Newsletter of The Riverina Anglican College

COLLEGE NEWS

Welcome

Welcome to the first edition of our newsletter for Term 2. We are very pleased to commence this term with the full return of Year 12 this week, and Year 11 next week, and the staged return of  Years 7 - 10 to the College next week. 

Term 2 - Phased transition back to school

Please see below information for the next two weeks of Term 2.  This information was sent via email to families on Wednesday:

Week 3 - Monday 11 May to Friday 15 May – WEEK B

  • Year 12 to continue with face to face classes
  • Year 11 are invited to return to face to face learning on campus Monday – Friday.  This will mark the end of TRAC Online for Year 11

A phased reintroduction of face to face learning for Years 7 – 10. Students are invited to return to face to face learning on campus in the following way:

  • Year 7 and Year 8 – Monday 11 May and Thursday 14 May
  • Year 9 and Year 10 – Tuesday 12 May and Wednesday 13 May
  • Friday 15 May will be TRAC online for all students in Years 7 - 10
  • TRAC online for all students in Years 7 – 10 on days when not at school.

The College is providing supervision for students of essential workers – please let the College know if your child will be attending by emailing: Trac.Online@trac.nsw.edu.au

Week 4 Monday 18 May to Friday 22 May – WEEK A

  • Year 11 and Year 12 to continue with face to face classes

Continued phased reintroduction of face to face learning for Years 7 – 10. Please note, the days of attendance for each year have changed from Week 3.

 

Students are invited to return to face to face learning on campus in the following way:

  • Year 7 and Year 8 – Monday 18 May and Wednesday 20 May
  • Year 9 and Year 10 – Tuesday 19 May and Thursday 21 May
  • Friday 22 May will be TRAC online for all students in Years 7 - 10
  • TRAC online for all students in Years 7 – 10 on days when not at school.

The College is providing supervision for students of essential workers – please let the College know if your child will be attending by emailing: Trac.Online@trac.nsw.edu.au

 

In regards to Week 5 and beyond, we will continue to monitor all information and provide plans for this on Wednesday 20 May. 

Continuity of Learning Phase 2.pdf

SICKBAY and ILLNESS

If a student or anyone in their family presents as unwell, the student is to stay at home.

 

Sickbay is closed and will be limited to those students with a diagnosed chronic condition only. 

 

Any student who presents as unwell will be sent home immediately.

Farrer Road Update - Access to the College

Wagga City Council has now commenced the final stage of the Farrer Road upgrade. These works will conclude on 15 July.

 

Commencement of the final stage has enabled the College to reopen two additional driveways (Gate 4 & Gate 5).

 

Please note: the direction of traffic at all driveways is one way.

 

The details below outline what each driveway (Gate) is to be used for what purpose:

 

Gate 1 EXIT ONLY

For staff, Year 12, busses and visitors parked at the western end of the College.

 

Gate 2 ENTRY ONLY

For staff, Year 12, busses and visitors that wish to park at the western end of the College or in front of the Admin building.

 

Gate 3 EXIT ONLY

For visitors, staff parked in front of the Administration building and dropoff/pickup zone departures. 

 

Gate 4 ENTRY ONLY

For Staff, Year 11, visitors parked in front of the MaD building, dropoff/pickup zone entrance and Uniform Shop customer entrance.

 

Gate 5 EXIT ONLY

For Staff, Year 11, Uniform Shop customer departures.

 

Alex Sarantakos | Head of Operations

You are invited to download the new TRAC Parent Portal

 

 

Today, Mr Howard, Deputy Principal - Head of Campus emailed all parents and guardians inviting you to download the Compass School Manager for Parents. This communication platform is a secure site where you can access an array of information about your child/children. 

 

Using the Parent Portal in Compass you will be able to:

  • Access and download your child's Semester Reports. (For copies of Reports from previous years, please contact the College.)
  • View up-to-date class and school attendance information.
  • Approve or enter upcoming or past absences for your child/children.
  • Update your registered email and mobile number (used for SMS alerts) details.
  • Access information regarding upcoming events and news.

The following capabilities will be available once the software is fully implemented:

  • Book your Parent/Student/Teacher interviews.
  • Download, print and approve upcoming excursions.

For more information please read this Guide for Parents and Families - https://www.compass.education/guide

 

ACCESSING COMPASS SCHOOL MANAGER APP

Compass is a web-based system that is accessible on any modern web browser or by using the 'Compass School Manager' app available for iOS or Android.

 

To access our Parent Portal, go to this link  https://trac-nsw.compass.education/.

 

These links are also available on the College website.

 

For more information and enquiries contact:

Mr Trevor Howard on 02 69331811 or email computing@trac.nsw.edu.au 

 

Trevor Howard | Deputy Principal - Head of Campus

Busabout - School Bus Services

A reminder for all families. On March 30th, a raft of changes were implemented to the Wagga bus network, including school services. In an attempt to simplify and to avoid any confusion, please see the following points:

  • Some students may need to catch a different bus to and from school
  • Students that once transferred buses at Lutheran School can no longer do so. These transfers now take place at different locations.
  • The timetable for many school buses has changed.

Please review the attached timetable for school bus services to and from The Riverina Anglican College.

 

More information about school services is available at www.busaboutwagga.com.au or call 02 5942 6600.

