Firstly I would like to warmly

welcome everyone back for the

commencement of Term Three. I

hope that the holiday break was

refreshing and that everyone in

our college community had some time to relax and

recharge their batteries for the second half of the year.

Week One of this term was certainly busy as we

commenced with year 7 – 11 Parent/Teacher

Interviews. I was very pleased to see the improved

turn out of parents and students who took the

opportunity to attend. These conversations, on the

whole, were very positive and gave everyone involved

a sense of where the students were at, and how they

can make improvements over rest of the year. I look

forward to seeing the outcomes of these interviews as

I continue to monitor student progress in the months

ahead.

At the end of last term we celebrated a range of

wonderful achievements. The college production of

Annie the Musical truly was a wonderful experience

and a credit to all involved. Congratulations to all the

cast and crew involved in the production. We look

forward, to seeing what the CAPA Department will

achieve in the next musical, scheduled for 2017.

Also, at the end of last term, our Equestrian Team

participated in the ENSW State Interschool Carnival.

Over the course of this challenging three day event

our riders’ horsemanship skills were tested across a

range of events and I am pleased to say that their

commitment and tenacity led them to be awarded

Champion Overall Primary School, Reserve

Championship Combined Training School and

Champion Show Jumping School. This is a fine

achievement and something we congratulate them

for.

As the second half of the year commences, my

attention now starts to move to next year, believe it or

not. Over the coming month we will be planning and

preparing the 2016 budget and the two main drivers

of this budget are student numbers and staffing

needs. In terms of student numbers, the college is

expecting to continue to grow, and we anticipate

enrolling our largest ever cohort of Year 7 students in

2016. We have about three places left for our five

classes, so if you have a sibling yet to enrol for Year

7 next year it important to address this matter quickly

as I may not be able to offer you a place once these

positions are filled. There are still some vacancies in

other year groups, so if you are interested in enrolling

a child into the college in 2016 please contact my PA,

Mrs Barbra Whelan, for an enrolment package.

Finally, last week we commenced our advertising

process for our new College Chaplain. Mr Rob

Warner will continue on as part-time Assistant

Chaplain and this is something we are very pleased

about. Rob’s ministry to our college community is

appreciated by many and we are very pleased that

this will continue in the months and years ahead. To

support this ministry the College Council recently

approved the role of a full time College Chaplain, so

please pray for us as we commence the search to find

an appropriate Chaplain for our college.

On Saturday 13th June Arndell hosted our first Show Jumping and Derby

Interschool Day. This attracted approximately 100 riders representing schools

from all over Sydney.

Arndell was well represented from riders in both the Primary and Secondary

schools, many who either won or placed in their classes. A special mention to

Poppie Gorton and Lucy Batten who were awarded Champion Overall in their

classes and to Emily Hill who was closest to optimum time in her Derby round.

Thank you to the riders and parents who

volunteered their time to assist in the running

of the day. It would not have been so

successful without you.

Last term, the State da Vinci Decathlon Competition was held at Knox Grammar and Arndell entered a Year 11 and a Year 8 teams. Our Year 8 team comprising of Chloe Grange, Chloe Harris, Emma Fallon, Georgia Smart, Tamsyn Smith, William Franks, Jake James and Kyle Hollis-Watts competed against fifty-five schools and our Year 11 team of Sam Foster, Jordan Merrick, Jack McCulloch, Thomas Dobson, David Osburn, Olivia Suman, Emily Arnold and Elysia Sproule competed against twenty-five schools.

Over three thousand students from State Selective and Independent schools across NSW and ACT competed in the ten disciplines: Science, Creative Producers, English, Philosophy, Art and Poetry, Mathematics, Engineering, Cartography, Code Breaking and General Knowledge. The Year 11 team was very successful placing 2nd for Science, equal 7th for General Knowledge, equal 8th for Cartography and 9th for Art and Poetry, placing them above the selective schools in those sections. Our students enjoyed the challenging problems and worked well together presenting their skills and talents. The Year 8 team were particularly proud of their Art and Poetry entry and the Year 11 Engineering Challenge, with a working model of a house in rising tides, was well constructed. All agreed it was a worthwhile event and are keen for an opportunity to attend again next year.

