July Edition

From our Principal

God bless,

Stephen WilsonCollege Principal

Term Two 2019

I recently read a newspaper article in relation to teenage anxiety which stated that 31% of girls, and 13% of boys experience symptoms of anxiety. Lisa Damour, a psychologist who wrote the book ‘Under Pressure’ and was quoted in the article, made a few interesting observations:

• We’ve lost sight of the fact that a certain amount of stress and anxiety is normal and can be a good thing.

• Our culture views any negative emotion as a bad thing, and prizes relaxation and calm above all else.

• If the aim is always to feel at peace, it’s going to lead to disappointment and stress, because it’s unrealistic.

• Although people don’t enjoy being stretched to new limits, the stress of operating beyond our comfort zones helps us to grow.

• She gives the example of a student stressed about an upcoming exam. “Have you started studying yet” – “no”. Stress in this case is a useful thing because it’s like a natural alarm system. “When you start studying you’ll feel better”.

• Unhealthy stress is when it becomes chronic and the alarm goes off for no reason or it’s out of proportion to events.

• How parents deal with normal stress and anxiety makes a huge difference. If parents maintain a sense of steady calm, children can be helped to feel like the problem can be managed.

When I first started teaching PE to lower Primary students, my philosophy was that I wanted to have young students experiencing physical discomfort and stress at an early age, for two reasons. Firstly, I was aware of the principle above that physical stress results in a physical improvement. And secondly, in an increasingly sedentary society I wanted young children to understand that discomfort is normal and ok. I wanted them to be resilient and comfortable with a reasonable amount of stress, so that they would be well equipped for the challenges of life.

Philippians 4: 6,7 reminds us that going to God in prayer is a great response and solution to stress. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

We're pleased to welcome Alissa Simmons to the College who will be replacing Mrs Pethybridge whilst on maternity leave for the next year. We wish Mr and Mrs Pethybridge all the best in the coming months and God's blessing on the arrival of their first child.

As we head into the mid-year break, I wish all families a peaceful and restful holiday.

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Calendar

July 2019

Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th July Pupil Free DaysWednesday 17th July FIRST DAY TERM THREESaturday 20th July- Friday 16th August Meysen Japan studentsMonday 22nd July State Cross CountryTuesday 23rd July Parent Teacher InterviewsWednesday 24th July Photo DayThursday 25th July CCM Team GamesFriday 26th July Interhouse AthleticsWednesday 31st July Careers In Action Excursion (Yr 9 & 10)

August 2019Thursday 15th & Friday 16th August Primary State Track & FieldMonday 19th- Friday 23rd August BookweekMonday 26th August National Cross CountryTuesday 27th August CSSA Q Track & FieldThursday 29th August DD Secondary AthleticsFriday 30th & Saturday 31st August Alice the Musical

This Issue

From the Principal ............................................................. Front CoverCalendar ............................................................. Page 2Primary School ............................................................. Page 3Secondary School ............................................................. Page 5Devotion & Prayer Points ............................................................ Page 6Boarding News ............................................................. Page 7Creative Arts News ............................................................. Page 8-9Sport News ............................................................. Page 10Chaplaincy News ............................................................. Page 11Classroom News ............................................................. Page 12-14Notices ............................................................. Page 14-16

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Primary School

Marie Skerman Head of Primary

Parent Teacher Communication HelpsResearch shows that children do better in school when parents talk often with teachers and become involved in the school. Parental involvement is most effective when it is “linked to learning.” The second round of Parent/ Teacher interviews are coming up on Tuesday 23rd July and this is an opportunity for you to talk to teachers about academic progress, possible stumbling blocks to learning or strategies to support learning. I would encourage you to take this opportunity to make an appointment to discuss your student’s learning and possible goals for the future.

The dilemma for you, as parents, is often knowing what questions to ask that get to the ‘nitty gritty’ of your child’s academic strengths, weaknesses and progress without reverting to the standard question of, “How are they going?”

