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Dates to Remember2013 - Term Three 10 Weeks

Wednesday 18 Sept. Year 12 TAS and Visual Arts PresentationEvening StJohn’sMusical- ‘Aristocat’6pmThursday19Sept. Year12ValedictoryChapel andSpeechDay StJohn’sMusical- ‘Aristocat’6pm LastDayofTerm3Friday20September Busesdepartfrom7.30am

TERM 4 9Weeks

Monday7October Year11InformationSession Boardersreturnby8.30pmTuesday8October ClassesresumeThursday10October Year11LeadershipCampMonday14October HSCWrittenExaminationsstartFriday1November NEGSSportsDinnerFriday8November “WalkInOurShoes”DayMonday18November Year10CampThursday28November StJohn’sCelebrationof LearningTuesday3December CarolServiceat5.00pm. DramaplaysWednesday4DecemberNEGSSecondarySchool’s SpeechDay

NEGS Calendar Linkhttp://calendars.negs.nsw.edu.au:8080/month.php

Sportsmanship

Ifyou’reintosports,you’veseenithappen.You’veprobablyevenexperiencedit:footballplayersshakinghandsafter80minutesofknockingeachotheraround.Evenboxerstouchingglovesatthebeginningofeachround,thenhuggingeachotherafterbeatingeachotherintoapulpfor12rounds.What’sgoingon?

It’sallpartofsportsmanship,agreattraditioninsportsandcompetitionthatmeansplayingcleanandhandlingbothvictoryanddefeatwithgrace,style,anddignity.However,thelessonslearnedfromsportsmanshiparenotjustconfinedtosport–theyareamicrocosmoflifeaswell.

What Is Sportsmanship?

Sportsmanshipisdefinedas:

• playingfair

• followingtherulesofthegame

• respectingthejudgmentofrefereesandofficials

• treatingopponentswithrespect

Somepeopledefinegoodsportsmanshipasthe“goldenrule”ofsports—inotherwords,treatingthepeopleyouplaywithandagainstasyou’dliketobetreatedyourself.

Youdemonstrategoodsportsmanshipwhenyoushowrespectforyourself,yourteammates,andyouropponents,forthecoachesonbothsidesandforthereferees,judgesandotherofficials.

Butsportsmanshipisn’tjustreservedforthepeopleonthefield.Fansandparentsalsoneedtobeawareofhowtheybehaveduringcompetition.Sportsmanshipisastyleandanattitudeanditcanhaveapositiveinfluenceoneveryonearoundyou.

Win or Lose, Sportsmanship Helps You Get Through

Inthelastfewyears,taunting,trash-talking,gloating,andcheapshotshavebecomealltoocommoninsports.You’veprobablyseenathleteswhotaketheirownsuccessestooseriously,too.Theycelebrateagoalwithaprolongedvictorydanceorconstantlybragabouttheirabilities.

Everyonefeelsgreatwhentheywin,butitcanbejustashardtobeagoodsportwhenyou’vewonagameaswhenyou’velostone.Goodsportsmanshiptakesmaturityandcourage—whenyouworkreallyhardatasport,it’snoteasytoadmityoumadeabadplayorthatsomeonehasmoreskillsthanyou.Incompetition—asinlife—youmaynotalwayswinbutyoucanlearnsomethingfromlosing,too.

Whenyoudolose—anditwillhappen—don’ttakeitoutonyouropponent,blametheofficials,orblameyourteam.Takeitinyourstride.Whenyoulose,losewithclass.Beingproudofhowyouperformed,oratleastbeingawareofthingsyouneedtoimprovefornexttime,iskey.

Whenitcomestolosing,goodsportsmanshipmeanscongratulatingthewinnerspromptlyandwillingly.Also,itmeansacceptingthegame’soutcomewithoutcomplaintandwithoutexcuses,evenifyousometimesmightfeeltherefereesmadeafewquestionablecalls.

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Goodsportsmanshipmeansacknowledgingvictorieswithouthumiliatingopponents,beingquietlyproudofsuccess,andlettingvictoriesspeakforthemselves.Evenifyouwinbyalandslide,complimentyouropponents.

Practicing Good Sportsmanship

Sowhatdoesittaketodemonstrategoodsportsmanshipinreal-lifesituations?Herearesomeexamplesofthingsyoucando:

• Learnasmuchasyoucanaboutyoursport.Playbyitsrules.Showupforpractice,workhard,andrealisethatonateam,everyonedeservesachancetoplay.

• Talkpolitelyandactcourteouslytowardeveryonebefore,during,andaftergamesandevents.Thatincludesyourteammates,youropponents,yourcoachesandtheircoaches,theofficialspresidingoverthegame,andevenspectators(whocansometimesbeloudabouttheiropinions).

• Staycool.Evenifothersarelosingtheirtempers,itdoesn’tmeanyouhaveto.Remindyourselfthatnomatterhowhardyou’vepractisedandplayed,itis,afterall,justagame.

• Userestraint.Ifyou’reinadifficultsituationorsomeone’sthreateningyou,seekhelpimmediatelyfromyourcoachorfromanofficial.Remember,too,thatifyourespondwithviolenceyoucouldgetpenalised,whichcouldhurtyourchancesofwinning.

• Cheeryourteammatesonwithpositivestatements—andavoidtrash-talkingtheotherteam.

• Acknowledgeandapplaudgoodplays,evenwhensomeoneontheotherteammakesthem.

• Whenofficialsmakeacall,acceptitgracefullyevenifitgoesagainstyou.Rememberthatrefereesmaynotberighteverytime—butthey’repeoplewhoaredoingtheirbest,justasyouare.

Whetheryouwinorlose,congratulateyouropponentsonagamewellplayed.Peoplenoticegoodbehaviour–andbad!

Howmuchofsportsmanshipisrelevantandapplicabletolife–toeverydaysituations–fromwhichwecanlearn?Aresportsamirrorthatreflectsociety’svalues??Somethingforyouandmetoponder…

MrCliveLogan,Principal

Thistimeofyearisalwaysoneofmixedemotions.Yr12areburstingattheseamstogetonwiththenextchapteroftheirlife,aftertheyfinishtheimposingHSC,andyettheyhavefeelingsoftrepidation.Fromaprofessionalperspective,wefeelthatwehavedoneourjobwellwhenthegirlsareconfidentthatanexcitingworldawaitsthemandnomatterwhat,theycanfacethechallengeswithverve.Ultimatelythough,weareallalittlesad.Wewillmissthisgroupofveryspecialgirls.

