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Peter Carnley Anglican Community School
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John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
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Cobram Anglican Grammar School 11
Adrian is a wasHisAustraliapositionsoccupiedandexperiencedhighlyeducatorleader,havingseniorinschoolsinandtheUK.mostrecentpositiontheDeputyPrincipal
ASC schools offer that quiet, yet generous, comprehensive Christian witness every day, not only by what is said but by how we treat one another. By acting this way, we are inviting those in our communities to consider the Gospel truths for themselves.
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The ASC commends the WA and Victorian Governments in these reforms and welcomes equal opportunity and anti-discrimination protections for both students
Over the past couple of years, the ASC has both met with and made submissions to those charged with responsibility for law reform in both WA and Victoria. For both states, this involved consultation on the proposed reform of the respective Equal Opportunity Acts.
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and staff in our schools. The new Acts will bring both WA and Victoria into line with other jurisdictions and ensure that these states have modern, fair and effective anti-discrimination laws.
In many ways, a matter such as this is a point of differentiation for Anglican schools to some other religious-based schools. This is a proud differentiation. Greater clarity in this space enables parents and carers, as well as our staff, to be clear about what we stand for; thereby better informing the important decisions they make, including those of enrolment and employment.
and Head of Secondary School at Radford College in Canberra. You can read more about Adrian on page 14.
Mr Jordan Smith as Principal of Esperance Anglican Community School.
WELCOMES AND COMMISSIONINGS
Jordan will commence in Term 4, working with Executive Principal Jason Bartell. He joins EACS from John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School where he is
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LAW REFORM AND ASC SCHOOLS
THE REVEREND PETER LAURENCE OAM
The important change in both WA and Victoria for religious schools, will be strengthening equal opportunity protections for LGBTIQA+ staff and students. The proposed changes will not impact a school’s ability to convey their religious beliefs to students; and, where appropriate, hire staff on the basis of the person’s religious beliefs where these are critical to their work. There are also most important reforms to better protect students.
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We welcome a number of people into senior positions across our schools and in Head Office in Term 3.
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The need for law reform is necessary because, quite frankly, the legislation is unnecessarily discriminatory.
Dr Adrian Johnson as Principal of Trinity Anglican Albury-Wodonga.College,
We have stated in writing our position on these matters clearly to staff, students and families in our schools many times over recent years. Every ASC school is to be an open, inclusive community, welcoming for people of all ages, abilities, nationalities, cultures, sexual identities, family relationships and religious beliefs.
A key part of the ASC’s mission and strategy is to open new schools across growing areas in Western Australia, Regional Victoria and the NSW/Victoria border region. In recent years we have secured land in Bunbury and Shepparton to establish future schools, the latter opening in 2024. We also secured a high-rise building in the Perth CBD, to be the future home of St George’s
Mr Todd Flanagan as Director of ASC International Todd is CommunityPrincipalcurrentlyatYiyiliSchool in the Kimberley region of WA. Prior to that time, he served as Principal or Director of International Schools in both China and Azerbaijan and in Catholic schools in Perth. I thank Ms Kate Simeon, who has served as Acting Director of ASC International and now moves to the new position of Deputy Director, recognising her accomplished leadership in this space.
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Having joined the School in 2021, Justine was formally commissioned as Chaplain at John Wollaston CommunityAnglicanSchool on 3rd August.
Father Gift Makwasha was officially commissioned as the Chaplain of St George’s Anglican Grammar School at St George’s Cathedral on 29th August.
FINALLY, not all readers will be aware that the ASC Head Office is the national home of Anglican Schools Australia (ASA), the peak body for Anglican schools. All Anglican schools are members of ASA. Its core purpose is “To serve, support and connect Anglican schools in living their Anglican identity.”
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One matter I wish to highlight is that our two leading keynote addresses were delivered by two Archbishops…The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York; and The Most Reverend Kay Goldsworthy AO, Archbishop of Perth. Both Archbishops spoke from their experiences in and with Anglican schools, as well as their leadership positions within the Anglican Communion. They expressed the central role that our schools play in the Church’s life and mission. Far from being sector ministries as others have sometimes described us, Anglican schools sit “right smack dab” in the middle of the lives of some 160,000 students across Australia. The two Archbishops reminded delegates that, first and foremost, our schools are Anglican communities of faith, learning, worship, care and service.
I am pleased to announce that last month the Board exercised an option to purchase land at Yanchep in Perth’s far northern suburbs. This magnificent site in the future Yanchep township development will provide for full primary and secondary schooling. The securing of the block of land a short walk from the new Yanchep Train Station, and between the Mitchell Freeway and Marmion Avenue, will ensure the ASC can continue to provide for the ever-growing population of Perth for decades to come.
currently Associate Principal – Middle School. Prior to that he served in senior roles at both Serpentine Jarrahdale Grammar School (now Court Grammar School), and Ellenbrook Christian College.
