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Term I Week 4 17th February 2012
ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM ST COLUMBA ANGLICAN SCHOOL PORT MACQUARIE
From the Principal
hope/hōp/
In a society where the word “news” is most often equated with “bad” news, is it any wonder that our young people are prone to only seeing a
“dark” future for themselves and their world.
Not that this is a new phenomenon. I have a friend who grew up in Europe during the 60’s who believed that nuclear war was inevitable and
that he would never survive to adulthood. I have another friend who grew up Catholic in Northern Ireland and was made very aware that he
would never be able to work in any but the most menial job in his hometown and violence was a byword in his world (he collected spent
rubber bullets, bomb fragments and other paraphernalia the way other children collected coins or stamps).
Both these men came to Australia when they realised that in doing that they could hope for a better life for themselves and their families.
And that is what they found here – Hope.
So what do we do, when there seems to be an increasing tendency in our society to “deal with ideological conflict with tribalism and idiocy”
and follow the “We’ll all be rooned” philosophy of Hanrahan?
As a school we can create a culture where hope not only survives, but thrives. In doing this I do not believe we need to delve into “pixie-dust”
optimism, but create structures and models that show our students that there is a place in the real world for positive expectations.
I believe we can do this by:
� Making learning a personal experience that acknowledges individual talents
� Promoting (insisting on) positive relationships
� Showing mindfulness in our planning
� Making sure that words and actions are in accord
� Promoting orderliness rather than chaos
� Teaching in a way that increases resilience in the face of adversity
Good schools provide answers to life questions. Answers that are difficult to find at the back of the textbook. Answers to questions like:
� How am I going to survive in a world that can be hyper-competitive, inequitable and dangerous?
� How will I find and maintain relationships that are positive, supportive and that respect the concept of mutual obligation?
� Where do I fit in a world that is often confusing and seems to be always changing the answers before I even understand the question?
These are the things that sneak in between the lines in a great classroom - things that are difficult to find in the syllabus and even harder to
test in an examination. These are the things that we strive to include (value-adding) in a St Columba education.
How important do I believe this is? I concur with the late John Gardiner who wrote that “The first and last task of a leader is to keep hope
alive”.
So let us mail our colours to the mast. Let us strive that somewhere in the busy school days ahead we find time to offer our community a
sense of:
Hope for liberty (to think, act and live with responsible choice)
Hope for equality (finding ways of acting so that it does not just look through the prism of winners and losers)
Hope for efficiency (getting rid of wasteful habits, paradigms and systems that take up too much of our resources in terms
of time, money and emotion)
Hope for Community (that it is possible to share the “good life” with others, even when our ideas and backgrounds differ)
Optimistic? I hope so!
Noun: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
Verb: Want something to happen or be the case: "he's hoping for compensation"; "I
hope that the kids are OK".
Synonyms: noun. expectation - expectancy - expectance - trust - promise
verb. trust - expect – anticipate
“Our spirits were made for hope, the way our hearts were made to love and our brains were made
to think and our hands were made to do things”. Lewis Benedictus Smedes
Terry Muldoon
Principal
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What’s On @ SCAS
Dates for your diary
Friday, 17th February 2012
� Vocal Road Trip
Monday, 20th February 2012
� First P&F Meeting for 2012, McArthur
Conference Room from 7.00pm
� HRIS Primary Rep Basketball Trials, HVGS
from 4.00pm
Tuesday, 21st February 2012
� Official opening of the Syd Hopkins Senior
Studies Centre, 10.00am
� Year 7 Meet the Teacher Evening from
4.10pm
� Stage 6 Information Evening from
7.00pm
Wednesday, 22nd February 2012
� Years 7 and 10 Immunisation Clinic
Thursday, 23rd February 2012
� Year 12 Service at St Thomas at 2.00pm
GENERAL ENQUIRIES:
St Columba Anglican School has a Facebook page. Facebook is a great way of keeping in touch with
what is happening at the School. Our Facebook page will be constantly updated with news and photos
and is a great communication tool for busy people. If you haven’t yet done so, check out our page and
give us your “like”! This will keep you up-to-date with all the very latest news!
