January, 2017 FROM THE PRINCIPAL….

In Christ, Wisdom and Knowledge My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may

have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery

of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2: 2-3

A NEW YEAR BEGINS! W elcom e to the new 2017 school year!

I trust you and your family have been enjoying a very restful break and are feeling refreshed! The staff and I are eagerly

looking forward to seeing you and to working closely with you and the students this year.

A very special welcome to new families! I enjoyed the opportunity of meeting many of you towards the end of last year and

hope you will soon feel at home in the Torrens Valley Christian School community.

Congratulations to our 2016 Year 12 cohort! The high standard of academic achievement obtained last year was a credit to

the students and staff, with our students performing well above the best state averages. Students at TVCS attained eighty A

grades, with a total of 69.5% of all results being an A or B grade. It was particularly pleasing to see five Merit Awards being

earned by our students. Special congratulations to Nathalie Yap (Merit for Research Project and ATAR of 98.25), Taniesha

Morton (Merit Award for Research Project and an ATAR of 97.3), Sarah Kociolek (Merit for Mathematical Applications),

Samuel Johns (Merit for Mathematical Applications) and Ashlyn Vice (Merit for Classical Studies). A total of 11 students

scored an ATAR of above 90. I congratulate students, staff and parents for these outstanding results.

NEW STAFF! As a new year begins, I w ould like to especially w elcom e new staff m em bers Miss Stephanie

Nelson who will be joining us in Secondary Science / PE and Miss Sarah Severino who will be teaching Year 7 Core Studies

as well as undertaking some work in Upper Primary. It is lovely to be able to welcome these new staff members and we pray

God’s blessing on them as they serve Him at TVCS! We offer warm congratulations to Miss Courtney Cinc who was married

over the break and returns to us as Mrs Kernich! We wish Courtney and Matt God’s richest blessings for the future.

A NEW APP! The Skoolbag is here! And it ’s going to be fabulous. Skoolbag will enhance communication between

home and school. It will send you reminders of key events and make life so much easier for you as a parent! Details of how

to download and use the App are contained inside!

NEW FACILITIES! Our facilities are looking their very best for the start of the new school year! The IT

Office has been extensively remodelled and extended and a new customer service area has been installed, enhancing IT

support for staff and students. Additional security has also been added in this area. New lockers have been installed in E

block and the Middle School stage area has been redeveloped. New fencing has been erected around the property on the

corner of Armbuster and Pegasi Ave prior to development of the land for use. Major work has also been undertaken in the

Year 3 /4 Primary classrooms, with the area being repainted and carpeted. The Primary toilets have been repainted. And

wait till you see the Library! The area is looking very swish!

NEW RESOURCES! Our Inform ation Technology departm ent have been w orking hard over the break,

installing two new servers and formatting and refurbishing equipment throughout the school. New student laptops

(Surfaces) have been set-up for all Senior School students and a set of 12 cameras, including two underwater cameras, have

been purchased. Room 13 has been refurbished and a set of high performance laptops installed in Room 25. In the Primary

School, a set of iPads has been purchased for classroom use, along with Sphero robots and a set of Raspberry pies.

THE NEW TERM! 2017 prom ises to be an exciting year and I tr ust that w e will all be renewed spiritually as

we experience God’s transforming grace in our lives and in the lives of our students.

I look forward to seeing you in the new term!

Yours in Christ’s service, Julie Prattis. Principal.

WELCOME TO 2017

Welcome to Torrens Valley Christian School for 2017. We

are looking forward to an exciting year and we are delighted

you will be part of our school community this year.

SCHOOL RESUMES - Monday, 6 February, 2017

Primary Classes: 8.45am in your classroom

Middle School Students: 8.40am in the Multi-Purpose Hall

Year 10 students: 8.40am meet outside the Front

Office

Year 11 and 12 students: 8.40am go to your Care Group

Primary parents are welcome to go to the classroom and

Middle School parents are invited to the hall for an

Assembly. Primary parents, please pop into the Front Office

if you need to check which class you are in.

MORNING TEA

All parents are invited to come up to our special Morning

Tea in the staffroom after dropping your child off in their

classroom or attending the Assembly in the Hall. Monday, 6

February from 8.50am.

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop is open on Thursday, 2 February from

12.00 noon to 3.3pm and on Friday, 3 February from

9.00am to 1.00pm. Special times are also available for new

families to the school. Please phone: 8265 2077 if you are a

new family and require an appointment.

