From the Principal

From the Principal

I would like to start this edition by thanking all of our families for your support this year as we navigated another wave of COVID together and entered into a Distance Learning Program for our students. I must say, it is wonderful that we have moved beyond this for now and are back at school reconnecting with each of our students again and re-engaging with school life. 

Principal's Awards

Principal's Award

Congratulations to the following students for receiving Principal's Awards at recent Assemblies:

From the Deputy Principal

Mrs Jenny Clay, Deputy Principal

From the Deputy Principal

I remember watching the first movie in The Matrix series some years ago and thinking it was the worst movie my family had ever taken me to see – it just didn’t make sense. I thought some of the action scenes were fascinating because they were new and innovative (the slow-mo camera shots have become standard fare nowadays, though) but I just couldn’t follow the storyline. 

Primary Matters

Mrs Karen Shannon-Duhigg, Head of Junior School

From the Head of Primary - Oakhurst

We are looking forward to a busy last few weeks as the 2021 school year draws to a close. Please see details for significant events outlined below plus some current reminders.

From the Head of Primary - Marsden Park

As the year draws to a close, I want to thank the community for the warm welcome I have received so far this term. This welcome has happened in many small ways, and I will cherish those interactions that I have already had this year. As we look forward to next year and the completion of the new Primary building, we are thinking about what new possibilities lay ahead for 2022. We are excited about what new developments will occur at Richard Johnson Anglican School – Marsden Park. 

Secondary Segments

Mrs Julia Scrimshaw, Head of Academics, Learning and Innovation (P-12)

From the Acting Head of Secondary

SOCIAL MEDIA

I read some research over the weekend that showed that ninety percent of Australian teens aged 13-17 had used social media. Seventy-five percent report having at least one active social media profile, and 51% report visiting a social media site at least daily. Two-thirds of teens have their own mobile devices with internet capabilities. On average, teens are online almost nine hours a day, not including time for homework.

 

 

Mr Brad Maxwell - Head of Senior School

From the Director of Welfare

ENDING THE TERM WELL

As we enter the final three weeks of Term 4, students are reminded to follow some basic but important expectations while on school grounds.

 

 

Mr Stewart Rowe, Director of Christian Ministry/Service Learning (7-12)

Year 10 Service Week

Service Week will take place next week, from Monday 29 November till Thursday 2 December. Students have received their activity allocation today. 

Mr Stewart Rowe, Director of Christian Ministry/Service Learning (7-12)

Operation Christmas Child

One of the special programs that we are involved in each year is Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, where students bring in goods to fill shoe boxes which are then distributed to some of the poorest children in countries overseas. Last year we sent over 220 shoe boxes overseas and would love to increase that number this year.

Mr Stewart Rowe, Director of Christian Ministry/Service Learning (7-12)

Colour Run - Service Learning BBQ

As part of the exciting Colour Run, which will be held on Monday 6 December, the School Service Team will be organising a BBQ, with proceeds supporting the work of Ephraim House, the ministry that is organised and run by Paul and Erin Strahan in Moree.

From the Hub

It’s that time of year when all textbooks and other library items need to be returned. Please check at home, your lockers and classrooms to make sure you have them all. Any outstanding items you have may be charged to your school fees account to enable their replacement.

Year 12 Music Workshop

Our Year 12 (2022) Music 1 class, led by Mr Manaloto were visited by Australian born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Ivy Adara. Ivy has written songs for Selena Gomez, Dami Im, Jennifer Lopez, and others. She also wrote the No. 1 iTunes double platinum selling, Jessica Mauboy hit, "Fallin", which was nominated for 5 ARIA and 3 APRA awards, including "Song Of the Year".

 

Year 8 Food Technology Burgers

We have been physically separated for such a long time that being back in the school kitchen wearing masks and strict adherence to hand hygiene was still an exciting experience for our Year 8 students and teachers! This term, students are studying a broad knowledge of agriculture, food properties, processing, preparation, nutritional considerations and consumption patterns. They have learnt the importance of hygiene, safe working practices and legislation in relation to the production of quality food products. 

Announcements

School Uniform Donations

Please donate any second hand Primary uniforms to the Oakhurst and Marsden Park Primary Receptions. Thank you. 

2022 School Travel Applications Are Now Open

Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass for 2022 can apply now. A new application will need to be submitted if they are applying for a school travel pass for the first time, or if they are requesting an additional travel entitlement as a result of a new shared parental responsibility situation (e.g. joint custody).

St Marks OSHC Vacation Care

St Marks OSHC will be running Vacation Care from Thursday 9 December to Friday 17 December 2021.

Drop off after 7am and pick up by 6:30pm. Please call the office on 9832 0378 to book. 

 

Northwest Community Vacation Care

Christmas at Oakhurst Anglican

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The School endeavours to continually improve the RJ experience and welcomes encouraging and/or constructive feedback from parents on events, activities, or RJ life in general. Please email parentfeedback@rjas.nsw.edu.au and your input will be considered accordingly. Thank you for your time.