14 August 2015 - Thomas Hassall Anglican College

Term 3 I 14 August 2015
From the Principal
There is certainly an excitement around the College with so many
things to look forward to over the next two weeks. The first of our
Junior School Creative Nights next Tuesday 18 August will feature the
production Cinderella and Rockafella and Jonah – A Fishy Tale the
following week on Wednesday 26 August. The students are practising for
what will be a most enjoyable evening for us all. Next week we also look
forward to the showcase of the Year 12 Major Works at Illuminate on
Thursday 20 August.
Our biggest event of the year, the South West Festival has only one week
to go – next Saturday 22 August! We are all looking forward to our
occasion which builds and engages our College community, assists our learning program and
is a real opportunity to invite and involve the wider Community. Please pray for great weather
on the day, the main organising teams, particularly Mrs Jo Hutchens, the P & F Committee
and the Class Parent Network for the final week of preparations. Make sure you spread the
word and invite your friends and families along. There will be so many activities, fabulous
food, and some great items in the Silent Auction. I look forward to seeing you all for a day
that is shaping up to be our best Festival ever! Be sure to read the Marketing and
Community Relations page in this edition to catch up on all the latest news.
Our Cafeteria and Hospitality Centre is nearly complete. After many months and some
delays we are excited to see and start using this wonderful complex. We are privileged to
have this state of the art facility as part of the Campus and you will have an opportunity at the
South West Festival to take a walk through.
Today our Year 12 students complete their HSC Trial Examinations. Please continue to pray
for these students as they move now to the final phase of their studies and course work and
begin preparations for their main HSC Examinations in October.
Late last week we enjoyed a visit from our Japanese Sister School, Takayama Junior High,
which is a small country school several hours away from Tokyo. This is always a rich cultural
and enjoyable experience for students from both schools. The students had an Australian
Wildlife Experience, with animals such as ring tailed possums, goannas and even a python
that they all got to touch. They visited The Leppington Pastoral Company, a working dairy
farm at Luddenham and participated in an AFL workshop. We look forward to welcoming
them again in 2016.
Thank you for your continued support. Looking forward to seeing you next week at the
Festival.
Mr Ross Whelan
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives
in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16
Awards
CARMICHAEL
Brielle Bithio
Oscar Garard
Liana Logozzo
Jazmine Graham
Lily Hozeph
Luke Agar
Arron Bartlet
Zachary Taylor
David Romanic
Brittany Phillips
Adina Varkey
Lily-Joy Darmo
Aida Sulejmanovic
Dimitri Alexopoulos
Madison Georgey
LEWIS
Lauren Vassallo
Emily Fitzgerald
Godwin Alorbi
Ritisha Singh
Laura Monti
Leah Chegwyn
Andrew Carrano
Stratos Demertjis
Sophia LoBasso
Taylor Briggs
Rose Galea
Roemeta Kalid
Laani Jansen
Adrian Zeng
Thomas Choi
LIDDELL
Danica Harkness Mia Walker
Jeremy Woods
Sarah Cameron
Ivan Shamoon
Nicholas Mosca
Anthony Trimboli Natasha Vrsek
Rachel Faull
Nelly Warda
Mark Szoszkiewiez
WILBERFORCE
Dane Infanti
Iona Reynolds
Monisha Sharma Petar Lozusic
Stephan Taleski
Nikoleta Hatzipetros
Mia Fernandopulle
HSC Trials have almost been completed but for students in the subjects that
have a practical Major Work component the pressure is still on. Drama, Art,
Music, Design & Technology and Industrial Technology Timber are subjects that
all have a practical component, and students are busy completing major works
or preparing for their practical performances. From experience with my own
sons completing the HSC, this is a very testing time of the year. Nevertheless,
the results for my boys were very satisfying. One of my sons designed and built
a new outdoor deck for Design and Technology, which we still enjoy today. He
later went on to complete a carpentry apprenticeship and benefited greatly from
his Year 12 experience. Another of my sons completed the Music 1 Major
Performance component and did very well. He went onto form a band, record
some albums and perform across Australia and NZ. He works professionally in
the Health Service Industry but he still plays and enjoys his music. The
demands these practical Major Works place upon students help to focus them
and develop a discipline that can become an asset for the future. There is a
HSC Major Works Presentation on Thursday 20 August called, Illuminate. Any
Year 10 or 11 student thinking of taking up a HSC subject that includes a major
work is strongly encouraged to come and view the 2015 results in order to
better understand some of the requirements for these subjects.
