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From the Acting Principal and Campus Coordinator The Winter Break As the Winter break approaches and we near the mid-way part of the year, let us encourage students to finish the term strongly. That is, giving and trying their best in all aspects of College life. Through their efforts in the classroom, in the playground, on the sporting field, wherever it may be, students are expected to give of their best. ‘Starting strongly’, ‘continuing strongly’ and ‘finishing strongly’ are terms that we enjoy using, as it delivers the message of living life to the fullest, taking advantage of each and every moment, being a life long learner and displaying Christ’s love to others. These are important attributes in anyone’s life. It was a pleasure to witness runners competing at the Combined Independent Schools Cross Country held last week at Eastern Creek Raceway. Josiah Beggs was the College’s first cross country runner to represent NASSA at the carnival and he should be proud of his efforts. All of the competitors gave their all and it was humbling to watch as each runner virtually collapsed over the finishing line after exhausting themselves as they ran. There was not a runner there who did not start, continue or finish strongly. On Tuesday, 18 June the College was visited by two players from the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Kristian Jaksch and Sam Reid spoke to the students about some of their experiences and life as professional AFL footballers. Students and staff alike enjoyed listening to both players. Academic reports for the first half of the year have been completed. Reports and portfolios are being sent home and there will be an opportunity for you to speak to your child’s teacher at the Parent/Teacher Evening on Wednesday, 31 July 2013. As always, if you need to meet with your child’s teacher beforehand, please contact the College. As we enter the Winter vacation period for three weeks, the College staff will be undertaking a 3 day Professional Development program from Wednesday, 17 July to Friday, 19 July at both Thomas Hassall and Oran Park sites. There will be a focus on the new Australian Curriculum, specifically the key learning areas of English. It will be a productive time for staff. Wishing each family an enjoyable time over the holiday break. “And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:7 Mr Roger Young Mr Jonathan Beggs Acting Principal Campus Coordinator
The Life
Volume 2, Issue 8 Friday, 21 June 2013
Peter Brock Drive, Oran Park NSW 2570 PO Box 1293, Narellan NSW 2567 Telephone: 02 4604 0000
Website: www.opac.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
Prayer Points
Praise for The great weather this week. The fun had during the ‘Giants’ visit. Prayer for The planning of new classrooms for 2014. Enrolments for 2014 and beyond. Mr Whelan as he travels during his sabbatical. Health of students, staff and their families.
The Official Newsletter for Thomas Hassall Anglican College Oran Park Anglican College Campus
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Prep - Year 6 Reports In Terms 2 and 4, teachers prepare a Semester report for each student. Semester 1 reports will be sent home by the end of term. If you do not receive your child’s report, please contact the College Office. Parents will also be able to access the report on the Parent Portal.
Parent/Teacher Interviews Date Wednesday, 31 July 2013 Booking codes for interviews with teachers will be sent home early next term.
Mufti Day Date Friday, 28 June 2013 A gold coin donation is required by students which will be donated to Anglican Aid, Projek Bali Kids. Dress regulations College rules apply for jewellery. Sensible clothing must be worn, any student wearing inappropriate clothing will be asked to go home. NO midriff shirts, singlets or thongs (enclosed footwear is compulsory)
Pizza Day Date Friday, 28 June 2013 Thank you for your support, pizzas have been ordered for next Friday. Pizzas will be taken to your child’s classroom once they have been delivered.
Absentees Parents are reminded to notify the College of any student absences. A note must accompany the absence which can be completed online using the parent portal. Please contact the College Office if you are unsure how to use the Parent Portal.
Medication If the Office has your child’s medication and you require it over the holidays, please remember to pick it up prior to the end of term.
Fees All families should receive their Term 3 invoice during the holiday period. If you have not arranged a direct debit, full payment of fees is due by the end of Week 1, Term 3. Direct debit forms are available at the College Office. Please contact the College Office if you have any questions.
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In the Classroom with Mrs Finlay and Prep As a parent you are your child’s first teacher. You have seen your child learn many new skills before they started Prep. Your role is valuable and by sharing in the learning your child engages in at school you can enjoy the progress they are making as they begin their formal schooling. Our Writing Centre - What is it and what are children learning? Many of you would have noticed that we have a writing centre set up in our classroom. You may have also been presented with numerous creations from your child and wondered what learning is taking place at this centre. This experience provides children with the opportunity to develop and refine their fine motor skills while learning important literacy skills that will assist in providing them with the necessary abilities to enter Kindergarten. Children can independently choose what they want to do and can come and go as they please. They are provided with a number of open ended resources that can be used to create almost anything they choose. Below are examples of some of the resources provided. Pencils and crayons Assorted papers Scissors Glue Magazines Whiteboards and markers Alphabet charts Rulers and staplers Magnetic letters and alphabet stickers When students participate in this experience they are developing a number of important skills in their literacy development. They include: How to hold a pencil using the correct grip How to trace and write words How to copy letters and words How to form letters of the alphabet correctly How to write using a variety of materials including pencils, crayons, pens and textas How to write on a variety of surfaces such as paper, cardboard, chalkboards and whiteboards Develop good posture for writing Use their creativity to produce different pieces of work
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In the Classroom with Mrs Finlay and Prep continued… How Can Parents Get Involved? There are many ways that you as parents can help at home to assist children in the development of writing skills. 1) Provide your child with a range of materials that encourage writing and drawing. Examples include pencils, paper, scissors, glue and old magazines. 2) Write together. Encourage children to help you write on cards for family, shopping lists and their own artwork. You can provide examples for your child to copy or even dot out the letters to be traced. 3) Demonstrate how to write for your child. Talk to them about where to start on the page writing from left to right and leaving gaps between words.
