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Last week we welcomed Year 11 and 12 back to the College. We congratulate the students on their maturity and the positive approach they have taken to their learning through a difficult time.

As detailed last week, we will continue our phased return of students to on-campus learning in the coming weeks. Our aim is that all students will return to face-to-face classes at the College by Monday 1 June. However, we recognise that the COVID-19 crisis has been unpredictable and rapidly changing. Should circumstances and Government directions change, the College will respond accordingly. Any changes will be communicated with you as soon as we are made aware.

Phased Return to the College

Throughout our phased return, the College is open every day for all students who need to attend. No student will be turned away.

Learning for Pre-K to Year 10 will continue through ‘Off-Campus Learning’ programs.

In line with Government advice, students are strongly recommended to commence attending the College one day a week, where possible. We ask that parents contact Mr Leighton Corr or Mrs Sue Kennedy if there are other considerations. Any student who remains at home is expected to continue learning through the ‘Off-Campus Learning’ platforms.

Issue No 6, 2020Monday 11 May 2020

To Serve ChristA fortnightly newsletter for Penrith Anglican College families

The Vine

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”

Psalm 18:2 (NIV)

Principal’s Message

Arrangements for Term 2, Week 3 and 4

In This Issue


ANZAC Day 2020 Chapel

ANZAC Day Rememberance

Mother’s Day Chapel

Student Wellbeing

Careers Office

Library Services

Enrichment Program

Secondary School Happenings

Primary School News

Count Your Blessings

Compassion Child Sponsorship

Prayer and Praise

May Calendar

Uniform Shop

PAC Parents & Friends Business

Register

8 May 2020 Dear Parents and Carers Arrangements for Term 2, Week 3 and 4 This week we welcomed Year 11 and 12 back to the College. We congratulate the students on their maturity and the positive approach they have taken to their learning through a difficult time.

As detailed last week, we will continue our phased return of students to on-campus learning in the coming weeks. Our aim is that all students will return to face-to-face classes at the College by Monday 1 June. However, we recognise that the COVID-19 crisis has been unpredictable and rapidly changing. Should circumstances and Government directions change, the College will respond accordingly. Any changes will be communicated with you as soon as we are made aware. Phased Return to the College Throughout our phased return, the College is open every day for all students who need to attend. No student will be turned away. Learning for Pre-K to Year 10 will continue through 'Off-Campus Learning' programs. In line with Government advice, students are strongly recommended to commence attending the College one day a week, where possible. We ask that parents contact Mr Leighton Corr or Mrs Sue Kennedy if there are other considerations. Any student who remains at home is expected to continue learning through the ‘Off-Campus Learning’ platforms. Pre-K Monday* Tuesday* Wednesday* Thursday* Friday* Pre-K 5 Days Cranmer Latimer Ridley Ryle Pre-K 3 Days Cranmer

Ryle Latimer

Ridley

Pre-K 2 Days Cranmer Ridley

Latimer Ryle

K – 12 Monday* Tuesday* Wednesday* Thursday* Friday* K to Year 6 Cranmer Latimer Ridley Ryle Year 7 to Year 10 Cranmer Latimer Ridley Ryle Year 11 and Year 12 Students attend every day.

Students who are not able to attend the College physically can use Zoom to attend classes virtually

* The College is open every day for all students who need to attend. No student will be turned away.

The Vine - Issue No 6, 2020

Additional cleaning and hygiene arrangements are in place at the College. If your child is sick, please do not send them to the College. I encourage all families to continue to speak to their children about good hygiene practices, including:

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water before and after eating and after going to the toilet.• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.• Avoid touching your face.• Limit physical contact with others and maintain a minimum social distance of 1.5m where possible.

Uniform

The College Uniform from Monday 11 May is full winter uniform. We understand this may be difficult for some families and consideration will be given to anyone unable to be in full winter uniform due to the circumstances. We ask that you communicate this with your child’s classroom or mentor teacher. Primary students attending on Friday may wear sports uniform.

The Uniform Shop is currently opening on the following days for collection of online orders during the following times:

• Tuesday 8:00 am - 11:00 am• Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Online orders are required to be placed by midnight on Tuesdays and can be collected between 3pm and 5pm on Wednesdays.

