PRE K – KINDERGARTEN – YEAR 7 – NEW ENROLMENTS

BOOKING CALENDAR OPENS THURSDAY 1/10/26

October Holiday Trading Hours:

We close from Thursday 24th September, 2026 - 5:30pm

Re-Open Wednesday, 7/10/26 at 8am – 12pm

Thursday, 8/10/26 12:30pm – 5:30pm

Normal trading from Monday 12/10/26

Our staff are committed to supervising students while they are on the school site; however, there are limits on the College’s capacity to provide active supervision. To help parents and carers understand RHAC’s supervision arrangements please click on the link below or refer to the parent handbook.

Each week these charts will be accessible directly from the newsletter

Parents may need to contact a RHAC staff member for a range of reasons, including transport issues, student wellbeing and student learning needs. The charts below help parents to know who to contact if they have a concern. The parent manual, which is accessible from a link in this newsletter, provides parents with a substantial amount of information which may assist them. The manual provides guidance on how parents and care givers can make a complaint.

The College is keen to celebrate our students' achievements. Their parents are encouraged to share positive stories about their child by writing to [email protected]

There has been a recent increase in cases of respiratory illnesses in the community. If your child is unwell in any way, please do not send them to school.

We appreciate the importance of completing assessments and exams; however, students who are unwell are unlikely to perform at their best and may also risk exposing others to illness.

Please note that if your child arrives at school and their teacher is concerned that they are unwell, they will be sent to Sick Bay and parents will be contacted to collect them. This does, however, place additional pressure on the school’s medical resources, which are intended to support sickness and injuries that occur during the school day, rather than illnesses that were present before the child attended school.

For this reason, we ask that unwell students remain at home until they have recovered and do not attend school for assessments or exams and then get collected.

A reminder that students should not be sent to school with any of the following symptoms:

• Vomiting: Students cannot attend within 24 hours of their last episode of vomiting.
• Fever above 38°C: Students cannot attend within 24 hours of their last fever.
• Significant coughing
• Excessive nose blowing

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our community as healthy as possible.

Below is a link to the NSW Health Influenza Fact Sheet for more information.

New Protocol for Minor Head Injuries

• As per the College Protocols, all students who suffer a head injury at school are assessed & parents are notified by phone.
• Going forward parents will be notified by SMS if their child suffers a minor bump to the head.
• Please note that this change is ONLY for minor head injuries.
• Should there be any change to a student’s condition throughout the remainder of the school day a phone call will be made to a parent.

We are aware of ongoing issues with the afternoon 2640 bus and are working with the bus company to address them.

A particular issue is the number of students boarding the bus at school, as the service also stops at Rouse Hill Town Centre. There are two other bus services available within 10 minutes of the 2640 that students travelling only to Rouse Hill Town Centre can use.

From Monday, students who have a School Opal card and need to travel beyond Rouse Hill Town Centre will be able to access a School Priority Pass.

Students who require a Priority Pass should report to Student Reception so we can confirm their eligibility. Once issued, it is the student's responsibility to present the pass to the teacher on duty when boarding the bus.

Priority students will board first. Once they have boarded, the remaining spaces will be available to students travelling to Rouse Hill Town Centre. If the bus reaches capacity, no further students will be able to board.

We hope this arrangement will make the afternoon boarding process clearer and, most importantly, help ensure that students who rely on the 2640 to travel beyond Rouse Hill Town Centre can get home safely.

Thank you for your understanding and support while we work through this with the bus company.

Celebrating the achievements, memories and milestones of our Year 12 students as they prepare for the next chapter of their journey.

Congratulations to Conor on his nomination for ENCORE, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) showcase of outstanding HSC Music works.

Conor was nominated for his HSC Music performance on drums, recognising the high standard of his performance as part of the HSC Music practical examinations. ENCORE showcases a selection of outstanding HSC Music performances, compositions and musicology works from students across NSW.

This nomination is a wonderful recognition of Conor’s musicianship, dedication and commitment to his musical studies throughout Year 12. We congratulate Conor on this significant achievement and wish him all the best as the ENCORE selection process progresses.

Congratulations to Finn Horton, Year 12 Industrial Technology Timber student, on his nomination for the prestigious SHAPE exhibition, which recognises outstanding HSC Major Projects from students across NSW.

Finn’s nominated Major Project is a contemporary wine cabinet that combines traditional Australian craftsmanship with modern, minimal design. The cabinet has been constructed using 180-year-old recycled Australian Ironbark and Blackbutt, sourced from the historic Rockleigh Estate in Croydon. Through sweeping curves, traditional joinery and natural timber features, Finn has created a practical piece that celebrates the history, character and imperfections of the recycled timber while incorporating contemporary furniture design.

Finn’s project reflects his strong technical skills, creativity and attention to detail, developed throughout the design and construction process. We also acknowledge the guidance and support of Mr New, who worked closely with Finn throughout the development of his Major Project.

We congratulate Finn on this significant recognition and wish him all the best in the final SHAPE selection process.

