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11th June, 2013

Issue 18 Term 2 Week 7

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(Jesus Christ) is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:2

School Calendar JUNE

This Week

Wed 12 7-10 Exams

Years 1 & 2 Soccer

STEPS for Years 7 - 10

6pm NCS Board Meeting

Thu 13 Years 7 - 10 Exams

CIS Primary & Secondary Cross Country

9.30 - 10:30am Headspace (Seniors)

Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

Fri 14 Senior Ancient History Excursion

School Athletics Carnival - Shoalhaven High School grounds

Sat 15 9 – 11am Vegetable Garden Blitz

So far this year, as we have thought about our theme, The King and His Kingdom,

we have seen the Pattern of the Kingdom in Genesis 1-2, how sin meant that the

Kingdom Perished (Genesis 3-11) and how God's eternal plan starts to be

modelled in the Promised Kingdom. As we think about God's promises, or

covenants, we see that the promises are framed in terms of God's people, God's place and God's

blessing. The Bible's story, as we have seen thus far, is well illustrated in the following table:

So we see here that the promise to Abraham is a promise of the kingdom of God. It must have been

hard for Abraham to believe, but he did. He accepted God's Word, and he was accepted by God

because of his belief. This promise, this good news, was partially fulfilled, in the history of Israel in the

promised land of Canaan. We see it fully fulfilled in Jesus. All those who trust Jesus are God's people,

and we are able to look forward to enjoying all the fullness of God's blessing when He returns to this

broken world.

The Kingdom of God

The Pattern of the Kingdom

The Perished Kingdom The Promised Kingdom

God's people Adam and Eve No one Abraham and his descendants

God's place The garden Banished Canaan

God's rule and blessing

God's word and perfect relationships

Gone because of disobedience and the curse

Blessings to Israel and all nations

Next Week

Mon 17 Ms Axtens absent

State Netball Gala Day @ Penrith

Tue 18 Primary Zone Metro Cup Netball & Soccer Mr Parker, Mrs Poulden attending

12:30pm Staff -v- Student Soccer Match

K - Yr 2 AASC

Wed 19 Year 7 Immunisations

Primary Interschool Chess Competition @ Nowra Public School

12.30pm Avondale College guest speaker to Seniors with pizza lunch

Years 1 & 2 Soccer

STEPS for Years 7 - 10

Thu 20 Combined MCMT

11.35am – 12.25am Senior Christian Ed

Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

Fri 21 9.30am K-12 Assembly CARING BOX

Kinder & Yrs 3 - 6 Soccer Clinics

Can you help at our Athletics Carnival this

Friday? Helpers are urgently needed. See

details over page.

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SCHOOL NEWS

This week’s classes and staff Please pray for and thank God for families and students in Years 6 & 7

and for Mr Clarke, Mr Corner & Mrs Creighton.

Praise for

Praise God for our Assembly last week with Sean W Smith.

Praise God for the many activities in which our school is able to be involved.

Praise God for the safety of our school community on the roads over the long weekend.

Praise God for our wonderful parent volunteers who are able to come and help where needed.

Pray for

Please pray for students this week as they sit exams.

Please pray for teachers as they prepare to mark exams and write reports.

Please continue to pray for the Flippence family on their break and for the Boyce family who are about to come and visit.

Please pray for the many items our Board will discuss as they meet tomorrow evening.

Please pray for Mr Harrison as he organises this Friday’s Athletics Carnival and for students who will be competing.

Please pray with us

Unit 4: Stronger with God

Week 7: Joshua – Stronger to Lead (Joshua 1:1-5; 5:13-6:20; 6:27)

Memory Verse: God said, ‘Be strong and brave. I will be there to help you wherever you go.’ Joshua 1:9 (CEV)

Mr Petts, Chaplain

SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL All students in Yrs 3 - 10 are expected to attend the Athletics Carnival on Friday 14th June at Shoalhaven High School. Seniors, who did not attend the Swimming Carnival at the beginning of the year, are required to attend this carnival.

All students are to catch the bus which departs NCS approximately 8.45am and return in time for the afternoon buses. This is to ensure safety to and from the grounds. Only students under the direct supervision of parents may make their own way to the grounds by 9.00am.

SPORT UNIFORM MUST BE WORN TO AND FROM THE CARNIVAL.

House colours may be added at the grounds. Black Hawks (black & green); Sea Kings (purple & white). Tracksuits and warm jumpers in school colours should be taken to combat the chilly conditions. Also, school hat, sunscreen and blanket to sit on are advisable. Students, parents and helpers are advised to bring adequate food and drinks. THERE IS NO CANTEEN AVAILABLE ON THE DAY.

Mr Harrison is very keen to hear from parents who will be able to assist at the carnival. Please either ring or

email the school office and leave your name! Parking: No vehicles are permitted in Shoalhaven High School grounds. Persons attending the Carnival should proceed across the playing fields to the Athletics track and not through the School grounds. Parking is in HOLLOWAY DRIVE or HILLCREST AVENUE.

Last Friday all our students enjoyed a visit from this Christian singer/songwriter

and presenter.

Whilst Sean’s music and entertainment style was more suited to the younger ones,

he nevertheless challenged us all about our need for Jesus, our need for a Saviour

and our need to be faithful and trust in Him. Here is the link to his website if you

would like to explore more of his message and music: www.seanwsmith.com

KINDER 2014

If you have a child starting Kinder in

2014 and HAVE NOT YET handed your

application form in, please do so

ASAP.

ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS IN YEARS 10 AND 11

Students and Parents in Years 10 and 11 are

invited to come to our 2014 Senior Subject

Night on Tuesday, 25th June, starting at 7.00pm.