In order to maintain social distancing, walk-ins to the shop will not be possible currently. Appointments can be made online to attend the shop during the opening hours. Please click here to make your appointment.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Parents and carers are required to remain with their car to drop off and pick up children. Parents are asked not to enter the College other than Reception and the Uniform Shop.

Pre-K to Year 2 drop-off is at the ramp and Years 3 to 6 at the Primary Assembly Area. The Pre-K staff will be on hand at the ramp to allow parents to stay in their car to drop off and sign in. The Pre-K students will then be walked into Pre-K by the staff. The afternoon pick-up procedures will be the same locations as drop off.

Secondary students can use the Assembly area for drop off and pick up, and buses will operate according to their normal published timetables.

Canteen

The Canteen will continue to operate in an online only capacity for the return of students. Orders can be made via flexischools and will be delivered for Primary students and collected, as normal, for Secondary students.

The Café will remain closed at this stage.

We continue to keep our community in our thoughts and prayers at this time, in particular we pray:

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26

Please do not hesitate to contact us at the College if you require further information.

Mrs Felicity GrimaPrincipal

http://penrithanglicancollege.permapleat.com.au/schoolbookings/



The College ANZAC Day Chapel was held on Friday 1 May in the Lighthouse Theatre and livestreamed via YouTube. The full service can be viewed via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7dXsZ0bim0

In his address, Mr Glenjamin Elsegood, Youth Minister at Rouse Hill Anglican Church and Army Reserve Chaplain, spoke about the sacrifice and love of those who have served us, especially the sacrifice of His Son.

One of the things that stands out about Army life is the idea of Orders. Orders are a very simple system that ensures that everybody knows exactly what is coming next, what they’re supposed to do. When orders are given incorrectly, it can cause a lot of hurt and confusion. In short, orders in the Army are very important.

ANZAC day this year, just like past years, was very important yet different because we had different orders: to remain socially distant, we were told to stay home, told to dress in uniform but a different type of uniform, things might have felt different.

The reading from John 15 tells us that the disciples had been following Jesus for three years and being taught by him. On that night, before he went to the Cross, Jesus gave His people their orders: to love others, to trust in Him, and to follow what He has told his people to do.

Jesus’ orders were simple, clear and helpful.

Even though everything around Him would’ve been scary and anxious, Jesus’ orders were to trust in what all the disciples had seen and heard from Him: to love others with a deep self-sacrificial love, the same self-sacrificial love we see when we remember ANZAC Day.

Jesus said to trust in the One who gives you those orders - in Him - God.

Orders are important, orders help to get the mission complete, and Jesus’ mission was to go and save the whole world.

As we think as about ANZAC Day there are all sorts of things we may be thinking about, all sorts of people who might be giving us orders, but the most important question is: whose orders will we follow?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7dXsZ0bim0


While it was not possible to come together this year due to social distancing measures, the College commmunity showed there were many other ways we can remember all those who have served and sacrificed: some students made poppies and wreaths and Anzac biscuits while many, including our cadets, observed the dawn service at their driveways.

William Watson (Year 7) played the Last Post on his trumpet on ANZAC morning. William’s mum shares with us:

“His uncle had asked him on Wednesday if he would please come and play for him and his neighbors. Will, of course, said yes. He asked me to download the music sheet and he started practicing. He got up at 5.30am and we drove to his uncle’s place where he played. His uncle and neighbours were all grateful for his part to make their morning even extra special. We live-streamed it to his grandparents to watch as well. I was so proud that he had no hesitation in learning and playing for these people. This was done while social distancing so a Thank You was enough thanks to Will.”




Last Friday, as a College, we gathered to give a huge thank you to all the Mums in our community. For those who are going to their workplaces each day, for Mums working from home and juggling the care of their children, for everyone’s new-found skills as teachers, for the way you have all embraced technology, for being chefs, for all the chores you continue to do around the home, for being the family fitness instructor, for keeping the family well-stocked with supplies of toilet paper, hand sanitiser and soap. Most importantly, thank you for being Mums who love and support your children, which makes our jobs so much easier at the College.

