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Vision

Through the teaching of

God’s Word we will bring

people to Christ and help

them to grow in him.

Mathew 28:19-20

Term 1 | Issue 03 - 22 March 2018

Contents

Important Dates

Information Brief

Host Families

Secondary Assistance Scheme

School News

Emmanuel Bulletin Board

Important Announcements

A Christian Community Must Reflect the Nature of God.

A Biblical Approach To Discipline Part 1

INTRODUCTION: For many people the biblical approach to discipline starts and

finishes with exhortation, “He that spareth his rod hateth his son,” Prov:13.24, this is a

gross distortion of what the Bible teaches us. Although a thorough study of biblical

principles of discipline is needed, today I want to suggest at least some starting points.

In Ephesians 6:1-4; Paul gives us three foundational principles for bringing up children:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

‘Honour your father and your mother’- which is the first commandment with a

promise-’that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on earth.’

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and

instruction of the Lord.

THREE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES:

THE FIRST PRINCIPLE:

It is right for Children to obey their parents, and so by delegation, their teachers.

Obedience is not a favour that children do for us; it is something that the Lord has

commanded them to do because it is right for them to do it. It is interesting to note

that the Bible directs two of these three principles to children. It speaks directly to

them. It does not say, ‘Parents make your children obey you,’ rather it talks to the

children about their responsibility.

STAY TUNED! MORE PRINCIPLES NEXT ISSUE....

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TERM 1

THURSDAY 22 MARCH Year 2 AQWA

FRIDAY 23 MARCH GBC Fundraiser—

Sausage and Sizzle

THURSDAY 22 MARCH

& FRIDAY 23 MARCH

BOOST (High School Christian

Discipleship)

WEDNESDAY 28 MARCH Swimming Carnival

THURSDAY 29 MARCH Easter Service (9am and 2pm)

FRIDAY 30 MARCH Easter Friday

MONDAY 2 APRIL Easter Monday

WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL Year 6 Masquerade

THURSDAY 5 APRIL Year 5 Assembly

SUNDAY 8 APRIL Sunday School Service

TUESDAY 10 APRIL Casserley Campus Official

Opening

THURSDAY 12 APRIL Year 5 Movie Fundraiser

THURSDAY 12 APRIL END OF TERM 1

Uniform Shop—is open every Tuesday

morning (8:30-10:00am) and Thursday

afternoon (2:30-3:30pm).

Art club—Yrs 5—10 Tuesday

afternoons from 3:15-4:00pm.

Permission slips in the Office.

Subway Lunches—Forms to be returned by

THURSDAY morning. Lunch delivered

every Friday. Thank you to Mrs

David, Mrs Truong and Mrs Anthony

for counting the orders.

Choir Days—The GOSPEL Choir (Y4-6) meets on

Wednesday afternoons 3:20—4:10.

The Senior Choir (Y7-10) meets on

Monday afternoons 3:20—4:10pm.

School Banking—Every Thursday

morning from 8am to 8:30am at BOTH

campuses. Thanks to Mrs Eddy & Mrs

Truong for making school banking

possible.

Social Media—Please ensure that you DO NOT

post photos of students (other than your own) on

facebook, Instagram, twitter etc.

without the permission of their

parents.

TERM 2

Monday 30 APRIL TERM 2 Starts

TUESDAY 1 MAY West Timor Exchange Students

Arrives

THURSDAY 3 MAY ANZAC Service

THURSDAY 10 MAY Pre-Primary Assembly

MONDAY 14-18 MAY

to FRIDAY

NAPLAN Week

MONDAY 21-25 MAY

to FRIDAY

Paper Plane Tournament

Fundraiser

THURSDAY 24 MAY Football Carnival

THURSDAY 31 MAY ACC Cross Country

THURSDAY 31 MAY Year 1 Assembly

THURSDAY 7 JUNE Netball Carnival

THURSDAY 14 JUNE Year 3 Assembly

FRIDAY 15 JUNE Year 5 Bunnings Fundraiser

WEDNESDAY 20-22 JUNE

to FRIDAY

Year 8 Camp

THURSDAY 21 JUNE Soccer Carnival

FRIDAY 22 JUNE Year 5 Whole School Fun Run

WEDNESDAY 27 JUNE

& THURSDAY 28 JUNE

BOOST (High School Christian

Discipleship)

THURSDAY 28 JUNE Year 5 Movie Fundraiser

THURSDAY 28 JUNE END OF TERM 1

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Campaign Period : 7February 2018 to 3 April 2013. You can drop your

vouchers at the Reception Area.

