Thursday 8 June 2017

Dates to Remember June Monday 26 Prep Circus Workshop Excursion Friday 9 Report Writing Day (student free) Year 2 Stringtacular Performance, Monday 12 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday Finlay Hall 4.00 pm Wednesday 14 Years 9–10 Weekly Sport Tuesday 27 Years 5–6 Smart Start Workshops VCE GAT, Drouin Campus Wednesday 28 Prep Circus Day Years 3–4 Smart Start Workshops Instrumental Music Soiree, 4.00 pm Production Rehearsal, 3.30 pm Thursday 29 Junior School Multicultural Day Thurs 15 – Fri 16 Year 12 Tertiary Excursions Year 10–12 Meningococcal W Year 6 Band Concert, 4.00 pm Immunisations, 9.00 am Year 5 Band Concert, 5.00 pm Friday 30 Term 2 Concludes (2.15 pm finish) Friday 16 Years 5–6 Girls AFL Day July Monday 19 Years 3–6 Regional Cross Country Friday 7 Administration Office Closes, 4.30 pm Wednesday 21 Mary Poppins Full Dress Reheasal, Thurs 13 – Sun 16 Australian Wool & Sheep Show, Cardinia Cultural Centre Bendigo Years 7–8 Weekly Sport Mon 17 – Wed 19 Staff Professional Development Thursday 22 Year 5 Richmond TigerPaw Program Monday 17 Administration Office Opens Mary Poppins, Cardinia Cultural Orange Group Kinder Commence Centre, 7.00 pm Tuesday 18 Green Group Kinder Commence Friday 23 Mary Poppins, Cardinia Cultural Wednesday 19 Red Group Kinder Commence Centre, 7.00 pm Thursday 20 Prep – Year 12 Commence Saturday 24 Mary Poppins, Cardinia Cultural Friday 21 Year 10 & 12 VCE & Careers Expo Centre, 5.00 pm Excursion Whole School News Sibling Enrolments Splinters and Logs If you have younger children that you would like to It has been wonderful to share over recent newsletters enrol to commence at Chairo in 2018, 2019 or 2020— regarding a set of ‘peace-making’ principles developed whether for K3 or K4 Kinder, Prep or other year levels— and promoted through an Australian organisation called please contact Tina Lewis on 5625 4600 (Drouin East, Peacewise (peacewise.org.au). So far, I have shared about Drouin and Traralgon), Elise Groenewaldt on 5942 5632 the first principle (seeing conflict as an opportunity) and (Pakenham), Wendy Nyhuis on 5662 4355 (Leongatha) or the second principle (glorifying God). email your enquiry to [email protected]. This time, I wish to reflect onPrinciple #3: Getting the It is important that families do this as soon as possible log out of our own eye. so we can reserve a place for you before offering places You may recognise these words, which come from to new families. the teaching of Jesus in Matthew’s account in the New Testament of the Bible. To help make sense of this November Student Free Day principle, let’s look at the teaching as it is explained in Please note that there will be a Report Writing Day The Living Bible: (i.e. no school for students) at all campuses on Don’t criticize, and then you won’t be criticized. For others Monday 27 November. will treat you as you treat them. And why worry about a While that is still a long way off, families may wish splinter in the eye of a brother when you have a board (or log) to note the date now as the Report Writing Day was in your own? Should you say, ‘Friend, let me help you get that originally scheduled to occur a week earlier on Monday speck out of your eye,’ when you can’t even see because of the 20 November. The date shown on the calendar fridge board in your own? Hypocrite! First get rid of the board. Then magnets that many families will have at home is you can see to help your brother. therefore not accurate. Jesus seems to be challenging his listeners regarding being upset about the way someone has treated them instead of being focused on the way they are dealing with the other person. Chairo So, what might be some ‘logs’ we need to consider when we are dealing with matters of conflict? Firstly, parent prayer we can ask whether we have had a critical, negative, or overly sensitive attitude that has led to unnecessary conflict. Is the problem more about our own sense of preciousness or offence, instead about the way someone Tuesdays, 9.00–9.45 am else is responding to us? Reception If we recognise this type of log in us, sometimes the Pakenham Campus best course of action can be to take a deep breath, not react immediately, and seek to find helpful ways of Parents are warmly invited to join gaining a healthy perspective of the situation. the prayer group, whether regularly The second kind of log we must consider is actual or just when available sinful words and actions that we have contributed to the Prayer requests can also be emailed