4) Identify letters and words around the house and when you go out. Encourage children to recognise and name letters of the alphabet and letters from their name. When reading books with your child point to the words and get them to join in with familiar text. 5) Praise your child’s attempts at writing. Talk to your child about what they have written and ask them to point to the words as they talk. Name writing Helping your child to begin to write their name before starting College is beneficial but do not worry if it is not perfect. Before children can write their name they need to be able to recognise their name. Here at Prep we have been working on getting the children to recognise their name and have provided them with name cards to trace to develop their letter formation. Parents can support this development by encouraging their child to trace and copy their name. Some simple tips include: - Place a star on the left hand side of the page so that they
know where to start - Dot their name for them to trace - Use foundation font as this is how they are taught to write
at College - Use lower case letters except for first letter - Always write your child’s name the same way - Praise all attempts (Please note: Foundation font can be downloaded free of charge from the internet)
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In the Classroom with Miss Edwards and Kindergarten Over the last few weeks Kindergarten have been looking at different aspects of our community. We have spoken to our parents about the kinds of jobs they do to help others and have designed and made a new community in our classroom. We also went for a walk around Oran Park Town and looked at the kinds of places we could visit or use within our local community. We also decided that Oran Park Town was in need of a few more things such as a circus, a space station, an ice skating rink, McDonalds and a pool. It’s been great fun!
Our Town
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Sport: Prep Prep continue to develop eye foot coordination. We have progressed to being able to kick a mov-ing ball dropped from our hands and will be kicking a moving ball on the ground next week!
Sport: Kindergarten - Year 2 Next week sees the final visit for Hot Shots for the year. We have enjoyed learning new skills and have learned that tennis is such a fun game to play! Check out the fun we are having:
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3-6 Athletics Carnival Students are encouraged to start training for the upcoming Athletics Carnival. Date Thursday, 15 August 2013 Venue Campbelltown Sports Stadium A permission note will be emailed to parents.
‘Giants’ in Oran Park The College was visited by two members of the GWS Giants on Tuesday ,18 June 2013. Kristian Jaksch and Sam Reid, who have both experienced strong seasons, shared some of their history with the students and fielded various questions. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear some insight of what it is like to be professional sportsmen. The students enjoyed listening to the players and were very excited to be able to get each player’s signature. Special thanks to the GWS Giants and the AFL for organising the visit.
Mounties Got Talent We would like to congratulate Claudia Howard on progressing to Heat 5 in a singing contest of Mounties Got Talent. We wish her all the best for the night.
Office hours during the holiday period During the College holiday period, Mrs Lynch will be taking Annual Leave. The Office will be open sporadically, it is best to call before if you intend on coming to the College during this period. Alternatively, please leave a message on the College answering machine and Mr Beggs will contact you as soon as possible.
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Sport: Years 3 - 6 IPSSO Sport Wednesday, 26 June vs William Carey Christian School
Wednesday, 24 July vs Georges River Grammar School
Wednesday, 31 July vs All Saints Grammar School
NSWCIS Cross Country Josiah Beggs, Year 3 competed at the CIS Cross Country Carnival on Thursday, 13 June 2013. He came 38th out of 101 competitors and ran extremely well. He finished strongly and picked up several places in the last 200m. Congratulations Josiah, we are very proud of you!
