Dear School Family, Volume 13, Issue 16 Friday, October 26, 2018 Welcome to Term 4 and especially to our new families who will be joining us for next year!

Welcome to Term 4 and their families. This is provided by our Parents exciting to have the Year 11’s lead us in especially to our new families and Friends and we are greatly appreciative of Assemblies for the remainder of the year. who will be joining us for next their wonderful support. The breakfast is followed Presentation Night year and will now be by the final Year 12 Assembly which is a A reminder that our final night for the year is receiving the fortnightly wonderful time of celebration. We laugh together Presentation Night on Thursday, 13 December. newsletter. and there are also some tears as we realise their This is the highlight in the life of the school and it Term 3 ended really well with the Year 9 time with us is coming to an end. I find it very is an expectation that all students attend. It is students all returning safely on the last Friday moving to see photos of the Year 12 students as held in the week after the middle school from their adventure camp. It was a great little kids and then the contrast to how they look examinations. This enables the staff and experience and a highlight of the challenge and now. The Year 12 students will have a week of students involved in the many musical and dance resilience building focus we have for our Year 9 study leave before their externally set written performances time to finalise their items without students. The camp involved bushwalking, SACE Examinations begin. The examinations the pressure of examinations and reports. camping and kayaking. are spread over 3 weeks. Not all Year 12 Awards Assembly It was also really great to be able to return safely subjects have external examinations and as such I was also greatly encouraged by the to on the first Monday of the holidays some of our students who have completed all achievements of our students in the last term with the team that were on the Missions Trip in their work will now be finished. Please pray for and this was recognised at our Awards Cambodia. I have a great sense of relief when all our Year 12 students throughout this time that Assembly. Students were presented with Awards our students are safely back. they would remain focused, be able to complete for Future Problem Solving, achievements in I trust the holiday break was relaxing and their work and study well in preparation for their National Competitions for English, and refreshing and for our Year 12 students that it examinations. The two final events for the Year Geography, Excellence in Attitude and was a very productive time. 12 students will be the Year 12 Formal and our Excellence in Academic Achievement Awards. Year 12 Presentation Night. We had a really good number of students receive Our Year 12 students finish their formal lessons As the Year 12’s finish it also gives the Year 11’s their Character, Service and Influence Award this week. The last Friday is a special day as we the opportunity to step up and be the senior (CSI) at the Bronze, Silver and Gold Level. have a breakfast for all the Year 12 students and students in the life of the school. It will also be Continued Next Page …….

UNIFORM SHOP OPEN TIMES PRINCIPAL TOUR Tuesday 8am—3.30pm, Thursday 8am—3.30pm Tuesday, 30 October, 10.30am Tuesday, November 6, 6pm During School Holidays Please register your interest at Tuesday, Jan 22 8.00am—3.30pm www.tcc.sa.edu.au Thursday, Jan 24 8.00– 3.30pm Continued from Page 1 An Invitation from It is really wonderful to be able to celebrate the achievements of our students as a community. The Principal and Staff School Family News

A key scripture for this year has been Romans 12:15. “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn”. Sadly this scripture A warm invitation is extended has been very true for the Temple Community this week as one of our to attend our parents Marco Dosljak was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. He has 3 great sons Lewis Yr 11, Oliver Yr 9 and Thomas Yr 7 and a wonderful wife Brandi. Our love, thoughts and prayers continue to be with the family. Another key scripture for this year has been from Revelation 21:4. It reminds us of the hope we have in God and that Presentation Night one day “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever”. For now very sadly we have to live with the reality of what has happened. Please continue to pray for the family and as a to be held at community we will continue to support and journey through life with them. Thebarton Theatre, Marcel Rijken Henley Beach Road, Torrensville Principal, Temple Christian College

on Robson Academic Scholarships via ACER TEST Thursday, December 13, 2018 The Robson Academic Scholarships are designed to enable a Student to be involved in Christian Education at Temple Christian College from Year 8. at Students who will be entering Year 8 in 2020 will sit for the Scholarship at the beginning of their Year 7 year, in 2019. 7:15p.m. for a 7:30p.m. start Registration for the ACER test can be made via a link on our Web Site at www.tcc.sa.edu.au from September 4, 2018. Registrations close Thursday January 24, 2019. The equivalent of two full Scholarships will be offered, providing a sufficiently high standard is reached by the top candidates.

