E - Chronicle

22nd October, 2013

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation - but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. Romans 8:12

Term 4 Week 3

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OCTOBER

Wed 23 Yr 4 Cockatoo Island Excursion

9:25 – 11am Industrial Technology - RM 20

3:10 – 4:30pm STEPS for Yrs 7 - 10

6pm NCS Board Meeting

Thu 24 Primary MCMT

3 – 4:15pm Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

Fri 25 NO K-6 Assembly

Secondary Sport and Rec

Sat 26 Shoalhaven River Festival

Mon 28 Yrs 7-10 Assessment Free Week

10am – 2:30pm JBCCS Visit - Sport and Drama

1:30pm K - 6 Bell Shakespeare Production

1:30 – 2:30pm 2014 Kinder Transition Group A - Rm 1

1:55 – 3pm Music 1- Written & Aural Skills - Rm 21

Tue 29 9:25 – 11:30am English Extension 1 - Rm 20

1 – 2:30pm Pirates of Penzance Performance

1:30 – 2:30pm 2014 Kinder Transition Group B - Rm 1

3 – 4:15 K - Yr 2 AASC

Wed 30 Yr 7 & 9 Immunisations

From the Principal The October/November period is always such an exciting time of year. We find ourselves caught between the end of one school year, and the start of another. Our plans for 2014 are well underway, with enrolments, staffing and budgeting being worked on, plans finalised, new Kindergarten students commencing their transition program, and, soon, our new Senior Class starting Foundation Studies. At the same time, our current classes need to be working on "finishing well". HSC exams are well underway, end of year assessments and reports loom large, and end of year activities such as Thanksgiving Night, Year 10 Graduation, Year 6 Graduation, Secondary activities week, loom large. Please pray for us at this busy time.

Year 10 Graduation Year 10 students and extended family are invited to the Year 10 Graduation Ceremony and Afternoon Tea on Friday 7

th December. Please keep this date

free. Invitations will be sent home shortly.

Helping Your Child to Become a Better Reader Save the date – Wednesday 13th of November at 7pm – Ian Thompson is a Literacy Consultant with the Association of Independent Schools. He will be speaking on this topic.

Shoalhaven River Festival A permission note went home today with all K - 6 students. We would like to encourage as many students, and parents, to join in on this wonderful opportunity to promote our school and to be involved in this great community event. The parade kicks off the Festival with lots of things happening all day down on the southern side of the river. We will be speaking to Secondary students tomorrow to encourage their participation as well. Follow this LINK for more information on the Festival.

100 Merit Certificates Don’t forget you have until Friday 1

st November to get your 100 Merit

Certificates (10 large certificates) into the office for our Thanksgiving Evening.

Pirates of Penzance Tickets are on sale from Thursday in the office.

$5 per person or $20 per family.

Matinee Performance on Tuesday 29th October at 1pm. Early evening performance on Thursday 31st October at 6.30pm. Gold coin donation for students for Tuesday Matinee Performance.

Can you help? Mrs Schipp is in urgent need of reader/writers for exam week in Week 5. Please contact her at school or on julieschipp@ncs.nsw.edu.au if you are able to help.

Yrs 2-4 Cricket Skills Day

9:25am – 12:30pm Chemistry - Rm 20

1:55 – 4pm Hospitality (VET) - Rm 20

3:10 – 4:30pm STEPS for Yrs 7 - 10

Thu 31 8:30am Yr 7 Orientation Day

Secondary MCMT

3:00 – 4:15pm Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

6:30 – 8pm Pirates of Penzance Performance

November

Fri 1 9 – 10am HSC Visual Arts itinerant marking

9:25 – 11:30am Tourism & Events Management (VET) - Rm 20

9:30am Yrs 7-10 Assembly

1:10 – 2:30pm K-6 Orientation Day

1:55 – 5pm Community & Family Studies - Rm 20

Uniform Room Wed.: 8.15am to 9.30am

Thurs.: 2.30pm to 3.00pm

Canteen Wednesday 23rd October

Jo and Joanne Lynch

Term 4 Key Dates Sat 26/10 Shoalhaven River Festival

Thur 31/10 Year 7 Orientation Day

Pirates of Penzance

Mon 4/11 Years 7 – 10 Exams commence

Years 3 – 6 Swim Program commences (2 weeks)

Wed 6/11 Years 7 – 10 Exams end

Mon 11/11 Work Experience week commences

Sat 16/11 NCS Primary Choir performing at SECET ‘Taste of Christmas’

Mon 18/11 Foundation Studies commences Years 1 – 2 Swim Program commences (2 weeks)

Thur 21/11 Thank You Morning Tea for helpers

Wed 4/12 Dr Gannell’s Final Farewell Assembly & Afternoon Tea

Fri 5/12 7-9 Certificate Assembly Year 10 Graduation Ceremony & Afternoon Tea

Mon 9/12 6.30pm 2013 Thanksgiving Evening

Thur 12/12 Last Day of Term 4

Lost Glasses We have quite a lot of lost reading glasses in the office. If your child has ‘misplaced’ their glasses, please make sure you come and check the ones in the office.

Koorong Kids Orders and payment are due this Friday October 25th. If paying online use the School number 10418390.

Cricket Skills Day Years 2 - 4 to wear their full sports uniform next Wednesday 30

th October.

New Reports on our Website Stage 3 Dragon Tag Gala Day

STEPS

Healthy Living Tips

New Photos on our Website Stage 3 Dragon Tag Gala Day

Prayers Praise God for

His everlasting love and for Jesus. Let’s not forget the message of Christmas as it fast approaches.

Today’s rain.

The opportunity to participate in the Shoalhaven River Festival and the opportunity to promote our school in the community.

Please pray for

Protection for all with the fire season ahead and pray for our fire fighters.

Those who have lost homes in the fires.

Our HSC students as they continue to sit their exams.

The busyness of Term 4.

This week’s classes and staff

Please pray for and thank God for students and families in Years 2 & 9 and Mr Terlich, Mrs Thompson & Mr Vidler.

Community News KENYA HELP - Four Flat Whites in Italy. A comedy by Roger Hall.

Thursday 21st

November 7.30pm for 8pm start - supper provided. Nowra Players Theatre, Meroo Street, Bomaderry. Tickets $25. Contact Margie Jirgens - click on this LINK for more information.

The Haven Café on Campus (run by Mrs Watling) UOW Shoalhaven

Campus George Evans Road (off Yalwal Road), West Nowra Tel: (02) 4448 0806 Mobile: 0423 430 387 Email: orders@thehavencafe.com.au www.thehavencafe.com.au Find us on Facebook Haven Café Nowra Enjoy everyday meals at the Haven Café. Drop in for a relaxing fresh meal and delicious cuppa in our peaceful bush setting in the Student Services building, UOW Shoalhaven Campus, West Nowra. Or call us for fast, fresh take-away. Our menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal and local produce. Meals and snacks cooked fresh daily with care and flair while you enjoy our light, bright, open outlook. Open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm