"I learned to cooperate with unfamiliar faces and excel in working with others in managing the limited time that we were given". (Aryan N)

"I met and talked to all the year 7's in our team and got to know them a bit better as we bonded over the day because of similar interests. I really enjoyed the last activity of the day as it really required us to think as a team and work together". (Charlotte H)

"I learned a lot about teamwork this week, especially how important clear communication and collaboration are in achieving our goals. My strengths lie in organising tasks and problem-solving. I found the competition quite challenging, but I'm working on improving. Meeting new people was exciting, and what I enjoyed most was when the group brainstormed together". (Myesha R)

"This year, it was a Year 9 and 10 mixed team with people having a wide range of skill sets. This helped us divide the various tasks according to everyone's skills. This gave me an understanding of how to work effectively in a team and helped us get the work done on time. Overall, it was a great learning experience". (Diya G)

"I think Da Vinci was great. I participated in Ideation and Maths, and I found problem-solving and creative thinking to be the most difficult. The Decathlon definitely has very hard and carefully thought out question papers and I learnt that communicating well as a team, dividing the work between students and managing time is very important". (Amanda S)

"I learnt about the importance of teamwork. When two or more minds approach the same question, you get different insight and you are more likely to come up with a more sophisticated solution. Everyone in the team had different skills and different ways to approach questions which made coming up with ideas easier. I enjoyed the whole day and I saw it less as a competition and more as a personal challenge. I loved the art and poetry as it is usually something that I enjoy". (Isabella A)

"At this event, I learnt about teamwork and how crucial it is to work together and share ideas and thoughts when we're feeling stuck. I have realised that my strengths are more straightforward or less literal questions, rather than imagination based questions. I loved meeting new people because without this opportunity I would have never met or talked to them, as they were in a different grade. I enjoyed the questions the most, and being able to think in a different way with people I hadn't met before". (Charlotte S)

Mrs Sophia Jones
Head of Learning Support & Enrichment

Mr Jason Davies
Assistant Year 9 Advisor

• 1L7 Nicholas B
• 1L8 Bill W
• 1L9 Emily S
• 1L10 Ivy B
• 1L11 Vesper G

• 2L3 Myra B
• 2L4 Jett P
• 2L5 Saachi M
• 2L6 Arlia H

• 3L1 Neil S
• 3L2 Flynn B
• 3H2 Priyansh S
• 3H3 Lucas

• 4H1 Elise
• 4H4 Estelle A
• 4H5 Madison P
• 4H6 Gwyneth S

• 5J1 Eliana K
• 5J2 Megan de V
• 5J3 Andrew G

• 6J4 Madison O
• 6J5 Aarav G
• 6J6 Alysha A
• JS Leader Zahli P
• JS Leader Archie V

"I had a great day at Sydney Zoo. It was amazing. We got to learn about how the Aboriginals lived without shops! We looked at meerkats, they were so cute. I had the best day ever". (Mandy H)

"Today was a great day for a terrific zoo excursion. My class and especially me had lots of fun. I saw many reptiles, fish, and mammals. I can’t wait to tell my mum and dad all about it. My friends also loved the excursion". (Anaya)

"My highlight of the day was painting our faces with ochre- just like the indigenous Australians did and seeing all the animals". (Avhni)

"I loved looking at the meerkats. They were so fast and adorable.

Today we saw lots of animals. My top 3 favoutite animals were the dingoes, lions, capybaras and zebras. Dogs look just like dingoes but dingoes have bigger ears. The lions were nearly as big as the rhinos! The capybaras looked just like possums". (Abbey)

"My favourite part was when we saw the meerkats playing with each other. One of the meerkats was standing like it was the king of the world. Another was playing hide and seek with one of the babies". (Zuri)

"My favourite part was the reptile house". (Iniara)

"I had a great day at the zoo. We got to see all of the animals. My friends and I had a big chat about what was happening. We painted our face with ochre and it was cool. It was the best day of my life. I recommend going". (Scarlett)

"I loved the meerkats they are very cute. I love how they fight each other, they are really funny. Sometimes they even dig tunnels. I also liked the aquarium and looking at the underwater animals. The koala was very cute". (Elise)

"The zoo was fun. It had cool animals my favourite was the lion. They also told us about the aboriginals. You should go- it is worth a visit". (Aviijot)

"My favourite part was when we were listening to the indigenous Australians talk about how they used to live and survive. I loved the elephants". (Raghav)

"I had a terrific day at the zoo. We learnt that some boomerangs do not come back to you. We also learnt that female koalas have pouches and give birth to babies. My favourite animals were the penguins and the big croc" . (Prisha)

"Sydney Zoo is amazing - it is so intriguing.