You will have the chance to hear an overview

from our teachers about subjects that may be

offered for 2014, as well as having the

opportunity to have your questions about

senior school at NCS in 2014 answered. The

evening will be finished by 8.30pm, and will be

held in the Music room (room 21).

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SCHOOL NEWS

PRIMARY NETBALL On Wednesday the 5th June a team of 10 girls travelled to Canberra for Netball Regionals.

It all started with the three (3) hour drive with several stops along the way. We arrived at the netball courts and started to practise for our 1st match.

We had to stay as warm as we could, even with all our layers, the temperature was still not agreeing with us.

After our five (5) games we were all exhausted but thankfully Libby had bought everyone on our team Curly Whirly’s, so that gave us more energy to make it to the car.

Before we left, a lady came up and shook everyone’s hands and gave us certificates.

We came 5th out of five (5) teams, we were all a bit sad but that all changed on the way back because we got to stop at Maccas!

We had a great time and are very happy with our achievements!

A big thanks to Mrs Dickinson, who was a coach for the day and for Mr Hefferan for driving us down.

Report written by the girls.

QUESTACON SCIENCE CIRCUS

K - 6 On Thursday of last week

students from K-6 were enthralled by the scientific experiments and discoveries that came to life before us. There were amazing highlights that involved balloons, fire, illusions, bubbles and flight. This was a wonderful learning experience for our children and it is hoped that as many families as possible made the most of their continued presentation at Bomaderry on Saturday.

SECONDAY On the 6th of June, K-10

got to see the Shell Questacon Science Circus which was held in the MPC.

At the start of the show we all had to say an oath; ‘I promise not to try this at home, I promise not to try this at somebody else’s home’. We got to see what happened to a balloon and to a flower when dipped into some liquid Nitrogen. We also got to see what happened with vinegar and bicarb soda in a film canister, a bottle rocket and we got to shoot ping-pong balls at Elise Firman and Matt Dunn, the two scientists running the show.

All the students were given a free pass to the Questacon Exhibition at the Shoalhaven Basketball Stadium the next day.

For more information on shows and Questacon, go to the website www.questacon.edu.au.

By Elise Thomas 7G

ADDAMS FAMILY EXCURSION Last Wednesday Stage 5 Music and Drama, Senior Music and ten primary students travelled to Sydney to see The Addams Family musical. The show was exciting, funny and maintained its quirky, original style. Students commented on how much they liked the show but also the entire day.

We all enjoyed lunch by beautiful Sydney Harbour before travelling to the Capitol Theatre for the show. Although a long day, their behaviour was excellent and all represented our school very well. Thank you to all students who came with us.

TRIP TO MELBOURNE Ever since I found out I’d been accepted to Space Camp, my feet have hardly touched the ground. With newspaper reports, radio interviews and my own excitement, I think it’s finally begun to sink in. On Friday 31st May, my parents and I were flown to Melbourne by the Australian Scholarships Group. We met the other student (Srajan Singh), that I’ll be going to America with, and his parents at the airport. We took a taxi to the Sofitel Hotel on Collins, where I experienced another first when a man in a top hat and waist coat opened my door...

Next thing I knew, we were at the NEiTA 2012 National Teaching Awards function. One of the 13 teachers who’d won these awards was chosen to come to Space Camp with us. We met the ASG CEO, the chairman of NEiTA and ASG and also the Director of Australian International Space School. Srajan and I were given blue space suits to wear and we had photos taken in both them and our school uniform. The award ceremony and lunch followed, ending with awards of the official acceptance letters to the three Australian International Space Camp ambassadors. We spoke to many people afterward before making our way back to the airport and flying home. A most memorable and exciting day.

Healthy Living

Tip

Consider a supermarket for your fast food break. You can pick up precut

and washed fresh fruit or vegetables, yogurt, or lowfat

cheese. Many supermarkets also offer sushi or other healthy

prepared items.

THIS FRIDAY IS THE LAST CHANCE TO

PLEASE SEND ALL STICKERS (STUCK IN

BOOKS, IF POSSIBLE) TO THE OFFICE.

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SCHOOL NEWS

NCS VEGETABLE GARDEN

THIS SATURDAY 15th June from 9 to

11am we are planning to have a ‘garden blitz’ of the primary kitchen garden. During this time we plan to clear the beds and generally tidy up the garden. This will involve jobs such as mulching paths, cleaning out garden beds, emptying and spreading compost as well as some other general clean up tasks. Once this is done the students will be able to get stuck into some more planting.

If you are available, please notify Mr McLennan at paulmclennan@ncs.nsw.edu.au

There will be activities for children (play equipment, sports equipment) and some morning tea at the end.

A FAMILY FRIENDLY BONFIRE NIGHT

6:00pm Saturday 20th July 22B Aldous Place, Worrigee. $5 per car

entry. Huge bonfire will be lit. This year the Wandering Woodfire Oven will be selling pizza’s! All pizza’s $10. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Purchase Kenyan tea & coffee or hot chocolate to drink by the fire or buy a packet to take home. BYO chair, blanket, marshmallows, coffee mug & torch. All proceeds from gate takings and a donation from Wandering Woodfire Oven will go to support our projects in Kenya. In the event of unfavourable weather or for more information check the website www.kenya-help.org.au or phone Belinda Davie on 0432 405 772.

Community

WED 12TH JUNE

Jo & Linda Deys

CANTEEN PRICE LIST

LINK for helpers roster

Wed.: 8.15am to 9.30am

Thurs.:2.30pm to 3.00pm

Yrs 5/6

AFL

K—Yr 10

Questacon

Science

Circus Sean W Smith Assembly

Primary

State

Cross

Country