In the afternoon, each choir presented their own items in a concert for each other as well as for the TASC principals and heads of school. Led by Mrs Fiona Morris, Cantabile sang a stunning arrangement of ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay. The students were pleased to receive positive feedback on their ability to sing four different parts, which is impressive for a group of their age.

They were followed by our Senior Vocal Group led by Mrs Ahn who sang ‘Middle of a Moment’ from the musical James and the Giant Peach . The audience, including Music staff from other TASC schools, were impressed by the balance and cohesiveness of the choir as well as their ability to sing such a challenging piece.

Both groups were accompanied by Mr Donovan Simmons on piano and we are very grateful to have him play with our choirs on the day. It made such a difference to both groups to be able to perform with live piano accompaniment.

Our Cantabile and Senior Vocal Group students are to be congratulated on their exemplary behaviour and for their outstanding performances. Thank you to Mrs Fiona Morris and Mrs Gloria Ahn for your dedication to seeing these two groups flourish and your passion for building a quality choral program at our College.

Stage 3 Gold Netball

The Gold netball team had a tremendous season, winning all games with one draw against the team they ultimately ended up playing in the finals. The girls played their hearts out in the final against William Clarke College, and are to be congratulated in their excellence and perseverance on the court without one of their main shooters. Their display of team work and the way they pushed through their tiredness is to be commended. Well done on finishing 2nd!

I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mrs Field who coached the team all season and did a fantastic job!

Stage 3 Navy Netball

The Navy netball team developed their skills throughout the season, working hard to find the right passes and leading to the ball. They worked well as a team on the court, showing great sportsmanship towards each other and the opposing teams. The girls went into the final against a very tough Norwest team, who were just too good on the day.

Well done on finishing 2nd girls!

Stage 3 Gold Football

The Gold football team enjoyed a remarkable season, earning a hotly contested spot in the Grand Final. Despite delivering one of their strongest performances, they narrowly fell short with a 2-1 defeat against William Clark College. Each member of the team displayed dedication and effort in every match they played and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and commitment during our weekly training sessions. Both teams showcased significant growth and improvement throughout the season.

Stage 3 Navy Football

RHAC navy team HZSA football semi finalists!!

An amazing display of camaraderie, true grit and determination all season. This wasn’t just a team of players, it was a team of mates. Regardless of the score line each game, they just kept going right up to every final whistle. They should all be super proud of themselves … their coach definitely is!!

While the Navy football team missed out on the finals in the B Division, they grew and developed as a team as the season went on. The boys not only worked well as a team on the field; showing great sportsmanship towards each other, but also as a team in our training sessions.

Our heartfelt thanks goes to Mr. Cowper for his invaluable coaching of the Navy team; our journey wouldn't have been possible without your guidance.

We extend our thanks to the families who stood on the sidelines, offering support, valuable advice and cheering them on!

Stage 2 Gold Netball

The Gold netball team went through the competition undefeated, unfortunately coming up against a strong William Clarke team in the final who brought their winning streak to end. The girls developed as a team and worked really hard each week on both offence and defence. They played a great season and should be really proud of their efforts each week.

Thank you to Mrs Clark who came each week and coached the girls.

Stage 2 Navy Netball

The Navy netball team had a great season in the Division A competition, considering they were bumped up form B Division. The girls went on to finish 3rd in the competition only losing three games the entire season (two to the other RHAC team). Congratulations girls on working hard and holding your own in the top competition. I am so proud of your determination each week and your commitment to the team.

Stage 2 Gold and Navy Football Team

In Stage 2, Hillzone Football, both our teams performed well over the past 2 terms, with our Blue team finishing Division 2 in 3rd place after Leading the competition until an exceptionally close loss in the last round. Our Gold team made it through to the final, and it was a nail-biting game; after an own goal in the first half, the Gold team went into the break, down 0-1.

They came out with an attacking mindset in the second half, and we had many shots on goal and were unlucky not to score until Xavier D.S scored the equalising goal with two minutes on the clock. We then played a very tense extra time, but the deadlock could not be broken, and we shared the premiership with Norwest Christian College. All the boys represented the College well, displaying great sportsmanship, skill and determination.

A special thank you to Mr De Sousa for giving up his time to coach the Gold Team.

Final Hills Zone interschool competition results

RHAC Team

S3 Girls Netball Gold

S3 Girls Netball Navy

S3 Boys Football Gold

S3 Boys Football Navy

S2 Girls Netball Gold

S2 Girls Netball Navy

S2 Boys Football Gold

S2 Boys Football Navy

Opposition

William Clarke College Navy

Norwest Christian College Ruby

William Clarke College Navy

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William Clarke College Navy

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Norwest Christian College Emerald

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Result

LOSS 15 - 20

LOSS 7 - 19

LOSS 1 - 2

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LOSS 6 - 12

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DRAW 1 - 1

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Final Placing

2nd

2nd

2nd

3rd

2nd

3rd

Equal 1st

3rd

CIS Cross Country Championships

Last Thursday, 20 students competed at the CIS Cross Country Championships at The Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

In the 2 weeks between the HZSA and CIS Cross Country, the wetness and mud on the course increased substantially! Despite the rain, the puddles, the pot holes and the mud, our students did a outstanding job and we are very proud of their efforts in such harsh conditions.

HZSA Cross Country Team:

• Aria A
• Jaxson A
• Sophie B
• Zane C
• Jessica D
• Stella D
• Charlotte G
• Gerhard G
• Henley H
• Cohen I
• Charlotte L
• Tyler L
• Evie M
• Sophia N
• Zahli P
• Olivia S
• Elroy S
• Israel S
• Harrison W

Don't miss your chance to witness the magic firsthand! Be sure to book your tickets using the link below and spread the word to your friends and family.

Make sure you follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for updates and behind-the-scenes footage in the lead up to opening night.

Save the dates below and reserve your seats today!

• 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.

Nomination Guidelines

• All nominations should come from the student interested in trialing.
• Students MUST email all nominations to the Head of Student Opportunities [email protected] AT LEAST 2 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.

Nominations need to include the following information:

• Name:
• Event:
• Date of birth:
• Year Group:
• Parents email:
• Playing positions (1st and 2nd preference):
• Playing/representative experience (only include information from the past 2 years):

Once the nomination has been completed and accepted, further information about the trial will be sent to students and their nominated parent email address.

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]