TERM ONE WEEK FIVE

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from the principal Last week we began to unpack our focus as a college for 2020 which is Feedback:

Creating and maintaining positive relationships. This week I would like to share some

thoughts about the ‘creating’ positive relationships as I have observed this week here

at the College.

Developing positive relationships takes time and effort as well as considerable skill. For

some it comes as second nature but for others it is harder to learn. That’s why it’s so

important for all the adults and senior students in their lives to model this every day and in every way. For

example, saying ‘Hello’ and asking someone their name isn’t very hard but it goes a long way to

creating a new relationship. I love trying to use other languages to say ‘hello’. I do struggle with some of

the African and South East Asian languages at our school but it’s fun to try (coached by the Year 2

student). I wonder if you know how to say ‘hello’ in the indigenous language of this area – Wulgurukaba

or even in the language of the Bindol people. If we don’t, then perhaps the road to positive relationships

in our wider community may begin by simply learning a new greeting.

Our Blessed Staff:

Each week our staff give so much to the College. Last week there were a few key events that show the

depth of their commitment to our 2020 focus and to the purpose of Christian education. Mrs Stacey

Robertson shared her testimony about her life and how she became a Christian. Everyone was moved

by her story and many had a tear or two. Christians often get criticised for thinking themselves ‘perfect’

or not as down to earth as others. This was not the case for Mrs Robbo. The Secondary college sat silently

and engrossed by what she had to say because she was so authentic, genuine and real. Accepting

Jesus is a powerful experience and one that begins a perfect relationship between our creator and

ourselves. Thanks to all our staff who contribute to ‘Teacher Testimonies’ and for the way they show the

reality of our lives before and after we know Jesus.

The teacher ‘Meet and Greet’ on Wednesday night was well attended and its informality ensured that

teachers and parents could have deeper and more meaningful conversation. The night allowed us to

get to know the face of that person who may have recently emailed you. Thanks to all who came and

for our staff who made this happen. I encourage you all to attend these nights. On Monday, the Arts

community have organised another important get together and one which will further develop

performance skills of our students as well as ensuring that we get to know them as people in a different

context. I encourage you to come along to this free event. For those who would like there are a few

tickets remaining for the meal prepared by our hospitality students. The event is also a real life

opportunity to assess students in their studies. Brilliant!

Thanks to all involved in today’s swimming carnival. The skies cleared and we enjoyed a very warm day

which enabled us to see our students in a different way. I know that our teachers would have got to see

our students perform in different ways and had the opportunity to just get to know them through

conversations at the carnival.

At our staff meeting yesterday we also discussed the importance of creating relationships through

behaviour management. While detentions and suspensions appear to be the best and quickest forms of

consequences for an unwanted behaviour, Mr Lane explained to us all that there are many ways the

other tools available to us such as the reflection sheets can be used to generate conversations to create

positive relationships. It’s not always the easiest thing to do, but we are encouraging and working hard

with all our staff to improve in this area of our work. If we can develop quality Christian education with

positive relationships, behavioural issues should reduce significantly so that we learn more and manage

less.

The Bible says that creating relationships is quintessential for all Christians. In 1 Peter 5:14 it says, “Greet

one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.” This sentiment is found in many

places within scripture. The warmth and genuine love for another person is the start of something far

greater than being a kind person. It is what God has called us all to be – in relationship with each other

and in relationship with Him. Finally, we read and sometimes hear the word ‘shalom’ around our college

or at church. It’s a Hebrew word which means peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, welfare and

tranquillity and can be used to say both ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ reminding us all how our Heavenly Father

shows us how we should all build positive relationships whenever we begin and leave a conversation.

Shalom,

Andrew Jones

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Do you believe in the power of prayer? We have a prayer

group, Wednesday mornings in the OSHC room H Block -

8.35am to 9.30am. Come along! Parents with pre-

schoolers are welcome too.

From the Head of Secondary On Wednesday night I appreciated meeting a number of parents who

attended the meet n greet. I have found that putting faces to names and

conversations in the informal atmosphere of a meet and greet really enhances

the partnership between parents and teachers.

Interhouse Swimming Carnival

Our annual Interhouse Swimming Carnival is being held next Thursday 5th March at the Long

Tan Pool. Students will be bussed over from the College and buses will also be available to

transport students back to the College by 3.00pm. If you are planning to drop your student

directly at the pool in the morning, please communicate this with the Secondary Office in

advance. Similarly, at the conclusion of the carnival, if you wish to pick your child up from the

venue, please ensure that your sign them out first. Students will not be permitted to leave the

venue (except on the buses provided) without written permission signed by a parent/

guardian. The swimming carnival is still a designated school day, so even if your child is not a

competitive swimmer, please ensure that your child does not miss out on the great House spirit

and fun of the day. There are novelty swimming events that all can participate in as well as

cheering on and encouraging team mates. Parents are also welcome to attend to cheer on

our students and enjoy the good-natured competition of the day.

