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Heritage College Sydney

Locality: Kemps Creek, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9826 2116

Address: 110 Cross Street 2178 Kemps Creek, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hcs.nsw.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 ENGLISH // This term in Year 8 English, the class has been studying a unit on picture books. We have explored the powerful ways in which these texts combine both visual and written techniques to communicate stories and ideas to a variety of age groups and audiences. To better understand the thoughtful and detailed work that goes into picture books, and also improve their collaborative skills, the class were challenged to create their own picture book, based on Shaun Tan's awa...rd winning book The Red Tree, a book about feelings feelings that can not always be simply expressed in words. Year 8 completely re-wrote the text, carefully choosing their own wording and designing detailed illustrations full of symbolic meaning, all tied together by a puzzle-piece motif representing a person's quest for meaning and completeness. The resulting text is called The Missing Piece and a printed copy is available for students to read in the school library. See more

25.01.2022 BOOK WEEK // Year 5

25.01.2022 PLAYGROUP // Playgroup is back on! Children and their parents / carers are welcome to join our free community playgroup. This Thursday 10am at Heritage College.

25.01.2022 MONDAY PRAISE // It was lovely to be able to recommence Monday praise at our morning assembly. This is an excerpt of a solo rendition of our school song Let us Run with Endurance by our talented Year 11 student.

25.01.2022 YEAR 4 // We read the book "All The Ways To Be Smart" by Davina Bell. Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes. Painting patterns, wheeling wagons, being mermaids and riding dragons! We discussed all the ways that we were smart, and showed them shooting out of our brains! We included things like sport, having good manners, dancing, being a good friend, singing, drawing, maths, and making up adventures for ourselves.

25.01.2022 GEOGRAPHY // A compulsory element of the Geography course, Year 10 students are to conduct fieldwork. We visited Cronulla to look at current coastal management issues in relation to our topic ‘Environmental Change and Management’. Students investigated coastal processes by measuring and studying elements of a natural/re- established sand dune, such as size & shape, vegetation type & cover and wind speed. Identification of landforms and examination of land use in the surrounding areas was undertaken using aerial photographs or cadastral maps. Historical photographs were used to examine the effects of human development and storm erosion processes on the sand dunes. Detailed investigation of past and present management strategies were undertaken.

25.01.2022 CAPTAINS SPEECHES // Today we heard excellent 2021 Captain speeches from these worthy Year 11 students, they all emphasised that the Captain elect and those chosen for the leadership team should strive to exhibit the following characteristics: * Be a positive leader * To show a strong School 'Spirit' upholding the ethos of the school * Have a supportive, caring and fair attitude. * Be respectful to the whole-School community.... * Be responsible, and a good role model. See more

24.01.2022 2021 ENROLMENTS // If you would like to enrol primary children at Heritage College Sydney for 2021, please book as soon as possible to secure a place, K-3 are already full and we have limited places available in other classes.

24.01.2022 3D SHAPES // Year 5 constructed 3D shapes out of paper, and are working on making a mini model of the school and grounds.

24.01.2022 PRELIMINARY ENGLISH // This term, Year 11 English, both Standard and Advanced are undertaking the new and exciting NESA module, 'Reading to Write' which offers transition into senior English and better equips students for the HSC module 'The Craft of Writing'. It is the only common module shared by both Standard and Advanced, acting as a pivotal platform to inspire students in their own personal writing. It is a brilliant way to start the Year 11 course as this module is not ...limited to any prescribed texts. Instead students immerse themselves in a myriad of different text types. There will be intensive and close reading of quality texts from a variety of modes and media. Ultimately students will further develop the skills and knowledge necessary to appreciate, understand, analyse and evaluate how and why texts convey complex ideas, relationships, endeavours and scenarios. See more

24.01.2022 FRIENDOLOGY // Looking into your sole. Year 2/3 were asked to think of a shoe or type of shoe that represents their personality and interests. Were they a casual thong with birds all over it, showing a casual demeanor, a love of outdoors and an obsession with birds? Students had to try an encapsulate all of their unique qualities into one shoe. Inside the shoe were photos, items and words to show all the things in their life that makes them who they are.

