Principal’s Message Throughout this term we have been exploring a passage in Hebrews Chapter 10. Much of it has spoken of the need to be fellowshipping with other believers and looking out for ways in which we can bless and encourage each other. I have mentioned in these articles that we are created as relational beings and it is good to enjoy healthy relationships with each other as well as with our Heavenly Father. Last weekend, many of us took the opportunity to fellowship together at the Wyong Community Family Fair held on the school and church grounds on Saturday afternoon. Members of the Wyong Baptist Church and our school community came together for a great afternoon of fun and activity. However, we also drew people in from the wider community and it was great to provide an environment that was both welcoming and friendly for people who may not normally visit a Christian church or school. In 1 John 3:1, we read “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” This is followed in Chapter 4 with “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another”. The Fair was a wonderful opportunity to let people who might not have ever experienced the love of God personally come into a community where love for others could be demonstrated in practical ways. Games and activities for the children and places to sit and enjoy each other’s company were all hall marks of what proved to be a wonderful day. Thank you to those who were able to come along and participate on Saturday and for the many hands that worked tirelessly to bring such an event together. Who knows what God may do in the lives of some who dropped in that day, who may have never seen community done well. Your welcoming smile or friendly directions, or that short conversation could just be the connection that was required to engage someone with our Lord Jesus Christ. Community done well and love for others in response to Christ’s love for us is something that many people rarely see these days. It was a joy to see it on Saturday and I hope that for those who attended it was as uplifting for you as it was for me. God bless, Ian Liney Lighthouse News Week 8, Term 1 16 th March 2016 www.facebook.com/wyongccs www.twitter.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 “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another”. 1 John 4:11
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WCCS
Page 1 Newsletter
Principal’s Message
Throughout this term we have been exploring a passage in Hebrews
Chapter 10. Much of it has spoken of the need to be fellowshipping
with other believers and looking out for ways in which we can bless
and encourage each other. I have mentioned in these articles that
we are created as relational beings and it is good to enjoy healthy
relationships with each other as well as with our Heavenly Father.
Last weekend, many of us took the opportunity to fellowship together at the
Wyong Community Family Fair held on the school and church grounds on Saturday
afternoon. Members of the Wyong Baptist Church and our school community came
together for a great afternoon of fun and activity. However, we also drew people
in from the wider community and it was great to provide an environment that was
both welcoming and friendly for people who may not normally visit a Christian
church or school.
In 1 John 3:1, we read “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that
we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” This is followed in
Chapter 4 with “Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one
another”.
The Fair was a wonderful opportunity to let people who might not have ever
experienced the love of God personally come into a community where love for
others could be demonstrated in practical ways. Games and activities for the
children and places to sit and enjoy each other’s company were all hall marks of
what proved to be a wonderful day.
Thank you to those who were able to come along and participate on Saturday and
for the many hands that worked tirelessly to bring such an event together. Who
knows what God may do in the lives of some who dropped in that day, who may
have never seen community done well. Your welcoming smile or friendly
directions, or that short conversation could just be the connection that was
required to engage someone with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Community done well and love for others in response to Christ’s love for us is
something that many people rarely see these days. It was a joy to see it on
Saturday and I hope that for those who attended it was as uplifting for you as it
BYOD Protection In recent weeks I have had to deal with a number of devices that have broken at school. Some of these breaks could possibly have been avoided by a little more protection of the device, such as a padded sleeve for the device. There are some protection sleeves that are available for reasonable prices on eBay or at any retailer who sells laptops/iPads. The sleeves need to be well fitted to the device. Many students are bringing in their devices with no layer of protection, and whilst the padded sleeves will not prevent breakage in extreme circumstances, they may help should the device be dropped or in a bag that is knocked over, etc.
Year 8 Hike
Please be aware that our Year 8 students need to be at school by 6:45am next Tuesday morning, as we
head off for the Year 8 Hike. Please stay tuned to the WCCS Facebook, Twitter and School App for updates
on how the hike is progressing and for the ETA on Thursday afternoon.
At this stage, the weather is looking favourable. Let’s keep praying for this.
