2018February 2 - Week 1, Term 1

The school year has started with a bit of an adventure, thanks to drizzling rain, thunderstorms and lots of classes that have moved rooms over the holidays. Happy, nervous and excited families arrived with umbrellas in hand, and many were met by our dedicated student leaders who were on hand to show them to their classrooms. We are so pleased that you are part of our daily College life and we look forward to 2018 together!

Andrew Manning - Principal

Welcome Back!

Newsletter

Diary Dates-

Monday 5th

General Council Meeting 6pm

Thursday 8th Year 7 Retreat Day

Tuesday 13thParent Info Evening

including New FamilyWelcome BBQ

(see page 3 for details)

Thursday 15th - Friday 16th Prefect Camp

Tuesday 20th Year 10 Trip Info Evening

Thursday 22nd Whole College Prefect Induction

Assembly

Thursday 7th - Friday 9th Year 11 Camp

Monday 12thAustswim lessons begin

for Primary students. Mondayto Thursday for 2 weeks,finishing Thursday 22nd

Tuesday 13thLarapinta Parent Info Evening

Thursday 15th Immunisations

Monday 26thCross Country Carnival

Wednesday 28thBoarders Travel Out

Thursday 29thWhole College Easter Assembly

Friday 30thGood Friday

February

March

Dear Parents and Friends,

Welcome, welcome one and all! I hope that your Christmas break was everything you hoped it would be. It has been a pleasure to catch up with families and hear all about their adventures across the break. I find myself, once again, very excited about the coming year. 2018 is already jam packed and I am confident that we will not only learn a lot, but have fun too.

One of the greatest things about a new year is the opportunity it presents to start afresh. We all have the chance to take the lessons learnt from last year and begin again, anew. Our expectations are high and we find ourselves making resolutions to accomplish certain things or get to certain places. We often offer these to the Lord and beseech Him for his blessings and assistance in achieving these things.

I wonder though, if apart from these ‘to do’ lists we should also make a ‘to be’ list. I love to get this done. I am also conscious that I need to strive to be a better person. I want to be compassionate, dedicated, convicted and be able to find joy in all situations. When I look at this ‘to be’ list and reflect, I recognise that I am compassionate, dedicated and love life. However, if I am honest with myself, the truth is there is room for improvement.

Galatians 5:22-23 (The Message Version) reminds us:

"But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely."

In a devotion I read recently, I was reminded that wishful thinking will not produce these things. They come from a life lived with intent and relationship with the Lord. It went on to say that the more we get better at receiving these from Him, the better we become at recognising the opportunities to use them and express them toward others. Interestingly, Galatians tells us that when we get these things right we will discover not only what is really important on our ‘to do’ list but how best to go about achieving them.

As we find ourselves venturing into a new year, I wish you all the very best as you work through your ‘to do’ list. I would also encourage you to think about your ‘to be’ list and work on that too. I look forward to catching up with you soon.

Blessings,

Mr Andrew Manning - Principal

A Word From Our Principal...Canteen will be open

from Monday 5th February

Parent Information Evening: Tuesday February 13

BBQ from 5pm at the Tented Courtyard

PRIMARY SCHOOL 6:00pmBegins in D Block then moves to your child’s classroom- Come and meet our team!- What to expect for homework- Reading at home and your role as parents- Fun and easy lunchbox ideas- What to do when you get that 'head lice' email!- 2018 camps- Ochre Card information- Ideas and information on Magic Words and time tables- Refreshments

MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:00pmBegins in D Block then moves to your child’s classroom- Year 7 and 8 camp information- Why assessments are important- Use of iPads in the classrooms- Meet the wonderful Middle School teachers- Other interesting things pertaining to your child’s classes

SENIOR SCHOOL 6:00pmBegins at the Senior Study Centre (SSC) then moves toclassrooms- Programs and expectations- Camp information- NTCET- Study Information

Every school-aged child enrolled in a Territory urban school is entitled to a $100 sport voucher every six months. Vouchers have been sent home to most students.

Parents/carers of children commencing school or starting at a new campus in 2018 (eg Transition, Year 7 and Year 10) are encouraged to apply for a sport voucher by completing the online form at www.sportvoucher.nt.gov.au.

