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River City Christian College Term 02, Week 07
rccc.vic.edu.au Monday, June 3, 2019
In this issue
From Peter Nelson 1
Prayer Points 2
School News 2-3
Calendar of Events 4
Walking for reconciliation with our indigenous
brothers and sisters
Last Monday I had the privilege of accompanying
several of our students in a walk through Echuca that
the Shire of Campaspe and the Njernda Aboriginal
Corporation had organised as part of National
Reconciliation Day. The National Reconciliation
website states that “At the heart of reconciliation is the
relationship between the broader Australian
community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples. To foster positive race relations, our
relationship must be grounded in a foundation of truth.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have long
called for a comprehensive process of truth-telling
about Australia’s colonial history. Our nation’s past is
reflected in the present, and will continue to play out
in the future unless we heal historical wounds.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and
actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating
a nation strengthened by respectful relationships
between the wider Australian community, and
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
Being part of this walk and listening to people talk of
their personal stories growing up here in Echuca was
certainly insightful, helping me better understand and
rightly value my neighbours and community.
One of those people telling part of their story was
Neva Atkinson, the Grandma of one of our students
and a real friend of River City Christian College. Once
again this year, Neva gave a strong testimony to her
faith in Christ and that it is only through Him that true
reconciliation can be achieved. She also traced the roots
of this reconciliation journey to faithful Christians
praying together - Neva continued that prayer over the
assembled gathering of more than 1000. Once again I
was proud to be there with my bold and faithful sister
in Christ, Neva. I was also proud to be walking with
our Year 9 student Kingsley McGrath who designed
and painted the banner pictured here.
Peter Nelson
Next week’s edition of this Newsletter will be published on Tues June 11th due to Mon being a Public Holiday.
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Prayer Points
In the movement toward reconciliation with the indigenous peoples of Australia, may the call to
reconciliation of all Australians to God through Christ be ever more clearly heard.
Wisdom and peace for the RCCC staff team as they contend with a range of matters in these final four
weeks of the Semester.
Continue to uphold those amongst our school community who are unwell.
For our Primary students as they participate in swimming lessons this week, some of them for the first time.
Parents and friends are welcome to a time of prayer for the school each Monday during the
school term, 9am to 9.30am, in the meeting room off the front office.
Working Bee last Saturday
Thanks for the various people who came and lent a hand to
do a range of tasks around the school buildings and grounds
last Saturday. Some came for a short time, some for a long
time. Some came early and some later but altogether, many
things were achieved that would otherwise have taken
Alister a lot longer to achieve, so thanks very much for your
valued assistance. If you missed out on being with us and
would like to assist at another time before our Term 3
working bee, please see Peter Nelson.
Robot Men Visit to RCCC
Last week at RCCC, Allen and Steve graciously visited our
school once again and introduced an amazing display of
robotic devices that teachers and students could use in their
classrooms to both supplement and complement their
learning in various subjects. Allen and Steve were here for
the whole day and ran several separate sessions for both
Primary and Secondary students.
The first session in the multi-purpose hall comprised of
robotic cubes that were magnetically assembled; these
‘cubes’ each had their own unique robotic abilities ranging
from flashing lights, sounds, moving parts and sensory alarms
(the students appeared to be using their Lego assembling
abilities to good advantage). Other sessions were held in the
ICT Lab with what may be described as tiny robots with
wheels and moving heads (anyone remember the movie
Short Circuit from 1984?); students used an iPad as a remote
control to circumnavigate various tracks and circuits around
the classroom using their mathematical skills and digital
literacy knowledge.
Both Allen and Steve generously offered their expertise and
knowledge and are freelance consultants in digital literacy.
Both Steve and Allen are qualified Christian teachers who
recognise the importance of digital literacy in modern
schooling and assist both Christian and government schools
develop their digital literacy resources and learning
programs.
