Love Integrity Faith Empowerment

College NewsletterIssue 4 / Friday 18 March

From the Chaplain

From the Principal

Being a Peacemaker Part 2Last week we looked at the ways that people respond to conflict. We saw that:1. Conflict is a slippery slope with different ways of responding. • Escape Responses which never see

conflict resolved• Attack Responses which just make

conflict worse, and the best plan:• Work-It-Out Responses which are a

balanced way to resolve conflict.We also saw that:2. Conflict starts in the heart3. Choices have consequences4. Wise-way choices are better than my-way choices, and5. The blame game makes conflict worse.Below are the final and positive ways of looking at conflict. Please share these with your children.6. Conflict is an opportunity. By handling it right we get a chance to: • glorify God, • serve others and • become better people. Conflict is not necessarily bad or destructive. Even when conflict is caused by wrong-doing and causes a great deal of stress, it can lead to good. These concepts are totally overlooked in most conflicts because people naturally focus on escaping from the situation or

on overcoming/beating their opponent.Therefore, it is wise to step back from a conflict and ask yourself whether you are doing all you can to take advantage of these special opportunities.7. The “Five A’s” can resolve conflict. These simple steps will almost always lead to peace. Children, like adults, can learn to confess their wrongs in a way that demonstrates they are taking full responsibility for their part in a conflict.• Admit what you did wrong. Include

both wrong desires and bad choices. • Apologize for how your choice

affected the other person. Express the sorrow you feel.

• Accept the consequences for your wrongdoing without argument or excuses.

• Ask for forgiveness. • Alter your choice in the future. Think

over and plan how you are going to act differently next time.

Why not practise these “Five A’s” at home as you deal with sibling rivalry or with other conflicts? Next week I will look at forgiveness. “Finally…be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11Sue

Oh, just one more thing...

A bit of wondering.There are some unfortunate misconceptions about our HSC results last year. Contrary to some comments being made, our results from an unusually small group of students last year (28 students), include:• three students attending university

this year and another one who has deferred

• two students who gained Band 6 (HSC marks of 90+)

• five students who gained an ATAR over 75

One of our 2014 Graduates was also awarded a University Medal for distinguished results for a First Year university student.Not to forget all of the other students who worked very hard to receive results which reflected their efforts.If you have concerns regarding our performance I’d be happy to talk to you about our results as would our Head of Senior School, Mrs Casey. Please contact us at school if you hear information which contradicts this.

The early followers of Jesus had a massive task in bearing witness to what Jesus said and did on earth. In Acts we see the continuation of what Jesus began to do and teach in the Gospels. He encouraged his disciples to continue his work and build his church. He wanted them to testify to God’s greatness, not only in Jerusalem amongst the Jews but to the whole world.

Jesus did not expect them to do this without help. In John 16 and again in John 14:16 it says “...He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever”. The Holy Spirit brought power to the disciples to help them continue to do the work they had seen Jesus do. What does this mean to us 2000 years later? Exactly the same… We are to be witnesses of Jesus to all people, not to show prejudice nor disdain but in all we say and do, wherever we go, to allow the Holy Spirit to work through us so that those around us will see God.

From the Chaplain

Vers

e fo

r the weekActs 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will

be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the

ends of the earth.

More Informationoffice@charlton.nsw.edu.au

Saturday 19 March College Working Bee from 8.00am to 3.00pm Earth Hour from 8.30pm to 9.30pm

Monday 21 March Secondary CSSA State Swimming Year 11/12 End of Course Exams Continue

Tuesday 22 March Open Day from 9.00am to 2.00pm Year 9 Invictus Practice Hike

Wednesday 23 March Pl@yschool in the MPC

Thursday 24 March JS Progress Reports Home Gorby Cup moved to Friday 8 April

Friday 25 March GOOD FRIDAY

Monday 28 MarchEASTER MONDAY

Wednesday 30 March Pl@yschool in the MPC

Thursday 31 March Year 7 Immunisations

Welcome Elsie Rose AdamthwaiteCongratulations to Mr James Adamthwaite, his wife Angela and daughter Zara on the arrival of their baby girl; Elsie Rose Adamthwaite.

