Thursday 12 October 2017

Dates to RememberOctoberFriday 13 Years 7–12 CSEN ChampionshipsThursday 19 Years 3–6 Regional Athletics CarnivalFriday 20 Years 5–6 Lightning PremiershipMonday 23 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pmTuesday 24 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pm Year 12 Celebration Day Year 12 Valedictory Dinner, Cardinia Cultural Centre, 6.00 pmWednesday 25 Years 7–8 Rally DayThursday 26 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pm Middle School Th!nk Project Awards Night, PM9A, 5.00 pmFriday 27 Years 5–6 Division Summer Sports Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pmMonday 30 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pmTuesday 31 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pm

NovemberWed 1 – Fri 24 VCE ExaminationsWednesday 1 Years 9–10 Rally DayThursday 2 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pmFriday 3 Years 9–10 FOCUS Festival Prep – Year 2 Swimming Lessons, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pmMonday 6 Mid–Term Break – Staff & Student FreeTuesday 7 Melbourne Cup Public HolidayThursday 9 Junior School Tim Cahill Academy Clinic IncursionFriday 10 Prep – Year 2 Swimming Carnival, Kings Swim Centre, 12.00 pmSaturday 11 Year 10 FormalWednesday 15 Year 8 Graduation, 6.30 pmThursday 16 Prep – Year 2 Responsible Pet Program IncursionMon 20 – Thur 23 Senior School Examination WeekThursday 23 Kinder Information Night, 7.00 pm

Students are preparing the perfect recipe for a fabulous Term 4!

Whole School NewsTerm 4 Child Safety UpdateThe safety of every child is vitally important to us at Chairo. It may seem highly obvious, but it is something that I don’t think we can communicate too much. It is important to understand why we value child safety so highly as a school community. The obvious answer is because, throughout our society, the safety and protection of children is becoming increasingly important. This is a good thing, because children can be amongst the most vulnerable and easily abused within our communities.

But Chairo’s commitment goes deeper than just a response to a societal push. The first reason that we value the safety of children (in fact, all people) is because we believe they are made in God’s image. If we love and treasure God, then we will love and treasure anything that is made in His image. We should celebrate and respond to the uniqueness of each individual as an image-bearer of God. If we are serious about this, then we will be intentional about caring for each other.

The second reason that we are committed to caring for each other is because Jesus told us, as His followers, to do just that. In fact, Jesus went so far as to say that one of the greatest marks of us being Christians is the way that we love and care for each other.

There are two very simple ways every person within the Chairo community can contribute toward our commitment to ensure that all students at Chairo are safe.

Firstly, you could take another look at our updated Child Safety booklet that is available at chairo.vic.edu.au/pdf/Policies/Child-Safety-at-Chairo-Booklet.pdf or in Linc. This document sets out the commitment, responsibilities and processes that we undertake at Chairo.

Secondly, we would urge any parents, staff members or students who have concerns that the attitude or behaviours of any Chairo employee, volunteer, contractor or office holder may be harmful to a student to contact one of our Child Protection Officers to talk with them about the matter.

Our Child Protection Officers are based at each campus but you are free to contact any of those listed, regardless of which campus you or your children attend.

Drouin Judy Linossier 0407 958 062 Mandy Smith 0427 003 345 Drouin East Judy Linossier 0407 958 062 Di McAllister 0407 287 643 Mandy Smith 0427 003 345 Leongatha Anthony Collier 0412 490 724 Shelley Hermens 0402 114 616 Pakenham Peter Wells 0484 081 805 Di McAllister 0407 287 643 Peter Stebbins 5942 5632 ext 367 Whole School Michelle Sharp 0472 845 156

Even if you are unsure and would like some help to think the issue through, please make contact. Such conversations are not pleasant but this is part of the commitment that the school has made in its Statement of Commitment, and it takes support from all members of the school community to make this effective. Communications will be treated confidentially on a strictly need-to-know basis.

