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Jesus Gets You‘...He faced all of the same testings we do.’

Hebrews 4:15 NLTYep, it’s true - Jesus gets you. Why? Because

God not only made human beings, He became one of them in order to draw us back to Himself. He lived on the same terra firma, breathed the same oxygen, basked in the same sunlight, drank the same water. It’s mindbending! It should almost sound wrong to us! The Creator knew what it was like being a child, went through the same bodily changes growing up, learned a trade. He had to learn how to interact with people - His parents, His siblings, His peers, His teachers, those in authority...

Jesus understands what you are going through today because He has been where you are. His family even thought He’d lost His mind. The Bible says He ‘understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do... So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.’ (Hebrews 4:1516 NLT)

True love has endured and understands all things. That means, if you’re facing family problems, He understands (e.g. Mark 3:21). If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, He understands (e.g. Mark 6:31). If you’re feeling rejected, He understands (e.g. John 1:11). Jesus gets you, and He’d love for you to talk to Him about it.

- word4U2day (an adaptation of The Word for Today authored by Bob & Debby Gass)

CAMPUS NEWSFather’s Day StallMake sure you complete the order form and return it in an envelope to your child’s class teacher by Thursday, 29 August. The stall will be held on Friday, 30 August.If you have any questions please contact Rebecca MacDonald in the Primary Admin Office.

Veggie & Herb Kits - Home & School FundraiserWe hope you are having fun selling your Veggie & Herb Kits. The deadline to return the money and unsold kits is next Friday, 30 August. All money and unsold Carry Bags to be returned to the Primary Admin.Thank you to everyone who has already returned money for their massive effort and for your support.

We have some families that are onto selling their third Carry Bag – great effort, thank you!For those few classes who missed out, we have new stock arriving this week.If you would like to receive more kits, please drop into Primary Admin and see Rebecca MacDonald.High School Campus ToursIs your child in an upper primary school class? Are you thinking about the transition into high school? If you and your child would like a tour of the high school campus please contact Brenton Luchow in the Admin Office to arrange a time that is convenient for you.Primary Musical - August 26-28Kindergarten and Year 1 students will present “Catch the Buzz” over three nights from August 26-28. The performance will commence at 6:00pm each hight with doors opening at 5:30pm.Tickets can be booked online - www.bookticketsonline.net.auPathfinder NewsRALLY & FAIRHeld last weekend were the conference Rally & Fair days. Congratulations to all pathfinders who attended, scoring the club 4th place overall and an “A grade” pennant. A big thank you to the leaders and parents who helped over the weekend.Several items were left behind on fair day, so if you’re missing; • 2 x compass• Black ‘Sun Sense” Sunglasses• Mood ring• Green tupperware drink bottle (marked Wolfe)Please contact Paul paulhumphris76@gmail.com and we will arrange to have it returned.CLUB CAMPBe on the look out for a separate email from your Unit Leaders with Information Flyer #2 and the required Consent form for our Club Camp in October… This is one camp you do not want to miss… Plan now to attend. Please note the closing date for payments of Club camp fees is Monday, 16th September. If you require additional information please contact your

Unit Leaders. Dates to remember14 September Club night16 September Closing Date for Club Camp fees25-27 October Club CampLibrary NewsWhat’s NEW in the Library?We are excited to announce the release of a NEW Library section on the school website. You will find a range of information about library classes as well as library events. We also have a blog area where you can communicate suggestions and even submit a book report if you would like to.Have a look follow the ‘Library’ link under ‘Current Students - http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.auNSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC)Hurry, Hurry, Hurry… there is only 1 WEEK LEFT!!!Get all of your books entered to be a part of the ‘Reading Club’ and receive your certificate from the Premier of NSW.Congratulations to the following:Year 2 – Emma WorrallWe have 26 registered students who have NOT completed the challenge. Don’t miss out, enter your books by the end of August.OVERDUE BOOKSPlease remember to return any books you have had from the library as soon as you have finished with them. Reminder notices have been sent out to students with outstanding loans so please contact us if you have any queries regarding these. We would like these matters sorted before the end of term.BOOK CLUBScholastic book club orders are due back on Wednesday 4th September. Remember, every order earns rewards points towards more resources for your class!MS-Readathon is BACK! AUGUST IS read for MS monthIt’s here…get more sponsors for this worthwhile cause! All funds raised go towards the Multiple Sclerosis organisation. Help us become NO.1!HOW??????

If every family registers at : http://www.msreadathon.org.au/ and can raise at least $10 per family, we will be helping an amazing cause as well as showing Australia how much our school loves reading and helping the community.Challenge yourself, ask sponsors to donate per book read or maybe per minute or hour. AUGUST 23: RED Day for MS research… WEAR RED TOMORROW!!!On Friday we will be reading for 60 minutes – in assembly, at lunchtime and at recess. You can wear something RED with your uniform eg. a RED hat, a RED scarf, a RED nose, a RED mask, A RED beanie, a RED scrunchy, a RED headband or hair ties, or colour your hair RED. Remember to bring and donate a gold coin towards MS research.Which class can raise the most???Don’t be late, don’t be late … it could be a MAD time for a mad tea party for all the individuals who raised money for MS!AUTHOR VISITSThe primary students were given a treat for Book Week – authors, an illustrator and some theatrical storytellers came to visit CCAS primary. The Kindys, Years 1 and 2 were wowed and entertained with storytellers and a BIG, BIG book. Years 3, 4 and 5 had Frane Lassac, an author/illustrator regaled the students with stories and experiences that became books. Year 6 had repeat author Suzanne Gervey, who wrote I am Jack, expand their minds about the novel they have studied in class. A wonderful and educational time was experienced by all the students, and teachers!

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Please return all orders with payment to the canteen by Friday, 6 September.

Orders delivered to classrooms.

TNT’s to be collected from canteen.

Canteen Special Day

Tuesday, 10 September

Cheese Pizza

TNT with special holder

Yoghurt Lollipopplus

You can choose either:Orange Juice orApple Juice

$6.50

4.30pm till 8.00pm.

Gosford SDA Church, 71 Deane St Narara.

For more info

TEENS DON’T MISS OUT!Join your friends on the 17th, 24th, 31st of August & 7th of September.

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