RevelationsThe fortnightly newsletter for Pre-K to Year 12 families of St Paul’s

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Issue No. 32 9 November 2018

Our thoughts and prayers remain with our Year 12 students as they complete their final examinations. The completion of Secondary School marks the end of a significant phase of life as students move into either the workforce or tertiary education (or somewhere in between). Leaving the close community of St Paul’s can be difficult for some students, others, however, are keen to face the world. We are certainly proud of each and every one of our graduates and sincerely pray for God’s blessing on their lives as they commence this wonderful new adventure.

This time of year is also one of planning for next year. We have appointed a number of new staff who will be commencing with us next year:

• Emma Cullen has been appointed for a 12-month positionin the Junior School for 2019. Emma is an ex-student of theschool and has been working with us over the past few yearsin OOSH whilst completing her Education degree. I haveconfidence that she will be a great addition to our staff.

• Kristy Edwards has been appointed Head of LearningEnrichment P -6, replacing Erica Galbraith who will be retiringat the end of the year. Kristy is currently the Head of LearningSupport at St Peter’s Anglican College in Campbelltown. Shewill be a wonderful asset to the school.

• Madelene Leva has been appointed as a Permanent FullTime Secondary School Science teacher. Madelene is also anex-student of the school and has been working for the pastthree years as the Agriculture teacher at Bede Polding College.She will be replacing John Peters and Mark Brereton who areboth retiring.

• Hailey Tantalos has been appointed as our new SportsAcademy Coordinator. Hailey is currently the Head of Sportat Regents Park Christian School and will be replacing DarrylKelshaw who has requested to take on a full time teaching loadwith us next year. Hailey will continue the wonderful work thatDaryl has done.

• Peter Horan has been appointed as a new HumanitiesTeacher. Peter is currently at Penrith Anglican College, is aHead of House and has IB teaching experience. Peter is also anex-student of St Pauls and will taking on the leadership of ourvery active Fire Cadets.

• Jordan Williams has been appointed as a new Englishteacher. Jordan is currently teaching at Patrician Brothers inParramatta and has great skill in creative writing and boys’education expertise.

• Of course, we also have our new chaplains replacing JamesGrady. Matthew Steele Smith who has already commencedwith us and Matthew Palmer who will start next year as ourSenior Chaplain. Mathew Palmer is currently the Head of PDHand Christian Studies at Thomas Hassall Anglican College.

As you can see we have been incredibly blessed with a group of high quality and experienced staff. It is encouraging also that some of these positions are new positions that have been created due to growth in student numbers.

On a sad note, Richard Gill, Australian conductor, teacher and determined campaigner for music education in Australia recently passed away. Richard was the patron for the HICES Music Festival and impacted significantly on students and teachers over many years in a variety of contexts. He will be greatly missed. Here is a link from the HICES 2016 Music Festival where Richard is congratulating Alyssa McCulloch (Year 12) on performing her own composition and teaching the students how important creating is.

Looking forward to seeing you at one of the many school events coming up over the next few weeks.

Ian WakePrincipal

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all the nations.Psalm 67: 1-2

From the Principal

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From the Head of the Junior School

How Do You Use Your Time?During this week, a class were reflecting on the works of Michelangelo. One student asked the teacher how Michelangelo could have enough time in his week to create so many amazing works!

A wonderful discussion then began on how the students use their time. The teacher challenged the class to consider having a week without screen time. Some declared that it was easy as they are not allowed to have screen time during the week. Others seemed a little concerned if they could make it through the week.

I have to say I was impressed to hear that Year 2 students were having such a conversation at their young age. Perhaps the most important aspect of this was their consideration of all the amazing things they could do or create without screens – or perhaps the games they could play outside. Technology is a great tool, however let’s have lots of good conversations with children about how we use our time.

MiniLitCongratulations to the Year 1 and 2 students who completed the MiniLit Programme.

The students worked very hard to complete the program and were presented with their certificates at the Junior School Assembly on Monday morning. Well done to all the following students who were involved: Owen StewartWilloe GaganNicole SonTaylor KelaherSamarbir SinghBrian KimWinter Alchin HallamEli HartogLevi CrossJayden NicholsRyan ConcinaJerod BigeniStella MorganChloe SaundercockJulieann CullanMackenzie GiriGiselle MoonCaleb Upton

Noah Membreno

Year 5 Father and Son CampIt was a real pleasure to attend the Year 5 Father and Son Camp held overnight on Friday, 26th October at the Junior School.

On arrival, I was greeted by happy fathers and sons enjoying a game of touch football, gaga ball or just relaxing in the cool of the afternoon. Many tents (some new out of their wrapping!) had been erected on what is normally the Primary grassed play area. Dinner followed, where the boys served their fathers. A highlight of the camp was listening to past Head of Junior School, Mr Kleinveldt who talked about the importance of spending time together and communication.

Mr Ongley was able to make a presentation to Mr Kleinveldt to acknowledge his support of the camp over the years since its inception 20 years ago. The St Paul’s RFS Cadets were able to assist on the evening with serving food, tidying up and supervising the small cooking fire nearby. In all, it was an amazing, relaxed time for all the dads and boys to enjoy each other’s company. My thanks to Mr Ongley who ably planned and facilitated the event.

