CSSA Triathlon
Recently 25 Oxford Falls Grammar School students travelled to the Olympic Regatta Centre at Penrith to compete in the Christian’s School’s annual Triathlon event. It was an extremely hot day but students competed with great enthusiasm and determination. The entrants participated in both individual and team events throughout the day completing a run, swim and bike ride. It was a triumph to complete each race but particular mention goes to our place getters who finished in the top 10 for their division.
Intermediate Boys Individual Event
Roderick Farncomb - 7th place
Junior Boys Team Event
Joseph Vasey - 6th place
Corey Pullinger
Jack Stannard
Patrick Beckman - 9th place (Patrick completed both the swim and the bike leg)
Joseph Taylor - Mountford
It is encouraging to see students take advantage of the sporting opportunities that are presented to them and enjoy another aspect of school life. Well done to all the students who represented our school so ably. Photos of this event can be viewed in this weeks photo gallery.
Headmaster’s Awards
At Last Friday’s Assembly Mr Korocz presented the following students with a Headmaster’s Award for the fourth aspect of ‘What is an Oxford Falls Grammar School Student’? Congratulations to the students:
Year 7
Laura Baird for the compassionate and generous way in which she interacts with her peers
Joseph Scherrer for the way he includes all peers and responds to teacher’s instructions
Year 8
Megan Christmas for taking the initiative to serve others
Robert Avery for putting others first and serving others freely
Year 9
Brittany Jeston for recently stepping up to help our school community at short notice. Her willingness to serve others with such grace is admirable.
Cameron Milling is a young man who is especially mindful of others in our school community. He demonstrates compassion towards his peers and always has a great attitude.
Year 10
Laura O’Toole for her kindness and respect in serving others
Kirk Blanch for putting others before himself
New Year 12
Jessica O’Neill for her humble demeanour and generosity is a blessing to others
Michael Tebble is always practical and generous in considering others
Year 9 Excursion to the City
Last Monday Year Nine Geography students visited Pyrmont and Darling Harbour. The focus of the excursion was to experience the impacts of urban change on the Pyrmont peninsula and to consolidate their work on Australia by visiting Sydney Wildlife World. The day concluded with a 3D viewing of ‘Under the Sea’ at the IMAX Theatre.
The day was very warm but students and staff enjoyed the walk from Jackson’s Landing, across the old Pyrmont Bridge to Wildlife World. The butterfly exhibit and the nocturnal display were some of the highlights of the day. The students gained a great deal of insight into Australia’s threatened wildlife and the work of places such as Wildlife World and the Sydney Aquarium to maintain healthy populations of many endangered species. For many students it was a valuable experience to visit the inner city and to see first hand how an old, run down part of the city can be transformed by modern development.
Year 8 Excursion to the Zoo
Last Wednesday Year 8 Geography students went to Taronga Zoo for a Fieldwork Day on Endangered Species. Student’s focussed on the reasons for species becoming threatened and why we should be concerned about endangered species. The exhibits were excellent and the weather was beautiful. The Seal Show was a highlight as was the Education Centre where students had the opportunity to pat and touch endangered species like bandicoots, lizards and a saltwater crocodile. Year 8 students thoroughly enjoyed this experience and are to be commended on their outstanding behaviour.
Christian School’s Speaking Competition
Our annual combined Public Speaking Competition will take place on Monday 30 November between 9.30am and 1.00pm at Oxford Falls Grammar School. Students interested in competing are presently preparing speeches. Application forms can be found on the Senior School page on the intranet. The competition will be held in H10 and parents of speakers are welcome to attend. For further enquiries contact Mrs Sweeney, Head of Department for English/ Drama on 8978 533.
An Important Notice for Parents
Senior School Awards Evening
The 2009 Senior School Award’s Evening is scheduled for Wednesday evening 9 December in the C3 Auditorium. The evening will commence at 7.00pm. A reminder that this evening event is compulsory for all students. This is the occasion when the Senior School celebrates the achievements of students in the areas of academia, sport and community service.
Career’s Newsletter
The November Career’s Newsletter is now available. Please click here to view the newsletter.
Rae Doak
Head of Senior School