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The Vine
A fortnightly newsletter for Penrith Anglican College families To Serve Christ
Thursday 1 April 2021 Issue No 5, 2021
The angel said to the women,
“Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
Matthew 28:5-6
Artwork by Thalia Rao (6B)
We are at the end of Term 1 for 2021 and it has been wonderful to have things
starting to get back to normal after a year of COVID restrictions. We have been
thankful that we have been able to welcome small groups of parents back on
site to celebrate some events such as Primary Principal Award and Swimming
Carnival Presententations, 2022 Enrolment Information Sessions and our 2020
Alumni Thanksgiving Chapel.
On Wednesday we had a wonderful time commencing our Easter celebrations
with our annual Primary Easter Hat Parade which this year we held on the oval
with parents able to join us to watch students showcase their fantastic creations.
VAPING
Vaping, inhaling a vapour created by an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette)
or other vaping devices, is a growing issue for young people in our society.
Vaping devices have cartridges filled with a liquid that usually contains nicotine,
Principal’s Message flavourings, and chemicals. The liquid is heated into a vapour, which the person
inhales. That's why using e-cigarettes is called "vaping."
In Australia, it is illegal for individuals to sell or purchase e-liquids that contain
nicotine in any form. However, a person may still access an e-liquid that contains
nicotine via a special import arrangement only if a doctor has prescribed it.
Nicotine-free vaping devices and e-liquids can be legally sold and purchased in
most states and territories through online retail stores and tobacco retail outlets.
These devices still contain toxins.
Secondary students at the College have been spoken to about the College
expectations in relation to drugs and alcohol, including vapes. The use of
drugs and alcohol by students in our community will not be tolerated as
it is offensive to our College ethos and culture. They are not permitted
to be brought or consumed at the College. Students and parents need
to be aware that students who bring these items to the College will face
immediate suspension as a minimum. If they share or sell these items, their
enrolment will cease, and they will be asked to leave the College.
We strongly encourage families to speak to their children about this issue. If
students or parents are aware of any information about the use of vapes at
the College, we ask you to contact either Mr Leighton Corr (Deputy Principal
(Secondary) or Mrs Felicity Grima (Principal).
Paul Dillon is the Director and founder of DARTA (Drug and Alcohol Research
and Training Australia http://darta.net.au/). His latest blog is included below to
help guide your conversations.
Thank you for all the support of parents and staff this term. I wish you a restful
and blessed Easter, as we remember Jesus' sacrifice and give thanks for what
He brought to our world.
Mrs Felicity Grima
Principal
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What should parents say when their teen says "But it's not
smoking" when they find out they're vaping?
Paul Dillon
I've been working with schools for a long time now and have seen many alcohol and
other drug trends come and go. New substances come onto the market and often
disappear just as quickly as they hit the streets, while older drugs, once relatively
popular, may see a resurgence in use after some time away from the scene. The
substances most likely to cause significant harms are rarely used by school-based
In This Issue young people, however when it comes to vaping and the use of e-cigarettes,
anecdotal reports suggest that's just the group that are most likely to be picking up
the practice.
Principal’s Message
About ten years ago an increasing number of reports of vaping started to come
out of the US with headlines like 'E-Cigs Timebomb', 'Hooked on Vaping' and
Uniform Reminders
'Sales of Smokeless E-Cigs Catch Fire'. By 2015 I was asked to give a series of
presentations across the country on 'novel ways of smoking' and included a section
3 Steps to a Happier Family on vaping and e-cigarettes. At that time there were very few reports of vaping by
teens but as so called 'shisha pens' (disposable devices that produced flavoured
Teaching and Learning vapour when inhaled) became more widely available across the country (often
sitting on the counters at convenience stores and petrol stations) I began to get
schools asking me for more information on this new phenomenon. Young teens
College Chaplain
started to bring these devices to school and when caught using them, usually in
the bathrooms, explained them away by claiming that they weren't the same as
Library Services cigarettes and that vaping wasn't as bad as smoking.
Secondary School Happenings The Americans call it a 'vaping epidemic' and have been struggling to deal with the
issue of young teens and the use of e-cigarettes for quite some time, particularly in
schools. It certainly feels like the problem is hitting its peak in Australian schools at
Primary School Highlights
the moment with hardly a day going by when I am not contacted by principals and
teachers asking for assistance in how to deal with the vaping that is occurring in
Compassion Child Sponsorship their schools. Is it just a 'fad' that will simply disappear over time or are we seeing
the beginning of a new generation of nicotine-dependent young people?
Prayer and Praise
I recently gave a series of talks at a school and, as I always do at the moment,
I covered vaping. After I finished the first presentation (it was just after recess),
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the Deputy took me into his office and asked me whether I would like to know just
how big a problem this was becoming. With that he grabbed the small rubbish bin
Busways Changes to Route 775 under his desk, turned it over and six small disposable 'vapes' fell onto the floor.