Principals and chaplains, governors and senior staff from every state and the ACT came together midAugust for the Annual Conference. It was a virtual conference, with most delegates gathered in ‘hubs’ in their capital city.
The Revered Dr Gift Makwasha as Chaplain of St George’s Anglican Grammar School.
The Reverend Justine Coverdale as Chaplain of John Wollaston Anglican Community School.
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The theme ‘Lifted in Spirit’ was chosen in 2019, before the pandemic. We could not have foreseen then the disruption and turmoil that would face the world in 2020 through to today. However, it was the perfect theme to lift everyone’s spirits and, coming together in the unity of the Holy Spirit, connected our schools across the nation.
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Peter Carnley Anglican Community School is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in 2022. Opening in 2007, the School began in Wellard with 16 staff and 128 students. Over the years, the school has grown to 142 staff and 1166 students across two campuses, Wellard and Calista. The Calista Campus opened in the 10th Anniversary year of the School, catering for early learners.
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The Hub is a creatively designed centre for innovation, research and the Arts situated in the heart of the School. The design will transform student learning,
The celebration of Founders Day was an opportunity to reflect on the School’s journey so far.
our School Patron, the Most Reverend, Dr Peter Carnley AC and we are honoured that the School bears his name. We also give thanks to our House Patrons, Reverend Peter Laurence, Mr Keith Lindbeck, Mr John Moody and Bishop David Murray for the contribution they made to the establishment of this
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dedication, we would not be here today,” Ms House “Wesaid.thank
year also celebrated the opening of two new buildings; The Grace Chapel and The Hub.
Principal Felicity House said with the growth in staff, students and infrastructure, the School’s philosophy of personal best, aspiration and positivity was flourishing.
The Grace Chapel is a beautiful sacred space where the School community and the Parish of Kwinana will now gather for worship, celebrations, events and Valedictories. Through the use of timber, natural tones, coloured glass and large windows looking out across the oval and trees, the Chapel is peaceful and serene, a place to find sanctuary and stillness in a busy world.
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“On walking through the School now, it is a credit to our Founders that the buildings were thoughtfully planned and set in a natural bush setting. The design and natural bushland add a peaceful aesthetic, enhancing the learning experience,” she said.
“Founders’ Day is a time we come together to honour those who had the wisdom and foresight to Found this wonderful School. Without their passion and
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GRACE AND TRUTH
inspiring creativity and expression of ideas. The ground level includes a Café style canteen, drama and dance auditorium, IT help desk and TIDES/STEM room, whilst the first floor features a large Junior and Senior reading, research and resource centre.
“The dedication of Grace Chapel this year is another marker in the history of our School, a statement about who we are and the importance of our Anglican traditions. Grace Chapel is the place where we gather to worship, pray and give thanks. We have much to be thankful for in this, our 15th anniversary year.”
The 15th Anniversary Founders’ Day Service held in the Keith Lindbeck Centre was a true celebration of those who worked to establish the school. The Most Reverend Kay Goldsworthy AO, Archbishop of Perth presided over the service, with School Patron, Dr Peter Carnley AC, ASC CEO The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM, School Council Chair Mr Philip Goldsworthy, Her Worship the Mayor Carol Adams OAM and a number of distinguished guests. The Welcome to Country was delivered by local Elder, Councillor Barry Winmar. Staff were also recognised for 10 years and 15 years of service, receiving Service badges and certificates and acknowledged by students, staff and invited guests.
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“Fifteen years ago, we were celebrating our first Founders’ Day. It was 2007 and there was one building. Over the years our school has expended to two campuses and has grown in buildings, numbers of students and staff, in programmes we offer and how we teach and learn,” Ms House said.
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“In our 15th Anniversary year, we are proud to hold the heritage of those who have gone before us, whilst envisaging our future. A place where our students aspire to be their best, to have a positive influence on the lives of others and to make the world a better place. Generosity of spirit, engagement, aspiration and opportunity are cherished.
With a nine-year involvement in school productions coming to an end, Teneisha and Emily said involvement in the drama program had given them some of the best experience and most cherished memories of school.
“It’s a bittersweet feeling to perform for the last time. However, we will always remember the love and support we received from our production family,” they said.
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Year 12 students Teneisha and Emily recently participated in their final production, having first become involved nine years ago. Here they recount their experiences being involved in drama at school.
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Both students outlined the incredible support and time that staff and volunteers from the school community contribute to a show’s success. This ongoing support allows students to explore their love for theatre and grow as performers with many of students pursuing their passion once they leave school, either by joining WAPPA or Community Theatre groups.
“It has been such an important part of our lives that we are extremely sad to see coming to an end, from starting shows in 2014 and enjoying the new feeling of being onstage, to growing as performers up until our final show in 2022,” they said.
Being a part of productions at JSRACS have given us some of the best experiences and helped us to create some of our most cherished memories of school, according to Teneisha Alagoda and Emily Murphy.
