T E R M T W O A P R I L 2 0 1 2 I S S U E S I X

Nhulunbuy Christian College News

An   ANZAC   reflec+on   from   our   Y3  Teacher,  Mrs  Moya  Dunlop.  

“With  this  being  ANZAC  week  and  the  virtue  of   HONOUR   and   HONOURABLE   being   used  to   describe   the  many   courageous  men  and  women  who  have  been   involved   in  military  campaigns,   it’s   Gmely   to   reflect   on   the  definiGon  of  the  word.

What  is  Honour?                                                                                                          Honour  is  living  with  a  sense  of  respect  for  what  you  believe  is  right.  It  is  living  by  the  virtues,  showing  great  respect  for  yourself,  other  people,  and  the  rules  you  live  by.  When  you  are  honourable,  you  don’t  have  to  feel  ashamed  of  who  you  are  or  what  you  are  doing.  You  are  worthy  of  respect.  You  set  a  good  example.

When  someone  is  honourable,  other  people  trust  them  to  do  what  is  right.  Their  word  of  honour   means   they   will   do   exactly   what  they  promise.  People  respect  and  look  up  to  someone  who  is  honourable.  When  you  act  with   honour,   you   do   the   right   thing  regardless  of  what  others  are  doing.  Honour  is,   therefore,   the   exact   opposite   of  thoughtlessness   and   neglect.   It   conveys   a  sense   of   enormous   importance.   It   is   an  expression  of  value  and  worth.

You   honour   your   elders   by   speaking  r e s p e c P u l l y   t o   t h e m                                                                                You   honour   yourself   by   being   your   best;  pracGs ing   your   v i r tues   every   day.                            When  you  act  with  honour,   you   set   a  good  example,   not   to   be   admired,   but   just  because  it  is  the  right  thing  to  do.

You  pracGse  honour  when  you

• Keep  your  word

• Respect  rules  you  want  to  live  by

• Do  what  you  believe  is  right  no  maUer  what

• Set  a  good  example  for  others

• Avoid  doing  things  which  make  you  feel  ashamed

“If   you   keep   yourself   pure,   you   will   be   a  special  utensil   for   honorable   use.   Your   life  will  be   clean,   and  you  will  be   ready   for   the  Master   to   use   you   for   every   good   work”.  Timothy  2:21  (New  Living  TranslaGon).

School Captains Alicia Wong and William Stockley on ANZAC day

SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2012

T F Kiki Verdel AT M Liam MacMahon M1 F Shelbie Francis A1 M Mackenzie DeRuwe M2 F Tia Hutton M2 M Riley O'Neal M3 F Ciara Arkcoll S3 M Max Verdel A4 F Hannah Fourie M4 M Alex Donovan A5 F Hannah van Dam A5 M Chris Wnuzczynski M6 F Megan Donovan A6 M Bailey Roos M7 F Layla Johnson M7 M Jack Kirby S8 F Holly O'Neal M8 M Adam Marchesi A9 F Alicia Wong A9 M Andrew O'Sullivan A

the age champs 2012

ANZAC  DAY  2012...  

Acrostic poems... Awesome Awesome

Noble Nice

Zealous Zealots zooming

Amazing Amazing

Country’s courageous soldiers Cool men and women

by Phoebe Lamboa by Anne Ginn

Dates for your diary

May 1- Adult writing class with visiting Author

Katrina GermeinMay 2 - Year 5 assemblyMay 7 - No school; long

weekendMay 9 - Year 4 assembly

Chayse Aston singing the

National Anthem at ANZAC day.

Meet out Junior School Captains, Harry Parfitt and Kira Whyte,Year 5.

What’s news?

Welcome to Alice Lorna Gray, born on April 11 in Darwin. There won’t be many dull moments with brother Harry (T) and sisters Holly (Y1) and Lily to help around the house. Congratulations to Janice and Trenton!

Sugar and spice and all things nice… that’s what little girls are made of

COUNCIL VACANCYThe position of Secretary on Council is now vacant. Esther Rika has resigned due to accepting employment at NCC as an ISA.The role of Secretary on Council requires an enthusiastic, organised person, who works well in a team and is committed to the Christian values and ethos of NCC. REQUIREMENTS: Need to be a NTCSA (Northern Territory Christian Schools Association) member. If you are not a member, joining is a simple process. A role on Council is another way for interested families to become actively involved in the life of the College. For more information contact NCC Administration on 8987 2187.

Baby   Leyla   Nathania   Zuglian   was   born   at  Gove  District  Hospital  on  April  15.    A  beautiful  baby  sister  for  Linda  (T)  and  Luca  to  spoil.  Well  done  Maria  and  Fabio.    

SCHOOL PRAYERALL WELCOME - Join council members for school prayer, every Tuesday morning in the Library, straight after the bell rings at 8.20am.

Yet another sad farewell for NCC! We are sorry to be losing Mrs Woody and family to PNG. We shall miss her endless enthusiasm, her straight-talking/no nonsense approach and wonderful smile.We wish them every blessing as they embark on their new adventure!

We are a British Christian family - now

proudly Australian - serving God in Gove

with Mission Aviation Fellowship. Hubby

Paul is a Laynha Pilot, a bush pilot to

remote communities. Both our boys have

attended N.C.C, our girls are now at university.

