Charlton News

2015, Term 4 - Issue 17 - Friday 13th November

LOVE | INTEGRITY | FAITH | EMPOWERMENT

Pictured: Year 6 student Jazmin and Year 3 student Natasha

From the Principal

So long, farewell auf wiedersehen, adieu

Adieu, adieu, to you and you and you.

Well not yet!

This time next year I will be doing all of the “last” things and the farewell events, and the tears will flow.

Some of you have asked why I am leaving and what I am going to do. Well, I believe that it’s time for me to step down to part time; to do some leadership mentoring; to train young teachers at University; to spend more time involved in mission and ministry; and to give someone else the chance to lead Charlton and our extended community.

But until then, it’s full steam ahead, Charlton.

We are currently looking at providing some new opportunities for our students.

1. We are in discussions about a Years 7 and 8 Gifted and Talented class. Mr Hannam is keen to provide some new ways of thinking and learning to some of our smart young people who score high on our Gifted and Talented Scale.

2. We are looking at ways of providing some practical courses in Automotive, Construction, Electrical, Sports Coaching/Sport and Recreation, Entertainment Industry and

possibly Childcare. These commence for Year 11 next year as well as for Year 10 in the future and will involve partnerships with other Christian schools in our area.

3. Years 9/10 will be commencing a special Program next year which will help to prepare students for life outside of school. They will be learning practical skills such as car maintenance and basic homemaking as well as hiking. Building resilience is one of the aims of this program.

All of these, together with our accent on achieving personal best and helping students to set attainment goals, will ensure they are well prepared for the future.

Charlton Christian College wants to keep moving forward with whoever is in leadership. We have a wonderful team who work together closely for the greater good of you and your children. We offer a holistic education with real purpose in a peaceful and settled community.

I’m very excited about the future.

Sue

PS - Domestic Violence is not OK. I talked to Middle School this week about my experience with abuse in my marriage. Please ensure that you or anyone you know who experiences any kind of abuse, stands courageously to say no and to put a stop to it!

PRAYER POINTS • Praise God for the great time our Year 11/12 students

and Senior Staff had at Senior Camp this week.

• Pray for the Board and for Sue as they plan for the future leadership transition.

• Continue to pray for staff and families who are doing it tough or are not well at the moment.

• Continue to pray for new enrolments.

DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST?Would you like someone to pray for you, your family or a friend? Would you like someone to stand with you in faith to believe for a breakthrough?

Email our chaplain, Matt Stackhouse: m.stackhouse@charlton.nsw.edu.au or phone (02) 4959 9111.

I write these things to you who believe on the name of the Son of God so that you may know you have eternal life.

Verse for the Week: 1 John 5:13

FROM THE CHAPLAIN

Interesting! ‘You may KNOW that you have eternal life.’ To that some say ‘outrageous, how presumptuous’. But the Bible says we can know if we have eternal life. How can this be? We can only know this if our salvation rests in Jesus and what He has done on the cross, and not in our own performance.

If it depends on me, then on a good day I’m saved and on a bad day, I don’t really know. But if it depends on what Jesus has done for me, then I can know. How do we know we really believe? Is it responding to an altar call? Praying a prayer? Going to church? Is it performing certain rituals? No, it is about faith and trust in Jesus, and evidence of that is a changed life. God makes a change in people who follow Him. Remember that Jesus knows those who are His – YOU can be sure of eternal life. Start by doing as the New Testament says, ‘examine yourself to see if you are in the faith’. Examine your life, your beliefs, what is important to you, what fruit God is producing in your life and make things right where you know you need to.

UPCOMING EVENTS• Wednesday 18th November - Pl@yschool in the MPC

• Wednesday 18th November - Caribbean Soul Performance for Years 5-8

• Thursday 19th November - Year 4 Graduation, 1.30pm

• Friday 20th November - JS/MS Orientation Day

• Friday 20th November - Kinder Orientation Afternoon #3

• Friday 20th November - Year 8 Transition to SS

• Friday 20th November - MS Transition Disco (Years 4/5/6)

• Monday 23rd to Friday 27th November - JS Swim School

• Tuesday 24th November - PA Meeting, 7pm

• Wednesday 25th November - Pl@yschool in the MPC

• Friday 27th November - MS Fundraiser

• Friday 27th November - Sec. Super 8’s Cricket Gala Day

• Monday 30th November to Friday 4th December - Year 9 Work Experience

• Wednesday 2nd December - Pl@yschool in the MPC

• Wednesday 2nd December - Year 5/6 Australiana Day

• Friday 4th December - Year 8 Graduation

• Monday 7th December - JS/MS Party Day

• Tuesday 8th December - Last Day Term 4 (school finishes at 1pm)

2016 Term DatesTerm 1 27 January to 8 AprilTerm 2 26 April to 1 JulyTerm 3 25 July to 23 SeptemberTerm 4 10 October to 13 December

YEAR 5/6 EXCURSION TO SYDNEYTuesday 3rd November, 2015

Last week, Year 5/6 went to the Sydney Maritime Museum and the Big Dig archaeological site at the Rocks.