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The girls said that their final production, Bye Bye Birdie was a perfect choice, allowing the cast to display some of the skills they had learnt not only in class but also during their previous involvement in dramatic productions.
Like many ASC schools, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School (JSRACS) provides students the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and memories through connections made during extracurricular activities in the arts, sports and academics.
“It is an intricate production, with demanding musical and singing elements, dances and it required us to learn to act using accents,” they said.
The musical was a challenging one, being set in the 50s as it required students to put themselves in an era with ideals so different from today’s society. Bye Bye Birdie is inspired by Elvis Presley being drafted into the US Army in “We1957.were very fortunate to have wonderful teachers and instructors supporting us through this and many other productions, and we are eternally grateful for this,” they said.
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Talkabout 4 is a curriculum compliant program operating one day per week, to complement mainstream Kindergarten. The program is supported by therapists who work directly with children in smallgroup, play-based activity stations facilitated by an Early Childhood teacher and allied health specialists.
Principal Anne Ford said she was delighted that the generosity of Mineral Resources would allow TSH’s successful Talkabout 4 program to be established at John Wollaston in 2023.
TALKABOUT FOR EARLY LEARNERS
The program will also provide an opportunity for young children across the local and Perth community to attend the program, with Mineral Resources establishing Early Intervention Scholarships to fully fund the enrolment of 10 students in Talkabout 4 next Thisyear.generous incentive will provide extensive therapy and support resources for children and families who may otherwise be ineligible for NDIS funding.
“In partnership with TSH, our priority will be to provide a nurturing learning environment in which the children can thrive.”
Small class sizes of 10 students and high staffing levels allow for intensive, individualised work on key focus areas such as receptive and expressive language skills, fine and gross motor skills, and sensory integration.
The partnership between John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) and Telethon Speech and Hearing (TSH) will expand next year with TSH staff set to deliver the Talkabout 4 program in the School’s Early Learning Centre.
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JWACS is the first Anglican School in WA to accommodate a Telethon Speech and Hearing (TSH) outpost. Since 2015, the successful partnership has provided a comprehensive in-school support program staffed by Teachers of the Deaf and Education Assistants catering for students with moderate to severe hearing loss.
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The Talkabout 4 program will be delivered in a new purpose-built facility which also comprises a classroom for Pre-Kindergarten children.
Cathedral College Wangaratta is celebrating the recent success of two members of the College’s STRIVE Athlete Development Program, following their success in the AFLW draft.
Keeley said she was looking forward to playing in the navy blue.
STRIVE Coordinator Dale Carmody said although the program was still in its early years, the success of the girls indicated that the program was working in supporting aspiring young athletes to reach their goals.
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“Both Keeley and Cassie were determined and showed a high level of commitment to reach the highest level of their chosen sport,” Mr Carmody said.
Current Year Twelve student Keeley Skepper was drafted to Carlton Football Club (pick number 17) and Cassie Mailer (Alumnus 2021) was drafted to North Melbourne at pick number 54 in the 2022 AFLW draft.
Principal Nick Jones said that both students had shown incredible dedication while also balancing completing Year Twelve.
Both students were a part of the STRIVE Athlete Development Program which has been operating since 2020 and aims to assist talented student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of performance in their various sports and assist them with their education and vocational development.
Both girls have started training in Melbourne with their respective clubs.
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“Both girls were able to juggle a range of commitments, regularly playing all over the state and in Melbourne. We wish them all the best for their future and are beyond proud that they are not only talented footballers but fine young people.”
“It is a dream come true. I keep pinching myself. I love football and cannot wait to start my AFLW career,” she said.
“The three pillars of the STRIVE Program; strength and conditioning, nutrition and well-being and skill development and craft definitely helped the girls achieve their dream of playing AFL football at an elite level. We are delighted with their achievements and will watch them play with pride and interest.”
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MASTERCLASS: NEW METRICS FOR SUCCESS
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WAASA Religious Educators Day
Head of Secondary (Teaching & Learning) Celena Mecham was part of the Senior Leadership team from Swan Valley Anglican Community School who participated in the Masterclass. She reports on the on the learning experience.
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The workshop highlighted new learnings for educators, specifically, how the narrative around student
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success is shifting toward a strength-based approach. Educators are tasked with considering how we teach, assess and what we certify and value. Preparing students to be future-ready and for lifelong learning must focus on building competence and ‘know-how’.
WAASA Year 11 Student Leaders Day
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Thursday 3 November
A strong evidence base was presented on why this research is significant for future assessment and design of learning experiences, in addition to a maturity roadmap for participating schools to map school readiness and inform future planning on designing context specific capabilities and learning ambitions.
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Thursday, 27 October
School developed learning ambitions can define the terms of what the learner knows, understands, and can do outside the mandated curriculum which contributes to holistic development. Learning ambitions incorporate complex competencies such as meta-cognitive skills, personal dispositions, social skills, and understandings around learning purpose. Progression statements that arise from the learning ambitions map the journey of the learner in developing agency across phases of schooling from early years through to senior years.
