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1 EWSLETTER N WILLIAM CAREY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Website: www.wccs.nsw.edu.au Friday, 29th January, 2016 Phone: (02) 9608 2277 Welcome back to a new year at Carey. I hope this holiday period has given you the opportunity to be refreshed, and enjoy me with family and friends. The new year is a great me to make new starts or to connue to keep progressing with a new approach. So as I start this year, in the new role of Principal at William Carey, it is with great hope for our school community. Having taught on staff at Carey for twenty years, I have seen many students grow up through the school and benefit from the mission of our school. Students having the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and gain an excellent educaon, within a caring school community has been the fundamental fabric of our school. As a school, we will be connuing to promote and develop excellence in these areas. I would like to congratulate our HSC students on a wonderful set of results. Our students achieved 21 band 6 results. (90% or more) across 13 subject areas and 165 band 5 results (80% or more). Our school was included on the SMH Merit List for high performance in the Extension 1 and Extension 2 Mathemacs courses. All our students need to be acknowledged for their performance and approach to the HSC. In parcular we should note some of our highest ATAR performers, including Jasneil S (97.7), Bradley S (97.5), Nathaniel W (97.15), Vince R (94.95), Jerome S (94.7), Ethan T (94.25) and Mary Z (93.95). These are very significant results and demonstrate the effecveness of the cooperave approach this group took towards their studies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all our 2015 Year 12 students as they commence a new and excing phase of life. The staff returned last week for the first semester staff development. This week is an opportunity for professional development, curriculum planning and theological input. The main theological focus has been the connuaon of studies set to enable staff to work through the school’s ‘Statement of Faith’. These group studies have provided a great opportunity for staff to discuss and understand the content of this important document. Other highlights of the week have included the launch of the school’s Wellbeing Policy. This whole school policy has been the result of many years of work, by a wide range of people, led by the Deputy Principal of Welfare, Mr Brad Milburn. I would like to thank this team of people for their hard work. As a staff, we have also engaged in a Professional Growth program. This year-long program focuses on development and improvement in teaching pracce. Teachers will be seng goals, parcipang in suitable professional training, collecng informaon about the impact of their teaching, and receiving feedback from peers and mentors. The goal of this program is to provide a structure in which teachers can intenonally evaluate and develop their teaching pracce. During the week prior to school starng, a small number of staff and I aended the funeral of an ex-student, who died unexpectedly while travelling on holidays. The funeral was aended by many past Carey students and their families, who joined with the family in mourning this immense loss. His sudden passing has deeply impacted many people. Events such as these, cause us to stop and consider, what can we be certain of in life, and in what can we place our hope. In responding to these quesons, the Bible points us to God’s promise of the offer of salvaon in Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life for those who trust in him. The book of Hebrews in the New Testament speaks clearly of the certainty of God’s promises. People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:16-19 With the knowledge of the certainty of the hope that is offered in the gospel, I want to wish all our students and their families an engaging and rewarding school year in 2016. Keith McMullen Principal

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EWSLETTERN WILLIAM CAREY C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L

Website: www.wccs.nsw.edu.au Friday, 29th January, 2016Phone: (02) 9608 2277Welcome back to a new year at Carey. I hope this holiday period has given you the opportunity to be refreshed, and enjoy time with family and friends. The new year is a great time to make new starts or to continue to keep progressing with a new approach. So as I start this year, in the new role of Principal at William Carey, it is with great hope for our school community. Having taught on staff at Carey for twenty years, I have seen many students grow up through the school and benefit from the mission of our school. Students having the opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ and gain an excellent education, within a caring school community has been the fundamental fabric of our school. As a school, we will be continuing to promote and develop excellence in these areas.

I would like to congratulate our HSC students on a wonderful set of results. Our students achieved 21 band 6 results. (90% or more) across 13 subject areas and 165 band 5 results (80% or more). Our school was included on the SMH Merit List for high performance in the Extension 1 and Extension 2 Mathematics courses. All our students need to be acknowledged for their performance and approach to the HSC. In particular we should note some of our highest ATAR performers, including Jasneil S (97.7), Bradley S (97.5), Nathaniel W (97.15), Vince R (94.95), Jerome S (94.7), Ethan T (94.25) and Mary Z (93.95). These are very significant results and demonstrate the effectiveness of the cooperative approach this group took towards their studies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all our 2015 Year 12 students as they commence a new and exciting phase of life.