situation. Because we are often blind to our own sins, we to [email protected] or text may need an honest friend or advisor to help us take Melissa Rumble on 0439 694 444 an objective look at ourselves and face up to our own contribution to a conflict. For more information, When we identify that we may have wronged another speak to Melissa Rumble or Medon Loupis on [email protected] person, it is important to admit our wrongs honestly and thoroughly. In the first instance, this may involve Toy corner for little people offering a sincere apology. I am the first to admit that giving a sincere apology can be one of the hardest things to do—particularly to those we are closest to and love the most. But often, restoration and peace can only come once acknowledgement of our own wrong has taken place. Simon Matthews, Executive Principal From the Senior Chaplain Campus News Chairo students are currently exploring sincerity in their Report Writing Day Tomorrow homerooms. Many students are looking at Jesus’ words Tomorrow, Friday 9 June, is Report Writing Day. from Matthew 7:21–23: This is a student free day. Please note that Kinder Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter will run as usual. the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in There will be no school next Monday 12 June due to the your name drive out demons and in your name perform many Queen’s Birthday public holiday. miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ Missing Visitor Badges Scary stuff. There are many who, in their insincerity, A number of visitor badges have not been returned to convince not only others that they are Christian, but they Administration in recent weeks. As such, our supply is even convince themselves! And yet on the last day, Jesus dwindling. Any parents who have accidently taken a will cast them away. visitor badge home with them are kindly asked to return The good news—the great news—is that God did not it as soon as possible. send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17 Mary Poppins Musical Both before and after Jesus’ scary words in Matthew 7, Ticket Sales Jesus gives the antidote. How can we ensure that our Tickets are selling fast for the Middle School and Senior relationship with God is sincere and therefore that our School production of Mary Poppins. We encourage salvation is real and not imagined? families to get in quickly to avoid disappointment. The First, we bear good fruit for God. A good tree cannot bear performances will be held at Cardinia Cultural Centre, bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Matthew 7:18 Lakeside Boulevard Pakenham, on the following dates: Paul may well have had these words of Jesus in mind • Thursday 22 June – 7.00 pm when he wrote, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, • Friday 23 June – 7.00 pm forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- • Saturday 24 June – 5.00 pm control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Tickets are available online by visiting: Second, we take God’s words seriously in our trybooking.com/285820. thoughts and practice. Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man Programs for Purchase who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:24 As usual, programs for Mary Poppins will be available Hundreds of years previously, God had summed up, for purchase at each performance for $5.00. These are a through the prophet Isaiah, what true sincerity looks like: wonderful keepsake of the whole musical experience for These are the ones I look on with favour: those who are humble students and their families. and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word. Isaiah 66:2 May God give us the grace to be truly sincere in our Work Experience Forms Due lives and worship as we look to Jesus for our salvation. Paperwork for Year 10 work experience is due next Medon Loupis, Senior Chaplain Friday 16 June. Please return forms to the Administration Centre or Tracey Boxshall. Any questions about work experience can be directed Careers at Chairo to the Careers Room by phone on 5942 5632 (ext. 348) or Current Vacancies: via email at [email protected]. VCE Maths Teacher (Drouin) Senior School Physical Education Teacher (Drouin) Parent Teacher Interviews Learning Support Assistant (Drouin) Please be aware that parent teacher interviews will take chairo.vic.edu.au/careers place for the whole campus on Thursday 27 July and Tuesday 1 August between 3.30 and 8.30 pm. A letter detailing the booking process will be distributed