MARCH 27 ISSUE · 2014 TERM 1 · WEEK 9 t t t ccas news letter The official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School Confidence European Trips In this issue... ‘The fruit of righteousness will be... confidence.’ Isaiah 32:17 NIV Apple launches a new television, confident that brand will sell. Tony Lockett would step up for a kick, confident he could get the ball through those posts. The opposition party is always confident they can run the country more successfully than the current government. The confidence that connects these three examples is self– confidence—confidence in your own reputation, abilities and bright ideas. Isaiah is talking about a different confidence. A confidence in God. It doesn’t take much to shake our self– confidence—a dip in sales, a missed kick, a lost election. But ‘God confidence’ is unshakeable because God is unshakeable. It’s in His hands. If the Israelites had put their confidence in Moses, they’d never have walked through the Red Sea— only God can create corridors in seas. If Daniel had placed confidence in himself, he’d have never escaped the lion’s special recipe bargain bucket—only God can shut mouths of lions. The Bible’s packed with these amazing accounts. Self–confidence has its limits, and it’s often the root of pride. But God is limitless. And not only will you see God’s will done through you, but it means we can’t boast about anything except Him (which helps on the pride front; we all struggle with it). ‘Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people.’ (Psalm 118:8 NIV) Before you start your day (or tomorrow if you’re reading this before bed), take the time to ask God to give you opportunities to display your faith, with Godly confidence that He’s with you. - word4u2day.com Monday, 31 March is the last possible day for bringing in paper work and deposits for these trips. After this date, no further names will be added to either trip unless a student has first cleared it with the relevant teacher (Mrs Ferris or Mrs Grange). Please note that the HSIE Trip is only taking names for the waiting list and there are still some places available on the French Trip. Central Coast Adventist School • European Trips 2015 • Campus News • School Photos 2015 • Primary News • Secondary News • Vacation Care • CIS Basketball Final
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ccasnewsletterThe official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School
ConfidenceEuropean Trips
In this issue...
‘The fruit of righteousness will be... confidence.’ Isaiah 32:17 NIVApple launches a new
television, confident that brand will sell. Tony Lockett would step up for a kick, confident he could get the ball through those posts. The opposition party is always confident they can run the country more successfully than the current government. The confidence that connects these three examples is self–confidence—confidence in your own reputation, abilities and bright ideas.Isaiah is talking about a
different confidence. A confidence in God. It doesn’t take much to shake our self–confidence—a dip in sales, a missed kick, a lost election. But ‘God confidence’ is unshakeable because God is unshakeable. It’s in His hands. If the Israelites had put their confidence in Moses, they’d never have walked through the Red Sea—only God can create corridors in seas. If Daniel had placed
confidence in himself, he’d have never escaped the lion’s special recipe bargain bucket—only God can shut mouths of lions. The Bible’s packed with these amazing accounts.Self–confidence has its limits,
and it’s often the root of pride. But God is limitless. And not only will you see God’s will done through you, but it means we can’t boast about anything except Him (which helps on the pride front; we all struggle with it). ‘Far better to take refuge in God than trust in people.’ (Psalm 118:8 NIV)Before you start your day (or
tomorrow if you’re reading this before bed), take the time to ask God to give you opportunities to display your faith, with Godly confidence that He’s with you.
- word4u2day.com
Monday, 31 March is the last possible day for bringing in paper work and deposits for these trips. After this date, no
further names will be added to either trip unless a student has first cleared it with the relevant teacher (Mrs Ferris or Mrs Grange). Please note that the
HSIE Trip is only taking names for the waiting list and there are still some places available on the French Trip.
Central Coast Adventist School
• European Trips 2015• Campus News• School Photos 2015• Primary News• Secondary News• Vacation Care• CIS Basketball Final
School Photos 2014 - PLEASE TAKE NOTESchool Photos for 2014 are NEXT WEEK on Thursday, 3 April for Primary Students and Friday, 4 April for Secondary Students.As we approach photo day here is some information that we encourage you to read to make the whole process just a little bit easier for everyone involved.UNIFORM• All students will be required to wear SUMMER
UNIFORM for their photographs.• The summer uniform MUST BE WORN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY.
