the vine · 2018. 9. 28. · the vine - issue no 14, 2018 on 22 september the college welcomed over...

Issue No 14, 2018Friday 28 September, 2018

A fortnightly newsletter for Penrith Anglican College families Personal excellence through Christ

The Vine

Message From Acting Head

“The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you, the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018

Science Department - Year 11 Depth Study

Duke of Edinburgh

Tabitha Program - Wrap With Love

Spring Fair 2018

Year 12 Graduation Chapel

Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

The end of Term 3 in any school is always a time of culmination and reflection as we celebrate and farewell the Year 12 cohort; 2018 was no different.

At Penrith Anglican College our mission is to educate students to become informed and responsible global citizens who follow Christ and serve others.

As a College we have seen a desire to serve others grow and develop within the Year 12 graduating class of 2018 throughout the years. They have willingly supported our service and mission trips over many years to Fiji, Cambodia and Nepal. They have made a difference in the town of Cootamundra as part of the annual Dusty Boots service trip and they have completed service projects as part of the annual CEP program, Duke of Edinburgh and the College Tabitha program. They have developed great compassion and empathy for others which has driven them to action on many occasions.

Such passion was evident at the Year 12 Graduation Chapel on Thursday when they presented the College with a gift of $3,500 to give on their behalf to a drought relief project. The project was initiated by a Year 12 student from a farming family at Macquarie Anglican Grammar School in Dubbo.

This gift will support the local farming community in Dubbo for the purchase of stock feed and the provision of support structures for children, such as lunch orders and school based student support programs.

Congratulations Year 12 for such a commitment to the service of others. It is a fitting tribute for your year group and a gift that will benefit others far beyond the gates of Penrith Anglican College.

On behalf of the College, Congratulations Year 12 2018. We wish you every success in your final exams and in the years ahead.

Mrs Felicity GrimaActing Head

Student Wellbeing

Holiday time – an opportunity to stop, slow down & reflect.

I am always surprised at how much can be organised to fit into one term, or one month, one week or even one day. We work hard at completing as much as we can within a set timeframe. This is great within an environment such as a school community. With so many members, we are keen to provide many events and opportunities for the wide range of students in our College. Students can embrace the chance to learn new things such as lego robotics, rise to the challenge of learning a dance to perform on stage to the student body and participate in weekly sport competitions with their peers. The number of events held this term, a mere ten weeks, has been massive.

So, at the end of a school term, and the start of a holiday break, understandably we often are in need of rest. It is healthy to acknowledge this and embrace the chance to stop, slow down and reflect. In the bible we read in Genesis that God on the seventh day stopped, rested and had the opportunity to reflect on his work. Indeed, throughout the account of creation in Genesis 1, God reflected on his work and it says was good seven times, and in fact on the sixth day he saw all his creation and that it was very good.

Martin Seligman’s work, the founder of Positive Psychology, builds on five aspects of the way people can build on their own wellbeing. The fifth aspect is Accomplishment. Reaching goals we set for ourselves, whatever the type of goal, should be reflected upon and celebrated. Times of rest are ideal opportunities for us to reflect on our achievements and to celebrate them. It is not often we savour our successes. We can help our students to celebrate their own achievements with a healthy perspective.

It is important that their goals are their own, that they do not compare themselves with others and their goals are meaningful to them. Some of the students I work with can dwell on their perceived failures or things that they have not been able to do. We need to help them to see what they have done and be proud of it. We need to be able to savour accomplishments and enjoy the satisfaction they can bring before stepping up to our next goal and challenge.

I encourage you these holidays to help your child/ren to recognise things they have achieved this term, to savour the joy that their efforts had brought and rest with the knowledge that Term 4 will be full of more opportunities, hurdles to jump over and challenges to help each student to grow.

