The Roar Newsletter Issue 34 Term 4 2019

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Issue 34

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Thursday 7 November 2019

A conversation with the Head of College

upcoming major events

Mr John Weeks

End of year examinations This week Years 9 and 10 commenced their final examinations for the year. These will continue until 12 November with Years 7 and 8 commencing their examinations on 13 November.

11 November 2019

Remembrance Day

Our Remembrance Day service will be held at All Saints Campus at 10:30 am

During these periods, a special timetable will replace the regular one. All of these timetables can be found in the links below: Years 7 and 8 Examination Timetable

18 November 2019

K-12 Orientation Day

Years 9 and 10 Examination Timetable

K-12 Orientation Day for 2020 will be held on All Saints and Scots campuses

The staff and I wish all of our students every success.

Remembrance Day – Monday 11 November The College will pause to honour those men and women who served our country in times of war.

On Remembrance Day it is especially important that we remember, especially those men and women from our own school who not only served, but lost their lives in service of our Nation.

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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

22 November 2019

Year 8 Valedictory Dinner

The Year 8 Valedictory Dinner will be held at Bathurst Panthers.

For more events view our Online Calendar

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Strong Central West 2020 Conference Save the date: 30 April – 1 May 2020 APPLI (Applied Positive Psychology Learning Institute) and Scots All Saints College have teamed up to host the Strong Central West 2020 Conference at Scots Campus in Bathurst, NSW – a collaborative event to celebrate and promote wellbeing and resilience within the Central West.

Strong Central West 2020 will bring together local, national and world leaders in Positive Psychology to showcase the practical application of cutting edge research on how to sustain and improve wellbeing and play to your strengths to build more purposeful, inspired lives.

Applied Positive Psychology Learning Institute

Strong Central West 2020 Conference Save the date!

30 April - 1 May Bathurst NSW APPLI and Scots All Saints College will host Strong Central West 2020 - a conference to collaborate, learn, celebrate and promote the wellbeing and resilience of the Central West.

We believe the Central West thrives when our community members are at their best. That is why Strong Central West 2020 brings together local schools, workplaces, families, senior citizens, community members and government to discover how we can thrive across all facets of work and life.

The conference will feature interactive learning from world-renowned leaders in Wellbeing, Resilience, Positive Psychology and Mental Fitness partnered with the local Central West community. Together, Central West organisations and wellbeing experts will share their knowledge on how to improve and sustain wellbeing for all people living, working and teaching in the region.

The program will feature local case studies, practical application of cutting-edge scientific research, interactive workshops, and exciting experiential activities.

The program will feature local case studies, interactive workshops and exciting activities.

The two-day conference will be held on Thursday 30 April and Friday 1 May 2020 at Scots Campus focusing on core principles of Positive Psychology to engage individuals, families, workplaces, the elderly and all our local community members with practical advice and knowledge to become fit for school, fit for work and fit for life!

Join world-renowned and national leaders in Wellbeing, Resilience, Positive Psychology and Mental Fitness, partnered with Central West organisations, government bodies and the regional community who are making a positive difference in this field to build wellness, wellbeing and resilience.

The event will be held at Scots All Saints College in Bathurst on 30 April and 1 May 2020.

This is the first initiative of its kind for the region which will lead to many other sustained longterm programs to create a strong, thriving Central West. This conference will be of value to everyone interested in the positive outcomes that come from improved wellbeing and resilience. Mark your calendar now to save the dates.

To learn more click here scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au/community/strong-central-west-2020/

This conference will be of value to everyone interested in the positive outcomes that come from improved wellbeing. Mark your calendar to make sure you don’t miss it.

Further details coming soon.

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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Pink Up Your School

Marita Tipene (McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse from Bathurst Health Service - Daffodil Cottage) and Brendane Stapleton (Nursing Unit Manager Bathurst Health Service - NSW Health) pictured centre with Emily Tallentire (Year 5), Mel Monico (Director of Community Engagement & Marketing), Campbell Denyer (Year 7) and Chris Jackman (Director of Middle School).

Scots All Saints College joined the 'Pink Up Your Town' event today to show support for local people and their families affected by breast cancer.

Students, teachers and the wider community wore pink and made a donation to raise funds for McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses in our community.

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

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

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

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

STUDY SKILLS TIPS – how to stay positive as exams (or any challenging situations) approach It can be difficult to stay positive or 'be up' as exams approach. The more important we perceive the exam to be, the more stress we can feel.

While feeling some stress can be positive and help us get motivated to study, we all have a tipping point. When our stress levels reach our personal tipping point, this higher level of stress can lead to inaction, where we avoid doing the work necessary to be prepared and as a result feel even more overwhelmed. If not dealt with, the stress can build and lead to anxiety and depression.

scenarios that have little to no substance. If it’s something that can’t be changed bring acceptance to it, but if it can be changed, take action.

