Volume 2 Issue 2
4 March 2015
Merit Ceremony
Two students from our school received Subject Merits:
Bethany Cox (Tourism and Research Project) and Callum
Davies (Modern History). To mark this achievement the
students and their proud parents attended the SACE
Merit Ceremony, held at Government House on
Tuesday, 10 February. The greatest number of Subject
Merits (top 2% in their subject) ever achieved in the
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) was
awarded in 2015.
The event, which marked its 27th year at Government
House, saw 874 students awarded 1172 Subject Merits
for outstanding achievement in Stage 2 subjects.
In addition, the 25 students with the highest overall
achievement were presented with the Governor of
South Australia Commendation, by Governor Hieu Van
Le. Congratulations to both Bethany and Callum.
Children’s
University
Australia engages children
between the ages of 7 and
14 years in extracurricular
activities and rewards them
for
their
participation
through the awarding of
formal certificates given out
at graduation ceremonies at
the University of Adelaide.
Children’s
University
members can collect credits
in their Passports through
participation in activities
held
at
Learning
Destinations such as the
Adelaide Zoo and the Migration Museum, to restricted
Learning Destinations such as school clubs. The idea
behind the programme is to engage children in learning
in its broadest sense and to provide the scaffolding for
children to develop self-efficacy, confidence and
aspirations. A letter with more details will be sent home
soon.
- Mrs Rosanne Wolfendale
College Open Day
Hope Christian College is having its Open Day on
Wednesday, 25 March from 3.30pm—7.00pm. This is an
excellent opportunity for parents and friends of the
College community to view both the excellent work of
the students and a sample of the activities they
participate in during their classes. There will be musical
items by students of all ages during the course of the
afternoon and the ‘food court’ where you can purchase
and share a meal with your family and friends. It’s also a
great opportunity for parents of preschool and school
aged children, who are making the important decision
about where to educate their children, to enjoy a tour of
the College and its facilities. A letter will be sent home
with more information shortly.
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Junior School Displays
Good Parenting Ideas
The Junior School classrooms are where your child may
spend a large portion of their week, but many do not
have the opportunity to see the beautiful learning
environments our Junior School students enjoy. Here
are some of their classrooms and excellent work.
- Mrs Michelle Eckert (Head of Junior School)
As a parent of a Senior School student this year, be a
supportive bystander. Sometimes stand back and let
students do it their way. If they appear to be slacking
off, let them take the consequences. If you do work for
them, in the long run, you are doing them a disfavour.
Don't compare your student to others. If they don't do
as well as you or they hoped, it is not the end of the
world. There are other options they can pursue. Their
performance, good or otherwise, is not a reflection of
your worth as a parent.
Choose your battlegrounds wisely this year. Help your
student to establish routines and to stick to them where
possible. Help your student to establish a balance
between work, rest and play. Provide your child with
good conditions for study. Help to minimise study
distractions.
What's more, the last part of the brain to develop is the
part responsible for planning, organisation and the
ability to calm emotions - the brain does not fully
develop until it is 23 years old.
School Uniform: Grooming
The standard of uniform and grooming at Hope Christian
College is deliberately formal and not casual in nature. It
is expected that parents will support this by ensuring
that their children wear the College uniform correctly. A
student who presents at College in breach of the
uniform policy may be immediately removed from class
which will result in them working in the College Office.
All uniform items except shoes are to be bought from
the Hope Christian College on-site uniform shop, open
Mondays: 8am - 12pm, and Thursday 12pm - 4pm.
A big 'thank you' to Paul Healy for coming in on the
weekend to spray paint our Junior School playground
fence. It looks amazing!
- J S students & Miss Fairley
The Student Uniform Policy can be downloaded and read
via the College website: http://hopecc.sa.edu.au/ourcollege/policies.html
A few aspects that particularly require attention:
•Girls hair: ALL tied back and a solid natural colour
•Boys hair: No facial hair. No extremes in styles such as
uneven cuts, contours, shaving (no less than a number 2
or 6mm), dread-locks or experimental, angular, unconservative, partly shaved hair styles. Conservative,
graded haircuts are acceptable.
•Jewelry: girls are only permitted to wear one silver or
gold stud or sleeper in the lowest hole of the ear lobe.
We are thankful that the vast majority of our Hope CC
students wear their uniform with pride, and thank you
for doing your part in helping to ensure that the College
maintains the highest possible of standards of dress.
- Mr Phil Tarrant
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Special History Visitor
Musical Achievement
The Saint 5 Home Group were recently privileged to
receive a visit from Salisbury RSL members, Mr Doug
Freeman and his wife Lynne. Doug is a direct descendant
of one of the 645 Naval Officers, Able Seaman W.E.A
Freer, who perished at sea after the German raider 'The
Kormoran' torpedoed the HMAS Sydney II on 19
November, 1941. This is an event that is often
overlooked in terms of WW2 History, and Doug is keen
to ensure the story transcends future generations. He
presented the class with a hand-made model of the ship
and a biography of the sailor, which was written by his
daughter. The College's 'War Museum' will add these
precious items to its ever-growing collection of war
ephemera. Students are being provided with the unique
opportunity at HCC to research first-hand accounts of
war experiences and it is becoming an increasingly
popular topic for our Year 12 Research Project students.