Intermsoftheboardinghouses,theschoolhasbeenledbythedependableboardingprefects,NicolaArmstrongandClaudiaTurnbull.Theyhaverepresentedtheboarderswell.All16Yr12boardershavecertainlyinitiatedmeonmymaidenvoyageastheHeadofBoarding.Theyhavegentlycajoledandguidedmeforthelast9monthsandIhaveappreciatedallthewordsofwisdom.

Thebestpartofbeinganeducationalististhatwelearnfromeachother.Thebusinessworldmightcallit“360degreefeedback”,IcallitpositiverelationshipsandthegirlsatNEGSpersonifythis.EveryYr12student-dayandboarding-hasauniquepersonalitythathasbeenabletoflourishwiththeguidanceofthesupportiveenvironmentthatisNEGS.Theyarewellequippedtostrivetoachievetheirdreamsandgoals.Theschoolfeelsprivilegedtohavehadasmallpartinthisachievement.

IlovetoreadaboutpeopleandIenjoyedreadingabouttheinfamouscharacter,BearGrylls.Astoryofhis,whichresonateswithmeaboutthepresentYr12's,isastrongmessageaboutthefuture,andIwouldliketosignoffwithoneofBear'sstories:

Bearandhisfatherwereoutclimbingtogether.Bearwasyoung;hewasscared;hewascoldandhestartedtocry.HisDadturnedtohimandsaid: “Son,coverupbetterandpushthroughit.Weareonaproperexpeditionnowandthisisnotimetowhinge.Thediscomfortwillpass”.Anditdid,asitwillforyou.

Mymessagetoyou,Yr12,istobetruetoyourselvesandwhenyouarealittlebitanxiousaboutwhatthefutureholdsforyou,taketheadvicegiventoBearGrylls'byhisfather:staysafeandwarm;don'tcry;don'twhinge;thediscomfortwillpass;betruetoyourselves.JustlikeBear,youareona“properexpeditionnow”andwhoknowswherethiswilllead.

MrsMaryAnneEvans,DeputyPrincipal

From The Deputy Principal

From The Enrolments Office

• 2014 Enrolments:Enrolmentsarenowopenfor2014.IfyouhaveachildduetocommenceatStJohn’s/NEGSnextyear,pleasecollectanenrolmentpackagefromtheEnrolmentsOffice.IfyouknowofanyotherfamiliesconsideringenrollingtheirchildatStJohn’s/NEGSnextyear,pleaseencouragethemtocollectanenrolmentpackageand/ormakeanappointmentforatouroftheschool.

NEGS Uniform Shop

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THE UNIFORM SHOP WILL BE OPEN ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

Claudia Nash - Yr 10ClaudiahassafelyarrivedatBishop'sCollegeinCanadaforher6weekexchangeexperience.Hereisanemailfromher:"Iamhereandalive!Iamhavingsuchanamazingtime,ithasbeenverybusywithcadetcampandmountainday(whichisclimbingamountain)withthewholeschool.Everyoneissofriendlyandwelcoming!ItisslightlyconfusingthoughwhenyouhaveaconversationthatstartsinEnglishthenchangestoFrenchthentoSpanish!!"

Edwina Morton - Year 10EdwinahastravelledtoWoodridgeCollege,SouthAfricaforherexchangeandherDadreportsthatshehasarrivedsafely,findingJohannesburgAirportquiteachallenge.SheisveryexcitedtobeatWoodridge,basicallyspentadayrecoveringfromjetlagandnowsettlingintothedormitoryatCarterHouse.Sheisnowonanoutdooreducationexperience.

Keephavingfungirls!!!

2014 International ExchangeYear9girlsandparentsreceivedtheirapplicationformsthisweekfor2014Exchange.ThesearedueWeek1,Term4.

MrsSThomasRSInternationalExchangeCoordinator

Round Square Exchange

NSW Parents Council

Thelateste-bulletinavailablefromparentscouncil.nsw.edu.aucontainsinformationon/about:

*Howfundingstabilityisimportantforschools*ManagingtheMiddleYears*HSCSurvivalTipsforstudentsandparents*LaunchofTES-TeachEducateShare-Australia

Omega Feeds NEGS CNC* ODE 28 & 29 September 2013

EQUESTRIANNEGS

CNC*, EVA 105, EVA 95, EVA 80, EVA 60 and EVA 45 Prize money CNC* $2,500 & EVA 105 $1,500Event program and online entries at www.nominate.com.au For enquiries please email ode@negs.nsw.edu.au or call 02 6774 8717

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Wellbeing @ NEGS

LastThursdaywasnationalRUOKday.OurschoolChaplain,FionaMaysentthefollowingemailtoallstaff:

DearAll,TodayisnationalRUOKDay.Let'smakeaconcertedeffortandbepartofit.Extendcareandencouragementtosomeoneelse@schooltoday!

It'seasy:Asimplemessagebutwithsomuchimpactafteraskingonelittlequestion!FionacontinuedwiththismessageintheschoolChapelservicewithallgirlsgiventimetorecognisethosearoundthem.Howfittingitwastoincorporatesecularhealthwithourspirituallearning-allpartofNEGSholisticplantoensurestudentwellbeing.

