The Roar Newsletter Issue 22 Term 3 2021

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Thursday 22 July 2021

A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks

Like all schools across NSW our plans for this term have been greatly impacted due to the ever changing health orders which place restrictions on our daily lives.

Things like sports competitions, music nights, excursions, visits and camps are all important, but in the main, they can be rescheduled. The most important things which we are focused on are: 1. The health and wellbeing of our students, in a safe, stable and inclusive environment.

2. Uninterrupted learning at all age levels to ensure students are continually growing intellectually.

3. High levels of communication with parents and carers through the use of modern technologies.

As I write many of our students and families are in lockdown in the Orange, Blayney and Cabonne council areas. This is very frustrating and distressing and our staff will be reaching out to support ongoing learning over the next few days, until that lockdown ends next Wednesday, when we look forward to being together again.

As we continue to grapple with the renewed challenges of the Delta strain of the coronavirus, be assured that the staff and I are committed to ensuring that together we will once again successfully manage these issues as thoughtfully and calmly as possible.

As always, please contact us through email with any issues of concern.

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Cancellations due to Covid-19 Restrictions 1. Senior School Music Showcase – was 23 July 2021 – to be rescheduled 2. Coffee & Prayer Meeting – was 23 July 2021 – now 9 September 2021 3. HICES Athletics – was 26 July 2021 – TBA 4. Bathurst Netball Association - All games on Saturday 24 July 2021 have been abandoned.

All games on Sunday 25 July 2021 have been moved to 15 August 2021. No training is permitted at the BNA courts.

5. Bathurst Hockey Association Inc has made the decision to close the Cooke Hockey Complex and cancel hockey in Bathurst for the weekend of 24-25 July 2021 for a minimum seven days.

This includes all training until the 28 July 2021 at this stage.

6. Any changes or cancellations to local sports competitions will be sent out via Operoo and our College Facebook page.

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From the Chaplain Rev. Michael Bennett Chaplain

Olympic Series - Eric Liddle: God before Gold, People before Pride If you are my age or older, you may remember when the film Chariots of Fire came out. This Academy Award-winning film was based on the true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams leading up to and during the 1924 Paris Olympic Games.

Liddell, the Christian focal character in the film, played rugby on the wing for Scotland and was the national 100m champion. Harold Abrahams, on the other hand, was a singular-focused athlete who had never beaten Liddell and desperately wanted to win Olympic Gold. As you all know, Liddell was heavily criticised for pulling out of the men’s Olympic 100m race when he found out it was to be held on the Sabbath (Sunday – the day of Christian communal worship and rest).

Instead, he changed his focus and trained for the 400m and 200m, where he eventually won Gold and Bronze. Abrahams, on the other hand, went on to win the 100m and also won a silver medal in the 4 x 100m relay – which Eric did not run in as it also was held on a Sunday.

Eric Liddell’s story gets even more interesting after the movie ends. He returned to his place of birth, China, as a missionary. There he works as a missionary up until World War II. During this period, he, along with many other Europeans, are ‘socially isolated’ and ‘locked-down’ for four years within an internment camp, where they struggle to get enough food, clothes, and heating to survive for the remainder of the war.

A man by the name of Langdon Gilkey wrote about his experience in the same camp in his book titled Shantung Compound. During the struggles of daily

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life, Gilkey pointed out that the worst treatment came not from the guards, but in the manner prisoners treated each other. He highlighted that it did not matter if people were religious or not, fellow prisoners treated each other appallingly – greed, selfishness, fear, and anger controlled the way that people interacted. However, he explained that there was one exception: “It is rare indeed when a person has the good fortune to meet a saint, but he (Eric Liddell) came as close to it as anyone.” He wrote how Liddell served the community by getting food for the sick and dying, heating for the elderly, and kept the school running – even writing a Chemistry book from memory. He also organised a weekly Church service and Bible Study group – writing a devotional booklet, as well as organising weekly social and sporting activities for teenagers, even on the Sabbath – breaking his own moral code.

Sadly, Liddell, exhausted from his efforts, died in the camp of a brain tumour just before the war ended.

When news spread of his death, Gilkey wrote, “The entire camp, especially the youth, was stunned for days so great was the vacuum that Eric’s death had left.” Two thousand people attended Liddell’s funeral, not because he had won Olympic gold, or because he was a Scottish Rugby International, but because he truly cared for the residents of the compound. Some of those people, including Langdon Gilkey, ended up becoming Christians and believing in the great God that Liddell served.