Application Fee payable to ACER is $95.00.

Please join us as we celebrate the Graduation of our Year 12’s and 7’s, farewells to Staff and as we present Awards to our students. There will also be various musical, drama and dance items presented.

All are Welcome

Cambodia Mission Trip village of Takeo and finally up to Siem Reap. mindset that “God is their provider” and it all In the process we spend time with many became very real to hear their stories. While we have been sending teams to different organisations: Cambodia Care Briana Grosvenor Cambodia for many years now, it is an Centre, Andong Village, Sunshine Cambodia, absolute delight to return each year to visit People’s Improvement Organisation, Destiny The people in Cambodia are so happy with projects that we have developed a significant Rescue, AusCam Freedom Project, A Heart the little that they have and they are so loving. on-going relationship with. The schools and for Wisdom School, Harvest House, People The best part was how much love they have organisations we connect with are working for Care and Learning and Reaksa Himm. We to spare. The kids were so happy to see us with children who are growing up in extremely were able to donate financially to each of and so affectionate which made the poor communities, or have been victims of these organisations due to the fundraising experience so much more rewarding. Seeing exploitation. In visiting each year we get to efforts of our team and the wider Temple the smiles that we could put on people and see the exciting development that is taking community. It was also wonderful to be able to the ones that were already there was place, and are continually inspired by the deliver much needed medical supplies, definitely a highlight. people who are working incredibly hard to technology and teaching resources to a Gabe Oakey-Barry support individuals, families and communities number of the schools. We certainly hope to Travelling to Cambodia was an extremely affected by poverty and injustice. We also continue to deepen the relationships that we enjoyable but eye opening experience, for me have the privilege of spending time with have into the future, and we look forward to and many others. Going overseas for the first Cambodian young people who experience joy taking many more students to these very time, it was equal parts exciting and in spite of their circumstance, who have a special places for many years to come. thirst for education and who end up being a nerve wracking travelling into a completely Our 2018 team have come home with many real blessing to us. different and much more under privileged stories, some of which are difficult to articulate place, but grew on me immediately and more This year’s team was the biggest we have for family and friends who haven’t so as we explored the countries beautiful ever sent to Cambodia, consisting of 24 experienced it first-hand. Here’s a small culture and community. I saw things that students and 6 adults. From the moment we sample of their reflections on the trip: moved and upset me, but also countless arrived in Phnom Penh the team fully My experiences in Cambodia were amazing, times that seeing Gods work in the places we embraced the experience – running activities, and they taught me a lot. I was able to interact visited brought us all joy. Every person we connecting with kids, experimenting with food with different people from different met and place we visited was a blessing to and engaging with Cambodia’s history and backgrounds and learn more about their lives. experience, and am awfully grateful that I culture. They adopted a posture of learning, I really enjoyed the contrast that Cambodia could be a part of a trip that made so many brought life and love into every context we has from , and coming back has memories and motivated us to change our entered and were noticeably moved by the been a little bit of a shock. I think that my perspectives and do more meaningful work. people they met and the things they experiences in Cambodia have allowed me to experienced. We saw God at work, and his Lachlan Kaak see the world differently and has changed my Kingdom breaking out in places where heart and caused me to strengthen my violence, corruption and injustice have held relationship with God. sway for many years. As we reflected on our experiences at the end of our trip, it was clear Chelsea Ryan that it had been transformative, significantly It was all incredible and inspiring to be shaping their understanding of God, their surrounded by families, teachers and children understanding of themselves and what it who are able to find full, lasting joy in God and means to be part of God’s redemptive mission who have their hearts set on bringing him in the world. glory without the help of worldly things. Our trip took us to Phnom Penh, the rural Everyone we met in Cambodia has the SACSA Volleyball On Wednesday, 17 October, Temple Christian College Year 10 and 11 students took part in the SACSA Volleyball Carnival held at ARC Campbelltown. Then on Friday, 19 October, it was the Year 8 and 9’s turn to compete!

