Vol 21 No 17
5th November 2014
Peace Lutheran College
Profiles at Peace
Phone: 4039 9000
www.plc.qld.edu.au
Our mission is to develop informed, active, resilient and
compassionate citizens within a Christian community.
Vol 21 No 12
5 November
(Quality Education....Christian Nurture....Community Service)
NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Friends,
The next few weeks are very busy with many events where students’ achievements are recognised
and celebrated. These events are particularly significant for our Year 12 students who are about to
graduate and set out on the next chapter of their lives.
It begins this Friday, 7 November with the Informal for our Year 9 students to celebrate the
conclusion of Middle School. I congratulate the Middle School captains for their involvement in
organising this event and for their excellent leadership throughout this year. I look forward to seeing
their progress in Senior School.
The Informal is followed by the Year 12 Formal on Saturday, 15 November. A highlight is always to see
the students arrive to the venue and to hear the tributes they share about each other. Not to mention
the dancing that they have been preparing for throughout this term.
The Presentation events, a time to recognise and highlight the hard work and many achievement by
our students, takes place on Tuesday, 18 November at 6:30 pm for Middle and Senior School, and on
Monday, 24 November at 9 am for Junior School. Attendance is compulsory and students are required
to wear their formal uniform.
Then on Friday, 21 November we hold a Graduation Chapel for our senior students. This is a day with
mixed emotions. Whilst we are sorry to see them go, we are at the same time excited for them as
they embark on a new journey beyond Peace and wish them every success in their future endeavours.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the seniors this year and am confident they will do
themselves and us proud.
I look forward to seeing you at some, or several of the upcoming events.
Yours in Christ
Elisabeth Fenske
What is on this fortnight?
Inside this issue
COMING EVENTS
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Year 9 Informal
Year 12 Formal
Middle & Senior
School Presentation
Last day Yr 12s
Junior School
Presentation
Last day Prep, Yr 10
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Absentees
If your child is absent from school,
please ring Administration on
4039 9000 to advise. If you need to
phone before 8.00 am please leave a
message on 4039 9000. Alternatively,
you can email:
[email protected]
Students must report to Home Group
teachers between 8.30 – 8.45 am
If you do not notify the school, we will
make contact to verify your child’s
absence.
Visitors
Visitors including parents need to
sign in at the office during the
hours of 9 am – 2.30 pm. Thank
you
7th November
Year 9
Informal
18th November
Middle &
Senior School
Presentation
Contact Details
Please ensure your contact details are
up to date. We are pushing for
communication to be electronic to
reduce paper use and our carbon
footprint.
Please see Claire on reception for an
Update Family Details form or email
with
any
[email protected]
changes.
Thank you.
Lutheran Church Worship Times
Trinity Lutheran Church
Severin Street, Cairns
Sunday Service Times
8.00 am and 10.00 am
Everyone is welcome to worship with us
Visit www.cairnslutheran.org.au
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News from Mrs Fenske
What is on this fortnight
Presentation Ceremonies
Uniform Link
Health Clinic News
Monster Garage Sale
Anzac Story
Junior School News
JCU Young Language
Ambassador Conference
Middle School News
Senior School News
Duke of Edinburgh
Canteen
Sports News
Kindergarten
Surf Life Saving News
Visual & Performing Arts
New Bus for Peace
Parenting Ideas
Salvation Army
Christmas Appeal
Yarrabah Band Festival
Run for the Reef
Peace Kindy
School Saving @ Peace
Would you like to open a savings
account for your child? To teach them
how to save before they learn how to
spend? Please see Claire at reception
to get an application form.
For Sale
As part of our 20 Year celebrations, we have produced a set
of beautiful tumbler glasses with our logo and the 20 year
anniversary dates on them. We are selling them for $25.00
for a boxed set of 2.
If you would like to purchase a box, they are available from
our administration office.
General Notices
Entertainment Books
Peace Lutheran College’s P&F is
pleased to be selling the brand new
Entertainment Memberships to help
raise funds for our school. The new
Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port
Douglas Entertainment
Memberships are filled with over
$20,000 worth of offers for the best
restaurants & attractions. You can
view an online sample book at
www.entertainmentmedia.com.au/fli
ckbook/cairns
Memberships are also available for
all major areas of Australia & New
Zealand. The best part is that 20% of
each sale goes directly to Peace
Lutheran College. Get in quick to
avoid disappointment and help
support Peace Lutheran College.
Books can be purchased from Sue
Berntsson in accounts for $55 each.