As much as I love the Olympic Games, Liddell’s story illustrates that a person is so much more than what they may achieve in sport, work, or life. What really matters is the way we invest our lives into others. For Christians, such as Liddell, the strength to do that, and what that looks like is found in the person and work of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

As we reflect upon our own COVID influenced environment, may we also draw upon the same strength, wisdom, and spiritual support by engaging with our great God through prayer. Amen.

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Careers Advice Mrs Helen Jones Career Development Officer Transferable Skills For students in NSW, this is again a really challenging time.

Students need to be reminded that through all the adversity they have acquired many important transferable skills that future employers love to see: • resilience • dealing with disappointment and setbacks • patience • teaching themselves new skills online • using online technology for future jobs (ability to work from home) • Working autonomously That’s just to name a few. These are all skills that can be used in future cover letters and resumes.

UAC Digital/Mental Health and the HSC Webinars Thursday 2 September A panel of experts will help HSC students and their parents identify the differences between healthy stress and more serious mental health challenges.

We know the recent disruptions to school holidays and classes have been unsettling, and no doubt disrupted some Year 12 study plans. It’s natural to feel stressed and anxious. If you need some practical advice about managing these feelings, UAC Digital is bringing together a panel of experts to chat about mental health and the HSC. They will help you understand what healthy stress is, suggest strategies to manage your mental health leading up to, and during, the exams, and provide advice on what to do if you’re having more serious mental health challenges. https://uacdigital.easywebinar.live/mentalhealthhsc University Early Entry Programs.

Many NSW Universities currently have their Early Entry programs open for application. I encourage all Year 12 students to take the time to look at these and my strongest advice is to apply for as many as you can. They are free to apply for and you can defer most courses.

University of Technology Sydney (UTS) New Early Entry Program Applications open in August Close 12 September The UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT has launched a new Campus East (Scots) Senior School, Boarding (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

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early entry program, called Edge. This program will allow students to be assessed on Year 11 results plus Edge Points.

Edge points are composed of a portfolio and Year 11 grades in STEM subjects. For questions, contact FEIT@uts.edu.au or 9514 2666. Learn more at: https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-engineering-andinformation-technology/early-entry-program-edge Charles Sturt University round two of the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program Congratulations to all our Year 12 students who have already received an unconditional offer from CSU. Round two applications will open on 26 July. Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program can get you into university based on the work you have already done. CSU will be hosting an information session on 2 August. Register now. https://study.csu.edu.au/study-options/pathways/charlessturt-advantage Early Offer for University of Notre Dame Closes 1 September https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/early-offer/earlyoffer-2022 Early Offer for Western Sydney University – HSC True Rewards Program Round 1 closes 15 August with offers made on the 19 August. https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/applicationpathways/hsc-true-reward.html Early Offer for the University of Wollongong Applications close 13 August. We will be having a live meeting with a representative from UOW on Monday, 26 July. All Year 12 students who are interested in applying should attend in the Careers Classroom from 1:15 pm as UOW outlines the process and answers any questions regarding the process.

Your journey from high school science to next-gen science at Sydney University 29 July 2021 7:00 pm So you’re about to finish Year 12 and thinking about pursuing a future in science, but not sure where to start?

Despite common misperceptions that there may only be one ‘scientist’ career, there is actually no set route for a career in science. Hear from our leading academics in the “traditional” sciences of chemistry, physics and biology, and learn how a degree in science will build on what you have learnt in high school and open up a world of opportunities in the STEM sector. https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ hJcCHmBcRfe_vWzagqPc7Q continued page 4

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The University of Newcastle The University of Newcastle invites you to attend the Jobs of the Future webinar series which is hosted by the College of Engineering Science and Environment. This series would be of great benefit for those students interested in maths, science, and TAS. This week’s webinar is: Jobs of the Future: Science Thursday 22 July 2021: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm - Zoom Webinar https://uonewcastle.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ M1TWOcQ5T8WjWbzg6zxYPA TransGrid Apprenticeships - OPEN NOW starting in 2022!

Each year TransGrid offer a number of Electrotechnology Apprenticeships in both electrical and telecommunications background to motivated people of all ages, genders and backgrounds that are keen to learn a trade and start a career in the energy industry.

