Principal’s Message Wasn’t it lovely to enjoy a long weekend? It is amazing how that extra day can really lift your spirits and give that burst of refreshment, especially when we were blessed with a couple of beautiful sunny days. I had the joy of being able to get away for a couple of days and engage in a few activities with my family, which was great once I got there, but the start to the weekend was a bit painful. Heading to Sydney on Friday evening and joining the peak hour traffic along Pennant Hills Road was a reminder of why I enjoy living on the Central Coast so much. I’m not the fittest bloke going around these days, but I calculated that I could have jogged from the end of the freeway at Wahroonga to the beginning of the M2 at Pennant Hills faster than I drove it that night. We crawled along. While in that situation I accepted there was nothing I could do but turn on the radio, listen to some music, and relax. However, I observed a number of others who didn’t seem to be so accepting of their situation and were determined to do whatever it took to move through the gridlock a little faster. On a couple of occasions this proved to be a real source of angst to other commuters. I didn’t realise a horn could be held on for as long as I heard on that night. I am guessing from my lip reading, that the driver blasting his horn was not wishing the car that cut in front of him all the best for a lovely weekend. Maybe I am just getting old, but when I drive these days it seems to me that more and more people are angry and impatient. I encourage my children to try not to respond to road incidents because you just can’t be too sure how the other driver may respond these days. What a contrast my time on the road over the weekend was to the well-known verses I was reminded of on Monday as I read from Galatians 5. As Christians, we often don’t need to say anything to be a powerful witness to others. Just living a Spirit filled life that demonstrates traits such as kindness, patience and self-control can be a huge contrast to the way we see many people act today. Pray that as we engage with each other and the wider community that we might live Spirit filled lives, and that others would be drawn to The One who strengthens us to do so. God bless, Ian Liney Lighthouse News Week 7, Term 2 10 th June 2019 www.facebook.com/wyongccs @wyongccs A Ministry of Wyong Baptist Church OUR MISSION To provide a Christian educational community founded on Biblically based beliefs, values and behaviour. We do this to equip young people to be responsible and responsive disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. SHINING LIGHT “But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 @wyongccs Find our free School App on the App Store or Google Play
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Principal’s Message Wasn’t it lovely to enjoy a long weekend? It is amazing how that
extra day can really lift your spirits and give that burst of
refreshment, especially when we were blessed with a couple of
beautiful sunny days.
I had the joy of being able to get away for a couple of days and engage in a few
activities with my family, which was great once I got there, but the start to the
weekend was a bit painful. Heading to Sydney on Friday evening and joining the
peak hour traffic along Pennant Hills Road was a reminder of why I enjoy living on
the Central Coast so much. I’m not the fittest bloke going around these days, but I
calculated that I could have jogged from the end of the freeway at Wahroonga to
the beginning of the M2 at Pennant Hills faster than I drove it that night. We
crawled along.
While in that situation I accepted there was nothing I could do but turn on the
radio, listen to some music, and relax. However, I observed a number of others
who didn’t seem to be so accepting of their situation and were determined to do
whatever it took to move through the gridlock a little faster. On a couple of
occasions this proved to be a real source of angst to other commuters. I didn’t
realise a horn could be held on for as long as I heard on that night. I am guessing
from my lip reading, that the driver blasting his horn was not wishing the car that
cut in front of him all the best for a lovely weekend.
Maybe I am just getting old, but when I drive these days it seems to me that more
and more people are angry and impatient. I encourage my children to try not to
respond to road incidents because you just can’t be too sure how the other driver
may respond these days.
What a contrast my time on the road over the weekend was to the well-known
verses I was reminded of on Monday as I read from Galatians 5. As Christians, we
often don’t need to say anything to be a powerful witness to others. Just living a
Spirit filled life that demonstrates traits such as kindness, patience and self-control
can be a huge contrast to the way we see many people act today.
Pray that as we engage with each other and the wider community that we might
live Spirit filled lives, and that others would be drawn to The One who strengthens
us to do so.
God bless,
Ian Liney
Lighthouse News
Week 7, Term 2 10th June 2019
www.facebook.com/wyongccs @wyongccs
A Ministry of Wyong Baptist Church
OUR MISSION To provide a Christian educational community founded on Biblically
based beliefs, values and behaviour.
We do this to equip young people to be
responsible and responsive disciples of the
Lord Jesus Christ.