Anyone who has not recieved a voucher can also apply online on www.sportvoucher.nt.gov.au.

For further information contact the Sport Voucher TeamTel: 1800 817 860Email: sport.voucher@nt.gov.au

Sport Vouchers

MARRARA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

CANTEEN MENU 2018 LUNCH MENU 1. To order lunch – write name, class and order on paper bag 2. Enclose correct change if possible (paper bags are 10c extra if not supplied from home)

3. In the case of multiple orders and sharing of money (siblings) please put the lunch order bags together (no need to separate by class)

4. Primary School - place in class box by 9am (Late orders won’t be processed) 5. Middle & Senior - place in class box on canteen counter by 8:30am 6. No foreign coins or credit

7. Please place coins into a plastic bag to avoid missing money

DAILY LUNCH MENU (Available with a lunch order only)

HOT FOOD SANDWICHES, ROLLS & WRAPS Fried rice Large $6.50 Sandwich with vegemite or jam $2.00

Small $4.50 Ham or chicken or tuna $3.50 Chicken & Gravy Roll $5.00 Ham or chicken or tuna with

cheese $4.00

Chicken Chilli Strips $2 each / 3 for $5

Ham or chicken or tuna with cheese + tomato

$4.50

Sweet Chicken Chilli Wrap with Salad

$6.50 Toasted (extra) $0.50 Extra fillings $0.50 carrot, lettuce, egg, cheese, mayonnaise

Mini Sweet Chicken Chilli Wrap with Salad

$4.50 Chicken Roll $5.00 Chicken Wrap (Chicken diced) $5.00

Egg roll with salad $5.00 Fresh Fruit $1.50

COLD FOOD Chicken Salad/Tuna Salad/Egg Salad Lge $6.50/Sm $4.50 Plain Salad Tub Lge $5.50/Sm $3.50

ICE CREAMS Icy Twist $2.00 Paddlepops (Rainbow, Chocolate) $2.50 Cyclone $3.00 Frozen Yoghurt – 97% fat free (Strawberry, Mango) $2.50 Frozen Quelch Fruit Sticks [99% fruit juice, no added sugar] $1.00

DRINKS Poppers (Apple, Tropical, Orange, Apple/Mango, Apple/B’currant) $2.50 Nippy’s Juice 500mL (Apple & Blackcurrant, Apple, Tropical, Orange; No Added Sugar)

$4.00

Nippy’s Milk 250mL/UHT (Chocolate, Strawberry, Honeycomb) $2.50 Nippy’s Milk 500mL (Chocolate, Strawberry, Honeycomb) $4.00 Spring Water $2.00 Juice Bomb 250mL (Apple Raspberry, Apple Blackcurrant, Vanilla Lime) 99.9% real fruit juice

$3.00

Quench 350mL (Blue Heaven, Lime, Raspberry) $3.00 Frozen Milk (not for sale after 1:15pm) $2.50 Frozen Popper (not for sale after 1:15pm) $2.50

RECESS

(Not available for Primary students) Fresh Fruit $1.50 Jaffle $2.00 Pizza Cheesies $2.00 Sara Lee Muffin (Blueberry, Choc Chip) $3.00 Hash Browns $2.00 Chilli Strips $2.00 Chicken Nuggets 3 for $2

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SPECIAL LUNCH MENU

2018

Day Items Price Monday Dim Sims

Vegetarian Fried Rice Beef Macaroni

$5.00 $4.50 (S), $6.50 (L) $4.50 (S), $6.50 (L)

Tuesday Pies & Sausage Rolls Chicken Fried Rice Beef Lasagne

(Details Below) $4.50 (S), $6.50 (L) $4.50

Wednesday Dim Sims Thai Grilled Chicken with Rice

$5.00 $4.50 (S), $6.50 (L)

Thursday Pies & Sausage Rolls Beef Lasagne Ham Fried Rice

(Details Below) $4.50 $4.50 (S), $6.50 (L)

Friday Pizza (Meatlovers, Ham & Pineapple) Ham Fried Rice Grilled Meat Balls

$4.50 $4.50 (S), $6.50 (L) $4.50

PRICES FOR LUNCH SPECIALS (Tuesday & Thursday)

Prices for Pies, Sausage Rolls Party Pie $1.50 Potato top Beef Pie $4.50 Tomato, Soy, Sweet Chilli, BBQ sauces $0.50 Mrs Mac Sausage Roll $3.50 Cruizer Beef Pie $4.50 Mrs Mac Beef Pie $4.50 Cruizer Beef + Cheese Pie $4.50

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2018 Canteen Menu

What’s Happening Around MCC?

