COLLEGE NEWS

Welcome

Welcome to the 11th edition of the College Newsletter for this year.

In the Classroom

Featured in the galleries below are action pics of students from a variety of different subjects and year groups over the past week.

Positions Vacant

The College is seeking inspiring, innovative and dedicated Junior School Teachers, Junior School Teachers’ Aides, Head of Faculty PDHPE and Head of Faculty HSIE to begin January 2021.

For more information click on the link below.

https://www.seek.com.au/jobs?advertiserid=37022420

Education Perfect Regional Languages Championships (NSW) 2020

At the beginning of this term, the Education Perfect Regional Languages Championships (NSW) 2020 started on the 28th July and was on for one week. We competed against schools from New South Wales. Students could practise any languages during this competition, and they had a go at French but not only! They tried Spanish, Arabic, German, Samoan and many other languages.

The Riverina Anglican College came 48th out of 358 schools in NSW. I am very proud of every student who had a go at it and especially eight students, who earned an award.

Credit Awards: Tahlia Lewry, Bianca Lubke, Ella Menzies;
Bronze Awards: Hugo Currie, Cleo Campbell, Jazmin Saunders, Cecil Wahba
Silver Award: Caitlin Cumberlege

Click on image to enlarge

Congratulations on this outstanding result!

Virginie Vignas | Head of LOTE

French Club

The French Club offered a food tasting session last Monday. Students were able to experience French culture, tasting some French delicacies such as crepes, chocolate croissants, waffles biscuits and pate, and also watching a presentation about French dishes and desserts. Next session will be in Week 6 and students will virtually travel.

Virginie Vignas | Head of LOTE

Notice to families regarding heavy vehicles usage on Farrer Road - 18th to 21st August

The College has been advised that Farrer Road will be utilised by oversized trucks, on route to Estella Road between Tuesday 18th to Friday 21st August.

The trucks are not permitted to travel past the College during busy times (between 7.30am-9am or 3pm-5pm), however, families will need to be cautious when arriving or leaving the College after 9am and before 3pm on these days.

Alex Sarantakos | Head of Operations

Eat rations.

Raise money.

Save lives.

Calling interested students to take part in...

"The Act for Peace Ration Challenge"

When is it?

The Act for Peace Ration Challange is running on the 13th-19th of September. However, our students can participate in week 9, 21st-25th of September due to the scheduled exams in week 8.

How it works...

Your pack contains a one-week supply of exactly the same food, in almost exactly the same quantities, that our local partner distributes to Syrian refugees in urban refugee camps in Jordan. It also contains two food ‘coupons’ for additional rice and flour, representative of the food coupons some refugees receive from other aid agencies.

There are also bonuses that you earn when you raise money which can be found here.

Who are you helping?

A little money goes a long way to supporting refugees! Find out more here!

There is no pressure to take part in this challenge, however if you would like to participate by showing your support, you can support morally and donate money, it would be much appreciated. Deadlines for entry close on the 31st of August.

Where do I find out more information?

If you would like to know more, chat to Mr Studdert or Holly Wilson in Year 11 at any time. We will be registering as a school and conversations regarding the challenge and Amnesty International are on every Friday lunch in Room 1.

Tournament of Minds

This year we have three very talented teams taking part in the Tournament of Minds Challenge. Tournament of Minds is a problem-solving program for teams of students from both primary and secondary years. Tournament's aim is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment.

We wish all teams the best of luck in their quest for solving the open-ended challenges.

Team 1 – Juneerians

Hamish Graham, Lachlan Wilkinson , Angus Smith , Caitlin Cumberlege , Anneliese Klimpsch , Lucy Russell , Kristy Sauw (absent)

Team 2 – quaranTEAM

Diya Bhengra, Vinudi Rathnayaka , Harrison Sowter , Katie Anderson , Teddy Leah , Lincoln Bowcher , Michael Bacon

Team 3 – The Olympians

Rose Wickson, AnnaSimone Ghabrial , Michael Paolucci-Ellis , Nicholas Smith , Thane Whitwell, Claire Heazlewood , Karin Rezkalla

"Can We Help" Campaign

Last week, Vannessa Jennings from Wagga Wagga City Council visited our College to share invaluable resources with our students. The "Can We Help" campaign aimed to provide information to support the emotional wellbeing of young people and address their immediate support needs. With many young people today impacted by drought, COVID-19 and increasing mental health pressures the “Can We Help” campaign ensures current and relevant information is available to young people.