Mrs Felicity GrimaPrincipal

“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

1 John 4:7 (NIV)

Student Wellbeing


During this time, most of us are using our technology devices significantly more than we would normally do so. We are very thankful for all that technology allows us to do helping us to learn, connect and communicate. In fact much of society is functioning during this time in isolation because of technology.

In saying all this, many of us are experiencing what has been identified as ‘zoom fatigue’. I know that after some meetings conducted via zoom, I feel both physically and mentally exhausted. It may seem strange, but there are many reasons contributing to this including:

• The requirement of higher levels of focus to process everything.

• The dissonance that can be felt from our minds being together but our bodies feel that we are not.

• The social pressure of looking confident etc because you are on camera.

• We quickly get uncomfortable if silence is part of the meeting.

• There is more information given eg. everyone’s backgrounds.

• The need to filter out our background distractions in our home environment.

So, what can we do to reduce zoom fatigue? Two things include:

• Ensuring that you take your breaks away from the screen of your screens.

• Building transition periods in between zoom meetings, if you can, to help refresh yourself such as stretching, having a healthy snack, dancing to your favourite song or doing a bit of exercise.

It is known that when we look at a screen we tend to concentrate a lot more and blink less which results in the formation of dry spots on our eyes and irritation among other things.

I think it is also helpful to employ actions that are known to reduce eye fatigue that can be experienced from screen time. Things you can do to help your eyes include:

• Look up away from your screen every half hour at something about six metres away.

• Every hour get up, preferably go outside or into another room and look at and focus on something in the distance.

• Exposure to outside lighting and sunshine helps in the development of our eyes, particularly for children so spend quality time outside

We need not be afraid of technology, we just need to encourage each other to use it wisely.

Our current circumstances – whether lockdown, quarantine, working from home or otherwise – are also feeding in to any negative impacts we may be experiencing. We need to be kind to ourselves, make good and healthy choices. Remember if you are not coping or struggling with things, please reach out to someone. Our students are encouraged to contact their classroom teacher (Primary) or Head of House (Secondary), myself or Mr Wright.

If you are interested in learning more, these website might be of interest:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopreacher/2020/04/tips-avoiding-zoom-fatigue-covid-19/

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200421-why-zoom-video-chats-are-so-exhausting

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-20/screen-time-impact-vision-eye-health/11113176

Miss Adele CraneDirector of Student Wellbeing

Are you experiencing Zoom fatigue?







Careers Office


Universities Admission Centre (UAC)

UAC has been providing regular updates on matters relating to university entry for 2021 with regards to the COVID-19 situation. You can read more at https://www.uac.edu.au/uac-covid-19-update#entry:11344:url

The UAC has created a list of things you can do to prepare for university entry in 2021. You can also stay up-to-date with their regular posts, podcasts and information through social media:

https://www.facebook.com/uacinfo/

https://www.instagram.com/uacinfo/

Mr Brian JonesCareers Advisor

https://www.uac.edu.au/uac-covid-19-update#entry:11344:url

https://www.facebook.com/uacinfo/

https://www.instagram.com/uacinfo/

Library Services


Requested Borrowing

The Library is still open for borrowing, if you have any requests for your child, please email them through to [email protected] and we will let you know by reply email if we’ve been able to get them ready, and when you can pick them up from College reception. Please bring any returns with you to place in the returns trolley.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Due to Covid-19, the PRC has relaxed two rules for 2020: Students may read 10 free choice books, not 5; and they may also read up to 3 books in a series, not 2.

The challenge will stay at the same date of Friday 28 August, 2020. We still have the Challenge of 300 students to complete the PRC for 2020, so Mr Pullen, Mrs Kennedy, and Mrs Grima dress up!

National Simultaneous Storytime

We can still read our 2020 story, Britney and Whitney Chicken Divas, either at school or at home at 11am on Wednesday 27 May. Please look out for the email link that will come closer to the day to log into Story Box Library.

Book Club Ordering

Book Club will be completed online for this edition, with the link being shown here: https://scholastic.com.au/book-club/virtual-catalogue-1/

Orders need to be in by Monday 18 May.

Lunchtime, Storytime, Live!Every weekday at 12.00 noon

An author a day keeps the boredom away ... if you would like to hear a story with your young children, please tune into the Children’s Book Council of Australia at 12pm on weekdays.

