Junior School Cross Country
It was a spectacular day weather wise and the conditions were perfect for the students to run. We are so blessed with our College grounds, giving students the opportunities to run on the perfectly manicured ovals and through the bush of The Grove .

Thank you to staff for cheering on the students, to our parent helpers on the day and to everyone who came and supported their children. It was wonderful to see students striving towards individual goals they had set and talked through in their PE lessons. Every student is to be congratulated on such a fantastic effort.

Congratulations to the following students who will be representing RHAC at the Hills Zone Sports Association (HZSA) Cross Country Carnival on Tuesday 20th May at The International Equestrian Centre. We wish you the best of luck!

Hills Zone interschool competition round 8 results:

It was announced in our College newsletter (October 2024) regarding changes to the Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6) girls’ uniform. The skirt and blouse can be worn in both winter and summer and ultimately will replace the summer and winter tunics. While the skirt is the same as the secondary school skirt, the blouse has been especially designed for the Junior School.

There will be a two year period (2025-2026) where families can opt for their children to wear the existing uniform or to change to the new uniform.

Scholastic Book Orders

All classes Years K-6 received the latest brochure on Monday. Orders for this edition close on Sunday 19th May.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are well underway with reading for the PRC. We are very excited to announce that we have many students who have already completed their reading and many more who are very close. We are aiming to have all students complete the challenge by the end of this term.

NSST – 21 May

The National Simultaneous Story Time date and book have been announced. All students PreK to Year 6 will be joining schools across the country reading “The Truck Cat” written by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell, stay tuned to find out who our guest readers will be this year.

Book Covering

Thank you to those parents who have volunteered to be a part of our covering crew this year. We do not currently have any books needing covering but will email when we have our first lot ready. If you would like to join the crew could you please email me with your contact details: [email protected]

As previously communicated by Dr Kaye Chalwell, in 2026 Rouse Hill Anglican College will introduce a Year 6 Accelerated Learning Class.

Selection for this class will be based on the results of testing on Saturday, 21st June 2025.

Applications for consideration of enrolment in this class opened on Monday, 7th April 2025, and close on Friday, 30th May 2025.

Applications are welcome from students currently enrolled in RHAC Year 5 2025, as well as from students interested in joining the Rouse Hill Anglican College community in Year 6 2026.

For further information, please visit the College website below.

Mind Quest 25 is an annual weekend event held at Glenwood High School for students in the area who are; high potential and gifted students, are gifted underachievers, and students of well above average abilities with a special interest.

Students can choose from 33 exciting, fast-paced courses in the two-day program. These include subjects like chemistry, earth sciences, Lego robotics, and more. The courses are designed to challenge and enrich students, and are taught by experts in their respective fields.

• When: Saturday and Sunday - 14th - 15th June, 2025
• Where: Glenwood High School
• Cost: $245 paid for by parents
• How do I register my child for a course: Collect a brochure from Mrs Susannah McDonald (Learning Support Teacher) by the end of Term 1.

Rouse Hill Anglican College has partnered with Motiv8 Sports to offer a 8 Week After School Sports Clinic program in Term 2, commencing Tuesday, 6th May to Tuesday, 24th June .

Every Tuesday afternoon, Motiv8 Sports will be on-site at the College to provide an exciting and engaging afternoon of sports activities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students.

This organised after school sports program is designed to motivate, inspire, and foster resilience in students, helping them develop a strong sense of success. Students will enjoy a variety of thrilling non-contact sports, including Super Soccer, Ultimate League, Vortex Gridiron, Ballers, Street Hockey, Rope Wars, Bazooka Ball, Flagball, 8-Down, Command-0, and many more exciting activities.

Click here to secure your spot as soon as possible as spaces are limited.

For any questions or concerns, please contact the event organiser directly Motiv8 Sports on 0402 200 479 or email [email protected] . For more information, visit the Motiv8 Sports website here .

Active and Creative Kids vouchers accepted. Find out more via the Service NSW website.

Term 2 spots officially sold out!!!

We have partnered with Sypher Space to offer an after-school program at RHAC commencing Term 2 on Wednesday afternoon for Kindergarten to Year 6 students... and spots are all sold out. Stay tuned for updates and future sessions.

However, Sypher Space have generously offered a "Pioneer Perk" incentive where families can receive 30% off at their Learning Hub at Castle Hill.

Active and Creative Kids vouchers accepted. Find out more via the Service NSW website.

The HSC course can be a stressful time for our students, and they can express this feeling in a variety of ways.

As a parent, it can be difficult to determine the best way to support your child during this stage of life. Below are some helpful links that our School Counsellors have selected that could assist you in supporting your child as they navigate their way through their final years of school.

