IMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATESIMPORTANT DATES

TERM 2TERM 2TERM 2TERM 2

Mon 29th May Mon 29th May Mon 29th May Mon 29th May ---- Fri 2nd JuneFri 2nd JuneFri 2nd JuneFri 2nd June

Year 10-12 Exam Week

Mon 5th Mon 5th Mon 5th Mon 5th ---- Thur 8th JuneThur 8th JuneThur 8th JuneThur 8th June

Year 7-9 Exam Week

Friday 9th JuneFriday 9th JuneFriday 9th JuneFriday 9th June

Report Wri(ng Day– no students at no students at no students at no students at

schoolschoolschoolschool

Monday 12th JuneMonday 12th JuneMonday 12th JuneMonday 12th June

Queen’s Birthday Holiday– no no no no

students at schoolstudents at schoolstudents at schoolstudents at school

Friday 30th JuneFriday 30th JuneFriday 30th JuneFriday 30th June

Last Day of Term 2 for students–

2:30pm finish2:30pm finish2:30pm finish2:30pm finish

2018201820182018 Saturday 17th March Saturday 17th March Saturday 17th March Saturday 17th March

GBC Autumn Harvest Fes(val

2017 TERM DATES2017 TERM DATES2017 TERM DATES2017 TERM DATES

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 30 January - 31 March

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 19 April - 30 June

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 18 July - 22 September

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 10 October - 12 December

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Geelong Bap(st CollegeGeelong Bap(st CollegeGeelong Bap(st CollegeGeelong Bap(st College

590 Anakie Road,

Lovely Banks, Victoria, 3213

Phone: (03) 5276 1674

Email: enquiries@gbc.vic.edu.au

Web: www.gbc.vic.edu.au

DEVOTION DEVOTION DEVOTION DEVOTION ---- SEEING GODSEEING GODSEEING GODSEEING GOD

The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does

not leave the guilty unpunished. Numbers 14:18

Caricature ar(sts set up their easels in public places and draw pictures of people who are

willing to pay a modest price for a humorous image of themselves. Their drawings amuse

us because they exaggerate one or more of our physical features in a way that is

recognisable but funny.

Caricatures of God, on the other hand, are not funny. Exaggera(ng one of His aFributes

presents a distorted view that people easily dismiss. Like a caricature, a distorted view of

God is not taken seriously. Those who see God portrayed only as an angry and

demanding judge are easily lured away by someone who emphasizes mercy. Those who

see God as a kind-hearted grandfather will reject that image when they need jus(ce.

Those who see God as an intellectual idea rather than a living, loving being eventually

find other ideas more appealing. Those who see God as a best friend oIen leave Him

behind when they find human friends who are more to their liking.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I worship You. You are holy, just, kind, and loving. You are

God alone.

God declares Himself to be merciful and gracious, but also just in punishing the guilty

(Ex. 34:6–7).

As we put our faith into ac(on, we need to avoid portraying God as having only our

favourite aFributes. We must worship all of God, not just what we like.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I worship You. You are holy, just, kind, and loving. You are

God alone.

hFps://odb.org/2017/05/21/caricature-god-2/

Principals: Mrs Trudy Knol and Mr Neil WetmorePrincipals: Mrs Trudy Knol and Mr Neil WetmorePrincipals: Mrs Trudy Knol and Mr Neil WetmorePrincipals: Mrs Trudy Knol and Mr Neil Wetmore No. 15No. 15No. 15No. 15 May 25th 2017May 25th 2017May 25th 2017May 25th 2017

PRIMARY AWARDS PRIMARY AWARDS PRIMARY AWARDS PRIMARY AWARDS Founda(on/1: Founda(on/1: Founda(on/1: Founda(on/1: Sienna Haines and Jack Adams

Year 2: Year 2: Year 2: Year 2: Layla Schembri and Abi Ludowyk

Year 3: Year 3: Year 3: Year 3: James Basadur

Year 4: Year 4: Year 4: Year 4: Michaela Zygmunt and Keira Haines

Year 5/6: Year 5/6: Year 5/6: Year 5/6: Liam Ramaker

Class award went to Year 4 for keeping the

school clean and (dy.

WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS

CADBURY CHOCOLATE CADBURY CHOCOLATE CADBURY CHOCOLATE CADBURY CHOCOLATE

FUNDRAISERFUNDRAISERFUNDRAISERFUNDRAISER On Monday, the PSG co-ordinated for

the Cadbury Fundraiser boxes to go out

with each family. Once you have sold

your box, please return you payment to

the office in the envelope provided in

your box. If you should require any

addi(onal boxes, please contact the

office.

PRIMARY PRINCIPAL FOR 2018PRIMARY PRINCIPAL FOR 2018PRIMARY PRINCIPAL FOR 2018PRIMARY PRINCIPAL FOR 2018 Since leFers were

mailed out regarding the

appointment of Judy

Sobey to the posi(on of

Primary Principal

commencing 2018, we

thought you might like

to get a more formal introduc(on if you

don’t already know Judy.

