Teaching and Learning at RHAC
In January this year, our teaching staff spent a few days engaged in some new professional learning which focused on the College’s Teaching and Learning Principles of Explicit Instruction, High Expectations, Effective Feedback, Relational Teaching, and Data Informed Practice.
There is a moment in every lesson where a class reaches “golden silence”. It is the sweet spot of teaching where students are thoroughly engaged with their task and the classroom is quiet. It is a moment that teachers do not want to break as it is a joy to see students learning. Other learning may be a little louder as students explore, explain and extend their understanding. Every kind of learning is important to us.
We are all about learning at Rouse Hill Anglican College, this is why we are sharing what learning looks like in our Learning Showcases . It was a pleasure to welcome parents and grandparents into Year 6 on Tuesday and we are looking forward to welcoming you into other classrooms over the term.
Last week, I shared about a book I had recently read by Ben Shaw called ‘7 reason to (re)consider Christianity’. At the heart of the book, there was a question the reader was asked to consider, “What if it is true?” .
For a Christian, at the centre of their belief is the person of Jesus and it only makes sense to look at Jesus as reported the in the Gospels in the Bible. In Chapel this term, each week we will be looking at the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life as written down in the Gospel of John.
On Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th February, Year 11 students participated in a 2-day workshop facilitated by Burn Bright . The Leadership Conference encouraged our students to consider the impact of mindful leadership, as well as the consequences of their own decisions, behaviours, actions and values. The team-building activities strengthened positive peer relationships and the students were encouraged show appreciation for others in the cohort. This experience also allowed them to realise that whilst they should set individual goals in motion, they can grow as a cohesive group to collectively reach the summit of their Senior Leadership journey.
On Thursday 15th February, Senior Drama students attended OnSTAGE at the Seymour Centre. The performance featured a selection of exemplary group and individual projects from 2023 Higher School Certificate Drama students including performances, video drama, and a moved reading of a script. In addition, our students were inspired by the individual projects on exhibition including costume and set design, promotion and program, and theatre review. The excursion was inspiring and they couldn't wait to get back into the drama room to continue making, performing and critically appreciating drama!
Blacktown City Council has shortlisted Breonna's (Year 8) artwork "Our Mother Nature" to be showcased at the International City Youth Exchange Art Exhibition in Suseong-gu Korea. The same artwork will be licensed by the Council to be used in their Environment section as part of their new project initiative which will showcase young artists. The purpose of this project is to change perception of waste room spaces and influence how residents interact with waste facilities.
The P&F is pleased to announce that tickets are now on-sale for the Disco on Friday, 1st March
We are trialling a new format this year with an earlier start time. K-2 participants will be escorted directly from class to the Disco by teachers to commence at 3:30 - 4:30pm and Years 3-6 disco will commence at 4:45 - 6:00pm.
At last week’s Launch Night, I referenced these websites which I recommend to you.
The Raising Children Network has wide ranging information for different ages groups covering material such as behaviour, communication, child development, media and technology, sleep and safety.
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has comprehensive information about Cyber Safety and use of technology.
Kids Helpline has information about wellbeing, mental health and safety.
Please find below information regarding ensemble rehearsals, timetable, audition information for Cantabile and Percussion Ensemble, ensemble fees, and Private Music Lessons.
This year's Junior School musical, Shrek The Musical JR, promises to be yet another high energetic show with singing, acting and dancing galore by our talented Year 3-6 students.
Auditions commenced this week and we look forward to announcing the cast soon.
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.
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.
Please download the Senior School Representative Sports Calendar – Semester 1 2024 below.
Please find below information on music ensembles, ensemble fees, and Private Music Lessons.
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 the meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. Please click on the links below for more information.
Family interviews for the limited places for Kindergarten 2025 will commence early next month. Parents wishing the College to consider enrolment for a child in that year group are strongly advised not to delay applying for enrolment. Enrolment can only be considered where vacancies exist. Click here to enrol.
Please refer to the communication below which was sent to all parents on Friday, 2nd February.
We thank our parents for your continued patience and understanding.
The RHAC Parents & Friends Association (P&F) is dedicated to fostering community, connection, and contribution. As a non-profit organisation, our mission is to enhance the lives of families and children within the College. All funds raised go directly to benefit our community. We invite parents to actively participate – reach out if you are interested in joining the P&F.
The Hills Relay Organising Committee are hosting a Gala Ball on Saturday, 13th Apri l. Tickets range from $150.00 each to $1,500.00 for a table of 10. Bookings close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 31st March.
