Term 1 - Week 4

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

For All Future Generations

In 2023 Caritas Australia has retained  the 2022 theme of “For All Future Generations”. How can this be relevant and meaningful at Bethany? On Ash Wednesday at each liturgy, students viewed through the power of story, 4 people including 1 indigenous young woman in Australia, and how they were helping future generations despite significant setbacks such as poverty and limited access to education. Donating to Project Compassion is a tangible way to see how our donations can impact future generations. Besides money, what else can we do at Bethany? Each girl is encouraged to think beyond themselves for the impact that their actions may have on future generations. This may be in the form of becoming more conscious of environmental impacts on Earth such as recycling, purchasing products which are kinder to the environment and do not encourage labour practices which are unethical. Almsgiving is always a focus in Lent and rather than focus on giving up, what can each girl give? This could be giving time, sacrificing items aside from the usual chocolate or soft drink, perhaps visiting grandparents more often, doing more jobs around the house or having a conscious practice of being kind. Our words, our actions and our habits shape us and in turn future generations. How can we look beyond now and plan for a positive future for the generations ahead?

Open Day

Please pass on the word of our Open Day this coming Wednesday from 3.30 - 6.30pm. Enrolments are now open for Year 7 2025 and other year groups as well. Applications require 2 preferences of a Sydney Catholic School. As a school of choice for many years, if you know that Bethany is definitely the school for your daughter, then please list Bethany as your first choice so as to hopefully avoid disappointment. If you already have a daughter at Bethany and another currently in Year 5, your enrolment application is due with everyone else by March 31. I will be speaking at Open Day at 4.45pm.

Resilience

Over the last 4 weeks I have been proud to watch so many girls try out for teams such as for sport, public speaking, SRC, Open Day and the upcoming musical auditions. It has been pleasing to watch each girl take the risk of possibly not making it yet still they stayed strong. This is exactly what we ask of each girl. Yesterday at Touch Football, our junior team had 5 players, one player short due to the State Touch Football Titles in Coffs Harbour where many of our players were. The juniors played against another school who had an entire other team’s worth of reserves. Our juniors ran and tried and ran some more and despite being tired they ended the match with a 2 all draw. Similarly, our Senior Team had 6 players but no reserves and the opposition again had many reserves. The seniors were very tired and puffed and stood equal with the opposition at 1 all until the last few minutes when the opposition scored a couple more times. Watching these games made me feel so proud of their efforts and was another reminder of the power of working together, wanting to be proud of themselves as a team and listening to their coaches. Thanks to each girl so far this term for your resilience.

Robyn Rodwell
College Principal

From the Assistant Principal

This week I wanted to write about two major events on our calendar that are taking place next week. 

The 2023 Bethany Open Day will be held next Wednesday March 1 from 3.30pm - 6.30pm, providing a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our College and all that it offers to prospective and existing families. 

There has been a huge response from our students who wanted to give of their time and volunteer to help with Open Day. With about 300 volunteers, and a long list of students on a waiting list to help, I’m reminded of the generosity of our girls. All girls who are volunteering, need to be in their full school uniform including blazers. 

Students who are not assisting with Open Day will be dismissed from school at 12.30pm. Buses will depart for Hurstville from Croydon Rd and for Wednesday only, students who catch the 947 from Hurstville Public School towards Ramsgate, will be able to catch the bus from Croydon Rd as well. The Rockdale bus will depart as usual from Forest Rd. 

Please be advised that whilst there will be no formal lessons between 12.30pm and 3pm, there will be supervision provided for any student who wishes to remain at school and is not involved in Open Day. If you require supervision for your daughter please contact the College via email on info@bethanyhurstville.edu.au. The normal school buses will operate at 3.00pm for any students who remain at the College for supervision.

For the first time in two years, we will get to have our College Swimming Carnival. This will be held at Botany Pool. Students will need to be at school by 8.30am and after the Homeroom roll has been marked, they will be bused to the pool. Students will be back at school by 3.00pm for their normal dismissal. There are limited canteen facilities at the venue, so please ensure your child has food and drink supplies for the day. Students are permitted to wear their House colours or dress up to school and to the venue but no crepe paper or coloured dyes for hair or clothes is allowed. Students must swim in a one-piece costume or have a rash vest that covers their costume.  