24.01.2022 BOOK WEEK // Year 4

23.01.2022 HSC MUSIC RECITAL // Congratulations to our Year 12 Music students and their teacher Miss Jose for a wonderful recital afternoon. The students performed their HCS Music pieces to the staff and parents on Zoom. It was an afternoon of outstanding performances. Good luck in the upcoming Music exams Year 12!

22.01.2022 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY // Year 7 D&T are currently working on making mini pinball machines.

22.01.2022 HERITAGE AWARDS // Heritage awards recognise students for their efforts in the Heritage Learner profile. The Heritage Learner Profile was created so that students are provided with the tools and incentives to develop characteristics, attitudes, skills and understandings that will stand them in good stead for further education and employment beyond their school years. Congratulations to these recipients.

22.01.2022 BIBLE THEME // Our Bible theme for this fortnight is Discretion.

22.01.2022 PLAYGROUP // We were very pleased to be able to have Playgroup back at HCS. The children were able to enjoy craft activities, interactive play and toys in our brand new Stage 3 Primary building.

22.01.2022 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY // Year 9/10 have been working on console tables. This week they are working on adding drawers to their cabinetry.

22.01.2022 RUOK DAY // Today was RUOK Day, a national day of action when Australians are reminded that every day is the day to ask, Are you OK? if someone in your world is struggling with lifes ups and downs. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. If you... feel like somethings not quite the same with someone you know theres something going on in their life or you notice a change in what theyre saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them Are you OK? If someone says theyre not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life. For more information on how you can help and support someone - https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day Year 9 students visited each class today to pass on information about how to support someone who needs help. Students decorated masks in the theme of RUOK and prizes were awarded for the best mask. See more

21.01.2022 TRANSITION // It can be a big adjustment for a young child to navigate the workings of a classroom for the first time in kindergarten. Our transition class program helps make the adjustment a little easier. These students have completed our Transition class program run over the past 9 weeks, celebrating with a small graduation ceremony and a class party.

21.01.2022 PRIMARY SOLOS CONCERT

21.01.2022 BIBLE THEME // Our Bible theme for this fortnight is responsibility.

20.01.2022 SCIENCE AIR RESISTANCE // Year 6 were asked to plan and conduct a practical investigation into the effects of air resistance. They examined whether there is a relationship between the size of a parachute and how fast it falls. After making their four parachutes, they dropped them from a suitable height and recorded the time taken for each parachute to hit the ground. This was done a number of times, recognising and controlling variables where necessary to make sure it was a fair test. The students then made a list of the variables that could affect how fast the parachute could fall such as, the length of string, the distance to fall, weight of parachutist etc. They then wrote up their conclusions.

20.01.2022 OUTDOOR CONCERT // Year 5 decided to enjoy the beautiful weather and move their class mini concert outside!

20.01.2022 EXAMS // All the best to our Secondary students, Year 9&10 are sitting exams this week and Year 7-9 have their exams next week.

20.01.2022 MUSIC // Year 9&10 Music students have been enjoying music of the Caribbean. Playing the bass, conga, bongo drums and rhythm sticks whilst singing Yellow Bird by Norman Luboff, the English rendering of Choucoune.

19.01.2022 BOOK FAIR // Students can now preview books for sale in the library and complete a wish list. If parents choose to buy the books, they will need to use the online payment portal to process the sale. Payment must be made by Tuesday 8th September. Students return to school with Wish List receipts to collect books if they choose to purchase. All payments need to be made online at www.scholastic.com.au/payment just enter the amount that you wish to pay. You will then be given an 8 digit receipt number which needs to be written on the back of the Wish List along with your details. You are effectively buying a voucher that can be exchanged for items at the Book Fair. Scholastic Book Fairs

19.01.2022 TRANSITION CLASS // Transition class have been working through our Pre-Lit program looking at short and long words, breaking up long words into syllables. We practice Gross Motor skills outside on the grass and playground area and then proceed to Fine Motor skills and Funky Finger (The balloon clapping game is a favourite!) activities which are designed to prepare the students for writing and cutting skills. Library time is always a highlight and students can borrow 2 books ...to take home and return them the following week. The first week we read My Zoo, by Rod Campbell and passed around a real snake skin! Last Week we read AAARRGG Spider! by Lydia Monks. We made our own black spiders and placed them in a web on our white board! This week we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle and made our own version of a caterpillar. It was interesting reading about Life Cycles and then creating The Life Cycle of a Butterfly. We even made a butterfly magnet to take home and place on our fridge. This activity really tested our fine Motor Skills!