STATIONERY AND TEXT BOOKS

All required stationery and text books will be distributed to

the students on their first day at school or during their first

lesson of each subject. The cost is included in tuition fees.

MORE INFORMATION

Please read on for further information on parent information

evenings, photographs and student ID cards, school fees,

newsletters and much more.

PLEASE NOTE:

The Front Office will be closed on Thursday, 26 January for

Australia Day and also on Friday, 27 January, 2017.

2017 SCHOOL CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS

Secondary School Captains

David Smith

Ashlyn Vice

Secondary School Vice Captains

Ben Viljoen

Sarah Adams

Primary School Captains

Joseph Cox

Hannah Duthie

Primary School Vice Captains

Nigel Kumar

Emily Rogers

Term 1, 2017 commences for students

Monday 6, February 2017

February Mon 6 Parent Welcome Morning Tea (8.50am)

- Staff Room Yr 2-Yr 12 Welcome Assembly (10.30am) Receptions finish 12.30pm

Mon 13 Triple CCC Craft Primary School Meet the Teacher(6.30pm)

Wed 15 P & F Meeting - Staff Room (7.30pm)

Wed 15 Secondary Assembly (9am) Yr 8 Immunisation Information Session P&F Meeting (7.30pm) - All welcome

Thurs 16 P&F Thirsty Thursday!

Fri 17 Playgroup (9am) Yr 5 - Yr 12 Swimming Carnival

Mon 20 Opening Service - HVUC (7pm)

Tues 21 Camp Quality Puppets (12noon)

Wed 22 Reception/Yr 12 Bible Presentation Assembly (9am)

Thurs 24 School Photo Day 1

Fri 25 School Photo Day 2 Playgroup (9am)

Mon 27 Triple C Craft Group (8.45am) Yr 12 Camp at Nunyara

Tues 28 Middle School Meet the Teacher (7pm)

2017 - TERM DATES Term 1 Monday, 6 February - Friday, 13 April * Adelaide Cup - Monday, 13 March Term 2 Monday, 1 May - Friday, 7 July * Queen’s Birthday - Monday, 12 June * Pupil Free Day - Friday, 30 June Term 3 Wednesday,, 26 July - Friday, 29 September * Pupil Free Day - Thursday, 7 September * Show Day - Friday, 8 September * Labour Day Holiday - Monday, 2 October Term 4 Monday, 16 October - Tuesday, 12 December * Pupil Free Day - Monday, 4 December

TVCS OPEN DAY, 2017

Thursday, 23 March

9.30am – 12.00pm

SCHOOL FEES – 2017

Invoices for 2017 will be issued in January, April and July.

Invoices/statements are e-mailed to parents unless

individuals have requested these be sent by post. If you do

not receive an invoice by e-mail or post please contact the

School to ensure you receive your invoice/statements.

Invoices are due by the end of Week 2 of Terms 1, 2 and 3

unless alternative payment arrangements have been made

with Mr Gary Johns or Mrs Sharyn Field.

Alternative payment arrangements include:

direct debits or monthly credit card deductions

processed by the School,

regular electronic funds transfer processed by families

using BPay or bank transfers (use your family code

first in the reference to ensure fees paid are matched

to the correct account), and

payment directly from Centrelink

entitlements. Please see the School for the necessary

forms.

All payment plans to be approved by the school. Remember,

if you pay your full years Tuition Fees account by Friday, 17

February 2017 (Friday, Week 2, Term 1) you will receive a 5%

discount on your fees.

If at any stage you have any queries regarding your school

fees account please do not hesitate to contact the School on

8265 2077 or email: accounts@tvcs.sa.edu.au.

SCHOOL CARD - 2017

The School Card discount is NOT automatic. At the

beginning of each year you must apply to the Department for

Education and Child Development (DECD) and receive

official notification that you are eligible before the School

can make concessions. To apply for the discount you can

collect a 2017 School Card Application Form by enquiring at

the School Office. Forms can also be found on-line by

googling School Card, South Australia and then printing the

appropriate form for your circumstances. Please return the

forms for School Card Discount to the Front Office (marked

Confidential – Finance) along with a copy of your Health

Care Card (Front Office staff can photocopy the card for you

if required). If you require any assistance with this process

please contact the School and ask for assistance from the

Office Staff. Tuition fees will be invoiced at the full rate until

such time as official notification of eligibility has been

received by the school. Please pay the school card rate by the

due date if you are applying for School Card.

