ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORDEAUXnewsletter

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PRAYER & PRAISE

PRAYER & PRAISE

Monday 8th FebruaryYear 1-6 Meeting the Teacher Evening 7pm

Tuesday 9th FebruaryYear 7 ImmunisationsYear 11 Study DayYear 11 Parent Coffee & Dessert Night 7pm in the Resource Centre

Wednesday 10th FebruaryPrimary Swimming Carnival (combined with Tongarra Campus) at Albion Park Pool

Thursday 11th FebruarySecondary Swimming Carnival (combined with Tongarra Campus) at Unanderra PoolYear 7 Evening/Sleepover

Saturday 13th FebruaryWorking Bee (families with youngest child in Years 11 and 12)

Monday 22nd FebruaryYear 11 PDHPE Excursion to Port HackingParent Information Evening for Modern History Europe Trip 7.30pm

Tuesday 23rd FebruaryPrimary Zone SwimmingCSSA Secondary State Hockey Gala Day

Wednesday 24th FebruarySecondary Zone Swimming

Tuesday 1st MarchK-11 Parent Interviews in the Hall 4pm-7pmYear 10 Work Experience Evening

Monday 7th MarchCSSA Primary State SwimmingYear 10 Excursion to Jewish Museum

Thursday 10th MarchAssociation Meeting at Cordeaux 7.30pm

Thursday 10th - Friday 18th MarchYear 12 Half Yearly Exams

Wednesday 16th MarchCSSA Secondary State Volleyball

Saturday 19th MarchWorking Bee (Families with youngest child in Years 3 and 4)

A message from Mr LainsonOur theme for 2016 is Strength. Our focus this year is on developing the strengths of our staff and students, and realizing that as Christian people our confidence, assurance and resilience comes from God.

In 2 Timothy 1:6 – 8 it says:

“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God…”

2 Timothy is written by Paul to a younger man, Timothy, to encourage him in his ministry. Paul encourages Timothy with the reminder that God has given us a gift. A gift of a spirit, not of fear, but the very opposite of this, a spirit of power, love and self-discipline. We are not to be ashamed of speaking openly about Christ and are encouraged to share in suffering for the gospel.

At Illawarra Christian School we strive really hard to ensure that what and how we teach is consistent with God’s word. We want to be developing students who know the gospel, who think about all things in light of the gospel of Christ crucified, who courageously share this with others, and are confident in their faith. As a school we want to stand firm and not compromise the truth of the gospel for the latest educational fad or whatever our dominate secular culture tells us is better or of greater value. We want to be a school devoted to faithful service of God, striving for excellence in all do, and proclaiming the truth of Jesus. In 1 Corinthians 15:58 Paul urges us “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.”

Can I encourage each and every one of you to play an active role in our school community this year? God has given each one of us gifts and abilities and he wants us to use them in service of him and the body of Christ. The part and contribution we each play as parents, students and staff in our school community is very important, no matter how small. We know we are stronger together.

Welcome to the new students, parents and staff who join us this year. We trust that you settle in quickly and come to love ICS as much as I do. I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you as the year progresses.

“For the spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, lover and self discipline.”

2 Timothy 1:7

Give thanks for our new enrolments.Pray for smooth running swimming carnivals next week and that it will be a time of fun with the Tongarra Campus.Give thanks for and pray for our school board.Pray for the preparation for our Twilight Fete and Open Day on 2nd April.

TERM 1 WEEK 1• 5TH FEBRUARY 2015

t. 02 4239 5200www.ics.nsw.edu.au

Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights cordeaux@ics.nsw.edu.au

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Uniform Shop Opening HoursMondays 8.30 - 11.30am and 1.30pm-4.00pmWednesdays 8.30am-11.30amPh: 4239 5220 e: icccordeaux@alinta.com.au

ICS Running SquadAre you keen to improve your overall fitness, gain better results at Cross Country or Athletics, or just have fun and be active with friends? The Squad is starting soon! The Squad is a new training group which will meet on Monday afternoons. More details will be announced soon! Any questions, see Mrs Kime. (Parents who are also passionate about running are encouraged to come along.)

Bike for Bibles Save the date for the 2016 Bike for Bibles ride - Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May 2016. Contact: david.sue@ics.nsw.edu.au if you would like any further information regarding Bike for Bibles.

Zooper Dooper FridaysZooper Doopers will be sold in the COLA at lunchtime on Fridays this term for $1. All proceeds will go to the Eliachim Refugee Fund.

The Eliachim Refugee Fund was established in 2012 in memory of a much loved past student of ICS Cordeaux. The Fund is designed to support Christian refugee families to provide their children with Christian education at ICS. If you would like more information on the Eliachim Refugee Fund or would like to make ongoing donations, please contact the Business Centre on 42395200.