NexttermonWednesday9thOctober,Years7-10willhearspeakersfromtheButterflyFoundationand,alsoforthefirsttime,avisitfromheadspace.headspaceistheNationalYouthMentalHealthFoundation.Theyhelpyoungpeoplewhoaregoingthroughatoughtime.Thefollowingisanabstractfromtheirwebsite:http://www.headspace.org.au

“Lookingforsomeonetotalkto?Ifyou're12-25,youcangethealthadvice,supportandinformationfromheadspace.headspacecanhelpyouwith:•Generalhealth•Mentalhealthandcounselling•Education,employmentandotherservices•Alcoholandotherdrugservices.•Sowe'rehereforyouifyou:

*arefeelingdown,stressedorcan'tstopworrying*haven'tfeltlikeyourselfforalongtime*can'tdealwithschoolorfindingitdifficulttoconcentrate*arefeelingsickorworriedaboutyourhealth*wanttocutdownonyourdrinkingordruguse*arehavingdifficultieswithfriendships*arebeingbullied,hurtorharassed*areworriedaboutworkorstudyorifyou'rehavingmoneytrouble

headspaceisaplaceyoucangototalktosomeoneaboutanyoftheseissues.headspacewasestablishedandfundedbytheCommonwealthGovernmentofAustraliain2006.OurprimaryfocusisthementalhealthandwellbeingofallAustralians.Weknowthatgettinghelpearlyisthekeytoresolvingtheseproblemsquickly.headspaceismakingadifferencewhereitisneededmost-ouryoungpeople.”

Someholidayreading:PleasefollowthislinktoParentingideaslatestmagazineforParents:www.parentingideas.com.au/Parents/Parenting-Magazine

TwoarticlesthatIwouldliketodrawyourattentiontoare:“What’sthebigdealwithInstagram?”and“TheNightmareofAdolescentSleep”.Enjoytheschoolholidayswithyourchildren-hopingyouhaveasafeandhappytime!

MrsAngelaSole,CoordinatorofWellbeing@NEGS,SisterCathyBeevorsandChaplainFionaMay.

Kirkwood House News

Term3hasbeenaverylongtermandKirkwoodstudentsarecopingbutarequitetired.Isuspectthattheywillbespendingtimeintheholidaysjustsleeping.Itisalovelyfeelingtosaygoodbyetowinterandbeableembracespring.Ifonlywecouldgetsomedecentrain,allwouldbegood. Meal TimesMorningsThenewmealtimeshavebeenagreatsuccesswithourstudents.Someofthegirlshavetakentheopportunitytohaveextrasleepinthemorningsandcanactuallystayinbeduntil7.30am.Othersareupandcleaningtheirrooms,doingextrahomeworkorsimplysocialisingwitheachother.Thecoldwintermorningshavebeenmadebearablebynothavingtogotothediningroomuntil7.55am.ThishashadahugeimpactonthegirlsandIhavenoticedthatthetheyarelessstressedandmoreorganisedinthemorningsbecausetheyhavemoretimetogeteverythingdone.EveningsThelatereveningmealtimehasmeantthatgirlsdonothavetobewalkingbackandforthtothehouse.Insteadtheycansocialiseinthediningroomuntilitistimeforprep.ItismuchbetterforEquestrianstudentswhocannowmakeitontimetothediningroom.Pancake WednesdayThisisverypopularandlastweekImade122pancakes.Thereisalwaysenoughmixtureleftoverforstudentstohaveforafternoonteanextday.ItisanicetimeformetooasIfindittobemostenjoyablemakingthepancakesandhavingthegirlshoveringaroundchattingandlaughing. SportIthasbeenagoodtermforsportingsuccess,especiallyatIGSSA.Thehardslogoftrainingoncoldnightsmakesitallworthwhile.Itisnotaboutwinning,itisallaboutplayingthesportwiththeirteamandNEGSgirlscertainlydothiswell.Studentsarelookingforwardtothewarmermonthsandthesummersports.

New Boarding StructureIam100%behindthenewstructureandseeitasapositivedirectionforthefutureofboardingforyourdaughtersandtheschool.TheappointmentofMsRonaldtoKirkwoodisaexcellentchoice.WhileIhavechosentoretire,thegirlswillalwaysbeinmyheartandyouwillstillseemeatNEGSfromtimetotime.MsLaraJohnsonwillbetakingmyplaceandforthosewhohavenotmether,MsJohnsonhasbeenanoutstandingDutyMistress.Duringterm4,Iwillbeworkingwiththesetwoladiestoensurethatthechangeovertothenewsystemissmoothandpositive.Iwillalsobebackfordayoneof2014soIlookforwardtoseeingyouallonthatday.

Coast WeekendMrsEvanshasbeentryinghardtogeteventshappeningatweekends.InOctoberwehaveplannedadayofshoppingandswimmingatCoffsHarbour.Ihavesentthreememostostudentsaskingfornamesofthosewhowouldliketogo.Todateweonlyhave10namessoIaskthatyoutalktoyourdaughtertoseeifshewouldliketoattend.Wewillberunningthisdayevenifwehavetotakeasmallbus.

Cambodian Children’s Trust and Boarders ShortsYouwillwellremembertheimpactthatNEGSOldGirl,TaraWinkler,hadonallofusatlastyearsSpeechDay.KirkwoodYear9studentshaveorganisedboardersshortsastheirfundraiser.Youwillbereceivinganemailaboutthisthisweekandordersmustbebackthefirstweekofterm.Sofarwehaveraised3/5’softhecostofthehouseforafamilyinBattenbangthroughsellingchocolatesandthisfundraisermightseeusgoclosetofinalisingthehouse.Howwonderfulthatwouldbe.IntheholidaysIwillattendingamajorfundraiserinSydneyforCCTandIlookforwardtorepresentingNEGSandadvisingTaraoftheschoolsongoingsupport.

MrsLynThomsonKirkwoodHouse

From the Boarding Houses

White House News

StudentsinWhiteHousethistermhavebeenbusystudyingfortheirYear11examswhichfinishedonFriday13thSeptember,2013,withmuchrelieftothegirls.

EquestriangirlsattendedtheODEatTamworththeweekendof7th&8thSeptember,2013,herearesomeresults:

•RaquelFrogleycame1stintheJuniorPreNoviceEVA105•AmyByrnescame3rdIntroductoryEVA80•ShainaBerry,HilaryBlackmanandHannahParkeralsocompetedattheODE

IthasbeenquitebusywithExchangegirlscomingandgoingthisterm:AnjafromSouthAfricaleftlastweekandreturnedhomeafteratermaNEGS.AlsoGabbyRigbyfromSanFranciscohasalsoreturnedhomeafterstayingatNEGS&LisePerninfromFrancehasalsoreturnedhome.

