On Wednesday this week, the Auditorium was abuzz with lots of excited young dancers. Our K-2 dance showcases were a spectacle of energy, joy, smiles, creativity and groovy moves (photos below).

Students in every class this term have been working so hard to create their own dance that they have been able to perform on the big stage to a live audience. The applause, cheers and smiles from the audience were a wonderful reflection of how clever and creative our children are.

I love providing opportunities for students to thrive in the performing arts areas and the dance showcase is a treasured event in the Junior School. I thank the parents who came to watch their own and other children perform, and I encourage Stage 2 and Stage 3 parents to take the opportunity next week.

Take a look at some of the highlights below!

Certificates have been received at the College and will be award to students during next week’s Stage assemblies.

We would like to congratulate all certificate recipients.

This year we are excited to announce that many of our students achieved their Gold certificate and three of our Year 6 students were awarded the highest level attainable for a junior student – the Platinum Award. To receive this award a student must complete the challenge for seven consecutive years.

Well done to the following students: Amelia L, Aarav G, Reia D.

In this week's Junior School sports: HZSA Interschool Sports Competition and final results.

The Stage 3 boys basketball team had an incredible run to the final, winning every game of the season. We faced Arndell in the semi-final, a team we had only narrowly beaten by 2 points earlier in the season. Knowing it would be a tough match, the boys delivered a perfect game, showcasing the highlight of our season. Watching the team develop over the season was a privilege as their coach. We implemented a basic 5-out offensive structure, which opened up the court, allowing our players to spread out and cut to the basket effectively. On defence, the boys always showed relentless energy, never leaving the court without giving their all. Most impressive was how they grew together as a team, gaining confidence, trusting one another, and working cohesively on the court. Although the final didn’t go our way, with a close loss to Northholm, the boys left it all on the court. I couldn’t be prouder of their hustle, skill development, and the friendships they built along the way.

Both the Stage 3 Girls Navy and the Gold football teams enjoyed excellent seasons, despite missing a spot in the Grand Final. Each member of both teams 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.

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

Dr Chalwell and I recently had the pleasure of hosting a lovely lunch for Jay R (Year 4) and Anya R (Year 6), who won this experience at the P&F Spring Fair silent auction.

The students were treated to a delicious meal and dessert in the Junior School office. Throughout the lunch, they displayed impeccable manners, engaging thoughtfully in conversation about the past year, their plans for the upcoming holiday season, and their dreams for the future. We even had a lively discussion about all the wonderful reasons to become a teacher!

A big thank you to Jay and Anya's parents for supporting the silent auction and helping make this event such a success. We are grateful for your generosity and commitment to the College.

There has been a small number of confirmed cases of whooping cough (Pertussis) in Junior School. As it is a NSW Health notifiable disease, the College has a duty of care to inform families. Please click on this information for more details.

It is important that parents are aware of the symptoms and seek medical attention for your child should they become unwell.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the College on 8824 5844.

Please note that Edumate will be offline on Friday 22nd November between 8:00pm - 9:00pm for a scheduled updates.

During this period, you may experience online-offline intermittently without notice while upgrades are in progress.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Online applications for Scholarships in Year 7, Year 9 and Year 11 2026 are now open. Applications must be finalised by Sunday, 2nd February 2025.

ACER test date is on Saturday, 22nd February 2025.

Audition Day Wednesday, 19th February 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact our Enrolments team [email protected]

Please visit our website for details or to submit a scholarship application.

Please note updates to the College Shop trading hours from October 2024 to January 2025

Stationery stock update

• Junior School: Stationery Packs now available for Years 3-6
• Senior School: Now available - Exercise book/display folder packs (Years 7-10); Visual Art Packs (Years 7-12); Calculators; Food Tech apron and caps

Uniform Fittings & Ordering

• Years 5-6 new girls' uniforms are now available for purchase at the College Shop or online.
• Uniform fittings will be by appointment only.
• Families can order uniforms, stationery and equipment online or make an appointment via the Valour Schools website

Christmas Closure

• Closes Thursday, 19th December at 5:30pm
• Re-opens Monday, 13th January 2025 at 8:00am

For all enquiries, contact the College Shop directly via email [email protected] or phone 8814 3518

As previously communicated last week, parents/carers of Kindergarten students are warmly invited to attend our annual Kindergarten Nativity Performance to be held on Monday, 25th November.

Parents/carers of Year 5 students are also invited to attend as the students will be celebrating this milestone with their Kindergarten buddies.

