Wednesday 12 November 2014 - Term 4 Week 6

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their need, that it may benefit those who listen….. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Eph 4:29, 31, 32 There are many times when I am talking with students that passages such as the one from Paul’s writings printed above are very useful. In fact there are often times in my own dealings with people that I also find such passages useful and encouraging and correcting. I wonder whether this is your experience for Paul also tells us in 2 Tim 3:16 that the Bible (“all scripture”) is “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness”. The Bible is God’s tool for doing each of these things and as such I encourage our staff to use the Bible when correcting behaviours around the school and as they deal with each other and the community. If we all only spoke words that were helpful for building others up according to their need; if we were all compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, wouldn’t it be a wonderful world to live in. I was encouraged at a meeting I attended to ask the question at the end of each day “did Christ die in vain?” The obvious answer to this is “no” because it is only through His death and resurrection that I am saved from the penalty of my sin and have the promise of eternal life. But if I haven’t shown that to others in how I relate to them and support them; if I haven’t shown that in the way that I speak, then perhaps Christ did die in vain because the resurrection is not evident in my behaviour. I hope that for each of us that this is not our experience, I pray that we might all bring glory to God (for that is our purpose) each day so that Christ’s death is not seen as being in vain.

Year 12 Graduation & Formal: On Wednesday evening we will celebrate the Year 12 graduation and formal dinner with our Year 12 students and their families. This is one of those wonderful opportunities that our community has each year to celebrate the partnership that we have had in many cases for the past 13 years as we have worked together to educate our children – well done to our HSC graduates, we are thankful for your time as members of the Tongarra community. Parent Helper’s Morning Tea: If you have assisted in any way throughout the year please come along and let the staff thank you on Tuesday morning with a morning tea spread. Our staff appreciate your support as we work together to educate our children. Congratulations to:

Those 13 Year 12 students (that we are aware of), over 50% of our Year 12 students, that gained “early entry” to university. This is a wonderful result and potentially the largest percentage we have ever achieved – well done!

The Year 7-10 students that have prepared well for their end of year examinations that they are completing this week.

Our Gold recipients that were awarded again this week on our Monday assembly – it was good to see a number of parents in attendance.

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Give thanks that our Year 12 students have been relatively pleased with how their exams have

gone. Please pray for them as they now await their results and move into their new lives outside of

school. Pray that they will be blessed as they celebrate their Graduation and Formal tonight with

their families, friends and staff members.

Give thanks for the families that have been members of our community for a number of years who

have had their last child finish school this year.

Pray for Years 7-10 as they sit their end of year exams this week.

Pray for preparations for all of our end of year events. Pray particularly for our office staff during

this busy time.

Continue to pray for the Board as they go through the selection process for the Principal positions.

Pray for all the finalisation that needs to be done for 2015 classes, staff and schedules.

Please remember those within our school community who are struggling with illness.

Pray for our teaching staff who have a busy time over the next few weeks marking exams, finalising

reports and organising end of year activities.

Please remember in your prayers the Year 10 students, staff members and parents who are travel-

ling to Fiji to serve the local people in Nadi in 9 days time.

Nov Week 8

Mon 24th Prep & Kinder Welcome BBQ

Wed 26th

Yr 11 Extension History Study Day

Parent Prayer Meeting, 2.30pm Yr 8 iPad Information Night for

parents, 7pm

Sat 29th Working Bee - Prep & Kinder,

8-11am

Dec Week 9

Mon 1st Yr 2 Celebration

Tue 2nd K-6 Parent Teacher Interviews

Wed 3rd Stage 5 Drama Theatre Excursion

Thu 4th Yr 3 & 4 Excursion to Royal

National Park Board Meeting, 7.30pm

Fri 5th Yr 6 Graduation

Nov Week 6

Mon 10th - Thu 13th

Stage 4 & 5 Exams

Wed 12th Prep & Kinder Orientation Parent Prayer Meeting, 2.30pm Yr 12 Graduation & Formal