AgroupofYr10girlsarealsogoingonexchangenexttermuntilthestartofnextyeartheyare:

•KateRyanandRaquelFrogleywhoaregoingonexchangetoParis•MorganHyattwhoisgoingonexchangetoDenmark•AliceFrendwhoisgoingonexchangetoCanada

SadtosaythatAlisonCalaisleavingNEGStogoNararaValleyHighSchool,wewishherallthebest.

GoodnewsthattheIGSSAhockeyGirlsEmilyRogers,RebeccaWatersandAntheaPowellmadethefinals,Welldonegirls.

IGSSANetballgirlsElizaPitt,BrigitteMichelandAliceFrendcame5thintheirDivision,welldone.

IGSSAAthleticsgirlsElizaPitt,EmilyRogersandAliceFrendallwentwonderfullywell.

EllaTindal,AllyBrayandEmilyMorricewerepartoftheHSCMusicPerformancesatTAS.

Asinthepastyear11usuallymoveovertoSaumarezHousenextterm,unfortunatelythisisnothappeningthisyearduetoupgradingSaumarezHouse,readyforYear12andYear11nextyear.

IwisheveryoneahappyrestfulholidayandlookforwardtoTerm4

MrsKerryMiddletonWhiteHouseMother

Saumarez House

IthasbeenaverybusytermfortheYearTwelveBoardingHouse.

ThegirlsstartedtheirTrialExaminationsonemonthinto3rdterm,allmanagedtosurvivethestressandmanyrealisetheeffortthatliesahead.

Asthetermdrawstoaclosetherehavebeenmanymoments“thisisthelasttimeIwillbedoingthis”astheyrealisetheir“SchoolDays”arecomingtoanend.

TheSpringFaironthe7thSeptemberandtheOldGirls’breakfastonthe8thSeptemberwerehighlightedbyhumourousstoriesfromOldGirlssomeofwhomhadleftNEGS,sixtyyearsago!

AfarewelldinnerattendedbyallboarderswasheldintheDiningHallon16thSeptember.MrLogan,MrsEvansandrepresentativesfromKirkwoodandWhiteHousesdeliveredwordsofwisdomandwishedthegirlsalltheverybestforthefuture.

ThemuckupAssembly,18thSeptember,wasextremelyentertainingandalthoughallYear12girlsparticipated,AnnabelleSutton,GeorgiaEveringhamandMollyMcNeildeservespecialthanksforagreatpresentation.

Onthe19thSeptemberwehaveValedictoryDayforYear12commencingwithChapel,followedbySpeechDayandthentheFormalDinneratTheBooloominbahCollection,UniversityofNewEngland.

TheHighSchoolCertificateexaminationscommenceonthe14thOctober.IwouldliketowishallofYear12everysuccessandmayalltheirdreamscometrue.

MrsJennyCarey

From the Boarding Houses

Uralla Road, Armidale NSW 2350 AustraliaT: +61 02 6774 8700 F: +61 02 6772 7057 E: reception@negs.nsw.edu.au

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my schoolmy dreamsmy future

Spring FairIthinkeveryonewillagreethattheSpringFairwasawonderfuleventwithplentyofactivitiesforeveryone.Thankyoutoallfamilieswhoassistedinanyway,withparticularthankstotheyeargroupLiaisonParentsandtheteachers.Nowtheraincancome!

AristocatsAfterplentyofworkfromthestudents,realdedicationfromstaffandablesupportfromparentstheweekhasarrivedfortheperformancesofAristocats.OnMondaywewerefortunatetohavechildrenfromTASandPLCJuniorSchoolsasouraudience.

NSW Bike Week 2013 – Armidale eventsForanyfamilieswhoarekeenbikeridersthereareacoupleofeventsplannedbeforetheendofterm.ThemainoneisaCommuteChallengewhereindividualsorteamslogandtallybiketripsbetweenMonday,16thandFriday,20th September.CommutescorecardsmaybecollectedfromSportUNE,ArmidaleDumaresqCouncilofficesorTheGoldfishBowl.TripsareenteredintotheChallengeandwillbeinthedrawforabike.MoreinformationisavailablefromtheSustainableLivingArmidalewebstite(www.slaati.org).ThewinnerofthebikewillbedrawnatacelebratoryeventtobeheldonSaturday,21stSeptemberatTheArmidaleClub.

Delayed Release of NAPLAN 2013 Student Reports to ParentsOnThursday5SeptemberACARAidentifiedanerrorintheplacementofthenationalaveragemarkersontheYears5and7NAPLANStudentReportsforLanguageConventions.ImportantlytheNAPLANstudentdataiscorrect.ACARAmadetheimmediatedecisiontohaltanyfurtherpackaginganddistributionofNAPLANreportswhileoptionsregardingthedistributionofcorrectNAPLANStudentReportswereconsidered.ACARAisworkingcloselywithTestAdministrationAuthorities(TAAs)ineverystateandterritorytoensurecorrectreportsaredistributed.Thismattermayresultinthedelayofthedistributionofstudentreports,possiblytotheweekof13October,howeverACARAandTAAswillseektominimisethedelay.

Hot Shots Tennis sessionOnTuesdayK-6studentswerefortunateenoughtoparticipateinHotShotsessionsrunbyTennisAustralia.Thestudentshadtheopportunitytoputtheirnewskillstotestandeveryonehadagreattime.ThankstoMrSherifffororganisingthisforus.

WishingeveryoneasafeandhappyholidayandwelookforwardtoseeingeveryoneintheirsummeruniformsonTuesday,8thOctober.

MrsHelenSmith(onbehalfofMrsDimFenwicke)

Dates to RememberTerm Three - 2013

18 SeptemberStJohn’sMusical-‘Aristocat’6pm19SeptemberStJohn’sMusical-‘Aristocat’6pmLastDayofTerm320thSeptemberPupilFreeDay

Term Four Tuesday8October ClassesresumeMonday14October HSCWrittenExaminationsstartFriday1November NEGSSportsDinner

Fordateslaterintheyear,pleaserefertotheelectroniccalendarfromtheschoolwebsite.

