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Term FOUR Week 3
Thursday 23 October 2014
Calendar Dates
Students Enjoying ‘Jumping Rope For Heart’ Activities!
Friday 24 October
Year 10 Camp Returns
Thursday 30 October
Class Theme Dress Up Day –Gold
Coin Donation
Year 2 Sleepover
Monday 3 November
College Closed-Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 4 November
Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Monday 10 November
Year 8-10 Study Day at Home
Tuesday 11—Friday 14
November
Year 8-10 Exams
Tuesday 11 November
Year 7 Jewish Museum Excursion
Wednesday 12 November
Year 5/6 All Star Girls Final,
Hoop Time
Thursday 20 November
Years 8,9 & 10 Art Excursion
Good News Lutheran College
580 Tarneit Road, Tarneit, Victoria 3029
PO Box 2193, Werribee, Victoria 3030
Phone
03 8742 9000
Absentee line 03 8742 9090
Fax
03 9748 0633
Email
[email protected]
Web
www.goodnews.vic.edu.au
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Principal’s Report
2015 is coming!
Staffing
The continuing growth of the College will see an increase in enrolment across the College of around 100 students next year.
This, of course, means additional staff for the extra classes. The College has been working over the past few months to fill
these positions and many have been filled. Some of the staff for 2015, that we are very excited to have joining us, are as
follows:
Hayley McDonald – Currently working at Good Shepherd Lutheran College Northern Territory, Middle School Teacher specializing
in Food Technology
Laura Brokenshire – Currently doing CRT work, Middle School Teacher specializing in Physical Education
Rovaun Alexander – Currently working at Thomas Carr College, Technology Teacher
Sarah Smith – Currently working in Scotland, has worked in Lutheran schools for 15 years, Senior Maths/Science Teacher
Leaving us, sadly, will be Frau Jasna Kosovac who has wonderfully filled our German position while Frau Brown has been away
on maternity leave. Jasna has been travelling from near Frankston every day for the few months she has been here, and we are
very grateful to her for her commitment to doing so.
Mrs Louise Porra will also be farewelled at the end of the year. Louise also travels a tremendous distance daily to work here and
while we will certainly be sad to see her leaving, it is great to know she has obtained a position at our sister Lutheran school in
Geelong. The College thanks Louise for all her hard work and dedication over the few years that she has been a part of Good
News.
Building Projects
There has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes over the past year or so with construction of additional facilities at the
College and we are getting ever closer to beginning works on 570 Tarneit Road (‘the farm’). By the end of this year an
additional four classroom modular, similar to the current Middle School Modular, will be in place on site, ready for use at the
commencement of 2015. Very soon, also, we will begin construction of a new five-room Science building near the dam on the
block. Also, already near-finalised from a planning perspective, a three-four room Technology Building is anticipated to be
underway in the first half of next year. Along with these buildings, an AFL sized oval will be created at the back of the two
blocks and some additional playground equipment for our growing Junior School is also being planned. Very exciting times
ahead!
Simon Hughes
Principal
Chaplain’s Chat
I hope you all have fun with Gifts god gives you this week.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.
Joshua Hauser
College Chaplain
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Junior School Report
One of the phrases I use multiple times with students in Term Four is this: The rules are still the rules, even in Term Four. The
phrase is said with a smile intended to remind students that we want to maintain a safe and caring learning environment at all
times.
This fortnight, I’d like to remind you that our uniform policy also remains the same in Term Four. Teachers have noticed a few
things in the past week that need to be addressed.
Hair: Anything that draws attention to your hair is not allowed at GNLC. For boys, that means obvious side shavings or shaved
designs. For girls, hair ties and clips should be uniform colours. Long hair should be neatly tied back.
Jewellery: Students are coming to school wearing loom bracelets. Anything other than a basic watch should not be worn on
wrists. Any religious jewellery with the exception of cross necklaces, if worn, should not be visible.
We thank-you for helping us maintain a uniform environment where the focus remains on learning rather than fashion.
Exceptions will be made on 30 October when students are encouraged to dress in a class or homeroom theme.
Janet Abercrombie
Head of Junior School
Middle School Report
Exams! What do I do? How do I prepare?
For some people, the thought of exams is a very scary concept. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Exams are introduced
in the Middle School in particular as a way of giving them some practice for what they can expect in Senior School and VCE.
They are not designed to be daunting for the students, however they are designed to give the students the opportunity to
develop and practice their revision techniques. These techniques that are developed early in Middle School will help the students
ultimately gain success with their exams in the years ahead. At Year 10, the focus is then trying to prepare the students and set
them up for what to expect next year.
