Newsletter Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux

newsletter Illawarra Christian School cordeaux

Term 4 week 10• 11th december 2015 A message from Mr Lainson Key dates “But love your enemies, do good to them… Be merciful, just as your Father is Monday 14th-Tuesday 15th December merciful.” (Luke 6:35 – 36) Secondary Service Week Activities “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with Monday 14th December compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other Infants Excursion to Botanic Gardens and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as Stage 2 Excursion to Northern Bowl the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:12 – 13) Stage 4 Excursion to AMF Bowling Our God is a God of mercy. Words often associated with mercy include compassion, pity, Stage 5 Excursion to Roller Skating sympathy and empathy. To show someone mercy is to have compassion on them, to walk Year 11 Excursion to Barefoot in their shoes, even though it is within one’s power to punish, judge, or ignore them. God’s greatest act of mercy came in his son, Jesus Christ, who came to earth as a man. Jesus Bowling understands suffering and temptation, because he lived it. We are to be merciful because we Year 11 Physics Science Night know what it means to have our sins dealt with on the cross. We are to be merciful, because we have been shown mercy. Christmas is fast approaching and as Christians we understand Tuesday 15th December that it is not just about a baby in a manager but the birth of a saviour, God’s demonstration Quizworx Visit K-6 of his love, compassion and mercy to us. Students' last day of school Class Teachers for 2016 Monday 1st February 2016 K – 6 parents will be receiving a letter next week indicating their child’s class for Students Return for 2016 2016. Much prayer and consideration has gone into these placements and we thank 9am Dedication Service in the hall you for your support and ongoing partnership with us into 2016. Below is a list of the Class Teachers for Prep – 6 and Roll Teachers for 7 – 12 for 2016: Friday 5th February 2016 Prep - Mrs Larissa Balson, Mrs Nicole Charlton, Mrs Liz Monson, Mrs Stephenie Year 12 University of Wollongong Pennicook, Mrs Ros Fraser & Mrs Julie Robinson. Discovery Day KG - Mrs Angela Merrick KR - Mrs Cathy Bryant Wednesday 10th February 2016 1G - Mrs Beryl Hardy 1R - Mrs Alison Hick & Mrs Lynne Williams Primary Swimming Carnival 2G - Mrs Sue David 2R - Mrs Julie Willigers & Mrs Michelle Beavan 3G - Mrs Paula Knott 3R - Mrs Jo Copland & Mrs Jacquie Smith Thursday 11th February 2016 Secondary Swimming Carnival 4G - Mr Tim Kime 4R - Mrs Katrina Totman 5G - Mr David Becker 5R - Mrs Marian Maina 6G - Mr Frank Alexander 6R - Mrs Sonia Pozoglou Prayer & Praise Year Coordinator Roll Teachers The angel said to them, 'Do not be Year 7 Mr David Russell Mrs Anne-Marie Dodd, Mrs Gabbi Gerritsen & afraid. I bring you good news that Mrs Kelly Alexander will cause great joy for all the people. Year 8 Mrs Jenny Ellis Mrs Rebecca Kime, Mrs Kerry Dunn & Mr Jeff Today in the town of David a Saviour Larson has been born to you; he is the Messiah, Year 9 Mr Mark Dombkins Mrs Kate Wilkinson, Mr Jason Clifford, Mrs the Lord". Luke 2:10-11 Shelley Whitelock & Mrs Sarah Howarth Year 10 Mrs Meg Story Mrs Jenny Harvey, Mrs Megan Engel, Mr Mark • Pray for all the finalisation that needs Williams & Mrs Penny Spreitzer to be done for 2016 classes, staff and Year 11 Mrs Sarah Lainson Mrs Beth Shaw, Mr Rob Spreitzer, Mrs Jo schedules. Williams &Mr Cameron Lee • Pray for all students, families and Year 12 Mrs Marilynne Hewitt Mrs Skye Walker, Mrs Cathy Greaves, Mr Bruce staff as we approach the busy end of Price & Mrs Karyn Joyce the year. 2016 will see a small increase in enrolments again. We also welcome some • Give thanks for God's blessings to us additional staff to our campus: Mrs Kelly Alexander (English), Mrs Katrina Totman (Primary), Miss Stacey Cutbush (Infants / Primary) and Mr Jeff Larson (Science throughout 2015. Head Teacher). In addition the following staff return to ICS in 2016 Mrs Michelle • Give thanks for all the new Beavan (Infants), Mrs Sue David (Infants), Mrs Nicole Pirie (Infants / Primary) and enrolments for 2016. Mrs Jo Copland (Primary). Term 4 Week 10 • 11th december 2015 From the Uniform Shop Resource Centre News Picnic Cancelled Normal Uniform Shop Opening hours Sadly there is no more borrowing for Please note that the end of year picnic during term time: this year. We would appreciate it if all that was scheduled for Friday 11th December has been cancelled. Monday 8.30am-11.30am & 1.30pm- books could be returned as soon as 4.00pm possible. Thank you! Wednesday 8.30am-11.30am Extend Outside School The uniform shop can be contacted Mrs Russell during these hours by phone 4239 Hours Care 5220 or email [email protected]. REMINDER: ENROL NOW BEFORE au School Banking TERM 1, 2016 STARTS Payments can be made direct to Alinta School banking has finished for the Be sure to enrol your childeren before Apparel in the form of cash, credit card year. the commencement of Term 1, 2016. or debit credit card. For further information on school Enrolling is quick and easy! Simply Uniform price list & online shopping banking email: [email protected]. enrol and set up your account online available at: www.alintaapparel.com.au edu.au at extend.com.au Please note - all children must be enrolled before attending. Extended Uniform 2016 School Calendars Once your have enrolled online, you'll Shop Hours 2016 The School Fundraising Calendar be able to manage your own bookings Below are the available days that the has now been delivered and is in the at any time you like - 24 hours a day, 7 Uniform Shop will be open during the process of being distributed to those days a week! January school holidays: who placed an order. If you would like QUESTIONS: Thursday 21st January 12.30pm- to view the finished product, there is a Check out the FAQ's on our website 4.30pm sample in the office. which contains useful information for Friday 29th January 12.30pm-4.30pm Due to the overwhelming response we new parents. are looking at ordering a second batch Monday 1st February 8.30am-11.30am PARENT PORTAL: http://extend.com. to be delivered as soon as possible. au/ and 1.00pm-4.00pm Please contact the office if you would Wednesday 3rd February 8.30am- like to place an order. The cost is $15.00 11.30am each or 2 for $25.00 Note: Get in early to avoid the rush of back to school. Fittings are currently taking palce, to book a fitting or order BBQ Lunch uniforms online please register at www.alintaapparel.com.au There will be a BBQ on Tuesday 15th December $2.50 for a sausage sandwich Second Hand Uniforms $1.00 popper The secondhand Uniform Pool list is $2.00 can of drink (high school only) Music Lessons available to view on the ICS website under 'Uniforms'. It is updated weekly. Allegro Music Academy is now taking enrolments for Term 1, 2016. Private Many thanks for all the wonderful lessons during school hours are donations of uniforms we have been Maths Textbooks available at ICS Cordeaux in Clarinet, receiving throughout 2015. The stock Saxophone, Flute, Piano, Guitar and levels are getting healthier each week. Return Vocals. Enquires: Sam Palmer - sandypalms@ Dear families, For all enquiries please contact hotmail.com If you have found an ICS Maths Annette Collins on 0425 346 833. Donations of second-hand uniforms textbook, can you please return them can be dropped off to the office to the Resource Centre bas soon between now and the last week of as possible so that we can re-order term 4, and then the week before missing or broken textbooks? K-6 Mufti Day on last school returns for 2016. Thanks. day The Secondhand Uniform Pool will be Mrs Meek (on behalf of the Maths Tuesday 15th December, open by Sam on Wednesday 27th Jan Faculty at ICS) 9am - 12 noon (cash purchases) K-6 students are invited to wear Second-hand uniforms are regularly non-school uniform for the day. available to buy throughout the term - Children are asked to wear sensible, just see office staff. comfortable clothing, covered footwear and a hat.