If it is raining on the day of the carnival, it will not be cancelled as there is sufficient undercover shelter for students to stay out of the rain. Finally, if you would like to attend the carnival and take your daughter home with you at the end of the day, please send a note to their Year Coordinator prior to Tuesday to make this arrangement ahead of time. Please be aware that students will only be allowed to go home with their parents or carers. 

We’re really looking forward to the day and it promises to be a wonderful community day for Bethany. Please encourage your daughters to participate by wearing their House colours or dressing up in the theme of the day. 

Kristina Flanagan
Assistant Principal

Important Dates

What's Happening in Religious Education

Lent 2023

On Tuesday 21 February our Lenten preparations began. Shrove Tuesday immediately precedes Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. Shrove Tuesday has its origins in the ancient Christian ritual of Shriving. In Shriving, a person confessed their sins to a Priest, received absolution and offered penance. Lent was and is a time of abstinence and observant Christians would not indulge in foods such as meat, dairy or fatty products. For this reason households would use up their supply of eggs, flour and butter to make pancakes. All foods that could not be consumed during the subsequent forty days would be eaten on Shrove Tuesday. Thank you to Miss Jones, Assistant Leader of Religious Education and Mission and Youth Ministry Coordinator,  and the Student Leadership Team for their organisation of pancake sales on Tuesday morning. 

As we commenced our Lenten journeys on Wednesday, we recalled the ultimate sacrifice- Christ’s Passion and Death on the Cross. The personal sacrifices we make during Lent pale in comparison to the one that Jesus offered. Yet, every sacrificial action keeps Christ at the centre of all that we do and thus, draws us closer to Him. What will you give up? What will you give, expecting nothing in return? How can you make a difference in the life of another? How will you be the face of Christ in the world today? As you reflect on the questions, The Archdiocesan, Go Make Disciples Lenten Companion 2023, Spirit and Truth, can be accessed here.

Following our Ash Wednesday Liturgy, we launched Project Compassion 2023. Miss Jones is already working tirelessly with the Student Leaders and Year Coordinators to create many fundraising opportunities which began with Tuesday’s pancake sale. We ask that the entire Bethany community get behind this cause whose theme, For All Future Generations invites us to act beyond ourselves in the present to make a difference in the future of others.

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Year 7 Welcome Mass

In the true spirit of welcome as exemplified by Martha and Mary of Bethany, we welcomed our Year 7 students into the College with a Mass that celebrated all that we are as a Catholic faith community. Year 7 were immersed in the Catholic life of the College as part of the Transition Program and continues in the Religious Education classroom where they are completing the Unit, What it Means to be Catholic. We were delighted to be able to share this Eucharistic celebration with their parents and families. Each student was gifted with a copy of the Catholic Youth Bible, a prayer card from the Sisters of Charity and a Bethany College badge. We hope this marks the beginning of a fruitful faith journey, pursuant to our College Motto, “Act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God.” 

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JJAM- Inspiring Young Leaders in the Josephite Tradition by Mali Boyd, College Captain

Marianne, RE & Mission Captain, and I were provided with the incredible opportunity to spend time with other school leaders from all over Australia and New Zealand, whose schools were founded by the sisters of St Joseph and their foundress, Mary MacKillop. I met people that I was so inspired by, some my own age and others, adult guests and teachers, that helped to guide us through the four day retreat. We began our retreat at Mary MacKillop Place in North Sydney, learning the history of our respective schools and then traveled to Kincumber on the Central Coast where the group grew even closer. We explored a range of leadership skills including, how to problem solve and  how to talk in front of a crowd. We were offered time with our Student Leadership Facilitator, Mrs Nashed, to discuss events we'd like to plan and how to appropriately confront each of these tasks to ensure their success. I was so grateful to meet such like minded, confident and bubbly people, it truly was one of the best experiences of my life! 

Youth Mass

The first Youth Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church at 6:00pm this Sunday, 26 February. All members of the community are welcome. Thank you to Miss Jones and Mr Cindric for their leadership of this event.

St. Michael’s Church

Bulletin- 19 February

Sara Camporeale 

Leader of Religious Education and Mission

Teaching and Learning News

Revision Techniques

Over the next few weeks students will be engaging in a range of assessments including examinations. One question that students continuously ask is ‘how do I study for my exam’. Research shows that the more practice questions a student does, the higher the examination mark they receive. Whilst this may be stating the obvious, there are specific strategies that students can adopt to increase the effectiveness of their study.

