TERM 2 I FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019TERM 2 I FRIDAY 10 MAY 2019

JUNIOR SCHOOL

NEWSNEWS

FROM THE PRINCIPALWelcome back to Term 2. We trust you had a restful holiday and also took some time to reflect on the Eastermessage.

During the holidays a team of teachers and students travelled to Japan to visit our Sister Schools, Fukuroi High School andTakayamamura Junior High. This is always a valuable time of experience and learning for both our students and theJapanese schools they visit. We will hear of their adventures 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 theway they also visited Moama Anglican Grammar School in Victoria where they participated in a workshop together with theirvocal group and jazz ensemble. Later that evening, they put on a concert for parents and community. You can read moreabout 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 tosee so many students participating in various activities and getting a taste of what it will be like when they move onto HighSchool. 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 Collegeladies attended a High Tea at the William Inglis for a special event which also raised funds for Breast Cancer Research. OurMother’s Day Stalls have been well received and today we held a special breakfast to celebrate together. We take thisopportunity to wish all our Mums and the special women in our lives, both staff and parents a wonderful day of celebrationand 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 theMacarthur region and we are sad to lose him, yet wish him well as he continues to grow his career. His contribution over the

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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; greatis your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24Lamentations 3:22-24

Mr Ross WhelanMr Ross WhelanPrincipal

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FROM THE DEPUTY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLI want to welcome everyone back to Term 2

Again, we have had another busy start to the term. There are many activities and events happening this term both from acommunity 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 tobuilding a sense of community amongst the parent community. This event in part raised money for the worthy cause ofBreast Cancer Research. It is this sense of community that we seek to build that is so critical to Thomas Hassall AnglicanCollege.

Over the next few weeks in the Junior School Years 3 and 5 will be undertaking the NAPLAN testing. These are a series oftests designed to give feedback to schools and families about whether students are meeting a series of educationalbenchmarks 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. Thereare three key areas in Learning, Wisdom and service. I want you to note that as a College we want more than just classroomlearning to occur we also strive for our students to focus upon Wisdom and Service as well. These are characteristics oflearner 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 forstudents at Thomas Hassall Anglican College.

Mr Luke SaleMr Luke SaleDeputy Head of Junior School - Operations & Welfare

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Mother's Day

FROM THE CHAPLAINMother’s Day is on Sunday 12 May. It is a time to remember and celebrate our mothers, past and present.

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

Like all special days, it is important to remember the other 364 days, whether it be birthdays, anniversaries, Easter orChristmas. Our willingness to show gratitude each day for God’s goodness is at the heart of what it means to be humans. Buta 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 commandmentwith 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 theirwilling service and sacrifice. To honour means to RESPECT; one of our core College values. It is to esteem someone, to showthat 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 youcould put some photos of you both together in an album. How about organising for a special experience: a day spa or a skydive! 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 amprofoundly grateful for my mum, a woman whose love was genuine and plentiful. I am going to make a special effort thisyear 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 greatencouragement 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 ofGod that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38)

Wishing you a blessed Mother’s Day and everyday!

Rev Jim DayhewRev Jim DayhewCollege Chaplain

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TERM 2 IMPORTANT DATESPlease note important Calendar Dates for Term 2

Term 2Term 2

Wednesday 15 May Term 2 Class Parent Meeting Monday 20 May Senior School Athletics Carnival

Monday 3 JuneCombined Strings EventYear 12 Parent Teacher Night & Year 12 Parents Coffee Club - 6pm6pm

Wednesday 5 JuneYear 12 Parents Coffee Club - 7:30 - 8:30am 7:30 - 8:30am Band Jam 2019

Friday 7 June Taster Day- Year 7 2021MondayMonday 10 June10 June Queen's Birthday Public HolidayQueen's Birthday Public HolidayWednesday 12 June Year 11 2020 Subject Selection Evening Thursday 13 June Junior School Athletics CarnivalWednesday 19 June Senior Showcase Evening (Made for Stage)Thursday 27 June Year 11 Parent Teacher Night

Friday Friday 28 June28 June Term 2 Concludes Term 2 Concludes

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HARRY LAING'S VISIT TO OUR COLLEGEOn Tuesday 7 May, we had a special visitor to our College.

