Parent & Student Matters
Year 10 History students were very fortunate to hear a presentation from Tom Fleming, a child Holocaust Survivor
What's happening in the College?
- Summer Uniform
- From the History Department
- Winter Sports Photos
- NSW School of Languages Applications for 2020
- French Holiday Workshops
- Kokoda Track Expedition 2020 Training
- Free HSC lectures in the holidays
- HSC Mass at St Mark's Drummoyne
- Lindfield Killara Parish Youth Program
- Brothers OzTag
- School Holiday Programs at Glenaeon
- Volunteering with 'At Home with Willoughby'
- Welcome to Willoughby Picnic - Meet your Community on Saturday 12 October
From the History Department
Last Wednesday, all Year 10 History students were very fortunate to hear the presentation from Tom Fleming. Tom’s story of being a child survivor of the Holocaust is a remarkable one. He has kindly told of his experiences for the past four years at St Pius where he now has four grandsons attending.
Tom was one of only 123 child survivors of the Terezin Camp in Czechoslovakia when it was liberated in 1945. His memories of being there with his pregnant mother include many lessons about bravery and dealing with unimaginable adversity. Tom’s story can be read in his book “Lolli’s Apples”. He has donated several copies of this to our library and Year 10 students are encouraged to read this confronting but positive book as they come to an end of their study of the Holocaust.
Thanks again to Tom for generously giving his time to relive these experiences from 75 years ago. Thanks also to Mrs Keighery for hosting this event in the library which was so appropriately set up for Tom. Well done to the Year 10 students who showed so much respect and asked Tom several thoughtful questions. Finally, thank you to the Year 10 History teachers who have taught this sensitive topic so well.
Mr Pat Rodgers - History/Legal Studies Coordinator
Winter Sports Photos
All photo orders need to be placed into the Silver Box outside the Finance Office before Friday 27 September. Order forms can be collected from the Student Office or downloaded from the attachment below.
Ms L Proc - General Coordinator
NSW School of Languages Applications for 2020
This year at the 2020 Year 9 and 2020 Year 11 Information Evenings, I spoke to several parents regarding the desire for students to study a Language Elective (200hrs) at NSW School of Languages. The NSW School of Languages has uploaded the 2020 Applications and it is now time to have either parents or students contact me about enrolment.
Applications are to be submitted in Term 3/ early Term 4, and definitely by the Department of Education deadline of 13 November 2019. Applications received after this date may not fully be processed prior to the beginning of the new school year.
HSC course applications should be lodged in Term 3 so as to start the HSC course at the commencement of Term 4 2019.
Please visit https://nswschoollang.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment/enrolment-application-forms.html To download the form or see Mrs manga directly. There are limited spots available.
Mrs Kara Manga - Teacher in Charge LOTE
French Holiday Workshops
Bonjour Parents,
I have received the email below advertising some French holiday workshops suitable for Year 11 and Year 12 students. I thought that I would pass this on to you in case you wanted to enrol your son for the upcoming holidays (Year 11 and Year 12) or the January holidays (Year 11). It could be a great opportunity to practise their French skills and interact with other French-speaking peers from the Sydney area.
Merci!
Mrs Sarah McCormack - French Teacher
Kokoda Track Expedition 2020 – Second Training Session
The second of our training hikes is locked in for Sunday 6 October 2019 when we will be walking from Cowan to Brooklyn, 13.4km (1 big hill). This is an opportunity for all prospective participants to meet, prepare and to discuss all aspects of the Kokoda Track Expedition 2020.
When: Sunday 6 October 2019
Meet: Hawkesbury River train station (Brooklyn) 7.30am (Train to Cowan at 7.53am; arrive 8.02am)
Finish: Hawkesbury River train station (Brooklyn) 1.00pm (approx.) Trains every 60 minutes to Hornsby
Need: 3 litres of water (no water on route), hat, sunscreen, snacks, OPAL card, sense of humour
In the event of track work we can do a car shuffle to Cowan. In the event of track closures due to controlled burns we will decide on an alternate route.
All members of the College community are welcome to attend these hikes.
Next Hikes for 2019 – To Be Confirmed
3. Sunday 3 November 2019
4. Sunday 1 December 2019
Mr Paul de Silva - Outdoor Education Coordinator
Free HSC lectures in the holidays
ATAR Notes - HSC Lectures: Over 50 lectures across UTS and Macquarie University. Please click on the link below for details.
HSC Mass at St Mark's Drummoyne
6.00PM ON SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 2019
St Mark’s Catholic Church - 33 Tranmere Street, Drummoyne
ALL WELCOME!
Candidates studying for the HSC or international baccalaureate are invited to St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 33 Tranmere Street, Drummoyne. Afterwards there will be a gathering and supper in the Parish Centre. If you would like to participate in a ministry in the Mass please contact Parish Office on 9181 1795 or email Sr. Antonia at pa@stmarksdrummoyne.org.au Readers, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Musicians and Singers are all welcome.
Lindfield Killara Parish Youth Program
Our parish is holding a very special event: “Career Expo – The Future of Work” on Sunday 29 September from 2-4 pm at Holy Family Catholic Parish & School (MacKillop Hall on school grounds) in Lindfield. We will start the day off with a talk by a representative from Deloitte Economics talking about the "Future of Work" report. Professionals representing a variety of skills and jobs will present via a panel offering a broader question and answer time, as well as time to talk individually with the professionals about their field of work.
Please click on the flyer for details. More information about the event can be found on our website after today: www.lindfieldkillara.org.au or by contacting us at youth@lindfieldkillara.org.au.
Brothers OzTag
Please click on the flyer for details of Brothers OzTag and how to register. It is open to both boys and girls between 5-16.
School Holiday Programs at Glenaeon
Please click on the flyer below for details of our Holiday Care Service which offers alternative activities for the school holidays for families, and we welcome children from all schools. Our service provides care from Thursday 26 September to Tuesday 15 October and this can be invaluable to families from independent schools. We also provide a program for children up to 14 years of age.
Volunteering with 'At Home with Willoughby'
- Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of others?
- Would you like to 'give back', make friends and learn new skills?
- Do you have some spare time during the week?
Please click on the flyer below for details.
Welcome to Willoughby Picnic - Meet your Community
Saturday 12 October - 10.30am to 1pm
Please click on the flyer below for details.