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April Tuesday 2nd - Thursday 4th
College Photos
Thursday 4thParent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday 9thParent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday 10thEaster Assembly
Thursday 11thBoarders Travel out
Monday 15th - Monday 22nd Easter Holidays
Tuesday 23rdTerm 2 commences
Thursday 25thANZAC Day Public Holiday
Friday 26thANZAC Day Assembly
Tuesday 30thLarapinta Training Walk
Tuesday 30thLarapinta Staff & Volunteer Meeting
B Y R E B E C C A D I M M I C K | H E A D O F S E N I O R S C H O O L
Diary Dates Exec Thoughts
M A R R A R A C H R I S T I A N C O L L E G E P R E S E N T S
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“Education should form people capable of discernment who can discern “whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious” - Philippians 4:8 (Burgis and Miller, 2018).
What a challenging thought! It asks me to reflect on how Marrara Christian College is helping our students to be such discerning people. I am a firm believer that the formation of discernment comes from the education that people get from a whole range of places.
Children learn from parents, TV, social media AND school.
It is important that we, as a school, do our bit.
As a College, we are focused on educating the whole child. We are dedicated to helping them develop the critical thinking that is necessary for them to discern effectively. One of my favourite questions from students is “What is the point?” This is asking for a purpose for what we are learning; direction and a context for which this knowledge can be understood more fully. Questions move students to the place of learning for life and they develop their own ideas.
As parents, can I encourage you to have conversations with your children? Conversations where they get to share what they are thinking, conversations where they can discuss the opinions that they have regarding a whole range of issues. Discuss the “Why” and encourage them to develop a discerning spirit.
It is such a blessing to watch young people explore their world and make decisions that serve others and care for the world. It is amazing when they make decisions that show discernment and they create lovely lives full of honour and graciousness.
Let us continue to work with them to build lives of discernment and truth.
Primary Austswim Lessons
Years 1-6 have just spent two weeks participating in swimming lessons at Casuarina Pool. From learning how to blow bubbles to the finer details of stroke formation, each student enjoyed the time spent in the water. Besides improving on their swimming skills, they learnt the three important rules of the Aqua Code:
1. Only swim with an adult
2. Stay afloat and wave when in trouble
3. Reach to rescue
Feedback from students was very positive, with our students returning with smiles and exclamations over what they had learnt in their lessons!
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" C e l e b r a t i n g o u r p a s t , s o w i n g i n t o o u r f u t u r e "
M A R R A R A C H R I S T I A N C O L L E G E I N V I T E S Y O U T O O U R
2019 marks a significant milestone for Marrara Christian College.
Since 1979, the College has been passionately providing Christian Education in the Northern Territory. To celebrate this special occasion, we are very excited to be hosting a
40th Anniversary Gala.
This is set to be a wonderful dry season evening under the stars. The evening will include a chance to gather our past and present community, taking trips down
memory lane and opportunities to sow into the future of the College.
The evening will also include lots of entertainment and an opportunity to share great food together, celebrating the faithfulness of God for the last 40 years.
Please see invitation below.
MARRARA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
SATURDAY, 8 JUNE 2019 | 6:30 PM
ATTIRE | FORMAL
COST | $125PP
(INCLUDES CANAPÉS, TWO COURSE MEAL, BEER, WINE & SOFT DRINKS)
RSVP TO 8920 2000 BY FRIDAY, 17 MAY
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming soon. They will be held on:
Thursday, 4th April, from 3.30pm - 6.00pm AND
Tuesday, 9th April, from 3.30pm – 8.00pm.
Primary teachers will hold their conferences in their classrooms, while Middle and Senior teachers will be in the library.Please use this link to make bookings:
https://mcc-nt.compass.education/Organise/ParentStudentTeacher/Booking.aspx?cycleId=3
Please be aware that you will need to log in to Compass with your usual login. If you are having trouble with this log in process, please contact Reception on 8920 2000 or [email protected].
Library NewsThe Best Joke Ever!
Come and be part of the fun! We currently have 80 jokes submitted by staff and students. Please come into the library and vote to decide the Best Joke Ever!
Grab a voting slip and write your name, class and the number of the joke. Post in the letterbox and we will announce the winner in Week 11.
Voting ends on Friday, 5th April. The winner is the person whose joke recieves the most votes.
PRIZE: Gift voucher from QBD Books
Parent Teacher Conferences
Back To School VouchersBack to school vouchers must be utilised be the end of Term 1. Vouchers can be collected from front reception or, if you are unsure if you’ve utilised your whole voucher, please contact Tahlia Smith to find out.
To avoid any disappointment, vouchers that aren’t fully utilised by the end of Term 1 will be automatically credited to your school fees.
College NewsJemima Fernandes recently represented the NT at the 24th Annual National
Schools Constitutional Convention, held in Canberra last week.
The topic for 2019 was, “A new constitutional preamble for Australia”, and involved
like-minded students from all around the country exploring the Australian
constitution, whilst understanding Australia’s social and political position in the
world.
Highlights from the convention included meeting political leaders, learning about
international policies from foreign ambassadors, and a dinner at the High Court
of Australia.
Jemima says, “It was an excellent opportunity to focus on our Australian heritage,
as well as understanding that many young Australians are keen to have a say in
their democracy!”
Well done, Jemima!
Exiting StudentsPlease be advised that as part of the Terms and Conditions signed
upon enrolment we require 10 term weeks written notice if you are
exiting from the College.
Failure to comply will render parents liable for 10 weeks school fees.
Extraordinary circumstances will be taken into account. If you feel you
have extraordinary circumstances please include an explanation with
your exit form. Exemption is given at the discretion of the Principal.
Exit forms can be obtained from Reception.
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The main purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for inter-school sports participation and for
students who are interested in gaining access to the School Sport NT pathway by demonstrating a
commitment to running.
TOP END (DARWIN & PARRS) INTER-SCHOOL SPORT
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH OR YOU CAN REGISTER AT THE EVENT
REGISTER YOUR TEAMS/PARTICIPANTS TO: Hannah Roll, Darwin Region School Sport Coordinator
0437 001 735 8997 [email protected] or [email protected]
WHEN TIME WHERE COST TEAMS Schools to nominate
individuals to compete
4.30pm—6.00pm East Point Reserve Wed 3rd April $8.00 per student
PRIMARY, MIDDLE & SENIOR INTER-SCHOOL SPORT— CROSS COUNTRY