Australian poet, children’s author, creative writing teacher and comic performer, Harry Laing came to do writing workshopswith 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’vehad four books published ThirstThirst (1993) and BackboneBackbone (2010) and my first book as a children’s author is ShoctopusShoctopus–poemsto grip you (2015) a book of illustrated poems for 6-12 yr olds. Most recently, MoonFish MoonFish (2019), a poetry picture bookfeaturing illustrators such as Shaun Tan and Leigh Hobbs. I’ve written and performed 8 solo shows and toured one ofthem, 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 seriesof quirky country tales Stories from the edge of the forest and Tales of a Tree Changer were broadcast on ABC RadioNational’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 bigpart of what I do. I’ve been Poet On Wheels (2006) worked in many schools, judged schools poetry competitions, been awriter in residence and taken workshops in jail. And I’m constantly surprised and delighted by the quality of writing ofparticipants in my workshops.

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

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Mrs Emma HarrisMrs Emma HarrisYears 1,2 & 3 Coordinator

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MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFASTWhat a great morning of food, fun and community!

What a wonderful opportunity this morning to celebrate the ladies in our community, Mums, Grandmas and other significantladies 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 withthe students and staff.

A special thanks to Mrs Riitano's Kitchen staff who worked so hard to prepare for us a scrumptious breakfast and also toeveryone 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 toknow 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 PasaperaMrs Carmen PasaperaMarketing & Community Relations Manager

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ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICEOn Thursday 25 April in the holidays, 6 prefect members and myself alongside Mr McCormack braved the cold andthe early morning to attend an Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cabra Vale Memorial Park.

For myself, I wasn’t too sure what to expect, as I had never attended a service like this, and as many others, treated AnzacDay 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 awreath at the marble memorial, I think it was confronting to hear of their experiences, their sacrifice, and the lasting impact ithas 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 theAnzac is one which often goes unnoticed, but we should cherish it everyday because they afforded us our Freedom to thisvery day. Anzac Day is a day for commemoration rather than glorification. And in recognising this, I believe my fellowprefects and I really understood what the Ode and the Last post symbolise. Service men and women, past or currentlyserving, have given and are prepared to give the ultimate sacrifice of their lives, alongside their loyalty, courage andstrength.

This sacrifice 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 MarinoDominic MarinoYear 12 Student

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CO-CURRICULARCO-CURRICULAR

ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCEOn Friday at the P - 2 Assembly Dean Vatos shared his skills on the Bouzouki.

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 MarkMr Byron MarkManager of Ensembles

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TUTOR IN THE SPOTLIGHTAlex Masso is a drummer/percussionist with wide ranging experience in different styles of music and educationalsettings.

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 groupthat have released six albums and performed all over Australia and parts of Europe on their sixteen tours, from regionalcommunity halls to major jazz festivals. He also performs with a number of bands and freelance work playing a range ofgenres 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 WollongongConservatorium of Music. He is passionate about teaching drums, particularly developing the reading, technical and auralskills to thrive in a wide range of musical situations and helping students pursue their interests while also exploring differentstyles and enriching students' musicality. He teaches young beginners through to intermediate-advanced levels, andregularly 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 regardingprivate tuition with Alex please email musicadmin@thac.nsw.edu.au

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CINCO DE MAYO FIESTAOn Wednesday 8 May 2019, Year 1 students participated in a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta as part of their Spanishprogram

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

Students explored and immersed themselves in Mexican culture by participating in six workshops, which included: learningthe 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 beenpossible. It was a very enjoyable day for the children, parents and teachers. The children could not wait to get home to showtheir parents their Mexican passports and show them all the activities they did.

Mrs Viviana MorrisMrs Viviana MorrisPrimary Teacher - LOTE

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ACADEMY OF DANCE PERFORM AT EASTER SERVICEFirst performance at Easter Service

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

We thoroughly enjoyed your performance, well done to all!

Mrs Sharon Evans Mrs Sharon Evans Junior School Sports Coordinator & TAP Coordinator

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SPORTSPORT

2019 FOOTBALL PROGRAMS - JUNIOR SCHOOL2019 Football Programs for Junior School.

2019 Football Development Programs - Kindergarten - Year 8 (afternoon programs)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 bothboys and girls and will be conducted by our Football Director Sonny MakkoSonny Makko.The one-hour sessions are designed to improve the skill level of each individual and suited for all abilities. Students will beinvolved 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 Collegefamilies. Copies are available at the College Office.Program details:Kinder - Year 2 Program Monday 3 - 4pmYear 3 - Year 8 Program Tuesday 3 - 4pmKinder - Year 2 Program Wednesday 3 - 4pm - FULLYear 2 - Year 6 Program Thursday 3 - 4pmK - 6 GirlsGirls Only Program Friday 3 - 4pm For further information, please contact Mrs Evans, P-6 Sports Coordinator and TAP Coordinator - sevans@thac.nsw.edu.au Junior School Football Program Flyer -

THAC TAP Football Jnr 2019.pdf

Junior School Football Application Form -

THAC TAP Football Jnr Form 2019.pdf

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BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - KINDER - YEAR 9Come and join the Basketball Program...

