Illustrator Visit at ASC!

We had the pleasure of hosting Illustrator Cheryl Orsini for a captivating session with our IEC Level 2 and Level 3 Students! Cheryl, organised by the Children's Book Council of Australia, Armidale Branch, is on a mission to inspire young minds through her art, and she certainly left a lasting impression on our students.

Despite initial hesitations, our students were completely engaged throughout the session. Cheryl's passion for illustration and storytelling truly shone through, sparking creativity and excitement among our students.

In an unexpected turn of events, Cheryl even offered to illustrate a book about the IEC when one of our students suggested it should be about us! Now, one of our talented students has the exciting task of writing the story to accompany Cheryl's illustrations.

We're thrilled to see the creativity and collaboration sparked by Cheryl's visit, and we can't wait to see the final product of this exciting project! Stay tuned for more updates as our students bring their story to life with Cheryl's illustrations.

A heartwarming tale from our recycling efforts.

The Return-and-Earn machines are run by a company called TOMRA. In the past, we have sometimes had to pause our recycling while the TOMRA employees clean out the machines. These guys do an important job without much thanks; in our encounters with them and they have seemed rushed, or sometimes even grumpy with us!

We chatted to one of the workers while he worked in the pouring rain. Once he knew we were fundraising for ASC, he reached into his cab and handed us a stack of dockets. He wouldn't take any money: "Don't worry, they are mostly only 10 cents each".

It took a while to scan these at Woolies, and they came to $33.50. What a lovely gift to us from someone in the community who sees the value in what we do and wants to support us!

That means our Week 1 total is $78.80. ($45.30 + $33.50 = $78.80). Great start to Term 2!

Our overall earnings from recycling since we started at the end of 2020 are now $7600.20.

ASC won the NW Table Tennis Gala Day, beating a strong Farrer A team in the deciding round.

The team were all Year 9s this year: Dan Donaldson, Tommy Nguyen, Luke Rees, Ethan Rees, Caleb Flanagan. Plus the support squad: Cahill McIntyre, Dezi Suddaby, Silas Webster, and Will Alexander-Tollhurst.

All represented ASC faultlessly, playing at a high standard with good sportsmanship, and working all day to make the Gala Day run smoothly. Congrats and a commendation to all of them.

Thanks to Kim K and the PDHPE team for letting us use the Den all day.

And thanks to Tash and her Canteen staff for providing the excellent hot lunch.

Congratulations to the Year 7 ASC

Da Vinci Decathlon team.

We're thrilled to announce that they competed with outstanding results, securing 3rd place out of 80 Year 7 teams in the 'Creative Producers' category. A huge round of applause for the incredible leadership of Rebecca Billingsley, Ayalla Kanety, and Isaac Stubbs!

Let's give a big shoutout to the talented members of the team: Victory Ajuogu, Darcy Andrews, Rebecca Billingsley, Ayalla Kanety, Astrid Kelly, Isaac Stubbs, Zoe Walker, and Monty Woods. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off!

The Da Vinci Decathlon is not just a competition but a celebration of academic excellence and creativity among Australian youth. It's inspiring to see our students rise to the challenge and showcase their talents in such a stimulating and challenging environment. Well done team.

What a thrilling match for the ASC Open Boys Football team!

We're excited to share that they faced off against Inverell High School, clinching a hard-fought victory with a final score of 5-1 in favour of ASC! It was undoubtedly a challenging game, but our boys showed incredible resilience, sportsmanship, and skill throughout.

Hats off to both teams for displaying excellent sportsmanship and showcasing their outstanding abilities on the field. It's moments like these that truly highlight the camaraderie and spirit of the game. With this impressive win, ASC advances to the regional Semi-Final, and we couldn't be prouder of their teamwork and dedication. Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved result.

Under 18s State Rugby Carnival

A stellar performance from our Year 12 students and Coach Jason Walker at the CHS Rugby Carnival in Bathurst representing the North West School Sports Association!

In challenging conditions, NW triumphed over Hunter with a 17-7 victory, with Henry Blackwell shining with a try and named the best forward on the field.

Despite early pressure from Western, NW rallied back in the second half, with Cooper Collins, Dallas Kelly, and Jack McLeod leading the charge. Their efforts secured four quick tries, turning the game around. Kudos to Jack McLeod and Henry Blackwell for their tries, with Dallas Kelly's finishing touches sealing the deal after excellent teamwork from Collins.

Coach Walker couldn't be prouder of ASC performance.

Netball Gala Day

Our Opens Netball side competed in a CHS knockout gala day in Glen Innes and showcased some fantastic netball skills!

A huge thank you to Deb Moran for umpiring for ASC

The competition was fierce throughout the day, and our team secured 2 wins and 1 loss, finishing 2nd overall!

A big shoutout to our coaches, Tash Griffiths and Payge Peterson, for their excellent guidance and support.

ASC Shines at New England School Futsal Titles!

ASC had 4 teams (U13, U14, U16, and U19 Boys) compete in the New England School Futsal Titles at UNE. We are thrilled to announce that our U13, U14, and U16 teams were crowned Champions of their age groups!

All teams demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship and teamwork, proudly representing ASC and supporting each other throughout the day. A large number of our players have received invitations to represent NSW at the State Futsal Championships in Queensland later in 2024.