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The two days delivered by Professor Sandra Milligan, Emeritus Professor Jayne Johnston and Dr Kate Lafferty provoked deep conversation and thoughtful reflection on reframing assessment of student learning. Resonating topics included: challenging current narrow measures of success in schooling, broadening educator understanding of success in the context of learner profiles and exploring the relationship between learner agency and learning design in schools.
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Milligan, Johnston, and Lafferty’s work presents an exciting opportunity to redefine what success looks and feels like for students in our care. The prospect of designing context specific learner profiles and learning ambitions presents an opening for ASC schools to be creative, inspire and lead change in learning and assessment.
The event was hosted by the Anglican Schools Commission and AISWA, with staff from 12 ASC schools in attendance.
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The ASC was pleased to co-host a Master Class for more than 70 educators from 21 schools to learn from Enterprise Professor Sandra Milligan, Melbourne Enterprise Fellow Jayne Johnston and Dr Kate Lafferty about complex competencies in education. The experts were on hand to share research on a framework that allows teaching staff to measure student growth in complex areas such as collaboration and communication.
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While the Foundation staff members offered a few suggestions in terms of props and outfits, they didn’t set a strict criterion of what the children had to wear, meaning the students were free to use their creative licence! Foundation A teacher Chloe Anthony said there were a few memorable outfits on the day.
In the lead up to the celebratory day, the two Foundation classes completed a series of activities related to the number 100: for example, what they would do if they had $100 to spend.
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“Aiden C had wonderful lipstick wrinkles, Maverick had his beautiful moccasins on and Grace did a great job with her wig,” Ms Anthony said.
To commemorate this momentous occasion, the impressionable cohort dressed up as one-hundredyear-olds. They certainly looked the part, with many decked out in wigs or beards, and carrying walking sticks for good measure.
Ms Anthony said it was special watching the children slowly come to the realisation of what they had “Theyachieved.didn’t really understand the significance of the number until they got to the day and kind of put two and two together. From their first day here, as a class we had been counting up to whichever number day of school they were up to, so it would always feel like this milestone was getting closer, naturally building a sense of excitement,” she said.
Considering the significant hurdles this group of students have had to overcome at the beginning of their schooling journey due to the residual impacts of COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria, Ms Anthony said this milestone was an even greater cause for celebration than usual.
“It’s a celebration of the kids’ achievements in 100 days and their growth in that time, especially considering so many of them missed out on three and four-year-old kindergarten meaning we really had to go back to basics, so just seeing their growth to now has been amazing.”
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At the beginning of Term Three, the Foundation students of Cobram Anglican Grammar School celebrated a major milestone in their burgeoning education journey – 100 days at school!
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Former WA Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup spoke to Secondary students about his father’s Yamatji heritage and his desire to try and decrease the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
Local Aboriginal Elder Vaughn McGuire showed students how to draw symbols on rocks, explaining the meaning behind each image. He described the six Noongar seasons and how Aboriginal people connect with Country.
Earlycommercial.Yearsstudents and staff participated in a dance and didgeridoo performance and enjoyed the opportunity to get up and learn some Aboriginal dance moves. The Yirra Yaakin Theatre Group performed “Bilya Kaatijin” (Fresh Water Knowledge) for Primary students, while Binar Futures took Year 9 students on a journey about the land, animals, cultural practices and Dreamtime using dance, storytelling and music.
To conclude the week, Student Leaders from Years 2, 6 and 12 joined together for a cultural expedition through Kings Park. They were fascinated to discover how Aboriginal people use different plants for light, cooking and medicine. This generated many conversations amongst the students.
Kindy and Pre-Kindy students collaborated to produce an interpretation of the Aboriginal flag by using each student’s individual handprint to represent the school’s connection to Indigenous people.
Swan Valley Anglican Community School enthusiastically embraced NAIDOC Week and this year’s theme of Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! was an opportunity to celebrate and proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their culture.
After discovering the reasons why damper is an important food for Aboriginal people, Kindy and PrePrimary students had the opportunity to make some for themselves to enjoy with quandong jam. Year 6 students learned about ancient bush foods and medicines, bush tools and Dreamtime Stories. Secondary students enthusiastically cooked Wattleseed pancakes for lunch.
One Year 12 Prefect was moved to say, “It is amazing how we are tourists in our own country. We should be listening more carefully to Aboriginal people about how to preserve our land and not be so wasteful.”
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Primary students were mesmerised when Lilly Gogos sang in Noongar language and told stories about her childhood. They were intrigued to learn that Lilly had translated the well-known Australian song “I Am, You Are, We Are Australian” into Noongar language for a QANTAS
St George’s Anglican Grammar School
Daniel Lehman
In addition to my administrative tasks, I deliver most of the Christian and Values Education (CAVE) lessons in the Junior School. I am deeply interested in all things religion, but what I enjoy most about teaching CAVE is that I get to know every student in the School.