Obviously, whenever there are concerns that a child is in immediate danger, the police should be called immediately on 000.Simon Matthews, Executive Principal

Governance NewsAssociation General MeetingThere will be an Association general meeting on Thursday 9 November at the Drouin East Campus, commencing at 7.30 pm. One highlight of the evening will be the launch of SP17, Chairo’s new strategic plan that has been developed over the course of this year. All parents and staff members are encouraged to attend what will be an informative and enjoyable evening.

General Meeting Guest SpeakerThe guest speaker at our November general meeting will be Professor Darren Iselin, the President of CHC (Christian Heritage College), a multi-disciplinary college of approximately 900 students in Brisbane.

Darren has extensive leadership experience within Christian education, and has served in a plethora of principal and senior leadership roles and responsibilities within both higher education and schooling sectors.

He has also been involved in a diverse range of educational consultancy and professional development initiatives throughout the Asia-Pacific region, regularly presenting on a range of topics including: Christian worldview, faith formation, school culture, building leadership capacity, leadership, and faith-learning integration.

Certificate of Christian EducationCEN (Christian Education National) will be conducting a one-day engaging workshop at Maranatha Christian School on Saturday 28 October from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm for interested parents and staff members.

The cost of participating in the CCE (Certificate of Christian Education) course is $170, which includes lunch, refreshments and course materials. See the flyer attached to this newsletter for more details.

Our Board Chairman, Jeff Calway, has previously completed the CCE and said, ‘If you’ve ever wanted to articulate “why Christian schooling?” but have struggled to do so, this course comes to your aid!’

Those wishing to attend should register at cen.edu.au/index.php/all-events/victoria-events.

From the Senior ChaplainBe kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

All Chairo students will be looking at kindness in their homerooms during the first half of this term. In particular, we will be exploring three great biblical truths.

First, God Himself is kind. But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, He saved us… (Titus 3:4–5, see also Hosea 11:4, Luke 6:35, Romans 2:4 and Ephesians 2:7).

Kindness is part of who God is and how He relates to us. Kindness is not in any way a sign of weakness: God is not weak. But He is kind.

Second, God calls and equips His people to be kind. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23, see also Job 6:14, Proverbs 11:17 and 21:21, Micah 6:8, Zechariah 7:9, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Colossians 3:12 and 2 Timothy 2:24). In fact, Paul wrote that his kindness was evidence that his ministry was genuinely from God! (2 Corinthians 6:6).

As kindness is part of who God is and how He relates to us, so kindness should be part of who we are as God’s people, and how we relate to others.

Third, God’s kindness is to people who don’t deserve it. God doesn’t wait for people to demonstrate that they’re worthy of His kindness. Instead, God is kind to people who are not worthy or deserving in any way: God is kind to the ungrateful and wicked (Luke 6:35, see also Romans 2:4). Clearly, that is the example for us to follow. We are to be kind to everyone, including those who do not reciprocate.

The people I find it the most difficult to be kind to are often the people within my own family. I don’t think I am alone in that! We’d love you to partner with us by talking to your own children about kindness over the next month. More importantly, I pray that we will all model kindness, within our families, our school community, and beyond.Medon Loupis, Senior Chaplain

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Campus NewsTerm 4 Uniform ReminderFrom the commencement of Week 4, Monday 30 October, full summer uniform only must be worn by all students.

Prep – Year 2 SwimmingPrep to Year 2 students will soon be taking part in swimming lessons at Kings Swim Centre, Narre Warren South. Lessons for each class will be thirty minutes in duration, with the first lesson commencing at 12.00 pm and the last concluding by 2.30 pm each swimming day.

This is an exciting and busy time for students and parents alike. As such, we stress the importance of ensuring that students come to school each day with their swim gear already on underneath their school uniform.

Parents who find themselves having to deliver forgotten bathers during this time are asked to telephone Reception prior to confirm bus departure times. Swimming lesson days will be as follows:

• Monday 23 October• Tuesday 24 October• Thursday 26 October• Friday 27 October• Monday 30 October• Tuesday 31 October• Thursday 2 November• Friday 3 November

Prep – Year 2 Swimming CarnivalPrep to Year 2 students will conclude their swimming lessons with a swimming carnival on Friday 10 November at Kings Swim Centre, 4–12 The Avenue, Narre Warren South from 12.00–2.30 pm. We encourage those parents who are available to attend in support of their child/ren to do so. Additional information regarding the swimming carnival will be sent home with students shortly.