Address: 3 Iona Avenue
Port Macquarie NSW
School Office: (02) 6581 4188
School Fax: (02) 6581 4190
Email: secretary@scas.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.scas.nsw.edu.au
Friday, 24th February 2012
� Iintombi Performance at Glasshouse
Tuesday, 28th February 2012
� Stage 5 Information Evening
� HRIS U15 Boys & Girls Tennis
� Year 7 Camp commences
Wednesday, 29th February 2012
� HRIS Primary Swimming Div 2 at Lambton
Pool
� Iintombi Performance at The Glasshouse
7.00pm
Thursday, 1st March 2012
� HRIS Primary Swimming Div 1 at Lambton
Pool
Friday, 2nd March 2012
� Year 11 Biology Excursion
PRIMARY SCHOOL ENQUIRIES:
Dial School Office number and choose “Primary
School Enquiries” from menu
Email: primaryschool@scas.nsw.edu.au
SECONDARY SCHOOL ENQUIRIES:
Dial School Office number and choose “Secondary
School Enquiries” from menu
Email: secondaryschool@scas.nsw.edu.au
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ENROLMENTS FOR 2013
Places at St Columba in 2013 are filling quickly - enrol now to avoid disappointment.
Families are advised that limited places remain in some of our 2013 classes. Current families
are reminded that enrolment applications are only required for NEW siblings wishing to
attend St Columba in 2013.
Please ensure your Enrolment Forms are completed and returned to the School Front Office
as soon as possible. Enrolment forms can be collected from the School Front Office or
downloaded from the School’s website, www.scas.nsw.edu.au
ACCOUNTS REMINDER
A REMINDER THAT TERM 1 FEES ARE NOW OVERDUE AND OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS WILL NOW HAVE A
$50.00 LATE PAYMENT FEE APPLIED. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THOSE WHO ARE ON AN AGREED PAYMENT PLAN
ARRANGED THROUGH OUR ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH PAYMENT OF YOUR ACCOUNT, PLEASE CONTACT THE AC-
COUNTS DEPARTMENT VIA EMAIL TO accounts@scas.nsw.edu.au
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE MAKING PAYMENT VIA DIRECT CREDIT IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE YOUR AC-
COUNT CODE. IF YOU ARE MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCHOOL’S BUILDING FUND, LIBRARY FUND OR
SCHOLARSHIP FUND, PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE ARE DIFFERENT ACCOUNT NUMBERS. PLEASE CONTACT THE
ACCOUNTS STAFF FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
A warm welcome to the following teachers who have joined St Columba this year
Mr Matthew Richards—our new eLearning Leader, who has joined us from Our Lady of Good Counsel School in
Deepdene, Victoria.
Mr Justin Munro—TAS teacher, who has just completed his Bachelor of Education (Technology and Applied Studies)
at Charles Sturt University.
Mr Mark Dolbel—HSIE Teacher and Year 7 Patron, who has joined us from Gippsland Grammar School in Victoria.
Mrs Chris Bowring—Mathematics Teacher, who was previously Chair of Mathematics Faculty at Billanook College in
Victoria.
Mr Andrew Hall—Primary Teacher, who has just completed his Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching, graduating with
Second Class First Division Honours.
Miss Danielle Watson—Primary Teacher, who has joined us from St Andrews Cathedral School in Sydney.
Mr Roger Shipton—Primary Teacher, who was previously senior teacher at Mosman Preparatory School.
Mr Andrew West—PDHPE Teacher, from Xavier High School in Albury.
Mrs Catherine Grootenboer—Drama and English Teacher, who was previously a Drama and Visual Arts Teacher at
Westport High School, and also Hastings Valley Community of Schools Drama Ensembles Coordinator and Director.
Ms Peta Watters—HSIE Teacher, who has joined us from Oakhill College, Sydney.
Ms Elissa Strahley—English Teacher, from Port Macquarie High School in Port Macquarie.
Mrs Elizabeth Watts—English Teacher, who has just completed her Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours and a
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education.
