Charlton News

2015, Term 1 - Issue 2 - Friday 20th February

LOVE | INTEGRITY | FAITH | EMPOWERMENT

From the Principal

Hello friends.

Welcome to the second of our fortnightly Newsletters. We have had some positive feedback about the new format. It is less restrictive and has more information for you to peruse and lots of interesting hyperlinks.

“Children grow into the intellectual life around them”

At Charlton, one of our aims is to help Children to think. Vygotsky (1978), found from his research that “children grow into the intellectual life around them” and he also observes that cognitive growth is “more likely when one is required to explain, elaborate, or defend one’s position to others as well as to oneself; striving for an explanation, often makes a learner integrate and elaborate knowledge in new ways.”

This might seem like a lot of big words, but if you are desirous of having children who are academi-cally successful at school and generally successful in life, it is very important for you to be aware of how to create that openness to new ideas and discussion which creates intellectual stimulus and openness to BIG ideas.

“How do we do that?” I hear you ask. Well here are some ideas.

1. Spend time with your children away from elec-tronic media. Begin having dinner together with the TV off and all of the i-Equipment out of sight and hearing. You cannot build intellectual stimu-lus without thinking, and distractions almost completely void the capacity to think.

2. Have discussions with your children about school, about local politics, about federal politics, about religion and beliefs, about values. We are finding that many of our Charlton children have little or no idea about what is happening in the world beyond their suburb.

3. Develop a growth mindset in your child by focusing your praise on process, learning, and effort (You really worked hard on this and have learned a lot. You did a great job of developing a plan and following it through. You’ve really de-veloped as a musician.), as opposed to ability (You’re so clever. Look how smart you are; you did that so fast. You’re good at math. You’ve got a lot of talent.) Or with younger children, not “You’re such a good boy” but, “I really appreciate your good manners”.

4. Challenge but Don’t Rescue. We learn a lot from making mistakes, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone, and taking risks to try new things. Regularly encountering challenges, mistakes, and failure builds a growth mindset and develops intellectual resilience. When your child encounters difficulties, don’t jump in to solve the problem and rescue him/her. Instead, ask questions that will help him/her to think through the problem, identify, and choose a course of action for moving forward. Mrs Snellgrove used to say to her Kindies, “It’s OK to make mistakes, that’s how we learn!”

5. What Questions Did You Ask Today? Our questions drive us as learners. Instead of asking your child after school: ‘So? Did you learn anything today?’ Instead ask the question ‘Did you ask a good question today?’ Asking good questions at home or at school develops an enquiring mind which is the foundation for intellectual pursuits.

PRAYER POINTS • Praise God for a great Year 9 Camp. Pray for ongoing

follow up ministry with students.

• Praise God for a great “Meet the Teacher” Night.

• Pray for Middle School Camps. Pray for safety, for great moments and for many special memories.

• Pray for Mr Lalor and his family after he suffered a nasty head injury from a cricket bat 2 weeks ago.

• Continue to pray for more enrolments.

DO YOU HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST?Would you like someone to pray for you, your family or a friend?

Would you like someone to stand with you in faith to believe for a breakthrough?

Email our chaplain, Matt Stackhouse: m.stackhouse@charlton.nsw.edu.au or phone (02) 4959 9111.

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Verse for the Week: John 3:16-17

FROM THE CHAPLAINAs we continue the cornerstone of love this term we look at one of the most well-known verses in the Bible. It comes from the gospel of John where Jesus sums up why he has come to earth. Because of God’s love; his unfathomable, immeasurable, incomprehensible love for the world, his world. Jesus came to live a life that no one could live and pay a price that no one could pay so that anyone who puts their trust in him would have eternal life. These simple words convey so much. The power of God’s love towards the human race is simply too good to leave us wondering. He said it with action so there could be no doubt. It is the reason why Charlton exists and this year we hope that more and more families will come to know the profound love of God and can read the above words of Jesus knowing with as-surance that eternal life is theirs.

Continued...

