ACS 2014 Annual Report

Adelaide Christian Schools

Adelaide Christian 2014Annual Report Schools

SUNRISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEMPLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SUNRISE BETHEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FULLARTON MILE END 95 Wattle Street, 2 Henley Beach Road, PORT MORESBY, Fullarton SA 5063 Mile End SA 5031 PAPUA NEW GUINEA Crn Waigani Drive & Koura Way, PARADISE BETHANY Tokatani, Port Moresby, PNG 4 Crowle Road, 17 Countess Street, Paradise SA 5075 Paralowie SA 5108 FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MORPHETT VALE 70-74 Pimpala Road, SUNRISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, WALHALLA, USA Sunrise Christian School Morphett Vale SA 5162 WHYALLA Worley Lane, Temple Christian College Walhalla, South Carolina, USA Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla MARION WHYALLA Sunrise Bethel Christian School 286 Sturt Road, Cnr Lincoln Highway & Faith Christian School Marion SA 5043 Heurich Terrace, Whyalla SA 5608 NARACOORTE 72 Caves Road, Naracoorte SA 5271 The new Adelaide Christian Schools logo has been developed to represent different aspect of our organisation.

The meanings behind the different symbols behind the logo are: • Shield: ACS is a Faith Organisation (Galatians 5:6b) • Cross: Christ is central to ACS (Colossians 1:17-20) • Light: Illumination and learning through Christ, Christ Centred Education (Psalm 119:105) • Globe/Australia: Outward looking global organisation. George Fife Angus statement……. “that South Australia will become the headquarters of the diffusion of Christianity in the Southern Hemisphere”. (Matthew 28:18) • Dove: ACC emblem, Pentecostal organisation (Acts 2) Contents 3 Chairman’s Report for the Year 2014 5 Head of Schools Report 9 Sunrise Christian School Report 16 Temple Christian College Report 21 Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla Report 27 Sunrise Bethel Christian School, PNG Report 33 Faith Christian School, USA Report 35 Sunrise Christian School Financial Report 55 Temple Christian College Financial Report 75 Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla Financial Report

ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 1 parameters of this review and potential that the original purpose and vision the Chairman’s restructure were the following: Lord gave to ACS is still alive and active.

Report for the 1. Retain the original vision of ACS Our objectives are to: 2. Retain the philosophy of ACS Year 2014 3. Provide the capability of expansion 1. Provide an education of academic and interstate and internationally practical excellence, consistent with the 4. Have flexibility to satisfy government teachings of the Bible that will develop the and non-government registration whole person: body, soul and spirit. 2014 was a significant time for my family boards. 2. Help students value themselves as and I as we relocated from Geelong, To assist with this process, the Board persons created in the image of God. Victoria, to Adelaide to take up the role sought the services of Mr Garry LeDuff, a of Senior Pastor of Adelaide Christian man of 41 years’ experience in education 3. Encourage students to strive for Vision is Centre. It was also a huge honour for as a teacher, lecturer, project manager excellence in learning according to their me to become the Chairman of Adelaide and senior manager. individual ability. a picture of Christian Schools (ACS) in March 2014. “ Since then I have enjoyed my time in this Throughout 2014, the Board, along with I would like to thank the staff of ACS role immensely. ACS Head of Schools, Mr Kym Golding the future across all of our schools. You are greatly and his staff, were active in setting out appreciated and you are an inspiration. My introduction to Adelaide Christian to implement the recommendations that produces To our Board and Council members Schools was when I attended the Staff Garry provided. I am happy to report throughout 2014, thank you for the effort, Dedication Day at Glenelg in late January. that the implementation process is being time and dedication you have shown and passion It was here I realized what a tremendously outworked. Throughout 2015, the given to support the staff and families in gifted and passionate group of people are process of our restructure will continue. our wider school community. in people to employed in our schools. They have a compelling sense that they are making a Mr Kym Golding and his administration Most of all, I would like to thank the positive difference in the lives of those they and management staff do an amazing job. participate. parents and children of our school are teaching, serving and encouraging. Their expertise and professional output community. The children are our central is exemplary. It has been a real pleasure Bill Hybels focus and we count it an honour in I discovered that the administration working, in particular, with Kym in his partnering with you, as parents, in staff, educators and support staff are role as Head of Schools. Kym and his assisting in your child in becoming all that second to none and have a wonderful team are dedicated in their roles, which God intends for them. Thank you. ” mix of professionalism and a heart to is appreciated by each of the Board and serve. These two attributes contribute Council members. Thank you, Kym, for Yours in Christ, significantly to the success of the wider assisting me in my role as Chair of the school community of Adelaide Christian Board. Mike Groom Schools. Pastor – Adelaide Christian Centre Chairman – Adelaide Christian Schools Adelaide Christian Schools has a proud Council and Board Pastor Neil Milne, who served for 14 years history, but more importantly we have as the Chair of the Board retired from this an exciting, fruitful future to outwork with position in March 2014, passing the baton the Lord’s enabling arm of provision and on to me. He is still an active member guidance. of the ACS Board. Throughout Pastor Neil’s time as the Chairman, he saw many Helen Keller was asked, “What would changes and growth in ACS and we be worse than being born blind?” She congratulate him for the dedication he answered, “To have sight and no vision.” gave during this time. Thank you Neil. Without a dream, a vision, or a purpose in In 2013, the Board set out to review the life, we will never become all that we can governance structure of ACS. This was to become in God. “Vision is a picture of the enable ACS to continue to grow into the future that produces passion in people to future in a more professional manner. The participate” — Bill Hybels. I am convinced

