Greetings Parents and Caregivers

I trust that your family has enjoyed the holiday period and that the return to school routines has been smooth. You might have heard that our term ended with a special Easter chapel that reminded us all to give glory to God, particularly for Jesus’ death and resurrection. I had the opportunity to interview my son-in-law Max King who plays for the Bulldogs (NRL) who shared his faith story as a professional athlete, and boldly declared ‘to God be the glory’.

I’m happy to report that I’ve been monitoring our new entry and exit traffic plan into the drop off and pick up zone for the past two weeks, and it has gone well. A reminder to please not park on the roadway leading to the carpark or in the white parking bays as staff will need them. Yellow carparks are available for visitors from 8.40 am – 2.30 pm, and after 3.30 pm. Thank you for your cooperation.

The recent federal election results have provided feedback to all political parties of what Australians really think about their beliefs and actions.  1 Timothy 2:1-2 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”  Let’s keep praying for all in authority, especially our various levels of government.

As a school we’re entering our annual ‘voting’ season in the form of our QAS (Quality Adventist Schools) School Improvement surveys that will be given to staff, students (from year 3-12) and parents between May 19-30. You should have received an initial email recently.

Unlike our compulsory voting system in Australia, our QAS School Improvement surveys are voluntary, and we strive to get 90% of students and staff to respond. Historically, parent surveys don’t get a large response, and I’m hoping for much more because the results will inform our School Improvement journey for the next three years. The Survey seeks to measure: the quality of our teamwork, the strength of our daily practices, and, most importantly, how well our students are flourishing.

I want to give a special mention of one of the most important authority figures in our lives – our mums! Thank you, mums and all female carers, for all you do, and may you feel loved and cherished, not just this Mother’s Day, but every day! A big shout out to our Home and School volunteers for hosting a special afternoon tea to honour our mums on Friday, 9 May.

God bless

Craig Young

Principal

Yesterday, one of our 5 chapel bands had the opportunity to visit Macquarie College for a chapel tour. Our students took charge, running two chapel services where they preached, sang, and hosted the entire event. This initiative empowers our students, giving them the chance to shine and share their faith with peers in our sister schools. The experience was enriching for everyone involved, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth for our students, and we hope – a lasting impression on the Macquarie college students.

Looking ahead, Week of Worship is just around the corner in Week 5 (May 26-31). We will be hosting morning sessions in Fox Valley Church, where parents are welcome to join us and enjoy a coffee provided by our student pastoral care team. Additionally, we are excited to offer three evening services from Wednesday to Friday, starting at 6:30 PM. Wednesday night will feature free food, Thursday night will have a pizza fundraiser for our Fiji mission trip in September, and Friday night will again offer free food. We invite everyone to come and be part of this special time of worship and fellowship.

In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul encourages young believers, saying, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." Our chapel tour and the upcoming Week of Worship embody this message. By empowering our students to lead and serve, we are nurturing their faith and allowing them to be examples to others.

As we continue to support and uplift each other, let us remember that every act of service, no matter how small, contributes to the work that God has given us.

Pr Nick

Lead Chaplain

We are excited to announce our upcoming Big Breakfast Event in support of the Cancer Council's Biggest Morning Tea!

Date: Thursday 22nd May (Week 4, Term 2)
Time: From 7am
Location: Synthetic Grass

Join us for a morning of delicious food, great company, and a wonderful cause. This event is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together, enjoy a yummy breakfast, and raise funds for cancer research and support services.

To donate to our online fundraising page, scan the QR code on the poster or use the link below.
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Wahroonga Adventist School's Big Breakfast

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. Let's make a difference together!

We look forward to seeing you there!

SRC Coordinators

Enrolling now for Year 7, 2027 and Kindy, 2026!

Calling all siblings! To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply now for any siblings intending to enrol for Year 7, 2027 and Kindy, 2026. Applications received after the start of Term 2 may not benefit from their sibling preference due to the numbers on our waitlists.

If you have any questions about enrolling a sibling, please contact the Registrar, Cindy, on [email protected] .

Congratulations to Cole (4W) on his achievements in Karate. Cole placed first in Sumo and first in Sword Fighting and second in Traditional Kata recently at the Australian Martial Arts Championship. Cole, who is currently on his Green Belt, has now qualified to the State level competition which will be held in September! Congratulations Cole!