6. Support Your Child in Arguing Effectively and Persuasively. A recent study in the journal Child Development (J. Allen, 2012) showed that teenag-ers who argued constructively with their parents by building a case and providing evidence for their position were more able to resist peer pressure to use drugs than were students from more authoritar-ian households. Researchers found such arguments were training grounds for teens that enabled them to learn to speak up, voice an opinion, and use evi-dence. This training begins before the teen years but culminates in a capable, thinking adult.

7. What Makes You Say That? This simple question is the “killer app” for parents and teachers. By simply asking, “What makes you say that?” in a curious and nonjudgmental tone after someone has given a re-sponse, we are able to get a window into the think-ing behind that person’s initial response. Teachers in Sweden referred to this as the magic question, be-cause of how much it was able to reveal about stu-dents’ thinking. The reasoning behind the response often tells us much more than the response itself.

8. Lastly, Make Your Own Thinking Visible. If the Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s research is true and, “Children grow into the intellectual life around them.” Then you are a model for your child of what it means to be a thinker and a learner. Model your own interests, passions, curiosity, reflections, learning, and thinking for your child. Make your own thinking visible to them as a model. If you are not much of a thinker, then for your child’s sake, make a start.

Have fun thinking and helping your children to think. More to come on this important topic.

YEAR 9 CAMPThe Year 9’s travelled to Southern Cross camp site last Monday where they enjoyed many outdoor activi-ties together. Students enjoyed soaring on the flying fox, balancing on the high ropes, swimming in the dam and shooting a bullseye in archery.

The night sessions were a special opportunity for the Year 9’s to hang out with the Student Leadership team and hear School Captain, Tom Roberts’ testimony. We hope that the friendships made and journeys started with God continue to grow as the students move through Senior School.

Mrs Coutet

Concert Band Auditions!

Remember this face!

Charlton Christian College is calling for auditions to play in its CONCERT BAND.

Rehearsals are once a week in the morning during Period 2 on Thursdays (even week) and Fridays (odd week).

If your child can competently play an instrument, please contact Mr Newsome at the College on 4959 9111 or email john.newsome@charlton.nsw.edu.au.

Year 6 student Brock Paterson-Pillidge was selected for a commercial that will be aired during the 2015 rugby league season.

The commercial is a Community Service Announcement for the John Hunter Children’s Hospital and also features players from the Newcastle Knights.

When asked about his role in the commercial and his thoughts on his new found fame, Brock said “I am looking forward to meeting some of the Newcastle Knights players. I will even get my own jersey to wear as part of the commercial and I have to go on one of their shoulders and also score a try!”

Congratulations Brock on being selected. We are very excited for you!

The school has limited equipment, so if you are able to bring any carpentry/building, gardening, (wheel-barrow, rake, spade, mattock, mower/brush cutter) or painting equipment (ladder, paint brushes) it would be appreciated.

Please remember that we must operate in a safe work site so wear suitable apparel for the prevailing weather and necessary safety gear (e.g. ear, eye and head pro-tection, gloves, boots etc.).

For planning purposes can you please let the College Office know if you will be attending or phone for more details. Thank you.

8am to 3pm - Come and get your hands dirty!

SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY

There are only two working bees this year so come and join us for the first one being held on Saturday 28th February!

There will be many jobs to do including; painting, spread-ing woodchips, paving, cleaning up the conservation area, turning over soft fall, line marking, gardening/landscap-ing including some new garden beds, clearing drains and head walls, and last but not least; feeding the hungry workers.

Morning tea will be provided at approx 10.30am followed by lunch at 1pm. If you are able to provide some food for morning tea and/or lunch please drop it off at the College Office on Friday, or bring it with you on Saturday.

COLLEGEWORKINGBEE

It’s going to be AWESOME!

Parents will be notified only if the Working Bee is postponed.

Koorong Kids catalogues are now available. Resources include the DVD ‘Heaven is for Real’, ‘WOW Hits 2015’ double CD, the NIV FlexiBible and a self-inking Stamp Box Set. If you’d like to place an order, please take your completed Order form with payment to

the College Office by Friday 13th March 2015. Thank you.

