The Life Issue #5, 2021

St Philip’s Christian College Newcastle

The Life A Community Magazine

ISSUE #5 DECEMBER 2021

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Return to School

There was a lot of excitement, particularly from our youngest students, as we welcomed Kinder, Year 1 and Year 12 back to face-to-face learning at school in Week 3 of Term 4! All other year groups returned in Week 4. Teachers were also excited, happy to have their classrooms and the playgrounds buzzing once again!

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5-Star Innovative Schools Award THE EDUCATOR’S 5-STAR INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS AWARD We are excited to announce that St Philip’s Christian College, Newcastle, has been nationally recognised and selected for The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools Award!

This award recognises schools that “demonstrate innovation and creativity that is driving the education industry forward.”

At SPCC Newcastle, we strive to continually innovate in a range of different areas in order to provide opportunities for every student to achieve their God-given potential. This includes launching new and creative initiatives, such as our HSC SmartTrack program, that support students to thrive and succeed!

We are blessed to be part of a culture where staff and students alike are empowered to develop a growth mindset, encouraging them to think for life, and create for good, two of our cultural distinctives.

This inspires creativity and innovation, establishing an environment where every student and staff member can flourish. Thank you to all of our staff members who work so hard to support our students in every way!

We would also like to congratulate St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock for being selected! It is an honour to be part of the St Philip’s Christian Education Foundation group of schools, as we strive to create whole of life learning opportunities for our students.

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Year 12 Graduation

CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12!

As parents gathered online from multiple locations, they gathered with one purpose - to recognise and celebrate an incredible group of young people, for not only what they have accomplished in the past 12 months, but for all they have achieved and become over 13 years of schooling. Our Year 12 students are to be especially commended for the incredible resilience, courage and determination they have shown while overcoming the challenges they have faced over the last year. Well done Year 12, we are so proud of you!

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congratulated for this exceptional achievement.

College Medal for Outstanding Demonstration of the Core Values

This College Medal recognises students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to upholding all of the College Core Values throughout their time at the College. These Core Values include: An ongoing commitment to place Christ First, Serve Others, Strive for Excellence, Build Community and Do What is Right.

College Medal for Outstanding Success in HSC SmartTrack

This year has been the pioneering year of our HSC SmartTrack program and this award recognises the most exceptional student, who has embraced the entrepreneurial spirit of HSC SmartTrack.

ANGELA DUTTON Angela is receiving the College medal, not only because she placed first place in the Mathematics Standard I, English Studies and VET Business Services courses but also because she has strived for excellence throughout her time in the HSC SmartTrack program, welcoming every opportunity as an opportunity for growth.

Angela has demonstrated a true entrepreneurial spirit, engaging with excellence in her industrybased training and we believe that Angela is well-equipped to step out beyond her school studies and achieve great success in her future.

College Medal for Academic Excellence

The College Medal for Academic Excellence recognises students who have achieved the most exceptional academic results in their cohort and have demonstrated all-round academic ability.

TIMOTHY STUDLEY Throughout his studies in Stage 6, Timothy has demonstrated outstanding diligence and commitment to his studies. It is this diligence and effort which contributed to first place awards in PDHPE, Business Studies and Studies of Religion 2. Timothy has also received a 2nd place in Biology and a 3rd place in English Advanced. We are exceptionally proud of Timothy’s achievement and dedication to his studies and for this reason, he is a worthy recipient of the College Medal for Academic Excellence.

RUBY TARGETT In 2020, Ruby was accelerated from Year 9 to Year 11, as it was identified that her academic ability and maturity had prepared her for the early commencement of her Stage 6 courses. Ruby has certainly demonstrated her academic ability through placing first in English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, Legal Studies and Biology. In addition to this, she also placed 3rd in Mathematics Advanced.

Throughout her time at the College, Ruby has ongoingly demonstrated a desire and passion for learning.

For these reasons, she is a worthy recipient of the College Medal for Academic Excellence and is 5

ABIGAIL HASSON Abigail Hasson has served capably as our Girl School Captain throughout this year. She has upheld the College Core Values at all times, whether that be serving on Carpark duty, leading the Senior School assemblies, participating in leading the daily devotions or simply her interactions with others. Over the years at the College, she has served in a leadership capacity in our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.

She has represented the College in Eisteddfods and Musicals. We are exceptionally proud of Abigail and she is most deserving of the College Medal.

WILL PALMER Will Palmer is a young man of integrity and demonstrates a strong relationship with God, which has set a wonderful example for his peers. His love of people is evident with every interaction he has and within a few minutes of meeting him, any stranger would call him a friend. Along with Abigail, he has served the College with excellence as the captain and has contributed not only with his involvement in assemblies but also in our chapel services. Throughout his time in Stage 6, Will has exemplified the College Core Values and is worthy of the honour of receiving this College Medal.

