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NEWSLETTER TERM 4, WEEK 6

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESKMrs Michelle Cairelli

This week saw the fulfilment of a dream that our Executive Principal Graeme Irwin has had for some time. He has long been interested in creating an opportunity to invest into the young leaders within our school communities. Student leaders from all of our schools gathered together at the inaugural SPCC student leadership symposium, which was hosted at the beautiful Harbourview rooms in Newcastle.

It was a joy to join with our prefects and house captains for this event and our Gosford students certainly did us proud, as did all the students from all of the SPCC schools. The keynote speakers were Kathryn Taylor, who is a professional strengths coach, Ashley Fell from McCrindle Research and Kieran Bridger from Alphacrucis. All the Principals and Heads of School had a two minute opportunity each to share one of their leadership pearls of wisdom and our students had question time opportunities in small groups with Senior leaders.

The feedback from our students on the bus trip home was very positive. They said they learned a lot about leadership, were very inspired and as well as the keynote speakers, they really appreciated the opportunity to connect with the student leaders from other campuses.

I would also like to congratulate our School Captain, Kate for winning third place in the Wild Fig Awards. More details on page 15 of this newsletter.

Finally I would like to remind you all of our Think Tank on Wednesday 22 November at 7:00pm in the College Library. All welcome - more details overleaf!

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St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford Calendar Events

Term 4, 2017Week 7 - Yellow Week

Monday, 20 November Year 2 Geography Excursion to Wannabees - please refer to classroom teachers.

Senior School Chapel Practice during lunch - please refer to Mr Ryan.

Middle School Study Space - 3:15-4:15pm in D7 and D8. Please refer to Mrs Moir or Mr Holmes.

Tuesday, 21 November Stage 4 Excursion to Taronga Zoo

Volunteers High Tea - 12:30-1:30pm in our College Library/

Senior School Fellowship Group at lunch - please refer to Mr Brown.

Senior School Study Centre - 3:30-4:30pm in E8.

Thursday, 23 November Run @ SPCC - Years 3-12 students and parents. 8:15 - 8:40am on the College Oval. Please refer to Mrs Mackenzie.Stage 5 Art Excursion - please refer to Mr Halls.

Knights of the Checkered Table - Chess Club for Years 7-12 students in E1 during lunch.

Table Tennis Team practice - College Hall at lunch.

Middle School Chapel Practise - Music Room during lunch.

Senior School Information Night

Friday, 24 November Stage 2 & 3 Science Incursion

Week 8 - Green Week

Monday, 27 November Concert Band Excursion to Central Coast Band Festival - please refer to Mr Ryan.

Senior School Chapel Practice during lunch - please refer to Mr Ryan.

Middle School Study Space - 3:15-4:15pm in D7 and D8. Please refer to Mrs Moir or Mr Holmes.

Tuesday, 28 November STAR 104.5 School Project Breakfast! Delicious Bacon & Egg Rolls & Hot drinks available to purchase. All proceeds go towards our upcoming Junior School Playground!Senior School Fellowship Group at lunch - please refer to Mr Brown.Senior School Study Centre - 3:30-4:30pm in E8.

Wednesday, 29 November Junior School Presentation Morning - 9:30am-11:30am in the College Hall.

Year 11 Chemistry Excursion to ANSTO - please refer to Mr Boyce,

Thursday, 30 November Run @ SPCC - Years 3-12 students and parents. 8:15 - 8:40am on the College Oval. Please refer to Mrs Mackenzie.Knights of the Checkered Table - Chess Club for Years 7-12 students in E1 during lunch.

Middle School Ping Pong Club - lunchtime in the Hall. All welcome!

Middle School Chapel Practise - Music Room during lunch.

Gingerbread House Night - please refer to Mrs Joiner.

Week 9 - Yellow Week

Monday, 4 December Sports and Presentation Night. Sport to commence at 5:00pm. Presentation Night to commence at 7:00pm. Dinner available for purchase between events. Year 5 End of Year Activity to Mingara Leisure Centre

Year 6 End of Year Activity to Clip and Climb Gosford

Stage 4 End of Year Activitity to Tree Tops Adventure Park

Tuesday, 5 December STUDENTS LAST DAY!