LOST AND FOUND

There are a number of items in the Lost

and Found box in Salcott and one of

those is a set of KEYS and a Phone. If

you lost a set of keys or a phone,

please visit the Reception area to check

it out.

Secondary Assistance Scheme

Procedure :

1. Download the form from the school

website or request a copy from the

reception area. www.eccs.wa.edu.au/

parents/forms

2. Fill up the form with your details.

3. Bring the CARD you indicated on the

form AND the form to any of our reception

areas

4. Reception staff will check your details

(CARD number, expiry date, Name on the

card) and sign on the WITNESS section of

the form

5. School will take the form and will submit

before April 10.

WE NEED HOST

FAMILIES

ECCS is looking for families in our

school community who are interested in

taking care of exchange students from

West Timor.

This is the first time we have been blessed with such a rich and

meaningful experience. This is a great opportunity for your family to

experience another culture, make life-long connection with a young

person and most importantly to influence their life by sharing God's

love with them in a very practical way. We understand that being a

host family is a very big responsibility and therefore we would ask

you to pray about this and prayerfully consider with the following in

mind :

(1) The student will live in your home from 28th April to 12

th May

(2) The students will have their own health insurance cover in case

of any sickness or injury during their stay in Perth

(3) The school will assist with $200 cash per student to cover some

of the cost.

Interested families may fill out a form provided at the Reception

Area. We hope to hear from you before Term 1 ends.

CASSERLEY CAMPUS ONLY

Shop Hours

TUESDAYS: 8:30—10:00 am

THURSDAYS: 2:30—3:30 pm

CASH OR BANK TRANSFER

ONLY!

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Breakfast Club is held in the

church hall every school day from

7:50-8:20am. The children come and

enjoy a healthy breakfast and wash

and wipe up their dishes. The

children from Casserley

campus who would like to

make use of Breakfast club

need to be dropped off at the

church hall by 8:15 so they

can eat breakfast, clean up

and be walked to their classes

by 8:30.

Breakfast Club is run by

Volunteers led by ECCS Chaplain Trudy Roberts.

BREAKFAST

CLUB

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Leadership Camp 2018

Over the weekend of March 16th to 18

th, the Student Councillors from Emmanuel participated in the Leadership

Camp. Eighteen students from Year 5-10 took part in a variety of activities that helped them learn about leadership

and also develop teamwork and helped them bond together as Councillors.

Mr. Fitch presented 4 Leadership Talks from the book of James. He encouraged the students to “Live Differently”,

“Speak Carefully”, “Develop Humbly” and “Care Confidently”. These talks were well received by the students and

allowed them plenty of time to think about and reflect on what was said.

Other activities that were enjoyed over the weekend were an obstacle course, where the students had to complete

the course while all holding a pole. Students also managed to escape with seconds to spare from the “Nuclear

Reactor” that they had been locked in by a mad scientist. Students (and adults) enjoyed participating in Laser Tag,

and spent the afternoon canoing, although some students spent more time in the water than in their canoes. On

Sunday camp was finished off with a Crate Climb, where students had

to stack milk crates on top of

each other and see how high

they could get.

This was a great weekend, and the students represented Emmanuel and their families exceptionally well.

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Being SunSmart in Pre-Primary

We have been learning about what it means to be SunSmart in Pre-Primary

as part of our Health programme on Wednesdays. The children have

participated in play-based learning experiences by role playing and dressing

up in costumes that promoted SunSmart behaviours. The children enjoyed

role playing in our very own Pre-Primary beach! We had a wonderful time

searching for the SunSmart pictures in sand (and making a sandy mess on

the floor) experimenting with the texture of old, recycled thongs while

printing t-shirts for our SunSmart class

and painting amazing self- portraits.