"They're the ones that I've confiscated today and I've already suspended a number
Busways Changes to Route 776 of students as a result," he said. "The sad thing is that I can almost guarantee that
when they return to school at least one of them will return with a parent who will tell
me that I'll be suspending them again by the end of the day as they are addicted to
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nicotine and won't get through a day without vaping."
A Festival for Seniors Parents are also struggling in this area. When they discover that their child is vaping
and they challenge them about their use of the product they are often met with a
P& F Community Business Register series of responses that they feel ill-equipped to deal with appropriately. Some of
the things teens are likely to say when they are caught vaping may include the
following:
• "But it's not smoking!"
• "It's just flavour, I don't vape nicotine."
• "Vaping is safer than smoking - wouldn't you rather me vape than smoke?"
• "I'm not hurting anyone, it's just water vapour."
There are no perfect responses to any of these but parents need to remember to
be honest in their discussions with their child when it comes to alcohol and other
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drugs. Ensure that you have the most accurate and up- smoking-related illnesses. Vaping has only been around for
to-date information on hand and do not try to use 'scare less than 20 years (the first one was invented in 2003), we
tactics' to frighten them off from experimenting with have no idea about the long-term harms associated with
whatever ... When it comes to vaping we are talking about the practice. When you ask me whether I'd prefer that you
something so new that it is simply not possible to know vape rather than smoke I have to be honest and tell you
what the potential long-term harms could be and that 'lack that I'd rather you do neither - I love you and I want you to
of certainty' about the possible risks is scary enough. be safe and healthy. In 50 years we may find out that there
With that in mind, here are some possible responses that are no problems with vaping at all, but there is also the
parents could possibly use to address their teens in this possibility that in the next five years we discover a range
area: of cancers linked to e-cigarettes and the e-liquids that are
used in them. We just don't know ...
"But it's not smoking!"
That's correct, vaping is not smoking, but that does not "I'm not hurting anyone, it's just water vapour."
mean that it is a 'safe' thing to do. E-cigarettes were Originally we used to think that it was just water vapour
invented to help smokers quit their habit. Tobacco smokers but we now know it is actually aerosol containing metals
are highly likely to become addicted to nicotine and many (including chromium, nickel and lead), ultrafine particles
try for years, some never succeeding, to stop smoking. and a range of toxic chemicals. This is now referred to as
E-cigarettes are another way of smokers getting their second-hand aerosol (SHA). When the vapours' contents,
nicotine-fix without smoking - they are devices designed including nicotine, are absorbed by the environment,
to deliver nicotine into a person's body. It doesn't matter sticking to clothing, carpet and other fabrics, this is called
whether that nicotine is smoked or vaped - when you're third-hand aerosol (THA). Nicotine poisonings can occur
young and your brain is still developing, nicotine can do when those materials are touched by babies and children,
lasting, even permanent, damage. You may not be smoking as well as pets such as cats and small dogs.
but the earlier you start vaping nicotine, particularly in
your early teens you're going to have a much harder time Vaping also produces particulate matter (PM) - very small
quitting the drug in the future. Do you want to vape for the solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the air.
rest of your life? Being exposed to PM increases the risk of developing
asthma and heart disease. We're learning more and more
"It's just flavour, I don't vape nicotine." about the contents of the vapour that is exhaled by users.
Around 90% of all e-cigarettes are made in China and it It's most probably a lot safer than second-hand smoke but
is not a well-regulated industry. The liquids are often not that does not mean it's not a problem and it's certainly not
accurately labelled and even though nicotine may not be just water vapour.
listed on the packaging a NSW Health study tested a range
of products and found that 70% of them actually contained Although anecdotal reports from schools suggest that
high levels of nicotine even though the label did not state we are now beginning to see students who are regularly
nicotine as an ingredient. vaping and becoming nicotine dependent, we do not
have the research to support this. Although the evidence
You need to remember that most of the vaping companies is mixed, some studies have found that many teens use
around the world are now owned by tobacco companies. e-cigarettes for a short time and then stop using altogether
Not so many people smoke as they did in the past and and that this group are less likely to use nicotine when
these companies need to continue to make money. Adding vaping. They also suggest that those young people who
flavours, particularly those that are attractive to young experiment with vaping are those who were more likely to
people, to their products is one of the best ways to get new try smoking anyway. That said, vaping does not seem to
customers. You may think that you're just vaping a flavour be going away and schools and parents are struggling with
but there is no way to be absolutely sure, not even if you how to best deal with it - being able to respond to some of
look at the packaging. the statements they are likely to use when trying to justify
their use of e-cigarettes may help just a little
"Vaping is safer than smoking - wouldn't you rather me
vape than smoke?" https://doingdrugs-darta.blogspot.com/2021/03/what-
Vaping may be 'safer' than smoking but what does that should-parents-say-when-their-teen.html
really mean? Getting hit by a car is most probably 'safer'
than getting hit by a truck but would you want either of
those things to happen to you? Just because one activity
is possibly safer than another doesn't mean that it is a
good idea to do it ... It's important to remember that it took
us hundreds of years to find out about the dangers of
smoking and millions of people died over that time due to
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Uniform Reminders
The official change over from Summer to Winter uniform will be from the Monday after Mother's Day (10 May).
