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Blue Mountains Grammar School
Newsletter
Vol 30, 9th October, 2015
FROM THE HEADMASTER
A New Term
Welcome back to all students, staff and families for Term 4 2015. I trust that everyone was able to
enjoy a restful break.
Bungawarra Walk – A great community event making a difference to the lives of others!
Last Saturday’s Bungawarra Walk was a great community event – an event that makes a big
difference to the lives of others. Over 180 students, staff and parents met at School at 5.30am for
the start of the walk. They were ably supported by over 20 parents and staff who used their cars as
support vehicles and helped out at the various check points along the way. Although it was a long
day, all reported that they found it most enjoyable with many comments about how positive the day
had been.
Mr David Fleming is anticipating that over $10,000 dollars will be raised by our students for projects
locally and overseas in Uganda, Indonesia and Fiji. This money is able to assist greatly in building
various facilities and providing resources to these communities, in particular helping to lift the
disadvantaged out of poverty. Previous funds have been used to help build accommodation in
orphanages and erect school buildings in Uganda; to build a generator for a school in Fiji that
previously didn’t have power; and to provide support for mothers and their babies in Indonesia to
help decrease child mortality through medical assistance, pre- and post-natal care, food and
education. When our students and their families have visited these communities, it has enabled
them to form strong relationships and see first-hand how our contributions are used.
Clearly the funds raised by our students have and will continue to have an impact on the local and
wider global community. In modern society, it is important to remind ourselves of the importance of
giving, not only in terms of money but also time. Some people are content with what they have.
Others are in despair because they have so little. Through giving we help to bridge the gap. We are
fortunate that so many of our students, parents and staff are willing to support those who are in
need.
Altruism (generosity), or doing something good for others, is an important virtue. The action of our
students, parents and staff in making a difference to others, ensures that the School’s mission to
develop people of conscience, courage, compassion and integrity, who are challenged to make a
difference to the community and the world, is being achieved.
I would like to commend all involved last Saturday and thank those who provided support to ensure
that the day would be such a success, in particular, Mrs Janinne Nay, Mr Jonathan and Mrs Sarah
Dunstan and their daughter Felicity, and Mr David Fleming.
Japan Tour 2015
We welcome back our Senior School Japanese tourists, led by Mr. Tristan Forsyth and Mrs. Yukie
Evans, following their twelve-day cultural/study tour undertaken in the holidays. By all reports the
group enjoyed many wonderful experiences and gained a great deal from the opportunity to visit this
fascinating part of the world. I thank Mr. Tristan Forsyth, Mrs Yukie Evans, Mrs. Jeanette Hansen
and Ms Eva Jazwinski, for the time and energy they devoted to making this tour possible and our
students for their exemplary behaviour and representation of our School. Mr. Forsyth’s report of the
trip appears later in this Newsletter.
Year 12 2015 and HSC Exams
We wish Year 12 all the very best as they commence their HSC Exams next week.
If the showcases of HSC works, projects and performances viewed at School towards the end of last
term are indicative of their level of commitment, enthusiasm and effort as a year group, we can look
forward to more excellent achievements in the weeks to come.
Student Successes
World Freestyle Kayaking Championships
Congratulations to Liam Dowd (Year 9 Pitt) who competed in the World Freestyle Kayaking
Championships at the beginning of September on the Ottawa River, Canada, placing 4 th amongst the
Australian contingent and gaining a World Ranking of 20th amongst the Junior Men - an absolutely
amazing achievement. We look forward to reading of further successes in the years to come.
Wakakirri State Final
Congratulations to Mr Russell Tredinnick and the students from the Junior School who participated in
the State Final of Wakakirri on the last Thursday evening of Term 3 at the State Sports Centre. To
make the final was a fantastic achievement and just reward for the effort all had put into the show
both on the night and the months beforehand. Our talented group were awarded The Best Original
Story. Thank you to all staff and parents for their assistance over the time leading up to the
performance to bring it to such a successful conclusion.