All Year 8-10 students received a letter yesterday outlining the exams for this term. With this letter was a ‘Study Tips’
attachment. Please look over this information with your child to help them prepare mentally and physically for these exams. It
may be that you will need to set up a specific study area in your house that will allow your child to get some quiet revision
completed. There may also be other tips that you take on board and put into place to support your child.
Ultimately, it is important to remember that these exams are a learning experience for the students. Not all results will perhaps
be as high as expected. This is all part of the student’s learning.
If you have any concerns regarding the exams, can you please contact the specific subject teacher to discuss the issue further.
I wish all the students well during this exam week coming up.
Yours in Christ,
Nathan Shrowder
Head of Middle School
Class Theme Day
Next Thursday 30 October, Good News Lutheran
College will have a ‘Class Theme Day’ where
students can (if they wish) come dressed in
clothes based on a theme picked by their year
level or class.
The best dressed and most
creative class will win a prize! A gold coin
donation is required to dress up and all profits
will go to charity.
We hope that everyone enjoys and gets involved
in this friendly and fun day.
Congratulations to all students who chose to sit the
international competition, the Australian Mathematics
Competition, in July. We are delighted that five students
received distinctions, which means that they were in
the top 15% of all entrants in their year level.
Distinctions were awarded to Shay (3GC), Candy (3GC),
Philip (5AR), Matthew (7BM) and Ruth (7BM).
All participating students have now received their
certificates and answer summary in celebration of their
efforts. Those with a credit scored in the top 50% of all
entrants in their year level. Well done to all who
participated in this prestigious event.
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Parents and Caregivers are welcome to attend the
Ceremony of Recognition for the Capital Grants Program
BGA opening the:
Middle School Building: Modular building consisting of
four general learning areas and associated amenities
Art/Science/Technology Building: Special secondary
centre which includes a science room, science preparation
room, materials technology room, design theory room, art
room, three store rooms, two staff rooms, kiln room and
disabled amenities
Projects to be opened by
Senator the Hon Michael Ronaldson
Date: Monday 17 November, 2014
Time: 11.15am
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No Dogs On College Property
Appropriate Dress
Please do not bring your pet dog/s onto the College
property. Even if they are on a leash, they are still not
permitted.
We have noticed a lot of students wearing undergarments
such as singlets and spencers under their uniform, even on
these warmer days. We encourage parents/caregivers to
check the weather forecast and help their child dress
accordingly.
Some students have also been noticed wearing long pants.
Please note, we are in summer uniform and all students
need to wear the correct summer uniform pieces.
Arriving Late to School
All students who arrive after the 8.50am bell, must sign in
at the College office to receive a late stamp in the diary to
show their teacher and also sign in the late register book at
the College office.
Good News Lutheran College
SMS Number
GNLC now has a dedicated SMS number 0448 825 424
which you can now use to SMS the College of your child’s
absence. Please ensure you state your child’s name, class
and reason for absence.
2015 Confirmed Term Dates
Term One
Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April
(9 weeks)
(Term Break: 6/4 – 17/4) (2 weeks)
Term Two
Tuesday 21 April to Friday 26 June
(10 weeks)
(Term Break: 29/6 – 10/7 (2 weeks)
Term Three
Tuesday 14 July to Friday 18 September
(10 weeks)
(Term Break: 21/9 – 2 Oct (2 weeks)
Term Four
Tuesday 6 October to Wednesday 9 December
(10 weeks)
(Term Break: from 10 Dec)
Public Holidays for 2015
New Year’s Day
Australia Day
Labour Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Thursday 1 January
Monday 26 January
Monday 9 March (Term One)
Friday 3 April (Term One break)
Monday 6 April (Term One break)
Pupil Free Day
ANZAC Day
Queen's Birthday
Monday 20 April
Saturday 25 April (Term Two)
Monday 8 June (Term Two)
Pupil Free Day
Monday 13 July
Pupil Free Day
Melbourne Cup
Christmas Day
Boxing Day
Monday 5 October
Tuesday 3 November (Term Four)
Friday 25 December
Saturday 26 December (& Monday 28 December, additional day)
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HAY FEVER ALERT
The Sick Bay has been inundated with
students presenting with hay fever
symptoms, mostly with irritated eyes.
Please note the College can only give a
wet compress to apply to their eyes to
provide some relief.
If your child
suffers from Hay fever please supply the College with Hay
fever medication and medicated eye drops. Please drop
these off to the College office and sign a medical authority
form.