The staff returned last week for the first semester staff development. This week is an opportunity for professional development, curriculum planning and theological input. The main theological focus has been the continuation of studies set to enable staff to work through the school’s ‘Statement of Faith’. These group studies have provided a great opportunity for staff to discuss and understand the content of this important document.

Other highlights of the week have included the launch of the school’s Wellbeing Policy. This whole school policy has been the result of many years of work, by a wide range of people, led by the Deputy Principal of Welfare, Mr Brad Milburn. I would like to thank this team of people for their hard work.

As a staff, we have also engaged in a Professional Growth program. This year-long program focuses on development and improvement in teaching practice. Teachers will be setting goals, participating in suitable professional training, collecting information about the impact of their teaching, and receiving feedback from peers and mentors. The goal of this program is to provide a structure in which teachers can intentionally evaluate and develop their teaching practice.

During the week prior to school starting, a small number of staff and I attended the funeral of an ex-student, who died unexpectedly while travelling on holidays. The funeral was attended by many past Carey students and their families, who joined with the family in mourning this immense loss. His sudden passing has deeply impacted many people.

Events such as these, cause us to stop and consider, what can we be certain of in life, and in what can we place our hope. In responding to these questions, the Bible points us to God’s promise of the offer of salvation in Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life for those who trust in him. The book of Hebrews in the New Testament speaks clearly of the certainty of God’s promises.

People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:16-19

With the knowledge of the certainty of the hope that is offered in the gospel, I want to wish all our students and their families an engaging and rewarding school year in 2016.

Keith McMullenPrincipal

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High School Deputy PrincipalsWelcome back to William Carey for 2016. We wish you every blessing as you join with us again this year in the nurture and education of your children.

Meet the Teacher Nights will occur in either Week 2 or 3 of this term, depending on your child’s year group. Please plan to attend this night and meet with your child's subject teachers face to face. Planning for a successful year for your son or daughter can begin at this point. Remember to book your appointments using PTO as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. As a new (trial) initiative, we will be introducing the opportunity for Year 7 parents (only) to also meet their child’s Pastoral Care teacher in a small group session on the night. These small group sessions will be held at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm in addition to the other interviews you may book. These group meetings are planned to last for fifteen minutes. No bookings are required for the parents of Year 7 students to attend either of these informal sessions. The school’s ICT staff will also be on hand at both evenings to assist families with any Edumate related enquires.

Stepping into Senior School (Year 10) and the VET Information Night (Year 11 VET students) will also be incorporated as part of the running of the respective Meet the Teacher Nights. These breakout sessions both occur from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm and while your attendance is required, booking is not required to be a part of these presentations.

On Monday 29th February 2016 we will be presenting a Parent Seminar on “Navigating Teenage Depression”. This presentation will be delivered by a trained Black Dog Institute presenter who has personal experience of a mood disorder or of caring for a loved one. This informative, theoretical presentation will assist in your understanding of dealing with a mental illness, while the cleverly overlayed personal narrative will open your eyes and give to you a whole new perspective on this issue. Topics that will be covered include: • The pressures faced by young people today• Signs / symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder in young people• Identification of early warning signs• When and where to seek help• Practical strategies for offering support and communicating with a young person you are worried about• Strategies for building personal resilienceOur second seminar on the topic “Body Confident Children and Teens” is on Monday 14th March 2016. Please plan to attend.

Week 2 Week 3 Meet the Teacher Night – Years 7, 10, 12 Meet the Teacher Night – Years 8, 9, 11Stepping into Senior School – Year 10 VET Information Night – Year 11 Careers Day – Year 12 Vaccinations – Year 7HS Swimming Carnival – Years 7-12 Review Meetings - Years 7 - 9Blazer Fitting – Year 7

Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Year 11 Camp – Year 11 ESU camp – Years 7 - 12 Parent Wellbeing Seminar 1 – Years P -12D of E Info night – Year 9 Review Meetings - Years 10 - 12 Week 7 Week 8 Science Camp – Year 7 Parent Wellbeing Seminar 2 – Years P -12 Review Meetings - Years 7 - 9 Review Meetings - Years 7 – 9 PASS camp – Year 10

Week 9 Week 10 Week 11Easter Exams – Year 12 Exams – Year 12

In His service,Brad Milburn.Deputy Principal Welfare.

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Primary School Deputy PrincipalWelcome to 2016 at William Carey. I would like to extend a warm welcome to families joining us this year; it is great to have you in the William Carey community. If you have any questions or concerns as your children settle in, please come and see me.