Our Opens teams consisted of Year 10 and 11 students as our Year 12 students are busy finishing assignments and studying for their final exams. The students who competed were encouraging, enthusiastic and provided good competition for the days play.

The Year 10 and 11 girls started strongly and continued to play competitive games throughout the day. For majority of the day they were undefeated which was a fantastic effort. The girls unfortunately lost one game… however, this did not stop them from making it into 2018 Australian Mathematics Competition the grand final. This was a very close and tense game! Unluckily, the On Thursday, 9 August, 62 students across all Year Levels from the girls were not able to secure a win. They are to be congratulated for Mile End campus participated in the Australian Mathematics placing 2nd overall. The year 10 and 11 boys also brought strong Competition.12 students obtained Proficiency certificates (awarded to competition to the carnival. The first team were determined and students scoring above a certain cut-off figure but below the score competitive but were unable to get a win until late in the day. They are required for a Credit certificate), 29 students gained Credits (top 55 % to be commended on their efforts. The second team were undefeated of their respective year level in SA for Junior and Intermediate for the day and displayed great sportsmanship and teamwork. sections; top 60 % for Seniors) , and 17 students received Congratulations on finishing 1st overall! Distinctions (top 21 % of their respective year level in SA for Junior and Intermediate sections; top 25 % for Seniors). Both Year 8/9 girls and boys teams played a number of games throughout the day, showcasing their skills on the volleyball court. Most students enjoyed the challenge of wrestling with a wide range of With competitive teams, the boy’s team placed 3rd and the girl’s team demanding questions and the following are to be congratulated for placed 6th! attaining Distinction Certificates in the 2018 competition.

Well done to all of the students who participated on Wednesday or JUNIOR SECTION

Friday to compete. Year 7: Bradley Vince (top 10 % in the state), Jonathan Sawers (top 15 %), Moya Woodd (top 20). Thank you to the students who came along to help with scoring and Year 8: Jedd Ryan and Chengcheng Zheng (top 3 % in the state), coaching. Anushka Haydon (top 13 %), Jericho Viray (top 14 %). Emily Hyde, P.E./Sports Coordinator INTERMEDIATE SECTION

Year 9: Corinne Gray and Mackenzie Tafft (top 5 % in the state), Rachel Phillips (top 7 %), Brooklyn Hodgson (top 14 %), Hannah Vince (top 14 %), Samuel Wabnitz (top 15 %), Monique Winter (top 18 %), Kyla Rehrmann (top 21 %). Year 10 Alexander Wabnitz (top 7 % in the state), Joel Philpot (top 10 %).

Furthermore, Year 8 students Chengcheng Zheng and Jedd Ryan were worthy joint winners of the Best in School Award for the 2018 Australian Mathematics Competition.

Mr. Mark Treloar, Mathematics National Finals Future Problem Solving participate in solving the problem as well. He was placed in a team Competition with reserve students from other competing schools to work on the On Friday, October 19, a small group of students and accompanying same problem. Samuel’s team were placed third, a great achievement teachers woke up early to travel to to participate in the for the team and Samuel. Participating in the finals was a wonderful 2018 Future Problem Solving National Finals. Along with other learning experience for all involved and the students are looking students from around Australia, Maria Cho, Jedd Ryan, Ben Veitch, forward to applying the skills they have learnt to participate in the Chengcheng Zheng, and Samuel Wabnitz were challenged to solve 2019 Future Problem Solving Competition. possible future problems around cloud storage.