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I am blessed to currently lead the Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS) team at St Mark’s. I have been a teacher for 18 years both in the UK and Australia. In that time, I have taught almost all HaSS related subjects at an ATAR or (UK) A-Level. My experience includes teaching Modern History, Geography, Business, Sociology as well as HaSS in Years 6 to 10. I hold a BA in Politics and International Relations as well as a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Social Science). I have also achieved a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Management.
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I am an English teacher, and always will be. But I have always been open to immersing myself in all facets of education. And, despite moving between a range of learning contexts and systems, including the Department of Education and, more recently, Catholic Education, it is the Anglican system that keeps calling me back; first at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, then Perth College, and now at St George’s Anglican Grammar MySchool.role
Before working at St James’, I worked at Peter Carnley Anglican Community School for eight years, also as a foundation staff member. My teaching journey began at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School in 2007 as a Year 5 teacher. Prior to teaching, I completed a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Electronic Commerce and worked in various administrative positions, including a receptionist at a hostel for homeless men in Manchester, where I was born. Outside of school, my passions include weightlifting and CrossFit, baking, technology and fashion.
At St James’, all ideas are welcomed. There is a constant strive for innovation and improvement – part of what makes the School such a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive place. This is why I love working at St James’ Anglican School.
Since returning from the UK to teach in Australia I have been heavily involved with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. This includes being a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for Modern History in formulating the current ATAR and General curriculum in Year 11 and 12. I have been employed as a marker for both the ATAR Modern History and Business, Management, and Enterprise Examinations. I am currently the Chair of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for HaSS in Years 7-10 at the School Curriculum and Standards Authority as well as being nominated as the Western Australian teacher representative selected to provide feedback as part of the Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA) review of the Australian Curriculum for HaSS. I’m a passionate advocate for all things HaSS and the need to develop students equipped with the knowledge and skills for success in the modern world.
When I completed my Bachelor of Arts in 1998 there was no way I was going to follow in my mother’s footsteps down the teaching path! It turns out that I never stood a chance – I was meant to be a teacher and I feel blessed to be one every single day.
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at St George’s is the Head of Operations, a perfect synthesis of my skills and experiences from the classroom and as a Head of Learning Area. I thrive on the challenge that every day presents and being only 6 weeks into the role I have a lot of learning to do!
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I am a big believer in being a lifelong learner and it’s so important to keep pace with the changing landscape of education, to keep finding challenge in different roles and responsibilities. I appreciate the openness of Anglican schools and their willingness to embrace diversity. I am glad to be home.
I have been the Deputy Head of the Junior School at St James’ for five and a half years now and I am a foundation staff member. My main role is supporting the Junior School staff in the areas of the curriculum and pastoral care, but I also coordinate professional development and manage the Junior School Document Centre, also known as the intranet. Being there for the staff, listening and giving advice is what makes me tick in my role as Deputy.
Adrian is relishing his new role.
“I’m excited to join such a warm and welcoming community at Trinity – a wonderful college that has achieved so much in its proud 20-year history.”
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He is passionate about progressive and holistic education that enables young people to thrive and excel both academically and personally. As a compassionate leader, Adrian is focussed on the ongoing care of all students from Kindergarten right through to Year 12, ensuring the College maintains its genuine warmth and commitment to ensuring students and their families feel a sense of belonging and that they are known.
Trinity Anglican College has welcomed their new Principal, Dr Adrian Johnson.
Trinity Anglican College, Adrian was the Deputy Principal and Head of Secondary School at Radford College, a well-regarded pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican school in Canberra, ACT. His qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy and Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of New South Wales and a Graduate Diploma in Education from Monash University, AdrianMelbourne.held
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an extensive national search, the ASC and the Trinity Anglican College Council were delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Adrian Johnson as BeforePrincipal.joining
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A progressive and creative leader, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from a range of settings that will support the future strategic development of the
Adrian’s expertise encompasses both academic leadership and pastoral care, having also held positions at schools in the UK as Head of Pastoral Care, Assistant Boarding Headmaster and Director of the highly regarded
the senior leadership position at Radford College for four years. Prior to this appointment, Adrian was Head of Senior School at Somerset College on the Gold Coast, Queensland, for more than eight years.
International Baccalaureate (Diploma Program).
“I was very impressed by the College during the selection process and was particularly drawn to its family atmosphere, passionate staff, engaged students and the beautiful natural environment on which the school is situated. I feel privileged to lead Trinity into an exciting next Adrianchapter.”ismarried to Leanne, an Occupational Therapist, and together they are enjoying exploring the local region and the many wonderful attractions for which the AlburyWodonga area is renowned.
Adrian’s official Commissioning as Principal will take place on Friday 25 November.