Elsie was born on Saturday 12 March, weighing 6lb 15oz. Both mum and bub are doing really well!

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College Open DayAll Welcome!

Open Day is a great opportunity to showcase our College to the wider community, but it’s also a great opportunity for you to see you child’s class in

action. Why not bring a family member or friend along with you.Please remember that if you would like to join your child for lunch on this day to

order online in advance through Flexischools.Open Classrooms / Free Morning Tea / Guided Tours

Rhema FM Live Broadcast / Special Performances at Morning Tea and Lunch

TUESDAY22 MARCH

9.00AM TO 2.00PM Invite your friends and

family to come and check out our amazing school!

Important College

DATES

Year 6 Camp Canberra

Year 6 students have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. Students have had the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

Students visited Parliament House, the War Memorial, the Australian Mint, Telstra Tower, the Museum of Australian Democracy as well as the well-known Questacon centre. Mr East

The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Terangimarie Moanaroa

Record Breaker

Year 5 student Terangimarie Moanaroa recently raced at the

CSSA State Swimming and won every race. She also broke

three NSW records, two of which had been held for 20 years!!

Terangimarie came first in:

100m free, 50m free, 50m fly, 50m breaststroke, 50m

backstroke and the 200IM.

Terangimarie was awarded the title of Age Champion

and will now compete at Combined Independent

Schools (CIS) in Homebush on Tuesday 22 March.

Congratulations Terangimarie and all the best at CIS!

- Congratulations also to Thomas Kristofferson

who swam really well at Zone, as did Samuel Raper

who made it to State.

Ashl

ey Davidson

JS HUSHATHON

An amazing silence fell over Junior School on Tuesday this week when

students participated in a ‘Hushathon’ to raise money for our two sponsor

children from the Philippines, Milo and Nikolou.

Our students proved to be very effective in using their nonverbal

communication skills and a great day was had by all (particularly teachers)!

This activity supports the College mission and service philosophy of caring

for those less fortunate.

Sponsorship money is due back by Friday 1 April.

‘Questacon’ had lots of exhibitions that included robots, loads of information and fun science games. All of the exhibitions I went to, I learned things. Jack Drayton

We visited the Senate. We listened to a debate on how we treat our returned Army and Navy people. Then we talked to an assistant of Pat Conroy’s and asked him questions. For our final activity we acted out being members of the Senate. It was an interesting and educational trip and I’m sure that everyone learned something about how our country is run. Lauren Potter

“We went to many interesting things but the best by far

was Old Parliament House, because it was interactive. There were cool games and a role playing activity and we

all learned lots.”

Saturday 5 March2016 Equestrian Expo

The 2016 Equestrian Expo was held on Saturday 5 March at the Matcham Valley Pony Club grounds in beautiful Holgate. Competitors all represented their schools and came from as far south as the Hawkesbury and north to the Hunter Valley. Charlton Christian College was represented by Jessica (Year 1) and Amelia Razon (Year 4).

Jessica rode for the very first time in competition that day on her pony Poppy in the Showman 4 class for Years K-2. She had a fantastic time and was well rewarded for her efforts. Jessica won 1st place in her Led class, 1st place in her Show horse class, 1st place in her Dressage test and 2nd place in her Rider class. She was awarded overall Age Champion!

Amelia competed on her pony Nawarrah Park Caraway in the Showman 4 Class for Yrs 3-6. Competitors were of a very high standard and Amelia did well to achieve a 5th place in her Riding class and a 5th place in her Show horse class. She was also very excited to see her best friend and fellow Charlton student Natasha Gallacher there to cheer her on.

Wizard of OzCanteen Closure

Please be advised that the Canteen will closed in Week 11 from Monday 4 April to Friday 8 April due to the Wizard of Oz production.

Please make alternative arrangements for recess and lunch for your child.

