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T2N2 Heritage College Newsletter 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK

Our school community continues to thrive, and we are grateful for your ongoing support and involvement in a variety of ways as we seek together to guide your children through their educational journey.

Open Day Success

Our Open Day was a resounding success, with a large number of community members, both young and old, visiting the College. The day was filled with activities and presentations that highlighted the unique features of Heritage College.

Principal's Presentation: Visitors learned about the College's mission and what sets us apart, including our Christadelphian ethos, exceptional pastoral care, and commitment to seeing students as future community members, as they make friends for life.
Performances: Guests enjoyed performances by our orchestra, concert band, and choirs, highlighting the musical talents of our students.
Active Learning Projects: Attendees learned about our innovative Active Learning Project stands and saw the outcome of their innovations.
Curriculum Engagement: Parents were able to join lessons and engage in a variety of ways from Foundation to Y11 with the lessons that were on. Our oldest students in Y12 acted as guides and were on hand to help out with visitors’ needs of where children were that afternoon.
New STEM Room: The new STEM room was a highlight, displaying our commitment to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Barista Skills: Year 12 students served delicious coffees, demonstrating their barista skills.
Treasure Trail: Younger visitors participated in a Treasure Trail, collecting footstep stickers for their memento booklet and exploring the entire College.

The event affirmed why families make sacrifices to send their children to Heritage College, and we welcomed several new families who are considering joining our community.

Semester 1 Highlights

As Semester 1 comes to a close, our Secondary students have been busy with exams and a variety of focus day activities.

Exams: Year 9-11 students completed exams to assess their knowledge and understanding towards their overall grades.
Focus Day Activities: Students enjoyed activities such as visits to Monarto Zoo, Woodhouse Activity Centre, Westcare cooking sessions, STEM challenges with water rockets, First Aid training, and Respectful Relationships sessions.
Offsite Learning: Excursions for Primary students have included trips to the Planetarium, Viking Hoard and a journey along the River Torrens to learn about weathering and erosion. Secondary students had outdoor Education camps which featured abseiling and surfing, while upcoming activities include the Science and Engineering Challenge at Flinders University and a Forensic Biology Workshop.

Upcoming Event

We look forward to your support for our Year 5-7 Activate Showcase later this term on the 27^th June. Students will present their passion projects and innovations, demonstrating their creativity and problem-solving skills.

May we continue to work together for the growth of our precious students in those things that are eternal as we await the return of our Lord Jesus Christ ‘…I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel’ Phil 1 v 27 (ESV).

Justin Robinson

Coming Up...

Multicultural Day – Save the Date

This special occasion is a celebration of the wonderful diversity within our school community. We invite Primary students to dress up for the day representing their family cultural background or a culture that has meaningful connection with their family.

Students are welcome to wear traditional clothing or accessories that reflect their cultural background. Please ensure that all attire is appropriate, comfortable and safe for a full day at school. We kindly ask that stereotypical portrayals be avoided.

Some fun dress-up ideas could include:

Traditional foods
Cultural symbols or landmarks
Well-known or historical figures
Traditional dress or accessories

We look forward to celebrating this day together and appreciating the rich cultural heritage of our school community!

Secondary Musical

Lower Primary - Rochelle Bailye

The Foundation Castle Crew have been busy learning all about plants as living things in Science. They’ve explored the different parts of plants, discovered how plants germinate, and learned that we eat many different parts of plants too! What an amazing creator we have. We planted some chives in little pots and are eagerly hoping they grow. We’re also looking forward to an exciting excursion to the Little Sprouts Kitchen Garden at the Botanic Gardens at the end of term!

Lower Primary - Jordan Morrison

Last Wednesday, the Year 2 students took an exciting adventure to the stars as they journeyed to the Adelaide Planetarium. With wide eyes and curious minds, they stepped into a dark dome where the ceiling turned into the night sky.

