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Term 4 Week 2 Wednesday 15 October, 2014
‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God’
Matthew 5:9
Thank you to everyone for your support and well wishes in relation
to my formal commissioning as Principal this week. I am incredibley
humbled and feel remarkably blessed to be given the opportunity
to lead the EAC community. Our students have great enthusiasm
for the opportunities to learn and grow that come their way each
day, the staff are passionate, committed and deeply caring and
the parents and friends of the College are wonderfully generous
and supportive. I am so proud of the College and look forward with
great anticipation to all that unfolds in my time as Principal.
When speaking at Chapel this morning I reminded all our students of the great gift and privilege that they enjoy as
students of the College. I spoke briefly of Malala Yousafzai , the 17 girl who was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize
for her efforts, in the face of enormous adversity, to promote the rights of all people to access education. As young people
who enjoy the safety and freedom of our great nation and who have the opportunity to attend school and learn they have a
great responsibility to use that gift wisely. I encouraged them to take every opportunity to learn and grow, to build positive
relationships and make all people feel welcome, valued, included and respected and to develop a strong relationship
with God and draw on that to develop values and a strength of character that will serve them well. Together we all have
a responsibility to make a better world for all people and make the dreams of courageous people like Malala Yousafzai
a reality.
The College also reached a really significant milestone this week, with the enrolment from Kindergarten to Year 12
surpassing 500 students for the first time in our young history. Congratulation to all who make up our community, this is
a wonderful confirmation of the great things that are happening at EAC.
There are a couple of very significant individual student achievements I would like to highlight as well
this week. Congratulations to Josh Mumford in Year 7 who was placed fourth at the NSW All Schools
Athletics Championships in the 13’s 1500 metres. This is a wonderful
achievement for Josh.
You may also have seen a great story on NBN news last week and in
The Northern Star about Year 9 student Kyle Underwood. Kyle was
named the North Coast Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year for his efforts in the game
of golf. Kyle has been under the expert training and direction of the Academy for some
time now and his game has developed immensely. In being awarded this honour both
his level of skill and his attributes as an ambassador to the game have been recognised.
Kyle is also the recipient of the Newton Golf Titleist/Footjoy Scholarship which is
designed to support his future development in the game. Congratulations to Kyle.
Robert Tobias
College Principal
This week...
DateEventELC Primary Secondary
Thur 16 Oct Year 11 Parent Teacher and Info Evening
Yr 11
Congratulations Max Williams
Max Williams has been selected as a finalist in the Yrs 9-10 student category in the Doug Moran Prize for contemporary
photography. This competition is one of the most prestigious photography competitions in Australia. We wish him all the
best in the competition.
Yr 11 Parent and Teacher and HSC Information Evening
We look forward to seeing all our Year 11 students and their parents this Thursday. Parent and Teacher interviews are being
held in the library from 3.30 – 5.20pm and the information session will run from 5.30pm.
Warmer weather
With the weather warming up I’d like to remind you that hats must be worn at all times to and from the College, during
outdoor lessons, and during breaks. It is also important that students are drinking enough water during the day. As well as
drinking from our water bubblers it is a good idea to pack a drink in lunch boxes.
Europe Trip
A wonderful group of 14 student and 6 parents were lucky enough to travel to London, Ypres, Paris, Sorrento and Rome
together. We landed in London at about lunchtime on the first Monday of the holidays and hit the ground running – after
dropping our bags at the hotel we didn’t stop walking until we reached Brisbane on the last Sunday of the holidays. Every
day was a new adventure and we crossed many cultures and periods of history on our tour, from Shakespearean times at
the Globe Theatre, to World War I on the Western Front, Pompeii and Ancient Rome. It was awe inspiring to walk on roads
and into homes that were over 2000 years old. We also fit in quite a bit of shopping and eating! Our tour guide, Elisabetta,
was lovely and kept us all heading in the same direction. Over the 2 weeks, with all that time spent together, many strong
bonds were formed. There was not one complaint about tiredness, being hungry or not having wifi. During the entire trip we
only lost one metro ticket, one travel pillow...and Mr McDonnell at the Vatican. It was a fabulous trip and I really encourage
people to consider being involved in one of the trips we have in the future.
Mellissa Evans
Deputy Principal
Australian Mathematics Competition Results
In August a small group of highly capable mathematicians entered the Australian Mathematics Competition. This competition
poses a series of very complex problem solving questions. The following students gained awards:
Distinction – Jacinta Nicolas, Max Lambie, Winona Freihaut, Erinamy Smekel, Lucas Carter.
Credit - Bailey Jarrett, Lily Murphy, Lachy Hale, Stephanie Schultz, Michael Hawkins, Kate Utting, Danika Elley, Samuel
Graham, Scott Fleming, Tom Cranitch, James Legg-Bagg, Henry Jambor, Lachlan Crawford, Nathan Laverty, Ryan Tait.
Congratulations to all students who entered, and particularly those listed above.
Mr Tim Jarrett
Maths Department
Secondary CIS Athletics
Congratulations to all the secondary students who attended the CIS athletics Carnival on the last Wednesday of Term 3.
We had some outstanding results with students from the College achieving 4 medals: Sarah Norton 1st 18 years AWD shot
put, Joshua Mumford 1st 13 Years 1500M, 3rd 13 years 800m and Scott Fleming 3rd 14 years 800m
Secondary All Schools Athletics
Last week Joshua Mumford from Year 7 attended Secondary All Schools for Athletics in the 1500m. He made it through
the heats to achieve 4th
Congratulations Joshua!
NCIS Basketball
The NCIS Basketball will be held in Coffs Harbour during week 5. Trials for these teams will begin over the next few weeks.