Both Year 8 and Year 10 students have selected subjects for either their
electives or Year 11 Subjects. In each case we encourage students to choose
subjects on the basis that there is something that sparks an interest in them. It
would not be very good to have students undertaking a course of choice and
end up not enjoying what they are doing. Indeed the term, “Right Student +
Right Subject = Best Result”, is something to be considered carefully
before choosing. With this in mind we are now looking at the student choices
and determining the subject matrix for 2016. In some cases we will come back
to the student and possibly parents to have some further discussion. As a result
of these discussions students might change their selection of subjects. It is an
important process to get right and one in which will reap benefits later when
students embark upon the HSC Courses.
In the past week we have enjoyed hosting Japanese students and teachers
from Takayamamura Junior High School. This is part of a reciprocal
arrangement we have with a number of Japanese schools; earlier this year our
students paid a visit to the same school. Our students warmly received the
Japanese guests and enabled them to catch a glimpse of what it is like to be a
student here in Sydney. In a week that marked the anniversary of the dropping
of the Atomic Bomb in Nagasaki I was grateful at the strong commitment of all
the students and teachers to grow in understanding and acceptance of each
other.
I would like to thank parents who have volunteered and are currently assisting
with the coming South West Festival. I look forward to seeing you there!
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it
is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
Mr Roger Young
Term 3
Diary Dates
Week 5
Thursday 20 August
Illuminate: HSC Showcase
Saturday 22 August
South West Festival
Week 6
Monday 24 August
Staff & Students Mid Term Break
Tuesday 25 August
Musical 2016 Information Night
Friday 28 August
THYC
There is an air of excitement over the College this week as we prepare for the
many events that are coming up. The Stage 3, Prep and Stage 2 children are
putting the finishing touches to their performances and they look great. There are
so many positives for learning that flow from participating in a show like this, it
builds self confidence, being part of a team, strengthens engagement and makes
learning fun! I would ask that all students attend unless there are exceptional
circumstances. If you have booked tickets for either show but find you cannot
attend please cancel your booking or give the ushers your spare tickets so that we
can accommodate those that have missed out.
The South West Festival is going to be amazing and again there is a real buzz
around the College as we gear up for that. It is great to see the community coming
together to prepare for this event and it is going to be the biggest and best show
yet, so make sure you come and join in the fun on the day.
Parking and drop off - This is an area that seems to regularly cause concern for
many parents around the College. A number of parents have raised safety
concerns for our children because of the actions of a few drivers. Please read the
following directions carefully and abide by them for the safety of all concerned.
 Drop off zones are designated around the College. Please stay in the queue and
only allow your children to get out of the car when you have reached the
designated zone.
 Do not exit the car in a drop off zone, each car should be there for a very limited
time to make the flow of traffic work.
 Children should be prepared and capable of exiting the car without your help, it
is not a time for packing bags, checking homework or fixing uniforms.
 Do not let your child exit the car from the middle of the carpark.
 Do not use the driveways as a drop off zone.
 When crossing the road use the designated pedestrian crossing.
 When approaching the pedestrian crossing please stop behind the line.
 Do not cross or allow your children to cross between the buses.
 Do not queue next to the buses when waiting to enter the College in the
afternoon.
 Do not drive in the exit gates.
 Be patient and courteous to other drivers.
Keeping our children safe is our number one priority and following these directions
will mean that all our students get to College and then get home safely.
Mrs Christine Bessant
Private Music Tuition: Year 1 Incursion
Year 1 were recently provided the opportunity
to hear one of our talented tutors, Zoran
Cirevski, perform on the piano. Students were
invited to ask questions about the piano,
request songs and find out more about tuition
at the College. If you are interested in your
child learning a musical instrument, please fill
in an instrument application form available from
the College Reception or the College website.
Please contact nlane@thac.nsw.edu.au for
more information.