To access and complete an application https://careers.transgrid.com.au/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=&locationsearch For more detail on their apprentice role and recruitment process please click this link - https://careers.transgrid.com. au/go/Apprentice-roles/4580610/ Essential Energy 2022 Apprenticeships - OPEN NOW, Close 25 July!

Applications for Essential Energy 2022 Apprentice and Trainee intake are now open. They are recruiting 32 apprentices and 13 trainees based in 33 locations across NSW. Their apprentices will undertake a four-year program covering all aspects of operating a modern electricity network, whilst combining on-the-job experience with formal training. https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/careers/ apprenticeships

Careers Lunch Webinar All welcome to join us in the Careers Room on Friday 30 July at lunch time to hear from Industry experts regarding future opportunities with Drone Technology. Any parents or students from home, please feel welcome to join us.

DON’T FORGET TO JOIN OUR SCOTS ALL SAINTS COLLEGE – CAREERS GROUP, TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL CAREERS NEWS and CURRENT POSITIONS VACANT. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/452128638659151/?ref=bookmarks I welcome phone calls from the parents of Year 10, 11 and 12 students if they require any further information or would like to discuss potential Pathways for their sons or daughters. Please call 6333 4727 or email helen.jones@ scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au

Elective preferences nominations underway The process of nominating elective preferences for 2022 is underway. At the end of last term, I sent an email to all students in Year 8 and 10, and their parents and carers, outlining where to source information and how to go about the process of nominating preferences for electives for 2022. If you have not received this email please let me know and I will re-send the information: greg.jones@ scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au.

Information about subjects and the process of nominating preferences is being provided remotely. In the first instance, information for both Year 8 and Year 10 students can be sourced at: https://scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/currentfamilies/subject-selection-for-2022/.

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For Year 8, there will be a presentation to students at school this Friday, 23rd July, in period 3.

For Year 10, there will be a series of half hour information sessions, from 5pm to 7pm, next Tuesday 27 July. On Monday, I will send a series of Zoom links for each session, along with meeting protocols. If you do not receive this email by the end of Monday, please email me so I can send the links to you.

If you have any questions about nomination of elective preferences, please let me know.

Mr Greg Jones

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Inaugural Central West Visual Arts TeachMeet hosted at Scots All Saints College In organising a Visual Arts teachers’ TeachMeet, I had not anticipated the event of snow or written into any plan a contingency for such an obstacle!

So on Thursday, 10 June when waking to the delight of snow, my awe and wonder quickly shifted to disappointment, knowing this would inevitably affect many of the ten teachers intending on joining the TeachMeet. Fortunately, we ploughed ahead, having so much in place and to my relief five teachers from local High Schools were able to attend (with a further three joining us the following day).

Working with like-minded people and similarly passionate colleagues can be an absolute highlight in anyone’s career. As country teachers, this can be a challenge, particularly if you’re in a small department. So finding this solution of a TeachMeet and having such a successful inaugural meeting was very satisfying! TeachMeets are free, informal, collaborative experiences organised by educators, for educators in order to share ideas and experiences and support each other in our professional growth. (teachmeet NSW, 2021)

This small yet enthusiastic and committed group gathered in the Art room and were treated to a warm and hospitable welcome with Andrew Weeding and Tracey Leaf in attendance. The College put on a beautiful afternoon tea and Year 9 Visual Arts students, Jake Henry and Alejandra Rodriguez, assisted to welcome and discuss the artworks on display. It was a pleasure to meet these teachers, all but one for the first time, and to share a Year 9 Visual Arts program which was demonstrated by the artworks.

Embarking on this new endeavour was successful thanks to the help and support from many SASC executive and auxiliary staff. As a result, the aim is to continue the Central West Visual Arts TeachMeets, and a second planned for the beginning of Term 4 with a ceramics workshop to be run in the newly renovated Ceramics room on Campus East.

Guest speakers included local Artist Fiona Howle, presenting the Waste2Art program, resources and annual exhibition details, followed by a speed-date workshop in putting waste to action through art.

David Solomons from Eckersley’s Art supplies braved the slippery trip over the mountains and generously demonstrated many of his products and showered us with give-aways. Continuing on Friday was a visit to Bathurst Regional Art Gallery where we were guided through three artist’s exhibitions by Julian Wood (Audience Engagement Officer) and one of the exhibiting artists Angela Maloney, who is also a Visual Arts teacher in Orange.

