The Roar Newsletter Issue 10 Term 1 2020

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Issue 10

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Thursday 2 April 2020

A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks

As we approach the end of the school term and head into the Easter holiday break, I want to thank all members of our College Community for the calm, sensible and measured way you have dealt with the many changes thrust upon us due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

It has been brought clearly into focus that our schools have a significant role to play at this time as we adjust to these changing circumstances and provide continuity of education, support and encouragement for all our children. That continuity of education and support will continue next term in enhanced ways as we build upon the current processes now in place.

I am extremely proud of the way all our members of staff have adjusted to different modes of delivery to ensure continuity of education and I want to acknowledge and thank all parents for the adjustments you have made at short notice. We have worked so well together and if necessary, we will keep it going and make it even better after the holiday break.

The question on everyone’s lips is: “What’s going to happen next term?”

As I write, there is no direction from the NSW government. I understand why that is the case with so much happening, however I want to consider some possibilities.

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If we are directed to go into 'lock down' for Term 2, the College will deliver all teaching and learning remotely. This is why I put that strategy into place this week. I want everyone prepared now so if this is the situation, we can continue education seamlessly.

If schools are directed to 'stay open', as is the case now, Scots All Saints College will remain open and unless otherwise directed by the government, we welcome all students on site. Unless you have a specific health issue within your family that prevents this, I encourage school attendance. Obviously if there are health concerns or government directives to the contrary, the College will follow these.

If the holiday period is extended by the government, we will review all future holiday dates and make the necessary adjustments so all students receive the full year of teaching.

Looking beyond this crisis is important because this will pass. The staff and I have been planning for a return of as many of our usual programs in Term 3 as possible. We are planning new camp dates for Term 4, new sporting arrangements, drama performances, musicals, community events and improvements to our student facilities. I am very positive about our future and want to assure everyone that we are focused.

The College is here to help any families who are suffering financial stress at this time. We have done this through the drought, bushfires and will help out now in this new crisis. Please feel welcome to email my office directly about any of these issues and I will get back to you personally. continued page 2

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I am also aware that because of the many changes we have experienced, some of the services paid for in Term 1 were not received (lunches, boarding, excursions, etc). Our finance office will review all of these issues (including Term 2), and make the necessary adjustments to the Term 3 and Term 4 billings.

We are extremely blessed to be part of this community and our staff are proud to be able to make such an important contribution in this time of crisis.

As we look to Easter, we are reminded of the hope we have through the death and resurrection of Christ. It is an assurance of new

life in Him. Might you all be encouraged and confident in your faith this Easter.

Denise and I are constantly thinking and praying for all members of our community as we navigate this difficult time together.

Boarders social distancing weekend Last weekend, our boarders worked with the boarding staff to produce a short video as a lighthearted take on the new reality of social distancing in boarding school to manage the potential impact and spread of COVID-19. A number of well-known movies were featured in skits throughout the video. It is a very entertaining piece demonstrating that laughter, creativity and relationships are key components to building resilience and maintaining wellbeing during these challenging times. We were so impressed with their teamwork, planning and movie production skills. We shared this on the Scots All Saints College Facebook page on Tuesday 31 March.

Our Facebook insights tell us we have reached over 15,100 people and has had 5 800 video views with 2600 ‘thru plays’ in less than 48 hours. I think this is what they call ‘going viral’ online spreading good messages in a healthy and safe way! It is lovely that the video can bring joy to so

Remote Learning – Helpful information and tools Read more here: https:// scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/currentfamilies/remote-learning/ To access instructions for learning at home go to the College website or downloaded via the following link: https://scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/ wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020Online-Learning-Factsheet.pdf

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many people around Australia. It's also a timely reminder of how fortunate we are to have such beautiful spacious grounds and open spaces at Scots All Saints College as we continue to work together to protect our community as best we possibly can.

Mel Monico Director of Community Engagement & Marketing

Take a look at our latest videos Over the past couple of weeks, our team has shared a number of short films with some important messages.

This series can be accessed through the College Youtube channel or Facebook page @scotsallsaints. We have included the links below for easy reference.

