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School NEWSLETTER

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

God bless, Mr Ian Liney | Principal

Who are you? This seems a simple enough question. What would you answer if someone asked you this? I imagine many of us would begin with our name and this might be followed with some information about ourselves. Usually something about our family will get a run here, as well as a brief description of what we do, our occupation, or if we are a student, what we might be studying. All of these things are interesting and communicate things about ourselves, but do they really communicate who we are? We all want to belong and be part of something. Unfortunately, many of the things we find our sense of belonging in are only temporary or can very quickly fall apart. While we probably all had a head knowledge of this, the events of this year have caused many to feel the reality of this. If my identity is found in my work, who am I when I retire? If my identity is found in my family, who am I if relationships break down and the family go separate ways?

The verse in 1 John (see Shining Light to the left) is a beautiful reminder of who we were created to be. In it we are reminded that God’s love for us is so great that He has called us to be His children. I am a child of God. I am a child of God and I was when I was single, I was when I got married and I still am now that I have children of my own. I am a child of God and I was when I was a student, I was when I was a teacher, I am still one as a Principal and I will remain one when I retire or do something else. Being a child of God is a gift from God and it is not dependent on anything I do. My identity is found in Him and nothing can change that. It doesn’t matter what I do for a living or how good I am at doing it, whether I am single or married or have children or not. God’s love for me and you is so great (He has lavished it on us) that we can be his children, and as a child of God I also have a share in His inheritance, a place prepared for me in heaven for all eternity. So, I ask the question again, who are you? If you want to know more about what it means to be a child of God or how do you become one I encourage you to speak with someone about this. Contact a local Christian Church or ask a staff member from the school, or talk with someone you know who might already profess to be a child of God.

To provide a Christian education community founded on Biblically

based beliefs, values and behaviour.

We do this to equip young people to be responsible

and responsive disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

“See what great love the

Father has lavished on us,

that we should be called

children of God! And that

is what we are”!

1 John 3:1

Shining Light

A Ministry of Wyong Baptist Church

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Community NEWS

Please pray for our Year 12

students as they complete their

final week of schooling. Pray

that as they leave school and

continue studying for their HSC

Examinations, that they will feel

God’s peace and comfort. Pray

that the students will continue to

grow in their relationship with

God after they finish school and

as they go on to study or into

the workforce.

Pray for a very safe and restful

break for everyone in our

community and that God would

watch over our school property

whilst we are all away.

Prayer Points

CHAPEL, ASSEMBLIES & SPORT

LOST PROPERTY Lost Property is overflowing. If your child has misplaced an item of clothing, this term, please ask them to check Lost Property in our office before the holidays.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS Our office will be open during the school holidays from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th October.

TERM 4 Term 4 will commence on Monday 12th October in summer uniform.

IT’S A BOY!

Pray for Mr Rhyse Aquilina and his wife, Nicola, who welcomed a baby boy,

Oliver, to their family earlier this month. Pray for God’s continued protection

over their family as they adjust to life as three.

Mondays 8-10am Wednesdays 2:30-4pm

Thursday 8-9:30am

Head Office: 4321 0433 Onsite Shop: 0413 353 787

UNIFORM SHOP

WYONG BAPTIST CHURCH

8am-4pm P: 4351 2020

office@wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

WCCS OFFICE HOURS

All Assemblies and Group Gatherings

have been cancelled until further

notice.

Visit www.wyongbaptist.org for more information.

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Junior School NEWS

God bless,

Mr Paul Marks | Head of Junior School

Greetings friends of Junior School. Many of you would be aware that we are focussing our School Improvement goals around reading, writing and explicit instruction this year.

Our writing data wall is now complete for Term 3 and I have some really exciting student improvements to share with you.

This week we will start with the Year 6 and Year 4 students that have improved by more than 20% in their Seven Steps To Writing Success scores. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of our students in their learning journeys.

More to come next term. We are really looking forward to Thursday this week, with our Farm Day in Infants (K-2) and our Wellbeing – Colour Day in Primary (3-6). Just a gentle reminder about the importance of hats in the playground as the temperature starts to rise and the sun starts to burn delicate skin. Students will also need their drink bottles, as we are still in COVID-19 bubbler lockout. The uniform shop is open Monday 8-10am, Wednesday 2:30-4pm, Thursday 8-9:30am. Congratulations to Mr Knibbs on a successful half Athletics Carnival and Infants’ Fun Day. We are all looking forward to this Friday, as we complete round two. Many thanks to Mrs Rainger and her Years 9 and 10 PASS students. God bless you for your service.

