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ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TONGARRAnewsletter
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PRAYER & PRAISE
Monday 8th JunePublic Holiday
Tuesday 9th JuneStage 4 Debating Competition
Wednesday 10th JuneYear 7-10 Shakespeare on Trial performance @ schoolParent Prayer Meeting, 2.30pm
Thursday 11th JuneTongarra Talent QuestYear 7 & 8 Interschool SportAssociation Information Evening 7.30 pm Cordeaux Campus
Friday 12th JuneQuestacon visit to school for Years 7-12
Saturday 13th JuneYear 7 & 8 Working Bee, 8am-11am
Tuesday 16th JunePrep-Year 2 Sports Morning
Wednesday 17th JuneGreen Room Session @ 9am with Mr Barker - "What is STEM?"
Thursday 18th JuneStage 3 Canberra ExcursionPrimary & Secondary State Gymnastics
Friday 19th JuneStage 3 Canberra ExcursionYear 12 HSC Maths Lecture Day @ UOW
Wednesday 24th JuneYear 11 SoR ExcursionParent Prayer Meeting, 2.30pm
Friday 26th JuneYears 3-12 Athletics CarnivalLast Day of Term 2
A message from Dr BertramI have just completed the study of Babette's Feast with my Year 11 Extension English class. The story always provokes challenging conversations and deep reflections on the nature of grace. Babette, a French chef, wins the lottery and decided to spend all of her money on one feast to celebrate a significant event in the lives of the two ladies she serves. The feast is an unexpected blessing and the ladies are perplexed by Babette’s decision to spend her small fortune in this way. One of the guests at the feast recognises the motivation behind Babette’s action: “Grace, my friends, demands nothing from us but that we shall await it with confidence and acknowledgement it in gratitude.”.
John Newton, an ex-slave trader in the 18th Century, also reflected on the amazing nature of grace in the hymn, Amazing Grace. He had much to repent and yet God still saved him. But what is so amazing about this grace? Firstly, it is so unlike our sinful natures that we often struggle to comprehend it, let alone exercise acts of grace ourselves. Grace is the unmerited favour of God, a gift freely given without cost or merit. Every day we enjoy the blessings of common grace, regardless of whether or not we are believers, but the amazing grace that the Newton talks about is deeper still. It is the grace of Christ’s saving work for our sins:
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him" (John 3:16-17).
At the end of the text study, my students are challenged to think about what it means to act with grace. Spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight; we “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 2:18). Grace transforms our desires, motivations, and behaviour. Everyday there will be opportunities for all to act graciously to one another.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34
Continue to pray for the Best and Falconer families as they grieve the loss of their loved ones.Pray for healing for the many students and families suffering with colds and the flu.Pray for all the excursions coming up over the next few weeks. Pray for safety for all those who are attending and pray that they will all share in fun, friendship and some good learning experiences.Please pray for continued enrolments across both campuses. Pray for opportunities to speak to friends and family about our school.
TERM 2 WEEK 7 • 5TH JUNE 2015
Check your child's bagThese things went home this week:• Year 3 Auction Class Basket letter• Year 5 Auction Class Basket letter• Year 6 Auction Class Basket letter• Year 8 Auction Class Basket letter• Year 10 Auction Class Basket letter• Year 9 - 12 Barista Training Course letter• Outstanding Absences notification letter
t. 02 4230 3700www.ics.nsw.edu.au
Tongarra Campus234 Calderwood Road, Albion [email protected]
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Barista Training CourseWe 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.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.If you are interested, please contact the school office for an Expression of Interest form.
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.
Year 7 & 8 Working Bee Saturday 13 June, 8am - 11am
This working bee will be in the morning, 8am to 11am with a BBQ breakfast ready on arrival. Please indicate your attendance by contacting the office, so we can cater accordingly. We appreciate your help and look forward to working with you. A note will be sent home to the particular families involved with details of the tasks allocated and equipment needed for the working bee. Please contact the school office to organise another date, if you are unable to attend your allocated roster day.A compulsory WH&S safety talk will be held at the start of every working bee, so please arrive promptly at 8am, as everyone must hear the safety talk before the work commences. Please remember this commitment that you made when you signed the Conditions of Enrolment for our school.
2014 Parent SurveysAs we come to the end of the financial year, we are in the process of finalising our Annual Report for 2014. As part of that report, we need your help with some feedback on 2014. If you were a parent in ICS last year, please click on the link to the 2014 Parent Satisfaction Survey: http://goo.gl/forms/Lv7S96jriQThank you.
