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4th June, 2013

Issue 17 Term 2 Week 6

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Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. Galatians 3:25

School Calendar JUNE Wed 5 Years 5/6 Girls Netball team to Canberra - Mrs Dickinson, Mr Hefferan

Years 9/10 Music and Drama/ Snr Music Excursion - Mrs Webber, Mr Harrison, Mrs Seccombe & Dr Gannell

Years 1 & 2 Soccer Clinic

STEPS for Years 7 - 10

Thu 6 9.30am – 2.30pm Shell Questacon Science Circus

Primary MCMT

Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

3.20 – 6.00pm K-6 Parent-Teacher Interviews - NBC Hall

Fri 7 K-12 Assembly Sean W Smith Presenting - NBC Hall

K, Years 3 - 6 Soccer Clinics

Mon 10 Queen’s Birthday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tue 11 7 - 10 Exams commence

K - Yr 2 AASC

7 - 8.30pm NCS Ambassador's Evening

Wed 12 7-10 Exams

Years 1 & 2 Soccer Clinic

STEPS for Years 7 - 10

Board Meeting

Thu 13 7-10 Exams

CIS Primary & Secondary Cross Country

9.30 – 10.30am Headspace Seminar for Seniors

Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

Fri 14 School Athletics Carnival - Shoalhaven High School grounds

When we have done something wrong, it is often too easy to say "sorry" and not really mean it. Often, "sorry" is accompanied by "if"

or "but" and leads all too quickly into a self-justifying excuse, or blame shifting. We have seen this just in the past few days with the apologies made after Eddie McGuire's comments on radio regarding Adam Goodes. Mr McGuire's apology was accompanied with the explanation that it was a "slip of the tongue". His radio station, Southern Cross Austereo said: "We acknowledge that a comment made by Eddie McGuire on Triple M's Hot Breakfast show this morning may have been interpreted by some listeners as being racist."

In both apologies from Mr McGuire, and the radio station, there seems to be a lack of responsibility being taken for the action. It seems that it wasn't wrong, just a mistake ("a slip of the tongue"). Some "may have interpreted as racism" – does this imply that the fault is not with the statement, or the person making it, but with the interpretation that some people are making?

I do not wish to judge Mr McGuire. I accept that he is sorry for what he has said. I accept that he wishes to genuinely apologise. The issue is that the apology he gave over the ensuing 24 hours (when this article was written) carries something of a tone of avoidance.

Using the PeaceWise principles, NCS believes that when a person has done what is wrong, it is right and proper for the school to encourage, and where necessary, help the wrongdoer to give an apology. We believe that this apology (or confession) has multiple aspects to it, and needs to incorporate the 7A's of Confession:

Address everyone involved (all those affected)

Avoid if, but and maybe (do not try to make excuses)

Admit specifically (both actions and attitudes)

Acknowledge the hurt (and express sorrow for causing it)

Accept the consequences (note that an apology is not a way of avoiding consequences)

Alter behaviour (again, both actions and attitudes)

Ask for forgiveness

If you have time, have a look at such an apology in action. This video clip shows the apology made by Marion Jones, world champion track and field athlete who broke Olympic records. Then she admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs.

Don’t forget K - 6 Parent Teacher

Interviews this Thursday.

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SCHOOL NEWS

This week’s classes and staff Please pray for and thank God for families and students in Years 5 & 12

and for Mrs Ellery, Mr G Brown and Mrs Brown.

Praise for

Praise God for the safety of students, staff and parents travelling to and from sporting activities and excursions.

Praise God for the much needed rain over the weekend.

Praise God for His unshakeable Kingdom.

Praise God for our School Board.

Pray for

Please pray for Sean W Smith speaking at this week’s Assembly. That students will be challenged by his talks.

Please continue to pray for the Board as they process the interviews held last Saturday for our new Principal.

Please pray for students in Years 7 - 10 as they prepare for their upcoming exams.

Please pray for our school community over the long weekend.