We zoomed past glittering constellations, explored the glowing moon, and travelled across the solar system – all without leaving our seats! The children marvelled as planets spun above them, travelled along their orbit and shooting stars streaked through space.

Our young explorers learned how the Earth moves around the sun and why the stars twinkle at night. They discovered that constellations have stories behind them and even spotted the Southern Cross shining proudly.

It was a magical day of learning, laughter, and light-years of discovery at the wonder of God's creation in the heavens. The students returned to Earth inspired, with stories of stars, space, and science ready to share.

Thank you to our wonderful parent helpers who made the journey with us, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Middle Primary - Luke Hummel

For the past few weeks in our year 3/4 class, we have been learning about forces and how forces act on objects. The students have done this through creating small machines to be used in a Rube Goldberg Machine. Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist who created cartoons of overly complicated machines to do a simple task.

We have had a blast working in our groups, trialling and experimenting with different types of machines and learning about how forces can be applied in the real world. There have been many challenges to overcome in getting our machines to work properly but with patience and resilience in our groups, we improve our designs and get better every lesson. Here are some photos of us experimenting with some simple and ramp and lever machines.

Middle Primary - Elisa Wiafe

This term, students in Year 3/4 WW have been developing their skills in explanation writing. As part of their learning, they created informative posters on topics of their choice. Throughout this process, students applied their research skills, practiced summarising key information, and used their understanding of explanation text structure to produce some impressive and engaging posters.

Upper Primary - Keren Healy

During the last few weeks, our class have been focusing on the form, structure, rhythms and rhyme of different poetry. We have been particularly studying the structure of the famous Dorothea MacKellar poem, “My Country.” After studying its various elements, the students were asked to mirror its structure and rhythm with a poem of their own, featuring two verses about something they love and value. Here are some examples of the poems they composed.

For Science, we have also been studying the natural processes of Weathering, Erosion and Deposition and how these processes change earth’s surface over time. To apply our understanding of this process, we went on a journey through the Torrens catchment system from Morialta Falls to the Torrens weir and finally to Henley Beach, to see if we could spot evidence of weathering, erosion and deposition in action. We saw some excellent examples of all three and also got to enjoy the playgrounds along the way.

Lower Primary - Jo Cheek

Lower Secondary - Jared Burney

In Year 10 History, students undertake a research project as part of our unit on the Second World War. This activity not only educates them about specific historical topics but also their agency as learners, capable of making choices that extend their own understanding.

Students begin by selecting a topic of interest related to the Second World War and developing thoughtful research questions to guide their inquiry. They then use online resources and books to uncover answers to their questions. Once their research is complete, students decide on the best format to present their findings, and can choose to incorporate visual or multimedia component to enhance their work.

The images below offer a glimpse into their outstanding projects, such as a sculpture of Wojtek the Polish bear, a diorama depicting battleships, and a model of a "toilet bomb," created to accompany a report on the Weird Weapons of the Second World War.

Upper Secondary - Tom Burney

The Year 9 and 10 Sports Physics subject has now concluded for the year. During this one-semester elective subject, students developed their skills in the area of scientific investigation and their understanding of Physics concepts relevant to sports.

A highlight of the semester was the completion of the Collaborative Inquiry, a six-week project in which small student groups designed and implemented their own practical investigation. Patience and perseverance were required of students as they prototyped and improved on their designs, practiced new skills, and overcame challenges to collect and analyse data. In the final week, each student group presented their motivations, methods and findings to the rest of the class.

Since it was a group project, students needed to co-operate and resolve conflicts, and after the project was complete, they reflected on the process and the benefits of collaboration – opportunities to show crucial spiritual characteristics like humility.

