newsletter A message from Mrs Story ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORDEAUX

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1 newsletter ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORDEAUX TERM 1 WEEK 9 1ST APRIL 2016 A message from Mrs Story Romans 12:4-5 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. Our annual Fete provides one of the best occasions we have each year for coming together as a community, using and celebrating our diverse gifts, and generally having a great time! It s also a wonderful occasion, for folk who have had little or nothing to do with our school, to share in the ICS experience en masse. This always includes prospective families who are considering enrolling their children at our campus. They are able to see the quality of learning that is taking place in our classrooms, some of the enriching experiences from which our students benefit, and their skills on display - and all in the visible context of a joyful, active parent/school partnership. Thanks to all who have already sent in donations, worked to plan for a successful Fete, volunteered for stalls and provided practical help. Please encourage your friends and neighbours to come along tomorrow to share the celebrations. Fete Cake Stall Just a reminder to bake for the Fete tomorrow. You would have received the cellophane home via your child. We appreciate your home cooking and look forward to receiving it today at the office or on Saturday at the stall. School Car park Please do not drive into the school car park unless you have prior permission from the school principal or are a prep parent. When parking on the school premises please do not double park and please park wholly within the spaces provided. We know our parking facilities are limited and we thank you for your cooperation. PRAYER & PRAISE PRAYER & PRAISE "You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path." Psalm 143:10 Give thanks for all the volunteers in our school community. Pray for preparation for the Twilight Fete and Open Day. Pray for preparation for Bike for Bibles. Pray for events for the last week of Term 1. Key dates Saturday 2nd April Twilight Fete and Open Day 4pm-8pm Monday 4th April Primary Vocal Group Community Visit Stage 5 French to North Beach Tuesday 5th April Prayer time with the Principal 9.15am in Staff Common Room Wednesday 6th April Stage 5 & 6 Art Express Excursion & Stage 6 Design & Technology Powerhouse Museum Excursion Thursday 7th April ICS Combined Schools Cross Country Association Information Session 7.30pm at Tongarra Campus Friday 8th April Fundraiser BBQ for Love Mercy Last Day Term 1 Saturday 9th April Bike for Bibles Training Ride 9am (Meet at Unanderra Pool) Monday 25th April Anzac Day Public Holiday Tuesday 26th April Staff Return Term 2 Wednesday 27th April Students Return Term 2 Wednesday 27th April-Thursday 28th April CIS Secondary Swimming Thursday 28th April Year 12 Parent Teacher Interviews 4pm-7pm Monday 2nd May CSSA Primary Girls Soccer Gala Day Saturday 30th April-Monday 2nd May Bike for Bibles Monday 2nd May CSSA Primary Girls Soccer Gala Day Tuesday 3rd May Infants/Primary Mother's Day Stall Wednesday 4th May Years 5 & 6 da Vinci Decathlon in the hall Thursday 5th May Years 7 & 8 da Vinci Decathlon at TIGS Friday 6th May Years 9 & 10 da Vinci Decathlon at TIGS