• space to stay positive and strong – precautionary measures to stay healthy and safe at school • space to learn – the importance of continuity of education • space to stay emotionally and socially connected – focus on wellbeing as we move into the School holidays.

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Head of All Saints Campus Mr Chris Jackman Head of All Saints Campus / Director of Middle School How to Keep Kids Calm at Home when Remote Learning 1.

Don’t panic and hold steady in these times

of uncertainty Our children, including teenagers, need to see that we’re not panicked; that we’re coping well and resiliently with the information being presented.

Don’t leave the TV news on, even if in the background. It’s important that you control the narrative and have open noncatastrophic conversations – giving just enough information to reassure your child, but not too much.

You can help guide your child and teenager to access credible information sites such as government health websites. This may present you with a great opportunity to have discussions around the validity of information presented on the Internet and the importance of being discerning.

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Find out what they’ve already started in

class and establish routine Keep up to date with the information being presented daily on Seesaw (K-4) and Canvas (5 -8) so you know how your child is participating.

Both children and teenagers need structure and routine. We know that a lack of structure and routine can lead to unproductive or troublesome behaviour. And with a smartphone, tablet, laptop and gaming device easily accessible during this period, the temptation to spend their days glued to some form of screen, mindlessly scrolling, viewing or gaming, is at an all-time high.

3. Scheduling We recommend that you use your child’s school timetable as a guide for scheduling their work at home.

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Technology Perhaps the hardest aspect to regulate during this period will be technology use. Balance and the establishment of clearly defined rules, which you reinforce and stick to, will be the key.

• Firstly, it is important that when your child or teen has a scheduled activity that doesn’t involve technology that you encourage them to make the decision to turn off notifications and/or pop their phone on aeroplane mode and/or leave it in another room. A small ‘ding’ or a flash of light from their screens is enough to break any moment of ‘learning flow’.

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• Children and teens are social beings and they will need to interact with their peers whether via social media, video calling app or gaming. You are going to need to provide them this opportunity.

But schedule social time in, just as with the other activities, and preferably later in the day or early evening. Be sure to set limits. Remember that your child will be expending less energy during these times and the last thing you want is to have them socialising late at night and into the early morning because they’re not tired. This will most definitely have a flow on effect the next day.

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Creating authentic learning experiences by example – random acts of kindness

Consider different ways to communicate and support family and friends. You could co-write a letter to your vulnerable and at-risk neighbours, who are in selfisolation, to let them know you are both available to help pick up their groceries, medication or even available for a phone chat. Get your child or teen to drop the letter into their letterbox. What a wonderful way to demonstrate kindness and empathy.

Ask your child or teen what other ways you can display acts of kindness and work together to plan, develop and implement the act.

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Use the time to connect with your child

View this time as a gift and not an inconvenience. Go outside, go for a walk, enjoy the sunshine, laugh and play together – just be present in the moment and each other’s company. Show and tell them how much you love and care for them and enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with your child, free from distraction.

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Be kind to yourself

These are extraordinary times. Know that you’re not alone. Reach out to teachers, other parents, friends and family. Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.

Adapted from: https://www.theeducatoronline.com/ k12/news/how-to-keep-kids-calm-at-home/270628

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Head of Scots Campus Ms Tracey Leaf Head of Scots Campus / Director of Senior School

My thanks to the staff and students who have been navigating the transition to remote teaching/ learning with aplomb. As a Learning Community it has been especially encouraging to see our staff sharing their technical expertise with colleagues, highlighting our commitment as educators to lifelong learning!

As we move further along our transition to remote teaching/learning, I would like to share some pointers with our students that should assist with a smooth transition and positive experience for all: 1. Have a dedicated study space – an area that can be set up with your computer and materials and doesn’t need to be packed away every evening.

2. Eliminate distractions, control procrastination and social media. A conscientious and focussed approach to keeping up with your work will benefit you in the long run.

3. As much as possible, students need to ‘attend’ scheduled/timetabled lessons. This provides an opportunity for discussions to occur between teacher and students.

4. Students should wear appropriate attire for doing lessons at home, especially during a zoom lesson. No pyjamas please!