Miss Adele CraneDirector of Student Wellbeing

The Vine - Issue No 14, 2018

In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

Performing Arts


HSC ExamsCongratulations to our Year 12 Music and Drama classes for successfully presenting their PERFORMANCE exams in the last few weeks. These represent a significant percentage of the HSC exam mark for these subjects. Although these occasions can be a little nerve-wracking for students (and teachers!), the students were thoroughly prepared and were able to perform very well.

Our students were:DRAMA – Abbey McPherson, Chloe Pemberton, Tara Steward and Isabella WakemanMUSIC - Jared Bartlett, Hayden Goodshaw, Abbey Mcpherson, Isabella Mitchell, Rachelle Puaty, Sophie Smith, and Joel Walker

Congratulations especially to Abbey McPherson who has been nominated for the NESA Drama AND Music showcases for outstanding HSC exam performances! We wish her all the best as her video submissions are considered for final inclusion in the OnSTAGE and ENCORE programs!

In related news, Miss Tucker and Mr Clark have recently returned from HSC performance marking for NESA in Drama and Music respectively. This was an extremely valuable and interesting experience; one that allowed them to see some fantastic student work and to gain in-depth insight into the marking process and standards.

Development/Intermediate Band PPP eventOn Friday 31 August, our young musicians had a “PPP” – practice, pizza, performance. This was an extended rehearsal (including sectionals), a delicious pizza dinner, and a performance for family and friends of the band members. It was an entertaining and short concert which included such hits as “Gonna Fly Now” (from “Rocky), Spiderman Theme, and Rock Around the Clock. It also included some lovely solo items from Maddison Tucker (Y4), Reuben Kemp-Burrows (Y5), Hannah Kemp-Burrows (Y8), Lachlan Azzopardi (Y7), Elissa Ferguson (Y6) and Esther Woodruff (Y6). Thanks to Mr Neil Potter for conducting, and congratulations to the band for a lovely performance!

Mr Steve ClarkHead of Performing Arts

Performing Arts Opportunities at Penrith Anglican College

Co-Curricular groups Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

BEFORE SCHOOL

Y9-12 DANCE ENSEMBLE,

LHT

Y7-8 DANCE ENSEMBLE, LHT

LUNCH SENIOR FLUTE CHOIR

JUNIOR STRING

ENSEMBLE,

JUNIOR FLUTE

ENSEMBLE

DEVELOPMENT / INTERMEDIATE

BAND

SENIOR STRING ENSEMBLE

DRAMA CLUB

JUNIOR CHOIR (Lunch 2)

SENIOR CHOIR

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

AFTER SCHOOL 3.45-5pm CHAPEL BAND

3.45-5pm SENIOR

CONCERT BAND

5.20-6.30pmSENIOR JAZZ

BAND

Private Music Lessons

Anna Bray - Cello

Jason Hill - Guitar/Bass

Ruth Duncan - Violin

Diana McIntosh - Flute

Justen Stoodley - Sax/Clarinet

Wanda Gliva - Piano

Nerida Hext - Piano

Neil Potter - Brass

Nathanael Howe - Drums/Percussions

In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar


On 22 September the College welcomed over 150 students to PACED (Penrith Anglican College Enrichment Day).

Students from K-6 participated in a variety of courses such as Lego Robotics, Digi Ed, Benny O (circus tricks), Supercody, art and writing.

Some of our students commented:

I would like to write books after doing this course (Flights of Fantasy)

It will make me better at thinking outside the box (Perfectly Puzzling)

Maybe I will win the chess comp at school now! (Becoming a Chess Master)

We look forward to PACED 2019!

Mrs Sophia JonesDirector of Student Enrichment & Support

PACED 2018In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar


I’m doing both Chemistry and Physics, so I had to do two depth studies. My depth studies were different to the others in my class as I opted out of doing an experiment; I instead did a research task.

Although this may sound unappealing, it was an enjoyable experience as I got to research into topics I haven’t studied before and I learnt new skills regarding online research. My depth studies were on topics I couldn’t do at school; school doesn’t have access to radioactive materials and particle accelerators and detectors.