2 TERM 1 WEEK 9 1ST APRIL 2016 Extend Outside School Hours Care Simply enrol and set up your account online at Please note all children must be enrolled before attending. We have heaps of fun activities planned this term and we can t wait for you to attend! Activities include a range of arts and crafts, sports, team games, science, cooking, and much more. Last week at extend we created amazing artwork using bubbles and we designed out very own marble run using recycled materials. We also had some fun in the garden during our herb planting activity. Congratulations to Elisha O for receiving the Extend Superstar Award this week for excellent pottery work. Well done Elisha and keep up the great work. Week 10 Activities Mon 4 April: Self portraits Tues 5 April: Mini Olympics Wed 6 April: Slime fun Thurs 7 April: Maracas Fri 8 April: All natural wind catcher ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.au CALL OUR OFFICE: Cross Country Fundraiser Running for a reason This year the Secondary School Cross Country event will be focusing on raising funds for health care in Northern Uganda. The foundation we are partnering with is called Love Mercy. For the last 5 years, Love Mercy has built a level 3 Health Clinic in Northern Uganda which treats patients in remote villages for lifethreatening illnesses such as malaria and typhoid. They are seeking to add on a maternity ward to this facility in Students participating in the cross country are encouraged to find sponsors for their run; they can donate easily online. To donate to a specific runner or to the entire ICS team, head to lovemercyfoundation-org.mycms.me/ home. Search for the ICS team, and click Sponsor Now. There will also be a sausage sizzle for K-12 students held at Cordeaux at lunchtime on Friday the 8th of April, with all money going to Love Mercy. Please join us to support this great cause. Mrs Rebecca Kime Uniform Shop Opening Hours Uniforms for Winter 2016 Regular Uniform Hours to 6th April Monday 8.30am-11.30am and 1.30pm-4pm and Wednesday 8.30am-11.30am April School Holidays Opening Hours Week 2 - Wednesday 20th April 8.30am-11.30am Ph: e: iccordeaux@alinta.com.au Winter Uniform to be worn from the First Day of Term 2. Parents, please ensure that your child has the correct uniform by checking your copy of the Parent Handbook. Secondhand Uniforms The Secondhand Uniform Pool has had a make over and is now much more user friendly, making items much easier to find. The Stock list can be found on the ICS Cordeaux Website under uniforms, look for the preloved uniform list. This list is updated at the beginning of each week. Donations and payment are made via the office. Enquiries to Sam Palmer, sandypalms@hotmail.com Attention All Sewers We are looking for some wonderful people to volunteer to sew, patch or fix some items that come in to our secondhand uniform shop. Some things, though well-worn, only need a little repair to make them still wearable. We would love to give them a new lease of life and bless some families with them. If you are the sewing angel we are looking for, please contact Sam Palmer at sandypalms@hotmail.com Year 10 Parents To All Year 10 Parents and Carers Coffee and dessert night at Murphy's Bar and Grill Unanderra Monday 4th April at 7.30 pm This a fantastic opportunity to catch up and meet our new families RSVP Sunday 3rd April Text: Parent Rep on Bike for Bibles 30th April-2nd May 2016 Please pray for the team For safety, team fellowship and unity, organisational details and that the money raised will lead people to faith in Jesus Please Sponsor: Sponsor individual riders, or the team as a whole, via Mrs David. Sponsorship money will go towards the Bible Society s Literacy Projects. Please Cook: Marathon cyclists need lots of energy! Donations of food items such as small cakes and slices (especially those that will last a few days) would be greatly appreciated. These would need to be left at the school office on Thursday 28th April or Friday 29th April Please join us: Be part of the celebration in welcoming in our team back to Cordeaux on Monday 2nd May at 2.30pm. Come and Pray with our principal The first Tuesday of each month parents and friends of ICS are welcome to come and pray for our school with Mr Lainson. The next date is Tuesday 5th April 9.15am- 9.45am in the Staff Common Room. Concession Cards New Concession Cards for students who are 16 years or over are available and can be collected from the office. If required, there are also proof of age cards for students who are under 16. Pedestrian Access Just a reminder that the only pedestrian access to school is via the Northern Driveway, next to the School office. Please do not use the Southern Driveway. ICS Alumni Do you know someone who has graduated or left ICS in the past few years? We are requesting past students aka Alumni visit alumni - a new page created just for them. They can update their details and also be featured on the page with their success stories since leaving ICS. This is an exciting new venture, that will reconnect past students with ICS. t Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights cordeaux@ics.nsw.edu.au Member of

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4 ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses: Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion Park Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position: Prep/ Early Childhood Assistant (12 month maternity leave position - Tongarra) Established Prep located on site at ICS Tongarra Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during term time (20hrs/wk) Minimum Cert 3 early childhood qualifications required Dynamic and supported environment in a beautiful rural setting Applications close: 4pm Friday 22nd April 2016 Process for Application: The application form and position description are available on our school website. You must complete the school s application form in order to apply. Please do not just send a resume. Please include all other documents listed in the application form, certified as true copies by a J.P. Applications will not be considered if not complete. Applications may be submitted either: in hard copy to: The Operations Manager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre PO Box 80, Albion Park 2527 NSW or electronically to: ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au For further enquiries please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager) ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au Phone: It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.

5 ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses: Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion Park Applications are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position: Learning Support/ Teacher s Aide (permanent part time - Tongarra) Must have experience in supporting the learning needs of students in a school environment. Monday - Friday, school hours during term time (approx 30hrs/wk). Minimum Cert 3 qualifications in education support or similar. Dynamic and well resourced environment in a beautiful rural setting. Applications close: 4pm Friday 29th April 2016 Process for Application: The application form and position description are available on our school website. You must complete the school s application form in order to apply. Please do not just send a resume. Please include all other documents listed in the application form, certified as true copies by a J.P. Applications will not be considered if not complete. Applications may be submitted either: in hard copy to: The Operations Manager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre PO Box 80, Albion Park 2527 NSW or electronically to: ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au For further enquiries please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager) ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au Phone: It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.