There will be no online ordering or manual orders taken duirng this time.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Jess

ica Razon

First time competing and

awarded overall Age Champion!!

Well done Jessica!

College Working BeeCome and Join in the Fun!

There are only two Working Bees this year so come and join us for the first one TOMORROW!There will be many jobs to do including; painting, spreading woodchips, cleaning up/brush cutting conservation

area, washing down block walls turning over soft fall, line marking, gardening/landscaping, clearing drains and head walls as well as feeding the hungry workers.

Morning tea will be provided at approx 10.30am followed by lunch at 1.00pm. If you are able to provide some food for morning tea and/or lunch please drop it off at the College Office on Friday or bring it with you on Saturday.The school has limited equipment so if you are able to assist by bringing some from home, it would be greatly

appreciated. Please remember we must operate in a safe work site, so wear suitable apparel for the prevailing weather and any

necessary safety gear (e.g. ear, eye and head protection, gloves, boots etc).Please phone the College for more details

SATURDAY18 MARCH

8.00AM TO 3.00PM Morning Tea and Lunch

Provided

For planning purposes, please let the College Office

know if you will be attending.

From the Chaplain

As most students have now

settled into their new travel

patterns for the year, the grace

period will end on Monday 21

March and all students will

be required to use their OPAL

Cards from this date.

To apply visit transportnsw.info/

school-students

2017 Enrolments & Availability

If you wish to enrol your child at the College in 2017, please submit

an Application Form to our Enrolments Registrar ASAP to avoid

disappointment.

For more information or to receive an Application Form, please email

marnie.theodoulou@charlton.nsw.edu.au

Staff SpotlightMr Ian Mathias

What do you currently teach at Charlton?- Secondary Sports Organiser

- Year 9 and 10 PDHPE, PASS, VET Sport and Rec, Invictus Program and Year 8 Music

What are your qualifications?- Bachelor of Teaching (UTS) and Bachelor of Health Science in Personal

Development, Health and Physical Education (WSU)Current interests and passions?

- Football (Soccer). As long as I can play the game or am coaching it, I’m grateful.

- Martial Arts and Self-Defence. I’ve been practising Wing Chun Gung Fu for 6 years and just started on Krav Maga, a military based

self-defence system from Israel.What do you love about teaching and working at Charlton?

- My colleagues are supportive and encouraging. It’s great to work with fellow Christians!

- I love the fact that I can be a positive influence and role model to the students, with eternity in mind as I share my passion and faith in Jesus

Christ. It is a privilege to pray with students, see them come to know Christ and be a mentor in some way in their walk with Him. It is also a privilege to

see students achieve after applying their best effort under your guidance.What do you do to unwind?

- I find cooking therapeutic as the process of creating tasty food and enjoying it after makes me feel good.

- I enjoy playing board games with my wife and sitting on the couch together watching episodes on Netflix with nibbles and drinks.

- Walking by the lake. - I enjoy practising my Wing Chun forms as this helps me to relax and

when done correctly, it helps to release muscular tension and corrects body posture.

Favourtie Food?- Authentic Indonesian Nasi Goreng (no, it’s not just a fried rice)

- KFC Fried Chicken. I grew up in Indonesia and we fry lots of things. I remember my first encounter with Fried Chicken. No words can describe how

I felt... it was sublime. What’s something people may not know about you?

- When I was 9, my parents entered me in a fashion show. The result… I won my category!

“My parents entered me in a fashion

show“

Is your child using their Opal Card?Sch

ool h

oliday clinicMacquarie Football are

running a Football Clinic from Monday 11 April to

Thursday 14 April.For all the details and information on how to

register click here.

Lost Property

Is your child missing their hat, jacket or other uniform item?

Please take the time to come and look through Lost Property before

the school term ends.

At present we also have a number of swimmers and towels in Lost

Property that were left at Carnivals earlier in the year.

We would also like to take this opportunity to remind parents to

label all items of clothing with first and last names, including drink

bottles and lunch boxes.

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