It will be acceptable for students to wear either full Summer or full Winter uniform (not a combination of both) in
Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 2.
From Week 3 onwards, Secondary students need to be wearing their blazer as their external garment when they
enter and leave the College grounds and are in public. Students may wear their jumper under their blazer, but not
as their external garment.
The Bomber Jacket is required for students in Primary School, and is not an option for students in Year 7 and
above. The College Sports Uniform Jacket is for use with the College Sports Uniform only. It cannot be worn with
the Summer or Winter uniform.
The Uniform shop will be open on the following days during school holidays:
Wednesday 14 April from 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 15 April from 12pm - 5pm
Friday 16 April from 8am - 12pm
Online orders can be collected during this time.
The Uniform Shop's regular hours during term time are:
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:00am
Online orders can be placed at any time.
3 Secrets to a Happier Family
Penrith Anglican College is delighted to welcome Dr Justin
Coulson back to the College to present “3 Secrets to a Happier
Family” on Thursday 20 May 2021 at 6:30pm.
Dr Coulson is an internationally renowned speaker who delivers
keynote speeches and workshops on parenting, boosting
wellbeing, respectful relationships and much more.
He is the author of several books including “10 Things Every
Parent Needs to Know”, “21 Days to a Happier Family” and his
latest, “Miss-Connection: Why your teenage daughter hates you,
expects the world and needs to talk.”
3 SECRETS TO A
He came to the College in 2019 and those parents who attended
found him to be an excellent, engaging speaker and left feeling HAPPIER FAMILY
better equipped to parent in an ever changing world.
Tickets available at: https://www.trybooking.com/BQCLV The Lighthouse Theatre
PENRITH ANGLICAN COLLEGE
THURSDAY 20 MAY,
6:30PM
Tickets are $15, available at: https://www.trybooking.com/BQCLV
338-356 Wentworth Rd Orchard Hills
✉ info@justincoulson.com /happyfamilies.au @JustinCoulson
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Research tells us that the more a student is aware of the different facets of their
learning, the more effective their learning becomes. Students who are aware of
their learning are more confident in their learning, find school more enjoyable, are
more open to taking risks in the classroom and, often as a result, also do better in
Research tells us that the more a student is aware of the different facets of their learning, the m
traditional tests and external examinations.
effective their learning becomes. Students who are aware of their learning are more confident
learning, find school more enjoyable, are more open to taking risks in the classroom and, often
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ability to learn is not fixed at birth, or Questioning Focusing Reviewing Collaborating
even when they leave school; there Reasoning Persisting Innovating Emulating
are no limits to extending this learning
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This Learning Language is now not only displayed in every classroom across
actively utilised by College teaching staff at the beginning of each lesson.
the College, it is actively utilised by College teaching staff at the beginning of each
As we continue the implementation of lesson.
This implementation allows students to recognise the strategic, emotional, cognitive and social
the College Learning Culture, today dimensions of learning, creating a common thread of language across the College.
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confidence and fluency in using the language to describe and understand themselves as learn
across the College. In this initial phase, teaching staff have simply been asked to
wide range of contexts, before a more explicit program of nurturing these dispositions begins.
consistently use these terms when teaching, describing or referring this different
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Please keep an eye out on the Penrith Anglican College Facebook page and YouTube channe
more videos demonstrating how the College Learning Culture works, or simply look out for th
Theedition
common Learning Language is a crucial, but certainly not isolated,
of this column in the coming weeks.
component of how the College Learning Culture will continue to develop and
transform the learning capacities of our students.
Please keep an eye out on the Penrith Anglican College Facebook page and
YouTube channel for more videos demonstrating how the College Learning
Culture works, or simply look out for the next edition of this column in the coming
weeks.
Mr Mitchell Clarke
Director of Teaching and Learning P-12
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Easter is one of those celebrations in Aussie culture which has so many
associations with family and community traditions that it can become easy to lose
sight of just what this long weekend means. For most it means fresh hot-cross
buns, easter-egg hunts in the back yard, maybe a good family BBQ to celebrate a
long weekend.
As a Christian community, Penrith Anglican College recognises that while Easter
is all of those things, it is so much more.