Years 3–6 Regional AthleticsWe are pleased to announce that ten students have qualified to participate in the Years 3–6 Regional Athletics Carnival on Thursday 19 October at Casey Fields Athletics Track. Our prayers are with these students as they represent the school, and we wish them well in their efforts.

Years 5–6 Lightning PremiershipAs part of the District Sports Program, Years 5–6 students will be participating in the Lightning Premiership on Friday 20 October. Students will participate in basketball, tennis, softball and volleyball. They will depart from school at 9.00 am sharp, so please ensure your child arrives at school in time to make the bus.

Middle School Th!nk Project Awards NightAn awards night will be held on Thursday 26 October for all students, and their families, who have participated in the Middle School Th!nk Project this year. The evening will be held in Room PM9A and will run from 5.00–7.30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our Middle School students.

Year 12 Valedictory Dinner TicketsThere are still some Year 12 families yet to purchase tickets to the Valedictory Dinner. To ensure you are able to be part of this special milestone in your child’s education, we wish to highlight that ticketing will close tomorrow, Friday 13 October.

The Valedictory Dinner will be held on Tuesday 24 October at the Cardinia Cultural Centre from 6.00–10.00 pm. This event will include a three-course meal and non-alcoholic beverages. Formal presentations will form part of this evening as students enjoy reminiscing about their time at Chairo.

Tickets are $70 per person and can be purchased at trybooking.com/311491.

VCE ExaminationsFrom Wednesday 1 November, students in Years 11–12 will sit their VCE Examinations. These exams form a major part of their overall ATAR.

As this examination period can be mentally, emotionally and physically demanding on our VCE students, we ask that the Chairo community pray for them during this time.

All Pakenham Campus VCE students will sit their exams at the Drouin Campus this year. The following list outlines the dates and times of these exams:Wednesday 1 English 9.00 am – 12.15 pmThursday 2 Psychology 9.00–11.45 amFriday 3 Further Maths 1 2.00–3.45 pmMonday 6 Further Maths 2 9.00–10.45 am Business Management 3.00–5.15 pmWednesday 8 Maths Methods 1 9.00–10.45 am History 3.00–5.15 pmThursday 9 Maths Methods 2 11.45 am – 2.00 pm Physical Education 3.00–5.15 pmFriday 10 H&H Development 11.45 am – 2.00 pmMonday 13 Design & Tech 9.00–10.45 am English Literature 11.45 am – 2.00 pm O&E Studies 3.00–5.15 pmTuesday 14 Chemistry 9.00–11.45 am Vis Communication 2.00–3.45 pmWednesday 15 Physics 9.00–11.45 amThursday 16 Music Peformance 9.00–10.45 amMonday 20 Media 3.00–5.15 pm

CERTIFICATE

OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

(CCE)

for presentations, videos, discussions, cartoons and reflections

ONE DAY ENGAGING WORKSHOP

FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & STAFF

Join us

How is it different to another education?

How is teaching Christianly distinctive?

How is Christian education based on the Bible?

Maybe you love Christian education

but would like to be re-energised

What is Christian education?

Maranatha Christian SchoolSaturday 28 October 8.30am - 3.30pmLunch and refreshments providedRegister: CEN website under Vic EventsE: Pam.Lavery@cen.edu.au or visit Maranatha school office

CERTIFICATE

OF CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

(CCE)

for presentations, videos, discussions, cartoons and reflections

ONE DAY ENGAGING WORKSHOP

FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & STAFF

Join us

How is it different to another education?

How is teaching Christianly distinctive?

How is Christian education based on the Bible?

Maybe you love Christian education

but would like to be re-energised

What is Christian education?

Maranatha Christian SchoolSaturday 28 October 8.30am - 3.30pmLunch and refreshments providedRegister: CEN website under Vic EventsE: Pam.Lavery@cen.edu.au or visit Maranatha school office