5. The best time to contact your subject teacher is during your timetabled lesson, when they’re online & available to help with the work.

6. Do schedule in time to connect with family and friends – those connections are important to maintain good mental health 7. Advise your Director of School if your capacity to handle online lessons is diminished due to connectivity difficulties or other issues.

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Liz Sargeant – The International Conductor!

The University of Texas’ annual Summer Conducting Symposium enables 24 gifted conductors from across the globe to hone their skills and explore best practise.

In January 2020, Liz Sargeant was offered one of these places after an excellent audition video and thesis on her work and efforts to improve as a conductor.

The world-renowned panel including Jerry Junkin and Prof. Craig Kirchhoff, selected Liz as one of just 24 people to receive this wonderful opportunity. Liz was the only Australian selected from an elite field. This is truly a significant achievement and she deserves hugerecognition for this acclaim.

Liz coordinates the College’s Amadeus Academy working with elite musicians across the school as well as conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, College Orchestra and Year 4 Beginner Band.

Liz is also our Music II specialist working in the Senior School. She enriches many lives in our community, especially those of her students and fellow staff and we thank and congratulate her!

Due to the current global pandemic and significant travel restrictions, the symposium has been postponed to 2021.

We are very excited to be part of her professional journey and look forward to her attendance next year.

The Performing Arts Academy is blessed to have such a talented and passionate educator and conductor as Liz. It is fitting to recognise this significant achievement! Well done Liz! Mr. Jonathan Clipsham Director of the Performing Arts Academy

Tune in to 2BS Bathurst Radio for an interview with Head of College, Mr John Weeks this Friday morning 3 April at 7:50 am.

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Uniform Shop Term 2 School Holiday Trading hours

The Uniform Shop will be OPEN at the following times during the upcoming School holidays:

Wednesday 22 April

8.00am – 11.00am Appointment Only

Friday 24 April

10.00am – 1.00pm Appointment Only

Saturday 25 April

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - Closed

Monday 27 April

8.00am – 2.00pm Appointment Only

Please Visit www.noone.com.au to make an appointment

The following normal trading hours resume from Wednesday 29 April.

Normal trading hours Monday

8.00am – 2.00pm

Wednesday

12.00pm – 4.00pm

Friday 24 April

8.00am – 2.00pm

Campus Store Location Scots All Saints College Telephone (02) 8069 0470 sasc@noone.com.au For assistance outside of these hours, please contact Noone at the Chatswood Store Telephone (02) 9436 1700

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Creative cultural connections breaking through social distancing As we adjust to the many changes placed upon us in these changing times, some good and positive initiatives are coming about.

and parents of Year 5-6 students to view their own and their cohorts many artworks (Years 7-8 will be built in the coming weeks).

Last year in Middle School Visual Arts the students and I enjoyed the much anticipated the Termly Pop-Up Exhibitions held on the Art room veranda.

However a public exhibition is clearly not possible this term - not just for social distancing reasons but because so many of our students are learning online and completing artworks at home.

So make yourself a cuppa and visit the virtual exhibition space. Enjoy time with your child(ren) looking at this growing collection of artworks. It’s a great way to connect and look at what these creative artists have been working on in class and from home.

This has prompted the search for alternative ways to exhibit student artworks and to allow an audience to complete this terms art experience for Middle School students.

As a result, a start has been made on building a 'Gallery of Student Works' on Canvas for students

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These galleries will be updated to include all students work by the end of each term, so feel free to visit regularly.

Go to visit of Visual Arts page on the College website. Click HERE.

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TIPS TO STAYING MENTALLY FIT It takes 3 weeks to build a habit During times of unprecedented uncertainty, adults and children can feel much higher levels of stress, fear, anxiety and our mood can regularly be much lower than normal. I think the word ‘resilience’ is often overused in the 21st Century but we all need tips on how to stay mentally fit to help us all try to navigate the next months and beyond.

If you haven’t already, add these activities to your DAILY routine, commit for 3 weeks!