Last Year Mark played the lead in Sheer Luck Holmes and, after graduating, was offered a place at the prestigious WA Academy of Performing Arts.
Main image: The cast of Desperadoes after their last performance
Yeehaw sums it all up for the Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (GMAS) 2022 musical production of the Wild West show Desperados, with a talented and energetic School cast performing the show across four nights and a matinee to rave local reviews.
“I can’t wait to see the student’s confidence and performance skills come to life’” Junior Schools Arts teacher Kelly Mahoney said.
“Being present on stage I gained confidence and experience throughout the years.”
“Following the wacky tale of a Western holdup at the towns classic milk bar and hotel, this classic Maverick Musicals work is a great option for schools, with immersive theming, plenty of fun characters and popular song choices to get the crowds up and moving.”
Under the direction of Mrs Sue Thompson, the students gave their full commitment to the show amazing audiences with their courage, confidence and skills.
“I was so shy but being involved in the school production you get to meet lots of new friends that are in different year levels. Everyone is really supportive of each other,” he said.
Performing Arts provides opportunities to create friendships, learn new skills and dreams of being on stage come alive with students able to participate in school productions or the nativity.
PERFORMING ARTS FOR ALL
Busselton Times journalist Breanna Redhead delighted the cast and crew with a glowing review.
“All students will work towards a performance for either the Musical Extravaganza or the Nativity Play. The lessons will assist in the students’ physical and creative ability as they further develop locomotive, coordination, flexibility and movement skills.”
2021 leaver, Mark Schaap, who returned to GMAS this year to assist with the production said he remembered his first performing arts experience in Year 7.
Young performers can contribute through the nativity or productions, eventually auditioning for roles in the Senior School Productions. Additionally, as part of Performing Arts, students in Pre-primary to Year 5 are now participating in dance on a weekly basis.
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ICEF ANZA Vice President Rod Hearps said it would be Perth’s first time hosting this hybrid event, and was expected to draw more than 300 education agents from over 60 Meanwhile,countries.ASCI’s use of hybrid communications over the past few years was a topic of discussion in Microsoft’s Education Day as ASCI Director of International Kate Simeon presented on hybrid and blended learning.
“Hybrid education can offer students with accessibility requirements, language learners and students with extended absences engagement opportunities,” Miss Simeon said.
ASC International have hit the road again attending events in Australia and Japan to encourage international students back to Australia and highlighting the successful hybrid study options developed during border restrictions.
“The other ten students are thrilled to have a choice of four ASC schools to attend in January 2023, we look forward to it.”
ASCI’s Language School has been implementing and using effective hybrid learning systems since 2020, and during a recent visit to Japan staff were inspired to see a strong and successful adoption of hybrid learning at N and S High School campuses in Tokyo. Providing students flexible timetables gives N and S High School opportunities to engage with the ASCI Language School remotely.
“It is great that one of our students Ishikawa, will be able to study with the ASCI Language School remotely in term one while he completes his sporting commitments in Japan” Mejiro Teacher Ken Ip said.
“Hybrid learning is or should be here to stay; it can do amazing things for our students.”
Next year’s event will be hosted in Perth in April.
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ASCI’s Tokyo visit included connecting with Japanese agents, alumni students, as well as engagements with partner schools.
ASC International staff attended ICEF ANZA, an international education event held in Adelaide that hosted agents from around the world and education providers from Australia and New Zealand.
Attending with a large StudyPerth delegation, ASCI was well received as one of few providers offering options for students from Kindergarten through to Senior Secondary school.
Acting Director of ASC International Kate Simeon, Mejiro Kenshin High School Teacher Ken Ip, Onna Evdokimoff with a Japanese immersion student class
Acting Director of ASC International Kate Simeon with EduTECH attendees, fellow WA MIEExpert Kylie Kingdon and WA Microsoft Member Steven Payne
ASCI will welcome 11 immersion Japanese students from Mejiro Kenshin High School in Term 1, 2023.
ASCI Marketing and Admissions Manager Onna Evdokimoff met with agents from around the world at ICEF ANZA
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The organisers of the event hope that the scenes, which are at times confronting, promote conversations between young people and at home and encourage responsible decision making.
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Students from Years 10 to 12 at Esperance Anglican Community School were among a group of young people who attended the event at the Esperance Civic TheCentre.program is run by RAC with the support of the WA Police Force, Department of Fire and Emergency Services and St John Ambulance. It included guest speakers, a docudrama, and speeches and crash scenes from the emergency service officers to encourage students to make safe decisions both as the driver and the passenger.
In 2018, 68 per cent of 17-19-year-olds killed on the roads were in regional WA.
Guest speaker Robert Pike spoke of his personal experience with trauma which changed his life forever. He enlightened the students on how his decisions had significant consequences, including losing three of his close friends, as well as losing his legs from the knees down. His story was confronting and upsetting but highlighted the seriousness of car accidents and the importance of making safe decisions.
