Principal's Message
Following Jesus command to, ‘Be kind to one another’, I am inspired by the response of our school community Choose Kind. In our daily thoughts, words and actions we are choosing to lift each other up and be grateful for the blessings God gives us.
What an impact this simple message of Choose Kind is making. Do you notice it at home? Just last week student leaders gave everyone in the school community a heart shaped confectionary with the message to Choose Kind on Valentine’s Day. Primary students made a Kindness Wall, writing how they had shown kindness to others. Secondary students wrote a message of encouragement to all staff on World Random Acts of Kindness Day. With an outward looking focus, Senior school captains took hundreds of Rapid Antigen Tests to nearby retirement homes, donating them form our community to theirs.
These acts of kindness go to the core of true education which is to develop young men and women who will confidently make a positive contribution to their communities. Education has always been about more than academics, as vital as they are. To educate is to form character, to shape values, and to liberate the imagination. Thank you for partnering with us on that journey.
God bless
Mrs Julia Heise - Principal
Chaplains' News
Good afternoon school families and communities,
The last few weeks have been an awesome start to the year! We can sense a feeling of hope across the staff and student body as we look forward to all that God has for us this year in our school.
Our weekly high school chapels have kicked off to a great start – come along and check them out! There is freshly brewed barista coffee for you, free of charge.
Last weekend one of our own students, Hannah, was baptised into Castle Hill Seventh-day Adventist church. It was a day filled with joy and celebration as one young person responded Jesus’ call – the same call that we all receive!
As a chaplaincy team we look forward with joy and hope as we watch God lead us forward.
Pr Nick,
On behalf of the chaplaincy team.
Whole School News
The School had the pleasure of gifting surplus boxes of RAHTs to a couple of local aged care facilities. Holly and Dhruv, our School captains accompanied Mr St Mart to UPA of NSW Ltd and Adventist Aged Care, both located in Wahroonga. Both places were very grateful for the donation. Mr Brian Swanepoel, managing director of Adventist Aged Care, commented that they would use at least a box a day - that's over 500 tests!
Calendar of Upcoming School Events
You can access the list of upcoming School events via the link below. The School Calendar is also available under the Parent Information tab on the School website.
Term Dates for 2023
Please click on the link below to view the school term dates and public holiday information for 2023.
Primary School News
Primary Leadership
Introducing our new Primary School Captains, Yifei S and Aiden P. We look forward to seeing you both grow and lead in this new role.
Introducing other leaders in our school. Here are the students elected in to the School Representative Council, our new Sports Captains and Vice Captains as well as Prefects and School Captains. Well done to all of you.
Primary Sports News
Primary Swimming Carnival
Running Club
Running Club for the Primary Students started this week. If you would like to join the club that runs everything Friday morning then get in contact with Mr Fulton.
Mr Jack Fulton - Primary Sports Coordinator
Secondary School News
Peer Support
During Term 1 Year 7 students will be involved in Peer Support. Our Year 11 Peer Leaders will go through a range of activities that focus on resilience.
This week students explored the idea that how they view themselves and their challenges, can affect the outcomes of these situations. Students discussed with their Peer Support Leaders, helpful ways to view challenges.
Chess Competition
Wahroonga is looking to enter the Metropolitan School Chess Competition this year, a large interschool competition running on Friday afternoons (after school) over term 2. Games are held on an alternating home-and-away basis, with select students to play in teams of four across junior (7-8), intermediate (9-10) and senior (11-12) divisions.
Interested high school students are encouraged to attend try outs, which will occur on Tuesday and Friday, during lunch, next week (Week 5) in the wedge.
The Cancer Council March Charge is a month-long fitness challenge to raise funds for world-class cancer research, prevention programs, and support services.
One in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, but Annaliese D and Charlotte D are doing their part to change this by Charging, getting active, and fundraising to end cancer. If you would like support them with their efforts then follow the link to sponsor Annaliese and Charlotte.
Secondary Sports News
The Secondary Swimming Carnival was held at the Knox Aquatic Centre on Thursday 16 February. The day was filled with plenty of swimming, loud chants and a fashion show to experience the house competition. Congratulations to all participants and to the winning house, Phillip!