SCHOOL BANKING

Our School Banking program is a fun way for your child to

develop the knowledge and confidence to handle their

money, combining a savings Rewards Program with great

activities throughout the year.

If you would like your child to participate in our School

Banking program please register your interest at:

https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-

banking.html?ei=bc3

EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL INFORMATION

Up to date family information is required in emergency

situations when your child is ill or injured and it is vital that

your contact details are kept up to date. It is very important

that the Front Office is advised of any changes of home

address, home, work and other contact phone numbers.

NEWSLETTERS

The Newsletter is emailed each fortnight on even weeks

throughout term time. Items for inclusion should be emailed

to admin@tvcs.sa.edu.au. Teaching, office staff, and Parents

and Friends work hard to communicate with families through

these publications. The Newsletter is also published on our

website on Thursday of each fortnight at www.tvcs.sa.edu.au.

FIRST AID AND ACTION PLANS

If your child keeps an Epi pen and/or other medication at

school, please bring this in to the Front Office on the first day

of school. Please check all expiry dates on the epi pens and

medication. If your child has an Action Plan, and you have

not already given it to the Front Office, please also bring this

to the Front Office on the first day of term. For any First Aid

queries, please contact the Front Office.

ANAPHYLAXIS – NUT FREE GUIDELINES

A reminder to all school families that we aim to be a nut-free

school to protect those children who have severe (in some

cases life-threatening) allergies to nuts. This means no nuts

of any kind, no peanut butter, no Nutella or other nutty

spreads and no chocolate or biscuits containing nuts may be

brought to school.

STUDENT ID CARDS (Year 9 to Year 12)

A student ID card is required for concession rates using

public transport, attending sporting venues, movie theatres,

concerts etc. The school offers this to service to school aged

students 15 years and older (or look 15 years of age) for a cost

of $8.00. Should your student require an ID please see the

Front Office before Friday, 17 February, 2017, with payment

of $8.00 (correct money please). Late or replacement cards

will cost $10.00.

VOLUNTEERS INDUCTION PROGRAM FOR 2017

Torrens Valley Christian School believes that Volunteers

make a significant contribution to the school community.

Two Volunteer Induction Programs are being offered to new

and exciting families on the following dates.

Monday, 6 March 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Tuesday, 7 March 9.00am - 12.30pm

Please see accompanying flyer in this newsletter.

Parent & Friends brings you

Ice blocks for sale at lunch times

Term 1 - Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8

50 cents each

from the Hall kitchen

PARENTS AND FRIENDS NEWS

The P&F hope you have a wonderful

Christmas break and wish you all a Happy

New Year. We look forward to another year

of serving this very special school community. We will not

only have our regular fundraisers such as the canteen and

sausage sizzle at Sports day, hot lunches and craft stalls but a

new event will be Thirsty Thursdays in term 1. Please see the

notice below for further information on what we are sure will

be a popular new fundraiser! Mid-year will also see the

return of our fun family Community Event. If you have any

ideas for fundraisers that you would like us to provide, we

welcome your suggestions.

In 2016 the P&F raised over $9000 through our various

fundraisers and we wish to thank you for your generous

support. This has enabled us to donate funds to the school

Welfare Team and Christian Horizon School. The remainder

will be donated for various projects throughout the school in

2017.We also give heartfelt thanks to those that have

donated their time to help out at the various fundraisers and

of course to the dedicated committee members. It is much

appreciated.

Support by P&F volunteers was provided at special events

such as the Welcome Morning Tea, Open Day, Orientation

Day, the Year 12 Graduation and assisting the Leadership

Team at Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

We look forward to seeing you at the Welcome Morning Tea

on 6, February where a warm welcome to the TVCS school

community is given. We also encourage you to please join

our P&F. New members are always welcome and we would

love for you to join us as little or as much as you are able. We

also will be asking for your help especially for the canteen at

both Sports day’s and for the very popular Hot Lunches to

continue in terms 2 and 3.

Our upcoming AGM is on the 29, March at 7 pm and we

need new members to continue our current fundraising

efforts. There will be positions on the committee to be filled.

For further information, please contact us through our email

pandf@tvcs.sa.edu.au or through the front office or contact

Jude (Coordinator) on 0439 388747.