Staff have spent a busy week working on new programs and units of work, based on the Australian Curriculum. English and Maths are under control, and we are well under way with both Science and History. Geography is the next one on the radar. There are some great changes in the new curriculum and we are looking forward to developing new units of work over the year. We also continued looking at the school’s updated Statement of Faith, which was a challenging and encouraging activity to undertake.

As usual, the term starts with numerous activities (see dates below). Of particular note is the Primary Swimming Carnival, which is on Wednesday 3rd February. Students in Years 3 to 6 will have received a note about this (as part of the big sport note), requesting swimming ability and transport information. Please return this promptly. Students in Year 2 are invited to attend, only if they are squad swimmers. If this is the case, please contact Mr Burgess ASAP to discuss. As always, parents are welcome to attend.

The sport note for Years 3 to 6 also contains information about other sporting events for 2016, as well as general permission for students to participate in IPSSO. Please read this carefully, and return all signed sections as soon as possible.

The Primary Information Evening is being held on Tuesday 2nd February. This is a great opportunity for parents (no children, please) to find out what is happening at William Carey this year. There will be some whole school information, including an Edumate update, as well as an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and find out more specific information. You will also get to hear from our new Principal, Mr McMullen. Term 1 also sees camps for Years 5 and 6. Detailed information about each of these will be sent home well in advance of the camps. Basic information about each camp, including parent involvement, will be discussed during grade time, at the Primary Information Evening. Year Four camp is changing this year, and that will also be explained at Primary Information Evening.

It would be a shame if your child lost some of their nice, new uniform so early in the year. Please label everything, either with iron on labels, or clearly in permanent texta. We want to get lost property back to your child but it is very difficult when items are unlabelled.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday 2nd February Primary Information Evening Wednesday 3rd February Primary Swimming CarnivalTuesday 9th February Super 8s CricketWednesday 10th February First IPSSO Match Prep welcome Morning Tea (1)Friday 12th February Prep welcome Morning Tea (2) K-6 Assembly 2PM in the hallMonday 15th February Zone Swimming Carnival

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24

In His service,Robert Burgess

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H.S. SPORT 2016 Welcome to another year of sport at WCCS! From students participating on a Tuesday afternoon to competing in national swimming, at WCCS we love to see students involved in sport at all levels. Below is an outline of the main tiers of sport and some important dates for your calendars.

1. School Based Sport This is run on Tuesday afternoons during periods 6 and 7. Students can choose to trial for a MISA team, which is an interschool competition amongst local schools, or participate in school sport. For school sport, students will spend two terms participating in a house competition where students are divided into teams and compete in a round robin competition that contributes house points towards the overall champion house. For the other two terms students will be able to put in preferences for the sport they would like to do from a wide variety of activities including cross fitness, court sports and field games, as well as many other options. 2. Southern Metropolitan Zone The pathway through to the major CSSA carnivals (swimming and athletics) and various gala days is through competition at a zone level. Students are selected for zone teams based on trials at school or performance at school carnivals. 3. CSSA Christian Schools Sports Association (CSSA) is a state wide Christian Schools competition and the next level up from zone. Students are selected for competition at this level either as a school or zone based team. There will also be opportunities throughout the year to trial for CSSA teams to represent CSSA at Combined Independent Schools Carnivals. 4. CIS Combined Independent Schools (CIS) is a highly competitive state-wide competition for independent schools. Some sports require students to be individually nominated to trial for CIS teams, whereas others require qualification through CSSA. Selection trials for CIS are only open to high level players.

CSSA and CIS Trials - Individual Nominations On the following page is a list of CIS and CSSA event, nomination and trial dates. If you are interested in being nominated to attend the trials for any of these sports please see Mrs James in J1 before the closing date. Please note that late entries will not be accepted. The cost of nomination for CIS trials is $22.25. NB: WCCS covers the cost of all school based and CSSA activities, but not CIS. If your son/daughter would like to trial for CIS the entrance fee needs to be paid to the Uniform Shop before the nomination will be submitted. Further information about trials and CIS events and the full calendar can be found on the CIS website: http://www.aisnsw.edu.au/Services/CIS/Pages/default.aspx CSSA information and the full calendar can be found on the CSSA website: www.cssa.net.au An app for CSSA which contains easy access to all CSSA sport is also available at the app store.