NewsletterTerm 3 Week 10 - Wednesday 18th September 2013

NEGS Calendar Linkhttp://calendars.negs.nsw.edu.au:8080/month.php

JustaremindertoallfamiliesthattheStJohn'sperformanceofTheAristocatsKidswillbehappeninginWeek10...thechildrenarestartingtobeveryexcited.Detailsofticketpricesandsaleswillbecomingsoon.

Assembly Awards

Personal BestTransition:AirlieMcAlary,LeontineO’NeilK/1:WilliamKnox,DelilahLayton2/3:EloiseGooch,AshleyKnight4:IsabellaJohnson,CharlieAitken5:IsabelBookallil,ZoeReed6:ChloeHoholt,AngelaKim

Bookwork AwardsTransition:TillieO’ConnorK/1:AvaLoudon2/3:CharlotteHoholt4:DanielJamali5:MollyDooner6:ZaraBlackmore

YCDI-DaisyMeehan,AshleyKnight

Bronze Awards:ArnikaMoorfield,BostonEnglehart,LachlanThomas,TimothyLindeman,WilliamNicol,AngelaKim,KaliyaperumalKumaravel

Silver Award:ChloeHoholt

CongratulationstothefollowingchildrenwhoreceivedawardsintheWeek9Assembly:

U9’sStJohn’sU9’shavejustwonthecomp.HockeyPremiersfor2013!ThankstocoachSophieWoodandalldedicatedparentsandsupporters!!!

MrsLWood

Hockey Reports

NEGS Aqua

OnSaturdaythe14thofSeptember,NEGSAquaplayedDuvalWhiteintheGrandFinal.Onasurprisinglyhotdaythegirlsturnedupenthusiasticandreadytoplay.ThegirlsplayedatightgamethroughoutthefirsthalfholdingatoughDuvalWhiteoutforthemajorityofthe25minutes.Regroupingafterhalftime,NEGSAquareturnedtothefieldandcontinuedtomarkup,runhardandpasstotheirteammates.Unfortunatelywewentdown3-0attheend.However,thegirlsshouldbeproudoftheenormouseffortthattheyputintothegame,includingLucyHaynesourgoaliewhohadtofaceherfirstpenaltystrokewhichshedidbeautifully,pickingtherightsideandonlynarrowlymissingthesave.

AsateamwewouldliketothankLaraAskey,ourcoachforthetimeandeffortshehasputinthisyear,ourparentsandsupporterswhocheerloudlyonthesidelinenomatterwhattheweatherandoursubstituteplayersfromNEGSPurpleandStJohn’sUnder11’swhoturnedupandhelpeduswheneverweneededit.

WewouldalsoliketowishAliciaBallfromDuvalWhitewellandhopeherhiprecoversquicklyafterfallingheavilyinthegameonSaturday.

GreatseasonNEGSAqua.Youshouldbeproudoftheteamspirityouhaveshownthisyear.

MissLCambridge-TeamManager

Sporting Achievements

CongratulationstoCalan&AvaLoudonwhobothcompetedattheGunnedahSCQualifyingCarnivalonthe15thSeptember.Calanreceived3goldand1silver(2PB's).Avacompetedinthe25meventsandreceivedaparticipationmedal(3PB's).

Back Row - Penny Haynes, Sarah Wyatt, Sarah Askey, Amelia Edmonds, Eleanor Fulloon, Claudia Meehan, Kathleen McPhieMiddle Row - Brydi Holmes, Chelsea Eichorn, Daisy Meehan, Zara Vivers, Amber StrelitzFront Row - Lucy Haynes (C) Absent- Georgia Haynes, Priscilla Clonan

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Activities

KIDSHave Fun Outdoors…………….

Run Jump and ThrowLittle Athletics is for all kids aged from 5 – 16It’s a great way to develop skills and fitness, improve co-ordination and meet new friends.

Join us at Harris Park Thursday afternoons.

In Term 4 2013 and Term 1 2014.

Setup from 4.30pm…..Program starts at 5pm

First Club Night – 10th October

REGISTRATIONThursday 12th & 19th September – McDonalds Restaurant – 4-6pm WHAT TO BRING: New athletes need to bring along proof of age,eg Birth Certificate, blue book or passport.

COST: $75 plus a uniform if you don’t already have one.For more Info: Email jodiefittler@iinet.net.auWebsite: www.armidalelac.org.au Phone: 0410066405

Sport News - Hockey

Please note: All Sport Notes and other sporting events information, outside of NEGS, will be uploaded to the NEGS website.Top Menu > Latest News Sports Update From this page, scroll to bottom for Sports Notes.

Whatafantastichockeyseasonwehavejusthad.Thankyoutoallthegirlsforyourcommitmenttotrainingandyourgames.Yourcoacheshaveallbeensoimpressedwithyourattitudeanddedicationandyouhavemademyjobaloteasier.Thankyoutotheverydedicatedhockeyparentswhobraveallweatheratalltimesofthedayandnight.Ihaveenjoyedworkingwithyouallin2013andwishyouallthebestin2014.Iamtakingleavefor2014butwillkeepupwiththehockeygamesandhopetoattendsomeofthemandseegreathockey.

IGSSA HOCKEY

NEGS Senior IGSSATheNEGSSeniorIGSSAteamplayedafantasticgameagainstLoretoNormanhurstintheIGSSASemifinalsonSaturdaymorning.Thegirlswentouthardandhadsomegreatcombinationshappening.Normanhurstfoundthebackofthenetandwecamebackhardandhadsomegoodshotsbutcouldnotequalise.HannahLauriewasawardedastrokeandhitafantasticshotthatjustwentwideofthenet.NormanhurstscoredagainbuttheNEGSgirlsdidnotgiveupandfoughtuntiltheend.Finalscore2-0toNormanhurst.Iwouldliketothankallofthegirlsfortheirdedicationandtotheyear12girlswhoplayedtheirlastgameofhockeyforNEGS–youhavedonesowelloveryour6years.

