The Roar Newsletter Issue 1 Term 1 2020

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Thursday 30 January 2020

A conversation with the Head of College

upcoming major events

Mr John Weeks

Welcome back to Scots All Saints College for the start of the 2020 academic year. A very special welcome to the 130 new students and their families who will start with us for the first time this year. We look forward to getting to know you and hope you settle into the College family quickly.

It has certainly been a challenging summer for so many people with the continuing drought and the devastating bushfires. We are aware that some of our families and many of our students are affected in different ways by these issues. On behalf of the College, I want to assure you that we are focused on the continuity of each student‘s education and their sense of wellbeing. If you have any concerns where you feel we can assist, please contact my personal assistant, Catherine McDonnell for a confidential conversation so we can support you at this time.

As if there wasn’t enough to deal with, the Coronavirus outbreak has put us all on high alert. As a College with International Students in our community, we have been in contact with the NSW Department of Health, which has put in place clear protocols for identifying and managing anyone with symptoms of the virus. You should have received a separate notice about this directly to your email account which outlines precautionary procedures we have put in place for our school community.

As the authorities discover new information, health alerts are regularly being updated. The latest advice from NSW Health requests that students and staff who have visited mainland China and Hong Kong in the past two weeks not attend school or childcare services until 14 days have lapsed from their departure date from China.

Internally our Registered Nurse, Felicity Brown will continue to manage this matter for us and will keep the community well-informed about it as we continue to ensure the safest possible environment for our College. As an additional precaution, the travel history of all our international students has been investigated and all students from overseas have been medically screened and will be closely monitored over the next few weeks.

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

7 February 2020

Commencement Service

Junior and Middle Campus service 9:00 am and Senior Campus at 12:15 pm

14 February 2020

K-6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival K-6 students will be competing in the Interhouse Swimming Carnival.

29 February 2020

Parents' Party Under the Stars

Special social evening will be held on Scots Campus 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm For more events view our Online Calendar

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60 Seconds with the Director of Boarding .....

What is your role at Scots All Saints College?

Director of Boarding and PDHPE Teacher.

What attracted you and your family to our College?

The opportunity to take on the role of Director of Boarding at a time in the College’s history that is very exciting. For my daughter, who will attend the College, the Middle School was a very attractive proposition where we know she will thrive.

What was your first job and what did it teach you?

My first job was as a PDHPE Teacher at Covenant Christian School in Belrose, Sydney. It taught me that relationships are the key to making a positive impact in the lives of young people we have the privilege to teach.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Spending time with my wife and our two children.

Who is an inspirational leader you admire?

Nelson Mandela - “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

What are some exciting things happening in boarding in 2020?

We have consolidated boarding into three houses.

Thompson House will be the home to the Year 7-12 Boys, the Year 7-10 girls will live in Galloway House and our Year 11 and 12 girls will move into the newly renovated Ives House. With plans for the future to create a Senior boys boarding house to mirror the girls. This will allow us to best cater for the different needs of the boarding students as they move through the College.

What’s your favourite sport and who do you support?

As a PDHPE Teacher, I enjoy most sports but follow Liverpool in the English Premier League Football and hope that the Wallabies can improve under their new coach.

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

Anthony Le Couteur Director of Boarding/ PDHPE Teacher “It taught me that relationships are the key to making a positive impact in the lives of young people we have the privilege to teach.”

I am also encouraged by the increasing coverage of women’s sport. Our female athletes dominate the world in so many areas.

Overall I am grateful for the opportunity to work at the College and look forward to meeting you.

P&F 2020 Meeting Dates Week 2 meetings are held at the library on All Saints Campus.

Week 7 meetings are held at the Pavillion on Scots Campus.

All meetings start at 5:30 pm.

Term 1 Week 2, Wednesday, 5 February.

Week 7, Wednesday, 11 March Term 2 Week 2, Wednesday, 6 May Week 7, Wednesday, 10 June Term 3 Week 2, Wednesday, 29 July Week 7, Wednesday, 2 September Term 4 Week 2, Wednesday, 21 October Week 7, Wednesday, 25 November

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Junior School Mr Anthony Roohan Director of Junior School

I hope everyone was able to make the best of what was a very hot and dry holiday season. I’m looking forward to a great year ahead with lots of great opportunities and experiences for all of our students.