Senior Arts Performance Evening

I’m looking forward attending the Senior Arts Performance next Monday night in Pioneer

Hall. Much if the artwork and performance items are for formal assessment and are of

exceptional quality. It’s not just an Arts event though, with our senior Hospitality students

putting on a sumptuous two-course meal for those who have booked in advance. However,

the performance evening is a free event and all are welcome to attend to support our

students to perform in front of an appreciative audience. Tickets are only required for the

dinner component.

Photo Day

Next Tuesday is photo day for Secondary students. Please ensure that your child is neatly

groomed and turned out in full formal uniform for the day. It’s great to see a number of girls

who have taken up the option of wearing culottes with formal uniform but parents and

students are reminded that formal skirts are to be worn for school photographs.

Mal Schneider

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From the Head of Primary Our Parent-Teacher Communication afternoons this term are next Week on

Wednesday 4th March and then the following week, on Wednesday 11th Mar,

and Thursday 12th March. These appointments will be 15 minutes in duration,

running from 3.15pm – 5.30pm. An email went home last Friday from our IT

manager Mr Potter, explaining how to book an appointment online to see your

child’s teacher. If you unable to make it on the day you booked, please contact the school

to let your child’s teacher know so that they can be aware of that and either book another

parent in or alternatively, commence the next appointment early as we can often run

behind time if parents are late or do not turn up. If you find that there are still things to discuss

after your 15 minute interview time slot has ended, please make a time to continue your

discussions at a later date, rather than taking up time from the next person’s interview.

The College photos will be next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The class photos will be

taken in Pioneer Hall, with individual portraits being taken on the stage area the same as last

year. Your child will need to wear their formal uniform for photos. Extra order forms are

available at the main office including the sibling order forms. The timetables for the photos

are on page 5.

Round One of the North Queensland Inter-School Chess competition will be held at Ignatius

Park College next Wednesday and we will have 40 students participating – 20 from both

Primary and Secondary. Students will play a total of 7 games over the day with winning

teams from this round going into the Premier Division for Round Two in May. Round Three will

held in August with the winning teams in Primary and Secondary qualifying for the state

championships in Brisbane in October. Last year we had a Primary team selected to

represent North Queensland and an all girls team at the state girls’ championship as well.

Pokemon cards are starting to find their way back to school again this year and have

already started causing conflict amongst students. It’s this reason why schools, including

ACC, ban items like these due to the many negative outcomes that result amongst the

students and the unnecessary time spent resolving student conflict and lost or stolen cards.

Please support the teachers’ direction to their students in leaving those items at home.

Rod Lane

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Wednesday, March 4

Time Class/Group Teacher

8.00hrs – 8.40hrs Family Portrait

8.45hrs M2 - Year 1 Mrs Sonal Lin/Mr Michael Foster

9.00hrs L2 – Year 2 Mrs Melissa Harris/Mrs Felicity Waite

9.15hrs Kindy Group 2 Portraits only

9.30hrs K1 – Prep Mrs Jenny Cox/Mrs Juliette McConnell/ Mrs Rachel Frewen-Lord

9.45hrs K2 – Prep Mrs Laura Whittle/Mrs Rachel Frewen-Lord/Mrs

Margaret Holloway

10.00hrs C1 – Year 3 Miss Liz Roe

10.15hrs C2 – Year 3 Mrs Antonette Kruger/Mrs Krys Davey

10.25hrs Family Portrait

First Break - 10.45am to 11.35am

11.35hrs D2 – Year 4 Miss Rosanne Kirkham

11.55hrs Primary Inter-School

Swimming Mr Mitch Boyce

12.10hrs Family Portrait

Second Break – 13.35pm to 14.00pm

Tuesday, March 3

Time Class/Group Teacher

8.00hrs Staff Photo N / A

8.00hrs – 8.45hrs Family Portrait

8.45hrs L1 – Year 2 Mrs Alicia Niemenen/Mrs Emma Hartin

9.00hrs Year 11 A Mr Sekove Lili

9.15hrs Year 11 B Mrs Claire Tidmas

9.15hrs Kindy Group 1 Portraits only

9.30hrs Year 10 A Mrs Coral Clarke

9.45hrs Year 12 & Muck-up Mrs Fiona Mackereth

10.15hrs A1 – Year 6 Miss Megan Kennedy

10.15hrs A2 – Year 6 Mr Aidan Frewen-Lord/Mr Mitch Boyce

10.30hrs Year 6 All & Muck Up Miss Megan Kennedy/ Mr Aidan Frewen-Lord/

Mr Mitch Boyce

First Recess (10.45hrs – 11.35hrs)