Our Year 7 Visual Arts students are enthusiastically creating their own fish sculptures as part of their latest creative project.

These images capture the first stage of the process, as students begin bringing their ideas to life.

The students are excited to share the next stages of their sculptures with the College community very soon, so stay tuned to see how their creations develop!

Representative Sport Results

The representative sporting season will continue again in Week 2 of Term 4, apart from our Junior Girls Basketball team who will play a make up game in Week 1.

Upcoming fixtures Week 1, Term 4

Representative Sport Results

NSW CIS Athletics

We had 20 students represent the College and AICES at the NSW CIS Secondary Athletics Championships on Tuesday, competing against some of the state's finest school-aged athletes. Despite cold and overcast conditions throughout the day, our students rose to the occasion, producing a number of outstanding performances, personal bests, and podium finishes.

Qualifying for the NSW CIS Championships is a significant achievement and represents the highest level of the school athletics pathway. We congratulate all students who earned the opportunity to compete and commend them on their dedication, commitment, and efforts throughout the athletics season.

A special acknowledgement goes to the following students who achieved top-three finishes on the day:

HZSA Badminton

Last Friday, eight students represented the College at the Hills Zone Badminton Championships in Castle Hill. With the standard of competition continuing to grow each year, our students competed with determination, skill and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day.

Both our boys' and girls' teams performed strongly against quality opposition, finishing 7th overall in their respective divisions. More importantly, each student represented the College with pride, demonstrating resilience, teamwork and a positive attitude both on and off the court.

Every year, all schools in Australia participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD). The NCCD process requires schools to identify information already available in the school about supports provided to students with disability. These relate to legislative requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005, in line with the NCCD guidelines (2019).

Information provided about students to the Australian Government for the NCCD includes:

• Year of schooling
• Category of disability: physical, cognitive, sensory, or social/emotional
• Level of adjustment provided: support provided within quality differentiated teaching practice, supplementary, substantial, or extensive.

This information assists schools to:

• Formally recognise the supports and adjustments provided to students with disability in schools
• Consider how they can strengthen the support of students with disability in schools
• Develop shared practices so that they can review their learning programs in order to improve educational outcomes for students with disability.

The NCCD provides state and federal governments with the information they need to plan more broadly for the support of students with disability.

The NCCD will have no direct impact on your child, and your child will not be involved in any testing process. The College will provide data to the Australian Government in such a way that no individual student will be able to be identified - the privacy and confidentiality of all students is ensured. All information is protected by privacy laws that regulate the collection, storage, and disclosure of personal information. To find out more about these matters, please refer to the Australian Government's Privacy Policy

Further information about the NCCD can be found on the NCCD Portal.

If you have any questions about the NCCD, please contact the College.

To support our youngest students, the College will be extending the current Pre-K uniform into Kindergarten from 2027. This means that all students in Early Stage 1 will wear the same uniform, creating a simple and consistent approach across Pre-K and Kindergarten.

We have made this decision with our youngest students in mind, as the Pre-K uniform is easier for little hands to manage and is well suited to the needs of our Early Stage 1 students.

Pre-K Uniform

Please see the uniform details below:

• Students wear a version of the College sports uniform to school each day. In Terms 1 and 4, students wear the Summer Pre-K uniform (shorts or skorts). In Terms 2 and 3, students wear the Winter Pre-K uniform (tracksuit pants and jacket), along with the Pre-K bucket hat. Students should not wear long‑sleeved shirts underneath their Pre‑K sports shirt. However, for additional warmth, they may wear the RHAC Pre-K long‑sleeved shirt, which is available from the uniform shop.
• White RHAC branded socks.
• Sports shoes (Velcro, not lace up).

As students move into Kindergarten in 2027, parents will also need to purchase a House shirt to add to their child’s uniform. We hope this change will make getting ready for school each day a little simpler for our youngest students and their families.

Todd Woodbridge Cup

On Monday, 16 students from Years 3 to 6 proudly represented the College at the Todd Woodbridge Cup held at Pennant Hills Tennis Club. This event gave students the opportunity to develop their skills and experience the fun of competition in a supportive environment.

Throughout the day, students put their hand-eye coordination, teamwork and resilience to the test in their games. They showed fantastic determination on the court, rallying with energy and enthusiasm against students from other schools.

Congratulations to our Stage 2 team who finished in 2nd place and our Stage 3 team finishing in 7th.

A special mention to students who were selected for great sportsmanship on the day: Emily G, Kabir A, Joshua M and Aarohi P.

Hills Zone Sports Association Round 7 Results

On Thursday and Friday of Week 8, our Year 4 students travelled to CRU Galston Gorge Camp & Conference Centre for a two day overnight camp. For many students, this was their first experience staying away from home overnight, and the children rose to the occasion beautifully, embracing every opportunity with enthusiasm and positivity.

Over the two days, students enjoyed a fun filled and action packed program that included archery, orienteering, bushwalking, bike riding, damper making and high ropes activities. They also participated in Christian Discovery sessions, where they explored the Bible and engaged with its stories in meaningful ways. There was also plenty of delicious food enjoyed throughout the camp.