• If students require any items to ensure they are in correct uniform on photo days please ensure that you allow plenty of time to visit the Uniform Shop to get the required items.
• Please also pay attention to the Uniform Policy requirements in relation to piercings, jewellery, hair and makeup.
• Students not wearing their uniform correctly may not be able to have their individual photo taken and may be asked to sit out of the class group photo.
ORDER ENVELOPES• Over the past few years everyone has been
charged for photographs on their fee account. This year we are not doing this to allow a greater degreeofchoiceandflexibilityinthephotoproducts that you choose to purchase.
• Personalised order envelopes will be sent home with students today and tomorrow so please ensure that your child/ren pass them on to you.
• For split families, students have been given two order forms. Please ensure that you receive a copy of the form from your child/ren.
• Order forms need to be returned to your class (primary) or roll (secondary) teacher on or before photo day.
• If your child/ren missed out on receiving an order form and the teacher doesn’t have one for them, please see the primary or secondary officetopickupablankorderenvelope.
• DO NOT seal envelopes inside each other.PAYMENT• Please note the payment options that are
available to you – online via the MSP website using credit card or cash/cheque/money order in the envelope provided.
• If paying by cash, please enclose the correct money as no change can be given.
SPLIT FAMILIES• Parents/carers please note that each child
has one unique ShootKey reference number allocated to them.
• If you place your order online, please contact MSP directly to advise which package belongs to you.
• You must also clearly mark on the envelope ‘Dad’s photos’, ‘Mum’s photos’, etc.
• Please also mark this on any envelopes with cash/cheque/money order payments.
FAMILY/SIBLING PHOTOS• Please note that family photos will be taken on
both photo days from 8:30am on both mornings.• Order forms can be picked up from the Primary
AdminOfficeortheSecondaryAdminOffice.• Family/sibling photos are ONLY for school age
students attending CCAS.Contact MSP Photography for ssistance with orders.EMAIL: [email protected]: 02 4966 8292WEB: www.msp.com.au
Vegetarian Cooking Class - 31 MarchWearegoingMexicanonMondaynight,31March.Some dishes on the menu are Super Nachos, Quesadillas, Chilli Beans and Apple Enchiladas. MarciaTownend,ournutritionist,willbeexplainingall about the “Blue Zones”, the places where people live the longest on earth. You will learn the secrets to living a long, healthy and happy life. To book call 0403 848 242. Be quick - not many places left.
Payment of FeesThe school would like to thank those families that have either paid their fees in full, or for the term, or have commenced regular direct debits.For families that have not committed to regular monthly/fortnightly/weekly payments of their school fees – Term 1 fees must be paid by tomorrow, 28 March. Families that have not either made the Term 1 payment or have not 2 monthly payments/4 fortnightly payments or 8 weekly payments showing on their fee account will receive a late charge of $100.
Come and visit us in the library and have a look at our ‘Foundation’ wall of handprints created by the childrenfromKindytoYear2.Seeifyoucanfindyour handprint.The library is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:00pm.Primary students are only allowed in after school if supervised by a parent/carer. There is a Parent Library with helpful resources that can be loaned out. Any member of the school community can borrow from the library.
Premiers Reading Challenge (PRC)NB: ONLINE LOGON IS NOW AVAILABLE PARENTS:Information on the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge can be found on their website –https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.htmlQuestions can be forwarded to Mrs Robertson [email protected]
Library WebpageHave a look and follow the ‘Library’ link under ‘Current Students @ http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.au
BOOK FAIR It is here…it begins tomorrow!!! ALL welcome…ComeintotheReadingOasis:acoolplacetofindhot books.When? Friday, 28 March – Thursday, 3 April, 2014 inclusiveWhat? • Fri28thMar–LooknSeeday–studentswillfill
out a wish list; NO purchasing happens today.• Mon to Thurs – students and school community
can purchase. Opening times: 8:30am to 4:00pm with EFTPOS/VISA/MC available
• Tue 1st April (yes it’s true; no joke!) – Family Day. Full mufti for students – gold coin collection – money for Footpath Library. Parents and carers please join the students and teachers at lunchtime for the fun and games of Ancient Egypt. Please feel free to dress-up as well. You might run into a pharaoh or two, maybe a Cleopatra. Plenty of camels, mummies and slaves around too. You may even meet Moses!