Heidi Miller
Sports Coordinator
Parents are reminded that during HSC exams we are unable to use the PA to contact students. Please make sure that you
have all pickup/appointment arrangements organised with your child so they can meet you in the office at the appointed
time.
2014 Europe Study Tour
The Rotary Club of
Ballina-on-Richmond
invite you to their annual
John Huegill Memorial Charity
Barefoot Bowls Day
Sunday 9th Nov 2014
3pm start
$20 per person, teams of 4 or we can put
you in a team, no experience necessary
Flat shoes, socks or bare feet, Bowls and Coaching provided
Includes BBQ Dinner, Dessert and Drink
Rink Prizes, Fantastic Raffle and Lots of Fun
Bookings:
Call Cherry Street Sports Ballina 6686 2811 or
Col Lee 0417 862 602 or Jodie Shelley 0427 287 627
Proudly Supported by:
Ph: 6681 4155
www.chuegill.com
Funds raised will go towards purchasing an
Emergency/Crash trolley for Ballina District Hospital
Congratulations to Rino Lindsay
coming fourth in the Wahu Grom
Search Surfing Competition at
Coffs Harbour over the weekend
in the under 12s division. There
were competitors there from all
over Australia so it was a very
good result for him. He was
also interviewed on NBN news
on Saturday.
Students are only able to purchase Milk, Juice or Fruit before school from the canteen.
NEW GLUTEN FREE MENU - Normal prices apply
Sandwiches, Wraps & Rolls
Pumpkin Soup - $3.50 (Gluten free roll available)
Chicken Burgers - $4.00
Banana Bread - $2.00
Steak Pie - $4.50
Quiche - $2.00
Term 4 Dates to Remember
Sushi: 14 and 28 October, 11 and 25 November
Noodle Box: 21 October, 4 and 18 November
Subway: 2 December
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Yes, I can help
8, 13, 15 and 22 October
3, 5, 6 (am), 10, 12 and 19 November
1 and 3 December
ALL DAY
½ DAY AM (9 – 11)
½ DAY PM (11 – 2)
Name: _________________________________________ Mobile: ____________________________
Email: _________________________________________ Childs Name: ______________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Christine Hall
Canteen Supervisor
0414 811 668
ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS™
PARENT COURSE
Parenting skills for resolving teenage behaviour problems
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A Six-session program for parents and carers
at BDCSA Youth Service
32 Swift St
Starts Wednesday the 5th of November, 2014, at 6:00pm
Learn:
 Some common ground shared by parents & reasonable expectations to hold about adolescents
 New understandings of adolescence
 A three-option model & flow chart for decision-making
 Self check-in, first - for parents.
 Building relationship with your teenager and making the best of your non-crisis conversations with them
 Skills for tough conversations for handling those problems you just can’t ignore
Registration required
Course is Free
Register for this course contacting Steve Bowden at BDCSA on 66 815 511
What parents have said…
A step dad recalled an incident at the weekend with his 12 year
old step daughter. He said that the input he had received the
previous week from the course helped him keep his cool and
brought a more favourable outcome.
A single Mum who had presented as quite anxious on the first
night told the group in week 2 that she had made an
appointment with her 15 year old son during the week and had
had a far more favourable discussion with him than would
previously have been the case.
Who’s running it?
The trainer for this course is Steven Bowden, youth case
manager, who has successfully completed Parentshop’s
Engaging Adolescents training.
For more information contact Steve on 66 815 511 or 0447 181 208
[email protected]
BRIGHT LIGHTS PERFORMANCE SCHOOL PRESENTS
• An end to the arguing and yelling! • It saved our lives • Simple, sane, effective •
This course is being run by a Parentshop® licensed practitioner.
Directed by Rebecca Balfour and Choreographed by Lee Purdie
Step into the enchanted world of Disney's Beauty And The Beast JR.
This classic story tells of Belle, a smart and beautiful young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast,
who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love
and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If
the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale
about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.
TWO SHOWS ONLY @ THE BYRON THEATRE
SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER @ 2pm and 6.30pm
Tix available at the door
ADULTS $20 CHILDREN $12 FAMILY(2A+2C) $60
ENQUIRIES BRIAN DALE 66841932
www.parentshop.com.au
Week
Week 1
A
Term 4, 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
6/10
7/10
8/10
Week 2
B
13/10
14/10
15/10
Week 3
A
Week 4
B
20/10
21/10
27/10
Week 5
A
Week 6
B
Thursday
Friday
9/10
10/10
16/10
17/10
22/10
23/10
24/10
28/10
29/10
30/10
31/10
3/11
4/11
5/22
6/11
7/11
10/11
11/11
12/11
13/11
14/11
Year 9 and 10
Exam week
# Kindy 2015
Orientation Day
# Friends Meeting
7:00pm
Week 7
A
Week 8
B
Week 9
A
17/11
18/11
19/11
20/11
21/11
24/11
25/11
26/11
27/11
28/11
1/12
2/12
3/12
4/12
5/12
Week 10
B
8/12
9/12
10/12
11/12
12/12
HSC Exams start
GRIP Leadership
Conference
- Secondary
Leaders.
Year 10 Prep for
Senior School
(Mon-Wed)
Year 10 Work
Experience week
First Day Term 4
# Whole College
Chapel at St
Mary’s
# Friends Meeting
7:00pm
Yr 11 retreat
(‘Til Friday)
Year 4 Camp
Year 12 Formal
Year 1-4 Speaking Music Evening
Competition
Band Performance
Evening
Whole College
Chapel
Presentation Day
Last Day Term 4
Year 9 & 10
Photography
Excursion to
Byron
Yr 11 Parent
Teacher and HSC
Info Evening
Year 10 Retreat
Kindy Currumbin
Excursion
Year 3 Excursion
to Tropical Fruit
World