Mr Nicholas Lane
Music Teacher
Term 3
Diary Dates
Week 5
Tuesday 18 August
Creative Arts Night
(Prep, Yrs 5 & 6)
Thursday 20 August
NASSA Junior Sports Carnival
Saturday 22 August
South West Festival
Week 6
Monday 24 August
Staff & Students Mid Term Break
Tuesday 25 August
Musical 2016 Information Night
Wednesday 26 August
Creative Arts Night - Years 3 & 4
In many places around the world, children are going hungry. Living in
poverty, their families are not able to buy or grow enough food.
Hunger means much more than just an empty stomach. It can affect vital
organs like the heart, liver, kidneys and brain – often permanently. This
can make children sick and hold back their mental development. So when
they grow up, they are less able to support their own families.
This weekend, many students and staff from the College are joining the 40
Hour Famine to help children break free from the cycle of hunger and
poverty.
By giving something up for 40 hours, participants raise awareness and
funds to help fight global hunger.
Some people give up food, furniture, technology, talking – anything!
This year World Vision are celebrating 40 Hour Famine’s 40th anniversary. Since 1975, millions of Australians have
participated in or donated to the 40 Hour Famine.
Around $200 million has been raised, providing practical help to reduce hunger and malnutrition. This has transformed
the lives of many children, families and communities around the world.
In the past seven years alone, more than two million people have benefited from food assistance through 40 Hour
Famine funds.
There’s still much more to be done. But with each year, a real difference is being made.
In 2015, the funds will be supporting World Vision projects in Bangladesh, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Malawi, Nepal,
Swaziland and Uganda. The funds will go towards solutions like nutrition training for parents, child health services and
better agricultural practices.
Why does World Vision run programs like this?
It is an organisation committed to the poor because they are Christian. They work with people of all cultures, faiths and
genders to achieve transformation. They do this through relief and development, policy advocacy and change,
collaboration, education about poverty, and emphasis on personal growth, social justice and spiritual values.
World vision will exhibit at the South West Festival if you are interested in more information or child sponsorship.
Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honours God.
Proverbs 14:31
Rev Stuart Tye
Important College Dates
Term 3
Tuesday
18 August 2015
Creative Arts Night - Prep, Year 5 & 6
Thursday
20 August 2015
NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival
Illuminate : HSC Showcase
Saturday
22 August 2015
South West Festival
Monday
24 August 2015
Mid Term Break Staff & Students
Tuesday
25 August 2015
2016 Musical Information Evening
Wednesday
26 August 2015
Creative Arts Night - Years 3 & 4
Friday
Thursday
Friday
28 August 2015
3 September 2015
4 September 2015
THYC
Father’s Day Stall (Prep & Blue)
Father’s Day Stall (Prep Red & White, K-12)
Thursday
17 September 2015
Friday
18 September 2015
P - 2 Tabloid Carnival
Year 12 Graduation Assembly
Term 3 Concludes
Term 4
Monday
5 October 2015
Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday
6 October 2015
Term 4 Commences
Friday - Sunday
16 - 18 October 2015
Jam Camp
Thursday
22 October 2015
Orientation Day - Prep to Year 6
Wednesday
28 October 2015
Year 11 Parent Teacher Night
Thursday
29 October 2015
Orientation Day - Year 7
Monday
9 November 2015
Mid Term Break (Students Only)
Thursday
3 December 2015
Celebration - Junior School - 10am to 12noon
- Senior School - 2pm to 5pm
Friday
4 December 2015
Term 4 Concludes
Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathies to Mr Simon Payet with the loss of his
father. Simon has served on our P & F Committee for the past two years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Simon and his family along with their
extended family at this sad time.
National Literacy and Numeracy Week
This year the Junior School are going to celebrate National Literacy and
Numeracy Week (NLNW) in Week 8 (7/09 – 11/09).
2015 is the 17th NLNW and celebrates the importance of literacy and
numeracy skills for all Australian students.
Students will be involved in literacy and numeracy activities including,
‘The Great Book Swap’, Mini Story and Poetry competitions, ‘Maths in
your Pocket’ and ‘Getting the Message’ which is about solving everyday
problems.