NEGS Junior IGSSAWhatagame!!ThegirlsplayedtotheirusualbrilliantstandardandIamsoveryproudofthemall.TheydefeatedamuchimprovedPymble1-0and“SuperImmy”hasstillnotletagoalintothenetduringanyoftheIGSSAgames.Thegirlsareabrilliantteamandaforcetobereckonedwith.

Hockey New England Grand finals

NEGS AQUAOnSaturdaymorningNEGSAQUAplayedDuvalWhiteintheU13Grandfinal.AfineachievementforthegirlstoreachtheGrandfinalandbyallaccountsitwasaverygoodgame.Iwouldliketocongratulatethegirlsontheirgreathockey,greatsportsmanshipandgreatNEGSspiritthroughoutthewholeseason.Thegirlsunfortunatelywentdown3-0toDuvalbuteveryoneatthegamehastoldmethatthescoredidnotreflectthecalibreoftheplay.Welldonegirlsonagreathockeyseason.

NEGS AquaplayedagreatfinalagainstDuvalBlackthisweek.NEGScameintothegamein3rdplace,whichmeantwehadtowinifwewantedtobeplayingintheGrandFinalonSaturday.Duvalplayedagreatgame,anddespiteourbesteffortswecameinat1/2timewitha0-0scoreline.ThesecondhalfsawtheNEGSgirlsreallyputeverythingtheyhadintothegame,andtheywererewardedwithanearlygoalfromashortcorner.ThiswasfollowedbyagreatbreakawayrunfromMillie,andasecondgoal.Thegirlsstayedinfrontfortherestofthegame,withsomefantasticdefence–bothDaisyandGeorgiaworkedhardtokeeptheballoutofourcircle,whileKittyandPennymarkedsowelltheothergirlswereabletopushupinattack.Congratulationstoeveryoneonanotherfantasticteameffort!GoodlucktoeveryoneagainstDuvalWhitethisweekend.

LaraAskey-Coach

NEGS BLUE – Junior IGSSATheNEGSBlueteambouyedbytheirsuccessonSaturdayfacedupagainstEx-ServiesonSundayafternoon.ThewholeNEGSteamlookedalittleflatinthefirsthalf(andwhocouldblamethem).AfteraseriousboutofencouragementfromcoachEmmathegirlscameoutinthesecondhalffiring–somuchthatServiesdidn’tknowwhathadhitthem.ThegirlsjustkeptpumpingthosegoalsintothebackoftheServiesnet.Theyfinished5-2victorsandcappedoffanoutstandingseason.Iamsoproudofwhattheyhaveachievedthisyearandwishthemallthebestforthe2014season.

FINAL Results - ADNA Netball competition

NEGS Navy v Curly WurliesThegreatseasonofNEGSNavywasrewardedwithaplaceinthePreliminaryFinal.ThegirlsstartedoffslowlyandtheCurlyWurliesskippedtoanearlyleadatquartertime.However,thegamewasquiteevenlymatchedoverthenexttwoquartersasourgirlsfoundtheirform.Withadeficitof7goalsheadingintothefinalquarter,thegirlscameoutstronglyandmanagedtogainsomecrucialintercepts.ThemarginnarrowedandNavywerecominghomestrong.Itwasafabulousfightbackandthegirlscameclosebutunfortunatelyfellshortby3goals,goingdown30-27.Thegirlshavehadawonderfulseasonandshouldbereallyproudoftheireffortsacrossthecourseoftheyear.

NEGS White v VIP Blue JaysNEGSWhitehadagreatgameontheweekend.TheyplayedagainstVIPBlueJaysanditwasaspectacletowatch.Thegirlsweredownandcamebackjustafterhalftime.Theirlastquarterwasveryintenseasitwasextremelyclose.Forthelast5minutesitwasgoalforgoal.Unfortunately,whenthefinalbuzzerwentthegirlslostbytwopoints.Averybigcongratulationstothegirls.Theirskillshaveimprovedconsiderablysincethestartoftheseason.AsacoachIamveryproudofthem.Theyallsteppedupandhavebecomegreatlittleplayers.

ADNA MAJOR AWARD NOMINATIONSCongratulationstoHarrietRaleigh,whohasbeennominatedintwoseparatecategoriesforthisyearsArmidaleDistrictNetballAssociationsMajorAwards.

JuniorCoachoftheYearThisawardispresentedtoacoachagedunder18.TheymaycoachanyteamorsquadthatrepresentsADNAorcompetesintheADNAcompetition.

HarrietRaleigh(StJohnsSparrows).HarriettrainstheStJohnsteamonceaweekandcoachesonSaturdays.SheisaNIASplayerwhoisalwayswillingtoshareherexperiencewithyoungerplayers.Harrietdevelopsfunandinterestingwaystoimprovethegirls’basicskills.SheisanexcellentrolemodeltoallyoungNetballers.

NetballeroftheYearThisawardispresentedtoaPLAYERwhorepresentstheidealsofnetball.Usually,thispersonwillcontributeinmorethanoneareabyplayingandumpiring,coaching,catering,managingetc.

HarrietRaleigh:HarrietplaysinDivision1forNEGS1.SheisalsoaNIASrepresentative.WhilerepresentingNIASatAcademyGamesthisyear,shewasselectedasplayerofthetournament(statewide).

Sport News - Netball

ATHLETICSCongratulationstoCharlotteRaleigh,EllisMackayandVictoriaBennet,whohaveallbeenselectedintheIGGSAteamtocompeteattheCombinedIndependentSchoolsCarnivalinSydneyonthe19thSeptember.Charlottequalifiedinthe14yearsDiscus,EllisintheIntermediateHighJumpandVictoriainthe400m.

