NEWSLETTER - Snowy Mountains Christian School

NEWSLETTER
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
Friday 20th March, 2015 Week 8 Term 1 2015
Praise & Prayer
Dear Parents,
 Thank you Lord for your
goodness & faithfulness.
Brickfest is tomorrow. It is going to be huge. Brickfest 2015 promises to be
even bigger than 2014. On Saturday there will be many attractions including
 Please guide the preparations pony cart rides, jumping castle, live music, SES jaws of life display, face
for Registration and help us to painting, book stalls, plant sales, funky junk, Cooma Multi Cultural
Association, Cooma Rotary, the Snowy Hydro helicopter, food and coffee
be thorough.
stalls, and Rural Fire Service. Nick Kirshner, a well known, local auctioneer,
ex Olympian and before 2006, the fastest skier in Australia (212.26km/hr)
 Bless the Brickfest weekend,
and all those who work so hard will be auctioning off items that local businesses have kindly donated
including:
to help us to promote the
school through this wonderful
 Shirt worn by Torah Bright at the Olympics
community event.
 2 x Day tripper tickets to Charlotte Pass Snow resort. (includes Return
 We ask for wisdom for all
our dedicated Board Members over snow transport, Perisher to Charlotte, full mountain lift pass and lunch
in the Kosi Bar and Bistro)
as they make governance
decisions for our school.
Parent – Teacher interviews are happening next week. We’d love to see you
and talk about your child’s progress. Academics is always key, however we
also like to talk to you about your child’s socialisation development and
character development. Education is a partnership and we look forward to
talking with you trying to get the best from your child.
NOTICES
Postal Address change:
SMCS is now
P.O. Box 53
COOMA NSW 2630
Feel free to invite family and friends to Brickfest tomorrow. Check out our
Brickfest Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/628868883826144/
Kind regards,
Mark Ogilvie
Frozen Fridays are
back for Term 1
$1 for an ice cream
at Lunchtime.
Brickfest: ‘Building a stronger
community one brick at a time'
Snowy Mountains Brickfest 2015
THIS WEEKEND!
Please drop off your Funky Junk donations on
Friday afternoon. Bring around to the Jungle
Room, or enquire at the school office.
Donations of cakes and slices for the cake stall
may be dropped off at the Office on Friday
afternoon or Saturday morning before 10am.
Please ensure ingredients are listed on the
label.
Student Service Council 2015
Back Row: Eliisha Rackley, Tom Tugwell, Kurt Wassink, Miruna Moruz
Front Row: Braith Fitzgerald, Sarah Arnold, Marcus Bond, Abigail Sopniewski
Snowy Mountains Christian School Student Service Council 2015 have been chosen to represent the student body,
organise activities such as end of Term activities, and make suggestions to the school for improvement.
Parent / Teacher Interviews – Thursday 26th March 2015
All parents and carers are invited to make an appointment with their child’s teachers between 3.30pm and 7.00pm on
Thursday March 26th. This provides an opportunity to discuss progress or invite feedback from teachers, as well as
asking any questions you may have.
To book your appointment, please phone the office on 6452 4333, by Wednesday 25th March.
SMCS FUNDRAISER – ‘SHIRLEY’ OPEN GARDEN WEEKEND
SMCS students and parents preparing morning tea & lunches at Shirley last weekend.
Last weekend S.M.C.S. had the opportunity, as a fundraiser, to cater for the Open Garden Day at Shirley, a beautiful
property owned by John and Sally Ann Cottle. It was a wonderful day, and we would like to thank everyone who
contributed to its success, particularly the parents who served on the day.
Special mention of thanks to all the parents assisting, to Kathleen Bowerman for the catering, and to Willow, Elisha, Lily,
Cari, Amelia and Miruna for serving and willingly giving their time and enthusiasm to help make this a wonderful event.
Primary Mutterings
Year 2/3
In English in our class we have been studying a couple of Roald Dahl books. We started with Esio Trot. This is not a well
known book, but the students really enjoyed this one. We looked at nouns and verbs in the context of the story, as well
as the writing of a procedure.
The students also learnt what was involved in a book cover – front cover containing title, author, illustrator and a
picture, back cover containing a blurb about the book and the spine containing the title and the author.
We then designed our own cover for the book.
Following this we have begun to read and study Fantastic
Mr Fox. This is a very descriptive book, so we have been
learning about adjectives and how to use them. We have
just completed a “wanted poster” for Mr Fox, using good
descriptions to make him recognisable if ever we saw
him. We are also in the process of writing our own
version of the story.
These studies have been very good units of work and the
children have all enjoyed reading and listening to them
and working through various activities.
Sport Spot
Jordan Excels at nationals
Jordan Davis, in Year 7, placed sixth in Australia for the under 14 hammer throw at the Australian Championships in
Sydney last week. He is ACT State Champion and record holder for hammer throw. SMCS congratulates Jordan.
