Newsletter 2017May 4 - Week 3, Term 2

Maths groups are our favourite time of the day in Year 1/2M!

This term we have been looking at the many different strategies we can use to add two numbers together. We have been using place value blocks and number lines, tens frames and hundreds boards; occasionally we even use a pencil and paper! We also love having our turn on the iPads and use a fantastic programme, called Matific, to reinforce our learning. Some children are so keen that they have been logging into Matific at home and Mrs Melhop is regularly asked to upload more activities to keep them going! For some Matific tips, see page 9.

With such motivation and enthusiasm for learning, the future is bright for these little mathematicians!

Mrs Sonya Melhop - Class Teacher

Year 1/2 Mathematicians

Diary Dates

Friday 5thCollege Musical(see page 3-4)

Friday 5th - Thursday 18thFACTTC Camp

Vanuatu

Monday 8thCouncil Meeting

Monday 8th - Friday 12thOutdoor Ed Camp

Lake Argyle

Tuesday 9th - Friday 12thNAPLAN Testing

Wednesday 17thLarapinta Training Walk

Thursday 18thTwilight Tour

Friday 19thSwimming Carnival

(see page 5)

Tuesday 23rdICAS Competition:

Digital Tachnologies

Friday 26thYear 9 Larapinta Trip

departs

Monday 29th - Friday 2ndYear 10 Work Experience

Tuesday 30thICAS Competition:

Science

Thursday 8thLarapinta Trip returns

Friday 9thLarapinta Trip Rest Day

Monday 12thQueen’s Birthday

Public Holiday

May

With the impending Musical Performance forefront in my mind, I started to reflect on the reasons why a small group of adults have volunteered 100’s of hours of their spare time to invest in such a project.

Of course I came up with the very important response of doing God’s work, serving students and their families, using God given gifts and talents and because it is so much fun!

Volunteering also helps build community and transform lives. Whether a volunteer is mentoring a child, painting a backdrop or simply being there for someone to say their lines to, they make a real difference to the community they are serving.

By volunteering a person gets to work alongside people from all walks of life with different personalities, skill sets, backgrounds, interests, careers and stories - all united by the desire to do all the good they can! Connecting with people who share the same passion for a cause, a project or social issue creates a path to developing strong relationships with others.

Volunteering can take a person outside their comfort zone, unveiling strengths they never knew existed and boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Having new experiences can help a person discover a new passion, and working alongside experts in the field will help a person gain the skills and contacts to pursue that passion.

Volunteering exposes a person to a variety of skill sets and experiences that they can turn into transferable skills, making them a more versatile, attractive employee.

There are many opportunities at Marrara Christian College to which the wider Marrara Community can volunteer their time and skills. The Musical is one opportunity. During Term 2, 3 and 4 many more will be evident. I encourage you to be alert, step out of your comfort zone and volunteer. You will be blessed.

Thank you to all the staff, parents, grandparents and carers who have become involved with the musical. You are greatly needed and appreciated.

Please scroll down to see photos of our students preparing for the Musical performance tomorrow.

Marian Revermann - Head of Middle School

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,

when it is in your power to act.”- Proverbs 3:27

June

A LionThe Switch

& the What!?

5 May | 7.30pm darwin entertainment centre | playh0use theatre

tickets AVAILABLE f0r purchase fr0m darwin entertainment centre

$25 Adult

$15 C0ncessi0n

$10 Child

It’s on TOMORROW!! See you there...

A LionThe Switch

& the What!?

5 May | 7.30pm darwin entertainment centre | playh0use theatre

tickets AVAILABLE f0r purchase fr0m darwin entertainment centre

$25 Adult

$15 C0ncessi0n

$10 Child

A LionThe Switch

& the What!?

5 May | 7.30pm darwin entertainment centre | playh0use theatre

tickets AVAILABLE f0r purchase fr0m darwin entertainment centre

$25 Adult

$15 C0ncessi0n

$10 Child

Preparing To Perform Tomorrow...

Friday 19th May: Keep the date free!

Please keep the date clear in your diaries so you too can be involved in this great College community event. The Carnival, for all students from Years 1 to 12, is held at Casuarina Swimming Pool. Parents are very welcome and encouraged to attend.

Please note:

• Some assistance may be needed for our Year 1/2 Carnival that is happening in the Learner’s Pool.• Primary students in Years 3 to 6 will be receiving an information letter. Please complete the return slip and return it to your child’s

teacher.• As this is a normal school day, attendance at our Carnival is compulsory for all students (with the exception of Preschool and

Transition).• There will be no supervision available at school.

Kirsty Wall (Year 9) & Amanda Johnson (Year 9) were selected to represent Northern Territory State Hockey under 15 girls team this year.

They have been selected for the last 4 years to play state hockey.

This year they played in Sydney. They lost 2 games, drew 2 games and won one game and it was a great effort by all the NT girls.

Well done girls!

Hannah Nawirridj (Year 5) has qualified for the Australian Team Future Squad (Gymnastics). The training camp is held in Canberra at the AIS.

It is an exciting achievement because Hannah attended the TF Camp in November 2016 as an “extra”. Since then she has qualified in her own right to earn a place on the Squad.

She is the first gymnast from the NT to achieve this placement. Well done Hannah!

MCC Swimming Carnival is coming soon...

Congratulations Hannah!

Congratulations Kirsty & Amanda!

Every year, each student in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit a NAPLAN test. These tests go over three days; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week. By the time you get to the end of Year 9, most of you would have done this test 4 times over the years.

The four tests are:

Language Conventions (spelling, punctuation, grammar)

Writing

Reading

Numeracy/Mathematics

Before you take this test, it is really important for parents and students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 to consider and remember the following points:

This test collects data from students in your year level all across the country. Among other things, it helps us to see how children in WA and Tasmania are going compared to how children in NT, QLD and other states are travelling in their education. It also helps us see how you continue to grow from the last time you did the test.

