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Issue 17
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Thursday 11 June 2020
upcoming major events
A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks As we welcomed our ‘fresh faced’ students back to school after the long weekend, we enjoyed the grand opening of the new ‘Outdoor Café’ on the Scots Senior Campus. By all reports it has been very well received. Thank you to Mrs Jenny Donnelly for organising the café. Located in the Pavilion overlooking the main oval on the Scots Campus, the café gives Year 9 to 12 students many new and exciting options for snacks and lunch time meals. With the main oval now open for use we hope the café will encourage students to ‘spread out’ and make the most of our beautiful and spacious Senior Campus. Looking forward to 2021 another new development at Scots All Saints College will be the delivery of the Primary Industries course. Primary Industries is a VET (Vocational Education and Training) course that is highly valued by students, parents and employers. The course will make full use of our tremendous agricultural facilities. The ‘Edwin Ray Agricultural Centre’ includes approximately 30 hectares of land along with our Limousin and Hereford cattle studs comprising of 22 breeding cows (and their calves) and our flock of first cross ewes. Students will be able to develop competencies in areas such as Fencing, Tractors, Work Health and Safety, First Aid, Livestock and Cropping. Additional to the on campus experiences at Scots All Saints College the students will undertake 70 hours of work placement in relevant agricultural enterprises. The 240 hour course will be run over 2 years in timetabled classes. The course will be delivered by a very experienced teacher who has had vast experience on large livestock and cropping properties and is looking forward to passing this on. Upon satisfying the requirements of the course, students obtain a nationally recognised AQF Certificate II in Agriculture which enables them to pursue a Certificate III post school or to enter the workforce already qualified. This course can also be used towards obtaining an ATAR. After a time of uncertainty, it feels good to be able to plan ahead. Optimism is the key to moving forward. Optimism is having a positive approach. It is asking how things can be done when others have given up, saying that it can’t be done. As Winston Churchill said, “a pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Rather than waiting for the winds to blow, in our favour - we should move the sails in the direction of the wind to move forward. 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
17 June 2020
Pre-K - Year 8 Cross Country The Pre-K - Year 8 Cross Country event will be held on All Saints Campus.
17 June 2020
Scots Campus School Photos
Wednesday, 17 June is the new date for school photos for Scots Campus.
25 June 2020
End of Term 2
Classes conclude at 3:20 pm as students head off for a three week holiday break. For more events view our Online Calendar
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Junior School Mr Anthony Roohan Director of Junior School
Personal Research Projects Excitement is building as students prepare to present their findings. Last week students used the websites and texts to find answers to their questions. The hard work is all done and now the fun begins! Over the next two weeks, students will prepare to share their findings with their peers. The exciting part is that students can choose how they present their findings. In addition to a small oral presentation students can choose from any of the following or more: Written Communication Examples of written communication include: a cardboard poster, comic, short essay, picture book or question and answer cards. Digital Communication Examples of digital communication include: a short film, video of a speech, animation, PowerPoint or Google slides, e-posters, digital stories or even a web site! Visual Communication Examples of visual communication include: a picture book, diorama, 3D model and text cards or a mural or piece of art. All students will present what they have learnt in Week 9. Active Afternoons Active Afternoons will resume this Friday. All Junior School students should wear their sport uniform. Bounce Back Core and Social Values Nearly everyone understands how important physical fitness is for an individual’s physical health and wellbeing but an individual’s mental health is also important. People who are mentally fit have: greater capacity for positive mood, better self awareness, stronger skills for coping with challenges and grasping opportunities, closer relationships with others and generally more success in achieving their goals. Each morning for 10-15 minutes, Junior School students engage in either a physical or mental health activity. Regular, vigorous physical activity helps students acquire and master a range of movement skills, Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
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understand the health benefits of movement and have the skills to participate in a lifetime of physical activity as confident, competent and creative movers. It is also good for brain development and boosts cognitive performance. Physical Fitness activities take place on two mornings a week in addition to the PE lesson and ‘Active Afternoon’ sport program. Mental Fitness activities take place on a further two mornings a week and focus on the Core and Social Values listed in the Bounce Back program, which aim to promote a positive school climate and enhance student wellbeing. Below is an overview of some of the values that students explore in these sessions. Core Values 1. Acceptance of Difference: recognise the right of others to be different; do not exclude or mistreat others because they are different; act on the inclusive belief that diversity is to be celebrated and other people are fundamentally good. 2. Honesty: tell the truth, play by the rules and own up to things you have done. 3. Fairness: focus on equity and address injustices. 4. Responsibility: act in ways that honour promises and commitments; look after the wellbeing of others. Social Values 1. Kindness and Compassion: care about the wellbeing of others and offer/show support where needed. 2. Cooperation: work together to achieve a shared goal; cooperation also includes cooperating for world peace and for the protection of the environment. 3. Respect for Others: act towards others in ways that respects their rights; for example, to have dignity, to have feelings considered, to be safe and treated fairly. 4. Self-respect: accept one’s self and develop a wellgrounded sense of one’s own character and behaviour. 5. Friendliness and inclusion: act towards others in an inclusive and kind way; actively reach out to help others in friendship. Physical Distancing and Temperature Checks We are still being very diligent at school adhering to social distancing measures and safe hygiene practices. Daily temperature checks are continuing and any child that arrives to school late should go to the Junior School Office for a temperature check. continued page 3
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
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Any child found to have respiratory symptoms or a temperature over 37.2 will be referred to the health centre for a second review and in most instances you will be contacted to collect them. Similarly, any child with respiratory or cold like symptoms should not attend school until they are well. Kiss, Drop and Collect Procedures for Pre K - Year 4 Kiss, Drop and Collect Procedures remain in place. Thank you to all the parents for supporting these procedures. Please drop off and pick up as normal at your preferred location and encourage your child to say goodbye at the gate and to meet you back at the gate in the afternoon. Parents of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students can take their child to their classroom but we ask that you drop off or collect from outside the room and adhere to social distancing requirements in these spaces. Any Junior School student being picked up by a parent who has parked in the carpark next to Esrom House (Reception) must wait near Esrom House and their parent must collect them and hold their hand to walk
Investigating moon rocks.