F1 in Schools Competition
Congratulations to Julia Chabros, Emma Hunter, Julie Lao, Charlotte Toose-Cutler and Maddison
Traynor from Year 10 who won the Western Sydney Regional Final of the F1 in Schools Competition
at the end of last term and as a result have now qualified for the State Finals in Newcastle in early
November. Thank you to Mr Michael Laws from the Design & Technology Department for all he has
done to prepare the students for this competition.
Staffing
We welcome back Mr Ian Curtois, former Head of Science and Head of Deane House, who will be
taking Ms Jackie Tanner’s Science classes for the first four weeks of Term 4. Mr Dirk Weibye will be
the Acting Head of MacLaurin House, whilst Ms Tanner is on this period of long service leave.
Building Projects
Over the holiday period the Junior School Learning Resource Centre was dismantled and renovated.
New furniture and IT resources will be installed shortly. The Preparatory School Central Learning Area
was also modified. Attention will now turn to the refurbishment of the Senior School Learning
Resource Area. For Term 4, the Senior School Learning Resource Area will operate out of rooms B5
and B6.
Trevor Barman
Headmaster
FROM THE CHAPLAIN
As you may know, we are just coming to the end of World Space Week. I was recently listening to an
interview with Professor Tim Bedding as he discussed (among other things) his interest and findings
in the field of asteroseismology, the study of the oscillations within stars. It was wonderful to hear
how this particular field reveals much about a star with regard to size and composition (important
information when researching other solar systems). I particularly loved the idea that due to their
internal turbulence, each star is producing sound, an image that echoed for me the old concept of
the ‘music of the spheres’, a choir of songs in the heavens. Perhaps most telling is how unique each
star is, not only in regard to its oscillations, but also its size, composition, spectrum and age; we look
at the sky and see a backdrop pinpricked with little white dots, and yet there is infinite diversity in
the heavens above.
Casting Crowns released an album where they described each person’s life as a ‘lifesong’, a unique
expression of our life experience. Next week our Year 12 students will start their HSC exams, and
while they are just one small group among so many other students sitting the same exams in NSW,
each of these students has their unique ‘lifesong’ that will contribute to the music of our world. Yet,
unlike the ‘starsongs’ playing so far from us, our own lifesongs interweave and interact with the
lifesongs of our fellow humans. Their lives are not recitals that we observe, but choirs within which
we participate.
Just as each star is part of a solar system (and each solar system part of a galaxy), each of our HSC
students are unique parts of a much larger whole and we can support them with our prayers, our
encouragement, our example that there is life after the HSC and that their unique contribution will be
a valued part of a much bigger whole, no matter how they fare over the next few weeks. Indeed even
in the turbulence of the HSC (and whatever other trials may come their way), their lives can still sing!
Perhaps the Psalmist gives us the best perspective as he addresses God in Psalm 8:
“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set
in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
Yet, you have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honour”
(Psalm 8:3-5).
A. Dane
PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS
The next General Meeting, and the AGM, of the Parents’ and Friends’ Association is on Tuesday 10th
November at 7:30pm in Coorah.
C. Young and C. Smith
Co-Chairs, BMGS Parents’ and Friends’ Association
FROM THE DEPUTY HEAD – HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL
Year 12
As one Year group finish up, another begins the final leg of the journey. Such is the life of a school.
Our Year 11 students have found themselves as the Year 12s all of a sudden and the HSC looms as
a very real thing! For many parents, this will be the first time on this wonderful (and frightening)
merry-go-round and, like the students, they often need some guidance. At BMGS we are in
partnership with the parents and I would like to share some insights into helping the students
prepare for one of the biggest years of their lives:

Year 12 is a continuation of Year 11 in terms of learning and study. It actually starts for
students from Term 4, of the previous year. This video is a good introduction for parents
preparing for this for the first time: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-andstudy/homework-tips/preparing-for-the-hsc

Many students begin to feel anxious about the HSC so help them plan a study and leisure
routine that includes enough study, activity, social activities and sleep. It is really important
to keep all lines of communication open. Seeing it all planned out (the BIG picture), and
sticking to the schedule can really help calm anxious children or motivate laid- back children.

