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connectMAGAZINE Engaging as a community to discover a world made through Jesus, for His glory. A Publication of Carinya Christian School ISSUE 1, 2020 For all families with children under 5 9am - 10am in the Carinya Library Every second Thursday of term beginning in Week 2 contents FROM THE PRINCIPAL - David Jones 2 Christ, Community, Discovery 4 FACES OF CARINYA pg. 4 5 SCHOOL MAP 6 TERM 1 CALENDAR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 8 Strengthening Community pg. 18 10 WHAT’S NEW? LILLY PILLY COTTAGE 12 Play Based Learning: Part 1 14 JUNIOR SCHOOL pg. 26 20 MIDDLE SCHOOL 24 SENIOR SCHOOL 30 BIBLE STUDY pg. 27 32 ACTIVITY PAGE 1 from the Principal Welcome to the first copy of CONNECT Magazine. We hope that you find this magazine a helpful way to learn about our Carinya community. We have included some articles regarding different aspects of the school, parenting and education. There are also some photos to help you get to know key staff. The magazine will be published at the start of every term, filled with articles of what had happened and what lies ahead. Please enjoy the first edition of CONNECT! David Jones, Principal Carinya: From Christ and For Him Carinya started 36 years ago and during that time we have had the privilege of educating thousands of students. Starting with only a small handful of students, parents from Trinity Church worked hard to establish Carinya. Parents sought a genuine Christian education, where home and school worked in partnership to bring up children together. By the year 2000, Carinya had over 700 students and there was little left of the original dairy on which the school was originally located. Currently our enrolments, including pre-kindergarten classes, are approximately 800. Society and education have also changed considerably since the school started, with technology impacting in both positive and negative ways. Carinya is affiliated with Christian Education National and the Australian Association of Christian Schools. These groups provide us with advocacy at a government level, and a critical grounding in Christian Education. We are also a part of the NSW Association of Independent Schools, which comprises of over 1000 schools and 550,000 students. Carinya is committed to providing quality, Christian education. The three words printed on the entrance to the school help express our approach to teaching and learning - CHRIST, COMMUNITY, DISCOVERY. 2 Christ Community Discovery At Carinya, Jesus is the core We are made for community Every square inch of this reason that we exist and is at and schools provide an exciting, universe is made and the centre of everything we do. dynamic environment to learn and controlled by our sovereign The way we view children and serve each other. Martin Luther God. As a school community approach learning is informed King says life’s most urgent question we get to discover not only the by our understanding of the is “what are you doing to help world that was made through person and authority of Jesus other people?” Jesus simply said, Christ, but how best to live Christ. In response, we seek “Love your neighbour as yourself.” in it. We believe that God is to serve Jesus and bring Him Communities, towns and countries eternal, all powerful, he has a glory through all that we do at work best when based on people perfect plan for His world, and Carinya. working and serving each other, and he does not make mistakes. what great opportunities exist to do God is always in control and all this with our Christian perspective. things, good and bad, are used From this flows our focus on how to achieve his purposes. students treat and speak to each other and staff, believing that good manners still matter and make a difference. ENGAGING AS A Our children are a blessing from the Lord. They are so COMMUNITY precious and we consider to DISCOVER it a great privilege to a world made through work with you in their education. JESUS “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have for his glory † been created through him and for him.” Colossians 1:16 3 faces of Carinya Katrina Telfer Registrar and Office Manager Stephen Carter Brett Sharrock Business Manager Head of Junior School Robyn Peterson Josh Davis Receptionist Head of Senior School Connie Peet Receptionist / Office Assistant Samantha Stokes Receptionist / Office Assistant Shirley Phillips Office Assistant Joanne Sullivan Student Health Care Coordinator (Sickbay) David Jones Principal Katie Cook Uniform Shop Bron Larkin Peter Weary Head of Middle School Deputy Principal Manager 4 school map 5 TERM 1 CALENDAR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN 27 28 29 30 31 1 FEBRUARY FREE Coffee Term 1 Morning from Australia Day Commences 8:15am outside Public the PAC Holiday 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Twilight