Thank you God for creating the sun and for

helping us to make wise decisions when

playing on a

hot Summer’s

day!

By Mrs Phillips and Mrs Croot

Outdoor Education - Surfing Term one is off with a splash! This term our two Outdoor education classes have begun Surf lessons at Trigg

Beach. Now in their fourth week many are now standing up and riding waves with others are almost there. Special thanks to Surfing WA for the instruction as well as Trudy Roberts and Pastor Paul Price for giving up their time to come down and help. By

Mr Hayward

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The World’s Best Year 2 Assembly

On Thursday the 15th of March, it was our Year 2 assembly. It was at the Salcott campus. The whole school came and the

parents came as well. Sadly the high school did not come.

When our assembly started, the curtains opened. Then the narrators began to tell the story. The story was about the Big Bad

Wolf and how he was trying to get lots of friends. It was very funny. At the end, we sang a song called, Do It For The Lord. Then

the teachers handed out the certificates. After that we went back

to class.—Year 2 Class.

I was a narrator. I had to tell the story.—Grace

I liked when I was a duckling because I had a long part.

-Analisa

It was fun because I liked the song. -Ark

My favourite part was when granny’s hair a walking stick

was thrown back on stage.-Max.

My favourite part was when I was pretending

to scream.-Jayme

My favourite part was when Wah Doh (the

wolf) roared.-Sterling

We had lots of fun! We sang our song.

Finally we went home. It was fun.—Angel

We got changed into our costumes and finally

we had our assembly. It was a lot of fun.-

Kayden

When Mrs Funk told us it was our assembly everybody was very

excited! - Christina

It was fun acting and seeing some of the people in my family

watching me.-Johan

We wore costumes at assembly because we were actors. I felt scared

because the whole school was looking at me. - Awut

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A Night to Remember

The year 10 dinner dance was a night

to remember which was all thanks to

Miss Pegrum, the year nine helpers

and the adult volunteers. It was a very

inspirational night as Shane and Hazel

Thaw came in

voluntarily to speak

to us about

relationships which

was the theme of

the dance. The set

out of the dance

was mesmerizing

with lanterns and

fairy lights, there was even a photo booth

section! As our first high

school dance it was

memory that I assure no

one would forget all thanks

to Miss Pegrum

and the

volunteers.—

By Jasmine

Huynh

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Parent Night

Last March 19, Parents of ECCS gathered in the Church

hall to witness the Election of the Emmanuel Parent

Group (EPG) and the presentation of the school’s

partnership with a school in West Timor.

Meeting opened at 5.35pm with welcome from Mrs

Davis. Opening Prayer was done by student councillor

Ben TRAVIS.

Introduction of administration, teaching and support

staff then followed.

After that, ELECTION OF EPG COMMITTEE commenced and attendees elected the following:

CHAIR Mrs Singeorzen, VICE CHAIR Mrs Bodnar, SECRETARY Mrs Kolschien, TREASURER Mrs

Buisutanto and PRAYER CONVENOR Mrs Davies.

The School would like THANK each of these ladies who have taken positions on the EPG for 2018.

We appreciate their service to the school community and the hard work

they do, not only fund raising but also for the fostering of community

spirit within the school.

Presentation of ECCS school partnership then followed. NATALY VALLEJOS

explained the partnership with West Timorese School and the visit by the

school Principal, staff and students in term 2. Students will take part in

the normal school program and have the experience of living in Perth for

two weeks. We are still needing to find HOST FAMILIES for 9 students

aged 15-18 years. Parents who think they can help may contact Nataly,

Hannah Farleigh in year one or Rachelle Ashmore in year 2. Forms are

also available in the Salcott office. The school will support your hosting in

any way we can.

Your prayer support for this venture

will be appreciated

Mrs. Davis then proceeded with the

announcement that SCHOOL

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday April 8th at

10;30am This year the Kindy, Pre

primary and High school students are expected to attend and will conduct the

service. Other students in years 1-6 are welcome BUT NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND.