Because of this, it is important that everyone has the same conditions to do these tests. This is why the tables are changed around and your teacher has to read from a book to give you the instructions.

It’s important that you give each of the tests a good go. That means making sure you have a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast. But these tests don’t test everything about you. They don’t test how kind you are or how generous or considerate you are to your classmates. They don’t show how you like to serve others and show compassion towards those around you. And they don’t test how talented you are at sport, music, dance or art. All of these things are important and we do all of these things at Marrara because we know that each of you has God-given gifts and abilities and we love to give you opportunities to shine in these.

Your teachers know and care for who you are. They watch you grow and continue to guide you.

So when you do your NAPLAN test, come prepared to do your best, but remember this is just a little glimpse into a bit about what you can do in those areas. And before, during and after NAPLAN, we will continue to learn and grow and explore the gifts God has given us - across all areas of our learning!

The Executive Team

NAPLAN Testing

Hi, my name is Nat Dungey.

I have the privilege of being a Year 10 PCG, English, HaSS and PLP teacher as well as teaching the brand new Stage 2 subject of Society and Culture.

I am so excited about joining the Marrara Christian College team and particularly journeying with the Senior School students in their final years! I have been living and working on Groote Eylandt for the past 2 years where I enjoyed the wonderful island lifestyle of fishing and four-wheel driving.

I have 3 busy boys who also started at Marrara this year and we are all amazed at the kindness and warmth of the Marrara College community in welcoming us here.

Introducing Mrs Nat Dungey

Subway Lunches From Next Week

We are happy to announce that Subway School Lunches will be available every Tuesday (starting next week). Each lunch includes a 6-inch Subway sandwich/wrap and a drink for $7. Subway cookies are also available for $0.50 each.

All orders need to be received by Monday 11am for lunch delivery on Tuesday. Please ensure correct money is given as unfortunately change will not be provided. Subway order bags are available from the Front Office, Senior School Admin and School Canteen.

Year 10 Trip FundraiserHelp us raise funds for our Year 10 Annual Australian Trip by buying an Entertainment Membership! Books are $60 and can be purchased with cash at Reception or online at:

www.entbook.com.au/9152s23

Digital Memberships (purchased online only) are also $60. You’ll receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and help our fundraising at the same time!

Mother’s Day Stall - Primary School OnlyOur Year 6 Leadership group are running a Mother’s Day stall at school on Friday 12th May.

The stall will run between 11:30am-1:00pm on Friday in the D Block.

Items range from $2-$5. Primary students will have the opportunity to bring money along to purchase a small gift from the stall. If there are still more gifts after each class has had a turn, students will be invited to purchase another if they wish.

We love blessing our mums and thanking them for what they do for us! If you would like to help our Year 6s with money and wrapping on the day, please see Mrs Jo Rheinberger. We also have our special Mother’s Day breakfast on the following Monday and look forward to spending some time with our mums and other special women in our Primary School community.

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

Looking for a fun activity which develops motor skills and teamwork in young children?

Come and join us in:

~ Game On! ~Friday Nights 5:30-6:30pm at Wanguri Oval during

Term 2 (until 23rd June).

Game On! is a modified hockey game, suitable for 5 to 8 year olds, where players get to use the skills developed at Hookin2Hockey sessions in a game situation - although

no prior background is needed.

You will need a hockey stick, shin guards, mouth guard and sense of fun. Sticks on loan for those who want to try it out first. Don’t worry if you’re not part of a club,

just come down and you will be placed in a team.

For more details, contact: cindy.hope@ntschools.net / 0437 388 441

Dear Primary School Mums

You are invited to Marrara Primary School’s special Mother’s Day Breakfast.

Where: At Marrara Christian College in our primary playground

When: Monday 15th May

Time: 7:30am-8:30am

RSVP: By Friday 12th May. Please confirm with your child’s classroom teacher

We would love to celebrate with our mums but if mum can’t come, a special grandma/aunt or friend can

come along instead.

Dear Primary School Mums

You are invited to Marrara Primary School’s special Mother’s Day Breakfast.

Where: At Marrara Christian College in our primary playground

When: Monday 15th May

Time: 7:30am-8:30am

RSVP: By Friday 12th May. Please confirm with your child’s classroom teacher

We would love to celebrate with our mums but if mum can’t come, a special grandma/aunt or friend can

come along instead.

Darwin Region School Sport NT will send 8 boys and 8 girls to the School Sport NT 15yrs & under Development/Selection Camp. Nomination/information packs are available from Hannah Roll

(Hannah.roll@ntschools.net)

Nominations close May 19th

Dates: June 23rd to 25th in Darwin Cost: $200

Boys and Girls The minimum age is 13years (born no later than 2004)

The maximum age is 15yrs and under at 31.12.2017 (born no earlier than 2002)

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Reduce Maths Anxiety Research tells us that parents who involve their

children in positive mathematical experiences can shape their child’s opinion and interest in mathematics. A positive outlook on mathematics can increase

engagement and reduce maths anxiety.

www.matific.com.au

Involve your child in these maths

conversations:

In the carI wonder how long it will take to get home?How far do you think it is between here and _______?I wonder how fast we are going?What is the best way to get back home?

At the shopsI wonder how many things we have in the trolley?Estimate how much this will all cost.I wonder if we can go in the 15 items or less line?Which line do you think will be the quickest?

Breakfast timeI wonder how many spoonfuls you have left?How much cereal do you normally get onto one spoonful?I wonder how many days the whole box will last?How could you make the box last longer?

HomeworkCan you explain how this works?Show me how you started this question.What can I do if I think I’ve made a mistake?Which strategy do you like the most?