SHINING LIGHT
“But the Fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control. Against such
things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
@wyongccs
Find our free School App on the App Store or Google Play
CELEBRATION ASSEMBLIES Our Celebration Assemblies will be held on Friday 5th July in the Multi-Purpose Centre at the following times:
Junior School: 9am
Secondary School: 2pm Parents of award recipients will be notified via email by Friday 28th June. SCHOOL PHOTO DAY Our School Photo Day will be held next week on Thursday 20th June (Week 8). Please see Page 10 for more information on making an order for school photos. PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Parent Teacher Interviews for Semester 2 will be held in Week 1 of Term 3 on the following dates:
Junior School - Wednesday 31st July from 3:30-8:30pm
Secondary School - Wednesday 31st July from 3:30-8:30pm and Thursday 1st August from 3:30-5:30pm.
More information about interviews and how to make a booking will be provided in our next Newsletter.
WOOSH BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE Before and after school
care is available on-site at WCCS, and operated by
Wyong Baptist Church. For more information, visit
woosh.wyongbaptist.org
WYONG BAPTIST CHURCH
Church services at 10am & 5:30pm every Sunday.
Week 7 Week 8
Mon - -
Tue Lorraine Lorraine
Thu Rayanne Alice G
Fri Liz C Michelle B
LEGO DONATIONS Our school Library is currently looking to add to its LEGO collection. If your family has LEGO bricks you no longer need, and that you would like to donate, please feel free to drop them off to our school office.
HOT CHOCOLATE WEDNESDAYS
On Wednesdays at recess time in The Space Hot Chocolates are available for students to purchase for $2.
All proceeds raised go to Kid’s Cancer Project, the organisation that runs Write a Book in a Day, which Secondary School is participating in later this term.
On Wednesday 5th June our first Hot Choc day raised over $70. A huge thanks to all of the students who participated and especially to Mrs Reeves, Logan M and Kelsey B who set everything up and helped sell our Hot Chocs!
Prayer Points Pray for our teachers during this busy report season, that they will find rest in Jesus throughout this
time.
Pray for our school photo day, that it would be a calm, enjoyable day for staff and students.
Give thanks for the beautiful, healthy babies born recently in our school community.
Praise God for our recent fundraisers, that we are able to bless others.
Congratulations to Mrs Jessica Crocombe and her husband Bryce on the birth of their first
child, a little girl named Harlow Jane Crocombe.
Community News Cont. WELCOME NEW BABIES
Congratulations to Mrs Shae Crocker and her husband Ash on the birth of their second
daughter, Lucy Eden Crocker, little sister to Grace.
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This week is another opportunity for students to experience the learning journey with dedicated teachers and supportive peers. We encourage students to enjoy the extracurricula opportunities that are presented in their different subject areas and press into God, not only when there is an invitation to do so, such as devotions and Chapel, but in all that they do throughout the day. The CMT students (Christian Ministry and Theology) are heading down to Sydney to participate in a retreat with students from other schools, embarking on the same course. It has been encouraging to see our students rally to fundraise through lunchtime barbeques. The funds raised are for students in distant parts of Queensland so that they can join the retreat. This service to others, speaks to the heart of what we value here in our community. UNIFORM The weather has officially changed and we are seeing more students trying to keep warm by wearing hoodies and long sleeve t-shirts under their school shirts. We would greatly appreciate parent support in ensuring that this doesn’t continue. The knitted school jumper is a warm option that can be worn under the zip jacket or school blazer. Stockings and trousers are encouraged as options to keep the legs warm. No beanies are permitted and scarves should be navy only. ASSESSMENT HANDBOOKS One of the most important documents that our students and families need to be familiar with is our Assessment Handbooks. They can be found in Canvas on the Secondary School Home Page. In these booklets you will find the dates that tasks are due, but also the assessment policies we need to have in place as we comply with NESA. Mr Stephen Moody | Head of Secondary - Teaching & Learning | [email protected] Mrs Rachael Wilesmith | Head of Secondary - Student Wellbeing | [email protected]
On Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th June some keen writers from Secondary School attended the Maitland Christian School Writers’ Retreat. It was an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills through workshops, mentoring from writers and teaching sessions, all in a supportive, Christian environment. Below is an excerpt from a short story composed by Zali H whilst on the retreat. A CRACK IN THE WALL The fire crackled on the star bitten night. This is it the last time Coco will see these strained faces’ bleak stares. The black widows are moving through tomorrow and some little boys are going to be taken. ‘Gone with the wind brother’, is what they used to say. As the frosty wind sticks to their eyes, another cold wind sells their souls to fate. The morning calls and black shadows of men trudge into the town square. The rich descend upon them like vultures that haven’t eaten in years. Their pure weight teeth don’t tell tales of men’s blood like they should. Once they finish with the men, they drag them into holes covered in chains. “Work!” they say. Coco is handed to a black-haired beauty of a brute and the journey of a broken heart continues. Coco has never been to the big city and will only be there for a short time. Small boxes and needles will be his fate. He doesn’t even have clothes on his back most days but will now have them in front of him ‘till he is passed his usefulness and is passed on. The walking continues. Coco doesn’t notice when they stop and more little boys join them. All he sees are more fragments of hopes and dreams fall to the floor, left under foot. They didn’t walk from this village, they were split and placed in a truck and cars. As the roads opened up other cars joined them, blank faces and unknowing stares looked ahead. They have come to the big city, the brief moment of awe soon fades and they drive down dim lanes. The car is stopped, and Coco is moved out. He is handed to another man and walked to a small box were needle and thread wait for him.