CONFIRMATION OF
CONTINUING
ENROLMENT FOR 2015
Parents are urgently requested to
confirm the continuing enrolment
of students at Peace Lutheran
College for 2015.
If you have not done so already,
please contact Administration to
confirm whether your child or
children will return for Term 1
2015.
Uniform Link
Uniform Link is expecting delivery
of stock mid-November in
preparation for 2015 back to
school.
Uniform Link can be found at:
5 MacDonnell Street, Manunda
Ph: 4032 4918
Email: [email protected]
Trading Hours:
Mon-Fri 8.30 am – 5 pm
Saturday mornings during January
“Back to School”
Closed for the Christmas – New
Year period.
Health Clinic News
Immunisations
Our last Immunisation clinic for
2014 will be held next Wednesday
12th November. If you have children
in Grade 8 and 10 who will be
having their vaccinations please can
you ensure that they have a good
breakfast and plenty of water on the
morning of the clinic. Following the
vaccination, some students may
need some Panadol but ice is usually
sufficient to help with soreness at
the injection site.
If, for any reason your child is
absent from school on this day they
will be able to have the
immunisation at our first clinic in
2015 or they are able to have it at
your family doctors surgery.
Immunisation forms for 2015
If you have students in Grade 8 and
10 in 2015, immunisation forms will
be posted just before school
returns. If you don’t receive a form
by the time school starts, please can
you
email
the
clinic
at
[email protected] so we can get
a form to you.
Water
Now that the temperatures and
humidity are increasing, please can
you ensure that your child is
drinking plenty of fluid. They
especially need to be able to access
their own water bottles at sport. A
water bottle is essential if students
are going off campus for sport or
excursions. We have had a number
of students recently spending time
in the clinic with headaches. One of
the first questions we ask is how
much students have had to drink
and the answer is often not a lot, so
please continue to encourage them.
Medical Updates
If your child has been diagnosed
with any condition that it is
important for the school to know
about or developed any allergies,
please can you complete another
Medical Consent for which can be
found on the website and send it to
the clinic via administration.
Contact Details
If you are moving or have recently
changed addresses or phone
numbers, please ensure the school
has your new details. We are often
finding it difficult to contact
families when their children are
sick due to the numbers being
incorrect or disconnected. I have
noticed that quite a few people
have themselves listed as the
emergency
contact.
The
emergency contact needs to be a
person who would be contacted if
we can’t get hold of parents in an
emergency.
Carolyn Durden & Melanie van
Welderen, College Nurses
Monster Garage Sale
Trinity Lutheran Church’s Monster
Garage sale will be held at the Church
(472 Severin St, Manunda) on
Saturday, 8 November from 8 am until
2 pm.
There will be a huge amount of
household items to browse through, as
well as a sausage sizzle, coffee stall
and face painting. Please come along
and grab a bargain. Money raised will
be put towards the mission of the
church. If you would like to donate
items to be sold, these can be brought
to the church on the Friday before (7
November) from 1 pm - 3 pm or 4 pm6 pm.
Anzac Story
A local storyteller Mrs Colleen Smith
has written a book entitled “Anzac
Story” and is in the process of
rewriting it which will be available in
A4 size. With upcoming Anzac Day
centenary commemorations in 2015,
Colleen is selling her A5 size for $8.00 a
copy. If you would like to purchase a
copy please see the library staff.
Junior School News
Being Still
Life is busy! We move from one thing to the next in our day, often without breaks and get to the end of the day often feeling
exhausted. I have been participating in an ISQ Primary Heads Leadership Course this year and one of the things we have been
learning to do more is to take intentional time in our day for professional reading and journaling. This is a chance to become
more knowledgeable, reflect and plan ahead in our leadership journey. The article included in the Newsletter from Michael
Grose’s Parenting Ideas Website also gives some great ideas on how we can slow down our home life too. It has made me
think about intentionally taking time each day to focus on my relationship with God. Being still in His presence and allowing
Him to guide and strengthen me is an important part of my day. I encourage you all to take time, breath and reflect. It is in
these times that we grow the most.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
2015 Classes and Orientation Morning
On Wednesday, 26 November all students in the Junior School will spend the morning in their class with the teacher for
2015. Prior to this day a letter will be sent home listing your child’s home group class, room allocation and teacher/s, which
are yet to be confirmed.
A reminder that students are grouped based on teachers deep knowledge of each student and how they work best. When
allocating classes aspects of the decision include: mixes of girls and boys, learning support students, behaviour needs and
personalities, whilst keeping in mind the best classroom environment for each child. It is a complex process. Please address
any issues around classes to me in writing prior to Friday, 7 November.
