Term 3 | Week 8 | 5-9 September 2022
'I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.'
Timothy 4:7
From The Acting Principal
As an Anglican College community we acknowledge the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the titular head of the Anglican Church. She was the first and only reigning British monarch to visit Australia. We acknowledge her life as one of faith, service and resilience; values which we espouse in our own College community.
With only a few days left before Mr Tobias returns to the College, I am making the most of my remaining time in the chair and contemplating taking it for a final spin.
When taking on a new challenge the best advice I was ever given was to “back yourself”. They are two words that sound so simple and self-explanatory, yet two words that have remained elusive for so many of us. A high level of confidence and self-belief is not something that can be easily taught. It needs to be owned. Being able to 'back yourself' is about dismissing niggling self-doubts and getting on with the job.
'Backing yourself' involves believing that even if you don’t have the specific skills and requirements for a particular role or big idea now, that you have enough commonsense to learn what you need to know along the way. It is placing yourself in awkward and uncomfortable positions in order to better perform your role or putting your hand up for a new job or opportunity. It is taking risks to get ahead.
So, as I attend the Matilda rehearsals, I will be telling our talented cast to “back themselves” and enjoy every moment of the experience.
Dia dhaoibh
Mr Francis McGuigan
Acting Principal
OFF THE ACTING DEPUTY'S DESK
Build Up for the Better
We often get caught up in a cycle of competition, watching others tear each other down just to get ahead in life. We miss out on supporting each other, cheering others on and building others up. This even happens within school. Sometimes it is healthy competition, but sadly at times we forget about the importance of encouraging each other to be the best person we can be.
Thessalonians 5:11 says: '...therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are already doing.'
So, how can we build each other up?
- Encourage one another: A simple act of encouraging one another and telling people how much we appreciate them, support them or displaying kind gestures towards others.
- Listen with intent: Another way we can build each other up is to simply listen to what the other person has to say. Not only listening halfway, but rather listening fully and intently. By having eye contact, asking questions and not interrupting someone it allows the person to express themselves.
- Share your knowledge: Everyone is knowledgeable about something, so why not share it with others? Sharing knowledge helps the other person to grow and develop and makes you feel good. Sharing knowledge also builds trust and forms a deeper bond between you and the other person, allowing you to feel more connected.
- Offer Support: The greatest feeling comes when someone feels that they have someone to count on to be there for them in good times and bad. We all need to feel cared for, and this is one of the best ways to build each other up. This can be done by listening to the other person, offering help when needed, checking in with the person and encouraging them.
- Focus on the positive: It goes without saying that each person has their strengths and flaws. Try not to focus too much on the flaws and more on the positive attributes that individuals hold. You can motivate and build each other up through positive affirmations, spending quality time together or shared experiences.
So as we move into the final two weeks of Term 3, when we maybe tired and need a break, let’s consider each other and work to build each other up and encourage each other to be the best we can be.
Amanda Middleton
Acting Deputy Principal
Term 3 | Week 9A
Monday 12 September
- Year 7 Camp departs for Coffs Coast Adventure Centre
- Swimming Intensive - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
- Matilda Rehearsal @ 3.15pm - 5.15pm
Tuesday 13 September
- Swimming Intensive - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
- 'Stellarphant' by Meerkat Productions - ELC, Primary and Secondary Drama
- After School Volleyball Program @ 3.30pm - 5pm
- Friends of EAC Committee Meeting @ 6.30pm
Wednesday 14 September
- Year 11 Camp departs for Coffs Coast Adventure Centre
- Year 7 Camp returns
- Swimming Intensive - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
- Matilda Rehearsal @ 3.15pm - 5.15pm
Thursday 15 September
- Swimming Intensive - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
- After School Basketball Program @ 3.30pm - 5pm
Friday 16 September
- Year 11 Camp returns
- Swimming Intensive - Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
- TAFE Youth Engagement Program Commences for Years 9 and 10
Coming Soon...
Monday 19 September
- Year 12 Retreat
Tuesday 20 September
- Year 12 Retreat
Wednesday 21 September
- Years 1-6 Japanese Culture Day
- Year 12 Valedictory Service, St Mary's @ 7pm
Thursday 22 September
- Year 12 Graduation Ceremony @ 11am
- Whole of College Photograph
Wednesday 28 September
- Makeup Masterclass for Matilda
Friday 23 September
- EAC to host Inter School Chess Competition
- Last day of Term 3
Tuesday 11 October
- First Day of Term 4
Matilda Show Season
- Friday 28 October - Opening Night @ 7pm
- Saturday 29 October - Matinee @ 2pm & Evening Performance @ 7pm
- Wednesday 2 November - Matinee @ 11am
- Thursday 3 November - Reserve Date - Matinee @ 11am
- Friday 4 November - Evening Performance @ 7pm
- Saturday 5 November - Matinee 2pm & Closing Night @ 7pm
Wednesday 9 November
- Year 12 Formal @ Ballina RSL
Tuesday 29 November
- Year 6 Camp
Wednesday 7 December
- Last Day of Term 4
Sports Round Up
EAC Netballers use Teamwork to make the Dreamwork
Last week saw our star Primary Netball teams head north to Tweed Heads for the annual NCIS Netball Tournament.