Step 1 - The Open Book Phase

Practice questions should first be attempted using an ‘open book’ to answer. Students should refer to their notes, textbooks and solutions as they work through the first few practice exam papers.The notes should provide a ‘trigger’ to spark some part of a student’s working memory. This process will take time, so it is important that students do not worry too much about how low it takes to complete a question.

Step 2 - The Closed Book Phase

The next series of questions should be attempted without the aid of notes and textbooks. Upon completion, students should make a checklist of the questions they could answer without their notes and those they experienced difficulty with. Creating a list will identify the areas that require further revision.

Step 3 - The Timing Phase

This step involves students completing questions under timed conditions without the use of notes. This could be done question by question or for whole sections of a practice exam. This process helps students become accustomed to the conditions of an exam. After completing the questions students should check their responses against their notes and identify any gaps in knowledge/skills.

Helpful tips

• Circle or highlight difficult questions, those questions you answered incorrectly, as well as those questions that address concepts that should be reviewed before the exams. Re-visit these questions in the week(s) leading up to the exams.
• Cross out those questions that have been addressed and do not need to be reviewed so that you do not waste time revisiting questions that you do not need to.

NAPLAN

All Year 7 and 9 students will be completing their NAPLAN tests in Week 7 and 8 of this term. Students are reminded that they must have a charged laptop, wired headphones (NO wireless earpods) and downloaded the appropriate lockdown browser. Both year 7 and 9 will have the lock down browser download instructions shared with them this week.

Please see the schedule below:

Dorian Kipriotis                                                Sarah Rowland

Leader of Curriculum                                      Leader of Data and Growth

From the Leader of Wellbeing

Attendance Matters

The table below lists the average attendance for each year group at Bethany over the first three weeks at school. Remembering that these numbers are averages and also the short time span of school this year, it can be seen that there is certainly room for improvement in our attendance rates over all year groups. Well done to the girls who are present at school each and every possible day - it makes a difference!

Attendance at school has a direct correlation to learning success - students need to be at school each day to experience maximum success in their learning. And the connection to the community, to teachers and friends builds positive wellbeing which then impacts on learning. Girls coming late to school or regularly leaving early also has significant impacts on school success in all its aspects.

Kirsten Hancock (Honorary Research Associate, Telethon Kids Institute in Western Australia) researched school attendance and impact on learning and wellbeing for her PhD in 2018 and says: “School provides important opportunities to learn and to progress learning over time. Attending school is a very important social opportunity, it allows opportunities to develop routine over time, and to develop, make and keep relationships with friends and peers and teachers. And when you’re missing school a lot, or you’re attending irregularly, it can be very hard to maintain those sorts of relationships, to maintain your connections with school, with learning – all of those things going on. And the more you miss, the further behind you fall.”

I will be publishing the attendance averages each newsletter - let’s see which Year group has the biggest growth!

Parent support

Elevate are running their second free webinar for parents on March 1 - “How to help your child manage their time”  Details and registration can be found here. 

Webinars are an efficient way to learn from experts in their field on ways to support your daughter in school - even if you take just one tip from the information provided. Upcoming webinars are “Technology and focus” and “Memory”, both later in March, and found on the link above.

Emerging Minds  is an organisation dedicated to improving the mental health of adolescents and children. They have a wide range of resources including fact sheets, podcasts, articles and webinars.

Wellbeing Wisdom: On average adolescents should be drinking about 2 litres of water per day. Staying hydrated (especially in summer!). Drinking water helps promote physical health, energy levels and brain function.

Charlotte Buxton

Leader of Wellbeing

Musical Auditions

We are thrilled to announce Frozen JR. as our musical for 2023.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humour, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Students interested in auditioning should read the audition information carefully and then register here. Registration will close on Tuesday 28th February. Auditions will be held in Week 6 and students will be notified of their audition time via email after registration closes.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Clare Moroney

Performing Arts Coordinator

2023 CSDA Public Speaking Competition update

Tryouts for this year’s CSDA Public Speaking Competition were held last week. Thank you to all public speakers who took the time to draft their speech and prepare their delivery for the tryouts. I am immensely proud of every student who tried out as the decision as to who will represent the College was extremely difficult to make. Only two students can be selected to represent each year group (Year 7-10) and four students for the senior division.

Congratulations to the following public speakers who will represent the College at this year’s CSDA Public Speaking Competition:

Please join me in wishing all our public speakers the best of luck in the competition. Round 1 of the competition will be held on Friday, 3rd of March.