Have your child print out our monthly assessment and homework calendar, write in all exams
and assessment dates and post it on the fridge (or anywhere visible – multiple spots is also
OK) as a reminder.

Try to avoid any big decisions that could affect your child this year – including family holidays
and changes in living arrangements, if at all possible.

Good nutrition is particularly important for your child right now.

A good balance of work and play is important for their wellbeing this year. If your child has a
part-time job, make sure it is manageable and fits in with all the other responsibilities they
have.

Stay in contact with the school, especially if there are concerns. Year 12 teachers (all staff at
BMGS) want their students to achieve the best possible results and typically appreciate
parents who are interested and supportive.

Contact the Head of House if you are concerned about your child's social/emotional wellbeing
or how they're handling Year 12 studies.

Remember, the HSC focus is only for a short period of time. Support your child to give it all
they have, but also to remember the ATAR score at the end is not the sole indicator of their
worth. There are many alternative pathways to most careers, even if they don't receive the
ATAR they hoped for, or an offer from their preferred university.
Found Property – Term 4, 2015
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Size W9L blue girl’s slacks
Size 14 blue jumper
Size 24 blue jumper
Size J10 Sports Jacket
Snr Size S Sports Jacket
S – old style Sports jacket
16 – old style Sports jacket
Black gloves
Sports bag – containing XS gold polo; 12K blue shorts;
blue runners with orange laces; red & white socks
Sports bag – containing J12 gold polo; XS sports shorts’
grey runners with pink soles
FROM THE HEAD OF RELIGIOUS & CULTURAL STUDIES
During the September term break, twelve students and four members of staff travelled to Japan on a
Cultural Studies experience tour for twelve days.
During this time we were based in Kyoto where we experienced 'old Japan' visiting its many temples
like The Golden Pavilion and The Water Temple. Side trips to Nara and the Toei Egimura Movie studio
(home of Godzilla!) rounded out this portion of the tour. After a very quick three-hour trip on the
Shinkansen or Bullet Train, we arrived in Tokyo to experience the hustle and bustle and sheer energy
of one of the worlds largest cities. Highlights of this section included visiting Honda's headquarters to
see Asimo the robot, making our own soba noodle lunches in Nagano and receiving a 'one on one'
Akido lesson at the Akido World Headquarters with some of the best black belts in the world.
For me, the biggest highlight of the tour was the very rare opportunity to participate in a Bunkasai or
School Festival (similar to our Autumn Fair) at Komagome High School. Bunkasai is a community
event with each pastoral class/group decorating their home room in a particular theme that
coincided with the attraction or event they were running. Events included carnival-style games,
movies made by the group, food stalls and interactive displays, based on co-curricular groups. The
community at Komagome were so welcoming and it was an honour to be able to participate in an
event Western school groups never have the opportunity to see.
Thank you to Mrs. Hansen and Ms Jazwinski for joining us on this tour and big thanks to Ms Evans
for all her local knowledge and translation work!
Planning for the next tour in 2017 will begin next year so keep an eye on the notices!
T. Forsyth
FROM THE HEAD OF MUSIC
Valedictory Performances
Thank you to the following students who presented items from their HSC performance programme at
the Valedictory Dinner last term: Ewan McMurtrie (vocal) - “Pilate’s Dream” from Jesus Christ
Superstar, Beth Coggins (violin) – Polish Dance by Edmund Severn and Amy Farebrother (vocal)
“Brother John” by Taylor Swift, all accompanied by Mrs Cooney. Beth also performed “Dudziarz” by
Wieniawski, accompanied by Mrs Cooney, at the Valedictory Assembly along with Lara Girardi (piano)
who performed “Dream of Olwen” by Charles Williams, accompanied by her HSC ensemble
comprising Isabella Schoeler (Year 11), Miriam Cooney (Year 8), Elizabeth Cooney, Mrs Davidson and
Mrs Cooney.