Parents and Carers are invited to participate in NLNW. There will be an
afternoon information session regarding the new NSW K-6 Maths
Syllabus. During the week, Parents and Carers are invited to join in their
child’s maths group lesson. More information on this will follow from your
class teacher.
Mrs Irene Smith
Learning Support - Junior School
Fruit and Veg Breaks in Junior School
During Week 3 of this term we successfully launched Fruit and Veg Breaks in our classrooms (Prep to Year 4) as part of
our healthy eating and nutrition initiatives at Thomas Hassall. Fruit and Veg Breaks are an opportunity to have a quick
and healthy break, particularly when we have long mornings. These breaks do not replace recess and lunch. Fruit and
Veg Breaks may be during: reading a book to the class; sitting outside the classroom together in the sunshine; during
News; or whilst completing a task at their desks, etc. Your class teacher will choose to provide these breaks at their
discretion, in a manner that best suits the needs of their class. Here are just a few of the positive responses classes
have had to us launching Fruit and Veg Breaks...
“My class loves it especially using the apple peeler. They ask everyday when we are having fruit break. Their eating
habits during this time have improved and they love whole apples now.” (Year 4 Teacher)
“Brill!!!! I am doing slinky day on Fridays and almost every child brought in an apple J victory!” (Year 1 Teacher)
“We have been doing our fruit breaks all year but I only do it on Monday, Thursday and Friday during the long mornings.
It hasn’t cut into my routine as it is part of it. It’s a good lesson break and I will sometimes use it as a 15 minute modelled
reading lesson.” (Year 2 Teacher)
1G enjoying Fruit and Veg Break during News time.
It’s never too late for your child to join in Fruit and Veg Breaks
in their class. Why not have a chat with them today about what
they would like to bring for their Fruit and Veg Break. The key
is that it needs to be fresh! Some popular choices at the
College for Fruit and Veg Break have included:
* a banana
* a mandarin
* an apple (sliced or whole)
* a small bunch of grapes
* cherry tomatoes
* watermelon pieces
* carrot or cucumber sticks
Mrs Lynn Gross - Primary Teacher
Jazz Workshop
On Friday 7 August, students from the Senior Stage Band represented
the College at a PPP (Practice Pizza Performance) Jazz Workshop
hosted at Penrith Anglican College. Together with their 20-piece band,
our students worked with their musicians, developing many areas of
technique and performance, including ensemble playing, listening,
improvising, vocal arranging and building a strong groove. As well as a
focus on music, the evening was a great social outing for students sharing pizza together and developing friendships. The evening
concluded with a concert for family and friends of students involved in
the combined ‘super band’. Conducted by Mr Lawrence and Mr Mark,
this is one of many joint initiatives between Thomas Hassall and Penrith
Anglican Colleges. Since mid 2014, both schools have been
collaborating together on different events, the highlight being the
combined College International Music Tour to New Zealand in April
2015. Students who participated in Friday night’s event were Karl
Baresic, Zeta Petersen, Georgia Cosier, Domenico Stambe, Ali
Dursun and Jacob Pallone.
Mr Byron Mark
Ensemble Conductor
Year 7 Have Fun with Maskmaking
In Year 7 students do a unit on “The Face” and are required to work in pairs to make
masks using plaster bandage on their own faces. They then decorate these masks to
form an imaginary character. This is the 7.1 class celebrating their completion.
Congratulations to the Year 7 students for such good work.
Mrs Cheryl O’Mara and Mr Jules Brattoni
Visual Arts
Illuminate - An Evening of Excellence presented by the Class of 2015
Each year the College hosts an evening to showcase the work of Year 12. We warmly invite all families of the College to
attend this special event on Thursday 20 August. We will be displaying the major works of our current Year 12 students,
featuring work from Extension subjects as well displaying examples of Assessment Tasks from various faculties.
Doors open to the John Lambert Auditorium at 6.50pm, where guests are welcome to vote for their favourite art work in the
‘People’s Choice’ awards. The evening will be officially opened at 7.45pm, and the winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ will be
announced. At 7.50pm performances from Drama, Music and readings of Extension major work extracts will commence in
various locations around the College.
Please make note of this date in your diary. We look forward to a wonderful evening celebrating the hard work of our Year
12 students.
