The Roar Newsletter Issue 28 Term 4 2019

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Issue 28

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Thursday 12 September 2019

upcoming major events

A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks RUOK? Across Australia, Thursday 12th was national RUOK? Day. RUOK is the abbreviation for the all-important question, “Are you ok?” A question we are encouraged to ask our family members, school friends, work colleagues and others who we think could be struggling with life… and if they are, take action to help.

The RUOK? website, www.ruok.org.au/joinr-u-ok-day, provides guidance and assistance in enabling all of us to help people struggling with mental health issues like anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression.

Here are some tips from RUOK: “This year in the build-up to R U OK? Day we’re encouraging everyone to Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut & Ask R U OK? We want everyone to feel confident they know the signs someone might need support by listening to what they’re saying, seeing what they’re doing or knowing what’s going on in their life.

Whenever you notice a change, no matter how small, we want you to trust your gut

and start an R U OK? conversation.

Got a niggling feeling that someone you know or care about isn’t behaving as they normally would? Perhaps they seem out of sorts? More agitated or withdrawn?

Or they’re just not themselves.

Trust that gut instinct and act on it.

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not ok, you can follow our conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are ok, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask.”

Organisations available to help if you or someone you know needs some advice include, but not limited to: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 Mensline 1300 78 99 78 Relationships Australia 1300 364 277 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

24 September 2019

K-4 Student Led Conferences

Students have an opportunity to share their learning with their parents.

26 September 2019

Teen Brain - Buy your ticket now David Gilespie presents a seminar on his latest book Teen Brain at Charles Sturt University

27 September 2019

Year 12 Valedictory Dinner

This special night for Year 12 students will be held at the Bathurst Goldfields.

For more events view our Online Calendar Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Today's Reflection Mr Samuel Gittins Chaplain

He was despised and rejected – a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief.

We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care.

Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down.

Tried to comfort someone and heard: “What would you know?!”

Isaiah 53:3 [NLT-SE]

It is easy to believe that someone else cannot understand our hurt, our pain. And yet, long before He was born, it was spoken of Jesus:

Not only does God know and understand our suffering, in Jesus He bore them upon Himself.

Summer Sport

Junior School students who have elected swimming for their Summer Sport and students in the Middle School who have elected Swimming Development Squad for their Summer Sport, please take note of the swim assessment.

SWIM ASSESSMENT Students will be required to take part in a swim assessment so that they can be placed in the appropriate swimming group. The swimming assessment will take place at the Scots Campus Pool on Monday 16th September and Monday 23rd September from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. The assessment will take 5 -10 minutes. Students will need to choose one of these sessions to be assessed.

Kay Nelson, Co-ordinator of Sport K-8

Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Student Wellbeing Tom van Gend Head of Student Wellbeing

Student and Staff Wellbeing Discussion Group Convening on Wednesday mornings before school at the Scots Campus, a group of staff is meeting to consider positive and sustainable initiatives, practices and processes to enhance student and staff wellbeing with the developing College environment and culture.

I wish to acknowledge and express my thanks to the staff members who are volunteering their time for this important undertaking – particularly those from All Saints Campus who then need to make the trip across town for the commencement of classes.

Starring all Junior School students The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting adaptation of the classic Disney animated feature The Jungle Book.

Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.

Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favourite Disney songs including “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! $5 tickets can be purchased at the door (cash only).

Children under 16yrs FREE! For more information call 6331 2766.

6pm for 6:30pm performance at the Bickerdike Centre, All Saints Campus Friday 1 November Week 3, Term 4.

Student Leadership Development Program Thirty-four Year 11 students submitted applications to join the 2020 Program. The quality of the applications was very high, and it was a difficult task to decide on a shortlist. The students who did not make this list should be very proud of the applications they submitted, and I hope that they will join one of the Leadership Committees that will form early in Term 4.

Twenty-four students have been listed as candidates and have nominated for student leadership positions, including College Captain, House Captain, Academic Prefect, Boarding Prefect, Chapel Prefect, Co-curricular Prefect, International Students’ Prefect and Social Justice Prefect. Each student will attend an interview during Week 8, before the selection panel again convenes to consider appointments for each position.