Our College is founded on the truth that Jesus Christ is the fulfilment of all of
God’s plans for humanity. That is why we exist To Serve Christ at the core of our
values. Jesus himself recognised that this was the purpose for his coming into the
world. The gospel writer and historian Luke records that Jesus went back to his
hometown at the beginning of his Earthly ministry to teach his peers, his friends,
Message from the and family, Luke says this:
College Chaplain Luke 4:16-21
16
He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day
he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read,17 and the
scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place
where it is written:
18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
19
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.”
20
Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The
eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying
to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Jesus, we are told, came to proclaim God’s favour to all people. That is why
Easter is so important. It is the culmination of God’s great plan to free humanity
from a terrible enslavement, to sin. As we celebrate good times with the people
we love this Easter break, let us also celebrate God showing favour to all of us
through Jesus.
Grace and peace.
Mr David Janzen
College Chaplain
ROCK Camp 2021
We’ll be staying at Youthworks’ site, Blue Gum Lodge, in Springwood from
Friday 28 May to Sunday 30 May.
The theme of the weekend will be ‘from tree to tree’
as Mr. Janzen shares with us about God’s place in a broken world.
Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/UFWO
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Library Services
Book Parade 2021
We are excited to once again be holding our PreK-6 Book
Parade on 19 May and to be welcoming back parents who
would like to watch the students parading as their favourite
book character.
We will be presenting the Out of this World
Awards this year to students with the most creative
costumes and can't wait to see their ideas brought to life.
Primary School students can come to school dressed as
their favourite book character on the day. They can later
change into their sport uniform if their costume is difficult to
wear all day.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Premier's Reading Challenge 2021
Keep an eye out for an update coming home this week for
K-6students and their families. As well as a note explaining
why we participate, we're sending home a paper copy
of the log students use online, with their usernames and
passwords.
To see the booklists and everything else you need to know
On Wednesday 19 May we are tuning in for
about the PRC, explore the official website
National Simultaneous Storytime and it will be
https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
Out of this World
literally!
At 11am, Give Me Some Space by Philip Bunting is being
read by an astronaut on the International Space Station!
Thanks to ALIA, Scholastic, the Australian Space Agency
and the Office of the Chief Scientist, over a million children
will be sharing in this story from among the stars!
To watch the book take off for the International Space
Station, visit PhilipBunting's website
https://philipbunting.com/books/give-me-some-space/
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Secondary School Happenings
Alumni Thanksgiving Service
On Friday 26 March we were finally able to gather
together with parents and students from our 2020
Year 12 cohort, to celebrate and give thanks for them
and formally recognise the 2020 HSC and IB High
Achievers.
The rest of the College joined the service via Zoom
in their classrooms where they heard from our 2020
Duxes, Jordan McCluckie and Angus Crozier who
gave some very wise advice on getting through
the HSC year and also to seize as many of the
opportunities as possible throughout students' time at
the College.
We wish all our class of 2020 well and look forward to
hearing from them all in the future.
HICES Debating Round 2
As the end of term approached, the ever-thrilling HICES Penrith Anglican, it was a boon to receive a topic about
debating competition continued apace. The competition is including a plebiscite in each federal election. Mark Nielsen
still online, with debates being held on the now ubiquitous was singled out in the adjudication for proposing that
Zoom platform. controversial bills which “blindside” the electorate could
be better managed by being transformed into plebiscite
On Monday 29 March, our Senior team, consisting of Mehar questions at election time.
Aulakh, Timothy Batcheldor, Ava Kobus, Vanshika
Rathore and Toby Gange (all Year 9) suffered a narrow On the last day of term, the Junior team, made up of Year
defeat at the hand of St Mark’s after an at times perplexing 6 students Juliette Tassone, Penelope Robson, James
“definitions” debate. The students acquitted themselves well Hood and Elliott Witten, competed against an eloquent
in what has been only their second ‘impromptu’ debate as a St Mark’s side. After a nail-biting half an hour, both sides
team, with Ava Kobus in her first outing as a third speaker. had given more detailed illustrations than I had heard in a
recent debate. In the end, PAC won a difficult topic about
On Wednesday 31, PAC’s Year 7 team: Aryan Patial, banning cars from picking up and dropping off students by
Matthew Braga and Christopher Oliver competed against demonstrating that the impacts of resource use and traffic
Thomas Hassall and lost. Special mention to Aryan Patial affected more than those disadvantaged by having to take
for speaking longer than any other speaker in the debate public transport.
and championing the rights of the aged against a topic that
proposed that fifteen-year-olds should have the right to We look forward to more fierce rhetorical stoushes next
vote. term once students and staff return from celebrating a safe
and blessed Easter.
Two losses were not the whole story after a packed week
of debating, however; the Open team of Daena Madon Sam Commerford
(Year 11), Libby Tabor (Year 11), Ben Mallin (Year 11) and Public Speaking & Debating Co-ordinator
Mark Nielsen (Year 12) triumphed over the always on-form
Inaburra. With such a politically aware side representing
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Congratulations to Year 10 students Ava Mika and Caitlin Mu on their
successful applications for the Health Inspirations programs at Nepean Blue
Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD). Both students have been offered
places in the April 2021 program.
