ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORDEAUXnewsletter

Key dates

PRAYER & PRAISE

Monday 14th NovemberYear 10 Sport - Hangtime Trampoline Park

Wednesday 16th, 23rd & 30th NovemberYear 6 Surfing Lessons

Thursday 17th November15's Cricket Match at Figtree Oval

Thursday 17th & 18th NovemberYear 7 2017 Orientation Days

Thursday 17th & 24th NovemberKindergarten 2017 Orientation Days 9.30am-10.30am

Thursday 17th & 24th NovemberYear 8 Sport - Lifesaving & Aquatics Unit- Unanderra Pool

Friday 18th & 25th NovemberYear 7 Sport - Lifesaving & Aquatics Unit - Unanderra Pool

Friday 18th, 25th November & 2nd Decem-berInfants Swimming Lessons

Friday 18th NovemberStage 5 & 6 French to Alliance Francaise de Sydney - Award Ceremony

Saturday 19th NovemberWorking Bee (Stage 3 or any family that has not completed their working bee commit-ment for this year)

Monday 21st-Wednesday 23rd NovemberYear 8-10 Exams

Monday 21st NovemberYear 12 Formal - City Beach

Wednesday 23rd NovemberYear 7 Cricket Day at Reed Park

Thursday 24th NovemberYear 10 Girls - Excursion to North Wollon-gongYear 10 Boys - Excursion to Kiama

Friday 25th NovemberSecondary Captains to Halogen Young Leaders Day - HomebushYear 11 Student Leader TrainingPrep Graduation 5pm in the hall

(Please note that some of these dates are differ-ent to those in calendars sold at the end of last year. Please see the school website for updates)

A message from Mr Lainson“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

Are you only happy when things seem to be going ok or when good things happen? When wonderful things happen in our life we hear people say “God is good”. Indeed God is good, but even in the tough times or when challenges come our way. As Christian people we know that the trials and struggles of this world will pass and we long for and cling to the promise of eternal life with Christ. As Christians we have a joy and peace that extends beyond our immediate circumstances and enables us to rejoice in the Lord because in him we find forgiveness, comfort, hope, peace, security and everlasting love. This week I reminded the students at our Monday morning assembly that God is indeed faithful and able to be trusted. Romans 8:28 reminds us “…that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” So with this in mind no matter what circumstances we find ourselves we can have joy in knowing Jesus as our Lord and saviour.

Year 12Please continue to pray for Year 12 as they await their HSC results and make final decisions about their plans for 2017. We give thanks for our wonderful exam supervision team who cared for our Year 12 students during their HSC examinations and that the exams are now over.Congratulations to Emma Whitelock whose Design & Technology major work has been nominated for possible inclusion in Shape, the annual exhibition of outstanding Major Projects developed by HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students.Congratulations also to Connor Konstandaras whose Industrial Technology Multimedia major work has been nominated for possible inclusion in InTech, the annual exhibition of outstanding Major Projects developed by HSC Industrial Technology students.

School Hours and Car parkA reminder to all school families that students are not to be dropped at school before 8:30am. In addition, unless you have a prep child or a parking permit issued by the office, please do not drive into the school car park to drop off or pick your children.

Term Dates 2017Term 1 - Monday 30th January - Friday 7th April

Term 2 - Wednesday 26th April - Friday 30th JuneTerm 3 - Monday 24th July - Friday 22nd September

Term 4 - Tuesday 10th October - Thursday 7th December

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2:3-4

Give thanks for new enrolments for 2017.Pray for students as they prepare for the end of year exams.Pray for Year 7 Orientation next week.Pray for the new kindergarten students and their families as they take part in Kindergarten orientation.