19.01.2022 BUILDING PROGRESS // While we have been on holidays, demolition of old demountable buildings has commenced in preparation for construction of our Stage 4 Secondary Wing. Stage 4 Secondary Wing will include: - Two Science laboratories, purpose-built to create the very best science and technology learning environment for our students - Chemical storage and preparation room, designed to suit regulations around storage of chemicals, flammables, and dangerous goods, as required... - Two group learning areas, with operable centre wall, providing space for open plan collaborative learning options for Secondary subjects. - Centrally located lift to service level one as well as future development of the College - Large balcony areas suitable for outdoor undercover learning - Male & Female toilet amenities and wheelchair accessible toilet facility - Sports storage room with convenient access to the oval. See more

19.01.2022 GALA PERFORMANCES // Primary students have been working on percussion items and we are in the process of filming them. Parents will be able to access the videos via our website after the holidays. Year 2/3 will be playing Paper Plate Percussion from Classical Play-Alongside (Kaboom Percussion) and reciting Honey Sandwich a poem by Elizabeth Honey

19.01.2022 BACK TO SCHOOL // New year commences for Secondary students on Thursday 28th January Primary students on Monday 1st February. Students are required to be at school by 8:40am in preparation for morning assembly starting at 8:45am. We look forward to a year of many exciting learning, social, sporting and cultural opportunities and events.

19.01.2022 FROZEN THE MUSICAL // As part of the 2021 Year 8 Music course, students are currently studying the topic, ‘Music of Musicals and Theatre’. In order to assist their learning experience, students viewed the live musical production, Frozen. The Frozen excursion was amazing, it was so much better than I expected, I really enjoyed the immersive experience AR The Frozen musical was really good. All the lighting and set changes were amazing RR I strongly enjoyed the Frozen Musi...cal, it was very well acted and there were lots of lights and glitter. There were some very cool effects, I would recommend it also for young children. IS Frozen was wonderful, I really recommend it, the lighting and sound production was amazing! LF Frozen was good, I really liked it CB See more

19.01.2022 HSC INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY // HSC Industrial Technology Timber major works are due to be marked very soon! Well done to WR who has completed a great looking aquarium cabinet

19.01.2022 CHESS // Chess fever is sweeping the College! Year 5 have learnt to set up a chessboard correctly (the board should be set with "White on the Right!") and how to move all of the pieces. We are learning to read algebraic chess notation and calculate the value of the chess pieces so we can decide if we should trade pieces with our opponent or retreat to safety! Our next steps are to learn some strategy tips and opening moves. We might even start a chess club to share our new knowledge!

18.01.2022 OZTAG // Oztag is a non-tackling game with limited contact and the rules are designed to encourage this. Passing, catching, tagging, evasive and kicking are the skills utilised in OZTAG. Year 5&6 learnt and practised these skills in sport today.

18.01.2022 VISUAL ARTS // Year 9/10 Visual Arts class have been working on a series of artworks on the theme of architecture, using the artist Emily Forgot for inspiration. They have done pencil, oil pastel drawings and are now working on relief sculpture to make a 3D sculptural section of a room.

