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ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORDEAUXnewsletter
Key dates
PRAYER & PRAISE
PRAYER & PRAISE
Monday 12th October - Friday 6th NovemberHSC Exams
Sunday 25th-Tuesday 27th OctoberPrimary Band Workshop/Mini Tour
Monday 26th OctoberPrimary CSSA State Tennis Gala Day
Tuesday 27th OctoberSecondary CSSA State Tennis Gala Day
Monday 26th - Friday 30th OctoberPrep Come and Play Days
Tuesday 27th October Infants Primary Captains Assembly 2.40pm in the HallPrep 2016 Orientation Evening 7pm
Wednesday 28th OctoberYear 11 Driver Education - Albion ParkSausage Sizzle Fundraiser for Future Problem Solvers - Lunch
29th October, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th NovemberYear 8 Sport - Lifesaving Unanderra Pool
30th October, 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th NovemberYear 7 Sport - Lifesaving Unanderra Pool
Saturday 31st OctoberGraeme Best Memorial Bike RideWorking Bee (Stage 3)
Monday 2nd NovemberYear 10 Sport to Lakeside Leisure Centre
Tuesday 3rd NovemberKinder 2016 Orientation Evening 7pm
Wednesday 4th NovemberIllawarra Regional Science Fair - University of WollongongYear 10 Sport to Lakeside Leisure Centre
Monday 9th NovemberYear 10 Sport to Hangtime Trampoline Park
Thursday 5th, 12th & 19th NovemberKinder 2016 Orientation
Friday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November, 4th & 11th DecemberInfants Swimming
Thursday 19th-Friday 20th NovemberYear 7 2016 Orientation(Please note change of dates)
A message from Mrs StorySURPRISES
Everyone loves surprises. At least, the good ones. Whether they happen to us, or we are taking delight in some wonderful thing that has happened to a friend, positive surprises are welcome. Negative experiences, or shocks, aren't so welcome or easy to cope with.We can learn a lot from Joseph's experiences, as outlined in Genesis. The beautiful coat that his dad gave him must have been a delightful surprise. Visions of his brothers bowing down before him, likewise. As an immature seventeen-year-old, he seems to have thought it was no more than he deserved.Being sold into slavery by his own brothers and experiencing unjust imprisonment, on the other hand, were not welcome surprises. But he did learn and grow through them.We know this because years later when his brothers came down to Egypt seeking famine relief, instead of seeking vengeance on them, he was able to say:"You intended it to harm me, but God intended it for good". Gen 50:20How to enjoy or cope with different surprises? Praise God for the good ones; trust him in the not-so-good ones.
Save the DatesFriday 27th November 2015
Prep Graduation 4.30pmTuesday 8th December 2015
Year 6 Graduation 2.10pm
Wednesday 9th December 2015Year 2 Graduation 2.10pm
Thursday 10th December 2015
Year 10 Graduation 7.00pm
Friday 11th December 2015
End of Year Picnic at Stuart Park. More details to come.
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
Galatians 6:10
Continue to pray for Year 12 as they sit their HSC over the coming weeks.Give thanks for new enrolments.Pray for Prep Orientation and Come and Play Days next week and that new families will feel welcomed to our school community.Pray for safety during excursions over the next few weeks.Pray for executive staff as they plan for 2016 and beyond.
TERM 4 WEEK 3 • 23RD OCTOBER 2015
t. 02 4239 5200www.ics.nsw.edu.au
Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights [email protected]
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From the Uniform ShopUniforms for 2016All students requiring any new uniforms for 2016 are required to either visit the shop during opening hours or make an appointment for a uniform fitting during Term 4, 2015.Families can purchase or lay-by uniforms at the time of fitting. The uniform shop will be open in January 2016 for lay-by collection and size exchanges (if required).Please make your Term 4 uniform fitting appointment as soon as possible.1. Go to www.alintaapparel.com.au and register to make a booking.2. Email The Uniform Shop: [email protected] (the shop manager will either call or return your email to arrange a suitable time) Uniform price list & online shopping available at: www.alintaapparel.com.au
Uniform Shop New Opening HoursThe uniform shop is now open on Monday mornings!Mondays 8.30 - 11.30am and 1.30pm-4.00pmWednesdays 8.30am-11.30amPh: 4239 5220 e: [email protected]
2016 School CalendarsA 2016 School Calendar is currently being prepared and will be for sale towards the end of the year. The cost will be $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00. Watch this space for further information on how to order.