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MAJOR CARNIVAL DATES 2016

SWIMMING Mon 1st Feb.......…………………….……HS Swimming

Fri 26th Feb ………...………. Sth Met Zone Swimming

Mon 21st Mar……………………CSSA State Swimming

Wed 27th Apr…………..………………..CIS Swimming

Thurs 28th Apr…..……….….……………CIS Swimming

Mon 9th May………..…..NSW All Schools Swimming

CROSS COUNTRY

TBC early Term 2.……..…………….…. HS X Country

Fri 27th May……..…..….……. CSSA State X Country

Thurs 16th Jun…….………..………CIS Cross Country

ATHLETICS

Mon 6th Jun ……………………..………… HS Athletics

Thurs 16th Jul………….…….….Sth Met Zone Athletics

Wed 24th Aug …….……………. CSSA State Athletics

Wed 21st Sept ……………..……..……….CIS Athletics

Fri 2nd Dec–Sun 4th Dec ….. NSW All Schools Athletics

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Date Event Pathway

Mon 1st Feb WCCS Swimming Carnival School event

Wed 10th Feb NSW CIS Sec Baseball Trials Individual nomination through school - close 3rd Feb

Fri 12th Feb NSW CIS Open Girls Cricket Trials Individual nomination through school – close 5th Feb

Thurs 18th Feb CIS Softball Championships CSSA based team – selected through CSSA carnival and trials

Thurs 18th Feb CIS Boys Softball trials

Tues 23rd Feb CSSA Hockey Gala Day School based mixed team

Wed 24th Feb NSW CIS Secondary Tennis Trials – Open girls and boys

Nominated for trials based on performance at CSSA tennis GD 2014

Fri 26th Feb Sth Met Zone Swimming Carnival Qualify through school carnival

Wed 2nd Mar CSSA State Cricket Finals School based teams

Wed 2nd Mar Thurs 3rd Mar

NSW All Schools Triathlon Individual nomination through school – close 18th Feb

Fri 4th Mar Zone Touch Football Gala Day School based teams

Wed 16th Mar CSSA State Volleyball GD School based team

Mon 21st Mar CSSA Swimming Carnival Qualify through zone swimming carnival

Tues 26th Mar

CIS U16 Girls Hockey Trials Selected at CSSA Hockey GD

Thurs 31st Mar - Fri 1st Apr

CSSA Touch Football Gala day & CIS trials

Zone based team – progression from zone

Mon 4th Apr CSSA boys and girls soccer trials for National CS Games

Zone based team – progression from zone

Tues 5th Apr

CSSA Rugby Union Trials – 16 &U Individual nomination through school – close TBC

Thurs 7th Apr CIS girls and boys Volleyball Trials Individual nomination through school – close 23rd April

Wed 27th Apr Thurs 28th Apr

CIS Swimming Championships CIS Swimming Championships

Qualify through CSSA swimming carnival – nomination for additional events close 1st April

Fri 29th Apr CIS open girls and boys volleyball trials

Early Term 2 WCCS High School Cross Country School event

Wed 4th May

CIS AFL 15&U boys trials Individual nomination through school – close 28th April

Wed 4th May

CSSA 15&U Netball Trials for CIS Individual nomination through school – close 25th April

Wed 4th May NSW CIS Rugby League Trials – U15 Individual nomination through school – close 28th April

Thurs 5th May CIS Open G Basketball Championships Qualify through trial at CSSA GD 2014

TRIAL / GALA DAY DATES 2016

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Mon 9th May

CIS Boys Open Basketball Trials Qualify through trial at CSSA GD 2014

Mon 9th May NSW All Schools Swimming

Qualify through CIS swimming carnival

Wed 11th May NSW CIS Rugby League Trials - Opens Individual nomination through school – close 6th May

Fri 13th May CSSA/AICES 16&U and open Rugby union GD and trials

Individual nomination though school – close 1st May

Tues 17th May CIS 15&U Netball Trials

Qualify through CSSA trial 6th May

TBC CSSA Rugby League 10’s GD Zone based team – progression from zone

Mon 23rd May CSSA Soccer Gala Day Boys and Girls School based team – qualify through zone gala day

