‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the... Matthew 5:9
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‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the... Matthew 5:9
Term 4 Week 2 Wednesday 15 October, 2014 ‘Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God’ Matthew 5:9 Thank you to everyone for your support and well wishes in relation to my formal commissioning as Principal this week. I am incredibley humbled and feel remarkably blessed to be given the opportunity to lead the EAC community. Our students have great enthusiasm for the opportunities to learn and grow that come their way each day, the staff are passionate, committed and deeply caring and the parents and friends of the College are wonderfully generous and supportive. I am so proud of the College and look forward with great anticipation to all that unfolds in my time as Principal. When speaking at Chapel this morning I reminded all our students of the great gift and privilege that they enjoy as students of the College. I spoke briefly of Malala Yousafzai , the 17 girl who was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts, in the face of enormous adversity, to promote the rights of all people to access education. As young people who enjoy the safety and freedom of our great nation and who have the opportunity to attend school and learn they have a great responsibility to use that gift wisely. I encouraged them to take every opportunity to learn and grow, to build positive relationships and make all people feel welcome, valued, included and respected and to develop a strong relationship with God and draw on that to develop values and a strength of character that will serve them well. Together we all have a responsibility to make a better world for all people and make the dreams of courageous people like Malala Yousafzai a reality. The College also reached a really significant milestone this week, with the enrolment from Kindergarten to Year 12 surpassing 500 students for the first time in our young history. Congratulation to all who make up our community, this is a wonderful confirmation of the great things that are happening at EAC. There are a couple of very significant individual student achievements I would like to highlight as well this week. Congratulations to Josh Mumford in Year 7 who was placed fourth at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships in the 13’s 1500 metres. This is a wonderful achievement for Josh. You may also have seen a great story on NBN news last week and in The Northern Star about Year 9 student Kyle Underwood. Kyle was named the North Coast Academy of Sport Athlete of the Year for his efforts in the game of golf. Kyle has been under the expert training and direction of the Academy for some time now and his game has developed immensely. In being awarded this honour both his level of skill and his attributes as an ambassador to the game have been recognised. Kyle is also the recipient of the Newton Golf Titleist/Footjoy Scholarship which is designed to support his future development in the game. Congratulations to Kyle. Robert Tobias College Principal This week... DateEventELC Primary Secondary Thur 16 Oct Year 11 Parent Teacher and Info Evening Yr 11 Congratulations Max Williams Max Williams has been selected as a finalist in the Yrs 9-10 student category in the Doug Moran Prize for contemporary photography. This competition is one of the most prestigious photography competitions in Australia. We wish him all the best in the competition. Yr 11 Parent and Teacher and HSC Information Evening We look forward to seeing all our Year 11 students and their parents this Thursday. Parent and Teacher interviews are being held in the library from 3.30 – 5.20pm and the information session will run from 5.30pm. Warmer weather With the weather warming up I’d like to remind you that hats must be worn at all times to and from the College, during outdoor lessons, and during breaks. It is also important that students are drinking enough water during the day. As well as drinking from our water bubblers it is a good idea to pack a drink in lunch boxes. Europe Trip A wonderful group of 14 student and 6 parents were lucky enough to travel to London, Ypres, Paris, Sorrento and Rome together. We landed in London at about lunchtime on the first Monday of the holidays and hit the ground running – after dropping our bags at the hotel we didn’t stop walking until we reached Brisbane on the last Sunday of the holidays. Every day was a new adventure and we crossed many cultures and periods of history on our tour, from Shakespearean times at the Globe Theatre, to World War I on the Western Front, Pompeii and Ancient Rome. It was awe inspiring to walk on roads and into homes that were over 2000 years old. We also fit in quite a bit of shopping and eating! Our tour guide, Elisabetta, was lovely and kept us all heading in the same direction. Over the 2 weeks, with all that time spent together, many strong bonds were formed. There was not one complaint about tiredness, being hungry or not having wifi. During the entire trip we only lost one metro ticket, one travel pillow...and Mr McDonnell at the Vatican. It was a fabulous trip and I really encourage people to consider being involved in one of the trips we have in the future. Mellissa Evans Deputy Principal Australian Mathematics Competition Results In August a small group of highly capable mathematicians entered the Australian Mathematics Competition. This competition poses a series of very complex problem solving questions. The following students gained awards: Distinction – Jacinta Nicolas, Max Lambie, Winona Freihaut, Erinamy Smekel, Lucas Carter. Credit - Bailey Jarrett, Lily Murphy, Lachy Hale, Stephanie Schultz, Michael Hawkins, Kate Utting, Danika Elley, Samuel Graham, Scott Fleming, Tom Cranitch, James Legg-Bagg, Henry Jambor, Lachlan Crawford, Nathan Laverty, Ryan Tait. Congratulations to all students who entered, and particularly those listed above. Mr Tim Jarrett