Questacon Enrichment Program a Success!

Students in Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the enrichment program provided by the travelling Questacon team. This in-school program immersed our students in activities focused on problem-solving, technology, and creativity.

The experience equipped students with critical and creative thinking skills, building their confidence to tackle problems across the curriculum and beyond. We're proud of our students for embracing this opportunity and eager to see how these skills will benefit them in the future!

ASC Students Shine at NYSF!

Khaiam Ali and Anna Gooley attended the NYSF (National Youth Science Forum) in January, with Khaiam in Canberra and Anna in Brisbane.

The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of residential programs to encourage young people in their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Our programs show the wide variety of engaging, rewarding and inspiring study and career options available in STEM fields.

On the 14th of May, they delivered 5-10 minute speeches/presentations about their NYSF experiences at the Rotary Club of Armidale meeting. Anna shared fascinating insights about seeing fish with schizophrenia, while Khaiam's enthusiasm was evident as he discussed the different models of drones he had the opportunity to explore.

We are incredibly proud of Khaiam and Anna for representing ASC so brilliantly and sharing their experiences!

Open Girls Soccer Team Victorious in Second Round of CHS Knockout!

The Open Girls Soccer team secured an impressive 7-0 victory against Tenterfield High in the second round of the CHS knockout. The match showcased the girls' outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork, making the school proud.

Special thanks to Miss Walsh, who graciously volunteered her time on her day off to support the team, and to Mrs. Peterson for her invaluable assistance throughout the day.

Congratulations to the team on this fantastic win and best of luck in the next round!

Exciting News!

Some members of our High School Musical cast performed an item from the upcoming musical at Markets in the Mall on Sunday.

It was very favourably received!

Our talented students are contributing lots of time outside of school to learn their roles and promote the production.

Friendly reminder that musical rehearsals occur each Sunday between 2 and 5pm.

Our students give so much time and effort in their preparations.

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to support their hard work!

Tickets for High School Musical Now on Sale!

Don't miss out on seeing our very talented students sing, dance, and perform their hearts out in this spectacular production!

Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable show!

In case you missed it - we recently announced the arrival of electric buses at ASC, marking a significant step towards a greener, more sustainable future!

At ASC, we believe in making learning relevant and engaging. These electric buses exemplify the real-world applications of our classroom teachings:

Year 7s: Exploring forces and Newton's laws, and how they relate to vehicle motion and safety features, especially pertinent with the electric buses' fast acceleration.

Year 8s: Investigating environmental impacts and human interactions. The electric buses and local solar farms offer valuable insights into sustainable energy systems.

Year 9s and 10s: Delving into chemistry, understanding battery reactions, and the conversion of chemical energy into electricity and back again with electrical input ideally from renewable power. The buses serve as a perfect illustration of this process.

The introduction of electric buses not only highlights the future of transportation but also underscores the importance of regional sustainability. We envision this as just the beginning, sparking a movement towards embracing electric vehicles in our region.

Transport for NSW

Please see link below for video.

ASC PUSH-UP CHALLENGE

Grab some mates and challenge yourself to 3,249 push-ups from 5 to 28 June. 3,249 push-ups represent the number of people who died by suicide in Australia in 2022.

Lifeline currently receives over 3,000 calls for help from Australians in crisis every day—that’s one call every 30 seconds. Help support your local Lifeline New England North West in 2024 and Join the Push!

We are going to have a competition between each year group for June. The year group to do the most push-ups will be crowned the PUSH-UP Champions for 2024 and all participants will receive a prize!

When will we do it? Every WEDNESDAY recess in June

Where? In the plaza or MPC if wet weather

Who? YOU and your year group. You will need a dedicated counter to record your push-ups

How can you raise money for Lifeline? Join our team

Join the ASC 2024 Push-Up Challenge

Let's do this, ASC!

ASC Quintet

Exciting News for Our ASC Quintet! We are thrilled to announce that our ASC Quintet has been successful in their application for a special coaching session from Musica Viva's "Strike a Chord" program. The quintet had the incredible opportunity to work with Karina Schmitz from the Australian Haydn Ensemble, who visited ASC to provide personalized coaching.

This session was invaluable, equipping our quintet with essential skills and insights as they prepare for the upcoming Armidale Eisteddfod, where they will proudly represent ASC.

Good luck to our talented quintet! We're cheering you on!

Congratulations to the ASC Quintet!

Our talented musicians have WON their section in the Chamber Ensembles for years 9-12 this afternoon!

Their hard work and dedication truly shone through against very strong competition.

Well done, ASC Quintet! We are so proud of you!

Year 10 daVinci team.

Congrats to the year 10 da Vinci Decathalon team who went to Sydney earlier this month to compete in the state finals at Knox Grammar. Results are in and Armidale Secondary College had outstanding results in many disciplines at the competition.

Out of 80 schools, ASC came 14th in Code Breaking, 11th in Art and Poetry, 14th in Engineering, 15th in English, 14th in Ideation and 13th in Lagacy. A massive congratulations to our year 10 da Vinci team, you have made us so proud!

The team consisted of Aayan Ahmed, Saho Brown, Rachel Gooley, Alma Kanety, Emelia Kelly, Busby Model, Callum Ridges, Hugh Watson-Rowe.

DO IT FOR DOLLY

Do It for Dolly Day Fundraiser Success!