Mrs Wendy McKinlay—Hospitality Teacher, who has come to us from the North Coast Institute of TAFE
HOMEWORK HELP
PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE ADVISED THAT HOMEWORK HELP IS
AVAILABLE IN THE DAWSON LIBRARY EVERY MORNING BEFORE
SCHOOL FROM 8.20AM FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 10.
OUR MATHS FACULTY ALSO RUNS A MATHS HELP SESSION ON WEDNES-
DAY MORNINGS FROM 8.00am to 8.45am IN THE D4 CLASSROOM.
BRING A PROBLEM AND GET IT SOLVED.
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Disability Provisions for HSC
Many parent will be aware that the Board of Studies grant disability provision for students with a physical or psychological disability
which may disadvantage them in examination situations. The range of conditions which may be considered is extensive,
but examples would include such things as
• Diabetes, where the student may need to eat regularly, to visit the toilet frequently or to test blood sugar levels
• Dyslexia, where an examination paper printed on a particular coloured paper may assist
• Chronic fatigue, where rest breaks may be required
• Chronically bad hand writing, where use of a writer may assist
• Panic attacks, where environmental changes and access to medication may help.
Applications to the Board of Studies for appropriate provisions for particular conditions require substantial documentation as
evidence, and considerable input from the School. Once submitted, they are reviewed and determined by an expert panel engaged
by the respective authority. Hence, the process must begin early, so that the authority has the time to deal properly with
the many thousands of applications which are received each year.
HSC students in Year 12 at SCAS, who had disability provisions approved for the former School Certificate, should note that they
must make a new application for the Higher School Certificate.
Applications for disability provisions for the 2012 HSC examinations must reach the Board of Studies by Thursday 5 April. Students
who wish to make applications should thus begin the process immediately if they have not already done so. A great deal
of evidence is required, both from appropriate professionals, and from within the School, all of which takes a good deal of time
to garner. Details of how to apply and what is required may be obtained from Mr Philpott in the Learning Support Department
(6581 4188).Parents or students who need assistance with the process should contact me in the first instance. I do hasten to
point out that, when conditions develop or are identified after 5th April, the Board is very accommodating in dealing with late
applications, even up until the morning of the exam! For students with known conditions, however, it is important that they
realise that they may disadvantage themselves if they do not allow the Board sufficient time to deal properly with their application.
It is important that parents and students realise that the granting of a provision for NAPLAN does not pre-empt any decision
which may later be made by the Board of Studies.
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Secondary School News and Events
P&F Meeting: The first P&F meeting for 2012 will be held on Monday night, 20 th February, commencing at 7.00pm in the
Dawson Library. All parents and caregivers are very welcome to attend. The P&F is a great opportunity to become involved
in the School and for parents and friends to come together as a community.
Year 7 Meet the Teacher Evening and BBQ: This event will be held next Tuesday evening from 4.10pm to 7.00pm. It will
be a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet staff who are teaching Year 7 in 2012. There will be a ‘Back
to the Classroom’ session, introduction of teaching staff, information about Assessment Schedules, outline of the Pastoral
Care Program and information about Year 7 Camp. The evening will conclude with a BBQ where parents, caregivers
and staff can meet and mingle.
Year 7 and 10 Immunisation Clinic: Immunisation forms need to be returned to the Secondary School Office by Monday
20 th February. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the Clinic, please contact Bernadette Williams at
the North Coast Area Health Service on 02 6620 7503.
Stage 6 Information Evening: This Information Evening will focus on explanations of the Preliminary and High School Certificate
assessment policies and procedures, the SCAS Stage 6 Assessment Booklet 2012 and strategies for assisting parents
as they guide their students’ preparation for their studies.
Record of Achievement Information Evening: This Information Evening will focus on explanations of the Record of School
Achievement assessment policies and procedures, the SCAS Stage 5 Assessment booklet 2012 and strategies for assisting
parents as they guide their students’ preparation for their studies.
Permission for Local Excursions in 2012 and Medical Consent Authority Form: These notes need to be completed and
returned as soon as possible to the Secondary School Office. If your child did not receive one of these notes, additional
copies are available from the Secondary School Office.