Storytime Swimming Carnival HEALTHY HAROLD (K-4) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Primary Fiji Food Shop Super 8s Fundraiser 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Middle/Senior CSSA State • Storytime • Snake Tails (K-4) School Family Hockey Gala Night Day • Primary Zone • FREE Coffee Swimming Morning from 8:15am outside the PAC 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Yr 12 University Under 5s Roadshow Adventure Morning YEAR 11 & 12 STUDY SKILLS YEARS 7-10 EXCURSIONS 1 MARCH WEEK 5 WEEK 4 WEEK 3 WEEK 2 WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5 2020 TERM DATES EXCURSIONS Term 1 Tuesday 28th January - There are many excursions which occur throughout Term Friday 3rd April 1. These provide valuable learning opportunities as well as time for students and staff to get to know each other better. Term 2 If the excursion is overnight, or involves travelling a distance Monday 27th April - Friday 26th from Tamworth, then written notification is sent home with June a Reply Slip attached. For excursions which occur during the school day (Year 7-12 only), a text message is sent home Term 3 at least 24 hours prior to the excursion. It is essential that Monday 20th July - Friday 25th your child’s details in Edumate are correct and kept up September to date if anything changes, as excursion coordinators use this information for first aid and organising any relevant Term 4 risk management, such as allergies and medications. Monday 12th October - Tuesday Excursions are a compulsory part of our school curriculum 8th December and students are required to attend. 6 More info at www.carinya.nsw.edu.au/events MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN 2 3 4 5 6 7 • Storytime Health Forum • Zone Swimming • Gumnuts - Yr 4 Picnic YEAR 5 EXCURSION YEAR 6 EXCURSION 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 CSSA Primary Yr 10 Work Zone Touch Kindergarten Bus K-6 P/T State Swimming Experience Football Program Interviews Seminar 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 • K-6 P/T • Study Skills Night Interviews Storytime FREE Coffee (Yrs 7-12) Morning from • Science & 8:15am outside • Mental Health Engineering the PAC Presentation Challenge (Yr 7-8) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 CSSA Secondary State Swimming NAPLAN PRACTICE TESTS ONLINE MINIMUM STANDARD TESTS FIJI 29 30 31 1 APRIL 2 3 CIS Golf Storytime • Years 7-11 Prelim Reports School posted Holidays! • Puckapunyal FIJI CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM - Returns 7th April 5 WEEK 10 WEEK 9 WEEK 8 WEEK 7 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 WEEK 9 WEEK 10 REPORTS + PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Kindergarten to Year 6 In Kindergarten to Year 6, parents will receive two reports across the year, in Terms 2 and 4, and these reports contain information regarding your child’s progress to date. Parent/Teacher Interviews are held in the middle of Term 1 and Term 3. These are a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in class. Parents can book interviews via PTO (the link will appear on the home page of the school’s website during report cycles). Year 7-12 Parents with children in Year 7-11 receive three reports across the year (Terms 1, 3 and 4), and Year 12 receive two reports (Terms 2 and 3). Reports contain information regarding your child’s progress to date. Following the reports in Terms 1 and 3, Parent/Teacher Interviews will be held at the start of Term 2 and middle of Term 3. These are a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress in class. Parents can book interviews via PTO (the link will appear on the home page of the school’s website during report cycles). 7 school attendance: STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY Education is important for every child as it helps them Before I got married, I had develop important life skills and career options. However six theories about bringing sometimes getting your child to school is not always easy. “ up children. Now I have six It is important that parents work in partnership with children and no theories.” schools to help maximise attendance. So why does regular - Earl of Rochester attendance matter? WHY ATTEND? There are many reasons why your child may not be able to attend school, however it is important that a valid reason is given. This should be provided to the school within 7 days of the absence. The Principal of the school can decide not to accept the reason given for the absence or require additional information. If this is not provided the absence may be recorded as an unjustified absence. Some reasons why your child should attend include: • Legal Responsibilities: The Education Act 1990 requires that children are enrolled in a school and regularly attend between the ages of 6 and 17.