As per the enrolment agreement, Fees and Charges are due and payable in advance or during the first week of the term to which they relate. Your commitment to on time payment is appreciated. There are several options for paying fees:

Cheque, Cash, Eftpos, Visa or Mastercard – accepted at the main administration office every day between 8 am and 4 pm;

Cheques can be posted to the school – PO Box 4063, Pitt Town NSW 2756;

BPAY® - refer to your fee statement for reference details;

BPOINT® (Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit card payments only) – visit www.arndell.nsw.edu.au click on the “Fee Payment” link at the top right hand corner or phone 1300 276 468 and follow the prompts. A 1% surcharge applies to each transaction; or

Fortnightly or monthly installments through the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation (SASC) Direct Debit Installment Plan – application forms available by phoning or popping into the main administration office.

Where circumstances arise that may prevent timely settlement, contact should be made with Mrs Jodie Woods, the Business Manager at the College on 02-4545 2485 for a private discussion about your circumstances. Fees and Charges not paid by the end of term, and where an approved arrangement is not place and being met, could lead to the exclusion of your student from the following term.

"Woolworths Earn &Learn program is running again this year and after the success we have had in the past,

we have decided to register Arndell Anglican College again.

This program is for both Junior & Senior School.

All you have to do is shop at Woolworths, grab your stickers from the checkout and bring them into the

school.

We will have boxes around the school for you to deposit your stickers into. Main Office, Senior School Gym

and Performing Arts Building.

So please help out and start collecting now to help bring some more valuable resources into our children's

learning environment.

Term 3 (10 weeks) . Tuesday 14 July: Term 3 Commences Friday 18 September: Term 3 finishes

Term 4 (9 weeks) . Tuesday 6 October: Term 4 commences Tuesday 1 December: Infants’ Presentation Afternoon Wednesday 2 December: Primary School Presentation Evening Thursday 3 December: Students’ last day for 2015 Senior School Presentation Evening

Term 1 (11 Weeks)

Wednesday 27 January Term 1 Commences: Prep, KG, Yrs 7, 11 and Yr 12.

Thursday 28 January All students return to College

Friday 25 March Good Friday

Monday 28 March Easter Monday

Friday 8 April Term 1 Finishes

Term 2 (9 Weeks)

Tuesday 26 April Term 2 Commences

Monday 13 June Long Weekend (Queen’s Birthday)

Friday 24 June Term 2 Finishes

Term 3 (10 weeks)

Tuesday 19 July Term 3 Commences

Friday 23 September Term 3 Finishes

Term 4 (8 weeks)

Tuesday 11th October Term 4 Commences

Thursday 8 December Term 4 Finishes – Students’ last day for 2016

Visual Arts Evening 24th July: This evening is an opportunity for Year 12 students to exhibit their HSC Body

of Works before they are sent for Board of Studies marking. The evening will also feature a range of works

from our Year 7 to Year 11 showcasing the Arndell Anglican College Visual Arts Department.

(Coordinator – Mrs Sanders, Miss Bryant, Mrs Willis)

HSC Drama Evening Friday 31st July: HSC Drama night provides

Year 12 Drama students the opportunity to present their Major

Individual Projects and their Group Performances to the school

community before the official Board of Studies marking day. The

HSC Group Performances are student devised theatrical pieces that

present a variety of themes, styles and contexts that the students

have chosen to explore. HSC Drama students will also showcase

their Individual Projects in Monologue Performance, Costume

Design, Short Film Making, Theatre Critiques, Director’s Folios and

Publicity and Promotion. (Coordinator – Mrs Wilson)

