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A message from Mrs BarnesInfants Learning about God's Creation
Science and Geography provide a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the world that God has created. This term, students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 have learnt to classify objects and materials as man-made or natural (God made). They have marvelled at the wonder of God’s creation as they have studied wet and dry environments.
Throughout this term, the students have been observing the changes in their garden near the Learning Hub. After the recent heavy rain, the students explored the playground and looked at the puddles. They found worms and recalled their study of invertebrates from Term 1. The students remembered that worms like to have ‘moving days’ in wet weather.
The staff and students were most surprised to see how quickly the playground and the school property changed and started to dry out in the days after the floods. We are very thankful for Mr Cleall, who organised work, which has enabled the school to dry out rapidly after heavy rain.
The students in Year 2 have been making connections in their learning between Science and English. They’ve learnt to summarise and synthesise to develop their comprehension skills. When the students read that some echidnas are active at night and others are active in the day, they were able to synthesise. That is, they combined what they comprehended from the text with their knowledge from Science and understood that some echidnas must be diurnal and others nocturnal.
This week, students in Kindergarten to Year 4 have had the opportunity to participate in a drama workshop that tells the story of Tiiddalick the Frog. Students will also have time to reflect on the story of Tiddalick the Frog and the biblical truths of creation.
Mrs Sian Barnes - Prep- Year 4 Coordinator
Farewell Mrs Cornale
We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mrs Cornale for her years of devoted service, supporting both our students and staff in the classroom. It is with great sadness we must say farewell, as the Cornale family are relocating to Sydney over the holidays. Please pray they will all settle quickly into their new life. Thank you, Rowena, for being part of our school. You will be greatly missed.
TERM 2, 1 JULY 2016
PRAYER & PRAISE“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you... In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.- Job 12-7-8 & 10• Thank God for the wonders of all His creation, for the blessing of children and the gift of being
able to teach them about God's creation.
• Praise God for our school and the chance we have to speak and learn about God.
• Pray for a restful and safe holiday break for all.
• Give thanks for the safe arrival of Mrs Grace's baby. Pray for the Grace family as they seek to bring their child up to know and love the Lord.
• Continue to uphold in your prayers our senior students, in particular Year 12, who are busy preparing for their trial exams next term.
These things went home this week:
• Kinder - Year 10 Semester 1 Reports
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Key dates Monday, 25 JulyFirst day of Term 3Wednesday, 27 JulyYear 10 Science and Engineering Com-petition Thursday, 28 JulyAustralian Maths CompetitionThursday, 28 JulyCSSA State Football, PenrithFriday, 29 JulyAssembly, 8:50am, in the Hall - Celebra-tion of Tongarra's 20th Birthday.Beverly Whitfield Awards Presentation by the Shellharbour City MayorFriday, 29 JulyExpert and Interest Group Assembly, 11:50am, in the HallSaturday, 30 JulyWorking Bee, Years 5 & 6, at 1pm - 4pm
Monday, 1 AugustPrimary Zone Athletics CarnivalTuesday, 2 AugustYear 7 Trial Day
Tuesday, 2 AugustKindergarten - Year 4 Parent Teacher Interviews
t. 02 4230 3700www.ics.nsw.edu.au
Tongarra Campus234 Calderwood Road, Albion [email protected]
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Term 3 - Students return Monday, 25 JulyParents - please note:Our staff will be experiencing a week of Staff Development during the last week of the school holidays. This means that there is NO PUPIL FREE DAY on the first day back of Term 3. Please make sure that your child returns to school on Monday, 25 July.
We Are CelebratingCome and join us for the first Friday morning assembly in Term 3 - July 29, at 8:50am in the hall. We will be throwing Tongarra a 20th birthday party. Yes, we have been at 234 Calderwood Road, Calderwood NSW 2527 for over 20 years!Shellharbour City Mayor Cr Marianne Saliba, will be attending and presenting two of our students with the Beverley Whitfield Award. Please come along. We would love you to share in this celebration with us.
Opal Card IssuesIf your child is experiencing error card issues with their Opal card, please phone 131 500 with the error code number and ask for a replacement, or go on-line to The Transport NSW Report Pass site. The bus driver can write the error code down and give to your child.If your child has lost their Opal card, please phone customer service on 131 500, or go on-line to the Transport NSW Report Pass site to order a replacement.
Congratulations Mrs GraceCongratulations to Mrs Amanda Grace and her husband, on the safe arrival of their son, Nathaniel William Stephen, on Tuesday, 14 June.
Parent Mentoring Sessions Year 6Students in Year 6 are taking part in a class based program designed to lift their learning horizons and make connections with the future. This program involves parent led sessions where learning and education issues are raised. Parents speak about the importance of their schooling. Students take notes and pose questions
TERM 2, 1 JULY 2016Also available is an Entertainment Book digital membership.Make sure you purchase your copy today to start saving and support our Year 10 students.
HSC EquippedWednesday, 20 July & Thursday, 21 July
We are offering two study days during the July holidays for our Year 12 students in a distraction-free environment. These two days are intended to cover important revision techniques, exam strategies and study skills to maximise preparation for the HSC.Students should have already returned their registration forms to the office.
Student Photos on Display at Stockland In May, a group of our students went on a 2 day photography workshop - Capturing God's Creation. The workshop was organised by, Mr Babbage and run by local photography artist, Dee Kramer.
A selection of the best photos from this workshop will be on display in Stockland Shellharbour - keep an eye out for them!
