Nhulunbuy Christian College News February 17th, 2017

First Day at School - Transition class 2017

Principals Message NCC is a place where students come each day; they come excited, eager and

appreciative to be part of a school that they love. They come with the knowledge that

NCC is a school where they are accepted. They come knowing that they are surrounded

by encouraging peers and supported by passionate teachers. They come knowing they

are part of a family.

Over the past weeks we have been on a journey to appoint school captains and students

in other leadership roles for 2017. It has been an opportunity and great chance for

students to really take time out to reflect on why they love NCC. It has been wonderful to

hear their stories.

Some of the things students have shared with us.

- I am who I am today, because of the

opportunities and support I have been given at

NCC.

- I like interacting with the little kids and NCC is like

family.

- I like to serve others because God has given me

lots.

- I have been at the school since I was little and want to give back.

- I love my school

Today I wish to once again publically congratulate our school captains who were

appointed for 2017. They are exceptional

leaders.

Congratulations to:

Ashleigh Epiha: Middle School Captain

Isabel Blundell: Middle School Vice Captain

Hannah Veale: Primary School Captain

Jackson Hoffman: Primary Vice Captain

I know each Student Leader appointed will bring different gifts and talents to their role. I

also know however that all students elected have the same passion for their school, desire

to honor God and a genuine love for their school.

Let’s enjoy each new day that our Lord blesses us with. I am sure we are going to have a

great year together.

Many blessings, Lara Hvala

This is what we got up to during our

first week…

We had so much fun!

NCC Dedication and Information Night 2017

This year NCC hosted our annual dedication, information and BBQ evening. We do this to

dedicate our new year to God, introduce new staff and celebrate with sharing a meal.

The dedication ceremony took place in the library where Mrs. Vanessa Lamboa opened in prayer,

Mrs. Hvala introduced new staff and School Captains. Mrs Jan Louttit prayed for all staff and Mrs.

Fourie prayed for our School Captains and College. Miss Ashleigh Epiha and Miss Hannah Veale

prayed and said grace before everyone enjoyed an awesome BBQ cooked by Mr Ben Hall.

Once all had shared a meal together parents and guardians went to see their child’s classroom

and were presented with what will be happening in class this year. The feedback we have

received was all very positive

It was a successful night and I would like to thank parents and volunteers for helping make the

night run smoothly.

So 3 cheers for the NCC Community…

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Master Chef!

Food Tech 2017

We have started off 2017 with some fun in Food

Technology, we have made pancakes from a shaker

bottle to start with (much to the disgust of many who

thought we should be making our pancakes from

scratch), we have also made own pizza!

There are some amazing future” MasterChef”

contenders in our class as well as some serious

perfectionists. We have been very popular at break

time after these pracs and we love sharing with our

friends. Next we going to tackle our first South

African recipe and make some mini Milk Tarts. Watch

this space. Mrs. Pridgeon

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Meet our School Captains

School Captains: Asheigh Epiha

Hannah Veale

Vice Captains: Isabel Blundell

Jackson Hoffman

Our house captains…

Meshach:

Captain: Hannah Fourie

Vice: Tia Hutton

Shadrach:

Captain: Emma Peace

Vice: Lauren Bridgfoot

Abednego:

Captain: Olivia Marchesi

Vice: Remi Grieve

Our SRC Year 6: Joseph Whyte

Year 7: Maree Adams

Year 8: Eva Hvala & Joshua Blundell

Year 9: Delphis Wilfred

Year 10: Johanna Fulton

ARTS

Greetings from the Arts department and what a great start to the year we have had from

Transition right through to Year 10! The range of gifts and talents shown already has been a joy

to experience as a new teacher at Nhulunbuy

Christian College.

In the art room Year 3-6 have been learning

about a Spanish architect named Antoni Gaudi

who is referred to as ‘God’s architect’. He

wanted people to see God’s creations in all

that surrounds us and designed many

interesting buildings and sculptures throughout

Spain.

Artist: Djinyupa Lisa Year 3

In Middle Years students have been introduced to physical theatre and how to use the dramatic

elements in creating narrative. We have focused particularly on the elements of tension and space

with senior years to create meaningful performances that send strong messages this term.

Warm regards, Cassandra Belfrage (Art and Drama teacher T-10)

Pictured creating their ‘postcards’: Larah Fourie, Tia Hutton, Jesse Orchard, Timothy Bowden

(Year 7).

New staff induction in Darwin

Transition work

Tell us about your family? I moved to Nhulunbuy by myself but down south in

Victoria I have an amazingly brave Sister and a beautiful niece. I have some

amazing friends and their kids all around Australia these days that I consider

family so I have a rather large family that I could talk about.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Depending on my mood, I could go exploring on a day trip, I could go to the beach, I could stay at home in

my pjs and watch one of my favourite movies or read a book. Or if my creative brain is working I could do

some craft. But I also am studying so a lot of that gets done in my spare time. When I’m in Melbourne

or Sydney I enjoy going to the Theatre.

Favourite Motto or Bible Verse

I guess my favourite motto is Carpe Diem - Seize the day, I don’t like to waste any opportunity to do

things and so seize today and do what you can because it may not be here tomorrow. One of my favourite

Bible verse that fits well with that motto is

Psalms 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

What is interesting about you that others can ask you about?

In my 20s I loved going over to America for Summer camps. I have some great stories, especially falling

down a hole on the morning of the first camp the first year I went about an hour before campers arrived.