Please pray with us

Unit 3: Stronger with God

Week 6: Abraham – Stronger by Faith (Genesis 12-17; also Acts 7:2-7 & Hebrews 11:8-9)

Overview: Starting with Abraham, in these last four weeks of term we will be looking at ordinary people who were able to do extraordinary things because they got their strength from God. Encourage your children to embrace a life of faith, learning to adventure with God and to trusti Him for the future! Mr Petts, Chaplain

PRIMARY PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

The Second Parent Teacher Interviews for K-6 will be held this Thursday 6th June.

To book in, please use the parent portal. Please contact the school if you have lost your log in details.

Please note that bookings close at 12 noon

the day prior to interviews.

SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL All students in Yrs 3 - 10 are expected to attend the Athletics Carnival on Friday 14th June at Shoalhaven High School. Seniors, who did not attend the Swimming Carnival at the beginning of the year, are required to attend this carnival.

All students are to catch the bus which departs NCS approximately 8.45am and return in time for the afternoon buses. This is to ensure safety to and from the grounds. Only students under the direct supervision of parents may make their own way to the grounds by 9.00am.

SPORT UNIFORM MUST BE WORN TO AND FROM THE CARNIVAL.

House colours may be added at the grounds. Black Hawks (black & green); Sea Kings (purple & white). Tracksuits and warm jumpers in school colours should be taken to combat the chilly conditions. Also, school hat, sunscreen and blanket to sit on are advisable. Students, parents and helpers are advised to bring adequate food and drinks. THERE IS NO CANTEEN AVAILABLE ON THE DAY.

Mr Harrison is very keen to hear from parents who will be able to assist at the carnival. Please either ring or

email the school office and leave your name! Parking: No vehicles are permitted in Shoalhaven High School grounds. Persons attending the Carnival should proceed across the playing fields to the Athletics track and not through the School grounds. Parking is in HOLLOWAY DRIVE or HILLCREST AVENUE.

Sean will be singing and presenting at this Friday’s Assembly 9.30am.

Sean W Smith is one of Australia & New Zealand's Biggest & Best Selling Christian Children's Recording Artist & Performer. A songwriter, speaker and entertainer, Sean's passion for children to live extraordinarily for Christ has seen him impact over 150,000 children in the past 3 years and grow to become the nation's No 2 Selling Christian Children's Songwriter.

Follow this LINK for more information on Sean. ALL WELCOME

KINDER 2014

If you have a child starting Kinder in

2014 and HAVE NOT YET handed your

application form in, please do so

ASAP.

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SCHOOL NEWS

HEALTHY

LIVING TIP Improve your sleep: Good

sleep starts with a good bedtime ritual and some simple lifestyle changes.

SECONDARY ZONE BASKETBALL - GIRLS

Monday 27th May, 2013 Junior Girls: for a team of players who were very inexperienced in playing the game of Basketball, I was very proud of the girls’ enthusiasm, sportsmanship and the fact they never gave up. Their first couple of games saw significant losses and the girls were on a steep learning curve. Some determined efforts saw us finally score our first points and all the girls left the day with smiles on their faces and feeling like they had learnt some new skills. Very proud of your efforts girls- Taylah Anderson, Hana-Grace Berryman, Sarah Curline, Caitlin Fanning, Destany Thomas and Siobhan Waiter.

Coach’s award for the day goes to Taylah Anderson for her enthusiasm and team play.

Open Girls – with five (5) games to play, the girls were always going to have their work cut out for them. Our first game was probably the toughest and we sorted out a few game plans and got to have a few shots and it probably helped to settle the nerves. Throughout the day, all girls worked hard and we managed to have two (2) wins from the five (5) games. It was a pleasure to see the girls progress in confidence and skills throughout the day. Their court temperament was excellent and I want to thank all of them for a fine effort – Amy Burton, Chloe Ellis, Miriam Mackie, Johanna Pekolj, Jenna Smith and Kate Tasker.

Coach’s award goes to Jenna Smith for her leadership, enthusiasm and consistent performance.

Thanks to Mrs Dallimore for her coaching and taking the girls up.