Homework Help: Available each morning for students in Years K-10. Homework help is held in the Library from 8.20am to
8.50am.
Maths Drop In Centre: The Drop In Centre is in D4 on Wednesday mornings from 8.00am to 8.45am. Bring a problem, get
it solved!
Student Clothing and Possessions
Please ensure that all items of clothing and student possessions (drink bottles, lunch boxes, text books, school books etc)
are clearly labelled. Items are being handed in that are not labelled, making it very difficult to return them to students.
Please label all items clearly with the student’s name. Initials are insufficient for the article to be returned to the correct
student. You Name It Labels are available on line to order labels for all kinds of items. All you need to do is log on to
www.younameitlabels.com and place your order, quoting our unique code: scasn0203 (all lower case, no spaces)
when the fundraising code is asked for.
Contacting Year Patrons and Class Teachers:
Parents are encouraged to contact the class teacher or year advisor via email if they have any questions or concerns.
The email addresses are as follows:
Year 6: Year6@scas.nsw.edu.au
Year 7: Year7@scas.nsw.edu.au
Year 8: Year8@scas.nsw.edu.au
Year 9: Year9@scas.nsw.edu.au
Year 10: Year10@scas.nsw.edu.au
Year 11: Year11@scas.nsw.edu.au
Year 12: Year12@scas.nsw.edu.au
UPCOMING EVENT S
Friday 17th February 2012
to Sunday 19th February 2012
Vocal road trip for selected music students.
Monday 20th February 2012 First P&F Meeting for 2012 – McArthur Conference Room at 7.00pm
Tuesday 21 st February 2012 Opening of the Senior Studies Centre – “Syd Hopkins Centre” – 10.00am
Tuesday 21 st February 2012 Year 7 2012 Meet the Teacher Evening and BBQ from 4.10pm to 7.00pm.
Tuesday 21st February 2012 Stage 6 Information Evening in the Chapel from 7.00pm to 8.00pm for parents and
caregivers of Year 11 students.
Wednesday 22 nd February 2012 Years 7 and 10 Immunisation Clinic
Tuesday 28th February
to Friday 2nd Year 7 Camp. Please return camp notes as soon as possible
March 2012
Tuesday 28th February 2012 Record of Achievement Information Evening in the Iona Centre from 6.00pm to 7.00pm
for parents and caregivers of Year 9 and 10 students.
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Secondary School Swimming Carnival 2012
Students competed in the Secondary School Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 14 th February. The
day provided some fierce competition in the first House Carnival for the year. The lead changed
many times throughout the day, but it was McCabe Sharks who finished on top. A sincere thank
you to all secondary staff and parent volunteers who assisted in various jobs on the day. It was
great to see all students embrace the carnival both in and out of the pool. The SCAS Swimming
Team will now compete at the Hunter Region Independent Schools (HRIS) Carnival on Tuesday
13 th March. Details for team members to be distributed soon.
Age Champions
Age
Division
Champion Runner Up
12 Years Holly Russell
Brooke Miall
Brady Hoole
Benjamin Smith
13 Years Meg Goodwin
Alana Nowakowski
Samuel Begbie
Max Atherton
14 Years Nicola Reardon/Madeleine Sanna Scarlett Hurst
Samuel Killick
Alex Kroon
15 Years Ellinore Frederick
Roxanne Montgomery
Lachlan Philpott
Lachlan Hill
16 Years Olivia Peck
Monique Sloane
Jack Begbie
Jake Griffin/Donovan Roberts
17 Years Ashley Hill (38)
Eliza Hurst
Andrew Baker (34)
Jonathan Hingston/Peter Rasmussen
18 Years Courtney Pasfield
Jessica Blue
Oscar Pannifex
Caleb Ravesteyn
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Mid Coast Independent Trade
Training Centre
Welcome to MCITTC 2012
The HSC Hospitality and Construction students are among
the first to access the Mid Coast Independent Trade Training
Centre. There was a wonderful sense of enthusiasm and
excitement amongst the students who started last week
and all enjoyed a shared meal in the new outdoor area
prepared by the Hospitality students.
