Our enrolment committee is now filling classes for 2019 – 2021. Places are available in Prep and Year 7 and we ask that current families submit an enrolment form for these years. There are limited places and waiting lists in other year levels.

Thank you for your continued support of Nunawading Christian College and for sharing the vision of NCC with your friends and family. As our College grows, our vision will not change. Our focus on character, excellence in learning and our commitment to nurturing every student in our care will not waver.

If you have questions about enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact Marie Roberts, our College Registrar, by phoning reception on 03 9877 3555.

Watch all the videos from our current series online at: www.nunawading.vic.edu.au/shape

Nunawading Christian College Parent Mr Andrew Conlon has kindly offered to run a basketball program for students in Year 3-6 at NCC.

Training will run over 12 weeks from 3.30pm – 5pm on Thursday afternoons (dates below) in the school gym.

The program will consist 50min skills training and 10min rest, followed by a half hour game.

Places are limited to 20 students.

Dates are:

• 23rd August
• 30th August
• 6th  September
• 20th September
• 11th October
• 18th October
• 25th October
• 1st November
• 15th November
• 22nd November
• 29th November
• 6th December

Cost $60 upfront (no refunds for non attendance)

All players must bring every week:

• Size 6 Basketball (labelled)
• Runners
• Snack

If you are interested in your child participating in the basketball team please contact Natalie via email natalie.karaoglanis@ncc2.vic.edu.au.

NCC would like to thank Mr Conlon for being willing to provide this service to our children and wish the team well as they work together for a great outcome.

This is just a reminder that supervision in the Primary School starts at 8:30am in the mornings, when teachers start duty, and finishes at 3:45pm in the afternoon after pick up. If you are running late for pick up please call the office and let them know. Students remaining on the grounds after 3:45pm will be taken to OSHC and may be collected from the OSHC room. A fee will be charged for this service.

Some students have asked their parents to pick them up later than 3:45pm so that they can play at school – this is only allowed if parents come into the grounds and supervise their children themselves. No students are to be left unattended by a parent in the school grounds after 3:45pm. If you are attending interviews with teachers, are in the uniform shop, etc, please keep your children with you.

Most drivers are now following correct procedures for drop off, pick up and parking and this has improved the flow of traffic and safety of everyone and is greatly appreciated. It is important that drivers are also aware of their speed and we ask that walking pace is an appropriate speed whilst in the car park area. This is important for safety given the number of people moving from between cars and around the area.  

Staff on duty are there to maintain the safety of children and parents, and the flow of traffic in the slip lane. Please remain in your car so that you can move forward to close up gaps as cars leave. Students will learn what courtesy, respect and responsibility are if they see it reflected in what we do and say.

Our Year 10 work experience program has officially concluded for 2018. The students are to be proud of their achievements and commended for their efforts and resilience shown throughout the process. They have gained a deeper knowledge of work environments and specific occupations and are now better equipped to explore possible career pathways as they reflect on the experience.We thank all our parents and guardians who journeyed the highs and lows of this program with their child. Your patience, persistence and support have helped facilitate this experience for your child. We want to also thank Mr Bower for the time, support and advice he provided Mathew and the students as they undertook this program. Nunawading Christian College Secondary wish to acknowledge and thank the employers and their staff at the following businesses and organisations for their willingness, time and effort in providing a safe and life skills-equipping experience for each of our students:

Bicycle Superstore Nunawading

Caulfield South Community House

Coles – Dandenong, Eastland, Knox, Mitcham.

Dream Estate Enterprise Pty Ltd

Eastern Health

Energy Wired Pty Ltd

J.N. Zigouras & Co.

Malcolm Wood Pty Ltd

Mercy Hospital for Women

Mount View Primary School

Nissan Casting Australia Pty Ltd

Nunawading Early Learning Centre

Olivet Aged Care

Porsche Centre Melbourne

Ringwood Mazda

Swinburne University of Technology (PAVE)

Urban Grooves Cafe

Veranda Fashion

Williams Adams Pty Ltd

Woolworths – Canterbury Garden

A word for our current Year 9 students & parents:

It is important to note that some organisations have now opened their application process for 2019 work experience positions. Due to the number of Victorian schools that participate in the work experience program it is highly advisable that our current Year 9 students begin conversations with their parents/guardians about their career interests. The sooner you can identify key areas of interest the better enabled your child will be to apply for a placement in the area they want. A great starting point to help facilitate conversation is the my futures website  https://myfuture.edu.au/bullseyes where you can identify interests and explore career pathways.

