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THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2016 118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSW PH: 02 4572 3633
‘Learning through Christ’ www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
From the Deputy’s Desk Mr James Webb
Term 3 has seen a number of significant events happen in the College. The annual Grandparent’s
Day with lots of smiling faces and very proud grandchildren always brings the College to life.
Seeing the Grandparents work with their Grandchildren across all classes in the Junior School,
reading with them, building things and imparting knowledge – both ways, demonstrates that we
are truly a learning community.
In the Senior School our Year 12 students have spent the past 2 weeks on Trial HSC Exams. A
tense time all round but one which ensures the best preparation for the HSC to come. The
Continuers French students have also commenced their HSC proper with their Orals taking place
last Saturday.
Added to this Showcase Events for Art, Wood Technology, Textiles, Drama and Music give the
students more opportunities to exhibit their works and to perform in front of a live audience.
The Annual Equestrian Carnival was held this past weekend and a huge vote of thanks to all of
the parents, staff and students who assisted on the day. These events do not organise
themselves and I would like to pass on the College’s sincere thanks to Miss Kristen Bailey (Maths
Department) for the oversight and organisation of the day. Miss Bailey was supported by
Mrs Jodie Woods – the College’s Business Manager. Their organisation and tireless efforts are
gratefully acknowledged. Testament to this was the success of the day. Well done to all.
So you can see that as a school we are blessed by the enthusiasm of our students, parent body
(including grandparents), staff and friends. Truly a vibrant and engaged community.
Buses: We are governed by buses and need, in the afternoon, to move some 700 students out
of the College in about 25 minutes. Please continue to assist us in ensuring that buses have
access to the front of the College.
Uniform: On the whole our uniform is looking ok. However in the High School we can do better.
The length of the girls’ skirts must be at knee length and not thigh. Hair must be such that it does
not draw undue attention to the owner either boys or girls. Tracksuit tops do not replace jumpers
or blazers. As a parent you have signed up to support the Uniform Code of the College. Please
be aware of phone calls or emails home on the above matters.
Term 3 I Issue 12
The Advocate
In this issue
Deputy’ Desk
Chaplaincy Chat
HICES Debating
Unischools Steer Day
Grandparents Day
Fiji Mission 2016
Events
Term Calendars
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Chaplaincy Chat
Rev Jeremy Clark Philippians 2:5 Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus.
We live in ‘the selfie world’. Even Senior School chapel has the speaker taking selfies, and during the chapel! Our world
focuses more and more on the self, it’s all about ‘i', the iPhone, iPad, iMac, iWatch, I even own an iBook. Everyone else
is trying to make their device like the ‘i' phenomena, or better. Then we seek our gratification in the posting of the
evidence, hoping we’ll get more ‘likes’ than the last time, checking out to see who likes me this time. So many of us just
want to be liked, to be the centre of attention.
God has a radically different view of the purpose for humanity. Jesus exemplifies
God’s plan. Here is how Paul talks about Jesus in Philippians 2:6-11: who,
existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to
be used for His own advantage. Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the
form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men. And when He had come as a man
in His external form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of
death—even to death on a cross.
For this reason God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above
every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow— of those who are
in heaven and on earth and under the earth— and every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
In verse 5 God calls us to have the same attitude as Christ, to put others before ourselves as God intends. This is very
different to the ‘i' world, where we try and make ourselves ‘Lord’. Jesus lowers himself so that we might have a
relationship with God, with Jesus as our Lord. Our College desires that its students would learn to put others before
themselves. More than this we pray they will experience the ultimately fulfilling life where Jesus is Lord.
If you wish to chat about the Christian faith or ask general questions about chaplaincy, please contact the Chaplaincy
Team at the College.
HICES Debating Mr Tom Lavelle
At recent debating finals, it was a gallant performance from the Year 7 Red team in their first ever impromptu debate
and Elimination Final. Arguing the affirmative “That our National identity is a myth”, they were eventually defeated by a
most impressive Emanuel College team who focussed in on the key ideas particularly well.