2 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 3 Adelaide Christian Schools is an Kathleen Arisman – Principal, Faith Head of organisation that oversees the operation Christian School, Walhalla, USA* of 5 schools and 11 campuses in Schools Report Australia, PNG and the USA. 2014 was a ACS MANAGERS significant year that saw the development Mark Nokes — Manager of Corporate of Discovery Christian College in Agnes Services and Business Manager of Water, Queensland which will open in Sunrise Christian School Kym Golding Marcel Rijken Shane Hosking Ben Kowald Roger Tumes Student Numbers Head of Schools Principal, Temple Principal, Sunrise Principal, Sunrise Whyalla Principal, Sunrise Bethel, (as at August Census 2014) 2015. Toshi Umehara — Manager of Corporate PNG Finances and Business Manage of 997 The schools have been led and managed Temple Christian College well throughout the year to finish with 871 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP good academic results and solid financial REPRESENTATIVES outcomes. The financial outcomes are pleasing particularly considering the Rod Klimionok — Campus Principal of building and development that has taken Temple Christian College, Paralowie 166 230 place in a number of campuses over 18 recent years. Debbie Robertson — Campus Principal of Sunrise Christian School, Paradise Kathleen Arisman Mark Nokes Toshi Umehara Rod Klimionok Debbie Robertson At the commencement of each year, Principal, Faith Christian Manager Corporate Manager Corporate Temple Campus Principal, Sunrise Campus Principal, the schools in South Australia meet as The team works exceptionally well School, USA Services Finances Bethany Paradise a group of schools at Glenelg. Between considering the variety of issues that 200-300 staff members participate in the are discussed and dealt with both day starting with the Principals of each domestically and internationally. school outlining their focus for the year. Sunrise Christian School Temple Christian College Temple It is always a great day of professional Faith Christian School, USA development and fellowship. Central Services Team

Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla The Central Services Team (CST) is

Sunrise Bethel Christian School, PNG Senior Leadership growing in number as accountability requirements to the Government increase. Executive The auditors have commended the team Lee Avery Phil Paterson Anne Dolan Tim Heading Karen Petruzzelli Sunrise Campus Principal, Sunrise Assistant Campus Sunrise Campus Principal, Sunrise Campus Principal, Sunrise Campus Principal, Adelaide Christian Schools was ably for their professionalism and standard of Marion Principal, Marion Naracoorte Morphett Vale Fullarton Staff Numbers reporting that is reflective of their overall (per head – as at August Census 2014) and well led by the Senior Leadership Executive (SLE). The SLE’s role is to approach to their roles. The team is led 130 well by Mark Nokes (ACS Manager of 124 manage the schools as a single entity and report to the School Council through the Corporate Services) and Toshi Umehara Head of Schools. (ACS Manager of Corporate Finance). This back office function performs its role

The composition of the SLE is: unobtrusively and is such a vital aspect 28 of the life of the schools. A big thankyou 22 PRINCIPALS to the team for their commitment to the 2 Marcel Rijken — Principal, Temple organisation and exemplary work. Christian College Lee Avery — Principal, Sunrise Christian School Sunrise Bethel Christian (Shane Hosking assumed the role mid School, PNG 2014) The school in Port Moresby, Papua Ben Kowald — Principal, Sunrise New Guinea, continues to experience Christian School, Whyalla* Sunrise Christian School Temple Christian College Temple significant demand in enrolments. The Roger Tumes — Principal, Sunrise Faith Christian School, USA growth has been exceptional under trying Bethel Christian School, Papua New and challenging circumstances. Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla Guinea* Sunrise Bethel Christian School, PNG *Ben and Roger do not normally attend meetings and Kathleen Arisman from the USA is unable to attend any meetings. 4 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 5 Roger and Jill Tumes are doing an love for the school. Their wisdom and amazing job in trying conditions. Some encouragement to the staff has been of the stories and issues that they have crucial. History in the managed are amazing. making at the The first set of classrooms were built and Discovery Christian officially opened by Marcel Rijken and a College, Agnes Water Discovery Christian team of students from Temple Christian College who visited the school in Term The planning and development of College site in Agnes 1. It was an incredible experience for the Discovery Christian College in Agnes Temple students as well as the Sunrise Water, Queensland was a major focus of Water. Bethel students. the SLE throughout 2014. The process was a challenging one that saw many decisions ‘being held off to the eleventh

Marcel Rijken, Principal of Temple Faith Christian School, hour’ causing some considerable Christian College, opening the new challenges with the completion of the classroom blocks at PNG. USA school. A sincere thanks and deep Faith Christian School in Walhalla, South appreciation must go to Mark Nokes for Carolina in the USA is progressing steadily. his commitment to the project Although currently very small, the school has both an enormous potential for growth I would like to thank and acknowledge in student numbers and impact in the local Mike Groom and Hew Barnard-Brown for area. The school shares its picturesque the time and effort that they have put into location with Faith Centre Church on a the schools. Discovery Christian College staff. Delivery of the first classroom. large property on the outskirts of the town. I would also like to thank the SLE team Kathleen Arisman, who is the Principal and my PA, Mel Brock, for their support. of the school, has worked hard to make a success of the school throughout the Kym Golding year. A big thank you to Pastors Graeme Head of Schools and Moya Enright for their oversight and

‘The Tree’ - a central focus for the Discovery landscape.

Sunrise Bethel students and teachers with the Temple staff and students.

The first stage of Discovery Christian College is almost complete.

6 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 7 At Sunrise our key focus is constantly Sunrise to live out our mission statement, “to provide training in Godly character and in Christian academics from a Biblical perspective.” School Report …in your faith Life of the School — Student Development supply moral and Achievement “ Our number one goal continues to be excellence, and to develop Godly character in line with 2 997 Peter 1:5, “…in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, in your moral knowledge…” We know this is the foundation for everything we do in our excellence, school.