Open School Boys Rowing
NBMLHD hosts a series of work experience program for high school Congratulations to Hugh Harrold (Year
students from local government areas in the LHD. The purpose is to engage 12) for an outstanding performance at
students in meaningful ways, provide them with a clearer picture of the world the Open School Boys ‘Head of the
of work and to help them make decisions about their career paths. River’ event held on the weekend of
the 13/14 March.
During their placement, students will:
• Visit over 6 wards and departments in the hospital Hugh represented the College with
• Speak with over 10 Healthcare professionals about their careers determination and skill, placing third in
• Participate in ward/unit activities in a hospital setting the Boys Single Scull event.
• Observe a typical work day in a health service and ask questions about
what skills are required and what sort of careers are available Well done Hugh on a fantastic effort.
Cranmer House Charity Day Lunchtime Art Club
Despite the rain on Thursday 18 March, students came out in force to support Students from Year 7 - 11 meet each
Cranmer Charity Day. Over $2000 was raised for the College's Compassion Thursday at lunch time for Art Club.
sponsor children, through the sale of sausage sandwiches and fun games and Here they can learn new art skills,
activities, including the infamous Mr Casy's push-up challenge, with Oliver work on current pieces , experiment
Hinchcliffe triumphant in beating Mr Casey by two push-ups! with new media and meet other
students with similar creative interests.
The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021Hospitality (Food & Beverage)
Hospitality (Food & Beverage) commenced at the College in 2020 with the newly equipped commercial kitchen. The
course is dual accredited where students can achieve their Certificate II in Hospitality (AQF) and an HSC (2 units NESA
course). One requirement from NESA is that they complete 70 hours of Industry Work Placement over their 2 years.
Below is the final instalment of the students' reflections on their first Work Placement in industry. We hope you have
enjoyed following this series.
Jessica Kuipers The Natural Choice Café, Penrith
For my work placement I had the opportunity to work at The Natural Choice café in
Penrith. I enjoyed it a lot, especially interacting with customers, taking orders and making
drinks, such as milkshakes and smoothies. From the start of my week, I was treated with
respect. The staff were always polite and happy to help me if ever I had any questions
about what I was doing. I was able to do all sorts of jobs such as clearing the tables,
taking out meals, making light drinks like preparing soft drinks, plating up scones with
jam and cream. I also did general cleaning of the café, taking out the rubbish, sweeping
the floor, wiping down tables and doing the dishes. Overall, the experience I had was
very positive and it changed my perspective on how much work really does go into
working in the Hospitality industry. I would be happy to go back to the Natural Choice
Café.
Franco Licastro The Coffee Emporium, Penrith
I liked the whole experience as I got to meet a lot of new people and really got a
taste of the Hospitality industry. You meet a range of interesting people who often enjoy
the food and beverages that your establishment provides and you might even end up
running into people you know. The people I worked with gave constant support and had
patience and time for people like myself. I learnt that there is a lot of time on your feet
and getting used to it is essential to survive in the industry. It's a good experience and I
recommend people embrace the opportunity when given the chance.
Anna Giordano Koorong Café
I really enjoyed working at the Koorong Café as I was able to experience what it’s
like to work in the Hospitality Industry. All the staff treated me like an adult and cared
about your opinion. I learnt how to serve customers, cook, plate up food like bacon
and eggs, salads, and cakes and how to make a variety of drinks like milkshakes and
coffees. From my knowledge of this work placement, it has allowed me to gain a better
understanding of what I might like to pick as a career choice or what I would like to
continue with in my education.
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Message from the
Deputy Principal
(Primary)
Dear Families
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of Term 1 and how Term 2 will see the implementation of our new wellbeing
much has been achieved by the students during the past ten program called Peacewise Kids. All Primary teachers
weeks. I have been most proud of the commitment I have together with some Senior School teachers, will all
witnessed by students to persist in their learning and try new participate in a full day professional development on
ways to achieve goals and outcomes. Learning will continue Monday 19 April. Our hope and prayer is that this program
in so many new ways in Term 2 and I look forward to sharing is something we see as a whole school commitment that will
some of these highlights in the Vine early next term. allow students to have the necessary tools and strategies
to assist with resolving conflicts, building better connections
Thank you for joining us on Wednesday for our Eater Hat with their peers that will equip them for the years ahead.
parade. It was definitely a moment that I will keep in my
heart as I saw pride, love, compassion, joy, happiness In Term 2, all classes will return on Tuesday 20 April. We
and thankfulness from everyone. Just hearing the families will also return to normal College operating hours. More
speaking to each other, seeing the students smile and share information about Term 2 will be communicated to families
their excitement with their friends about the event, was truly via email.
a heartfelt moment. Being able to come together for an even
like this after such a long time, really affirmed the importance Year Group Time Pick-up Location
of community and family. The students looked radiant in
their unique and individualised Easter hats and they were Pre-K 3.00pm Pre-K Classrooms
so proud that they could showcase their hard work with Kindergarten to Year 4 3.15pm 3-6 Assembly Area
our families. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy Year 5 and Year 6 3.25pm 3-6 Assembly Area
schedules to join us.
