From the Principal’s Desk Thankfulness is a simple idea and yet at the same time so profound. It incorporates more than just good manners or merely saying “thank you”. It is an attitude of mind that is so pervasive that it will affect everything we do and the way we perceive life. Potentially, thankfulness can have a greater impact on our lives than almost any other characteristic or quality. It has the power to transform our lives and the lives of all those around us. Paul says, “In everything give thanks for this is the will of God concerning you” (1 Thess 5:18). Gratitude or a spirit of thankfulness is what God desires to see in all of us. This is not just an emotion or feeling that we may occasionally have when someone has done something particularly kind for us. What Paul meant was that we learn to be thankful and show our gratitude in every circumstance every day – that is, to live thankful lives and to be thankful despite our circumstances. He said in Ephesians “give thanks always for all things” and again in Hebrews “let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name”. Everyday our lives should be characterised by thankfulness. Yet we live in a world which is just the opposite. Paul predicted that in the last days, men and women would be “unthankful” (2 Tim 3:2). So the wider environment will not help our children to learn thankfulness. Children learn and adopt attitudes slowly as a result of the people they see and interact with. This highlights the important role we have as parents and teachers to provide our children with examples of lives lived in thankfulness, demonstrating our gratitude everyday. What amazing benefits thankfulness brings! When we become conscious of and thankful for all God’s blessings, our own needs and expectations become less important and we find that we can be happy with what we have and who we are. Unfortunately, many people fail to find the elusive happiness they seek because they have never learned to be thankful. “Be thankful unto Him, and bless his Name”. (Psalm 100:4)

Bro Andrew Johns

SPIRITUAL THEME FOR 2014:

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1Thess 5:18 (ESV) IN THIS EDITION Dux Assembly & SACE

Award Ceremony Buddy Classes

UP & COMING EVENTS until next newsletter God willing:

Week 4

Thu 19 February

7:00 pm Volunteer Training Room 12

Thu 19—Sun 23 February 4:00 pm Thu commencement

of Senior Camp Year 11-12 Week 5 Mon 24—Fri 28 February

Primary Swimming Program, Payneham Swimming Centre

Fri 28 February 12:00 pm Secondary

Swimming Carnival, Payneham Swimming Centre

Term 1 Number 2• 18 February 2014

CONNECTIONS EVENING

Thanks to all the parents who made the effort to come to our Connections Evening last week. It was great to see so many there enjoying the atmosphere and the opportunity to catch up with other parents as well as attend class sessions. If anyone with Primary-age children was unable to get there, please ask your child’s class teacher for any handouts or other details which were relevant to the running of the class for 2014. VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSION

The next volunteer training session is to be held on Thursday, 20th February at 7pm, God willing. If you currently volunteer or would like to volunteer at the College and have not completed a training session please register your interest in attending this session at the Front Desk in person, by phone (8266 5122) or email (reception@heritage.sa.edu.au). DUX PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY

Last week we held a combined school assembly to celebrate the achievements of the 2013 Year 12 class. Whilst there were some of our past Year 12s who could not attend due to work or study commitments, it was great to see those who could. We acknowledged those who received SACE Merits and presented the Annual College Dux Award for 2013 to Alana Pitcher who received an ATAR of 98.05. Following the official presentation by the Principal, Alana spoke to the assembly.

GENERAL NEWS Our guest speaker, Tim Hornhardt (a member of the first Year 12 class to graduate at Heritage—in 1999) also addressed the assembly giving his recollections of his time at Heritage in the early days. On the basis of his lasting impressions, he encouraged students to appreciate their friends and their teachers who care for their physical, intellectual and spiritual development.

COMPETITIONS—CLOSING DATE

As advised in the email accompanying our first newsletter, a list of competitions available for your children to enter is available via the link on our website: http://heritage.sa.edu.au/docs/National-Competitions-Sign-Up-Sheet-2014.pdf.

The closing date for entries is tomorrow, Wednesday 19 February—please ensure the entry form is accompanied by the required cost.

ALLERGIC REACTION TO NUTS As you may know, we have a number of children at school who have a known severe allergic reaction to nuts (and some other foods).

We seek the support of parents in following some simple general guidelines to help minimise the risks of anaphylaxis for these children:

Avoid providing food containing nuts for your children to eat at school

Ensure that food provided for class parties or for school events does not contain nuts

Encourage children not to share food with others

We appreciate the cooperation and support of all parents in helping make the College a safe place for all our children.

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GENERAL NEWS BUDDY CLASSES

Last year we set up “buddy classes” between Primary and Secondary to work and learn from each other as part of our “Build One Another Up” theme. This was so successful, that we have extended this program for 2014. Four formal link-up sessions are planned and classes are able to join for activities and learning any time they wish.

On Monday this week, the buddy classes met for the first time this year to enjoy their planned activity. There was great excitement amongst the classes which were

engaged in a wide variety of activities together, including learning new and challenging physical activities, handball and other outdoor games, playing chess, educational games, reading picture books, developing teamwork in sport and much more.

It is great to see the trust building between younger and older students which is an important precursor for effective role modelling and mentoring by older students.

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PRIMARY NEWS PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS (PRIMARY) At the Primary assembly each Friday, some students are presented with a Principal’s Award in acknowledgement of their excellent work, effort or good character during the week.

Congratulations to the following students who have received awards: Reception—HP Aurora Badger for making tricky number

combinations in Maths Midori Bol Bol for good work in Literacy

lessons Lennox Brown for working well at his desk Max Cowie for remembering class rules and

following them Rachel Evans for working well in lessons and

using her lovely manners Evelyn Hornhardt for being a careful quiet

worker Henry Lawrie for participating well in lessons Tuscany Mackay for concentrating well at her

desk Jadie Pearson for always trying her best in all

subjects Oliver Scott for colouring very carefully Luke Seaman for great concentration,

completing his work quickly and accurately Caleb Smith for being quick to solve Maths

problems Year R/1—JdV Madison Arnold for working enthusiastically

and cheerfully in guided reading Jocelyn Gore for a beautiful picture and

sentence about thankfulness for sunsets Paolo Roncal for asking thoughtful questions

during class Aleksas Wigzell for using fantastic listening

skills and using lovely manners Year 1/2—WN Silas Gibbs and Cameron Lines for working

hard to form letters correctly in handwriting Year 2 Summer Brown for very neat colouring in Lachlan Mansfield for adding description to

his written language when asked Madeline McAllister for having a go at all her

work today without complaining Harry Pillion for showing good manners by

letting someone go before him Joel Pillion for completing excellent work in

his first few weeks at Heritage Year 3 Ella-Jayne Franco for good answers in

guided reading and a very neat crossword

William Luke for great number work in maths this week—very fast and accurate!

Zahara Steele for a well prepared and interesting show-and-tell this week

Remi Wigzell for thinking hard about dolphin facts in guided reading

Year 4 Tayla-Lee Cridland for a great effort in written

language Oliver Hill for an excellent effort in maths Hannah Peronace for good work in written

language Rebekah Pullman for excellent work in maths

and written language Liam Samwell for brilliant descriptive

language writing Nathanael Smith for working hard in maths Year 5 India Farren for a well-written summer holiday

recount Blythe Joseph for completing all classwork

set this week Josiah Luke for achieving 100% in Friday’s

Maths Test in Week 2 Sophie Luke for achieving the equal highest

score in Friday’s Maths Test for Week 1. Josiah Roper for achieving 100% in the

Whole Number Maths Test for Topic 1 Year 6 Lauren Cadieux, Danny Kim and Tina Yu all

for working hard and finishing work early Toby Duperouzel for settling in well to Year 6

and finishing work on time Colin Kennett for finishing work much faster

this week Bethan Newall for always doing her best Chloe Robson for quietly doing her work to

the best of her ability Year 7 Sam Broadwood for volunteering to collect

the choir booklets each week Jasmine Clark for helping a fellow student

catch up Amber McColl for being helpful to a fellow

student YEAR 4 NEWS The general theme for this year at Heritage comes from the writing of the apostle Paul; “Be thankful in all circumstances” 1 Thessalonians 5v18. This simple quotation reminds us all that thankfulness to our God should constantly be at the forefront of our minds. To help each student in our class to be thankful for all that God does for us day by day the class has come up with a

