Year 7 Camp ICS Cross Country Run

18 June 2014
Year 7 Camp
Volume 21 Issue 8
ICS Cross Country Run
The Year 7 Outdoor Adventure Camp (28 - 30 May) was
at El Shaddai near Wellington. They had many
interesting experiences like cooking with a trangia, the
Vertical Challenge (crates stacked to the ceiling), and
Initiatives, teaching teamwork.
They investigated
macro-invertebrates and nature during walks, and
handled reptiles.
“On the Nature Walk, we were shown what Aboriginals
used to weave with and how they made it flat for
weaving. We were also shown what we could eat from
plants.” (Scott Pitkin) “We held a blue-tongued lizard
named Bruce, a turtle named Leonardo, a frilled necked
lizard named Charmander and Monty the python
snake.” (Brittany Caruana)
There were fun activities like the Giant Swing (voted
most favourite activity), canoeing, rock climbing and
archery.
According to students, devotion times really made them
think. “I learnt God doesn’t break His promises” (Darcy
Poole) and “God is unlike humans and He doesn’t lie. We
must listen to God’s words. We looked at what makes a
good relationship.” (Billy Frame)
Mrs Petrie
CCS sent a team to compete at the Inter-Christian
Schools Cross Country Championship on Friday 23rd
May. Our students ran well and had a lot of fun in the
outdoors. Unfortunately we did not win any placings or
team awards this year. Nonetheless, each runner ran to
the best of his or her ability and represented our school
with pride.
Special mention goes to:
Jordan Galloway 4th U13 Boys 3km race (12m 34s)
Gideon Arok
5th U13 Boys 3km race (12m 47s)
Aimee Kochergen 7th U14 Girls 3km race (15m 06s)
Tanay Decrea
11th U14 Girls 3km race (15m 29s)
Ashlee Schoene 12th U13 Girls 3km race (15m 28s)
Mr Penn
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History Excursion
Pray for Senior Exams
During Week 8 & 9, our Year 10, 11 & 12s will be doing
their Semester 1 exams. Please pray for them, especially
for the Year 10s as many of them experience formal
exam conditions for the first time. Please pray for each
of the Senior students, that they will not let the stress of
exam time overcome them, that they will have good
sessions of revision and their minds are clear when they
are sitting the exam for each subject. Please pray for our
Year 12s as they deal with the stress of their study loads
over this time.
Miss Fairley's Year 3 class and Mrs Davies' Year 12
Modern History Class joined forces to commemorate this
year's 100 Year Commemoration of the outbreak of
World War One. On 28 June, they visited the World War
One Sensory Experience Museum at the Keswick Army
Barracks, followed by a tour of the Salisbury RSL club to
view the WW1 memorabilia exhibition. The day provided
an invaluable insight into both the military aspects of
war, and the poignant personal elements. Highlights for
the students included firing an (unloaded!) machine gun,
climbing into a trench and inspecting models of battles
fought at Gallipoli, the Somme, Verdun and the Marne.
War veterans spoke to students about the importance of
remembering our fallen forefathers, who fought for the
freedom we have in our country. All in all, it was a
resounding success, and a powerful learning experience.
Teddy Bears Picnic
My favourite part was when we fired the machine gun. It
vibrated as the fake bullets were shot. It was the best!
(Damien W, Year 3)
I really liked seeing the photos of the models the man
from the Salisbury RSL made. He made lots of different
boats. One was a metre long. (Jessica P, Year 3)
Mrs Davies & Mrs Fairley
Recently, the Reception students and their Year 4
‘Buddies’ had a fun day together at the Teddy Bears
Picnic. They played games, compared teddies and ate
yummy, healthy food.
Mrs Power’s Year 4 student, Jordan Lawrence, reported
that they “had fun with the Receptions at the Teddy
Bear Picnic. It was a good day filled with playing games
and sharing fruit.” Adelaide, also Year 4, enjoyed playing
all the games and making sure the Receptions were
walking in a straight line when moving to different areas.