18.01.2022 RETIREMENT PARTY // Year 5 have been using Banqer. Banqer is a financial education platform that provides a hands on environment for students to engage with financial concepts in a safe and fun way. From the students - Our class used a program called Banqer. It's like a bank but for kids to understand the financial things that will happen later in life. On Banqer we have jobs and we earn money from our jobs. On 13/11/2020, we had a retirement party. Year 5 retired from our ...jobs and now we are volunteers. SF Year 5 celebrated their retirement on Friday. We played games, talked about our retirement and ate food. To be retired you have to be over the age of about 65. Retiring is fun, you get access to your superannuation account. A superannuation account is an account that, when you are working, 9.5% of all the money you earn goes into your superannuation account. AM We had a retirement party and the reason for that is because we have been using a program called Banqer, it teaches us about superannuation, taxes, everyday savings, transport, property and insurance. There are jobs that we do to earn money. We had our party on Friday 13th and we had so much fun. We learnt about everything that we could do in our life in the future. CN Banqer

18.01.2022 PRIMARY ART // As part of Primary Art's investigation into sculpture, students using the theme of "hammerhead", made a mallet that is decorated with human features. In the style of artists like Alexandra Dillon and Jill M Armstrong.

18.01.2022 PRIMARY ASSEMBLY // Last week Primary classes assembled via zoom, with each class staying in their own room and connecting remotely. Congratulations to these students who received awards.

18.01.2022 VISUAL ARTS ROOM // Recently our Visual Arts room received a make over. Today the colourful new stools were unwrapped and given the tick of approval by the girls in Yr 9/10 visual arts class! This room will be used for both Secondary and Primary art classes.

17.01.2022 TRANSITION CLASS // Transition class loved seeing these three week old orphaned kittens, who are being fostered by our receptionist until they are big enough to go to their forever homes. The children learned about all of the things you need to do to look after tiny kittens; Mixing their milk, making it just the right temperature, feeding them every 4 hours with a bottle, cleaning them and getting them used to being with people.

17.01.2022 BOOK WEEK // Year 6

17.01.2022 POP UP DINOSAURS // Push the paddle pop stick up and out pops a baby dinosaur! Kindergarten were very excited to show their baby dinosaurs hatching from eggs!

17.01.2022 TOUCH FOOTBALL TRAINING

16.01.2022 BIBLE THEME // Our bible theme this fortnight is Discipline.

16.01.2022 UNIFORMS ONLINE // The online uniform shop is now open!

16.01.2022 COGMED // Year 2/3 are working through the COGMED program. COGMED is highly structured program combining working memory exercises and coach support has been shown to be effective in improving working memory for a wide variety of population. The majority of individuals who train with Cogmed show improvements in working memory and non-trained behaviour such as improvements in inattention and capacity to learn, that are sustained after training. Find out more about the COGMED Working Memory Program http://www.cogmed.com.au

15.01.2022 PAPIER-MACHE // Kindergarten making colourful papier-mache dinosaur eggs.

15.01.2022 RETIREMENT // After many dedicated years of Service, Mrs Sue Niven will retire at the end of the end of 2020. Mrs Niven has devoted 17.5 years to instruct students at Heritage College in the Learning Support Area, and driving a school bus. Her Godly calm, kind, patient, caring and empathetic ways have supported students to reach their full potential, particularly in the area of Reading. Mrs Niven will be greatly missed by Staff and by Students. We wish her all the best for her retirement.

15.01.2022 DINOSAUR MASKS // Kindergarten had fun making and wearing dinosaur masks.

15.01.2022 PRINCIPALS AWARDS // Congratulations to these students who received Principals Awards for excellence in HSC assessments, HSC trial exams and for excellent work on a Passion Project.

15.01.2022 MATHS // Year 2/3 learning about area and volume using base ten blocks.

15.01.2022 ROB THE NEST // Kindergarten enjoyed playing Rob the nest! Rules: 1)Have 4 different teams, each team has a hoola hoop filled with 8-10 balls. 2)Players attempt to scoop a ball from another teams hoola hoop and drop it in their own. 3)A Player is only allowed to take one ball at a time, and they must run back to their own hoola hoop and drop it in nicely.... 4)Cannot guard or defend your own hoola hoop. 5)The team with the most balls in their hoola hoop at the end of the game will be victorious. See more

14.01.2022 SEASONS & WEATHER // Kindergarten have been learning about the seasons and weather. Today they did some painting on the theme of wind.