As we head into the school holiday break I pray that you
As I continue to share the excitement of the last week of remain safe in your travels however near or far, take the
term, a big congratulations is in order to all of our year 3 time to rest and enjoy the holiday break with your families
to 6 students who participated in the Cross Country. The but most importantly, to wish you all a blessed and peaceful
course is quite a lengthy one and it allows students to Easter.
persevere with attempting and accomplishing an obstacle
of running the distance. As always, we witnessed incredible Warm Regards and God Bless.
sportsmanship, encouragement and celebrated success as
all the students crossed the finish line with their friends. A Mrs Ljubica Mansell
remarkable achievement by all the students and they should Deputy Principal (Primary)
be very proud of their efforts.
The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021Primary Easter Hat Parade On Wednesday 31 March, families were invited to the College oval for the Easter Hat Parade. Our theme this year is Jesus is the God of all Seasons. It was wonderful to see the students parade their hats on such a glorious morning. The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021
Year 4 What a wonderful start to the year in Year 4! Year 4 students have been busy both in and out of the classroom in Term 1, enjoying bush-dancing, learning new technology skills and participating in Cricket and P.E. activities each Friday during Sport time. Trinity Grammar Visit We were delighted to have Secondary students from Trinity Grammar School visit earlier this Term to run Christian Living lessons in our classrooms which included skits, games, small group discussions and prayer time. Year 4 students loved learning more about the gospel through this experience and we are thankful for all the time and preparation the Trinity Grammar students had put into these lessons. Technology Students have been learning how to confidently navigate technology, using the CANVAS online learning program and the College’s OneDrive to save and edit work on the laptops during lessons. They have enjoyed learning more about the printer systems and have practised using computer shortcuts to assist with saving work and rearranging text on the screen. Year 4 are growing in their confidence when using technology and are excited to use these skills during the BYOD program next year in Stage 3. “I enjoy using technology in class because it’s fun and educational. I have learnt how to use the school printers really well this year.” – Ariana P, 4 Red Bush Dancing The Heel and Toe Polka has become a very familiar tune to Year 4 students as they have practised dancing in time to music and bush dancing with other students. It has been great to see so many students encouraging each other and working together so well, as well as having lots of fun at the same time. “I like that it’s a different kind of dance and quite old-fashioned. It is a lot of fun!” – Ruby S, 4 White Sport Each Friday during Sport time, Year 4 have been learning cricket skills and participating in whole-class games. Our students have enjoyed both hot and cooler days to play cricket outside on our College Oval. We have been working on good sportsmanship and teamwork and encouraging each other to ‘give it a go’. “I liked playing cricket this term because I was good at hitting the ball and getting lots of runs. It was good to work in a team so we could all get more points.” – Owen M, 4 Black With such a fantastic start to the year, we cannot wait to come back after the Easter holidays refreshed and ready for another great term of learning. Mrs Melanie Wheatley, Mrs Sue Munce and Ms Alicia Brace Year 4 Teachers The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021
Pre Kindergarten
Pre-K Black have been learning about the planets and outer space.
We started this unit after some children were talking about seeing the moon on Starfall during a Numeracy lesson. This
extended into the reading of a book called ‘Space Walkies’ by Robert Dunn.
The children in Pre-K Black have enjoyed learning some space and planet basics, but this unit has just grown and grown.
We are now moving onto learning more specifically about individual planets, stars and moon facts.
Here are some facts as told by our children:
• Stars are made of hot gas and helium - Nicholas
• Two stars are combined when we see them and they are called ‘binary stars’ - Alex
• The brightest star at night time is called the Sirius Star - Thomas
• The Sun is a ‘green’ star and has a ring of fire around it and the surface is the hottest part of the sun - Joanna
• It takes 3 Earth Days to fly to the moon - Alex
• Mercury is about the same size as the Earth’s moon – Thomas
• Earth is our planet and it has water and Australia is on it – Carter
• There is a red planet called Mars – Lleyton
• All the planets move around the sun – Evelyn M
The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021Compassion Child Sponsorship 2021
Justin Gonzalez Alcazar
Justin is 9 years old and lives in Mexico with his mother and father. His father is
employed but only sometimes. Justin’s job is to run errands and care for the animals.