Judy has had an extensive educa(onal

background which includes working in a

range of Geelong’s schools including

Chris(an College, Kardinia College and

Covenant College. She has held a range

of teaching and leadership roles in her

previous schools which included

managing junior schools, curriculum

development and implementa(on,

coordina(on of NAPLAN, staff and

student management, professional

development of whole staff from K-12

and the coaching and mentoring of staff.

Her proac(ve leadership has seen the

development and growth in the

contexts in which she has had significant

impact.

For the past three years we have been

blessed to have Judy’s passion and

exper(se in the College in both the

music program and the lower secondary

areas. Her students will aFest to her

strong competence and classroom

management and, at secondary level,

the students will miss her teaching. Judy

is a very rela(onal person and this

wonderful aFribute will help her to

easily forge community links with

parents and con(nue those that she has

with the primary students with which

she already has contact.

We are pleased to procure the passion,

faith, ap(tude and experience of Judy

Sobey to capably take over the reins of

Primary Principal from Trudy Knol. Trudy

will work closely with Judy as she leads

the primary por(on of the College into

2018.

PRIMARY PATCHPRIMARY PATCHPRIMARY PATCHPRIMARY PATCH

Reading At Home Reading At Home Reading At Home Reading At Home Reading in our modern world is more important than ever. When your children see you

reading and wri(ng in everyday life – reading for pleasure, sharing a story with them,

using a recipe, making a shopping list, wri(ng a birthday card, reading street signs, or

reading and wri(ng emails – it teaches them that reading and wri(ng are useful skills.

Reading with your child at home will help them in all learning areas at school.

What parents can do at home to help their childrenWhat parents can do at home to help their childrenWhat parents can do at home to help their childrenWhat parents can do at home to help their children with readingwith readingwith readingwith reading

• Be confident that your child will learn to read. Give posi(ve messages and

involve them in everyday conversa(ons and opportuni(es to read.

• Read aloud to your child. It helps them to learn about the language of books and

will encourage them to enjoy books and reading.

• Read to your child in your home language if your first language is not English.

• Make reading enjoyable and talk about books, magazines and computer stories

that you have read together.

Try not to let television intrude on reading (me. Make a special (me for reading

with your child, away from interrup(ons.

• Listen to your child read as oIen as you can, every day if possible, even if only

for a short (me.

• When reading together at home, try to make the (me relaxed, enjoyable and

posi(ve. Vary it. Read together, read to your child and take turns or have them

read to you.

• Before reading, talk about the cover, the (tle and the pictures, and discuss what

the book may be about.

• During reading, discuss what has been read up to that point and predict what

might happen next.

• AIer you've finished reading with your child, talk and ask ques(ons about the

story and the pictures.

• Don't forget RIBIT (Reading In Bed Is Terrific!)

Useful reading (psUseful reading (psUseful reading (psUseful reading (ps

When your child is reading and encounters words that are difficult for them, use the

Three Ps technique ‘Pause, Prompt, Praise' to support them.

• Pause: Pause: Pause: Pause: when your child comes to a word they don't know, try not to jump in

straight away. Wait and give your child (me to work out the word.

• Prompt: Prompt: Prompt: Prompt: if your child successfully works out the problem word, suggest they go

back to the beginning of the sentence and re-read it (to recap meaning) before

reading on.

If your child has not worked out the problem word, prompt them with some quick,

low-key sugges(ons. Say things like:

"Try reading on for a sentence or two, miss out the difficult word and see if that helps

you to work it out."

"Look at the sound the word begins with, use that clue, and think about what may

make sense here? Look at the pictures."

If prompts like these are not working, simply tell your child the correct word.

Try not to spend too much (me promp(ng, as your child will find it difficult to maintain

the overall meaning of what they are reading.

• Praise: Praise: Praise: Praise: praise your child's reading efforts and successes.

Most importantly, ENJOY!Most importantly, ENJOY!Most importantly, ENJOY!Most importantly, ENJOY!

SECONDARY NEWSSECONDARY NEWSSECONDARY NEWSSECONDARY NEWS

MENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNISATIONSMENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNISATIONSMENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNISATIONSMENINGOCOCCAL IMMUNISATIONS Students in Years 10, 11 & 12 will soon receive their Meningococcal Immunisa(on.

Barwon Health have had a large amount of queries from parents enquiring whether their child has already has this vaccine.

Most students would have had a Meningococcal Vaccine when they were younger. This was for the Meningococcal C Strain.

The vaccine on offer now covers the A,C,W,Y strains which have not been offered before (this will give them a booster of the earlier

vaccine if they received it).

We would encourage all parents to take this opportunity (only available un(l Dec 31st 2017) to protect their children against this

serious disease.