13.01.2022 RUOK? A conversation could save a life.

13.01.2022 FOOD TECHNOLOGY // The area of study for this term has been Food Service and catering. Food service and catering are important areas of the food industry. They provide people with both food and employment. Students examined food service and catering ventures and their operations across a variety of settings and investigated employment opportunities. Students planned and prepared safe and appealing foods throughout the term. They produced a healthy burger in their practical class.

13.01.2022 YEAR 12 AWARDS // Congratulations to the Year 12 students who received awards at the Formal this week. This student received the MULGOA LEADERSHIP AWARD. This Award goes to a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and been involved in many areas of College life.

13.01.2022 SCIENCE // Year 5 are experimenting with electricity as they build a model of a sustainable environment. Our models will contain a motor, buzzer and at least one lightbulb.

12.01.2022 LEADERSHIP SPEECHES // Year 5 students have the opportunity to become Student Leaders in Year 6. Here is what some of the Year 5 had to say in speeches presented at Primary Assembly - * Starting at this school, I was nervous and shy, but as the year went on, I have made friends, I have learnt that Heritage is a very welcoming and friendly school. The teachers are very encouraging and supportive. I would love the opportunity to lead the school and help my fellow students wi...th advice and encouragement. Matt 7v12 I believe that this verse helps me to become the best leader. I would treat my fellow students with respect, listening and helping, so that we can all have the greatest school life. * I chose the verse, Phil 4:13 I can do all things through him who gives me strength. I would like to be part of the Leadership team because I believe that Heritage is a very welcoming and friendly school. The teachers are very helpful and supportive. I would like to be a good role model to the people in classes below me. * I would try to be a good leader, because I am responsible, kind, friendly and humble. Matt 20v26 Whoever wants to be a leader, must be a servant. If you are a servant, you have to respect the king, that is the same as being a leader, always respect and care for others. * I would like to be part of the 2020 Leadership team, because I would try to do the things that a leader does, like make sure everyone is doing the right thing. I will be there for you if you are down or if you are happy. Phil 4v13 I can do all things through Christ. See more

12.01.2022 TRANSITION CLASS // Our transition class students have enjoyed lots of fun learning activities, giving them a positive introduction to the school classroom environment.

12.01.2022 NETBALL // In the last couple of weeks one of our Year 8 students organised a secondary school round-robin netball competition. A lot of enthusiastic and competitive players have participated. We were so lucky to have a team of secondary teachers to participate as well. We are all excited for the big grand finals at lunchtime next week. Also thank you to our sports teachers who really helped orchestrate our event! Who will come out on top?

12.01.2022 2021 MUSIC CAPTAIN // Congratulations to our 2021 Music Captain. The Music Captain is chosen by the Music Staff. We look for a student who is a responsible, enthusiastic member of the ensembles, who will work with the ensemble directors in organisational matters such as music distribution, music camp duties, concert preparation, and compering concerts.

12.01.2022 TEACHERS vs STUDENTS // The traditional Teachers vs Year 12 students was held yesterday. The teachers were very happy to retain the crown and remain undefeated! THE CHALLENGE FROM THE TEACHERS A group of year 12 students are about to be... Released from our college, near the end of term three There is one tradition before they run free A game with the staff, year 12 and a referee Laying down a challenge is only appropriate And engage in some banter mainly to infuriate So here we go with our rapped out rendition It's you, students, who will see a demolition We float like a butterfly, we sting like a bee You're hands won't touch what your eyes can't see Every year in volleyball, the staff remain victorious Year twelve's defeat will be totally glorious THE CHALLENGE FROM YEAR 12 As fort minor once said .... For those of you that wanna know what were all about, its like this; This is 10 percent luck, 20 percent skill, 15 percent concentrated power of will, 5 percent pleasure and 50 percent pain and a 100 percent reason to remember the name - quote I would also like to ask the teachers to bring their note books because this will be a lesson they wont forget - 2020 Year 12

12.01.2022 MUSIC AWARDS // Music education can transform students and improve learning outcomes. At Heritage we have a quality music education program available to students who wish to be involved. These students were awarded for their commitment and service to the various ensembles and their individual tutorials.

