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10 November, 2016
Term Four: Week Four
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
A New Look Open Day! Thursday, 23 March 2017, 9.30am - 12.00pm
Open Day is a day to celebrate, share community and
honour God for His abundant blessings and grace to
our school! I warmly invite you and your family and
friends to join us for this special event!
In 2017 Open Day will take on a new look…. You are invited! And so are your friends! Come and enjoy a morning at
school as your children share their learning journey with you!
Every student will have work on display and there will be fun and activities for the whole family throughout the morning.
Our School will be open… and there will be so much to see:
O Open classrooms and an opportunity to view your child’s work.
P Presentations and musical performances.
E Everyone is welcome! Bring the family and invite your friends!
N New families will have the chance to take a tour and meet the Principal.
D Displays of student work and classroom activities will be available for you to enjoy.
A Activities will include Sport, Science, Maths, Home Economics, Art, IT, Outdoor Education and camping
Y Yes! It will be a fabulous day! Mark the date now and be sure not to miss out!
Yours in Christ’s service.
Julie Prattis. Principal.
MARK THE DATE
OPEN DAY 2017
THURSDAY, 23 MARCH
9.30AM – 12.00PM
November Thurs 10 Yr 10 German Excursion Barossa Valley
Fri 11 Remembrance Day Playgroup (9.00am) Reception Orientation Visit & morning tea
Sun 13 Lego League Competition - Prince Alfred’s
Mon 14 Year 12 Exams - Week 2 Yr 9 - 11 Revision Week for Exams
Wed 16 Middle School Assembly (9am - 9.45am)
Thurs 17 Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea (10 am)
Fri 18 Primary Fun Day Playgroup (9.00am) Yr 11 Dinners - Home Economics Centre
Mon 21 R - Yr 2 Swimming Week Yr 9 -11 Exam Week Triple C Craft - Kumangka Kuu (8.30am) Yr 4/5 Boys & Girls Primary Basketball Carnival
Tues 22 Yr 6/7 Girls Primary Basketball Carnival
Wed 23 Primary Worship Assembly (9.15am) Yr6/7 Boys Basketball Carnival Yr 6 Graduation - HVUC (7pm)
Thurs 24 TVCS ART SHOW - TVCS Art Centre (3.45pm)
Fri 25 Reception Orientation Visit Playgroup (9.00am) Yr 10 & 11 students - Final day
Mon 28 Yr 10 Work Experience Week STUDENT FREE DAY
Wed 30 2017 Primary Orientation Day (9am-12.30pm) 2017 Secondary Orientation Day (9am-3.30pm)
December Fri 2 P&F Christmas Stall (8.30am)
Playgroup (9.00am) Middle School Graduating Assembly (9.45am) Middle School Activities Day (11.15am) Carols Night (7pm)
Sat 3 School Tour
Mon 5 Middle School Community Service Day Primary Thanksgiving Assembly (9am) Yr 12 Graduation Service - HVUC (7.30pm)
Tues 6 Students finish (12.30pm)
TUESDAY PRAYER BREAKFAST - Kumangka Kuu
TUESDAY COMPASSION CHILDREN DAY (gold coin)
TUESDAY SCHOOL BANKING DAY
TUESDAY Vista Sports - Middle School 2.30pm
THURSDAY R- 12 HOMEWORK/TUTORIAL
(3.30pm - 4.15pm) in the HUB
THURSDAY SECONDARY MATHS TUTORING
(3.30pm - 4.15pm) in Room 30
ANNOUNCING…Our Captains for 2017!
Eight weeks ago, we began a process of seeking young leaders
in our school to serve in the role of School Captains for 2017.
I had the privilege of being part of those interviews, and the
giftedness of those young people was inspirational. Each one
of the students showed exceptional leadership, a heart to
honour God and a willingness to serve our community.
Following this process, I am pleased to announce that the
School Captains for Torrens Valley Christian School in 2017
are:
Captains for 2017
David Smith
Ashlyn Vice
Vice Captains for 2017
Ben Viljoen
Sarah Adams
I would like to congratulate all those who took part in this
process and acknowledge the fine godly leadership they
exercise within our school. We are blessed to have such
outstanding young leaders in our school with a heart for God
and a passion to serve our community.
Please uphold them in prayer as they undertake their
responsibilities and lead our school in the year ahead.
Julie Prattis. Principal.
FAMILY DATA BASE - IMPORTANT!
Family Database Forms have been posted. It is very
important that all forms are returned and your information is
kept up to date. Please make this a priority and return them
to the front office, signed by both parents by Friday, 18
November. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE:
STUDENT FREE DAY - Monday, 28 November
OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC)
with Camp Australia
To all parents of Primary School Children.