We thank God for this opportunity to serve and contribute to

the school. Warm regards

Judith Osborne (P&F coordinator)

SAFETY REMINDERS

As the new year commences, we want to thank you for your

care and vigilance in our car parking areas. The safety of our

children is of paramount importance and we remind you to

slow down, take care and follow the signage. To facilitate

traffic flow, please remember not to park in the ‘Drop and

Go’ area. This area is reserved for quick pick up and set down

of children before and after school.

Thank you also for the care you take in respecting the safety

and privacy of local residents by not parking over driveway

areas and taking care if performing a u-turn in Gumtree

Drive. Our relationship with our neighbours is important to

us and we thank you for respecting property owners in the

region. Additionally, we ask that parents do not drop their

children off in the Staff Carpark at the back of the

school. This car park is not an area for students. The school

only has permission for staff to access that car park via the

road up to the bowling club.

Thank you for your patience in these important areas for the

safety and well-being of everyone in our community.

Julie Prattis (Principal)

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)

with Camp Australia

Parents of Primary School

Children. To find out more

about our program, view fees

and to register visit:

www.campaustralia.com.au.

The service provided includes both before and after school

care. At Camp Australia’s web home page enter our school,

Torrens Valley Christian School, and the website takes you to

a location specifically linked to OSHC at our school.

More information is given as you register your name. They

are more than happy to answer any questions and can help

with the process of determining what rebates etc. you are

able to receive. OSCH meets in Room 23.

LAST YEAR’S 2016 SCHOOL MAGAZINE

If you did not receive your School Magazine last year, please

come into the Front Office and collect your copy.

LEARN A LANGUAGE?

The School of Languages will begin at TVCS on Tuesday

nights with lots of enthusiasm and new enrolments.

Languages offered are: Afrikaans, Chinese, French, Italian

and Korean! Classes are held in the Middle School

Classrooms for the following students:

Years 4 - 7 3.45pm to 5.15pm

Years 8 - 10 3.40pm to 6.15pm

Further details and enrolments contact the School of

Languages:

Email: admin@schools.sa.edu.au or phone: 8301 4800

RESEARCH PROJECT FUNDRAISER

As part of my Year 12 Research Project I am hosting a

Vintage High Tea Fundraising Event on Sunday, 26th

February, 2017 from 2pm to 4pm. It will be held at 55 Hill

Street, Campbelltown SA. The tickets are selling for $25 pp.

100% of the profits will be supporting the amazing works of

International Justice Mission (IJM) Australia.

International Justice Mission protects the poor from

violence in the developing world. Partnering with local

authorities to rescue victims, bring criminals to justice,

restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. IJM

Australia joins in this mission globally and works locally to

grow the movement of Australians seeking justice for the

oppressed. To find out more about them visit their website:

https://www.ijm.org.au/home/

Join us for the high tea, take part in a silent auction and

there will be prizes awarded to those attending in the best

Vintage Attire. This is an adult event for both women and

men. (15 years+)

For further information see invitation, search Vintage High

Tea Fundraiser on Facebook or speak to Bethany Hendricks.

If you would like anymore information, I can be contacted

on Ph: 0412 870 634 or email: BHendric@tvcs.sa.edu.au.

Thank you. Bethany Hendricks (TVCS Year 12 student)

UNIFORM SHOP

Thank You

I would like to thank our hard working Uniform

Committee and Shop Volunteers who have done such a

wonderful job year. Their varying roles are too many to

list here and it is all done with a smile on their faces.

Thanks to Diane Schutz, Annette Knight, Karin Williams,

Kay Tucker, Kylie Whitehead and Gill Heinrich. We have

valued their contributions to Uniform Shop and also Hot

Lunches.

Help Required – Part Time 2 hours p/w or less

We invite any parents (or grandparents) who would like

to volunteer in our Uniform Shop to please either stop by,

phone or email. We require sales assistant help during

our busy times, but also some help when the shop is closed

for other tasks. If you are able to help us, whether regularly

or every now and then, we would love to hear from you.

Fitting of New Students

Most new students will already have their uniform, but if

needed, private fitting appointments can still be made for

January. Please email us for a time.

Improving Our Sales System

We are continually improving our services and speed of

sales. All layby collections are by appointment only, at a

time separate to the general sales. This means that if you

have existing students with regular purchases, there will be

less waiting with quicker service. Email orders may be sent

to us, but please allow time for processing.

Year Twelve Jackets for 2017

Year Twelve jackets will be distributed at camp in February

and payment must be received before that day. If you have

any questions, please ask your year 11 student or the

uniform shop.