We also encourage parents/caregivers to check the pollen
count daily and administer Hay fever medication in the
morning.
http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au/Pollen.aspx
Year 7 Boys Cricket Report
After a delay due to rain soaking and after sweeping
water off the pitch, the Year 7 Boys Cricket team
enthusiastically took to the field for the first of three
scheduled games. The boys were ably lead by Shannon,
with good contributions with ball and bat from Shannon,
Blake, Sebastian and wicket keeping debutante, Jerry. All
players played hard in the field.
GNLC won all three games against Tarneit P-9 College,
Manor Lakes and Wyndham Central, with several overs to
spare.
Mr Bernard and Mr Jones
Cricket Coaches
HEAD LICE ALERT
We have infestations of head lice
throughout the College and in order for us
to contain the spread, we must ensure all
students who present with head lice or
eggs are treated promptly and retreated
as per instructions on head lice products.
HOW TO FIND HEAD LICE
A head louse (the singular of lice) is a tiny, wingless insect
with six legs and vary in colour from greyish- white to
brown. They are the size of a sesame seed. Head lice may
be found anywhere on the child’s head, but usually they
are found at the nape of the neck or behind the ears. As it
may be difficult to locate lice as they move around on the
head, we suggest that you look for nits (eggs).
The egg or nit as they are commonly known, resemble
dandruff and is attached to the hair by a cement-like
substance. Nits are bigger than a pin head and are cream
in colour and are attached to the scalp.
TREATING HEAD LICE
 Using a cheap conditioner, apply generously to damp,
tangle free hair
 Divide the hair into segments, and using a fine tooth
comb, comb through the hair at an angle
 Wipe any excess product onto a paper towel
 If any nits or lice are found on the paper towel, the
child’s hair should be treated
The problem can be addressed quickly and effectively by
using the many readily available head lice products, which
can be purchased at any chemist.
Follow these 3 easy steps to treat head lice:
Treatment Treat with a head lice product as described in
the products instruction leaflet.
Elimination Effectively remove lice and eggs with nit
comb.
Prevention Keep a lice free home by washing all bed
linen, towels, hats, clothes, brushes etc., in hot water.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO GOOD NEWS LUTHERAN COLLEGE
AFTER SCHOOL CARE USERS
Our year is rapidly drawing to a close and Christmas is quickly approaching. We’re preparing now for the 2015 After School Care
Program.
We experienced high demand this year and were often unable to accommodate requests for extra days and casual attendees. In
anticipation that this might recur, we are extending priority bookings to our existing families.
Priority bookings will close on Sunday 2 November. Places are limited; bookings will be accepted on a first come first
served basis. Late applications will be wait listed and families will be notified when a vacancy becomes available. Enquires please
contact, After School Care on: 9748 9233
PLEASE NOTE: 2014 enrolments expire on 12 December, 2014. Your child cannot use the program in 2015 if you haven’t lodged
a new 2015 application.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
LIVE WELL WITH ASTHMA EDUCATION SESSION
The Asthma Foundation of Victoria is holding a FREE asthma education session for you to attend! This asthma education session
will assist with you or your child's asthma management as you learn all about asthma signs, symptoms, triggers, medications and
what to do in the event of an emergency. We will also be happy to answer all of your asthma related questions on the night.
The one hour free session will be taking place at The Asthma Foundation of Victoria and we would love to see you there.
WHERE: 479 – 481 King Street, West Melbourne.
WHEN: Wednesday 29 October, 2014
TIME: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: by Tuesday 28 October to Rebecca Colcott on 03 9326 7088 or [email protected]
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Daily Devotion
CHURCH SERVICES & TIMES
Sing to the Lord - Psalm 96
St Philips Church
Service Time:
9am Sunday Weekly Worship - 9.30am Sunday School
(school terms)
Sing a new song to the LORD!
9am First Sunday of month - family/ youth service
Sing to the LORD, all the world!
Where:
580 Tarneit Road, Tarneit (College site)
Sing to the LORD, and praise him!
Pastor:
Mark Winter :0411 151 741
Proclaim every day the good news that he has
Martin Luther Lutheran Church
Service time:
4pm Sunday
Where:
27 The Broadway, Altona North
Pastor:
Mark Winter 0411 151 741
Christ The Lord
Service Time:
10am Sunday (Slovak)
Where:
72-74 Point Cook Road, Seabrook
Pastor:
Jan Havjar 9369 5675
saved us.
Proclaim his glory to the nations,
his mighty deeds to all peoples.
St. Philips Church Playgroup
Friday mornings: 9.30am-11.30am during school terms.
Bring a piece of fruit and $2. New families welcome..
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