WORK EXPERIENCE – YEAR 10 Congratulations to all our Year 10 students who completed Work Experience last week. A big thank you to all the businesses that hosted them. We had students on the Central Coast, in Bathurst and Sydney experiencing careers in a wide variety of areas from Law and Animal Care to Speech Pathology and Farming. Students will get another opportunity for Work Experience at the end of the year (Monday 2nd to Friday 6th December) if they didn ’t get their first choice this time around. Here are two students’ accounts of their time completing Work Experience: During week six, I was fortunate enough to participate in the Work Experience program, in collaboration with Wyong Courthouse. Throughout this time, I was able to observe court proceedings, create and organise proper court documents, investigate the online media used within the court, and have thoughtful conversations with police prosecutors, private defense attorneys, and Legal Aid solicitors. I operated in a court officer role, which allowed me to assist the magistrate, assist the bar, and complete tasks relating to the proceedings that were being heard at the time. I also had the opportunity to work with the domestic violence unit and correctional facilities within the courthouse. I learnt legal terminology, the details within legal services, how to complete office tasks, client communication skills, and workplace etiquette. I enjoyed and appreciate the week I had during Work Experience, and look forward to the next Work Experience opportunity. -Lorena A I did my work experience with Sammo’s Plumbing. Throughout the week, I learnt what different pipe fittings do, what different diameter pipes are used for and much more. I really enjoyed being somewhere different each day, doing something different. It kept the job interesting and meant that I could experience a wider range of skills. I really enjoyed Work Experience and I would love to gain some more plumbing experience in the future. -Nicholas W
CAREERS EXPO – YEAR 11 On Tuesday 25th June, our Year 11 students w ill be heading up to Avondale College for the Central Coast Careers Expo. This Expo features most NSW universities and many other organisations that will be of interest to students considering their options once they have completed school. TAFE TRY A SKILL - YEAR 10 On Wednesday 3rd July some of our students w ill be able to travel to Ourimbah TAFE to experience what it is like in a TAFE setting. The three strands available to our students are Business, Sheetmetal Work and Child Care. Some Year 10 students have already asked to be included in this opportunity. If you have a Year 10 child who may be interested in this excursion and is thinking of looking into one of these areas for a career, please email me ASAP ([email protected]). We only have six places remaining. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN DEFENCE? There will be a Defence Careers information session on Saturday 15th June in Newcastle. For more information about this event, or to register, please visit the Defence Jobs website. YEAR 12 Macquarie University have released their Global Leadership Program details for 2020. Please see the email sent through CANVAS for more information. Make sure you are still getting JobJump emails for the latest releases on university information and scholarships.
SECONDARY CROSS COUNTRY On Thursday 16th May, students arrived to school in great anticipation for our annual Cross Country Carnival! This year students once again had the choice to race as a competitor or as a fun-run participant. As the early morning fog lifted, so did the excitement of the students ready to run their races. It was great to see so many students enjoying themselves whilst participating in physical activities. We saw many creative finishes and it was great to see some students challenging themselves to do their best. Many personal bests were achieved on the day which is always pleasing to hear. This year the sports captains also ran a lolly store and sausage sizzle leading up to the event. Through their hard work and the generosity of our students, we were able to raise $383.80 for Rwanda Missions. It truly was a wonderful day! AGE CHAMPIONS
HOUSE POINTS Bannister -171 Liddell - 152 Ashe - 147 Cuthbert -104 Congratulations Bannister on taking our the cross country shield for 2019!