The Hospitality Teacher is Mrs Wendy McKinlay. Wendy has
significant industry experience and has taught at TAFE for
several years. She is very enthusiastic to share her skills with
the students in this brand new and well equipped facility.
The Construction Teacher is Mr Justin Munro who has worked as a ‘chippy’ up until he completed his teaching degree recently
and is really looking forward to working with students to develop skills and construction knowledge.
Our students who complete the course for 2 years may get a ‘dual qualification’ – a completed HSC subject and a VET Certificate
II.
With the road works now complete, parents collecting MCITTC students on Thursday evenings may drive in through the bus
entry and down past the Iona Centre into the MCITTC car park. Exit will then be through the usual SCAS exit gate.
If you would like a tour of the MCITTC please do not hesitate to contact Julie Robinson on 65814188 ext. 737 or send an email to
training@mcittc.nsw.edu.au (for working families Mrs Robinson will be at the Centre each Thursday evening until 7.30pm).
There is one place left in the Hospitality Class, and limited places remain in Construction for Year 10 and Year 11 students.
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Primary School News and Events
Whooping Cough Alert. We have been notified that a number of St Columba community members have
been diagnosed with, and are currently being treated for, Whooping Cough.
Lost Property. There have already been many items of clothing as well as lunch and drink containers left
abandoned by their owners and placed in the Lost Property room. These items will be returned to the student
whose name is labelled on them. Please label all items of clothing inside the collar for dresses and
shirts, and the rear waist of shorts and skirts. Families who purchase second hand items of clothing are asked
to replace the name of the previous owner with the name of their child. Many new items of clothing have
no name on them and it is difficult for them to be returned to their rightful owner.
8.00am Monday Morning Cross Country training and Long Break Sports Training sessions have commenced
for the year for students in years 3-6. Athletics will be held at Thursday Long Break, Soccer for Years 3-6 will
be held on Tuesday at Long Break (Soccer boots and shinpads required). Sessions will be held on the Front
Oval and students are to meet teachers at the entry to the Iona Centre. Basketball training has commenced
on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8.00am for students in Years 3-6 in the Iona Centre. Students
are welcome to attend both sessions but are only required at one depending on other commitments.
Chess Club for Years 3-6 will commence Wednesday next week (22nd February) at the beginning of Long
Break. Please meet at Mrs Templeton's room (3T). Mr Woodhart will be running the Chess Club this year. All
interested students are welcome to attend, no chess experience is necessary.
Adult Toilets. Adults are asked to use the toilet facilities adjacent to the School Front Office in the Administration
block when they are taking their own children to the toilet. Please do not use the student toilets in
the classroom blocks for child protection purposes.
Change of Address/Phone Number. It is important that the School maintains accurate student data. For
your benefit the School must be notified immediately of any changes in address, phone numbers, emails or
emergency contacts. A Change of Detail Form is available from the School Front Office, or you may email
your updated details to update@scas.nsw.edu.au A new Bus Pass may also be required.
Messages to Students. The School cannot undertake to pass messages on to students during the day. Students
should be clear as to their transport and other family arrangements prior to leaving home in the morning.
Naturally, in emergency situations, every effort will be made to ensure the student is contacted. Could I
please encourage you to teach your child your mobile phone number and home number for their own
safety in emergency situations.
Roll Call is taken at the start of each school day. Students who are late for school must report to the School
Front Office.
Car Signs for the Kiss and Drop Zone. Families who were at SCAS in 2011 are asked to continue to display
their car sign at the Kiss and Drop Zone.
Primary School families who wish to avail themselves of the Kiss and Drop Zone are invited to email primaryschool@scas.nsw.edu.au
should they require a laminated Car Surname sign that may be held in the car
window upon arrival at the Zone. When using the Kiss and Drop Zone please move to the most forward
space available before allowing your children to disembark or enter vehicles.
Parents and Caregivers who drop off or collect students who do not use the Kiss and Drop are asked to exit
their vehicle and escort their children to their car. Similarly families who park along the dirt road are asked
to escort their children through the school gate safely.