Time at the interviews is short so try and be prepared before the interview to make the best use of the time. Before the interview take the time to review your child’s work, grades, and Report Card and bring the report with you. Make a list of questions to ask.

Below are a list of questions that can be used for all students as you attend Parent Teacher Interviews.

1. Is my child performing at grade level?

2. What data do you have that supports the mark given on the report card?

3. What are my child’s strengths?

4. How can my child do better?

5. Has my child been doing their homework?

6. Is my child organised?

7. Is my child doing their best?

8. Does my child ask for help when it is needed?

9. Does my child get on well with others?

If you have issues that arise during the interview it is important to walk away with an agreed plan. This plan may be some steps that you will take at home, some things that the teacher will implement or an agreed time to meet again when there is more time to outline the plan.

Semester 1 ReportsSemester 1 reports will be sent home during the first week of the holidays. If, for any reason you do not receive this, please contact the College Office at the beginning of Term 3.

Primary Tutoring (Years 3-6)Tutoring will recommence in Week 2 of Term 3 (Wednesday 24th July). Tutoring is available in English and Mathematics. If you would like more information on this please talk to your class teacher.

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DALBY CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKindergarten to Year 12 with Secondary Boarding

For more information visit: www.dalbycc.qld.edu.au Phone: 46724222 Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Looking for Prep in 2020?

We understand the importance of selecting a school for your child. Our College offers the following opportunities to help guide you as you look to Prep in 2020 and invite you to

make a booking for any or all of these:

PERSONAL APPOINTMENT

Make an appointment to meet with our Principal and

Head of Primary for an informal,

no obligation discussion about

your child and Prep at Dalby

Christian College. We can answer all of your questions

over a cuppa.

COME & TRY PREP

Come and Try Prep are a

personal visit for you and your child to our Prep

class where they are part

of the class for a morning and

experience Prep at Dalby Christian

College.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Attend our information

sessions that outline the

Philosophy of Prep at Dalby

Christian College. These help gain

invaluable insight into education in general as well as

specifics about our College.

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Secondary School

JeromyWainwright

Head of Secondary

Exam Block

This week students have been involved in the Semester One Exam Block. It has been pleasing to see students approach the exam sessions with a focussed attitude. The vast majority of students used the time well, studying hard prior to the exam and doing their best to answer the questions in the tests. From my perspective, it was pleasing to see students promoting characteristics of perseverance and diligence within this environment – well done.

Assessment Policy and Academic Integrity

The current Year 11 students are the first cohort to study through the new Senior Assessment system. Earlier in the term, these students participated in an Academic Integrity course which highlighted to students some of the changes to assessment expectations. In an effort to develop a fairer system for all students across Queensland, schools are required to provide stronger policies around submitting assignments and participating in examinations. Examples of some of the changes include;

• Authentication of student work – teachers need to be more proactive in ensuring student assignments are their own work. This may include;

o Ensuring some of the assignment work is completed in class.

o Establishing check points prior to the assignment due date to check student’s progress and development of the assignment.

o Students submitting a draft.o Teachers interviewing a student about

their assignment to verify it is their own work.

• Ensuring all students complete a test at the same time. The days of allowing a student to do a test on another day due to absence is no longer

an option under the new system.

o If a student has a valid reason for missing a test (i.e. medical certificate) the student will be required to sit a different exam to the other students on another day.

o If a student does not have a valid reason (e.g. going on holidays, slept in etc.) for missing the test, they will not be given an opportunity to complete the test and will receive a ‘NR’ (Not Rated) for that semester. In Year 11 this will mean they will not receive a QCE credit point for that semester and in Year 12, they will not receive a result for that subject.

• Teachers have been provided with guidelines around drafting. For example;

o Teachers are only allowed to provide feedback on one draft.

o When providing feedback on a draft, teachers may not introduce new ideas, language or research to improve the quality of the student response, because feedback on a draft must not compromise the authenticity of student work.

