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10WEEK

OF 11

Term 2

Gilson Gazette - 23 June 2017Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College

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2017

Weekly Newsletter for Parents, Students and Friends of Gilson College

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Contents

General neWs 4OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL SUPERVISION ....................................4SCHOOL FEES ............................................................................4GCCC ANNOUNCEMENTS ..........................................................4

Primary neWs 5AWARDS NAMES ........................................................................5PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW VENUES .......................................5CONCERNS REGARDING STUDENTS UNSUPERVISED USE OF INTERNET ..................................................................................6PRIMARY MATHS FUN NIGHT.....................................................6CALENDAR DATES .......................................................................7

seCondary neWs 7STUDENTS LATE TO SCHOOL OR LEAVING EARLY ........................7CALENDAR DATES .......................................................................7

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What is truth?

It’s a great question and one that has been asked throughout history. One of the earliest recorded occasions was the fifth prefect of the Roman province of Judea - a bloke called Pontius Pilate.

Let me paint the scene for you.

It is somewhere between 3:00am and 6:00am. There is an angry mob led by some of the religious leaders of the day, who have dragged Jesus to the Roman judgment hall in

Jerusalem. Inside stands Jesus and outside the crowd is calling for him to be put to death.

Pilate is confused. He has heard about Jesus and his miracles and teachings, and he has been keen to investigate all this. However he now faces a dilemma because the crowd wants Jesus dead and yet the man standing before him has a dignity that shows gentleness, patience, and compassion mixed with strength and calmness.

I believe Pilate wanted to do the right thing, but he was scared of losing his job. His position - praefectus civiatium or governor was given to him by the great Tiberius Caesar himself. He collected taxes, was the general administrator, supervised large-scale projects, was the supreme judge of the region, and maintained law and order with 3000 soldiers at his command.

Each time Pilate suggested that Jesus be freed, the crowd roared their disapproval. Despite the fact that the Jews hated the Romans, they threatened Pilate by saying that they would report him to Caesar if he didn’t approve for this ‘king’ to be killed. That wouldn’t be a good career move.

At one stage a messenger from his wife pushed through the crowd outside and gave a letter to Pilate, which stated that she had had a dream about Jesus and that he was an innocent man (Matthew 27:19). Poor Pilate he was further confused.

It is rather interesting that when Pilate finally asked the question, he didn’t stay for an answer! How ironic! Before Jesus could reply Pilate leaves the room and goes out to listen to the crowd chanting, ‘Crucify him, crucify him.”

Here was the personification of truth and Pilate perhaps in jest, anger or frustration, asks one of the most important questions known to mankind, but he doesn’t wait for the answer!

For many years, critics argued that Pilate didn’t exist and that he was part of a made up story. However in 1961a team of Italian archaeologists discovered a limestone block with an inscription stating that Pilate had dedicated the building to Caesar. I guess there were some embarrassed critics.

Jesus had previously claimed that he was the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6) and Pilate realising that Jesus was innocent of the charges against him publicly washed his hands in front of the crowd indicating he was not responsible for his death.

Have you ever wondered what happened to Pilate? Well, Eusibus, a Greek historian, tells us that Pilate, just as he feared, was removed from his position, recalled to Rome, stripped of his honours and with his pride damaged he took his own life.

When people compromise with sin and evil - the outcome is never good. Poor Pilate – he should have ignored the crowd and listened to his conscience (and his wife).

It’s worth a thought.

Mark B Vodéll Principal

EDITORIAL - Pontius Pilate

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Congratulations to Dylan and Deborah for representing the College at the Regional Cross Country Championship. Congratulations to Dylan for qualifying to the next

round which is the State Cross Country Championship.

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General neWS

OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL SUPERVISION

School hours are 8.40am to 3.25pm. The school yards are supervised from 8.20am of a morning to 3.50pm. I appreciate that for a small number of students, there is a pre school mathematics class being held. This is one morning a week.