Parents are also more than welcome to view our
museum, which is situated in Room 47 in the Senior
School area. For further information, please contact Mrs
Davies.
- Mrs Cat Davies (Senior History/English)
Congratulations to one of our music
tuition students, Joshua Riggs (Year 7)
for his excellent achievement in
Preliminary Grade Piano for Leisure. The
AMEB (Australian Music Examination
Board)
awarded Joshua Riggs the
results of an "A" (Honours) in his recent
exam. Well done to Joshua.
Keeping Safe Online
Are you the parent or carer of a 10 – 15 year old? Are
you worried about
their online safety? A
free parenting seminar
(Parenting
SA,
Women's
and
Children's
Health
Network) will be held
at
the
Adelaide
Convention Centre (North Terrace, Adelaide) in the
Panorama Room, on Tuesday 17 March 2015 from 7:00
PM to 9:00 PM
Come and hear internet safety experts and a child and
adolescent psychologist talk about:
- how teens connect online
- how to talk with them about safety
- making agreements and setting limits
- dealing with cyberbullying.
Register to attend: parentingsa.eventbrite.com.au
Further information email Parenting SA, (Women's and
Children's Health: [email protected]
Changed Details Lately?
Please don't forget to notify the School Office about
changes to addresses, email addresses or phone
numbers. It is vital that we have up to date information
in case you need to be contacted unexpectedly.
Drama Props Required
Did you love the 80's? Well, you will enjoy the upcoming
Year 11/12 drama. Do you have 80s' stuff at home?
Items like: parachute pants/jumpsuits or overalls, leg
warmers, bright and patterned shorts, sweaters or stuff
with shoulder pads, old Nike/Reebok
sneakers (that look 80's) and ‘statement’
earrings (bright, big shapes). If anyone
has these or other 80s props and could
loan them to the College for the drama,
please contact Ms McInarlin at
[email protected]
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New Staff for 2015
We welcome Miss Ballard who will
be teaching Year 6 at Hope Christian
College this year. “Hi, I am Lisa
Ballard and I recently was
appointed at the school as a staff
member - after applying for a
position late last year. I attended
Torrens Valley Christian School as a
student and after completing
school, I attended the University of South Australia. After
four years of studying a Bachelor of Primary and Middle
Education, I started my first teaching position at Hope
Christian College. I attend Oakden Baptist Church and I
am involved in various ministries there. In other news, I
recently was engaged (Australia Day weekend) and now I
will also be planning a wedding. I feel like I have entered
a very exciting time in my life and I am very hopeful
about what this year may bring.”
Child Studies ‘Buddies’
As part of Year 10 Child Studies curriculum, the students
work with Reception students for a term, offering
support with class work and organising outdoor small
group activities. Students observe as their ‘buddies'
progress throughout the term and complete an
assignment documenting and highlighting their
experiences.
- Mr James Hutchison
As part of our Library lessons in the Junior School, Years
1-5 participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. In the
past years, many medals and certificates have been
awarded to students for completing the Challenge, so
join the ranks and become involved! You have until 5
September 2015 to complete it. If a Reception or a Year
6-12 student wishes to participate, forms are available
from the Library, or you can print one yourself from the
website: www.premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au
HCC 1500m Results
The inaugural Hope Christian College 1500m race was
held on 18 February. It was a beautiful day for a run and
the competitors were all keen to start at the Eastern
Park Oval. Mr Penn and I ran three races, junior boys, all
the girls and senior boys.
There were some excellent individual performances
Prisca Issa beat all the other competitors in the girl’s
race as an U14. Alaak Alaak broke the 5 minute barrier
finishing with a time of 4.46 minutes. Congratulations to
all on a very competitive and positive event, and thanks
to all competitors.
Girls 1st Place Achievers were:
Leah Pashalidis (U12), Charlotte Churcher (U13), Prisca
Issa (U14), Mantalena Pashalidis (U15), Anna Inyasio
(Open)
Boys 1st Place Achievers were:
Yuot Alaak (U12), Alex Trifu (U13), Jordan Galloway
(U14), Magok Manyang(U15), Daniel Hammersmith
(U16), Alaak Alaak (Open)
- Mr Jory
Parking at Craigmore
Please remember that the Craigmore Shopping Centre
carpark is for the convenience of the shoppers and not
for the College community’s use. In an effort to keep a
good relationship with these businesses, please only use
their carpark if you are genuinely using their shopping
facilities or services, and do not occupy their carpark for
longer than is necessary.
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Focus on VET
Tax File Numbers
Vetamorphus (Certificate III in Christian Ministry) is a
national discipleship programme which focuses on
raising up a generation of young leaders to reach
beyond the potential they see in themselves into the
potential God has prepared for them. This popular
program offers Years 11 & 12 students the opportunity
to invest in their spiritual development whilst working
toward their academic goals. Vetamorphus gains
secondary students academic credit towards their SACE
(Stage 2 credits). If completed, this certificate may
contribute to an ATAR for university entrance.