This is because the large numbers cannot be accommodated in the church

building. PLEASE NOTE PARKING AREAS for this service to avoid upsetting our

neighbours and incurring a fine.

HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS were reminded they attend teacher meetings from 6pm,

after conclusion of this meeting.

Lastly, Meeting Closed in prayer by student councillor, Julie CHA.

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WHO? All kids from Kindy to grade 6.

WHEN? Every Friday during School

term

TIME? 5:30—7pm

WHERE? Girrawheen Baptist Church

premises

WHAT? Meet other friends & learn

more about Jesus in a fun and loving

environment.

Matthew 5:13 Olives

A BIG THANK YOU to Balga Community

Association, which trades as the Balga

Friday Market, for their kind donation to the Emmanuel Parent

Group!

The Balga Friday Market operates each Friday at Princess / Wallington

Reserve Balga. Sellers admitted from 6.00 am to 12 noon at $15 - Per

bay, and buyers from 8am to 12 noon for no cost. Bric a brack, plants,

clothing, tools, books, toys, etc are all for sale and morning tea/coffee,

light snacks, cool drinks can be purchased. For further details please

contact Max Geue on 0423 416 723 or Alan Stafford on 9342 4895.

PLEASE come and support Balga Friday Market!

Play group is a great place for Pre-kindy siblings to come & get to

know other children that may also attend Emmanuel with them.

Run by the Girrawheen Baptist Church, we now meet in the old Kindy

facilities (2 Salcott Rd).

Time: 9-11am Cost: $2.50 per child (babies free)

Bring: 1 piece of fruit to share

Free Play (Painting, Playdough, Riding bikes, Slides, Sandpit, Puzzles

etc.) Craft/gluing, Morning Tea (Fruit & sandwiches), Story & Singing.

Phone Margaret on 0411 431 300 for more information

Frank and Abigael are pleased to

introduce to you their new family

member Mikyala Gitonga born on

19th March 2018. Mikyala is the

sister of Megan Gitonga(Year 6-G). Our deepest Condolences to the WINN

family for the passing of Tin Nwe Oo

and Dew Ei. Tin is the mother and

Dew is the grandmother of Augustin

(Year 1T) .

May our Lord bless and comfort your

family during this time of grief. The

school community hope that our Lord

brings your family the much-needed

peace during this sad time.

The delicious Matthew 5:13 Olives is on sale,

$10 each.

If you are interested to order, you may contact

0410 902 961.

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PARENT PRAYER GROUP

We welcome all parents to join us in a short time of prayer weekly on

Friday mornings, 8:30am-9:30am.

1st Friday of the month - meet at Casserley Campus, gather in the

Casserley Reception Area

All other Fridays - meet at the Salcott Campus, Church Foyer.

This is a great way to meet other parents if you are new to Emmanuel,

and a great way to bless our school community. We welcome all prayers,

including those who speak other languages, and those who prefer to pray

quietly in their hearts, God always hears!

For Prayer Requests, you may email daviesbv@hotmail.com or you may drop by at the Reception Area.

School Sunday Service KINDY, PRE-PRIMARY and HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL CHURCH SERVICE ON

Sunday, 8th April PRIMARY Years 1-6 students & families are VERY

WELCOME to attend, but children will sit with their family in the congregation.

If you plan to attend, the service time is at 10:30am, but arrive early to reserve a seat.

Thank you.

School Easter service Thursday March 29

9am and 2pm in the Church.

Parents are welcome to attend.

MORNING & AFTERNOON

TRAFFIC FLOW & PARKING

THANK YOU FOR SLOWING DOWN &

FOLLOWING THE TRAFFIC FLOW CORRECTLY.

(As per map). The safety of our students

always comes FIRST! It only adds about 30

seconds to your journey TO ALWAYS TURN

LEFT into Hainsworth Road, turn at the

roundabout and continue. This allows traffic

to flow, keeps our local community happy

and our students safe.

STRICTLY NO PARKING on

neighbouring verge & footpaths!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR

COOPERATION!!!