HSC Drama Showcase

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CHANGE OF DATE Monday, 2nd August 2021 6:00 pm

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From the archives

THE ASTLEY SWORD OF HONOUR

The centre piece of The Scots Museum’s Cadet Unit cabinet is the Astley Sword of Honour, which was presented annually to the Cadet Unit Officer (C.U.O.) who had made the most notable contribution to the unit. The story behind the sword begins with a tragedy, the death in an accident in 1972 of C.U.O. David Astley. To commemorate him, his mother donated the sword to the Cadet Unit. The first recipient in 1973 was C.U.O. Phillip Gornall. It was presented every year from then onwards.

David Astley was also commemorated by his fellow Year 12 students who presented a lectern to the school. It was made by the school’s Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor Les “Chips” Bromfield.

Unfortunately the ravages of time overtook the lectern, but the plaque that was on it has been preserved and is in The Scots Museum with the sword.

An abseiling activity in 1996 with Lt. Col Dudley and a cadet in the saddle near Mt Horrible.

A major project that will take some time to complete in The Scots Museum is the scanning of the pre-digital camera era photos. In 1996, the commanding officer of the Cadet Unit, Major Geoffrey Wilbow, was very keen to promote the activities of the Cadet Unit, and had quite a large number of photos taken of cadet activities. At the time cadet activities were changing from combat exercises to outdoor activities of adventure and recreational nature.

C.U.O. Madison Burns was the most recent recipient of the Sword of Honour in 2018.

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First Aid training was a key part of the cadet program.

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All Things Sport Mr Mark Wilkinson Sports Administrator

I’ve got good news, and I’ve got bad news.

Here’s the bad news.

Sadly with last weekend’s wet weather, our entire Saturday of hockey, soccer and netball fixtures were cancelled. That being said, staying home last Saturday wasn’t the worst thing to have ever happened to a person. Fun fact: I had pancakes for breakfast!

Unfortunately this weekend has suffered a similar fate with local hockey and netball being cancelled due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in the Central West. Currently as I type away, our local soccer competitions is scheduled to take place but this may change. I’ll announce any changes or cancellations via Operoo and our College Facebook page, so make sure you give it a ‘Like’.

9 Years Winners: Leila Markwick and Sam Hunter.

Runners Up: Charlotte Knight and Vin Pearce.

10 Years Winners: Georgie Hemsworth and Jake Kearney.

Runners Up: Hollie Black and Thomas Milgate 11 Years Winners: Vesper Pearce and Jenson Hornery.

Runners Up: Lucy Tallentire and Edward Anderson and Darcy Smyth (Joint).

12 Years Winners: Lucy Bennett and Izaak Scott.

Runners Up: Sian Campbell and Fraser Gill.

13 Years Winners: Teagan Chapman and Max Hemsworth.

Runners Up: Emily Tallentire and Cooper Crosby.

14 Years Winners: Emily Bennett and James Mills.

Runners Up: Eliza Fox and Angus Dowton.

We’re asking everyone to familiarise themselves with any COVID-19 restrictions our local sporting organisations have in place before visiting the venue. The best way to do this is to jump on to your local association’s Facebook page or website to check them out.

More sad news. We were almost able to reboot our ISA Rugby season. Despite Sydney’s current lock-down situation, we’ve been able to create what we’re calling ‘The Central West Bubble’ with our friends at St Stanislaus College and Kinross Wolaroi School.

Unfortunately the current COVID-19 situation here in the Central West has stopped play for now. Hopefully our luck will change and we can get back on the field when it’s safe to do so. A massive thank you to Rich Freeman for getting the bubble to (almost) levitate.

Here’s the good news!

Junior & Middle School Athletics Age Champions We’re excited to announce our Junior and Middle School Athletics Age Champions and Runners Up. 8 Years Winners: Amelia Craft and Nicholas Lenehan Runners Up: Ella Hunter and Chelsea Abel (Joint) and Hunter McKee. Campus East (Scots) Senior School, Boarding (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

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Netball Our very own Mia Baggett (pictued above right) is killing it right now. Mia has been picked in the first squad selections for the 2021 Netball NSW Regional State Cup. Mia will represent Central West and compete against the best netballers, aged 16-22, in the state. Having just turned 17, Mia is one of the youngest players on the team.

Mia has also been selected to represent AICES at the upcoming (and COVID-19 permitting) CIS Netball Championships and plays for the Sydney Stingrays in the Origin Premier League each Wednesday in Sydney. When the season recommences, you can tune in on Cluch TV to watch Mia in action. continued page 8

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Basketball

SPORTS DRAW

A big shout out to our talented basketballers who took to the court for the Bathurst Goldminers in the recent Western Junior League finals, clocking up three titles.

