FEBRUARY 9 ISSUE · 2012 TERM 1 · WEEK 2 t t t central express The official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School Teenagers, Alcohol & Drugs He’s Got a Better View In this issue... Accessing the School Website P aul Dillon, national commentator and advocate for Alcohol and Substance education for students, spoke to our Year 10, 11 and 12 students on Tuesday. He commented a number of times during the day on what a pleasure it is to visit our school and spend time with the students. He also affirmed the students for their attentiveness and respect. Paul also delivered a program for parents on Tuesday night. For the parents who attended it was a wonderful opportunity to be engaged with a topic that is so vital for our kids as they enter their teenage years and learn to make good decisions. The information and data that Paul shared was aimed at empowering parents with the tools required to help guide their children through this, often challenging, part of growing up. Alcohol and teen drinking is a significant problem in all schools, to varying degrees, including ours. To have someone of Paul’s calibre and experience share with us is an incredible blessing. To access additional information and data on this subject visit Paul’s website which has a wealth of information available - http://darta. net.au/ T he school website address is www.ccas.nsw.edu.au and there is a wealth of information available to parents and students. Some items are available via the publicly accessible site while others (such as copies of letters sent home, class resources and the newsletter) are only available after logging in to the site. If you have never logged in to the website before you will need to sign up online for a user account. It’s very simple: 1. Go to www.ccas.nsw.edu.au 2. Click the link on the right of the home page that says “Join Our Community” 3. Fill in the form with your name and email address 4. Select if you would like the school newsletter to be emailed to you each week 5. Click “Submit” Once you have done this you will receive an email notifying you of your username and password. To login to the website you need to follow these steps: 1. Go to www.ccas.nsw.edu.au 2. Find the login area to the bottom right of the home page 3. Select whether you are logging in as a parent, student or staff member from the dropdown box (check your registration email if you are unsure) 4. Enter the username and password that you were sent 5. Click “Login” ‘Take off those grave clothes and let him go,’ Jesus said. (John 11:44 NIV) Well, it wouldn’t really be appropriate for Lazarus to go freaking out the good folk of Bethany looking like a zombie, would it? Lazarus was Mary and Martha’s brother. He’d been dead for four days when Jesus raised him from the dead... In fact, Jesus had received a message from Mary and Martha that Lazarus was sick, but He had delayed coming to help. Delayed? To say they were disappointed in Jesus is a bit of an understatement. It’s easy to forget that before Jesus performed this amazing miracle, they were in full mourning. Filled with grief, Mary and Martha both questioned Jesus’ timing when He finally arrived. ‘Lord,’ Martha said, ‘if You had been here, my brother would not have died.’ (John 11:21 NIV) Are you questioning God’s timing or His involvement in a problem or circumstances you’re dealing with? Maybe you think that God doesn’t seem to be doing anything at all? Even through Martha’s pain and confusion, she still didn’t deny who Jesus was. She said: ‘But I know that even now God will give You whatever You ask.’ (John 11:22) If you’re having a ‘What are You doing, God?’ moment, remember God says, ‘My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways ... As the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways.’ (Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV) God’s always got your best at heart. - Bob & Debby Gass word4U2day.com.au Central Coast Adventist School • Teenagers, Alcohol & Drugs • Cmapus News • Swimming Carnivals • Week of Spiritual Emphasis • Primary News • Secondary News • Sport News • Advocacy Update
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F e b r u a r y 9 I s s u e · 2 0 1 2T e r m 1 · W e e k 2t
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centralexpressThe official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School
Teenagers, Alcohol & DrugsHe’s Got a Better View
In this issue...
Accessing the School Website
Paul Dillon, national commentator and advocate for Alcohol and
Substance education for students, spoke to our Year 10, 11 and 12 students on Tuesday. He commented a number of times during the day on what a pleasure it is to visit our school and spend time with the students. He also affirmed the students for their attentiveness and respect. Paul also delivered a program
for parents on Tuesday night. For the parents who attended it was a wonderful opportunity to be engaged with a topic that is so vital for our kids as they enter their teenage years
and learn to make good decisions. The information and data that Paul shared was aimed at empowering parents with the tools required to help guide their children through this, often challenging, part of growing up.Alcohol and teen drinking is a
significant problem in all schools, to varying degrees, including ours. To have someone of Paul’s calibre and experience share with us is an incredible blessing.To access additional information
and data on this subject visit Paul’s website which has a wealth of information available - http://darta.net.au/
The school website address is www.ccas.nsw.edu.au and there is a wealth of information available to parents and students. Some items are available via the publicly accessible site while others (such as
copies of letters sent home, class resources and the newsletter) are only available after logging in to the site. If you have never logged in to the website before you will need to sign up online for a user account. It’s
very simple:1. Go to www.ccas.nsw.edu.au2. Click the link on the right of the home page that says “Join Our Community”3. Fill in the form with your name and email address4. Select if you would like the school newsletter to be emailed to you each week5. Click “Submit”Once you have done this you will receive an email notifying you of your username and password.To login to the website you need to follow these steps:1. Go to www.ccas.nsw.edu.au2. Find the login area to the bottom right of the home page3. Select whether you are logging in as a parent, student or staff member from the dropdown box (check
your registration email if you are unsure)4. Enter the username and password that you were sent5. Click “Login”
‘Take off those grave clothes and let him go,’ Jesus said. (John 11:44 NIV) Well, it wouldn’t really be appropriate for Lazarus to go freaking out the good folk of Bethany looking like a zombie, would it?