SECONDARY ZONE BASKETBALL - BOYS

Monday 27th May 2013 Junior Boys: With only a few weeks to prepare, the boys pulled together a competitive basketball team. Each of the boys pushed hard to put points on the board but were unfortunately out done by teams who were better on the day. Regardless of the score line, the boys kept giving it their all in every match that they played. I am looking forward to seeing these boys improve and challenging the other teams again next year.

Well done – Nick Anderson, James Green, Ben Lawrence, Noah McMillan, Jayden Norsworthy, Ryan Power and Tom White.

Senior Boys: The boys came together looking to enjoy a day of challenges which loomed greatly before them. With a lack of regular basketball playing members, the goal for us was to get 10 points on the board, which happened in our second game. This was aided by some great 3 pointers going in from well outside the 3 point line. The last game saw the boys try to get their heads in the professional mindset with a team huddle before the match. This almost worked as the boys held the lead up until 5 minutes to go. Extremely good effort, Michael Jordan would be proud of these boys - Jesse Barrett, Phil Crompton, Kyle Lucas, Sam Miller, Oliver Robjohns and Jarrad Welling . Thanks to Mr Clarke for his coaching and taking the boys up.

YEARS 5/6 AFL AUSKICK On Wednesday 29th May, Stage 3 students from NCS joined their peers from Nowra Hill and North Nowra for a great morning of competitive AFL- Auskick in the 2013 Paul Kelly Cup. Over at the Nowra Showgrounds the six teams took to the fields to play three matches each. NCS’s teams, ‘The Pies’, ‘The Dockers’ and ‘The Saints’ got kitted out in AFL jumpers and got underway with matches. The games were often high scoring with lots of action all over the fields. Players were given chances to try out all different positions, including defending and attacking.

The Dockers ended the day undefeated, but all of the NCS teams played well, demonstrated sporting behaviour and fair play. They certainly are a credit to our school community. Well done all.

HUGE THANKS go to Mr Grenfell (Lily O’s grandfather) who gave his time so willingly to help coach and supervise one of the teams.

Nick A laughed, “I enjoyed watching my team mates, such as Eden G ramming other players and being brave, helping score goals.”

“It was a very fun-filled, energetic day,” stated Harry S.

“It was so much fun,” Alex A commented, “playing against our own teams and other schools.”

CSSA STATE CROSS COUNTRY - Secondary Report Secondary students who represented the school at the CSSA State Cross Country Carnival last Friday competed with enthusiasm and skill in races against lots of other students from across NSW. Every student is to be commended for the effort they made in preparing for, and competing in, this high standard event. Students who competed but did not finish in the top 50 were Olivia Clifton, Simone Crompton, Ashley Starrit, Aiden Clifton , Curtis Curac, Taylah Anderson, Samantha Davey, Camille Dewell, James Harrison, Jayden Norsworthy, Ben Lawrence, Nick Anderson, Thomas White, Fearghus Waiter and Jarred Welling. Students finishing in the top 50 were Ruari Waiter (26th), Matilda Hancock (33rd), Jacob Wood (38th), Ebonie Lynch (22nd), Michael Green (22nd), Angus Waiter (15th), Lhaleska Cordova (6th) and Molly Waiter (4th). Thank you so much to the parents (& Dr Gannell) who provided transport and supported the students in their endeavours.

Photos of the Years 5/6 AFL Auskick and CSSA State Cross

Country will appear in next week’s E-Chronicle.

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SCHOOL NEWS

NCS VEGETABLE GARDEN On 15th June from 9 to 11am we are planning to have a ‘garden blitz’ of the primary kitchen garden. During this time we plan to clear the beds and generally tidy up the garden. This will involve jobs such as mulching paths, cleaning out garden beds, emptying and spreading compost as well as some other general clean up tasks. Once this is done the students will be able to get stuck into some more planting.

If you are available, please hold this date and notify Mr McLennan at paulmclennan@ncs.nsw.edu.au

There will be activities for children (play equipment, sports equipment) and some morning tea at the end.

PLEASE MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR

FREE TO GOOD HOME - PIANO. Ring 0413 059 767.