Mrs Ruth Everett.

The PA AGM is being held on Tuesday 17th March at 7pm.

At this meeting the PA executive (President, Vice-president, Treasurer, Secretary and Fundraising Co-ordinator) stand down and need to be re-elect-ed for the next year.

If you have any interest in taking on a position on the executive committee please complete a Nomination Form. These can be obtained from the College Office from Mrs Renta, or you can click here.

All nominations must be submitted before the meeting. If you would like further information about any of the roles please feel free to contact Jenine Graham on 0402 907 925.

PA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!

Tuesday 17th March, 7pm

HAPPY “special”BIRTHDAY toMrs Hartgers

andMrs Snowden!

It’s going to be AWESOME!

Save Time, Order Online!

How Does It Work?Go to www.flexischools.com.au and click “Register Now” in the Login Box. Then enter your student’s name, school and class, and add funds (say $50) into a pre-paid account.

You can log into the website at any time to place orders, before 9.30am on the day you would like the order. As purchases are made, the funds are taken from your pre-paid account. The account can be topped up again in the same way, or set to automatically top-up via credit card when the balance falls below a pre-set minimum. Each order is sent automatically to the can-teen, where an easy-to-read label is produced with the student’s name, class and order details. At lunch time, students will have their lunch order delivered to their classroom.

Click here to read more about the flexischools card sys-tem: http://www.flexischools.com.au/Portals/33/Cash-less%20Card.pdf

We now have a great new online system to make the ordering of lunches easier and more convenient.• Order at a time convenient to you

(in the morning, night before, or weeks in advance!)

• No searching for cash required

(it’s already paid online!)

• Teach students healthy eating in a fun way

• Order from home or work

It’s so easy!1. Go to www.flexischools.com.au

2. Click “Register Now” to create account

3. Top-up your balance

4. Start ordering immediately

To view a demonstrationgo to the www.flexischools.com.au website and in the “Find Your School” box, enter a few letters from our school name and click the name when it appears below.

What Does it Cost?The online menu is the same price as the usual menu. However, there is a small fee for the online orders to help pay for the labels and the website system. So why not order your next lunch online!

What payment methods can I use?FlexiSchools accepts payment via Visa, Mastercard, Paypal and Bank Transfer. To perform a bank transfer to your FlexiSchools account, click ‘Topup Account’ when logged into the FlexiSchools website and select ‘Bank Transfer’; you will be given your unique EFT code. You can then make a transfer via your bank’s internet facility or at your branch.

IT’S SO EASY!

WK 5 SPECIALSWK 6 SPECIALS

WEEK BEGINNING 23/2/2015Thai Noodle Salad(Dried rice noodles, spring on-ions, snow pea sprouts, capsi-cum and coriander. Dressing: soy sauce, honey, garlic, lemon juice and ginger)$4.00

WEEK BEGINNING 2/3/2015Pumpkin Pesto Pasta

$4.00

Pizza DayWednesday 4th March

NO other Lunch Orders on this day!Please complete a separate order

for each child. Please note that Order Forms are different for Junior, Middle and Senior School students.

JUNIOR SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOLSENIOR SCHOOL

Please return Order Forms by Friday 27th February.

HELP NEEDED IN THE CANTEEN!We need some extra hands on

deck on Thursday 2nd April from 10.15am to 1.30pm.

If you can help, please email Tracey at canteen@charlton.nsw.edu.au.

YEAR 7 History EXCURSIONYear 7 undertook at trip to Yamuloong Aboriginal Centre this week in support of their History course We enjoyed the experience of learning about our native foods they ate, traditional aboriginal painting, artefacts and how they lived in the local area.

“It was really fun to go on the bush walk and learn about the plants and how they used it. I tried the berry that looked like a white egg it tasted sweet” (Rose).

“I enjoyed learning about the plants. I ate a midgen berry. It tasted hard and sour”(Merrin).