Who will win the prizes? $$$• Wed 2nd April – Book Fair will be opened
until 8pm. Come in for some ‘secret’or quiet shopping for that special gift!
• Thur 3rd April – last day of Book Fair. Doors will close at 4pm. Don’t be disappointed; get in before it all goes away!
Thanks so much for joining in and making reading andbooksanexciting,funandvaluablepartofyourchildrens’ lives. You will be taking part in another memory making event at CCASPlease come and see us if you have any questions.
An email has been sent with information regarding the Registration process for the 2015 SPD iTHIRST CAMPOREE in January. This information requires your attention and immediate action if you wish to attend this awesome event. The email contains full informationandanexplanationastotheneedforthe urgency. Please also watch for a separate email withthisweek’sdetailedPathfindernews.A reminder of upcoming events...
RELAY FOR LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTThe Cancer Council’s Relay for Life is on this coming weekend, 29th & 30th March, commencing at 3.00pm on Saturday at Central Coast Grammar School.AsmallnumberofPathfindershaveindicated they will be participating in this event. Please note that supervision will be provided for a period from 3.00pm until late evening on the Saturday but not the whole night or any part of Sunday. Further details on this event can be found on the following link: https://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2014/gosford_city_2014WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE INVOLVEDIf you would like to be a part of this community event andjointheCentralCoastPathfinderTeampleaseregister via this link: http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2014/gosford_city_2014/Central-Coast-Pathfinders/Alternatively if you are not able to join us for this event you can still support by making a donation on the same link.
PARENTAL ASSISTANCE REQUIREDOurPathfindersneedtobesupervisedatalltimesfor this event so if any parents are willing to assist could you kindly let us know as soon as possible on the email below. We will organise a roster to share this vital role.
FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITYThis coming Sunday, 30th March the Club is hosting a First Aid Training course and this is opportunity is availabletoanyPathfindersovertheageof14andall parents. The course is provided by Australian Lifesaver Training at a cost of $99.00 per person and will be held at the school. If you would like to take advantage of this training opportunity please send an email to [email protected] as soon as possible and further details about the course will be emailed to you.If you are yet to register for Pathfinders or as a Parent helpers please refer to our earlier emails outlining this process. Information about the Club is also available online via our web page on the CCAS school website http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.au/CurrentStudents/pathfinders.htmlDates to remember:29-30 March Relay for Life Community Service30 March First Aid training courseFriday, 4 April CAMPOREE REGISTRATION FORMS and PAYMENT DUEIn the meantime if you would like further information please contact Leanne West, Club Secretary via email on [email protected]
Seasons For Growth 2014‘Sadly, grief is something that most children will experiencetosomedegreeduringtheirchildhood.In school, we see children at various developmental stagesexperienceit.Theirreactionsandquestionscan make parents feel puzzled and uncomfortable, leaving adults unsure of how to help them.Griefisexperiencedwhenalossoccurs.Thismay be the death of a pet, the end of a parent’s marriage, a big move of house or the death of a relative close to the child’s heart.’Seasons for Growth is an 8 session program run in school hours to support children in working through
their feelings. It is aimed at recognising emotions, highlighting that we all feel like this at some time and learning that like the seasons feelings come and go.A parent information session will be held on Friday 4 April, from 2.15–2.45pm.Please remember that the Primary school will be running the Season’s for Growth program again in 2014 terms 2 and 3. We will be holding an information session later in term 1 and handing out application forms for students to be enrolled. Any queries about this program should be directed to Jane Hughes [email protected] or Rebecca Stratford [email protected]
Quiet Area FundraiserWe have a pizza party on offer for the class who can make the longest gold coin trail on Friday, 11 April at assembly. We are raising money to make our ‘quietarea’moreinviting,privateandrelaxingforthose wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the playground. So if any of you mums and dads have sparegoldcoinsfloatingaroundandgettingintheway, please send them into school with your child to put into their class jar. The kids will thank you for helping them to win a pizza lunch!
