ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TONGARRAnewsletter

Key dates

PRAYER & PRAISE

Tuesday 2nd June Stage 5 Examinations

Wednesday 3rd JuneGreen Room Session - 2.45pm with Sian BarnesStage 5 ExaminationsICAS Science TestReconciliation Flag WalkTongarra Campus Committee Meeting 7.30pm

Thursday 4th JuneStage 5 Examinations

Friday 5th JuneYear 12 Physics ExcursionYear 7 - 12 Football Gala Day

Monday 8th JunePublic Holiday

Tuesday 9th JuneStage 4 Debating Competition

Wednesday 10th JuneParent Prayer Meeting, 2.30pm

Thursday 11th JuneTongarra Talent QuestYear 7 & 8 Interschool SportAssociation Information Evening 7.30 pm Cordeaux Campus

Saturday 13th JuneYear 7 & 8 Working Bee, 8am-11am

Tuesday 16th JunePrep-Year 2 Sports Morning

Thursday 18th JuneStage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday 19th JuneStage 3 Canberra ExcursionYear 12 HSC Maths Lecture Day

Wednesday 24th JuneParent Prayer Meeting, 2.30pm

A message from Mrs BarnesK-2 students have been involved in the AIS Numeracy and Literacy Action Plan that focuses on the development of foundation skills, giving them tools to study God’s word and live in His world. The Infants Department are now in the third year of the Action Plan. The funded project has enabled staff to participate in professional learning to enhance their teaching and assessment strategies in Numeracy and Literacy. It has also provided opportunities to resource the infants classes with both literacy and numeracy resources, giving the students a greater learning experience.Since the project began, staff have noted major improvements in Phonemic Awareness which is a strong indicator of future reading success. They have also seen notable improvement in the students’ ability to identify phonemes or the sounds that letters make in words.This year staff have worked on implementing the Get Reading Right program which gives students opportunity to practise reading and spelling daily. The emphasis on blending in each lesson has proven successful in increasing students’ word attack skills. Next week’s Green Room session at 2:45pm will look at blending and segmenting and give some insight into the Get Reading Right program. The Numeracy aspect of the project focuses on teaching problem solving strategies and numeracy skills that enable students to learn every day skills and reasoning skills. These skills will help students learn to be good stewards of God’s resources. The problem solving activities also enable students to learn how to question and reason, think logically and communicate. There is a strong emphasis on students’ verbally expressing their understandings and strategies used when solving problems. These mathematical thinking skills provide students with the theoretical framework to approach questions of faith and future decisions.

Devote yourselves to prayer, with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2

Pray for the Falconer family as they grieve the loss of their mother, Kathie. Pray that they would be strengthened encouraged and continue to be faithful to God in everything that they do. Give thanks for Kathie's strong faith in Jesus and the wonderful example she has been to so many. Pray for our Stage 5 students as they sit examinations next week. Pray that they will remain focused and for good results for their effort.Pray for those of our staff and students who are unwell.Give thanks for our school Board and Association and all the work they do.

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Check your child's bagThese things went home this week:• Kindergarten Parent Coordinator letter• Year 1 Parent Coordinator letter• Year 1 Class letter• Year 2 Class letter• P-Year 12 Day of Thanksgiving letter

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Stage 5 ExaminationsTuesday 2nd June - Thursday 4th JuneExaminations for Stage 5 are next week. The timetable is as follows:

Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayEnglish Maths ScienceHistory Geography

A few last reminders for students:• Arrive for your exam ON TIME.• Enter room SILENTLY and sit in

alphabetical order (as for NAPLAN)• Bring ONLY the correct equipment

in a clear plastic bag. Each exam may be different but a general kit would be; black and blue pens, pencil, ruler, eraser, geometry set, calculator.

• There is to be no borrowing during the exam either from other students OR the teacher.

• Read the instructions on the front of the exam carefully.

• WRITE YOUR NAME CLEARLY ON THE FRONT OF THE PAPER.

• If your handwriting is illegible you will not receive any marks.

• No toilet or drink breaks will be allowed during the exam. Go before you enter the exam room.

Tongarra Campus Committee MeetingWednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm in the Green Room.All parents/carers/grandparents in our school community are invited!Come along and hear what is happening in our school!

Association Information EveningThursday 11th June 7.30pm Cordeaux Campus.Members of the school community who are interested in becoming more involved with the governance of the school and existing associate association members who would like to upgrade their membership are encouraged to come along to the Association Information Evening on the 11th June. For more information or to RSVP please contact Beth Ellerman in the Business Centre 4230 3777.