A FAMILY FRIENDLY BONFIRE NIGHT

6:00pm Saturday 20th July 22B Aldous Place, Worrigee. $5 per car entry Huge bonfire will be lit. This year the Wandering Woodfire Oven will be selling pizza’s! All pizza’s $10. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Purchase Kenyan tea & coffee or hot chocolate to drink by the fire or buy a packet to take home. BYO chair, blanket, marshmallows, coffee mug & torch. All proceeds from gate takings and a donation from Wandering Woodfire Oven will go to support our projects in Kenya. In the event of unfavourable weather or for more information check the website www.kenya-help.org.au or phone Belinda Davie on 0432 405 772. SCHOOL HOLIDAY NETBALL CLINIC - Monday 8 July 2013 @ Kiama Netball Association- Havilah Place, Kiama 9am-12pm. Click on this LINK for more info.

BECOME A COMMUNITY COACH IN 2013!

Would you like to help kids in your community get active?

POSTPONED - NEW DATES TO BE

ADVISED

The Australian Sports Commission’s Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is conducting FREE community coaching courses! The Community Coach Training Program will provide you with the necessary skills and resources to deliver sport and other structured physical activities within the Playing for Life games philosophy.

Community

WED 5TH JUNE

Jo & Lisa Merison

CANTEEN PRICE LIST

LINK for helpers roster

Wed.: 8.15am to 9.30am

Thurs.:2.30pm to 3.00pm

LAST WEEK.

CLOSES THIS THURSDAY 9TH JUNE.

PLEASE SEND ALL STICKERS (STUCK IN BOOKS, IF

POSSIBLE) TO THE OFFICE, OR DROP THEM IN EITHER OF THE

SCHOOL BOXES IN THE 2 WOOLIES STORES IN TOWN.

CSSA STATE CROSS COUNTRY - Primary Report

The weather could best be described as perfect for a Cross Country Carnival. Although many of our students had been to the event last year, they enthusiastically began the day by walking the track to familiarise themselves with the terrain. Following this, the races began as each competitor lined up against around 150 plus other runners. Students ran either 2 or 3 km in primary depending on their age and our students all made a great effort, despite the fact that some students were recovering from illness.

Two students, India Seccombe (7th) from Year 4 and Bryce Clifton (4th) from Year 3 will now compete at the CIS Carnival to be held on June 13th. Two other notable results were achieved by Lucy Chittick (11th) from Year 4 and Jonty Beavan (12th) from Year 5. Both students are on reserve for the CIS Carnival.

Well done to all students for representing our school well and being a great encouragement to each other. It was very special to see friends and family cheering on our athletes. Thank you to all the parents who assisted with driving on the day.

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

INFORMATION SESSIONS Tuesday 18th June 6 - 7.30pm

Wollongong Master Builders Club

AND

Wednesday 19th June 6 - 7.30pm The Shellharbour Club

Bookings—Workplace Learning Illawarra 4225 2526 (fiona@iswlp.org.au)

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Year 10 Information Evenings

17th and 20th June

6pm for 6.30pm start. Eastern Avenue Auditorium, Camperdown Campus.

You must register on their website .

In the absence of Mrs Power,

Ms Newhouse will help in the

Uniform Shop each Wednesday

and Mrs De Blasé each Thursday.

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Last Friday our K-6 Department was wonderfully informed about the need for all of us to recycle, reuse and reduce the many items that we use in our day to day life. Their royal majesties the “King and Queen of Green” travel the land spreading knowledge of eco-friendly practices. Their colourful and entertaining presentation was enjoyed by all. Their important message if something that our school is currently addressing through our SRC. (middle photo is Eden Green with The King and Queen of Green)

Primary Chess try-outs for an interschool tournament taking place on 19th

June at Nowra Public. We are sending 2 teams - 8 players in total.

THE FLIPPENCE’S ARE BACK Yes, you may have seen or heard, but Brett, Kathy, James, Ben and Anna

are back in Nowra for a break.

They have been speaking at assemblies and in classes. Please pray for

them while they are back - that they will get time out as a family, the

children will adapt at being back after two (2) years away and we will all

benefit from them sharing about their last two (2) years of serving God

at Bingham Christian Academy in Ethiopia.