Thrive Conference 2019 On Friday 6 September, I was fortunate to accompany Ms Tracey Leaf, Mr Chris Jackman and Mr Samuel Gittins in attending the Thrive Conference 2019 held at Knox Grammar School in Sydney. A number of wonderful speakers provided insights into the disciplines of Positive Psychology and Faith, and explored how these two areas can intersect and work together for the benefit of students and their school communities.

The Conference provided an invaluable opportunity to see how the science of Positive Psychology can be implemented effectively within a Christian school environment.

Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Co-curricular Mr Justin Adams Director of Co-curricular

Winter Sports Tour 2020 Thank you to all the students/parents who have returned Winter Sport Tour application notes. The list of applicants will be reviewed and a decision made about the Tour in the coming week.

Winter Sport Finals The Finals continue for some of our teams this weekend.

In the netball…

The SASC 14 Yellow won last weekend 24-20 against Bulldogs Thunder and will play against Panthers Wildcats at 9.45am.

The SASC 14 Blue won last weekend 23-20 against Bulldogs Rubies and will play against Panthers Blayney at 11.30am on Saturday.

The SASC Colts had a great win last weekend over SportsCo 33-12 and will now face Collegians Chaos at 11.30am this Saturday.

The 3rd VII won last weekend and will go straight through to the grand final (21st September).

The 2nd VII lost their semi-final last weekend to Superstars and will now face Oberon in the Preliminary final at 1.15pm.

The 1st VII lost their semi-final 45-37 to Panthers but get another chance this weekend with their preliminary final against Mana at 2.45pm.

Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

We wish all players and coaches all the best for the weekend.

In the Hockey…

Our 1st XI won their semi-final against Souths 2-1 and will now go straight to the Grand Final on September 21st. The girls have their dinner on Thursday night at 6.00pm and we wish them a good night.

ISA Athletics Our Year 7 to 12 athletes travelled to Homebush on Tuesday for the ISA Athletics Carnival. The team did very well. We won the Intermediate Boys and Girls sections. We also came second in the Senior Boys, Junior Girls and Overall Girls divisions. We expect some students to gain selection into the ISA team for the NSWCIS Athletics Carnival in Week 10.

Summer Sport Choices Final preparations are being made for our summer sports program. Choices have been sought and will be collated ready for next week. Students/parents in all year groups who want to register their interest in equestrian as their summer sport are asked to email Mrs Dawes (Libby.Dawes@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au) so that details regarding the College program, their horse, their lessons and their riding ability can be discussed.

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten have concluded their Community Workers unit for the term with a special visit by the paramedics from Bathurst Ambulance station.

The children had the opportunity to explore the inside of the ambulance and took turns using a stethoscope

and heart rate monitor.

As spring inches closer we tried our artistic skills at a still life painting using beautiful wattle. As we explored the letter “Z”, our Pre-K Pizzeria was open for business. The children loved taking orders and creating delicious pizzas for all!

HICES ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2019 The 2019 Scots All Saints College Junior athletics team was bursting at the seams. It was particularly exciting to be able to take such a huge team to represent the college and compete at the HICES athletics carnival this year. With such a large representation, the team over the course of the day, collectively racked up the points.

After some confusion in the official’s box, Scots All Saints were eventually named the winners of the Division 1 Average shield!

Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

This is a fabulous achievement and I am very proud of all 46 students who competed on the day. A further congratulation must be extended to the 12 students who have been selected to compete at the NSWCIS Championships.

Lincoln Craft - 1500m Liliian Gittins - Discus & Shot Put Oscar Yordanoff - High Jump Max Hemsworth - High Jump Ashley Mullins - Discus & Shot Put

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Emily Tallentire - 1500m Peter Craft - Junior Boys Relay Noah English - 200m & Junior Boys Relay Izaak Scott - Discus, Shot Put,1500m & Junior Boys Relay Charles Croaker - Junior Boys Relay Sian Campbell - Long Jump, Shot Put & 100m Jenson Hornery - 100m Kay Nelson Co-ordinator of Sport ( K-8)

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Bathurst Eisteddfod Mr Jon Clipsham Head of Music and Performance

Beautiful Melodies and Balanced Harmonies The College Music Program continues to impress our community at the 2019 Bathurst Eisteddfod. More than 400 students have performed in over 50 sections in the last 6 days capturing the depth, breadth and talent of the Music Program at Scots All Saints College.

