I consider EVERTHING a loss compared to the surpassing GREATNESS of knowing Christ Jesus my LORD. Phil 3:8 The Noticeboard A message from Mr Lainson Last week we considered the fact that our only hope in life and death is that we belong to God. If we belong to God then we need to consider what is God like? Wednesday 18th February 2015 Term 1 Week 3 Upcoming Events @ Cordeaux FRIDAY 20TH STAGE 5 FRENCH TO UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG LANGUAGE DAY FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY GAWA FUNDRAISING BBQ LUNCH ‘Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with FEBRUARY yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.’ (Psalm 86:8 – 10) ‘But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.’ (Psalm 86:15) God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite; he is outside of space, time and history. God is righteous and he is unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice and truth. He is personal and relational. God is loving, compassionate and slow to anger. What a privilege it is to belong to such a great God who is like none other. And what does God ask of his people ? To glorify him as we live lives of worship. Gawa Intercultural Exchange Fundraising BBQ Friday 20th February 2015 Friday 13th March 2015 Sausage sandwich: $2.50 (1 piece of bread, sausage and sauce) Cans: $2 (high school students only) Poppers $1 Parents/carers - are you available to assist with the running of either BBQ? Help is needed cooking from 12-1pm and serving from 12:50-2pm. Please contact Penny Spreitzer 0466 433 446 or [email protected]. Thankyou. MONDAY 23RD FEBRUARY SECONDARY ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL UNANDERRA POOL TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY PRIMARY ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL UNANDERRA POOL TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY CSSA STATE HOCKEY CARNIVAL (MACARTHUR) TUESDAY 3RD MARCH YEAR 10 GEOGRAPHY FIELDWORK RESEARCH— WARILLA BEACH THURSDAY 5TH MARCH YEAR 11 & 12 TEXTILES & DESIGN TO CRAFT & QUILT SHOW SATURDAY 7TH MARCH DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE— STAGE 5 PASS CLASS MONDAY 9TH MARCH TUESDAY 10TH MARCH THURSDAY 12TH THROUGH TO FRIDAY 20TH MARCH WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 4.00—8.00pm CSSA PRIMARY STATE SWIMMING CARNIVAL CSSA SECONDARY STATE SWIMMING CARNIVAL HOMEBUSH K—11 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS by teacher request -HALL YEAR 12 HALF YEARLY EXAMS CIS PRIMARY SWIMMING CSSA SECONDARY STATE VOLLEYBALL TWILIGHT FETE AND OPEN DAY Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Campus Vision: In Christ’s Service our vision is to provide quality Christian Education founded on the Word of God Chalkboard Staff Profile Name David Russell Teaching / Areas of Responsibility History and English Teacher Favourite Subject / teaching area Modern History Favourite Leisure time activity Playing sport, drinking good coffee Best Book you have ever read Contest by Matthew Reily The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak Favourite Food Pizza and Burgers Prior to joining Illawarra Christian School what were you doing? Working as a high school teacher at Sutherland Shire Christian School Funny Story My best mate from university (Mr Tim Kime) and I married twin sisters, so we are now brothers-in-law! A REMINDER FROM MR LAINSON REGARDING SCHOOL UNIFORMS The two year transition time for the new school uniform is now over, making the new school uniforms compulsory for all years. Parents, please ensure that your child has the correct uniform by checking your copy of the Parent Handbook. You are also reminded that sports and regular uniform are not to be interchanged under any circumstance. EG: tracksuit jacket NOT to be worn with the regular uniform and the woollen jumper may NOT be worn with the sports uniform. HELP US TO HELP YOU Many students have medical or other special needs in our school. So that we can best care for all our students it is important to have up to date information signed by a medical professional. For example: an asthma plan by a GP, a Paediatrician’s report, an assessment by a psychologist or OT. Many times in the medical world, terminology can change so it is important to get re assessed where appropriate. If you are not sure if this includes your child please speak to anyone from administration, learning support or your class teacher. Australian Inter schools Mountain Bike Championships Thredbo 6-8 March. This year will be the 6th year we have had a team attend. There are a number of events: Downhill, Cross Country, Dual Compressor and Pump Track Challenge. Competitors do not need to do all events, and all ability levels are catered for. There are categories for high school students and a NEW category this year for primary aged riders. There is also a Downhill clinic with World Cup riders Tom and Andrew Crimmins