Lazarus was Mary and Martha’s brother. He’d been dead for four days when Jesus raised him from the dead... In fact, Jesus had received a message from Mary and Martha that Lazarus was sick, but He had delayed coming to help. Delayed? To say they were disappointed in Jesus is a bit of an understatement.
It’s easy to forget that before Jesus performed this amazing miracle, they were in full mourning. Filled with grief, Mary and Martha both questioned Jesus’ timing when He finally arrived. ‘Lord,’ Martha said, ‘if You had been here, my brother would not have died.’ (John 11:21 NIV)
Are you questioning God’s timing or His involvement in a problem or circumstances you’re dealing with? Maybe you think that God doesn’t seem to be doing anything at all? Even through Martha’s pain and confusion, she still didn’t deny who Jesus was. She said: ‘But I know that even now God will give You whatever You ask.’ (John 11:22)
If you’re having a ‘What are You doing, God?’ moment, remember God says, ‘My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways ... As the Heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways.’ (Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV) God’s always got your best at heart.
France Cultural Trip 2013Are you in year 9 or 10? Are you studying French, Music, Art or Food Tech? Are you interested in coming on the 2013 France Cultural Trip? If you are then come to our information night on Thursday, February 16 at 7.30pm in the French classroom (high school). An information booklet will be available on the night with trip details. If you are unable to attend but would like an information booklet please contact Kim Ward in the Administration Office or Madame Grange (French teacher).
Commonwealth Student BankingStudent banking is available again this year. Please drop your bank books into the school admin office each Monday morning and they will be returned via the class teacher. If you would like your child to participate in the Commonwealth Bank Student Banking program, please ask at the office for an information pack.
Week of Spiritual Emphasis (WOSE)Kindy - Year 4 19-24 MarchYear 5-12 26-30 MarchWOSE. Nights 26, 28 and 30 MarchWOSE Church Saturday, 31 March
Chaplaincy 2012This year we have Mrs Hamilton working as a counsellor on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. We are excited to have her in our office and we know that she will do an amazing job with the students. This adds to the current team of Mrs Grange, Mr Raethel and Mr Crevar.
Pastoral Care AssistantsWe also welcome our three new pastoral care assistants - Erica Tindale (Chaplaincy - Secondary), Jessica Strahan (Chaplaincy - Primary) and Gemma Jubelin (Leadership).
ChapelOur chapel program for the next couple of weeks...:13 February Chapel in Hall20 February Endless Praise Chapel times are as followsYear 5-8 9:00-9:40amYear 9-12 9:50-10:25amKindy - Year 4 10:30-11:10amAll Parents and Carers are welcome to join us at these times.
Welcome BackGreetings new Pathfinders, returning Pathfinders and parents.Well here go, another exciting year of Pathfindering gets under way this Saturday night and we look forward to catching up with you all then.
If you’re new to the Pathfinder experience, 10 to 15 years of age and in Years 5 to 10 at school, and would like to experience fun and adventure in the great outdoors why not come join us?You can broaden your horizons with activities such as camping, canoeing, hiking, abseiling, canyoning and caving while having fun and building friendships. Further information including our CCPC Information Manual and 2012 Calendar are available online via our web page on the CCAS school website (under School Life) or alternatively via http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.au/SchoolLife/pathfinders.htmlOur first official Pathfinder event for this year will be an Information/Club Night this coming Saturday, 11 February commencing at 6.00pm in the CCAS hall. This night will include a preliminaries segment, at 6.00pm, where information for the year will be shared, followed by individual Unit time. Please note: No Registration forms or Registration fees will be collected on this night. Thank you for your support with this.The ‘NEW’ Registration process for this year is outlined below:• All forms for Registration and further information are available on
our web page on the CCAS school website.• For returning members all forms and information have been
emailed by your Unit Leaders.• Please firstly read the “Pathfinder Registration Process Outline”
which will explain the important changes to the Registration process this year.