Both the students and staff of RCCC thoroughly enjoyed the
Robotics program and are very grateful for the generosity of
both Allen and Steve for their time, expertise and ultimately
their Christian conduct in helping others as engaged disciples
of Christ. Article written by Peter Schuller.
RCCC Inc. Board Members
Two of our RCCC Inc. Board members’ term on the Board
was expiring but both were unanimously returned at our
recent AGM. Therefore the school Board continues to
comprise of Peter Costello (Chairman), Ruth Broad, Glenn
Mackenzie, Chris Smith and Greg Jasper with Peter Nelson
in his role as Principal, an ex officio member.
Last Wednesday’s Futures Dinner
This was a lovely family evening together for our Year 9’s
and 10’s as we enjoyed a lovely meal prepared by the class
with Mr Jeff Bassett’s support. In between courses the
discussion continued with a focus on preparing for life
beyond RCCC and making ready for a smooth transition,
looking to God for His leading into what He may be calling
us into.
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Class of the week is Ovens
Well done to the amazing students in
Years 9-10
Merit Award Winners
for Term 2 week 06
Jack Johnstone for being kind and
encouraging to others
Georgia Wiltshire for her persistence
with spelling and reading, and positively
contributing to the Christian culture of our
school
Isaiah Bassett for putting in his best efforts
in all his work
Anna McDonald for working well in and
out of class, and a great test result
Mitchell Class—”Sleeping” artworks; they
designed a quilt with curvy lines and
patterns
Ovens Class—Camp photo slideshow
Congratulations everyone!
SRC Awards
Primary
Tom McDonald for trying his best in class
Secondary
Kingsley McGrath for painting the
reconciliation banner
Milo Mondays
The SRC are selling warm milo
at recess/lunchtime on
Mondays.
This is a fundraising effort to
raise money for our sponsor
child, Emmanuel.
Cost: $1.00 for a cup of milo
and a marshmallow or biscuit.
BEACON INTERVIEW AND RESUME WRITING SESSION
On Tuesday last week the Year 9 and 10 students enjoyed a
resume writing and interview technique session with Jacq
Campbell and Cheryl Sweeney from Beacon. They
participated in some activities to highlight their
employability skills and also learnt some of the finer points
about how to be interviewed.
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Contact Us: Phone: 03 5482 4594
Website: www.rccc.vic.edu.au
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River City
Christian College
School Calendar of EventsSchool Calendar of Events
Jun
2019
3 Swimming Wk 7
4 Swimming
5 Swimming Playgroup
6 Swimming I Can
7 Swimming
8
9
10 Queen’s
birthday public
holiday Wk 8
11 9/10 English
Exam
12 Beacon Mock
Interviews
Playgroup
13 9/10 Maths
Exam
14
15
16
17 Wk 9
18
19 Playgroup
20 Waverley CC
arrive Sports @ Deni CC.
21 Waverley CC
22 Waverley CC
depart
23 Lions Junior
Public Speaking
24 Year 10 Work
experience Wk 10
25 Year 10 Work
experience
26 Year 10 Work
experience Playgroup
27 Year 10 Work
experience
28 Last day T2 Year 10 Work
experience Casual clothes Skipping event 2.15 dismissal
29 Holidays
30 Holidays
Jul
2019
1 Holidays
2 Holidays
3 Holidays
4 Holidays
5 Holidays
6 Holidays
7 Holidays
8 Holidays
9 Holidays
10 Holidays
11 Holidays
12 Holidays
13 Holidays
14 Holidays
15 Teachers @
ITEC 19 Adelaide
16 Teachers @
ITEC 19 Adelaide 17 Teachers @
ITEC 19 Adelaide 18 Teachers travel
home
19 Curriculum
Planning
Preparation
20
21
22 Ist day T3 for
students Wk 1
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24 Playgroup
25
26 BUPA
27
28
29 School Photos Wk 2
30
31 Playgroup
1 CSEN Cross
Country – Melb.
2 100 Days for
Prep
3
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