Term 4 | Week 8 | 2 December 2022
Mary do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour. Listen! You will conceive and bear a son and he will be called the Son of God. The Mary said to the Angel, “But how can this be’ and the Angel replied "For nothing is impossible to God"
Luke 130-32 and 37
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Thank you to all the parents who attended the Christmas Concert in The Lindsay Walker Centre on Monday evening. It was a wonderfully fun and entertaining way to formally embrace the Christmas season. With over 300 students and 30 staff directly involved in the evening it was a fantastic celebration and showcase of College talent. Congratulations to all the students who were involved in performances on the night and to the wonderful group of teachers who helped plan the event and prepare the students. I was delighted to see the huge amount of goods that were donated to create hampers for the Anglicare Appeal. We also raised over $500 on the night and this will also be donated to Anglicare for their Christmas Appeal.
Congratulations also go to the Kindergarten students who participated in their Christmas pageant and Graduation service this week. The students have been rehearsing feverishly to prepare for the performance and it was simply fantastic. Thanks also to Mrs Kelvin and Mrs Smith and their many helpers for all of the planning. It was a delightful celebration.
Sadly as we come to the end of another year, we have a number of teaching staff departing and heading off to new and exciting opportunities. I am sure you join with me in saying 'thank you' for their contribution and wishing them well in the next part of their professional journey:
- Ms Lee Boyd has been appointed Deputy Principal at Kyogle High School
- Ms Sue Brendish is returning to Sydney and will take on a role at Rouse Anglican College
- Ms Kelly Twyford is moving to Palm Beach Currumbin High on the Gold Coast
- Ms Eva Brown is taking some time for renewal and travel
- Mr Joel Jukes is taking on a role at Xavier Catholic College
- Ms Cassie Uretir is saying goodbye to the ELC and going to work at Lismore South Public School
- Ms Jaymin Melling has concluded her contract but I am sure will continue to be a regular face around the College undertaking casual work
We wish all of these wonderful people much satisfaction, happiness and success.
Mr Rob Tobias
Principal
OFF THE DEPUTY'S DESK
The school year at EAC is certainly ending with a bang if this week is anything to go by. The Christmas Concert on Monday night saw The Lindsay Walker Centre filled with families entertained by the College bands as well as having a visit from Santa to see who was being naughty and nice. Once again, the College community came together to celebrate a special moment in the school's calendar.
Then it was off to camp for the Year 6 students as they left for four days of adventure including spending time camping on K’gari (Fraser Island).
Year 11 hospitality students rounded off their year with a work placement giving them a terrific opportunity to put their skills to good use in local businesses. It is great to see them developing the social emotional skills in the workplace to equip them for life after school.
With Picnic Days and Award Presentations still to come no doubt the students, teachers and families will be looking forward to a well-deserved rest over the summer break.
May you all have a safe and happy time with family and loved ones. I look forward to catching up with you again in the New Year.
Dia dhaoibh
Mr Francis McGuigan
Deputy Principal
This Week...
Monday 5 December
- Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 Picnic Day activities at EAC
- Year 3 and 4 Picnic Day excursion to Tuff Nutterz, Byron Bay
- Year 5 Picnic Day excursion to Ballina Ten Pin Bowling
- Year 6 Picnic Day excursion to Ballina Pool and Waterslides
- Year 7 to 11 Picnic Day activities at EAC
Tuesday 6 December
- Years 3, 4 and 5 Student Academic and Special Awards Presentation Ceremony, Lindsay Walker Centre @ 9.15am - 10.30am
- Years 1 and 2 Student Academic and Special Awards Presentation Ceremony, Lindsay Walker Centre @ 2pm - 3pm
- Year 9 and 10 Music incursion
Wednesday 7 December
- Years 7 and 8 Student Academic and Special Awards Presentation Ceremony, Lindsay Walker Centre @ 9.15am - 10.45am
- Years 9 and 10 Student Academic and Special Awards Presentation Ceremony, Lindsay Walker Centre @ 11.30am - 1pm
- Last Day of Term 4
Thursday 8 December
- Vacation Care opens
Coming Soon...