shortly. VCE Units 3–4 GAT Transport Arrangements Year 12 Tertiary Experience Excursion The General Achievement Test (GAT) is next Wednesday On Thursday 15 and Friday 16 June, students in Year 12 14 June. This is a compulsory external test for all students are invited to attend two tertiary experience excursions. completing a Unit 34 subject this year. The examination These excursions are designed to allow our will be conducted at the Drouin Campus. graduating class the opportunity to inspect local tertiary A bus will run from the Pakenham Campus, departing providers such as Federation, Swinburne and Melbourne at 9.00 am sharp. Students failing to make the 9.00 am University, amongst others. departure time will be responsible for making their own On Thursday 15 June, students will be departing at way to Drouin for the 10.00 am scheduled start time. 9.00 am via mini bus and staff car to experience tertiary institutions in the eastern suburbs. Alternatively, on Turn on the Tap Campaign Friday 16 June, students may make their own way to the Each year, 1.8 million people die from disease caused by Australian Catholic University at Fitzroy in time to meet unclean water and poor sanitation. staff at 8.00 am. However, staff will be on the 6.02 am The Chairo family can help make a difference for train departing from the Pakenham railway station. children and their families by getting involved with a They will be returning via public transport, arriving at project called Turn on the Tap, an initiative of Samaritan’s Pakenham railway station at 8.31 pm, if you wish for Purse. Your youngest child will have received a letter your child to accompany them. earlier this week and will bring home a labelled empty water bottle today. Prep Circus Activities We encourage you, your extended family and friends As part of their Integrated Studies topic Celebrations, to fill the bottle with loose change over the coming weeks. Prep students will participate in an excursion to the The money raised will go towards the construction of Frankston Arts Centre on Monday 26 June. During this wells and the purchase of water filters, pumps and tanks excursion, students will participate in a circus workshop to help provide better access to cleaner drinking water. and theatre tour to learn more about the performing arts. All bottles with collected loose change are to be They will depart at 9.00 am for this excursion. returned to Administration by Friday 1 September. On Wednesday 28 June, Prep students will enjoy a A cheque for the total amount raised will be presented Circus Day at school. The students are asked to dress to a Samaritan’s Purse representative later in Term 3. up on this day as someone from a circus. We encourage Carol Dutlow, Samaritan’s Purse Committee parents/guardians to start planning your child’s costume as all children are expected to participate on the day. Australian Wool and Sheep Show The Circus Day morning will involve students Senior School students who are part of the Chairo Sheep being divided into small groups that will rotate around Team will attend the Australian Wool and Sheep Show at different circus activities. Circus Day is always a Bendigo during the school holidays from Thursday 13 to favourite among our preppies. They are sure to have a Sunday 16 July. wonderful time! This is the biggest show that our Sheep Team attends and is a valuable learning experience, as the students network with many stud owners. Follow Chairo on Facebook facebook.com/chairo.pakenham Years 5–6 Band Concerts As part of their curriculum, students in Years 5 and 6 have been learning an instrument and experiencing what it is like to be part of a band. To showcase their Pakenham Campus learning, students will perform for their parents and PO Box 472, Pakenham, Victoria 3810 friends on Thursday 15 June in the Music Room at the 585 Bald Hill Road, Nar Nar Goon 3812 following times: Ph (03) 5942 5632 • Year 6 Concert – 4.00 pm Fax (03) 5942 5640 • Year 5 Concert – 5.00 pm www.chairo.vic.edu.au Middle School News NCSS News New Lambs The third NCSS competition took place from Sheep team members at the school’s farm have been very Saturday 13 – Friday 19 May. Victoria sent 112 students busy with God’s miracles of birth. We have had a decent and 20 team officials to Sydney for the event, as part of number of lambs born in a short period of time, and 650 athletes and team officials from five states to compete have managed to keep every single one of them alive. in basketball, netball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. These