BMGS Alumni Day
Our thanks to Mrs. Cooney and Year 9 students Abraham Darley, Emily Ampt and Geraldine Weiss for
providing the music at the Alumni Day luncheon held on Saturday 19th September.
Phantom of the Opera
BMGS staff and students will be performing in the Blue Mountains Musical Society’s production of
“Phantom of the Opera” which opens this coming Saturday at Blue Mountains Theatre in The Hub,
Springwood. Tom Weaver (Year 10) is in the Ensemble and Miriam Cooney (Year 8), Elizabeth
Cooney and Mrs Cooney are in the orchestra.
Holiday Workshops
Double Reed Workshop: Miriam Cooney (Year 8) participated in the Australasian Conference in
Brisbane where famous international oboe and bassoon players performed and conducted master
classes. Miriam was awarded an Honourable Mention in the 17 years and under section of the
competition. It was a wonderful experience to be immersed in the world of the masters of the oboe.
Sydney Symphony Workshop
Hamish Davidson (Year 11) recently participated in a two-day workshop at the Casula Powerhouse
Museum which provided a unique opportunity for talented student musicians who play an orchestral
instrument to be mentored by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows. During the two days, 73
students participated in instrumental sectional tutorials, studied orchestral parts and then
performed for family and friends at the conclusion.
Australian Flute Festival
Isabella Schoeler (Year 11) attended this festival in Canberra with world renowned flautists and
composers. Isabella was excited to be part of a performance of a piece written by Italian composer
Salvatore Sciarrino’s Il Cerchio Tagliato Dei Suoni for 104 flutes, which took place in the High Court
of Australia.
Blue Mountains City Band
BMCB is presenting a concert on Sunday 25th October, 3:00pm at Katoomba Public School to
celebrate 120 years of brass bands in the Blue Mountains and to commemorate 100 years of
ANZAC. Entry is a gold coin donation and proceeds will go to Legacy.
Diary dates:
Thursday 22 October:
Wednesday 11 November:
Soiree No.3, 7:00pm, Recital Room
Remembrance Day, Wentworth Falls Cenotaph
D. Smith
FROM THE HEAD OF VISUAL ARTS
New exhibition opening in the Coorah Contemporary Art Gallery
Recent paintings, drawings and prints by highly acclaimed artist and musician, Chris O’Doherty, aka
Reg Mombassa, will be on show at Coorah Contemporary Art Gallery, Blue Mountains Grammar
School in Wentworth Falls. The exhibition is called ‘Random Manifestations of Hallucinatory
Anthropomorphism, Blue Mountains Grammar Selection’ and will be officially opened by Cr Mark
Greenhill, Mayor of the city of Blue Mountains, on Saturday, 17th October, from 2:00pm- 5:00pm with
refreshments and music.
Chris O’Doherty is one of Australia’s most recognizable and well respected painters. He is
represented and exhibits at Watters Gallery in East Sydney, but has also captivated our generation
with his graphic work for the fashion label Mambo, so you are just as likely to see his work on a T
shirt walking down the street. O’Doherty gained fame as a core member of the band Mental as
Anything and he has also been the ambassador for the 2013 Sydney NYE celebrations, when his
work was showcased on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Students at Blue Mountains Grammar have been studying Mr O’Doherty’s iconic suburban
landscapes and social commentary on the Australian vernacular, a balancing act between cartoonlike celebration and socio-political comment. His iconic landscapes make you reflect on your own
values and sentiments towards the environment we all inhabit. Students from Year 8 have made a
series of linocut prints inspired by Mr O’Doherty’s use of metaphor and personification of everyday
objects such the guitar in his work Landscape Guitars. A selection of students’ works will be
exhibited alongside Mr O’Doherty’s inspiring comical landscapes and some of his reflections on the
recent fires that have affected so many Blue Mountains residents. Please come and join us and
meet the artist, for a celebration of the Australian landscape seen from a whole new perspective.