Miss Harvey's Receptions agreed that the Teddy Bear
picnic “was fun. We played games with our Year 4
buddies, then we had a fruit picnic with lots of yummy
fruit.”
Mrs Power & Miss Harvey
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SAPOL Band: “Cop This!”
Voice of Youth
The
Festival
Theatre
offered tickets for our Year
3-5 students, to attend
SAPOL Band’s “Cop This 8“
27 May, an awesome live
Concert
experience.
Overall,
this
was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Craigmore Christian School's winning streak in the public
speaking stakes is continuing, with two of our students
recently winning the semi-final of the Voice of Youth
competition. Kaitlin Hockley and Alexandra Teleman
spoke convincingly on their respective prepared topics:
"If it Ain't Broke Don't Fix it" and "A Valuable Legacy"
and gave impressive short notice speeches.
They will now be competing in the State Final, which will
be held on Saturday 21 June at Parliament House.
Theodore Whitehead and Isaac Kathner also spoke
eloquently in the competition, which is regarded as the
premier Australian public speaking competition for
Senior School students.
All the best for the finals, girls - you are tremendous
ambassadors for our school!
Mrs Davies
Japanese Chapel
The Junior School Japanese Chapel will be held
Monday, Week 10, at 9am. All year levels will
presenting something they have been learning
Japanese so far this year. Most classes will either
singing a song or showing a video of their learning.
on
be
in
be
All parents are encouraged to attend. It only happens
once a year so if you miss it, you miss out!
Mrs Cupit
Mrs Scott
“On the warm, crispy morning of the excursion the
Grade 3, 4 & 5s made their journey to the city on three
buses. After a very comfortable ride we arrived at the
theatre and had our delicious recess before finding our
way into the theatre, where many other schools were
seated. Suddenly it started with an enchanting jazz
open, which was followed by Roar, The Simpsons,
Captain America, Spiderman, Angry Birds and the
Muppets theme song. In between there were safety
lessons about the police departments. We saw a video
about bullying in the UK— that was really engaging and
had a very valuable lesson. Bernice Kpahn (Year 5)
Zoo Careers Day
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to be
accepted to attend the Zoos SA Career Day 2014. This
experience was a chance of a life time, as we were not
only able to see and feed the animals up close, but we
learnt about the necessary dietary needs for the range
of animals that are currently living at the zoos.
The zookeepers showed us their daily routine and how
they prepare the animals’ food. We also were able to
take a tour of the zoo behind the scenes which was
really interesting. They showed us the rat and mice
room, which is where they keep food for the reptiles.
Later in the day, I spoke to a keeper who specialised in
snakes, and she told me that they recently found a
Coastal Taipan, which is the most venomous snake,
“deadlier than the inland taipan, and it was aggressive.”
I held a Woma Python. We were given an hour break to
go and explore the zoo. By the end of the day I made
some new friends, had an exciting experience and learnt
a great deal.
Charna Price (Year 10)
(picture: OceanwideImages.com)
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Time for a Change
Be Considerate & Safe
By now you would be aware of the school’s plans in
2015 to re-launch under a different name: Hope
Christian College.
We are having some ongoing issues with our front car
park. People are parking in the disabled car park and in
the drop off lane, or stopping in the car park to drop off
children without parking. This is causing the traffic flow
to be held up, and makes the area unsafe for our
children.
As part of the re-launch and re-naming, we have
planned a range of improvements including: completion
of the gym, iPads for Junior School, Year 12 Laptops, a
Trade Skills Centre and extended Home Ec facilities, and
improvements to the oval.
Our new name is not geographical, but one that has
grown out of our own history. Our current logo contains
the words “Hope”, “Opportunity” and “Promise” and we
for many years have added “Excellence” as something
toward which we strive. These words spell out HOPE— a
word that causes us to look at our present and to our
future through a new set of eyes.
Driver Ed Training
Driver Education Course: Cert II Driver Competence is
delivered over one semester and gains 25 Stage 1 SACE
credits. You must have a current Learners Permit and
access to a qualified supervising driver and vehicle for
regular driving practice. Please contact Mrs Fay Alford if
interested.