Callie Molkentin, Phoebe Moller, Hannah Dunn and Ruby Dunn’s U18s team were crowned champions (U18 Girls - Bathurst Goldminers 64 def.

Griffith Demons 63).

Sian Campbell and her U14s team enjoyed a great win (U14 Girls - Bathurst Goldminers 55 def. Griffith Demons 35).

While Will Stanmore and Luc Fenton played a pivotal role in the U18s Goldminers’ win (U18 Boys - Bathurst Goldminers 84 def. Lithgow Lazers 76).

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In other Basketball news, Cooper Crosby and Noah English shot the lights out for the Boys U14s Goldminers in the recent Country Championships but were narrowly pipped at the post in the final.

Our SASC Western League representatives are Sian Campbell (U14 Girls Bathurst), Isabelle Jones (U14 Girls Lithgow), Cooper Crosby (U14 Boys Bathurst), Noah English (U14 Boys Bathurst), Chelsea Stocks (U16 Girls Bathurst), Tara Molkentin (U16 Girls Lithgow and Referee), Meike Willis (U16 Girls Lithgow), Phoebe Moller (U18 Girls Bathurst), Callie Molkentin (U18 Girls Bathurst and Referee), Hannah Dunn (U18 Girls Bathurst), Ruby Dunn (U18 Girls Bathurst), Camryn Jones (U18 Girls Lithgow), Will Stanmore (U18 Boys Bathurst and Referee), Luc Fenton (U18 Boys Bathurst) and Oscar Stocks (Referee).

Monday 9 August 2021 Trial HSC Tuesday 10 August 2021 Trial HSC Wednesday 11 August 2021 Trial HSC Thursday 12 August 2021 Trial HSC Friday 13 August 2021 Trial HSC Monday 16 August 2021 Trial HSC Tuesday 17 August 2021 Trial HSC Wednesday 18 August 2021 Trial HSC Thursday 19 August 2021 Trial HSC Friday 20 August 2021 Trial HSC Monday 23 August 2021 Book Week Bathurst Eisteddfod begins

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Another little sports carnival starts this week – the Olympic Games.

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I say let the youngsters tune in and watch as much as they can (after the homework is done, of course). They might just see something that will be the spark that lights a fire inside of them. Sports have a funny way of doing that.

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COVID-19 Update - Keeping our College SPORTS Community safe DRAW 21 July 2021 Dear Parents and carers, We have continued to follow the latest reports from NSW Health concerning the spread of the Delta Variant of the coronavirus to the Central West Region.

I can confirm that for now the council areas of Orange, Blayney and Cabonne remain in lockdown with the communities there subject to stay-at-home restrictions. These restrictions are having an impact on our students from those areas.

Latest advice from NSW Health We have spoken with NSW Health to seek clarification as to whether students from these council areas can attend schools in Bathurst during the lockdown period.

• NSW Health has emphasised that these students should stay at home until Wednesday next week.

• Therefore, the College will move to a remote learning approach for these students until the lockdown ends on Wednesday, 28th July 2021.

Transport • College buses will continue to operate for all students outside of the lockdown areas and will resume services within the impacted areas once the lockdown is ended.

• NSW Health has emphasised the significance of the health order concerning the wearing of masks on bus transport. Individual students, bus drivers and operators could be fined if non-compliance is detected. The order relates to all children Years 7 and above, and all adults.

Sport • On-site school sport is permitted during school hours. Off-site school sport during school hours is permitted provided a Covid-Safe plan is in place and only school students are involved.

• Community sports groups are assessing their situations now with many cancelling competitions. Check the advice from these regularly. We will do a round-up of these over the next day or so.

In Summary 1. Scots All Saints College continues to function in face-to-face mode.

2. Students in Orange, Blayney and Cabonne council areas are to remain at home until Wednesday, 28 July 2021.

3. Remote learning will be provided until 28 July 2021 for students impacted by these restrictions.

4. All students Years 7-12 and adults must wear masks on buses.

5. Check local sports association websites concerning sports fixtures this weekend.

Finally, thank you for your outstanding co-operation. It is important we all remain focused on the health of our Community and continue our operations as near to ‘normal’ as possible.

Yours sincerely, John Weeks Head of College

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