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SATTLER CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

NEWSLETTER

Term 1 - Week 5

28th February, 2019

Principals Message

School News

Office Matters

Notices

School Chaplain Page

Term 1 Calendar

Letter from the Australian Government

It has been an eventful last fortnight at Sattler Christian College. We’ve had Healthy Harold pay us a visit, expanded our music program and had a Chinese principal delegation with NT Government Department representatives meet about poten-tial future schooling partnerships. It was a fascinating meeting and later I had dinner with them too. I think the concept of Christianity perplexed both the Chinese and the NT Government Department representatives. While money was often on their minds and questions towards me, they seemed con-fused that people would be willing to be a blessing to them, for the simple reason that we simply want to be a blessing to them with no ulterior motive.

What modern society and new agey types like to call “karma”, Christians have been practicing the general practice of reaping and

Hello All, sowing, and doing to others as we would have done to us, for thousands of years.

Proverbs 3:27-35

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.

28 Do not say to your neighbour, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you” - when you already have it with you.

29 Do not plot harm against your neighbour, who lives trustfully near you.

30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason - when they have done you no harm.

31 Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways.

32 For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence.

33 The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous.

34 He mocks proud mockers but shows favour to the humble and oppressed.

35 The wise inherit honour, but fools get only shame.

We heard of the tragic passing of a Wanguri Primary School student and I offered my services and prayers to them if they ever had any need of it. I extended

that to the Bees Creek Primary community too if tragic circumstanc-es were to befall them.

People may query why make the offer, I would query why not make the offer. As a Christian I passionately believe “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act”. My hope is that every child, every family, every teacher, every leader, every principal and every school in the Northern Territory will be blessed and experience great success in all that they put their hands to.

That too is my prayer for us all at Sattler Christian College, that every child, every family, every teacher and every leader will be truly blessed by their time now and into the future at Sattler Christian College.

Blessings,

Michael Tooler

School News

Office Matters

CHANGE OF DETAILS

If your address, phone number or your emergency contact details have changed, please come into the front office and fill out a yellow ‘Change of Details form’ so that we can keep our records up to date.

BACK TO SCHOOL VOUCHERS

The NT Government ‘Back To School’ vouchers can be used for the purchase of school uniforms, camp fees and school fees. The $150 voucher cannot be trans-ferred to any other student. Please note that this voucher must be used by the end of Term 1.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

If you need to purchase a uniform for your child, please fill out an order form which is available from the front office. Staff will notify you when your order is ready to be picked up from the front office. If you need to try on uniforms please make a time with front office staff.

Sattler Family News

In this section we will be sharing announcements of interest about our school community life. If you have an item of news that you think might belong in this section please email that to Kathleen Higgins at kathleen.higgins@ntschools.net .

Chinese and NT Government Department visit

Last Friday afternoon and Saturday evening some

Sattler staff had the privilege of meeting with some

Chinese and NT Government Department guests.

Moving forward we are exploring sister school possi-

bilities, not just with China, but also Indonesia. Both

nations seem to have strategic importance for the

Northern Territory and deepening our students’

awareness and experiences with these key nations

will benefit their lives moving forward in the global

economy as they become responsible global citizens.

Music Lessons in 2019

Spread the word, our performing arts culture is expanding again! Music Tuition will be offered at Sattler on Tuesdays from 5 March 2019. Kirsty May will be the tutor and she charges $30 per half hour of private tuition which includes all books, theory books and folders.

This will complement our expanding ukulele and choir program in 2019. Please come and get an information form from the office.

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Kirsty May Music Studio

Music Lessons

Private Music lessons will be available on Tuesdays

with Mrs Kirsty May

Offering lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Guitar and Flute

Lessons are $30 per half hour with all books supplied

For more information forms are available at the front office

We are looking to start lessons from 5th March

If you have any queries please phone Kirsty

on 0449 168 611

Sattler Term Dates for 2019

SEMESTER ONE

TERM 1 - Tuesday 29th Jan to Friday 12th April

TERM 2 - Tuesday 23rd April to Friday 21st June

SEMESTER TWO

TERM 3 - Tuesday 23rd July to Friday 27th Sept

TERM 4 - Monday 14th Oct to Thursday 12th Dec

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Through the NT Government there is a Conveyance Subsidy available to those who qualify.

Phone or email for information on 1800 019 157 or email studentassistance.det@nt.gov.au.