Shirley Woo

Public Speaking and Debating Coordinator

From left to right: Sienna Kovacevic (Year 9), Milla Zlatar (Year 8), Catherine Smith (Year 10), Harper Bollard (Year 10), Charlotte Olup (Year 11), Aya Bazzi (Year 12), Maanasa Akula (Year 12), Katarina Ivesic (Year 9), Jasmine Politis (Year 7) and Danielle Hanna (Year 7)

Absences: Alesha Campbell (Year 8) and Maria Parumog (Year 10)

Sport Update

Sydney Catholic Schools Representative Sport Update

In Round 2 last week, Bethany teams competed against OLMC and

De La Salle Cronulla with the following results:

Junior Touch Football won 4-3

Intermediate Touch Football won 11-2

Senior Touch Football were defeated 6-1

Junior Basketball won 26-14

Intermediate Basketball won 56-4

Senior Basketball won 54-11

Round 3 this week saw Bethany teams come up against Aquinas Catholic College, Menai with the following results:

Junior Touch Football drew 2-2

Intermediate Touch Football defeated on forfeit (due to majority of players attending State Cup in Coffs Harbour)

Senior Touch Football defeated 4-1

Junior Basketball defeated 44-16

Intermediate Basketball defeated 47-18

Senior Basketball won 58-8

Congratulations to some of our Player’s Player recipients this week!              

NSWCCC Tennis Selections

Congratulations to Joanne Lewis and Sarah Triulcio who have been selected to attend the NSWCCC Tennis Trials which will take place on Monday 27th February at Parramatta City Tennis. Students were selected to attend the trials based on their Universal Tennis Ranking (UTR) and previous experience. Well done Joanne and Sarah, and good luck!

Rachel Bevan

Sport Coordinator

Careers Update

University of Sydney - HSC Society and Culture PIP Consultations – Applications Now Open

Hosted by the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies, the Personal Interest Project (PIP) consultation sessions aim to support Year 12 HSC Society and Culture students with their projects via Zoom. Discuss PIP topics with PhD students in virtual 15-minute, one-to-one consultations. Students can use their time for an expert interview, a topic area discussion, or project design consultation. Applications are now open.

https://fassuniversityofsydney.formstack.com/forms/2023_pip_consultation_application

University of Sydney Seminar - Bachelor of Commerce: Internships, Study Tours and other Work-ready Learning Experiences

15 March

Discover how the Bachelor of Commerce will prepare you for the future of work. Find out how you will gain an edge with guaranteed, work-ready learning experiences integrated throughout your degree.  From internships and global mobility opportunities to consulting projects and cultural immersion programs, discover how you can choose your own unique path to achieve your personal career goals. 

You will also learn about the many ways you can combine your interests with a range of dynamic business majors as well as over 100 study areas from the shared pool of majors/minors.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__bK7U7_sRVCkRxjqcrvo4g

University of Sydney - Why study Project Management?

1 March

Studying project management opens the door to a wide range of careers in industries including engineering, computer programming, healthcare, construction, major events management, mining, and finance.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4snn4Af8QuCEjLa6HFRsaw

University of Sydney - Pathways to studying Law

8 March

Interested in studying law or becoming a lawyer? Join to find out about the pathways that you can take to enter the Bachelor of Law program. Learn about the different degree combinations that you can choose from to further specialise your knowledge and skills in the legal field of your interest.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x3LNUDsuRWy9BLYGUNzajQ

University of Sydney - Share your passion for learning as a Secondary Teacher

8 March

Are you looking to become a qualified high school teacher or education professional? Join this webinar and hear what Associate Professor Kelly Freebody has to say about the new Secondary Education degree. The combination of Arts or Science study, Education units and professional placements provides graduates.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AuC72MSpTb6LZTnesITXvQ

University of Sydney Seminar - Interaction Design at Sydney

29 March

Learn about how the new Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)it will provide you with the innovative technical and social design skills to become a leading-edge designer in today's fast-paced job market. Find out how your passion for creativity and problem solving can be harnessed for a career in digital and visual design.

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7pdl_cGnSW2iYCiYUMsGnA

University of Sydney - New Early Entry Scheme MySydney

Discover a future of possibilities with MySydney. Reach your dream degree and receive ongoing financial and other support while you study.

MySydney offers every eligible student* starting in 2023, entry on a reduced ATAR, an $8,500 per annum scholarship for the duration of their undergraduate degree and a range of additional support. No separate application is required.