TERM 4 WEEK 5 • 11TH NOVEMBER 2016

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Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights cordeaux@ics.nsw.edu.au

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New Uniforms for 2017It is recommended that if you require new uniforms for 2017, that you come in for a Uniform Fitting before the end of Term 4.We recommend this, so that the wait times over the January period are reduced, making the shopping experience more pleasant. We welcome lay-buys but you are able to take the uniforms after your fitting if you choose.Please log onto our website or phone the shop for available times.Thank you.www.alintaapparel.com.au

Uniform Shop Regular Opening Hours durng term time: Mondays 8.30 - 11.30am and 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Wednesdays 8.30am - 11.30am

Ph: 4239 5220 e: iccordeaux@alinta.com.au

Secondhand UniformsSecondhand uniforms are located in the office. A stock list is updated weekly and can be found on the Cordeaux ICS website under Enrolment - Uniforms-Preloved Uniforms. Donations can be made to the office at anytime. EFTPOS and cash payments now accepted. Enquiries to Sam Palmer e: sandypalms@hotmail.com Ph: 0410 559 009

After School CareAfter School Care is available at Big Fat Smile Fun Club at Unanderra. Bus pickups from school are available.For further information: bigfatsmile.com.au/funclub Ph: 4272 5355unanderra@bigfatsmile.com.au

Excursion notes have gone electronic this termPlease note that paper excursion notes are no longer going home for any excursions. This is all done through the program Signmee.Please follow the instructions in the email and, for further help, contact Mr Robert Green (IT Manager) by contacting the school office or email cordeaux@ics.nsw.edu.au

Working BeesThank you to everyone who has been to a working bee this year. There are two more working bees this year.

Saturday 19th November - (Years 5 & 6) - 8.30am-11.30am

Saturday 3rd December - (Make up date) - 2pm-5pm

Australian Mathematics CompetitionThis year we had 164 students from ICS in primary and high school sitting the competition in July, and we have just received the certificates which were presented in assembly this week.

We received 1 High Distinction, 24 Distinctions, 58 Credits, 61 Certificate

of Proficiencies and 20 Certificate of Participations.

Congratulations go to Jayden P in Year 2 who sat the Year 3 competition paper and was awarded the 'Best in School' for primary students - scoring in the top 1% of students in Year 3. Congratulations also go to Courtney B in Year 7 who was awarded the 'Best in School' for High School students - scoring in the top 4% of students in Year 7.Students who were awarded High Distinction and Distinction were:-

Year 3Jaydan P (HD), Connor L (D), Melody B (D), Fraya V (D), Nathaniel O (D), Izaak P

(D), Xavier F (D)

Year 4Imogen F (D), Ranugi F (D)

Year 5 William S (D), Ian C (D), Sandon V (D)

Year 6 Samuel F (D), Mathew C (D), Harley T (D)

Year 7 Courtney B (D), Anna W (D), Wiliam B (D)

Year 8 Rebekah L (D), Laura G (D)

Year 9Jayden S (D), Brendan E (D)

Year 10Kaleb B (D), Josiah T (D)

Year 12 Liam V (D)

Mrs Gerritsen and Mrs Brown

New Opal Card ApplicationsPlease note that students entering Year 3 or Year 7 in 2017 need to reapply for their school opal cards. Letters have been sent out to these students with details.

Spelling BeeCongratulations to the winners of the spelling bee:

Year 7 Lucas WYear 8 - Abbey BYear 9 - Josiah KYear 10 - Elise C

K-6 School BankingJust a couple of reminder dates for school banking. Tuesday 29th November, will be the last day for ordering reward items for 2016. So remember to put your orders in ASAP. Tuesday 6th December, is the last school banking day for the year.

Community Announcements

Free Bike Maintenance & Cycling Skills Workshops

Bike Maintenance & Safety - Presented by Steer North

Learn Bike Maintenance & Skills such as changing a tyre, oiling a chain, cleaning a bike and much more. Get inspired by Steer North riders as they pass through Wollongong on their 45 day journey, learn about living actively, safe cycling and looking after your bike. Lots of cycling giveaways for those who attend.Wednesday 14th December 2pm-3pm, Southern end of Stuart Park, North Wollongong. No booking required.Cycling Safety & Skills - Presented by Rideability

Get the skills to ride anywhere! Join a fun session to improve cycle skills, learn about bike safety and improve rider confidence. Session covers: braking, cornering, hand signals, shoulder checks and scanning, safety, equipment and much more. Bikes will be available to hire free of charge.Wednesday 18th January 2017 10am-11am Lang Park Wollongong (Family workshops - Adults and children) - Bookings essential and can be made by calling Council's Service Centre on 4227 7111 or e: rso@wollongong.nsw.gov.au or visit www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety

TERM 4 WEEK 5• 11TH NOVEMBER 2016