Thu 13th Secondary Leadership

Enrichment Day

Fri 14th Years 7-10 Medieval History

Presentation

Nov Week 7

Tue 18th

Parent Helpers’ Morning Tea, 11.10am

Year 6 to Year 7 2015 Orientation Day

Thu 20th Secondary Zone Touch Association Meeting, 7.30pm

Friday 21st - Sunday 30th Year 10 Service Trip to Fiji

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Australian English Competition

At the end of last term, a selection of students from Years 7 - 12 sat the UNSW

Australian English Competition. This competition tests the students in a number

of different English disciplines, including reading, vocabulary, textual devices and

syntax. Historically, Tongarra has always had good student results, with this year

being no different. Our students were awarded a total of 5 Distinctions and 11

Credit and Merit awards. This result means that over half of our students placed

in the top 40% or better in the competition. In fact within each high school year

group, our school was placed well above the national average across the competi-

tion.

A special mention must go to Ashleigh Gates (11), Eden

Williams (10), David Cuthbertson (8) and Ben Williams (7)

who achieved results in the top 5% of the competition, a

stellar effort. The English staff would like to take this

opportunity to thank and congratulate all students who

participated and look forward to continuing these results

into the future. Other winners in the Credit category were

- Ben Markoulis (8), Liam Brown (9), Emily DeLaTorre (9),

Karah Knight (9), Naomi Bolton (10), Emily Monro (10),

Holly Waples (10), Sandy Lowcock (10), Samuel

Cuthbertson (11), Melanie Oudejans (12), Hannah

Rochester (12).

Garry Hol (English Dept)

School Association

Meeting

The General Meeting of the members of Illawarra Association for

Christian Parent- Controlled Education

to be held on Thursday 20th November commencing at 7.30 p.m. in the

Learning Hub (Library) at the Tongarra Campus

Open to all parents and staff (Only Full Association members can vote).

Please bring a plate of food to share for supper if you plan to

attend. Thank you.

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Save the date in your diary now!!

Come along and enjoy this wonderful evening of food, fellowship and entertainment!

Yearly

Exam

Timetable

Year 7 – 10 11-13

November 2014

Wed 12th Nov Thurs 13th Nov

Roll MATHS

Years 8, 9 & 10

QUIET STUDY

Year 7 in D3

Finish @ 11:10

SCIENCE

Years 7 & 8

Years 9 & 10

Finish @ 11:10

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3

Break Break

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HISTORY

Year 7, 9 & 10

GEOGRAPHY

Yr 8

Finish @ 1:10

Christian &

Biblical

Studies

Years 7, 8, 9 & 10

Finish @ 1:10 5

Extended Break

Furniture return

6 Break (normal time)

7 Start @ 2:00

PDHPE

Years 7 & 8 Years 9 & 10

Normal lessons 8

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An Update from Year 6

Year 6 students recently decided to raise money within the class to help combat eye disease in Outback communities. During our unit of study 'The Outback' earlier this year, we learnt about the chronic problems with eye and sight problems caused by cataracts and other issues. They learnt that $25 secures one eye operation. So far the class has paid for one operation and are on the way to their second operation. Joshua Monie is counting money raised before sending the first donation.

Mr Maina

Can you help??

Our school community includes many amazing volunteers that

keep various activities running. Your involvement will enrich you

child’s time at ICS and support the teachers and staff.

In 2015, we need a couple of volunteers to help coordinate certain

activities. These are:

Bookclub Coordinator

The book club coordinator arranges for the Scholastic Book club brochures to go

out to all of the classes collects the returned orders and places the orders. On re-

ceipt of the books, the coordinator arranges for the orders to get back to the fami-

lies.

Banking Coordinator

A role description will be available next week.

Food Day Coordinator

A role description will be available next week.

Please think and pray carefully if you might be able to help out in this way. For

questions, please contact the school office.

Thank you.

Tongarra Office.

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Claire Kadwell (Y1) Isabelle Kadwell (Y1)

Lily Koster (K) Zoe Middleton (Y1)

Johny Monie (K)

Sienna Strecker (Y1)

Lachlan de Jong (Y1) Keira Fulton (Yr4) Abigail Gooch (K) Harmony Hall (Y2) Ayla Hendriks (Y4) Joel Jabbour (Y5) Annie Jeffery (K)

GOLD AWARD Congratulations to:

On having attained Gold K-6 Student Welfare Level

“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord.”

