The Advocate

The official newsletter of Arndell Anglican College

From the Deputy’s Desk Mr James Webb

Four weeks in and the College is flying. So many activities that make up the

day to day life of the College.

We are blessed to have great staff and great children. However there are

some housekeeping matters both across the College and in the High School

in particular that I would like to draw your attention to.

Attendance:

Section 22 of the Education Act (1990) requires that parents (including

caregivers) ensure that children of compulsory school age are enrolled at and

regularly attend school. The New South Wales Department of Education may

take legal action against parents and caregivers who do not send their children

to school without a valid reason.

All parents with a child(ren) enrolled at Arndell Anglican College must adhere

to the rules regarding student attendance at both school itself and at each

timetabled class. Inconsistent attendance is considered to be detrimental to

children’s progress, and holidays extended into term time are firmly

discouraged for the same reason.

It is crucial that as a College we monitor all attendance and in doing so your

role as a parent or caregiver is of paramount importance.

Role of Parents:

ensuring that their children attend school every day the school is open

for their instruction;

explaining the absences of their children from school promptly by

means such as a telephone call, written note, text message, online

via our Parent Portal (high school) or email to the school within 3 days

from the first day of any period of absence;

working in partnership with the school to plan and implement

strategies to support regular attendance at school, including

communicating with the school if they are aware of issues impacting

on their child's attendance or engagement with school.

Seeking Extended Leave:

Parents it is a mandatory obligation that any leave over 2 days is

formally requested through the Headmaster and in writing.

Impacting exams and other assessed tasks can have significant

learning consequences. Please be mindful of those times.

Disputes:

From time to time there are matters that the College needs to be made aware of. This can be in the form of a grievance

with respect to an operational matter, staff issues or other concerns. Staff and management at Arndell work collaboratively

to create a high quality educational environment in a climate of trust and respect between parents, students and

professionals. It is crucial that all matters are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. If you have a concern in the

first instance please:

address this to your child’s class teacher or Homeroom Tutor.

If the matter is of a serious nature then please:

contact your child’s Stage Co-ordinator or in the high school the Head of House or Head of Department.

If the matter is of an unresolved nature or of significant concern then please:

direct this concern to the Deputy or Head of Junior School or the Head of Middle School or Head of Senior

School in the high school.

Other matters can be addressed to myself as Deputy Head of the College or of course The Headmaster.

Open lines of communication will, hopefully resolve matters quickly. Shortly I will put up on our website a number of policies

which relate to Communication, Grievance, Child Protection and Attendance. I do urge parents to make themselves familiar

with these policies. Any questions please do not hesitate to email me at:

james.webb@arndell.nsw.edu.au

Uniform – with particular reference to the High School:

Parents we have a uniform code found in every student’s diary. It is essential that this code is followed.

Rules regarding hair, jewellery, make-up etc is kept simple so that there is no confusion as to expectations. However the

length of girl’s dresses is becoming a real and present issue.

The rules for all are that the dress should fall to mid-knee when standing. A number of girls are wearing dresses significantly

shorter than this. They are being challenged and I do expect parents to support the actions we may need to take. If you

have any questions on any of these matters please email me, drop in for a chat or call.

Years 3-6 in the Junior School have been enjoying Minecraft Monday at lunchtime in 5 Green's room with Mr Mills.

There's lots of excitement, fun, skill sharing, building and of course... destruction! We are currently getting our iPads, apps

and worlds set up, sharing our skills and ideas over the next couple of weeks before we start some serious construction and

some grade tournaments (with prizes! Shhh...) Minecraft ROCKS!

Minecraft Monday – Junior School Mr Mills

Leaders Induction Service – Junior School Mrs Lowe

Congratulations to our Junior School Student Leaders for 2018.

School Captains

Bree Layton, Callum Ayres

Prefects

Abbey Breden, Elouise Refalo, Tahlia Hudson, Hayley Thomas, Charlotte Ridge, Liam Burke, Sebastian Mourga,

Cody Mavin, Daniel Plass, Cooper Ogden

House Captains

GREENWAY – Layla Jackson, Samuel Durant MACQUARIE – Jade Taylor, Lachlan Dunsford

JOHNSON – Piper Johnston, Noah O’Brien TEBBUTT – Hollie Walker, Riley Tesoriero

Luke 6:38 Give and you will receive. You will be given much. It will be poured

into your hands-more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will

spill into your lap. The way you give to others is the way God will give to you.

‘Get Paddington hearts. Love those around you. Dare to see the best in all

your fellow students….be kind, be generous. Dare to give away your

marmalade sandwiches – whatever marmalade sandwiches means for you. It’s

the way of God’s amazing kingdom…the more you give-Jesus says-the more

you will receive…Paddington hearts in 2018!’

From the Business Manager Mrs Jodie Woods

Seesaw App – Junior School Mr Catt

Don’t forget to sign up to your child’s Seesaw account to

keep up to date with the amazing work they are doing!

Also, please leave comments on their work, they love it!!!

If you need your log in code again see your child’s

classroom teacher.

College Fees are Now Overdue

As per the Conditions of Enrolment, Fees and Charges are due and payable by the end of 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 8.00 am and 4.00 pm;

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

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

Online via the Edumate Parent Portal. This facility provides payment by Visa, MasterCard or American Express (1% surcharge applied) or via the SASC Direct Debit Payment Plan – refer to your fee statement for details.

DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLAN: Did you know that you can set up weekly, fortnightly, monthly or termly

arrangements on the Direct Debit Payment Plan including selecting the actual day in the cycle you wish the funds to

come out of your bank account. You can set this up via the parent portal or by contacting our office.

Where circumstances arise that may prevent timely settlement, contact should be made with the Business Manager at

the College, Mrs Jodie Woods, on 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/s from the College next term.

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College Contacts

Headmaster: Mr Gareth Leechman

Deputy Headmaster: Mr James Webb

Head of Senior School: Mr Leighton Corr

Head of Middle School: Mr Austin Robinson

Head of Junior School: Rev. Keith Peterson

Deputy Head of Junior School: Mrs Tamasin Lowe

Director of Curriculum: Mrs Karen Merrick

Director of Teaching and Learning: Mr Jim Milford

Chaplain: Rev. Jeremy Clark

Business Manager: Mrs Jodie Woods

Enrolments Manager: Mrs Roxanne Arnold

Careers and Tertiary Education Advisor: Mr Tom Lavelle

Equestrian Co-ordinator: Mr Leon Carroll

equestrian@arndell.nsw.edu.au

Uniform Shop: Mrs Liz Moore – 4572 3254

Shop Opening Hours – Term Time

Monday – 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm

Tuesday – 8.15 am to 4.00 pm

Thursday – 8.15 am to 6.00 pm

Before and After School Care:

Camp Australia - 1300 105 343 (for bookings)

www.campaustralia.com.au

Before School Care: 6:45 am – 8:45 am

After School Care: 2:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Ms Amber Torney (Coordinator) – 0401 904 531

Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486

Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au

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