The team of Evie Claxton (1st), Ben Webb (2nd), Lachlan Watts (3rd), Caleb Clarke (4th) and Will McGregor
(Chair/timekeeper) did a terrific job in reaching the HICES finals in their first year in the Middle division. This is a
significant achievement in itself.
Congratulations also to the Open and Senior Red debating teams in progressing to the final eight in respective
competitions. The Open team of Bethany McNamara (1st), Lleyton Bird (2nd), Emily May (3rd) and Rosie Rodgers (4th)
defeated last year’s HICES runners up Moriah College in a knife-edge decision, on the negative of the topic “That global
warming demands global actions”.
The Senior Red team of Jeremy Liu (1st), David Lavelle (2nd), Jessica Steenbeeke (3rd) and Laura Holman (4th) achieved
a win over Chevalier College. This is the first time a Senior team has reached the quarter-finals. The Senior Red team
successfully argued the affirmative “That high speed police chases should be banned.” Both teams now enjoy another
knockout final in the next two weeks.
Congratulations to Emily May (Open division) and David Lavelle (Senior division) who also won their respective regional
totals for Outer Western Sydney. Jeremy Liu (3rd Seniors), Jake James (5th Seniors) and Evie Claxton (5th –Middle) also
attained awards from the preliminary rounds.
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Unischools Steer Live Day Mrs Nicole Evans
Students had a great time at their first cattle show. All entries placed well in the cattle parading competition, some
having to compete against experienced handlers. Our steer received a 6th place in best presented and a 7th place
in live steer. We had various students judging cattle with some having to make a speech about them to justify their
order of placement. We have not found out all the results yet as there is a closing ceremony on the 9th September.
All the results for our team will be announced after that.
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Junior School Grandparents Day
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Year 3 – The Rocks Excursion
On Wednesday the 10th August, Year Three went on an excursion to The
Rocks in Sydney. It was a fantastic day, with gorgeous weather. Mr Conway
acted like our tour guide, as he walked us through the streets of The Rocks.
Whilst we ate our lunch under the Harbour Bridge, we had the most amazing
view of the Sydney Harbour. We even got to witness a movie being filmed at
the Opera House. After lunch, we made our way down to the meeting place
for our Walking Tour. We met our guides and then it all began.
Here are some things the students said about our excursion:
Facts we learnt on our Excursion:
- James Bloodworth built the governor’s house. – Liam Rogers
- They used sea shells and sand for cement. - Caleb Hayden
- Many convicts married officers. – Angelina Thompson
- We learnt about the ferries. They were named after the First Fleet. – Joel Bishop
- James Ruse was the first famer and only person in NSW who could feed his
family on his own. – Oliver Isemonger
- If you got married to a guard or officer, you became a free lady. – Joel
Vacopoulos
- Mary Reibey stole a horse whilst dressed as a boy, and that is how she became
a convict. – Sophie Stewart
On the excursion to The Rocks, we
got to dress up as Captain Arthur
Phillip, soldiers and convicts. I
dressed up as a convict called,
Rachel Turner. We travelled around
The Rocks looking at places convicts
had been to or built. We had lots of
Fun!
Giaan Perry
On our excursion, we went to the rocks
to learn about convicts and their time
in Australia. We learnt that rocks from
Scotland were used for building things
like the floor. We dressed up as
convicts and learnt their stories.
Obadiah Clarke
I liked dressing up. I was Thomas
Hill. I got sent to America for
stealing a silver watch. Then I got
sent to The Rocks, Australia, for
stealing a convict’s biscuit.
Jack Woods
I learnt that The Rocks was very
old. I liked dressing up as
convicts. I learnt The Rocks was
built by convicts and it was first
called Tallawoladah. I dressed up
as Mary Reibey and married
Riley who was Thomas Reibey.
Mary Reiby is on the twenty dollar
note.