For example, if your child is considering a career with the Victorian Police Force, please note that applications have now opened and will close 4:00 pm Friday 31 August 2018. No applications will be accepted after this time. Each school can nominate one student to participate in the program for the year. Nominations are to be submitted through the Work Experience Coordinator only. Please email your interest or questions about this position to our work experience coordinator. mathew.panozzo@ncc2.vic.edu.au

Year 10 top 20 tips for class of 2019!

1. Organise your work experience placement ahead of time so you are prepared and have it all ready. Start planning now.
2. When seeking work, don’t feel discouraged if one place rejects you, just take another copy of the paperwork and go somewhere else.
3. Do try and get as much out of the work experience as possible.
4. It helps to try and find a job that is what you want to do.
5. Don’t have a negative attitude! Instead be positive about the jobs you’re doing.
6. Eat a good breakfast before work because otherwise you will feel terrible throughout the day!
7. Always work safely.
8. Ask for things to do when you’ve got nothing to do.
9. Learn to have fun while working.
10. Be awesome and do the work to the best of your abilities.
11. Take a yummy lunch.
12. Get plenty of sleep!
13. Sometimes you just have to step back and rethink the problem before trying again.
14. Teamwork is very important in the workforce in order to do and achieve things quickly and efficiently.
15. It’s important to look for help where it’s needed because though it looks like nothing is happening someone else might need assistance.
16. Be more confident!
17. Ask a fair amount of questions on things you don’t understand.
18. Communication is really important.
19. Thank your employer and co-workers.
20. Smile.

Each year at Nunawading Christian College Secondary we have the privilege of hosting students from Japan. These lovely students are given the opportunity to experience life in Australia for 3 months, whilst becoming part of the NCC community.  

This year we are welcoming four girls and one boy from Toyo High School. Arisa, Chiharu, Emi, Mai and Hikaru will be joining us from 3rd September to 23rd November. We would love our parent community to share this experience with us by hosting one of these students. Host families receive an allowance to help with expenses. If any families would like to welcome one of our visiting students into their home, please contact Ruth Vallejo on ruth_valle@hotmail.com, or phone the school and speak with Marie Roberts.

Last Monday students were treated to the annual NCC’s Got Talent event during Chapel. This much-anticipated event lived up to expectations as students and teachers performed an array of acts which included song, drama, and comedy. The chapel event started with a bang as Hudson (Yr. 11) made a noteworthy entrance to the song ‘Magic’ by Pilot as a segue to a very clever card trick captivating the four judges, Ms. James, Ms. Kavur, Georgie (Yr. 12) and Joel (Yr. 12). Following this, Matt Conlon (Yr. 11), Eunice and Aaron (Yr. 12), and Zoe and Kelzey (Yr. 9) all performed top quality vocal acts which engrossed the audience in their music. Likewise, Jacinta on the violin (Yr. 8), James on the tuba (Yr. 11), and our very own Mr. Selent on the saxophone amazed us with their instrumental talents. Kerry (Yr. 12) left everyone with a very memorable moment as he jumped up in costume to perform the Nyan Cat leaving all attending in a state of bewilderment and amusement. As a final act, the Year 12 boys’ band did an incredible set of 80’s, 90’s and recent pop music. Thank you to all the participants for sharing your talents and personality! It was such a highlight for the school.  

We look forward to our next chapel this coming Monday where we have Cam Greenwood speaking. Cam is the founder and owner of the not-for-profit surf brand company ‘Monsta’. He will be sharing on ‘Know Who You Are and Why You Exist’. Cam is a devoted Christian and loves to inspire and challenge people to live passionately.

Nunawading Christian  College is seeking to employ a bus driver to transport students on its Nunawading to Croydon bus route commencing 1 October 2018.

The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, 5 days per week during the school terms with additional casual hours as required by the school. The successful driver will also have a MR licence.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please send your expression of interest to Lorraine Anthony, HR Manager at asvhr@adventist.org.au.

Closing date: Friday, 7 September 2018.

Book Week

Event for Secondary Students

Let’s Get Started Overcoming Series

Jamie Jorge

NCC Parent Prayer Group