available on the 5th. PLEASE COME AND JOIN US For more information you can ring Cathy on 0411 027093. More information at http://www.thredbo.com.au/events/australian-mtb-interschools-2/ A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNCIL RANGERS SCHOOL SAFETY NOTICE TO DRIVERS There is NO EXCUSE for disobeying traffic control signs and road rules in the vicinity of a school. There are NO APOLOGIES for issuing infringement notices to offenders. Parking dangerously, blocking sight lines, blocking buses and crossings puts children’s lives at risk. Please read and understand the following traffic controls around your school: NO STOPPING Under no circumstances are you permitted to stop on a length of road to which a NO STOPPING sign applies. (Penalty: exceeds $310 + two demerit points) NO PARKING You are permitted to stop in a NO PARKING zone only while you are engaged in dropping off or picking up passengers. You must stay within three metres of our vehicle. You must not stop for more than two minutes. (Penalty: exceeds $170 + two demerit points) BUS ZONE You are not permitted to stop in a BUS ZONE unless you are driving a public bus. (Penalty: exceeds $310 + two demerit points) CHILDREN’S CROSSING You are not permitted to stop within 20 metres before the crossing and 10 metres after the crossing (Penalty: exceeds $410 + two demerit points) DOUBLE PARKING You must not stop on a road between the centre of the road and another car that is parked at the side of the road to wait or pick up or drop off passengers. (Penalty: exceeds $310 + two demerit points) THE COST OF TAKING YOUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DEPENDS ENTIRELY ON YOU Izzi & Ellie from Year 9 have a unique opportunity to participate in a cultural exchange program run by the school to visit a remote indigenous homeland on Elcho Island. Please come along and support their initiative as they raise funds needed to attend. DATE VENUE TIME COST SATURDAY MARCH 7 2015 FAIRY MEADOW BOWLING CLUB 7PM-10PM (MAXIMUM OF 8 PEOPLE PER TABLE/TEAM) PREPAID $10 PER PERSON ON NIGHT $15 PER PERSON TO RESERVE TICKETS PLEASE CONTACT: CRAIG/MELISSA LESTER 0406450250 - 0414968855 MICK/BRIGETTE LOMAX 0409030194 FAIRY MEADOW BOWLING CLUB (ASK FOR GORDON LESTER) FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] SECONDHAND UNIFORM SHOP LIST IS NOW ONLINE We want to make the secondhand uniform shop more accessible to all school parents so you can now view the secondhand uniform shop stock list on the ICS Cordeaux website under “uniforms”. It’s main aim is to be your first port of call to check what is in stock. The site will be updated on a weekly basis to make it as accurate as possible. Please understand that item you saw on the list may have been purchased by he time you get in. Currently our stock levels are low due to the new uniform requirements this year, but they will increase over time. Any questions please direct to San palmer 0410 559 009 or [email protected] To all Year 9 families. Please join us for a family get together. WHEN Saturday 28th of February WHERE North Wollongong beach (the area north of the Surf club) TIME Feel free to meet from 3pm and stay on for a BBQ or picnic dinner RSVP Narelle 0410028163 Denise 0401068475 Alexia 0401520922 Annette 0405949862 REMINDER YEAR 11 & 12 IMMUNISATION FORMS ARE NOW DUE! WORKING BEE DATES 2015 21st March (Yrs 1 & 2) CONCESSION CARDS Students who have turned 16years of age may now come to the office for a concession travel card. 9th May (Years 3 & 4) 13th June (Years 7 & 8) SCHOOL BANKING School Banking will now by held on TUESDAYS. Please remember to send your children’s bank books in each Tuesday. 8th August (Make up date 2pm – 5pm) 12th September (Year 9 & 10) 10th October (Prep/Kinder) Uniform Shop opening hours during school terms are: Monday 1.00pm – 4.00pm Wednesday 8.30am – 11.30am The uniform shop can be contacted during these hours by phone or email: [email protected] Payments can be made direct to Alinta Apparel in the form of cash, credit card, or debit credit card. SAVE TIME – SHOP ONLINE! www.alintaapparel.com.au PRAYER AND PRAISE Pray for the upcoming Fete and Open Day. Pray that the organisation will proceed smoothly Pray that many in our community will attend this exciting event. Pray that our community will be willing helpers on this day. Give praise that we can speak openly about our Faith and witness God’s love to all on this special day. 7th November (Years 5 & 6) 5th December (Make up date 2pm – 5pm) Illawarra Christian School Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place Cordeaux Heights NSW 2526 Ph: 4239 5200 Fax: 4272 2989 Business Centre Contact Details (for enrolment, school fee enquiries, Association membership) Ph: 4230 3777 Fax: 4257 2071 Postal address: PO Box 80 Albion Park NSW 2527 Please have all items for Noticeboard to the School Office or via email to [email protected] by Monday @ 3.30pm. Thank you for your assistance.