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HSC SmartTrack Graduates

OUR FIRST HSC SMARTTRACK COHORT GRADUATES! At the Year 12 Graduation, we recognised and celebrated the very first graduating class of HSC SmartTrack! We are proud of each one of our HSC SmartTrack students, as they now move into industry employment or further education. Mrs Louise Ward was also honoured for her part in pioneering this program, and bringing the idea for an alternate learning pathway into reality .

Thank you to the parents, students, staff and industry partners for believing in the vision of HSC SmartTrack, and being part of this exciting new initiative.

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World Teachers’ Day On 29 October, we celebrated the positive influence that teachers have on the lives of their students!

Thank you to all of our SPCC teachers for your passion, commitment and professionalism; we don’t take you for granted! Our student leaders had some fun and creative activities planned to show their appreciation to their teachers.

Four deserving teachers were also honoured, receiving our very own World Teachers’ Day - Teachers’ Teacher Award. Francine Turner, Kathryn Holt, Odette Ison and Megan Smith were all recognised by their colleagues for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the College. Congratulations to these wonderful teachers!

Francine Turner

Odette Ison

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Megan Smith

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Year 12 Breakfast

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Representatives AICES Cricket

HRIS Basketball

HRIS Hockey

Alex Sylow Ben Plowman

Samuel Mackintosh

Carissa Herd

HRIS Primary Swimming

HRIS Secondary Swimming

HRIS Secondary Swimming

Laiya Allan Emily Green Kimberly Neilson Tilda Pola Indi Rayfield Maya Simpson Sophie Streeter Jack Adams Jack Cameron Lewis Cox Jonah Jo Ben Streeter

Savannah Angelozzi Eleanor Barnett Isabella Campbell Gem Crittenden Cassandra Fayers Grace Gray Hosanna Gray Niamh Hamilton Taylah Morgan Lyla Wilkinson Lilli Wright

Tyler Bright Lucius Crick Walker Flavel Thomas Ford Flynn Hamilton Angus Jewell Cooper Lee Jeremy Robards Zavier Ryan Samuel Scott Charlie Simpson Jack Van Esveld Jeremiah Young

HRIS Primary Swimming Representatives

HRIS Soccer Representatives

HRIS Netball

HRIS Secondary Soccer

AICES Secondary Swimming

Tilda Pola Savannah Angelozzi Eleanor Barnett Zara Clark Chloe Cook Marnie Robinson Alicia Pearce Ella McClusky

Melissa Wild Jamin Armstrong Sakeel Balfour-Brown Jay Kitcher Thomas O’Connor Adam Zervas Giles Harrison Kai Herd Ben Mewett Lucas Walshe

Tyler Bright Isabella Campbell Gem Crittenden Thomas Ford Grace Gray Hosanna Gray Niamh Hamilton

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AICES Netball

HRIS and AICES U15 Touch

Ella McClusky Alicia Pearce Zara Clark Savannah Angelozzi

Taylah Morgan

AICES Soccer

HRIS Secondary Cross Country

Lucas Walshe Adam Zervas Jay Kitcher

Edward Andrews Eleanor Barnett Tyler Bright Chloe Cook Jack Deguara Jensen Garmeister Grace Gray Owen Lane Cooper Lee Ben Mewett Taylah Morgan Marnie Robinson Hunter Rowntree Anabelle Vazquez William Walker Lucas Walshe Hye-Won Wilson

HRIS Primary Cross Country Naomi Boyd Anya East Jack Adams Jack Cameron Kupa-Lilli Rowntree Archie Anthony Jayden Liebenberg Samuel Mackintosh NSW Equestrian Championships Mara McGavern

NSWCIS Swimming

AICES Cross Country

Indi Rayfield Thomas Ford Isabella Campbell Gem Crittenden

Eleanor Barnett Jensen Garmeister Grace Gray Cooper Lee Taylah Morgan Lucas Walshe Hye-Won Wilson

Isabella C and Gem C NSW CIS Representatives

Tyler Bright HRIS Swimming Representatives

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Taylah Morgan U15 Touch Representative

Tom Ford NSW CIS Representative

Mara McGavern NSW Equestrian Championships

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Individual Spotlight Gem Crittenden and Isabella Campbell Australian Olympic Swimming Trialist

Flynn Hamilton Surf Lifesaving

Gem and Isabella both attended the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials in Adelaide this year. Both girls had fantastic swims recording personal best times in their respective events.

Flynn became the Australian Champion in the U17 Board Race and U17 Board Relay this year at the National Surf Lifesaving Championships. Flynn also placed top 4 in 4 other events.

Isabella Campbell NSW State Lifesaving Champion Isabella won Gold at the NSW State Lifesaving Championships in the U17 Surf Swim. This now makes her the NSW State Title Holder for this event.

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Cassandra Fayers Open Water Swimming

Hudson Boocker NSW U16’s State Basketball Team

Cassandra swam at the National Open Water Championships placing 3rd in the 5km 18 Years Swim and 5th in the Open 5km Swim.