S. Herron
FROM THE TAS DEPARTMENT
For the first time, Blue Mountains
Grammar School is participating
in the F1 in Schools Technology
Challenge. This is the world’s
largest
secondary
school
technology program. It involves
over nine million students from
17,000 schools in 31 nations.
Students as young as 10 years of
age are designing, testing and
making miniature F1 cars
capable of 80km/h.
BMGS entered two Year 10
teams
in
the
premier
Professional Senior class.
The Collision Racing Team comprised (pictured above, left to right, with Mr. Laws) Julia Chabros,
Maddison Traynor, Charlotte Toose-Cutler, Emma Hunter and Julie Lao. The Virus Racing Team
consisted of Nathaniel Barakat, Jeremy Chongbang, Jordan Dobson and Max Hedley. On the day of
Regional Finals at Girraween High School, both teams arrived with a confident and positive attitude.
They spent the day taking part in different phases of the competition.
Collision Racing conquered Western Sydney by winning the entire competition, racing down the 20m
track in just over one second; only 0.03 seconds off the fastest time of the day. The girls displayed a
mix of enthusiasm and engineering prowess, which proved very popular with the judges and effective
on the racetrack. They have now qualified for the State Finals in Newcastle from the 4th to the 6th of
November, where they hope to progress even further.
Collision Racing are now working together to improve their car and further the detail in all their work
after receiving helpful comments from the judges. They are now relying on the support of local
businesses to obtain sponsorship to pay for the journey to Newcastle. Materials, travel,
accommodation, uniforms and pit displays are all required. If you think you might like to help by
sponsoring Collision Racing please contact Mr Laws at BMGS.
M. Laws
CAREERS NEWS
Careers information for students is now available on the Portal. Please note also that
www.mhscareers.com is a website that provides a careers information service. A hard copy is
displayed on the LRC's Careers Noticeboard and a digital copy is also uploaded to the Portal. Anyone
in the School community can access the MHSCareers.com website with a password. The password
can be found on the "Careers Information at BMGS" document on the Portal (for Years 9 to 12).
Students or parents who wish to register for MHSCareers.com email alerts need to send an email to
nsw@mhscareers.com with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Please include your name, the name of
the school, and whether you are a student or a parent. Students/parents who are currently
subscribed do not need to subscribe again. Please use your home email address, not your School
email address.
B. Fewer
FROM THE LEARNING SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
After school on Tuesday and Thursday, assistance with literacy or homework/assessments or exam
preparation is available in the Learning Support Room (next to SF3).
T. Boyd
SPORTS NEWS
ISA Summer Sport
Training and preparation is well under way for the summer season of ISA Sport. The first round for all
ISA Sports will commence on Saturday 17th October. Please see below table for the season fixtures.
Game times will be confirmed each week. Students and parents should check the weekly Newsletter
and emails for updates. For any last minute changes, please check the BMGS Facebook page.
All 1st teams have pre-season trials this Saturday, 10th October:
1st V Girls’ Basketball- Trials will be held by St Andrew’s Cathedral School at Noel Martin Sport
Centre, Sydney University. A bus will be available departing BMGS at 6:30am, Buttenshaw
park at 7:00am and Glenbrook Oval at 7:15am. First game commences at 9am.
1st V Boys’ Basketball - Trials will be held by Oakhill College at Oakhill College. First games
will commence at 9:30am. Students are to make their own way to the venue.
1st and 2nd XI Cricket - Trials will be held by St Pius X at St Pius playing fields Oxford Falls.
Departure time from school is 7:00am. A bus will be organised for the day.
