COLLEGE NEWS
Welcome
Welcome to the 13th edition of the College Newsletter for this year. Last week, following Chapel Mr Humble, announced the College Captains, Portfolio Captains and House Captains via a live stream to students in their Homeroom groups. Congratulations to the following students on their appointment of captaincy for the 2021 College Leadership Team.
College Captains
Portfolio Captains
House Captains
Attention Parents/Guardians and students of Year 12
With the HSC examinations shortly upon us, and the current care being taken due to the COVID 19 pandemic, NESA have instigated some very strict rules to ensure the safety of all students, presiding officers and examination supervisors.
Please take the time to read and ensure students adhere to the following:
- Students will need to arrive 20 minutes before the examination so supervisors can temperature test students, confirm they have not been asked to self isolate by NSW Health, and do not have any flu- like symptoms and sanitize their hands.
- Students should not attend the examination if they have flu-like symptoms ( fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell), are awaiting a COVID test result, have been directed to self isolate by NSW Health or have tested positive to COVID 19.
- If students have a known illness that has similar symptoms to the flu e.g. hay fever, they require a medical certificate from their doctor which should be provided to the school. They are also encouraged to ensure they are up to date with their medication to minimise their symptoms.
- Students displaying flu-like symptoms may be asked to leave the examination and asked to be tested for COVID 19. They will only be able to return to the examination centre once a negative test result has been received.
If you have any concerns, please contact Ms Helen Foster by phoning the college 69331811 (ext 163), or by e-mailing helen.foster@trac.nsw.edu.au.
Helen Foster | Head of Academic Administration
Apply Now for Year7 2022
If your child is in Year 5, now is the time to commence the enrolment process for Year 7 2022.
Interviews will commence in February 2021. Application Forms are available on our website http://trac.nsw.edu.au/enrolments.php?id=80
Students Leaving the College
If your child is leaving the College to attend another school, start formal training or commence working, formal notification is required via an email to the Principal and Enrolments Team, providing the final date of attendance and destination school/organisation.
Parents/Guardians and student also have the responsibility to complete a 'Student Clearance Form'.
Students who are Under 17, that will be commencing an Apprenticeship or Traineeship also need to complete a 'Parental Application for Exemption from Enrolment at School Form'. You will be issued a certificate to provide to the Training Organisation.
Forms and further information about leaving the College can be found on our Website.
If you have any questions, please contact the College office on 02 6933 1811 and your enquiry will be directed to the relevant staff member.
Parking at the front of the College
Please be aware that Farrer Road in front of the College is now a no parking zone. Some parents have been choosing to pick up students or park on Farrer Road. It is now marked with a solid yellow line. Disobeying this “No Stopping restriction” can result in a fine of $257, or a fine of $330 and two demerit points in a school zone. Please use the designated Parent Pickup Area.
Trevor Howard | Head of Campus
Parent Pickup Area
The Parent Pick up area is at the front of the school in front of the Music and Drama building. This can be very busy at the beginning and end of the day. If this is a concern, please consider either coming earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the congestion.
The parking area near the uniform shop is not a designated pickup or drop off area for students. This area is now closed for general parking due to excavation works commencing this week. For the safety of all, it would be appreciated if this practice ceased.
Limited parking for the Uniform Shop is still available.
Trevor Howard | Head of Campus
Onsite Parking Changes
The construction of the new Junior School is about to commence which will cause further congestion and parking issues. Your patience during this time would be appreciated and every effort will be made to communicate all access changes to the school community.
Trevor Howard | Head of Campus
Year 12 - HSC Procedures
Year 12, please see information from NESA regarding procedures for the HSC Examinations under Covid 19 conditions, as well as support materials for yourself and your parents around mental and physical wellbeing.
HSC Major Works - Industrial Technology Graphics
Check out the workmanship of Joseph Martin and Max Charleson on their HSC Major Works for Industrial Technology Graphics!
Details of the projects below:
Max: Graphical Presentations and Project Design Folio for the “Yeah Buddy” Ute Tray and Dog Box design. Project involved using manual and computer-aided drawing (CAD) techniques to produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings, photorealistic renderings and 3D models of the Ute Tray and Dog Box product.
