Term 3 : Thursday 2 August 2018

It has been a great joy to commence as the Deputy Head of Junior School - Operations & Welfare and I look forward to getting to know more of the College community as the year goes on. I am thankful for the helpfulness of students and have been greatly impressed by their servant hearted nature.

At the heart of what we seek to do as educators is to prepare students for life beyond schooling, equipping students to be life-long learners who seek to grow and develop a mature wisdom throughout their lives. This is not always easily done. Learning is often messy and complicated. One of the ways that the College has sought to achieve this goal is by instituting a positive learning framework, aimed at fostering a safe, supportive and productive learning environment. The five aspects of the framework are:

1. Engage           We all actively engage in our learning
2. Value               We all value the learning of others
3. Respect           We respond and respect the teacher’s instructions
4. Manage           We all manage our distractions
5. Persist             We all persist through our challenges

It is important to recognise that the language used in the framework is inclusive of the whole community - students, parents and educators. A successful school is reliant on these three groups working together effectively. Trust is pivotal in these relationships, as we strive to work together to maximise learning outcomes for our students.

The first aspect that I wanted to draw out in more detail is persistence, otherwise known as resilience. This is the ability of students to be able to “stick it out”. Students who show persistence excel at moving forward despite dealing with current difficulties. This is important, not only in the short term, but are skills and habits that will support them in managing the many changes that they will encounter in adolescence and later in life. I give you with this thought from an expert in the field of student resilience:

“as much as talent counts, effort counts twice.” Angela Duckwork, Grit 

I am pleased to announce that we have been able to once again secure the services of Colleen Hirst to share with us the latest research on this topic and how best we can support our children to develop these essential skills. In her talk she will explore resilience in young people as she presents to us how we can both challenge and encourage our children. Colleen is a clinical psychologist and family therapist who has worked in the counselling industry for over 30 years and I look forward to having her share her expertise with us.

I encourage you to explore developing persistence in your children this Term.

God bless, 

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

Commences at 10am - be sure to come along! 

Planning is in full swing for the South West Festival.  We are expecting numbers in excess of 5,000 visitors which is shaping up to be a great day for the College and local community and beyond.  The countdown is on!  

There will be a variety of food trucks, thrill rides, children’s amusements and activities, petting farm, interactive reptile exhibit, live musical performances, Emergency Services displays, market stalls and of course, the renowned Motor Show, which attracts exhibitors from all over the State.

There are many opportunities for assistance on the day so be sure to watch out for emails and notes coming home outlining where you can help.  

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

Carmen Pasapera
Marketing & Community Relations Manager 

The College’s participation in the City2Surf was inaugurated in 2017, and we are thrilled to see the amount of keen students, parents, and community members who are desiring to join the star-studded lineup. The College team will consist of both a 'Runners/Joggers' group, and a 'Walkers/Light Joggers' group, however, there is still a cost involved for each individual registration, the main details and links for which can be found below. All members of the College community are invited to participate as part of the team.

Please feel free to register yourself/your child, your family, and others connected to the College using the links below. If you have already registered for the City2Surf independently but would still like to join the team, please follow the information below as well. We hope that this event is a fantastic opportunity for community-building between staff and students across the entire College and our wider community, as well as raising money for ‘Compassion Australia’, our sponsor charity for this year.

EVENT DETAILS:

• When: Sunday August 12, 2017 (end of Term 3, Week 3)
• ​Start: Hyde Park, Sydney CBD (specific meeting place before race will be identified closer to the event)
• Finish: Bondi Beach (just past the North Pavilion on Queen Elizabeth Drive), Bondi 

Cost:

• Adult: $87.00 
• Child (15 years of age or under on race day): $62.00 
• Family (2 adults, 1 child OR 1 adult, 2 children): $174.00 

We will be closing registrations for the College Team on Tuesday 7 August, in order to put together the relative safety requirements (meeting points, staff in charge, etc.) in time. Please be aware that race bib collection (unless you have it posted to you) occurs in the Sydney CBD on Thursday 9-Friday 10 August, the two days prior to the event, however Mr. Driscoll will collect all bibs for registered participants from the Sydney CBD on the Thursday and distribute at College on the Friday

HOW TO JOIN THE TEAM:

• ​Adult: $87.00 
• Child (15 years of age or under on race day): $62.00 
• Family (2 adults, 1 child OR 1 adult, 2 children): $174.00 

HOW TO DONATE:

The College will be raising money for ‘Compassion Australia’. There are two ways to donate.

1. Head to the Team Page at https://city2surf2018.everydayhero.com/au/thomas-hassall-anglican-college​ and click the green ‘Give Now’ button.

2. Head to http://city2surf.com.au/raising-money/, click ‘Find a Friend or Team’, search ‘Thomas Hassall Anglican College’ and donate

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Driscoll if you have any questions.

Mr Matthew Driscoll
Secondary Teacher - Year 8 Advisor 

He writes little books about Jesus and early learning books featuring a colour worm. Shan spoke to the students about why he became an author and where he finds inspiration for his books. He told us that we can gain inspiration from anywhere. He likes to find colours and ideas in nature through flowers, animals and landscapes. Shan chooses to write about Jesus as his favourite book is the Bible and he wants others to love it as much as him. Many students were able to order and receive a signed copy of his books and all students received a colour worm from Shan at the end of the session. All the students and teacher loved hearing from Shan.             

Miss Ashleigh Hackfath
Year 1 - Acting Team Leader                                    

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 enrol 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 - [email protected]

THAC TAP Football Jnr 2018 v1.pdf

THAC TAP Football Jnr 2018 v1.pdf

THAC TAP Football Jnr Application Form 2018 v1.pdf

THAC TAP Football Jnr Application Form 2018 v1.pdf

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