Selling of Second Hand Items

If you have second hand uniform items that you would like

to dispense of, there are options. Our Uniform Shop will

accept your donation and greatly appreciate items especially

that are washed and mended. We do our best to reinvigorate

them and help other students with them. Some items are

sent to overseas mission. Alternatively, if you would like to

sell your used uniforms, please email a list and prices with

your contact information and it will be placed in the

newsletter. The sale and collection would be negotiated

between the buyer and seller.

UNIFORMS FOR SALE

2 white shirts size W10 @ $8 each

1 tie @ $5

1 Red TVCS jumper size 12 @ $35

1 Summer dress size 10 @ $45

1 TVCS backpack (Large) @ $10

1 pair of girl's navy knee high socks free with any purchase

Please contact Tessa at 0457 260 688 or email

tmstessa@yahoo.com,

SCHOOL UNIFORM

GENERAL APPEARANCE.

Girls dress & skirt hemlines are to be a minimum of

floor length when kneeling.

MAKE-UP:

Primary: No m ake-up or nail polish is permitted

Middle & Senior: Undetectable Foundation/tinted

moisturiser- thin layer permissible.

Mascara-Clear/Natural lash colour-applied thinly. Clear lip

gloss. Clear nail polish or French manicures permitted.

JEWELLERY: GIRLS: The only jew eller y

permissible is 1 pair of plain gold or silver, spherical studs or

sleepers – (one in each ear lobe.) 1 fine chain bracelet, 1 fine

gold/silver ring, 1 watch, 1 small single cross on a fine chain

around the neck.

BOYS: The only jewellery permissible is 1 watch, and 1

small single cross on a fine chain around the neck. No

earrings or any other piercings are permitted

HAIR: Hair is to be kept clean and tidy. Hair accessories

(Clips, headbands, hair ties & scrunchies) should be either

Navy, Red or White, but not all colours together. Plain styles

with no large trimming or decorations.

Natural hair colour is encouraged. Extremes of hairstyle and

colour are not permitted.

No colour treatments are permitted in primary

school (R-6).

All hair to be kept back off the eyes, shoulder length

or longer hair is to be tied back at all times.

Hair shaved less than No 3 is not permitted.

HATS: Compulsory Reception to Year 12 fr om

February to April, and September to December, inclusive.

Strongly recommended in other months.

FOOTWEAR: Lace-up black school shoes with low

heal & Sneakers (predominantly white or black). No

casual sneakers, skate or court shoes, slip on or fashion

shoes.

UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES 2017

Shop Hours before Term 1, 2017

General Sales (Layby collection at other times)

Thursday, 2 February - 12.00 – 3.30pm

Friday, 3 February - 9.00am – 1.00pm

1st Week of School – Extra Shop Hours

Monday, 6 February - 8.15am – 3.45pm

Tuesday, 7 February - Closed

Wednesday, 8 February - Closed

Thursday, 9 February - 8.15am – 4.30pm

Friday, 10 February - Closed

2nd Week of school - Normal Hours

Monday, 8.30am - 11.15am

Thursday, 8.30am - 11.15am

Thursday, 3.00pm - 4.15am

Email: uniformshop@tvcs.sa.edu.au

Lisa Kociolek (Uniform Coordinator)

Volunteer Induction Program 2017 Torrens Valley Christian School believes that Volunteers make a significant contribution to the School community. The purpose of the Volunteer Induction Program is to ensure the safety and protection of all. Torrens Valley Christian School will endeavor to make available the Volunteer Induction Program to new and existing parents. Volunteer Induction Programs are conducted with Cacet Global and are to be held: Term 1, 2017 Monday, 6 March 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Tuesday, 7 March 9.00 am – 12.30 pm

Volunteer forms are available from the Front Office.

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Volunteer Induction Program Please return this slip to the Front Office to book into a session.

Name: _______________________________________________________

Contact Number: _____________________________

Monday, 6 March 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm Torrens Valley Christian School

Tuesday, 7 March 9.00 am - 12.30 pm Torrens Valley Christian School

Places are limited so please book early. Contact Sue Learey (email: sue.learey@tvcs.sa.edu.au) or the Front Office on phone 8265 2077.

As a special welcome back to school, the

Parents and Friends Committee of

Torrens Valley Christian School would like to invite all

families to a Morning Tea.

This is a great opportunity for new parents to chat with the families of

our school, enjoy a cuppa, some homemade treats and dry your eyes.