Our Environmental Ambassadors have proudly represented our school at the 2025 Royal Easter Show, entering three exciting competitions: Garden Produce, Native Botanical Arrangement, and Chicken Egg Laying.

We are thrilled to announce that our students placed 2nd for their stunning native botanical arrangement, showcasing a creative and thoughtful display of Australia's beautiful flora. Our hardworking hens earned us 8th place in the chicken egg laying competition, a fantastic result against strong competition.

Congratulations to all involved — your commitment and enthusiasm have made us very proud!

Mrs Leisly White – Environmental Ambassador Coordinator

We are thrilled to share the exciting news from our Stage 1 Science class! Our students have been learning about living things, and we recently embarked on a wonderful journey of hatching chickens.

The process began with carefully placing the eggs into the incubator, where we monitored them closely. Each day, the students have been eagerly checking the incubator, learning about the conditions necessary for the eggs to develop. We also took a moment to say a special prayer for the eggs, hoping for a successful hatch.

A huge thank you to Pr. Daron for his invaluable help and guidance throughout this project. His expertise and support have made this learning experience truly memorable for everyone involved.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to wait for our chicks to grow and learn more about the fascinating world of living things!

Our Year 1 & 2 students have been diving into the world of procedure writing, and this week, we had an especially fun and tasty project!

We read the delightful story "Wombat Stew" and then created our own procedures for making this unique dish. The students enjoyed writing step-by-step instructions, learning how to clearly communicate each part of the process.

The highlight of the week was making and eating our own edible Wombat Stew! We used chocolate custard as the "mud" and added a variety of fun toppings to represent flies, gumnuts, creepy crawlies, and feathers. It was a delicious and educational experience that everyone loved. Great job, Stage 1!

Over the Easter weekend, Thomas B (6Q) represented himself and our school community at the Youth National Archery Championships in Tuggeranong. After 18 months of dedicated training, he brought home three bronze medals ! Thomas not only excelled in competition but also made new friends and learned valuable lessons about focus, pressure, and sportsmanship. Congratulations Thomas, we’re incredibly proud of your achievements!

Tamsyn Quick

On April 3, we received the exciting news that Nicholas  L, Year 11, has been chosen by The NSW School of Languages (NSL) as a Language Ambassador for 2025. Nicholas is currently studying both Chinese Beginners and Japanese Beginners by distance at NSL and was chosen as an ambassador for his ‘exceptional application and dedication’ to his language studies. We wish Nicholas all the best for his Language Ambassador journey and hope that his contributions make a positive impact to both his own personal growth, and to the school community.

The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition that occurs at the levels of regional, statewide, national, and international. Our school has the honour of sending multiple teams from Years 7-11 to compete in respective state and regional competitions. The challenges take place throughout the day, and during this, students are required to test their academic limits and utilise creative and teamwork skills to work through an array of scholastic disciplines. This event emphasises the importance of working as a team to strive for excellence and a common goal, creating students fit for life after schooling, whilst also promoting academic enthusiasm. Furthermore, this event was an honour to participate in, and I would strongly recommend the experience to any other students with a passion for teamwork, learning, and creativity.

Sarah L, Year 11 Student

At the end of term one, April 2nd, our students participated in a chess competition that showcased the skills and determination. Our students displayed remarkable courage and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Despite many of them lacking regular chess training, they represented our school with dignity and respect. Their efforts culminated in a thrilling tie with Masada College for third place after five intense games, highlighting the potential that exists within our student body.

We believe it is important to recognize these 10 students for their achievements and dedication.

Furthermore, this event serves as a stepping stone towards fostering a greater interest in chess at our school. We hope to encourage more students to join our chess club, especially as we consider introducing an intermediate/advanced chess class with a qualified coach.

By showcasing our students’ enthusiasm for chess, we aim to attract even more participants in the future.

Let us continue to support and nurture the talents of our students, as they embark on their journey in the world of chess.

Sylvia Magnusson

Secondary Cross Country

Our students took to the course with grit and determination at this year’s Secondary Cross Country event. Whether running for a personal best or pushing through the final lap, everyone gave it their all. It was fantastic to see so many students supporting each other and demonstrating resilience—well done to all participants for embracing the challenge!

Congratulations to the following students and the winning house – SISLEY!