CBCA NSW Branch FacebookLunchtime, Storytime Live Website

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Readings

If you’d like to read Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone with the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham, Stephen Fry, Dakota Fanning, Claudia Kim and others, please visit the link below each week to tune in!

https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/introducing-harry-potter-at-home-readings

Mr Mark PullenHead of Library Services

mailto:librarians%40pac.nsw.edu.au?subject=

https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/aus_issue_3?fr=sMTQ2ZTExOTgzNjE

https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/aus_issue_3?fr=sMTQ2ZTExOTgzNjE

https://www.facebook.com/CBCANSW

https://www.cbcansw.org.au/storytime



Enrichment Program


This year as part of the College’s Enrichment Program, students have the opportunity to participate in one or all of the ICAS English, Mathematics and Science tests.

ICAS is an independent, skills-based assessment which recognises and rewards student academic achievement and requires students to think beyond the classroom. Each test is sat at the College and is invigilated by teachers under normal examination conditions.

Over one million student entries come from over 6300 schools in Australia and New Zealand annually. Additionally, students from over 20 countries including Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the USA participate in ICAS each year.

Each student receives a UNSW Certificate acknowledging their level of achievement. The College receives timely, objective information about student achievement.

The English test focuses on reading and language skills in a range of texts. Students are required to locate, identify, interpret, infer and synthesise information in and about texts, focusing on the aspects of:

• Text Comprehension• Writer’s Craft• Syntax• Vocabulary

The Mathematics test focuses on mathematical skills in a range of contexts from the following areas:

• Algebra and patterns• Chance and data• Measures and units• Number and arithmetic• Space and geometry

The Science test focuses on scientific skills in the subject contexts of Earth and Beyond, Energy and Change, Life and Living, Natural and Processed Materials.

The following skill areas are covered:

• Observing and measuring• Interpreting data• Predicting and concluding• Investigating• Reasoning and problem solving

The tests will be held at the following times:

Science Monday 17th August 2020English Monday 24th August 2020Mathematics Monday 31st August 2020

Specific preparation for ICAS tests is not required as the assessments are skills based. The ICAS website has a section with practice papers.

Participation in English, Mathematics and Science test costs $15.95 per test. The tests are open to students from Years 3 to 10.

Parents need to register their child for any/all of the tests via the UNSW Global Parent Payment System. The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments. Parents can access this service by typing , https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps into a browser and using the College’s unique code.

Registration and payment is to be made by the Friday 17th July 2020 through the UNSW Global Parent Payment System, https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps using the College’s unique access code: DFP639

Mrs Alison Sylvester Primary Enrichment Teacher

Mrs Kathryn ClarkeSecondary School Enrichment Co-ordinator

https://shop.unswglobal.com.au/pages/pps





Our Off-Campus Learning continues to evolve in response to community need. In the final weeks of Term 1, Years 7 - 12 students were engaged in live Zoom touch-base sessions with each of their subject teachers. Whilst there have been many challenges, our students continue to develope resilience and show independence in their learning.

Here are some samples of work submitted.

AUSTRALIA'S FOODFLAVOURS

Australia's favourite flavours in food is

sweet or savoury and 100% simple. A

classic childhood favourite is fairy

bread, this is only sprinkles on bread

and butter! Super simple but still

amazing!

AUSTRALIANFOOD

EVOLUTIONAustralian Food has come a long

way since early settlements, Food

was bland and plain and usually

had to be hunted for. Now the food

is flavourful, exciting and you can

get it almost anywhere!

Back before settlement came to

Australia, Aboriginals had to hunt

for their food, cooking it over fires

or roasting on coals. They ate many

plants as well.

British settlement brought things

like varied bread and biscuits,

sausages and vegetables. This was

the start to a very exciting food

journey!

Australian food now is extremely

varied in tastes ranging from treats

such as laming-tons to juicy

Australian hamburgers or a nice

chicken parmigiana!

I and many other Australians

believe that Australia has one of the

widest ranging options for food in

the world, we have heaps of fusion

food and great treats that you can

only get here!

AUSTRALIANCUISINE

Brochure by Savannah Jeffrey

Annotated images by Isabella Degei

Food Technology

Year 9 Food Tech has been busy with the task of creating a persuasive advertisement. Featuring cultural influences on cuisine, these images aim to attract overseas visitors to Australia to experience our fusion cuisine.