Note regarding costumes for Kindergarten only:

• Please send your child to school on Monday in their costume ready for their nativity performance; there will be no need to change out of these.

• We do want to encourage you to be able to remove any additional costume accessories (eg. wings) from costumes to take home after the performance and leave students with a simple outfit they can learn and play in appropriately for the rest of the day.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the College on 8824 5844 or email [email protected] .

You are warmly invited to attend and support our wonderful students as each and every one performs up on the big stage.

• Stage 2 (Years 3-4): Tuesday 26th November, 12:30pm
• Stage 3 (Years 5-6): Tuesday 26th November, 11:40am

Your child should wear their sports uniform on the day of their showcase.

As we enter this special season of giving, we’re excited to invite all Junior School families to take part in our annual Anglicare Toys and Tucker Collection . This initiative provides much-needed support to families in our community who are experiencing hardship, offering them a brighter Christmas filled with joy and hope.

We encourage families to contribute by donating non-perishable food items or new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages. Your generosity will go directly to those in need, helping to make Christmas a time of celebration for everyone.

Here are some ideas for contributions:

On Wednesday 4th December Junior School (K-6) will have their formal Presentation Day where we celebrate academic effort and achievement.

Due to final reporting, families of award recipients will be notified by email at least one week prior to the event.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Certificates have been received at the College and will be award to students during next week’s Stage assemblies.

We would like to congratulate all certificate recipients.

Scholastic Book Orders

We are expecting the delivery of the latest orders early next week, and once unpacked will be delivered to classrooms.

Overdue Loans

All library books are now due to be returned. If you have any books still at home could you please return them to the library by Monday.

Holiday Reading

All students in Years 1-6 have access to the SORA app. This is a free download or can be accessed via the website.

Students login in using their school email address and school password.

Term 1 2025 schedule are as follows:

• Dates: 6th February - 10th April
• Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
• Location: H Block Library

Click here for more information. Summer Holiday Program will be available at Kellyville, Cherrybrook and North Ryde locations. Enrol through the website today!

As we draw to the end of another year, we would like to thank our existing families for another great year and your ongoing support. We would also like to send a warm welcome to our newly enrolled families joining the KT OOSH family in 2025 and a heartfelt goodbye to those leaving the KT OOSH family this year!

Existing Families:
Please submit any change of weekly schedule requests for 2025 by next Sunday, 1st December 2024 to ensure we can best accommodate your needs for next year.

Change of weekly schedule requests must be placed via email to [email protected]

Change of schedules that are received after this date cannot be guaranteed and two weeks' notice will apply regardless of the holiday period.

Should you wish to close your KT OOSH account in full, please email [email protected] to advise us by Sunday, 1st December 2024.

On Thursday 5th December, Senior School will have their formal Presentation Day where we celebrate academic effort and achievement.

Due to final reporting, families of award recipients will be notified by email at least one week prior to the event.

Congratulations to all our representative players on a fantastic season! We are incredibly proud of the way you represented the College. Your commitment, sportsmanship, and teamwork are greatly appreciated.

As the season has now concluded, all representative uniforms (jerseys and singlets) must be returned. Please ensure your items are returned either to Mr. Adams' office, or to Student Reception.

If you are returning your uniform to Student Reception , please:

• Write your name on a Post-It note (available at Student Reception);
• Attach the note to your uniform;
• Place it in the uniform return bin.

Please note that any items not returned will incur a replacement fee.

Thank you for your cooperation, and well done again on a wonderful season!

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 below grid.

In addition to these weekly updates, Senior School students have been emailed a calendar outlining all the representative sporting opportunities for Term 4.

Please note, students who nominate to trial for these teams should have extensive playing experience and in the case of AICES and CIS trials, students should 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 for nominations to be accepted.

Please download the Senior School Representative Sports Calendar –Term 4, 2024 below.

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.

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.

Please note, as we wrap up for 2024, we will recommence our Family Support initiative in 2025.

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

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

We will continue to provide monthly updates and progress photos on our website. You can also view the masterplan and general project information.

We invite you to watch a timelapse video (June 2023 to January 2024) on our website via the link below.

Life Anglican Church Quakers Hill proudly presents this year's Carols & Christmas Festival on 8th December, 5:00pm - 8:00pm . All community event.

RHAC invites qualified staff for both teaching and non teaching roles to apply for the advertised vacancies. Please visit our website for more information.

Teachers interested in working to temporarily replace teachers who are absent are very welcome to discuss this possibility with the Head of Operations, Mrs Sharon Hogan by sending an email to [email protected]

Applications forms can be found on our website .