Scripture is central to community life knowledge… starting with staff devotions each morning 2 Peter 1:5, where each staff member takes a turn effectiveness of our instruction. This test sharing from God’s Word and leading 130 is administered to students in Grades 3, in a time of prayer. The school week 5, 7, and 9. Results were sent home the begins with an assembly where God’s week they were received, according to ” Students Staff Word is taught and a time of singing and standard testing protocols. worship is enjoyed. Classes start the Student numbers are taken from August Census 2014. All staff, including part time teachers, office staff and grounds day with devotions, children read the We continue to use reliable testing data staff. Bible after lunch, a memory programme to help us drive instruction and curriculum across the grades is practiced and a improvement. In each grade level there weekly character quality is highlighted. are five categories; Reading, Writing Primary students finish each Friday with (persuasive), Spelling, Numeracy and an assembly where classes share and Grammar. We consistently have a good take turns leading. All of this is training in percentage of students scoring in the top godliness. Applying oneself to achieving two bands of achievement. good academic results follows on from a focus on Godly character. In 2014, our Grade 3 cohort were above the national minimum standard by This year our professional development 95%, 96%, 99%, 96% and 95% for the focused on developing our pedagogy with beforehand mentioned categories. Our an emphasis on explicit instruction and Grade 5 cohort, 95%, 94%, 99%, 99% mapping the new Australian Curriculum and 97%; our Grade 7 cohort, 97%, 94%, into our Sunrise Curriculum, specifically 97%, 99% and 95%; our Grade 9 cohort, in the subject areas of English, Maths, 100%, 83%, 92%, 96% and 96%. Our Science, and History. A rigorous goal is to see no student in the bottom standardized testing regime of each bands. We believe every student matters primary student took place in Literacy and every day and can be a high achiever. Numeracy that allowed us to track these critical areas. We also utilized the ICAS (International Competitions and Assessment Services) We also made use of the diagnostic of the University of New South Wales to data of the year’s NAPLAN (National test our Grade 4, 6, 8 and gifted students Assessment Programme-Literacy and in areas of Science, Writing, English and Numeracy) results to evaluate the Maths. Students finishing in the top

8 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 9 20% or better were acknowledged with a leadership. In addition, some of the certificate in assembly. campuses have foster children in other countries. The “40 Hour Famine” and Our Grade 12 class of 24 students was a “Operation Christmas Child” also feature mixed group academically. 17 completed in our mission focus. all requirements for graduation and 12 took the university entrance exam and The sporting life of the school continues were offered a place. to grow and develop as our Physical Education Coordinators, Mr Paul Whelan 5 students chose work and the remaining and Mr Caleb Cure, lead each campus 2 students continued study through TAFE. and the school as a whole in a myriad of sporting activities. School life at Sunrise is noted for the areas outside the traditional classroom Each campus hosted various sporting that engage the students in God’s teams including basketball, soccer, world. Mission is central to this and each football, athletics, netball and cricket campus is involved in reaching out to the throughout the year. Involvement is community through Grandparent Days, voluntary and many parents assist with end of year concerts, and connecting everything from organising, to training and with our school in PNG. Our PNG efforts coaching. have seen the mission coordinators at each campus organize special focus The highlight of the athletics calendar was days and fundraising events in an effort to the annual secondary, upper primary and help us teach our students about servant junior primary Sport Days. Once again, we

The opening of the Naracoorte Campus “Garden Club”.

were able to hire the beautiful facilities at Their year culminates in another Sunrise Our grade 12 students finished the year SANTOS Stadium for our venue. tradition - the End of Year Dinner. Parents presenting their Independent Study play a key role in this celebration and are Research Projects, completing final Our top athletes from the secondary highly involved from decorations to serving exams, participating in the grade 12 water and upper primary Sport Days went on the meal and potentially giving speeches, skiing camp and then the experience of to represent the school at the SACSA depending on the campus. the formal dinner at the Belair Country Christian schools events (South Australian Club. It was uplifting to see the evidence Christian Schools Association) and the Each campus witnessed some lovely of the deep friendships that had been Secondary School Sport competitions. memories created for our graduating developed over the many years at Sunrise, Grade 7’s. Grade 7 students from as these young people finished their time Music is another one of God’s gifts to across the five campuses experienced with us. us. In addition to weekly worship times the educational trip to Canberra. It is a in all school assembly times and class highlight in their final year. Thanks goes to A final highlight for each campus is devotions, the students are learning about Mrs Debbie Robertson who coordinates the annual awards’ night. As part of music in their weekly lessons. this fantastic opportunity for our students our focus on Christlike character, each to visit our nation’s capital. student is acknowledged for a particular As a school, we provide Christian tutors character trait they have consistently who are available for parents to access Camping is another component of our exhibited during the course of year. These for specialist tuition for their children in curriculum that adds value to our whole of certificates are presented to the students percussion, strings, dance and piano. life approach. This starts in Grade 3 with in front of parents, family members and a Friday night sleepover at school and friends. The Grade 7’s across the Sunrise network then moves to a 3-day camp in Grade 4. participated in the annual Stewardship Campuses combine in groups of 2 or 3 to As is our tradition, a School Council project again this year. Students were build unity and friendship across locations. representative assisted the Campus given $10 and were then assigned to Various senior teachers are assigned to Principal in presenting the Sport, Arts, design, market and produce a product coordinate the camps and this role helps Academic and overall Character awards during the course of one term. Staff dedication service at the beginning of the year. facilitate their growth as leaders. to the girl and boy representatives in the