Tues 24th May

CIS Open Soccer Trials G&B Qualify through CSSA trial 16/23 Feb

Wed 25th May

CIS Open Hockey Trials G&B Qualify through CSSA Hockey GD 24th Feb

Fri 27th May CSSA Cross Country Qualify through school carnival

Tues 31st May

CIS Touch Trials 15s & Opens Qualify through CSSA Gala Day

Mon 6th Jun WCCS Athletics Carnival School event

Mon 6th Jun CSSA Netball Gala Day & selections for CIS

School based teams

Thurs 16th Jun CIS Cross Country Qualify through CSSA carnival

Thurs 16th Jun Sth Met Zone Athletics Carnival

Qualify through school carnival

Mon 20th Jun Sth Met Zone Boys and Girls Soccer Gala Day

School based team

TBC CSSA Boys AFL Gala Day School based team

TBC CSSA Gymnastics Individual entry through school

Mon 8th Aug NSW CIS Rugby League Sevens Tournament –U12, U14, & U16

School based team

Mon 15th Aug Sth Met Zone U15 Girls and Boys Basketball Gala Day

School based team

Mon 22nd Aug NSW CIS Rugby League Sevens Tournament –U13, U15, & Open

School based team

Mon 22nd Aug Sth Met Zone Open Boys and Girls Basketball Gala Day

School based team

Wed 24th Aug CSSA Athletics Carnival Qualify through zone athletics carnival

Mon 29th Aug CSSA Golf Championships Individual entry through school

Fri 2nd Sept CSSA Basketball Gala Day School based team – qualify through zone gala day

Wed 7th Sept CSSA Oztag Gala Day School based team

Fri 16th Sept CSSA Girls & Boys Futsal GD School based team

Date Event Pathway

Mon 1st Feb WCCS Swimming Carnival School event

Wed 10th Feb NSW CIS Sec Baseball Trials Individual nomination through school - close 3rd Feb

Fri 12th Feb NSW CIS Open Girls Cricket Trials Individual nomination through school – close 5th Feb

Thurs 18th Feb CIS Softball Championships CSSA based team – selected through CSSA carnival and trials

Thurs 18th Feb CIS Boys Softball trials

Tues 23rd Feb CSSA Hockey Gala Day School based mixed team

Wed 24th Feb NSW CIS Secondary Tennis Trials – Open girls and boys

Nominated for trials based on performance at CSSA tennis GD 2014

Fri 26th Feb Sth Met Zone Swimming Carnival Qualify through school carnival

Wed 2nd Mar CSSA State Cricket Finals School based teams

Wed 2nd Mar Thurs 3rd Mar

NSW All Schools Triathlon Individual nomination through school – close 18th Feb

Fri 4th Mar Zone Touch Football Gala Day School based teams

Wed 16th Mar CSSA State Volleyball GD School based team

Mon 21st Mar CSSA Swimming Carnival Qualify through zone swimming carnival

Tues 26th Mar

CIS U16 Girls Hockey Trials Selected at CSSA Hockey GD

Thurs 31st Mar - Fri 1st Apr

CSSA Touch Football Gala day & CIS trials

Zone based team – progression from zone

Mon 4th Apr CSSA boys and girls soccer trials for National CS Games

Zone based team – progression from zone

Tues 5th Apr

CSSA Rugby Union Trials – 16 &U Individual nomination through school – close TBC

Thurs 7th Apr CIS girls and boys Volleyball Trials Individual nomination through school – close 23rd April

Wed 27th Apr Thurs 28th Apr

CIS Swimming Championships CIS Swimming Championships

Qualify through CSSA swimming carnival – nomination for additional events close 1st April

Fri 29th Apr CIS open girls and boys volleyball trials

Early Term 2 WCCS High School Cross Country School event

Wed 4th May

CIS AFL 15&U boys trials Individual nomination through school – close 28th April

Wed 4th May

CSSA 15&U Netball Trials for CIS Individual nomination through school – close 25th April

Wed 4th May NSW CIS Rugby League Trials – U15 Individual nomination through school – close 28th April

Thurs 5th May CIS Open G Basketball Championships Qualify through trial at CSSA GD 2014

TRIAL / GALA DAY DATES 2016

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Blazer fittings for all of Year 7 will take place on Wednesday, 3rd of February. A $100 deposit will be required on the day and can be paid in

person or over the phone.

Students from other grades are also welcome to come for a fitting on this day.

Please be aware that CIS and CSSA trials are for experienced, high level athletes only.

For more information on any of the trials please visit the CSSA and CIS websites previously mentioned.

