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Issue 03 2016
Term 1 Week 3
17th February 2016
www.hccs.sa.edu.au
PO BOX 120 VERDUN SA 5245 Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8388 7811 Fax: (08) 8388 1308
Playgroup ~ Early Learning Centre ~ Primary ~ Secondary
'A Christian school community, helping children learn and grow to achieve their potential'.
Dear parents,
Those of you who were able to attend the Parent
Information Night, would have seen us ‘have a
moment' where life just got the better of us. Life can be very challenging at times...with kids, work, sport,
family commitments, meetings and the list goes on
and on! It can be so easy to focus on all the things
that are challenging in life rather than focus on the
positives.
You do not have to look far to find statistics about
mental health issues. As adults, we understand that
life is going to have ‘ups and downs’. Our endeavour is to be able to equip our kids with the mindsets, skills
and tools they need to become resilient and are able
to deal with life's circumstances. Life is a wonderful
journey and we want our young people to be able to
navigate the journey with confidence, while at the
same time enjoy the journey and have fun.
As a School, we want to be able to support children,
families and our staff to be mentally healthy, to
handle whatever life brings and to have a great
attitude to life.
After a lot of research, we have found Kids Matter.
This is a framework which helps schools provide an
environment to nurture mentally healthy and well
balanced kids. Schools work together with parents,
carers and the wider community.
This year all staff at Verdun (ELC - Year 7) have begun
a two to three year journey. Staff spent half a day
before school started exploring the first component:
Developing a Positive School Community. We
celebrated the many great things that we are
already doing to support and nurture our children's
mental health and we then looked at how we can do
this even better. These conversations and training will
continue at staff meetings and pupil free days
throughout 2016 and beyond.
To support the start of our journey, we have Tegan Howard working with all students from Reception to
Year 7 focussing on developing social skills. Some of
the topics that Tegan will be working with the students
include: “What makes a good friend?" and “What can I do when friendships are challenging?"
Each week in the newsletter there will be a Kids
Matter section that will keep you updated with what
HCCS is doing, as well as some of the latest research
and ways which you can support your children at
home.
More information can be found at
www.kidsmatter.edu.au/primary
We do pray that you are as excited about this new
initiative as we are.
God's richest blessings,
Angela Harvey and Desley Saldanha
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear,
but of power, of love and a sound mind.”
“I am so busy!” “I am so much busier than you!”
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praise God for the safe arrival of baby Magnolia
praise God for the terrific leadership shown by our students
pray for the Staff Dedication Service on Sunday
pray for those who are recovering from surgery
Prayer & Praise Points
HCCS Staff Dedication Service
All families are invited When
Sunday, February 21st
commencing at 9.30am
Where
Balhannah Uniting Church
Why
To dedicate the staff with the support and
encouragement of one of our own local Christian
congregations.
Congratulations to Jason and Lynda
Shepherd on the safe arrival of Magnolia Joy (Maggie), born on February 8th weighing 3.1kg.
Rinny Lions, our esteemed groundsman, wishes to borrow a small HARROW to break up and smooth out some land. If you are willing to loan HCCS a harrow, please ring HCCS on 8388 7811. Thank you!
2016 Parent Information Evenings
Wednesday 17th February at Oakbank
7.00pm Year 8 and Year 9
Please support your child’s learning in 2016 by attending these important sessions.
HCCS PLAYGROUP
Come and join us! FRIDAYS 9.30am—11.00am
Beaumont Building
$2 (bring your own snack)
HCCS PLAYGROUP
The clubs for Term 1 will include:
Running Club With Mrs Harvey
Friday Mornings
7.45am—8.15am Year 3 —Year 7 students
Meet on the oval
(Begins THIS WEEK, February 19th but not
on Sports Day or Good Friday)
Baking Club
With Miss Li
Monday
3.30pm — 4.30pm In the Kitchen
(Begins WEEK 4, February 22nd)
CAN YOU HELP ME?
Art & Craft Club
With Miss Lewitzka and
Miss Spry
Monday 1st Lunch
In Miss Lewitzka’s class
Began THIS WEEK
EVACUATION DRILL The whole of the Primary School was safely evacuated and sitting quietly within 4 minutes last week. Congratulations everyone!
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Earlier this week, the first P+F Collective Newsletter for 2016 was sent home via class baskets. Please tick off, fill in and return the Newsletter to the Front Office and we’ll get in touch.
Some special dates to look forward to:
Class Rep Morning Tea 3rd March
Fun Fair Meeting 16th March
Coffee & Dessert Night 6th April
Mothers Day Breaky 6th May
Did you know we’re on Facebook? We have our very own ‘Closed’ page where loads of communication happens —Friends of HCCS”.
Give Meryl Klimczak, our Co-ordinator, a call or text on 0401 512 419 or flick her an email to [email protected]
Mr Shepherd’s Year 3s practising for Sports Day in P.E.