Mrs Elizabeth Ford
Creative Arts Coordinator
We are fortunate to have inspirational speaker Nikki Heald coming into the
College on two occasions in August to advise, motivate and train our Year 10
and Year 11 cohorts in the processes of applying and presenting for work as
well as performing impressively under interview. Nikki has had vast
experience in assisting students to present professionally in the corporate
environment especially. She encourages girls to consider executive positions
and helps those who are shy to operate with confidence.
Nikki's first book, "Views On The Way To The Top", which she co-authored
with other business women, inspires Australian women to follow their dreams.
In an extract from the book, Nikki writes "incumbent to my business success
was developing a client base and the biggest incentive I had to offer clients
was me! Interestingly, what I have found is that clients do not necessarily want
the "big names". More importantly, what they crave is exceptional service, a great attitude, credibility and commitment."
Copies of the book can be purchased at Nikki's presentations nationally or by contacting the Corporate Training office.
See www.corptraining.com.au
Nikki will also be assisting our students to attempt mock interviews so that they can gain experience and confidence.
These will be held in term four and those students who elect to do this will need to prepare for specific job
advertisements and dress accordingly.
Students who want to try this need to give their names to Careers Advisor, Mr J Ward, as soon as
possible.
Year 10 students heard Nikki on 14 August and Year 11 students will receive her coaching on
28 August 2015.
Term 3 Sport - for Years 3 - 6
The Winter IPSSO competition continues until the end of Term Three. Training will continue each Wednesday 7.30 –
8.15am. In the event of wet weather, only the Boys Soccer team will train in S Block, due to additional coach coming in
to train the team.
Term 3
Team
Game Time
Netball
Soccer
AFL and Softball
Newcombe Ball
19-Aug
St Mary's
12.10 - 2.00
Hammondville Pk
Hammondville Pk
Hammondville Pk
Hammondville Pk
26-Aug
St Mary's
12.20 - 2.10
THAC
Hoxton Park Res
THAC
THAC
2-Sep
if teams
make it
to Grand
Final
9-Sep
Semi & Grand
Final
CIS Athletics
16-Sep
Back-up Finals
SASC Netball Gala Day
On Thursday 30 July, Thomas Hassall had 2 Primary Netball teams enter the Jessica Clark Memorial Netball Gala Day
at Kellyville. The Junior and Senior teams played against other schools within the Anglican Corporation.
The Junior team played consistently well throughout the day and gained valuable experience. The Senior team showed
fine teamwork and great sportsmanship in all of their matches. Miss Donaldson and I were proud of the way the teams
played and encouraged each other. Congratulations girls on a great performance!!!
Years 3 –6 Athletics Carnival – results
Congratulations to WILBERFORCE, who won the House Point Competition.
The Primary Carnival results were;
1st – Wilberforce
1,701 points
2nd – Carmichael 1,669 points
3rd – Lewis
1,485 points
4th – Liddell
th
5 – OPAC
1,418 points
637 points
The following students were the Age Champions:
AGE
GIRLS
BOYS
8 years
Breana Steele
Stefan Ruhs
9 years
Jessica Weston
Luke Moran
10 years
Nyah Monti
Harrison Curl
11 years
Shayal Mudaliar
Wiremu Taylor
12 years
Phetmanee Vongpoothorn
Michael Cuello
Important Junior School Sport Dates for Term Three…
Week 5 - Thursday 20 August– NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival - Campbelltown
Week 6 - Thursday 27 August – TIGS Trophy Soccer Gala Day (Yr 5 & 6 Boys and Girls team)
Week 7 - Wednesday 2 September – IPSSO Winter Finals
Week 8 - Friday 11 September – THAC Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 Tabloid Carnival
Week 9 - Thursday 17 September – THAC Prep and Kinder Tabloid Carnival
School Holidays - Monday 21 - Friday 25 September - Holiday Football Camp
Years 3 –6 Athletics Carnival
NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival
The NASSA Junior Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 20 August at Campbelltown Athletics Stadium. The team
representing out College will be displayed on the Primary Sports Notice Board.
Just a reminder that Field events are based in Junior age category – so representatives are selected from all results for
students in the 7, 8, 9 and 10 year old age groups.
