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Since I last made comment in the Newsletter two of the House BBQ’s have been held. First it was Barker and Broughton Houses’ turn followed last week by Hassall and Heber. This evening Johnson and Marsh have their opportunity to get together and further develop relationships. Clearly these events have been a great success in building a sense of community amongst parents as I have had a great deal of positive feedback for which I am very appreciative. It is always encouraging to see the senior students and house leaders working so well with the younger students in their houses. There are clearly a good number of outstanding future educators amongst them.

During both nights simple coin lines have been conducted raising money to go to the house sponsor students at St Michael Secondary School in Tanzania. Even in this time of economic uncertainly it is pleasing to see the generosity of the parents and students in supporting a community and school that suffers from extreme disadvantage. The School community continues to impress me with its generous support of St Michael’s, clearly putting into practice the ‘Go Out to Serve’ philosophy that is so central to the School.

On Saturday evening the first event introducing the Friends of Macarthur takes place with a Cocktail Party commencing at 7.00pm in the Rehearsal Hall and Chapel Courtyard. Again, it is so very warming to see the willingness of the wider School family coming together to support the future development of the School. The support of the families, both current and former, says a great deal about the high regard in which Macarthur is held and the desire for it to grow even further as a place of educational distinction.

I would like to acknowledge the great work of the students who recently returned from the Music Tour to Queensland and Northern New South Wales. In spite of the inclement and at times disruptive weather it was a very successful trip. Words of praise should also be given to the students from Year 3 to Year 12 who competed at the CIS Cross Country yesterday. Their effort and commitment to the sporting programme of the Schools is appreciated.

DaviD Nockles

Newsletter 8, 2009 Week 5, Autumn Term, 2009

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Many students find choosing the right subject to study in Year 9 or Year 11 quite confusing. Subject Selection Evening on 11 June will be an excellent opportunity for parents and students in Years 8 and 10 to gain information about the appropriate subjects they should choose. Students will be pleased to see that Macarthur is offering a wider range of subjects for 2010.

The most important thing is for students to select subjects they like and are good at rather than choosing specific subjects linked to a particular career. It is highly likely that students will have two or three completely different jobs in their working lives. Skills of flexibility and adaptability complemented with the desire and ability to learn new things will help students as they move from one field of work to another. In our ever-increasing changing world, students need to be prepared for a career in which there will be many changes.

Employers are looking for students with generalist skills who can handle change, solve problems, show initiative and communicate effectively with a range of different people. Dress, bearing and punctuality are also important. “You need to lay a foundation of generalist skills. It’s all about how to research, communicate, write clearly, analyse and turn information into knowledge.” Professor Stephen Garton, University of Sydney. If students are concerned about their subject choices, or want advice about what they should pursue after Year 12, they should see the Head of Senior School.

Reports for students in Years 8-12 are being issued within the next week. Students should take heed of their teachers’ advice in order to improve. Students needing help with how to increase their understanding or improve their study strategies should consult their teacher or Head of School. Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews are being held so that parents and students can obtain additional feedback to help students in their preparation for the HSC Trial Examinations in August.

I was delighted to recently visit Year 1 and see the students engaged in a range of stimulating activities on the theme of transport. Students were focussed on their learning and enjoying the challenges and interactive nature of the tasks they were completing. As part of the curriculum, Macarthur strives to encourage students to develop a curiosity and love of learning. This was clearly happening in the Year 1 classes and there are some exciting things ahead with teachers integrating inquiry based units into K-6 programmes.

Melissa GoulD-Drakeley

What? Year 3-6 DanceWhen? Friday June 5 6.30 to 8.30pmWhere? School Gymnasium

Cost $5 includes a drink and snack. Other drinks and food will be available for purchase

dance326an initiative of the School Prefects

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Sunday: 9.30am Family Worship, Sunday School, Creche6.00pm Contemporary Worship ServiceFriday:7.00pm Blaze Youth Nights, Cell Groups

Dear Family and Friends of Macarthur,

Privilege of position and wealth are no guarantee against the ravages of illness, brokenness or relationships going off track. We know this and we see it all around us but think, “I will not be like that! It won’t happen to me!” No guarantee…we need only look to Hollywood or to our favourite well known figures or perhaps in our own backyard to know this. We strive for that next promotion or that extra money or possession; we really believe that if only we could establish ourselves this far along the track or in the company or in the business so much will fall into place for us…and the family.