Off-Campus Learning Program


Staying Active

Some great examples from our Year 7 - 10 PDHPE classes for staying active over the Easter break.

Serving others over Easter

Our students are known for having a heart for serving our community. On Good Friday, Mark Nielsen (Year 11) continued to serve meals at Mama Lana’s Community Kitchen. He also raised $400 for Children’s Hospital at Westmead with an Easter Raffle.


MMyy lleetttteerr ttoo yyoouu!! WWrriitttteenn BByy TTeeaaggaann

My Dear Ndayishimiye, My name is Teagan! My parents like to call me 'Tiggy', but I'm fine with being called Teagan. After all, that's what most of my friends call me. What about your friends? What do they call you? Do they call you by your first name, or do they have a nickname for you? In Australia, I live in the crowded city of Sydney, which is in NSW, which stands for 'New South Wales'. The climate here has been very chaotic, especially since last year. Last year, Australia had gone through not only severe bushfires but a drought as well, which had made the bushfires even worse than they already were. But luckily, we made it through the year, with now very rainy and miserable weather. What has the climate been like for you so far? Do you have any pets? I used to have 7 fishes, all but 2 fishes had died, which was very unlucky. But even though those fishes had died, we now have 10 baby fishes that 2 fishes had given birth to, but...we don't even know who the parents are! Do you have any brothers or sisters? I don't! I'm an only child...apart from the 10 babies of course. What about your hobbies? One of my favourite hobbies is listening to music. It calms me a lot, and I tend to be in a better mood once I listen to music. What's your favourite food? My favourite food is 'Semolina Porridge'. I promise that if you ever come to Australia to visit, I will make you Semolina Porridge myself. Trust me, it's delicious. I found out about you through my Mentor Group, so allow me to show you everyone in my mentor group!

I’m Teagan, the one who wrote to you!

This is Atef, he is fun, considerate and imaginative

This is Alex. He is shows great leadership skills

Latimer 6!

This is Christian, you can tell he’s Alex’s brother, as they both like to study Christian is shy and adventurous

This is Krystal. She is nice, gentle and smart.

This is Zac, he is fun, funny and athletic.

This is Kate, she is reliable, a pleasure and has great stories to share

This is Zac. He is kind, trustworthy and thoughtful

This is Abby. She is creative, hardworking and skilful.

This is Arnav. He is active and a fast learner and secretly wants to be a great musician.

This is Miss Macindoe, she also makes up Latimer 6!

We hope this letter finds you well and joyful! Psalm 5:11 But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you

Hi Effo,This is my dogHi Effo,This is my dogI like to play netball. what is I like to play netball. what is you favorite sport?you favorite sport?From ZoeFrom Zoe

I like fizzy drinks and my dog

I like fizzy drinks and my dog Flashy. I hope you do too!

Flashy. I hope you do too! What is your favourite drink?

What is your favourite drink?From DrewFrom Drew

Do you like doing stuff that is Do you like doing stuff that is creative?creative?From SophieFrom Sophie

I hope you are doing well. I hope you

I hope you are doing well. I hope you enjoyed Easter and are able to see your

enjoyed Easter and are able to see your friends and family.friends and family.From WillFrom Will

I enjoy the view outside in the I enjoy the view outside in the backyard.backyard.Do you have a favourite place outside?Do you have a favourite place outside?From JohnFrom John

Hello Effo, I like to play

Hello Effo, I like to play lots of sports, AFL, golf

lots of sports, AFL, golf and I like to do gaming.

and I like to do gaming.From CohenFrom Cohen

Do you have a pet?Do you have a pet?From EveFrom Eve

This is my dog Banjo. What is

This is my dog Banjo. What is your favourite food?

your favourite food?From MatildaFrom Matilda

Hi Effo!From

Cranmer 3!What’s your favourite things to What’s your favourite things to do? Mine is playing netball.do? Mine is playing netball.From MoniqueFrom Monique

Dear Awino Zabiba,

From the Ridley 3 MentorGroup

These are some of the people in our mentor groupat school. We hope you are doing well and justwanted to let you know that we are thinking of andpraying for you."Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you"- James 4:8

Secondary School Mentor Groups wrote letters to their Compassion child.