12.01.2022 MATHS // Year 8 have been learning about graphs and statistics, how to summarize information and what can be done with this information. They walked to the corner to count the types of cars that passed the intersection near HCS, and then created graphs and tables using excel and saw the relevance of maths in the real world.

12.01.2022 YEAR 10 FAREWELL // Today marked the final day of Year 10. They celebrated together with a fun day at Jamberoo Action Park. Some students will be leaving to start their career path, others will return on Monday as Year 11 students and will complete the ‘All my own work course’, followed by an introduction to the Preliminary courses which will commence on Monday 16th.

11.01.2022 COOKING // Year 4 had a taste of Secondary Food Technology classes with Mrs Gupta teaching them to make delicious blueberry muffins!

11.01.2022 PRESENTATION ASSEMBLIES // This year we held two separate Presentation Assemblies to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of our students throughout 2020, academically, spiritually, physically and from a community service and leadership point of view. Congratulations to all of the students who received awards this year. We would also like to congratulate all of our students for showing strength and resilience through a most difficult year. We are so proud of them all.

11.01.2022 SCIENCE // Materials change state when they gain or lose heat energy. This is physical change because there is no chemical reaction occurring. For example, ice is still water but in a frozen state. Some liquids such as egg white become solid when they are heated. Cooked egg white cannot return to its original shape. Year 2/3 students conducted some experiments to prove these facts. They made pancakes and toasted bread in class.

11.01.2022 Speed, precision, force. Basketball is a maths game! See how your child can use maths in sports on https://education.nsw.gov.au/everyday-maths. #MathsTrainsBrains

11.01.2022 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY // Year 9&10 Industrial Technology students have commenced construction of bedside tables that they have designed.

10.01.2022 BAND // It has been lovely to hear our band rehearse with all the instruments together again this week.(whilst maintaining distancing rules)

10.01.2022 PLAYGROUP // Playgroup is a wonderful opportunity to meet other people in a similar situation, it is for babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children and their carers to interact and enjoy time together. The theme for the preschoolers at Playgroup this week was ‘taste’. The children listened to the story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, did some craft activities and then got to taste all of the things that the caterpillar ate on his journey.

10.01.2022 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY // Year 7 finished making and decorating their mini pinball machines this week.

10.01.2022 WORK EXPERIENCE // Our Year 10 students have embarked on their career journey and are now experiencing first hand what their chosen field of work may be like. This week our students have tried their hand at robotics, engineering, floristry, teachers aide work and construction. We thank the companies who have taken our students on and thank parents for supporting their children during this time. We wish them all the best for the final days of work experience and look forward to hearing what they got up too next week.

10.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY // We hope all the Dads enjoyed the gifts and cards the children made them for Fathers Day. Pictured are trophies that Kindergarten made to fill with treats!

10.01.2022 COFFEE & CAKE // We appreciate the efforts of our Senior students in providing coffee and cake each week for the staff and senior students, whilst raising funds for the school. The students are gaining valuable experience in basic barista skills as well as in preparing the work area, serving customers, and maintaining the espresso machine.

10.01.2022 AUSTRALIA MY COUNTRY // Year 5 are playing a game based on the climate and resources in Australia. Teams need to negotiate and work with each other to survive for 5 years, collecting resources and dealing with natural events as they go. We are all learning about Indigenous names for areas of Australia as we play, as well as plants, animals and climates found across our huge country.

09.01.2022 NOW SENIORS // Year 11 students recreating their Year 6 photo.

09.01.2022 BUILDING PROGRESS // Landscaping and paths are being laid this week around our Stage 3 Primary wing, as well as a new path connecting Primary to the PAC.