Help Raising Teenagers
Each fortnight I will include a resource that may help parents deal with different issues in raising your young
adolescent. These resources are produced my Michael Grose, a well known psychologist who specialises in
adolescent development. Please see the next page for this fortnight’s resource—Assertiveness.
Middle & Senior School Sport CROSS COUNTRY On Thursday 10th March, students and staff of WCCS participated in the annual Cross Country Carnival. The morning was a great success with excellent results despite the heat.
Many students ran the whole distance at a very good pace, some shuffled along and others were keen for a social jog/walk with friends. It was great to see so many “Celebrity Runners” encouraging students along the way. The sprinklers and drink station were definitely highlights for all competitors.
The final tallies of House points for the Cross Country Carnival are:
It’s wonderful to see the increased participation this year. The other houses are also starting to catch up with Liddell, which is great to see. Results There were standout performances throughout the day. Here are the top 4 runners in each age group:
Place House 2016 2015
1st Liddell 220 231
2nd Cuthbert 200 191
3rd Ashe 199 183
4th Bannister 190 184
Age Distance Girls Boys
12 Girls – 3km Boys – 3km
Holly Zylmans
Briget Neil Hope Knisely
(no times available)
Joshua Smith – 15:56
Nicholas Bell – 15:57 Max Neville – 21:39
Riley Nolan – 23:34
13 Girls – 3km Boys – 3km
Evangeline Skelly – 14:06
Tanaysha Carr – 14:58 Jemimah Clark – 15:03
Grace Kirkland – 15:05
Ethan Dunn – 13:05
Zac Edwards – 13:08 Sam Marks – 13:31
Joshua Garbutt – 13:47
14 Girls – 4km Boys – 4km
Leilani Jones – 18:37
Emily Smithers – 24:37 Kareena Blanshard – 25:22
Gabrielle Finlayson – 26:42
Nathan Chakanetsa – 17:24
Lachlan Liney – 17:31 Brock McLean – 17:40
Jordan Heil – 17:59
15 Girls – 4km Boys – 4km
Dannielle Hamment – 19:59
Josie Campbell – 20:34 Holly Liney – 20:44
Emily Vieiro – 20:45
Jack Keehan-Dean – 16:45
Matthew White – 17:41 Jacob Case – 17:57
Ben Gillespie – 19:03
16 Girls – 4km Boys – 6km
Madeleine Callaghan – 19:12
Ariana Hundley – 19:31 Tanisha Monk – 21:03
Brittany Edwards – 21:36
Anthony Walker – 26:25
Dion Stratford – 27:16 Oscar Hedley – 29:56
Lars Hulin – 30:38
17 Girls – 4km Boys – 6km
Lindsay Patch – 19:03
Annie McDonald – 21:10 Ulani Chivers – 25:33
Jade Clancy – 26:23
Edan Sirone – 26:55
Oscar McGregor – 27:29 Nathan Hocking – 28:37
Taylor Cornwell – 30:21
18+ Girls – 4km Boys – 6km
Dayna Fowler – 22:00
Ashleigh Barlow – 24:25 Andee Farrell – 33:10
Emily Wilson – 33:10
Bradley Adamson – 28.11
Scott Mason – 30:31 Clayton DiSalvia – 32.38
Angus McGregor – 34.39
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Page 8 Newsletter
Middle & Senior School Sport (cont.) Results (continued): The students listed in the table on Page 7 have qualified to compete at the CSSA State Cross Country Carnival at The International Equestrian Centre in Horsley Park, Sydney, on Friday 27th May. Students will be given permission notes closer to the date. Congratulations to these students! Thank you and congratulations to everyone who came along, got involved and contributed to a great Carnival!
SOCCER TRIALS AND TRAINING Open Girls – Thursday (17th March) Open Boys – Thursday and Friday (17th and 18th March) 15’s teams will be available on the Sport Noticeboard and on CANVAS during the week. Training details will be available when teams are announced. Come to the front oval in your PE uniform at the beginning of lunch. Coaches: Mr Hellyer (girls) and Mr Hogbin (boys) Mrs Shae Crocker | Middle & Senior School Sport Coordinator | [email protected]