Junior School Water Fun Day

Year 5 End of Year Activity to Avoca Beach Picture Theatre

Year 6 End of Year Activity to Avoca Beach Picture Theatre

Stage 4 End of Year Activitity to Avoca Beach Picture Theatre or AquaFun Avoca Lake

Thursday, 14 December 2017 HSC Graduate Breakfast


Our College PrayerAlmighty God, whom truly to know is eternal life,Grant us perfectly to know Your Son, Jesus Christ,

To be the Way, the Truth, and the life.That following in the steps of your Holy apostle, St Philip,

We may steadfastly walk in the way that leads to eternal life,Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen!

1. Christ First - we want to honour Christ in all things. 2. Serve One Another - we want to appreciate the unique God-given potential of each person. 3. Strive for excellence - we want to aim to continually do our very best in our learning and serving. 4. Do What is right - we want to always behave in a Christian manner. 5. Build Community - we want everyone to know they belong.

Our College Core Values

2017 DatesTerm 1 30.01.2017 - 07.04.2017Term 2 26.04.2017 - 30.06.2017(09.06.2017 is a Pupil Free Day)

Term 3 24.07.2017 - 22.09.2017Term 4 09.10.2017 - 05.12.2017

2018 DatesTerm 1 30.01.2018 - 13.04.2018Term 2 30.04.2018 - 29.06.2018(08.06.2018 is a Pupil Free Day)

Term 3 23.07.2018 - 28.09.2018Term 4 15.10.2018 - 07.12.2018


A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCHOOL CHAPLAINMr Geoff Brown

Someone once said: “the good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” I like that; it’s a great reminder. In the book of Acts, Luke summarized Jesus’ earthly ministry by saying that He “went about doing good” (10:38).

Everybody’s busy these days - it’s just a fact of life. Between our careers, families, church activities and other social responsibilities, there’s never a shortage of something that we could (or should) be doing. All of the above things are important. But is all that busyness hindering our ability to serve Christ?

I heard about an experiment conducted on a seminary campus. Three different groups of students were each given a different task: [The professor] gave the first group envelopes telling them to proceed immediately across campus to the Hall. He told them that they had 15 minutes and if they didn’t arrive on time, it would affect their grade. A minute or two later, he handed out envelopes to five others. They were also to go over to the Hall, but they had 45 minutes. The third group had three hours to get to the Hall. The students

weren’t aware of it, but the professor had arranged for three drama students to meet them along the way. Close to the beginning of their walk, one of the drama students had his hands on his head and was moaning aloud as if in great pain. About half way to the Hall, on the steps of the chapel, the seminary students passed a man who was lying face down as if unconscious. Finally, on the steps of the Hall, the third drama student was acting out a seizure. In the first group of students, those who had only 15 minutes to get across campus, no one stopped to help. In the second group, two students stopped to help. In the last group, the one that had three hours for their assignment, all of the students stopped to help at least one person. The professor had clearly shown these seminarians that hurry hinders ministry.

Would you have stopped to help any of those people if you were in a hurry? In the busyness of our everyday lives, let’s make sure we aren’t passing by opportunities to serve others and reflect Christ to the world.


A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOLMrs Helen Finlay

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

I cannot express in words how grateful we are to the many parents, grandparents and friends who regularly give up their time to help the school run smoothly and free up the time of the teachers so they can do what they do best…teach!

As the end of the school year draws close once again, one of my favourite events of the year is due to take place and that is the Volunteers High Tea. I look forward to honouring those volunteers who are able to attend on Wednesday and to those who are not, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your service to the College this year.

On Thursday I was able to honour one of our very special volunteers Mrs Leta Best. Leta is a grandparent at the school and a former teacher. Leta has been coming in all year on a voluntary basis and running a literacy intervention group four times a week. The students she teaches have benefitted amazingly from her expertise and she has become a very loved member of our College community.