two young lambs were born two weeks premature The behaviour, attitude and effort of students both and have had a slow start to life, but are thriving now in and out of the actual competitions was excellent, with at a week old. the Victorian team displaying fantastic sportsmanship Billy Rowe, Sheep Team and team spirit. Aside from the actual competitions, a huge youth rally was held on the Monday night with the other states compered by Marcel Reijkin. A small wrap up was held on Thursday as a fitting conclusion to the event. Victorian team members participated in a series of devotions and small group activities each evening within their teams, focusing on the need for Jesus as the dependable rock in our lives. Students enjoyed visiting the set of Bondi Rescue, with a number managing to get selfies with some of the stars of the show! The NCSS in 2019 will return to the Gold Coast, with many of the venues used for the Commonwealth Games My Medieval Experience available to be use. The exact sports and age groups on On 18 May, two people came to Chairo and taught offer for 2019 will be decided by the end of the year. the Year 8s about various things from the Medieval Period. They taught us about armour, weapons, crime, Victorian Team Overall Results: punishment, combat and the various games that the Basketball peasants in the Medieval Period would have played. • Under 15 Girls 1st One of my highlights was the combat. I got to hit • Under 21 Girls 2nd the person who was teaching us about combat with • Under 15 Boys 1st a wooden axe just like in that era. Another highlight • Under 21 Boys 1st was playing the games that the peasants played. It was fun because I got to show my competitive side. I also Netball liked learning about the different types of crimes and • Under 15 Girls 4th punishments that were given to people in that era. • Under 21 Girls 3rd There were many interesting facts that I learnt. I learnt that the games that were played were for all ages. The Soccer people had little to do during winter in those times. My • Under 21 Girls 3rd second interesting fact was that the armour and weapons • Under 15 Boys 3rd changed rapidly in the Middle Ages. My last interesting fact revolved around the notion that punishments Tennis Teams Event became more severe if the person did not learn from • Under 21 Girls 3rd their mistakes. • Under 21 Boys 2nd Furthermore, quite a few students got to take part in the interactive roles. The incursion was a wonderful Volleyball opportunity to revise some of the key things we had • Under 21 Girls 3rd already learnt in class. One of the main things I learnt • Under 21 Boys 2nd was about the significant and rapid growth that occurred with the development of weapons and armour during this era. Overall the incursion was very interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed my Medieval Experience. Tiana Sherwell, Year 8 Community News Baby Congratulations Many families have had new additions in recent weeks. It really has been a baby boom! Congratulations to the following families: • The LaBrooy family on the birth of little Malakai born Hey Kids ! Join us in the Clubhouse in July to 18 May. Malakai is baby brother to Makayla, Levi, become “Galactic Starveyors” and……Discover how much God is over the moon in love with YOU! Taylah, Zarah and Violet.

• The Moffett family on the safe arrival of daughter SEARCH THE VISIBLE TO Eloise on 28 May. Eloise was born weighing 7 lb 7 oz and is baby sister to Rory and Shona. DISCOVER THE INVISIBLE • The Norbury family on the birth of little Cooper born Mon 3rd JULY – Friday 7th JULY 3 June weighing 7 lb 2 oz. Baby Cooper is brother to Miley, Chloe and Levi. 9:30am till 1.00pm daily • The Amoo family on the birth of a new baby sister for For year levels K4 to Grade 6. Milana and Jeremiah. Little Jordana arrived on 6 June Sign in from 9.10am each morning weighing 9 lb 9 oz. at Pakenham Baptist Church, Missing Uniform cnr Army Rd & Princes Hwy Pakenham. The Burbidge family request the assistance of the Register now at: Chairo community in locating a navy blue re-useable http://pakenhambaptistchurch.org/youth/hbc For more information call Julie: 0409 930 663 shopping bag containing the following articles of or email Kamya: [email protected] uniform: girls navy blue school pants, school polo, black Places are limited ! girls school shoes and socks. If found, please return to Morning tea provided Student Reception.

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