Term 2 | Week 9 | 2025
RESILIENCE PROJECT
This year is the third year that the College has used The Resilience Project materials as the curriculum material for our wellbeing program. Recently, a research team from Monash University released the results of research they conducted with schools that had been part of the Resilience Project for six years. Their findings found that after six years, students at Resilience Project Schools saw:
The latest data from the Resilient Youth Australia survey that our students in Years 3 – 12 each year in Term 1 shows a steady increase in a number of key metrics – Healthy Mind, Resilience and Readiness to learn. We’ve also seen decreases in the number of students reporting feeling anxious or depressed.
While there’s still a long way to go in improving the mental wellbeing of all our students, we are committed to the implementation of the program and are encouraged that we are already seeing the benefits of implementing such a curriculum year on year. Our hope is that over time, through the practice of Gratitude and Mindfulness, the development of empathy and emotional literacy, we will continue to see students grow in resilience and hope.
If you aren’t familiar with the Resilience Project or you want to find out more about it, you can access their Parents and Carers page here: Wellbeing Strategies for Parents & Carers.
They also have a terrific podcast called The Imperfects (hosted by The Resilience Project founder Hugh Van Cuylenberg, his brother Josh, and Ryan Shelton) that talks to a variety of different people about their struggles and imperfections and is really worth listening to.
SAVE THE DATE: As part of our involvement with The Resilience Project, we also have access to a Connected Parenting Webinar with Lael Stone on Monday, 8 September. More information about registering for this event will be shared with families closer to the date.
Jay Trevaskis
2025 Athletics Carnival Success
Congratulations to all our participants for three fabulous athletics carnivals. On Tuesday afternoon, Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 started the week of athletics and dashed past the many parents, capturing their smiles running the 100m sprint. Following the run, students participated in team sports including sack races, egg and spoon and over-under ball.
On Wednesday, the oval was a mass of colour with the secondary students following the Olympic motto of Faster, Higher, Stronger. It was a superb day with 10 records broken across many events. As always, the high jump was a tense event with Henry Trevaskis clearing 1.68m, and sprinters flashed past the finish line with some close photo finishers.
To round off the week, the primary students took to the field on Thursday and smashed another three records, all in the 800m run. The primary carnival was supported by Year 9 and 10 PASS students who were fabulous in their running of events and time keeping.
Thank you to all the staff, from teachers, maintenance and admin, in their support of the day.
Many students will be invited to attend the SASSA events to be held next term in Wollongong. Secondary SASSA – 29th July and Primary SASSA - 5th August. Invitations will be sent to parents via Audiri.
Years 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival Photos
Secondary Athletics Carnival Photos
ASX Schools Sharemarket Game
Students studying Commerce from Years 9 and 10 have just competed in the first share market competition of the year. In this competition, students are given $50,000 to invest in a range of Australian companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Companies that students choose to purchase track the performance of the actual Australian Stock Exchange in real time, giving many students their first go at trying to invest money somewhere other than a bank account.
Two months of competition saw almost every individual or group improve their financial position, with the winning team of Harrison Tudor and Declan Linstid finishing the competition with a total of $57,677.43. Congratulations to all who competed, and we look forward to Game Two later in the year!
SCAC P&F Country Fair – A Glorious Day of Fun, Food, and Community Spirit!
What a spectacular day we had for this year’s SCAC P&F Country Fair! Blessed with sunshine and a wonderful sense of community, the day was filled with laughter, friendly competition, delicious food, and fantastic entertainment – a true celebration of everything that makes our school community special.
The art display and market stalls were a vibrant hub of activity, offering something for everyone to enjoy. From creative student stalls, delicious milkshakes, lemonade, sizzling BBQ, and the ever-popular Education Support Nachos, to sweet treats like fairy floss, popcorn, and a mouth-watering cake stall. While the petting zoo brought smiles to young faces, the quirky fun of Cow Pat Bingo added plenty of laughs (thank you, Mrs Louise Fish).
The crowd gathered in high spirits for the Farmers’ Obstacle, where balance, coordination, and a good sense of humour were put to the test. The always energetic duo of Kirsty Umbers and Mrs Tricia Henderson brought fun and flair to the event, ensuring plenty of laughs and memorable moments for everyone involved.
Down in the hospitality room, the Bega Spud Bun Cooking Experience was a hit, attracting over 30 enthusiastic participants and adding a warm, delicious touch to the day. A heartfelt thank you to the lovely Mrs Maria Moulton for organising this activity, and to our parent helpers.
The sharp cracks of whips echoed across the grounds during the newly introduced Whip Cracking Competition, where participants, young and old, showcased impressive skill and determination. With such a fantastic response, this event will be making a return in 2026! Congratulations to our champions – Mungo and Miley. This was followed by some good old-fashioned fun with a spirited game of Tug of War.