“I enjoyed the weapons they used; the small shield and dagger. It was cool” (Jamie).

“The instrument they used to attract the emus for hunting was very smart” (Connor).

“I liked the dot paintings because of how they communicated through stories using symbols” (Ryan).

Statistics prove that students who read at least 20 minutes a day improve their academic results significantly.

Last Friday 13th February Charlton Library staff handed out chocolate treats to our Senior School students who took the time to visit the Library and borrow a book. With technology such a dominant part of teenagers lives today, the Library sought a fun way to encourage our Senior School students to access the College Library more.

The Library was decorated with hearts, balloons and words associated with books and reading. Our Library Lovers’ Day was a fun way to celebrate the joy that reading can be and to encourage our older students to use and appreciate the library resources available to them.

LIBRARYLOVERSDAY

Does Your Child Read?

Consider the image below. It explains why our Junior School teachers are so passionate about your children reading each day.

Did you know that some of our Junior and Middle School classrooms now have standing desks?

Some children need movement in order to learn, rather than sitting quietly at their desks. For children who squirm or wiggle, standing

Physical INNOVATION in the CLASSROOM

desks provide opportunity for physical activity that does not disturb other students.

Did you know you burn three times as many calories standing than sitting? Standing is great for spine health as well.

The new standing desks, which have whiteboard tops, allow for students, in group work, to stand around both sides of the table and have a brainstorming surface, with no organisation required. Writable surfaces help remove the fear of failure as students are more willing to have a go. The writable surfaces foster kinetic learning.

Free Tennis daySunday 1st March @ Bolton PointBolton Point Tennis Club will have a free fun Tennis Day on Sunday 1st

March for anyone of any age or ability. A professional coach will be in

attendance giving pointers. You don’t need a tennis racquet, as these

can be supplied. However, tennis shoes or joggers without ripple soles

will be needed. There will also be some free tennis giveaways!

Please phone Barbara on 4959 1160 for a time slot or more information. Limited number of times available.

The new CSSA App has been designed to keep staff, students and parents better connected to CSSA. All the important stuff for CSSA and CIS events can be with you wherever you go. All you have to do is DOWNLOAD THE APP.

The app is live and available on iTunes for iPhone users and on Google Play for Android phones. It can be found by scanning the QR codes below OR following the web links OR search CSSANSW

The Events Tabs list all CSSA and CIS events for the year. Select an event for more information, a specific link to the CSSA Website and then add it to your calendar

The Results Tabs contain PDF copies of results for events throughout the year.

The Sports Grounds Directions Tab contains all CSSA and CIS event locations. Select a venue for an active map and directions from your current location.

The Messages Tab contains messages from CSSA regarding CSSA and CIS events. It keeps staff, students and parents up to date with last minute changes.

The Handbook & Policies Tab contains the CSSA Handbook and major policies, in PDF, for quick and easy reference.

The Suppliers Tab contains a list of our suppliers. Select a supplier to visit their website and take advantage of special CSSA member offers.

Apple Web Link Android Web Link

Links to our Uniform Supplier, the CSSA Website, Contact Us and a Photo Gallery

App Builder: NCC Solutions www.nccsolutions.com.au nick@nccsolutions.com.au

The new CSSA App has been designed to keep staff, students and parents better connected to CSSA. All the important stuff for CSSA and CIS events can be with you wherever you go. All you have to do is DOWNLOAD THE APP.

The app is live and available on iTunes for iPhone users and on Google Play for Android phones. It can be found by scanning the QR codes below OR following the web links OR search CSSANSW

The Events Tabs list all CSSA and CIS events for the year. Select an event for more information, a specific link to the CSSA Website and then add it to your calendar

The Results Tabs contain PDF copies of results for events throughout the year.

The Sports Grounds Directions Tab contains all CSSA and CIS event locations. Select a venue for an active map and directions from your current location.

The Messages Tab contains messages from CSSA regarding CSSA and CIS events. It keeps staff, students and parents up to date with last minute changes.

The Handbook & Policies Tab contains the CSSA Handbook and major policies, in PDF, for quick and easy reference.