EMOTIONS: To help yourself feel more positive every day think of three good things that happened that day and how they made you feel. Also take the focus off yourself and do three simple but deliberate acts of kindness every day. It might be a kind word, a compliment, helping someone or surprising someone with a kind act. You will be amazed at how making other people feel better lifts your mood as well.

The key to being positive and managing negative emotions like anxiety or feeling down and depressed in any pressure situation including exams is to 'fuel up'. It goes without saying that if we are exhausted, tired, stressed, depressed etc. it is very difficult, if not impossible, to deal with the pressure of exams. 'Fuelling up' is about boosting wellbeing factors in your life. You need to boost the wellbeing factors in your BODY, MIND and EMOTIONS.

ATTENTION ALL YEAR 7 SCIENTISTS The Annual TAS Forensic Science Camp will be held in Armidale during July 2020. Please see details below.

Contact Mr Cant if you are interested in applying.

BODY: Put your health first and eat healthily, exercise regularly and get enough sleep. We all know what to do, but we need to make the decision to prioritise our own wellbeing. Without the right fuel you will feel exhausted and depleted and it is very hard to be positive when you aren’t feeling your best.

MIND: To think more positively, challenge your perceptions. Write down your top 5 fears and worries. What’s the worst thing that can happen?

How valid are these fears? Usually fears and worries are not based on reality but on imagined

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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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Year 6 Outdoor Recreation Camp

Year 6 students had a great time in Lake Macquarie for their camp this week - enjoying lots of fun activities.

They experienced a range of activities, such as abseiling, archery, sailing, rafting and canoeing. It also provided the students with a chance to learn more about their faith through the teachings of the Bible.

Introducing your P&F Team for 2020 The Parents and Friends Association (P&F) AGM was held on Wednesday 6 November 2019 at 5:30 pm in the Pavilion on Scots Campus. Congratulations to the following parents who were nominated and elected as your P&F representatives for 2020: President - Grant Baker Vice President - Sue Rogers Treasurer - Rhonwen Hazell Secretary - Sandra Sharpham

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

Committee Members Danial Beech Olga Burgess Natalie Cranston Gemma Green Annabel Hillsdon Melanie Jacobsen Beth Jeffries Nominees are now requested for a parent representative from each year group (Pre-K to Year 12) to assist with communication and co-ordination of social activities/ fundraising events in 2020. If you

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

are interested in getting involved, the P&F would love to hear from you. Simply email your interest to sascpfa@outlook.com by the end of Term 4.

Many thanks to the 2019 P&F team for their outstanding efforts in the Foundation Year of Scots All Saints College including former President, Lindsay Wilde who was farewelled at last night's meeting.

Mrs Mel Monico, Director of Community Engagement & Marketing

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Vale Anthony ‘Tony’ McLaughlin On Wednesday, 30 October a memorial service was held in Newcastle for a past teacher of ASC Tony McLaughlin.

Tony was a much loved member of the All Saints’ family for 15 years (1986-2001) and during this time taught English, History, Drama, coached cricket, rugby, tennis, produced and directed numerous school plays and staff melodramas.

Tony was remembered by his students and colleagues with deep affection as many were present on the day. The memorial service was a celebration of his life as his family Anne, Liz, Georgie, Kath, brother Michael and an ex-student Fran Cole gave tribute to him for the many who attended. “A dynamic, creative and memorable teacher, a valued educator and mentor, a source of inspiration, fun and energy to his colleagues, students and friends, Tony was widely loved.”

Amadeus Academy Inaugural Annual Recital

School Starters Picnic Adventure Playground, Durham Street Bathurst The first 100 school starters for 2020 kindergarten to register on the day will receive a FREE gift!

All 2020 school starters will receive a certificate on the day

It’s FREE …bring your

2020 school starter plus the whole family, water, lunch box picnic & rug!

Enjoy FREE games, activities, entertainment, prizes & more!

Friday 8th November 4.30 - 6.30pm

For more information please call Centacare Bathurst on 6331 8944 or like ‘Bathurst Child and Family Network’ on Facebook to keep updated

Our Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten teachers will join the fun of the School Starters Picnic. All children currently enrolled or seeking to enrol for Kindergarten and Pre-K in 2020 are welcome to come along for more information and join the games and organised activities.

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

Earlier in the year, the Performing Arts team launched the Amadeus Academy. Students selected to be members of the academy will be performing at the inaugural Amadeus Academy Recital on Tuesday, 19 November at 6:30 pm in the Performing Arts Centre on Scots Campus.