Please note: OSHC will also be open on Monday, 28
November (Student Free Day), and also the last day of Term
4, Tuesday, 6 December, from 12.30pm.
To find out more about our program, view fees and to register
visit: www.campaustralia.com.au
Please return all textbooks and
library books to the
Resource Centre
by 3 pm on
Friday, 25 November.
PARENTS & FRIENDS
The Parents & Friends recently had its last
committee meeting for the year!
Thank you for all your support this year and also into this
term for our Sunscreen fundraiser and in anticipation of the
upcoming Christmas Stall. We feel very blessed to be part of
such a special and supportive School Community.
However for our service to the school community to continue
in 2017 we need your help and support. Over the Christmas
break please consider how you may be able to support the
school community through the P&F.
We need volunteers to assist with Hot Lunches, Sports day,
Open day, Orientation Day, other special occasions and also
in our general fundraising activities.
We especially need more craft members and two people to
lead the Triple C Craft Group next year. A great opportunity
for fellowship within the school community and to create
lovely gifts for our children for Mother's Day, Father's Day
and Christmas stalls. Discover new craft techniques from
other creative Mums. If you don't think you’re very crafty
that's ok too as we have lots of fun jobs to do, or just take the
opportunity to have a cuppa, cake and a chat! If you are
interested please contact Sarah on mobile: 0414 989 663.
We would really appreciate any time you could offer to assist
us and be part our fun, warm and welcoming P&F. We will
also have Committee members’ roles to fill at our AGM in
March.
Please contact Jude on mobile: 0439 388 747 or by email at
[email protected] if you would like any further
information. We would really appreciate your assistance!!
Jude Osborne (P&F Coordinator)
P&F SUNSCREEN FUNDRAISER
The Sunscreen Fundraiser has finished. A big thank you to
all the families that supported the fundraiser. We raised just
over $200 for the school.
Also thank you to Sue and the ladies in the front office for
their help.
Renee Hoff (P&F Committee)
TRIPLE C CRAFT GROUP
Our final event for the year is the lovely Christmas
stall on Friday, 2 December from 8.15am, please see
flyer for further details.
Triple C will have their Christmas Break up morning on
Monday 5, December at the Picked Duck from 9am, hope to
see you all there.
I would like to thank all our amazing and valuable members
for a lovely year of creating and chatting. We would not be
able to provide the lovely gifts on our stalls for the students
without your help and dedication.
We return Term 1, Week 2 next year on Monday, 13 February
from 9am in Kumangka Kuu – How exciting!
Sarah Parker (Triple C Craft Coordinator)
AUSTRALIAN CHURCH WOMEN WRITING
COMPETITION
Earlier this year, the Year 9 girls had the opportunity to enter
a national writing competition organised by the Australian
Church Women whose aim is “to unite Christian women,
across denominational boundaries, to promote peace,
understanding and unity through faith and love in one God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit”.
The girls were asked to write an essay titled “A Christian
Woman Who Inspires Me”. While not many of our girls took
up the challenge, those who did wrote outstanding essays
and found the experience most rewarding.
After having the winning entry last year, this year Torrens
Valley Christian School has gone one better by taking out the
first two places in this national competition. The winner was
Elisabeth and the runner-up was Jemimah. Both girls wrote
exceptional essays about women that they know personally
who have inspired them in their faith and service to others.
Elisabeth and Jemimah will receive certificates and cheques
for their efforts (hopefully presented in the Year 9
Thanksgiving and Graduation Assembly) and will have their
essays published in a special Australian Church Women
booklet.
Congratulations to both girls on an outstanding
achievement.
SPRING POETRY FESTIVAL
Launch at Pulteney Grammar
There were 714 entries this year from students ranging from
Rec to Year 12. 102 poems were selected for publication in
this year's Spring Poetry Festival Anthology. Each of these
students was recognised and personally called forward to
receive a copy of the anthology.
Congratulations are due to our TVCS Year 11 English
student, Jessica, who had her Optic Poem, Words,
published.
Congratulations are also due to our TVCS Year 12 English
Communications student, Taniesha, who shares
the competition's overall Equal First Prize for her poem, His
Eyes. This is a great honour for a student of our school to
receive.
Thank you to all those teachers from TVCS who encouraged
their students to enter this competition and to the Primary,
Middle School and Senior School teachers who encouraged
students to enter not only their poems, but also their cover
designs.
Bev Dinham (Secondary English Teacher)
CONGRATULATIONS
Christiaan participated in the SA
under 11 State Chess Championship
and achieved 3rd place.
Very proud of his performance after
playing chess for only a year.
Well done Christiaan!