However, by then our family may be estranged or even have become strangers, or something has come in from left field; one of those indefinables or randoms. Whatever the case for you, life as you knew it, is no longer.

If lasting happiness could be found in having material things and in being able to indulge ourselves in whatever we wanted, then most of us reading this newsletter should be delirious with happiness beyond description.

You see, it’s not true. We are deceived. With all that we have and experience we find high rates of family dysfunction, suicide, depression, child abuse, and other personal and social problems beyond description.

C S Lewis stated, “The prodigal son at least walked home on his own feet. But who can duly ignore that Love which will open the high gates to a prodigal who is brought in kicking, struggling, resentful and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance to escape…The hardness of God is kinder than the softness of men. Come to Him!

If there are any questions concerning the Christian faith or you think we can be helpful in other ways please contact Chaplaincy by email: church@mas.nsw.edu.au or rdavis@mas.nsw.edu.au

steveN Davis

Please continue to support these missionary families with your donations and your prayers.

Jono, Amy, Lili, Isaac, Brie and Abe Vink who work with the Church Missionary Society in Tanzaniajavink@cms.org.au

Mike, Chantelle and Rachel Keith who work for the Bush Church Aid Society in Lightning Ridgemckeith@westnet.com.au

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Whooping Cough Alert

At Macarthur we are committed to the safety & wellbeing of each of our students, therefore we ask that if your child is displaying any symptoms of Pertussis or Whooping Cough to please seek medical attention as soon as possible. Also please notify the school of confirmed cases so that we may alert students or staff who may be more at risk of contracting the disease. Students must be kept at home until the completion of prescribed medication and your GP provides a clearance for school.

Early signs include cold like symptoms followed by a persistent cough that comes in bouts. These bouts may be followed by vomiting.

The Pertussis or Whooping Cough outbreak is continuing in NSW with more than four thousand cases already reported this year.

Reducing the spread of infection requires a high percentage of the community to be immunized against Pertussis therefore NSW Health are actively encouraging vaccination.

The school based Vaccination Programme plays an important part in the control of Whooping Cough. Year 10 dTpa (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) will be offered with the Boostrix vaccine to complete their adolescent vaccination programme. This will take place on Thursday 25 June. Permission forms and information kits will be mailed out in the near future.

Thank you for your ongoing co-operation.

Jackie caMeroN

School Sister

Aspiring Artists

Congratulations to the students whose work has been chosen to join the Independent Primary Schools Heads Association Travelling Art Exhibition. This exhibition travels to Independent Schools across the state throughout 2009.

Year 6-Harrison Rogan, Rachel Feeney, Riki Munro, Caitlin Ball, Sena Kosaroglu

Year 4-Laura Perich, Katharine Franklin-Tripodi

Year 3-Ethan Tory, Kathryn Keane, Keegan Potgeiter, Chelsea Dickinson, Renee Scheffer, Adrian Mantzouridis, Cory Butlin

Year 2-Joshua Hand, Lucy Sproule, Jessica Coman, Isabella Tyson

Year 1-Daniel Kokic, Paris Pripic, Holly Rorke

Kindergarten-James Rogan, Laura Whitelaw, Chloe Hatcher, Rhiannon Marshall

Transition-Poppy Harris, Joshua Ferguson

sue ash

Head of Junior School

Feeling the Cold???The Uniform Shopis now selling Black

Scarveswith ‘Macarthur’

embroidered on one end in gold.

The cost of the new scarfis $12.00

KIDS HOLIDAY CLUBwill NOT run during the next School Holidays but

instead it will be held during the first week of the October Holidays.MORE INFORMATION TO COME SOON...

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DebAting upDAte

Our defending State Champions have gone on to their first victory in the HICES Chapman Cup in a new Division this year - the Seniors. Year 9 students Jake Gonzo, Bianca Furchtmann, Aleksandra Jez and Jessica Sharpe were impressive against Broughton on the topic ‘We should reconsider the purpose of education.’.

This division has new rules and a new age range, Years 9 and 10 together, and the team were given three topics to consider beforehand. They were very convincing on their chosen topic. A good start to the season.