Year 6

Matilda C

Cy J

Lilly M

Holly N

Hayden T

Rocco Z

Daniel A

Charlie B

Keisha C

Josh C

Jordan K

Miriam M

Craig S

Laurence T

Nadia W

Year 4

Jesse A

Talitha B

Fionnlagh D

Harper D

Micah E

Jamison E

Bailey K

Malachi K

Stephanie M

Poppy M

Banjo M

Chloe N

Courtney N

Hayley V

Elizabeth W

Jacob C

Cohen F

Ben G

Hazel P

Grace R

Judah S

Harry W

Mercedes R

Flynn R

Connor C

Phoenix B

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Secondary School NEWS

Welcome to Week 9 of Term 3. While it’s only been a short nine week term, it still has been a busy time for staff and students, particularly our Senior cohort who have completed their final Assessments this week.

WRITE A BOOK IN A DAY

This Wednesday 23rd September, selected students will be participating in a writing workshop that will provide storybooks for children in hospital, and provide our students with an opportunity to learn important techniques and conventions. It is always a positive experience for all involved and a worthy cause.

YOURCHOICEZ

This Thursday 24th September, Year 10 students will be participating in the rescheduled YourChoicez seminar. It is an opportunity for students to explore positive relationships as well as topics often considered taboo. By the end of the day, students will be equipped with valuable information to make informed decisions in their future. Details have been communicated home to families and students are allowed to wear their sports uniform for the day.

CRAZY SOCK DAY FUNDRAISER

What better way to end the term than to wear a pair of crazy socks to fundraise for two worthy causes. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation and some extra change to purchase a Zooper Dooper at recess or a can of drink at lunch. Money raised will go to the Mito Foundation and Children’s Cancer Council. Thank you in advance for getting behind this initiative and supporting these charities.

CMT LEADERSHIP TRAINING

This Thursday 24th September, Year 11 CMT students will participate in a Leadership Training Day presented by Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF). They will learn about their own God-given strengths and how to use them in service. It will be a valuable and practical day for the students as they collaborate and work through a team project.

Mr Stephen Moody | Head of Secondary - Teaching & Learning

smoody@wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Rachael Wilesmith | Head of Secondary - Student Wellbeing

rwilesmith@wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

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WCCS WHAT’S HAPPENING

AROUND JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

On Friday 4th September, Junior School students participated in the annual Cross Country Carnival. Although this year was run a little bit different, with no spectators and being held very late in the year due to COVID-19, the conditions were fantastic with amazing weather for the run. Our Kindergarten and Year 1 students started the day with their Fun Run, followed by the rest of Junior School with their Cross Country. It was a fantastic event with all races held in great spirit. The students all enjoyed crossing the finish line to receive their place ribbon and an ice block.

I would like to say a big thank you to Mr Harris, Mr Higgins and Mr Hansen for helping with set up and pack up. A huge thanks must also go to Mrs Rainger and her wonderful Year 9 PE class, who didn’t stop running all day.

Although our students have missed out on many events this year, it was great to see that they could still participate in the Cross Country.

This year we are awarding the Top 3 in every age group with a place medallion.

Congratulations to all of the place Age Champions:

Final House Standings:

Mr Dean Knibbs | Junior School Sports Coordinator | dknibbs@wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

Age Place Girls Boys

8 Years Old 1st Evie W Malachi C

2nd Zali C Kaiden K

3rd Betty G Lachlan R / Isaac C

9 Years Old 1st Kiana J Otis H

2nd Claire M Owen E

3rd Olivia L Lachlan M

10 Years Old 1st Harper D Tristan H

2nd Chloe N Harry W

3rd Eden P Fionn D

11 Years Old 1st Amelia H Joel E

2nd Evie B Isaac H

3rd Grace W Levi F

12 Years Old 1st Lily M Ashton C

2nd Keisha C Josh C

3rd Mayah G Wade H

House Points

Ashe 545

Bannister 500

Liddell 465

Cuthbert 400

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WCCS WHAT’S HAPPENING

AROUND JUNIOR SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

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WCCS WHAT’S HAPPENING

AROUND YEARS 10 & 12 - WALK FOR A CAUSE

Mrs Vieiro, Miss Dempster and some students from Years 10 and 12 Girls have joined the Mito Foundation for their 2020 fundraiser - a 35km walk from Belmont to Newcastle on Sunday 11th October, to raise funds for those with Mitochondrial Disease.

If you would like to sponsor the team in their efforts to change lives, information on making a donation can be found below. Every $1 raised will help Mito Foundation.

Simply click on the link below to make a donation through our Team page:

https://event.bloodylongwalk.com.au/fundraiser/Ouch

Individual participants can also be sponsored by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking on their name under the Our Team Members section.

Thank you so much for your support - it is truly appreciated.

Mrs Bianca Vieiro | Science Learning Leader | bvieiro@wyongccs.nsw.edu.au

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