The Cross Country is fast approaching. On Friday 27 March students from Kindergarten to Year 10 will be running the
races listed below:
5 to 7yrs students will run 1km starting at 9:30am (at school)
8 to 10yrs students will run 2 km starting at 10:00am (at school)
11 to 13yrs students will run 3 km at 10:45am (at school)
14 to 16yrs girls will run 4km at 12pm (at North Ridge Reserve)
14 to 15yrs boys will run 4km at 12pm (at North Ridge Reserve)
16yrs boys will run 6km at 12pm (at North Ridge Reserve)
Students may wear their house coloured clothing all day. This is a change from previous years. Please ensure all clothing
is modest (no bare mid-drifts) and is labelled with your child’s name. Students may wear bike pants to run but must
wear shorts over the top for any other part of the day.
Students should also have their own drink bottle of water, a sun hat and if required, their asthma puffer.
We need parent helpers so please volunteer to help out. This is particularly essential to running the older years Cross
Country in North Ridge Reserve.
Dani Wadland, Sport Coordinator
SCHOOL NOTICES
SNOWY MOUNTAINS BRICKFEST
PROGRAM
10:00 AM
Brickfest display and stalls open
Medical Students taking Blood Pressures until 3.00pm
11:00 AM
Live Music - The Cosmics
12:00 PM
Official Opening
12:10 PM
Exhibitors Choice Awards for competition entries
12:15 PM
Auction
12:30 PM
Live Music - U10
Herb Nicholls - 3 Bin System display and give-aways
1:00 PM
Live Music - Master Class Act
1:30 PM
Live Music - Tim Cooke
2:00 PM
Peoples Choice Awards
2:30 PM
Live Music - Shelby
3:00 PM
Live Music - Shoooomackleberry Triotet
4:00 PM
Live Music – close
Brickfest display and stalls close
Simultaneously to all these great events we have face painting, jumping castles, crafts, play dough, basket ball
and go kart time trials, AFL stall, Recycling stall, mini cart rides, funky junk, plant and book stall, pancakes and
sausage sizzle, lolly stall, the coffee shop and of course, the two most important items/stalls - the Brick
competition entries and the Brick exhibit.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
COOMA CHAMPS TENNIS SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS
Camp 1 : Tues 7 Apr – Fri 10 Apr, 2015
Camp 2 : Tues 14 Apr – Fri 17 Apr, 2015
$200 for 4 day camp.
DISCOUNTED TO $180 if booking and payment received a week prior to camp.
9am – 4:30pm, ROYAL TENNIS COURTS Please call Tom: 0404838049
Cooma Champs Tennis also offers tennis lessons throughout the school Term. Come along for lessons with Cooma Champs
Tennis and let Tom's experience on the world tennis stage, and the knowledge and patience of his team bring out the very best in
your child. While the kids are having a lesson why not have one yourself. It's never too late for mum or dad.
TOM PEREA : ACCREDITED ATPCA / TENNIS AUSTRALIA CLUB PROFESSIONAL. ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL ACCREDITED
OOSH Monday – Friday, 7.30 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
School Vacation Care 8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Relief is available through the Child Care Benefit (CCB) scheme if eligible. Contact Leonie or Kelsei on 0450 127
090 or Cooma Public School Office on 6452 1933 for enquiries during school time.
CALENDAR
Dates for 2015
School dates for 2015
nd
Term 1
Last day Term 1 Thursday 2
April
Term 2
Staff & Students return Monday 20 April
th
Last day Term 2 Friday 26 June
Term 3
Staff Return – PD Week Monday 13 July
th
Students return Monday 20 July
th
Last Day Term 3 Friday 18 September
Term 4
Staff & Students return Tuesday 6 October
th
Last Day Term 4 Wednesday 9 December.
th
Last Day Staff – Thursday 10 December
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Date
Event
Time
Term 1
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd Brickfest
Week 9
Tuesday 24th March
Wednesday 25th
10.00 – 4.00
Thursday 26th
Thursday 26th
Friday 27th
School Photo’s – summer uniform
SMCS Public Speaking Competition – parents welcome
High School commence 11.45am
Primary commence 2.00pm
Primary Swimming Program
Parent / Teacher Interviews – please make an appointment 3.30 – 7.00
SMCS Cross Country races
Week 10
Wednesday 1st April
Wednesday 1st
Friday 3rd April
Easter Assembly
Yr 3/4 & Yr 5/6 Sleep over
Good Friday - School Holidays
2.15pm
Term 2
Week 1
Monday 20th April
Friday 24th
All students return
ANZAC Assembly
Week 2
Monday 27th April
Wednesday 29th
Thursday 30th
Year 7 Immunisation
CIS Swimming
CIS Swimming
Week 3
Friday 8th May
SMCS Athletics Carnival
Week 4
12th, 13th & 14th
NAPLAN
SMCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
John Vanderhout (Chair), Effie Tugwell, Sean Truter, Rob Wiles, Ken Lister, Farhad Khan