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” – Philippians 2:3

Upper Secondary - Tim Badger

Our Year 8 students recently took part in an exciting science and STEM challenge, bringing together their creativity, coding skills, and teamwork in a high-energy activity using LEGO Spike Prime kits. The centrepiece of the activity was the "Dash and Smash" robot challenge — where teams designed, built, and coded their own robots to compete in a fun (and slightly chaotic!) competition to knock their opponents off a narrow track.
Behind all the laughs and crashes was some serious learning. Students had to think critically and problem-solve as they tested and refined their designs, working within real constraints and learning the value of persistence and iteration. As they collaborated in teams, they also built friendships and developed important communication skills — proving once again that hands-on learning is not only effective but incredibly fun.

HeLP Awards - Foundation Bailye

Evelyn Mitsos for being a quiet, diligent and responsible worker.

Zariya Billing for being a kind and caring classmate.

Adeline Tretola for producing some great pieces of writing.

Mahalia Witton for being an extremely responsible learner.

Layla Chandler for being a kind and caring Castle Crew member.

Samuel Atkins for being such a great listener during mat time.

Avalee Steele for being a happy and friendly member of our class.

Caitlin Knowles for presenting her Show and Tells so confidently.

HeLP Awards - Year 1 Clark

Sienna Mitsos for being supportive and caring towards others.

Phoebe O’Callaghan for consistently demonstrating respectful behaviour every day.

Austin Oliver for being responsible and working hard at tasks given.

Hannah Oliver for consistently doing her very best in all tasks.

Robbie Mitsos for being a resilient learner always trying his very best.

Eva Su for being a good and kind friend.

Felicity Schulz for completing tasks with quality in mind.

HeLP Awards - Year 2 Bruce

Patrick Mitsos for consistently putting in 100% effort across all learning areas.

Selina Huang for neatly presented work, especially in Writing lessons.

Isabella Beverley for showing persistence even when things get tricky.

HeLP Awards - Year 2 Morrison

Nathaniel Gao for writing a very descriptive story.

Harper Scott for writing a great story with good description.

Joseph Atkins for completing your Maths Check-In and showing your knowledge.

Violet Hill for showing great knowledge in your maths, spelling and writing. Well done!

Finn Tretola for writing a fantastic description of your characters home to create with AI.

Anya Yuile for producing neat work, accurate work and taking your time to check answers.

Anastasia Luke for being a positive influence at all times and showing dedication to your learning.

Chloe Mackinnon for taking on new challenges with a positive attitude in comprehension critters. Well done!

HeLP Awards - Year 3/4 Lagowski/Tretola

Indie Oliver for always approaching learning with a positive attitude and a willingness to do her best.

Paris Bain for her thoughtful approach and consistent effort in Think Mentals.

Ezra Henriksen for writing outstanding explanation texts with clear structure and details.

Micah Barr for showing great care and attention to detail in his handwriting.

Asher Lucas for being polite and mannerly in all interactions with teachers and classmates.

Amber Mackinnon for showing responsible behaviour by making good choices and setting a positive example for others.

Oscar Clark for consistently showing responsible behaviour inside the classroom and in the playground.

Lewis Gurd for putting in fantastic effort into improving your handwriting. Keep up the great work!

Talitha Deadman for showing wonderful creativity and using descriptive language in her writing.

HeLP Awards - Year 3/4 Wiafe/Witton

Samuel Knowles for doing his best in writing and producing excellent explanations.

Lily Evans for applying herself diligently in class and consistently participating with enthusiasm.

Hosanna Schwarz for excellent work in explanation text writing.

Elka Arnold for outstanding effort and diligence during writing lessons.

Mia Morgan for applying herself diligently and being self-motivated during writing lessons.

Rosalinda Arnold for doing her best in writing by creating an artistic and well written explanation poster.

Beatrix Parry for responsibly catching up on her writing and producing an excellent explanation text.

Rylan Arnold for responsibly and willingly helping out classmates during spelling lessons.

Silas Camplin for respectfully listening to teachers and being a responsible learner.

Adeline Kruger for responsible and respectful behaviour all the time.

Eden Maslin for working diligently in all guided reading activities.