The College is excited to launch Basketball as an additional sport in the 2019 Talented Athlete Program. Utilising our newgymnasium and the experienced coaches from Camden Valley “Wildfire” Basketball Association, afternoon basketballdevelopment 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 forthis 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 FULL

THAC TAP Basketball brochure 2019.pdf

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

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT AND WINTER IPSSO DRAW - TERM TWO 2019Term Two Sport and Winter IPSSO Draw

The WinterWinter 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 2Term 2 WkWk IPSSOIPSSO Game TimeGame Time AFL, Teeball &AFL, Teeball &Softball (winter)Softball (winter) NetballNetball BOYS SoccerBOYS Soccer Newcombe BallNewcombe 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 - 1.50Gordon Parker

ResGRGS 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 EvansP-6 Sports CoordinatorP-6 Sports Coordinator

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JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT - INFORMATION & IMPORTANT DATESTerm Two Sport Dates

Important Junior School Sport DatesImportant Junior School Sport Dates

Term TwoTerm 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 ifinterested 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 yourchild plays representative sport in Softball, AFL, Golf, Hockey or Rugby Union please see Mrs Evans to indicate yourexpression of interest to be nominated for these sports. Students need to be in Years 5 or 6 and have represented theirAssociation in their sport. Information regarding CIS trials and sports available is found at; https://cis.nsw.edu.au/home/

PE & SportPE & 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 afterexercise. A frozen drink is also a great idea. All children are required to wear the PE cap or College hat for sportingactivities.

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NSW CIS PRIMARY BOYS SOCCER GALA DAY7 Boys represent at the NSW CIS Primary Boys Football Gala Day

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

The NASSA team, coached by our very own Football Director Mr Sonny MakkoMr 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. JosephJosephDD made it to the final round of selections . . Although Joseph missed out on a place in the team, we were very proud of hisefforts and the other boys from our College.

Congratulations boys!

Mrs Sharon EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sport Coordinator / TAP Coordinator

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YEAR 3 - 6 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - THURSDAY 13 JUNEYear 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival - Thursday 13 June

WHEN: THURSDAY 13 JUNE (Term 2 – Week 7)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 Monday 3 June to secure a place on the bus.

HELP WANTEDHELP 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 20 September – Prep Red, Prep White, KindergartenThursday 26 September – Prep Blue, Prep Purple, Years 1 and 2

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NASSA JUNIOR TOUCH FOOTBALLNASSA Junior Touch football results

Some of our Year 5 and 6 students competed at the NASSA Touch Football Gala Day on the Tuesday 7 May. The teamsplayed 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 newexperience. We competed well throughout the day and ended up finishing equal fifth. The boys all conducted themselveswell, and played each game in a good spirit.

Well done to Brodie V 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 strengththroughout the day, learning new skills as the day progressed. With some close scores, the girls placed 5th at the end ofthe 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 andsportsmanship and were great ambassadors for the College.

Mr Sheahan & Mr D MahoneyMr Sheahan & Mr D Mahoney

Boys Coach & Girls Coach

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JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRYThomas Hassall Years 3 - 6 Cross Country - Term 2- Wednesday 1 May

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 Carmichael on winning the House competition. Results were:

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

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

Congratulations to the following students who represented the College at the NASSA Cross Country Carnival on Thursday30 May at Horsley Park Equestrian Centre:

8/9 year BOYS8/9 year BOYS 10 year BOYS10 year BOYS 11 year BOYS11 year BOYS 12 year BOYS12 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

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Christian T Rylan M Alex S Angelo P

8/9 year GIRLS8/9 year GIRLS 10 year GIRLS10 year GIRLS 11 year GIRLS11 year GIRLS 12 year GIRLS12 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 EvansMrs Sharon EvansP-6 Sports Coordinator

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITY

JAPANESE SISTER SCHOOL VISITWe are excitedly looking forward to a visit from our Japanese Sister Schools - Takayamamura Junior High Schoolfrom Gunma Prefecture.

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

Takayamumura Junior High School will stay with us from Friday 2 August to Tuesday 6 August. As the students are of ayounger 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 thefront office and join in the fun. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Byrne at fbyrne@thac.nsw.edu.au

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