Colossians 3:17

These students have demonstrated that they strive to comply with the Student Code of Behaviour and have reached the highest stage of the K-6 Student Welfare Levels: Gold.

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YEAR 6 GRADUATION

The Year 6 Graduation will be held on Friday, 5th December, commencing at 11:45 in the Tongarra Hall.

Parents and friends are welcome to attend and support our students as they end 7-8 years of primary schooling.

During the last week and a half, the Stage 5 students have painted in the tree branches and

began a flower blossom each.

Next week should see some of the Prep - year 6 classes receive their discs to start painting that

will be attached to the branches at a later date.

Di Gillett

‘ God s Garden

Progress on God's Garden - the interior bus shelter mural.

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Active After School Sport Wednesday Afternoons

Learn to Surf For After School Sport Please note that all positions have now been filled.

The After School Sports Program is on this week, and will continue until Week 9 on Wednesday 3 December 2014. For more information contact the school office on 4230 3700.

Year 10 Fiji Service Trip 21st - 30th November 2014

During our visit to Fiji we will be visiting an orphanage and a local school in a village. It will be an exciting time to share with the children. We would love to take school supplies, small toys and clothing that will fit into our suitcases. If you are able to make a donation of a toy, any school supplies or clothing for children that would be very much appreciated.

If you can help in any way please leave the donation at the school office or pass on to a Year 10 student.

Contact Mrs Brennan for further information.

Urgent Head Lice Warning - Please check your children Please be aware we have had reports of head lice in the school and would ask that you check your child’s hair. Lice can be treated with any of the commercially available preparations from the chemist. However the eggs must be removed prior to returning to school. Check your child’s hair again in 7-8 days to deal with any lice that were missed during the first treatment. A product called Nyda (chemical free) sold at Albion Park Chemist has been recom-mended by parents as working well. Official health department information on head lice can be downloaded from www.health.nsw.gov.au . Please assist all of our families by checking your child’s hair. If there is any evidence of lice, the hair must be treated and bed linen and clothing must be washed thoroughly. All other members of the family should have their hair treated at the same time. This is very important as head lice spreads very easily and families who were clear during the holidays have been infected since returning to school Greg Batten Principal

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Coffee Case Study

On Monday, 3rd November, Year 11 Business Studies went on an excursion to Australian Beverage Corporation in Wollongong. We observed the transformation process of turning the green coffee beans into roasted coffee beans using the expensive roasting machine. We also learnt about other aspects of the operations process, including the influence of technology, changes in consumer preferences, and global factors. Students now have an excellent case study for use in the HSC examination in 2015. - Mrs Brennan Business Studies Teacher

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TONGARRA TIMES ITEMS: Deadline: Monday 3.00pm Email: please send items to tongarra@ics.nsw.edu.au

Second Hand Uniform Shop

The Second Hand Uniform Shop will be only open in Term 4 on:

Thursday Mornings 9.00 - 11.30am

Now available: Size 8, 10, 12 & 26

Boys Shirts with logo

Please contact Sue for all enquiries.

Her number is: 0403 376 514

Pie / Ice Block - Thursdays

Pie & Sausage Roll Day will on again this

Thursday at first break (11.10am). K-3 parents

need to see their teacher with regard to the

pre-order process.

Pies : $2.50

Sausage Rolls : $2.00

Ice blocks : 30c to $3.00

Slinky Apples: 50c or 10c (BYO)

Cans of Nexba Ice Tea: $2.00

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Thank you so much to the many families who

have already sold their chocolates and sent their money into the school.

Our Campus Committee are very keen to

finalise all the money for our fundraiser. If you have any outstanding money for

chocolate sales please return it as soon as possible. If you are able to sell another box,

it would also be very appreciated.

Thank you Tongarra Campus Committee, Fundraising Team.

ICS BUSINESS CENTRE

Contact Details: (for Enrolment, School Fees

Enquiries, Association Membership)

Phone: 4230 3777 Fax: 4257 2071

Address: PO Box 80 Albion Park 2527

Christmas Toy Catalogue Orders:

Orders have now come in.