MySydney replaces the previous E12 scheme.

https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/admission-pathways/mysydney-entry-and-scholarship-scheme.html

UNSW Year 12 Medicine Information Evening

14 March

Are you interested in a career in medicine?

Start your medical career at one of the top 50 medical schools in the world.* Studying the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW will provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical experiences you need to launch your career as a medical professional.

UNSW’s Medicine Information Evening, for current year 12 students, will provide insight into the dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experiences and research-focused learning that you will be immersed in as a UNSW Medicine student. You’ll also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2024 entry, including special entry schemes such as Rural, Gateway and Indigenous Entry Schemes.

https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/year-12-medicine-information-evening-1

UNSW Girls In Engineering Club Registration Open for 2023

The Girls in Engineering Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme (GIE FEAS) Program is an alternate pathway program for high school girls in Year 11 and 12 who will be applying for an eligible engineering degree at UNSW Sydney and expecting an ATAR within the FEAS eligibility* range. The program runs from February to May and has capacity for 100 motivated students to participate each year.

https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/study-with-us/girls-engineering-club/gie-feas-program

UNSW Key Dates 2023

March 14 - Medicine Information Evening

April 18-20 - Year 10&11 On Campus Experience Days

May 1 - Co-op applications open

May 3 - Law Admissions Test Information Evening

May 11 & 23 - Year 10 Info Evening: Subject Selection

May 17 - UCAT Applications Close

June 13 & 15 - Year 12 Information Evenings

July - Most UNSW Scholarships Open

August - EAPL Adjustment Factor Scheme Applications Open

September 2 - UNSW Open Day

September 30 - UAC Early Bird Preferences Close

September 30 - UNSW Medicine Application Portal Closes

September 30 - UNSW Scholarship & Co-op Applications Close

November 30 - EAPL Applications Close

University of Wollongong 360 Virtual Tours

Select a scene below to begin your tour. Use your mouse to pan across each scene or simply let the auto-scroll run through the scene for you. You can easily navigate between each scene by using the drop down menu or the previous and next arrows at each side of your window. Alternatively, virtually walk through using the hotspot icons within each scene. To tour the South Western Sydney Campus, click on the blue ‘Campus Scenes’ button below and select the ‘South Western Sydney Campus.

https://www.uow.edu.au/about/locations/campus-map/virtual-tours/

Western Sydney Webinars

The live 2023 Discover Western Webinar series will cover program-specific information as well as general topics about Western, applications, early offers and student life.

February 28 - Information Technology, Data Science & Mathematics

March 1 - Engineering

March 8 - Nursing & Midwifery

March 14 - Law

March 15 - Psychology

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/student-life/events/western-webinars

ANU Open Day 2023

18 March

ANU Open Day is your chance to tour the campus and accommodation, learn about the academic colleges, degree programs and support services, and chat to current students about campus life and their ANU experiences.

https://openday.anu.edu.au/

University of Melbourne – 2024 The Hansen Scholarship Program Open

Closes 30 March 2022

Valued at $108,000

The program brings together an unrivalled package of benefits for high-achieving students who may otherwise struggle financially to access higher education.

Some benefits include:

• an allowance of $4000 per year for general living expenses for the standard full-time duration of the undergraduate degree;
• full fee remission for asylum seekers who would otherwise have to pay international fees;
• a one-time grant of up to $4000 to support an approved activity for the Scholar’s development such as an international exchange, an international subject, an internship or similar role;
• access to a mentoring program, pastoral care, and development programs available to all students at Little Hall as well as a tailored program of mentoring and support exclusively for Hansen Scholars.

https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/hansen-scholarship

Simulated UCAT Day Workshop: 2-part program

If you are in Yrs. 10, 11, 12 then this program is for you. The Simulated UCAT Workshop program is ideal and often a necessary step towards effective and efficient preparation for the UCAT. 

This event will be conducted by the National Institute of Education in partnership in partnership with UCAT Preparation Australia, and MICAS (Medical Interviews and Career Advice Services).

The workshop is primarily designed to cover fundamental techniques in navigating all five sections of the UCAT test and also for participants to gain a better understanding of their own level of preparedness for the test.

https://www.nie.edu.au/ucat-courses/simulated-ucat-day-workshop

Past HSC Exams Papers

Higher School Certificate exam papers, with marking guidelines and HSC marking feedback , are available for each course. Select a learning area from clicking the link below to see exam paper packs by course for each HSC year.