Gold Coin Collection CompetitionThe Primary school is currently collecting gold coins in readiness for our gold coin trail competition in the last week of term. Each class is competing in raising funds for the establishment of a quiet retreat zone for students in the play-ground. Any gold coin donation is encouraged and welcomed as we endeavour to equip the area and have it operational before the end of Term 2.
Primary Choir @ Relay for LifeJesus has called us to be a light to the world. As such the CCAS Primary School Choir will be performing a beautiful song about being this light at the Relay for Life opening ceremony, held at Central Coast Grammar School at 3pm on Saturday, 29 March. Please come along and enjoy this message of hope while supporting this worthy cause.
Cross CountryCongratulations to all our runners who participated in our Primary Cross Country Carnival last Friday. Everyone dod a great job getting around the 2km and 3km courses. Congratulations to all our age champions and runners up as well as to Newcombe for becoming the 2014 house champions. Thank you to all the parents and friends who came and supported our students on the day. Mrs McMullen is putting together the HRIS team and will have the notes sent out later this week. The top 4 students have entry to HRIS.
Infants Cross CountryWe had a fantastic morning, last Wednesday with our Infant Cross Country Carnival. Our Pre-Kindys, Kindys and Year 1 students ran 500m and 1km around our school grounds. We had a great turn out of parents and grandparents who came and supported our children and didn’t they run well! Congratulations to all the students for their efforts and enthusiasm.
CIS Swimming On Wednesday we had 11 students represent out school and region at the CIS Swimming Championships. We want to thank them for their dedication to their sports and their representation at such a high level.
After Schools SportsAfterschoolsportsfinishesnextweekforterm1.Terms2’sactivitylistswillbeemailedoutnextweek.Thank you to all who have made this terms sports such a success. Thanks to our coaches and parents who have made the afternoons possible.
Cross Country TrainingWearenotfinishedwithourtrainingjustyet!Schoolcross country team members are encouraged to attend training and anyone else who would like tokeepuptheirrunningfitnessaremorethanwelcome to attend. Sessions are still Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Beginning again on Monday the 31st March.
HSIE & French Trips 2015Monday, 31 March is the last possible day for bringing in paper work and deposits for these trips. After this date, no further names will be added to eithertripunlessastudenthasfirstcleareditwiththe relevant teacher (Mrs Ferris or Mrs Grange). Please note that the HSIE Trip is only taking names for the waiting list and there are still some places available on the French Trip.
CCAS vs Knox Grammar CIS Champion Schools Open Basketball FinalWe have another reason to be proud of this team of boys who travelled to Brookvale last week to play againstStAugustine’sCollege.Despitefinishingthegame with only the 5 players on the court (3 fouled out of the game), our boys pulled out a hard-fought win 75-69. This means that our boys now play off in the Grand Final of the CIS Champion Schools versusKnoxGrammar.ThegamewillbeplayedonThursday, 3 April at 6:00pm in our very own CCAS Sport Centre. We’re hoping to have a large crowd present to support our team. It would fantastic of you could plan to attend and cheer our boys on.
HRIS Junior Tennis GalaOur Junior Boys Tennis team represented our school to the highest standard when competing in the HRIS Junior Tennis Gala earlier this term. Our boys team of Hayden Davey, Matt Davey, Christian Gilchrist & Harrison Zammit only lost a handful of matches throughout the day, but after a quick rest and a quick visit to Hungry Jacks for a few frozen raspberry cokes, the spirits were reset and the team went on to win the whole tournament by convincinglywinningthesemi-finalandthegrandfinal.Congratulationsandgreatjobboys!!