There have been many changes taking place across the College during the holidays; Year 1 and 2 have moved downstairs whilst Year 3 and 4 have moved upstairs. It will be good to have all of our younger students on the ground level and in close proximity to the drop off area whilst our Stage 2 (Year 3 and Year 4) students will be close to the new Innovation Centre and other Middle School facilities. I look forward to meeting all of our students over the next few days.

Parent Information Nights Parent Information Nights will be held next week and I invite all parents to come along and find out what’s planned for the year ahead. It will also be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher. Sessions will be held in your child’s class. Times are as follows: Wednesday 5 February Kindergarten 5:00 pm Year 1 5:30 pm Year 2 6:00 pm Thursday 6 February Year 3 6:00 pm Year 4 6:30 pm PE Days

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

With the new location of classrooms in 2020, I encourage Year 1 and 2 parents to use the drop off area near these classrooms. Stage 2 parents should use the carpark at the front of the administration block whilst Kinder can use either area.

The start of the school day Morning reading will start in Week 2. I certainly encourage students to do this if it works with the busy morning routine for families. The morning bell goes at 8:50 am with first period starting at 8:55 am.

Junior School Assembly and Commencement Assembly Assemblies will once again be held in the Kemmis Building each Friday morning at 9:00 am. A brief assembly will be held tomorrow whilst next Friday 7 February a special Commencement Service will be held on the Chapel Lawn. Everyone is warmly invited.

Speech and Drama Lessons Mrs Thorne is looking forward to another great term and year ahead with her Speech and Drama students. Lessons with Mrs Kristie Thorne commence in Week 2.

Highland Dancing - Come and Try - Monday 3 February Our Junior School highland dancing teacher, Mrs Mary Weber will run a ‘Come and Try’ session during lunch on Monday. All interested students are encouraged to attend.

Master Blaster Cricket

Junior School students can wear their sport uniform on PE and sport days. Days are as follows: Kindergarten Tuesday and Wednesday Year 1 Wednesday and Thursday Year 2 Monday and Wednesday Year 3 Wednesday and Friday Year 4 Thursday and Friday

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

Pick up and drop off

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

Over the break, the BDJCA have announced that they have made the executive decision to change all future 7’s ad 9’s Master Blaster games to 5:30 pm, commencing from this Friday 31 January. This means that there will no longer be Saturday morning matches. The decision was made to play in cooler conditions and also be more family friendly for weekends.

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Commencement Service On Friday 7 February, all students on the All Saints Campus will attend our Commencement Service which will be held on the Chapel Lawn at 9:00 am. At this Mr Chris Jackman service we will be inducting our Year 8 Leaders and also Head of All Saints Campus / announcing our Year 6 House Captains. All parents are welcome to attend.

Director of Middle School Chapel All of the staff and I are looking forward to an exciting Middle School students will participate in a Chapel year ahead. I trust all of the students have had a meeting every Tuesday at 10:35 am. restful holiday break and a ready to get started for Removal of Demountables Term 1.

During the holidays the two rows of demountable I would like to congratulate Mrs Tamsitt and her buildings were demolished and removed from the husband, Frank, on the birth of their baby boy, campus. This heralds the beginning of an exciting George. Mrs Tamsitt will be on maternity leave for building project which includes our new Innovation Semester 1 and will be replaced in her role as K – 8 Centre and extensive re-development of the playground.

Music Coordinator, by Mr Jon Clipsham.

Assembly Roster I would also like to congratulate Mr Ryan Barcham and his wife, Emily on the birth of their baby boy, Week Date 9:00 – 9:45 am 9:45 – 10:35 am Ezra.

1A 31 January JS- Year 4 to MS – Year 8 We have a new Year 6 teacher this year, Miss Louise lead Leaders Gillespie, who taught Year 4 in our Junior School in 7 February Campus Assembly 2019. Miss Gillespie is a passionate and very energetic 2B Commencement Service – Chapel teacher who is looking forward to working in the Lawn Middle School.