Published Tongarra SnapshotsLast week saw the first issue of Tongarra Snapshots released. This publication will be twice a term, once in Week 5, and once in Week 10.We have already had some exciting feedback from staff, students and parents, but we would appreciate your thoughts on this publication. In particular, would you like to keep Tongarra Snapshots as a keepsake each term, or would you only print it out occasionally? Please email the office at tongarra@ics.nsw.edu.au, or send in a note with your feedback.

From Year 12 HospitalityAttention all people who attended the Year 9 & 11 Information Night.

Year 12 Hospitality students request that you complete the following survey to assist them with future catering :https://goo.gl/noGSckThank you. Your help is much appreciated.

If they're sick, keep them home Your child wakes up feeling unwell-what do you do? Is it serious enough to keep them home? Do you have a back-up plan in case they do need to stay home from school? Do they have something someone else could catch? If you have a child that is feeling under the weather, then school might not be the best place for them- no one else wants what they might have! Germs can easily spread to other students, to staff and to families.The Too Sick For School? chart from school a to z website (www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au) will help answer your questions about common childhood illness and how long sick kids need to miss school.PLEASE NOTE: This information has been supplied by NSW Health and is not intended to replace a visit to your doctor if anyone in your family is unwell.

Lost PropertyTo avoid losing lost Items for forever, please remember to label all your child’s clothing with their names.Many lost items are being handed in, but we are unable to return them to their owners as they are unlabelled.

Entertainment Books for sale What is it? It contains hundreds of vouchers for discounts in shops in the Illawarra. Includes, food, clothing and experience based vouchers.How much? It costs $55 and for every one sold ICS Tongarra gets $11 to go towards the Year 10 service trip. The discounts available can save you hundreds, if not more.How to get it? See the Office staff to buy one or go online to https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/28024p1Also available is an Entertainment Book Digital membership.Make sure you purchase your copy today to start saving and support our Year 10 students.

Tongarra Talent QuestThursday 11th June

Come along and be treated to a musical extravaganza, as students showcase their talents, and we recognise the gifts that God has given them as soloists and group performers.Commencing at 12 noon in the Tongarra School Hall. It would be great to see you there.

Community Notices Have you got what it takes to be a Referee? Referees are an integral part of football. If you are 13 years or over you can join this specialised and important part of the game. New Level 4 course starting 1 June 2015. Contact Football South Coast, phone - 4285 6969 or email: referees@footballsouthcoast.com

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18 May 2015 Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Expressions of Interest Barista Training Course

We are pleased to offer a new Barista Training Course, for Year 9 to 12 students or adult members of our community such as parents, to be held on site at the Tongarra Campus, thanks to our professional cafe standard coffee machine. A number of staff members have expertise and will be assisting: Mrs. Joy Evans - our hospitality teacher, who is qualified to deliver Certificate II in Hospitality and Food Services. Mrs. Rowena Cornale - who is qualified to teach Food and Beverages. Mrs. Sarah Rodwell - who has been a professional barista for five years. Mr Greg Cleall - a previous professional barista and coffee aficionado. Mr Stephen Babbage - who has been taught to deliver this course and is a self confessed 'coffee snob'. This course would be beneficial for those interested in seeking part-time employment in the food service industry and would give them a distinct advantage above those without training in this area. Students will receive a certificate demonstrating their ability to serve coffees. This course would also be an advantage to anyone who simply wishes to know how to make professional standard coffees.

Upon successful completion of the course each participant will receive an industry recognised certificate.

The course will discuss the farming of the coffee bean, ethical issues involved in that process, how it is best served, how to use a coffee machine, and how to use coffee making as a tool to encourage gospel conversations. PTO

The course will be run in small groups of 10 to 12 students at a time. The small numbers per course allows practical experience on the various kinds of coffee machines and other associated equipment and processes (such as grinders, application of food laws etc.). Attendees will learn how to make various types of coffees including catering to various requests from customers.

Stephen Babbage Deputy Principal

Barista Training Course Expression of Interest Form

Please return to Mr Babbage YES, I am wanting to attend this course. Cost: $40.00 - any/all proceeds go towards the future purchase of a CPR defibrillator for the Tongarra Campus. Four hour course: 4pm to 8pm - includes a simple dinner Please complete the form showing your preferred day of the week for the course in order of preference. Please place a 1 for first preferred date, a 2 for second and a 3 for third preference. Dates will be confirmed at a later date, they are subject to availability and demand.

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Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Please place a 1 for first preferred date, a 2 for second and a 3 for third preference. Name: ______________________ Year (or write 'parent'): __________ Please note that this course will be run for students and parents separately (unless specifically requested for a student to join the parent evening).