Educating new and future drivers to help reduce road deaths and injury rates was the main aim of the RAC Project Road Smart Event when it visited Esperance recently.
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Following from this, students viewed a docudrama which included a crash re-enactment with teenagers. It showed an example of the devastation associated with car accidents and the lasting impact on all those involved. Through this docudrama, students were able to understand how their decisions can impact not only themselves, but also the people around them. It also looked at the consequences of unsafe decisions, such as drink Studentsdriving.thenhad
an opportunity to interact with local emergency services and learn about the equipment used to respond at the scene of a crash. A police car, ambulance and fire truck were set up outside the Civic Centre. Students were able to go into the vehicles and view and use the equipment such as the jaws of life. This gave students an insight into the equipment required at emergencies and how it works to help saves lives.
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Police, Claire Rossi, Legal Aid WA, Professor Robert Cunningham, Dean and Head of Law School, Curtin University and the President of the Law Society, Ms Rebecca Lee.
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Judging Panel members included some of Western Australia’s top legal minds; the Chief Magistrate of Western Australia, Mr Steven Heath, Magistrate Wendy Hughes, Children’s Court of Western Australia representative, Sergeant Garry Corker, WA
The students said they had relished the challenge and enjoyed learning more about the entire process of an investigation including the types of evidence and legal Theprinciples.Cluedunnit
A team of Year 5 students from Frederick Irwin Anglican School have come out on top, winning the 2022 Cluedunnit Kids competition.
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The competition is a Statewide event run by the WA Law Society, with 900 students participating across Western Australia.
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The four students recently received their medals, a plaque for the school, and a $300 book prize voucher. Team member Jrson Liew presented an acceptance speech on behalf of his team members.
Principal Mrs Tracey Gray highlighted the amazing effort of the four students, who worked hard on their submission, with the support of Learning Enrichment Teacher Mrs Jenni McRae.
“We are so proud of the FIAS team; to beat 900 students across Western Australia and win the 2022 Cluedunnit Competition is an amazing “Whatresult.”a wonderful opportunity to take part in this competition. We look forward to seeing what they achieve in the coming years.”
team, consisting of Jasmine Burtenshaw, Aarush Godavarti, Jrson Liew and Xavier De Pinto, had to analyse the evidence brief, ask clarifying questions and apply legal principles to decide on appropriate charges for the offenders. The second part of the competition required groups to present their findings in the most creative way
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There is further evidence of this new openness we are seeing at PMACS. This year more than before I am having students visiting the chapel: to light a candle and have a quiet moment, or to want to talk to me for whatever reason, and unbelievable numbers visiting our voluntary lunchtime Bible study. We squeezed 17 students in the room a couple of weeks ago to read a passage from John’s gospel and be reminded that God loves us.
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I often get asked to define “Anglican Identity”. If we put that question in another way, we might ask what makes a School in the Anglican tradition different? We can point to questions of authority, or Scripture, or reason and tradition. We might talk about the 5 Marks of Mission or the Archbishop of Canterbury.
For me, the genius of Anglicanism is that no argument, conflict or challenge is insuperable if we have good will, a desire to listen and be heard, and a good strong cup of tea. From the (literal) flames of the Reformation, through social and political upheaval, the Anglican Church has considered, consulted and co-operated on many issues affecting individuals, the Church and the world. Over time (and sometimes much time) it has arrived at a common mind on most things, and sought to include everyone in all Sothings.perhaps this is the “so what?” answer to our question. What makes us different, and distinct? Perhaps it is our commitment to the principle of mutuality, or community, or dialogue, or loving-kindness, and to God. Perhaps this is our Anglican identity. Perhaps this is what we seek to confer on those entrusted to us.
students are talking. They feel they can ask questions, that they can give their opinions, that its OK to say religious things or even disagree. How did this come about? I don’t know, it’s our season, I guess.
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This is my 10th year of school Chaplaincy in the ASC and although all school years have a predictable rhythm each year is also different from the next.
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By God’s grace the Anglican Identity of Faith is alive. from the Chaplains
“Don’t wait for hard times to pass before choosing to be happy” is a quote I have recently heard and it resonated with me in my daily life. I relate this quote to Anglican Identity like this. I don’t believe Anglican Identity is something to achieve or complete, it is what we are now. Anglican Identity includes the obvious virtues of tradition, scripture and reason, but it is also a lifelong journey that includes our triumphs, our imperfections, our celebrations and our sadness. The hard times in the quote refer to completing challenging tasks, learning that we never stop learning, dealing with grief and living with circumstances beyond our control. I would also hope that being Anglican we are inclusive, understanding, approachable, observant and tolerant. But I know there are times when all of us are not. What I value most about the Anglican church and identity is the width and breadth of our difference and our acceptance that we do not always agree but are willing to walk alongside each other. Hence my current mantra, based on this quote, is “don’t wait for hard times to pass before choosing to make the most of this present day, hour and moment”.
