Issue 12 - 2024

Our school is proudly part of the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC), which will soon be known as AngliSchools. 

With 16 schools in Australia, over 2,400 dedicated staff, and more than 16,600 students, the ASC has been a cornerstone of quality, inclusive Anglican education for 40 years.

Starting 6 January 2025, the new name represents a commitment to that legacy and prepares the ASC for future growth.

Visit AngliSchools to learn more about this exciting new chapter: https://www.ascschools.edu.au/introducing-anglischools/ or watch the Video A New Chapter is Coming

We started the day with the ceremonial tree planting in our Year 12 Avenue of Trees. This was followed by our Valedictory Assembly, during which we acknowledged our Veteran students who have been with us for 14 years. We also presented all of our Year 12s with graduation certificates and gifts. Our traditional Walk of Honour was a very special highlight. We completed the day with a beautiful dinner at the Ritz-Carlton in Perth in the evening.

He particularly enjoyed speaking to some of our students, who were very excited to meet him!

They attended their interviews on 11 October and both girls spoke very highly of the experience. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the hard work and endeavour that both Laila and Tara displayed throughout the year. Names of Award Winners will be published on the SCSA website in December.

This involved abseiling 130m down Central Park Tower in the Perth CBD. The team succeeded in raising over $5,000, which will contribute towards funding Anglicare WA's vital programs that make a genuine difference in the lives of people in our community who need it the most.

Both Akshay Athreya (Year 7) and Noah Brown (Year 10) had particularly outstanding performances and won the titles of WA Finalists for their respective age groups. This earned them places in the Australian National Championship which was held on the Gold Coast last week. In total, SVACS had four students representing WA in this competition.  Jai Garner and Abisolom Alemayehu (both in Year 8) played Rocket League in the Semi-Finals and finished in 3rd place for this game in Australia. Akshay Athreya (Year 7) competed in Mario Kart and placed 4th overall in Australia for the Year 7 and 8 Division. Noah Brown (Year 10) also competed in Mario Kart but for the Year 9 and 10 Division. Noah finished in 3rd place in Australia for this division. We are very proud of all of our competitors – what amazing achievements! Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Exhibition Award Winners: Harper Bonhomme, Akira Ghudi, Victoria Peters-Buzas, Zoe Kelly, Sethmi Perera, Mackenzie Angel-Hands, Tenielle Jupp, Sanuki Perera, Connor Rodgers, Samuel Ball, Hayley Moore, Lorcan Wearing and Charlotte Gibson.

The Service was led by members of the Student Representative Council (SRC) and included prayers, the laying of wreaths, and pinning poppies to our Wall of Remembrance.

Performances included: The Jaybirds' rendition of "Jive Samba," followed by the WAAPA Preparation Ensemble, Lapwing Collective, and Guitar Ensemble, who played "Take Five" and "Layla." The Senior Choir sang  "Fields of Gold" and "My Heart Will Go On," while the Cygnets performed "Fool on the Hill." The Concert concluded with a powerful performance of Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain," by the graduating Year 12 Music Class.

Year 1 students performed “Hooray for the Little Red Hen”,  while Year 2 students showcased “Minibeast Madness”. Both year groups sang and danced beautifully, reflecting the students’ hard work and pride in their performances.

Students and staff sold 497 bandannas and raised a total of $3795.98. This was a fantastic effort for such a worthy cause, helping to support young Australians who are impacted by cancer.

All students competed strongly throughout the day and should be very proud of their efforts. A special mention must go to our large contingent of Year 7 and Year 8 competitors, including many who were competing for the first time in a Triathlon. It also worth acknowledging Tory Dennis (Year 10) who was our only soloist, completing his race in 57 minutes and 43 seconds, placing him 25th for his category.

Congratulations to Lewis Downing (Year 11) who was selected to represent the ACC in the Basketball All Stars game. The ACC (Associated & Catholic Colleges of WA) is comprised of over 80 schools and thousands of students across Western Australia, so it is a remarkable achievement for Lewis to be recognised as one of the Top 10 Basketballers in the entire ACC. The ACC Basketball All Stars played an exceptional game against the School Sport WA (SSWA) team, winning 111 – 84. Lewis made valuable contributions in defence and offense, helping the team to victory.

Interviews for future applications occur approximately 18 months prior to the year of entry. Some year groups are already full or very close to being full.

If you have not already done so, please submit application forms for future students by contacting our Registrar, Mrs Merri Corr on 9297 9506 or by email enrolments@svacs.wa.edu.au.

Similarly, Kindergarten classes are filling up quickly for 2025. For next year we have offered both a four-day (Tuesday to Friday) and a five-day per week option for families. We are delighted that we will have two classes of each offering operating from the beginning of the school year.

To enrol your child, visit the How to Enrol page of our website and begin an online application. For assistance or enquiries, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Merri Corr on 9297 9506 or by email enrolments@svacs.wa.edu.au.

To enable us to offer the optimal teaching and learning opportunities for our students, it is important that we have a complete picture of our enrolments for next year.

We understand that this is also a time of year when some families may be considering moving out of the area as job opportunities arise, or other family circumstances change.

To assist with our planning for 2025, we would appreciate families advising us as soon as possible of any future student withdrawals. This will also enable us to offer any available places to families on our waitlist.

Please also take into consideration the school policy for student withdrawals:

One full term’s notice in writing is required of your intention to withdraw a student.

This means that you must give at least 10 school weeks’ notice of any withdrawals (a school week is defined as a week during school term time—not school holidays).

If you do not give sufficient notice, you are required to pay a term’s fees in lieu of notice.

We receive many requests from parents leaving the school to waive the late withdrawal fee, which is a standard charge and standard practice in independent schools in Western Australia. To be fair to all our parents, and to keep our fees as low as possible, we must adhere to the policy of enforcing the late withdrawal fee for all students.

Addressed to the Principal (Ms Melissa Powell), a withdrawal notice should be sent via email to enrolments@svacs.wa.edu.au .

Thank you for your assistance in helping us with our planning for 2025.

There are many opportunities such as classroom chores, camps, the Student Representative Council, Primary Leaders, House Leaders, Sports Leaders and Service Leaders that help shape the leadership skills of our students. This week the Year 5 students attended leadership workshops and were invited to apply for a formal leadership role for when they are in Year 6 next year. I wish all the Year 5 students the very best as they focus on growing their leadership skills and step forward to apply for a leadership position in 2025.

The Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y) Program is an injury prevention initiative run at St John of God Midland Public Hospital.

The P.A.R.T.Y Program provides useful, relevant information to young people to help them recognise potential injury-causing situations and make informed prevention-oriented choices about activities. It is also designed to help them adopt behaviours and actions that minimise risk.

A variety of teaching techniques are used, including interactive lectures, videos, role-play, as well as tours of the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit and a trauma ward. The students also have the chance to meet an injury survivor and see first-hand what it would be like to be injured.

The Christmas Giving Program at Swan Valley Anglican Community School enables us put Faith into Action and demonstrate our Core Value of Compassion.

Please note that the last date of trading this year, will be Thursday 5 December.

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