ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TONGARRAnewsletter

Key dates

PRAYER & PRAISE

Friday, 25 March - Monday, 28 MarchEaster Break. Week 10 begins on Tues-day, 29 March.

Tuesday, 29 March Week 10 begins

Saturday, 26 MarchParents and Friends , Fund-raiser sau-sage sizzle at Masters.

Thursday, 31 MarchPrep - Year 2 Responsible Pet Owner-ship

Thursday, 31 March & Friday 1, AprilCSSA State Touch Football, Coffs Harbour

Saturday, 2 AprilCordeaux Campus, Twilight Fete and Open Day, 4pm - 8pm

Monday, 4 AprilCSSA State Football Trials, boys & girls

Thursday, 7 AprilPrimary combined Cross Country, at Kembla Joggers, Kembla Grange

Thursday, 7 AprilAssociation Information Session, at 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday, 9 April - Tuesday, 26 AprilSchool Holidays. Term 2 starts on Wednesday, 27 April.

Saturday, 30 April Working Bee, Years 9 & 10, at 1pm - 4 pm

A message from Mr MainaA burnt-out wreck!

You will no doubt have seen the stolen, burnt out wreck that sat opposite the school for several weeks earlier in the term. This unfortunate event (especially for the car's owner), provided a valuable learning experience for Year 6 students. We took a walk to the edge of the school property so we could get a better look at the vehicle. After taking photos with the class iPads, we began to deconstruct what was taking place before us. Our conclusions and questions made for interesting debate within the class. Firstly, it told us something about our world. Namely, we live in a fallen world where man is out of relationship with God, each other and the Creation. Why the car happened to be across from our school, we decided related to our location being isolated and relatively quiet. We concluded the following; the world is full of sin (Emilia), it shows sadness in the world (Harry), and people will go far to hide evidence (Courtney). This says something about us as people doesn't it?Real world learning is about taking opportunities to look outside the classroom. To use what is actually happening and build education upon that which we see. The exciting thing is that more and more of this type of learning is taking place at ICS Tongarra. We want parents and community members to be connected to what is happening in our classrooms here at the school.Using our catch cry of Collaboration and Experimentation, students and teachers in Years 5 - 8 are learning in increasingly adventurous ways. This is creating opportunities to grow our students into the types of people God can use to impact His world.Greg Maina, Coordinator 5 - 8

But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; on him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and by his stripes we are healed. - Isaiah 53:5

• Pray that the Easter break will be a safe and restful one for everyone. That it will be time where we can reflect on the suffering that Jesus went through when He died as a sacrifice for all our sins.

• Praise God that His plan did not end with Jesus dying, but that on the third day (Easter Sunday) Jesus rose again and lives and pleads to the heavenly Father on our behalf.

• Give thanks that we were able to host Dr Weerakoon, who presented an information session on the facts and effects of pornography from a Biblical perspective. Thank God that the evening ran successfully and pray for those who attended, that they will be able to apply what they have learnt from the evening.

• Pray that we would remember that God is our creator and He is in control of every aspect of our lives. A helpful image can be to think of God holding all the jigsaw pieces of our lives and has a plan for all of them and how they fit together. Therefore, we don't have to worry and can trust that He is in control of the pieces in our lives.

TERM 1, 25 MARCH 2016

These things went home this week:

• Prep - Year 2 - Responsible Pet Ownership - Participation Permission Note .

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t. 02 4230 3700www.ics.nsw.edu.au

Tongarra Campus234 Calderwood Road, Albion Parktongarra@ics.nsw.edu.au

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ICS Alumni Do you know someone who has graduated or left ICS in the past few years?We are requesting past students aka “Alumni” visit www.ics.nsw.edu.au/alumni - a new page created just for them. They can update their details and also be featured on the page with their success stories since leaving ICS. This is an exciting new venture, that will reconnect past students with ICS.

Working Bee DatesYears 9 & 10, 30 April, 2016, 1pm - 4pm.Each family is rostered to one working bee per year. The roster places you on your youngest child's class where possible. However, you may attend any working bee throughout the year. Further details will be sent home. All enquiries to Jill De La Torre, in the Campus Office.

Community Pit Firing Event - New Date Thursday 5 May, (weather permitting), after school till 6pm (later for Stage 5 students).This event is for students of Years 5 - 8 and the Stage 5 Visual and Digital Arts Class. There will also be other related activities going on and a BBQ dinner. Thank you to the Parents and Friends committee for sponsoring this event.Mrs Gillett

Photography CompetitionWe are running an internal student photography competition for Years 5 - 12.

