ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TONGARRAnewsletter

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PRAYER & PRAISE

Monday, 27th July to Saturday, 8th AugustJapanese School visit - Kosei Junior High

Saturday, 1st August Year 5 & 6 Working Bee, 1pm - 4pmICS TONGARRA AUCTION EXTRAVAGANZA, 6.30pm for a 7pm start

Monday, 3rd AugustStage 5 Canberra Excursion

Tuesday, 4th AugustStage 5 Canberra ExcursionInfants and Year 7 & 8 SAMBA drumming workshop

Thursday, 6th AugustHSC Industrial Technology major works dueOrange Christian Music Festival

Friday, 7th AugustOrange Christian Music Festival

Monday, 10th AugustPrep Young Australia ExcursionPrimary CSSA Athletics CarnivalYear 8 Geography Minnamurra Excursion

Tuesday, 11th August to Wednesday, 19th August Year 12 Trial Examinations

Tuesday, 11th AugustICAS Mathematics TestSecondary CSSA Athletics CarnivalK-6 Parent Teacher Interviews, 6-8pmHSC Major Works Display night, 6.30-8pm

Tuesday, 18th AugustKindergarten and Prep 2016 Information Night

A message from Mrs BrennanA Trip to CanberraStage 5 students from Years 9 and 10 will be undertaking an educational tour of the nation’s capital next week. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

We are booked in to a number of guided tours at a range of venues. On Monday 3 August we will participate in a one-hour “Discovery Tour” at the National Gallery of Australia, as well as an interactive learning activity at the Australian War Memorial on “Australia and the Second World War”.

In the evening, we will spend our leisure time at a local ice-skating rink before retiring to our accommodation at the Canberra City Youth Hostel.

On the second day of our tour, Tuesday 4 August, we will engage in Parliament House tour, a tour of the High Court of Australia and a tour of the National Museum of Australia.

We are very blessed to live in a country that recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. The Australian government is contributing funding towards the trip under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program.

Students in Year 9 and 10 can look forward to the educational benefits of the excursion, as well as the opportunity to get to know each other better and to have fun together.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Hebrews 4:14

Give thanks for our Tongarra Committee and Auction Committee, for the work they continue to do for our campus. Pray for them as they make final preparations for our Auction.Pray for the Auction Evening on Saturday night. Pray for an enjoyable night for everyone involved and a good outcome for our fundraising efforts.Pray for the protection of our community from illness. Pray for a quick healing for those who are currently unwell.

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Check your child's bagThese things went home this week:• Auction donation list• Kindergarten Class letter• Year 5 & 6 Working Bee jobs letter

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2015 ICS Tongarra Auction ExtravaganzaSaturday, 1st August - 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start

The final preparations for the Auction are underway and its looking like it will be a fantastic night with lots of items to bid on.Everyone can be part of this super enjoyable night! Even if you aren’t in a position to spend a lot of money ... Please consider coming just for the social event! Come and enjoy the company of other parents and staff. You will feel part of the community and the auction bidding is a GREAT spectator sport - very amusing & entertaining! There is no pressure to bid on items (although you will find it hard to resist the great bargains.)Perhaps you could consider doing some Christmas Shopping or Birthday Shopping and this would mean no added expense to your budget? There will also be lots of inexpensive items on the silent auction. Or, we would love to have some extra helpers on the night. And this could be your contribution to this important fundraiser! There are so many inexpensive ways that you can be involved! Please come along and join in the fun.A booklet went home on Thursday (30th) with a list of some of the items that are available for Auction. Make sure you check your child's bag and have a look.Any questions please call the campus office on 4230 3700.

K - 6 Parent Teacher InterviewsTuesday 11th August, 6 - 8pm in the Learning Hub

Parent Teacher Interviews for Kindergarten to Year 6 are being held by appointment only on Tuesday 11th August. Appointments can be made online. Details on how to book, along with username and passwords for the booking system will be sent home at the beginning of next week.

School Prayer MeetingStarts for Term 3 - Wednesday, 5th August

The school prayer meeting is held fortnightly at 2.30pm on Wednesdays in the Green Room.

Woolworths 'Earn & Learn' ProgramHelp us collect for our school!

From Wednesday, 15th July to Tuesday, 8th September, when you shop at Woolworths you can collect stickers from the checkout operator which you place on a points sheet, available from Woolworths. When your sheet is full you can place it in the box located in the school office or at Albion Park Woolworths.

Year 5 & 6 Working Bee Saturday, 1 August, 1pm - 4pm

This working bee will be in the afternoon, 1pm to 4pm with a BBQ lunch ready on arrival. Please indicate your attendance by contacting the office, so we can cater accordingly. We appreciate your help and look forward to working with you. A compulsory WH&S safety talk will be held at the start of every working bee, so please arrive promptly at 1pm, as everyone must hear the safety talk before the work commences.

Cyber Parenting SeminarSaturday, 12th September, 7 - 9.30pm

Save the date - join James and Simone Boswell for a seminar and workshop about raising our kids in an online world.More details to follow soon.

Community Notices • Indoor Soccer - free Twilight

Tournaments at the Coniston Indoor Sports Centre, 6-10pm Saturday nights. For info and bookings, call PCYC Wollongong 4229 4418.

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Kosei Junior High VisitThe students from Kosei Junior High arrived this week on Monday and have settled in with their host families.

Many activities have been organised for the students to enjoy and experience the Australian culture - including making damper.

Keep an eye out for the full report on their visit in the next issue of Tongarra Snapshots.

TAS and CaPA Display NightTuesday, 11th August, 6.30-8pm in the Studio

The wonderful Tongarra Year 12 students have put both their hands and minds together and have created some magnificent pieces of work for their HSC major projects.

The music students' performances will be assessed on the night - therefore you cannot be late.

2014 Annual ReportThe Illawarra Christian School 2014 Annual report is now available on our school website. If you would like a hard copy, please see the Business Centre staff.

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Premier’s Reading ChallengeThe closing date for the PRC is Friday, 21st August. A reminder to parents to update books their child has read. Once this has been completed, please let Mrs Curran or Mrs Vaartjes know so we can validate your child’s records.