The Secondary Schools Tax File Number (TFN)
Programme between the Australian Taxation Office and
schools has ceased from 2014 as the Government is
strengthening proof of identity (POI) processes through
a standardised national approach for government
agencies and this programme does not comply with the
new guidelines.
Students undertaking Vetamorphus this year are: Daniel
Burleigh, Sarah Caruana, Kaitlyn Harkness, Daniel
Hammersmith, Jonathon Munson and Mikayla Thomas.
They are pictured here at their peer group. - Mrs Alford
How can students apply for a TFN? Applying online and
presenting POI documents at a participating Australia
Post Office is the fastest and most convenient way for
students to obtain a TFN. More information on applying
online can be found at ato.gov.au by searching for
’QC27248.’ Students who are unable to visit a
participating Australia Post office will need to complete
the application form Tax file number - application or
enquiry for individuals form (NAT 1432). More
information about lodging this form can be found at
ato.gov.au
- Steve Vesperman (Deputy Commissioner of Taxation)
OSHC Dress Ups
Online Photos
A reminder that posting photos of children on any social
media site causes major Child Protection issues,
especially when the school they are attending is visible.
Anything posted online is effectively available forever,
available immediately to a very wide audience, can be
replicated endlessly, and sent to recipients who may
view it out of context.
I must therefore insist that parents only publish
photographs online which contain only their own
children, and do not contain any other students. It
would also be advisable that photographs do not
identify where your children attend school, i.e. school
logos on clothing, books, etc. should not be visible.
- Mr Dominic Hopps (Principal)
Child Dental Benefits
All babies, children and young people under 18 years are
welcome to attend the School Dental Service. Dental
care is FREE for most children. SA Dental Service
participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. To
locate your local School Dental Clinic, or for more
information about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule,
please visit www.sadental.sa.gov.au
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In HOPE Christian College Out of School Hours Care this
term, we have had a strong focus on dramatic play in
our Home Corner using dress ups. One of our families
kindly donated some extra dress up clothes to booster
our resources. From ‘pirate fairies’ to Christmas trees,
the children have had lots of fun creating wonderfully
imaginative scenarios.
- Emma Duffield
OSHC & Vac Care Hours
Our Hours of Business and Fees:
Before School Care 6:30am - 8:30am $14.00/session
After School Care
3:20pm - 6:30pm $19.00/session
Vacation Care
6:30am - 6:30pm
Enquiries to the School Office
Phone: 8255 4838 or Hazel
Duffield 0490 113 631
(Childcare Benefit
Refund available
where applicable.)
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School Calendar - Important Dates
Term 1
SUN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SAT
1
2 Playgroup 9.30-11am
3
4
5
6 Year 6-12 Sports Day
7
6
12
13 R-5 Sports Day
14
7
21
8
28
9
4
1
0
11
1
1
Yr 12 Lawn Bowls
M 8
9
10
11
Yr 12 Lawn Bowls
Adelaide Cup
6-12 CHAPEL
(Worship Team)
A
15
16 Yr 8 Camp
17 Yr 8 Camp
Playgroup 9.30-11am
18 Yr 8 Camp
19
20
Yr 12 Lawn Bowls
6-12 CHAPEL (E3)
25 Year 6 Camp
26 Year 6 Camp
Year 8 ASO Music
Excursion 9.30-11.30am
27 Year 6 Camp
Yr 12 Lawn Bowls
OPEN DAY 3.30-7pm
Yr 7-12 Secondary
Athletics
(SANTOS STADIUM)
6-12 CHAPEL
(Worship Team)
1
2 R-12 CHAPEL
3
R
22
23
24
Playgroup 9.30-11am
A
29
30
31
Playgroup 9.30-11am
5
R
Year 12 Lawn Bowls
JS Easter Hat Day
(Easter)
Good Friday
6
7
8
9
10
Easter Monday
R - 5 Parent/Teacher
Interviews
Yr 12 Lawn Bowls
R - 5 Parent/Teacher
Interviews
LAST DAY OF TERM 1
R-12 CHAPEL
(Worship Team)
School Holidays: 13—24 April
z12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 Anzac
Term 2
A
P
R
SUN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SAT
26
27
28
29
30
1Yr 3-7 Primary
Athletics (SANTOS)
2
1
9
2
16
3
23
4
Playgroup 9.30-11am
8-12 CHAPEL
FIRST DAY OF TERM 2
3
(Worship Team)
4
5
Playgroup 9.30-11am
Yrs 6–12 P/T Interviews
6
7
8
Yrs 6–12 P/T Interviews
HCC Cross Country
Yr 3-12
Yr 8 Immunisation
M
NO CHAPEL
10
A
11
12
13 Year 10 Camp
14 Year 10 Camp
15 Year 10 Camp
Playgroup 9.30-11am
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
6-12 CHAPEL (S4+5)
Vetamorphus Retreat
Y
17
18
Playgroup 9.30-11am
19
20
21
22 Yr 11 Careers Expo
6-9 CHAPEL
213 Yorktown Rd, Craigmore, SA, 5114 | Ph: (08) 8255 4838 | Fax: (08) 8287 3236 | www.hopecc.sa.edu.au | [email protected]