Happy EasterDEAR

FREDGINE

We thought

we would send you some

photos of us doing school

from home and some

pictures of our pets

Love Ryle 2!

Mrs Chambers and

Valentino

Freya and

Toby

Riley and Odie

Colby and Luka

Armaan and

Rocky

Louise

Emily's

Dog

Watson

JacobYohann

Lachlan

Marina

Primary School News


Easter Hat Parade

On the last day of Term 1, our Primary classes held their unprecedented Easter Hat Parade via Zoom celebrating that Jesus is better than chocolate.

Students were encouraged to be as creative as they would like to be, using all sorts of weird and fabulous things found around the house. Each student then had the chance to present their creation and do a “twirl”, one-by-one, during their class ZOOM session.

What a wonderful way to finish off last class ZOOM sessions for Term 1!



“Count your blessings, name them one by one. . . .” These words are part of an old hymn Christians have sung for more than 100 years, and the message is still important today. Central to the journey we travel is taking stock of the gifts God has given us.

Psalm 136 has reminded people of this fact for well over 2,000 years, and it urges us to remember God’s goodness in community. In this psalm we can see a clear call-and-response format. As God’s people sang this psalm together, a worship leader would sing the first phrase, and the people would respond with the refrain “His love endures forever.” Again and again they would recount what God had done for them—from freeing them, to feeding them, to remembering them. And as they counted their blessings, they would say, “His loves endures forever.”

The wonders of God’s grace and forgiveness are declared, and the people sing a hymn of thanksgiving. The good news that Jesus saves and that God’s Spirit is at work among us is preached, and the people commit themselves to grateful service. At the end of the worship time, God’s promise of blessing is spoken over his people, and they receive it joyfully with an “Amen.”

At this time I think it is even more important for us to count our blessings;

• The blessing of working in a Christian community• The blessing of encouragement received from College parents• The blessing of supportive colleagues• The blessing of an opportunity to learn new skills• The blessing of the chance to try out career options - I know the Primary staff have enjoyed the opportunity to try out

being receptionists and movie stars in front of the camera• The blessing of opportunities to build relationships with College families• The blessing of time we have had just with our own family, with no interruptions or need to rush off to commitments• The blessing of time for personal prayer and devotions• The blessing of time to do all those chores around the house we have been meaning to do for ages – my husband

thinks he now has the best organised sock drawer in the Southern Hemisphere and I feel amazing because I have sorted every cupboard and drawer

• The blessing of time to connect with colleagues, family and friends - there is nothing better than a facetime bath and bedtime stories with grandchildren even when it looks like it may end badly because the favourite pyjamas cannot be found and the restriction of only three stories a night is enforced

• The blessing of the assurance that God’s love endures forever

With whom will you join to count your blessings today?

Mrs Sue KennedyHead of Primary

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect nearly every aspect of life, and demands of us resilience, collaboration and kindnes, we hope the College community can take comfort in small blessings. We would like to share Mrs Kennedy’s morning devotions with College staff with you.

“He remembered us in our low estate . . . His love endures forever.” Psalm 136:23

Felix Soledad

Felix, who is also called Thata, lives with his mother and father in the Philippines and he is 8 years old. He is one of 5 children. His father occasionally works and his mother looks after their very humble home. Due to a very low income, his family struggles to survive. Felix likes to play hide ‘n’ seek and go running. He also likes to go to Bible class.

We began sponsoring Felix when the current Year 3 was in Pre K.

The Compassion Child Sponsorship Program doesn’t just address children’s physical needs, but the needs of their heart, mind and soul. It also meets the specific needs of each individual child. We are personally connected with all of our sponsor children and they treasure the thought that we care about them.

Mrs Sue MuncePrimary Compassion Co-ordinator

Please praise God for:

• The way the College community has coped with the pandemic showing courage, compassion and perseverance.

• The impact of COVID-19 not being as severe here as it has been in other parts of the world.

• People who are being creative and kind in caring for others during weeks of isolation.

Please pray for:

• College families experiencing times of hardship and stress, particularly those who have lost loved ones during this recent crisis.

• Our students and families as they manage the challenges that off campus learning and many parents working from home brings.