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PRIMARY NEWS YEAR 7 ART short poem they would like to share with students

and parents alike:

I thank thee Lord for all creation Though it is past my understanding and

imagination I thank thee also for the sunshine bright By which all things grow through Thy power and

might

I thank thee Lord for parents who care And for the bonds of the truth every family can

share I thank Thee Lord for the hope in which I live That in Thy Son’s Kingdom I may live

Isabella Luke—’If pigs could fly’

Caitlin Peronace—`Bowl of Fruit’ Ari Steele—`Summer’

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SECONDARY NEWS YEAR 11 CHEMISTRY Our students commenced the year by looking at how the same element can be found in many different forms, depending on what other elements are combined with it. In this experiment we started with pure copper and observed the wonderful variety of bright colours and unusual textures that are formed when it reacts with different elements. In the end we turned it back into pure copper again!

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING Heritage College is continuing the after school tutoring program this term, designed for students with needs in specific areas in Secondary school. On Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm a number of teachers have volunteered their time to offer one-on-one, or small group, support to meet specific needs. Please contact Tim Badger for further information or to join the program.

SCIENCE NEWS Our Year 9 students have started the year off with some interesting practical testing for food nutrients and looking at the action of saliva on starch.

This produces a chemical change resulting in the production of glucose. The presence of glucose can then be confirmed by a simple test.

Year 10 students are busy learning about the construction and replication of DNA and its role in protein synthesis, and modification. As depicted below they are extracting strawberry DNA—the ‘goop’ is the DNA, strange to think this is the stuff that makes us what we are!

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YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2013 Where are they now? Our Class of 2013 has moved on to a variety of areas post school, with most of our students achieving their first choice at University, while others have moved on to full time work. We wish all those students God's blessing as they transition into this next phase of their lives:

Mitch Dodson – University – Bachelor of Commerce

Emma Dowling – University – Bachelor of Teaching

Nathan Evans – Work experience Sean Grainger – Looking for an

apprenticeship

Seth Hall – University – Bachelor of Teaching Tamar Horwood – University – Bachelor of

Science (Natural Resources) Laura Kempster – Full time work at Services

SA Joseph Knowles – University – Bachelor of

Paramedics Hannah Lines—Certificate 3 in Business

Administration at Trison Business College

Teonie Lygizos – University Health Science Holly Manser – Full time work as a Legal

Secretary

Japhet Ntahokagiye – Working in Fencing Nathan O’Connor – University – Bachelor of

Arts / Teaching Melissa Pearson – University – Bachelor of

Nursing Alana Pitcher – University – Bachelor of

Nursing Chloe Pitcher – University – Bachelor of

Nursing Matt Pitt – University – Bachelor of Electrical

Engineering Taylor Sanderson – University – Bachelor of

Mechanical Engineering Jordan Singh – University – Bachelor of

Nursing Hannah Taylor – University – Bachelor of

Nursing Aidan Van Rooyen – Carpentry

Apprenticeship Jono Wigzell – Apprenticeship as a Diesel

Mechanic at South Central Trucks Matt Williams – Apprenticeship as an

Electrician with BJM Electrical

Zech Wyns – University – Bachelor of Nursing

SACE MERIT CEREMONY On Tuesday 11th February the annual SACE Merit Ceremony was held in the grounds of Government House. Last year saw 4 students receive Subject Merits. Our sincere congratulations goes to these students:

Laura Kempster – A+ (with Merit) in Business & Enterprise

Joseph Knowles – A+ (with Merit) in Research Project

Alana Pitcher – A+ (with Merit) in Business & Enterprise

Chloe Pitcher – A+ (with Merit) in Research Project

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The Swimming Carnival for this year is to commence at 12:00pm on Friday 28th February at the Payneham Swimming Pool, 194 OG Road, Felixstow. The whole centre has been booked for this event. If you are able to volunteer to assist please contact Gwennyth, Front Desk. We would appreciate the support of as many parents as possible so please keep the date free!

Please refer to page 10 for lunch options for sale.