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/Understanding-the-curriculum/resources/hsc-exam-papers

What are the Steps to an Australian Apprenticeship?

Searching and applying for an Australian Apprenticeship is very much like hunting for any job. An employer has to create a vacancy and decide to use Australian Apprenticeships as a way to employ and train their staff.

The following steps will explain the process of getting an apprenticeship or traineeship, from the research stage to when the training begins. Click on each of the steps to find out more about what is involved in each stage.

https://www.aapathways.com.au/job-hunting/steps

Commercial Pilot - BASAIR Career Free Info Seminar

Next Seminar - 13 March

628/23-25 Airport Avenue, Bankstown Airport

Learn about a career as a Commercial Pilot at one of the free information seminars. Basair Aviation College runs monthly seminars in Sydney. Learn more about a career in aviation and the benefits Basair can provide for your training as a commercial pilot.

https://basair.com.au/seminar-events/sydney-pilot-career-seminar-mar-14-2022/

Interior Designers! Sydney Design School Open Day

On Campus Saturday 20 May 2023. 10am – 12pm

Make sure you register below.

https://sydneydesignschool.com.au/information-sessions/

Stephen Donlan
Careers Advisor

2023 School Fees

The 2023 school fees have been processed and fee statements, including your payment schedule, emailed to families this week. School fees can be paid annually, fortnightly, monthly or by term payments. CompassPay, BPAY, Credit card and EFTPOS facilities are available for your convenience. Payment plans can also be set up at the College, please contact the Bursar to request a Standing Authority form for 2023.

Sydney Catholic Schools provide Bursaries for any families experiencing financial hardship. If you require financial assistance, support may be provided via:

1. Financial Hardship Bursary

2. Indigenous Bursary

3. Refugee Bursary

4. Foster Child Bursary

Please contact the Bursar to request an Application for Financial Assistance through the College office on 8566 0711 or via email: accounts@bethanyhurstville.catholic.edu.au

Please do not hesitate to contact the College office if you have any questions or concerns regarding your school fee account.

Linda Mudaliar

Business Manager

Bethany College 2023 School Photos

Photography Date:22/03/2023 - Years 8, 10 and 11

Dear Parents,

School photography day is coming up early in 2023. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by returning the order envelope with your payment to our photographer on school photo day.

NEW
advancedlife now offers Latitude Pay! To take advantage of LatitudePay and split the cost of your order into 10 small easy payments, simply order your school photos online as usual, set up a Latitude Pay account in just a few clicks and pay no interest or fees when you pay according to your payment schedule; it’s that easy.

3 easy ways to purchase:

1. LatitudePay – Click on the link below, set up an account during the online order process and split your payments across 10 weeks with no interest or fees, if you pay on time
2. Visa, MasterCard or PayPal
3. Cash – complete the envelope supplied and return it to our photographer on photo day

Or visit: www.advancedlife.com.au
And enter online order code: HZC FK4 YXH

School photography information:

• Online orders - do not require an envelope returned to your school
• Sibling Photos - Don’t forget to pre-order your sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. We provide your school with a list of sibling orders right up to the day of photography, so no one misses out. If you miss the online order deadline, you can submit a completed sibling order envelope first thing in the morning of the day of photography, so your school is aware you want the photo taken and can bring your children together in time for it. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at your school. Please note not all schools offer sibling photos
• Late fees - a late fee will be applied to each package purchased after photo day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately
• Package delivery - School photographs will be returned approximately 6 weeks after the day of photography. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional photography days at your school.
• Previous Years’ photos - Past years’ photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups are also available to order under the 'previous years or group photo' tabs at your school’s advancedorder site when you click on the 'Order School Photos Here' button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyou image archive site using the unique 9 digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past.

From the Uniform Shop

'Newsies' - Rockdale Town Hall March 8-11

If you're looking for an exciting activity for the whole family, don't miss The Regals Musical Society's production of Disney's Newsies Jr. from 8-11 March at Rockdale Town Hall!

With a cast of 51 of the area's most talented young actors, Bethany College is proud to be represented by Samantha Kubina (Yr 10).

Disney's Newsies Jr. is an abridged version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film, and inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. You will be moved by the power of their harmonies and athletic choreography to some now-classic songs such as Carrying the Banner, Seize the Day and Santa Fe.

Tickets are available at:  https://www.trybooking.com/CECLA