09.01.2022 YEAR 7 MUSIC // This term, Year 7 are completing a unit on ‘Rock Elements and Styles’. For their practical component, students have been learning guitar and working on a performance piece, ‘Perfect’ by Ed Sheeran. Students have looked at the major types of rock styles such as hard rock, adult contemporary artists (eg: Adele), commercial pop, R & B, electronica, hip-hop, alternative/indie rock and psychedelic rock. Students also look at the crossover styles of rock including s...ka, Latin rock, reggae, soul and country rock. Our next unit of work is ‘Music and Society’. This is an exciting investigation looking at different societies and their music, both non-Western and Western. Music plays an important part in expressing a society’s culture and making it distinctive and unique. Cultures specifically studied will be Indigenous and Torres Straight Islander, Arabian, Indonesian and Japanese music from non-Western. We will also look at Western classical examples from particular historical periods, including French medieval song, English baroque orchestral music, German romantic solo song, twentieth century Russian ballet music, the 1940’s American avant-garde and the 1960’s protest songs. See more

09.01.2022 CITYSCAPES // This term 1/2 are looking at different landscapes - rural, city and coastal. We enjoyed making these silhouettes of city buildings in Art. Firstly we painted a sunset, then added buildings of various shapes and sizes. After that we added details such as city lights, stars and moon with white crayon.

08.01.2022 2021 JUNIOR CAPTAINS // Year 5 students presented outstanding speeches to the Primary staff, students and their parents via zoom. They each delivered thoughtful suggestions on how they individually would serve the college if elected for 2021 Junior Captain. The successful candidates will be announced at our Primary Award Ceremony in December.

08.01.2022 SUM DOG COMPETITION // Year 4, 5 & 6 are competing against each other in Sumdogs online maths contest. The contests are a fun way to motivate students as they compete against other classes. Scores are based on accuracy, and questions adapt to each pupils level so everyone has a fair chance. The competition ends Friday at 8pm. The scores so far - Year 4 - 403, Year 6 - 402, Year 5 - 213

08.01.2022 READING // This term Year 5 are reading The Halfmen of O by Maurice Gee. We are all really enjoying the excellent descriptions and beautiful setting of the book. Sometimes we read and forget the time!

08.01.2022 ELECTRONICS // Year 8 students have been studying Engineered systems this term. As part of the practical component of the course, students had the opportunity to design light-up electronic christmas cards for their family. The idea was for the students to learn how to make something instead of purchasing it from a store. From doing so, they did not only finish their own personal project, but also gained the practical skills that go along with it.

07.01.2022 VISUAL ARTS // Year 8 have learned pencil drawing techniques and then turned their animal themed pencil drawings into a zen tangle designs.

07.01.2022 ENGLISH // This term, Year 7 are studying a unit called "Reading Between the Lines." The class has learnt about inferences, which are conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and prior knowledge. The process of making inferences is the foundation of textual analysis, and so students need a strong foundation in this process to analyse texts. To start the unit, the class looked at several examples of ambiguous images and stories, and constructed inferences based on the evidence they could see in the text.

07.01.2022 MOVEMENT SKILL & PERFORMANCE // Look at us move!! Year 1/2 loved participating in movement activities in the PAC. The 'Movement Skill and Performance' strand of the PDHPE Syllabus allows students to improve competence and confidence in their movement abilities. They also enjoyed participating in drama and music activities.

07.01.2022 DRAMA // Year 4 were let loose to create costumes and props for the play Super Villains from the August edition of The School Magazine. Inspiration for the costumes was taken from the illustrations in the magazine, as well as from the props and dress-ups available in class. Their imaginations ran wild and we ended up with some spectacular results!

06.01.2022 YEAR 12 FORMAL // Daltone House, Pyrmont. The Formal evening was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the end of the school journey for our Year 12s. It was also a special celebration to mark the end of a challenging and trying year for these students. They have shown great resilience and adaptability. Farewell Year 12 with our warmest wishes for all that lies ahead of you with study, work and careers. God Bless.

06.01.2022 PRIMARY MUSIC // Year 2/3 are having fun using bouncy balls to experience a continuous steady beat, even through there are rests in the words (aka the rhythm). After this, the next step is to notate the rhythm, then the pitch of these songs.

06.01.2022 IT’S COLD OUT! // Kindergarten have been learning about seasons and weather, these are the student’s ‘Winter’ artworks.

06.01.2022 GALA PERFORMANCES // We have been unable to hold our annual Gala Concert this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Primary students have been working on items and we are in the process of filming them. Instead of singing, our primary classes have engaged in various percussion and drama activities, with a huge emphasis on working together as a class team. Kindergarten and Class 1/2 have enjoyed acting out Tiddler, a book by Julia Donaldson about a little fish with a big imagination.