For more information or to book please contact us on 08 8935 9800 or visit www.bunnings.com.au/Palmerston

Thursday 21st March 2019

6.00 – 8:00pm • Interactive Craft projects (hands on) • Police safety booth • Cancer Council booth • food platters and drinks

Parent Morning Tea After Primary Assemblies

ALL parents, grandparents and carers are

INVITED to morning tea after the

Primary Assemblies

Assemblies are usually held every second Wednesday during Term.

CASUAL

DRESS

DAY

Ruhin Miah -

Bangladesh

On the last day of Term 1 Sattler is having a

Casual Dress Day!

Please bring a GOLD COIN donation.

All donations will be going towards raising

funds for Sattler’s Compassion

Sponsor Child, Ruhin.

Date: Friday, 12th April 2019 (Week 11)

Dress Code: Enclosed shoes, Sun-safe shirt,

No inappropriate messaging/branding

*Gold coin donation

From the Chaplain Miss Samantha Price

“Since then you have been raised with Christ, set

your mind on things above, where Christ is seated at

the right hand of God. Set your minds on things

above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your

life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ,

who is your life, appears, then you will appear with

him in glory.” (Col 3:1-4)

You’ve probably noticed it. A negative thought

(anxiety, worry, sadness) can make us feel like we

are carrying around a heavy weight. On the other

hand, a positive thought (excitement, joy) can make

us feel light, on top of the world, like we can do an-

ything, perhaps even fly!

Just like it is important to look after our physical

bodies, so it is also important to train minds.

A heavenly mindset is more than just positive

thinking, it is a reality we get to live in as Christians.

Right thinking is the key to accessing peace and joy.

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is

noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever

is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is

excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Whatever you have learned or received or heard

from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And

the God the peace of God will guard your hearts and

minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:8–9)

Paul says thinking on right things and practicing

them brings the peace of God—the very presence

of God in our lives (v. 9). The person whose

thoughts are consumed with God and his kingdom

will have perfect peace instead of anxiety and wor-

Peter Pan was onto something - Developing a Heavenly Mindset

ry. When we find ourselves anxious or worried, we

can choose to access peace by meditating on the

Truth found in scripture.

Our physical bodies are kept healthy by regular

exercise and healthy eating. A heavenly mindset

is developed by a life of continual and healthy

discipline. Paul said in Romans 12:2: “Do not conform

any longer to the pattern of this world, but be

transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

How can we do this?

1. Meditating and memorising scripture in our

personal time with God but also with friends and

family. (Deut 6:6-9, Prov 13:20) Practically this

could be when you have your morning coffee, at

your church group’s bible study, journaling etc.

2. Consistent Prayer Life (1 Thess 5:16-17).

3. Taking our mind off earthly things. Practically,

this may mean not watching certain TV shows,

reading certain magazines or books, listening to

certain music, or hanging around certain people,

especially when we find they contribute to

drawing us away from God and godly thoughts.

We must be zealous to protect our thought

life and what we allow our minds to meditate

on. (2 Cor 10:5)

When we have a heavenly mindset it is easier to walk

through the trials we face in life. It becomes easier

to with stand the attacks of the enemy. It becomes

easier to praise God through every circumstance.

It becomes easier to discern negative thoughts and

replace them with positive ones.

What disciplines will you put in place to develop

a heavenly mindset?

Samantha Price Chaplain

School Calendar - Term 1

Week Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun

5 26th Feb - 2nd March

25 26 27 28 1 Dog Aware-

ness Incursion

2

3

6 5th - 9th March

4 5 6 PS Assembly Year 3/4 Yr5/6 Civics Excursion

7 PS STEM Incursion

8

9 10

7 12th - 16th

March

11 12 13 14 15 Gymnastics Clinic Y - 8

16 17

8 19th - 23rd

March

18 19 Yr5/6 Civics Excursion

20 PS Assembly Year 1/2

21 22 Gymnastics Clinic T - 8

23 24

9 26th - 30th

March

25 26 27 28 29 Gymnastics Clinic T- -8

30 31

10 2nd - 6th

April

1 MS Business & Economics Day

2 3 PS Assembly Transition

4 5 Gymnastics Clinic T- -8

6 7

11 9th - 13th

April

8

9

10 Whole School Easter Assembly

11 12 14 14

Parent/Teacher Interviews

TUCK LUNCH

A love for dance and

a passion for life!

* Sports Vouchers accepted

For more Information contact

Samantha Price - 0497 322 742

darwincreativedance@gmail.com

Facebook: @darwincreativedance

www.darwincreativedance.com.au