The evening will celebrate the musical achievements of our most talented musicians.

Students have been busy preparing ensemble and solo items to showcase their abilities. Each musician has been developing their understanding of their role within the ensemble, how to listen and play as developing musicians, how to add musicality to a performance and the role of the soloist.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful evening of music with everyone in the school community.

We encourage all those wanting to experience the talents of our students in the academy to come along for a wonderful night of performance.

Ms Liz Sargeant, Amadeus Academy

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Disney The Jungle Book Kids

Congratulations to the Junior School students who performed in The Jungle Book musical last Friday night, 1 November. Wolves, elephants, monkeys, bees and vultures came alive to portray the events of the man cub, Mowgli, and provide an evening of wonderful entertainment. The students came together after many practices and dress rehearsals to perform well known items such as ‘Trust in Me’, ‘The Bare Necessities’ and ‘I Wan’na Be Like You’. It was a wonderful night of song and dance and the participation of the each and every student was extraordinary.

The students worked hard to learn their lines, songs and the dance moves to bring the production together. It was wonderful to see the confidence build in each

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

student as they performed their items. They should be proud of their efforts and performance on stage.

The Middle School concert band set a wonderful overtone for the evening with their performance beginning the night. The night showcased the wonderful talents that are being developed in the Junior and Middle School Performing Arts Academy.

A huge congratulations and thank you goes to the production team – Kristie Thorne, Rosemary Fogarty, Gisele Williams, Jane Parkinson, Bronwyn Jackson, Karen Arthurs, Tom Druitt and the Junior School Staff - who helped put the stage together and turn the Bickerdike into a thriving Jungle.

Mrs Elizabeth Tamsitt, Coordinator of Music Pre-K-8

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From the P&F Mr Grant Baker P&F President

There are so many worthy groups and programs to support drought-affected families, it can be challenging to support some and not others.

However, the P&F have done their research and identified ‘The Ladies of the Land in NSW’ and #Buyfromthebush to focus efforts of the College community this Christmas.

‘Buy from the Bush’ is a campaign that is growing as a community movement to encourage all Australians to buy produce, goods and services from local and regional businesses who may also be facing financial hardship due to the drought. A Facebook page @BuyFromTheBush helps to “showcase beautiful things to buy from rural communities facing drought. A small way to invest in their future…”

Any help and support you can provide to these worthy causes or any others you have identified will go a long way to making a difference within our regional communities.

Scots All Saints College P&F would love to receive donations, so we can lovingly create boxes, supporting Ladies of the Land in NSW this Christmas.

Donations can be delivered to Reception on either the Scots or All Saints Campuses. Please clearly label when delivering what your items are for – Ladies of the Land.

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

Here are some great ideas of what you could consider donating …  shoe boxes & a newspaper ready for wrapping, rolls of ribbon for wrapping too  card or note with a special message  small arts & crafts project  pampering toiletries  candle  special coffee or tea  chocolates  a scarf  magazine subscription  vouchers & gift cards  magazines, crosswords or Sudoku  packets of biscuits or items you know are a special treat when doing groceries!  something lovingly homemade – a jar of jam, marmalade, bath salts, Christmas decoration, CD of inspiring music!

Any questions or if you’d like to help out, feel free to contact: Tonia Cox 0408 667 324 Nat Cranston 0409 367 596 Mel Jacobson 0411 533 074 or Gem Green 0427 103 747

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

Photo credit: ‘Ladies of the Land’ Facebook page

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Pre-Kindergarten News

We have been doing jobs at home so as to purchase some useful gifts through the TEAR Aus Foundation for children overseas. This group have chosen to buy chickens.

Fine Motor fun. Firing pompoms from our shark shooters.

In Pre-K, we love to engage children in reallife learning. In Literacy, Pre-K RED have loved having other students come to read to us, we have been writing books with our buddies and are doing so amazingly with our own phonemic awareness. The children showed outstanding enthusiasm and fine motor skills for sewing.

Our health literacy led to eagerness to do extra jobs at home to raise money to buy ‘Useful Gifts’ for children overseas. In STEM children showed care and interest in raising seedlings and sunflowers and of course the best way to learn the mathematical concept of quarters was through the making and cutting of fairy bread. Core Learning areas Bilateral coordination is needed to are so much fun! paint and spin at the same time.

What amazing fine motor skills and creativity shown in their sewing.

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

What better way to learn about quarters in Maths than through making fairy bread.

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

We love the many opportunities we have to interact with the students in the infants, junior and middle school.

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

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International students' excursion to Jenolan Caves

On Wednesday 23 October the International students in Years 9–11 went to Jenolan Caves.