Maths Department Secondary CIS Athletics Congratulations to all the secondary students who attended the CIS athletics Carnival on the last Wednesday of Term 3. We had some outstanding results with students from the College achieving 4 medals: Sarah Norton 1st 18 years AWD shot put, Joshua Mumford 1st 13 Years 1500M, 3rd 13 years 800m and Scott Fleming 3rd 14 years 800m Secondary All Schools Athletics Last week Joshua Mumford from Year 7 attended Secondary All Schools for Athletics in the 1500m. He made it through the heats to achieve 4th Congratulations Joshua! NCIS Basketball The NCIS Basketball will be held in Coffs Harbour during week 5. Trials for these teams will begin over the next few weeks. Heidi Miller Sports Coordinator Parents are reminded that during HSC exams we are unable to use the PA to contact students. Please make sure that you have all pickup/appointment arrangements organised with your child so they can meet you in the office at the appointed time. 2014 Europe Study Tour The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond invite you to their annual John Huegill Memorial Charity Barefoot Bowls Day Sunday 9th Nov 2014 3pm start $20 per person, teams of 4 or we can put you in a team, no experience necessary Flat shoes, socks or bare feet, Bowls and Coaching provided Includes BBQ Dinner, Dessert and Drink Rink Prizes, Fantastic Raffle and Lots of Fun Bookings: Call Cherry Street Sports Ballina 6686 2811 or Col Lee 0417 862 602 or Jodie Shelley 0427 287 627 Proudly Supported by: Ph: 6681 4155 www.chuegill.com Funds raised will go towards purchasing an Emergency/Crash trolley for Ballina District Hospital Congratulations to Rino Lindsay coming fourth in the Wahu Grom Search Surfing Competition at Coffs Harbour over the weekend in the under 12s division. There were competitors there from all over Australia so it was a very good result for him. He was also interviewed on NBN news on Saturday. Students are only able to purchase Milk, Juice or Fruit before school from the canteen. NEW GLUTEN FREE MENU - Normal prices apply Sandwiches, Wraps & Rolls Pumpkin Soup - $3.50 (Gluten free roll available) Chicken Burgers - $4.00 Banana Bread - $2.00 Steak Pie - $4.50 Quiche - $2.00 Term 4 Dates to Remember Sushi: 14 and 28 October, 11 and 25 November Noodle Box: 21 October, 4 and 18 November Subway: 2 December ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yes, I can help 8, 13, 15 and 22 October 3, 5, 6 (am), 10, 12 and 19 November 1 and 3 December ALL DAY ½ DAY AM (9 – 11) ½ DAY PM (11 – 2) Name: _________________________________________ Mobile: ____________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Childs Name: ______________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Christine Hall Canteen Supervisor 0414 811 668 ENGAGING ADOLESCENTS™ PARENT COURSE Parenting skills for resolving teenage behaviour problems gh A Six-session program for parents and carers at BDCSA Youth Service 32 Swift St Starts Wednesday the 5th of November, 2014, at 6:00pm Learn: Some common ground shared by parents & reasonable expectations to hold about adolescents New understandings of adolescence A three-option model & flow chart for decision-making Self check-in, first - for parents. Building relationship with your teenager and making the best of your non-crisis conversations with them Skills for tough conversations for handling those problems you just can’t ignore Registration required Course is Free Register for this course contacting Steve Bowden at BDCSA on 66 815 511 What parents have said… A step dad recalled an incident at the weekend with his 12 year old step daughter. He said that the input he had received the previous week from the course helped him keep his cool and brought a more favourable outcome. A single Mum who had presented as quite anxious on the first night told the group in week 2 that she had made an appointment with her 15 year old son during the week and had had a far more favourable discussion with him than would previously have been the case. Who’s running it? The trainer for this course is Steven Bowden, youth case manager, who has successfully completed Parentshop’s Engaging Adolescents training. For more information contact Steve on 66 815 511 or 0447 181 208 steven.bowden@bdcsa.org BRIGHT LIGHTS PERFORMANCE SCHOOL PRESENTS • An end to the arguing and yelling! • It saved our lives • Simple, sane, effective • This course is being run by a Parentshop® licensed practitioner. Directed by Rebecca Balfour and Choreographed by Lee Purdie Step into the enchanted world of Disney's Beauty And The Beast JR. This classic story tells of Belle, a smart and beautiful young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. TWO SHOWS ONLY @ THE BYRON THEATRE SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER @ 2pm and 6.30pm Tix available at the door ADULTS $20 CHILDREN $12 FAMILY(2A+2C) $60 ENQUIRIES BRIAN DALE 66841932 www.parentshop.com.au Week Week 1 A Term 4, 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 6/10 7/10 8/10 Week 2 B 13/10 14/10 15/10 Week 3 A Week 4 B 20/10 21/10 27/10 Week 5 A Week 6 B Thursday Friday 9/10 10/10 16/10 17/10 22/10 23/10 24/10 28/10 29/10 30/10 31/10 3/11 4/11 5/22 6/11 7/11 10/11 11/11 12/11 13/11 14/11 Year 9 and 10 Exam week # Kindy 2015 Orientation Day # Friends Meeting 7:00pm Week 7 A Week 8 B Week 9 A 17/11 18/11 19/11 20/11 21/11 24/11 25/11 26/11 27/11 28/11 1/12 2/12 3/12 4/12 5/12 Week 10 B 8/12 9/12 10/12 11/12 12/12 HSC Exams start GRIP Leadership Conference - Secondary Leaders. Year 10 Prep for Senior School (Mon-Wed) Year 10 Work Experience week First Day Term 4 # Whole College Chapel at St Mary’s # Friends Meeting 7:00pm Yr 11 retreat (‘Til Friday) Year 4 Camp Year 12 Formal Year 1-4 Speaking Music Evening Competition Band Performance Evening Whole College Chapel Presentation Day Last Day Term 4 Year 9 & 10 Photography Excursion to Byron Yr 11 Parent Teacher and HSC Info Evening Year 10 Retreat Kindy Currumbin Excursion Year 3 Excursion to Tropical Fruit World