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Coming up
Week 8
Monday, 23 March
Parent Prayer Group 9am
Year 9 & 10 Young Writers
Course BCGS
Tuesday, 24 March
Li&le Library 9.00am
Year 7 & 8 Young Writers
Course BCGS
KI/PP Dads Night 5.30pm
Wednesday, 25 March
Year 7 Camp—Mornington
(25—27 March)
Thursday, 26 March
Kindy Tour 9.30am
GRIP Leadership Course
(Prefects)
Year 12 Chemistry
Excursion – Worsley
Friday, 27 March
Swimming Assembly
2.20pm
Year 11 Wellington
Discovery Forest Excursion
Saturday, 28 March
School Ball
Week 9
Monday, 30 March
Parent Prayer Group 9am
Year 8 Geography
Excursion—Back Beach
Tuesday, 31 March
Li&le Library 9am
KI/PP Health Assessments
Wednesday, 1 April
Year 9—12 Art Elec?ve
Excursion
Friday, 2 April
Easter Worship Service
2.20pm
Last day Term 1
Term Break
Students return for Term 2 on
Tuesday, 21 April in winter
uniform.
Friday, 20 March 2015
Tel. 08 9726 4200
Email: admin@grace.wa.edu.au
absentees@grace.wa.edu.au
From the Principal’s desk
Building on our plan to provide Christ-centred, holis?c, innova?ve educa?on our school planning team meet regularly to discuss future direc?ons for the school.
One area this plan deals with specifically is with rela?onships as this is an integral part of who
we are. The recent Bush Dance in essence captured a small part of the community that is
Grace Chris?an School, but it is not solely reflected in events such as this. Our community is
created by the rela?onships of parents, students and staff, through the example set by
Christ.
The recent Health Audit provided valuable feedback to us for which we are very thankful.
The posi?ve feedback as well as concerns received regarding programmes, educa?on and
social is greatly appreciated, and assists us in building community going forward.
Mr Hugo de Ridder
Principal
School News
School Parking
Parking during drop-off and pick-up is very limited. Parents are reminded to be courteous to
others. We con?nue to have incidences where cars are being ‘parked in’, and request that all
parents are respecIul of others when parking their vehicles. Please also do not park in the
‘no standing’ zones, and observe the strict speed limited when on school grounds. Thankyou.
Secondary Assistance Scheme
Students in Year 7 – 12 may be eligible for up to $350 towards school expenses. If you hold a
Centrelink Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card please contact the Bursar, Mrs Fiona de Ridder on 9726 4200.
25th Celebra?ons
‘Heel and toe, one, two, three, clap, clap, clap’ Why not head to our website to find out more
about the 25th Anniversary Bush Dance! In Term 2 we have our May Fair happening, so pencil it in your diaries now; Saturday May 16th, 10am – 2pm a Community family event not to
be missed!
Vacancy – Year 3 Teacher (Fixed Term Contract)
We are seeking an enthusias?c and dedicated Primary teacher to fill a maternity leave
posi?on for Term 2, 3 and 4. If you hold the necessary qualifica?ons, excel at teaching, are
innova?ve, a keen student yourself, and a commi&ed Chris?an in regular church fellowship,
please email or call us. Posi?on descrip?ons and applica?on forms are available from recep?on or contact Mrs Sandra Dinkelman on 08 9726 4200 or sdinkelman@grace.wa.edu.au
2015 Annual General Mee?ng
Nomina?ons for elec?on to the School Board are being sought from persons within the wide
range of Chris?an families the school serves, who have the appropriate experience or skills
and a passion for Chris?an educa?on. Enquiries can be made to the Company Secretary/
Business Manager Mr Colin S?llman: cs?llman@grace.wa.edu.au or 08 9726 4200.
Prayer and Fas?ng Day
On Monday, 23 March there will be a day of prayer and fas?ng between 9am—3pm for one
of our mums who is currently unwell. Parents are encouraged to a&end during the day, even
if only for a short ?me. The School Boardroom will be open all day, with parents, staff and
students encouraged to come along throughout the day.
Ephesians 1 : 7
He is so rich in kindness and
grace that he purchased our
freedom with the blood of his
Son and forgave our sins.
Term dates 2015
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
2 Feb—2 Apr
21 Apr – 3 Jul
22 Jul – 25 Sep
13 Oct – 11 Dec
Uniform Shop Open Times
Monday & Friday
8.15am – 9.00am
Wednesday and Thursday
3.00pm – 3.45pm