40 Hour Famine
As Craigmore Christian School is not
participating in the 40 Hour Famine this
year, students wishing to participate (15
– 17 August, 2014) will need to register
individually
online
at
http://
www.40hourfamine.com.au/
Mrs Petrie
Child Dental Benefits
The Commonwealth Child Dental Benefits Schedule
means most children are eligible to access, for free, up
to $1000 worth of dental services over a two year
period. SA Dental want to assure people that all children
are still able to access normal or further treatment
through the School Dental Service if this is preferred or
required.
Reminder: Students need to
return their Walk-A-Thon forms
and donations by end of Term 2.
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Please remember to follow the signs and rules of the car
park, especially the area just outside the office: drop off
& pick up zone 8.15-9.15am & 2.45-3.45pm, other times
1/2 hour parking.
Child Care Training
Renewal SA’s Works program at Playford Alive (Enhance
Training) is delivering a Pre-Employment Program with
Job Opportunities at Stepping Stone (SA) Childcare &
Early Development Centres in the Northern suburbs of
Adelaide. This is a free, fantastic opportunity for people
living within the Playford Region, that provides
employment pathways within the Child Care sector. To
find out more information please contact: Shona Payne
on 8462 0200 or email
[email protected]
Time for Kindy?
Places at Craigmore Kindergarten for 2015 are filling
quickly, so to ensure your child’s place, please complete
their waiting list form (available at the Kindergarten or
online at www.craigmorecc.sa.edu.au) and return it to
them. For further information please call 8255 0575.
OSHC Times
Our hours of business and fees:
Before School Care
6:30am - 8:30am $13.00/session
After School Care
3:20pm - 6:00pm $18.00/session
Enquiries to the School Office
Phone: 8255 4838 or
Hazel Duffield 0439 389 521
(Childcare Benefit Refund available)
1 Peter 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth
into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead.
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School Calendar - Important Dates
Term 2
15
16
17
18
19
20
Yrs 10 – 12 Study
Day
Yrs 10 – 12 Exams
Yrs 10 – 12 Exams
Yrs 10 – 12 Exams
Yrs 10 – 12 Exams
Meet the Writers
Festival
(No Chapel)
Playgroup 9:30 – 11am
J
22
23
Yrs 10 – 12 Exams
U
8
28
9
5
1
0
JS – Musical Fundraiser
(Crazy Hair Day &
Pyjama Day)
24
25
26
27
Yrs 10 – 12 Exams
Yrs 10 – 12 Music
Excursion
Yr 5 Camp
Yr 12 History – Uni
Library
MS CHAPEL
Board Meeting
21
Yr 5 Camp
Yr 5 Camp
Playgroup 9:30 – 11am
N
29
E
30
SEMESTER 2 BEGINS
ON TIMETABLE
Yr 11 Work Experience
Playgroup 9:30 – 11am
1
2
3
4
Yr 11 Work Experience
Yr 11 Work Experience
Yr 11 Work Experience
Yr 11 Work Experience
R-12 CHAPEL
(Worship Team)
School Holidays
J
SUN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SAT
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
U
L
Y
Term 3
J
SUN
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SAT
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
1
NON–STUDENT DAY
First day of Term 3
2
2
9
3
U
6-12 CHAPEL (Worship
Team)
Playgroup 9:30 – 11am
L
Y
Japanese arrive
(Staff Training)
27
28 Board Meeting
29
Playgroup 9:30 – 11am
30
31
1
Yrs 10 -12 basketball –
N/Zone
Science & Engineering
Challenge
Balaklava Eisteddfod
(Fri & Sat)
(No Chapel)
A
U
G
3
4
5
6
Playgroup 9:30 – 11am
8 & 9 - 5 A Side soccer
Yr 10 Careers—layford
Civic Centre
Northern Zone
7
8
Japanese farewell
R-12 CHAPEL (Elliot)
213 Yorktown Rd, Craigmore, SA, 5114 | Ph: (08) 8255 4838 | Fax: (08) 8287 3236 | www.ccs.sa.edu.au | [email protected]