Training times and dates for teams:
Girls’ Basketball: Training sessions for the Open C, Intermediate A and Intermediate B teams
will be held on Wednesdays from 3:10pm – 4:40pm. Junior A and Junior B teams will train on
Thursdays from 3:10pm – 4:40pm and the 1st V on Thursdays from 3:10pm – 5:10pm.
Boys’ Basketball: All teams will train on Tuesdays from 3:15pm – 4:45pm. The 1st V will train
from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Cricket: 1st and 2nd XI training sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from
3:00pm – 4:45pm. U14s will train on Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm.
Basketball benching course
This is an expression of interest notice for any students, staff or parents who would like to attend a
course on benching for basketball. We will be holding an afternoon session on the 22nd October from
4:15pm. The session is just an introduction course and is not a certified course. The session will run
for approximately 20 minutes and will be held in the DJ Mulford Sports Centre. Please email
jpetaccia@bmgs.nsw.edu.au for further information or to confirm your attendance.
Student Achievement
Recently, Liam Dowd (Year 9) has been in Canada, representing Australia in the 2015 Freestyle
Kayak World Championships. On the day of the competition Liam exceeded all expectations. Of the
eleven athletes representing Australia in the K1 class, Liam was ranked 4th. To define this ranking,
Liam not only outscored all his fellow junior competitors, but several of the seniors as well. On the
day of competition his participation wasn’t without some drama; on his 4th and final run, after
executing the blunt, his spray deck popped off and the kayak began to fill with water.
This unfortunately dashed Liam’s hopes of obtaining 100 points. The crowd really got behind him,
cheering him on and he managed one more scoring move, before being ‘flushed’ off the back of the
wave. Despite this, Liam
still managed to finish with
a respectable 93.3 score
and a world ranking of 20th,
amongst the Junior Men,
the highest score in the
Australian Junior Men’s
team.
Liam really enjoyed the
experience
and
the
opportunity and he is
already focused on the next
world championships in Rio
in 2017.
This is such an amazing achievement for someone of Liam’s age and we congratulate him on his
success in competing and training in his own time whilst balancing his studies at the same time. We
wish Liam all the best in his preparations for 2017 and, no doubt, will be seeing big things from him.
Round 1 ISA Summer Sports Draw: Saturday, 17th October, 2015
– Please note, game times will be advised in next week’s edition of the Newsletter -.
Date
Team
Girls’ Basketball
Junior D
St Andrew’s Cathedral School
Home
Junior A
St Paul's Grammar School
St Paul's
Int B
St Andrew’s Cathedral School
Home
Int A
St Andrew’s Cathedral School
Home
Open C
St Andrew’s Cathedral School
Home
1st V
St Paul's Grammar School
St Paul's
13s
Oxley College
Home
14s
Oxley College
Home
15s
Oxley College
Home
17s
Oxley College
Home
1st V
Oxley College
Home
1st XV
St Stanislaus College
Home
2nd XV
St Patrick’s College
St Pat's
Boys’ Basketball
Cricket
Opponent
17/10/2015
Venue
Changes to applying for a Tax File Number
The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN) Program ceased on 31st December 2014. This meant
that School TFN forms were no longer processed beyond that date.
How students can apply for a TFN from 1 January 2015
The Australian Taxation Office, in partnership with Australia Post, is making it easier for individuals to
apply for a TFN. Students can now apply for a TFN online and have their identity verified through an
interview at a participating Australia Post office.
Applying online is the fastest and most convenient way for students to get a TFN. More information
on applying online can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC27248'.
Students who are unable to visit a participating Australia Post office will need to complete the
application form 'Tax File Number - Application or Enquiry for Individuals' form (NAT 1432).More
information about lodging this form can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for 'QC22604'.
The ATO will continue working with teachers to educate students about tax and superannuation. The
curriculum resource 'Tax, Super and You' is a free, easy to use, online educational resource aligned
to the school curriculum of each state and territory. This resource can be accessed at
taxsuperandyou.gov.au.