10 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 11 R/1, 2/3, 4/5, 6/7, 8/9 and 10/11 grade and brings a passion for curriculum her staff do an amazing job of connecting whom are committed to working with Our teaching staff participated in six days groups. development, teaching and learning to with the local community and feature parents to see their children grow in of in-school professional development not only her campus community but also frequently in the local media. One of correctly handling God’s world and Word. (PD) in addition to various days of In addition, the Grade 7’s graduate from the wider Sunrise community. Debbie the key community events that they outsourced PD that focused largely primary school with a special certificate assumed the role of Acting Principal for participate in is the South East Field Days. The staff continued to embrace on Literacy and Numeracy. AISSA and gift from the school, and at the Marion the final 7 weeks of school as Lee took a This is always an opportunity for the technology across the school from consultants (Association of Independent campus the Grade 12’s are presented period of leave due to illness. Again, in a school to gain great exposure across the interactive whiteboards to an electronic Schools of South Australia) source much with a graduation certificate as well as very busy time of the year, Debbie capably region. roll system to the ChildSafe student of the PD for the Independent schools. a portfolio of all past certificates and managed the demands of campus management online system. The latter We continued with our planned two half awards. life while also taking on whole school Each campus seeks to involve their helps us manage induction and risk days and two full days as Student Non- responsibilities. parents through either coffee mornings or analysis of all those who work with Attendance Days during which time staff Having a network of five campuses brings parent groups. During these gatherings, the children from staff to parents and worked on professional activities while with it special joys. Each campus has Morphett Vale campus news is given and the community volunteers. students were dismissed. a senior leader, the Campus Principal, is encouraged. In this, as in all things tasked with developing the campus for the Mr Tim Heading led our Morphett Vale Sunrise, relationship is paramount. glory of God. Each campus is in effect a Campus in his first year as Campus Workplace Health and franchise of the Sunrise model with each Principal. 2014 saw the change of campus developing the ‘Sunrise’ culture Staffing operation in the Early Learning Centre to with local community traits. that of a Long Day Care model. Sunrise Senior Sunrise Leadership continued employed Mrs Cate Tymko to oversee to meet weekly to discuss curriculum, Fullarton this process in Morphett Vale and for behavioural, staffing, and policy issues. our School in Whyalla. She continues As per our policy and practice, each new Mr Shane Hosking, the Fullarton Campus to play an integral role in the ongoing staff member participated in a half-day Principal, assumed the role of Acting development and improvement of the induction seminar. With a staff total Principal in Term 3 as Mr Lee Avery took services. exceeding 100, we have a wonderful Long Service Leave. Shane then took collection of talent and personality, all of leave throughout Term 4 after being Marion Mr John Gardner Member for Morialta, Mrs Debbie Robertson (Campus Principal), The confirmed as the Principal of Sunrise Honourable Christopher Pyne, Mr Hew Barnard-Brown (ACS Council Member) Christian School commencing 2015. Our Marion Campus continues to develop He takes a strong interest in leadership and maintains a good relationship with our development and provides special Marantha Christian Assembly neighbours direction for our network ICT interests who birthed the school before engaging both academically and administratively. Sunrise to take on full responsibility as a In partnership with Mr James Gauci, ICT campus of Sunrise. Manager for Sunrise, we continued to see our ICT strategic direction outworked The local Assistant Campus Principal, Mr with sustained developments deployed Phil Paterson; High School Coordinator, throughout the year. Mr Brett Western; and Junior Primary Coordinator, Lauren Sandlant provided The year was a significant one in the excellent support to parents, students, mentoring of the campus coordinator, Mrs and fellow staff. This was particularly Karen Petruzzelli as she was confirmed to evident in the absences of Mr Lee Avery be the Campus Principal of the Fullarton throughout the year. Shortly after his Campus from 2015. return from Long Service Leave, Lee received a diagnosis of cancer requiring a prompt and successful surgery. Paradise Mrs Debbie Robertson and her staff Naracoorte enjoyed a new year in their new building. Debbie continues to excel in the Mrs Anne Dolan is the Campus Principal leadership of her Campus community, of our most southern campus. Anne and The incredible new Paradise Campus building.

12 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 13 Safety In closing

We have kept our staff current in fire I would like to thank the Campus safety, first aid, and mandatory reporting Principals for their dedication and and involved them in our ongoing WHS character, and Mark Nokes and the awareness and training. Each weekly Central Services Team for overseeing our campus staff meeting reviews one area excellent reputation from a financial and of safety and a local WHS representative business perspective. completes a term checklist and attends I would also like to thank Kym Golding for a cross campus WHS meeting. Mr Joel his support and guidance for our schools; Munro chaired this group for us as they and finally I would like to thank Lee met before each combined staff meeting Avery for his service as Sunrise Christian Our mission Sunrise Naracoorte girls basketball team. during the year. School’s Principal over the last 5 years. is encapsulated In addition, each volunteer participates Mr Shane Hosking in an induction and registration into Principal, Sunrise Christian School “in three our ChildSafe program. This software programme helps us manage mandatory key words reporting training and criminal history checks. Character, It also plays a key role in risk management. Service and Influence.” Creating a Frog Habitat.

14 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 15 was a challenging time for the students as Temple they were involved in trekking, kayaking Christian and cycling. The Head and Deputy Head Prefects College Report from each campus attended the Compass Leadership Conference held in Canberra. Student leaders from Christian Schools throughout Australia gathered Head and Deputy Head Prefects, Mile End Campus. to be immersed and challenged in their 871 Our vision is ‘Pursuing Excellence for blessed by the work God continually does understanding of our Christian Worldview. the glory of God’. The emphasis is on in our midst in enabling our community to It was great for our students to mix with pursuing, it is about doing our very best. grow. 160 other student leaders. Our Head of We may not always achieve excellence Christian Life, Faith and Mission, Mr Mark but we can always give our very best Key scriptures for 2014 Ryan was one of the keynote speakers at effort. In Colossians 3:23 we are exhorted, the conference. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your John 6:35-40. (NIV) 124 Creative Ministries really blesses the heart, as working for the Lord”. Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of Grateful students after the formal opening ceremony of the new PNG classrooms with school and the wider community at both life. Whoever comes to me will never go Temple teachers. Our mission is encapsulated in three key campuses. Students are able to grow Students Staff hungry, and whoever believes in me will words Character, Service and Influence. and minister in their gifts through Music, never be thirsty. But as I told you, you For Character this begins by growing Drama, Dance and Audio Visual studies. Student numbers are taken from August Census 2014. have seen me and still you do not believe. All staff, including part time teachers, office staff and grounds our relationship with God and growing to staff. All those the Father gives me will come to be more like Christ in our character. For We have a weekly School Assembly at me, and whoever comes to me I will never Service we are called to grow in our gifts, each campus where we gather to bring drive away. For I have come down from talents and abilities. A majority of what praise and worship to our Lord and heaven not to do my will but to do the will happens in the learning life of the school Saviour. The student leaders will pray and of him who sent me. And this is the will of is developing students in these areas. It also share a scripture. It is a significant him who sent me that I shall lose none of is also important that students develop a time each week and can be challenging all those he has given me, but raise them heart for God’s service. for the students. It has been a great up at the last day. For my Father’s will is encouragement to see many students that everyone who looks to the Son and Influence is about being a Christ like continue to make a decision for Christ at believes in him shall have eternal life, and I influence in the school and the wider The Temple Christian College team to PNG. the Bethany campus. will raise them up at the last day.” community. We also desire that students would develop as Godly leaders within them there. If we are living now by the Open Evenings continue to be very Romans 12:9-11. (NLT) Life of the School the school and that they can impact our Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirits important and successful at each campus. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really – Impact of the community, our state, our nation and leading in every part of our lives. It is an evening where we celebrate God’s love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold beyond. Community goodness and provision with our School tightly to what is good. Love each other Our foundation scripture is from 1 Peter community. It is great to see so many Providing students with opportunities We also have 7 key areas that we value. with genuine affection, and take delight 2:5 ‘and now God is building you as Temple families support the night. In to grow in their faith and impact the The way they are remembered is that they in honouring each other. Never be living stones into His spiritual Temple’. It many ways, visitors are a bonus as the community is a very important aspect in form a CIRCLE around our central value of lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord reminds us that we are the living stones school community certainly enjoys the the life of the school. Faith. Therefore, faith is our first value and enthusiastically. that are being fitted together, the staff and celebration. I am greatly encouraged by each of the letters in the word CIRCLE the students make a living Temple. It is the comments that Open Evening visitors Galatians 5:22-25. (NLT) The beginning of the school year is very begin the next value. They are Community, a continuing work as staff and students make as they experience the Temple busy with camps at Years 12, 10 and Integrity, Resilience, Creativity, Learning But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, come and go and it is at the heart of what community. Our students acting as guides 8. It is a great way to start the year as it and Empathy. he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, makes Temple. on the night, are exceptional ambassadors allows each year level to develop as a joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, for the school. Visitors on the night are more cohesive group and for each of the Temple continues to grow and it was faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 2014 has been filled with many special surprised by how much these students students to see the significant role each exciting to have 871 students this year Here there is no conflict with the law. events and moments. It has been an genuinely love the school. one has to contribute. Separate camps over the two campuses. An increase in Those who belong to Christ Jesus have incredible journey and it has been a are held for each campus. The Year 9 numbers is nice, but it is the quality of nailed the passions and desires of their privilege to share it with the staff and The involvement of students in Mission Adventure Camp was held in Term 3. It the community that really counts. We are sinful nature to his cross and crucified students. work and fundraising for Missions