Thursday 15 December
- Early Learning Centre and Vacation Care Last Day for 2022
Wednesday 21 December
- Administration Office Last Day for 2022
Thursday 5 January
- Administration Office First Day for 2023
Tuesday 17 January
- Early Learning Centre and Vacation Care First Day for 2023
Friday 27 January
- Year 7 commences
Monday 30 January
- Years 11 and 12 commence
Tuesday 31 January
- Years 1 to 6 and 8 to 10 commence
Wednesday 1 February
- Kindergarten commences
Thursday 6 April
- Term 1 concludes
Sports Round Up
Rugby 7's Wrap Up
EAC fielded three teams in the Casino Rugby 7's Gala Day on Wednesday at Queen Elizabeth Park in the 7/8 Boys, 7/8 Girls and 9/10 Boys divisions. After some early nerves, each of our teams were able to string together some exciting passages of play to all taste victory at some point throughout the day.
7/8 Boys Results:
- 2-2 Draw v Kyogle High
- 2-0 Loss v Evans River
- 3-2 Win v Evans River
- 4-1 Win v Evans River
- 5-0 Loss v Ballina Coast
- 7-0 Win v Evans River
- 3-2 Win v Casino High
- 3-0 Loss v Evans River
Thank you to Ms Brooke Fisher and Mr Scott Jenkins for joining me in coaching our teams. It is great to see the growing interest in rugby at EAC and I look forward to seeing what the future holds.
Mr Mike Ryan
Leader of Sport and Coaching
Year 7 and 8 Girls
Year 9 and 10 Boys
Year 7 and 8 Boys
EAC take out the Cricket
EAC turned up to Lismore this week to take on the Catholic schools in cricket. The weather was overcast and windy - perfect for some swing bowling.
Woodlawn batted first and got off to a strong start. EAC slowed down the run rate in the last 10 overs to leave Woodlawn 3/189 after their 20 overs. We started batting strong with a few quick boundaries off the first over but would eventually be all out for 79.
Next up we took on St Mary's. St Mary's won the toss and elected to Bat. Due to time constraints, the game was reduced to 12 overs each. Robbie Mumford put on a masterclass with his 2 overs going for 4/6 and narrowly missing a hat trick. After 12 overs St Mary's were 6/96. Enter Jack Whitaker at the top of the order, picking off the bowling on his way to an unbeaten 54. EAC victors after chasing down St Mary's score in just 9 overs.
A huge thank you to all the boys who played and made the day so enjoyable as well as Ms Finlay who joined us and learnt how to score!
Mr Jack Murphy
Assistant Sports Coach
Top of the Arts
Christmas Concert Delights
The 2022 EAC Christmas Concert was a resounding success. If you were unable to join us on the night or want to relive the wonder, a video and slideshow of the concert are both available on the EAC YouTube Channel.
Click here for the full concert video: https://youtu.be/aBpaGEGoSgA
Click here for a brief slideshow of the night: https://youtu.be/0gEIBTCdzpU
Library Lowdown
Thank You 2022 Library Monitors!
Our 2022 Library Monitors from Year 5 have been an outstanding group right from the very start. These students have taken great pride in their work and delivered on their responsibilities wonderfully well.
To cap off their duties for the year, our Monitors were given the task of operating the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library which has been a great success.
The Monitors set up the Fair much like a 'pop up shop' and have monitored stock, given great customer service and created brilliant displays. This will prove excellent experience for their future lives beyond the College.
Thanks to the efforts of our Monitors and the support from the College community, together we have qualified for more than $1,000 in Scholastic books, stationery and learning support materials. These resources will benefit our entire College from the Early Learning Centre right the way through to our HSC Students.
'Thank you' Library Monitors, for your wonderful work this year. I am so very proud of each and every one of you.
Ms Jasmine Jordan
Canteen Cookup
And that's a wrap (or a Karagge Chicken)
Today, Friday 2 December, is the last day of operations for the Canteen for 2022. Thank you to everyone for your support through, supply chain issues, staffing shortages and all the other challenges we have overcome together this year.
I would like to thank all the volunteers early in the year who made it possible for the Canteen to provide the lunches in 2022.
2023 will be a great one for the College and the Canteen is looking forward to coming back even better for Term 1. Keep an eye out for our brand-new menu!
May you all have a safe and relaxing break and I look forward to seeing you in 2023.
Ms Christine Hall
Canteen Coordinator
How To EAC
How to... Liaise with the College Over the Summer Holidays
The Administration team will be on deck throughout most of the Summer Holidays and available to assist you with queries including Vacation Care bookings.
Reception will close at on Wednesday 21 December and reopen at on Monday 5 January.
Vacation Care and the Early Learning Centre will have their last days on Thursday 17 December and their first days for 2023 on Tuesday 17 January.