Pic 1- Anna Campbell and Eloise Redhead Pic 2- Melissa Kelly and Zoe MacDougallPic 4- NEGS WHITE BACK: Erin Gaff, Anna Campbell, Zoe MacDougall, Kira Doona. FRONT: Lucy Ramsay, Eloise Redhead, Melissa Kelly and Sophie Cockbain

New England Girl’s SchoolUralla Road, Armidale NSW 2350 T +61 02 6774 8700 E reception@negs.nsw.edu.auwww.negs.nsw.edu.au

On Friday 1st November 2013Time 5.30pm for 6.00pm startCost $50.00Venue Armidale Ex-Services Club, Dumaresq Street, ArmidaleRSVP Friday 25th October 2013, with payment, to NEGSReceptionon0267748700or email:reception@negs.nsw.edu.au

You are invited to join us for the 2013

NEGS Sports Dinner

New England Girl’s SchoolUralla Road, Armidale NSW 2350 T +61 02 6774 8700 E reception@negs.nsw.edu.auwww.negs.nsw.edu.au

On Friday 1st November 2013Time 5.30pm for 6.00pm startCost $50.00Venue Armidale Ex-Services Club, Dumaresq Street, ArmidaleRSVP Friday 25th October 2013, with payment, to NEGSReceptionon0267748700or email:reception@negs.nsw.edu.au

You are invited to join us for the 2013

NEGS Sports Dinner

New England Girl’s SchoolUralla Road, Armidale NSW 2350 T +61 02 6774 8700 E reception@negs.nsw.edu.auwww.negs.nsw.edu.au

On Friday 1st November 2013Time 5.30pm for 6.00pm startCost $50.00Venue Armidale Ex-Services Club, Dumaresq Street, ArmidaleRSVP Friday 25th October 2013, with payment, to NEGSReceptionon0267748700or email:reception@negs.nsw.edu.au

You are invited to join us for the 2013

NEGS Sports Dinner

Special Award nominations for the Sports Dinner have now closed.

Bytheendoftheschoolholidays,allstudentsreceivinganaward(pocket,half-coloursorfullcolours)shouldhavereceivedanemailedinvitationtotheSportsDinnervia2emailaddresses–theirschoolemailaddressandtheirparents’emailaddress.

ThedinneristobeheldonFriday,1stNovemberattheEx-ServicesClub,DumaresqStreet,Armidale.Thecommencementtimeis5.30pmfora6.00pm(sharp)start.TheRSVP(withpayment)dateisFriday,25thOctober.

Pleaseremembertoinviteotherinterestedfamilymemberstothisimportantevent.

PleaseadvisebytheRSVPdateifyouareeitherattendingornotattending.Thereisnopre-allocatedseatingatthedinner;attendeeschoosetheirtableonarrival.Pleasenotethatnoseatsareavailableatthedoorandalldinnersmustbeprepaid(nochargingtoschoolaccounts).

Ifthereareanyquestions,pleasecontactMrsHelenSmithon67748700orhelen.smith@negs.nsw.edu.au

Sports Dinner

Thank you to Trevor Brown who worked all season at 8.30am on a Sunday morning with our goalies.

Sport News

Risk Warning under Section 5M of the Civil Liability Act 2002 on Behalf of

New England Girls’ School, AHIGS and IPSHA:

Sporting Activities

NewEnglandGirls’Schoolorganisesmanyindividualandteamsportingactivitiesduringthecourseofayear.SomeoftheseareorganisedinconjunctionwiththeAssociationofHeadsofIndependentGirls’SchoolsNSW(AHIGS)andsomewith the Independent Primary School Heads’ Association of Australia NSW(IPSHA).Studentsparticipatinginthesesportingactivitiestakepartinpracticeandincompetitions.

New England Girls’ School, AHIGS and IPSHA expect students to takeresponsibility for theirownsafetybywearingcompulsorysafetyequipment,by thinking carefully about the use of safety equipment that is highlyrecommended and by behaving in a safe and responsible manner towardsteammembers,opponents,spectators,officials,propertyandgrounds.

WhileNew EnglandGirls’ School, AHIGS and IPSHA takemeasures tomakethesportingactivitiesassafeasreasonablypossibleforparticipants,thereisariskthatstudentscanbeinjuredandsufferloss(includingfinancialloss)anddamageasaresultoftheirparticipationinthesesportingactivities,whetherattrainingorinactualevents.

Suchinjurycanoccurwhilethestudentisengaginginorwatchingasportingactivity, or travelling to and from the event. The injurymay result from astudent'sactions,theactionsofothers,thestateofthepremisesorequipmentfailure.

On some occasions, an injury can be serious (such as torn ligaments,dislocations,backinjuries,concussionorbrokenbones).Inveryrarecasesaninjury canbe life threateningor result in permanentdisability. If a studenthasapre-existinginjury,participatinginasportingactivitycouldresult inanexacerbationofthatinjury.

Studentscouldalsosufferlossasaresultoftheirpersonalpropertybeinglost,stolen,damagedordestroyed.

Risk Warning Under Section 5M of the Civil Liability Act 2002 issued on behalf of

New England Girls’ School and AHIGS:

Non-Sporting Activities

NewEnglandGirls’Schoolorganisesmanyactivitiessuchasdebating,mocktrial,orchestra,choir,duringthecourseofayear.Studentsparticipatingintheseactivitiestakepartinpracticeandincompetitions.

TheAssociationofHeadsofIndependentGirls’SchoolsNSW(AHIGS)administersandconvenesinter-schoolactivities(suchasArchdaleDebatingandFestivalofSpeech)inwhichmanystudents,includingstudentsofthisschool,participate.

WhileNewEnglandGirls’SchoolandAHIGStakemeasurestomaketheactivitiesassafeasreasonablypossibleforparticipants,thereisariskthatstudentscanbeinjuredandsufferloss(includingfinancialloss)anddamageasaresultoftheirparticipationintheseactivities,whetheratpracticeorinactualevents.

Such injury can occur while the student is engaging inor watching a non-sporting activity, or travelling to andfrom the event. The injury may result from a student'sactions,theactionsofothers,thestateofthepremisesorequipmentfailure(e.g.acollapsedstageduringadebatingcompetition).

Onsomeoccasions,an injurycanbeserious(suchastornligaments,dislocations,backinjuries,concussionorbrokenbones).Inveryrarecasesaninjurycanbelifethreateningorresultinpermanentdisability.

Studentscouldalsosufferlossasaresultoftheirpersonalpropertybeinglost,stolen,damagedordestroyed.

