COLLEGE NEWS

Welcome

Welcome to the Week 4 edition of the College Newsletter, next week will see all students in Years 7-12 return full time for face to face learning.

This will mark the end of TRAC Online for all students.

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.

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.

Outdoor Ed Kitchen

The OED kitchen will be open from Monday 25th May!

The process for ordering lunch will be a little different to cater to COVID requirements.

Orders will be taken between 8:30am and 9:00am as per the instructions below.

Students must pre-order their lunch by completing the order form in Room 6 and dropping it in the box provided. Payment must be made at time of order and can be paid via exact money with the order form or via card with the cashier in the kitchen. No orders will be accepted after the first Homeroom bell at 9:00.  

Pies, sausage rolls and chicken and salad wraps will be available for Week 5. Keep an eye out for our exciting new menu coming soon!

Students will collect their pre orders from outside the OED Kitchen at lunch time. 

Kelly Bowen | Outdoor Ed Coordinator

Pen-Pal Program

50 students across Years 9, 10 and 11 who are involved in Outdoor Education are participating in a pen-pal program with local residents at the Mary Potter Nursing Home and Loreto Home of Compassion as well as members of local Anglican church groups. 

Each year, students in Outdoor Education sign up to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They are required to complete either 3, 6 or 12 months of community service depending on which year they are in. 

Head of Outdoor Education, Kelly Bowen said due to the COVID-19 restrictions, students were unable to physically work in the community so they thought this would be beneficial to the residents and to develop their written communication skills and fulfil their Duke of Edinburgh requirements. 

Each week the students handwrite a letter to their pen-pal and eagerly await a response.

Article courtesy of the Daily Advertiser 

https://digital-print-edition.austcommunitymedia.com.au/WDA/2020/05/22/3dissue/index.html

TRACTIVE Challenge

Students have been staying physically active during COVID-19 by participating in our TRACTIVE challenge, led by Miss Mattingly.  For every kilometre the students and staff run, ride or walk earns points for their house.   Currently students have accumulated over 7000km.

Ms Mattingly and Cassie Sutton, recently spoke to The Daily Advertiser regarding this initiative. 

Article courtesy of The Daily Advertiser

https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/6760888/students-keep-up-virtual-training-amid-the-ongoing-health-crisis/?cs=9618

Image courtesy of The Daily Advertiser

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will be opening for an additional trading day on Monday 25 May 8am-12pm.

Normal term trading hours will commence from Tuesday 26 May.

Tuesday  8am-4pm

Wednesday  12pm-4pm

Thursday  8am-12pm

For Uniform Shop enquiries please contact Mattina Soley on 69331811 ext 125

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

HSC Textiles and Design

HSC textiles and design students are focussing on their skills to bring their designs to life for the major projects.  HSC major textiles and design projects are externally assessed and contribute to 50% of the student's HSC examination mark. 

Year 10 Immunisation Reminder

A reminder for students in Year 10, immunisations will take place on June 11. Please return your Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination form to the College Office by Friday June 5 2020.

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 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  has been cancelled. Students will be notified if this competition is to recommence for Round 2.

Lindie Mannion | Head of Visual Arts

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, buses and visitors parked at the western end of the College.

Gate 2 ENTRY ONLY

For staff, Year 12, buses 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

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.

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 25 May - All students return for face to face learning. Uniform shop open 8am-12pm

Tuesday 26 May - Uniform Shop open 8am-4pm

Wednesday 27 May - Uniform Shop open 12pm-4pm

Thursday 28 May - Uniform Shop open 8am-12pm

Wednesday 3 June - UNSW Wagga Wagga Medical School Information Session - 5.30pm-6.30pm (See Careers Classroom for information)

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 20 July Term 3 Commences

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 - 20 July 2020

Term 3 concludes - 25 September 2020

Term 4 commences - 12 October 2020

Term 4 concludes - 9 December 2020