11.40hrs Year 10 B Mr Allan Collins

11.55hrs Year 9 A Mrs Jodie Schneider

12.10hrs Year 9 B Miss Kathryn George

12.25hrs Year 7 A Mr Tristan Pye

12.40hrs Year 7 B Mrs Miriam Lili

12.55hrs B1 – Year 5 Mr John Brereton

13.10hrs B2 – Year 5 Mrs Cassandra Quast

13.25hrs D1 – Year 4 Mrs Carol Brereton

Second Break – 13.35pm to 14.00pm

14.00hrs M1 - Year 1 2Miss Katelyn Clegg

14.15hrs Year 8 A 2Mrs Jaya Watson

14.30hrs Year 8 B 2Mrs Mary Vance

14.30hrs Family Portrait T

14.45hrs SRC (Prim & Sec) 3

14.50hrs Exec. Student Council 6

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https://www.acc.qld.edu.au/enrolment/initial-

inquiry-form/

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Name: Fiona Mackereth

Role: Secondary Business Teacher; Year 12 Coordinator

When did you start at the College?: 2016

What do you think makes ACC a great place to work?: I love the chance to truly develop

meaningful connections with my students. I also enjoy the freedom of being able to point

my teaching to God and what the Word says about all kinds of things.

What is God doing in your life right now?: God is so kind. He is reminding me the importance

of rest. Life can get very full and I struggle with priorities at times. He helps me with that

perspective (when I remember to priorities HIM lol!! )

Where were you born?: Lower Hutt – New Zealand. I grew up in a small village called

Wainuiomata.

What would we find you doing on the weekend to relax?: Swimming, socialising with friends,

water skiing with our family or ‘binge watching’ on Netflix or Stan!

What is your secret talent/skill/ability that not too many people know about?: I can tap

dance – badly but I can.

What is your ‘Deep Hope’/ goals /dreams for 2020?: My deep hope is my students know

they’re loved by Jesus, and life is always better if you have Him in it. I would hate to see any

of them leave our college without this – life is tough, and it throws so many challenges our

way. It’s always better knowing that we have hope in the middle of storms, and someone

who always has our back. He never lets us down, even if it seems He has, we eventually

realise he hasn’t.

PHOTO DAY : A reminder that full formal uniform must be

worn for College photos.

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Do you need support in English and Humanities?

Do you need quiet space to complete your homework?

Do you want help with a research task?

Come along!

Where: P3 (Upstairs in Pioneer Hall)

When: Every Monday, during first break

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Key Dates for 2020

Date Event

Monday, March 2 Senior Music Performance Evening

March 3 and 4 College Photos

Wednesday, March 4 Interschool Chess Comp

March 4, 11 & 12 Primary Parent Teacher Communication

Thursday, March 5 Secondary Interhouse Swimming

Friday, March 13 Secondary Interschool Swimming

Tuesday, March 17 Primary Interschool Swimming

Wednesday, March 25 Welcome to Kindy BBQ

March 26 & 27 Year 7 & 11 Team Building & Challenge Days -Barra Fun Park

Saturday, March 28 P & F/SRC Trivia Night

Friday, April 3 Easter Assembly

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PRAYER POINTS

Year 12s – for their studies and for their final year of studies.

Funding – we have applied for a review of our funding given some

changes to our data and new families. That this would positively help

all or students by the review with additional funding.

For the health of a number of our staff and some of their close family

members.

Our condolences for staff who have recently experienced a loss of a

parent. Our love, prayer and support to them at this difficult time.

Students with severe anxiety in our college (all ages).

Census data – that it would be found and uploaded easily.

Strength in difficult times and that a personal relationship with Jesus

would become real for those who have not yet experienced that for

themselves.

Thanks for the primary swimming carnival and those staff/volunteers

who made it a great day for all.

Unwell staff and students.

IA3 – that the tasks are marked and uploaded on time and that the

internet and applications used for QCAA work easily and without a

glitch.

Thanks for all our staff – grounds, office, cleaning, aides and teachers.