Although the changes to assessment expectations currently effect Year 11 students, the College will also need to ensure that students in Year 7 – 10 are well prepared for Senior Assessment. Changes to the College Assessment Policy for 2020 will enhance academic integrity and better prepare students for assessment in Year 11 & 12.

Reporting

During the holidays, parents will receive an academic report of their student’s progress. Each subject will provide information on their academic ability, work ethic, behaviour and organisation. Please take the time to read through the report with your student – look for areas that require improvement, but also areas you can encourage them for their work this semester. For more specific feedback on your student’s progress, please make an appointment with the relevant teacher during the Parent-Teacher Interviews scheduled for Tuesday 23rd July.

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Prayer Points

Devotion

There are times in life when God seems distant. We pray but feel abandoned, at the mercy of our circumstances, afraid and hopeless. Paul was no different. He’d longed for an opportunity to preach in Rome and was on his way there when a hurricane struck his ship, plunging everyone into despair. Paul had not only foreseen the loss of the vessel, its crew and cargo, but his ‘own life also.’ (Acts 27:10 NIV)

But his warning was disregarded by the captain, the pilot, and the centurion in charge of him. Consequently Paul and 276 fellow passengers were placed in a life-threatening crisis, and there was nothing he could do about it. Terrified, he and his companions declared, ‘We finally gave up all hope of being saved!’

After fourteen days at sea without sun or stars to guide them, and just when the hurricane was

fiercest, God sent an angel to Paul. ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ (Acts 27:24 NIV) They were cold, soaked, and hungry when their ship finally ran aground on an island south of Italy. Every circumstance pointed to tragedy and the death of Paul’s dream of preaching in Rome.

However, when the sun rose on the island of Malta next morning, it became clear that God had piloted them through the storm to the exact destination He had planned for them. And Paul ended up declaring God’s Word before Caesar in Rome. So take courage—you’ll get through this storm!

The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2019

You'll get through this storm

‘When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.’

Acts 27:20 NIV

We pray that you all have a restful mid year break.

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Boarding News

Throughout this Term the Boarders have enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. This gave them the opportunity to work together as a group and encourage each other as well as learning patience and endurance.

Joshua, Angus and Toby received a revelation of how farming tractors have changed over the past sixty years! When asked which was their favourite tractor they posed for a photo on what they would like to drive.

Our weekend boys enjoyed a visit to the Pioneer Park Museum.

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Creative Arts News

Myfanwy SchenkCreative Arts Coordinator

Congratulations to our students who competed in the recent Dalby Piano and Choral Eisteddfod. Our students were rewarded for their hard work and diligence with the following placings:

PIANO

1st Place recipients – Dylan Gibbs, Oscar Brauer (+ HC), Julia Wainwright (+ 3rd & HC), Hamish Schenk (+ 2 HC), Blake Horchner, Natalie Kruger; Duet, Reuben and Dylan Gibbs; Trio, Emma Toomey, Ella Wilson, Julia Wainwright.

2nd Place recipients – Reuben Gibbs, Charlie Brauer, Emily Brauer, Cameron Schenk; Trio, Charlie, Emily, Oscar Brauer.

3rd Place recipients – Elouise Gooding, Wyatt Stocks-Ross; Trio, Lewis, Charlotte, Angus Jones.

Highly Commended recipients – Emma Toomey, Samuel Donaghy.

Encouragement Award – Oscar Brauer (awarded by the adjudicator).

SINGING

Rosie Tipple - 1st and 3rd. Evie Horchner - 3rd. Tessa Nolan - 1st and 2 HC.

CHOIR

Senior Choir – One 1st, and two 2nds.

Grade 4-6 Choir – Two 3rds, and one Highly Commended.

Grade 1-3 Choir – 1st place.

It was so pleasing and encouraging to see all these students, plus a few who played and didn't receive awards, putting their hard work out for their family and friends to see. There is a lot of practice that goes into performing and each and every single student from the College gave their performances the respect it deserved and were able to find something to enjoy too. Making music is fun, and rewarding! Well done Dalby Christian College.