• Parents, here's how to help your teen through Year 12 | Charles Darwin University
• Surviving Year 12: A parent’s guide to self-care | Exam stress and teenagers
• 10 ways to help your teenager through their Year 12 exams | Torrens University

There are a number of support options available to your child at the College and they are encouraged to seek in with their Homeroom Teacher, Year Advisor or Head of Year as they need support.

If your child is in Year 7 or Year 10 this year, you can now provide online consent for their routine school vaccinations.

In Year 7, students are offered free vaccines for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) and human papillomavirus (HPV). In Year 10, students are offered free meningococcal ACWY vaccine.

Vaccination dates:

• Monday, 23rd June – There will be a catch-up vaccination for any students from Year 7 or 10 who missed out on the first round

Parents/Carers Consent
To complete online consent parents/carers need to visit the NSW Health School Vaccination Program online consent portal .

For detailed steps on how to provide consent, please refer to the NSW Health How to Provide Consent information guide.

Vaccination will only be administered at school if consent has been received.

For online consent, parents/carers will need:

Their Service NSW login details (or create an account with Service NSW if you don’t already have one).

Medicare details for parents/carers and their child.

If you are unable to provide consent online, please contact the College on 8824 5844 and a Consent Form can be sent home with your child. All consent will need to be completed prior to the day of vaccination.

This calendar outlines the nomination (Nom), trial and competition dates for the RHAC Senior School representative sporting pathways (HZSA > AICES > CIS > NSW All Schools > SSA). As this is a representative pathway, students who nominate to trial for these teams should have extensive playing experience and in the case of AICES and CIS trials, students be playing in a representative team outside of school at an association or state level. Some sports, such as cricket, require students to be involved in certain representative teams or academies in order for nominations to be accepted. If this is the case, further information will be emailed to students by the Head of Student Opportunities. Students trialling for OPEN or U18/19 teams must, at a minimum, be in Year 9 (Students in Year 9 MUST have extensive representative experience).

Nomination Guidelines

1. Students MUST email all nominations (Noms) to the Head of Student Opportunities (Mr Luke Adams) AT LEAST 3 days before the nomination date. Late nominations will not be accepted. Students who do not nominate will be turned away from any trial they attend.
2. Nominations need to include the following information:

Do you want to improve your child' s results and their understanding of their coursework? If so, this is a great opportunity to receive guided advice and support.

Faculties in the Senior School conduct weekly opt-in study and support sessions for students to attend as they require.

Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to access subject teachers and support and assistance for work or assessments that are currently completing.

Students do not need to book a place but should arrive to the listed rooms at the times included in the timetable below.

In true Mary Poppins style, Miss Doman and our talented hospitality students have whipped up a “practically perfect” menu of delectable treats, available for purchase at all performances.

Come hungry and enjoy a delightful bite before the show – it’s the perfect way to complete your theatre experience!

Cash only purchases.

We would like to thank our sponsors for their generosity and support. Check out our Community News section for any special offers for our RHAC families or to find our more information.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Sponsors

A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsors

The Perfect Nanny Sponsors

Chim Chim Cher-ee Sponsors

Jewellery for a medical purpose or jewellery that has specific religious significance - wherever possible this jewellery should be worn underneath clothing. Parents/carers may submit a request for a uniform variation on religious grounds due to specific practices, beliefs, or expectations of their family's faith. Parents/Carers seeking a uniform exemption or variation to RHAC’s standard uniform requirements are required to send an email to [email protected] with the following details:

• Write ‘uniform variation request’ in the subject line of the email
• In the body of your email, please specify:
  • Your child/s name
  • Your child/s current year group or classroom
  • What variation to the uniform requirements is being requested
• Attach a letter on official letterhead from a recognised religious leader stating what variation is being requested and explaining why that variation is fundamental to the student’s religious convictions.

Effective from Term 3 , parents will no longer need to email the College when their child will be absent. Instead, parents/carers are to wait for and respond to the absence notifications that are sent via the College mobile app.

Parents/carers are already receiving absence notifications via the College mobile app at approximately 9:30am each morning where they are asked to submit a reason for their child/s absence.

Although this process has been in place for some time, we would like to streamline the process further. Currently, parents are still being asked to email [email protected] or [email protected] to report known absences. This process will be phased out.

To allow families time to adjust, we will continue accepting absence emails for the remainder of Term 2 . We encourage families to download the College app using the links below.

Thank you for your support.

Cancer Council's Hills Relay For Life is coming up in Week 3 this term on Saturday, 17th of May to Sunday, 18th of May , and, as always, our RHAC community is getting involved to help fight against cancer.

Thanks to a generous donation from Coca-Cola CCEP and our teachers, students and RHAC community, we’ve raised nearly $12,500 so far ! Our goal for this year is $18,000 and we’re almost at the finish line. So far we’ve helped fund 7,795 kids with a Sunsmart education, 191 calls to trained cancer professionals, 103 days of a PhD student's world-class research and have raised the 3rd most amount of money at the Hills Relay!

