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Term 3 I Issue 15 I 23/08/2017
Last week I took the time to reflect on the intended direction of the College. In summary, the good news is that we are poised to advance in a number of directions, which include the boarding house, the college driveway and the development of future areas for renewal and improvement.
This is important for us as we are wanting to establish and secure our future as a College that continues to both meet and serve the needs of our community.
Along with this, I was invited to give feedback to a church review group that is currently reviewing all church structures Australia wide. What I take encouragement from in this sort of review is that we are not allowing ourselves to stagnate either as a church or as a school. We are constantly and collectively looking at ways to remain both effective in our mission and relevant to our communities.
Please continue to pray for us as we look to better meet your needs. We have a good thing going at the moment… let’s make it GREAT!
Blessings,
Mr Nick Thomson Principal
CALENDAR
CA
LEN
DA
RYR 11 TRIP Wed 23rd Aug - Thurs 31st Aug Evening departure
YR9 GIRLS RITE JOURNEY Mon 28th Aug 3:30pm-Wed 30th Aug 3:30pm
YR9 BOYS RITE JOURNEY Wed 30th Aug 3:30pm-Fri 1st Sept 3:30pm
OPEN NIGHT Wed 6th Sept
HEROES OF HISTORY DRESS-UP DAY Fri 8th Sept
SPORTS CARNIVAL (NEW DATE) Wed 13th Sept
YR 8 CAMP Mon 18th Sept - Thurs 21st Sept
END OF TERM 3 Thurs 21st Sept
START OF TERM 4 Mon 9th Oct
Telephone: 08 9293 5333
Website: www.carmelcollege.wa.edu.au
Email: [email protected]
App: Skoolbag Carmel Adventist College
Address: 210 Glenisla Road Carmel, WA 6076
CARMEL NEWS
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
WE’RE PRAYING FOR YOU! Over the last two weeks our CAC staff prayed for the following students to be filled with wisdom, confidence, grace and courage.
If at any point you would like CAC Staff to pray specifically for you or your family, please contact our Chaplain Pr Miranda [email protected].
Pr Miranda Chaplain
Panashe K Lionel Marie Caleb
Devin Kelsey Hong Yee Chee
Cherie David L Matthew L Rachael
Jacinta Matthew M Owen
Abbie Chance Clifford
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VISIT TO BUNBURY SDA CHURCH Service, resilience and God’s plan for us as a community were the three key points of focus presented by Carmel Adventist College Secondary students Michaela and Sieanne. The children's story was told by Mr Brad Flynn who reiterated that parents really do know best. It was such a funny story... If you run into Mr Flynn ask him what his favourite fruit is? Julie McCutcheon shared her love and passion for Adventist Education and her role at the school. The program finished with Mr Nicholas Thomson preaching on Acts chapter 2, 3 and 4. His sermon was titled 'SO WHAT?’ At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came down and gave them the ability to speak in the languages of the different people around them so that they understood perfectly. They could have just relished that experience and then gone home and the whole thing would have been ‘so what?’ But they didn’t, they went out into the world to share the gospel. The same goes for any of us. We can come to church and to school, have worships, break bread
together and quote Bible texts, but if we don’t go out into the broader world and share the love and gospel of
Christ, then so what? The gospel is a light that is to draw others to us so that we can pass it on, from person to person, until the whole world is shining with His love and freedom. Take the ‘so what’ and make it ‘so where.’
The congregation was blessed and appreciative of having the school there to share sabbath with…
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MULTICULTURAL DAY!!! On Monday 21st August, our CAC community experienced a truly interactive multicultural Chapel, and delicious lunch. We witnessed a traditional Welcome to Country, beautiful cultural dances, and Hungarian prayers. Mr Brad Flynn reminded us of the importance of multiculturalism, and that what we experienced would be a little taste of what heaven will be like. With all people of all nations in all languages- Woohoo!