Please arrange to pick

your order up from

Trudi in Prep.

Last Working Bee for the year

If you have not completed your working bee commitment for this year, this is your last chance!!

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ONE WEEKEND ONLY, COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU Beyond Sight is the incredible true story of seventeen-year-old Brazil-ian surfer Derek Rabelo. Born amidst the beautiful city of Guarapari, Derek’s father prayed that his son would become a professional surfer. When on 25 May 1992 Derek was born blind, his prayers seemed unanswered. But with unwavering support from his family, Derek undertakes a grueling three-year journey of mental, physical and spiritual training, encountering some of the biggest names in the sport along the way. Laird Hamilton, Kelly Slater and Rob Machado are all humbled by Derek’s passion and drive as he perseveres against the odds to live out his dream: to surf the legendary Pipeline.

BEYOND SIGHT: THE DEREK RABELO STORY is coming to a cinema near you for one weekend only on the 14th - 16th November this year. As the Aussie team working with this film, we're so excited to present it to you and would like to ask for your support in spreading the word.

CINEMAS AND SESSION TIMES South NSW Greater Union Wollongong (FRI 7PM, SAT 3PM, SUN 3PM)

WWW.BEYONDSIGHTMOVIE.COM.AU

Cordeaux Campus Kids Clothes Swap Fundraiser Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Campus - Resource Centre (Library)

Saturday 15th November - 2pm

So I hear you ask, “What is involved in a Kids Clothes swap event”?

A clothes swap is a fun, cost saving event, where for a small entry fee of $10 you can update

your children’s wardrobe just by bringing along any clothes, shoes or accessories your child no longer needs (that are still in good condition), and swap them with something else – free.

It is a simple concept that:

1. Saves you money in purchasing new clothes for your kids, that they just grow out of too

quickly anyway. 2. Raises money for the school, to be put back into great school projects.

3. Donates back to specific areas of need within our Illawarra community with the left over

items. 4. Is great for the environment by preventing more landfill, and reducing the demand on

water, energy and raw materials.

How it works: Clean out your kids’ wardrobes, bring along any clothes you no longer require

(all of good quality, that you would be happy to see on another child), display on tables marked with appropriate clothing size, and once the event is declared officially open you go and find

new items to take home.

Bring clothes sized 000 – Yr 12 boys and girls.

Come along and see how many lives some old clothes and $10 can touch and benefit. Bring your family, friends and neighbours, and see what its like to live in community with each other.

It is simple, it is fun, it is cost saving and it is not to be missed! Enquiries:

Sam Palmer 0410 559 009 or sandypalms@hotmail.com

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COSTS:

Classes: $20 per session

Early Bird Special: Book all 7 sessions

ONLY $140

LOCATION:

1st Albion Park Scout Hall

Station Road, Albion Park (McDonalds Park)

Enquiries: (02) 9011 7729 or (02) 9343 0833

Email: bookings@cartoonkingdom.com.au

Web: www.illustrating-man.com.au

Mail: Suite 13, 5-11 Hollywood Ave,

Bondi Junction NSW 2022

Lake Illawarra: 22nd-23rd November

Have your say on the Albion Park Rail Bypass

Roads and Maritime Services is planning for a future extension of the M1 Princes Motorway between Yallah and Oak Flats to bypass Albion Park Rail.

The bypass will complete the ‘missing link’ for a high standard road between Sydney and Bomaderry.

Roads and Maritime is now seeking feedback on the preferred design for the bypass. This includes the interchange designs and locations and shortening the route through the Croom Regional Sporting Complex. Roads and Maritime will be holding information sessions over the coming weeks. You are invited to drop in at any time during an information session to discuss the bypass concept design with members of the project team.

Saturday 15 November Centenary Hall 9am to 1pm Tongarra Road, Albion Park

Sunday 16 November Camp Quality Convoy 9am to 3pm Croom Regional Sporting Complex, Albion Park

Have your say To find out more or provide feedback visit

www.rms.nsw.gov.au/apr Call 1800 708 727 or email

albionparkrailbypass@rms.nsw.gov.au

Feedback is invited until 5pm Monday 24 November 2014 and will be used to refine the bypass design during the environmental assessment.