16 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 17 continues to grow. Each term has a The second mission trip comprised of 18 Each of these events encourage and Campus had 93.2% of the grades at C- or different focus: students and 4 staff to Cambodia. As a promote the Temple community. better. school we have been sending a team for • Term 1 is Sunrise Bethel Christian each of the past 8 years. This has given Student Development At the Mile End Campus, Amber O’Neill School in PNG us a wonderful ability to build meaningful and Achievement achieved the highest score of 98.15. An exceptional effort. Students in the top • Term 2 is Cambodia connections with a number of people and projects across the country. With each A demographic analysis through the 10% were Amelia Parsons 96.75, Isabella • Term 3 is World Vision, and new trip there is a fantastic opportunity MySchools website clearly shows that the Freeman 94.3, Rebecca Schneider 94.3, • Term 4 is Samaritan’s Purse. to catch up with familiar faces, to visit Temple community is diverse with almost Michaela Gonzalez 94.05, Mark Palmer schools, churches and orphanages that equal numbers coming from the quartile 91.6, Rebecca Hilder 91.15, Rachel Lane The school had two missions’ trips in Temple teams have visited in the past, and bands for socio-educational advantage. 90.75 and Amos Gaskin 90.6. There were 2014. to see how the work is continuing to grow Although a majority of students have 68 students gained their SACE and 68 in a country where there is still great need a University aspiration we also have were eligible for an ATAR. The first was a team of 11 students and 4 and much to be done. students entering TAFE, apprenticeships Simran Chand, Bethany Campus ATAR - Amber O’Neill, Mile End Campus ATAR - staff working with classes at the Sunrise Merits were achieved by Nathan Boemia and the workforce. 99.25. 98.15. Bethel Christian School in Port Moresby. Total fundraising for overseas work by and Jeska Allen both in Dance, with Simran Chand was the Dux of Bethany From the moment the team arrived they Temple in 2014 was over $67,600. Georgia Brett in Drama and Jesse were warmly welcomed and made to feel Campus and achieved a score of 99.25, Beckinsale in the Research Project. part of the family. The PNG people were There are many other special events in the an exceptional achievement, and the Michaela Gonzalez received a scholarship really friendly and generous. Mr Roger life of the school, including: highest ever at the Bethany Campus. of $5,000 from the University of Adelaide Tumes, the Principal of the School, and • Easter Assembly and is studying nursing. The average The following students achieved excellent his wife Jill, were wonderful hosts and we • Thanksgiving Service ATAR was 70.88 and the Mile End ATAR results and were rated in the top were grateful for how well they looked • Bush Dance Campus had 95.6% of the grades at C or 10% of the state: Emma Appleby 95.7 after the team throughout the 10 days. • Performing Arts Showcase better. and Jasmine Burfield 93.6. Jasmine also • Year 12 Formal at each campus, and Our students ran an elective program received the CSA scholarship of $1,000 to • Presentation Nights. Staffing offering the students from Reception study teaching at Tabor Adelaide. Bethany It was exciting to have more new staff join to Year 6 an opportunity to experience us in 2014. As the school has grown the dance, drama, music, art, computing, number of teaching and administration physical education and cooking. The staff that join us each year has grown Sunrise Bethel students loved the significantly. We had 12 new teachers and activities and it was encouraging to see 7 admin staff join in 2014 and 6 teachers how responsive and enthusiastic the and 4 admin staff leave during or at the students were about the activities. Our end of 2014. Temple students were exceptional in how they led the sessions and encouraged their new pupils. There were clearly many Property Developments In 2014 there were no significant a teacher in the making. Year 9 Adventure Camp. developments at either campus which Our team also participated in an outreach was good due to the volume of previous through the Bethel Centre, ministering to development, especially at the Bethany children in the local area, leading games, Campus. making lots of balloon animals and spending time with the kids. One highlight In Closing was being able to go out to the local I am so thankful for God’s provision in the village, Gaire, a one hour drive from Port life of the school and we will continue to Moresby. Here the boys were able to join pursue excellence for the glory of God. the village men in fishing out on the reef while the girls joined the local women in Marcel Rijken gardening. Overall, it was an exceptional Principal, experience and one we hope to be able to Temple Christian College build on. Making friends and memories in Cambodia - Term 2 mission trip. Mile End/ Bethany