HeLP Awards - Year 5/6 Hauser

Ethan Grant for being positive about your learning and determined to finish the work you are set.

Amber-lee Neil for always being eager to learn and for always being cheerful.

HeLP Awards - Year 5/6 Healy

Joash Hammond for reflectively taking care with work in Maths and adjusting passion project designs.

Timothy Cridland for responsibly taking more care with his work and managing class time effectively.

Jacinta MacKinnon for resiliently rethinking her passion project and independently meeting goals.

Noah Nolan for going above and beyond in passion project and helping others to do so too!

Gilbert Crompton for resiliently catching up on work after being away and challenging himself with an amazing activate idea.

Sophie Manasherov for responsible using her class time wisely and producing work of a high standard.

HeLP Awards - Year 5/6 Morrison

Isabella Plail for asking for help and achieving great results in Think Mentals.

Harrison Oliver for showing resilience and persistence in Think Mentals.

Victor Gashtasebi for showing a positive attitude to his learning and putting a lot of detail in his work.

Alex Beard for seamlessly returning to school and working hard to catch up on all his work.

Oliver Platten for taking intuitive with his learning and getting his work completed on time.

Pippa Jeffress for showing enthusiasm in all learning areas and completing work to a high standard.

Amarlie Milliken for showing resilience in all learning areas and during play.

Bentley Hyndman for creating a cool app. to make someone’s day and improving his resilience.

Student Wellbeing - Jen Dodson

The role of Student Wellbeing Officer is to support the overall wellbeing of students so they can engage more fully in their learning, build positive relationships, and develop self-confidence and resilience. I work closely with teachers, school leaders, and School Services Officers to assist students in navigating a range of challenges, while providing pastoral care that reinforces our school’s spiritual and community values.

A key part of this role is offering students a safe and supportive space to express their concerns. I listen, validate their feelings, and help them explore practical strategies to manage issues they may be facing. Common areas of concern include:

Emotional regulation and anxiety
Family changes or difficulties
Bereavement and loss
Social dynamics and peer relationships
Behavioural challenges
Academic pressures and schoolwork management

I collaborate with parents and caregivers to enhance student wellbeing, ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to thrive. When necessary, I may suggest parents seek external services or professional support to provide additional assistance for their child. If you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing, or would like to discuss support options, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jdodson@heritage.sa.edu.au.

2025 TERM 2 KEY DATES

April 28th - July 4th

June 16th Semester 2 Begins (Year 7-11)
June 23rd Primary Instrumental Assembly
June 23rd Mid-Year Foundation Transition Morning
June 23rd Council Meeting
June 25th P&F Lunch Day
June 27th Year 5-7 Activate Showcase
June 30th-July 4th Secondary Careers Week
June 30th Parent & Alumni Career Presentations
June 30th Mid-Year Foundation Transition Morning
July 1st Industry Pathway Expo
July 2nd Careers, Resumes & Enterprising Sessions
July 3rd Primary Semester 1 Reports Published to Parent Portal
July 4th Secondary Semester 1 Reports Published to Parent Portal
July 4th Last Day of Term 2

2025 TERM DATES

TERM 2: Monday April 28th - Friday July 4th
TERM 3: Monday July 28th - Friday September 26th
TERM 4: Monday October 13th - Friday December 12th

2026 TERM DATES

TERM 1: Tuesday January 27th - Friday April 10th
TERM 2: Monday April 27th - Friday July 3rd
TERM 3: Monday July 27th - Friday September 25th
TERM 4: Monday October 12th - Friday December 11th

HERITAGE CONTACTS

Principal Justin Robinson
Business Manager Adrian Maycock
Enquiries Front Desk

Staff Contact Details available on Sentral under "Resources:Miscellaneous Information: Heritage Contact List"

COUNCIL MEMBERS

4 Jul	Last day of Term 2 All day

5 Jul	Holidays 05 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

28 Jul	Term 3 Commences All day