Orientation day is important for all students in order to become familiar and feel comfortable with the class for 2015 before
Christmas break.
Junior School Presentation Day
Please join us for Presentation Day on Monday, 24 November at 8.45 am for a 9 am start. This is an opportunity to recognise
students in Junior School for the following awards: Service and Leadership, Academic Achievement, Encouragement, Sport,
Japanese and Choir. We will also be celebrating with the Year 5’s as they leave Junior School.
Junior School COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This year we have decided to do a JS Community Christmas Concert. This will be held on the lawn area at the side of the
Peace Centre on FRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER. Each class will present a Christmas song and in between we will join as a
community with the singing of Christmas carols. It will be an evening of celebrating students, families and Christmas. The
time (Approx. 5 – 7 pm) and further details will be confirmed closer to the event – but please add it to your calendar!
Spring Fair
This was a fantastic example of the College community working together for the benefit of all students, and having some fun
along the way. Thank you to everyone who helped, volunteered, donated time and prizes and participated!
Facebook
Don’t forget to visit Peace Lutheran College on Facebook. Like our page and follow us so you can see daily happenings and
get reminders of upcoming events.
You Can Do It – Weekly Winners
Week 3: Eli, Year 1DL - Gabby Get Along
Peace Award Winners – “A = Attitude”
Chelsea, Year 3CO - Ricky Resilience
Prep
Sid & Derrick
Week
4:
Ashley, Year 1CJ - Connie Confidence
Year 1 Tanya & Brandon
Luke,
Year 4SS - Connie Confidence
Year 2 Lucas & Olivia
Year 3 Kelsey & Ashlyn
Year 4 Kristine & Hannah
Year 5 Lily & Aisis
Congratulations!
Working together, through Christ,
Sarah Rowan, BEd (ECE), GradDipThEd, MEdSt
Head of Junior School
[email protected]
JCU Young Language Ambassador Conference
This year an exciting new program started, the JCU Young Language Ambassador Program. This program aims to
promote the study of foreign languages whist providing young people with the opportunity to develop their
leadership skills.
Peace Lutheran College Young Language
Ambassadors: Mitchell Lee, Andrew
Kumpulainen, Alisha Vanrietvelde, Indy
Yeoman, Hannah Jarvis, Gnu Kim, Sofia Persson
and Alexander George.
Alexander and Gnu with JCU Young Language
Ambassador organiser Florence Boulard.
These students participated in a Young Language Ambassador conference at JCU on Tuesday 21st October, where
they met like-minded students from schools ranging from Mossman to Innisfail and inland to various schools on the
Tablelands. There were even a couple of Distance Education students that had flown up from Brisbane. The 150
Young Language Ambassadors heard inspiring presentations from various speakers sharing their views on the value
of learning languages and ideas on how to promote language learning. Students also shared their own ideas and
goals for the following year.
Middle School News
Dr David Livingstone was a national hero from his writings on the “dark continent”, which he spent decades
exploring and working as a medical missionary. In 1864, Dr Livingstone returned to Africa with the objective of
locating the source of the Nile River. After many years, little was heard of him in England and his welfare became a
point of concern. The New York Herald commissioned a reporter, Henry Stanley, to locate him. 1n 1871, Stanley
arrived on the east coast of Africa and after 8 months, eventually found Livingstone. Stanley’s account is being
overwhelmed by emotion when laying eyes on the doctor. However, being mindful of maintaining dignity, he
muttered the words “Dr Livingstone, I presume?” After brief introductions, Stanley passes on the mail bag which
had failed to reach Livingstone some time ago him and contained many letters, including those from his children.
Though he was interested in the letters, he asked Stanley of world news. When Stanley suggested that the doctor
must be anxious to open the letters, Livingstone told him “I have waited years for letters, and I have been taught
patience. I can surely afford to wait a few hours longer. No, tell me the general news. How is the world getting
along?"
I love the lessons we can learn from others, including people who have achieved mighty things. I love the simplicity
of the lesson in patience we gain from Dr David Livingstone.
Successes: It is a privilege to celebrate the successes of our students. It is encouraging to hear of successes both at
school and beyond. A number of students recently participated at a North Qld surf lifesaving competition in
Mackay. From what I hear, there were some outstanding results, lots of fun and great weather was enjoyed. Also,
the College Year 6/7 boys Cricket team participated in a T20 tournament and finished undefeated. The team was
crowned FNQ regional champions and are off to Brisbane next month to compete in a state-wide carnival. I also
wish our Year 6/7 Rugby 7s team all the best with their upcoming competition.