Our team of teachers, ensemble and choral directors and tutors from the newly announced Performing Arts Academy are very proud of the Scots All Saints College students. With lots of excellent music and competition throughout the region, the effort and achievement of our students has been outstanding.

I am pleased to announce many students have been recognised in spectacular fashion across multiple disciplines as soloists, in small and large ensembles. Here is a list to date of the successes of the Music Program: 1st - Open Age Percussion Ensemble: Pipes and Drums - Drum Corp 1st - Open Age Classical Composition: Jacob - Year 12 1st - Open Age Instrumental Ensemble: Senior School Jazz Collective 1st - Open Age Entertainment Ensemble: Ricky’s Breath Contemporary Music Ensemble 1st - Years 7-12 Entertainment Ensemble: Amadeus Academy Jazz Combo 1st - Years 7-12 Mixed Duo/Trio or Quartet: Amadeus String Quartet 1st - Years 7-12 Instrumental Ensemble: Amadeus Jazz Collective 1st - Years 7-12 Percussion Ensemble: Pipes and Drums - Drum Corp 1st - Years 7-12 Big Band: SASC Big Band 1st - Years 3-9 Choral Championship: Middle School Choir 1st - Years 3-9 Big Band: Middle School Big Band 1st - Kindergarten-Year 6 String Ensemble: Year 2-3 String Group

2nd - Kindergarten to Year 6 Mixed Duo/Trio or Quartet: Amadeus Academy Duo 2nd - Kindergarten to Year 6 Instrumental Ensemble: Amadeus Academy Trio 2nd - Open Age Classical Composition: Prudence - Year 11 2nd - Open Age Entertainment Ensemble: Senior School Guitar Ensemble 2nd - Kindergarten to Year 6 Entertainment Ensemble: Amadeus Brass Quartet 2nd - Open Age Big Band: Senior School Big Band 2nd - Open Age Orchestra: Scots All Saints College Symphony Orchestra 3rd - Years 7-12 Instrumental Ensemble: Middle School Guitar Ensemble 3rd - Open Age Entertainment Ensemble: Senior School Jazz Collective 3rd - Open Age Classical Composition: Holly - Year 11 3rd - Kindergarten to Year 6 String Ensemble: Junior School Strings 3rd - Open Age Concert Band: Senior School Symphonic Winds 3rd - Year 7-12 String Ensemble: Middle School Strings 3rd - Year 1-2 Choir Championship: Year 1-2 Choir 3rd - Brock School Age Band - Ricky's Breath: Contemporary Music Ensemble Highly Commended - Kindergarten to Year 6 String Ensemble: Year 4 Strings Highly Commended - Years 7-12 Choir Championship: Senoir School Choir.

1st - Years 3-4 Choral Championship: Year 3-4 Choir 1st - Kindergarten Choral Championship: Kindy Choir 1st - Brock School Age Band - The Integrators: Contemporary Music Ensemble Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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Spring Fair Family Fun After an enormous effort from Tracey Finau and her Committee, the annual Spring Fair fundraising event on the All Saints Campus was held last Sunday. Despite the cool, windy weather over the weekend, our school community continued to show its strong spirit welcoming hundreds of people from across Bathurst and the region to the College.

I wish to thank Tracey and her Committee for their efforts, and the parents and friends of the College community who volunteered their time and helped drive the event. Most importantly I wish to recognise the amazing effort from the College maintenance team who were so accommodating of the requests made of them in the weeks coming up to the event.

This event can only be a success with the wonderful support of the P&F working together with parents, friends, family and Scots All Saints College staff. Thank you to everyone for their help with this event. Your efforts are tremendous and have not gone unnoticed. A big thank you to all our sponsors and those who donated prizes for our raffle.

For those that did not make it on the day, you missed out on a fine offering of food choices, including heart-warming homemade soups, fish and chips, the traditional BBQ, coffee, and sweet treats including cakes and pavlovas.