Each of the three EAC teams - Primary Boys, Primary Girls and Primary Mixed - performed brilliantly. They also performed consistently with each team losing just one game during the tournament and achieving Runner Up in each of their divisions.
The team's College spirit, teamwork, enthusiasm and focus was evident and their behaviour and cooperation exemplary.
Well done Team EAC Netball. We're very proud of you all.
EAC Riders Weather the Storm
With a small contingent of seven riders, the Emmanuel Anglican College Mountain Bike Team attended the AusCycling Schools National Cycling Challenge from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 September.
Teams attended from as far as Wagga Wagga and Mackay and have previously come from as far away as Broome and Perth.
Road Racing Event
On Friday, Hayden Kelvin and Finn Robinson took part in the road race in which Hayden placed sixth in Years 7/8 Category 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) and Finn managed an impressive fourth in Years 9/10 Category 2 (Intermediate/Advanced).
Mountain Bike Cross Country Olympic
The weather deteriorated on Saturday which meant wet and slippery conditions for the Cross Country. Five hardy riders braved the conditions to achieve some impressive results.
Miley Spencer - Sixth in the highly competitive Years 7/8 Girls Category 2
Finn Robinson - First in the Years 9/10 Boys Category 1
Hayden Kelvin - Seventh in the Years 7/8 Boys Category 1
Archie Cook - 20th in the Years 7/8 Boys Category 1
Angus Cook unfortunately had to retire with a mechanical issue
Challenge Events
Some additional events for this year were the uphill sprint and team relay. Finn was the only EAC student to compete in the uphill sprint and he achieved an excellent second in the Years 9/10 Category 2 competition.
Gravity Enduro
Sunday was more conducive to riding but still remained slippery from the rains on Saturday. Archie, Hayden and Finn were joined by Jett Beck and Angus Carter for the Gravity Enduro leg of the competition.
Jett Beck crashed but managed 22nd in Years 9/10 Category 2
Finn Robinson came 12th in Years 9/10 Category 2
Angus Carter came in 31st in Years 7/8 Category 1
Archie Cook achieved 29th in Years 7/8 Category 1
Hayden Kelvin was an impressive ninth in Years 7/8 Category 1
Overall Results
Overall results, not forgetting some competed in only one event for the weekend, are as follows:
Hayden Kelvin - Fourth in the Years 7/8 Boys Category 1
Archie Cook - 39th in the Years 7/8 Boys Category 1
Angus Carter - 48th in the Years 7/8 Boys Category 1
Miley Spencer - 13th in the Years 7/8 Girls Category 2
Angus Cook - mechanically retired
Jett Beck - 38th in the Years 9/10 Boys Category 2
Finn Robinson - 3rd in the Years 9/10 boys Category 2
This small team managed to propel Emmanuel into seventh position overall beating many larger and more established teams from upwards of 80 other schools across the country.
Well done to all riders who took part in the race and I look forward to fielding an even bigger team at next year's event.
Justin Cleverley
Mountain Bike Coach Extraordinaire
If you are a secondary student interested in joining the MTB team for the first time in 2023 please send Mr Cleverley an email at jcleverley@eac.nsw.edu.au roughly outlining your riding experience.
Music Notes
MATILDA NEWS
Pre Sale Tickets On Sale Soon!
We are excited to announce that EAC families will soon have exclusive access to a Pre Sale of Matilda tickets from Wednesday 21 September. This EAC Presale will be available for one week only before tickets go on sale to the general public.
Demand will be high for such a popular and family friendly musical so we don’t want our EAC families to miss out.
Keep your eye on the Emmanuel Anglican College Facebook page and the Matilda section of the EAC website for more information.
Makeup Master for Matilda with Masterclass Opportunity for Secondary Students
We are excited to announce that Iesha Williams will head up the make up for Matilda the Musical. Given Iesha is currently working on Moulin Rouge in Sydney, it is a real honour to have such an industry expert working with our show.
Any Senior students who are able to give some time during the musical season to help with makeup are invited to a master class with Iesha in The Lindsay Walker Centre on Wednesday 28 September at 10am.
Please email Mr Cross at wcross@eac.nsw.edu.au to secure your spot.