One of the most heartwarming moments came from our youngest students, who lit up the mini oval with their amazing country dances. With big smiles and energetic moves, they charmed the crowd and stole the show. A very special thank you to Mrs Lisa Louie and our wonderful primary teachers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring these joyful performances together.
Just nearby, Kids’ Alley was buzzing with excitement as children tried their luck on a variety of fun games, all thanks to the support and energy of Mrs Myfanwy Russell, Casey Hoynes, and their amazing team of helpers.
Over by the oval, the Fire Brigade and vintage machinery displays added excitement and charm, while the Bega and Eden Junior Rugby League teams brought extra buzz and energy with their spirited games and great sportsmanship.
The stage was alive with energy all day as our talented students delivered one incredible musical performance after another, leading into the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands. Special congratulations go to Jorjiya, whose captivating performance earned her the title of Battle of the Bands Champion 2025. A truly gifted young artist – well done, Jorjiya! A huge thank you to Mr Stephen Fitzgerald for leading all things music at the fair, and to Mr Ben Pepper for his work behind the scenes.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our staff, students, parents, community members, and the incredible P&F Team (sadly, I can’t name you all). Your support, dedication, and hard work made the 2025 SCAC Country Fair such a success – we truly couldn’t have done it without you.
Kaycee Orum | SCAC P&F
Photos of the Country Fair
SCAC Shines at Rugby 7s in Broulee!
On Thursday, SCAC travelled to Broulee for an action-packed day of Rugby 7s. We had a fantastic turnout with four teams representing our school, and every student displayed outstanding skills and sportsmanship throughout the day.
We’re proud to share some excellent results:
- 🥉 Junior Girls placed 3rd overall – a fantastic effort!
- 🏆 Senior Girls were champions of the day, taking out 1st place!
The Senior Girls will now advance to the Brumbies competition in Canberra next term – we can’t wait to see them in action again!
We would like to congratulate all students and thank Mr Crowley for his coaching and development of the teams.
SASSA Soccer
Congratulations to the school SASSA Under 14s Boys and Girls representatives for their efforts on Tuesday, 24 June, at the competition in Nowra. It wasn’t long ago that we would attend these events and come DEAD last. But we are in a new era where both the boys' and girls' squads were selected after lunchtime trials. The final 16 for each group were selected to go to the SASSA competition.
We went with the expectation that we would be competitive, and both teams were exactly that. They both took 3rd place in their divisions and played with excellent spirit and sportsmanship. Highlights of the day included the girls winning two games out of four and conceding only two goals the whole day. For the boys, there were some outstanding goals scored from free kicks and headers. A special shout-out goes to the parents who made the trip up to support the teams.
Sapphire Stars
What a wonderful celebration of our students at the Sapphire Stars concert on Friday, the 20th of June. All facets of music were expressed from singing, dancing, String ensembles, piano, choir, guitar, drums and even double bass!
Preparation for this concert began in Term 1 with students attending out-of-school rehearsals at lunchtime, sometimes twice a week. Students choreographed dancing performances and practised their instruments with great creativity and commitment. We are so lucky to have such wonderful teachers who have fostered such excellence in our students. Congratulations to everyone involved.
Student Success
Congratulations, Ethan Harvey, on winning the Canberra Tuna Competition last weekend!
Ag News
Year 6 Spend Time at the Ag Plot with Dan the Dirt Man!
Friday afternoons are now a new space for primary classes to take advantage of Dan the Dirt Man's expertise on all things permaculture. In their studies of sustainability in dairy and oyster farming, students learned about ways to recycle for a sustainable future.
Year 9/10 Aggies
Our Year 9/10 Aggies, in preparation for the holidays, have reinforced fence lines/gates, further thinned carrots, tended to chickens and fed calves. With our last incubation of more roosters to hens… We are sending to loving homes the chickies/roosters we have grown, and otherwise will send off excess to either Potoroo Palace or the kitchen for some amazing stock.
Year 11 Dairy Excursion
Year 11 students continue to visit Dick and Jane Buesnel's local rotary dairy as they gather information to assist them in their Farm Case Study assessment.
Science News
Year 7
As we come to the completion of our Forces unit in Year 7 Science, students enjoyed playing with the PhET Colorado interactive physics games, such as skateboard parks and John TraVOLTAGE... When technology turns a science topic into educational computer fun!
Year 8
Year 8 Science made excretory systems using plasticine. This is a great way to cement concepts and make learning memorable.
Other Year 8 students completed a pluck dissection for the “Body Systems” unit.
Year 9 | Saving Homer with “Homer-stasis”!
Year 9 Science students have had a busy and exciting term exploring the topics of disease and homeostasis. One of the highlights was a hands-on practical where students took on the roles of doctors and nurses in a race to save none other than Homer Simpson!
Working in teams, students were challenged to maintain Homer’s internal balance – or “Homer-stasis” – by monitoring and adjusting his body temperature, water levels, and even his skin colour. The activity helped students understand how the human body maintains stability through the nervous and endocrine systems, while also providing plenty of laughs and creative problem-solving.