Mr Bruce Little
Head of Primary School
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CREATIVE ARTS NEWS
Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of performance groups at SCAS which rehearse throughout the week. See table above.
PRIMARY SCHOOL CAPA
Primary School are pleased to announce 3 new Ensemble groups to our Primary CAPA program—All interested participants welcome.
Primary Guitar Club for Years 2-6, which will be held in the N4 Music Room on Wednesdays during Long Break
Primary Flute Club for Years 5-6, which will be held in the N4 Music Room on Fridays during Long Break in Term 1
Primary Recorder Club for Years K-6, which will be held in the N4 Music Room on Fridays during Long Break in Term 2
There are some instruments available to Hire for these ensembles – if interested please contact Mrs Leanne Broadley via email : primary@scas.nsw.edu.au
Group Brass Tuition 2012 – To facilitate the continual growth of the Primary Band Program in 2012, I am excited to announce that we will be offering the opportunity for Group tuition in
Trumpet. This tuition will be delivered by Bevan Lee, a talented Yr 12 student and Music Scholar. Bevan recently completed the HSC in Music as an accelerated student. SCAS has four
Trumpets which will be available for hire free of charge for Semester 1, 2012. Lesson fees will be approximately $10 per student (for a group of 3 students). This is an excellent opportunity for
Primary students to start learning the Trumpet at a very reasonable introductory cost. If your child is interested in receiving Trumpet tuition, please contact Mr Mark Brown via email
m.brown@scas.nsw.edu.au Trumpets will be distributed on a “first in, first served basis”.
SECONDARY SCHOOL CAPA
Welcome back to all the new and returning instrumentalists. The Band Program is now in full swing and rehearsals are underway for another year of exciting public performances. If you are
not already involved in one or more of our instrumental ensembles and you would like more information, please contact Mr Brown via email on m.brown@scas.nsw.edu.au
There will be a Secondary Boys Vocal Workshop held on Wednesday 9 th May at Regional High School. A more detailed note will be issued closer to the date. All boys in the secondary
vocal program welcome!
Year 7-8 Drama Honours Program commenced on Monday 13 th February and will run every Monday for 6 weeks, 3:30-4:30pm in DL1. All participants are expected to attend every week.
In 2012 Music Honours will be commencing in Term 1 and continuing on for the duration of the year. In previous years the Honours class has concentrated on Composition as their primary
focus. This year the Honours class will focus on Performance Practice. A small contemporary ensemble will be formed to perform a variety of challenging musical works. This group will be
auditioned in the next few weeks. For expressions of interest and further information please contact Mr Brown via email on m.brown@scas.nsw.edu.au
UPCOMING DATES
Ensemble Day Time Room
Kindergarten Dance Monday 8:00am- 8:45am - Term I and II Iona Centre
SS Iintombazaan Monday 7:45am - 8:45am DL1
SS Stage Band Monday 7:45am - 8:45am SL2
SS High Rumbles Monday 7:45am - 8:45am DL1
Year 7-8 Drama Honours
Term 1
Monday 3:30pm - 4:30pm DL1
Primary Concert Band Tuesday 7:45am - 8:45am SL2
Primary Yrs 1-2 Dance Tuesday 8:00am-8:45am—Term I and II Iona Centre
SS Choir Yrs 7-12 Tuesday 7:45am - 8:45am Chapel
SS Chamber Choir
Tuesday
Thursday
Fri 17 Feb Vocal Ensemble Road Trip to Sydney
Thu 23 Feb St Thomas’ Year 12 and Foundation Student Service
Fri 24 Feb Iintombi performance at Glasshouse for Newcastle Uni Graduation
Sun 4 Mar Chamber Choir performance at St Thomas’ for AHISA
Sun 4 Mar Low Rumbles performance at Rydges for AHISA
Fri 16 Mar HSC Dance – Major Study Film Work Excursion to Sydney
Fri 16 Mar Australian Army Band visit to SCAS
