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It’s a Date
Week 3
Tuesday 20 October – Premier’s Reading
Challenge Morning Tea Thursday 22 October – Assembly 5/6M 9.05am
Media Centre Thursday 22 October - Kinder 2016 Orientation Week 4 Tuesday 27 October - Junior Chapel 9.05am
Media Centre Thursday 29 October - Kinder 2016 Orientation Friday 30th October - 5/6S Cupcakes Week 5 Thursday 5 November – Junior Assembly 2/3P
Media Centre 9.05am Thursday 5 November – P and F Meeting
5.00pm MC5 Friday 6 November – Grandparents’ and
Special Friends’ Day Week 6 Tuesday 10 November – Junior Chapel Media
Centre 9.05am Friday 13th November - 1C Cupcakes Week 7 Thursday 19 November – Junior Assembly 2M
Media Centre 9.05am Friday 20 November - Blue Mountains National
Park Stage 5 Excursion Week 8 Monday 23 November to 25 November _ Stage
Three Excursion Birrigai Education Centre
ACT Tuesday 24 November - Junior Chapel 9.05am
Media Centre Thursday 26 November – 2016 Year 7
Orientation Day Friday 27 November – Student Leader 2016
Speech Assembly Kindergarten - Cupcakes Week 9 Monday 30 November – Year 6 Farewell Dinner
Media Centre 6.00pm Tuesday 1 Dec – Presentation Day Friday 4 December- Term 4 Ends
NEWSLETTER
19 October 2015
From the Acting Principal
Welcome to Week 3, Term 4!
How quickly - in the rhythm of so much life and learning
and activity - Term 4 at OAGS continues to go!
And so this coming week will carry all of that great
energy and meaning and opportunity for all of our
students, with the continuing HSC (and our prayers very
much set on all of our students involved), all the
wonderfully creative preparations for Primary Plus on 27th
October, Kindergarten 2016 Orientation, the high quality
teaching and learning programs and delivery of those
programs, that take place every day in every classroom
Transition to Year 12 etc, etc!
It is this wonderful mixture of high quality teaching and
learning – alongside that daily lived-out commitment
from all Staff at OAGS to providing ‘extra mile’
opportunities for all of our students – that makes OAGS
just such a special school.
It is a school in which each student is known,
appreciated and encouraged to find their element –
that place of learning and being where each child is
given that uniquely ‘me shaped’ space in which to day
by day become their fullest potential self.
This is the inclusive mission heart of OAGS; to provide a
living and learning and being space in which every
student is given that uniquely shaped opportunity to
become their very best selves. This, I believe, is the first gift from Orange Anglican Grammar
School to all of its students and families.
And it’s so much this quality of care and love and joy - this day by day expression of a
profound professional and relational commitment to each child and young person - that really
does make every day at OAGS such a special, rewarding, adventure!
Every blessing!
Keith Peterson
Acting Principal
Car Park Incident
Does anyone have any information regarding a charcoal Toyota Prado being hit and/or
scratched in the Administration carpark on Friday? If you saw anything or can provide any
information about this, please contact the front office. The car has damage across every
panel on the passenger side and there was no note claiming responsibility. Thank you.
Primary News
Cupcake Roster
30 October - 5/6S
13 November – 1C
27 November - Kindergarten
Last week’s disco was a huge success, with all students having a great time. The theme of
“Fluoro Fun” certainly lived up to its name and we all had to wear sunglasses.
Don’t forget tickets are on sale for Primary Plus! We are looking forward to performing at the
Civic Theatre!
Have a great week!
Ms Melanie Winters
Head of Primary
Library@OAGS
Woollies card swaps have been a success and I will continue to hold swap sessions until the
demand is over.
All students who completed the 2015 PRC are invited to attend a special morning tea on
Tuesday 20th October. This will be held during normal Recess time in the Media Centre. A small
note will be sent home to inform parents and guardians. If your child has special dietary
requirements Ms Taylor MUST be informed via a note or email.
The special pizza lunch will be held at a later date for Mr Wilson’s class.
Ms Taylor
Teacher-Librarian
Book club needs to be returned before 27th October.
We are currently looking for someone to be a Book club volunteer for 2016. If this sounds like
you, please enquire at Administration.
Primary Plus Concert
Tuesday, 27th October, Orange Civic
Theatre
6.45pm
The rationale behind the Primary Plus Concert is to give all interested parties – parents, relatives
and friends – the opportunity to see what students have achieved in the Performing Arts this
year. We have chosen to have the concert at the Civic Theatre because, apart from the
practicality of fitting everyone in, it gives that extra dimension to performance from which the
students so greatly benefit.
The following groups will be performing at the concert:
Dance: Year 1 Dance, Year 2 Dance, Stage 2 Dance, Stage 3 Dance
Drama: Bwalla the Hunter 2M, Year 6 special presentation, Kindergarten presentation
Music: Stage 1 Choir, Stage 2 Choir, Stage 3 Choir, Beginner Band, Intermediate Band, Reed
Choir, Flute Choir, Brass Choir, String Ensemble.
There will be a full day rehearsal at school on Monday 26th October and a rehearsal in the
Theatre on Tuesday 27th October from 9.30-2.30pm. Children will have normal before and after
school arrangements, and will be transported to and from school, and the Theatre, by bus. A
permission note has gone home. Please complete and return to your classroom teacher.
Dress for the evening will be full summer uniform, without jumpers. Students requiring dance or
other costuming will be informed directly by Mrs Clancy for dance and Mr Macleay for Bwalla
the Hunter. There will be a number of secondary students in attendance on the night to help
with changing students into and out of dance costumes.
Parents are to leave students at the Stage door by 6.30pm, and are to collect from there at
the conclusion of the concert.