Hudson was selected in the NSW U16’s State Basketball Team to attend the Australian National Championshops. 100 participants were trialled, and Hudson made it into the final team of 10.

Cassandra also attended the Australian National swimming championships in February and qualified for the Australian Olympic Trials.

Madeline Case NSW Women’s Cricket Team

Cooper Lee Triathlon

Cooper has competed in 6 triathlon events which were part of the Billigence TNSW Pathway Championships Series. This included the NSW Super Sprint Series in Orange and the Stromlo ITU Super Sprint in Canberra. Across the 6 events Cooper placed 2nd overall. This has now allowed him a position in the NSW Emerging Talent Squad.

Congratulations Cooper.

Madeline was selected in the U19 Female NSW/ACT Cricket team and is also a current team member of the Universities Women’s Cricket Team in Sydney.

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Teachers’ Guild Awards TEACHERS’ GUILD OF NSW WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY AWARD As part of World Teachers’ Day, each year the Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales asks schools to honour outstanding staff members who have made an exceptional contribution to their school in advancing the education profession beyond their own classrooms.

This year, we congratulate Stephanie Howard and Brian McCowen for receiving the Teachers’ Guild of NSW World Teachers’ Day Award. We also congratulate Megan Smith, a finalist in the Teachers’ Guild of NSW Annual Research Awards. Well done to all three of these well-deserving staff at SPCC!

Welcome Gifts During Term 4, our Executive and College Leadership Teams personally delivered welcome gifts to all new Kindergarten and Year 7 students commencing at the College in 2022. Some students may feel nervous about starting school, or starting at a new school, so it was wonderful to be able to encourage them personally, and share our joy as we anticipate their arrival.

We look forward to welcoming all of our new students into our SPCC community next year!

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Academic Mentoring Our Academic Mentoring program provides connection, care and individual support for our Year 12 students. Students meet regularly with a member of staff, who acts as an academic mentor, helping them to set goals, strategise and take ownership of their own learning in the lead up to the HSC. In the words of some of our students, academic mentoring “helps keep me accountable in my studies and was helpful in creating a study plan”, and helps “manage stress and planning” during the busy HSC year.

We are currently in the initial stages of the program for our new Year 12 students and mentors, and are so grateful for all of the staff and students involved!

40th Anniversary Logo

As part of our 40th Anniversary next year, we invited students from all St Philip’s schools to submit a design for the SPCC 40th Anniversary logo competition.

Congratulations to two of our SPCC Newcastle students, Vivienne and Bastian, who were the winners of the competition. Mr Graeme Irwin, our founding Principal, had a special visit with the students at the College to present their awards in person. Well done to all students who entered the competition, and we look forward to seeing the entries displayed during our home coming week in 2022!

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CONDA Nominations The City of Newcastle Drama Awards (CONDA) nominations for 2021 have been announced, and we are excited to share that “High School Musical - On Stage” received eight CONDA nominations!

The nominations are as follows: 1. Best Production by a youth company or school 2. Best Ensemble – 18 & Under 3. Excellence by a Performer 18 & Under in a Musical: Charlotte Worth 4. Excellence by a Music or Vocal Director: Lindy Connett 5. Excellence in Audio Visual Multimedia & Projection: Belle Holliday-Williams 6. Excellence by a Choreographer: Natalie Baker 7. Excellence in Lighting Design: Damon Herington & Michael Cooper 8. Excellence in Set Design: Michael Cooper Congratulations to everyone involved in the musical - the directorial team, cast and crew. It was a huge team effort and an outstanding production!

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Year 12 Formal Our Year 12 Graduates celebrated in style in a beautiful marquee at their Formal in Week 9. It was wonderful for students, parents and teachers to be able to gather in recognition of this important milestone. We wish Year 12 2021 every blessing for the future as they now step into the next chapter in their lives!

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SPCC Herald

The Advanced Stage 1 English class published a newspaper they had been working on for 3 weeks. There was lots of excitement about the big reveal! Here is an update from class members Moses Morrison and Emerson McPherson: This was our first attempt at making a newspaper and we are really proud of it. We have enjoyed making the newspaper including quotes, photographs and even a crossword. We learnt lots about how newspapers work, how we need to write in a paper, and how much work it is. We couldn’t imagine doing a weekly or daily paper!

On Thursday, we delivered some printed copies of the SPCC Herald around the school. We visited Mrs O’Dea, Mrs Lee and Mr Wellham in their offices.

When we arrived as a class we chanted “Extra, extra read all about it, we made a newspaper and there’s no doubt about it!”. We then went out in pairs and delivered it to some Jr School staff members. We each took a copy home and shared a copy with some school friends. We placed copies in the library and the Barracks Café, but people still wanted more!

The students in our class have reflected on making the newspaper and what we could improve for issue two, and also, what we enjoyed. We all agreed that one of the bests parts about making this paper was seeing the excitement and joy when we got to share it.

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