Angelina
Christopher
Andrijevic
Atlagic
Tatiana
Banjas
Estella
Beltran
Kassandra
Bulaong
Sarah
Casanova
Sophia
Castiglione
Cooper
Clifford
Dillon
Cruz
Michael
Cuello
Harrison
Curl
Lucas
Currao
Sreya
Diddee
Adrian
Duric
Zach
Emerton
Taneisha-Lee
Fitzhenry
Brooke
Fulton
Sebastian
Ghisso
Alexander
Giakoumelos
Andrej
Grgurevic
Aleksandar
Jarod
Kate
Gvozdenovic
Hooker
Iisakka
Tamara
Kiosoff
Byron
Kulper
Praise
Lauano
Arielle
Logozzo
Christopher
Logozzo
Isabella
Logozzo
Mekai
Meads
Tatiana
Mendez
Ryan
Micallef
Emilia
Michalak
Joseph
Mikhail
Nyah
Luke
Monti
Moran
Shayal
Ebadath
Mudaliar
Mudaliar
Sharneece
Nakhl
Sidney
Njovu
Cody
Nkomo
Sebastian
Petrovski
Dion
Petrovski-Durzi
Chloe
Roberts
Hayley
Rodgers
Stefan
Ruhs
Matthew
Russo
Ruban
Sarvaparipalan
Aidan
Sayasith
Isabella
Scarfone
Aliyah
Shamon
Olivia
Smith
Nicholas
Spasenovic
Breana
Steele
Isabella
Sultan
Wiremu
Taylor
Mandie
Teoh
Dominic
Ticic
Stefan
Todorovic
Mia
Tran
Bianca
Venditti
Justin
Vidic
Bianca
Vitale
Phetmanee
Vongpoothorn
Isabella
Walker
Braeden
Webster
Jordan
West
Jessica
Destiny
Weston
Younes
Prep – Yr 2 Tabloid Sports Carnivals
PREP, Kinder, Year One and Year Two will have their own Tabloid Sports Carnivals at College.
These will be held on:
 Friday 11 September – Prep Red, Prep White, Kindergarten
 Thursday 17 September – Prep Blue, Prep Purple, Years 1 and 2
We will be holding a sports fundraiser on both days to assist our NSW CIS and NSW PSSA sporting representatives.
Please come along and support the day.
There will be:
 CAKE STALL at RECESS
 ICEBLOCKS
 PIZZA slices available for purchase at Lunch
PE and Sport Reminder
It is advisable that your child has a refillable drink bottle on Sport and PE days to ensure that they are able to re-hydrate
after exercise. All children are required to wear the PE cap or College hat for sporting activities.
Uniform Shop
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Uniform Shop will be CLOSED
Friday 21st August 2015.
Mrs Sharon Evans
P-6 Sports Coordinator
NSW All Schools Cross Country
Adrian Neoklis and Scott Reynolds participated in the all schools
cross country in the Term 2 holidays. Adrian came 38th in the 14 year
old age group and Scott Finished 25th in the 18 year olds age group.
The track was very muddy and slippery and Adrian didn’t run to his full
potential. He did enjoy the challenging experience falling in the mud
and trying to avoid getting trampled on and making it to the end of a
gruelling 4km race.
Both students are to be congratulated on an amazing achievement!
NASSA Football Gala Day
On Monday 3 August Thomas Hassall took five teams to compete
in the NASSA Football Gala Day. On the day, the Thomas Hassall
Senior Girls made history.
AICES Football Tournament
The following Thomas Hassall students were selected into the NASSA
15’s Football teams to play at the AICES Football tournament.
Congratulations on a fantastic effort!
Lachlan MarlowAnthony Trimboli Dylan Mosiejczuk
Conway
Adrian Neoklis
Gian Sacco
Anthea Mihalatos
Rhea DeMello
Opening Girls Grand Final Premiers
The day started with a high in the girl’s first game against Wollondilly High School with a 4-0 victory. Anthea, Courtney,
Domenica and Alana C kept it tight in the defence and Georgia was fearless in goals. It was a great start to the day
and then put us in good stead for our game against Penrith Anglican College. Rosa, Rhea and Cody kept things very tight
in the mid field and up front. Their hard work and determination meant we won 1-0 thanks to some wonderful through balls
from Alanna S, Drisanna, Dana, Carol and Taylor. Due to the wonderful nature of soccer on the day, the girls were up
against Georges River Grammar School in the semi-finals. It was an exciting match and suspense built as the girls scored
goal, after goal, which led to a 4-0 victory…On to the Grand Finals we went!