Throughout the camp, the students were exceptionally well behaved and demonstrated our College values of care, courage and character in abundance. It was a pleasure to take this wonderful cohort away, and we are confident that the memories and experiences gained over these two days will be treasured for years to come.

This week, our Year 4 students visited the Art Gallery of NSW, where they participated in the Big Art Day Fantastical Beings program.

The students had the opportunity to view Avatar: Forms of Vishnu, an exhibition exclusive to Sydney featuring nearly 200 exceptional works spanning fifteen centuries of South and Southeast Asian art and storytelling. It is the first major exhibition in Australia dedicated to Vishnu. Students completed workbook activities exploring the exhibition and learning more about the artworks on display.

The students also responded to other artworks and sculptures throughout the Gallery through a variety of drawing and creative activities inspired by fantastical beings.

It was a wonderful day of learning and creativity, and the students thoroughly enjoyed their experiences. They represented our College exceptionally well throughout the excursion.

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026, our Year 3 students enjoyed an exciting day at CRU Galston Gorge Camp & Conference Centre. Throughout the day, students participated in a range of organised activities, including kite making, guided bushwalking and rope climbing. They also had the opportunity to learn more about God through engaging sessions led by the CRU team.

Blessed with beautiful weather, the students embraced every activity with enthusiasm and teamwork, making it a fun and memorable experience for all. The day provided a wonderful introduction to the camp environment and has certainly fuelled anticipation and excitement for the overnight camp experience in Year 4.

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who represented the College at GATEway8 this week, an interschool academic challenge hosted annually by Macarthur for students from Independent schools across Sydney.

Our Year 6 team achieved an impressive third place overall, including first place in Mathematics and second place in Humanities.

GATEway8 is designed for high potential learners in Years 5 to 10 and challenges students across a range of disciplines and skills. The competition is structured around the eight multiple intelligences identified by Howard Gardner, including linguistic, logical mathematical, spatial, bodily kinaesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalist intelligence.

The competition provides students with opportunities to apply their knowledge, problem solve, collaborate and think creatively through a range of challenging activities.

We are proud of the way our Year 6 students represented the College and congratulate them on their outstanding achievements.

Rouse Hill Anglican College is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Areen Randhawa from Class 3H4, who has enjoyed an exceptional year in dance throughout 2026.

Areen has been an Elite Dancer with Rosebourke Studios since 2024, and her dedication, passion and commitment to dance have seen her achieve excellent results across several major competitions this year.

AASCF Winter Fest 2026

• Gold Medal, Hip Hop
• Silver Medal, Jazz
• Silver Medal, Lyrical

Aussie Gold State Championship 2026

• Gold Medal, Hip Hop
• Bronze Medal, Lyrical

AASCF NSW State Championship 2026

• Gold Medal, Hip Hop

Areen’s achievements are a wonderful reflection of her hard work, talent, perseverance and passion for performing. We congratulate Areen on her success and are delighted to recognise her dedication and accomplishments.

Well done, Areen. We are very proud of you and look forward to seeing you continue to shine.

Our Year 6 Graduation Dinner Fundraising Campaign is now open!

The Crazy Camel Fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to turn your child's artwork into treasured family keepsakes. Choose from a range of personalised items, including calendars, greeting cards, diaries, notebooks, sketchbooks, pillowcases, tea towels and tote bags.

Our students have already begun creating their beautiful artworks. For more information, please download the brochure or visit the ordering link to purchase your keepsakes.

Orders are now open and will close at the end of Term 3. Purchased items are expected to be delivered to the College early in Term 4.

Motiv8sports is excited to be at RHAC in Term 3!

TERM 3 - Tuesday

RHAC – 8 Week After School Sports Clinic

Starts 28th of July - Finishes 15th of September

3:15pm to 4:45pm

For more information and to secure your spot please follow the link below.

https://motiv8sports.com.au/m8_event/2026-06-12-tuesday-term-3-rouse-hill-anglican-college-8-week-after-school-sports-clinic-28-07-15-09/

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

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. Place your order by scanning the QR code below or clicking here .

The RHAC Parent and Carer Handbook is designed to provide families with information about the daily operation of the school including:

• Vision, values and approach to learning
• Uniform and stationery requirements by class/year group

• Communication - flowcharts are provided to assist parents in knowing who to contact, an explanation on how to make a complaint

• College map
• Managing student absences
• Managing student illness and wellbeing (e.g. caring for students who are sick at school, school counselling and reporting student success)
• Extra curricular opportunities
• Technology requirements
• Parent involvement and RHAC P&F Association
• College policies and procedures...and much more.

The handbook can also be access via the College mobile app .

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.

The app extends the functionality of the Edumate Parent Portal, offering easy access to important information anytime, anywhere from your mobile device.

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

• Parent and Carer Handbook

• Weekly Newsletter

• College Shop (Valour)
• Munch Monitor

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.