Monday, 6 February

from 8.50am, in the Staffroom

Drop in after you drop off! Pre-School children are

welcome!

School photographs, individual, class and family, will be taken on Thursday 23, & Friday 24 February, 2017

For the convenience of our school community, school photos can be ordered and paid for online using a secure online platform. Orders placed online DO NOT require an envelope, cash/cheques or paperwork re-turned to school. Envelope Orders: photos can also be purchased in the traditional manner using an envelope, with cash/cheque enclosed. The preference of our school is that orders and payments be made online, as this reduces the administra-tion and associated security issues related to the return of cash & envelopes on photo day. To place your order visit www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code- KCX VWZ 36B

This code can also be found printed on your envelope. Please be aware that-

1. Sibling/Family Photos can be ordered online or via envelope. To ensure a smoothly run photo day,

online orders for Sibling/Family Photos will be cut off at 12.00 a.m. the night before our photo day to

allow a list students that require Sibling/Family Photographs taken to be compiled. Sibling photos

can still be ordered after the online cut off date by collecting an envelope from the office and returning

the envelope on photo day with your payment enclosed.

2. All online orders should be placed on or before our day of photography.

3. The online code above may also be used to order sports and other group photos.

All orders placed online will be delivered to the school for collection

2016 TVCS SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS - LAST YEARS EXTRA CURRICULAR Groups include:

School Captains, Primary & Secondary School Leadership, Sport Teams, Music Groups, Worship Bands,

Mock Trial, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Triathlon, Table Tennis and Netball Teams

EXTRA CURRICULAR PHOTOS are now available to order online (see instructions below). for $17.00 per pho-

to. To order the Extra Curricular Photos . Please link to:

http://www.advancedlife.com.au/

At the prompt box once at the link enter the 9 digit online order code - KCX VWZ 36B

You will now be in the custom school portal, select "Group Photos".

Browse the list of groups and select the photographs you wish to purchase.

Once you have chosen all your groups, select the View Shopping Cart Trolley and follow the prompts.

If you do not have access to online ordering please come to the front office to collect an order envelope and

look through the folder of photos. Thank you.

For iPhone and iPad users:

1. Click the "App Store" icon on your Apple device.

2. Type your school name in the search, using suburb name will help.

3. You will see your school appear, click "Get" then "install".

4. The app is FREE to download.

5. When installed click "Open"

6. Select "OK" to receive push notifications, when asked.

7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup".

8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you by tapping the on/off switch.

For Android users:

You must first have signed up with a Google Account before installing the app.

1. Click the "Play Store" button on your Android Device

2. Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in your school name, using suburb name

will help.

3. Click the school name when it appears in the search.

4. Click the "Install" button.

5. Click "Accept" for various permissions (please note, we do not modify any of your personal

data on your device).

6. Click "Open" when installed.

7. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup".

8. Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you by tapping the on/off switch.

Please Note: Some brands of Android phones need the setting in "Notification Manager" changed to

"Allow" instead of "Notify" in order for the push notifications to work. The phone must also be running at

least version 4 system software to run the app.

For Windows 8.1 Phone and Windows 8.1 or 10 device users:

1. Go to the Windows Store on your 8.1 Windows Phone or Windows 8.1/10 Device

2. Search for "Skoolbag" in the keyword app search

3. Install the Skoolbag app

4. Find your school either by using the keyword search or location service.

5. Click the "Pin" icon to pin the school tile to your Windows Phone home screen.

6. Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup"

7. Toggle the Push Categories that are applicable to you by tapping the on/off switch.

Please Note:

The Skoolbag Windows App is for 8.1 version Windows Phones, or Windows 8.1 and 10 devices.

Welcome to Torrens Valley Christian School -

Skoolbag App.

Skoolbag is a school to parent communication tool. This

School Mobile App provides Torrens Valley Christian School

with an easy way to inform parents and carers everything they need to know about school news, newsletters,

calendar events, cancellations, school notices, school information, absentee note forms, school documents

and much more. The Skoolbag App is very flexible and allows us to send school alerts by using Free Push

Alert Notifications directly to parent smartphones. Skoolbag App is also available for parents to use on our

website, if you do not wish to load the App onto your own phone.

http://www.tvcs.sa.edu.au/skoolbag-app/

Genesis Shoe Sale dates:

Available at the school Library and only for 2 days! Thursday, 2 February, 2017 - 9.30am to 1.30pm Friday, 3 February, 2017 - 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Further details contact: P&F Hester on 0416 841 369