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Newsletter 12, 2008 Week 3, Winter Term, 2008

Enter to Learn Go out to Serve

What an exciting week it has been at Macarthur as so many of our international links have coincided. The Headmaster of St Michael School in Tanzania, Mr Bernard Mgeni, continues his visit with us. Mr Mgeni has visited many classes and has addressed the whole staff crystallizing for us the needs of his school and enabling us to develop wonderful opportunities for Macarthur children to serve.

This week has also marked the arrival of two teachers, Ms Szilvia Durda and Ms Márta Taskó, from Lévay Józef Református Gimnásium in Miskolc, Hungary. Our relationship with Lévay Józef remains strong and of great benefit to both schools. I do hope Year 9 students are strongly considering an exchange in Hungary in the next academic year. What a wonderful opportunity our students have for experiencing life in one of the oldest centres of Europe.

Japanese students from Nihon University the Third High School have also begun their visit this week. Thank you to the many families who are billeting our Japanese friends and affording them a wonderful cultural experience.

This year Macarthur also has a larger number of students from Asia who have chosen to complete their HSC here. There is no doubt that our students benefit from the many cultural interactions Macarthur has to offer.

How wonderful it was to have a former student, Kevin Yeoh, address Year 11 students this week on the subject of ‘Engaging with Asia’. Kevin was our Vice-Captain in 1996 and has gone on to work in banking and capital investment, focussing in Asia. Kevin was invited by the Prime Minister to attend the 20:20 Summit to give input concerning Australia’s foreign policy. He followed this by publishing an article in the Melbourne Age. How wonderful it is to see how Macarthur’s international focus is bearing such rich fruit!

As I close I want to congratulate the students and staff involved in Oliver! . The production was excellent and the professionalism of the performers, orchestra and backstage crew was commented upon by many in the audiences.

Riley WaRRen

Headmaster


Please continue to support these missionary families with your donations and your prayers.

Jono, Amy, Lili, Isaac, Brie and Abe Vink who work with the Church Missionary Society in Tanzania

[email protected]

Mike, Chantelle and Rachel Keithwho work for the Bush Church Aid Scoiety in Lightning Ridge

[email protected]

FroM the head oF Senior School

Study tipS

Should students listen to music when studying? In an ideal world we would probably say no music (except classical baroque music which actually can help memory) while students are doing school work. But the following is suggested as a good compromise: If the work is not very difficult, and fairly routine, then students may have on whatever music they like. It will make them feel relaxed and help them stick to completing the work they need to do. However, if the work requires higher order thinking skills, i.e. studying for a test, trying to understand something difficult, doing an essay plan, trying to learn or remember anything – then students should switch off the music or it will end up taking them much longer to complete the task (even though they may be convinced it is not affecting them!).

Students should get into the habit of stopping and asking themselves each time before they start work whether it is the type of work that requires them to really focus and concentrate and if it is – switch the music off for awhile. The same approach goes for doing work in front of the TV. It is also important for students to complete tasks under examination conditions. In this case there should be NO background music! Students might also like to visit the Dealing with Distractions unit at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

http://www.studyskillshandbook.com.au/

for some more ideas on dealing with possible distractions from your schoolwork.

Our school’s subscription details to this online study skills website for high school students are - User name: formasonly Password:27success

Melissa Gould-dRakeley

Head of Senior School

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Sunday: 9.30am Family Worship, Sunday School, Creche6.00pm Contemporany Worship ServiceFriday:7.00pm Blaze Youth Nights, Cell Groups


In our efforts to be a caring community I would encourage you to pray. Prayer is one of the means God provides by which we can know and experience His goodness and favour. Indeed this much neglected activity of faith is a chosen means by which God blesses his people. Have you ever asked yourself what prayer is? Prayer is simply talking to God - and the most important thing I can say about this is that God wants you to talk to Him! He loves us and He has promised to hear us when we pray.

Prayer is possible because Jesus Christ has removed the barrier between us and God - a barrier caused by our sins. You see, sin separates us from God but by Jesus’ death on the cross, Christ paid the penalty for our sins and removed that barrier. God gives us the privilege of coming into His presence when we commit our lives to Christ. The Bible says,

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

If you have never done so, maybe today you might ask Christ to come into your life.