18 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 19 At Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla, our confident when using a microphone and Sunrise primary goal and vision is to form a solid speaking in front of their peers and family partnership with our parents in educating members. Christian and providing Godly instruction in their child’s life, from the Early Learning Centre Our principle enrolment interest is focused School, Whyalla through to Grade 7. This is foundational in the Early Learning Years and at the to a child’s development as Proverbs 22:6 Reception Grade. Families are looking Report says, “Train a child in the way he should for good discipline structures and a we have seen the go and when he is old, he will not depart strong Christian foundation in education. from it”. During formal interview meetings held with potential parents, they continue to ways God has 2014 has been a wonderful year for comment on the well-mannered nature “ Sunrise Whyalla and has seen many and behaviour of the children from Sunrise positive changes throughout the school that they have heard about and seen in provided for our 166 community. It is a privilege to be able the Whyalla community. This positive word 22 to work with parents in training the next of mouth is continuing to draw families to school and how our generation of leaders in our community, our school. Students Staff nation and the world. families have been Grade 4 and Grade 6 students completed the International Competitions and Student numbers are taken from August Census 2013. School focus and All staff, include part time teachers, office staff and grounds Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Science staff. operation impacted with test. Our focus for the year in all our classrooms is the development of Godly 6 students received a credit (top 25% the gospel character in the lives of the students. of the state) for their achievement and 1 The teaching staff work consistently student received a distinction (top 10% in unpacking character traits with the of the state). 2014 NAPLAN results in all students and have been teaching these categories (Reading, Persuasive Writing, ” weekly from the Sunrise 3-year Character Spelling, Grammar and Numeracy), across Development Plan. Assembly times on Grades 3, 5 & 7, indicate that Sunrise 173 Monday have been a good time to relay Christian School, Whyalla was the top 166 and practically teach these important traits performing R-7 school in Whyalla! to the children. The data indicated 8% of our students 133 Our Friday Assembly times are based in the bottom band (out of 6 bands). We around the learning that has taken place in are working towards the Sunrise goal of having no students in the bottom 104 the classrooms during the week and gives the students an opportunity to become band. Students in Grade 1 through 7

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Mr Kowald sharing at the start of year service

20 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 21 participated in the ACER series of tests Other programs and curriculum additions including the General Abilities Test, Maths, for 2014 include: Comprehension and Vocabulary tests. • Grade 3-6 camps in various locations across Adelaide and locally The National Partnerships ‘Using Data • 5-day Canberra trip and annual to Inform Teaching and Learning’ project Stewardship project for the Grade 7 continued and focused on NAPLAN and students ACER testing results. The information • Grandparents/Special Person’s Day was presented in an ‘easy to read and • Mission focus and student involvement understand’ format for staff to analyse in Samaritan’s Purse, Sunrise Bethel during staff meetings and Professional PNG “Hot Lunch Days” and the Development days. This funding and Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal time has been worthwhile as we seek to • School @ Work tours improve the way we collect and use data • JP and UP Athletic carnivals to improve learning. • Choir and Music tuition in a range of instruments Staff meetings have an emphasis on the • Drama involvement in the End of general running of the school including: Year Musicals or Whyalla Pageant • Working through the ACT Model involvement • Visions and Values of ACS Students are able to learn in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. • Presentation Evening and Awards • AITSL standards Night where we celebrate every child’s event and encourages students to share to teach the Reception class. Settling in • WHS procedures, and achievement throughout the year as ideas with other student leaders from quickly to Sunrise and Whyalla, she brings • Specific areas of Professional well as individual achievements in the neighbouring schools. youthful enthusiasm to our staff. Development. 5 categories of Character, Arts, Sport, Academic and Progress. This was a successful event for the students Mrs Eliza Higgins, an SSO, finished work Staff were able to attend various involved who were equipped with new tools to have a baby, with Miss Crystle Range Professional Development days including: and strategies to assist them in their role. filling her role. Mrs Karen Sonntag (Kitchen • Sunrise whole school beginning and Students Specialist) finished at the end of the year mid-year conferences We had many fundraising events for one and Crystle has also taken on this role. Our student population is derived from a • Oxford Seminar - Leading Reading of our Grade 2 students, Harold Garcia, variety of cultural backgrounds with 2% Assessment for Reading Instruction who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in It was a difficult time for our staff and the being made up of Indigenous students. • Sue Larkey Autism training 2013. One event was a “Ride for Harold” wider Whyalla community to hear about Other major groups include Afrikaans, • ACEC 2014 Computers in Education in day organised by the staff and Parent the passing of Stephan Olivier. He was the Filipino, and Indian families. 32% of our Adelaide, and body. Mr Dylan Liffner (Sunrise parent) and much loved husband of Cindy Olivier, our students have a language other than • ACEL “Passion and Purpose” Mr Henry Engelbrecht (staff member) rode Grade 4 teacher. As with the passing of English spoken at home. The school was conference in Melbourne their pushbikes from Ronald McDonald Harold, the Sunrise staff and community involved in “Harmony Day” where various House in Adelaide to Sunrise Whyalla in were very supportive and united in their The Sunrise whole school days are cultural foods were brought along and 1 day to support the cause. A mini fete love and care for Cindy and her girls valuable, not only in content but also in shared at a school lunchtime. Activities was held at school with jumping castles, during this time. making connections with the other year during the day included dressing up, flag a sausage sizzle plus stalls to welcome level teachers. Information was shared on making and learning about the various them back! The community was involved The new ELC students settled in well the operation of TA (Teacher’s Assistant), cultures. and the event was advertised it in the and attended the required 15 hours per our record keeping and teacher planning Whyalla News and on TV. In November, week, spread over 4 mornings. Mrs Nicole program as well as many other relevant A garden designed by one of our Grade Harold lost his battle, affecting his family, Fabian and Mrs Mary Telfer (ELC Staff) topics. 7 students was on show at the annual our School and the Whyalla community at continued to provide a quality service to “Tasting Australia” event held around large. the Whyalla community in this way. I was able to attend the National CSA South Australia. Their brief was to design conference, held in the Barossa Valley, a metre-by-metre plot of vegetables and We trialled a rotation of specialist lessons where keynote speaker, Mark Strom, herbs that was then planted accordingly. Staffing in the areas of music (rhythm and spoke on Leading with Wisdom. This theory), visual arts, choir and drama on The UP Student Leadership Team proved to be insightful and led to We have retained our staff from the end a fortnightly basis. The expertise in our attended the National GRIP leadership challenging and thought-provoking of 2013 and added a new staff member teaching staff allowed this to occur and training in Port Augusta. It is an annual conversations with the Whyalla staff. to our team. Miss Hannah Overton arrived benefited students greatly in gaining