Structure your Monday to Friday as much as possible Have set times to do things every day and put this schedule up on the fridge or in view for the whole family. Make sure each member of the family has a formal structure no matter what age. Having a basic daily routine and sticking to it is key to keep order in our weekly lives and helps us adapt. Weekends can be much more flexible but Monday to Friday stick to your routine!

Boost your Mood - Get rid of some of those negative emotions, this can be done easily. For example, at the same time every day as part of your structure, the family gets together and 1 member has the responsibility to boost the mood of the rest of the family. This can be done in countless, creative ways e.g. music, jokes, dancing, exercise, online clips, Facetime, Skype or Zoom together with other friends and family, play cards, board games, charades…the list is endless. The important thing is to have a laugh!

Practice Acceptance - Write down what you can and can’t change during this crisis and focus as much as possible on what you can control. For example, you can’t change the news feed and what is happening everywhere else so don’t watch this too much.

Research shows that a child who sees something bad on TV in the morning can carry this mood with them for 5– 8 hours! Another example is you can’t go out for dinner but you can have a picnic in the garden. Focus on what you CAN do within your own circle of influence, this will give you all more feelings of empowerment.

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Dr Paula Robinson “Having a basic daily routine and sticking to it is key to keep order in our weekly lives and helps us adapt.”

Gratitude - Every day I feel incredibly grateful that I am not sick with COVID-19, that I have food in the house, a place to live, a family for support and that I live in the lucky country. I say this regularly to my family and friends to ensure we focus on the importance of the simple things in life. Many others around the world aren’t as lucky as us.

Give - Help others as much as possible, this is a big predictor of mental fitness. If someone is struggling, take time to sit down or call them to give support. We will all have low times during this crisis so supporting each other and keeping our relationships strong is crucial.

I hope these few simple tips help a little. The key is not just reading them and being aware, the real value is actually practicing them every day….it takes 3 weeks to create a habit! Finally remember, “this too shall pass”.

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Mood Boost Challenge - Lip Sync Battle One of the key healthy habits Dr Paula Robinson recommends to maintain a healthy lifestyle is ‘Mood boosting’. With this in mind, Scots All Saints College has come up with a clever way for our students to boost their mood through singing and dancing and we challenge you all to consider getting involved in our new Mood Boost Challenge.

As families will need to stay at home this Easter holidays and limit travel, Scots All Saints College is encouraging students from Pre-K to Year 12 to seek ways to ‘boost their mood’ and ‘spread the positive’. We are inviting our students and their families to take on our ‘Mood Boost Challenge’.

The Performing Arts Academy will be coordinating a weekly ‘Lip Sync Battle’ to encourage creativity through a fun project!

Students can opt-in by recording a 30-second video clip ‘lip syncing’ to a weekly song.

The first week’s song is ‘Shake It Off’ by Taylor Swift. There is a message in this song to ‘shake off’ the current stresses and tensions we are all facing! We are also encouraging our staff and their families to get involved. We hope to see our students flourish and learn some new skills in the process. The team will receive entries up to noon Thursday and compile a weekly master video of the best clips to share with our community.

This is a great task for the family to work on together. Have a laugh, use a wig, dance in front of a tractor or use something unique at your house. We encourage parents and siblings to join in-while practising social distancing. Please be aware that you must have permission from the people in your video for it to be shown publicly.

Other guidelines include: • Use an external speaker to lip sync along you • Use a good quality camera (phones are acceptable) to record the 30-second clip.

• If you can, overlay the original sound file using apps like iMovie, Star Maker, Adobe etc.

• Do not film in your bedroom and use spaces in your house/property you will be happy for other people to see

To take the opening week’s challenge, all you need to do is:

• Use your imagination; add some dance moves, use a pretend microphone

• Submit a 30-second lip syncing excerpt of the ‘Song of the Week’.

• Most importantly, be creative, have fun and stay positive!

• Email the video to the Performing Arts Academy Team c/o Ms Yolanda Lefevre on yolanda.lefevre@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au by 12 noon, Monday 6 April.

We look forward to releasing the first Lip Sync Battle Compilation “Shake it Off” before the end of Term One.