Graeme Best Memorial Bike RideSaturday 31st October Riders and their parents from the 2015 Bike for Bibles ride are invited to ride the final leg from Jamberoo to Tongarra. This will acknowledge the contribution Graeme made to our school community through Bike for Bibles and provide a fitting conclusion to our 2015 ride. Meet at Jamberoo oval at 10am to begin the ride and enjoy an optional BYO picnic lunch in the grounds of Tongarra from 12 noon to 2pm. Mr Phil Pratt
Working BeesThank you to everyone who has attended the working bees this year.There are only a couple of working bee dates left this year for you to complete your working bee commitment for 2015. Please note that it is a condition of enrolment that one working bee is attended each year. Please contact the office if you are unable to fulfil your commitment for 2015.The dates left for this year are:Saturday 31st October (Stage 3)
(Please note change of date)8.30am-11.30amSaturday 5th December (Make up date)
2.00pm-5.00pm
HSC Information EveningYear 11 parents are invited to the HSC Information Evening to be held in the Resource Centre, Thursday 29th October 7.30pm - 9.00pm. This evening is an opportunity to explore the finer details of the High School Certificate year. A variety of topics will be covered during the night including assessment, study patterns, how to assist students in dealing with stress, developing a growth mindset and HSC marks. This evening is specificially for parents but students are also welcome to attend.All presenters will be available for questions during the evening.We look forward seeing you there. Mr Tim Hewitt Secondary Coordinator
EXTEND Outside School Hours Care at Illawarra Christian SchoolHave you heard the good news?Extend is delighted to deliver a Before School Care and After School Care service to commence Term 1 2016 (subject to government licensing and approval). We are thrilled to begin a new partnership with the school community and look forward to delivering a quality service.
Enrol now for Before & After School CareEnrolling is quick and easy! Simply enrol and set up your account online at extend.com.au. Please note – all children must be enrolled before attending. Flyers will be made available for distribution to each student. These flyers include general information about our services, as well as information about your out of pocket expense. Keep an eye out for flyers in your child’s bag soon!Operating hours and fees commencing Term 1, 2016
Before School Care: 7.30am – 8.45am$17.00 permanent, $21.00 casual• YOU PAY BETWEEN: $6.29 - $8.50 for a
permanent booking.
After School Care: 3.30pm – 6.00pm$26.00 permanent, $30.00 casual• YOU PAY BETWEEN: $8.57 - $13.00 for
a permanent bookingEmergency on-the-day bookings incur an additional $5 fee, which is no more than $2.50 after fee relief.• Child Care Benefits and the non-
income tested 50% Child Care Rebate of up to $7500 apply for eligible families. Fees are per child per session.
Fee Relief – the facts Fact 1: The Child Care Rebate (CCR) is NOT income tested! We encourage you to apply!Fact 2: 50% is the minimum reduction you may receive in your fees. Further benefits may apply to you.Read further information and estimate your out of pocket expense at www.extend.com.auQUESTIONS?Check out the FAQs on our website which contains useful information for new parents.PARENT PORTAL: extend.com.au
2016 School FeesThe 2016 School fees have now been set and a copy emailed to each family. These are also available on the school website www.ics.nsw.edu.au/cordeauxfees
TERM 4 WEEK 3 • 23RD OCTOBER 2015
Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses:
Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion ParkApplications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:
Cordeaux Campus:SecondaryEnglishTeacher• Permanent/parttimeposition0.6load• Positiondescriptionavailable:www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment• CommenceTerm1,2016
Process for Application:Application forms are available by calling our school office or on our school website. www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment• Youmustcompletetheschool’sapplicationforminordertoapply.Pleasedonotjust
sendaresume.• Pleaseincludeallotherdocumentslistedintheapplicationform,certifiedastrue
copiesbyaJ.P. Applications will not be considered if not complete.
ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Applications may be submitted either• inhardcopyto:
ThePrincipal’sPersonalAssistant Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Campus PO Box 380 Unanderra 2526 NSW
• orelectronicallyto: [email protected]
Applications close: 4pm Friday 30th October 2015.
For further enquiries please contact: Melinda Vidler (PA to the Cordeaux Principal)
email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4239 5200
It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.