Mid North Christian College Mid North Chrisan College (08) 8632 4240 [email protected]Front Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8.15am to 4.00pm Memory Verse “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!”” Ezekiel 37:5 NLT TERM 2 DIARY DATES Week 10 Wed 5th Robogals & Engineers Wed 5th Combined Choir Fri 7th Last day of Term 2 Early Dismissal 2.05pm 8th - 25th School Holidays 10th - 14th Yr 11 Work Experience TERM 3 Week 1 Mon 24th - Tue 25th CEN State Conference (Staff) Wed 26th July First Day of Term 3 for Students Wed 26th to Fri 28th National School Boards Week Week 2 Mon 31 - Tues 1st Yr 12 Exams Tue 1st UNSW English Wed 2nd Community Netball Chapel TERM 2 Week 9 - Friday 30th June Junior - Yr 6 Radio Chapel Host: Yr 6 Mrs Greenbank Room: 9/10 at 9.05am Senior Host: Yr 7 Mr Fogarty Room: 9/10 at 10.25am Week 10 - Friday 7th July F - 12 All School Chapel Host: Mr Paterson Room: 9/10 at 9.05am Hope in the living God Week 9 Term 2 Thursday 29th June 2017 1 From the Principal Dear Families, One of the most visible aspect of any school is the uniform, and the way it is worn. A uniform says something about the tone of the school. It highlights some of those key values we admire in others like respect, pride, attention to detail, organisation, and orderliness. When uniforms are worn inconsistently, or without care it does reflect on the individual and also on the group. Also, when the uniform begins to look tired or hasn’t been updated in a while it can reflect poorly on the school, even if things are otherwise going quite well. This week our teachers have been putting the spotlight on some of the usual issues that seem to keep recurring. We have put a list of these in the newsletter today for you to think through as a family. I spoke at a Senior Chapel recently, and explained that it’s often other parents who notice the inconsistencies, and find it very hard to deal with because they are making their own children do the right thing, and also having to deal with them asking “how come it’s only us who have to wear it properly on certain days”. So the issue is not about us individually and wanting to have excuses and exceptions. The issue is that we as a community all look bad as a whole when some don’t do the right thing. Now, I know there are some fair niggles to be made about this and that, and I did announce recently that our Board (who are an amazing group by the way – very dedicated and committed to governing well) have been preparing a uniform review process. I am pleased to announce that they have finalised the uniform terms of reference, and are putting together a review committee. Year 12 Food and Hospitality Lunchtime Bakery Last Friday the Year 12 Food and Hospitality students held a bakery during lunchme. They had Pizza Scrolls, Lemon Cream Cheese Danish, Custard Tarts and Dessert Pizzas for sale. The purpose of this event was to complete a major Year 12 Stage 2 assignment in Food and Hospitality. The students did a fantasc job and the food was delicious. The day was a great success and a wonderful experience for the students.
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Mid North Christian College
Mid North Christian College (08)
8632 4240 [email protected] Front Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8.15am to 4.00pm
Memory Verse
“This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you
live again!”” Ezekiel 37:5 NLT
TERM 2 DIARY DATES
Week 10
Wed 5th Robogals & Engineers
Wed 5th Combined Choir
Fri 7th Last day of Term 2
Early Dismissal 2.05pm
8th - 25th School Holidays
10th -
14th
Yr 11 Work Experience
TERM 3
Week 1
Mon 24th
- Tue 25th
CEN State Conference
(Staff)
Wed 26th
July
First Day of Term 3 for
Students
Wed 26th
to Fri 28th
National School Boards
Week
Week 2
Mon 31 -
Tues 1st
Yr 12 Exams
Tue 1st UNSW English
Wed 2nd Community Netball
Chapel TERM 2
Week 9 - Friday 30th June
Junior - Yr 6 Radio Chapel Host: Yr 6 Mrs Greenbank Room: 9/10 at 9.05am
Senior Host: Yr 7 Mr Fogarty Room: 9/10 at 10.25am Week 10 - Friday 7th July
F - 12 All School Chapel Host: Mr Paterson Room: 9/10 at 9.05am
Hope in the living God
Week 9 Term 2 Thursday 29th June
2017
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From the Principal
Dear Families,
One of the most visible aspect of any school is the uniform, and the way it is worn.
A uniform says something about the tone of the school. It highlights some of those key
values we admire in others like respect, pride, attention to detail, organisation, and
orderliness. When uniforms are worn inconsistently, or without care it does reflect on the
individual and also on the group.
Also, when the uniform begins to look tired or hasn’t been updated in a while it can
reflect poorly on the school, even if things are otherwise going quite well. This week our
teachers have been putting the spotlight on some of the usual issues that seem to keep
recurring.
We have put a list of these in the newsletter today for you to think through as a family.
I spoke at a Senior Chapel recently, and explained that it’s often other parents who
notice the inconsistencies, and find it very hard to deal with because they are making
their own children do the right thing, and also having to deal with them asking “how
come it’s only us who have to wear it properly on certain days”.
So the issue is not about us individually and wanting to have excuses and exceptions. The
issue is that we as a community all look bad as a whole when some don’t do the right
thing.
Now, I know there are some fair niggles to be made about this and that, and I did
announce recently that our Board (who are an amazing group by the way – very
dedicated and committed to governing well) have been preparing a uniform review
process.
I am pleased to announce that they have finalised the uniform terms of reference, and
are putting together a review committee.
Year 12 Food and Hospitality Lunchtime Bakery
Last Friday the Year 12 Food
and Hospitality students held
a bakery during lunchtime.