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Student Wellbeing Mr Tom van Gend Head of Student Wellbeing K-12

Some thoughts for the holidays What a term it has been! The world is certainly a different one to that of January – as is our small part of it. However, I believe that we can all be buoyed by the idea that it is now April, and that we are all 'still in there swinging'.

As we all get used to the idea of our kids spending their time at home with us during the next two-plus weeks, I am thinking about my family’s plans. I hope that in sharing these with you, it may strike one or two chords with your family.

Firstly, my elder son Rob will celebrate his 18th birthday this Saturday. Rob’s party with his family and friends cannot go ahead. His girlfriend (who lives in Coffs Harbour) won’t be visiting. His grandparents, who live just a kilometre up the road, won’t be coming over. His other grandparents who live in Sydney also will not be there. They moved into a retirement village a couple of weeks ago, and have not even been able to meet their new neighbours.

Rob’s celebration will be a party of four – him, me, my wife Virginia and our younger son Will. I imagine that part of the evening will be spent around the fire-pit that we have in our backyard – probably as the sun goes down. There is something so wonderful, relaxing and contemplative about watching an open fire, along with the quiet and open conversations that it encourages. Those who enjoy camping would hopefully agree. Maybe we will do some camping in our backyard – I am quite sure that Will will get his swag out to camp under the stars.

Will has a 1974 Hilux ute – it cost him nothing. Last night he took out the seats, checked the seatbelts, replaced the seats, changed out the electric fuel pump and replaced the fuel filter. Me, I kick the tyres and then call the NRMA. My boys continually amaze me by what they can do. One of the greatest joys of being a father – and a teacher – is that I constantly have the chance to marvel at the things that kids do –

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and do very well; things that I could never dream of doing. Will is also training our border collie and fixing the fences around and inside our boundaries.

Rob is able to FaceTime with Sophie, which is better than just a phone call. He has discovered a way so that he and Sophie can watch the same movie at the same time on Netflix, and have a conversation with her as well. I will buy some microwave popcorn and some oversized cups for soft drink for him to enjoy and finish before five minutes of the movie have passed (and maybe charge him $15 for a more authentic cinema experience). At other times, he will be playing Xbox games with his mates. My point here is that our kids probably know more about staying connected with their friends than we do – they can teach us how we can stay connected with our friends and relatives.

I am looking forward to catching up on my reading. I have some books that I received for Christmas (in 2018) that I still have not had time (or, more accurately, made time) to read. Reading for me is a great form of escaping into a different world for a while. I will also try to catch up on my nanna naps in the afternoon, especially if Virginia is looking for help in the garden (I say concrete the lot). I have a couple of 'daggy' hobbies that I am also looking to resurrect.

I have some model trains, model roller coasters and other 'motion-based' sets that I want to set up in our study. Speaking of which, it is not really a study – it is more a room that I use to display souvenirs and other things that remind me of places I have been fortunate enough to travel to during the past twenty years. I have a couple of extra bookshelves from my parents that they could not take with them to the retirement village, so I will rearrange the study so I can display more stuff…and I will really enjoy doing it. I think it is important for the four of us to find ways to escape from each other for a while each day during the holidays so that we can maintain some personal space and time.

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Careers Advice Mrs Helen Jones

UAC – Applications are now open UAC applications opened on 1 April for 2021 University placements. All Year 12 students were emailed their UAC PIN direct from UAC. Students will also need to know their NESA student number to apply. You DO NOT need to apply now as applications do not close until 30 September 2020. Not all Universities have put their courses up yet – so this is a good time to be researching what you are interested in and making a ‘short list of courses’.

Careers Resources A good resource to help you do this is 'Job Jump' – www. jobjump.com.au. We have a subscription to this site which provides current and state-based relevant information. Watch this video to help gather your Uni preferences. Students log in using their school email address – the password has been emailed to all students.

A by-product of this current situation is that the nature of work is changing and the reality is that many businesses may not go back to the ‘old way’ of doing business, having discovered (by necessity) different delivery models and structures.

We have created a list of Career Resources and links. This can be found on the SASC Library homepage under the tab Resources for Online Learning. We will constantly update and revise this list.