JCU Language Ambassador Program: Recently, a small group of Peace students attended a Language Ambassador
Program at James Cook University. Students were able to hear the experiences of language professionals, such as
the “singing diplomat”, participate in workshops and acquaint themselves with language enthusiasts from other
schools.
Kudos: Clem Vaculka is an Aboriginal and Islander
Education Worker (AIEW) with the College. His role includes
assisting indigenous students in class, offering personal
support, among many other duties not formally listed in
his job description. During the past fortnight, one of our
students experienced personal difficulty. Clem’s care for
this student is what Peace is all about. Though only one
example, it highlights the work he does each week and
demonstrates his value to our college community.
Upcoming events: The College language ambassadors
from the JCU program will be attending a seminar on
Tuesday 21 October at the university. Also, there are
three major Middle School events upcoming:
• Middle School Orientation Day (5 November);
• Year 9 Informal (7 November); and
• College Presentation Evening (18 November).
• Year 5 Orientation (26 November)
Yours in Christ,
Nick Cheyne
Head of Middle School
Twitter: @PLCMiddle
[email protected]
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Senior School News
Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow
Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow is a school-based mentoring program for students in Years 6 to 12. Good luck to
Jerry Ahmat, Ceddy Nona and Sai Nona who will be presenting at this Fridays conference.
The aim of the Indigenous Leaders of Tomorrow and Indigenous Leaders of the Future is to assist students to
develop a skills base that enables them to be effective leaders in their schools, families and communities.
Arts Evening
Thank you to all Arts staff involved in organising last week’s Arts Evening, it was a great success and a delight to see
so many students enjoying the opportunity of performing. We clearly have some very bright and talented minds in
our midst. The Wednesday show was a wonderful experience of music, theatre and song.
Science Block (Photo)
The Science block construction continues to come on in
leaps and bounds and we are all getting very excited
at the prospect of these new learning spaces next year.
Miss Chris is busy dusting off and boxing up test tubes
and tripods in preparation for the big move after Christmas.
Have a great two weeks and God Bless
Peter Cummings
Head of Senior School
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Thirteen intrepid Year 10 students have successfully completed the adventurous journey section of the Duke of
Edinburgh Bronze Award. The students walked 25km through the Barron Gorge National Park over two days. The
students are required to be self sufficient for these two days and carry everything that they will need, largely jelly
snakes and two minute noodles. The weather was kind to us as the rain only started once we had pitched our tents
for the night. The students must now finalise the completion of the skill, service and physical recreation sections of
the award. Once completed, they will receive a certificate, badge and one credit point toward their Queensland
Certificate of Education. A big thank you to Kellie Brooker and Richard Baer for volunteering to supervise the hike
and of course to the students who's behaviour and application was impeccable.
A very big THANK YOU to everyone who supported National Bandanna Day last week. We raised $1,145.70 to assist
young people living with cancer.
Thank you.
Sports News
We have had a MASSIVE start to Term 4 with Sport & HPE at PLC!
Our Year 8/9 JSS Interschool Sport teams head into their final round robin games for the 2014 season this week vs St
Augustine’s & St Monica’s. It looks likely that three of our teams (Boys AFL, Boys & Girls Basketball) will be Top four
finishers and therefore qualify for the semi-finals. Well done to these teams but also to all students and coaches on
their efforts this season. All teams not contesting semi-finals will be travelling along to cheer on our Top four teams
which should make for a great atmosphere for our players and hopefully give them the winning edge!
Recently, Cairns Baseball Grounds at Trinity Beach hosted the Barron River District Primary Schools Development
Cup for Year 6/7 students where PLC competed and enjoyed interschool competition in the sport of baseball whilst
having some great fun at the same time. Well done to all players who participated.
The Q7’s Rugby Union Tournament has been in full swing this term with our U15 and U18 teams competing against
other regional schools in Seven-a-side Rugby. Our U15 team was successful in their first match vs TAS and finished
with 1 win from 3 matches. The U18 boys remained undefeated throughout their pool matches and therefore
qualified for the Final vs St Augustine’s. Although ultimately unsuccessful in the Final, it was a fantastic achievement
for the team to be awarded the Runners-Up title for the tournament. This week, it is the U12’s turn and we wish
them the very best of luck for their matches.