05.01.2022 PORTRAITS // Kindergarten made portraits of their favourite dinosaurs!

05.01.2022 NATIONAL FAIRY BREAD DAY // Tuesday 24th of November was National Fairy Bread Day. National Fairy Bread day is to bring awareness of youth mental health issues and to remind us to sprinkle kindness every day. Primary classes celebrated with colourful sprinkles, sugary goodness and lots of laughs.

04.01.2022 TRAINING STRINGS // Training Strings Ensemble playing Curtain Raiser, Little Bells Waltz, Backstreet Boogie and Cowboy Land by Timo Jarvela. This item was videoed as part of our Gala Performance program.

04.01.2022 BOOK WEEK // Staff

04.01.2022 GALA PERFORMANCES // Our bands have been unable to 'blow' due to Covid-19 restrictions since early this term. Band members have also been focussing on percussion pieces, strengthening their rhythm reading. Our string groups are able to play, so the String Ensemble and Training Strings are recording some pieces. String Ensemble playing Finn McCool by Robert Buckley and Phantom Castle by James Curnow.

03.01.2022 HAPPY HOLIDAYS // We wish all of the Heritage College community a very happy and safe holiday break. God be with you all.

03.01.2022 FAREWELL // This week after more than seven years of driving a school bus for HCS Mrs Kate Smith will be leaving us. Mrs Smith has driven on a few different bus routes over this time, picking up and dropping off our students whilst always considering their safety and being mindful of how to best serve our families. We wish her all the best with her future plans and thank her very much for her service to HCS.

03.01.2022 PLAYGROUP // Children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers are welcome to join our free community Playgroup. Playgroup is a great place for children to have fun and develop friendships in a relaxed community setting. Playgroups at Heritage College also provide an opportunity to become familiar with the school. Full details on each activity are emailed prior to the date. To join the distribution list for updates, please email - [email protected]

03.01.2022 PASSION PROJECTS // Year 5 spent some time last term researching a topic of their own choice and then presented their work to the class. 1. The World Game. LR designed and created his own board game based on The World Peace Game we played earlier this year. 2. My Hero Academia Drawings. EN recreated art from the anime My Hero Academia in her own style. 3. Cars. LT and AL researched different types of cars. 4. My Garden. LC investigated plants in his garden and found recipes f...or each one. 5. Sopwith Camel. CO researched the Sopwith Camel from WWI. 6. Instruments. EB and SF researched the invention of various instruments. 7. What is Fall Guys? CD investigated the popular game Fall Guys. 8. Slime. DK and ML experimented with different slime recipes and even created magnetic slime! 9. The Galaxy. CN, AM, GK and KN created an informative website about our galaxy. 10. Aluminium Ball. BL, JS and CK attempted to create a smooth metal ball from aluminium foil. See more

03.01.2022 BUILDING PROGRESS // The turf has been laid and the hand railings, fencing and outdoor lighting are being installed this week, wont be long now!

02.01.2022 BAND 6 // Congratulations to these students who achieved Band 6 in HSC Music 1. Congratulations also to J for being nominated for Encore!

01.01.2022 HAPPY HOLIDAYS // We wish all of our families a very happy and safe holiday break. Reminder - Monday 19th April is a pupil free day.

01.01.2022 SCIENCE // This term Year 4 have been looking at forces and how we can use them. We have been experimenting with different types of catapults, working on accuracy and also distance. We tried two different catapult designs and discovered one design was better for accuracy, and the other was better for distance. We then worked on our own designs trying to combine the two types. We also made a giant catapult and tested which ball would fly the furthest. Our record was 11m! "The ...best part was when we got to test our catapults and fire lollies from them." KN "The best part was seeing whose design could shoot the furthest." AO "My favourite part was shooting the things then eating the lollies!" SG "The best thing was testing my catapult and seeing how far I could send the lolly." EB See more

01.01.2022 VISUAL ARTS // Year 7 have been working on still life artworks.