UNIFORM SHOP OPEN HOURS Monday 8.30am – 11.15am Thursday 8.30am – 11.15am Thursday 3.00pm – 4.15am
Contact: Lisa Kociolek (Uniform Coordinator) Email: [email protected]
PRIMARY (R-6) PLACEMENTS IN 2017
We will shortly be assigning our class placements for 2017 in
order to inform you about our decisions by Primary
Orientation Day, which will be held on Wednesday, 30
November, 2016.
Every year we spend considerable time arranging classes
based on many factors such as children’s relationships,
particular needs, balance between boys and girls in each
class, even class numbers and sibling relationships.
If you believe that your child has special considerations of
which we may not be aware, then we would ask you to
indicate these by emailing Mrs Caroline Duell at Email:
[email protected]. This will ensure that your
child’s special needs are considered for next year.
Our current enrolment projections mean that we will have 11
classes in 2017.
While we work hard to meet the needs of every family and
child at our school there are always limited options available
to student placements. Please understand that we cannot
guarantee to meet all requests.
Please note that this is not an opportunity to nominate a
particular teacher for your child.
If you wish to indicate special considerations please reply by
email by Friday, 11 November.
We are looking forward to a great year in 2017. Thank you for
your support for next year.
Caroline Duel (Primary Deputy Principal)
UNIFORM SHOP
Summer Uniform Season
November is the beginning of Summer season.
Winter uniform is not permitted from 1 November.
Tracksuit pants are not allowed.
Boys may wear long trousers all year round.
Mix and Match of Uniform styles
Some students mix and match uniforms. Sports uniform and
everyday (dress/trousers) should not be blended together,
(ie. do not wear sports jumper over dress). Girls only wear
white knee high socks or ankle socks with their dress and not
sports socks. Bike shorts are not to be worn in place of sport
uniform shorts.
Special Sized Uniforms
If you require a special sized uniform of a smaller or larger
size, we can have a special make, but need time to be made.
It pays to be ready for next year!
Sport Uniform – New Style
2016 is the last year for style change over. From next year
students must be wearing the new style polo and shorts as
the plain red polo and rugby knit shorts will not be uniform.
Fitting of New Students
We will continue with our online booking system for new
student fittings. If your family has a student starting in the
new year and you have not received a letter, please email us
immediately.
New Year Sales Prior to School Year
At the beginning of 2016, we made arrangements so that
waiting for service was almost non-existent. Our new system
works very well, and invite you to share in our organization.
If you are already aware of your requirements for 2017,
please email an order so that it can be filled and waiting for
you. All lay-by or backorders are to be collected by appoint-
ment so that waiting times will be as little as 5 minutes.
Year Twelve Jackets for 2017
The design for the Year 12 jackets for 2017 is complete and all
information will be emailed to student’s school email ad-
dresses. If you have any questions about the design, cost or
nicknames, please ask your year 11 student or you may email
the uniform shop.
Lost Property
Located in front of the uniform shop, a sorting table is there
for your convenience. It will be emptied at the end of the
year, with contents either to Goodwill or second hand. Please
encourage your student to take only what is theirs.
Lisa Kociolek (Uniform Coordinator)
THE VALLEY POP UP CAFE
TORRENS VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
OUTSIDE HALL KITCHEN
Monday 7, 14 & 21 November
@ RECESS TIME
The Year 10 Food Technology & Hospitality class
will be running our very own pop up café on
November 7, 14 & 21 during recess. We will be
selling what we consider are the most current
food trends. Menu items include artisan pizza,
chocolate brownies with salted caramel popcorn,
summer smoothie bowls, and gluten free banana,
blueberry and coconut bread. Hot barista made
drinks will also be available for $2. Food items will
range from $2-$3.
SACSA NETBALL
The annual SACSA Primary Netball Carnival was held in Week 2 at Golden Grove District Courts. We sent five teams from
TVCS as we had a second Year 6/7 girls team due to the high number of experienced players.
Year 4/5 boys
Serena and Erin coached the Year 4/5 boys, along with Mrs Thorpe. The boys worked well
together and learned a lot throughout the day, as the coaches focused on rotating players
through different positions and teaching them new skills and tactics. They finished in the
lower half of their pool but played well in their crossover final, finishing with a win.
Year 4/5 girls
Student coaches Lauren and Haley were very proud of each and every one of the girls for their
efforts at the carnival. They ended up winning 2 out of 8 games and fought for 7th place in
their crossover final, finishing with a great victory. The girls also had opportunities to play
positions that they hadn't played before, which they (mostly) thought was great. They would
like to say a big thanks to the parents and grandparents who came along and helped with
scoring, with special thanks to Ms Anastasia Kastrappi for helping to supervise this team.