Our Year 10 team, Nathan Cooper, Ashlee Marson, Matthew Cowper and Kelsea Boots, were also impressive. Also in a new division, they found themselves up against four Year 12 students. Their division gives them one hour toprepare, topic unseen beforehand. They were very narrowly defeated as the negative on the topic “Faith should be a part of politics”. Without their star third speaker Rhys O’Shea, who is venturing into Public Speaking this year, Year 10 gave the Year 12’s a run for their money and in the end were simply outsmarted by the broad definition of both faith and politics theother team provided.

Brendan Raymond and Rhys O’Shea recently represented the School at the Sydney Morning Herald Plain English Speaking Award. They both gave prepared and impromptu speeches and received good feedback from the adjudicator.

cathryN taylor

Debating Coach

oh hAppy DAy!Looks, fame, money or a fantastic UAI don’t bring happiness, but doing something for someone else can certainly help. The opportunity, in an organised way, has once again come and gone in the form of Happy Day 2009. On Friday 15 May the playgrounds and classrooms were brightened with the colour of over a thousand gerberas which along with chocolates were the gifts by many students and staff to others in their year groups or work areas, all to make someone else’s day a little happier. However, it is hoped that this may encourage many to think more often about others and how they can do something to say your great, keep going, thanks, well done or I am thinking of you.

A special addition to this year’s event was the Happygram, a greeting, song or poem from a friend or group of friends specially delivered to the recipient in the playground by a very happy and crazily costumed group of Year 12’s led by Annalieze Hambling and Michel’le Donnelly.

It was once again a successful Happy Day for many as they saw the benefits of thinking of others. Thanks to the School Prefects, Middle School Prefects and other helpers who ensured that all the gifts were ready and delivered on time.

Joly horDerN

Prefect Master

P&F Coffee MorningNext Tuesday 2 Juneat Cafe Macarthur.

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stuDent AChieveMents

• Hannah Woods in 1F won first place in the 4-6 Years age group in the Campbelltown City Council Endangered Species Art contest earlier in the year. Hannah used recycled materials to make her picture and was very proud of herself.• Carolyn Fernandez of Year 7 has been selected to be in the next Qantas commercial. They will be filming this week mostly in the Northern Territory.

• Diana and Elizabeth Lambert (Year 7 and 12) have enjoyed recent successes in equestrian events. Diana won Champion Rider under 13 at Minto show on her Galloway. She also rode a pony belonging to Joh Bailey (the international hairdresser) to win the Equestrian Federation of Australia (EFA) State Horse of the Year title for Small Pony. Elizabeth also had success at Sydney Royal, placing fifth in a highly competitive Ladies Novice Rider Class and seventh in the Open Lady Rider 17 to 21 years. She also rode in the premier Horse Show

event, the Grand National in April.• Ashleigh Mamo (Year 9) represented Moorebank under 18 Netball in Honolulu, Hawaii in the April holidays. Congratulations to Ashleigh and her team who won against teams from all over the world.• Madison Hale (Year 6) has become the State Karate Champion in the 11 years Kata and Kumite divisions. Due to her committments to the Wizard of Oz musical she will not be able to attend the National Competition.

• Eamonn Kearney (Year 8) and Janusz and Andrzej Prociuk (Years 8 and 7) have been selected to represent NSW at the National Judo Competition to be held in Canberra over the June long weekend. Eamonn and Janusz will compete in the under 16 division and Andrzej will compete in under 13s. We wish them all the best!• Alicia Dunne of Year 11 competed in the under 17 girls division at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Philaddelphia, USA in April. • Jacinda Webster of Year 10 competed at the Australian Appaloosa

Association 2009 National Championships in April. She achieved third place in dressage and was Reserve National Champion Futurity Trail. Jacinda was awarded the AAA Youth Sportsman of Australia and also took out the Overall AAA Sportsman Award. She is hoping to go to the Youth World Cup in America.• Zachary Brown (Year 11) will be representing NSW at the National Indoor Cricket Championships in Perth in June.• Teo Markou (Year 8) was a member of the Hockey team that won the State Division one U15 title recently. He was also selected in the NSW squad to play at the Australian championships later in the year• Joshua Watson of Year 9 was selected to play in the Under 14s Illawarra Representative Rugby Union Team. The squad recently travelled to Moree to compete in the NSW Country Junior Rugby Union Championships. The boys drew the first game but won their remaining games and then continued on to win the final 19-0. Joshua and the boys will travel to Orange over the June long weekend to play in the State Championships.