In a society of high expectations and instant gratification, people who are thankful for the good things in life seem rather quaint—naïve, sweet, and sentimental. Thankfulness seems like a mindset for people whose lives revolve around politeness and thank you notes. What we need to remember is that thankfulness is God’s idea! The Bible is packed with commands, encouragements, and invitations to give thanks to the Lord, and with examples of people who do. This is especially true when you realise that, in the original Greek and Hebrew, the words that our Bible translates as thankful are related to words translated as bless, praise, to declare blessed, to give glory to. All the words of praise, blessing, glorifying, rejoicing, and exalting the Lord overlap with thankfulness. Why is being thankful so important? The Bible is full of commands to give thanks to God because it is not our human instinct, and in that way, we are out of sync with the rest of the universe. Praise and thanks to God seem to be the natural, authentic, and spontaneous response of the rest of the created world. Human beings are the notable exception. Basically, we’re not normal! If we saw things as they truly are, praise and thanks are apparently what we would do all the time. When we remember what our loving God has done for us to restore us to normal by giving His Son, we cannot help but be thankful. Jesus removed the barrier of sin with his death on our behalf, and everyone “in” him comes into a relationship with God as our heavenly Father. When this happens, we start living a whole new reality—the one the rest of the universe has known all along. That ultimately is the reason why the Bible tells us we can give thanks, because we have been given a taste of our future inheritance as God’s children. There are also many present benefits of being thankful. When you are thankful, it helps you realise that you are not defined by your problems or circumstances. As soon as you are thankful, you enter the presence of God and remind yourself of the relationship you have with Him. You then start to see your life differently, through God’s eyes, no longer controlled by natural perceptions. You start to see not only your situation but yourself, your innermost motivations, through God’s eyes. As a result, your everyday relationships with those around you get healthier because they are shaped by faith. If you are thankful:

it’s much harder to be fearful of circumstances

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COUNSELLING CORNER or people, you know God is in control.

it’s less likely that you will be devastated by criticism, you know God loves and accepts you.

it’s much harder to be cynical and sarcastic about life, you know God has a good purpose.

it’s much harder to be proud.

it’s much harder to be self-righteously angry.

it’s much harder to be bitter and unforgiving, you just don’t feel the need.

it’s just about impossible to be hopeless.

it’s much harder to be demanding and fixated on your problems.

it’s much harder to be greedy or envious.

you’re much less likely to be overwhelmed when you are wronged.

“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” (Col.3:15)

Graeme Shugg

The College Council recently met for the first time this year, and below is a very brief summary of the meeting:

Council considered and then approved the 2014 College Plan.

Council thanked Craig Stone for the enormous effort he had put into his work as Treasurer and welcomed Jason Farren to the role. This is consistent with Council’s goal of rotation of key roles to build expertise across Council.

Craig will be Deputy Chairman in 2014 and will be supporting the execution of the Strategic Plan 2014-16.

Council approved the 2013 Annual Accounts and while disappointed with the Operating Loss of $138,000, the financial situation is manageable. Unexpectedly, the SA Government has reduced our funding.

This year the Council will revise its Risk Assessment under the leadership of Scott Robson.

At most Council meetings revised policies are discussed and approved – this meeting we covered “Volunteers” and “Assessment and Reporting”.

Bruce Gurd, Chairman

COUNCIL NEWS

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P&F NEWS PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETING The P&F would like to thank all those who attended our first P&F meeting this year. I was re-elected to stand for another year as President and Matt Mackay was re-elected as Secretary. We are also pleased to announce that Michael Hall has been elected as our new Treasury and we welcome him on board. We take this opportunity to thank Steve Peronace for his work as Treasurer since the P & F started.

Lorna Luke is looking for some help with the upcoming Symphony in the Park and if you are keen and willing please give her a call to help them out and make that night a huge highlight for our school year.

Sarah Edgecombe is also looking for volunteers for many activities throughout the forthcoming year and she would love to hear from you if you are able to help with any of the functions throughout the year.

Working bees are going to take a different form this year and we are excited at the prospect of

this taking place. There one mega-working bee planned as a spring clean for the school and we look forward to a great day where everyone can participate. Our other working bees will

be more project orientated and more info will come your way shortly.

We are always thankful for all the support that is given to the school through the P&F at all of the school activities and we look forward to another very prosperous year together with our children.