The finals commenced with a celebration dinner at Monash University, where students could meet other participants and learn more about the Future Problem Solving organisation. Prior to this students spent the day in Melbourne, visiting the Aquarium and other sites around the Melbourne CBD.

On Saturday, students travelled to Nossal High School for the day of competition. The year 8 team competed in the middle division of the Global Issues Problem Solving, collaboratively brainstorming possible

problems and solutions in response to a given future scene. Using the design thinking process, students devised an action plan based on their best solution idea. The group then had to design a creative presentation that clearly showed their Action Plan and how their solution would solve the problem. Whilst the group did not place, they are to be commended on their outstanding efforts which place them in the top 10% of all competing schools nationwide. Samuel Wabnitz travelled with the team as a reserve and he had the opportunity to

Congratulations Congratulations to Leticia and Tiana Scholz!

Both girls represented Temple Christian College at the South Australian Athletics Championships.

Leticia won two Gold medals in Pole Vault. A silver Medal in Stepple Chase and a Bronze medal in the 3km run.

Tiana won two Gold medals and broke the State record in Hammer Throw. Also won two Silver and Bronze medals in the Shotput and Discuss throw.

Both girls will compete at the National All Schools Athletics Championships in Cairns in December. All the best girls!

2018 Student Residential Address & Other Information Collection Notice We are required to provide a Statement of Addresses to the Department of Education for each student enrolled at our school. Please refer to the notice included in this newsletter for information regarding this data collection, the department’s privacy policy, and contact details for further questions. Please note: If you have changed your residential address, please ensure that you contact the school to update your details before Friday 2nd November.

HOMEWORK SPORTS WEBSITE CENTRE If you would like information on all of the sporting opportunities at Temple, please visit Homework Centre will only be running on www.tcc.sa.edu.au and go to the tab labelled Tuesday afternoons in Term 4. Any student Activities. who would like some extra assistance with their assignments and homework are You will find draws, team names, consent welcome to come to the loft where there forms, times, dates, venues, what’s coming up etc. PARENTS AND will be teachers and ESOs available to help you. Homework Please do not hesitate to contact FRIENDS Centre runs from Emily Hyde As parents, a vibrant school community is 3.15 until 4.00pm. (Sports Coordinator) important to us. Being involved in the Parents 8405 0900 and Friends group not only gives us the [email protected] 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. ENROLMENT INTERVIEWS If you would like to join us, an invitation is extended to all interested parents and friends Enrolment interviews have commenced for to join us at any of the Parents and Friends the 2019 intake of students. meetings held through the year. An Enrolment Form must be received by the Staff Room school before an interview can be booked. Oct 30 & Nov 27 To obtain a Prospectus Pack, 7.30pm please contact Mrs Sandra De Rosa MUSIC STUDENTS on 8405 0900 All parents are welcome to attend INSTRUMENTAL and play an active part in our school PROGRAMME community. If you would like to take instrumental lessons, tuition forms are available in the music office ONLINE or via email.

PAYMENTS If you wish to discontinue lessons please give PARENT PRAYER written notice by Week 8 of the term. GROUP You can now pay your tuition fees and other For more information please email Parents and friends are invited to join the school related payments securely on our [email protected] Parent Prayer Group as they meet fortnightly school’s website. to pray into the life of the school. We look Go to http://www.tcc.sa.edu.au and select forward to seeing you. Meetings are held in your campus. Next select the Online Payment the Staff Room. Icon and follow the prompts. Please note that you will need your family code (located on your Prayer Meeting fee statement) to use this service. Friday 8.30—9.30am

November 2, November 16, November 30 UNIFORM SHOP The uniform shop is open 2 days a week during term. Should you require a fitting, please phone to BREAKFAST make an appointment. AVAILABLE Tuesday & Thursday 8.00 - 3.30pm Free Toast Andrea Mitchell every morning in the 8405 0900 canteen andy.mitchell@ tcc.sa.edu.au

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