• Our world. That the pandemic may turn people towards God where they will find forgiveness, love, grace, hope and peace.


Prayer and Praise


“I like to bring in my Compassion money because it’s a kind and caring thing to do. It’s also a nice way to help people in need.”

Ava MaloneyYear 6 Student

In This Issue





Student Wellbeing

Careers Office

Library Services

Enrichment Program


Primary School News



Prayer and Praise

May Calendar

Uniform Shop


Register

May Calendar

Friday, 1 May 2020 ANZAC Service - LIVESTREAMEDMonday, 4 May 2020 APSMO Maths Olympiad Year 7 - 8

Tuesday, 5 May 2020 APSMO Maths Olympiad Year 5 - 6Wednesday, 6 May 2020 POSTPONED da Vinci Decathlon Years 5 and 6

APSMO Maths Olympiad Year 7 - 8Thursday, 7 May 2020 POSTPONED da Vinci Decathlon Years 7 and 8

Friday, 8 May 2020 POSTPONED da Vinci Decathlon Years 9 and 10Primary School Mother's Day Chapel - LIVESTREAMED

Tuesday, 12 May 2020 Year 11 2021 Subject Info Afternoon Session 1 (periods 5 and 6): HSIE, LOTE, Performing Arts

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 Year 12 English Assessment Task Viva VocesCouncil Meeting

Friday, 15 May 2020 2020 AHISA MeetingMonday, 18 May 2020 Year 12 Waiting for Godot Symposium

Scholastics Book Club Orders DueTuesday, 19 May 2020 Year 11 2021 Subject Info Afternoon Session 2 (periods 5 and 6):

Visual Arts, Science, Technology and PDHPEWednesday, 20 May 2020 Year 12 Richard III Symposium

Thursday, 21 May 2020 Year 11 2021 Subject Info Afternoon Session 3: Zoom meetings with Heads of Departments

Tuesday, 26 May 2020 Year 12 IB Assessment Task IOCsWednesday, 27 May 2020 National Reconciliation Week

National Simultaneous Story Time 11amThursday, 28 May 2020 Year 10 Only - Meningococcal ACWY Vaccinations


Events are correct at time of print. Please download the College App or log onto Edumate for latest updates.

In This Issue





Student Wellbeing

Careers Office

Library Services

Enrichment Program


Primary School News



Prayer and Praise

May Calendar

Uniform Shop


Register

Dear Parents and Carers,

During term 2 the uniform shop will operate a little differently to how we usually do.

We encourage everyone to please order uniforms online where possible. Online orders can be collected from the window of the Uniform shop.

We are currently open for online collection on the following days -

Tuesday 8am - 11am

Wednesday 3pm - 5pm

We can also leave orders at reception if these times are not suitable. When the order is ready, we will call you to discuss how you would like to collect it.

If your child needs to try the uniform on for size we ask you to please book an appointment.

Due to social distancing regulations we can only have 1 family in the shop at a time.

Please follow the link to book an appointment at a time suitable for your family -

https://penrithanglicancollege.permapleat.com.au/schoolbookings/

If you have any further questions please email us at the shop [email protected]

We appreciate your understanding during this time.

Kind Regards,

Sarah Jenkins

Uniform Shop Manager

Uniform Shop



PAC Parents & Friends Business Register

We are pleased to provide you with the first copy of the Penrith Anglican College P&F Community Business Directory as a link for business and families to support each other. This initiative is being created for businesses of Penrith Anglican College families rather than a general advertising site. Each business in the directory has a direct link with a College family.

Please note, the Parents & Friends Association, Penrith Anglican College and their staff will not be liable for any interactions or transactions that occur between any parties connected through this P&F Initiative. The Parents & Friends Association has not vetted the information, products or offerings provided by these businesses. The Parents & Friends Association is creating this opportunity to assist our College Community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We will continue to update this document once a week and post a link to the updated version on the website and the College App. If you would like your business to participate in the Community Business Register, please fill out the form via the following link. There is no cost involved. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PACBus_Reg

We hope you find this directory helpful.

Sunny HuntP&F President

https://penrith-nsw-edu.bypronto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2302/2020/05/PAC-Business-Register.pdf

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PACBus_Reg

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