22 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 23 “Ride for Harold” day welcoming Harold to the school grounds. Mr Henry Englebrecht with Harold after riding from Adelaide to Whyalla to raise experience in these different areas of the school, car park and oval improvements support funds. curriculum. Students were provided an and a disabled toilet was upgraded to opportunity to be involved in an Upper cater for one of our students with Spina The Sunrise whole Primary band that practiced at lunchtimes, Bifida. one day a week and they were invited to school days are play during our morning assembly times “ and at special events throughout the year. In closing valuable, Although this year has seen many Grounds and School challenges, it also brought about many not only in development opportunities to partner with God in the plans He has for the school. We have a content but also Our Kitchen Garden continued to see team of passionate and dedicated staff improvements. The addition of steel gates members who see this as a “rich calling” to our arbour added a security measure not just a job. Our parent community are in making to our garden. A bridge has been created supportive and willing to be involved with to provide ease of access to the garden the school. for children, as well as wheelchair access connections Together with the support of ACS and if needed. We participated in the local the members, we have seen the ways Whyalla Show and won many 1st, 2nd with the other God has provided for our school and how and 3rd places for our vegetables and our families have been impacted with the garden artwork. Garden lessons were year level gospel. It has been a privilege to lead this structured to incorporate the Science, team in 2014 and be involved in what Math and Health curriculum with teachers teachers. God is doing at Sunrise Christian School, ” taking students into the garden area to Whyalla. measure the growth of new seedlings, plot data and track the weather conditions. Ben Kowald

Other areas that received upgrades Principal included new signage througout the Sunrise Christian School, Whyalla

24 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 25 Office Staff Classes and Staff : Maria Kave, Kila Vera and Sunrise Bethel Lucieanne Galgal Grade 6 - 32 Christian Teacher: Elinas Sione Exchanging Readers: Renee Soiat School, PNG Teacher Aide: Grace Yabom and Ruth Ohue Grade 5 - 32 Security: Stanley, Max, Report Teacher: Regina Akuru Lassam and David 2014 was Teacher Aide: Merilyn Mai Cleaners: Tania Lugu, Vicki Gimbat and our 5th year as Grade 4 - 33 Roselyn George “ 230 Teacher: Matilda Agwi a school and it Teacher Aide: Mailau Charles Total students: 230 28 Staff: 28 Grade 3 - 33 Students Staff stands out Teacher: Roger Tumes 2014 was our 5th year as a school and Trainee Teacher: Shalom Viroba it stands out to me because of the many firsts. to me because Student numbers are taken from August Census 2013. Teacher Aide: Thomas Igoi All staff, include part time teachers, office staff and grounds staff. of the many Grade 2 - 32 Temple Christian College had sent a group to PNG in 2011; however this trip Teacher: Dorcas Maiyap was the first to focus on the students of Trainee Teacher: Catherine Katawara firsts our school. Grade 1 - 34 This trip was significant, for if a success, Teacher: Janet Givan we knew we would have a supporting Trainee Teacher: Saphy Zanang ” group of students and staff from Temple Christian College Mile End and Bethany Prep - 34 Campus for many years to come. From Teacher: Jill Tumes the moment they walked into the PNG Teacher in training: Joy ToGuata airport, we planned to make their visit Teacher: Agatha Yuwila with us a memorable one.

Official welcome of the Temple Christian College students and teachers to PNG.

26 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 27 The Sunrise PNG mothers and students • The Nature Park event with the Grade 6s enquiries that we sadly have to turn away. spent hours in preparation for their • Running electives with our students welcome: from the banner, the students’ • A trip out to Loloata island and meeting The story below is of a one persistent performance in traditional dress, the up with the local pastors’ boys enquirer who would not accept no. leis presented to staff and students, decorating of the classrooms and All of these were all a big hit. “We had another visit from a mother this their assistance with the serving and afternoon. She has been coming once preparation of food. All was amazing and What stands out for me was the a week for nearly a month to see if there they are to be commended. generosity of the Missions team. From the was room for her two girls. She saw the money raised by the Temple Students’ School sign at the front of the property In those 10 days, 11 students and 4 Missions Team we have been able to put and was taken with the words: “Wisdom staff had a huge impact on our School. a guitar in every room, order software & Understanding”. One of her daughters It was exciting for our students to get and a scanner for our library, buy is named Chie which in Japanese means to know Temple students and staff and computers for several classrooms and Wisdom. The other child’s name is to participate in the electives they ran. I cordless microphones for our end of year Ai which means love. They were also believe that the Temple students also had productions. looking for a school with a Charismatic a wow of a time. background. Our Dedication and Official Opening of They loved staying at Gaire, Pastor our first Classroom block was a time of Her husband has been studying in Japan Gwaibo’s village, even though they didn’t honouring God for his wonderful provision. for 10 years. When applying for a visa to Japan he was told he would fail because catch any fish or get much sleep that The performances of our students who Principal Roger Tumes welcoming the community to the opening of the new classrooms. night. participated in the service exceeded our he did not speak Japanese. He replied expectation. It was a moving ceremony. that if they granted him a visa he would They hadn’t sent their girls to any other Then 1 month later we received this letter: During their stay, the students’ activities show them. He learnt Japanese and school that week believing that this was included: From the first week in September, when as a result he has become a research the school God wanted them in. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Tumes including your • Attending Church home groups we are open for enrolments, through to scientist. With this same tenacity his great team of staff, • Ark Programme February in the following year, we are wife has come back week after week Just before she came in that afternoon • The Dedication Service overwhelmed with hundreds of enrolment enquiring after a place for their girls. we transferred a child from one class to It’s 1 month today for AI-LYNN (GR2) another leaving a spot for one of her girls and CHIE SOLI (E1) at Sunrise Bethel but still no vacancy for the second. Kila Christian School. told her the classes were full to which she humbly replied, “That’s all right, I On behalf of my wife and I, we would like will come back again next Friday just in to sincerely thank you for granting our case the situation has changed.” She daughters the opportunity to be rooted was asked to sit down while Jill and and grow in a cultivating environment Kila checked over the class lists again. where development of character, Jill decided to ask the Grade 1 teacher, discipline and academic excellence Ready to learn! who already had 33 children in her class prevail. whether she would take one more. Over the course of the one-month The Grade 1 teacher, Janet, replied, period, our daughters have improved “We have had an empty desk in our with their communication skills classroom for a week with all the books (productive/receptive), creative problem covered and ready just in case we were solving and team-work. As parents we to have 34.” She said, “I would love to are proud and are encouraged to strive have her daughter! Her faith needs to be and be a part of our daughters’ success! rewarded!”

