Mia Tran, Marley Rhodes, Angelina Hagipantelis, Jessica Michalak, Isabella Hozeph, Estella Beltran

Dane Bakarich
Boys Coach

Thomas Hassall Cross Country Team

Ryder cross country 2nd

Braeden 3rd cross country

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NASSA Cross Country runner

The NASSA Junior Cross Country Carnival was held on Friday 11 May at Horsley Park Equestrian Centre in a combined carnival with the Secondary School. It was a lovely cool day which provided perfect running conditions for all competitors.

The Junior School team performed brilliantly throughout the day with some great individual performances. Congratulations to our medal winners:

Ryder Webster who placed 2^nd in the 8/9 year boys 2km race and

Braeden Webster who placed 3^rd in the 12 year 3km race.

In a first ever, Thomas Hassall placed 2^nd overall on the NASSA Junior schools point score!!!

It was an impressive team performance with 20 students selected to represent NASSA at the CIS Cross Country Championships.

Congratulations to the following students who were successful in gaining a place to compete on 14 June at Eastern Creek:

8/9 years boys

2^nd – Ryder Webster - 6^th – Pietro SanFilippo - 7^th – Paul Demertjis

9^th – Joshua Seremetkoski - 10^th – Nathan Grech

8/9 years girls

4^th - Ella Webster - 7^th - Rocio Garrido

10 years boys

8^th – Adrian Trovato

10 year girls

9^th – Lara Axiak

11 years boys

4^th – Joseph Demasi - 7^th - Domenic Trovato

11 year girls

5^th – Angelina SanFilippo - 6^th – Mia Tran - 9^th – Tomi Garard

12 year boys

3^rd – Braeden Webster, 4^th – Cooper Smith, 6^th – Ashton Nou

8^th – Diego Bueno, 11^th – Bailee Van

12 year girls

10^th – Faith Wu

Congratulations to all students who competed on the day, we were very proud of you all!!

Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator and TAP Coordinator

Year 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival - Monday 18 June

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WHEN: MONDAY 18 JUNE (Term 2 – Week 8)

WHERE: Blacktown International Sports Park - Athletics Centre, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill

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 Tuesday 12 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.

These will be held on:

Friday 21 September – Prep Red, Prep White, Kindergarten
Thursday 27 September – Prep Blue, Prep Purple, Years 1 and 2

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Japanese Sister School Visits

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Students from Fukuroi and their host families

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We are seeking families who are interested in hosting students from these schools. 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.

Visit 1

The first visit will be Takayamamura Junior High School who will stay with us from Friday 3 August to Tuesday 7 August. As the students are of a younger age (Years 7 – 9), we are asking for two students to be hosted by each family.

Visit 2

The second visit will be Fukuroi Senior High School who will stay with us from Tuesday 21 August to Monday 27 August. As the students are of an older age (Years 10 – 12), we are asking for one student 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 fbyrne@thac.nsw.edu.au

Free Parenting Courses

Term 2 : Friday 25 May 2018

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