Year 11 Parent Coffee & Dessert EveningTuesday, Feb 9 from 7pm - 8:30pm in the Resource Centre. It is an opportunity for the parents to meet the Pastoral Care teachers and to hear how they can support their student throughout the year.

Twilight Fete Save the Date: 2nd April 2016 4pm-8pm

Music LessonsAllegro Music Academy is now taking Term 1 enrolments for private music lessons during school hours. We offer lessons in Vocals, Piano, Flute, Guitar, Clarinet, Saxophone and now also Brass (Trumpet, Trombone etc) For more details please contact Annette Collins Ph 0425 346 833

Extend Outside School Hours Care We hope you have had a fantastic summer holiday and are looking forward to the exciting opportunities that 2016 will bring. Enrol now for Before and After School Care. Enrolling is quick and easy! Simply enrol and set up your account online at extend.com.au. Please note – all children must be enrolled before attending. Once you have enrolled online you’ll be able to manage your own bookings at any time you like – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! QUESTIONS?Check out the FAQs on our website which contains useful information for new parents extend.com.auExtend is operating from the school hall this term and would like to invite you to come along and join us. Last week at Extend we played Hungry Dino, cricket and table tennis. The children also did a fantastic job creating robots using recycled material. We have heaps of fun activities planned this term and we can’t wait for you to attend! Activities include a range of arts and crafts, sports, team games, science, cooking, and much more.Please do not forget to check the Newsletter for our weekly program :)Week 2 Activities:

Monday 8 February- Popsicle Stick Olaf, SoccerTuesday 9 February: Angry Birds Game, CricketWednesday 10 February: Pac ManThursday 11 February: Craft, Clay Hand Dish, SoccerFriday 12 February: Mini OlympicsONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.auCALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437

Years 1-6 Meet the Teacher EveningsOn Monday 8th February we invite you to join us for a “Meet The Teacher” evening that will allow you time to hear what your child’s class teacher will be doing in their classroom this year. It also gives new families opportunities to meet your child’s new teacher and be amongst other class parents.Further information has been provided in an email and a note sent home.

Parent Involvement in the LibraryThe library is looking for parents who love to read to be involved in selecting new books. We plan to meet twice a term to gather a selection of books to read, share suggestions and eat cake. If you are interested in being involved in this way, please contact Mrs Sarah Howarth at howarth.sarah@ics.nsw.edu.au

Working BeesWorking bee dates have been set for 2016. Families are rostered on for the date of their youngest child at school but you are welcome to attend any working bee date that suits. Please note that it is a condition of enrolment that one working bee is attended each year. All working bees are 8.30am-11.30am except for the make up dates on 20th August and 3rd December which are 2pm-5pmThe dates for 2016 are:13/2 (Years 11 & 12), 19/3 (Years 3 & 4)14/5 (Year 1 & 2), 18/6 (Years 7 & 8)20/8 (Make Up date), 17/9 (Prep/Kinder)29/10 (Years 9 & 10), 19/11 (Years 5 & 6)3/12 (Make Up Date)

K-6 School BankingSchool Banking begins next Tuesday. Further any information regarding the School Banking Program please email: cxbanking@ics.nsw.edu.au

For SaleCar for sale - Need sold ASAP2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ZR LS Very good condition $10,000 onoContact: Naomi 0422 400 709warth.naomi@ics.nsw.edu.au

TERM 1 WEEK 1 • 5TH FEBRUARY 2016

Illawarra Christian School is a member of Christian Education National, educating students from Prep to Year 12 at two campuses:

Cordeaux Campus at Cordeaux Heights & Tongarra Campus at Albion ParkExpressions of interest are invited from committed Christians of reformed persuasion for the following position:

Assistant to the Executive Principal• Fulltime• Workbetween2offices(owncaranddriverslicencerequired)• ExperienceasaPersonalAssistantorExecutiveAssistantessential• Positiondescriptionavailableonline

Applications close: 4pm Monday 22nd February 2016

ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Applicationsmaybesubmittedeither:• inhardcopyto:

The Operations Manager Illawarra Christian School Business Centre POBox80,AlbionPark2527NSW

• orelectronicallyto: ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au

For further enquiries please contact: Beth Ellerman (Operations Manager)

email: ellerman.beth@ics.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 4230 3777

Process for Application:The application form and position description are available on our school website. www.ics.nsw.edu.au/employment• Youmustcompletetheschool’sapplicationforminordertoapply.Please do not just

send a resume.• Pleaseincludeallotherdocumentslistedintheapplicationform, certified as true

copies by a J.P.Applicationswillnotbeconsideredifnotcomplete.

It is an offence under the NSW Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious sex offence to apply for these positions.