Read more at: http://pcs.nsw.edu.au/index.php/senior-school-news-articles/changes-to-thesecondary-schools-tax-file-number-program-in-2015#sthash.uW3fy6da.dpuf
J. Petaccia
FROM THE HEAD OF THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Welcome back to all children and their families to another exciting Term ahead. Please check the
‘Dates for your Diary’ on the Portal to be sure you are well informed of important dates for your
family to put aside. Welcome also to Mr O’Doherty who joins us for the first four weeks as Mr
Tredinnick enjoys some well-earned leave.
When last I wrote in the Newsletter, we were waiting to hear how our Wakakirri dancers performed at
the NSW Division 1 Final on the last Thursday evening of last term. By all accounts they were
fantastic, and danced superbly; a great culmination to the hard work and effort that had been
dedicated over the previous months. It was someone else’s turn to be announced champions this
year, but BMGS were announced as having ‘The Best Original Story’. Congratulations to all the boys
and girls and the many adult helpers and supporters who helped make Wakakirri an enjoyable,
enriching and spectacular activity yet again.
Every year a selection of students from upper primary take part in the ICAS Mathematics and English
Competitions. These are high level competitions and are held across Australia and parts of Asia.
Certificates to all participants were presented in Assembly this week and congratulations in
particular go to the following children who performed particularly well:
English
Distinction – Tien Attwater (4G), Oliver Drew (4G)
Credit – Evelyn Archer (5M), Flynn Boundy (5/6T), Morghan Broadbent (5/6T), Scarlett Weston-Cole
(5/6T), Camille Ghitescu (5M), Clara Irawan (5/6T), Katerina Reynolds (5/6T)
Merit – Michayla Clark (5/6T), Sam Cooke (5/6T)
Mathematics
Distinction – Tien Attwater (4G)
Credit – Cale Adamov (6K), Evelyn Archer (5M), Bailey Blackstock (5M), Morghan Broadbent (5/6T),
Michayla Clark (5/6T), Sam Cooke (5/6T), Oliver Drew (4G), Mani Hitchenson (6K), Ostara Loesch
(5/6T), Oliver Stephens (5M)
Merit – Zach Burgess (6K), Allegra Darwin (5/6T)
It is a busy term once again with lots to look forward to. I look forward to seeing you at one of our
events over the next eight weeks or so.
Student Awards
In Assembly this week the following awards were presented:
Silver – Evelyn Archer (5M), Jessica Chongbang (6K), Camille Ghitescu (5M), Zia Mamo (1G)
Gold – Lachlan Sinnadurai (6K)
N. Cockington
FROM THE HEAD OF THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Welcome to Term 4. A ‘Notes For Your Diary’ will be sent home shortly, outlining upcoming events in
this busy term.
A reminder that all students will be participating in the MILO Cricket program, starting on Friday 9 th
October. Please note that students in Years 1 to 4 will need to wear their sports uniform to School on
Thursdays and Fridays for Term 4. Kindergarten students will need to wear their sports uniform to
School on Wednesdays and Fridays.
E. Flett
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – OCTOBER 2015
Friday, Oct 9 – Year 10 Wilderness Education classes to Mt. Boyce
Friday, Oct 9 – MILO In2Cricket program at the Preparatory School
Sunday, Oct 11 to Tuesday, Oct 13 – Year 9 Wilderness Education Glenbrook Expedition
Monday, Oct 12 – Year 12 HSC Chapel Service
Monday, Oct 12 – HSC Examinations commence
Monday, Oct 12 – Year 11 Chemistry class to ANSTO, Lucas Heights
Monday, Oct 12, Tuesday Oct 13 and Thursday Oct 15 – Upper Blue Mountains Music Festival
Thursday, Oct 15 and Friday Oct 16 – Year 7 Examinations