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT NICOLE.DAVIS@NTSCHOOLS.NET

TUESDAYS8.45AM - 9.45AM

MARRARA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE LIBRARY

GOLD COIN DONATION

COFFEE + TEA PROVIDED

BRING A PIECE OF FRUIT TO SHARE

Achieved an ATAR of 91.15

Achieved an ATAR of95.65

ELIZA PALMER LAYLA JOHNSON LEAH BEISSEL

Achieved an A+ Merit in Modern History

NTCC News

FIND YOUR PATH

STEP INTO

YOUR FUTURE

WE WISH THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017 GOD'S BLESSINGS AND SUCCESS AS YOU STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE.

Things you should know: The 'Super Savers Grand Prize Competition' (Promotion) is conducted by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ABN 48 123 123 124) of Level 3C, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The Promo-tion starts at 9am AEDT on 22/01/18 and closes at 11:59pm AEST on 28/09/18. Entry is open to Australian residents aged 4-13 years only who have made 15 separate School Banking deposits into their CommBank 'Youthsav-er' account during the Promotion period. Eligible entrants will be automatically entered into the draw. Maximum 1 entry/person. The fi rst eligible entry randomly drawn will win a trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, USA for two adults and up to three children (aged 17 years and under), including 7 nights accommodation and $2,000 AUD spending money, valued at $17,666 AUD. Terms and conditions apply. The draw will take place at 12pm AEDT on 10/10/18 at the address above. The winner will be notifi ed by telephone and email, and will be published online at commbank.com.au/schoolbanking and in The Australian on 17/10/18. Winner must claim the prize by 5pm AEDT on 15/01/19 or the prize will be redrawn. The prize will be awarded to the winner's nominated parent or guardian. Conditions apply to accepting the prize. Full terms and conditions available from commbank.com.au/schoolbanking Authorised under NSW Permit No: LTPS/17/18318, ACT Permit No: ACT TP 17/01989 and SA Permit No: T17/1878.

Get ready for a Super Savers adventure with School Banking.

Introducing an exciting new range of reward items with two released every term. Available in Term 1:

• Twister Power Handball• Secret Scratch Notepad.

Your child can redeem one of these rewards, while stocks last, after making 10 School Banking deposits.

New Super Savers reward items.

Students who truly are Super Savers will have the chance to win a family trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, staying 7 nights at the Sheraton Waikiki Resort, plus AU$2,000 spending money.

To enter, students simply make 15 or more School Banking deposits before the end of Term 3 2018, and they will automatically enter the Super Savers Grand Prize Competition.

A chance to win a family trip to Hawaii.

To fi nd out more about School Banking, or explore fun activity sheets for your child, visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Remember, with the CommBank Youth app, it’s easy for your child to monitor the Dollarmites tokens they earn when making School Banking deposits and track their savings. Available to download from the App Store on any iOS9+ device.

This year in School Banking, your child will join the Dollarmites on a Super Savers adventure, developing strong savings skills.

School Banking encourages children to learn the value of saving and rewards those who demonstrate a regular savings behaviour.

School Banking Day is every Wednesday during the term. Any queries, please contact Karen McNair - karen.mcnair@ntschools.net or 8920 2000.

Contact usMCC 08 8920 2000 • NTCC 08 8920 2006 • www.mcc.nt.edu.au

admin.mcc@ntschools.net • PO Box 84 Karama NT 0813 combined campus of NT Christian Schools

What's Happening In The Community?

Position Vacant: Executive Assistant The Anglican Diocese of the Northern Territory is seeking a full time Executive Assistant located in Darwin. The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to the Bishop and Executive of the Diocese of the NT. The successful applicant will be an active communicant member of the Anglican Church or another Christian denomination. They will have a high level of organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work schedules, good communication and publishing skills and a strong understanding and commitment to confidentiality. For more information please visit http://www.ntanglican.org.au/people-and-contacts/ or email Mrs Leeanne Zamagias at registrar@ntanglican.org.au. Applications considered as received.