The Hills Christian Community School
SPORTS DAY ( ELC and Primary School)
When: Friday 4th March (2 weeks to go)
Where: HCCS / Oakbank Area School Oval
Why: To have FUN, compete well and go
for personal best achievements!
Parents are invited to bring students to Oakbank at 10.00am.
The OPENING CEREMONY will begin at 10.20am with the FIRST EVENT beginning at 10.30am.
STUDENTS DO NOT COME TO HCCS at VERDUN.
There is NO OSHC available in the morning or afternoon and NO PLAYGROUP in the morning.
Do you have a GAZEBO we can borrow for Sports Day? If so, please contact Deb at the School by Friday February 26th on 8388 7811 or [email protected]. We need 4 gazebos if possible. THANKYOU!
HEALTHY LUNCH BOX
for Sports Day
$5.00 each All athletes need healthy fuel!
This year the P+F Collective will be supplying a super yummy Healthy Lunch Box for our athletes and their cheering families. Parents, siblings and visiting family are welcome to place an order, too. Order forms have been sent home. Extra order forms are available from the Front Office. Please complete and return your order to the Front Office WITH FULL PAYMENT by Wednesday, 24th February.
COFFEE and SAUSAGE SIZZLE There will be a coffee cart providing all your caffeine needs for purchase on the day. In addition, the Year 8s will be providing a Sausage Sizzle available from
10.30 am — sausage in bread $2.
All proceeds from coffee and sausages will be going to source supplies and donations for the 2016 Fiji Mission Trip. Look for the tent and cart, or follow your nose. Oh, and make sure you bring cash!
DRINKS
To help with maintaining hydration throughout the day, please provide ONE SIX PACK of EITHER fruit juice OR small water bottles PER FAMILY. These can be
popped in the tubs at the Front Office. On the day, the P+F Collective will be selling these drinks with proceeds going towards a variety of Primary School projects.
“Friends of HCCS”
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Student Representative Council (SRC) Semester 1
Year 3G Winnie Brown
Alexander Romaldi
Year 3S Kai Harvey
Grace Warwick
Year 4L Beth Bryant
Bill Crawford
Year 4H Cooper Fowlie
Sophie Scown
Year 5B William Moularadellis
Molly Grivell
Year 5M Hugo Hemmings
Charlotte Cooper
Year 6K Jet Wallman-Craddock
Ella McDonald
Year 6W Karlie Grace
Will Biggs
Year 7 Seb May
Annelise Griggs
Year 7 House Leaders BEAUMONT Capt Henry Harvey
Jaimee Eden
BEAUMONT Vice Capt Lily Cooper
Micah Shillabeer
GALLASCH Capt Angus Small
Gracie Archer
GALLASCH Vice Capt Connor Hazel
Angela Symons
SANDOW Capt Sophie Whitwell
Ben Silver
SANDOW Vice Capt Lucy Winter
Soloman Harvey
GRIVELL Capt Georgia Lenger
Drew Hinton
GRIVELL Vice Capt Haider Kerrison
Charlotte Monk
SRC TRAINING
Year 3—7 HOUSE LEADERS
Year 3—7 SRC LEADERS
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Student Secondary Voice (SSV) Year 8 Matthew Gillespie
Lucas McPherson
Year 9 Josiah Shillabeer
Caleb Griggs
Year 10 Jack Rogers
Ashleigh Moseley
Year 11 Andrew Miroslawski
Ella Havriluk
On Monday, the Student Representative
Council from Year 3 to Year 7 met for a
TRAINING COURSE to prepare them for their
role as leaders at HCCS.
Students learned about the roles and
responsibilities of SRC and what it means to be
an SRC member at HCCS.
Students were involved in a range of skill
building games and activities, which
encouraged them to work together as a team.
Students also learned how to run a successful
class meeting and what event fundraising
involves. It was a wonderful morning enjoyed
by all.