If you had a day to yourself, what would you do?

I think it would be a day of pampering, but it would be more of a girl’s day out with some friends.

Massage, nails, hair, a little bit of shopping, movies (Gold-class if it was an option), food, and laughter. If I

was in Melbourne I would go to see a theatre production.

What makes you laugh?

A good comedy or an evening at a comedy show. My friends I have plenty of friends who make me laugh

and sometimes without trying. Last year I went and saw Michael Winslow from the Police Academy movies

when he was in Darwin and I don’t think I have laughed that hard in years. He was great!!!!

What does NCC mean to you?

Being Chaplain at NCC allows me to share God in hopefully some tangible ways with students, staff and

families and the wider community. And it excites me to be part of the NCC community that wants to

share God with each other in our daily lives in classrooms and at home and in the general community.

Getting to know our School Chaplain……

How long have you been in Nhulunbuy? I moved here at the end of January this

year so not quite one whole month yet.

Many wonderful things happened at our school over the holidays and here is an update! Last year council approved the purchase of new plants for the college grounds. They are

slowly being planted throughout the school grounds.

Over the holidays the ART ROOM, SCIENCE ROOM and FOOD TECH room were fitted with

new acoustic ceilings. These rooms have been incredibly hard to teach in because of the

noise and work to improve those teaching spaces has been on our “wish list” for many

years! The difference is significant!

New pillows for the library have arrived. Fun new colors. Thanks P&F for purchasing these on

our behalf.

New fridges for our Food Tech and Canteen.

New air-conditioner was installed in the Middle School Classroom over the holidays.

Painting has started! Our oldest school buildings will get a facelift. Slowly, slowly but it will

look fabulous!

WOOD WORK

Welcome to Material Studies! We are thrilled to have

started the New Year with a new subject and the use of the

wonderful facility’s at the Nhulunbuy High School. We are

currently making wooden serving spoons. We look forward

to the year and the many exciting projects that we have

planned.

Mr.Hall

Parent Collection

Do Hard Things - A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

“Most people don't expect you to understand what we're going to

tell you in this book. And even if you understand, they don't

expect you to care. And even if you care, they don't expect you

to do anything about it. And even if you do something about it,

they don't expect it to last. We do.”

- Alex and Brett

Do Hard Things is the Harris twins' revolutionary message in its purest

and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of

what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit

their potential.

Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from

responsibility, the authors weave together biblical insights, history,

and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching

pad of life. Then they map out five powerful ways teens can

respond for personal and social change.

Written by teens for teens, Do Hard Things is packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical

examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of an

already-happening teen revolution challenges a generation to lay claim to a brighter future,

starting today

Recommended Reading As we start a new year, the library has some lovely new books to

loan to students, staff and parents. I hope everyone will find

something enjoy and treasure the privilege of reading this year.

A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and

his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by

multi-award winner, Jon Klassen

Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by

‘his boy', Peter. Now the country is at war and when his father enlists,

Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather.

Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave Pax

behind. But before Peter spends even one night under his

grandfather's roof he sneaks out into the night, determined to find his

beloved friend. This is the story of Peter, Pax, and their journeys back

to each other as war rampages throughout the country.

Junior Fiction

PAX Author: Sara Pennypacker (For Ages: 9 - 12 years old)

A profound and moving story with stunning illustrations by award-

winning illustrator, Jon Klassen, ‘Pax' is destined to become a classic

in the vein of ‘Charlotte's Web' and ‘Watership Down'.

NCC NOTICES

NCC's production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is available to purchase

on USB for the cost of $15. Please see Emma or Kylie at the front office or send in $15 in a

sealed, named envelope and a copy can be send home with your child. Enjoy the memories of

a spectacular performance!

Working BEE

Come and join in the

fun:

Saturday 25th of

February

7am - 10:30am Please bring along your gloves,

hat, clearly marked garden

implements / tools and a water

bottle.

Great opportunity for Grounds

and Maintenance hours!

Hope to see you all there!

NAPLAN Online

School newsletter articles

1. What is NAPLAN Online?

Federal, state and territory education ministers have agreed that NAPLAN will move to an online system for NAPLAN

testing.

In the Northern Territory, it is planned that schools will move to NAPLAN Online from 2018. Prior to this, NAPLAN

testing will continue to be conducted as a paper based test.

Significant planning, development, research and trials are occurring to ensure that Northern Territory schools are

ready to move to NAPLAN Online.

A move to NAPLAN Online will:

provide better assessment, more precise results and faster turnaround of information for parents and

teachers;

enable tests to better meet the needs of all students, including students with a disability;

use ‘tailored testing’ which gives students questions more suited to their ability, resulting in more targeted

assessment and precise results; and

ensure the precision and improved timing of the results will help teachers tailor their teaching more

specifically to student needs.

Detailed information and FAQs about NAPLAN Online are available on the ACARA website.

2. NAPLAN Online public demonstration site now open!

Visit the NAPLAN Online public demonstration site at www.nap.edu.au and try some questions and the platform.

You and your family can access and interact with the NAPLAN online public demonstration site to see and test the

system. You are encouraged to log on to test the site and provide feedback on how it works.

In the Northern Territory, it is planned that schools will move to NAPLAN Online from 2018. Prior to this, NAPLAN

testing will continue to be conducted as a paper based test.

Detailed information and FAQs about NAPLAN Online are available on the ACARA website.

Community Notices