I look forward to celebrating the students achievements with you all at our Presentation Morning on Wednesday the 29th of November. Please rest assured that even though the term is drawing to a close it will be “business as usual” in our classrooms with students engaging in rich learning tasks in the final weeks.


JuniOr SChOOlCurtis O.Noah P.Samuel P.Chloe D.Marnie D.Laura K.Sofia N.Anthony V.Archie W.Noah W.Lulu M.Oliver D.Isaac M.Lily B.Sienna M.Sofia M.Sofia P.Gracie K.Isaac H.Samuel H.Callum M.Zara M.Samuel I.Thomas O.

Gold Certificate – Irina H.

middle SchoolElia H.

Platinum Award – Jack W.

SeniOr SChOOlOutstanding Reader Medal – Sophie A.

COnGrATulATiOnS TO All STuDenTS FOr COmpleTinG The ChAllenGe FOr 2017!

mrs Belinda Bolger and mrs Amber robsonCollege Librarians


On Friday we paused as a Middle School to commemorate the fallen, and the families of the fallen, during our emotional Remembrance Day Service.

We remembered the sacrifice – the ultimate sacrifice - of those who served and protected us, our way of life, freedoms and rights. In particular, we are especially grateful of our right to freedom of worship.

We remember that Christ also served us and died for our sins. His life was paid as a ransom for our sins:

“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:28 New International Version (NIV)

A MESSAGE FROM OUR ASSISTANT HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOLMr Glen Carr


STAGe 3 exCurSiOn TO The SYDneY OBServATOrYStage 3 has been studying God’s glorious creation of the Solar System in Term 4. On Monday, we were blessed with beautiful weather as we visited the Sydney Observatory in Millers Point, Sydney. We were in awe sitting in the Planetarium, looked through a telescope to see the red sun, and used some amazing apps on iPads to investigate the orbits of planets in the Solar System. Our guides were intrigued by the depth of knowledge of the students. While waiting for our tours, we walked across the Harbour Bridge, which was a first for many students. Overall, we had an amazing excursion and the students appeared to enjoy the change of scenery!

mrs Bronwyn Fahey Assistant Head of Middle School

SOme keY DATeS FOr Our CAlenDAr:

21.11.17 Stage 4 Taronga Zoo Excursion24.11.17 Stage 2 & 3 Incursion: ‘A Case for an Emergency’24.11.17 Year 8 Special Assembly4.12.17 Year 5 Mingara Leisure Centre Excursion4.12.17 Stage 4 to Tree Tops Excursion4.12.17 Year 6 Excursion to ‘Clip & Climb’ Gosford4.12.17 Sports & Presentation Night5.12.17 Stage 3 & 4 Excursion to Avoca Picture Theatre / Lagoon.

I pray that all students, staff and their families have a safe and happy weekend.


A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOLMr Cameron Johnston

rememBrAnCe DAYLast week in Senior School Assembly I shared with the students an important event that was to be taking place last weekend. Remembrance Day 2017 would mark the 99th Anniversary of the guns on the Western Front in World War I fell silent and the peace settlement accepted. It is thought that between nine and thirteen million people lost their lives due to the war, and while we do not celebrate the war, we do need to remember those that have gone before us and have made the ultimate sacrifice.

I shared the story of one of the many soldiers who went to the war, Corporal Ernest Corey who was born in Cooma in 1892. He served in both world wars as a stretcher bearer and is the only commonwealth soldier to have been awarded the Military Medal four times – each one of them was received for saving life and not taking it.

I challenged the students with what is important to remember in life and how in fact they themselves would like to be remembered. May we never forget their sacrifice but may we always remember to emulate their act of service to others.