HRIS Senior Tennis GalaWe sent along one boys team to this event earlier in the term. The team of Hayden Ellis, Branden Ferris, Jai McNamara & Sachin Thapa enjoyed their day and had a few wins on and off the tennis court!
Junior Boys Soccer Game
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The previously advertised date and time for this Bill Turner Soccer game has been changed due to a clash of events. The game will now be played on Monday 31st March at CCAS with kickoff at 12pm. Spectators are very welcome to attend. Our opposition is Kincumber High School.
AICES Swimming ChampionshipsOn Monday 31st March, we have a large number of students making the trip to Homebush to represent HRIS. Congratulations to the following students on your selection and please inform Miss Page asap regarding your transport requests. Zane Allum, Tommy Anderson, Emma Gunasinghe, Liam Hogan, Sam Hutchinson, Bailey Johns, Summer Johns, Eden Leary, Imogen McLoughlin, Jai McNamara, Sam Mitcherson, Tamara Nicholas, Jacinta Pasco, Kate Richards, Sam Richards, Lauren Tindale, Sky Townsend, Zach Willson, Cooper Woolley & Ben Yates. Good-luck everyone!
CCAS Cross Country CarnivalCongratulations to Bradman House for their victory at the Cross Country Carnival last week.
Participation is the absolute key to their success on that day – so well done! Amazing efforts by all students, but in particular the following athletes who have were named our Age Champions and Runners Up:• 12 Yrs – Summer McShane-Cale (1) & Imogen
McLoughlin (2) - Sam Zantiotis (1) & Liam Hogan (2)
• 13 Yrs – Taina Naividi (1) & Niamh Jones (2) - Charles O’malley (1) & Leo Aikins (2)
• 14 Yrs – Kate Richards (1) & Zali Oulten (2) - Julian Humphries (1) & Jeremy Boonstra (2)
• 15 yrs – Shirelle Altona (1) & Stephanie Horwath (2) - Ben Shephard (1) & Connor Arthur (2)
• 16 yrs – Elizajane Loader (1) & Sophie Lane (2) - Ethan Hodgson (1) & Zach Willson (2)
• 18Yrs–AlexLaing(1)&BrookeSutton(2)-Dylan Grant (1) & Braeden Altona (2)
CCAS Knox GrAmmAr
ThurSdAy, 3 April AT 6:00pm
Our CCAS Open Boys Basketball team are one of the top 2 teams in the NSW CIS Champion Schools Tournament.
The Grand Final Playoff will be hosted in our Sport Centre on Thursday, 3 April at 6:00pm. Please come along and show your support for our champion
boys by coming along and cheering for them!
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Dear Parents and Carers
Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Central Coast Adventist School we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very successful education program called Seasons for Growth.
This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.
The Seasons for Growth Program runs for eight weeks and each weekly session is 40-50 minutes. The program concludes with a 'Celebration' session. Later in the year each group will have the opportunity to meet for two further sessions to build on their earlier learning.
Seasons for Growth will commence in Week 2 of Term 2 and will be facilitated by Jane Hughes and Rebecca Stratford, who have received special training in the use of this program. If you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth and at least 6 months has passed since they experienced an event resulting in grief or loss, we would encourage you to talk to him/her about participating in this program. Should he/she decide to participate please fill in the tear-off section below and return to the school by Wednesday, March 26th.
An information session for parents and carers who would like their children to participate will be held on:
Friday 4th April, 2.15 – 2.45PM in the Learn Inc room.
I would strongly encourage you to attend this session to gain an insight into the value of the program.
CCAS is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved.
Rebecca Stratford Head of Primary
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PLEASE RETURN THIS SECTION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL RECEPTION
I give consent for my son/daughter _ Class to attend the Seasons for Growth Program. I have discussed this with him/her.
I am able/unable to attend the parent information session on 4th April