3A 14 February No Assembly – K – 6 Swimming There are also two new staff members appointed to Carnival the After School Care program. Mrs Jessica Power is the new After School Care Coordinator and Mrs Alison 4B 21 February JS- Year 4 MS – 8P Lewis is the new After School Care Assistant Inspire Core Teachers 2020 5A 28 February Year 3 Koalas No Assembly – 7 – 12 Swimming Year 5 – Mrs Jo Nicholls (Stage Coordinator) and

Carnival Mrs Kay Murray 6B 6 March JSYear 2 MS – 8W Year 6 – Mr Trent Hemsworth and Miss Louise Chifley Gillespie 7A 13 March JSMS – 8B Year 7 – Mrs Catherine Dundon (Year Coordinator), Grandparents Miss Stacey Tomlinson, Mrs Michelle Simcock, and Special Mr Hugh Hunter Friends Day Year 8 – Mrs Cassandra Pearce (Year Coordinator), 8B 20 March JS- Year 2 MS – 7T Mr Chris Walsh, Mr Ryan Barcham Abercrombie Parent Information Nights Harmony Day 9A 27 March JS- Year 1 MS – 7S I encourage parents to attend the parent information nights held during Week 2 of term. The Year 5 and 6 10B 3 April Campus Assembly – Year 8 Leaders Information Night is on Tuesday 4 February at 7:00 11A 8 April JS-Year 4 Encourage Easter Hat pm and the Year 7 and 8 Information Night is on Parade Friday 7 February at 7:00 pm. These nights will provide parents with the opportunity to meet their Assemblies will be held in the Kemmis Building. Campus child’s teacher and answer any of their questions.

Assemblies will be held on the Chapel Lawn (weather permitting) or the Bickerdike Centre.

Middle School

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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Senior School Mrs Tracey Leaf Head of Scots Campus / Director of Senior School & Boarding

It was wonderful this morning to see our students arriving on campus. It’s always fun to see how much our young people have grown and to hear their holiday stories. On behalf of the staff I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the Year 9 students and the new students in Years 9 to 11 who have joined us in the Senior School this year. In Assembly this morning I encouraged the students to see a new school year as the perfect time to set some academic and personal goals. Identifying areas for development and improvement (body, mind, spirit) and nurturing a growth mindset is a valuable strategy to becoming the best version of ourselves.

I would also like to welcome the staff new to the Scots Campus: Mrs Lynne Woodlock will be working with the English, HSIE and Learning Support & Enrichment Departments this year, as well as running Ives House, Mr Alistair Meek joins us and will teach Agriculture and Business Studies and Mrs Jane Parkinson joins the Learning Support & Enrichment Team. We’re very grateful for the blessing of staff with knowledge and skills that benefit our students.

Uniform Matters The phase-in of the new uniform continues this year.

Thank you to the parents who are assisting by ensuring their children are in the correct uniform – whichever one they are currently wearing. It is important that students have a hat at school for break time and sport.

I ask that parents check that their child has the appropriate College hat each day. As we continue to build our College, we are refining and developing our policies in many areas and it is important that parents and students are kept abreast of these developments.

Please refer to the Senior School Handbook for the College regulations regarding jewellery and hair as some amendments were made to the requirements around the wearing of jewellery and hair styles.

Parking on the Scots Campus Just a reminder that vehicles must be parked on the right hand side of the front drive. Between 8:15 am – 9:00 am, 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm the front drive is

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

extremely busy with buses. Cars parked on the left hand side of the drive hinder the flow of the buses and create duty of care problems for the staff on bus duty. If the front drive is full, please use the top car park. Parking on the ‘corner’ of the front drive or in the small driveway/access lane next to Karralee (reception) is not permitted. Vehicles parked in the wrong locations will be moved on.

Any questions?

Please feel free to contact the Year Coordinator if you have any questions. Our Year Coordinators work closely with the students in their year group and if they cannot assist, will ensure you are pointed in the right direction.