Dates are s(ll to be confirmed, but will be communicated prior to the immunisa(on.

MIDMIDMIDMID----YEAR EXAMYEAR EXAMYEAR EXAMYEAR EXAM The Year 10 – 12 students are gearing up for the Semester 1 exam period at the moment. (Monday 29

th May – Friday 2

nd June).

The Year 7 – 9 students complete their exams the following week (Monday 5th June – Thursday 8

th June). Parents and students are

reminded of the long weekend star(ng on Friday 9th June including Monday 12

th June which includes the Queen’s Birthday. Please

support your children and encourage them as they prepare for this important event.

Years 10 Years 10 Years 10 Years 10 ---- 12 Mid12 Mid12 Mid12 Mid----Year Exam TimetablesYear Exam TimetablesYear Exam TimetablesYear Exam Timetables:

Mon 29th May: Mon 29th May: Mon 29th May: Mon 29th May: Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 ---- 2: 2: 2: 2: Normal classes

Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 ---- 5: 5: 5: 5: Unit 3: Math Methods & Further Maths, Unit 1: English / Year 10 English

Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 ---- 7: 7: 7: 7: Normal classes

Tues 30th May: Tues 30th May: Tues 30th May: Tues 30th May: Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 ---- 2222 : : : : Normal classes

Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 ---- 5: 5: 5: 5: Unit 3: English, Unit 1: Years 10 & 11 Math Methods & General Maths

Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 ---- 7: 7: 7: 7: Normal classes

Wed 31st May: Wed 31st May: Wed 31st May: Wed 31st May: Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 ---- 2: 2: 2: 2: Unit 1 Indonesian & Product Design Tech, Unit 3 Food Studies / Year 10 Science

Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 ---- 5 5 5 5 ---- Normal classes

Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 ---- 7777- VET / Exam prepara(on / Catch-up sessions

Thurs 1st June: Thurs 1st June: Thurs 1st June: Thurs 1st June: Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 Periods 1 ---- 2222 ---- Units 1&3 Psychology & Chemistry, Unit 1 Media & Phys Ed

Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 ---- 5 5 5 5 - Units 1&3 Health & HD & Physics

Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 ---- 7777---- Year 10 Humani(es and Normal classes

Fri 2nd June:Fri 2nd June:Fri 2nd June:Fri 2nd June: Periods1 Periods1 Periods1 Periods1 ---- 2222 - Normal classes

Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 Periods 3 ---- 5555 - Units 1&3 Biology & Business Management, Unit 1 Compu(ng & Visual Communica(on Design

Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 Periods 6 ---- 7777- Normal classes

Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 Years 7 ---- 9 Mid9 Mid9 Mid9 Mid----Year Exam TimetablesYear Exam TimetablesYear Exam TimetablesYear Exam Timetables: (P1 (P1 (P1 (P1 ---- 2 only)2 only)2 only)2 only) Mon 5th June:Mon 5th June:Mon 5th June:Mon 5th June:---- Homeroom / Periods 1 - 2 - Maths Exam

Tues 6th June:Tues 6th June:Tues 6th June:Tues 6th June:---- Homeroom / Periods 1 - 2 - English Exam

Wed 7th June:Wed 7th June:Wed 7th June:Wed 7th June:---- Homeroom / Periods 1 - 2 - Science Exam

Thurs 8th June:Thurs 8th June:Thurs 8th June:Thurs 8th June:---- Homeroom / Periods 1 - 2 - Humani(es Exam

TOP SCOUTTOP SCOUTTOP SCOUTTOP SCOUT Declan Golebiowski was recently awarded the Australia Scout medallion, the highest award earned by Scouts in the

11 – 14 year old group. This award involves leadership skills including organising, communica(on, planning,

engaging and empowering others.

He is a member of the 1st Grovedale Scout group. He is now entering the next Scou(ng sec(on called Venturers.

This allows him to gain academic credit for some of the courses he is eligible to complete through scou(ng.

Congratula(ons and well done, Declan.

VCAL BBQVCAL BBQVCAL BBQVCAL BBQ Don’t forget that the VCAL students are running a BBQ tomorrow during lunch to help raise money for

Leukaemia Founda(ons World’s Greatest Shave which Ryan Lupton, Sidney Glenister, Keegan Hill, Jake

Langmaid and Jack Giles are par(cipa(ng in. No addi(onal sausages will be available on the day. To donate

to the cause, please go to hFps://worldsgreatestshave.com and search for Bap(st Crew.

EDGE NEWSEDGE NEWSEDGE NEWSEDGE NEWS

9A Edge students last week aFended 'City Camp' and undertook lots of ac(vi(es both fun and educa(onal with the focus of the

camp being 'The poor, the oppressed and the marginalised'. Below are some photos of their experience.

Please remember to mark this date in your diary for next year. This

promises to be a huge event in the GBC calendar and we are looking

forward to establishing a memorable event for the Geelong community.