6/7 boys
The boys did extremely well on the day, coming 3rd in their pool and 6th overall. Chloe and
Tegan (student coaches) did have a little trouble sorting out positions and making sure
everybody had an even and fair amount of time on the court, due to the enthusiasm of each of
the boys. However, they soon found a balance and won 3 games out of their 5 games in the
minor round. This saw them face off against Hills in the crossover final for 5th and 6th place.
The boys played well but unfortunately went down in their last game.
Year 6/7 girls
Team 1
Team 1 had a fairly successful carnival, winning their first game against Horizon convincingly,
and consistently demonstrating strong game-play throughout the tournament. Although they
were unable to reach the grand final, the girls enjoyed the day and had improved beyond
words by the final match against Sunrise, which resulted in a win. It wasn't just their superb
netball abilities, but their admirable level of sportsmanship, that coaches Emily and Lauren
were most proud of and impressed by.
Team 2
Throughout the day the Division 2 girls put in their best effort and had a lot of fun. One game,
in particular, was both exciting and frustrating as the team controlled the majority of the play
and had the ball in our attacking half so often, but just couldn’t finish off the goal, and it
ended in a draw. Unfortunately, Tyndale didn't turn up to our quarter final, automatically
giving us a 20-0 win. According to the student coaches (Jessica and Paige) this was probably
the most exciting part of the day!
Thanks to Mrs Thorpe, Ms Weiss, Mrs Beames and Mr Karuga for supervising the teams on
the day.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations to Haley and Lauren, our latest state representatives, who recently represented SA in Football. The twins were
selected in the Under 16 Diversity State Championships, after being recruited from the Norwood Football Club. This saw them
compete in a week-long competition in Victoria, against the best Indigenous Footballers from all around the country. Lauren
was named in the best players for SA twice but Haley unfortunately broke her finger during the first game.
She continued to play for the rest of the carnival, but it certainly had an effect on her.
Congratulations to Ben, who has been selected to represent South Australia in the National Youth (Under
17s) Rugby 7s Championship, to be held in Perth in December this year. Ben was selected in the final team of
12 after strong performances for his club and some standout sessions at state training.
Andrew Loechel (Primary Sports Coordinator)
Saturday, 26 November, 2016
@ 1:30pm
Ingle Farm Salvation Army Cnr Maxwell & Bridge Roads
PRICE
$7 per person
Cold drinks and
snacks will be
available to buy
during the interval
TORRENS VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
ARTS SHOW 2016
CHILD STUDY
by Isabella Stormonth
THURSDAY, 24 NOVEMBER
3.30pm - 5.00pm
Refreshments, Music and
Presentation of Art Awards
TVCS ART CENTRE 1227 GRAND JUNCTION ROAD HOPE
VALLEY.
Where: Hope Valley Uniting Church 1263 Grand Junction Road, Hope Valley
When: 5.30pm ‘till 7.30pm (arrive 5.15pm to sign in) What: Lots of fun, food, and laughter, DINNER and a DEVOTION Who: 6 to 12 year olds How Much: $4 per kid, per night ($10 for family group of 3)
Questions: Ask Rachel on: 0405 442 175
FOR SALE: Second hand uniforms Red long sleeved sports top size 10 – $30 Red sports top (old logo) size 10 – $5 Red sports top size 14 – $10 Red sports top ladies size 10 - $20 Red long sleeved sports top six 16 - $30 Navy sports shorts size 14 x2 - $5 each Navy microfibre sports trousers size 12 – $25 Navy microfibre sport trousers size 14 - $25 Navy jumper (old logo) size 8 – $5 Navy jumper size 12 – $30 Navy top long sleeved (old logo) size 8 – $5 Navy polo top long sleeved ladies size XXS - $30 Girls winter skirt size 10 – $40 Girls summer dress (faded) size 8 – $5 Girls summer dress size 9 – $40 Phone or SMS Chris Hendricks 0466 965 891 School Shoes For Sale Genesis shoe brand. New $25 only. Size 39 (approx. Ladies 7 - 7½) Please call Sarah on: 0414 989 663
Friday, 2 December (in the morning only) before school near the front office
Chocolate Bon Bons 50 cents Inspirational Rocks $1.00 Various tree ornaments (including beautiful handcrafted decorations) $1.00 Christmas Cards $2.00 Assorted decorated candles $2.00 - $4.00 Seeds with hand painted planter rocks $4.00 Blessing/Thankfulness Jar $4.00 Succulents in a jar $5.00
See display in the front office
Dental care is FREE for most school-aged children and
ALL preschool children at the School Dental Service.
All babies, children and young people 0-17 years are
welcome to attend. School Dental Service clinics are
open during the Christmas school holiday break.
For School Dental Service clinic details visit:
www.sadental.sa.gov.au.