The colouring-in competition , featuring our RHAC Relay Mascot, Ralph, has kicked off in Junior School, and we have received a lot of wonderful entries already. Our Junior School Leaders are preparing to choose and announce the winners in Week 4, with Coca-Cola donated prizes waiting to be awarded.

Coming up in Senior School next week, we are holding a fundraising BBQ , with a big thank you to Coca-Cola CCEP and Woolworths The Ponds for their donations of sausages, bread and soft drinks. We also have a jelly bean guessing competition starting this week, where the winner will get to take home the entire jar of jellybeans!

If you want to join us in this fight against cancer, the Relay will be held in Hills Showground from 9:00am Saturday, 17th May to 9:00am on Sunday, 18th May. Our Senior School Drumline is opening the event again this year and as always our RHAC stand will be selling hot cup noodles and soft drinks, thanks to the generous donation from our RHAC P&F Association and Coca-Cola CCEP.

If you would like to join us on the day, or show your support as we walk the Relay For Life, you can visit the RHAC Community Relay For Life page via the link below.

Kayleigh N and Teegan F
Year 12 Community Engagement Prefects

Kayleigh N and Teegan F
Year 12 Community Engagement Prefects

We are delighted to inform you that Rouse Hill Anglican College will be participating in the world-renowned ICAS competition this year.

What is ICAS?

ICAS is an online academic competition that is designed to assess students’ higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee and Digital Technologies. Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition and development. Every student who participates will receive a printed certificate and an online results report. Top performers will be eligible for medals.

How to participate in ICAS

If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:

1. Read about ICAS subjects and prices HERE
2. Read the terms and conditions HERE
3. Go to Parent Portal to purchase tests HERE
4. Enter our school’s access code – NNB002
5. Enter your child’s details, select the tests you would like to purchase, then proceed to payment.

Please note that the ICAS tests shown for selection are at the school’s discretion.

After payment is made via the Parent Payment System, you will receive an order confirmation email, please keep this for your records. The Parent Payment System and registrations for ICAS 2025 will close on Monday the 28th of July. ICAS will be held in Term 3 from the 4th - 29th of August.

ICAS results and certificates

All assessments will be conducted online, at school. We will notify you of the date(s) that we will run ICAS assessments, and when your child’s ICAS results are ready. Your child’s ICAS certificates will be delivered to school. Once we have received them, we will present them to your child to bring home. The back of the certificate will show your child’s ICAS results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent .

Junior School Parents – Please note that the assessments will take place outside of school hours beginning at 8am on school grounds so as to not interrupt the regular classroom day.

A reminder to all families to download the Rouse Hill Anglican College mobile app which has been designed to connect and enhance our community's College experience.

Over the coming weeks, we will be updating the way we communicate certain information to families, with the aim of reducing the number of emails you receive and to ensure you don't miss any updates. More details will be shared soon.

The mobile app links directly links to:

• Edumate Parent Portal
• Absences
• College Calendar
• Your child's timetable and events (incl. permission notes)
• Clipboard
• Academic and Wellbeing Reports

• Parent and Carer Handbook

• Weekly newsletter

• College Shop (Valour)
• Munch Monitor
• Announcements (coming soon)

From time to time, fellow families at the College are hit by unforeseen stresses (physical, emotional, financial, etc.). The RHAC P&F, through your support, facilitates a way for those families to access quality meals in their time of need to simply ease a bit of the pain during difficult times.

You can help by donating a store-bought meal , or by donating as little as $10.00 by clicking the TryBooking link below which would be greatly appreciated. If you can provide a store-bought meal for the freezer, slices/banana breads / muffins (lunch box fillers) and desserts are also most welcome and may be dropped off with Mrs Sharon D’Agostino at the College main reception.

Did you know you can purchase College umbrellas?

The P&F is excited to offer College-branded umbrellas for sale! These stylish and practical umbrellas are perfect for keeping dry during school drop-offs, weekend sports, and everyday use. Priced affordably, all proceeds from umbrella sales will go directly back to the College to support student programs, resources, and community initiatives. Your purchase not only keeps you covered – it helps make a meaningful difference at our school.

Available in large or small size. Please note, small umbrellas are available for students from Year 3.

The P&F exists to foster community, connection and contribution amongst College families, and the broader College community. We exist to generate a sense of community involvement amongst the College and to contribute back to the College through social activities, community events and fundraisers.

As the saying goes: many hands make light work. If you’ve been considering how you can get involved, this is your opportunity. All parents/carers are welcome to attend, regardless of your involvement in the committee.

We welcome your support in planning and participating throughout the year as many hands make light work. Businesses interested in sponsorship or supplying goods or services are encouraged to reach out.