College commencement dates for 2023 are as follows;
- Year 7 – Friday 27 January
- Years 11 and 12 – Monday 30 January
- Years 1 to 6 and 8 to 10 – Tuesday 31 January
- Kindergarten - Wednesday 1 February
Uniform Ready for 2023?
The Friends of EAC 2nd Hand Uniform Shop will be open for the final time in 2022 next Tuesday 6 December from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Come on in and grab a bargain on pre loved uniforms that are in great shape.
Good news for our senior students: we have some blazers in stock and ready for sale.
Early Learning Centre Corner
It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!
Christmas is definitely coming and our educators are revelling in their opportunity to get into the spirit with great gusto!
Keep an eye out for some extravagant costumes coming to your in the coming weeks!
Ms Nicole Wilson
Director of the Early Learning Centre
Primary Pulse
Presenting Primary!
These last two weeks of the school year are jam packed with exciting activities that celebrate our students' achievements. Already our Kindergarten class have delighted with a 'unique' retelling of the Christmas Nativity and our Year 6s have embarked on a 'right of passage' experience with their first school camp. Next week will see our end of year awards ceremonies held where our students' excellence will be recognised and our annual College Picnic Day which may be the highlight of the entire year for some!
Thank you to all the parents, carers and families who have supported our Primary students in 2022. It has been a most wonderful year and I look forward to welcoming you back in 2023.
Mr Wayne Cross
Director of the Primary School
Year 4 Discovers Words of Wonder
Year 4 have been working to develop their poetry prowess this term and today shared their work live at the Joan Pickup Library. Well done Year 4. Your words were wonderful!
Ms Jasmine Jordan
Secondary Scoop
Lizard Island Student Film
Enjoy the 2022 Lizard Island Tour video put together by Year 9 Student, Lucas Blake. Lucas used a lot of his own footage as well as that of the other students and teachers that attended.
For secondary students wishing to attend in 2023, Expressions of Interest are due to Dr Jacob by Monday 5 December.
Exclusive Webinar Series on Nutrition Science
This year EAC has been working with students from the University of Sydney on a range of nutrition science projects including the development of a webinar series that explores how parents and carers can better support their teenager's nutrition.
This webinar series is now available to EAC families and covers topics including;
- Key findings from more than 50 years of research
- Understanding body image
- Navigating food packaging
- Promoting good gut health, and
- Ideas for what teens should actually be eating
Click HERE to view the series on YouTube.
Let's Go to Japan!
Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 in 2023 will soon be invited to submit an Expression of Interest to join the 2023 EAC Educational and Cultural Tour of Japan.
This exciting tour has been specifically designed for EAC students to further their appreciation and understanding of Japan and will include visiting an array of iconic destinations and a unique five day immersion program at Meitoku Gijuku High School.
Stay tuned for further details and save the dates of Monday 25 September to Sunday 8 October (during the Australian Spring School Holidays).
Sweet Science
This week, the Year 9 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) class combined their technology skills with the Year 9 Market Garden class's cookery skills to create some Christmas themed cookies with student-made 3D printed cookie cutters. The cutters included stamp imprints and were designed and modelled by the students. The decorated sugar cookies they made were delicious!
Mr Jarryd Hawkes
Teacher of STEM, Physics and Maths
EAC Students Rehabilitate Local Creek
Our Year 9 Marine Studies students have been working alongside OzFish to restore the Riparian Zone along one of our local creeks. Over several hours students planted 250 native tree and grass seedlings and fished to remove carp, an invasive species, from the creek.
Dr Justine Jacob
Teacher of Science and Mathematics
Pompeii Comes to Life
Our newly minted Year 12 Ancient History class have been learning about the fascinating city of Pompeii in Italy which was decimated by a volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. and recently bought their learnings life!
Ms Jennifer Holmes
Teacher of HSIE
Space Slime a hit with Students
On Wednesday 23 November, Year 9 and 10 Information and Software Technology (IST) students left for SAE Creative Media Institute with Mr Conomos and Ms Finlay. EAC was the first to have an experience day there since the pandemic and the instructors at SAE were trying out a new video game course for high school students.
We arrived and met up in a lecture room on campus. Our task was to make a collaborative game so we started a team brainstorming session. We settled on the idea of a sewer space slime game. Everyone was allocated to a group to create different aspects of the game which were Level Design, Sound Design, Character Animation and Graphics Creation.
The groups moved to different parts of the campus to start working. We didn’t have any connection with the other groups, so much of the sound, design, and animation was contrasting. This only made the game more interesting to look at and experience.