In the afternoon the school provides the Study Centre for students. Students are encouraged to complete homework during this time. If students spend time after school they must be in the library, unless official arrangements have been made by teachers.

If you have a student who is arriving or leaving outside of these hours, your duty of care as

a parent is to make arrangements with OSHC and to take your child to OSHC, where charges apply. We thank you for adhering to these arrangements.

SCHOOL FEES Reminder - Fees are now

overdue. Only two weeks left to the end of Term 2.

GCCC ANNOUNCEMENTS• June 24 - Youth Sabbath

- Join us at GCCC this Sabbath as the GCCC Youth coordinate the worship service and be blessed as Pr Hannah Andrykanus shares the Word. The worship program will start at 10.00am, with toasties and hot drinks served beforehand, followed by a time to relax over a hot cuppa and a snack. Life groups will commence

Verse of the Week“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you

the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.” Romans 15:5-7

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straight after the worship program.There will be a luncheon for the youth after the service.

• June 24 - Pathfinders / Adventurers Club Night - meet at 3.00pm at the Eco Chapel.

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AWARDS NAMESAt our Awards Assembly on

Monday morning a student from each class was acknowledged for demonstrating the value of JUSTICE.

FK – Amy VargheseFM – Gabriel MickovskiFW – Catherine Fry1A – Colwyn Chok1J – Johnathan Truong1W – Oliver Stania2H – Tia Bhatti2S – Brody Somers3A – Caitlin Dube3H – Alison Nesbitt3L – Audrey Melgar4B – Saihaj Bhangu4H – Kulsoom Shah4T – Brian Rabeh

5B – Elaine Nguyen5C – Blake Bobadilla5S – Lincoln Phillips6G – Agamjot Sandhu6R – Rafail Dawit

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW VENUES

Class teachers will be in their classroomsArt Mrs Valles - Art roomMrs Goossens - Art room

French Mrs Kiriama - French room (beside 1W)Mr Krause - Year 5&6 building - Tuesday only

Health and Physical Education Ms Jakupec – Room adjacent to 1W and French roomsMrs Luczuck – Year 3&4 building – Wednesday onlyMrs Kukolja – Year 5&6 building

Music Mrs Cresswell - Room adjacent to 1W and French roomsMrs Koeleman – Year 5&6 building

Digital TechnologyMr Martin – Year 3&4 buildingMrs Mackay – Year 3&4 building

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Learning SupportMrs Dold – Year 3&4 buildingMrs Holland – Year 3&4 buildingMs Thomas – Year 3&4 buildingMrs Vodell – Reading Recovery room off Primary Learning Space

CONCERNS REGARDING STUDENTS UNSUPERVISED USE OF INTERNET

We are being made more aware each week that many of our students are accessing and being exposed to inappropriate content on the Internet when using their devices at home. Parents are encouraged to check what their children are viewing. Some of our students in primary school are watching Netflix shows that are recommended for 17 year olds. We are also aware that many primary students have Facebook accounts when the legal age for this is 13 years of age. For the safety and well-being of your children, we highly recommend that you limit the amount of time your child spends on their

electronic devices. Ensure that phones and ipads are NOT in their bedrooms of a night. Monitor what they are using their device for. Check their history and remember that as the adult you are in charge. We are sure you will agree with us that as parents you are ultimately responsible for what your child is exposed to at home, just as we as teachers are when they are at school.