Wed 21st Sept CIS Athletics Carnival Qualify through CSSA athletics

TBC CSSA softball trials for CIS Individual nomination through school

Thurs 20th Oct CSSA Triathlon Individual and team nomination through school

Mon 24th Oct Tues 25th Oct

NSW CIS Sec Boys Cricket 15 Years trials Individual nomination through school

Thurs 27th Oct CSSA Softball Gala Day School based team

Tues 1st Nov CSSA Tennis Gala Day Individual entry through school

Fri 2nd Dec – Sun 4th Dec

NSW All Schools Track and Field Qualify through CSSA athletics

Various dates CSSA Junior Boys Super 8’s Cricket School based team

Various dates 15’s Rugby League CIS State Knockout Competition

School based team

Various dates Opens Rugby League CIS State Knockout Competition

School based team

Various dates U15’s CSSA State Cricket Knockout School based team

Various dates Opens CSSA State Cricket Knockout School based team

Date Event Pathway

Mon 1st Feb WCCS Swimming Carnival School event

Wed 10th Feb NSW CIS Sec Baseball Trials Individual nomination through school - close 3rd Feb

Fri 12th Feb NSW CIS Open Girls Cricket Trials Individual nomination through school – close 5th Feb

Thurs 18th Feb CIS Softball Championships CSSA based team – selected through CSSA carnival and trials

Thurs 18th Feb CIS Boys Softball trials

Tues 23rd Feb CSSA Hockey Gala Day School based mixed team

Wed 24th Feb NSW CIS Secondary Tennis Trials – Open girls and boys

Nominated for trials based on performance at CSSA tennis GD 2014

Fri 26th Feb Sth Met Zone Swimming Carnival Qualify through school carnival

Wed 2nd Mar CSSA State Cricket Finals School based teams

Wed 2nd Mar Thurs 3rd Mar

NSW All Schools Triathlon Individual nomination through school – close 18th Feb

Fri 4th Mar Zone Touch Football Gala Day School based teams

Wed 16th Mar CSSA State Volleyball GD School based team

Mon 21st Mar CSSA Swimming Carnival Qualify through zone swimming carnival

Tues 26th Mar

CIS U16 Girls Hockey Trials Selected at CSSA Hockey GD

Thurs 31st Mar - Fri 1st Apr

CSSA Touch Football Gala day & CIS trials

Zone based team – progression from zone

Mon 4th Apr CSSA boys and girls soccer trials for National CS Games

Zone based team – progression from zone

Tues 5th Apr

CSSA Rugby Union Trials – 16 &U Individual nomination through school – close TBC

Thurs 7th Apr CIS girls and boys Volleyball Trials Individual nomination through school – close 23rd April

Wed 27th Apr Thurs 28th Apr

CIS Swimming Championships CIS Swimming Championships

Qualify through CSSA swimming carnival – nomination for additional events close 1st April

Fri 29th Apr CIS open girls and boys volleyball trials

Early Term 2 WCCS High School Cross Country School event

Wed 4th May

CIS AFL 15&U boys trials Individual nomination through school – close 28th April

Wed 4th May

CSSA 15&U Netball Trials for CIS Individual nomination through school – close 25th April

Wed 4th May NSW CIS Rugby League Trials – U15 Individual nomination through school – close 28th April

Thurs 5th May CIS Open G Basketball Championships Qualify through trial at CSSA GD 2014

TRIAL / GALA DAY DATES 2016

Parent Bible Study

EVERY MONDAY8:40 am in B1.Child minding available.

with Judy Willis, author of Let’s Talk About Parenting.

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School Opal Card From Term 1 2016, eligible students within the Opal network will be able to travel to and from school with the new School Opal card. Most students who already have a 2015 school student travel pass will have their School Opal card automatically issued and sent to their school. Some students, including new applicants and students changing school or campuses, updating their personal details, or going from Year 2 to 3 or Year 6 to 7 who have already applied or who need to apply, will have their School Opal cards posted to their home address. Most School Opal cards should be received in the first two weeks of Term 1 2016. Students who have been approved to travel on more than one operator or to more than one home address, for example where there is shared parental responsibility, will only receive a single Opal card. School Opal cards sent to schools Schools will receive a consignment of School Opal cards, by courier including:

envelopes with a single personalised School Opal card for eligible students, sorted by grade and last name

a list of all Opal cards issued to the school to help with distribution. Schools should contact 131 500 or [email protected] if they don’t receive their cards within the first two weeks of Term 1, 2016. Travelling in Term 1 School students will need to carry their School Opal card and tap on and off when travelling. A grace period applies at the start of each new school year, where school students who have been approved for SSTS travel can travel without a valid pass while new passes are being issued. Students must be in school uniform or be able to provide evidence (such as a school ID or school books) that they are travelling to or from school during this time. To report a lost, stolen or damaged School Opal card, customers should phone 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info/school-students