The prize winners will receive a 'ticket' to both the one day photography theory day (in the school hall on Saturday 21st May - this event is open to the public for all ages), and the two day practical 'excursion' with Dee Kramer out and about, photographing at locations around the Shellharbour and Kiama regions.School students who do not 'win' the competition can still go to both these events on a 'pay your own way' basis. Parents from Tongarra Campus will also be allowed to attend on this excursion.

TERM 1, 25 MARCH 2016

Community Notices This is but, a small selection of notices. The community noticeboard is located outside E Block staff room and has a more comprehensive selection of notices and details, including items for sale and/or contacts for maths tutoring. This board is updated weekly, keep an eye on it for all community information.

• Southern Illawarra Church of Christ - Easter Services: Good Friday: 9am & Easter Sunday: 7am, 9.30am & 6.30pm.

• God’s Grommets Albion Park Uniting Church, for Primary School kids, Every Friday 4-6pm. For More Info contact Scott Thomson Ph: 0423 521 767

• Australian Gifted Support Centre: Various events coming up in March & May. More information, contact Lyndal Reid on 0408 436 182 or E: lyndal@australiangiftedsupport.com

• Albion Park Flames Hockey Club: Needs players for an Under 13’s team, Enquiries contact Tamara on 42564014 or 0405095228 or www.facebook.com/albionparkrslflames

• NSW Gov - Office of Sport & Rec is running school holiday camps: Further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact: Julie-Anne Hawker Ph: 02 8754 7958 or E: julie-anne.hawker@sport.nsw.gov.au

• School Holiday Acting Workshops: 19 -21 April, at Screenwise Studios, Surry Hills to apply or find out more info visit the screenwise website or call (02) 9281 4484.

• Learn to Swim Classes: at Oak Flats Heated pool. Starting 26 April. All enquires to Michelle Ph: 4256 0752 E: learntoswim@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

• Careers Expo: Cafe Essay & Conference Centre, 11-13 Burelli St, Wollongong, Tue, 5 April, 12pm - 6pm, bring a resume. For more info: Call Illawarra Forum 4256 4333 or visit: illawarraforum.org.au

• Voices for Justice training day: 2 April, at Gerringong Uniting Church. Register via: http://www.micahaustralia.org/youthsouthcoast or for more info contact Marty Richardson: 0402 374 175

• Green Flicks Illawarra Short Film Competition: Open to anyone aged 12 -24. Winners share in a prize pool to the value of $8000. For more info and to enter visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au/green-flicks

Changes on how to apply for a Tax File Number The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) no longer processes tax file number (TFN) application forms for secondary students.Students can now apply for a tax file number (TFN) online and have their identity verified through an interview at a participating Australia Post Office.For more information, visit the ATO online services and instructions on how to apply for a TFN visit ato.gov.au/onlineservices

Cordeaux Campus FeteTwilight Fete and Open DayCordeaux Campus - 4 Tyalla PlaceSaturday, 2 April, 4pm - 8pmSee attached flyer for more details.

Amended - Zone Swimming ResultsCongratulations to the following students, the zone results are as follows:Zone Age Champion -Rachel Beddoe (under 9 years girls)

Following are the primary students who represented the school at state swimming achieving a top 2 result- Rachel Beddoe, Matthew Walker, Courtney Smith, Lachlan de Jong, Zachary Walker and Zoe Falconer.

The Learning Club - Finished for Term 1The Learning Club will not be running for week 10 & 11 of Term 1 and week 1 of Term 2. It has been encouraging to have the Learning Club buzzing with positive interaction and learning taking place.

Out of School Hours Care SurveyWe are conducting a short survey about potentially offering Out of School Hours care at the Tongarra Campus. We would appreciate if you could follow this link and complete the survey. Thank you.

Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses:

Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion ParkApplications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:

Prep/ Early Childhood Assistant(12 month maternity leave position - Tongarra)• EstablishedPreplocatedonsiteatICSTongarra• Monday,TuesdayandWednesdayduringtermtime(20hrs/wk)• MinimumCert3earlychildhoodqualificationsrequired• Dynamicandsupportedenvironmentinabeautifulruralsetting

Applications close: 4pm Friday 22nd April 2016

ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Applicationsmaybesubmittedeither:• inhardcopyto: TheOperationsManager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre POBox80,AlbionPark2527NSW

• orelectronicallyto: ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au

For further enquiries please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager)

email: ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 4230 3777

Process for Application:Theapplicationformandpositiondescriptionareavailableonourschoolwebsite. www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment• Youmustcompletetheschool’sapplicationforminordertoapply.Please do not just

send a resume.• Pleaseincludeallotherdocumentslistedintheapplicationform, certified as true

copies by a J.P. Applications will not be considered if not complete.

It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.