Fees for 2012• $100.00 - Registration fee• $25.00 - Club Polo shirt• $50.00 - Refundable Dress Uniform bond
Family CampFull information (including fees and booking process) regarding our first camp of the year, our FAMILY CAMP at the end of February, is available on our web page. The location is Riverwood Downs Mountain Valley Resort in the foothills of the Barrington Tops. Please advise our Club Secretary of your intention to join us for this fun, relaxed weekend.In the meantime if you would like further information please contact Leanne West, Club Secretary, on 0411 061731 or via email on [email protected]
Dates to Remember11 February Information/Club Night24-26 February Family Camp
Unclaimed Deposits into School AccountOver the holidays the school has had three payments made directly to our bank account without any reference details. Because of this we do not know who they have come from.Please check your fee statements to ensure that all payments have been credited to your fee account.If you have any questions please contact the Finance Office.
Direct Debit PaymentsFor those families who have made direct debit payments via the
schools payment system please be aware that any payments that are dishonoured will attract a $3.00 charge. This is the charge that the bank passes on to the school.
School FeesSchool fee statements have been posted and all families should have received them by this time. • For families who wish to receive the 5% discount your terms fees
must be paid by 10 February. • Families wanting the 10% discount for the total fees must ensure
that their accounts are paid by the 29 February. • Families paying within the term must have the fees paid by 23
March otherwise a late fee of $100 is applied. Please understand that to receive the discounts and to avoid the late fee all dates must be strictly adhered to.
Parent Seminar for Gifted StudentsGERRIC provides parents of gifted children with relevant services, programs, events and information underpinned by the latest in gifted education research and best practice.SydneyDates: 11 & 12 August 2012Time: 9.30 am - 4 pmVenue: The University of New South Wales, Kensington CampusRegistration opens 7 February 2012.The course will be led by Professor Miraca Gross, Director of GERRIC and an internationally recognised authority on the education of gifted and talented children and adolescents. Professor Gross is joined by Michele Juratowitch and Rosalind Walsh (Sydney courses only) both of whom have postgraduate qualifications in gifted education. Michele is a former school counsellor with special expertise in the social and emotional development of gifted students. Rosalind has special expertise in early childhood giftedness and parenting young gifted children.For further information refer to http://gerric.arts.unsw.edu.au/for-parents/
Kindergarten Information Session13 February at 2pm in the OOSH/K-Zone Room GAPP Solutions are pleased to provide a half hour information session for the social and emotional resilience program Buddy Up®.This program is delivered to all kindergarten students during weeks 3 to 9 in Term 1.The information session will be held in the OOSH/K-Zone room on 13 February at 2pm. The room is located on the lowest level of the Primary Kindergarten building.If you are unable to attend a handout from the program is available from the GAPP page of the CCAS website.
Year 2 Information Session2pm Monday, 13 February in the LibraryGapp Solutions are pleased to provide a half hour information session for the social and emotional resilience programs Talling Me Up® and Play It Forward®.These programs are delivered to all Year 2 students during weeks 3 to 9 in Term 1.
The information session will be held in the Library on 13 February at 2pm.If you are unable to attend a handout on the program is available on the CCAS website.
Swimming CarnivalThe Primary Swimming Carnival is on next week, Thursday 16 February at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy. Please return all notes ASAP for if you require bus transport only and parent helpers to your class teacher. This carnival is for students in years 2-6. All students have been given a house and these have been displayed in the classrooms. Information will be again emailed out to parents this week.
Cross Country TrainingWe have begun cross country training this week. The oval is a bit damp and we have had mixed success with the field being open! Bring along a change of shoes and socks if you are wanting to train while our wet weather hangs around.
Free Basketball CoachingOur FREE basketball coaching began this week. Valuable for both beginners and advanced player alike, Terry Johnson - ex NBL player and children’s coach extraordinaire is back to help introduce and improve all levels of basketball skills. All sessions will be from 8:00 – 8:40 in the sports centre. Age groups are Kindy, Yr 1, 2 & 3 – Monday; Years 4, 5 & 6 - Friday. Come along any week.
HRIS Basketball SelectionsStudents in years 5 & 6 received this week notes regarding HRIS Basketball selections in Maitland on 20 February. These notes need to be returned ASAP to Mr Davis. Copies of notes are on the CCAS website.
HRIS Soccer & Netball TrialsNominations for HRIS Soccer and Netball are coming up in the next few weeks. Year 5 & 6 trials are in early March at Newcastle. If you are interested in attending these selections please see Mr Davis.
CIS NominationsCIS Nomination information for term 1 has been placed on the windows of the PE Dept office as well as a copy on the school website. CIS nominations are usually for student in year 5 & 6. Please check to see if there are any events that interest you.