HSC Music Evening Friday 31st July: HSC Music students will combine with

the HSC Drama students for this evening, and play a selection of repertoire in

preparation for their upcoming HSC examinations. The performances will be

vocal, guitar and piano and will include a diverse mix of musical genres. It is an

excellent opportunity for students to perform for their families and peers in a

relaxed environment before the HSC examination. (Coordinator – Mrs Court)

“Arndell on Stage” – Drama Evening Friday 28th August: This year

each of the Elective Drama classes will have the opportunity to showcase

their dramatic talent and curriculum based projects at the Arndell on Stage

Drama evening. A variety of dramatic styles and forms will be presented

– such as comedy, slapstick and farce, contemporary tragedies as well as

the classic works of Shakespeare and student devised

adaptions. (Coordinator – Mrs Wilson)

Peripatetic Concert Week 9 Term 3: Students involved in the Peripatetic Program at Arndell Anglican College

have to opportunity to perform for their family, friends and peers at one of our Peripatetic concerts. Each concert

is presented in a casual environment where students can present pieces they have been working on throughout

the year. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)

Creative Arts Week 10 Term 3: Throughout Week 10 the Junior School will be learning about the Arts with

a focus on Asia. “Out of Asia” will have performances and displays from all the primary year groups,

culminating with a final performance at the Friday assembly. (Coordinator – Miss Joyce)

Showcase Evening – Week 3 Term 4: Join Arndell’s Music and

Dance students as they present a showcase of work from throughout

the year. All Music ensembles, from the Stage Band to the Guitar

Ensemble will be performing, as well as the College’s Dance groups.

(Coordinators – Mr Wilson, Mrs Wilson)

Infants Nativity Week 8 Term 4: Come and join the Infants school as they

celebrate and present the birth of Jesus in the Nativity. With song, drama and

dance, students from Prep to Year 2 will perform their specially devised

performance for family members. (Coordinator – Miss Joyce)

Presentation Evenings: 1st Dec (afternoon - Infants) 2nd Dec

Junior School, 3rd Dec High School: Music students from the

College will perform a variety of pieces during Presentation

Evening. Ensembles that have worked throughout the year will

have an opportunity to perform at these special events for the

entire school community. (Coordinator – Mr Wilson)

Hawkesbury Eisteddfod – TBC: 2015 will see Arndell’s Music Ensembles and Dance Groups compete in

the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod. Exact dates will be published once entries are confirmed. This will be an

excellent opportunity for students to perform in an external competition against other local schools.

(Coordinators – Mr Wilson, Mrs Wilson)

Community Performances – TBC: Throughout 2015 Arndell Anglican College Creative and Performing Arts

students will be involved in a number of community performances. Details of these performances will be

posted onto the College’s Facebook page and promoted in the Advocate newsletter prior to the event.

(Coordinator – Mr Chris Wilson)

Headmaster: Mr Gareth Leechman Deputy Head / Head of Senior School: Mr James Webb Head of Middle School: Mr Austin Robinson Head of Junior School: Rev Keith Peterson Director of Curriculum and Policy: Mrs Karen Merrick Director of Teaching and Learning: Mr Jim Milford Director of Staff and Student Welfare: Mrs Lynn Gillen Business Manager: Mrs Jodie Woods Equestrian Co-ordinator: Miss Kristen Bailey kristen.bailey@arndell.nsw.edu.au Uniform Shop: Mrs Liz Moore – 4572 3254 Tuesday and Thursday (term time)

8.20 am – 11.00 am & 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Before and After School Care: Camp Australia – 1300 105 343 (for bookings)

www.campaustralia.com.au Before School Care: 6.45am – 8.45am After School Care: 2.45pm – 6.00pm Miss Sinretty (Co-ordinator) – 0401 904 531

P & F President:

Mrs Alannah Norman – 0404 033 994 pandf@arndell.nsw.edu.au

Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486 (Recess / Lunch) Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au General: 02-4572 3633 enquiries@arndell.nsw.edu.au Advocate Newsletter: Sport Scene Newsletter

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