Joe: Graphical Presentations and Project Design Folio for the “Tumbarumba” Architectural House design. Project involved using manual and computer-aided drawing (CAD) techniques and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software to produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings, photorealistic renderings, a 3D model of the architectural house design, and the development of an accompanying Business Logo and Promotional Flyer.
Steve Forbes-Taber | TAS Teacher
Academy for Enterprising Girls
Do you want to be an Entrepreneur?
Next term there is an opportunity for Year 7/8/9 girls to participate in a 2 day workshop for Enterprising Girls run by CSU here at the College.
Interested students can send an email to Mrs Forbes Anne.Forbes@trac.nsw.edu.au or Mr Mannion Isaac.Mannion@trac.nsw.edu.au
Places are limited, so first in, best dressed.
Year 9 Outdoor Education
Students in Year Nine Outdoor Education got to practice their kayaking skills on the school
oval last week. Since travelling to the river or the pool is a little difficult at the moment, we
had to improvise and practice our skills on land. Students learnt how to effectively and safely
paddle a kayak. They focused on forward and reverse strokes as well as steering the kayak
and the correct posture. This is in preparation for the practice trip which will be held on
Friday, September 18th at Wantabadgery.
Kelly Bowen | Outdoor Education Coordinator
Year 9 and 10 Outdoor Education
In preparation for their practice and qualifying DoE trips, students in Year Nine and Ten have
been collecting and collating details on the rubbish waste around the College as practice for their involvement in the ‘Clean Up SUPtember Paddle’ happening later this month. This environmental initiative looks at the impact of single use plastics and their effect on the River systems throughout NSW. Our students will be looking specifically at the Murrumbidgee River and will be responsible for collecting single use plastic items which have been discarded and end up on the river. At the end of the trip, students will weigh the amount of rubbish collected and pass the information on to the local government. The students will
need to plan and implement ways to collect the rubbish while they paddle and transport it
down the river with them.
Kelly Bowen | Outdoor Education Coordinator
College Photographic & Video Competition 2020
A fantastic range of quality photographs has been submitted into this year’s competition, making it extremely difficult to decide on the various placements.
The following students and staff have gained prizes:-
First Prize $70 - Aimee Redway
Second Prize $50 - Jacob Manley
Third Prize $30 - Ostara Loesch
Encouragement Award x2 $20 each - Makayla Lofts & Lincoln Bowcher
Staff Section Box of chocolates - Steve Forbes-Taber
These awards will be presented during Monday’s Online Chapel service by the College Portfolio - Arts Captains Michael Nelson & Jillian Porganyi.
Thank you to everyone who entered. The overall placement photographs will also be on display in the library.
First Place - Aimee Redway
Second Place - Jacob Manley
Third Place - Ostara Loesch
Encouragement Award - Lincoln Bowcher
Encouragement Award - Makayla Lofts
Staff Section - Steve Forbes-Taber
Lindie Mannion | Head of Visual Arts
Uniform Shop - Additional Trading Days
The Uniform Shop will be open for additional trading days during the upcoming holidays on the following days:
Thursday 8th October - 9.00am-12.00pm
Monday 12th October - 8.00am-12.00pm
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 the unique school pass phrase: Riverina1999
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.
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.
Message from Busabout Re: Changes to Busabout School Timetable for The Riverina Anglican College effective from Monday 31st August.
With the completion of the Farrer road widening project, from Monday, August 31st buses will revert back to 2019 routes. These changes mainly affect students who live Boorooma, Cartwrights Hill, Estella and Gobbagombalin areas.
Please find attached the Altered Bus Timetable
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 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 the Office on 69 331811 or Office@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.
Important Dates
Term 3
Monday 7 September - Friday 18 September
Year 11 Exams
Wednesday 23 September - Year 12 Graduation Day
Term 3 Holidays
Thursday 8 October - Uniform Shop Open 9.00am-12.00pm
Monday 12th October - Uniform Shop Open 8.00am-12.00pm
Term 4
Tuesday 20 October until Wednesday 11 November - HSC Exams
Monday 2 November - Friday 6 November
Year 7-10 Exams
Term 4 concludes
Wednesday 2 December - Presentation Night
Wednesday 9 December - Term 4 concludes for all students
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 - 20 July 2020
Term 3 concludes - 25 September 2020
Term 4 commences - 12 October 2020
Term 4 concludes - 9 December 2020