Ready for Term 1 travel Most School Opal cards will be delivered in the first two weeks of term one 2016 to home or

school School Opal cards sent to schools will be sorted by grade and surname Schools should only issue one School Opal card for each eligible student Schools should return any cards not issued to students to Transport for NSW two weeks after

they receive their cards Students should wait until school starts to update their travel details at

transportnsw.info/school-students Remember: a grace period applies at the start of the school year to enable time for passes

to be issued Students will need to tap on and off when travelling with a School Opal card Contact 131 500 or [email protected] if your cards don’t arrive or for more

information

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WILLIAM CAREY_____________________________________________________________________________________

C H R I S T I A N S C H O O L

HOW DO I HELP MY CHILD LEARN

TO READ?As adults we don’t think about reading, we just do it! Many parents feel frustrated, puzzled or anxious about how to best support their 4-7 year old learn to read. At William Carey Christian School we value the partnership between home and school as every child learns to read.

WCCS is holding a FREE workshop for parents, grandparents and early childhood educators on the strategies to support a 4-7 year old’s journey towards fluent reading. Parents of WCCS Prep, Kindergarten and Year One students as well as interested members of the community are invited to this workshop. Your child does not have to attend WCCS to attend this free workshop.

This workshop will answer questions such as:• What is the brain doing when we read? • How does school teach reading? What is

phonics? Sight words? A levelled reader? • Why is learning to read difficult for some

children? • What can we do to help them?• How can we support reading at home?

Wednesday February 17th

20167:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FREE WORKSHOP

Where: School auditorium at William Carey Christian School.RSVP: by Monday 15th February by emailing [email protected] or calling the school on 9608 2277 to book your seat.

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News from the L ibrary The Premier’s Reading Challenge Congratulations to all students who completed the challenge in 2015, especially Jessica G, Tracey M, Ethan S, Esther P and Felise L who received the PRC Medallion for completing PRC for all 9 years. It starts again in March. For more information view the website : https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

Textbooks: Many High School students still need to return or pay for lost textbooks from 2015. Could you check that your children have returned all their textbooks?

Online access to the Oliver Library

Catalogue is available through the WCCS Portal using Student ID and password.

Search for “etextbook” and choose textbook/s to download.

BYOD Helpdesk is available every

Wednesday lunch in the library for students wishing to download textbooks on their devices and other ICT help.

Do You Have Spare Quality Children’s Books to Donate? We are starting 20

school libraries in Maphutseng, Lesotho. Bring donations to the library. The first container leaves Australia in March. Donations for shipping also appreciated.

Senior Study Centre: runs after school in the library Mon – Thurs 3-5pm for students in

Yrs 10, 11 & 12. We have tutors (who excelled in the HSC) who can assist with assignments, essays and homework needs. See Mrs Smith for more details.

Every Thursday 9am in Library Starts back 4th February

for preschoolers

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Please note - all orders must be in by recess

SALADSSalad Box GF - Tomato, Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber, Beetroot $4.00 Caesar Salad Box - Bacon, Egg, Parmesan Cheese, Lettuce, $5.50 Croutons & Caesar Salad Dressing Egg Salad GF - Salad Box with Egg $5.00Cheese Salad GF - Salad Box with Cheese $5.00Dressings: Caesar, Italian, French, Mayo or Sweet Chilli $0.50cExtrasHam, Chicken, Avocado, Egg or Cheese $1.00

SANDWICHES & WRAPSExtra: Rolls $1.00, Gluten Free Bread or Wrap $1.50, Toasted 50cBread: White or Wholemeal - Please SpecifyButter only $0.50Vegemite, Jam $1.50Cheese $2.00 Egg and Lettuce $3.00Leg Ham $3.50Fresh Chicken $3.50Salad - Tomato, Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber, Beetroot $3.50Ham Salad, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad $4.50Avocado $3.00