Thank you to the teaching staff and volunteers who continue to grow our children's minds and provide them with co-curricular opportunities. We were

Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

entertained throughout the day by our student performers with dance, singing, music, band ensembles and the Pipes and Drums. The young at heart were able to enjoy their time at the Spring Fair on the traditional carnival rides, like the dodgem cars, or the giant slide, and try out the mechanical bull, laser tag or the virtual reality experience driving remote control racing cars.

There were opportunities to shop at various stalls from both local suppliers and our amazing families who donated their home grown produce, plants, and food.

A highlight of the day was the official opening of Stage 1 of the Old Bathurstians’ Museum, housed in the Watson Room at Esrom House, All Saints Campus. A Committee of the Old Bathurstians’ Union with Mr John Cranfield and Mr Tim Sergeant attended with Head of College, Mr John Weeks and Mrs Denise Weeks to launch the museum. The Old Bathurstians’ Museum houses memorabilia and displays from the early education at the school stemming back throughout 145 years of history.

Only yesterday we held our latest P and F meeting, and I look forward to providing you with some insights form this next week.

Take Care.

Lindsay Wild P&F President

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

Thank you to our Spring Fair sponsors: Major Sponsor: Bridges Financial Gold Sponsors: IGA – Trinity Heights and WestPoint, Simplot, Ray Morcom’s Autobody Repairs Silver Sponsors: Macquarie Medi Spa, Paul Toole MP, Devro Bronze Sponsors: Hothams, Vine & Tap

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Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au 02 6331 3911

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CASE Space School International Study Program 2020 CASE Space School International Study Program 2020 Junior Space School is training for young explorers and is an engaging, hands-on adventure. Students learn about space travel, the development of space-related technologies and are lead through several simulated missions. This program is focused on providing relevance to, and inspiring passion for STEAM through exposure to space and broader ‘earth’ science exploration. Every step of the way they are guided to build skills in goal setting, project planning, critical-thinking and problem-solving.

Senior Space School is management training for young leaders.

With greater program depth, students have incredible access to NASA. They visit areas not accessible by the public; and engage directly with NASA experts to design and plan their own space mission within a given budget. An immersive program that hones their individual leadership, project management, resource allocation crisis management and teamwork skills. Students learn from NASA experts and other leading organisations to foster new levels of collaboration and teamwork.

Students are meticulously cared for by dedicated Group Managers who are trained and certified by the California Association for STEAM Education. All Group Managers are Working with Children and Australian Federal Police checked, and hold current CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis certification.

Students return with big dreams and lasting confidence, inspired by the ultimate STEAM experience at NASA.

NSW Schools Program Years 8- 11

Take advantage of a top-quality educational experience, crafted specifically for your needs! UN Youth Australia facilitators are visiting our school and running a 1 ½ hour session, tailored to our requirements.

UN Youth believe each young person has the potential to understand and exercise their civic rights on a local, national and global level. The tailor made program offers students a different style of learning based on interactivity and understanding to supplement their knowledge.

The session will involve the following interactive workshops: • Model UN debating to develop skills for the Evatt competition • Advocacy, Leadership, and Skills Development • Human Rights • Poverty, Aid, and Development • The United Nations and International Justice Date: Monday 16th September 2019 Place: The Pavilion, Senior Campus Time: 1.30- 3pm RSVP: Mrs O’Neill by Friday 13th September Sarah.oneill@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au

Parents are reminded that an information evening will be held at the school on Thursday 19th September at Aikman Hall, Scots All Saints College where students and parents can learn more about the program.

If you would more information, but are unable to attend the evening, please email Tom.VanGend@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au

Order Your Yearbook Online Please note that your accounts were NOT CHARGED for the 2018 Yearbook last year.

Be quick to purchase the 2018 Yearbook of your choice. The Lion and Bathurstian are still available to order online for a limited time.

Spread the word as this will be your last chance to purchase 2018 Yearbook before distribution. Order your Yearbook via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/2018-yearbooks-tickets-71456411049 No extra copies will be printed. We are only printing the number of books that have been ordered.

Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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SPORTS DRAW Click here to Download PDF Netball draw can be found at http://

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Hockey draw can be found at https://

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Soccer Season Draws Under 6 Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 14/15 Under 16/17

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And don’t forget to share your online fundraising page with friends and family to raise money for a great cause! Still need to sign up online?

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All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

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