I have worked at NCC in Transition as a

Teacher Aide and as Library Tech since

mid 2007 and loved every minute of it. The warmth of a Christian work

environment is very special. As a

registered nurse, usually working in a busy, understaffed hospital, it is a work place like no other. I thought I would stay forever! God has other plans for us and with great regret we will be saying a sad farewell to NCC & moving to Goroka, PNG at the end of May. We take only our youngest son, Tristan, with us. Aaron is at boarding school in Cairns. It is a great challenge to move to another country with

only one of your four teenagers! We could not do it in

our own strength, but by the Grace of our Awesome

God.

Having to re-home our lovely dog, Spaghetti & kitty cat has been especially hard, we love them so much.

We would ask you to uphold us in prayer in this challenging transition time.

Best wishes for the rest of 2012 We’ll miss you guys!Mrs Woody.

Chess Club has started!

Tuesdays at lunchtime with Mr Terpstra in the library.While we wait for new chess sets to arrive, check if you can bring a set from home!

p&f update

Demystifying  the  matchbox!  

Wondering   why   your   child   has   come   home   with   an   empty   matchbox?   Didn’t  receive  the  all-­‐explanatory  accompanying  note?  This   exciting   fundraiser   is   geared   speciLically   for   our   students   –  especially   those  with  a  keen  eye  and  lots  of  imagination.  The   idea   is   to   Lill   the  matchbox  with   as   many   tiny   items   as   possible.   No   repeat  items   are   allowed   (e.g.   a   box   of   sand/rice   does   not   count   –   however   one   grain  does!)  and  nothing   too  gross  please  (bear  in  mind,  we  have   to   count   these  when  they’re  handed  in!).  Find   as   many   sponsors   as   you   can   (10c/item   is   a   good   base   rate!),   Lill   in   your  sheets   and   get  collecting!  A   rough   Ligure  of  $20  per  student  would  be   fantastic  &  make  this  a  resounding  success.Matchboxes  need  to  be  handed  in  with  the  sponsor  sheets  and  money  collected  to  your   teachers   by   Friday  May  18.    Prizes   will  be   awarded   per   class   for   the   most  items  collected  AND  the  most  unusual  item.  Parents,  please  encourage  your  child/ren  to  get  excited  about  this   initiative  –  not  only   is   it   a   fun   activity,   it   has   the   potential   to   raise   some   money   for   our   school  community!  

WANT TO SPOIL MUM??

Come   along   to   our   cake   and   gift   stall   on  Friday   May   11.   Open   before   and   after  school,  there’ll  be   lots  of   goodies  on  offer  –  so  don’t  forget  to  bring  along  your  money!    

Parents;   any/all   donations   of   cakes/quiches/pies/preserves  and  small  gifts  (e.g.  candles/creams/soaps)   would   be   greatly  appreciated!  

Our   last   cake   stall   was   a   huge   success  thanks   to   many   of   you   who   baked   and  bought   –   let’s   try   and   make   this   one   even  better!  

RAISING DOUGH  NCC cookbook 2012

T h a n k s t o a l l w h o h a v e contributed recipes so far. We still have PLENTY of room for more contributions! S e n d a l o n g y o u r f a m i l y favourites to:- janemccaffrey1974@yahoo.com.au

Closing date for ALL entries is Friday 27 July.

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Disability  Network  Informa+on  Night

When:  Thursday  26th  April,  6.30  pm                      Where:  Nhulunbuy  High  School,  Block  22

Who:  Centrelink,  CDU,  AuIsm  NT,  Project  Employment,  CRS,  Aged  &  Disability,  NaIonal  Disability  Coordinator,  Anglicare,  Young  carers

If  you  have  a  child  or  family  member  with  a  disability,  come  along  and  meet  with  the  

service  providers  in  our  region.

This  is  an  informal  night  to  assist  you  in  gathering  informaIon  about  what  is  available  

to  you  and  your  family.

For  further  informaIon  contact

Faye  Brooks-­‐Jones  on  8987  0810

NHULUNBUY  AUSKICK  2012

For  children  5  –  12Season  starts  April  26  –  June  14

at  Nhulunbuy  Primary  School  4:30  –  5:30pmSign  on  April  26,  $60  includes  awesome  backpack  and  

lots  of  fun!  Coaches/helpers  always  appreciated  –  contact  Mel  

Foggin  on  0477  060  168  or  nmfoggin@bigpond.com

Nhulunbuy  BMX  Club  IncAGM

Annual  General  MeeIng  will  be  held  Sunday  29th  April  at  2pm

Poolside  at  the  Walkabout  Hotel.

All  commi[ee  posiIons  will  be  declared  vacant.  PosiIon  descripIons  &  

nominaIon  forms  available,  via  Donna  Leahy  leahylot@bigpond.com

Kids’ Craft Club starting this Friday, 27 April.

When: 3.30-5.30pm.Where: Oasis Christian Assembly,

opp. primary school.Come along and join in the fun,

games, stories, songs and craft. Open to all children from 5-12yrs old, $3.00

per child.

JUNIOR  GOLF  FUNDRAISERMonday  May  7,  2-­‐5pm

SAUSAGE SIZZLEICY CUPS & LOLLY BAGS

FACE PAINTINGMOTHER’S DAY RAFFLEAll under-18s must be

accompanied by a parent/guardian