Understand that God now welcomes you into His presence and promises to hear you - and God cannot lie. The Bible says,

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. (1 John 5:14)

Trust His promises and learn to bring every concern to Him in prayer.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss prayer or the Christian faith then do not hesitate to contact me. You can email on [email protected] or call 46 296 225.

steven davis Chaplain


From the uniForm Shop

Year 10 girls going into Year 11 are reminded that now is the time to purchase your senior uniform. Please come to the Uniform Shop before the end of term for your fitting. Payment may be made by Bankcard, Mastercard, Visa, cash or cheque. Year 10 boys going into Year 11 are required to bring in their blazers during the first week of the school holidays for braid and a new pocket to be added for the changeover to senior uniform. Please have the blazer dry cleaned prior to bringing it in and label it with your name. The cost will be $56.65. Summer uniform for Year 11 and Year 12 boys includes a short sleeved white shirt (not long sleeved), grey trousers, black belt, tie and grey socks. Short sleeved white shirts are now available, prices range from $18.65 to $22.00.

sue Mckell

Uniform Shop

Group/Speciality photoS 2008

The group photographs taken in May are now on display. Senior School group photographs are on display in the windows of the Stoddart Centre and the Infants School and Junior School photographs can be viewed in the windows of the Heads of School Office.

Students wishing to purchase any of these photographs should collect an envelope from the Administration Centre. Completed, sealed envelopes must be returned to Reception containing a cheque or the correct money as no change will be given by the School. Please order carefully as no refunds or exchanges will be possible. All photographs are $15.00 each. Orders will be sent to the photographers on 18 August, please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

david nockles

Deputy Headmaster

macarthur anGlican School equeStrian team rideS aGain!

Macarthur Anglican School will be entering teams in the Oxley College Interschool (Year 7-12) held on Sunday 7 September and Camden High Interschool held on Saturday 20 September

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.efa.nsw.com.au. Please return them with payment to the School Accounts Department by Monday 18 August. No late entries will be accepted. Please make cheques payable to Macarthur Anglican School.

Riders must be members of the EFA. For further information please contact Karen Kornfeld on 46296244kaRen koRnfeld

Co-ordinator

Second Hand Instrument Register

The Parents and Friends Association

has established a register for selling

second-hand instruments.

Enquiries: Mrs Hadiwibawa

46 475 333


Conubia Leo NullaMattis nec Maecenas!

Science Faculty - Macarthur Anglican School

This year’s theme is “Planet Earth -

Planet of Change”At Macarthur we believe National Science Week gives students a chance to experience science first-hand. We aim to increase understanding whilst making learning rewarding, exciting and fun.

OPEN YOUR MIND.....

Events @ Macarthur

UWS Guest Speakers

Movie Screening: “An Inconvenient Truth”

Tree Planting

Catapult Competition

Australian Reptile Displays

School Farm Visits

Mousetrap Car Race

Science in the Lab

“Get Wet” Performance


From the head oF Junior SchoolThe Winter Term is already looking extremely busy. We have many events and activities planned and only ten weeks to complete them!

north queenSland outreach

The 2008 North Queensland Outreach was an outstanding experience. The students took the opportunity to build relationships with the Aboriginal children of Yarrabah and Hope Vale, and were enthusiastically involved in the learning experiences during the Outreach. They visited St Albans’ Anglican, Yarrabah, Willie Gordon at Hope Vale and the Daintree Rainforest.

The connection between Yarrabah and Macarthur is gaining strength. The hospitality of the church community was overwhelming – the Aboriginal Menmeny Museum was opened especially for us and the students were able to learn of the history of Yarrabah, examine traditional Aboriginal arts and crafts and participate in spear throwing. We were treated to wonderful food and the students really enjoyed eating dugong and turtle. Students were taken on a tour of Yarrabah and came face to

face with the socio-economic reality of the community.

Our visit to Yarrabah was led by Deacon Edward Murgha, who is interested in strengthening the relationship between Macarthur and Yarrabah. Thanks to Mr Harris for his organisation of the Outreach, and to Mr George Shuter and Miss Jacinta Boyton for their tireless efforts in making this venture such a success. Particular recognition must go to the students - Abbey Bamford, Montana Byers, Amy Cooper, Joel Daws, Hannah Ebeling, James Hadjimichael, Melissa Johnson, Taylor Jones, Tayla Kennedy, Nicholas Masjuk, Stuart McIntosh, Mikaela Micallef, Emma Nockles, Jacqueline Robertson, Matthew Smith and Tristan Thorman for their interest, exemplary conduct and effort.


univerSity oF new South waleS Science competition In the recent University of New South Wales Science competition Macarthur students achieved the best results on record for the Junior School. My particular congratulations go to the following students who received a High Distinction or a Distinction and will be awarded their certificates at a Headmaster’s Assembly later in the term.