AFL AuskickAFL Auskick will again be running their program here at school. It was very popular last year so get in early this year. They will be holding a in school clinic next Wednesday, 15 February. They will provide information leaflets foe interested students.
Brazilian SoccerBrazilian Soccer Clinics will be coming to the school on this Friday for a clinic and will given information leaflets on the soccer after-school sessions. These sessions are held at different schools across the coast each week and it is great for us to be able to offer this program. After-school sessions are on Tuesday afternoons from 3.00-4.00pm.Starts 21 February until 3 April. Price: $70. If you have any questions please contact them directly on the contact details from the leaflets.
Science TutoringThe Science Department is offering tutoring services for all high school students on Thursday afternoons from 3 – 4pm. These are open sessions available free of charge to all CCAS students. The first session will commence in week 3.
Music NewsSecondary students interested in being a part of any CCAS music ensembles; including bands and choirs please use the sign up sheets in the Secondary Music Office. If you have any questions please see Mr Raethel or Mr Riley.
2011 ReportsThere are still a number of report packs left from Speech Night last year. If you haven’t yet collected your reports from last year please make sure you see Trudy in the Secondary Admin Office to collect these ASAP.
30+ in 30 DaysCentral Coast Group Training has recently launched its annual Apprentice Drive. This year, with the support of the Central Coast Mariners, the drive is on to deliver an apprentice a day for 30 days. For more information on employing an apprentice or trainee for your business or for information on applying for available positions phone CCGT on 4353 2655 or visit the website at www.ccgt.com.au.
Buritz Job OpportunityBuritz Gymnastics Academy is currently seeking 15-18 year olds with experience in gymnastics, free running or similar sports to help teach gymnastics. They are hoping to fill 4-5 positions with both boys and girls for after school work and are offering to train their new staff for the role. If you are interested you should contact Buritz on 43 652 635 or drop by after school.
What do you do?We’re looking for people from our local community willing to answer one question, ‘What do you do?’ One of the reasons young people struggle with making career choices is that they often don’t know what is possible for them. This year as part of our Career’s program we are looking for people who might be willing to give up a little of their time to share their life experience and answer a question or two about what it is that they do for living. If you think this might be you then please let me know. If you’ve never addressed a group of kids before, don’t sweat it! It’s what I do and I’d be delighted to help make it easy for you.- Mr Robartson [email protected]
Secondary School Swimming CarnivalNext Wednesday the High School Swimming Carnival will be held at Mingara. It is for all students from years 7-12. We would love to see all students attend and participate for your houses. Buses leave at 8:20am from the school or meet at Mingara at 9:00am. 200 IM swimmers need
to be at the pool by 8:30am for this event. Information notes have been sent home last week and also emailed out. See the school website for a copy if you are missing it.
Sport Rep TrialsPlease see Miss Page ASAP if you are interested in trialling for any representative sport in 2012, as many nominations must be sent in during the first few of weeks of Term 1. If a nomination is not sent in by the due date there is NO way to appeal this. Sports that are urgent are – basketball, triathlon, hockey, netball, golf, cricket, sailing, touch, rugby union, soccer. If you are considering any of these sports then please see Miss Page for an information/permission letter.
AICES Tennis TrialsGood-luck to Rebecca O’Farrell (Yr 8) and Max O’Farrell (Yr 12) who are both off to the AICES Open Tennis Trials during the next two weeks.
HRIS Open Tennis GalaPermission notes are available from the Sports Office for students who are representing CCAS on Tuesday, 14 February (next week) in Newcastle. Please see Mrs McMullen immediately if you haven’t already received one.
Basketball PracticeAnyone who is interested in improving their skills, having fun and playing basketball is invited to come to our basketball practices. Girls practice is held every Wednesday from 3:10-4:30pm, and boys is on Thursdays from 3:10-4:30pm in the Sport Centre.
Indoor Cricket CompetitionAre you a fan of cricket? Think you can get to the top like the Don and Warnie? There will be an open indoor cricket competition held for all years 7-12. Registration will be the week before competition starts. Teams can be girls and boys. Each team will consist of six players. Information about registration will be announced closer to the time. The competition will be on Tuesdays and Fridays from Tuesday, 14 February until Friday, 2 March. The winning team will have a chance to face off against the All Star teachers team. We hoep to see you there - please sign up!
Dodgeball CompetitionThere is a dodgeball competition for year 7-10 coming your way!Registration is on 13 February at lunch time in the breezeway. Teams must have five players each and can be mixed boys and girls. Teams should come up with interesting names to distinguish between each other. Start organising teams NOW!Year 7-8 games will be held in week 5 lunchtimes, year 9-10 in week 4 lunchtimes. Be keen!