My chemistry depth study was about Beta decay which is a type of radioactive decay. This involved me doing research on Beta decay and everything it relates to. The great thing about Depth Studies is that they let you explore aspects of science that you knew very little about.

Jack CornwellYear 11 Student

I started with researching about beta minus decay, a topic we learn about in year 9 science and I ended up researching about elementary particles and quantum fluctuations. This wasn’t the end either, I found myself getting distracted a little too often as I ventured down the rabbit hole. Finding out about these new topics was a good experience as it allowed me to broaden my knowledge, but it still allowed me to apply it to a school context. The whole task got me thinking with a more scientific mindset and made me question what I was reading more critically.

My physics depth study was about the doppler effect and how it affects light. My chemistry depth study started broad and I got to choose where I went specific, but with my physics depth study I decided to start with a few more limits. I found this made the whole experience easier as it gave me a bit more structure. With my physics depth study, I got to learn about stars, galaxies, the doppler effect and the electromagnetic spectrum. As I was more restricted I didn’t venture off the path as often, but I still addressed and learnt much more than I was expecting at the beginning of this experience.

Overall, the depth study is a great task. It allows students to explore; with the only limits being time and themselves. If you’re like me and always asking, why? Then this task will be a blessing in disguise, it’s difficult but it is very much worth it.

Source: https://images.slideplayer.com/29/9491891/slides/slide_18.jpg

Science Department - Year 11 Depth StudyIn This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

Duke of Edinburgh

On Friday 21 September, eight students from Years 9, 10 and 11 attended an overnight hike in the Glenbrook area of the Blue Mountains National Park.

For most students it was their first time packing and hiking with all their equipment into the National Park and for a few it was their first experience camping in a tent.

The highlight of the camping trip were the night games ‘Capture the Flag’ and ‘Sardines’.

Students found the 12km hike across a variety of tracked terrain demanding, but very rewarding. A trackless navigation activity on day two provided an added challenge as students followed a compass bearing through dense vegetation to reach the next checkpoint.

Thank you to Mr Tan and Mr Commerford for joining the students on their camping adventure.

Mrs Erica PricePDHPE Teacher


In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar


During Term 4, Year 11 students will be participating in Wrap with Love projects as part of the Tabitha Program.

Wrap with Love is a charity which makes hand knitted blankets and distributes them to people in need as well as supporting national and international disaster relief efforts.

We would welcome donations including• 8 ply wool of any colour• 25cm (10 inch) knitted squares of any colour. Black squares are especially useful.• 4mm (Size 8) knitting needles

We would also welcome parents, grandparents and friends of the College who would like to come and knit with us or help to teach the students to knit. A current Working with Children Check (Volunteer or Employed) is essential.

During Term 4, 2018 we will be meeting from 1:30pm – 3:30pm on the following Tuesdays • 16th + 30th October• 13th +27th November• 11th December

If you would like to join us, please contact Mrs Jay for more information [email protected] or bring any donations to the Science Department in B-Block.

Tabitha Program - Wrap With LoveMaterial & Knitting Volunteers NeededIn This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

mailto:d.jay%40pac.nsw.edu.au?subject=mailto:d.jay%40pac.nsw.edu.au?subject=


Spring Fair 2018

Flowers for Nepal

I would like to thank everyone who supported my fundraiser for Nepal. Thank you to Mrs Alyce Coleman and my mum, Mrs Maxine Nielsen, for everything they did to support me for this important cause so we can help educate children much less fortunate than us.

The stall was a great success raising over $1000.00 for the school in Nepal, thanks to the generosity of our College staff and wider community. It was an outstanding success!

Mark NielsenYear 9 Student

Thank you to all our staff and parents who volunteered their time to make it such a great day. Particular shout out to those teachers who braved being dunked including Mrs Grima. Special thanks to all the stall holders and vendors and to our major sponsor Penrith Toyota and to Direct Accounting for sponsoring the fireworks which ended the day in spectacular fashion. Finally a huge thank you to our P&F who did an amazing job organising the day.

