COLLEGE NEWS

Primary School - Expression of Interest

To express interest for enrolment visit our website www.trac.nsw.edu.au

Further details will be made available later this term.

Enrolling Now - Year 7, 2021

We are currently interviewing students for Year 7 next year, and we are delightedly overwhelmed that applications have already exceeded our total number of enrolments available.

For all our current families who have a child in Year 6 and wish for them to attend the College, applications need to be submitted as soon as possible to ensure placement here for Year 7 in 2021.

If you have not yet applied, please click here to view enrolment procedures and use the Application for Enrolment form attached.

If you have any questions, please contact the Enrolments team on 02 69331811 or email enrolments@trac.nsw.edu.au

Application for Enrolment Form 2019.pdf

Clean up Australia Day

This year, after a brief hiatus, the College was involved in the local community Clean Up Australia Day. On Friday 28th February, eight students from years 7 to 12 volunteered their time to clean up the area around the Wagga Wagga Beach. This was an environmental focus area for the Wagga Wagga Council. The students worked hard and left the area cleaner and safer.

We would also like to remind each student to use the correct bins when disposing of their waste at the College. The red lid is for general rubbish and the yellow lid is for recycling. Come and ask us if you are not sure!

Please try to reduce waste by keeping cling wrap and single-use packaging out of lunchboxes and opt for reusable containers instead.

Lily Hamilton and Finn Buckley | Sustainability Captains 2020

Activities Week - Games Session Winner

The Games Session that ran during activities week 2019 saw students playing video and card games for three days straight. There were several types of consoles, handheld devices, big screen brawls, some old-school Minecraft LAN parties, and even a dedicated VR set-up for students to experience some immersive programs. There was a full day of cards, as students opened a box each of the latest Magic: The Gathering set, created decks, and duelled in a competitive tournament. Throughout the activities, students were able to garner points; through setting up their own competitions, through winning games, through displays of sportsmanship, and through good teamwork. The student with the most points at the end of the 3rd day was determined to be the Gaming Master.

They received the newly created Dr Willsher Gaming Goblet, a trophy named after the college’s former chaplain, the late Dr David Willsher, who was himself an avid gamer and the previous organiser of the Gamecraft Activities week program. The inaugural winner and worthy recipient for the goblet in 2019 was Miles Martin, who pipped first place thanks largely to his exceptional skill at Smash Bros and Mario Party.

Lachlan Grant | Games Session Coordinator

Students Qualify for the Australian Track and Field Championships

Four students from our College have qualified for the Australian Track and Field Championships and will be fulfilling their dreams in just a few weeks as they compete for national titles in Sydney.

Congratulations to the following students on their qualification;

Leyla Liakatos (Year 12) who has qualified for the U18s 800m.

Daniel Okerenyang (Year 7) who has qualified for the U14s triple jump.

Gerard Okerenyang (Year 10) who has qualified for the U17s hammer throw, shot put and discus.

Godfrey Okerenyang (Year12) who has qualified for the U20s 100m and relay.

In December, Godfrey underwent hamstring surgery after he ruptured his semitendinosus competing in the U18s All Australian Schools competition.

"My last assessment completed in Melbourne recently showed that I was 98% recovered. By next week, I will know if I am fit to compete at the Nationals," Godfrey said.

"I have mainly been focusing on strength training, so I hope I am right to run, as I would like to make it through to the World Championships in July in Nairobi," he said.

Leyla has returned to running after a break of nearly 12 months.

Daniel, Gerard, Godfrey and Leyla - we are all super proud of your achievements. The Riverina Anglican College wishes you all the best of luck!

Live updates will be available from March 21-29 on the Athletics Australia website.

Coronavirus Information for schools and early childhood centres, students and their parents

The following information has been prepared by the Australian Government Department of Health.

If students or staff have travelled from mainland China or Iran, or been in close contact with a confirmed case of coronavirus, special restrictions apply.

This information sheet should be read in conjunction with the ‘What you need to know’ and ‘Isolation guidance’ information sheets at www.health.gov.au

Anglican Parish of Wagga Wagga - "Endo High Tea"

The Anglican Parish of Wagga Wagga invites the school community to an “Endo High Tea” on Saturday 7th March from 2-4 pm in the Parish Meeting Room at St John’s, with guest speaker Ellenor Krebs.

Tickets are $10 (payable in cash at the door) and funds raised will go towards research into endometriosis.

Please RSVP to the Parish Office (Email: office@waggaanglican.org.au Phone: 02 6921 2574) by Monday 2nd March for catering.

Position Vacant - College Farm Hand

Due to the growth of the Agriculture Department, The Riverina Anglican College is seeking an energetic farm hand with a can-do flexible attitude to assist the Head of Agriculture on a part-time basis. Main tasks to be performed are crop production and disposal, machinery operation and maintenance, livestock supervision, receipt and storage of supplies and general farm maintenance. Applicants must have a current working with children check and be willing to help with teaching activities.

If further information is required regarding this position, please contact the Assistant to the Principal – Rebecca Loesch

How to apply: please forward your CV with a covering letter including details for 2 referees.

Applications close: Friday 13 March 3pm

Commencement date: As soon as possible

Applications should be sent to:

Assistant to the Principal – Rebecca Loesch

E: Rebecca.Loesch@trac.nsw.edu.au

P: 02 6933 1811

Medical Action Plans

If your child has a Medical Action Plan please ensure that the College Office has an up-to date copy for the student's file and Sickbay.

If you need more information, please contact Jessica Keatley on 69 331811 or jessica.keatley@trac.nsw.edu.au

Student Absences

If the student will be absent for more than 2 weeks (10 school days), an application to the Principal is required is required via the Application for Extended Leave - Vacation/Travel Form prior to departure. Once this document is completed by the Parent/Guardian, please return to the College Office for processing. You will then receive a Certificate of Extended Leave - Vacation/Travel.

Students who will be absent for shorter periods of time (less than 2 weeks) are also required to supply written notification to the College.

All student absences should be reported to the College via email absences@trac.nsw.edu.au.