Ian BrookerHead of Junior School

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From the Deputy Head of the Junior School

Curriculum and PYP Coordinator

High Distinction (Top 1% of participants)

Jeremy Tjiantoro (Year 4)

Distinction (Top 10% of participants)

Daniel Low (Year 3)Bradley Maxwell (Year 4)Carlina Mileto (Year 5)Jacinda Tjiantoro (Year 6)Ava Tong (Year 6)

Credit (Next 25% of participants)

Hamish Campbell (Year 3)Isaac Krebs (Year 3)Mia Scarano (Year 3)Jet Skene (Year 3)James Vicary (Year 3)Aditi Deshpande (Year 4)Lachlan Kumar (Year 4)Alexander Reid (Year 4)Mohammad Ahmed (Year 5)Tomomi Gu (Year 5)Cooper Levy (Year 5)Erin Wake (Year 5)Archie Evans (Year 6)Tyrone Oxlade (Year 6)Saisha Nariani (Year 6)

International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Mathematics Results

Each year our students (Years 3-6) are invited to participate in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), in the subject areas of Science, English and Mathematics.

ICAS tests are developed annually for each subject, in each year level by a team of subject matter experts. The Mathematics results have arrived and it is with great pleasure that I announce some of the solid results that our students have achieved.

Merit (Next 10% of participants)

Xander Scarpari (Year 3)Gemma Komorowski (Year 3)Finlay Stacker (Year 4)Thomas Storrie (Year 5)Lauren Adams (Year 6)Martin Drayton (Year 6)Lily Lewis (Year 6)

Congratulations to all our students who participated in the competition and demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm in completing the exam to their very best. Results and a thorough analysis of the questions are included with the certificate for students to reflect on. It is always a great opportunity to acknowledge the academic achievements of our students.

Corinne DayDeputy Head of Junior School Curriculum and PYP Coordinator

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From the Director of Learning Services

Important Information for Year 12 Students and Families: Year 12 Examinations Concluding

Year 12 HSC examinations have concluded and IB Diploma Programme examinations continue until Friday, 16th November in the High School Hall.

HSC students’ results will be released at 6am on Thursday, 13th December. Students will receive text messages with these results and can log into the NESA student results site to receive full details. HSC ATARs will be available at 9am on Friday, 14th December on the UAC website. HSC students have personalised access details for these websites. The UAC December main round of university offers will be made by UAC on Thursday, 20th December.

IB Diploma students will receive their results at 5pm on Thursday, 3rd January from the IB candidate’s website. IB Diploma students have personalised access details for this website. The UAC January main round of university offers will be made by UAC on Friday, 11th January.

EAS (Educational Access Scheme)Year 12 students be eligible to apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) if something has disrupted their schooling over a significant part of year 11 and/or 12 (three months or more).

EAS applications are submitted to UAC who usually find that universities give leeway on ATAR requirements due to disrupted schooling.

Further information about EAS may be found hereon Further information about EAS may be found here.

EAS applications close on 30th November.

Year 12, 2019 Information A Year 12, 2019 information evening was held on Monday 5th November to outline information regarding the nature of final year of school with a particular focus on assessment requirements and for HSC students, the process to change the pattern of study by commencing extension courses and ceasing to continue with other subjects.

Information about this evening is now on my.stpauls.

Antony MayrhoferDirector of Learning Servicesantony.mayrhofer@stpauls.nsw.edu.au

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From the Music Academy

2018 Christmas Celebration Preparations are underway for the 2018 Christmas Celebration.

If you would like to be involved in the Christmas Celebration you can join the community choir and/or orchestra - parents/friends and students are welcome. Rehearsals for the choir have commenced and will take place on Fridays at lunchtimes. Orchestra rehearsal dates will be announced at a time closer to the event. If you are interested in participating in the choir and/or the orchestra and would like more information, please email Mrs Cathy Jarman: cathy.jarman@stpauls.nsw.edu.au

HICES Music Festival 2019 The HICES Music Festival 2019 is available for entry for students in Years 5-8 and will run from Sunday August 18 - Wednesday August 21, 2019.

More information regarding the application for students and auditions will be available early next term.

Cathy Jarman Coordinator of Music Ensembles and Music Academy

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Community Announcements

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Community Announcements

2020 Scholarshipsat St Paul’s

ST PAUL’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Design & Colour

PMS 294 C

C100 M69 Y7 K30

R0 G47 B108

PMS 362 C

C78 M0 Y100 K2

R80 G158 B47

PMS 3935 C

C2 M0 Y60 K0

R243 G234 B93

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS & APPLICATION FORMS.

p. 02 4777 4888e. enrol@stpauls.nsw.edu.auw. stpauls.nsw.edu.au

Each year, St Paul’s Grammar School offers a limited number of scholarships to students entering Years 5, 7, 9 and 11, encouraging excellence and nurturing potential across the curriculum.

APPLICATIONS FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN 19 OCTOBER, 2018

Academic Scholarships

Are awarded to students on the basis of their ACER exam results and at the Principal’s discretion. All applicants must sit for the scholarship test in February.

All-Rounder Scholarships

Are available to students with signifi cant ability in areas such as academic, performing arts, debating and/or public speaking, sport, and leadership.

Christian Congregational Scholarships Are offered to students with a developing understanding of the Christian faith and actively involved in a Christian Church.

The Don Harwin Scholarship

Is offered to a new student who is able to demonstrate outstanding service and citizenship in their current school, church and community.

Performing Arts Scholarships

Are available to students of exceptional achievement in music, dance or drama as well as excellence in academic studies.

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Community Announcements

Ovations 18Drama Showcase

The St Paul’s Drama Academy presents

Tickets to be purchased from The Joan

Students/Concession : $17.50Adults: $22.50

7pm Monday 19th November, 2018

Q TheatreJoan Sutherland Peforming Arts Centre, Penrith

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Community Announcements

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Community Announcements

Mulgoa Anglican and GPAC Office: Tue-Fri 9am-230pm Ph 4733 1635

www.gpa.church Glenmore Park Anglican Church