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All of this is important, but the implicit question is more so; so what? What qualitative difference or distinction does Anglicanism confer?
This year I have noticed an openness amongst many students at Peter Moyes ASC to talk about Christ and faith. For some it’s from the perspective of exploration and possible interest. For others, its with caution and apprehension because they asked something. Yet, other students draw on their own Christian experience and faith and have plenty to share. Even, a second-hand conversion that a teacher overheard a student discussing (without them knowing they were being Theoverheard).thingis
• Excellence (AMEB Grade Six, Seven, Eight and Diploma or similar) the
• Integrity (AMEB Grade Four and Five or similar),
• Respect (Duet or Ensemble) and,
Overall and Excellence winner: Ashvin Balavignan, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Eleven schools and 243 students took part in the competition, including 36 digital entries from students from Cathedral College Wangaratta and Georgiana Molloy Anglican School.
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A record number of students took part in the 2022 ASC Piano Competition held at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School last month.
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Students were able to enter one of six categories dependent on their musical experience. These categories are named for the core values of the Anglican Schools
Students played in front of adjudicators, with finalists playing on stage in the School’s Performing Arts auditorium, the Allan Shaw Centre.
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School Principal Benjamin Lomas said the School was delighted to once again host the ASC Piano Competition.
• Inclusion (Composition Arrangement Improvisation),
“This event is a prime example of ASC schools collaborating for the benefit of their students,” he said.
11 schools 243 students 36 digital entries
Respect winner: Xavier, Sydney & Christian Blair, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
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• Justice (AMEB Grade Two and Three or similar),
“Congratulations to all students who participated on the day, representing the core values of the Anglican Schools Commission – Faith, Excellence, Justice, Respect, Integrity and Inclusion. These values are lived out on a daily basis in ASC Schools and were evident in the performances on the day.”
Justice winner: Ruby Pieri, Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Inclusion winner: Sam Rutherford, Frederick Irwin Anglican SchoolFaith winner: Hamish Spooner, Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Faith winner: Hamish Spooner, Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Excellence winner: Ashvin Balavignan, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
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Inclusion winner: Sam Rutherford, Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Justice winner: Ruby Pieri, Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Respect winner: Xavier, Sydney & Christian Blair, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Overall winner: Ashvin Balavignan, John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School
Integrity winner: Tahnee Wilson, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Integrity winner: Tahnee Wilson, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Students at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School (PMACS) are taking advantage of the School’s 15 years of learning on one campus, gaining new skills through programs that mix younger and senior students.
Class of 2020 graduate Mitchell Byrne is now employed at PMACS as an Auditorium Assistant and has created the Backstage Academy, aimed at training and developing students in lighting, sound and stage Studentsproduction.ranging from Year 7 to Year 11 use their skills from the Academy to gain casual paid employment for events held in the Allan Shaw Centre auditorium. So far
“It’s great to be able to use the School’s state-of-the-art facilities for hands on teaching and learning, providing opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in technical production.
Mitchell, who attended PMACS from Kindergarten through to Year 12, said he aimed to provide learning opportunities to more students.
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PMACS alumni are also staying involved in teaching and learning at the School.
Year 12 students studying Children, Family and Community have also benefited, spending time in Kindergarten and Pre-Primary classes. As ‘Big Buddies’ to the younger students, these Year 12s are gaining practical experience in Early Childhood education, with many aspiring to become future teachers.
this year they have worked at events for clients such as Joondalup Symphony Orchestra, the Anglican Schools Commission, Celtic Academy Irish Dance and various PMACS Drama and Dance productions.
“My aim is to expand the PMACS Backstage Academy in 2023 to run from Year 4 upwards, with formal qualifications beginning in Year 10,” he said.
Recently, Year 11 students studying their Certificate II in Sports Coaching gained valuable practical experience by running physical education classes for Pre-Primary students in the school gymnasium. Both the younger and older students have been having a lot of fun spending time together while learning key skills for their respective learning journeys.
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“I’m really enjoying spending time with students of all ages and passing on some of the knowledge I gained while I was a PMACS student.”
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The program enables staff or their families to access a professional and confidential counselling service, provided by experienced counsellors to help resolve issues that may impact on staff / family members’ Counsellinglives.can be for any issue that is impacting on their lives and may include:
Phone 1300 11 44 46 or click here to find out more:
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Staff / family members can access up to six free sessions per calendar year whilst employed in an ASC school. This service is offered through Anglicare’s Clear Minds Wellbeing service.
• Relationships • Separation • Work stress • Grief & loss • Depression • Personality conflicts • Parenting • Anger management
The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) offers an Employee Assistance Program to all staff in ASC schools and also to members of their immediate family.
The Anglican Schools Commission Inc. PO Box 2520 Mt Claremont WA 6010 P (08) 9286 0290 E info@ascschools.edu.au W www.ascschools.edu.au
