This week in chapel, the students were reminded of the important work of Compassion and the ways in which our College supports Solomon and Virginia, who live in Kenya.

Every fortnight, Compassion Bear will visit a class, and that class is encouraged to help raise money to support Solomon and Virginia. Each class will also take turns looking after Compassion Bear, ensuring he is well cared for. Students can raise money by donating some pocket money or doing extra chores at home. Every little bit helps make a big difference in Solomon and Virginia's lives. By looking after Compassion Bear, students learn the importance of sharing, caring, and making the world a better place for others.

This week, 3L2 had the special task of caring for Compassion Bear.

Thank you in advance for your support as our students seek practical ways to care for those in need around the world.

Get ready to dance the afternoon way at the P&F Junior School Afternoon Disco on Friday, 14th March !

• K-2: 3:15pm - 4:30pm
• 3-6: 4:45pm - 6:00pm

Click here to buy your tickets or the link below.

As usual, the P&F BBQ will be available on the afternoon should you wish to buy a meal for the kids on the day. The BBQ will finish at 5:30pm.

Please click on the image link below for important additional information.

KT OOSH

If your child/ren will be attending KT OOSH in the afternoon, you will need to complete an extra curricular form which is on the KT OOSH website and the completed form will need to be emailed through to [email protected] .

Volunteer at the Disco

Please click the link below to volunteer for a timeslot. Many hands make for light work, and we need parent support to make these events a great success. We appreciate any support you can provide on the day.

Book in early! Early bird bookings close 12:00pm Wednesday, 2nd April . Bookings taken after this date will be classed as Casual rate and will be charged at the current fee schedule.

Casual bookings close on Friday, 4th Apri l. Bookings after the closing date will be classed as be classed as Last Minute bookings and will be charged at the current fee schedule.

For all KT OOSH enquiries, please contact the team directly on 0434 584 881 or email [email protected]

Please see below some key information regarding music ensembles and private music tuition as we begin the year.

Music Ensemble Rehearsals

Please refer to the JS Music Ensembles Information linked below for rehearsal days, times and locations.

Stage 1 Choir will commence in Week 5 (Monday, 3rd March) . More details regarding how to join this ensemble will be communicated by Mrs Barnett.

Changes to Music Ensembles

To accommodate the significant growth in our music program over the past few years, we have restructured some of our ensembles:

The 2025 NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) kicked off on Monday, 24th February. The PRC is open to students in Years K-10.

There are a number of senior school students signed up to complete the Challenge already. The Senior School Library has a large collection of books from the official PRC list on display. We encourage all students to participate. The challenge closes Friday, 22nd August.

For further information, please see Mrs Bunsell or Mrs Smith.

Mrs Kelly Bunsell and Mrs Marcelle Smith
Teacher Librarian Senior School Library

A live theatre-based lesson on alcohol for Year 9

As part of the PDHPE curriculum, Year 9 students will engage in this Alcohol Education Incursion during week 5. The incursion is an empowering and relatable theatre in education program developed to complement the work that is being done in the classroom. Smashed helps to embed prior learning and present the issues in a realistic, credible format.

If you are interested, you can explore further the details covered in this session to assist with conversations at home related to this important issue. Download the guide below.

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 timetable below.

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

In addition to the weekly updates, Senior School students have been emailed a calendar outlining all the representative sporting opportunities for Term 1.

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.

Nomination Guidelines

1. All nominations should come from the student interested in trialling.
2. Students MUST email all nominations to the Head of Student Opportunities 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.

Term 1 rep sports calendar with dates and nominations details/links can be downloaded below. The calendar was also distributed to students early this week.

Please see below some key information regarding music ensembles and private music tuition as we begin the year.

Music Ensemble Rehearsals

Please refer to the SS Music Ensembles Information linked below for rehearsal days, times and locations.

Changes to Music Ensembles

To minimise clashes between various ensembles, there have been some changes to lunchtime rehearsal days for some groups. Please check the information linked above carefully.

We would also like to welcome Mrs Fiona Morris who will be taking on the Senior Vocal Group this year. Mrs Morris is an experienced classroom Music teacher, vocal tutor and conductor. Many students and parents will know Mrs Morris already through her fantastic work with our Junior School students. However, she also brings a wealth of experience in working with Senior School students. We look forward to seeing the continued growth in our Senior Vocal Group this year under her guidance.

Attendance

A reminder that punctuality and consistent attendance are essential to the success of our ensembles. If a student is unable to attend a rehearsal, please notify the ensemble conductor in advance.

Nominations are now open. Join the committee and volunteer groups today!

We invite parents/carers to attend the P&F Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 25th March at 7:00pm to be held in the TLC room (F Block) at the College ( click here for map ).

The AGM is a great opportunity to hear about the great work of the P&F, upcoming events and activities and ways to get involved. We also have a formal part of the evening which covers off our 2024 Annual Report 2024. You will also have the opportunity to hear from Principal Brett Harley about things happening at the College.

The AGM is open to all parents/carers and friends of the College and at this event, we invite you to nominate for the committee. If you are thinking about getting involved, please register by clicking the link below.

Thank you for your interest in supporting the P&F as a volunteer. We exist to create a sense of community, connection and contribution.

There are 2 ways to get involved. Click on the link below to complete a nomination form to join today.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us by emailing [email protected]

Mr Matt Perry
President

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 videos (June 2023 to January 2025) on our website via the link 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.

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]

Got a bit of time? Time to give blood and change lives?

1 in 3 people in Rouse Hill will need blood, and they need people like you to give it. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood will be rolling into town from 19 to 22 March at The Fiddler.

Don’t forget to pre-book your spot at Lifeblood.com.au , on the app or call 13 14 95.