STuDenT leADerShip DevelOpmenTOn Thursday the Senior School House Captains and Prefects and College Captains all made history in attending the first ever St Philip’s Christian College Student Leaders Symposium at Newcastle’s Harbourview Function Centre. As a part of developing our future leaders they heard from some guest speakers who helped the students to understand their strengths, learned more about the demographic environment in which they are leading, and also the significance of sharing their story with those that they lead in order

to build relationship. It was a very helpful day in which our Senior School leaders were blessed and encouraged to go out and serve those that they intend to lead over the next year in their roles.

miSSiOnThe Year 12 Schoolies Alternative Trip to Vanuatu is underway and from all reports the students are having an amazing time. Please keep them in your prayers. Similarly, the students in Year 10 are preparing for their Mission trip to the Philippines. This is the first time that we have been able to head over to the Philippines to do some work over there with a local agency. Please pray for safety and good health for the students and for Mr Brown and Mrs Jackson.

reminDerS:Senior School Information Evening – Thursday 23rd November 6pm – 7:30pm (TLA – Library)Year 10 MAD (Making A Difference) Week – All Week 8Sport and Presentation Evening - Monday 4th December commencing at 5pm in the College Hall.


COnGrATulATiOnS kATe!

It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge the efforts of Year 11 student Kate W. Kate was recently nominated for the Wild Fig Awards. This is a business related award that is giv-en annually to students studying business studies at central coast schools. Kate’s business idea called IMUM was inno-vative and impressive. She developed a business idea which was an online App that allowed people to have medications delivered via courier to their homes.

This has great potential as a “real world” business idea which was acknowledged by the business leaders who judged her proposal. Kate was one of three finalists in an extremely competitive environment.

The two other finalists created ideas around retro jackets which had custom order artwork related prints and a fresh juice van that could sell products at sporting events. We would like to acknowledge Kate for representing our school in an honourable way and also acknowledge her parents, es-pecially her mother who shared this journey with her. Her business champion was Jo Hanlon who is a local business owner and member of the chamber of commerce.

I would like to also acknowledge Mrs Cairelli for her attend-ance at the finalist’s breakfast. This was a great opportunity to learn from business leaders as well as local members of parliament who were also in attendance.

Well done Kate for winning an award and for being acknowl-edged as a finalist in this way.

mr paul newtonSenior School HSIE Teacher


last minute Study

What do you do if you have left your study to the last min-ute?

In an ideal world it would be great if all students paid at-tention, focused and participated in all classes, completed all homework and assessments thoroughly, asked for help throughout the year on anything they didn’t understand, made regular summaries of the work covered in class (pref-erably at the end of each topic or section) and did their best to learn as they go throughout the year.

But in reality, this doesn’t always happen for every student and every subject.

So what can you do if you have left your study for tests and exams to the last minute?

5 TipS FOr lAST minuTe STuDY

1. FinD OuT FAST: Be very clear what you need to learn and what will be tested. It is impossible to start your study until you are sure what you have to know. Find out as much as you can too about the exam format and the style of questions. Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher. For each subject write a list of exactly what topics and areas you need to review.

2. GATher mATeriAlS: Do you have notes, materials, textbooks on everything you need to learn? If not, is there a friend who will let you pho-tocopy the work you have misplaced? Is there an online por-tal where material from classes is stored? Can you borrow from the library additional books or textbooks on the topics you need to learn? Are past examination papers available?

3. mAke A plAn: You only have limited time left so you need to make the most of it. Draw up a grid that shows how much time you have left before your exams to study. Decide if you will spend equal time on each subject or if certain subjects need more time. Allocate subjects to the timeslots you have then decide ex-actly what you will do to prepare for each subject. For each

subject make a list of what sort of study you should do to prepare for that subject. Brainstorm your ideas on how to prepare, ask your parents and teachers for feedback andshare ideas with your friends.

4. CreATe STuDY nOTeS: Target your notes to what will be tested. It is best for learn-ing and memory to make your study notes yourself, but if you have run out of time there are options. See if any of your class materials or textbooks have summarised the sections you need, see if there are study guides available in the library on the topics to learn or make targeted notes yourself on the key areas you have to memorise. You could also see if there is a friend where you could split the topics between yourself and share the notes you make. Don’t spend too long on this stage, it needs to be completed as quickly as possible.

