college newsletter issue 6 / friday 6 may
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Love Integrity Faith Empowerment
College NewsletterIssue 6 / Friday 6 May
From the Principal
Welcome back to another action packed Term!Last Term was just amazing for all of those involved in the musical, Wizard of Oz. What a great opportunity for you to see your children onstage where they can build their confidence and creative flair. It is a unique opportunity for students to be involved in such an inclusive K to 12 event.Charlton offers something for every student to pursue and develop their gifts. Whether they are sporting, academic, creative Arts focused or culinary and technical, students at Charlton have a chance to learn and grow in this positive environment.The advertisements for the Principal’s position are now public and we have had a number of expressions of interest so far. Applications close mid-May. Please pray that an accomplished educator, who loves Jesus and is committed to Christian education finds his or her way to my vacated chair. The Prospectus is on our web page if you want to have a look and/or pass it on to a suitable applicant. As I have prepared for the Christian Education Foundation AGM, I have looked over the many reports which have been written during my time at Charlton. It is so humbling to see the growth in numbers and the continuing building programs which demonstrate God’s
gracious provision for us here at Charlton. Sometimes we take our facilities and staff for granted. It’s good to look back to where we have come from and how we have developed. Building wise, we should be in to the new Library by the end of the year. We are grateful for the parents who have helped out with the moving process and for the staff who are making sure it all happens smoothly and calmly, especially Leanne, Ruth and the Maintenance team supervised by Vicki Gunning.The new Canteen is coming along nicely and everyone is looking forward to its completion. The Carpark is now in use for staff and students which should free up the top carpark for parents to use.HSC students have now commenced their final studies and will be working hard to ensure they achieve the best results they can. If you are the parent of an HSC student please ensure they are averaging two hours per night to ensure they are putting in enough time to achieve maximum results. In the lead up to exams, more time may be required for students who want to earn a Band 5 or Band 6.I am saddened to announce that Mr Fraser Hannam has offered his resignation due to difficult family circumstances including the death of his mother. Fraser has been a gifted
and passionate advocate for Christian Education, a great teacher and learner, and a very funny and supportive co-worker. His role as Head of Middle School was filled with grace and flair, as was his recent role as Director of Teaching and learning. His unique style of leadership flavoured with compassion and silliness has been much appreciated by all who have served with him. We wish him every blessing for a bright future filled with Science Fiction, PhD study and a wonderful family time with his Dad and, beautiful wife Annette as well as his three children. Fraser will be greatly missed and very difficult to replace. More news about that later.As we enjoy the term together let’s remember our theme from Philippians 2 (NLT).3Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. 5You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.In ChristSue
What an incredible experience we would have if our hearts and minds were filled with these things! As we begin Term 2 this year, our theme will be integrity.
In it’s most basic sense, integrity means wholeness, lacking no division. So what does that look like in a person? Is it something that would characterise you? Are you divided? Different in one situation than in another? If we are honest, we would admit that it is often a struggle to have integrity in our everyday lives.
Moral integrity is something we should cherish and teach our children, because living without it destroys the very fabric of the human soul. How are you growing in integrity?
From the Chaplain
Vers
e fo
r the weekPhilippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable,
if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think
about these things.
More [email protected]
Saturday 7 May Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (more details inside)
Sunday 8 May Mothers’ Day
Monday 9 May Traditional Half Yearly Exams Commence
Tuesday 10 May NAPLAN Testing PA Meeting, 7pm
Wednesday 11 May NAPLAN Testing Pl@yschool on the College Oval K-2 Athletics Carnival (College Oval)
Thursday 12 May NAPLAN Testing
Friday 13 May Year 10 Exams Commence
Tuesday 17 May Kinder Information Night
Wednesday 18 May Pl@yschool in the MPC Primary Athletics Carnival (Y3-6)
Friday 20 May Preschool Circus Day Entertainment Books
Entertainment Books are now available to purchase. Books were distributed this week to the youngest child from Kinder to Year 6. Flyers were also distributed to students in Years 7 to 12.
Books can also be purchased online: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/340s64
to all the wonderful Mum’s, grandmothers, aunties and amazing
role models in our children’s lives!
Happy
ANZAC DAY Monday 25 AprilYou did us proud!
Our students (and their parents) did us very proud yet again as they represented our College in an ANZAC service held in Toronto last Monday.
With well over 50 students marching, Charlton really stood out as a significant and beautifully dressed contingent, probably our biggest number ever. The
speeches by our College Captains were extremely well done and well received.