This was planned as a cultural activity for us to see some of the Australian natural landscape.

It took two hours by bus to get to the caves. Mr Randall, our driver, took us via the Brewongle Road. On the way we saw beautiful farms, kangaroos and dirt roads. It was very windy.

When we got to the caves we had morning tea. Mrs Nelson made cakes for us to eat with our fruit and juice. After morning tea we had a walk along the blue lake and saw some lizards and the beautiful colour of the water.

Next we walked through Lucas Cave. We listened to the guide and learnt about the caves. We saw awesome limestone rocks and listened to music in the Cathedral area. We enjoyed the amazing beauty of the cave

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

and all of the students were impressed.

Following our walk, we had lunch in the cafeteria before heading back to school. Thank you to Mr Randall for driving our bus and Mrs Nelson and Mrs Mackay for coming with us.

Year 11 EAL/D class

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Weekly sports reports from parents and coaches are available on our website.

Click the link below to read.

SPORT REPORTS CLICK HERE

Wish to invite All new family members of the Pipes and Drums to be involved with the

Friends of Pipes and Drums

and to support your children in their journey with the band

If you are at all curious as to what we do, or would like to be involved, please email Robert Boshier— robert@teamboshier.com or call on 0408 324 744

SPORTS DRAW Click here to Download PDF

November Date Friday 1 November Monday 4-6 November Tuesday 5 November Wednesday 6 November Wednesday 6-12 November Thursday 7 November Friday 8 November Monday 11 November Wednesday 13-15 November Friday 15 November Sunday 17 November Monday 18 November Monday 18 November Tuesday 19 November Tuesday 19 November Wednesday 20 November Thursday 21 November Friday 22 November Friday 22 November Monday 25 November Sunday 24-28 November Monday 25-29 November Wednesday 27 November Wednesday 27 November Friday 29 November Friday 29 November

Event Junior School Musical Production Year 6 Camp Enviro Matters (K-5) Try an Instrument Day (Yrs 1-3) Year 9 & 10 Exams Paint the School Pink Day Waste Free Recess Remembrance Day Service Year 7 & 8 Exams 2020 K-6 Orientation Boarding Sleepover 2020 Orientation Day (Yrs K-8) 2020 Orientation Day (Yrs 9-12) Triathlon Tuesday (Yrs 3-8) Pre K – 2 & 4/5 day Orientation Pre K – 3 day Orientation Pre K Orientation All Saints Campus Christmas Assembly Year 8 Valedictory Dinner Pre K Christmas Concert Year 10 Camp Life Education Week (Yrs K-6) Pre-K Christmas Concert 2020 Pre K Orientation Year 4 Junior School Graduation Dinner Christmas Concert & Mini Fete

Location Bickerdike, All Saints Campus All Saints Campus All Saints Campus All Saints Campus Scots Campus All Saints Campus All Saints Campus Scots & All Saints Campus All Saints Campus Lithgow Campus Scots Campus All Saints Campus Scots Campus All Saints Campus All Saints Campus All Saints Campus Scots Campus Chapel Lawn All Saints Campus

Time 6:30pm 6:30am All day All day All day All day All day TBA All day 9am – 12pm 3:00pm 8:45am 9:00am 10:30am 9:15am – 12pm 9:15am – 12pm 9:15am – 12pm 9:10am

Panthers – Bathurst Aikman Hall, Scots Campus Scots Campus All Saints Campus All Saints Campus Lithgow Campus All Saints Campus Dining Hall

TBA 5:15pm 6:00am All day 5:30pm 9am – 12pm 6:00pm

Lithgow Campus

11:30am

Location Aikman Hall, Scots Campus All Saints Campus Scots & All Saints Campus BMEC

Time 10:00am 9:30am 3:20pm 10am

December Date Monday 2 December Tuesday 3 December Tuesday 3 December Wednesday 4 December 

CONNECT TO SCOTS ALL SAINTS Online Calendar Facebook

Event Senior School Christmas Assembly Speech Day (Yrs K-4) Classes cease for 2019 Speech Day (Yrs 5-12)

Please note: There will be no Cadet Ceremonial Parade or Carol Service at Scots Campus this year.

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

CALENDAR DATES Thursday 7 November 2019 Years 9 & 10 Exams Paint the School Pink Day Friday 8 November 2019 Waste Free Recess Years 9 & 10 Exams Monday 11 November 2019 Remembrance Day Service Sunday 17 November 2019 Boarding Sleepover Monday 18 November 2019 K-12 2020 Orientation Day Tuesday 19 November 2019 Triathlon Tuesday (Yrs 3-8) (ASC) Pre-K 2 & 4/5 day Orientation

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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