5. STuDY!What does study actually mean? It means memorising the material you need to know so you can recall it in the exams, and practising the skills of the subject so you know how to do the types of questions you will have in the exam. To mem-orise your notes you need to test yourself over and over on them. You could read a section, see what you can write down without looking then check. Then review the things you didn’t know again. Or you could do the same approach reading things out loud then seeing what you can repeat out loud. Doing questions, practise essays, past exam questions will also help you understand what you know, and what you need to spend more time on.

The key is to get started. No more procrastination, no more excuses. Start today!

You and your parents can learn more about study and exam-ination techniques at:

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

by logging in with the details below and working through some of the units.

username: spccgosfordpassword: 20achieve

STuDY SkillS hAnDBOOk neWSleTTer iTem FOr nOvemBer


OPENING HOURSTerm 4, 2017

TUESDAYS: 8:00AM – 11:00AMTHURSDAYS: 1:00PM – 4:00PM

extra hours: For your convenience, the Uniform Shop will open extra hours during the Dec-Jan period. We strongly advise you to shop late Nov/early December and avoid the crowds in January. The flyer with the hours is in this newsletter.

volunteers: We have 4 new volunteers who have offered to help in the Uniform Shop (hooray!) They will be a real asset during the busy Dec-Jan period and to help us move out of the temporary room and back into the newly refurbished shop at the end of the year. If you would like to add your name to the roster (especially for the January holiday period 16th – 30th) please see shop staff. Thank you so much!

Ordering Online: The new SPCC website does not have the capacity for online ordering to the shops. We are currently working on a webstore for your convenience. Until this is up and running, please place you orders by phoning the shop during opening hours on 4331 4418 or emailing [email protected] . We appreciate your patience with this changeover.

Shoes on Sale: The Roc shoes are getting more popular by the day and it is great to see so many parents purchasing them at all our schools Uniform Shops. Once again they will go on special for the Nov-Feb busy period and this year’s sale begins November 18th. Shoes can be exchanged for a bigger

size if they haven’t been worn and receipt is shown. See flyer in this newsletter for the great special prices!

Second-hand: With all the new students coming into the shop it would be lovely to have some 2nd-hand items for them to buy. If your child has grown, is moving from JS – MS or MS to SS and no longer needs certain items then please bring them in for processing. Selling them on consignment, you will receive credit vouchers and help the school community. A huge thankyou to those families who have already done this over the 5 years that this has been in place! Consignment forms available at the shop or by downloading from the SPCC webpage via the ‘Uniform Shop” tab. When purchasing or selling second-hand items from any of the 4 SPCC uniform shops you can be assured that you are purchasing good quality and correct uniform items as our processors follow the SPCC Second-Hand Policy and this ensures that standard of uniform at St Philip’s remains high.

Any questions or concerns regarding uniform items, please see staff in the shop or email me at [email protected] .

*If emailing me, please mention which campus you are at. Thank you.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR UNIFORM SHOPMrs Alison Gill - Area Manager


$139.95aj

Feedback from students and parents is all positive:

“long lasting”, “value for money”, “comfortable and stylish”.

These black, leather upper, lace-up formal shoes offer safe and full-foot protection, can be polished, and are in accordance with the school

policy. Roc’s multi-fit system means they cater for all foot shapes.

These all black sport shoes with leather upper are supportive, offer full-foot protection, and are in accordance with the school policy.

Roc’s multi-fit system means they cater for all foot shapes.

Larrikin Leather upper Leather lining Multi-Fit system PU outsole Lightweight and durable

Hybrid/Aero Leather upper Leather lining Multi-Fit system Phylon/rubber outsole Lightweight and durable

Atlanta Contoured footbed Phylon/rubber outsole Lightweight and durable

Houston Contoured footbed Phylon/rubber outsole Lightweight and durable

Sport Shoes 2 styles:

Atlanta & Houston

Everyday Shoes 2 styles:

Larrikin & Hybrid/Aero

SPECIAL* 10% off RRP on all sport shoes!

20% off RRP on all formal shoes!