The cam...paign included updating bus stops around Wagga, updating the Can we help Website and providing schools, community hubs and Youth Service providers crucial mental health contact information.

Vanessa said, "Marina provided invaluable feedback regarding the campaign and was instrumental in helping to secure a grant for the project".

The “Can We Help” campaign is a joint initiative with Wagga Wagga City Council, Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network through their Youth Community Grants program and Mission Australia.

Balcony Opera Brings Joy to the Streets of Melbourne

Alumna Lisette Bolton, completed Year 12 in 2016 and recently featured in an article by The Age Newspaper. In the video, Lisette appears first, singing Summertime, which she first sang with the College Band in our first-ever trip to the Sydney Band Festival.

Lisette and her housemate have been performing balcony concerts in Melbourne throughout the pandemic. She also played tenor saxophone in the College Band, and is on her way to becoming a leading soprano in Australia.

https://www.theage.com.au/…/from-carmen-to-brindisi-balcony…

OED Kitchen Menu

The OED kitchen menu changes regularly, to keep yourself updated on the menu options remember to view daily notices in Compass.

MENU

Chicken Burger: $6.00

Chicken Salad Wrap: $6.00

Sausage Roll: $4.00

Beef Pie: $4.00

Chocolate Milk: $2.00

Fruit Box: $1.00

Chocolate Cookie: $2.00

Smiths Chips: $2.00

Have you downloaded the Compass Parent Portal?

All families should have received an email 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. Further details can be found in the Deputy Principal Report - Head of Campus page.

College Photographic & Video Competition 2020

Entries to be submitted via the following link: https://forms.gle/Qdp4YtQJBvAQRjsY6

Beanies and Scarves are now available at the Uniform Shop

What better way to warm up on these cold Wagga Wagga winter days then to put on a beanie and scarf.

Beanies ($18) and scarves ($25) are now available at the Uniform Shop.

Uniform Shop Phone: 02 6933 1811 ext 125

Uniform Shop Email: trac@midford.com.au

Store Manager: Mattina Soley

Opening Hours (during Term):

Tuesday 8.00am-4.00pm

Wednesday 12.00pm-4.00pm

Thursday 8.00am-12.00pm

The Uniform Shop is now taking online orders for all your school uniform requirements. Please click on the link to access the online portal.

Use unique school pass phrase: Riverina1999

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.

Drop off and Pick up Zone

Thank you to all Parents and Carers for their understanding and patience when using the drop off/pick up zone during busy periods.

Drivers are requested to follow the protocols by staying in the single allocated lane for this designated area. Drivers are requested to remain in their vehicle when dropping off and picking up passengers. Swapping of drivers (eg Learner/P Plates), is only to be carried out within a parking bay to ensure safety of all users and ensure constant traffic flow.

Drivers are also reminded that Farrer Road is strictly a NO parking/stopping area.

Students are only to disembark within the school grounds (carpark/pickup zone).

Alex Sarantakos | Head of Operations

Driving to School - Year 11 and 12

Students in Years 11 and 12 who wish to drive to school, need to ensure the following steps are taken and agreed to before students are permitted to drive to and from the College.

• Complete a 'Driving to School Permission Form' (see attached), and return the signed form to the College Office for processing.

• Taking Passengers - Any student travelling in the car of another student will be required to complete the 'Passenger Permission Form' (see attached), and return the signed form to the College Office for processing.

The College recommends that siblings be permitted and, at most, one other authorised person.

Vehicles must not leave the College during the day without the student/s signing out from the College Office.

Driving to School Forms:

Driving to School Policy

Driving to School Permission Form

Passenger Permission Form

College Office

Absence Process

Student absences should be reported to the Compass Parent Portal, preferably by 9am.

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 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.