OCTOBER 31 ISSUE · 2013 TERM 4 · WEEK 4 t central express The official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Adventist School Realistic Expectations . He knew what was in a man.’ John 2:25 NIV Jesus put in hours of prayer, effort and time loving His disciples, and for what? When His hour of need came, they were nowhere to be seen. But despite Peter’s denial and an en masse letdown by His mates, Jesus didn’t regret His effort Nor did He retaliate in anger or distance Himself from them. Jesus took his friends just as they were and that always meant there was potential for hurt and disappointment. But this wasn’t a deciding factor for Him. He loved them from the start to the end. And that meant having reasonable expectations of them, knowing what we humans are like (prone to getting it badly, badly wrong!) So He didn’t lose the plot, even when they did. At the same time, He didn’t lower His own high standards. Jesus loved without conditions or pressure. You can do it too. That may be easier to say than do, especially when someone’s doing your head in. The perfect relationship, the perfect job, the perfect boss, the perfect church, the perfect neighbourhood, the perfect school, the perfect friend - none of them exist! God knows that and He never commands you to do something without giving you the ability to carry it out. Through the process of loving others, He promises you’ll become more like Him. Is there someone in your life you need to be more gracious towards? Be real with God and allow Him to lighten your load. - word4U2day (an adaptation of The Word for Today authored by Bob & Debby Gass) PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE - Year End Program Dear Parents I am writing today to update you on our year end school closure plans for 2013 as they are a little different this year. Speech Night is on Thursday, December 12 and this is our last formal occasion for the year. Then, 3 days later we have the fun and enjoyment of Road to Bethlehem (RTB). RTB has become a significant event for the wider central coast community at large, with over 4,000 people visiting campus for this event each year. 2013 sees the event now running for its 12th consecutive year. Whilst this event is normally arranged by the consolidated Adventist Church community on the coast, this year, the school has been required to take on a higher leadership role to deliver the program. The major impact of this is the need to allocate teaching staff to RTB roles in a formal sense this year directly following Speech Night. Therefore, after Speech Night, teaching staff will be investing their time in RTB preparation and delivery. Normally teachers are available for contact the day after Speech Night through to school closure for teachers the following Tuesday. This year however, if you need to contact teachers during this time please direct your contact via main, primary or secondary admin. The admin team will then facilitate contact for you by passing on messages in a co-ordinated fashion. You may though find the return contact does not happen until after Tuesday, December 17 with the end of RTB, so we ask for your patience and understanding regarding this. If your enquiry can be facilitated by the admin staff though in the mean time, we will endeavour to do so. The Primary school program is as follows;
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centralexpressThe official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School
Central Coast Adventist School
Realistic Expectations. He knew what was in a man.’ John 2:25 NIV
Jesus put in hours of prayer, effort and time loving His disciples, and for what? When His hour of need came, they were nowhere to be seen. But despite Peter’s denial and an en masse letdown by His mates, Jesus didn’t regret His effort Nor did He retaliate in anger or distance Himself from them.
Jesus took his friends just as they were and that always meant there was potential for hurt and disappointment. But this wasn’t a deciding factor for Him. He loved them from the start to the end. And that meant having reasonable expectations of them, knowing what we humans are like (prone to getting it badly, badly wrong!) So He didn’t lose the plot, even when they did. At the same time, He didn’t lower His own high standards. Jesus loved without conditions or pressure. You can do it too. That may be easier to say than do, especially when someone’s doing your head in. The perfect relationship, the perfect job, the perfect boss, the perfect church, the perfect neighbourhood, the perfect school, the perfect friend - none of them exist! God knows that and He never commands you to do something without giving you the ability to carry it out. Through the process of loving others, He promises you’ll become more like Him. Is there someone in your life you need to be more gracious towards? Be real with God and allow Him to lighten your load.