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21&22 September Sydney Equestriad CIC***21st September NEGS ODE Working Bee25-27 September NEGS EC Andrew Haddad ODE Clinic PlACES STill AvAilAblE28&29 September NEGS EC NEGS CNC*5-Oct Scone ODE CNC***

NewsletterTerm 3 Week 10 - Wednesday 18th September 2013

ThankyoutothosededicatedfewwhohavebeenhelpingoutinvariouswaystopulltogetherwhatisshapinguptobeagreatOneDayEventonSeptember28and29.IfyouhavesometimeoverthenextweektogivepleasecontactAnnykaorWendyattheECfordetailsonhowyoucanhelp.Manyhandsmakelightworkandallarewelcometolightentheload. VolunteersneededtoassistattheNEGSOneDayEventpleasecontacttheEquestrianCentreifyouareabletogiveanhourormoreofyourtimeonSeptember28and29. DuetoahugeincreaseindemandforbeginnerlessonsourwonderfulNEGSponiesarealittletootiredandwillbeputoutforaverywelldeservedrestduringtheholidayperiodmakingthemunavailableforponycamphire.Ifanyonehasaponythatmaybesuitableforabeginnerriderpleasecontacttheequestriancentreaswehavefamilieswhoarelookingforponiestohireforponycamp. WellDonetoallwhohavebeenouttheircompetingintheirvariousdisciplinesandachievinggreatresultsweareveryproudofyoureffortscheckouttheNEGSFacebookpagenextweekforresultsandphotos. AlimitednumberofVIPluncheonticketsareavailabletofamilieswhowishtotakeaseatrightinfrontoftheactionattheCrossCountryWaterJump.TheNEGSVIPmarqueewillbeopentoguestsbetween10am-1.30pmonSunday29thSeptemberandincludesmorningtea,luncheon,barandcommentaryfor$55perhead. TradestandsareavailableattheOneDayEventfrom$55persitecontactode.sponsorship@negs.nsw.edu.au ThosegirlswhohaveelectedEquestrianTeamTrainingastheirsummersportpleasenotethattrainingwillcommenceonTuesdaythe8thofOctober(firstdayofterm4)at4pm.Pleasedonotbelate,meetontheEClawnoutsidetheoffice.Thetrainingschedulewillbeprovidedonthatday.Bereadytorideafterthemeetingat4.30pm.Thisincludesthepolo-xteamandstudentswishingtoattendhorsesportsdays. Goodlucktoourwonderfulyear12girlsastheymaketheirwayoutintotheworldit,hasbeenapleasuregettingtoknowallofyou.OurteamwishyoualltheirverybestinallthatyoudobeyondNEGSandduringyourupcomingexams.

Congratulations to:Laura StrelitzandherhorseTassasTabooattendedtheNSWStateYouthASHShowatGraftonontheweekendofthe7th/8thSeptember.ThiswasLaura'sfirsttimeatriding15yrsandunder18yrs.ThisagegrouphadthelargestamountofRiders.LauraandTabbydidextremelywellcominghomewith20Ribbonsintotal.TheyplacedintheSportingandJumpingbutsomeofthehighlightswere:

1sthack3rdWorking2ndonacountbackGirlRider 5thASHLA1stStationHack2ndUtility2nd/4thDressage4thCampdraft

ThereweretwoChallengesheldforthe15-18yrswhereLauraplaced2ndoveralland4thoverall.

Molly Evans:WhoattendedtheNSWStateStockHorseYouthShowunder21years.MollywasChampionSeniorRider+SupremeRideroftheShowunder21yrs;ChampionSeniorHack+SupremeHackoftheShowunder21yrs.Shewon4embroideredrugs;2servicefees;about$250cash+wormingpastesworthabout$300.ItwassponsoredbyvariouspeoplebutmainlytheNABBank.MollywasalsoHighestPointScorewinnerfor13under15years.Shewontherider,hack,workingandstationhorseclassesaswellasotherthings.

AttheAustralianStockHorseNationalShowheldinMay,Mollywashighestplacedunder21riderintheAustralianStockHorseLadyRiderandwasfirstplaceintheNoviceHackwhichmadehereligibletoworkoutforChampion(ShewonChampionNoviceHackin2012).

Encouragement, instruction, �iendship and fun

S U P P O R T E D B YBurton’s Saddlery

September Rally Day

On Sunday 15 September, NEGS PC held an Open Rally Day. All attending riders enjoyed themselves on the Parents’ Oval on what was a very warm Spring day.

Instructors Sarah, Jackie, Shane and Sharyn took the riders for flatwork, sporting and jumping in preparation for the upcoming Zone 13 Gymkhana season.

Thank you to everyone for coming along and making it another enjoyable day.

Congratulations

Our members have been busy competing over the past few weeks at various events, many coming away with great results. Some of these riders include: Quirindi PC and Denman PC ODE’s – Lizzie Hancock, Maddy Murphy and Meagan Nolan. Erin Porter at the TIE ODE, and Belle Perrottet at the Horseland Dressage Championships in Armidale. Jade and Carlie Fangmeier at the ASH State Youth Show, and Emily Scrivener at Quirindi Show.

Good luck

Good luck to all of our members who will be competing over the school holidays and for those of you attending camps we are sure you will have a lot of fun.

NEGS PC Hunter Trial

On Sunday 3 November NEGS PC will be holding a Hunter Trial (Show Jumping and Cross Country). David Simon has kindly offered to be our Show Jump course builder and judge for the day. We will have ribbons to fifth place and Champion ribbons in all grades. Details will be available early Term 4 for this event.

Upcoming Pony Club Events

Guyra Pony Club Gymkhana Sunday 13 October, Guyra Showground

Glen Innes Pony Club Gymkhana and Draft ChampionshipsSaturday 19 October – Glen Innes Showground Sunday 20 October – Zone 13 Campdraft Champs, G/l Shwgrnd.

Kingstown and Uralla Pony Club GymkhanasSaturday 19 October – Kingstown Gymkhana, Uralla Showground Sunday 20 October – Uralla Gymkhana, Uralla Showground

Bundarra Pony Club Gymkhana and Show Jumping Clinic Saturday 26 October – Gymkhana, Bundarra Showground Sunday 27 October – Show Jump Clinic, Bundarra Showground

NEGS Pony Club

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