Ava McCabe
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2016 Fiji Mission Profiles
Oliver Hopping Year 10
Favourite bible verse John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him
should not perish but have eternal life.
I am looking forward to experiencing the
culture of Fiji with the Fijian people but also
becoming friends and teaching kids of a
different culture the Gospel.
I Like….
Water skiing, motorbikes, paddock bashing and A
Current Affair
I Pray……
The success of the Fiji Mission Trip
People to have an open heart for God’s
word
To have the strength to spread the gospel
About me…….
Oliver is named after the 2000 Olympic mascot “Olly the Kookaburra”
Lauren Vesperman
Year 11
Favourite bible verse Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you are called to peace. And be thankful.
In Fiji I am looking forward to meeting all
the Fijians. I can’t wait to lead them in
songs and to experience how the Fijians
live and worship. I am also looking forward
to sharing the gospel.
I Like …….
To dance, act and sing. I also love to eat food.
I Pray……
That we have a safe flight to Fiji and that we arrive safely
That we are able to share the gospel
effectively
That we have fun together overseas
About me…….
-
I have never moved house or schools
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2016 Fiji Mission Profiles
Abby Cox Year 10
Favourite bible verse Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future
The thing that excites me most about this
Fiji mission trip, is finally meeting the children my sister has talked about so
much about and building new friendships with my team members!
I Like …….
Singing, playing soccer, being with friends and
family and travelling overseas
I Pray……
We have a great time
That we create new friendships
That we can help over in Fiji to the best of our ability
About me……
My favourite subject is Science
My favourite colour is blue
My favourite food is Ice Cream
Brooke Ellison Year 10
Favourite bible verse Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all you ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Being able to meet and have fun with the
Fiji kids.
I Like …….
Motorbikes, hanging out with friends and water skiing
I Pray……
-
For general health & wellbeing
About me…….
-
I have never moved house or schools
Josiah Jackson Year 10
Favourite bible verse
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall
not perish but have eternal life”
For the mission trip to Fiji I am most excited about meeting new people and get
to know other people better in Fiji.
I Pray……
That’s our trip is a great success
We are able to share our faith and have our own faiths grow
We are equipped with the correct skill set to
spread the word of God and make a difference on our mission trip
We can have lots of fun and spread the word of
the gospel
I Like …….
Basketball & Music
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Events
Save the Date
CRU Day Camp coming to Arndell
Dates: Monday 12th – Friday 16th December - 8am–6pm
daily
Great activities including: laser tag, jumping castle, day
trip to Galston Gorge, Bible stories and much more!
More details coming soon.
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Term 3 Junior College Calendar
Week 2B Monday 25/7 Tuesday 26/7 Wednesday 27/7 Thursday 28/7 Friday 29/7
Infants Chapel / Primary Chapel
Visual Arts Show
Week 3A Monday 1/8 Tuesday 2/8 Wednesday 3/8 Thursday 4/8 Friday 5/8
College Photo Day
Junior School Awards Assembly (Year 5)
Week 4B Monday 8/8/ Tuesday 9/8 Wednesday 10/8 Thursday 11/8 Friday 12/8
Year 3 Excursion – The Rocks
Year 4 Gala Day
P& F Meeting
Year 2 Excursion – Vaucluse House
Year 1 Excursion – Rouse