They had Pizza Scrolls,
Lemon Cream Cheese
Danish, Custard Tarts and
Dessert Pizzas for sale. The
purpose of this event was to
complete a major Year 12
Stage 2 assignment in Food
and Hospitality. The students
did a fantastic job and the food was delicious. The day was a great success and a wonderful
experience for the students.
PRAYER FOR MNCC
Prayer is held each Monday at 9am in the Library. All Parents and Caregivers are welcome. For more information contact
Mel Jaeger on 0478 616 475.
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast runs from 8.00am to 8.35am Wednesdays in the Home Economics area. Warm toast is available and a variety of
cereals as well as hot milo.
LOST PROPERTY
There are a number of uniform items and other articles in ‘Lost Property’ at the moment. Please check the ‘Lost Property’ if
your students have mislaid any items. Any items unclaimed by end of the term will be washed and sold as second hand
through the Uniform Shop.
PRIMARY MATHS
The Primary teachers have been thinking through how they approach teaching maths, and have decided to make a
priority to do maths before Recess.
They will be making timetable adjustments so that maths is being taught at the same time across Primary year levels.
Some classes are looking at opportunities to develop flexible groups which could involve students working on topics and
activities at a suitable level. This provides a great opportunity for catch up and extension, and for more targeted
teaching. Please watch for more information or speak to your child’s classroom teacher.
REPORT DELAYS
We have had some delays in our report preparation processes, and these will now be distributed in week 2 of the
holidays.
SOCCER
We have had reports of poor language, attitude and behaviour at both training and matches. Please remember we
expect high standards from our students and families while representing the school. Please do report issues and concerns.
Students should expect a 1 match & training suspension for lacking self-control. Please encourage students to report poor
behaviour, so we can support a return to the expected standard. We have assigned staff to monitor training nights.
Please also remember to pick up students from training promptly at 4.15pm.
Mid North Christian College 08) 86324240 [email protected] Front Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.00pm
Uniform Shop Hours: Tuesdays 8.30am to 11.45am and Wednesdays 1.45pm to 4pm
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Mid North Christian College Notices
That committee will have space for up to three parent volunteers and will then prepare a consultation process. This is
expected to include surveys, meetings, and feedback opportunities about all the important bits like fabric, quality and
pricing information.
As with all such reviews, it will have a significant overlap period for introduction.
This is intended to have a ‘two stage’ component, where the first stage deals with the more easy and obvious matters to
address, and then the second stage which has a longer term look at more significant change over time.
The terms of reference will be available shortly, and will outline the need for high standards, affordability, and good
quality.
If you are interested in being part of this process, please indicate your interest by email to
List of uniform check points to maintain high quality standards:
White socks (must have 2 blue stripes) are only worn with sport uniform, never with formal winter uniform.
Sport uniform is only worn on PE days, or if Soccer training is on for that student
Track pants should be college supplied, not 'name brand' articles.
Check shoes are supportive, in good repair; not flat sole or canvas type.
Ties should be worn properly, and be the right length
If hair is longer than shoulder length it should be secured back
sleeves should not be worn rolled up, shirts should be kept tucked in
No nail polish is worn (except clear 7-12), only light foundation (7-9) or light makeup (10-12).
Only College Jackets or Jumpers are worn. Specifically, we do not allow country soccer championship jumpers.
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Mid North Christian College 08) 86324240 [email protected] Front Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.00pm
Uniform Shop Hours: Tuesdays 8.30am to 11.45am and Wednesdays 1.45pm to 4pm
Hockey Achievement
James and Isabelle Dick recently
competed in the Under 13 State
Championship Hockey held in Port
Augusta. Isabelle’s team made it into
the semi-finals. Well done! James will
compete next week in SAPSASA.
Regional Calisthenics
Chloe Unger (yr 2) competed at the
Regional Callisthenics Competitions
last weekend in Port Lincoln. Her team,
The Port Augusta Calisthenics Club
came away with a 2nd place in their
age group. Chloe also competed in
the Graceful Girl category. Chloe
came 3rd in a tight competition with
only 1 point separating 1st, 2nd and
3rd. Congratulations Chloe.
Chapel
During Junior Chapel last Friday the Year 5 students presented a
play on Joseph and his coat of many colours.
Year 6 Radio Chapel
Invitation Primary
When: Friday 30th June 2017
Where: Room 9 and 10 MNCC
BBQ Food at Lunch is sausages in
bread (sauce if wanted). Dessert is
slice and biscuits. Food doesn’t cost
anything. Hope to see you there -
(Primary only)
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Mid North Christian College 08) 86324240 [email protected] Front Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.00pm
Uniform Shop Hours: Tuesdays 8.30am to 11.45am and Wednesdays 1.45pm to 4pm
Disclaimer: The College is not responsible for Community events
advertised in this Newsletter.
Community Notices
SCHOOL BASED TRAINEESHIP The Ellen Centre Newsagency and the Pirie Plaza Newsa-gency (In the Woolworths Complex) have a School Based Traineeship on offer. All training will be done on the job. They are looking for honest, available (weekends) and hard working persons. Pay conditions are government regulated. Anyone who is interested can forward a Resume to Tracy Sandow at the Ellen Centre Newsagency by the 7th July 2017.
NYRSTAR APPRENTICESHIPS 2018 Applications are now open for full time and School Based Apprenticeships in the following trades:
Metal fabrication - Fitting & Turning - Electrical Minimal Standards for all positions is completion of Year 11 by the end of 2017. To receive further information and an application form please email:
PP_Apprentices@nyrstar,com Applications close 31 July 2017