I quite enjoyed the team building exercises,
particularly the pole activity. Beth Bryant
I think when Mr Riemann, Miss Lewitzka and
Mrs Harvey did a mock meeting it was really
funny. Bill Crawford
Year 8 — 11 House Leaders
BULL House:
Jake Horn (Captain)
Tara Hartley (Vice Captain)
Riley Kernot (Deputy – Year 9)
Matthew Karetai (Deputy – Year 8)
ROGERS House:
Isabell Grellet (Captain)
Jack Rogers (Vice Captain)
Josiah Shillabeer (Deputy – Year 9)
Richard Miroslawski (Deputy – Year 8)
RIEMANN House:
Emmerson Bowen (Captain)
Jack Alexander (Vice Captain)
Mitchell Kohlhagen (Deputy Year 9)
Mia Havriluk (Deputy Year 8)
HCCS LEADERS - SRC and SSV
Year 3 to Year 11
Year 8—11 SSV LEADERS
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2016 DATES TO REMEMBER
FEBRUARY
Wed 17th Year 8/9 Parent Information Evening 7pm
Fri 19th Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
AHC Mobile Library
Assembly 2.50pm — Welcome new Receptions
Sun 21st HCCS Staff Dedication at Balhannah Uniting Church 9.30am
Mon 22nd Devotions 9.05am — Year 1 Li & Dave Shepherd
Year 4 Camp to Victor Harbor
Tues 23rd Year 4 Camp to Victor Harbor
Wed 24th Year 4 Camp to Victor Harbor
Board Meeting
Fri 26th Casual Day
Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
New Students Welcome Morning Tea
Assembly 2.50pm — Year 4
Mon 29th Devotions 9.05am — Year 6 Wishart & Kez Ashby
MARCH
Tues 1st PRIMARY OPEN MORNING (Guided tours at Verdun) 9.30am -11.00am
Wed 2nd Year 8 Boys and Girls Immunisation
Thurs 3rd Courier Cup Swimming Carnival at Mountain Pool, Mt Barker
Class Rep Morning Tea 9.15am
Year 7 Canberra Information Night
Fri 4th Primary Sports Day at Oakbank Campus
No Playgroup — No Lunch Orders — No Assembly
Mon 7th Devotions 9.05am — REC Shepherd & Tegan Howard
Scholastic Book Fair 3.30pm — 4.30pm
Tues 8th SECONDARY OPEN MORNING
(Guided tours at Oakbank) 9.30am -11.00am
Second Hand Uniforms open 8.30am—9.00am
Scholastic Book Fair 3.30pm — 4.30pm
Primary Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.45pm — 7.45pm
Wed 9th Primary Parent/Teacher Interviews 3.45pm — 6.45pm
Scholastic Book Fair 3.30pm — 4.30pm
Thurs 10th Scholastic Book Fair 3.30pm — 4.30pm
Fri 11th Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
Assembly 2.50pm — Year 3
Scholastic Book Fair 3.30pm — 4.30pm
Mon 14th Adelaide Cup Holiday
Wed 16th Fun Fair Meeting 7.00pm in Staff Room
Fri 18th Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
AHC Mobile Library
Assembly 2.50pm — Year 6
Mon 21st Easter re-enactments 9.05am
Tues 22nd Easter re-enactments 9.05am
Wed 23rd Easter re-enactments 9.05am
Easter Worship Service 6.30pm
Thurs 24th Easter re-enactments 2.15pm
Fri 25th GOOD FRIDAY
Mon 28th EASTER MONDAY
Wed 30th Board Meeting
Thurs 31st Secondary SACSA Athletics at Santos Stadium
APRIL
Fri 1st Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
AHC Mobile Library
Germany Day
Assembly 2.50pm — Germany Day
Mon 4th Devotions 9.05am — Year 4 Hammat & Brenton Adcock
Wed 6th P & F Collective Coffee and Dessert Evening
Fri 8th Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
Assembly 2.50pm — Year 5
Mon 11th Devotions 9.05am — HCCS Secondary
SAPSASA District Athletics at Oakbank
Second Hand Uniforms open 3.00pm—3.30pm
Tues 12th Year 4 Art Symposium
Fri 15th Last day for Term 1
Playgroup 9.30am —11am
Lunch Orders
AHC Mobile Library
Assembly 2.50pm — Year 1
We hope all these people enjoy their birthdays THIS WEEK: Thomas Fischle, Xavier Hoyle, Drew Hinton,
India-Rose Marsden, Ryan Norris, Mia Nottle, Angas Provis, Isabella Shillabeer, Jordana Shillabeer, Lily Stevens and Elka Whetter.
MORE SPECIAL DATES
Fri 6th May Mothers’ Day Breakfast and Stall
Tues 17th May Grandparents’ Morning
20th May—27th May Year 8 Fiji Mission Trip
29th May—3rd June Year 7s in Canberra
Fri 19th Aug Book Week
Fri 2nd Sept Fathers’ Day Breakfast and Stall
Sat Oct 29th Fun Fair
Wed 23rd Nov Swimming Carnival
Tues 13th Dec Year 7 Graduation and Christmas Worship Service
HCCS Year 7 jumper In my design I put a tree as the main thing because we are at the Year 7 Centre and a tree was nature. I liked the idea of having names on the branches and the word Rivermont because that’s where the classroom is. Angus
H C C S V E R D U N N E T B A L L C L U B Registration forms for netball will be emailed out to all 2015 players on Thursday 18th February.
Please complete this registration form and hand it back into the Front Office before March 7th. Forms received after this date will not be processed unless space is available in any teams.
If your son or daughter is turning 8 this year and would like to play netball for HCCS Verdun Netball Club a form will be handed out to them in their classroom on Thursday or Friday of this week (Week 3).
It is a requirement of registration that each family Volunteer for one job throughout the year. No forms will be processed unless this section is completed.
No fees are to be paid with the registration form. These will be sent out when Netball begins in May.
Friday, February 26th
Please wear APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING for P.E. and FITNESS. THANK YOU!
A gold coin donation for Casual Day will go towards our
Compassion Child.