Thank you to all who supported this important community event.
Important College
DATES
Shim Jang Taekwondo - Wednesdays from 3.30pm - 4.30pm in the MPC commencing Wednesday 4 May. For more information or to register please contact Master Greg Dovey on 0411 155 510 or email [email protected].
Charlton Football Academy K-4 - Wednesdays from 8.00am to 8:40am with Josh Rose. To register email [email protected].
Charlton Football Academy Y3-6 - Fridays from 7.45am to 8:30am with Leo Bertos. To register email [email protected].
Help Support our
SUPER FISH!After competing at PSSA (Primary Schools Sports
Association) on Tuesday 22 March, Year 5 student
Terangimarie Moanaroa has made it to Nationals for
swimming in September.
Terangimarie and her family are currently raising money to
help get her to Darwin. To make a donation, or to purchase
raffle tickets, please enquire at Reception.
Terangimarie won two medals at PSSA and is our first ever
Primary student to qualify for Nationals!
- ALL Lunch Orders must be in by 9.30am each morning.
- PIZZA DAY - Thursday 26 May.
- To volunteer at the Canteen please email [email protected]
Careers InfoYears 10, 11 and 12Thursday 19 May - Careers Expo: Newcastle Jockey Club from 9.00am to 3.30pm.
Years 11 and 12Wednesday 8 June - Avondale Futures Day: Avondale College of Higher Education. Visit www.futuresday.com.au or to register email [email protected]
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is being held at the College on Saturday 7 May to support Cancer Council research.
The event is being hosted by Thrive Church and is a ladies only event.
Cost is $10ppPlease RSVP to Judy: 0401 741 186 / Lee-anne: 0422 329 468 / Lia: 0432 732 344
Saturday 7 May 10am - 12noon
Term 2 Before and After School
OOSH
at Charlton
Due to the Library
renovations, OOSH will not commence until 2017
43 Fassifern Road Fassifern / p. 02 4959 9111 / e. [email protected] / www.charlton.nsw.edu.au
Kindergarten Information EveningTuesday 17 May
7pm / Kindy Classrooms
ALL WELCOME!
Have a child starting school in 2017?Come and check us out!
Friday 20 May 2016 / 10.00am - 11.30am
Jumping Castle / Fun Activities / Morning TeaBRING A FRIEND... ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Charlton Christian College Invites your Pre-Schooler to a FREE
DAY
43 Fassifern Road Fassifern / p. 02 4959 9111 www.charlton.nsw.edu.au
Thursday 28 AprilCIS Results
Last term Year 8 students Axell Gross and Daneeka Croker competed at CIS for swimming.
Daneeka achieved 3 new PB’s and Axell also swam well, achieving a new PB in the 50m Breaststroke.
Congratulations to both students on a great effort!
Dane
eka Croker
Achieved 3 new PB’s at CIS last
term!!!Well done Daneeka!
The Bedwetting Institute has designed an effective program that addresses the causes of bedwetting and offers a practical and achievable method of curing the problem.
A DVD based program to cure bedwetting, with Dr Mark Condon and Physiotherapist, Margaret O’Donovan has been developed by the Bedwetting Institute.
It outlines a successful four step program for parents to implement at home with their children.
For a free Bedwetting Fact Sheet, please visit the information section of their website: www.bedwettinginstitute.com.au
Year 3-12 Cross Country CarnivalStudents from Years 3 to 12 competed in our annual Cross Country Carnival on Friday 29 April at Blackbutt Reserve. Staff and students had such a great day!
Staff SpotlightMr John Lucas
What do you currently teach at Charlton?
- Year 4 team teacher with Miss Kaye FarleighWhat are your qualifications?
- B Teach/B Arts 2009Current interests and passions?
- Rock-climbing, cycling, campingWhat do you love about teaching and working at
Charlton?- Working at Charlton Christian College is the best! I love
my Junior School team and I love how much the staff are united by their love for Jesus. It makes working here so motivating!
What do you do to unwind?- Go for a climb at Pulse or a ride on my fixie. If I’m too tired for that, a
coffee and a view are always a good plan BFavourtie Food?
- There’s too many to choose from! Soft cheese is up there, thoughWhat’s something people may not know about you?
- My wife and I were in the same Year 2 class (and I even had a crush on her back then!)
“I had a crush on my wife when we
were in Year 2 together!“
“Bedwetting is common in children and causes anxiety...”
p. (02) 4959 9111 e. [email protected] www.charlton.nsw.edu.au