Member of t. 02 4239 5200 Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights www.ics.nsw.edu.au [email protected] ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses: Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion Park Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position: Cordeaux Campus: • Head Teacher - Mathematics (permanent/full time) • Secondary Mathematics Teacher (temporary/full time) Commencing in Term 1, 2016 Applications close: 4pm Wednesday 16 December 2015.

Applications may be submitted either • in hard copy to: • or electronically to: The Principal’s Personal Assistant [email protected] Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Campus PO Box 380 Unanderra NSW 2526 Applications will not be accepted in either format after 4pm on the closing date

For further enquiries please contact: Melinda Vidler (PA to the Cordeaux Principal) email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4239 5200

It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions. ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses: Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion Park Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position: Tongarra Campus: • Science Laboratory Aide (with some assistance in learning support) • 1.5 days per week during school term time • Must have recent laboratory and WHS experience Commencing in Term 1, 2016 Applications close: 4pm Wednesday 16 December 2015.

Process for Application: Please read the position description available on the school website. www.ics.nsw.edu.au/ employment You must complete the school’s application form in order to apply. Please do not just send a resume. Please include all other documents listed in the application form, certified as true copies by a J.P. Applications will not be considered if not complete. Applications may be submitted either • in hard copy to: • or electronically to: The Operations Manager [email protected] Illawarra Christian School Business Centre PO Box 80 Albion Park NSW 2527 Applications will not be accepted in either format after 4pm on the closing date.

For further enquiries please contact: Beth Ellerman - Operations Manager email: [email protected] Phone: 02 4230 3777

It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.