The sound group worked on different sound effects for our slime character and the interactions with the world. They made dripping sounds, sludgy sounds, laser sounds, and many more interesting additions. They made the sounds using everyday objects around them, such as bicycle wheels and kitchen whisks for example and they then distorted the sounds with computer software.
The character animation group made the slime character out of plasticine and gave it life and movement using stop motion and claymation animation techniques. They made slime animation of idle, walking and flying animations to bring him to life.
The graphics creation team created the game's assets, such as platforms, coins, and the background. They created some of them using pixel art techniques and found some royalty free images online and edited them together using Adobe Photoshop.
Finally the level design team made the overall layout of the level. They decided upon the position and placements of the platforms, portals, gems and doors in the game. They sketched down their ideas on paper first and discussed the game mechanics to come up with their level.
Without any team, the game wouldn’t have come together so quickly, and we wouldn’t have finished. We owe all of this to the instructors at SAE as they helped us learn and they were with us every step of the way. Even now, the SAE instructors are taking the time to finish off the game, and fix up any bugs, so it is playable for everyone. It was an eye opening learning experience at SAE, and the instructors were amazing! We hope that everyone will get the chance to play the game we have come together to create!
A huge thank you to all the helpers and instructors at SAE! Thank you for having us!
Lillian Whitby
Year 9 IST Student
Click HERE to play the online version of the game through your computer
Or Scan the QR code to play it through your mobile phone
Tiny Home, Big Potential
The students of Year 7 have done a fantastic job of building their sustainable tiny homes. The project focused on reasons to live in a tiny house including land and carbon footprints and affordability. They moved onto mathematical and technology outcomes with scaled drawing and an iterative design process.
The houses were built out of recycled cardboard boxes instead of corflute and students had to think creatively to utilise this tricky building material. Students collected recycled and upcycled materials to build their tiny home and came up with some innovative uses of materials. They learnt to safely use a craft knife and built stable and solid structures that included natural light, scaled interiors and features such as solar panels and water tanks.
Many students put in a fabulous effort, taking their houses home to finish them to a high standard with innovative multi use features and well designed interiors. Creative adverts and videos were also produced showing great imagination and enthusiasm. Well done Year 7!
Ms Kathryn Ashdown
Teacher of Science and STEM
Honor Roll
Introducing Our 2022/2023 Smith House Captains
Xoe Ball
Hi! I’m Xoe and I am one of the Smith House captains for 2022/23. Emmanuel has given me so many amazing opportunities and as your Smith House Captain, I want to say 'thank you' to the College and give back to all of you who have made my time here so special. I constantly strive to be an approachable, enthusiastic and supportive individual who is always there for my peers. As a leader, I know that all of us have the ability to succeed in everything we do and I want to make sure everyone is aware and given the chance to fulfil their potential. Through building the fulfilling culture of our school by embracing everyone's voice and strengths I will ensure an environment that encompasses kindness, passion and respect. I am excited to begin this journey and look forward to all the success Smith house will achieve!
Finnian Campbell
Hey! My name’s Finn and I will be undertaking the Smith House Captain role. I have attended the College for thirteen years. My large number of years at Emmanuel have allowed me to experience all aspects of the College and participate in several school sporting teams. From previous leaders I have noticed several leading qualities such as having a caring nature and a supportive attitude and striving to have an approachable personality. These fundamental qualities will be a main priority for me moving forward. My goal as House Captain is to make a positive impact on all my peers allowing them to bring the best out of themselves with an enthusiastic attitude.
Introducing Our 2022/2023 Walker House Captains
Ethan Jenkins
My name is Ethan Jenkins and I will be the Walker House Captain for 2023. I have been at EAC since Year 4 and have loved it from the get-go. I have demonstrated numerous acts of leadership and service during my many years at the College, whether it is via extracurricular, academic, or sports activities. As a leader, I picture myself uniting the Walker House, boosting enthusiasm and energy in all sports events, striving for victory and most importantly encouraging my fellow housemates to participate and show great College spirit. My main goal, while focusing on participation and spirit, is to keep our winning streak through the various carnivals. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with the Walker House and using my skills to benefit the school and Walker environment.
Noah Truman
Hello, my name is Noah and I am one of the Walker House Captains for 2022/2023. I enjoy all forms of school-based activities whether that is sporting or academic. I try to volunteer my time wherever I can so I will be pushing for participation and involvement for all Walker students. I will continue to add on to a positive and inclusive culture and friendly environment of Walker house showing my true passions for this College. I hope I can inspire younger students to be better and more proactive in their schooling time and enhance Walker to be the best we can.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
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