Here is a link you might like to visit to check out some games and information to help your children and reinforce what they are learning about being safe on line. “Be Internet Awesome”

bit.ly/2rRVYPM

PRIMARY MATHS FUN NIGHT

Wednesday 19th July from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Foundation, Years 1 and 2 meet in Primary Learning Space

• Years 3 - 6 meet in Year 3/4 Building

• All Parents/Guardians welcome

The VALUE for Week 11 of Term 2 will be:

Acceptance means to take or receive something or someone in a favourable way.God loves and accepts us despite our faults and failures. We should all accept and encourage each other

despite our differences.“And remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” E K

Brough“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward

each other that Christ Jesus had.” Romans 15:5-7

ACCEPTANCE

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CALENDAR DATES• 27th & 28th June – Parent

Teacher Interviews• 27th & 28th June – Primary Art

Exhibition• 30th June – Last day of Term 2• 17th July – First day of Term 3

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STUDENTS LATE TO SCHOOL OR LEAVING EARLY

If a child is late to school they must report directly to the front office where they sign in and receive a late slip. They then proceed immediately to class where they hand the slip to the class teacher.

Once on campus students are not permitted to leave campus until the end of the day.

Students who need to leave early must report directly to student reception where again they sign out. Students are to be signed out by parents, unless prior written arrangements

have been made with the College office.

This is a Work, Health and Safety issue. As a school we need to account for the presence of every person on campus. Your assistance and adherence to these procedures is greatly appreciated.

CALENDAR DATES• June 27 & 28 - Parent

Teacher Interviews• June 29 - Year 9 Urban Day• July 17 - Term 3 Begins• July 18 - Year 11 Cross

Country Skiing• July 21 - Year 9 - 12

Basketball, Year 9 - 12 Table Tennis

• July 24 - 26 - Year 11 Skiing

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Friday 23rd of June, 2017

Parents & Friends Committee Gilson College

Calendar

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/parentsandfriendsgilsoncollege/

Email: parentsandfriends@gilsoncollege.com

* Flyers and forms also available at the office

TERM 3 * Entertainment Book

Fundraiser – continues

TERM 4 * Closet Clean Out

Fundraiser 2017/18 Entertainment Book

Available at the uniform shop

TERM 3

No selling No buying Easy to run Good for people & the planet Gilson College will receive 20c per kilo for your generous donations. We successfully raised approximately $400 from this fundraiser this year. A great time to get your friends, neighbours and family to clean out their closets over the school holidays. How it works:

Please place you donations in garbage bags and secure. From Monday the 17th till Tuesday the 25th of July you are able to drop off your donations in the gym foyer at the rear of the school during school hours. Please place your donations neatly.

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Gilson College Parents and Friends Committee

Cookie and Cupcake Stall Thursday 29th June 2017

arents and Friends Committee will be holding a cookie, slices and cupcake stall on Thursday 29th June 2017.

Students from the Primary school will have the opportunity to purchase 1 item for $2. Students will only be allowed one visit to the stall on the day.

We will set up a stall outside the Canteen during lunchtime for Secondary students. There will not be a cap on purchases for secondary students. $2 per item.

We are asking Parents from the high school and Primary school to assist with baking.

Ingredients need to be clearly written on food, especially eggs, nuts and dairy products. A maximum of 2 hours PEP hours will be allocated for baking.

There will be a prize for the most creative donation. Our committee parent/teacher representative, Mrs Robinson, will judge this.

Drop off time will be from 8.30am -9.30am on the day in the foyer of the Primary Learning Area. It would be appreciated if all items donated were individual portions for children to hold.

Disposable plates and trays would be appreciated. Non-disposable containers and plates need to be clearly marked with your child’s name and grade, and will be available for collection in the PLA foyer after school.

We will need helpers on the day from 8.30am to 3.00pm approximately.

Email us if you would like to assist on the day:

parentsandfriends@gilsoncollege.com

PEP hours will be allocated for attendance. We will arrange for parents to place a lunch order from the canteen early in the day. Warm drinks provided. Your pre-schoolers and babies are welcome under your supervision.

Kind regards

Parents & Friends Committee

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Term 2 2017

Week 11

m 26 junePizza Day - Primary

m 27 june - 28 juneParent Teacher Night - Primary and Secondary

m 29 june Year 9 Urban Day

m 30 juneTerm 2 Ends

Term 3 2017

Week 01

m 17 julyTerm 3 Begins

CALENDAR 2017