Tickets for the concert went on sale Friday 16th October, and are available through TICKETEK at
the Civic Theatre at a cost of $10 adult, $6 student (4-17 years), $8 concession, $28 family of
any combination of 4. Please do not buy a ticket for any child who is performing, as all
students will remain behind the scenes until the conclusion of the concert.
Mrs Pauline T. Dwyer
Co-ordinator of Music
Secondary News
Welcome to Week 3, Term 4! This term is moving at a rapid rate with our students involved in
many events and excursions. Year 8 have just returned from a Geography field trip to Taronga
Zoo, Dubbo, while this week the Stage 5 Agriculture students will travel to Cowra for the “Cows
Create Careers” award lunch. Best of luck to our students in this event. The HSC continues this
week with examinations for Biology, English Extension 1, Agriculture, Mathematics,
Mathematics General 2 and Chemistry. A busy time for these students.
A reminder that Student, Parent and Teacher interviews for students in Years 7-11 are
scheduled for Monday 26th October between 3:30 - 7:30pm in the Media Centre. If you did
not receive an email from the School, the link can be found here.
As Years 7 -10 approach their Yearly Examinations, I am reminded of a quote from Aristotle.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act, but a habit.” Many
students reflecting upon their Half Yearly Reports set themselves a goal of improving their
examination marks. An admirable goal but a goal that is made of many small steps. This
improvement can only come about through consistent effort in all that is undertaken prior to
the examinations, rather than a last minute dash to cram the night before.
Enjoy your week.
Mr Robert Watts
Head of Secondary
Mathematics Peer Tutoring
Last week the Secondary Mathematics Peer Tutoring Program commenced. Students from
Years 7 and 8 were paired with Year 11 Mathematics students. The first session involved
identifying areas of Mathematics in which students would like to improve. Students have been
sent some work to be completed by this week’s session which will be held on Wednesday 21st
October during Pastoral Care.
HSC Mathematics
Please keep Year 12 in your thoughts and prayers this week as they complete their
Mathematics and General Mathematics examinations. Students have been working extremely
hard in preparation and on behalf of the Mathematics department, I would like to wish them
all the very best.
Mr Nick Dawes
Head of Mathematics
Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)
Taronga Western Plains Zoo Excursion
As part of the Stage 4 Geography
course, last week Year 8 went to
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in
Dubbo to learn more about
threatened habitats and in
particular, threatened animal
species. The students had a
fantastic day which commenced at
the Education Centre with a
workshop that gave students the
opportunity to be hands on and
met some of the Zoo’s special
animals. They then moved onto
hear talks on the plight of the hippopotamus, elephant, tiger, otter and the very loud
siamangs. Throughout the day the students demonstrated a great deal of enthusiasm, energy
and engagement which was great to see. Special thanks to Mr Dawes for helping on the day.
Active Citizenship and the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – 26th
September 2015
In Year 8 HSIE we have been looking at global citizenship and being active citizens. On
Thursday at assembly, Year 8 made a presentation to raise awareness of “The International
Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons” and planted sunflower seeds to highlight the
significance of the day.
ASX Sharemarket Game
Over the past three months, students from Year 8 to Year 10 have been participating in the
ASX Sharemarket game. The ASX Sharemarket game is a great way for students to develop
their knowledge about investing in the sharemarket and the impact of world events on
economic matters. The leading syndicates at this stage are “Giggle and Hoot”, followed
closely by “Mr Man”. This semester’s game concludes 28th October 2015.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Australia is an enriching program that challenges
young people between the ages of 14 and 25 to participate in a number of activities over a
set length of time. Participation is entirely voluntary and is structured so young people can
design their own unique program centred on their interests and passions.
Further information can be found at http://www.dukeofed.com.au/ on InTouch or speak with
Mrs Kerridge.
Mrs Erica Kerridge
HSIE Teacher
English Department News
Much Ado About Shakespeare
And what a to do . . . students participated in activities ranging from creating Kahoots quizzes
about Shakespeare, genuine Elizabethan recipes in cooking, Elizabethan arts and crafts and
scene painting as well as doing drama in play building and Shakespearean insults. After lunch
Years 5 and 6 joined the Secondary School for the Bell Shakespeare players performance of
‘Midsummer Madness’ - an adapted version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It was a fantastic,
lively and energetic performance that had the students enthralled. The Players were also
impressed by the range and depth of questions our students asked.
The students and staff were invited to dress up and there were some impressive costumes;
prizes as judged by Mr Peterson included Romeo and Juliet’s Gravestones, their Bed and
Cleopatra. Thanks to all the staff who ran activities and supervised as well as to the students for
their positive attitude for the day.
HSC English
The “best up first” HSC English (Advanced & Standard) examinations were held last Monday
and Tuesday. The exams were good and certainly allowed the students to show what they
know. Extension 1 English is this week. All the best to Harriet for her last English exam.
Here are some photos from Much Ado About
Shakespeare day
Clockwise – Romeo & Juliet’s tombstones
The Macbeth School of Fine Art, Julius Caesar and his
bodyguards just before he sacked them . . . and The Bell
Shakespeare Players performing ‘Midsummer Madness’
Mr Adrian Lee
Head of English
5th November P&F meeting at 5pm in room MC5.
P&F contact details [email protected]
Sue Lee
OAGS is Orange Girls Only MILO T20 Blast Centre – Years 3 to 6
Enjoy the thrills of fast packed, participation based cricket action with girls only
cricket including music.
Program starts on Friday 30th October with a FREE COME AND TRY DAY.
Venue: Wade Park, Orange
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Cost of program: $99 which includes a Sydney Thunder themed participant pack
For more information or to register please contact Matthew Tabbernor on 0425 297 719
or visit playcricket.com.au/t20blast