University Engagement All Universities have cancelled face to face engagement sessions for 2020. They are developing new resources daily to ensure that students feel as prepared as possible. In Term 2 I will be organising – Virtual University Visits/Talks that all students can attend if here at school or login to at home. Year 12 students will receive invitations to attend these meetings during their timetabled Careers lesson. Year 11 and Year 10 students will also be invited to attend. All University correspondence will be emailed to students.

For example, the following is currently the program of delivery and support being offered by the University of Newcastle for students and parents.

2021 Prospectus & Intro Guide Their 2021 Prospectus and Intro Guide (replaces previous years Year 10 guide) is now available online. They also have a form for you to complete to order hard copies of the guides. They aim to have these posted to you ready for Term 2.

Ask a Student ‘Ask A Student’ webpage has been proving popular as a means for high school students to connect with current Uni students.

Students can ask any questions that they may have around transitioning to university study, student life, degree programs

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and student support. https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/ask-astudent Year 12 Virtual Presentations They are currently developing this digital resource and we will book a tour next term Helpful resource for parents Professor John Fischetti, Pro Vice Chancellor of Faculty of Education and Arts was interviewed by the ABC and provided tips on how to teach children at home. There are some helpful tips for parents around routine and studying/learning at home.

ANU (Australian National University) online resources ANU Virtual Open Day ANU Application Walkthrough video Apply to ANU portal for current Year 12s ANU Applications due 11:59 pm Monday 25 May 2020 Questions about ANU – Future Student Enquiries Questions about the Tuckwell Scholarship – Tuckwell team Tuckwell Stage 1 Applications due 3:00 pm Monday 25 May 2020 (N.B. now same day as ANU Applications, but earlier closing time) Work Experience – Year 10 Term 2 (22-26 June) Work experience is on the calendar for the last week of Term 2.

While not cancelled at this stage, there is the likely possibility that it will be postponed to later in the year. We do not feel it is appropriate at this time to approach businesses and ask them to host students while they are having to cope with the pressure and stresses of this situation. Year 10 should take this time to research different work experience opportunities and we will reassess the viability of the program after the holidays.

TAFE - TVET Students Bathurst Campus has closed for face to face learning for Term 1. At this stage, TAFE envisages that they will be open in Term 2 but delivery of courses will be remote. This will be confirmed over the next 2 weeks and it may be a course by course directive as each course has different needs (workshop v classroom lessons etc).

TAFE teachers will be contacting their students directly outlining the plan for Term 2. If you have any queries regarding any of this, TAFE encourages you to contact them directly at tvet.west@tafe. nsw.edu.au or you can call and speak to our School Relationship Coordinator, Billy McMaster on 0439 512 245.

During the next few months it is vitally important that we all stay connected. Please join our Scots All Saints College – Careers Facebook group and if you have any queries, please feel welcome to email me on helen.jones@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au CSU – Parent information Session CSU will be running their annual Parent Information Session remotely this year. This Information Session will be held online on Monday 20 April 2020, 6:30–8:00 pm. First up, they will run you through some important information in a short presentation. Then you can jump into your two chosen breakout sessions. You can register direct via their website.

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Pre-Kindergarten Easter Fun SCOTS CAMPUS

Story courtesy of Bathurst City Life

2019 ANZAC Day March.

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Working together to stop the spread of COVID-19 As a nation, as a community and as individuals we are facing an extraordinary time – with many of us feeling unsettled and uncertain as we work together to stop the spread of COVID-19 • Our mental health is equally as important as our physical health during this time • While we are keeping physically distant, it is more important than ever that we remain socially and emotionally connected • Mental health organisations, experts and leaders have come together to launch #InThisTogether – a national conversation that everyone can join in on, sharing practical tips online to support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians during COVID-19 • #InThisTogether calls on all Australians to proactively follow and share the tips while we remain socially and emotionally connected with family, friends, neighbours and your community • We will all need a little extra support during this time, so let’s be kind, stay connected, check in with each other, and encourage people to seek professional support when they need it.

Mel Monico Director of Community Engagement & Marketing

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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

connect@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au