Busabout Timetable.pdf

Library Services

Just a reminder to our students the College library staff are available to support TRAC Online learning. E-resources and hard copy services are available immediately, email library@trac.nsw.edu.au for assistance.

 

Library hours: Monday - Friday - 9am - 3pm.

TRACTIVE CHALLENGE

Last Friday saw the commencement of the exciting new alternative to Friday afternoon sport - 'TRACTIVE'. Congratulations to Browning House who is top of the leader board with an accumulation of close to 800 points for their house.

 

Students can join a Strava club for their house and earn house points for every kilometre that they run, walk or ride each week. Students can find out more about the Strava Challenge in homeroom.

Happy Mother's Day

To all mothers, guardians, and special women in our lives, we wish you a wonderful day filled with love and appreciation for everything you do for those you love. 

 

Happy Mother's Day from The Riverina Anglican College.

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is currently open on Tuesday's from 9am-1pm. 

 

To adhere to social distancing rules, student family groups will need to remain outside of the shop until they are invited in by a shop staff member.

 

All transactions will be via EFTPOS, credit card or debit card only. Cash sales will no longer be accepted.

Change in dates for Year 10 Work Experience

Work Experience for Year 10 students in Term 2  Week 6 (1-5 June) has been postponed.

 

New Work Experience Dates for all Year to students (excludes Year 10 Commerce): 

Term 3 Week 6 (24-28 August)

 

Students in Year 10 Commerce Classes will be attending the School Entrepreneur Program: Illuminate NextGen Challenge – 24 - 28 August 2020 (Details will be available early Term 3)

 

The School Entrepreneur Program: Illuminate NextGen Challenge is a five-day intensive program that enables high school students to experience first-hand what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Students work in teams of 5-8 to develop a business idea for a set core challenge relevant to the Riverina region, providing students with the opportunity to develop skills in communication, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. Students also learn the fundamentals of design thinking and basic business skills such as business planning, the business model canvass, market research, promotions, financial accounting, and the developing of minimum viable products.

 

Marie Knight | Careers Coordinator

Important information for HSC Advanced and Standard English - HSC Study Days

The NSW English Teachers Association have moved all training for teachers and students – including HSC Study Days – to online learning due to Covid-19 – all students can register their attendance for free. 

 

Access to register is available here: https://www.englishteacher.com.au/events/event/2020-hsc-modules-student-day-student-and-teacher-registration-2

 

Corrina Hawke | Head of English Department

Absence Process

Student absences should be reported to the College via email absences@trac.nsw.edu.au  or notification via the Compass School Manager App on the day of the absence, preferably by 9:00am. 

College Photographic & Video Competition 2020

This year's theme is   WATER!  

 

As well as submitting ONE photograph per student, you can also submit a 30 second video clip (up to a maximum of 3 students making each clip - no more).

 

*Think about aspects such as light, focus, composition, interesting subject matter & the setting.  

 

You may start submitting NOW! 

 

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION IS STRICTLY:- Term 2 Week 8  15th June 2020.

 

Submit using this link:-    https://forms.gle/Qdp4YtQJBvAQRjsY6

Prizes

Photographic Section:-

First Prize - $70

Second Prize - $50

Third Prize - $30

Encouragement Award - $20

Staff Section -  a box of chocolates

Video Section:-

First Prize  - $70

Second Prize - $50

Third Prize -  $30

Encouragement Award - $20

Staff Section - a box of chocolates

Lindie Mannion | Head of Visual Arts

Ilford Photographic Competition

The Ilford Photographic Competition advertised in the last edition of the College Newsletter has been cancelled. Students will be notified if this competition is to recommence for Round 2.

Lindie Mannion | Head of Visual Arts

Child protection and support services

Further community information about child protection and support services is also available from the following:

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, or in a life-threatening situation, please call triple zero (000).

Do you need to update your contact details?

Have you moved address or had a change in your family circumstances and need to update your contact details?

 

If you have changed your contact details recently. We urge you to contact the College office to update your phone numbers and email, so if we need to contact you urgently we can do so.

 

Please email office@trac.nsw.edu.au

with your current details.

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

Long-term 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.

Important Dates

Term 2

Monday 11 May - Years 7,8,11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Tuesday 12 May - Years 9,10, 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Wednesday 13 May - Years 9,10, 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Thursday 14 May - Years 7,8,11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Friday 15 May - Years 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Monday 18 May - Years 7,8, 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Tuesday 19 May - Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Wednesday 20 May - Years 7, 8, 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Thursday 21 May - Years 9,10, 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Friday 22 May - Years 11 and 12 (face to face learning)

Thursday 11 June - Year 10 Immunisations

Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June - HSC Study Days online for Advanced English and Standard English Students

Friday 26 June - Cross Country, Term 2 Concludes

Monday 29 June - Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

 

Term 3

Monday 24 to Friday 28 August - Year 10 Work Experience, and Year 10 Commerce attending the School Entrepreneur Program

Term Dates

 

Term 1 commences - 29 January 2020 (all students)

Term 1 concludes - 9 April 2020

 

Term 2 commences - 27 April 2020

Term 2 concludes - 26 June 2020

 

Term 3 commences - 21 July 2020

Term 3 concludes - 25 September 2020

 

Term 4 commences - 12 October 2020

Term 4 concludes - 9 December 2020