Employment OpportunityWe are now advertising for Expression of Interests from suitably qualified professionals for the part-time position of School Counsellor / Chaplain / Psychologist at the Tongarra Campus. Please see the attached advertisement for further details and closing date.
Congratulations Mr GrahamCongratulations to Mr Ross Graham and his wife Hannah on the safe arrival of their son, Clarke Ross Graham last Thursday Morning.
Stage 4 Debating CompetitionOn Tuesday 9th June, ICS Tongarra Campus is running and hosting a Stage 4 (Years 7-8) debating competition.Debating teams from ICS – Cordeaux Campus, Cedars and Nowra Christian School will visit Tongarra to partake in a round robin style competition consisting of two debates. The topics for these are challenging, controversial and will push the students to consider perspectives outside of their own. Debating is not an easy thing but requires students to think critically, engage with current world issues, construct effective arguments, rebuttal opposing ideas and speak confidently in front of a crowd. The students will be learning valuable skills during this experience that will assist them in all areas of life (We apologise to any parents who might find themselves on the receiving end of a student’s newly acquired enthusiasm and skills in debating). The students have been working hard and we are looking forward to seeing them in action.
What is "STEM"?Wednesday 17th June at 9:00am in the Green Room
Parents - to find out what STEM stands for and what it is all about, come along to our next information session in the Green Room with Mr Bruce Barker.
Tongarra Auction 2015Our 2015 Auction Extravaganza approaches !!!Preparations are well under way for our campus Auction night 1st August 2015.We would like to invite donations to be auctioned to be brought to the Tongarra Campus office from the start of next term. So if you would like to make a donation, or know a business which could donate an item or service, please make contact with them. Please spread the word, and see what donations you can gather. A letter of introduction to businesses is available from the school office upon request.The more donations we get, obviously the more fun and winners we will have.Also the ever popular class baskets will be happening again – most classes should have received letters regarding this.Any questions to Wayne De La Torre - 0411 658 080.
Cordeaux Campus Primary Creative and Performing Arts NightTuesday 16th June
Commencing at 6.00pm in the Hall.Cordeaux's talented students from Kinder to Year 6 will be performing in the areas of dance, music and drama. Student's artworks will also be displayed.Refreshments will be available for sale at interval.
Community Notices • A FREE Learner Log Book Run will be
held on Sunday, 14 June 2015 between 10.00am and 12.30pm. Bookings are essential please call Jenny Davies on 4221 6124.
• TAFE Illawarra provides free English Language learning to eligible migrants through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). Call 4229 0155 to see if you are eligible.
TERM 2 WEEK 7 • 5TH JUNE 2015
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 ParkExpressions of interest are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:
Assistant to the Executive Principal• Fulltime• Workbetween2offices(owncaranddriverslicencerequired)• ExperienceasaPersonalAssistantorExecutiveAssistantessential• Jobdescriptionavailableonrequest
Applications close: 12pm Monday 15th June 2015
ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Applicationsmaybesubmittedeither:• inhardcopyto:
The Operations Manager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre POBox80,AlbionPark2527NSW
• orelectronicallyto: [email protected]
For further enquiries including job descriptions and qualifications required please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager) email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4230 3777
Process for Application:Applicationformsareavailablebycallingourschoolofficeoronourschoolwebsite. www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment• Youmustcompletetheschool’sapplicationforminordertoapply.Please do not just
send a resume.• Pleaseincludeallotherdocumentslistedintheapplicationform, certified as true
copies by a J.P.Applicationswillnotbeconsideredifnotcomplete.
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.
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 ParkExpressions of interest are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:
School Counsellor/Chaplain/ School PsychologistPrep - Year 12, Tongarra Campus
This is a permanent part-time position (during school term time only). Position to commence in Term 3, 2015.Expressions of interest close: 12pm Monday 15th June 2015
Process:Expression of Interest - Please send a cover letter detailing why you are a suitable candidate for this position and your resume to the Operations Manager by the closing date. Your resume must include a list of your qualifications, recent work experience, church you attend and the contact details for 3 referees (one of which must be the minister your church).You will be contacted within a fortnight should we wish to progress your application. If your application is progressed you will be required to complete the school’s application for em-ployment form found on our website.
ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Expressions of interest may be submitted either:• inhardcopyto:
The Operations Manager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre PO Box 80, Albion Park 2527 NSW
• orelectronicallyto: [email protected]
For further enquiries including job descriptions and qualifications required please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager) email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4230 3777
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.