- word4U2day (an adaptation of The Word for Today authored by Bob & Debby Gass)
PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE - Year End ProgramDear ParentsI am writing today to update you on our year end school closure plans for 2013 as they are a little different this year.Speech Night is on Thursday, December 12 and this is our last formal occasion for the year.Then, 3 days later we have the fun and enjoyment of Road to Bethlehem (RTB).RTB has become a significant event for the wider central coast community at large, with over 4,000 people visiting campus for this event each year. 2013 sees the event now running for its 12th consecutive year. Whilst this event is normally arranged by the consolidated Adventist Church community on the coast, this year, the school has been required to take on a higher leadership role to deliver the program.The major impact of this is the need to allocate teaching staff to RTB roles in a formal sense this year directly following Speech Night. Therefore, after Speech Night, teaching staff will be investing their time in RTB preparation and delivery.Normally teachers are available for contact the day after Speech Night through to school closure for teachers the following Tuesday. This year however, if you need to contact teachers during this time please direct your contact via main, primary or secondary admin. The admin team will then facilitate contact for you by passing on messages in a co-ordinated fashion.You may though find the return contact does not happen until after Tuesday, December 17 with the end of RTB, so we ask for your patience and understanding regarding this. If your enquiry can be facilitated by the admin staff though in the mean time, we will endeavour to do so.The Primary school program is as follows;
• Classes run through till Friday 6th Dec.• Monday 9th is Pupil free day – marking and
report writing.• Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11th are Activity
days.• Thursday 12th pupil free and Speech night.The secondary program is as follows;• Classes run through till Friday 6th Dec.• Monday 9th is Pupil free day – marking and
report writing.• Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11th are Activity
days.• Thursday 12th pupil free and Speech night.Junior secondary school exams (Yrs 7-9) have also been brought forward a few days this year to assist in this process also.Please note that regular school still is on for students post exams and there is no reason for years 7-9 to not be at school.Rolls will be marked, classes delivered and a full program in operation for students. Secondary school Academic Committee have been very clear in this expectation with students.If you hear ‘rumours’ from students about school not being compulsory after exams, that is not the case. School is on.Should you give permission for your child not to attend, then that is of course your choice and one we will honour; but school is operating, be assured of that.Thank you for your time in reading this update and best wishes for these final weeks of busyness before year end.RegardsDean BennettsPrincipalCAMPUS NEWSSpeech Night - Thursday, 12 December 2013Our Speech Night programs are an opportunity for the whole school community to celebrate the culmination of another school year and we would like to invite you all to come along and participate. Both the Primary and Secondary programs will be held in our Sport Centre. Primary School (Kindy - Year 6)
• The Primary school program will commence at 4:30pm and conclude at approx. 6.00pm
• Doors will open at approx. 4.15pm after sound checks for musical items are completed.
• Students are expected to sit with their parents during the program.
• Seating will only be reserved for parents and siblings of Year 6 students.
• All students must be in school uniform including school shoes.
• Reports, portfolios and school magazine will be distributed at the end of the program.
High School (Years 7-12)• The High School program will commence at
7:30pm and conclude at approx. 9.00pm• Doors will open at approx. 7.15pm after sound
checks for musical items are completed• Students are expected to sit with their parents
during the program.• Seating will only be reserved for parents and
siblings of Year 12 students.• All students must be in school uniform including
school shoes and no jewellery.• Reports and school magazine will be distributed
at the end of the program.NB: Please note that due to the finish on our Sport Centre floor no stiletto heels to be worn inside. Food and drink not permitted in the Sports Centre.Health Alert - Whooping CoughThe school wishes to make parents aware that during the recent school holidays we had a High School student diagnosed with Whopping Cough. The student has fully recovered and returned to school. The school is not aware of any other diagnosed cases within the school community. Parents are advised to be aware of the symptoms of Whopping Cough, even if their child is immunised and seek medical attention if necessary.FINANCE OFFICEUpdate to Elective Costs for 2014Unfortunately when the Fee Schedule was released last week there was an error in some of the elective charges. Below are the correct costs for these electives.• Business Studies Y11 $70
• Business Studies Y12 $60• Modern History Y11 $65• Modern History Y12 $70• Ancient History Y11 $40• Ancient History Y12 $60HOME & SCHOOLHome & School SuccessA huge thank you to all the families who supported the Herb & Vege kit fundraiser. We raised well over $4000 and will be planning those soft fall surface areas over the next few weeks. We will keep you posted...Thank you once again for all your support.Road to BethlehemIf you’d like to sell your goodies at the local market place during Road To Bethlehem, please send in your application ASAP as we only have a few more spots available. Apply at the following link - http://roadtobethlehem-erina.org/LIBRARY NEWSLibrary WebpageHave a look, follow the ‘Library’ link under ‘Current Students @ http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.auTextbook ReturnsYear 10 students need to return all textbooks as soon as you have finished with them to ensure the deregistration process goes smoothly.