Wraps - All wraps come with choice of sauce below.Chicken and Lettuce Wrap $5.00Ham & Salad Wrap - Ham, Tomato, Lettuce, Carrot, Cucumber $5.00Sauces: Mayo, Sweet Chili, Garlic Aoli and Honey MustardExtrasCheese, Avocado, Ham, Chicken, Egg, Bacon $1.00Salad per item - Tomato, Lettuce, Beetroot, Carrot, Cucumber $0.50

WCCS CANTEEN Summer 2016 GF - Gluten Free

Gluten free bread available for burgers $1.00 extra Mini Cheeseburger Slider - Mini Turkish Continental Roll, $2.50Gourmet Lettuce, Mini Beef Patty, Cheese and BBQ Sauce

Cheeseburger - Turkish Continental Roll, Gourmet Lettuce, $5.00 120g Beef Patty, Cheese and BBQ Sauce

Beef Burger - Turkish Continental Roll, Gourmet Lettuce, $6.00 120g Beef Patty, Cheese, Tomato, Beetroot and BBQ Sauce

Chicken Burger - Turkish Continental Roll, Grilled Chicken $5.50Breast, Lettuce and Mayo Tandoori Chicken Burger - Turkish Continental Roll, $6.00 Grilled Tandoori Chicken Breast, Lettuce and Mayo

BURGERS - Must be Ordered by Recess

FROZEN TREATSQuelch Sticks $0.50 Juicees - Orange, Tropical & Wildberry $1.50Icy Twist - Lemonade $1.20Gelato Cups GF $2.00Paddle Pops $1.50Magnums (High School only) - Original, White, Honeycomb $3.60Slushies - Orange or Tropical (NOT A LUNCH ORDER ITEM) $2.00

BREAKFAST ‘Breakfast Only’ items will be available between 8:15 am - 8:45 am only

Toast (1 slice) Breakfast Only Jam or Vegemite $1.00Raisin Toast Breakfast Only $1.50Cheese Toastie $2.50Fresh Fruit GF - Apple or Banana $1.00Apple Slinky GF $1.00Natural Yoghurt - Plain GF $2.20 - Fruit GF or Muesli $2.80Muffins - Assorted Flavours $2.00Banana Bread - Plain or toasted $2.50Hot Bacon and Cheese Roll $2.00(Please Note: No soft drink will be sold before school)

Water 350ml $1.50Water 600ml $2.00Up and Go 250ml $2.00Milk 300ml Plain $1.00Milk Small Choc/Strawberry $1.70Milk Large (High School only) - Choc, Strawberry Vanilla Malt $3.00Juice 250ml - OJ, Apple, Apple/Blackcurrant $2.00Juice 350ml - OJ,Apple, Apple/Blackcurrant $3.00Juice Bombs - Apple/ Raspberry, Vanilla/Lime $2.40 Apple/BlackcurrantFresh Juice - Orange, Apple, Apple/Blackcurrant, $3.00Soft Drink Cans (High School only) $2.50Nexba Ice Tea 350ml (High School only) $3.00Dare Iced Coffee 500ml (High School only) $3.50Hot Chocolate $2.50 Coffee (High School only) $2.50

DRINKS

HOT FOODSweet Chilli Tender Each $1.50Plain Chicken Tender Each $1.50Garlic Bread $2.00Giant Sausage Roll $3.00Beef Pie $3.00Beef and Cheese Cruizer $3.50Potato Pie $3.50Spinach & Ricotta Roll $3.50Sauce Sachets GF $0.50Bacon and Cheese Rolls $2.00Gluten Free Beef Pie GF TBA

SUSHI GF Sushi Roll Each $3.50Medium Munch Box - 8 pcs + soy sauce $4.50Large Munch Box - 8 large pcs + soy sauce $6.50Choose from: Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Schnitzel Tuna or Vegetarian.GF Note: all varieties and soy sauce gluten free. Chicken Schnitzel made with GF crumbs.

SNACKSFresh Fruit GF - Apple or Banana $1.00Apple Slinky GF $1.00Natural Yoghurt - Plain GF $2.20 - Fruit GF or Muesli $2.80Muffins - Assorted Flavours $2.00Jelly GF $1.50Jelly and Custard $2.00Toasted Pizza Muffin (High School only) $1.00Eucalyptus Lollies $1.20Delites Gluten Free Chips GF $1.00Snaps Gluten Free Chips - Salsa, Oregano & Thyme GF $1.60Chips 27g $1.20Chips 45g (High School only) $2.50Sultanas $0.70Butter Menthols $2.20

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