Sport Game Time Venue
AFL 12.30 pm - 2.20 pm Thomas Hassall AC
Netball 12.30 pm - 2.20 pm Thomas Hassall AC
Soccer 12.30 pm - 2.20 pm Hoxton Park Reserve
Softball 12.30 pm - 2.20 pm Thomas Hassall AC
Newcombe Ball 12.30 pm - 2.20 pm Thomas Hassall AC
Sport Game Time Venue
AFL 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Georges River GS
Netball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Georges River GS
Soccer 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Coleman Park
Softball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Georges River GS
Newcombe Ball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Georges River GS
Thomas Hassall AC 125 Kingsford Smith Avenue, Middleton Grange Hoxton Park Reserve Cnr Wilson and Hoxton Park Road, Hinchinbrook
Georges River GS Georges Crescent, Georges Hall Coleman Park Rabaul Road, Georges Hall
Sport Game Time Venue
AFL 11.55 am - 1.45 pm Parry Park
Netball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm All Saint Grammar School
Soccer 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Parry Park
Softball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Parry Park
Newcombe Ball 12.00 pm - 1.50 pm Parry Park
All Saints Grammar 13-17 Cecilia Street, Belmore Parry Park Punchbowl Road, Lakemba
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Live Life Well @ School Crunch&Sip Our College is committed to improving children’s health through education and by supporting the Department of Health’s Crunch&Sip initiative. Crunch&Sip is a set break for students to eat fruit or salad vegetables and drink water in the classroom. We invite you to support your child to participate in Crunch&Sip by providing a clean water bottle and a piece of fruit or vegetable each day for Crunch&Sip. Research has shown that drinking water and eating fruit and vegetables is essential for good health and can help concentration throughout the day. Naked Food Day On Tuesday, 25 June 2013, Oran Park Anglican College will be holding an official Crunch and Sip launch. As part of this launch day students are asked to bring lunches and snacks that are not pre-packaged. Each teacher will keep a tally of points for foods that are wrapper free and the winning class will be given a prize! Glad wrap, aluminium foil and other necessary wraps will not be penalised. There are some great games at http://www.nudefoodday.com.au/schools/interactive-activities.php for you and your child to look at. Have a go at weighing up your lunch.
Homemade Rice Puff bars Ingredients 6 cups Rice Bubbles ½ cup 100s and 1000s 1 pkt (250g) marshmallows 125g unsalted butter, melted Method Step 1 Grease a 16cm x 26cm slice tray and set aside. Step 2 Chop 1 cup marshmallows and combine in a bowl with Rice Bubbles and 100s and 1000s. Step 3 Melt remaining marshmallows in a heat-proof bowl in the microwave (on high for 15 -20 seconds). Add melted marshmallows and melted butter to the Rice Bubble mixture. Stir well to combine. Step 4 Transfer mixture into tray and press down with the back of a metal spoon. Refrigerate until set, then cut into 16 bars. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge . Healthy Lunch boxes…Need some ideas? We would love to offer parents the opportunity to swap healthy recipes through The Life. This is a great chance to help one another develop healthy eating habits in our children. If you have a recipe that you would like to share please email Miss Edwards at [email protected] or hand a hard copy into the Office before Wednesday each week.
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2013 Dates For Your Diary Term 2 P&F - Pizza Day Friday, 28 June Mufti Day Friday, 28 June Last Day Term 2 Friday, 28 June Term 3 Staff Professional Development Wed, 17 - Fri, 19 July First Day Term 3 Monday, 22 July P&F - Xmas In July Friday, 26 July 3-6 Athletics Carnival Thursday, 15 August Mid-Term Break (Staff and Students) Monday, 19 August Book Fair Thurs, 22 - Tues, 27 August Book Week Parade Friday, 23 August Grandparents Day Friday, 23 August South West Festival Saturday, 24 August P-6 Father’s Day Stall Wednesday, 28 August Prep Vision Testing Wednesday, 28 August Father’s Day Breakfast Friday, 30 August NASSA Athletics Thursday, 5 September OPAC Spring Fair and Open Day Saturday, 7 September CIS Athletics Wednesday, 11 September P-2 Tabloid Carnival Friday, 13 September P&F - Bunnings BBQ Saturday, 14 September Mufti Day Friday, 20 September Last Day Term 3 Friday, 20 September
Please refer to our College website: www.opac.nsw.edu.au
and the College Newsletter ‘The Life’ for main events, information and dates published during the year.
Prep - Year 6
Assembly Parents are invited to attend the College weekly assembly held on Fridays at 2.30 pm. Principal Awards will be handed out Term 2, Week 9. Parents are asked to sign in and out at the classroom. Class leading Week 9 5/6G Week 1 1/2B Week 2 KE
Student Banking
Banking day is Monday.
Students are to bring their completed bank book to their class teacher. Public Holiday Monday, please bring to College on Tuesday. Scholastic Bookclub Issue 3 orders have been placed and are due to the College by the end of term. If you have any queries, please contact the Office.