Wed 9 May Secondary Boys Vocal Workshop at Regional High School
Sun 1 Apr Bago Winery Family Picnic/Music Day Out
Mon 21 Apr Taree Dance Eisteddfod Schools Groups
Tue 29 May CAPA Vocal and Instrumental Camp Bonny Hills
Wed 13 Jun CAPA Showcase Night 1 Glasshouse
Thu 14 Jun CAPA Showcase Night 2 Glasshouse
Long Break
7:45am - 8:45am (Week 2)
Primary Rock Band Tuesday Long Break N4
SS Concert Band Wednesday 7:45 am - 8:45 am SL2
PS&SS Strings Orchestra
Strings Training Ensemble
Wednesday
Wednesday
8:00am - 8:45am
8:20am - 8:50am
Adult Choir Iikhwyah Kakhulu Wednesday 8.00am - 8.45am DL1
Primary Guitar Club Yrs 2-6 Wednesday Long Break N4
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Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
N4
SS Snr HSC Music Rehearsal Wednesday Long Break SL1 AND SL2
Infants Choir Yrs K-2 Thursday 8:20am - 8:45am N4
Primary Choir Yrs 3-6 Thursday 8:00am - 8:45am SL2
Primary GGG Revolution Thursday Long Break N4
SS Iintombi Zicula
Thursday
Thursday
SS Low Rumbles Thursday
SS Dance Eisteddfod GrpA
SS Dance Eisteddfod GrpB
Thursday
Thursday
Long Break (Weeks 1&2)
7:45am - 8:45am (Week 1)
Long Break (Weeks 1&2)
7:45am - 8:45am (Week 1)
3:30pm-5:00pm
3:30pm-4:30pm Week A
Primary Dance Yrs3-6 Friday 8:00am - 8:45 am SL3
SS Jazz Ensemble—Equinox Friday 7:45am - 8:45am SL2
Yrs 5-6 Flute Club—Term 1 Friday Long Break N4
Yrs K-6 Recorder Club Term 2 Friday Long Break N4
SS Jazz Quintet Friday Long Break SL2
SS Dance Honours Friday 3:30pm-5:00pm SL3
Chapel
SL2
SL1
SL1
SL3
Chapel

MATHEMATICS TUITION AVAILABLE
Secondary mathematics tuition is available for students of all levels (late primary
to extension Year 12). Please contact Daniel Watts on 0408 883 138 for
more information. $50 an hour.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (JP) SERVICE
One of our teaching staff, Mrs Bronwyn Vickers, is a Community Justice of the Peace and is available on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to exercise those duties if required by staff and parents.
If you would like to contact Mrs Vickers, please make contact with me via the School Office.
CANTEEN NEWS
A full Canteen menu is available on the School website http://www.scas.nsw.edu.au
Please remember to pack a spoon or fork in your child’s lunchbox if
needed. However, all cutlery can be purchased from the Canteen for 10
cents.
Canteen Helpers Needed: Volunteering in the School’s Canteen is a
great way to meet other parents and become part of our school community.
Please contact Kym Peir in the Canteen if you are able to help.
Email: k.peir@scas.nsw.edu.au, phone 6581 4188 or mobile 0408
661445. There are vacancies on the roster for a short shift from 9 am
until 12 noon if you are only able to spare a few hours.
A new Canteen menu for 2012 is now available on the School website, www.scas.nsw.edu.au
Week
Beginning
20th February
27th February
CANTEEN ROSTER
TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH
Trinity is a contemporary, Bible-based church which commenced in 2008. We meet at St Columba School
and while we have people of all ages, we particularly seek to include children and youth. We seek to be a
praying, warm and authentic community where people are included, supported, challenged and transformed,
through the word of God and the work of the Holy Spirit.
Trinity meets at 10.00am each Sunday in the SCAS Chapel.
Sunday Program:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Bev Miller Volunteer Required Anna Higgerson
Bev Miller Volunteer Required Trish Popplewell
10.00am - all ages together in church
10.30am - children and youth go to their age-group activities
11.15am - fellowship together over morning tea - children play
Anna Dunstan
Tara Miles
Anna Dunstan
Volunteer Required
Sonya Wheatley
1 Volunteer Required
Jo McVerry
Sonya Wheatley
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