The Suppliers Tab contains a list of our suppliers. Select a supplier to visit their website and take advantage of special CSSA member offers.

Apple Web Link Android Web Link

Links to our Uniform Supplier, the CSSA Website, Contact Us and a Photo Gallery

App Builder: NCC Solutions www.nccsolutions.com.au nick@nccsolutions.com.au

TUESDAYS 3RD, 10TH AND 17TH MARCH, 20155.45PM TO 8PM

CALM (Community Activities Lake Macquarie)77 THE BOULEVARDE TORONTO

A FREE three session program for parents and carers of children aged 2-12yrs old. Light supper provided.

Learn to manage difficult behaviour, encourage positive interactions, set clear expectations and resolve family conflict quietly.

An end to the arguing and yelling! / It saved our lives / Simple, sane and effective

FOR MORE INFOContact Sue or

Denise on4950 3855

www.parentshop.com.au

THE CSSA MOBILE APPThe new CSSA App has been designed to keep staff, students and parents better connected to CSSA. All the important stuff for CSSA and CIS events can be with you wherever you go. All you have to do is DOWNLOAD THE APP. The app is live and available on iTunes for iPhone users and on Google Play for Android phones. It can be found by scanning the QR codes below, OR search for CSSANSW.

The new CSSA App has been designed to keep staff, students and parents better connected to CSSA. All the important stuff for CSSA and CIS events can be with you wherever you go. All you have to do is DOWNLOAD THE APP.

The app is live and available on iTunes for iPhone users and on Google Play for Android phones. It can be found by scanning the QR codes below OR following the web links OR search CSSANSW

The Events Tabs list all CSSA and CIS events for the year. Select an event for more information, a specific link to the CSSA Website and then add it to your calendar

The Results Tabs contain PDF copies of results for events throughout the year.

The Sports Grounds Directions Tab contains all CSSA and CIS event locations. Select a venue for an active map and directions from your current location.

The Messages Tab contains messages from CSSA regarding CSSA and CIS events. It keeps staff, students and parents up to date with last minute changes.

The Handbook & Policies Tab contains the CSSA Handbook and major policies, in PDF, for quick and easy reference.

The Suppliers Tab contains a list of our suppliers. Select a supplier to visit their website and take advantage of special CSSA member offers.

Apple Web Link Android Web Link

Links to our Uniform Supplier, the CSSA Website, Contact Us and a Photo Gallery

App Builder: NCC Solutions www.nccsolutions.com.au nick@nccsolutions.com.au

All upcoming events and event info, results, directions to venues, keep up-to-date with last minute changes, read policies plus links to suppliers!

MAJOR FEATURES

EXCITING FUTURES AHEAD FOR AWARD WINNING CHARLTON STUDENTS!

On Wednesday 18th February, Mrs Farnham and Mrs Skuthorpe had the honour of accompanying Emily Charlton and her mother to Toronto Workers club where Emily participated in the Lions Youth of the Year (LYOTY) Public Speaking Competition. Emily spoke extremely well and won the award on behalf of the Lions Club. She was also interviewed last Sunday for the other sections of the competition including leadership, sport, general knowledge and academic attainment. The total marks for these are added together to decide the winner. Emily won this regional section and will progress to Zone next month.

Emily competed against three wonderful leaders from Toronto High School and a fine school leader from Lake Macquarie High School. Well done to Gemma Driscoll from Toronto who will represent the Lioness Club in the Zone.

Members of the Lions Club will come to Charlton to present the trophies and a perpetual trophy to Emily and the College next month. Emily was a credit to her family and our College. We are all so very proud of her! Emily commences her Architecture Degree at Newcastle University next week.

Pictured Left: Courtney

Birch, winner in the Multi-

Media Category.

Pictured Right: Ken-

dal Knight and Rebekah

Morgan-Jones with their

displays.