High Distinction: Jonah Gray

Distinction: Cate Ward, Dylan Aakhus, Angus Worrall, Mitchell Biggart, Austen Perich, Jacob Aakhus, Zachary Barr, Mitchell Robinson, James Hadjimichael, Jacqueline Robertson, Tristan Thorman.

parent – teacher interviewS

All parents should have received their children’s reports during the holidays. Our Parent/Teacher Interviews, which help to complete the picture parents gain of their children’s learning are being held on Thursday 7 August and Monday 11 August. Please ensure that the slip for appointment times is returned to the school as soon as possible. Interview times will be confirmed by their teacher.

Please remember that while these formal interviews give you the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher, you are most welcome, and encouraged, to make an appointment to speak with your child’s teacher at any time throughout the year.

term letterS

Term letters for each class were sent home with students last week. These letters outline the curriculum content your children will be studying over the course of the Winter Term.

Book week

Book Week will be celebrated on Friday 15 August 2008. The theme for this year is Fuel Your Mind. Miss Blakeley is conducting a storytime session in the Library annexe each Friday during lunchtime leading up to this event.

hair reminder

Students are expected to wear hairstyles which are neat and tidy. Girls should wear ribbons, clips and the like that are either black, bottle green, yellow or Macarthur tartan in colour, whilst hairstyles should also be worn off the face. Boys’ hair should be above the collar and off the ears, with a number 3 clipper being the minimum hair length. I thank you for your assistance in maintaining our exemplary standards of uniform.

WilliaM Wallace

Head of Junior School


intercultural immerSion conFerence - Bali, indoneSia2008 – International Year of Languages

Recently, Mrs Gould-Drakeley and Miss F e n t o n attended a stimulating conference in Bali to e n h a n c e t h e i r fluency in

Indonesian and deepen their understanding of Balinese culture.

In addition to attending sessions on Language pedagogy, they participated in a range of language and culture workshops,

visited schools and places of historical and cultural interest and watched dance and music perfor mances. The conference coincided with a Royal Balinese Cremation (the last one was held

in 1979).

Being able to witness this event was an amazing experience and will help the teachers bring to life the Year 8 unit on Balinese Special Occasions. Melissa Gould-Drakeley was also one of the keynote speakers and delegates were impressed by Macarthur’s commitment to Languages education.

Melissa Gould-dRakeley

Head of Foreign Languages

auStralian mathematicS truSt

mathS challenGeThirteen students from Years 7 to 10 entered this high level competition this year.

This competition, which consisted of six problems which were completed over a three week period in the students’ own time, reflects persistence in mathematical problem solving and also an independent work ethic.

Only the top students in each school are invited to participate and credits were awarded to the top 50% of entrants.

We are very proud of the three students who earned credits in this prestigious competition:

Year 7 Emily Mackie, Elizabeth Stone

Year 9 Thaniya Panapiti

fReda lauRenson

Head of Mathematics

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[email protected]

T: 4647 5333

Tanzania Trek26 August 2008

Help us raise $40,000.00 to extend the

Boy’s Dormitory


more SnowSportS SucceSSeSIn addition to the other outstanding performances during the recent school holidays, Padraic Kearney and Adrian Wosik, Year 9 also finished fifth in Moguls at the Regional Interchools Snowsports Championships and they have also been selected to represent Macarthur at State level. The State Snowsports Championships will be held at Thredbo from Thursday 28 - Sunday 31 August 2008.

The full State Snowsports Team for 2008 will be:SkiingElizabeth Lambert, Year 11Padriac Kearney, Year 9Adrian Wosik, Year 9David Weston, Year 9Montana Byers, Year 6Diana Lambert, Year 6Paige Perich, Year 6Emma Cosier, Year 6

SnowboardingEdward Cosier, Year 10Kyle Higgins, Year 10Adam Lardner, Year 9Benjamin Kennedy, Year 9Luke Kennedy, Year 7Emma Cosier, Year 6

scott BedinGfield

Outdoor Education Coordinator

Student achievementSCongratulations to the cast and crew of Oliver! for their fantastic efforts during the performances last week.

Cameron Parsons, Year 7 played with the Illawarra Division 1 team in the recent U13 NSW State Outdoor Hockey Championships. He played right half and had a great tornament.

Teo Markou, Year 7 was selected at the recent NSW 13 State Outdoor Championships in the U13 NSW Hockey team in the position of Inner which is an outstanding achievement. Teo plays for the Moorebank Club.

M i t c h e l l Robinson, Year 7 was awarded his Yellow Belt (8th Kyu) on 5 July 2008 in Go-Kan-Ryu Karate.

Justin Holbeck, Year 12 has been awarded his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and will be presented with his certificate later in the year. Gaining this award in Year 12 is a great achievement.

Samuel Watson, Year 6 recently competed in the Mayor for a Day c o m p e t i t i o n , r e p r e s e n t i n g himself, his family and Macarthur with excellence.