When we arrived we were greeted by two ladies from the Maritime Museum and they explained to us what we were going to do. We spent some time at the Shackleton Exhibition and then we did some archaeological digging and learnt about the convict houses at the Rocks.

The James Craig:

Once we had separated into two groups, we were able to actually go on board the James Craig. At first we went downstairs. As we went down, the first thing we spotted were some elevated tables where the sailors ate and talked.

It was a really good day and I will remember it for a long time.

By Lauren Potter, Year 5K

Year 10 Completion DinnerToronto Yacht Club - Thursday 29th October

Are you or members of your family on a restricted diet?

Year 11 and 12 students had an amazing time at Senior Camp these past few days. Watch this space for camp pics in the next newsletter and keep an eye out on our Charlton Facebook Page over the weekend for a sneak peak.

All students who had completed Year 10 at Charlton this year, were invited to attend a completion dinner provided by the College.

It was a wonderful time of celebrating all that has been achieved. We now welcome these students into Year 11 and 12 and look forward to seeing all they become.

Watch this space... Many of us struggle with diet restrictions these days, such as coeliac disease or lactose intolerance.

If that’s you or someone you know, check out pages two and three of this magazine for some great info and ideas!

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Charlton Christian CollegePRESENTS

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5-7 April 2016

OPEN DAYCharlton Christian College

43 Fassifern Road, Fassifern

When: Wednesday 18 November Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm

ALL WELCOME, COME AND SEE THE FOLLOWING:

• Grading, Juniors – Seniors

• Board Breaks

• Black Belt Demonstration

www.shimjang.com

OPEN DAYCharlton Christian College

43 Fassifern Road, Fassifern

When: Wednesday 18 November Time: 5.30 – 6.30pm

ALL WELCOME, COME AND SEE THE FOLLOWING:

• Grading, Juniors – Seniors

• Board Breaks

• Black Belt Demonstration

www.shimjang.com

It’s Christmas Hamper time!Once again the College PA are partnering with local charities to provide a little extra Christmas cheer to local families in need. We are collecting non- perishable goods to put together to make up Christmas hampers. All donations will be gratefully received but to get things started I have included a few ideas.

Please send items in to the classroom or office. These hampers are always so gratefully received by local families and it’s a wonderful way for Charlton to share our blessings with the wider community. Many thanks, in anticipation of your generosity.

Jenine Graham, PA President

THE PERKS OFVOLUNTEERING

Get your Working Bee Levy refunded

Lunch and a drink is free!

Tea and Coffee are free!

Meet amazing people

FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERS

Volunteering

Canteen volunteers are needed for Term 4. Can you help out once a month, between 10.15am and 1.30pm.If so, please email canteen@charlton.nsw.edu.au, call the College Office on 4959 9111 or fill out the details below.

IT’S SO EASY!

It’s so easy!1. Your Name: ________________________________

2. Phone: ____________________________________

3. Preferred Day: ______________________________

4. Person you would like to volunteer with:

_____________________________________________

5. Email: _____________________________________

Help Needed!

Please remember to sign in at the College Office

before heading to the Canteen.

Thanks for your understanding!

2015 CHRISTMAS HAMPER IDEASWEEK 3:Nuts, lollies, chips, pretzels, soft drink, juice

WEEK 4:Tinned fruit, puddings, tinned ham, canned fish, rice, pasta and sauces

WEEK 5:Biscuits, muesli bars, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, dessert toppings

WEEK 6:Toiletries, toothbrush, hair care, soaps, body spray, nail polish, lip gloss

WEEK 7:Cereals, long life milk, Up n Go, breakfast bars

WEEK 8:Small gifts, stationary, stickers, balls, skipping ropes, playing cards, coloured pencils and colouring books.

MISSING SPORTSWEAR!

SCHOOL OPAL CARD FOR 2016From 2016, the NSW Government and Transport NSW will provide Opal Cards for all eligible students. For more information on how the School Opal Card can be used, who is eligible and how your child can get one, please click here for your copy of the School Opal Card Fact Sheet.

2016 Tuition Fees including Sibling Discounts

Our stocks of Charlton Sportswear have been reduced during the year as some students have not returned them back to the College after wearing them for sporting events and gala days. Could you kindly have a look in your child’s bedroom or school bag in case there is any sports gear with the Charlton logo on them (i.e. red Charlton swimming rash shirts, Charlton netball dresses, Charlton soccer shirts etc).