In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar



Congratulations to our graduating Year 12 class of 2018. The College is very proud of the thoughtful, compassionate and fun-loving young men and women you have matured in to and we look forward to seeing what is in store for your future.

We wish you all the best with your exam preparation and pray for God's peace as you enter this next period of time, His wisdom as you make choices for your future and His courage as you face decisions: May His word be a lamp for your feet and a light on your path.

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and give you peace."

Numbers 6:24-26

In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

Primary School


NRL Honour

William (Billy) Bradford of Year 3 had the honour of walking out and delivering the Official Steeden Match ball on Saturday night, 21 September, between the Roosters and the Rabbitohs. Billy was lucky enough to be on TV as well!

This preliminary final had significance as it was the final game to be played at Allianz Stadium/ SFS before it is knocked down for a complete re-build and it also set a new ground attendance of 44,380.

School Sport Australia Diving Championships

Well done to Gabriel Rodriguez of Year 4 who came first in the 1m Springboard and 3rd in the Knockout events at the School Sport Australia Diving Championships.

Gabriel has done an extensive amount of training and even learnt new dives for this competition. For Gabriel to attain this awards this is amazing, considering that he has only been diving for a little over 8 months. Congratulations Gabriel and we look forward to seeing your future endeavours.

Mr Edward WorrallPrimary School Sports Co-ordinator

Canteen News

Credit / debit card facilities are now available at the canteen counter.

In Term 4 there will also be a new “Summer Menu”. Watch this space!

In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

Effo Didier Komlan Aklikokou

Effo is 10 years old and lives in Togo with his parents. There are 3 children in the family. His father and mother only occasionally work. At home, Effo’s duties are to carry water and running errands

Effo loves to play soccer and go to Sunday School. His favourite subject is History.

Effo has been sponsored by the current Year 5 since they were in Kindergarten.

Perhaps when you were younger you dreamt of being a doctor, a pilot, a teacher, a journalist, a lawyer, a businessman, radio host, movie star. When we sponsor the children we are helping create opportunities for them to dream about their future too.

““I like to bring my Compassion money in because it helps people survive.”

Yoonsung Cho Year 3 Student

Please pray for:

• Drought breaking rain for thosein drought stricken areas of thecountry.

• College families experiencingtimes of hardship and distress.

• Our graduating Year 12 Class of2018 as they graduate from theCollege and prepare for their HSCand IB examinations.

Praise God for:

• Holidays and a slower pace forstudents and staff.

• Safe and enjoyable Stage 3 Camp.

• Our wonderful Year 12 studentswho leave a wonderful legacy atthe College.


In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

School Calendar

OCTOBER

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 Term 4 Commences

HSC Exams Commence

16 HSC Exams

Lego Robotics Club

17 18 Chapel Band

19 Years 4 & 6 Swim Program

Concert Band Rehearsal Jazz Band Rehearsal

20 Year 10 Charity Ball

21 22 Jnr NASSA Mixed AFL

CIS 15 Cricket BYOD Information Night

23 CIS 15 Cricket

Lego Robotics Club

24 NASSA 7-8 & 9-11 Cricket Gala Day

25 Sydney Dance Company Excursion

Chapel Band

26 NASSA Open Softball

Years 4 & 6 Swim Program Concert Band Rehearsal

Jazz Band Rehearsal

27 Dance Avenue

28 29 IB Exams Commence

College Tour (Morning & Evening)

30 Lego Robotics Club

31 AICES Softball


In This Issue


Student Wellbeing

Performing Arts

PACED 2018


Duke of Edinburgh


Spring Fair 2018


Primary School

Canteen News

Compassion Child

Prayer & Praise

School Calendar

Message From Acting HeadStudent WellbeingPerforming ArtsPACED 2018Science Department - Year 11 Depth StudyDuke of EdinburghTabitha Program - Wrap With LoveSpring Fair 2018Year 12 Graduation ChapelPrimary SchoolCanteen NewsCompassion ChildPrayer & PraiseSchool Calendar

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