Get Involved
To get involved in the P&F, contact us at the email below.

Kind regards,
Mrs Sneha Pandey
President – RHAC P&F Association
[email protected]

Please bookmark the new College Shop website so that you can order uniforms easily. If this is your first time visiting the new uniform shop you will need to create a new login and password and read the full user guide below.

We are pleased to announce from Term 2 the current RHAC private bus service will be split into two separate services. One focusing on Cattai / Pitt Town / Oakville, and the other focusing on Box Hill / Gables / Nelson. Please refer to the attached timetables for details.

The revised routes have been carefully planned by our service provider, Good Az Gold, to ensure maximum utility for both existing and waitlisted students. The revised routes allow us to accommodate increased demand and congestion in the area, while offering seats to students who were previously waitlisted.

If you are on the waitlist, you will be contacted soon to confirm whether you wish to proceed with the booking.

If you would like to join the waitlist, please contact [email protected] with the subject heading “RHAC Private Bus”.

Fees, Terms and Conditions all remain as published on our website or Parent and Carer Handbook .

Good Az Gold will review the route after the first few weeks and advise if any changes need to be made.

Please also make sure students are at the bus stop at least 5 mins prior to the suggested pickup times.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Sponsor", Belmadar.

Belmadar is a Sydney-based, privately-owned construction company renowned for delivering excellence in commercial building construction.

They have played a pivotal role in bringing the new RHAC Senior School Building to life, providing exceptional expertise and craftsmanship throughout the project. Belmadar’s contribution has been integral in transforming RHAC’s vision into reality, creating a modern and inspiring space for our Senior School students.

Contact Belmadar for your next commercial or large-scale construction project today.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Sponsor", Kindalin (Careers).

We’re looking for experienced Educators and aspiring Trainees in Early Childhood Education to join our culture of quality, kindness and inclusivity.

Available vacancies include: Early Childhood Educators – Cert III, Diploma, ECT Qualified (Rouse Hill), Diploma Qualified Educator (Hills District), Childcare Diploma Traineeship (Hills District), Early Childhood Traineeship (Hills District), Early Childhood Teacher (Hills District).

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", Sypher Space.

Sypher Space focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education which are essential subjects that are not only taught in school, but useful in life as well, no matter what field it is. STEAM integrates the arts with traditional STEM subjects, fostering creativity and innovation alongside technical skills. This combination encourages a more comprehensive educational experience.

A NEW Learning Hub has opened at Castle Hill. RHAC families are invited to come along to take advantage of their "Pioneer Perk" offer where you will receive 30% Off.

• Where: 17B/10 Gladstone Road, Castle Hill

Click below for more details and information on how you can enrol for the Learning Hub Program.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", Grasshopper Soccer Sydney Hills.

Grasshopper Soccer is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and well-defined curriculum. Our coaches are the best-trained in the business. Our experts-approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards.

Call 0467 698 427 or email [email protected] for a FREE TRIAL .

Term 2 commences Wednesday, 30th April.

Download the Term 2 2025 program and the enrolment form below.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", OzDesign Rouse Hill, Rouse Hill Business Park, 18 Mile End Road, Rouse Hill.

Get up to 80% off your next furniture (conditions apply).

Download the flyer below for details.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", AMA Designer Floors.

AMA Designer Floors is a family-run business with over 12 years' flooring installation experience. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality flooring solutions, managing every aspect of your project in house.

Visit our showroom today and explore our vast selection of flooring options. Mention this flyer for an additional 10% off (terms and conditions apply).

Download the flyer below for details.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", Mathnasium Rouse Hill maths tutors.

Mathnasium specialise in maths-only instruction with a focused, caring, and fun learning approach that delivers results. We proudly serve local communities and schools.

Download the flyer to find our how you can enrol at our Rouse Hill learning centre.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", Essence Patisserie.

Kickstart your mornings with a freshly brewed coffee, available from 6:00am on weekdays. Plus, indulge in our custom cakes, made to order for any occasion!

Download the flyer below for details.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", Mangal Taxation Services Pty Ltd .

Mangal Taxation Services is an Accounting and Taxation business based in Kellyville. We provide services including:

• Taxation Compliance for companies, individuals, BAS and IAS returns, Trusts, partnerships
• Accounting Compliance such as preparation of financial statements for all types of entities above.
• Taxation Guidance on all areas of taxation including income tax, capital gains tax, payroll tax, GST and FBT.
• End-to-end payroll solutions and reporting.

Download the flyer below for details.

A special thank you to our Mary Poppins "A Spoonful of Sugar Sponsor", TKM Automotive Services.

With over 25 years of experience across all vehicle makes, TKM Automotive Service takes pride in working closely with our clients to ensure repairs are only made when necessary, all while keeping you safe on the road.

Book your service today! Download the flyer below for more details