FOUNDERS' DAY ACTIVITIES Friday 3 August 2007 - Newcastle ...

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Welcome to Birthday week as we celebrate Founders’ Day 2007. There are many activities planned to celebrate the
School’s birthday in the coming days and I would encourage all members of the School Family to attend those functions where
possible. Our Founders’ Day Service and Concert will be held in the School Chapel commencing at 9:15am on Friday and I
would ask that all attendees be seated by 9.05am. The SATU Passing Out Parade will take place after the service and the
Reviewing Officer this year will be Capt. Mark Wilson RAE, Adj. UNSWR. This will be followed by various activities in each of
the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. In the evening, we come together for the Founders’ Day Dinner for fine food, fellowship
and wonderful music supplied by members of Brass RaZoo.
The SATU Dining-In Night takes place on Saturday evening in Horbury Hunt Hall. Year 12 are the guests at this annual event
for SATU members which is hosted by Year 11, with Year 10 assisting with serving.
Also this weekend, the School will be hosting the Dean’s Conference which means that all the Anglican Cathedral Deans will be
coming to Newcastle over Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Part of their conference will be held at the School.
During the last week I had the privilege of being with Year 11 at their Camp and I want to congratulate all of them on their
demeanour, friendliness and cooperation. I would like to thank Fr. Brian for organising the camp and also to the following staff
for their attendance and organisation; Mr Filby, Mr Potter, Mrs Robertson, Mr Hopson, Mr Brain and Mrs Martin.
The postponed Junior School Athletics Carnival was held on a beautiful sunny day this week and I would like to thank Miss
Byrnes, the Junior School Staff and Students for their contribution to a most enjoyable and happy occasion.
Congratulations to the Under 16 soccer team who were successful in winning the Hunter Region Independent Schools’ Gala
Day. A particular thank you to their coach Miss Parezanovic.
Mr A G Green
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Year 11 went away during Week 1 of the term for their Senior Camp. They travelled to Myall Shores Ecotourism Resort on
Wallis Lake and spent the two and half days exploring leadership and just having some fun. The purpose of the camp is to give
these Year 11 students the chance to consider their emerging role of leadership in the School. Activities included a Eucharist
and meditation, a talk on leadership given by the Headmaster, group activities (including the very popular Latin dancing
sessions), games, archery and a walk through the sand hills and rainforest. A very successful trivia night was organised by the
trivia master extraordinaire, Mr Brain, who keep everyone amused and happy for hours of fun.
I would like to thank all the staff who attended and made such a huge contribution to the success of the camp. Special thanks
to the Headmaster, Mr Filby, Mr Potter, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Martin, Mr Hopson and Mr Brain.
Year 11 were exemplary ambassadors for the School and I received many compliments about their behaviour and demeanour.
It was fun and relaxing to be away with them. The evaluation forms showed that the students enjoyed themselves and many
positive comments were made about the experience and the activities.
Congratulations Year 11 on such a useful group experience.
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The Rev'd Canon Dr Brian Douglas
School Chaplain and Year 11 Camp Organiser
SPRING FAIR – RAFFLE DONATIONS NEEDED URGENTLY
The Spring Fair is the main fund-raising event organised by the Spring Fair Committee and the money
raised is used to improve facilities and purchase equipment for the students.
The Raffle has always been a big part of the Fair and in the past parents and friends have very
generously made donations of all kinds to be raffled. These have included electrical goods, jewellery,
artworks, gift vouchers, theatre tickets, food orders, dinners, 3-day holidays, wines, horticultural supplies,
taxi vouchers, car services, horse riding lessons and skiing and diving goods to name a few.
Many of these parents and friends have donated year after year, which has been greatly appreciated. If
you are in that category and would like to donate again this year; or if you are new parents or other
parents who feel you would like to contribute, please contact me.
Miss Wotton - wotj@ngs.nsw.edu.au or phone: 4929 5811
As this needs to be finalised very soon, any donations need to be with me by 13 August 2007.
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