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NCC Newsletter - Edition 22
10 August 2018
NCC News
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18
Aug
Wantirna Church Visit

Nunawading Christian College welcomes all families to attend our upcoming church visit to Wantirna SDA Church on the 18th of August. Our students will be taking the service on the day including items, speaking and music.

Location
Wantirna Seventh-day Adventist Church
119 Mountain Hwy, Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia
Time
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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17
Aug
Student Free Day
Nunawading Christian College

Please note, next Friday is a student free day at Nunawading Christian College. Care for Primary students is available through NCC’s Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) program and can be booked by emailing oshc@ncc2.vic.edu.au.

24
Aug
Jamie Jorge in Concert
19:30 pm - 21:00 pm
Melbourne Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church
22 Jellico Dr, Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia
Born in Cuba in 1970, Jaime began violin studies at age five. When he was ten, Jaime’s family immigrated to the United States and he began lessons with the eminent violinist Cyrus Forough, a student of the great David Oistrakh.
Jaime’s mum wanted him to be a violinist, but he dreamed of becoming a missionary doctor. When he entered college in 1988, he began to take all the pre-med courses, in order to prepare to go to Medical School.
In 1992, Jaime was accepted into the University of Illinois Medical School, but into his second year of Medical School, Jaime felt the Lord’s call to leave medical school for a life of service dedicated to music ministry.
The rest is history in the making, for God’s honour and glory.
8
Sep
MASDAC Church Visit
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Melbourne Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church
22 Jellico Dr, Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia

NCC parents & students welcome to attend. Secondary band & choir and Primary Choir will be performing.

NCC News
News from around our NCC Campus
It's Worth a Thought...

Family Meetings – parentingideas.com.au

How to use family meetings to improve communication, cooperation and consistency and to develop conflict resolution skills in your kids. Over the next few weeks we will look at family meeting ideas for you and your family.

Start with Encouragement

Start each meeting with an activity where members share positive experiences and learn to express themselves in a safe environment. This needs to be parent-led at first. The chairperson invites each person to:

Say Something Good

Teach your kids to be more optimistic by looking for something good that happened during the week. This teaches kids to positively frame or look for the good in themselves, others or situation. e.g. “Can you think about something good that happened to you during the week?” “What’s something new you learned at school?”

Show Appreciation

Teach your kids to show appreciation to someone for something they did during the week. e.g. “Thanks mum for helping at … this week.” “I liked it when you let me play with your toys.” 

Give a Compliment

Teach your kids to give and receive compliments. Invite participants to give a personal compliment to someone present about something they did well during the previous week. The person who receives the compliment needs to respond appropriately too – without embarrassment or deflecting it. e.g. “That was the best game of basketball I have seen you play.” “Thanks, I was pretty rapt myself.” “You packed away your toys every day without being asked.” “No problem.”

Offer Encouragement

If they’ve done something brave (e.g. given a talk at school despite being nervous) then throw a little spotlight on how they did it. Helping a child achieve this type of self-knowledge is one of the keys to effective parenting.

Catch Up

Go around the group catching up on what you have done in the last week. Parents should begin at first. Here are some ideas:

► ONE GOOD, ONE CHALLENGE “Tell us one good thing and one challenge that you faced this week.”

► ONE POSITIVE, ONE NEGATIVE “Can you think of something positive and something not so great that happened this week?”

► SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING DIFFERENT “Share something new and something a little unusual that has happened recently?”

► SOMETHING AT SCHOOL, SOMETHING AT HOME “What’s happening at school and at home?”

► WHAT’S HAPPENING? Invite kids to briefly talk about their week, anything unusual, worrying or fun happening?

 

Tax-deductible Donations | New Library Garden

The new Nunawading Christian College library is now complete! The next stage of this project is the design of a new garden and paving area. Our College will be grateful for any tax-deductible donations to support this new outdoor space by purchasing a personalised paver.

Donations can be made via cheque, cash, EFTPOS or phoning the office on 9877 3555. Each paver purchased ($50 single paver, $100 double paver) will have the family or business name engraved.

 

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

Ryan, Year 12 | Your Values Shape Your Future
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Early Learning News
News from our Early Learning Centre
ELC ADVENTURES | TERM 3, WEEK 4

Cooking Play and Home Corner Helpers
We have really enjoyed some cooking play this week, with some marvellous creations of cakes, pizza, pasta and sandwiches in both our inside and outside play areas! Some friends have also enjoyed helping sweep the steps in our outdoor play area, and we have had several discussions about packing up toys before walking away from them. We encourage having conversations with your child while cooking meals at home to further their play in the home corner, and involving them in helping around the home to encourage their growing responsibility!

Space Adventures
Our space adventures have continued this week as we learnt more about the planets in our solar system. We made some spinning planets with CDs, drew some planets with our buddies, and explored how the planets orbit the sun with Mrs Rebecca.

New High School Friend
This week we met a new friend from the high school called Sallyanne, who will be joining us every second Tuesday this term to help around the centre. She really enjoyed her first day with us, and is looking forward to seeing us again in two weeks!