Pre-Kindergarten Pre-K are exploring the solar system in STEM. Our little astronauts are having so much fun examining the solar system and learning about the planets. We have explored moon rocks from the space shuttle with gloves, explored the depth of indentations on moon surfaces with different asteroids, created our own constellations with mandala blocks and built our own control space station. We are learning the planet names and lots of amazing facts. 3…2…1… Blastoff! Examining what craters are left by asteroids and rockets.
Zoom zoom zoom. We’re going to the moon... and beyond.
Space patterns. Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
across the pedestrian crossing. Any Junior School students being picked up by parents who have parked in the carpark across the road must wait for their parents out the front of Esrom House and be escorted there by them. We thank you for your assistance in ensuring the safety of our students. Semester One Student Reports Teachers are now finalising student reports for Semester One. Reports will be sent home with students on the final Wednesday of the term. K-8 Cross Country Event This event will take place on Wednesday 17 June on the All Saints Campus. To ensure that we are limiting numbers at this event, students will leave class in Year groups and head back to class as they complete the event. Regretfully parents will be unable to visit the school as spectators during this time. Kindergarten to Year 8 students will be required to wear their sports uniform (including their House shirt) and bring a water bottle on this day.
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Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
Control space station.
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Middle School Mr Chris Jackman Head of All Saints Campus / Director of Middle School
Active Afternoons We have now had a few 'Active Afternoon' sessions and I am pleased to report that the students are highly engaged and really loving the new variety of sports and recreational pursuits on offer. After many months of Covid19 restrictions, it is wonderful to see the students outside exercising and enjoying each other’s company. Check out the pictures to the right! Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews Teachers are busy writing their Semester 1 reports to have them ready to be sent home on Wednesday 24 June. Parent Teacher interviews will take place via Zoom during the first two weeks of Term 3. Parents will be sent information about this in the near future. Drop off and Pick Up Procedures for Years 5-8 Please drop off and pick up as normal at your preferred location but do not hop out of the vehicle yourself. Physical Education Uniform Students are able to wear their PE uniform on the day that they have their PE lesson and on Thursday for Active Afternoons to limit the need for students to enter the change rooms. This means that they should come to school in their College tracksuit with their sport shirt and shorts underneath. They can then take their tracksuit off for PE/sport if they wish. They should depart school in the afternoon wearing their tracksuit.
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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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Senior School Ms Tracey Leaf Head of Scots Campus / Director of Senior School
Photo Day Pre-K and Years 9-12 students will have their 2020 school photos taken on Wednesday 17 June. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only individual photos will be taken. Students have been notified and encouraged to ensure hair is neat and tidy, jewellery is compliant with the College Uniform Policy and male students are clean shaven. Year 11 Reports These are currently being processed and will be emailed to parents shortly. Sports Uniform Students are presently permitted to wear sports uniform to and from school on the days they have a practical lesson or are participating in Active Afternoons. This must be the correct SASC sports uniform. Our preference is for the College track suit to be worn over the sports uniform (t-shirt and shorts) if students are travelling on public transport. A significant number of students are wearing Canterbury and other branded track pants and shorts to school. These items are not official College uniform and must not be worn to and from school. While the supply of College track suits is impacted, students may wear these alternative track pants in their lessons and at Active Afternoons (for purposes of keeping warm) but will be required to change into their formal uniform to travel home. Outdoor Café The Senior School Outdoor Café opened this week and has already proven to be popular with staff and students alike. The Café is open at recess and lunch times. In addition to the Café we have
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
also made the Main Oval available for students to use during these break times. Phone Free Campus We are a phone-free school between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. Messages can be conveyed to students via Reception.
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Reminder to stay home if unwell space to excel
Enrol now for Kindergarten 2021 secure your child’s place Interviews and campus tours being conducted by the Head of Campus and Director of Junior School
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Just a friendly reminder to all in our College Community about staying home if you are unwell and particularly if you are experiencing symptoms of cold or flu. We understand with all of the interruptions that we’ve faced this year it can be tempting to 'soldier on' when you’re not 100% especially when we’re seeing case numbers of Covid-19 go down and life starting to return to 'normal'. However, it’s still critically important that if you have any cold, flu or respiratory symptoms or a fever that you be tested for Covid-19 and then self-isolate until results are known and you have recovered. Likewise, if you’ve been in contact with someone who is waiting on the results of a Covid-19 test we need you to self-isolate. As soon as the test results are known and you’re not exhibiting symptoms then we’ll happily welcome you back to school The commitment of our students is to be commended but if they are unwell they are much better off at home and resting. Mrs Felicity Brown, Senior Registered Nurse
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Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
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