Year 12 – Congratulations….Students in year 12 are all in the midst of exams and we all wish them well. Please note that textbooks need to be returned as soon as you have finished with them as they need to be passed on to the ‘New Year 12’s’. We will be posting letters home listing all items you currently have out on loan. Please advise us as soon as you can if you cannot locate items listed to ensure your degregistration process goes smoothly. Many thanks for your cooperation in this matter.PATHFINDER NEWSFor all those who attended our Club Camp last weekend we hope you have recovered from your adventure down south and your hike on the Saturday to the highest point on mainland Australia. Such an awesome effort by young and the old…er alike. And even though it was a tad cooler than some would have hoped it was awesome to see and experience this part of our beautiful country with a sprinkling of snow. Thank you, thank you, thank you to our Pathfinders, Master Guides, parent helpers and Leaders for making this weekend a positively memorable one for all who attended. To Nola & her band of merry helpers who provided us with delicious food all weekend … thank you!If you are missing any items please contact your Unit Leaders as there were some items left behind. Alternatively if you arrived home with some
additional items that are not yours please let your Unit Leaders know so they can be reunited with their owners. END OF YEAR ACTIVITY NIGHT:- As we near the end of another Pathfinder year the next event is our End of Year Activity Night. This is planned for Saturday night, 9th November at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. This fun evening will start at 7.30pm and finish at 9.30pm. We look forward to seeing you all there. Please check the email from your Unit Leaders for further information on what you should bring, etc.Should you require further information please contact your Unit Leaders or Leanne West, Club Secretary on [email protected] to remember9 November - Activity night – Peninsula Leisure Centre – 7.30 – 9.30pm30 November – Investiture – Full Dress Uniform to be worn.PRIMARY SPORTYear 5/6 BasketballOur HRIS basketball teams are needed for the local Graham Brown Cup on November 18 at Niagra Park. We will be training the teams on Monday mornings, 7:55am.Runner ClubFor all the running addicts out there….. We are slowly dipping our feet back in the water with Friday morning running. This is for all students from year 2 to 12 who are interested in doing some off-season training for cross country. We meet on Fridays, 7:50am at the metal steps of the sports centre on the oval. Parents are welcome to join.Infants Swimming CarnivalThe infants swimming carnival is held for year 1 and kindy students on the 29th of November at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Leisure Centre. Notes were sent out last week via email. Parent Fitness ClassesOur morning parent’s fitness classes have been a great success this year with Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday classes. Sessions are from 8-9:00am, and are meeting at the sports centre to begin the sessions.. The classes are run by “Fired Up Fitness” at a cost of $10 per session. If you are
interested in coming along, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] . New faces are more than welcome!Hassett’s Tennis Coaching Tennis coaching is on Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 3pm here at school.Little Lessons maximum of 5 per class, 1/2 hour class, age 5-7, $8 per child per lesson.Semi private lesson maximum of 5 per class, 1 hour class - all ages, $15 per child per lesson.Private lesson, 1/2 hour class - all ages, all standards, $30 per 1/2 hour.Loan tennis racquets are available if you don’t have your own. Call Brad to book your spot now on 0448 628 944, or email [email protected] SPORTHRIS Junior Touch Football Gala RE-SCHEDULEDDue to the bush fires last week, this gala day has been re-scheduled to next Tuesday (5th Nov). The teams remain the same, the departure time remains the same, as well as the expected arrival time back to CCAS at night. Cross your fingers that we get to run this event!HRIS Senior Touch Football GalaWe travelled to Nelson Bay on Tuesday this week for a gala and both our boys and girls teams were playing exceptionally well before the competition had to be cancelled due to thunderstorms. At that stage, the boys were undefeated (3 wins, 1 draw) and the girls had 3 wins and 1 loss. All teams had to huddle under the clubhouse and wait for the storm to pass, then the decision was made that it was too wet to continue safely.