Secondary Sport News
Age Girls Boys
12 Liliana A Jake K
13 Heidi M Noah H
14 Ziah R Joel L
15 Holly Z Jesse M
16 Amelia B Ethan D
17 Gabriella A Lachlan L
18 Emily V Jacob C
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On Friday 31st May, WCCS sent a team of Junior and Secondary School students to compete at the CSSA State Cross Country Gala Day. It was a magnificent day as God blessed us with nice weather, ideal for running. Our students supported each other well and cheered on their competitors throughout the day. The effort demonstrated by both Junior and Secondary School students was fantastic – many pushing themselves to achieve their personal bests. Highlights of the day include the following students finishing in the top ten of their age division. JUNIOR SCHOOL Keisha C (11yr Girls) – 3rd Marianne P (12/13yr Girls) – 4th SECONDARY SCHOOL Holly Z (15yr Girls) – 6th Jesse M (15yr Boys) – 3rd Amelia B (16yr Girls) – 9th We also had the 14 Years Girls Team consisting of Madeleine G, Tia H, Ziah R and Annissa Z who finished first overall in the team event! All of these students now qualify for the CIS Junior and Secondary School Cross Country Championships to be held at Eastern Creek on Thursday 13th June 2019. Congratulations to all our students.
State Cross Country News
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The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award completed their test expedition on Monday 3rd to Tuesday 4th June. They walked the Bouddi Ridge and Coastal Walk, camping at Putty Beach. We had an awesome first day with the following highlights: a big hill from camp, an amazing lookout, multiple pack rearrangements, missing the track and walking along the road, lunch at Little Beach, some showers and yes some hail that we could watch as we crossed the beach. We had multiple opportunities to appreciate God’s creation, experiencing the views whilst walking the coast line. We made it to camp at 4pm, set up our tents, cooked a hot meal and had a fun night of spotlight and laughter. The rain and wind held off until the next morning, so we all had a warm night’s sleep. We returned early the next day, a bit cold and wet but greeted at school with hot raisin toast and hot chocolate. The rest of the day was spent completing our log reports and preparing for our next day hike adventure.
Thanks for the adventure Mrs Bianca Vieiro and Mr Alex Hellyer.
Duke of Edinburgh
Mrs Bianca Vieiro | Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator | [email protected] .edu.au
Library News BOOKQUIZ CHALLENGE The BookQuiz Challenge will be held on Thursday 15th August here at our school. We need two teams to represent WCCS. Each team consists of four students from Years 5 to 8. Try-outs will be held during Week 8. If you would like to be part of this fun event you can sign up at the Library. LEGO CHALLENGE Our Junior School Lego Challenge was a huge success with many students entering and competing. Voting
will take place this week (Week 7). The Secondary School Lego Challenge will be held during Week 8.
Students can work in pairs to build a vehicle. If you are interested in joining the challenge you can sign up at
Junior School Disco On Thursday 20th June there w ill be a Junior School Disco for students from Years 2 to 6. The Disco will run from 5.30pm until 7.10pm. The theme is Hawaiian and students are encouraged to dress up in Hawaiian-themed clothes. Think bright colours, Hawaiian shirts, grass hats, skirts, floral necklaces and headbands. Entry will be a gold coin donation, and there will be an optional meal deal on the night, which includes a sausage sizzle, drink and teat for $5. All funds raised on the night will go to Compassion!
School photos have been scheduled for Thursday 20th June, organised by The School Photographer. All orders for photo packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.theschoolphotographer.com.au using our school’s code: X1665PC38W. Orders need to be placed online no later than Wednesday 19th June.
Please inform your children as to whether or not they will be having a sibling photograph, to reduce confu-sion on the day. If sibling photographs have not been ordered by Wednesday 19th June, they w ill not be scheduled.
Students are to wear their full Winter School Uniform, details of which can be found in our School essentials booklet on our website.
If you do not have internet or debit/credit card facilities, please see our office for a paper order form. Correct cash or a money order will be required for this method (no cheques).
Once all photo packages have been delivered to school, all K-12 orders will be distributed to the individual child to take home. If you do not wish for your child to take their photos home, please inform the school of-fice via email to Amber Robson. You will then be required to pick the photos up from our office.
Due to our school image permissions not being covered by an external ‘school photos’ photographer, if you do not wish for your child to be photographed with their class, or have their name appear underneath their class/individual photo, you will need to notify the office in writing via email to Amber Robson [email protected]
If you have any questions in regards to ordering, please contact The School Photographer on 02 9674 9824.