Hill Farm
K – 6 Chapel
Week 5A Monday 15/8 Tuesday 16/8 Wednesday 17/8 Thursday 18/8 Friday 19/8
Science Week Science Week Science Week Science Week Grandparents Day
Science Week
Week 6B Monday 22/8 Tuesday 23/8 Wednesday 24/8 Thursday 25/8 Friday 26/8
National Book Week National Book Week National Book Week National Book Week
Book Week Parade
National Book Week
Junior School Awards Assembly (Year 3)
Week 7A Monday 29/8 Tuesday 30/8 Wednesday 31/8 Thursday 1/9 Friday 2/9
Gifted & Talented Camp – Year 6
Stage 1 – Eisteddfod Father’s Day Stall
Infants Chapel / Primary Chapel
Week 8B Monday 5/9 Tuesday 6/9 Wednesday 7/9 Thursday 8/9 Friday 9/9
Change to Summer Uniform
Arndell Co-curricular Sport Photos
KG Excursion – Sydney Observatory
K – 6 Chapel
Week 9A Monday 12/9 Tuesday 13/9 Wednesday 14/9 Thursday 15/9 Friday 16/9
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews Awards Assembly – Kindergarten
Week 10B Monday 19/9 Tuesday 20/9 Wednesday 21/9 Thursday 22/9 Friday 23/9
Dreamtime Story Telling Arts Whizz – Open Classrooms
K – 6 Chapel
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Term 3 Senior College Calendar
Week 2B Monday 25/7 Tuesday 26/7 Wednesday 27/7 Thursday 28/7 Friday 29/7
Year 11 – Hospitality Workplace
Year 7 Immunisations
RFS Cadet Program
Year 11 – Hospitality Workplace
Stage 5 – Subject
Information Afternoon
Year 11 – Hospitality Workplace
Year 11 – Hospitality Workplace
Australian Mathematics
Competition
Year 11 – Hospitality Workplace
Visual Arts Show
Year 10 Rolling thunder
Week 3A Monday 1/8 Tuesday 2/8 Wednesday 3/8 Thursday 4/8 Friday 5/8
College Photo Day
RFS Cadet Program
Fiji Awareness Day HSC Drama Evening
Week 4B Monday 8/8/ Tuesday 9/8 Wednesday 10/8 Thursday 11/8 Friday 12/8
Trial HSC Examinations
HICES Debating – Interregional Finals
Trial HSC Examinations Trial HSC Examinations
Fiji Mission – Parent Information Evening
Trial HSC Examinations
P & F Meeting
Trial HSC Examinations
Year 11 Excursion – Jewish Museum
Week 5A Monday 15/8 Tuesday 16/8 Wednesday 17/8 Thursday 18/8 Friday 19/8
Science Week
Trial HSC Examinations
Science Week
Trial HSC Examinations
Science Week
Trial HSC Examinations
Science Week
Trial HSC Examinations
Science Week
Trial HSC Examinations
Week 6B Monday 22/8 Tuesday 23/8 Wednesday 24/8 Thursday 25/8 Friday 26/8
Trial HSC Examinations
RFS Cadet Program
HSC Music Evening
Week 7A Monday 29/8 Tuesday 30/8 Wednesday 31/8 Thursday 1/9 Friday 2/9
Stage 6 – Anti Bullying Workshop
Year 12 – Business Studies Day
Week 8B Monday 5/9 Tuesday 6/9 Wednesday 7/9 Thursday 8/9 Friday 9/9
Change to Summer Uniform
RFS Cadet Program
Arndell Co-curricular Sport Photos - High School
Year 12 – Police Liaison Session
Year 11 – Examination Week
Year 11 – Examination Week
Week 9A Monday 12/9 Tuesday 13/9 Wednesday 14/9 Thursday 15/9 Friday 16/9
Year 11 – Examination Week
Year 11 – Examination Week
RFS Cadet Program
Year 11 – Examination Week
Year 11 – Examination Week
Year 11 – Examination Week
Year 7 Medieval Excursion
Week 10B Monday 19/9 Tuesday 20/9 Wednesday 21/9 Thursday 22/9 Friday 23/9
Year 12 Valedictory Service
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Year 9 Camp Year 9 Camp
Year 7 – 12 Camp
Year 9 Camp Year 9 Camp
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College Contacts
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
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: Miss Kristen Bailey
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 Jamie (Co-ordinator) – 0401 904 531
P & F President: Mrs Siggy Grima
Email: [email protected]
Canteen: Monday – Friday – 4545 2486
Website: www.arndell.nsw.edu.au
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