REMINDERS

Uniform
With so many new friends in our centre, just a reminder that uniforms are required on Thursdays and Fridays. If you need an order form, please speak with ELC staff.

Chapel
This week we did not have chapel due to Combined Schools Day of Worship on Thursday. However, we will be back to our normal Friday routine next week! Please try to arrive before chapel starts at 10am, so as not to miss out on this lovely time of worship with our Primary school friends.

Healthy Eating
Please remember that as part of our Health & Nutrition Policy, children are only to eat fruit, vegetables, and dairy for morning tea. Please ensure that your child has some of the above to eat for morning tea. Children are allowed to eat chips and snacks etc. only after they have eaten their main lunch.

UPCOMING EVENTS

ELC Photos
We will be having a photographer attend the ELC on Tuesday 11th & Thursday 13th September. If your child does not attend on these days, you’re more than welcome to come in on those days so that we can photograph all children. Please keep an eye on your communication pockets for more detailed information.

Dentist Visit
Little Smiles Dental will be attending our centre on Tuesday 18th & Thursday 20th September to do an incursion, and also free individual dental checks. Children who do not attend on these days are more than welcome to come in on those days so that all children have the opportunity to participate in this great opportunity.

Primary News
News from our Primary Campus
Fun in the Prep/Year 1 Classroom

In SMART Spelling this week the Prep word of the week is “King”. Prep students have learnt to spell the word ‘king’, read books about kings and had fun pretending to be a ‘king’. One of the the things we did was make a crown that looked as regal as we could make it. Pictured is the class wearing their crowns. In the middle of the class is “King Ward” our pre-service teacher.

 

Student FREE Day - Care Avaliable

Friday 17 August, 2018, is a whole-school STUDENT-FREE Day. OSHC is available to all Primary families. Bookings now open via email: OSHC@ncc2.vic.edu.au 

5 Cent Fridays

Primary students – have you started collecting 5 cent pieces again this Term?!

Don’t forget to collect as many as you can and pop them in your House colour jar in your classroom.

Near the end of Term, the House which has raised the most money from 5 cent pieces will have a Casual Clothes day. All the Houses will receive House points according to the amount they raise – so start collecting!

Years 3-6 Basketball Team

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.

Student Supervision

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.

Primary Car Park Procedures

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.

Secondary News
News from our Secondary Campus
Year 12 - Identity in Christ

Our last prayer session for the Yr 12’s focused on their identity in Christ.

To help them understand who they are, a visual representation of how Christ sees them was left in their common room. A large mirror was written on with lipstick, stating God’s perspective of them. As they looked at their reflections, they saw words such as: chosen, seen, adored, desired, healed, free, restored etc. They also received an individual cupcake that had their photo printed on the top with a bible verse for them. They were reminded again that they are loved and being prayed for. Our next prayer session is on Friday night 24th Aug at 7pm in their common room. That night we will be acknowledging the ‘great exchange’ of the cross for each of them. It is our deepest desire that as the Yr 12’s finish their time at NCC, they will leave with a revelation of how deeply they are loved by the God the Father…and by us.

 

Crêpes Day 2018

It is becoming a tradition at NCC that once a year the French students, as part as part of their language learning and cultural experience, organise a crêpe day for the enjoyment of the Secondary school students & staff. On that day, French students prepare and cook crêpes for the whole school and these are served during lunch time. This year, with a big contribution from our four French exchange students (Pauline, Emmanuelle, Lucy and Nicolas, currently studying at NCC), the event took place on Wednesday 1st  August and gold coin donations were collected to support the Year 10 students fundraising for their upcoming trip to Cambodia. Thanks to all French students for their time and commitment. The crepes were delicious!

Alliance Française de Melbourne: Berthe Mouchette Competition 2018 finals

Fourteen students from NCC recently competed for the final of the French Berthe Mochette Competition. 110 schools across the state participated in the competition, a French poetry competition that is organised every year by Alliance Française de Melbourne. Congratulations to our all our French students’ achievements in this event.

 

To begin with, 11,247 Year 3–10 students were tested on their French speaking skills, as they had to memorise and recite a French poem in front of an unknown judge who was a native French speaker. They were scored out of twenty and only those who got twenty out of twenty would make it to the next level –the final.

 

1,037 Year 3-10 students across the State made it through to the final and fourteen of them were from NCC. In Year 7, a total of 3045 students across the state entered the competition; 169 students including three (Anjanaa, Fiona & Arya) from NCC made it through to the final. In Year 8, 2847 students entered the competition; 223 students including seven (Bianca, Ella, Ben, Ella B, Claudia, Ashley, Jacinta & Caitlin) from NCC made it through to the final. In Year 9, 1807 students entered the competition; 130 of them including four (Nathan, Zoe, Ariza & Laura) from NCC made it through to the final.

 

Congratulations again to our students for their diligent work for this annual event, and also for their persistence in upholding our school’s image & values.

Year 10 Work Experience

 

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.

 

Host Families Needed for Japanese Students

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.

NCC’s Got Talent - Talent Quest 2018

 

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.

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School Bus Driver - Part-time

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.

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