ST PHILIP’S UNIFORM SHOP A one-stop shop for uniforms & shoes

*Roc brand shoes are an Aussie owned company. * % Offer available from

20 November 2017 – 8 February 2018

Sizes UK 10-5.5 RRP $119.95 US 5-12 RRP $129.95

Sizes UK 10-2.5 & 3-13 RRP $139.95

Sizes UK 6-14 RRP $99.95

Sizes UK 10-5 RRP $79.95


UNIFORM SHOP - GOSFORD

DEC 2017/JAN 2018

OPENING HOURS

To enable all new and existing families to be served in a timely matter, the Uniform Shop hours will be extended over the November - January period.

OPENING HOURS (During school terms – please telephone 4331 1618) Tuesdays: 8am – 11am Thursdays: 1pm – 4pm 2017 EXTRA OPENING HOURS Thursday, 30th November 1pm – 5pm Tuesday, 5th December 11am – 4pm (Last day, Term 4) Monday, 11th December 1pm – 4pm (Holidays)

2018 EXTRA OPENING HOURS Monday, 22rd January 8am – 1pm Tuesday, 23rd January 8am – 1pm Wednesday, 24th January 11am – 4pm Thursday, 25th January Closed Friday, 27th January Closed (Australia Day Holiday) Monday, 29th January 8am – 1pm Tuesday, 30th January 8am – 12noon (First day, Term 1)

APPOINTMENT TIMES These are days set aside in the Uniform Shop for: 1) All new SPCC enrolments 2) Students going from Junior School to Middle School (i.e. Year 4 – Year 5) 3) Families with more than 2 children needing multiple items. *Bookings must be made for these appointments by calling the Uniform Shop on 4331 1618.

2017 Opening Hours – Appointments only Wednesday, 29th November 8am – 1pm Wednesday, 6th December 8am – 1pm 2018 Tuesday, 16th January 8am – 12noon Thursday, 18th January 8am – 2pm Friday, 19th January 8am – 2pm Normal Opening Hours - resume from Thursday, 1st February, 2018

[email protected]


16 November 2017

Route 37 - Morning

Dear Parents and Students, Due to the change of the Sydney Trains timetable and the associated operational adjustments, commencing Monday 27th November 2017 there will be a change to the departure time of Route 37. Route 37 currently departing at 7:40am from Pacific Hwy & Burns Rd will now depart at 7:35am and operate 5 minutes earlier throughout the trip. There is no change to path. For further information please contact Busways Customer Service on 9497 1887. Alternatively visit our website at http://www.busways.com.au/central-coast/travelling-with-us/school-timetables Yours sincerely. BUSWAYS KINCUMBER PTY LTD (1882i) RTE 37 105K


If not, you could be paying more than you should. With Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) you could save 50% off the price of after school care. What’s the CCR? The Child Care Rebate offers a 50% reduction on your after school care fees. It is paid by Centrelink directly to your service, which means your out of pocket costs are halved. The CCR is currently NOT means tested and so long as you meet Centrelink’s minimum work standards, you should be eligible to apply. What Exactly is the CCB? It’s a Government allowance aimed at helping low income earners with the cost of out of school care. Paid by Centrelink, the CCB is means tested so you’ll need to be assessed for your eligible allowance rate. The maximum allowance you can receive from CCB will cover 85% of your after school care fees.

How Do I Find Out If I Am Eligible? For more information on Government rebates, how to locate your family Customer Reference Numbers (CRN) and how to claim, please call the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50. You can link your CRN’s to your Camp Australia account via the Parent Portal, alternatively you can call our friendly Customer Care Team on 1300 105 343. Program Details For information about our program and to book visit www.campaustralia.com.au or stop by and visit us in the program and see for yourself how we make kids smile.

From the Team at Camp Australia

* Out of pocket expenses to be used as a guide only as rebates are based on individual circumstances and are subject to change. For a full listing of program details and fees for the service, please visit our website.


parking reminder

A reminder for families to please be courteous when parking on College Grounds.

Please note that Preschool Parking is strictly reserved for families dropping off and collecting children from the Preschool only.

We understand that parking can be trivial during busy times and therefore encourage the use of the Parent Pick-up / Kiss’n’Drop Zone for your convenience.

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