2014 TERM DATES
T E R M 1
Thursday, 23 January Friday, 24 January Monday, 27 January Tuesday, 28 January Wednesday, 29 January Friday, 31 January Friday, 11 April Friday, 18 April Monday, 21 April Friday, 25 April
All Staff Professional Development All Staff Professional Development Australia Day Public Holiday Year 1 – Year 7 commence Kindergarten commence Prep commence Last day of Term 1 Good Friday Public Holiday Easter Monday Public Holiday ANZAC Public Holiday
T E R M 2
Monday, 28 April Tuesday, 29 April Monday, 9 June Friday, 27 June Wednesday, 17 – Friday, 19 July
Staff Professional Development First day of Term 2 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Last day of Term 2 Staff Professional Development
T E R M 3
Monday, 21 July Monday, 11 August Friday, 19 September
First day of Term 3 Mid Term Break - Staff and Students Last day of Term 3
T E R M 4
Monday, 6 October Tuesday, 7 October Wednesday, 8 October Monday, 10 November Thursday, 4 December Friday, 5 December
Labour Day Public Holiday All Staff Professional Development First day of Term 4 Mid Term Break - Students Only Last day of Term 4 All Staff Professional Development
NEW Working With Children Check The NSW Commission for Children and Young People has introduced a new Working With Children Check (WWCC). This now applies to ALL new volunteers (who had not volunteered at the College prior to 15 June 2013). Under the new WWCC: Volunteers must apply for their own WWCC once every 5 years. The College must verify a child-related volunteer’s clearance number. The new WWCC is free for volunteers but cannot be used for paid work with children. Please see the following website for more details. http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/New-Working-with-Children-Check
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Rev Starr’s 2c At NewLife Anglican Church we’re looking forward to running a Holiday Club for kids from K-6 over three mornings from July 2-4. There’ll be songs, talks, craft, games and a bunch of fun, and we’d love to have you aware of it in advance so if it will be helpful for your family you can book it in the diary now. Places will be limited and there’ll be heaps more information to come – book it in and watch this space.
hope, community & a fresh start.
Pastor Stuart Starr 0438 093 412
Associate Pastor Matthew Payne 0451 590 166
Parents’ & Friends’ Association
Meetings will be held on the first Thursday of the month. Next Meeting: Thursday, 1 August 7.00 pm Everyone welcome.
P&F Email Contact If you wish to contact the P&F, volunteer for an event, provide feedback or make suggestions, our email is pandf@ opac.nsw.edu.au
Gifts for sale
Do you need to buy a gift for a Special Event? Please note that there are a number of beautiful gifts from the Mother’s and Father’s Day Stalls as well as children’s gifts that can be purchased for birthdays etc. Please see Mrs Lynch if you are interested in seeing and purchasing the wide range of available gifts. Items are priced between $1 to $20.
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From the Parents’ & Friends’ Association Christmas in July – Special Guest Entertainer – RSVP 28 June 2013 Don’t miss on the best night of the year, with special guest Danny Elliott to entertain us during the event, kid’s corner and our own dedicated function room for our special event. Join us at the exclusive Harrington Grove Country Club for a Christmas in July dinner to be held on Friday, 26 July 2012. Adults $39 pp and Child (2-12yrs) $15pp. Make it a night out with family and friends and support our College. Take this opportunity to meet other parents of the College. RSVP to Mrs Lynch with final payment and numbers by Friday, 28 June 2013. Need Drinks for the July Holidays Drinks are still available to purchase from the College Office. Flavours for sale are Sprite, Lift, Sunkist, Coke and Coke Zero (expiry date June/July 2013) @ $15 per slab (24 cans) or $10 per slab for 3 slabs or more. Bottled Water - $10 per slab (24 bottles). If you are interested in purchasing drinks or bottled water, please see Mrs Lynch. P&F Website The P&F now how it’s own webpage on the College website. Our webpage has information on our role, business advertising opportunities and events. Visit us today or send us an email via link on our webpage. Website: http://www.opac.nsw.edu.au/pandf Future Business Advertising We will be using the P&F webpage for future business advertising. Go to our webpage for more information if you are interested in advertising with us or know of a business that is looking at promoting their business and support our College. All monies from business advertising goes directly towards our COLA fundraising project. College Open Day and Spring Fair – 7 September 2013 The College Open Day and Spring Fair is proudly support by the P&F Committee. We are seeking volunteers to set up, sell cakes, drinks, gifts as well as assist with the BBQ and pack up. If you can help in any way for a short or a long time, we welcome your assistance. A dedicated Open Day and Spring Fair Co-ordinator is currently sourcing stall holders, exhibitors and volunteers to be part of this event. A separate email address has been set up for the Spring Fair, so if you have any ideas, details of potential stall holders, exhibitors or can volunteer your time, please contact Janine Manton at [email protected] See flyers for more information in this newsletter. Upcoming Events – Dates for your Diary Father’s Day Stall - 28 August Father’s Day Breakfast - 30 August from 7.30 am Bunnings @ Narellan Sausage Sizzle Event – 14 September from 8.30 am
If you can assist with the above events for an hour or two send us an email [email protected]
Special Guest Entertainer, Danny Elliott
Community and Business Advertising
The publication of advertisements in this newsletter does not imply endorsement by Oran Park Anglican College.
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