We are also pleased to announce that we have purchased 4 new ovens that have been installed in the Home Economics Centre and I am sure those of you who have children learning how to cook will benefit from them.

Our cricket pitch has also been a huge winner and the school will be playing its first home game on it very soon.

If you have any questions or suggestions please

feel free to give me a call 0404 863 494 or send the P&F an email to pfa@heritage.sa.edu.au

On behalf of the P&F,

Andy McGeorge—President BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCH DAY A hearty thank you to all our helpers who braved the rain for our 'Back-to-School Lunch Day'! The students enjoyed the treat and together we raised approximately $800 for our school! P&F FUNDRAISING The following information summarises the disbursement of P&F fundraising as provided by Steve Peronace at the P&F meeting:

Items purchased in 2013 with 2012 fundraising:

Data Projectors x 7

Trailer

Ovens x 4

Mobile Room Dividers

Microphones

Freezer

Washing Machine

Metal Work Lathe—purchase in progress 2013 P&F Event Funds Raised

Fair $50,900

Mother’s Day $1,000

Father’s Day $900

Pie Drive $800

Back to School Lunch $700

Tabloid Sports Lunch $700

Entertainment Books $600

Open Night $600

Other $800

Total $57,000

Total 2013 Contribution to Heritage College: $62,000.

Our new cricket pitch and 15 gazebos have been enabled from 2013 fundraising as above.

We are very appreciative of the support of our parents, extended families and friends in our community—it is a pleasure to share with you what has been made possible through your support.

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28/2/14 SECONDARY SWIMMING CARNIVAL

IT’S THE NEW, BIG FUNDRAISER FOR 2014… ALL PROFITS TO HELP LOWER COSTS @ YEAR 8’S CAMP!

So be a sport, and buy your lunch at the swimming carnival . . .

WILL GET YOU - A WHOPPING BIG BURGER WITH HEALTHY FILLINGS AND A CANADIAN CUPCAKE… (BYO fluid or buy from the pool kiosk!)

SWIMMING CARNIVAL SUPPORTS

THE YEAR 8s

BIG BURGER FUNDRAISER

Are you worried about bullying?

Would you like to know how to help your

children resolve conflict appropriately?

Do you want ideas about how to help your

children develop positive relationships?

Parents!!!

Then this workshop is for you!

The Parents and Grandparents Bullying and Positive Relationships

Workshop Tuesday 4th March at 7:30pm

God willing

in Room 12

Graeme Shugg will discuss the problem of bullying and how to prevent it by the building of posi ve rela onships. He will share effec ve strategies to use with children to help them avoid bullying and be able to stand up for themselves and others in appropriate ways. He will also introduce the concept of Restora ve 

Jus ce as a highly effec ve tool to manage conflict.  

See you there!

Heritage College · PO Box 371, Oakden SA 5086 · office@heritage.sa.edu.au · Ph. 8266 5122

HERITAGE CONTACTS PRIMARY CLASS TEACHERS Primary classes, teachers and their contact details for 2014, God willing, are as follows: Reception Heather Pillion: hpillion@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year R/1 Jesslyn DeVries: jdevries@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 1/2 Wendy Newton: wnewton@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 2 Emma Yuile: eyuile@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 3 Sue Lomman: slomman@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 4 Chris Wright: cwright@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 5 Brett Arnold: barnold@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 6 Sarah Kemp: skemp@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 7 Jason Hauser jhauser@heritage.sa.edu.au

SECONDARY HOME GROUP TEACHERS Home Group classes, teachers and their contact details for 2014, God willing, are as follows:

Year 8 David Knight: dknight@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 9 Chris Ryan: cryan@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 10 Tim Badger: tbadger@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 11A Jason Bobis: jbobis@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 11B Vit Jurevicius: vjurevicius@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 12A Evan Franco: efranco@heritage.sa.edu.au

Year 12B Tom Burney: tburney@heritage.sa.edu.au

For issues related to academic progress or general behaviour, please contact: Tim Badger for Years 8-10 (tbadger@heritage.sa.edu.au ) or Evan Franco for Years 11-12 (efranco@heritage.sa.edu.au). For special learning support needs, contact Graeme Shugg (gshugg@heritage.sa.edu.au).