CSSA Triathlon – Friday 28 March

The triathlon saw our junior team shine in an intense display of stamina and teamwork. Jude S, Dylan B, and Aidan P teamed up for the junior relay and delivered an outstanding performance, placing 2nd overall . Their effort, strategy, and sportsmanship were a credit to the school—congratulations, boys!

CIS Swimming Championships

The CIS Secondary Swimming Championship was an exciting and competitive event, bringing together many of the best school swimmers from across NSW. Our school was proudly represented by Eliza M, Zach P and Salani S, who each demonstrated determination, skill and sportsmanship throughout the meet.

A special congratulations goes to Salani S for her outstanding performances. Salani brought home a gold medal in the 50m Backstroke, along with silver medals in both the 100m and 200m Backstroke events. These incredible results have earned her qualification to compete at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championship.

Well done to all three swimmers for their amazing efforts representing WAS. We look forward to cheering Salani on at the next level of competition!

CIS Diving Championships

Diving into success, Ilaria C made waves at the CIS Diving Championships with a superb performance that landed her in 2nd place . Her composure and skill have now earned her a well-deserved qualification for the NSW All-Schools Championships . Fantastic work, Ilaria—we're so proud!

Our triathletes have also been making waves this month. The CSSA Triathlon was an incredible showcase of endurance and teamwork:

In the afternoon, the junior boys relay team consisting of Jude S , Dylan B , and Aiden P secured 2nd place out of 37 entries, demonstrating fantastic teamwork and strategic racing.

We're incredibly proud of their performances and professionalism throughout the event.

Our U15 NFL Flag Football team delivered an exceptional performance at the Gala Day held on May 7th, securing their place in the NFL Flag Football National Championships on the Gold Coast this June.

The team showcased outstanding skill and teamwork throughout the pool rounds, topping their group after strong wins against Arndell Anglican College, Glenmore Park High School, and St Marys Cathedral College.

In the semi-final, they faced a tough match against Endeavour Sports High School. The game ended in a tie, pushing both teams into a sudden-death overtime. With nerves of steel and excellent execution, our players came out on top in the tie breaker, earning their spot in the grand final.

The championship match saw our team rise to the occasion against Santa Sophia Catholic College. With a dominant performance, they secured a convincing 20–5 victory to be crowned Gala Day champions.

The team’s undefeated run and determination have now earned them a place at the NFL Flag Football National Championships , set to take place on June 20th on the Gold Coast . We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see them compete on the national stage!

📣 More Opportunities to Play!
There will be additional NFL Flag Football Gala Days later this year, with exciting opportunities for both Year 5 and 6 students and high school players to get involved. Stay tuned for dates and registration details—don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!

Premier’s Reading Challenge:

Congratulations to Jaeden L (2A), Florence B (3J), Neo M (3J), Judah P (3J), Harry A (5C), Evie B (5C), Jack C (5L), Leighton E (5C), Hunter F (5C), Jonas F (5L), Ava H (5C), Isiah M (5C), Daniel T (5C), Hayley T (5C), Edward W (5C), Aimee D (6Q), Jacob F (6Q), Madeleine J (6Q), Dabi K (6Q), Subi B (7A), Mila J (7A) Nicolas J (7W), Mia M (7W) and Tiffany L (9S) who have all completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge.  Keep up the great reading!

The Premier’s Reading Challenge finishes at the end of August, so there is still plenty of time to get on board – it’s fun! Please email Mrs Savage at [email protected] if you need your log-in details.

Kids’ Lit Quiz:

Next Tuesday, May 13, Wahroonga Adventist School is hosting the Sydney Northern Heat of Kids’ Lit Quiz at Fox Valley Community Centre. 35 teams of four from 14 different schools will be competing to win one of two places at the National Heat being held on Monday, June 2. We wish the 4 teams that are representing Wahroonga Adventist School all the best as they put their knowledge of children’s literature to the test.

National Simultaneous Storytime (May 21): On May 21 our Primary School students will be meeting together at Fox Valley Community Centre from 12-1pm for the National Simultaneous Storytime, where millions of students from all around Australia and New Zealand will enjoy the reading of the book ‘The Truck Cat’ by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell, followed by some crafty activities. If you would like to come and join the fun, you would be most welcome.