Mrs Schenk (piano and choirs) and Mrs Toomey (piano)

Eisteddfod 2019

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For more information visit: www.dalbycc.qld.edu.au Phone: 46724222 Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

DALBY CHRISTIAN COLLEGEpresents

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Friday 30th & Saturday 31st August 2019

7pm

Dalby Christian College MPC

Adapted from the book by Lewis Caroll

Adaptation, Book & Lyrics By

Jim EilerMusic By

Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy

TICKETS

$15 Adults

$10 Students Children

Concession

Available from the College Office

or by phoning 46724222.

Licensed exclusively to Music Theatre International (Australasia).All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.

The Prince Street Players Ltd. production of

On sale from Thursday

1st August

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Sport News

The track and field season has started early for our students aged under 13 with the State Competition in August and the Nationals in Darwin in September. The earlier than normal calendar saw the the Bunya Carnival held on the 4th of June. On what was a cold day, the Dalby Christian College team competed well, finishing 3rd overall and 1st for the percentage trophy. Kayla McDonald and Cooper Collins were Age Champions on the day.

Fourteen students were selected to compete at the Darling Downs Track and Field carnival in Toowoomba on the 18th June following their performance at the Bunya Districts Carnival. Julia Wainwright, Cooper Collins and Jasper Filewood all made it into the Darling Downs to compete at the State Championships later in the year.

Mr Crowther

Cooper Collins Kayla McDonald

Jasper Filewood(DD Sport)

Bunya Districts Percentage Trophy

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Chaplaincy News

Karl PumpaChaplain

Here’s a little bit of what’s been going on chaplaincy-wise at our school:

Chapel

Next term we will be looking at “The Big Story of the Bible”. Our aim is to help the students from P-12 understand that the bible is one big story that keeps pointing to Jesus. It’s also a story that we find ourselves in too. Parents are welcome to attend chapel each Wednesday from 12:15-1:00pm in the MPC (with the exception of week 2 when we will not have Chapel due to Photo Day).

God’s FRIENDS

The God’s FRIENDS program with the Prep classes will be drawing to a close next week. We’ve had a great time learning about the way God made us. He made us to be good friends to each other. He made us to have feelings and still make good choices even when we feel bad.

This term Mr Wilson and I have been talking on the theme of “What is a Christian?” I handled the topics of “Christians pursue holiness” and “Christians grow in godliness”. In the latter talk I used the metaphor of a fruit tree to talk about what it looks like when Christians grow. The Bible in Galatians Chapter 5, the Apostle Paul says that the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. When we see these things increasing in a Christians’ life, we know they are growing.

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Classroom News

Year 8 English- Mrs McAuliffe

Year 8 students analysed, learned and recited Australian bush ballads in English this term. Some students enhanced their performance with costumes and props, and we were treated to some

enthusiastic renditions of popular ballads.

Declan McDonald - 'The Geebung Polo Club'Toby Wilson - 'How M'Dougal Topped the Score'

Lachlan Fermor - 'Blue Mountain Pioneers'Cormack Wainwright - 'Mulga Bill's Bicycle'Amelia Thomson - '9 Miles from Gundagai'

Angus Town - 'My Country'

Home Economics- Mrs Pethybridge

Year 9 & 10 Sewing

The 9 & 10 Home Economics students have

just completed their sewing projects using

recycled denim and fabric enchancement techniques.

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Classroom News

Home Economics- Mrs Pethybridge

Year 7B Cooking Exam

7B completed their cooking task recently where they had to design a muffin receipe and cook it in groups.

Year 12 Home Economics

Tiarna completed her cooking exam where she had to make an

Aussie inspired main meal and dessert

suitable for an imaginary restaurant that she

designed. She made an orange and macadamia

crusted Barramundi with a side salad, and a deconstructed mango

cheesecake.