The whole College rotated through four interactive rooms in four groups sharing the specific cultures of Indigenous Australians, Africa, India and Tonga. Then at lunch we were able to taste these traditional foods together.
On behalf of CAC I would like to say an enormous thank you to Sela, Nyasha, Ms Lo-Anne Jenke, and Mr and Mrs Narlapati for organising such an amazing celebratory day.
Miranda Leijser Chaplain
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MENU
29th August Hot waffles with fresh fruit, yogurt and lots
more yummy toppings
30th august Posh toast
5th September Mr Nicholas Thomson and Mr Sepeti Fui Will be providing a yummy BBQ for the students. Egg burgers and sausage sizzle.
TEAM SPORTS CARNIVAL
Our Team Sports carnival is now set for Wednesday 13th of September at Ray Owen Sports Centre. Parents/Carers are welcome to join in the fun on the day. The 3 sports we run on the day are indoor soccer, basketball and netball. Anyone with a particular interest and knowledge of the rules that would like to volunteer to umpire games on the day, please contact me on [email protected].
As always, the carnivals are a normal school day and students are expected to attend, even if they may not be participating, they can support their fellow students in the cheering section. (exception is for Cross Country, which everyone participates in).
Mr Adam DiRosso PE/Sport Coordinator
OPEN NIGHT Have you been telling your friends how great your school is? Well, let them know that Open Night is
coming up soon so they can check it out!
Date: Wed, 6th Sept
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Light refreshments will be served.
SCHOOL FEE REMINDER
Please be reminded that by this stage of the year 70-75% of your fee balance for 2017 should be paid. If this is not the case, additional payment amounts should be made or regular payment amounts increased to ensure fees are cleared by the end of November. Any families who agreed to make lump sum payments from their tax returns are also reminded to make this payment as soon as possible.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact me to discuss your circumstances and make an alternate payment arrangement.
Mrs Naomi Thomas Bursar
CAC MTB TEAM TO DEFEND TITLE
The CAC MTB team is ready to defend our title as last years’ Western Australian Schools State Champions on Friday, 1st September 2017. We are very excited to have plenty of new and old faces on the team and we are all looking forward to a fun day on the bikes. Parents are welcome to come and spectate.
We would also like to say a massive congratulations and all the best to Sarah T as she has been selected to represent Australia at the 2017 Mountain Bike World Championships!
Mr Devin Stafford
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SENIOR PATHWAYS (CAREERS) NIGHT On Tuesday 15th August, senior students and their parents came to the Carmel Secondary Assembly Hall. It was a great evening, and very helpful for those who attended in helping them to make informed decisions about their future study and career pathways!
Several universities and training organisations were represented. Students were able to ask questions and collect materials to take home for later reference.
Don’t forget to support Carmel Primary!
From Wed, July 26 to Tues, September 19
SHOP-A-DOCKETS
When shopping at Lesmurdie Village IGA on Sanderson Rd Lesmurdie, be sure to pop your docket into Carmel Adventist College SECONDARY box - we receive 1% of the total returned for our fundraising efforts! A very quick & easy way to support local business AND your School!
$20,000 WEEKEND WEST COUPONS FOR SCHOOLS! On the following dates Saturday August 26 Wednesday August 30 Saturday September 2 an entry coupon will appear in The Weekend West. To be in the running to WIN, our school must collect as many entry coupons as possible through school, friends and family!
SPECIAL GROUP PHOTOS AVAILABLE TO ORDER Following our recent school photography by Kapture, you can now view and order any special photos taken on the day. When visiting www.kapture.com.au/event.asp you will need to enter our school code under the Sports & Event tab to access the gallery;
Code: UYFS8W
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EVERY PIECE MATTERS
Blessings
BlessingsON
A concert of praise & thanksgiving
The offering taken will go straight to helping
Cambodian children and families living in
poverty and isolation.
Carmel Church
216 Glenisla Rd, Carmel
Starts: 6pm 2 September 2017
Free entry
Refreshments will be sold.