The First Class Art Exhibit opened on Sunday 8th February at the Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. This prestigious event celebrates and showcases the artistic achievements of H.S.C. students work

from the Hunter and Central Coast regions. This year there were 125 submissions of a very high standard from over 30 schools. The artworks selected for First Class 14 explored identity with ‘curios-

ity’ and ‘courage’. Many students looked for a sense of self in the principle landscape, aspects of their everyday world or subjects of national and global significance. Some young artists explored

self-image, through topical issues such as feminism, sexuality, politics and cultural identity. Charlton’s senior art teacher Donna McLean was in attendance and very proud to congratulate her

students Kendal Knight and Rebekah Morgan-Jones, who were both awarded a Certificate of Excellence and Achievement with their respective art exhibits. “It’s very exciting for the school and the

girls to be chosen from so many outstanding entries for this annual event. Everyone should take time to view the fantastic work of both girls and other students from the region,” Mrs McLean said.

Kendal is now following a career in Event Marketing while Rebekah has commenced University studying for an Arts Degree in Film and Media. Congratulations to all involved. The First Class Art

Exhibit will remain open until the end of February.

Below: Courtney’s work will be displayed from Friday 20th to

Sunday 22nd February at the Maitland Showground.

How does your child cope with change?Does birth order really shape personality?

http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Blog

Strengthening FamiliesStrengthening Families can

support families to work through initial NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)

paperwork.You can contact them via

email: strengthening-families@newcastle.edu.

au or phone: 4921 8723 if you wish to access 2x visits to specifically support you through the first stages of

contacting NDIS.At present there is only a very

short waitlist for this short term support.

Strengthening Families also provide Coordination

of Complex Supports (case management) and Parent

Training Specific to Disability

as well as Carer Training.

Examples of Parent Training Specific to Disability are listed

opposite. Please contact us for more

information.

• Challenging Behaviours(2 sessions)

• Introduction to ASD(2 sessions)

• Sibling Support(2 sessions)

• SibsRule Parallel program(8 sessions)

• Getting the most out of your school(2 sessions)

• Parents as Case Coordinators(8 sessions)

Tickets available from College Office or

Jo Harrower 0438 103427

Saturday, 21st March 2015

CHARLTON CHRISTIAN COLLEGE PARENTS ASSOCIATION’S

BUSH DANCEBUSH DANCE At Charlton Christian College MPC

Fassifern featuring

 

Cost $10/PERSON $35/FAMILY

Entry includes Sausage Sandwich & Drink

5pm—9pm

All children must be accompanied by an adult. No supervision is provided by the College.

COLLEGE FEESTermly College fee statements are now emailed. If you have

not received your first terms statement it may be because we have an incorrect email address. Please advise the

College if this is the case. Please also advise us if you change email addresses throughout the year.

The Office is open from Monday to Friday between

the hours of 8.30am and 4pm to receive payments

by cash, cheque or EFTPOS. Alternatively, fees can be paid

by Direct Transfer or Direct Debit from your nominated

account.

Charlton is an eco friendly school.

Please consider the

environmentbefore

you print.

Hillsong EVENING COLLEGEHillsong Newcastle Evening College is offering new and exciting courses for 2015.The college is offering leadership courses with content drawn from Dr John Maxwells leadership curriculum.

Also on offer is Faith Worx, a course designed to equip you to live the abun-dant life in Christ and to pursue your God given purpose. Topics covered in-clude Divine Healing ,Understanding Faith ,The Believer and the Holy Spirit, The Believer and Finance and many more.

The College commences on Wednesday 18 February.

Each course runs for 7 weeks. This means there is an option of doing a single course in that period or all 4 in that year.

Cost:$100 for short courses or $350 for a full year.

To find out more, email newcastle@hillsong.com or telephone 49271888.

43 Fassifern Road Fassifern, NSW 2283

Tel:(02) 4959 9111 Fax: (02 4959 9188

www.charlton.nsw.edu.au

2 Praise our God! His deeds are wonderful, too marvellous to describe. 6 Let every living creature praise the Lord. Shout praises to the Lord!

Psalm 150:2 and 6 (CEV)