Dear School Family, Volume 14, Issue 7 Friday, May 24, 2019 The last couple of so that this fundamental freedom can be weeks have been looked at from all directions. Please very busy with continue to pray for our Federal excursions, activities Government that they would have and NAPLAN. Our wisdom and insight as they lead our Year 12 Sport and nation. We live in a culture that is Recreation students becoming more centred on self and the have just returned from three days at pursuit of personal happiness. The truth Deep Creek Conservation Park, while of God’s word is being seen as outdated some budding student leaders attended and no longer relevant. This view and the “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” approach to life ignores the conference at Cedar College. overwhelming reality that a life centred Students have been enjoying use of the and Health, and Medical Science. on self and personal happiness is newly covered Courts, as we also Esther spoke to our students at Chapel guaranteed to disappoint and fail. Life is celebrated the official start to our East earlier last term when we presented her also filled with hardship, relationship Wing extension project, with demolition with the College Dux Award, for her breakdown, sickness and loss. Yet in of the two houses on Countess Street ATAR of 98.15. the midst of this our God gives us a taking place. This weekend we will have hope through Christ. We live in a broken Eliza Buckoke some students participating in a world but there is so much more than Campus Principal, Temple Christian College Thanksgiving Service at our founding this life that we experience here and Church, Adelaide Christian Centre (Sturt now. Revelation 21:4 reminds us that Street, Adelaide). There is always From Mr Marcel Rijken: one day “He will wipe every tear from something happening in the life of the This week I have been at the Christian their eyes. There will be no more death School, and I would continue Schools National Policy Forum in or sorrow or crying or pain. All these encouraging students to find Canberra. It was a very encouraging things are gone forever”. opportunities where they can contribute time as we heard from Senator Amanda It has been great to join the South and feel a sense of belonging to the Stoker who is a Liberal Senator from Australian teams at the 4th National community. Queensland. She outlined the Christian Schools Games held on the Our 2018 Dux, Esther Wong, was commitment the Morrison Government Gold Coast. The teams have competed presented with the Adelaide University will make in protecting Religious in Basketball, Netball, Soccer and Principal’s Scholarship on Monday 13th Freedoms in Australia. The path will still Tennis and were made up of students May. Principals are able to nominate be complicated and there will be from SACSA schools. Held every 2 high achieving students who apply to obstacles as competing interests and years it is a great opportunity for the Adelaide University each year. We values clash. I am encouraged that we students to compete and represent SA. congratulate Esther on this have Parliamentarians who have a deep We had a really good number of achievement, as she continues in her understanding and commitment to students from Temple Christian College studies of the Double Bachelor of Laws Christian Faith involved in the process involved. Power of Poetry The Year 8s had the privilege of participating in Poetry in Ac- tion's 'Power of Poetry' performance. The raucously engaged students were prompted to "see the world through the underside of a glass bottom boat, to look through a magnifying glass at the galaxies that exist on the pin point of a human mind." The words, rhymes and ideas of poets from across time and geography were brought to life for the students. They were challenged to consider the purpose of poetry and to think about the hidden techniques used by poets to move their audiences. Students were inspired to think about the 'little' experiences in their own lives that could prompt their own inner poets. This performance ties in with a study of poetry that the Year 8s will participate in throughout Term 2. Jessica Anthony English Coordinator Term 2 Congratulations to Year MISSION POSSIBLE 11 student Meg Rafini- an for being awarded CAMBODIA 2nd in the Intermediate Novice Ladies Ice Skat- Casual Day ing Competition at Oce- anica Novice Interna- Friday June 7, 2019 tional. This was Meg’s first International com- petition for Ice Skating representing Australia. $2 Gold coin donation for no uniform. Well done Meg!! Congratulations to Year 11 student Coen Mobbs for being selected to represent School Sport SA at the forthcoming School Sport Australia 13 to 19 years Swimming championships being held in Melbourne All funds raised help with ongoing projects in from July 27—31, 2019. Cambodia Well done Coen!! Aladdin On 8th May, Mr Nowak, Mrs McMahon, Mrs Scouller, Mrs Anthony, and myself had the privilege of taking 46 students to see a perfor- mance of the long anticipated show ALADDIN, at the Festival Thea- tre in the city. We were blessed to obtain excellent seats in the cen- tre of the stalls (floor level of the theatre). The musical was packed with high energy performances, an array of colour, a flying carpet, some of the most stunning sets I have ever seen, and a band whose skill was outstanding. The musical did not disappoint, and students were still talking about the experience days later! Opportunities like these are invaluable to our students and their learning. The arts engages the brain in ways that are unique, and in so doing, the brain is able to grow new networks making us smarter! Engagement in the arts is now well known and evidenced for growing the brain in this way. Please continue to encourage your children to engage in the arts, their brains will thank them for it!! Sue Sprason Music & Drama Coordinator PLP Careers Expo On Friday of Week 2, the Year 10 cohort ventured off to the Wayville Showgrounds for the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo. This is a once a year event, which is a great opportunity for students to explore future career paths. As part of the Year 10 cur- riculum, students attend Personal Learning Plan (PLP) classes once a week, where they are currently examining career options, and which jobs suit their interests and skillsets. The excursion was a fact finding mission, and the students were proactive in acquiring the necessary information needed to deter- mine the pathways into their chosen careers. It was important that they not only use this as a chance to attain brochures, but actually speak to exhibitors and gain valuable feedback. We were really proud of the students, as they eagerly sourced the required information. This exercise will prove to be especially beneficial, as later in the year students will start making subject choices for Year 11. Doing the research now, about potential pre-requisite subjects for some courses, will ensure students make informed subject selection choices for 2020. It was pleasing to see how respectful the students were on the day, of ex- hibitors, teachers, and their peers. We look forward to guiding the Year 10s on their PLP journey for the remainder of 2019. Blessings, PLP Teaching staff Knockout Touch Football On Tuesday of Week 3, we had our first round of the Knockout competitions for 2019. We ventured up to Modbury High to play in the Open Boys and Open Girls Touch Football competition. The girls were on first, and without much time to prepare due to a draw change, they were forced to hit the ground running. The girls worked extremely hard throughout the whole day, improving a lot and gaining a wealth of experience. We are very proud of their efforts, and now look forward to seeing their success at SACSA Touch Football in Week 5. The boys team had a slightly easier draw, only having 4 games for the day, instead of the 5 the girls had. They played confidently from the first moment on the field, ending up undefeated for the day. Each game was met with enthusiasm, only conceding 2 Touchdowns for the whole day, while scoring 29 Touchdowns of their own. They now ad- vance to the State Touch Football Finals in Week 5 of this term. Well done to both teams on a great day! Dan Kerr PE Coordinator Temple Christian College, Paralo- wie are participating in the Wool- worth’s Earn & Learn program. If you shop at Woolworths between 1st of May and the 25th of June you can earn stickers. Our school will be collecting these stickers which we'll be able to swap for new school resources for our stu- dents to use. Last time we were able to provide students with new headphones, stationery and as- sorted games for use in the school Learning Hub. If you shop at Woolworths, please collect those stickers and drop them in to our collection box, which is located at Woolworths, Paralowie and in our school reception, SSO and Learn- ing Hub. Thanks for helping out. PARENTS AND FRIENDS As parents, a vibrant school community is important to us. Being involved in the Parents and Friends group not only gives us the opportunity to be actively engaged in supporting events and initiatives, but provides a wonderful avenue through which to get to know and work alongside other parents. Together we make a difference in the life of the school. If you would like to join us, an invitation is extended to all interested parents and friends to join us at any of the Parents and Friends meetings held through the year.