Digital Technology- Dr Bowie

The Year 7 and Year 9 & 10 Digital Technology students have undertaken projects that will help them if they set up a small business in the future.

Year 7 Digital Technology have just finished two units that will help them with desktop publishing in WORD and developing spreadsheets in EXCEL. This term, they have completed a mini-project

where they developed a spreadsheet to support a small business – Lawn Mowing Extrordinaire – to

keep track of customers and charging for jobs.

This term, Year 9 & 10 Digital Technology have been writing an app in Python code, that would enable customers to digitally input their order

for an ice-cream business with a range of options for cones, flavours and number of scoops of ice

cream.

Year 8 Digital Technology class have been working on a group mini-project this term where they have been making Scratch OOPs to help students learn

about the water cycle or areas and perimeters. They have come up with some impressive

programs, some with an agricultural theme using tractors and crops being harvested, others with

motorbikes and dirt tack riding.

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Term Three Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent/ Teacher interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th July from 3.30pm until 8.00pm.

Parents are able to book their interviews by logging onto:www.schoolinterviews.com.au/book

Enter our school event code: 8nwtx

Then follow these 3 steps:

Term Three Parent Teacher Interviews

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Parent Teacher Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd July from 3:30pm until 8:00pm.

Notices

The College Office will be closed for the school holiday break, reopening Wednesday 17th July

for the beginning of Term 3.

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Notices

ICAS 2019

Due to changes in format, the 2019 ICAS Tests will be held in September.

Information and registration forms will be sent home early Term 3.

DALBY CHRISTIAN COLLEGEKindergarten to Year 12 with Secondary Boarding

For more information visit: www.dalbycc.qld.edu.au Phone: 46724222 Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Prep 2020

Come and Try Prep

Book in now for your individual Come and Try Prep morning!

These are a great opportunity for parents and students to be a part of our Prep class and to see what Prep at Dalby Christian College is all about.

Please contact 46724222 to make a time that suits you and your child to visit our Prep class.

We understand that deciding where to send your child to school is an important one. We would like to invite you to come share a morning at Dalby Christian College and experience school with us.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photographs are scheduled to be taken on Wednesday 24th July. Envelopes have been distributed to each student, please read the flyer inside the envelope for details on how to order.

There are 2 options: 1. Order online (preferred method) at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s 9 digit online order code printed on the front of the envelope – the order envelope does not need to be returned to the College.

2. Cash/Cheque orders – complete the order envelope and return it to the College office (any day up to the morning of photo day) with the correct money enclosed or cheque made out to Advancedlife with your name and address on the back of the cheque.

Sibling photographs can be ordered online or via a Sibling Order Envelope available from the College office. If ordering sibling photos, the order must be placed no later than Tuesday 23rd July.

2a Mary StreetDalby QLD 4405

Phone: 0746724222Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Web www.dalbycc.qld.edu.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DalbyChristianCollege

Notices

STUDENT ABSENCES

When your child is absent or is going to be absent from school, parents must inform the office.

Email: office@dalbycc.qld.edu.au

Phone: 4672 4222

Text: 0437 883 509

Parent Portal: https://dalbycc.edumate.net.au

Please remember to include your child's name and

reason for absence in your communication.

PRIVACY POLICY

Please be advised that an updated Privacy Policy for Christian Commuinity Ministries, Colleges and Early

Childhood Education & Care Centres can be found at the following link:

http://www.dalbycc.qld.edu.au/images/2018/CCM-Privacy-Policy_Statement_2018.pdf

STUDENT MEDICATION

Parents are reminded that the following rules apply for medication at school:

* parents are to inform the office in writing if their student needs to have prescribed

medication at school. A form is available at reception for this.

* medication must be in the original container on which the doctor/ pharmacists’ instructions

are clearly labelled.

* medication is to be held at the office and will be administered to the student as prescribed.

* over the counter medications including Panadol and Nurofen cannot by law be administered at school unless the same

procedure as for prescribed medication, as above, is used.