Last Friday, 2 PLC Year 6/7 teams competed in the FNQ Regional Finals for the T20 Blast Cricket Schools Cup held at
Endeavour Park grounds. Both of our teams (PLC 1 & PLC 2) competed against schools from all over the FNQ region.
PLC 2 completed their matches with 1 win/3 losses but thoroughly enjoyed the experience and honed their cricket
skills whilst having a lot of fun. PLC 1 remained undefeated throughout their matches and at the presentation
ceremony were crowned FNQ Regional Champions! As a result, this team have now been invited to participate in
the State T20 Blast Finals to be held in Brisbane on the 19 November, with travel and accommodation courtesy of
QLD Cricket! Congratulations to all participants and our regional champs are very much looking forward to their
upcoming experience!
Thank you to all families of Prep to Year 4 students who
have assisted with preparing their children for swim &
survive lessons at Marlin Coast Bicentennial Pool which
have now begun and continue to be held every Thursday.
These lessons are a vital part of physical education in our
part of the world and it is fantastic to have had maximum
participation among our students in all participating
classes. Thanks again to all concerned and let’s keep up the
great swimming!
Grant Carlson
HPE Teacher & Sport Coordinator
[email protected]
Catch up with all the latest HPE/Sport news on Twitter by following @PLC_Sport
Super Surf Lifesavers @ PLC
2014 has been another successful year for the surf lifesaving community amongst us. At the Branch championships
in Port Douglas the North Queensland branch surf lifesaving team that is to travel to Maroochydore for the state
championships next March, was announced. Four Peace students were selected: Harriet Grant, Connie Southwood,
Matthew Riches and Tia Rivett. It is very difficult to make the branch team and these athletes have worked hard and
competed well all season to get there.
Many of our surf life savers also travelled to Mackay recently to compete in the North Australian Championships. All
of the Peace Lutheran competitors are members of the victorious Cairns Surf life saving club, that took out the
overall Club Champion's trophy.
Some of the amazing Peace student's results were:
Harriet Grant - Gold Champion Lifesaver, and Bronze in Board Rescue.
Matthew Riches - Silver Board Rescue and Cameron Relay, Bronze Board
Relay and Surf Team.
Connie Southwood - Bronze Board Race, Board Rescue, and Surf Team.
Tia Rivett - Bronze Beach Relay and Surf Team.
Martha Marsh - Bronze Cameron Relay.
Angus Southwood - 5th Surf Team.
They also did really well in the Pool Rescue competition and
brought home a swag of medals.
Harriet was selected as a reserve for the Queensland Country
team and will compete against some interstate teams in late
November.
Huge Effort by all and amazing results. Many of our older Surf
Lifesavers also have a first ever Patrol Competition this Saturday
afternoon at Palm Cove. Feel free to come and watch.
Little Lifesavers Program
The next Little Lifesavers program runs each Saturday across Term 4 starting on 18 Oct – Places still available. Then ‘Very Merry
Little Lifesaver Christmas’ starts on Monday 15 – Wednesday 17 December (at the beach), Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December
from 8.15 am to 10.30 am at the Cairns Regional Council Esplanade Lagoon.
Santa will make an appearance and there will be a BBQ on the beach on the Wed, the kids will be hungry after we help the
Lifeguard catch and identify Jellyfish.
Our core challenges in North Queensland are dangerous marine creatures, so in addition to general water safety and surf skills,
the program provides educational activities on jellyfish and crocodiles, which are all designed to build up their confidence in the
water and educate them about how to stay safe at the beach.
Throughout the program, participants are introduced to some of the key principles of surf safety such as basic rescue
techniques and first aid, with a focus on CPR.
A highlight of our program is that we teach our Little Lifesavers CPR, and if they are too young, we educate them on how to
instruct others, such as older children or adults, to perform CPR. These are skills that they can take with them for the rest of
their lives.
Visual and Performing Arts Showcase
Last Tuesday night The Peace Lutheran College Visual and Preforming Arts students showcased much of the work
that they have created throughout the year. This was the second annual performance and was a great success that
was enjoyed by both performers and audience. Before the official proceedings began the audience was free to
nibble on food and drinks provided while admiring the outstanding work from the Art students, showcasing a mix of
sculptures, paintings and photographs. They displayed a great range of their work and we were reminded once
again how many talented artists we have at our school. The night began with the musical talent from senior
students James Kearney on guitar and vocals with Kaleb Harrigan on drums singing the popular song Riptide with an
added pub rock feel to truly express their style of music. Next up was Tequila Roberts singing Hallelujah
accompanied on piano by Toyah Guardione and a duet from Analiese Martin and Tahlia Stent singing beautifully a
song from the musical Wicked. Each performer made the song their own and was enjoyed by everyone.