We may have to implement a ‘bond’ in the future to ensure that our sports gear is returned after each event. As you would understand there is a cost to continually replace these.

Thanks.

Mr Warren and Mr Lalor, Sports Coordinators

2016 FEE INFORMATION 2016 Tuition fees are an important part of the ongoing operation of the College. It should be noted that fees are kept to a minimum and primarily cover recurrent costs, not capital costs. Tuition fees are charged each Semester. The cost of these has been outlined below. Please read all of the information carefully as you will be required to fulfil your financial obligation for the College to remain viable.

2016 Tuition Fees including Sibling Discounts

Interest Elective Fees – see over page Activities Fee – see over page Levy Covering Student 24/7 Accident/Insurance – $13.60 per student. Building Fund and Library Donations This is optional and not a part of the normal education expenses but an important aspect of the development of the College. Suggested donations will appear on each account with donations of $2.00 or more being tax deductible. Love, Integrity, Faith, Empowerment

Per Year Per

Semester

1st Child 2nd Child 3rd Child 4th+Child 1st Child 2nd

Child 3rd

Child 4th+Child K - Y4 3,737 3,176 934 0 1,868 1,588 467 0

Y5 - Y6 4,116 3,498 1,029 0 2,058 1,749 514 0

Y7 - Y8 4,634 3,939 1,158 0 2,317 1,969 579 0

Y9 - 10 5,144 4,372 1,286 0 2,572 2,186 643 0

Y11 - 12 5,540 4,709 1,385 0 2,770 2,355 693 0

LOST PROPERTY

CRISIS!

There are a number of unnamed items currently in lost property waiting to be collected. These range from runners to rugby tops, jumpers, drink bottles, towels, swimmers and much more!

Please make the time to have a look for your child’s belongings before the end of term.

CAMERON PARK BUS ROUTE - REVISED TIMES FOR 2016

CONGRATULATIONSYear 11 student, Dylan Stipack - One of Oceania’s best!

Year 11 student Dylan Stipack recently competed at the Oceania Freestyle Championships. The event was staged under lights at Queensbridge Square Amphitheatre in Melbourne with Qualification rounds followed by the Head to Head battles.

The freestyle scene is definitely growing in Australia with a lot of young teenage freestylers from around the country participating in competitions such as this. Dylan entered with an Australian #2 ranking under his belt, but faced fierce competition from New Zealand and other Australian entrants.

Dylan qualified 2nd amongst the 14 entrants, and in the Head to Head Battles backed up his Runner Up spot at the Australian Titles with a 3rd place losing only after a controversial extra round.

Dylan will continue to train and advance and hopes to one day be crowned title holder!!

Well done Dylan!!

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEMEThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a new way of providing individualised support for people with a disability who have a permanent or developmental delay that affects their ability to take part in everyday activities. If you live in Maitland, Newcastle or Lake Macquarie and are under 65 you may be eligible to access the NDIS.

Find out how the NDIS might assist you, your family member or friend by visiting our information stands between 9.30 and 4pm at Morisset Square on 2nd December or Bonnells Bay Shopping Centre on 9th November and 1st December.

Now servicing Cardiff and Warners Bay!

From 2016 the Cameron Park Bus Run will also head through Warners Bay and Cardiff. If your child already catches this bus, please click here to take a look at the revised bus timetable for next year. If you would like your child to start catching it, please email office@charlton.nsw.edu.au to advise the College.

Remember to tell your friends about the College. We’re closer than you think!

Click on the button to download one of these great articles!

Respectful Relationships

A must read!Raising Mighty Boys

STAYING ACTIVE IN THE HEATWhen it’s hot outside it can be tempting to become a couch potato in order to stay cool. Here are some tips for staying active when the weather warms up:

Plan outdoor activities in the cooler parts of the day such as early morning or late afternoon. Wear light-weight clothing in light colours. Have water available at all times. Play in the shady areas out of direct sunlight. Include indoor activities such as twister or dancing to music.

Congratulations!!Introducing: Eden Sarah Lucas

Born 2nd Nov 2015

Weighing 3.5kg

Welcome to the world Eden and a huge congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lucas! We look forward to meeting her.

43 Fassifern Road Fassifern, NSW 2283

Tel:(02) 4959 9111 Fax: (02 4959 9188

www.charlton.nsw.edu.au

2 Praise our God! His deeds are wonderful, too marvellous to describe. 6 Let every living creature praise the Lord. Shout praises to the Lord!

Psalm 150:2 and 6 (CEV)