Year 9: charmeon.jooste@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au Year 10: patrick.sinclair@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au Year 11: duane.bailey@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au Year 12: geoff.wainwright@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au

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

Join us for the inaugural

Parents' Party under the stars A special social evening exclusive to Scots All Saints College Pre-K to Year 12 Parents

Saturday, 29 February, 2020 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Karralee Lawn, Scots Campus O'Connell Rd, Bathurst DRINKS AND CANAPES PROVIDED COST $20 per person PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE ASAP via this link scotsallsaintsparents.eventbrite.com.au Tickets must be purchased online before Friday, 21 February for catering purposes.

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Co-curricular Mr Justin Adams Director of Co-curricular

We have many co-curricular opportunities for our students in 2020 and many of these resuming immediately or in the next week. We encourage our students to take advantage of the many offerings that are available and for them and their parents to seek information and registration procedures as described in the SASC 2020 Student Handbook. Some of our Co-curricular programs include: Music, Musical, Sport, Swimming Squads, Army Cadets, Rural Fire Service Cadets, Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancing, Equestrian, Cattle Team, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and our new Strength and Conditioning program and Summer Rugby program. Again, details about these programs are in the SASC 2020 Student Handbook which can be found on our website (on the starting at Scots All Saints page).

Sport Our summer sports season resumes this weekend.

Please refer to sport schedules for details. We are expecting hot weather and this may impact on some fixtures. We will be under the advice of the various sporting competitions that we play in and as information is shared to us, we will communicate this to the students, coaches and parents. Students and parents are reminded to prepare for hot weather with plenty of hydration and sun protective measures.

New Zealand Cricket Tour Our cricket tour to Queenstown in the last week of the holidays was highly successful, enjoyable and fun. Our students were outstanding ambassadors of our College. A full report will be presented in next week’s The Roar.

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Start Fresh Finish Strong Prospective, current and past students and families invited to join us Upcoming Regional Visits Tuesday 11 Feb Dubbo Wednesday 12 Feb Nyngan Thursday 13 Feb Bourke 14 Feb Cobar Friday

Modern and progressive, diverse learning opportunities, on campus co-educational boarding and parent accommodation, a smart choice for regional and rural families, affordable quality education close to home.

Talk to us on 02 6331 3911 to secure your child’s place

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

Parkes Tuesday 18 Feb West Wyalong Wednesday 19 Feb Young Thursday 20 Feb Cowra Friday 21 Feb

Register now for details by email to: events@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au

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First day of school

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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Strong interest for 2021 Scholarship Program

Thought for the Week

Scots All Saints College offers an annual Scholarship program, which is open from October to February, to current and prospective students.

Scholarships are available across the five categories of Music, Academic, Agriculture, All-Rounder and Highland Dancing/ Pipes and Drums for various year groups.

A reminder that registration for 2021 Scholarships close next Monday 10 February.

Full details are available on our website via this link https:// scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/enrolments/scholarships/

SPORTS DRAW Click here to Download PDF

CALENDAR DATES Tuesday 4 February 2020 Years 5-6 Parent Information Night 7:00 pm WAS Basketball Trials 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Selected Year 11 to UOW Discovery Day Wednesday 5 February 2020 Kindergarten Parent Information Night 5:00 pm Year 1 Parent Information Night 5:30 pm Year 2 Parent Information Night 6:00 pm ISA Boys Opens Cricket Trials Thursday 6 February 2020 Year 3 Parent Information Night 6:00 pm Year 4 Parent Information Night 6:30 pm Years 2-8 Swimming Trials Friday 7 February 2020 JS & MS Commencement Service 9:00 am SS Commencement Service 12:15 pm Years 7-8 Parent Information Night 7:00 pm Saturday 8 February 2020 ISA Summer Sport Round 8

Youth Group is Back

CONNECT TO SCOTS ALL SAINTS

Term 1 is back and that means YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!! Join us for a jam-packed term full of the Bible, games and food. We will be doing epic challenges, trips to Annies and an escape room. Come along 7:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday’s at the Bathurst Presbyterian Church.

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

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