Working BeeYears 5 & 6, Saturday 30 July, 1pm - 4pm.All enquiries to Jill De La Torre, in the Campus Office or Greg Cleall, Site Manager 0423 145 845. If parents would prefer to volunteer during a week day, we are looking for a team of a few parents to come and clean the Shearer's Shed Kitchen. Please contact Jill De La Torre, in the Campus Office.
Community Notices There are lots of activities runing these holidays. Including a various HSC study days/seminars. Please visit The commu-nity noticeboard, outside E Block
• Kiama Baptist Church July School Holidays Program: 'Following Jesus, The light of the world.’ 4 - 8 July, 9am - 12noon, for children in Kinder - Year 6. For more info & to register visit The Kiama Baptist Church website.
• Begin Bright - School Readiness and Primary Tutoring Centre in Albion Park: 4/132 Burkedin Drive. Grand Opening, Sat, 9 July 10am-1pm & School Holiday Programs. Contact: Mrs Brianne Eastman ph: 0412 847 387 or E: [email protected]
afterwards. All sessions have been highly informative.Greg Maina - Learning Coordinator Year 5-8
Vocal Concert - Warrigal Retirement Village Stage 5 & Stage 6 Music classes and the Vocal Group participated in a concert at Warrigal Retirement Village, Albion Park Rail, during this week. The concert was well received and it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to provide joy to the older members of our community.
Outdoor Learning Centre – Donations Needed Greg Cleall is working on our new Outdoor Learning Centre next to Prep. He would love to hear from anyone who could help him with the following items:• Rocks for garden edging• Very large feature rocks. • A donation or someone who could
build a small timber boat• A small water tank• Volunteers to help him put it all
together
Uniform MattersPlease use the school holidays as an opportunity to make sure your child’s uniform is in good repair, including shirts, hem lines for girls’ dresses/skirts, which should be below the knee. The Uniform Shop will be closed during the holiday break.The Second Hand Uniform Shop will continue to be open in Term 3 on Thursday mornings from 8:30am-10am.
Entertainment Books For Sale What is it? It contains hundreds of vouchers for discounts in shops in the Illawarra. Includes, food, clothing and experience based vouchers.How much? It costs $55. For every one sold, ICS Tongarra gets $11 to go towards the Year 10 Service Trip. The discounts available can save you hundreds, if not more.How to get it? See Jill, in the Campus Office to buy one, or go online to: The Entertainment Book ordering page
Primary Teacher - Tongarra(up to 12 month maternity leave position )The successful applicant will:• work with an experienced and innovative team• be enthusiastic and community minded• demonstrate a strong commitment to nurturing young people’s gifts and faithThis position is available from late August 2016, however we will consider Term1, 2017 starts.
ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Applications may be submitted either:• in hard copy to:
The Operations Manager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre PO Box 80, Albion Park 2527 NSW
• or electronically to: [email protected]
Applications will not be accepted in either format after 4pm Friday 29th July 2016
For further enquiries please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager)
email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4230 3777
Process for Application:• Please read the position description which is available on the school website.
www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment• You must complete the school’s application form in order to apply. Please do not just send
a resume.• Please include all other documents listed in the application form, certified as true
copies by a J.P. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.
Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education Na-tional, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses. Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:
Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses. Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following positions at the Cordeaux Campus commencing Term 1, 2017:
Process for Application:• Pleasereadthepositiondescriptionwhichisavailableontheschoolwebsite.www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment
• Youmustcompletetheschool’sapplicationforminordertoapply.Please do not just send a resume.
• Pleaseincludeallotherdocumentslistedintheapplicationform, certified as true copies by a J.P.Incompleteapplicationswillnotbeconsidered.
Illawarra ChrIstIan sChool
Applicationsmaybesubmittedeither• inhardcopyto:MelindaVidler-Principal’sPAIllawarraChristianSchoolCordeauxPOBox380UnanderraNSW2526
• orelectronicallyto:[email protected]
Applicationswillnotbeacceptedineitherformatafter3pm,Wednesday10thAugust2016.
For further enquiries, in the first instance, please contact: Melinda Vidler (PA to the Cordeaux Principal)
email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4239 5200
It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.
Head of Maths - Secondary (Full time)Head of TAS - Secondary (Full time)
Thesuccessfulapplicantwill:•havethecapacitytoworkaspartofadynamiccampusleadershipteam•havetheabilitytoinspireandleadanexperiencedteamofteachers•bekeentoimplementanexcitingnewSTEMprogram•demonstrateastrongcommitmenttonurturingyoungpeople’sgiftsandfaith
Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses. Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:
Process for Application:• Pleasereadthepositiondescriptionwhichisavailableontheschoolwebsite.www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment
• Youmustcompletetheschool’sapplicationforminordertoapply.Please do not just send a resume.
• Pleaseincludeallotherdocumentslistedintheapplicationform, certified as true copies by a J.P.Incompleteapplicationswillnotbeconsidered.
Illawarra ChrIstIan sChool
Applicationsmaybesubmittedeither• inhardcopyto:MelindaVidler-Principal’sPAIllawarraChristianSchoolCordeauxPOBox380UnanderraNSW2526
• orelectronicallyto:[email protected]
Applicationswillnotbeacceptedineitherformatafter3pm,Wednesday10thAugust2016.
For further enquiries, in the first instance, please contact: Melinda Vidler (PA to the Cordeaux Principal)
email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4239 5200
It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.
Maths Teacher - Secondary (Full time)Cordeaux Campus - Commencing Term 1, 2017
Thesuccessfulapplicantwill:•workwithadynamicandinnovativeteam•becommittedtoprofessionalgrowth•participateintheimplementationofanexcitingnewSTEMprogram•demonstrateastrongcommitmenttonurturingyoungpeople’sgiftsandfaith