He likes to play group games, dance, play soccer and go to Bible class. He has no
siblings. Justin has been sponsored by the current Year 2 since they were in PreK.
Another Compassion success story:
“May works at the Rochinakarine Institute of Child Development. She is a
physiotherapist helping the most vulnerable in Thailand. May works with both younger
and older patients who have mobility difficulties. When she was younger, having a
sponsor enabled her to know another world. It gave her access to another world of
education. May was able to learn much more than before. One memory she has is
that she had never seen the sea so Compassion organised a camp for children to see
the ocean for the very first time.” Compassion International
May is able to help so many people and all because a kind person took the time and
generosity to sponsor her as a little girl. This gave her the opportunity to break the
cycle of poverty in her family and grow into a healthy, educated young lady willing to
help the less fortunate.
Mrs Sue Munce
Primary Compassion Co-ordinator
Prayer and Praise
Please praise God for: Please pray for:
• Parents being allowed back on site. • Students and staff to have the opportunity to rest
and relax over the holidays.
• The many families attending College Tours,
interested in enrolling their children • The Year 12 Dusty Boots trip to Ridgecrest near
Wellington from April 8-15.
• Those helping with flood recovery efforts.
• Those College families experiencing times of
hardship and stress.
The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021BIG - Christian Fellowship
Primary Football Programs Year 1 and 2
Thursday, 22 April 2021 Primary Football Programs PSSA GIRLS
AICES 15 Netball Trials - Time TBC
All Schools 15 Volleyball - Time TBC
April Calendar Pre K - Year 2 Cross Country/Athletics day
Secondary Chapel
Secondary Athletics - Javelin Events
Year 9 Romeo and Juliet English Incursion
Year 10 Macbeth English Incursion
Art Club
Primary Football Programs Years 3-6
Events are correct at time of print. Year 7-10 Parent Teacher Interviews
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Friday, 23 April 2021 CIS Primary Girls Football trials
AICES 16 Girls Hockey - TBC
Textiles and Design and Technology Excursion
CIS Primary Boys Football Championships
CIS Primary Boys Football Trials
Primary Chapel
ANZAC Service
Year 10 Visual Arts Field Trip
Thursday, 1 April 2021 PSSA Swimming and Diving Championship Monday, 26 April 2021 CIS Swimming - Time TBC
Primary Football Programs PSSA GIRLS Year 7-10 Parent Teacher Interviews
HICES Junior Debating Round 2 Tuesday, 27 April 2021 2021 Student ANZAC Service - Penrith Paceway
K-12 College Easter Chapel Primary Football Programs PSSA Jnr
End of Term 1 Secondary Cross Country
Primary Football Programs Years 3-6 CIS Swimming and Diving - TBC
Cadets Secondary School Ethics Olympiad Training Clinic
Tuesday, 6 April 2021 Primary Football Camp Primary Football Programs Pre K- Kindergarten
Wednesday, 7 April 2021 Primary Football Camp Lego Robotics Club
Thursday, 8 April 2021 Motiv8 Sports Holiday Camp Wednesday, 28 April 2021 Primary Football Programs PSSA Senior BOYS
Year 12 Dusty Boots CIS Open Volleyball - Time TBC
Cadets Year 9 CEP
Friday, 9 April 2021 Motiv8 Sports Holiday Camp Dance Choreography Workshop
Monday, 12 April 2021 Motiv8 Sports Holiday Camp BIG - Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, 13 April 2021 Motiv8 Sports Holiday Camp ROCK - Christian Fellowship
Thursday, 15 April 2021 Code Camp Primary Football Programs Year 1 and 2
Cadets Thursday, 29 April 2021 NASSA Primary Netball Gala Day
Friday, 16 April 2021 Code Camp Primary Football Programs PSSA GIRLS
Monday, 19 April 2021 Staff Development Day Year 10 Futures Day
Tuesday, 20 April 2021 All Students commence Term 2 Year 9 CEP
Primary Football Programs PSSA Jnr Secondary Chapel
Primary Football Programs Pre K- Kindergarten Art Club
Lego Robotics Club Year 11 Drama Production - Matinee
Wednesday, 21 April 2021 Primary Football Programs PSSA Senior BOYS Jump Rope for Heart Launch
Secondary Athletics Carnival Primary Football Programs Years 3-6
BIG - Christian Fellowship Cadets
Primary Football Programs Year 1 and 2 Year 11 Drama Production
Thursday, 22 April 2021 Primary Football Programs PSSA GIRLS Friday, 30 April 2021 CIS 15 Netball - Time TBC
AICES 15 Netball Trials - Time TBC Year 9 CEP
All Schools 15 Volleyball - Time TBC Primary Chapel
Pre K - Year 2 Cross Country/Athletics day Year 11 Drama Production - Matinee
Secondary Chapel
Secondary Athletics - Javelin Events
Year 9 Romeo and Juliet English Incursion
Year 10 Macbeth English Incursion
Art Club
Primary Football Programs Years 3-6
Year 7-10 Parent Teacher Interviews
Cadets
Friday, 23 April 2021 CIS Primary Girls Football trials
AICES 16 Girls Hockey - TBC
Textiles and Design and Technology Excursion
CIS Primary Boys Football Championships
CIS Primary Boys Football Trials
Primary Chapel
ANZAC Service
Year 10 Visual Arts Field Trip
Monday, 26 April 2021 CIS Swimming - Time TBC
Year 7-10 Parent Teacher Interviews
Tuesday, 27 April 2021 2021 Student ANZAC Service - Penrith Paceway
Primary Football Programs PSSA Jnr
Secondary Cross Country
CIS Swimming and Diving - TBC
Secondary School Ethics Olympiad Training Clinic
Primary Football Programs Pre K- Kindergarten
Lego Robotics Club
Wednesday, 28 April 2021 Primary Football Programs PSSA Senior BOYS
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The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021Busways Changes to Route 775
Busways School Service Changes Term 2
From Monday 19 April 2021, there will be changes to
Route 775 (Afternoon Service)
and Route 776 (Afternoon Service)
These changes will come into effect at the start of school term 2.