Youth! - Looking for a new experience?

Want adventure and new skills in leadership,

team building and survival?

Army Cadets is for young adults 13 to 17 years old.

Local Army Cadet Units will conduct an information / enrolment night: Tuesday 13 Feb 18 from 7:00PM at 70 ACU Larrakeyah Barracks (Darwin) & 71 ACU Robertson Barracks (Palmerston).

(*** Proof of age will be required when submitting forms and adult family members will require photo identification (i.e. driving licence) in order to gain entry to the Barracks).

We are also looking for volunteer adult leaders (full training provided).

Information on joining (and the enrolment forms) are available at https://www.armycadets.gov.au/how-to-join/information-for-cadets/

1st qtr Training Calendar (Dates are provisional & subject to confirmation with stakeholders)

• 10 Feb 18 ....................... Cadet information stand at the DCO Top End Welcome Expo (Darwin Convention Centre) • 13 Feb 18 ....................... New Cadets - Induction and Information evening - 7:00pm • 17/18 Mar 18 ................... Induction bivouac (Darwin) • 15 to 21 Apr 18 ................ AAC 1/18 Courses Camp (All NTK held in Darwin)

For more information – visit www.armycadets.gov.au or email Headquarters Northern Territory / Kimberley Australian Army Cadets Battalion at: aachqnt@drn.mil.au (Telephone 08 8935 5488)

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

2018 ADVERTISED TEAM OFFICIAL POSITIONS Darwin Region teams can only be nominated to participate in the School Sport NT Championships and Development Camps if the required number of team officials has been identified by the due dates. (*one official per team must be a teacher as per DoE policies).

AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL – All in Darwin 12YRS & UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP 15YRS & UNDER BOYS & GIRLS CAMP

12yr & under – 2 x Managers 12yr & under – 2 x Coaches (2 of the 4 must be teachers)

15yrs & under Boys – 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of 2 must be a teacher)

15yrs & under Girls – 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of 2 must be a teacher)

BASKETBALL - 12YRS & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CAMP - Darwin 12yrs & under Boys – 1 x Coach 12yrs & under Girls – 1 x Coach 12yrs & under Boys – 1 x Manager 12yrs & under Girls – 1 x Manager

(2 of the 4 must be teachers)

NETBALL 12YRS & UNDER CHAMPIONSHIP

Barkly

NETBALL 15YRS & UNDER CAMP

Darwin 12yrs & under - 3 x Managers 12yrs & under – 3 x Coaches

(3 of the above adults must be teachers)

15yrs & under – 1 x Coach 15yrs & under – 1 x Manager

(1 must be a teacher) RUGBY LEAGUE - 12YRS & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CAMP- Darwin

12yrs & under – 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

TENNIS - 12YRS & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CAMP - Darwin 12yrs & under – 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

SOFTBALL - 12YRS & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CAMP - Darwin

12yrs & under – 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of the 2 must be a teacher) TRACK & FIELD – COMBINED CHAMPIONSHIP - Darwin

4 x Manager (must be a teacher)

FOOTBALL (SOCCER) CHAMPIONSHIP 12YRS & UNDER BOYS, 12YRS & UNDER GIRLS

Boys in Palmerston Girls in Darwin 12yrs & under Boys – 2 x Coaches

12yrs & under Boys – 2 x Managers (1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

12yrs & under Girls – 1 x Coach 12yrs & under Girls – 1 x Manager

(1 of the 2 must be a teacher) TOUCH - Darwin

12YRS & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CAMP AND 15YRS & UNDER CAMP 12yrs & under Boys & Girls – 2 x Coaches 12yrs & under Boys & Girls – 1 x Manager

(1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

15yrs & under Boys & Girls 2 x Coach/Manager

(1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

CRICKET - Darwin 12YRS & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CAMP AND 15YRS & UNDER CAMP

12yrs & under – 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

15yrs & under - 2 x Coach/Manager (1 of the 2 must be a teacher)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: FEBRUARY 28th 2018

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO hannah.roll@ntschools.net

If you would like an Application Form, they are available at the Front Office.