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The Advocate The official newsletter of Arndell Anglican College Semester Two always comes with a very full academic and pastoral program for the students and staff of Arndell Anglican College Junior School! As a very respected colleague often remarks to me, “At Arndell Anglican College Junior School, there is always such a lot going on!” and for our School, in the fullest and most positive way possible, that’s always certainly true! As a great sign of all the energy and learning and creativity and memory-making presently here and yet to come over Semester Two, Book Week made a spectacular entrance and very positive impact last week! The Book Parade itself involved record numbers of students and record numbers of visitors. Amidst the colourful and book character-full lines of students, I found myself remembering when all of this was a very contained affair on the Junior School Hard Court. No more! Now the College Gym is packed with parents, grandparents and special friends and full to almost over-flowing with the excited buzz and participation of all of our students (492) Prep to 6. Earlier, the Junior School had welcomed many visitors to its open classrooms, inviting participation in a great variety of activities which also continued in the Morning Literacy Time after the Book Parade in which Classes, Grades and Stages joined together to make their own journeys of story and imagination through the current books as recommended by the Australian Book Council. It was just excellent too to see so many of our children enthusiastically taking part in the “Great Book Swap” and so actively, generously and thoughtfully, participating in the support of Indigenous Literacy from a deeper understanding of just how important equable access to literacy skills is for all the citizens of Australia. In this, and in so many other ways, Semester Two is brilliantly under way in the Junior School! Every blessing!
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The Advocate The official newsletter of Arndell Anglican College
Semester Two always comes with a very full academic and pastoral program for the students and staff of Arndell Anglican College Junior School! As a very respected colleague often remarks to me, “At Arndell Anglican College Junior School, there is always such a lot going on!” and for our School, in the fullest and most positive way possible, that’s always certainly true! As a great sign of all the energy and learning and creativity and memory-making presently here and yet to come over Semester Two, Book Week made a spectacular entrance and very positive impact last week! The Book Parade itself involved record numbers of students and record numbers of visitors. Amidst the colourful and book character-full lines of students, I found myself remembering when all of this was a very contained affair on the Junior School Hard Court. No more! Now the College Gym is packed with parents, grandparents and special friends and full to almost over-flowing with the excited buzz and participation of all of our students (492) Prep to 6. Earlier, the Junior School had welcomed many visitors to its open classrooms, inviting participation in a great variety of activities which also continued in the Morning Literacy Time after the Book Parade in which Classes, Grades and Stages joined together to make their own journeys of story and imagination through the current books as recommended by the Australian Book Council. It was just excellent too to see so many of our children enthusiastically taking part in the “Great Book Swap” and so actively, generously and thoughtfully, participating in the support of Indigenous Literacy from a deeper understanding of just how important equable access to literacy skills is for all the citizens of Australia. In this, and in so many other ways, Semester Two is brilliantly under way in the Junior School! Every blessing!
A reminder that the High School Camp for 2018 is a four day program for Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. The program will commence on Tuesday 25 September and conclude on Friday 28 September. Year 12 Study camp program will be a three day program commencing from Wednesday 26 September and conclude on Friday 28 September. If your child will be absent during the camp period (in part or full) an Application for Extended Absence
or Exemption must be completed and approved by the Headmaster. Please note that no applications for leave
will be considered after 19 September 2018, unless the absence is due to an illness, emergency or unforeseen
circumstance. Forms can be found on the College website:
https://www.arndell.nsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/Application%20for%20Extended%20Absence%20or%20Ex
emption_0.pdf
Exodus 17:6
I will stand before you on the rock at Mount Sinai. Strike the rock, and water will come
gushing out. Then the people will be able to drink.” So Moses struck the rock as he was
told, and water gushed out as the elders looked on.
As I sit at my desk I hear light rain falling outside. Rain that we long for. I’m not certain
how long it will last, whether it will be enough or if it is falling where it is really needed in
our country.
When God rescued his people out of slavery in Egypt they had to wander through a desert to get to the
Promised Land. Whilst we experience a tough drought, the desert has, it often seems, a permanent drought.
The people complain, accusing God of rescuing them so they would just die.
Just then, when they question God’s love, he strangely, miraculously provides water, gushing from a rock.
This incident reminds us of Israel’s dependence on God and as a taste of his plans for him to provide them
with even more, a land (flowing with milk and honey), an identity and a future.
We too might ask, ‘God, why don’t you send the rain to end this drought?’ Or, we could pray, trusting that God
will provide for our needs. Further to this, we can remember the greater provision God wants to give us of
eternal life through his son.
I do pray that rain will fall. In the meantime, I pray that as a nation we would support and care for those who
are suffering most at this time. May our Twilight Movie Evening Fundraiser be a blessing to those in the
greatest need.
If you have any questions about the Christian faith or chaplaincy at the College, please contact the Chaplaincy
team.
The College is excited to announce a very special evening on Thursday September 6 2018
where we will be hosting our very first Sunset Movie Night.
As part of the Year 12 2018’s fundraising efforts, it has been decided that all proceeds from this event will be
donated to the Buy a Bale Project – which supports Aussie farmers and rural communities throughout Australia.
This drought appeal campaign is providing meaningful support for farmers by delivering hay and other essential
items to farmers who have no feed left for their cattle. You can also donate to Buy a Bale via the following
link: https://www.buyabale.com.au/
The 25th Arndell Equestrian Carnival was held at the Hawkesbury Show Grounds on Saturday the 18th of
August. 194 immaculately turned out riders and ponies across 7 rings graced the beautifully prepared
Hawkesbury turf. The competition was fierce for the ribbons, rosettes, garlands and trophies and all the
competitors received ribbons for their efforts.
To the parents, staff and students who volunteered at the event, I cannot thank you enough for your hard work
and support. Thank you to our 7 judges who were patient and fair to all our riders. Sporting events prizes will
be sent out in the next few days.
Arndell Anglican College recognises the large equestrian community in the Hawkesbury region and is proud
to offer this opportunity to students and their families.
Term Commences Monday, 29 January
Prep, Kindergarten, Year 7, 11 and 12
Tuesday, 30 January
All Students
Public Holidays Good Friday, 30 March
Easter Monday, 2 April
Term Concludes Friday, 13 April
Term Commences Monday, 30 April
Public Holidays Queen’s Birthday – Monday, 11 June
Term Concludes Friday, 29 June
Term Commences Tuesday, 24 July
Term Concludes Friday, 28 September
Term Commences Tuesday, 16 October
Term Concludes Thursday, 6 December
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 & Learning: Mr Jim Milford
Chaplain: Rev. Jeremy Clark
Business Manager: Mrs Jodie Woods
Enrolments Manager: Mrs Roxanne Arnold – 4572 2472
Careers and Tertiary Education Advisor: Mr Tom Lavelle
Equestrian Co-ordinator: Mr Leon Carroll
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
Coordinator – 0401 904 531
Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486
Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
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