Congratulations to the following students who have now completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge:  Charlotte A (KC), Micah K (KD), Melody L (1B), Stella Y (1B), Jiayi Z (1C), Ava M (4W), Bethan C (5C), Elsa K (5C), Rian K (5C), Jamie L (5C), Adit S (5C), Chloe Z (5C), Annabelle J (5L), Thomas B (6Q), Amrit G (6Q), Hunter H (6Q), Reuel J (6Q), Felicity L (6Q), Shreya N (6Q), Indiana O (6Q), Joshua P (6Q), Kobe R (6Q), Yijie S (6Q), Cara T (6Q), Nathan W (6Q), Tom W (6Q), Eliza C (7W), Jahanaz G (7A) and Jasmine L (7A). Well done to all of you – Keep up the excellent reading!

The Premier’s Reading Challenge is achievable for all students, so please encourage your children to log their reading lists at NSW Premier's Reading Challenge 2023 : Home (det.nsw.edu.au) . Email Mrs Savage at [email protected] if you need your child’s User ID and Password.

A HUGE thank you to all those who came along and supported our ‘Book Fair Blizzard: Chill out with a Good Book!’ Book Fair! Thanks to your support our sales tallied up to almost $5 000 , with $360 worth of books being donated by parents to the classrooms!  A $1 551 book/cash commission was chosen which will be put towards new resources for the library.

Book Fair prizes were handed out during Primary School assembly on Monday morning with a wide range of posters and books from the Book Fair being distributed to the lucky winners. Congratulations also go to Indiana O (6Q) who won a jar of mints after being the closest to guess (193) how many were in the jar (192)!

Running a Book Fair is a big job, especially when an extra effort is made to generate excitement and create a magical world for the children to explore, so a special thank you goes to Janet and Richard Shirley, Grace Skinner, Jeanne van Warmelo, Kathryn Croft, Helen Zou, Aimee Gwiza, Sharona Behrens, Lihua Zhang, Kim Fisher and John Chung who gave their time to help set up, run, and pack down the Book Fair. Thank you also to our beautiful little helpers, Willow, Cassadee, Delta and Sierra, for helping with the pack up last Monday – it was so much fun celebrating with a bubble wrap dance at the end! 😊 All your efforts are truly appreciated, and we cannot thank you enough for ensuring the success of the Book Fair.

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday 8:20 - 9:30 AM

Thursday 2.30 - 3:30 PM

Friday CLOSED

Please order through Flexischools for any orders where you know your sizing and what you may need. Flexischool orders will be collected from the office for High School and dropped to classes for Primary school on Thursdays and Fridays.

Last term we had a fantastic turnout of parents, grandparents, carer volunteers, SRC students and prefects for our Easter Chapel.

Home and School would like to thank all the volunteers as they were amazing. It is always good to give honour where honour is due.

We would also like to thank our Principal, Mr Craig Young for inviting his son in law Bull Dogs player Max King, who kindly shared his testimony with our students and inspired them to not be ashamed of who they are and what they believe.

Always terrific when there are godly role models for students to aspire to.

Home and School Survey: Your voice matters and is important to our school.

Home & School parent survey is still open!

We’re already hearing some fantastic feedback, and we’d love to make sure your voice is part of it. The survey takes around 8-12 minutes, and your thoughts will help shape the events, masterclasses, and experiences we plan for 2025 and beyond.

Don’t forget — you’ll also go into the prize draw!

Parent prize: 10 x $10 vouchers for your choice from SRC's Biggest Morning Tea on May 22 or a local Cafe (Karoo or Relish)

👉 [Click here to take the survey now]

Thanks for being an active part of our community,

The Home & School Team

Are you interested in hosting an exchange student?

We are looking to grow our host family community with families of all shapes and sizes.

It doesn’t matter if you are a single-parent family, have several children or all of your children have grown up and left home.

Anyone generous enough to open their home and heart to a new family member and be willing to embrace differences in culture and language can host.

What our host families do have in common is excitement and enthusiasm for meeting someone who speaks another language and the unique opportunity to see Australia through the eyes of their exchange student.

Our students are ready to develop their independence, self-confidence and maturity, make new friends, improve their English language skills, become part of a new family and immerse themselves in our unique Australian way of life.  In turn, hosting can provide your family with an international perspective of the world, add some fun to your family environment, improve tolerance and respect for different cultures, provide an opportunity to build lifelong relationships and enhance foreign language skills.

See our website for more information. If this sounds like something you’d like for your family, please contact Students of the World at 08 8379 5726 or [email protected] .