The Drama section of the night left the audience on an emotional roller-coaster. The first performance was a scene
from The Caucasian Chalk Circle, staged by Tequila Roberts, Rachel Sutton and Kiara Higgins, which left the audience
laughing and wondering if breaking character was all part of the plan. Don’t worry – it was. Annalise Martin, Jasmin
Carson and Melissa Perry also preformed a scene from Caucasian Chalk Circle and had the audience on the edge of
their seat and sometimes up on the stage to join in their play. A skit from the theatre style Commedia Dell'arte was
performed by Steven Mackellar, James Kearney and Ashley Broussard and was one of the funniest performances of
the night leaving the audience with sore abdominals. The final Drama performance was by Rhys Kiddle and Jasmine
Carson in their heart-wrenching scene from Summer of the Seventeenth Doll. The audience was captivated with the
raw emotion they produced on stage and was an excellent example of the talent here at Peace Lutheran.
The last segment of the night was Film and Television which showcased a variety of senior work created over this
year from music videos, narratives, experimental, and documentaries. Each one inciting a different emotion; some
made you laugh, others made you cry and some even made you scream in fright.
The night in all was a major success and was an excellent way to allow Arts students to show off their talent and
share with family and friends what they love. If you missed out this year be sure to book in early for 2015.
Written by Kiara Higgins, Year 12
NEW BUS FOR PEACE
Peace Lutheran College has placed an order for a new SCANIA bus capable of carrying 63 students.
The old Mitsubishi ROSA (24 seats) will be disposed of.
The purchase of the new bus will allow the College to have a greater carrying capacity to meet the demands of the
morning and afternoon routine runs and the increase of student numbers across the campus for excursions.
There will be some changes to the times and drop off/ pick up locations to one or all bus routes.
The 2015 Survey Letters and Bus Applications forms have been sent out to all families to secure seating on the five
bus runs that the College provides. Please complete the Application forms for 2015 and get them back to Admin
sooner than later.
The response so far is very high, so don’t miss out on your seat for next year Term 1.
MyTime for Grandparents
This group meets to support grandparents and kinship carers who have taken on full time care of grandchildren to
the age of 18. For more information contact Brigitte via [email protected] or on 4041 5574.
All Abilities Playgroup
PlayConnect meets Thursday 9.30-11.30 am at St Margaret's Church Hall, 230 Aumuller St. Parents, carers, siblings
are all invited to join this community of families who have a child with developmental delay. Contact: Brigitte via
[email protected] or on 4041 5574.
Christmas Appeal
Peace Lutheran College are aware, as Christmas approaches, that there are many needy families in the community
who are not able to enjoy many of the special privileges and treats of the Christmas season.
We would like to establish a Christmas Giving Tree this year. We would like to ask each of our School families to
donate a new toy or other new gift (unwrapped), or items of food that can be placed under our tree, so that we
can pass these on to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Gift Appeal. If you would like to donate an item towards our
Giving Tree it could be dropped off at our main school office between Monday 3 November and Wednesday 26
November.
Suggested Items of Toys
Gift Vouchers – Surf shops, clothing shops, CD/DVD shops, Kmart, Target, Cinema tickets
Clothing and accessories - shoes and socks, baseball caps
Outdoor/sporting equipment – kites, bat and ball games, beach towels, cricket sets, netballs
Hair and Beauty - Make up, perfume, aftershave, trendy toiletry bags, lip balms, glitter gels, hair accessories, nail
polishes
Miscellaneous - CDs and DVDs, Puzzles and games, books, diaries, photo albums, stationery, toy cars
Suggested Items of Food
Tinned foods – fruit salad, vegetables, spaghetti, baked beans, tuna, ham, pre-canned meals
Beverages – tea, coffee, milo, Quik, cordial, long life juice
Cereals and Carbohydrates – Breakfast cereals and muesli, Rice, pasta, pasta sauce (eg Dolmio)
Treats – bags of lollies, chocolate, sweet biscuits (Tim Tams, Mint Slice), savoury biscuits (Barbecue Shapes, Sakata),
Cake mix, jam, honey, vegemite
Extras for Christmas – Bonbons, Santa Sacks (eg Cadbury), Christmas Puddings, Long-life or boxed custard
Handy hints – Ring-pull tins are preferred! (Not everyone has a can opener), Long expiry dates please, Please avoid
‘no name’ brands as people will be receiving these goods as a gift.