The highlight of my day at the zoo was seeing the penguins, kangaroos and koalas. The nocturnal house and aquarium were so dark. We went to an aboriginal workshop and some of us got our face painted with ochre". (Eliza)

• Opening Night: Thursday 29th August (7pm)
• Friday 30th August (7pm)
• Saturday 31st August (2pm & 7pm)

We would like to thank our official sponsors so far for their generosity and for supporting our students, staff and community. Please support their business when you are out and about and help spread the word.

Click on the images below to find out more, or head over to our 'Community News' section for details and to download more information.

Sponsors wanted

Do you have, or know someone who has a business that would like to support RHAC Junior School students? Or are you a parent/carer, friend or family member of who would like to help your Junior School student aim for the stars?

You have the opportunity to sponsor the 2024 Junior School musical. This is an energetic production showcasing talents from students in Years 3 to 6. With your support, it is going to be amazing! It is also a chance for your business to advertise and connect with a large audience within the RHAC and wider communities.

Get in touch today to receive a copy of our musical sponsorship proposal [email protected] or call 8824 5844.

If you would like your Years 3-6 children to participate, please read the information below and complete the expression of interest form.

Please note: Once bookings are made and confirmed there is no changing or swapping of days booked.

Ensemble timetable

The ensemble timetable, as well as information on each of the ensemble, can be found by following the link below.

Please note that anyone who is participating in our instrumental ensembles (not Choir), they are expected to have private music lessons in or outside of the College.

Private Music Lessons

If you would like to sign up for private music lessons, please read the information on Private Music Tuition Brochure which includes the application form.

If you have any questions or issues with this, please contact Mrs Neralie Want [email protected]

Ensemble Fees

We will be running over 20 ensembles at the College again this year. To cover some of the cost of hiring external conductors, accompanists, new music, performance events and other related costs, students will be subject to ensemble fees. The fees will be added to the school account and will be charged twice per year. This will occur at the end of Term 1 and end of Term 2.

It is important to note that the fee structure is set at $75.00 per student per semester, equating to $37.50 per term. This fixed rate remains consistent irrespective of the number of ensembles a student chooses to participate in. Our intention behind this approach is to encourage students to engage in multiple ensembles.

For families that have more than one child participating in ensembles, the sibling discount will apply for second child and any subsequent children, at a rate of $50.00 per child, per semester ($25.00 per term).

These charges apply to all students participating in instrumental and vocal ensembles, with the exception of the Stage 1 Choir.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

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 below grid.

If you are currently learning an instrument or like to sing, it is not too late for you to join an ensemble. Please email Mr Tyler Barnes [email protected]

Please see the ensemble timetable below for the rehearsal times, as well as information on each of the ensembles that are offered at the College.

Private Music Lessons

If you would like to sign up for private music lessons, please read the information on Private Music Tuition Brochure which includes the application form.

Also, if you have signed up for Instrumental Hire, you should have received your instrument on your first private lesson or at your first ensemble rehearsal. Again, if you have any questions or issues with this, please contact Mrs Neralie Want [email protected]

Ensemble Fees

We will be running over 20 ensembles at the College again this year. To cover some of the cost of hiring external conductors, accompanists, new music, performance events and other related costs, students will be subject to ensemble fees. The fees will be added to the school account and will be charged twice per year. This will occur at the end of Term 1 and end of Term 2.

It is important to note that the fee structure is set at $75.00 per student per semester, equating to $37.50 per term. This fixed rate remains consistent irrespective of the number of ensembles a student chooses to participate in. Our intention behind this approach is to encourage students to engage in multiple ensembles.

For families that have more than one child participating in ensembles, the sibling discount will apply for second child and any subsequent children, at a rate of $50.00 per child, per semester ($25.00 per term).

These charges apply to all students participating in instrumental and vocal ensembles (with the exception of the Stage 1 Choir in the Junior School).

Thank you and I look forward to a wonderful year of music making with your children 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 2024 will close on Monday the 29th of July. ICAS will be held in Term 3 from the 5th - 30th of August.

College Shop Hours (eff. 26/10/23)

Uniform fittings are by appointment only. Over-the-counter sales are available throughout.

For holiday hours (eg. term holidays, Easter, Christmas/New Year), please check for notices under College News of the newsletter.

2024 Trading Hours

Normal trading hours resume week commencing 05/02.

• Monday – Wednesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
• Thursday – 12:30pm - 5:30pm
• Friday: CLOSED

College Shop Contact Details
[email protected]
Ph: 8814 3518

This year, we're excited to announce the Spring Fair, a major fundraising event in the 2024 calendar. 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.

Family Support Meals

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 by clicking the 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.

Get Involved

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

Warm regards,
Matt Perry
President – RHAC P&F Association
[email protected]