Meet the Crew
Iesha Williams - Makeup
Iesha has been involved in theatre since 2010 where she began as a chorus member. Over the years she has racked up experience in many different areas of 38 musicals! She has filled roles such as Production Manager, Makeup, Props, Assistant Stage Manager, Prompt, Assistant Choreographer, Assistant Director and more.
Iesha was previously a committee member of Ballina Players Theatre and currently holds a spot on the committee of Sydney Youth Musical Theatre.
Outside of the theatre, Iesha has completed a Diploma of Screen and Media at New York Film Academy where her work was nominated for a Gold Coast film festival and purchased by NYFA for publicity. She was also awarded for her excellence in film direction and editing. With a keen eye for makeup, Iesha has been a makeup artist for ten years now.
When COVID shut down the theatre world, Iesha took this time to upskill and completed her Masters of Makeup Artistry and Diploma of Special Effects and Hair Styling.
Since completing her studies and relocating to Sydney, Iesha has continued working in community theatres around Sydney, working on a number of short and feature films as a hair and makeup artist.
Iesha is currently working full time on Moulin Rouge the Musical at the Capitol Theatre.
On top of her love and work within the theatre, Iesha runs her own mobile makeup and beauty business.
Iesha shared “If I could offer anyone chasing a career in the theatre a piece of advice, it would be to stay patient and be true to yourself. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks or tries to tell you, if you believe you can, you will."
Matilda Show Season Dates
Friday 28 October - Opening Night @ 7pm
Saturday 29 October - Matinee @ 2pm & Evening Performance @ 7pm
Wednesday 2 November - Matinee @ 11am
Thursday 3 November - Reserve Date - Matinee @ 11am
Friday 4 November - Evening Performance @ 7pm
Saturday 5 November - Matinee @ 2pm & Closing Night @ 7pm
Library Lowdown
Countdown to 'Stellarphant'
Our Secondary Drama, Primary and Early Learning Centre students are all abuzz at the moment as the countdown comes for next week's performance of 'Stellarphant' by Meerkat Productions.
Based on the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) shortlisted book Stellarphant and The Detective's Guide to Ocean Travel by James Foley, the show is sure to be a hit with our Primary students.
Meerkat Productions have been regular highlights of the College's entertainment and education programs over the years and thanks to COVID, their regular performance schedules were impacted over the past two years. We're all very excited to be welcoming the cast and crew back to the EAC.
Performances will be held on Tuesday 13 September at the College so keep an ear out for reviews from your Primary students.
Students from 2B have been busy preparing for the show creating some great masks ready for the audience participation part of the show.
Canteen Cookup
Here's Your Big Chance!
Is helping out in the Canteen on your Bucket List? Here's your chance!
We're looking for a volunteer for each of the days listed below. If you are able to assist, please email enquiries@eac.nsw.edu.au and may the finger buns be ever in your favour!
Tuesday 13 September from 9am to 12noon
Thursday 15 September from 9am to 12 noon
Thursday 22 September from 12 noon to 2pm
What do I do if my child is away and they have a canteen order?
We get it. Life happens. You are so organised that you place your child's canteen order the night before and then the following morning they are not well enough to attend school.
So, what do you do?
Notify the College by emailing attendance@eac.nsw.edu.au and email the Canteen at canteen@eac.nsw.edu.au. You can given the Canteen instructions as to whether you'd like the order to be cancelled and refunded or held over for another day.
How To EAC
How to... Access the Business Directory
The EAC Business Directory showcases local business owned or operated by members of our College Community. The Directory is a great resource to use when searching for great local goods and services that benefit our Northern Rivers economy.
The Directory is found on the EAC website under 'Online Services' then 'Parent Services'.
Thank you for supporting our College community
Early Learning Centre Corner
Bring on Spring
The change of season has been a key focus for the Early Learning Centre this week with changes apparent in our garden and the hope at least of warmer days ahead. Students have not only been exploring the traditional seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter but also the seasons observed by indigenous Australia including our local Bundjalung people. Australia's seasons are often much more nuanced than those of the northern hemisphere and we've been learning to look for calendar plant and animal activity to give us clues that change is coming.
The mood of the Centre is certainly a happy one too at the moment with children exploring friendships and a great feeling of harmony in our playground. We're certainly ready to say 'Bring on Spring'!
Primary Pulse
EAC Debaters Best of the Best
We are so very proud of our Primary Debating Team who narrowly lost out in the HICES Junior Division State Grand Final on Thursday 1 September.
The team made it all the way to the grand finals held at Central Coast Grammar School although they missed out (by a whisker) on the 'top gong', Montague Hewitt impressed so much that the judges awarded him the title of NSW 2022 Junior Debater of the Year. This is an extraordinary achievement and very well deserved.