Students may need to change their current travel patterns.
Attached are letters outlining the service changes.
Services not mentioned in the attached letters will remain unchanged and continue to operate as normal.
Students and parents can check your school’s new timetable from Monday 5 April by visiting
www.busways.com.au/nsw/school-services/school-timetables
and select the link next to your School’s name “New timetable | 19 Apr 2021”.
For further information please contact Busways Customer Service via email: infoline@busways.com.au
or phone: 1300 69 2929.
12th March 2021
Penrith Anglican College
Changes to Route 775 from Monday 19 April
Dear Parents and Students
From Monday 19 April 2021, there will be changes to Route 775 (afternoon service).
Route 775 will depart at 3:50pm from Penrith Station, Stand A (Stop ID: 275075) and operate 5
minutes earlier (throughout entire trip).
There will be no changes to the route path.
For more information, maps and new timetables, visit busways.com.au/R1-school-bus-changes
or contact us on 1300 69 2929.
Yours sincerely,
Busways
(3022i) RTE 775 361Z
The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021Busways Changes to Route 776
12th March 2021
Penrith High School
Penrith Public School
Kingswood High School
Penrith Anglican School
Changes to Route 776 from Monday 19 April
Dear Parents and Students,
From Monday 19 April 2021, there will be changes to Route 776 (afternoon service).
Route 776 will operate via the following timing points at the following times:
Timing point Change
Penrith Station, Stand A Depart 3 minutes earlier at 3:45pm
Penrith Selective High School, Lethbridge St Depart 3 minutes earlier at 3:51pm
(also sets down Penrith Public School)
Nepean Hospital Derby St Depart 3 minutes earlier at 3:54pm
Kingswood High School, Bringelly Rd Depart 3 minutes earlier at 3:58pm
Second Ave at Morphett St Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:03pm
Great Western Hwy after Water St Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:09pm
St Marys Interchange - Stand 5 Arrive 3 minutes earlier at 4:18pm
St Marys Interchange - Stand 5 Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:20pm
Mamre Rd opp St Marys RSL Club Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:26pm
Solander Dr opp Cameo Cres Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:31pm
Blackwell Ave opp Blackwell Public School Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:36pm
Bennett Rd opp St Claire Shopping Centre Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:41pm
Colorado Dr at Explorers Way Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:45pm
Roper Rd opp Carlisle Ave Depart 3 minutes earlier at 4:48pm
Mount Druitt Station, Stand H Arrive 1 minutes earlier at 5:00pm
There are no changes to the route path.
For more information, maps and new timetables, visit busways.com.au/R1-school-bus-changes
or contact us on 1300 69 2929.
Yours sincerely,
Busways
(3027i) RTE 776 309Z
busways.com.au
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PAC P& F Community Business Register The latest version of our Community Business Directory is now available for download. The Community Business Directory acts as a link for business and families to support each other. This initiative is being created for businesses of Penrith Anglican College families rather than a general advertising site. Each business in the directory has a direct link with a College family. Please note, the Parents & Friends Association, Penrith Anglican College and their staff will not be liable for any interactions or transactions that occur between any parties connected through this P&F Initiative. The Parents & Friends Association has not vetted the information, products or offerings provided by these businesses. The Parents & Friends Association is creating this opportunity to assist our College Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to update this document and post a link to the updated version on the website and the College App. If you would like your business to participate in the Community Business Register, please fill out the form via the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PACBus_Reg. There is no cost involved. We are excited to be able to support our College families in this way, and hope you find this directory helpful. The Vine - Issue No 5, 2021
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