The level of excitement of the day was unmatched and the girls went into the Grand Final knowing that they had been
playing outstanding soccer throughout the day.
The girls kept good control of the ball and the defence was tight as we kept possession in our half. We were up by one at
half time and ready for the second half. The energy electric and the ball moved quickly as each teams took shots at goals.
In the final few minutes TIGGS got a lucky goal in. At the finality of the game it was a one all draw. Six players from each
time were then selected from each team to play in extra time. Anthea got to the ball first and Georgia guarded the box with
aggression. Courtney did a magnificent run up the side line, it was amazing! With the help of Rosa, Rhea and Cody, the ball
slipped in to the goal and it saw out first ever win at NASSA Grand Final day!!
Year 7 Boys Team- Runners Up
The Year 7 Soccer team put on a brave performance at the
NASSA gala day. They ended the competition finishing in 2 nd
place. In the first game the boys took on the might of Penrith
Anglican and put on a brave performance. The first half saw
Thomas Makko lead the team well as we managed to hold
our structure. However, as we entered the second half the lay
of the field saw a couple of bad bounces and put Penrith in
the lead and take the victory.
Our second game was a much better result with an easy 6-0
victory over TIGS. Matthew Frances led the team from the
front and Michael Ruhs worked hard in the middle to win
plenty of ball create many opportunities to score.
Our third game was against Wollondilly and again the boys
turned up to play. Collins Aneke was a brick wall in the back
shutting down many opportunities. Jayden Tran slotted a
couple of goals in to the top corner and ensured a
comfortable victory. 8-1 was the final score.
Our final game was against Georges River Grammar. The
boys managed a solid 3-1 performance. This was a tough
game and the boy’s structure held together well. Alex
Pascuzzi and Thomas Camelleri were essential in
shutting down our opponents and created many opportunities.
The boys worked well as a team and gave their best effort in
every game. Well done boys, it was a great day.
Coach Coulton
Congratulations
Congratulations to our College Counsellor, Miss Clare Calderwood who
married Tim Lhao at the end of last term.
We wish Tim and Clare all the very best for a very happy
future together.
2016 Term Dates
Term 1
Tuesday
26 January 2016
Australia Day Public Holiday
Wednesday
27 January 2016
Term 1 Commences
Years 1-7, 11 & 12 commence
Thursday
28 January 2016
Years 8, 9 & 10 commence
Friday
29 January 2016
Kindergarten Commence
Tuesday
2 February 2016
Prep Blue/Purple commence
Wednesday
3 February 2016
Prep Red/White commence
Friday
18 March 2016
College Open Day
Friday
25 March 2016
Good Friday Public Holiday
Monday
28 March 2016
Easter Monday and Public Holiday
Friday
8 April 2016
Term 1 Concludes
Monday
25 April 2016
ANZAC Day
Wednesday
27 April 2016
Term 2 Commences
Tue –Fri
10-13 May 2016
NAPLAN Testing
Monday
13 June 2016
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Friday
24 June 2016
Term 2 Concludes
Monday
Saturday
18 July 2016
27 August 2016
Term 3 Commences
South West Festival
Monday
29 August 2016
Mid Term break - staff and students
Friday
23 September 2016
Term 3 Concludes
Tuesday
11 October 2016
Term 4 Commences
Monday
14 November 2016
Mid Term Break - students only
Wednesday
7 December 2016
Celebration Night
Thursday
8 December 2016
Term 4 Concludes
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Parent Portal
A reminder to all parents :
Please update any changes to contact details including phone numbers and email addresses to ensure that all
correspondence from the College is received.
All student absences need to also be verified through the Parent Portal within 7 days of each
day of absence.
Any enquiries please email parentportal@thac.nsw.edu.au