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The Wizard of Oz

MACARTHUR ANGLICAN SCHOOLCobbitty Road Cobbitty

T:4647 5333 F: 4647 5444

TICKETS: Adults: $30.00 PERFORMANCES: 29, 30, 31 JulyStudents and Concession: $20.00 1, 5, 6, 7, 8 August Family: $90.00 (2 adults + 2 students)

ONLINE BOOKING AVAILABLE: www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au or call (02) 4647 5333online bookings Now Open-See www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au and click on the link

thirD tiMe luCky for MACArthur’s got tAlent?An airband, Jono the Juggler and his syrup slurping sidekick Shaun, as well as dancers, singers, an amped-up rocking string quartet, a Khim player extraordinaire, comedy skits, short films and an all-new composition from “the balloon boy” are just some of the acts that will grace the stage of the Chapel at this year’s Macarthur’s Got Talent – Third Time Lucky?

On Friday 12 June the unusual, the slightly strange, and the many hidden talents of our students will once again be on display to raise funds for the St Michael School in Kilolo, Tanzania.

As part of our recession-busting plan to stimulate the economy, the cost for the two hour extravaganza will once again be a mere $5. Drinks, chips and light refreshments will be on sale during the intermission break, and Broughton House will be holding a sausage sizzle to help raise money in support of the staff and students at St Michael’s.

Tickets will be available on the evening. Doors open at 6.30pm.

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Macarthur Sport ReportnAssA Cross-Country

The NASSA Cross-Country Carnival was held on Friday 15 May at Macarthur. Eighteen Macarthur students from Years 7-12 made it through to the CIS Cross-Country on the 28 May at Eastern Creek.

Congratulations to the following: Sally DarwishKym van den Heuvel, Maire Playford, Kaylie Ekinci, Katie Harris, Shannen Lillis, Michael van den Heuvel, Alezandia Price, Elyse Glynn, Rhearne Ryan, James Penman, Patrick Blowes

Also to the following who placed first in their events:

Justin Dixon U18 Boys, Tessa Stovell U 18 Girls, Teo Markou U 14 Boys, Bessie-Lucille Platt U12 Girls

Congratulations also to the following students for their second placings: Kasey Mumby U17 Girls and Gareth Mumby U15 Boys

Macarthur placed second overall behind TIGS. Our girls placed second and our boys third. This is our best result ever in NASSA Cross-Country. Congratulations!

erica looyeN

Head of Sport

The following students from Years 3-6 will also compete at the CIS Cross-Country this week:

Lachlan Roberts, Matthew Watts, Victoria Kennett-Smith, Rachel Newton (Year 6). Emmanuel Pediotis Year 5, Matlida Offord and Benjamin Tisdale (Year 4) and Samuel Nockles (Year 3).

JoNathaN BeGGs

Assistant Sports Co-ordinator

stuDent sportiing AChieveMents

• Justin Azzopardi (Year 8) represented AICES in the U15 Touch Football Team at CIS. He just missed out on CIS selection.

• Teo Markou (Year 8) was chosen as a Shadow Player for the AICES Open Hockey Team.

• Tom Simes (Year 8) was chosen as First Reserve for the U16 NSW All Schools Volleyball team. He will attend their training sessions in preparation for the Australian All Schools Competition in August.

• Jordan Solomon (Year 11) has been chosen in the CIS U18 Rugby League Squad (32). He will attend a training camp where the final team will be selected.

• Maire Playford (Year 7) was chosen as a shadow player in the AICES Open Girls Football team.

• Laura Page (Year 11) also represented NASSA in Football.

• Beau Dufty (Year 11) was chosen in the AICES Open Boys Football team.

• Tynan Williams (Year 8) and Edward Alexander (Year 10) were also in the NASSA Football team.