All glory, praise and honour to our Janet came with Jill to the office to tell almighty God; we pray for divine safety her. The mother jumped up with tears and protection upon all the students, streaming from her eyes and threw parents and teachers; and proclaim her arms around Janet and hugged Christ’s wisdom and understanding to her. It was just one of those beautiful permeate in the minds and hearts of our The opening ceremony procession to the new school classrooms. Sport’s Day in Sunrise Bethel. moments.”

28 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 ADELAIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS — 2014 29 children at Sunrise as they grow wings to the Furnace”, was like the icing on the to the pastors of this Church who have soar like eagles. 2014 cake. The students found the provided oversight for our school, our dress rehearsals challenging however, patient and committed ACS administration Best regards when it came to the final night, they were team and in particular, Kym Golding, amazing. Difficulties with PNG power and Mark Nokes and Lorraine Mitchell. We KEVIN & SOPHIA-JOY SOLI microphones didn’t throw them, and staff are grateful. Thanks also go to all ACS were able to sit down in the audience and Schools, for their ongoing support and Our first whole school excursion was to leave it all to our 230 students. Their final continued prayers for Sunrise Bethel the Nature Park for PNG Culture Week song of “Our God is a Great Big God” Christian School. activities. Nature Park buses picked up was sung with such gusto! It had to have classes and because it was only K5 a touched every person in the audience. Mr Roger Tumes child for transport and activities, we had Principal every child (except those sick) in the Sunrise Bethel Christian School, PNG school attend. In closing

I would like to thank our School Board, Another first! our Parents and Friends, and our parents whose support has been amazing. Thanks Thanks to Anna Kulam we now have a Enjoying the wildlife at the Nature Park. Certificate hanging on the office wall to say we are officially a PNG Registered Permitted School.

After waiting over 3 years and many trips into the Education Department, we were finally rewarded. Quite a journey and quite a story!

In addition we received our first subsidy for each child from the Ed Dept.

Last year a relative of some of our students in the school, Mary Asi, wife of Pastor Duli, based at the Christian Leaders Training College at Banz, near Mt Hagen, spoke with Jill about how we teach Reading.

Jill spent an afternoon with her showing her what we do to teach Literacy. Jill printed out the phonics pack and gave Temple students teaching dance classes to the PNG children. her an outline of our Literacy Curriculum. Since then she has undertaken LEM phonics training her. The teachers at the school at Banz asked Mary to come in and run phonics classes in the school.

Jill hadn’t given their meeting another thought until recently Mary was sitting in the office and enthusiastically shared with Jill the incredible progress the children are making. She is keen to have Jill come up and see for herself.

Our end of year production, “Cool in “It’s Cool in the Furnace” students dressed as fire! End of year performace “It’s Cool in the Furnace” with extraordinary actors from Sunrise Bethel.

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Our fourth year has brought new families Report into our school and we also added new staff personnel. Vilmarie Wright, who graduated from and worked at an ACE curriculum school based program, has become a vital part of our work force. Besides teaching kindergarten, she handles the school finances and helps in It has been 18 2 office areas. In the Principal’s absence, she Students Staff steps up to fulfil the leadership role in the “good to watch school. Student numbers are taken from August Census 2014. art, woodturning, wood construction, All staff, include part time teachers, office staff and grounds Eighteen students now attend Faith staff. and science project. In the Junior students learn Christian School, two of which are hoping Competition, our students aged eight to graduate this coming December. Our to twelve gained a place in top four in kindergarten has four students. and grow. music, drama, education, photography, and art. Three of those were first place The music program we reported to start winners. These conventions give students last year is underway. Cherylanne Lantis, an opportunity to discover areas in which who has been teaching piano and voice they are gifted. It also opens doors for ” for a number of years, has done a great them to minister Christ to others. job holding three classes each week. She is a gifted music teacher and loves We were blessed to have Shaileigh Page working with the children. Rose Lorenzen with us for two weeks from Sunrise teaches art three hours a week. She has Christian School, Whyalla in Australia. The worked with us throughout the years, students loved her. Her enthusiasm and always teaching basics and looking for kindness are contagious and go a long new techniques and ideas to use in the way in these southern states. classes. Both of these ladies have been a tremendous help to prepare students Shaileigh joined us at our Junior State for the annual Student Convention Convention and we had a wonderful time. competitions. Shannon Wright and Carrie Johnson have been working on PE Fundraising is continuing to raise up a classes. new playground by the beginning of the fall term. With the help of the church, Miss Johnson teaches our Kindergarten we have almost reached our goal. Faith through Third grade and Mr Wright Christian School is grateful to be part teaches Fourth grade and up. of the Adelaide Christian Schools. We are thankful for all God is doing and look The highlight of our year was attending forward to growth in the coming year. both the Regional Student Convention and the South Carolina Junior State We are beginning to look into and Convention. planning for our fifth year.

At the Regionals, our students gained Kathleen Arisman a place in the top six competing with Principal five hundred other students in their Faith Christian School quartet in the areas of: photography, USA

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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2014

Whole school photo with Miss Shaileigh Page.

Spring has arrived and brought beautiful flowers to Faith Christian School, USA.

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