Swimming New Time Records
Swimming Age Champions
Students who qualified for the CSSA Zone Swimming Carnival will be notified by Mr Ah-You. This event will be held on Friday 17th March 2022 at Warringah Aquatic Centre
CIS 'Blue with Honours' Award - William M
On Saturday Night, William M received the prestigious ‘Blue with Honours” Award from CIS. This is awarded to a student who has been selected in a NSW All Schools Team and goes on to perform at an outstanding level at the School Sport Australia Championships or gains selection in a SSA team.
Last year, whilst completing Year 12, William captained the NSWCIS team and played outstanding golf throughout the week, placing second overall. Will Captained the NSW All Schools Team which won the stroke play and came 2nd in the Matchplay and 2nd Overall combined. He won 4 out of 6 matches. After his outstanding performance, he was named in the Australian Schoolboys Merit Team.
William was credited for his leadership, humble attitude and joyful personality throughout his tournaments.
Receiving this award is an enormous achievement, only awarded to athletes competing at the highest level in their sport in Australia. We are so proud to call Will an alumnus of this school and are very excited to see what is in store for the future. Well done William.
Athletics Carnival
The Secondary Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 2nd March at Warm Up Arena, Olympic Park. This is a compulsory event and transport will be provided for students.
Representative Sport Opportunities
Upcoming Representative Sports opportunities are: Waterpolo (application ends today, 24 February), Boys Football (application ends today, 24 February), Girls Football and Netball Umpiring. Head to SEQTA to find links, further details and future opportunities.
Mr Ignatius Ah-You - Secondary Sports Coordinator
Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
The uniform Shop is open Thursdays during the school term from 8:30am – 12pm during the school term. Please note on Thursday 2/3/23 the uniform shop will be closed. Flexischool orders will be delivered on Friday 3/3/23.
If you need to make a fitting appointment, please email the uniform shop at uniformshop@wahroonga.adventist.edu.au
Back to School Vouchers
We are accepting Back to School Vouchers. You need to make your purchase instore to use the vouchers. Digital copies of the voucher work best, printed vouchers often do not scan.
Winter Uniform
Students are required to start back in full winter uniform in Term 2. Please check your child's uniform and purchase any winter uniform items you need prior to Term 2. The uniform shop will not be open in the school holidays.
Mrs Meagan Sullivan - Uniform Shop Manager
Home and School
Tickets are still available for our first event of the year - The Family Activity Day. Come along for some fun activities and yummy food. Details below on the flyer.
Next Meeting
All parents and carers are welcome to come along to our first meeting for the year on Tuesday 28th February at 7pm. The meeting will be held in the Wedge on the school campus.
Mrs Michelle Roberts - Home and School President (homeandschool@wahroonga.adventist.edu)
Bits and Pieces
Men's Breakfast
Men from the Wahroonga Adventist Church would like to invite fathers and sons from our school community, as well as the wider community, to a breakfast at 9am on Sunday March 12, on the school grounds. It is an opportunity to socialise and meet other men in our lovely community. Please RSVP to David Fatt at drdfatt@gmail.com for catering purposes.
Job Vacancies
Administrative Assistant
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (Greater Sydney Conference) Ltd, based in Wahroonga, is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant (3 days a week). You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team that helps to facilitate growth in discipleship by providing administrative support to our Children and Family Ministry Department as well as our Health Ministry Department. Please click the link below for more information.
People and Culture Co-ordinator
The Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd, is seeking a People and Culture Coordinator. You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team that helps to facilitate growth in the area of human resources.
Ku-ring-gai Council Active Classes
Ku-ring-gai Council runs active classes including Gym Without Walls, Mums and Bubs, Social Tennis, Tai-Chi, Yoga, and Junior and Intermediate Golf, and are a great way to meet other members of the community, build relationships with your neighbours, have fun while getting active, and reach your fitness goals in 2023! Our Active Ku-ring-gai exercise programs are open to every member of our community, no matter their age, sex, fitness level, or physical ability, and are very affordable with classes starting from $12 per session. These classes are run throughout the week and at various times to suit those that work and those that don’t. The Council think that they would be perfect for the parents, carers, and guardians of the wonderful children in our school!