• Last Friday Madison Brown (Year 9) trialled for the NSW All Schools U15 Netball team after making the CIS U15 team the day before and was awarded a place. The Australian All Schools Tournament takes place in July.

• Kaylie Ekinci and Alicia Alchin represented AICES at the CIS Swimming carnival held at The Aquatic Centre Homebush. Kaylie swam three personal best times for her butterfly and freestyle events and finished sixth in her 100m Butterfly. Alicia was only 0.06sec over her personal best time for her freestyle event. Congratulations to both girls.

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Silver Jubilee Dinner Dance

Why not gather a group of friends and join us to enjoy the entertainment and dance the night away?

7.30pm

20 June, 2009

THE CUBE

Campbelltown Convention Entertainment Centre

Kellicar Road Campbelltown

Telephone Bookings:Office of Advancement

T: 4629 6270

Online Bookings: www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au

RSVP15 June, 2009

$80.00 per head Featuring a performance by

Mahogany

You’re Invited to Macarthur’s 25th Birthday Party!Have you booked your ticket yet?

Please note: you must be over 18 years of age to attend this event.

help keep our kiDs sAfe!The safe delivery and collection of students in the Junior School remains a concern at the commencement and conclusion of the school day.

I would particularly ask parents to avoid collecting your children by parking on Lone Pine Drive. Please use the designated pick up and drop off point in the School carpark. Alternately, please park your vehicle and walk your child to and from school. No student should ever enter the carpark unaccompanied by an adult and please do not leave your vehicle in the designated pick-up and drop off zone.

The greatest obstacle to the effective flow of traffic is caused by the fact that many parents choose to park in the pick-up and drop off zone and on Lone Pine Drive, rather than parking in the designated car park.

Students are only to board cars on the far side of the pedestrian crossing, closest to Cafe Macarthur, as this enables the staff on duty to best ensure that this occurs in a safe manner as well as facilitating the smooth flow of traffic and pedestrians in the area.

Please continue to observe the speed limit of 20kph at all times when you are driving in the school grounds and carefully check the area around your car, particularly for small children, when entering and leaving your car parking space.

Observing these guidelines will continue to protect the safety of our students as they arrive and leave the school grounds. It will also ensure a smoother flow of traffic. I thank you in anticipation of your co-operation in this area.

aNDrew kokic

Deputy Headmaster

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DAtes for your DiAry...May30 Friends of Macarthur Cocktail Party

June3 Year 12 Luncheon Scholarship Recital Evening5 Year 3-6 Dance8 Queens Birthday Long Weekend12 Macarthur’s Got Talent - St Michael School, Tanzania Fundraiser16-17 Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival17-18 Years 3-6 Athletics Carnival18 Years T-2 Sports Fun Day20 FOuNDATiON DAY/OPeN DAY Silver Jubilee Dinner Dance21 Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service26 Music Festival23-29 North Queensland Outreach

July3 Autumn Term ends12-14 Year 3-12 Snow Sports Camp15-18 Regional Snow Sports19-21 Scots/Redlands Cup27 First day of Winter Term Scholarship Presentation evening29 Opening Night-Wizard of Oz

Do you have another child to start at Macarthur in 2010?

Make sure we have your completed registration forms as soon as possible.

Open Day 11.00am to 3.00pm

20 June, 2009Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty

Register Now: www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au

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ChAMp CAMp – finAl hsC prepArAtion for yeAr 12

Champ Camp is the study camp run by Macarthur for Year 12 students before the HSC examinations. It takes place in

the first week of the September/October school holidays, beginning on Monday 5

October (the Monday of the long weekend). The camp provides students with an

excellent opportunity to study away from the distractions of home, to set up a study routine for the rest of their study vacation

and to practise examination responses.Most of our Year 12 teachers attend for some

part of the week, to answer questions and mark essays. Study is supervised and there

are breaks for recreation at regular intervals. Application forms will be given to Year 12

students shortly. Any queries may be directed to Mrs Gould-Drakeley or Mrs Low.

thAnk you!A big thank you to the ladies who assisted in the Senior Cafeteria on Friday 15 May when the NASSA Cross-Country Carnival was held. Your hard work made the catering for the day a great success. Thank you to the following ladies:Amanda HawthornLouise KaibatiWendy SommervilleCaroline ByersChristine Kennedy

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