The topic for the final debate was that 'Young offenders should always receive a sentence of community service rather than prison'. EAC was assigned to argue the affirmative against Oxley College.
The team included Stella DuPlessis - Speaker One, Montague Hewitt - Speaker Two, Henry Drew - Speaker Three and Aurelien Rignault - Speaker Four.
Some other fun facts around the HICES 2022 Competition;
- 50+ schools entered a team
- 275 teams in total
- 55 Schools in the Junior division
- Over 1100 students involved
- Distance between furthest schools in the competition 1200km
Full STEM Ahead for Year 5
This term Year 5 have been visiting EAC's science labs in the Secondary school once a fortnight much to the student's delight.
These sessions have been facilitated by Dr Justine Jacob, who has been an amazing guide, providing interesting, engaging and hands-on experiments for the students.
Year 5's Dash Pizzol gave this great round up of the initiative;
"In Science class we've been learning about bunsen burners and looking at insects through microscopes. We have also done fun experiments that Dr Jacob has given us. It has been really interesting learning about cool, new stuff that we found really amazing."
Dash Pizzol, Year 5
Public Speaking Competition Drops the Mic
Stage 2 Winners
Stage 3 Winners
Secondary Scoop
Secondary Spring
Students across Secondary are now busy preparing for, and sitting their end of term exams which is keeping everyone busy and focused, students and faculty alike. Year 12 are moving towards the completion of their school studies, Year 11 have their eyes firmly on all things leadership and our Year 7s are excitedly prepping for their camp next week.
Both Year 7 and Year 11 will be experiencing the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre next week, though on different days. This great venue will serve as backdrop to some great discussion and activity for both groups as they experience these important rites of passage.
Meanwhile, this week's awareness activities for R U OK Day were a resounding success with Secondary students raising more than $200 for suicide prevention with their Spring Bake Sale. Crazy Socks Day was a hit too with most across the College sporting some wonderful socks that might otherwise have never seen the light of day!
Friends of EAC
Got a Great Idea? The Next Friends Meeting is Coming Right Up!
Our next Friends of EAC Committee meeting will be held this coming Tuesday 13 September at 6.30pm.
All EAC Parents and Carers are welcome and encouraged to come along to give your input and connect with our College community.
Friends are always open to fresh ideas and input from EAC stakeholders and our Principal Mr Tobias is in regular attendance and will be joining us on Tuesday.
Plans are well underway for upcoming events including everyone's favourite Freaky Friday which will be held on 25 November.
Come along and join in.
Honor Roll: Spotlighting Success from the Broader College Community
WE WANT YOUR STORIES!
We are on the hunt for news from our College Community. Know of an update from one of our Amazing Alumni? Maybe you are one of our Terrifically Talented Teachers with tales to tell. Proud Parents and Cherished Carers, we want to celebrate your achievements. Superhero Support Staff, we see you too and want to share your stories!
Our College community is full of remarkable people achieving the most incredible of things. The 2020s have featured some interesting challenges and we have all grown so much as a result. There are most certainly heroes in our midst with stories of inspiration and achievement that we can all benefit from. This is the place to share those stories and celebrate those heroes.
Please email enquiries@eac.nsw.edu.au with your good news.
Northern Rivers News
GET READY FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Parenting in the dark?
The Family Centre can help guide you through.
The Family Centre has released their course calendar for Term 4 with opportunities for parents to develop their skills and make sense of the mysteries of raising children.
Looking for School Holidays Activities for Ages 12-18?
Clubhouse Ballina (run by Social Futures) will be offering a FREE program in the second week of the New South Wales Spring school holidays. Over three days we will be exploring the world of technology and art.
Students will be supported to make their own podcast, create digital art, record music, design with our 3D printer, explore robotics and much more!
Youth aged 12-18 are welcome. Sessions will run from 11am-2pm on Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 October.
Phone Renee on 0456511499 or email renee.arringer@socialfutures.org.au
OPTIMISE ME
Basketball camps like no other
Helping young people LEVEL UP, regardless of experience or sporting preferences
This camp is basketball themed but does NOT require any level of experience or previous training and is open to all students aged 10 to 17 years.
The day will involve LOTS of action, fun and learning using a game sense approach and interactive activities that build skills, understanding and awareness of self, health and wellbeing, boundaries, self optimising and regulation, emotional intelligence and nutrition PLUS they will get to build and grow basketball skills in a social and safe space.
If your child needs some direction and focus on and off the court or playing field, if they need tools to help them perform at their best, if they need strategies to help them lift and level up under pressure, or if they just want to be active and have fun and socialise in a healthy mind space - this camp is for them!