Junior School Canteen New Price List

now available online

http://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/default.asp?page=canteen


MACARTHUR ANGLICAN SCHOOL

DEBUTANTE BALLSATURDAY 16 AUGUST, 2008

JOIN US FOR A WONDEFUL EVENING TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE

Student outreach in chinaDuring July Elliot Ku was a member of a team of one hundred and fifty people from around the world who visited China to teach English. A new university policy in China states that before any person enters university, he or she has to pass an English conversational test. Less fortunate children from rural areas often do not have to opportunity to learn much English, or even so to speak it. These Christian teachers from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, America, Korea and other countries gathered together to run an English summer camp for these children. Every school has approximately three hundred students and fifty teachers. The camp lasted for two weeks with daily conversation, games, singing, multimedia sessions, concert nights, Olympic games night, boy/girl talks and lots of fun letting the students use more English in their conversations.

Considering GATEway for Your Childhttp://www.mas.nsw.edu.au/gateway

Registrations close: 26 August Testing Day: 28 August

Contact Mr Wallace for information about the GATEway ProgrammeContact Mrs Blench for information about the Registration process

Phone: 46 475 333 • Email: [email protected]

Online Registrations for GATEway 2009 is now openhttp://www.macarthur.nsw.edu.au/default.asp?page=gateway


Macarthur ANGLICARE Winter Appealand BCA Appeal

Please give generously to our Anglicare Appeal. Some goods will also be distributed through the BCA Drought Appeal

Each Week any of the following would by welcome: Coffee, tea, powdered milk (skim and full cream and soups (chicken, vegetable, beef, pea and ham etc)

Week 1 commencing 4/8/08Tinned food including fruit and meatsCreamed corn, baked beans, spaghetti, etc. Tinned fruit, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, etc

Week 2 commencing 11/8/08Tinned meals, soups and fish productsChicken, chicken and vegetable, tomato, beef, vegetable, chicken noodle, pea and ham etc, salmon, tuna, fish paste, sardines etc

Week 3 commencing 19/8/08Spreads and long life/powdered productsPeanut butter, honey, vegemite, nutella, honey, cheese spread, jams, etc long life milks (skim milk and full cream milk), custards, powdered milk/custards, etc

Week 4 commencing 26/8/08Pasta and cerealsSpaghetti, spirals, fettuccini, tubular with tomato/pasta sauces, etc Weetbix, muesli, Rice Bubbles, porridge, Honey Smacks, etc

Week 5 commencing 1/9/08 Coffee, tea, biscuits, crispbreads, morning tea/recess snacks Arrowroot, Arnotts Assorted Biscuits, TeeVee Snacks, Choc Montes, CCs / Chips / LeSnack, Coffee in a variety of forms etc, teabags, etc and anything else appropriate you might like to donate.

Infants School and Junior School Collection: Please place all contributions at the collection point in the classroom and these will be moved down to the School Chapel Foyer at the conclusion of each week.

Middle School and Senior School Collection: Will be facilitated by Tutors and their Tutor Group and placed in the School Chapel Foyer.

MACARTHUR ANGLICAN SCHOOL


Frequent Sipper Cards Available Now

For your diary

August8-10 Year 12 Leadership Camp11 Infants School and Junior School Parent/ Teacher Night12 Year 7 to Year 9 Recital14 Year 7 to Year 11 Parent/Teacher Night15 Book Week celebrations16 Macarthur Debutante Ball18 Nihon visit concludes Year 7 to Year 11 Parent Teacher Night20 HICES Music Festival GATEway 8 - Junior School21 GATEway 8 - Middle School25 Middle School and Senior School Public Speaking Finals 26 Tanzania Trek28 GATEway Testing Day29 HSC Recital Evening

September5 Father’s Day Breakfast15 Year 7-11 examinations commence17 Infants School and Junior School Public Speaking Final18 Year 7, 2009 Testing Day19 Sport Photo Day Sports Award Dinner22-26 Junior School Musical - Alice in Wonderland Jr24 Year 12 Celebration Day26 End of Winter Term29 Champ Camp begins

October13 Infants School and Junior School resumes

Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace and Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert, Mack David,

Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston

Music Adapter and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics byBryan Louiselle

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics byDavid Simpatico

Based on the 1951 Disney film “Alice in Wonderland” and the novels “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland” and

“Through the Looking Glass” by Lewis Carroll

By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, exclusive agent for Music Theatre International, NY

22-26 September 2008MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY EVENING

THURSDAY MATINEE

ADULTS $20 CHILDREN/CONCESSION $12

SCHOOL OFFICE (02) 4647 5333 CASH SALES ONLY

20 Middle School and Senior School resumes HSC commences 24 Headmaster’s Farewell Cocktail Event

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