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20th August, 2013

Issue 25 Term 3 Week 5

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God made Him Who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

School Calendar AUGUST Wed 21 K - 6 Reading Activity Day (Parade at 2pm)

Year 10 PE Dance Assessment (in class)

NCS Trivia Night

Thu 22 CSSA Primary State Athletics - Blacktown Athletics Centre

Secondary MCMT

Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

Fri 23 2014 Secondary Prefect Nominations Close

8 – 10.30am HSC Marking Industrial Technology

Years 3 & 4 Dance Program

9.35am K- 6 Assembly

Years 5 & 6 Dance Program

Dr Gannell at State Council meeting

Mon 26 Senior Assessment Free Week

K - 2 Dance Program

Tue 27 NCS Book Fair - NCS Library

K - Yr 2 AASC

Wed 28 NCS Book Fair - NCS Library

Secondary Netball and Rugby day at Southern Highlands Christian School (Mr Harrison & Mrs Bate attending)

Year 10 PE Dance Assessment (in class)

5.30 – 7.30pm HSC Showcase (Art, Music, IT)

Thu 29 CSSA Secondary State Athletics - SOPAC Homebush

Mr Smith at PALL Training - Sydney

Primary MCMT

Yrs 3 - 6 AASC

Fri 30 9.30am Whole School Assembly

HSC Trial - English Paper 1

Years 3 & 4 Dance Program

Years 5 & 6 Dance Program

Mr Smith at PALL Training - Sydney

Dr Gannell absent

God, our Father

As we have looked

ever so briefly at what

it means when

Scripture uses "Father" to describe some of

the aspects of a Christian's relationship with

Him, we have thought about how God

adopts us, accepts us and gives us access to

Himself through prayer and His Word.

Another, wonderful aspect of this

relationship is that God Himself is a

believer's refuge.

God is a refuge for and protector of His

beloved children. Just as a parent naturally

desires to protect and shelter his child, God

is our refuge and protector. He is never

overbearing, but He is always present. In the

valley of the shadow of death, in the

presence of our enemies, God is our refuge,

our protector and our provider.

TRIVIA NIGHT We want to thank our sponsors of the event, who are donating prizes.

We have received donations from:

Appleye Jewellery Design, Worrigee

Chooksy's, Bomaderry

Culburra Beach Timber and Hardware

Dean Swift Books, Nowra

Diane’s Hair Design, Bomaderry

East Nowra Butcher, East Nowra

Few & Far

Good Guys, South Nowra

Nowra East Bakehouse

Shoalhaven City Lanes, Bomaderry

SportsPower, Nowra

Supply - Jervis Bay

Tuscanny Woodfired Pizza, Nowra

Yard ‘n Garden, South Nowra

Prizes at our

Trivia Night for

the “Best

dressed Aussie”

Community E-Chronicle Page 2 Term 3 Week 5

SCHOOL NEWS

This week’s classes and staff Please pray for and thank God for families and students in Years 4 & 11 and for

Mr Lawrence, Mrs Longfield & Mr McLennan.

Praise for

Praise God that the Flippence family and Japanese students and teacher arrived home safely.

Praise God for the many opportunities students at NCS are able to enter, compete attend and for the way they conduct themselves when they do.

Praise God for the GodSpace program and for Mr Petts and teachers as they present it to students.

Pray for

Please continue pray for those among our school community who are not well at the moment.

Please pray for tomorrow’s Trivia Night. Please pray for fellowship and a great night and that we will raise money for our School Band.

Please pray for next week’s HSC Showcase.

Please pray for our Reading Activity Day.

Please pray for Mr & Mrs Marks and their family as they prepare for their move to NCS.

Please pray with us

Unit 1: Jesus: Alive and Active

Week 5: God’s Spirit in People

Revision: God is one, but has three persons. Who are they? What does the Holy Spirit help followers of Jesus to do?

Mr Petts, Chaplain

K—6 students will have the opportunity to take part in Jump Rope for Heart this term.

Our ‘Jump Off Day’ is set for Tuesday of Week 9 (17th September). By taking part in Jump Rope for Heart students can learn about the importance of regular physical activity and exercise, raise awareness about heart disease and also raise money for the Heart Foundation (if they get sponsored).

Students can start skipping now. There will be more information at the K-6 assembly this week and sponsorship forms will be sent home soon. Watch this space!

Semester 2

Healthy Living Tips

NEW START

Toxin minimization is the fifth

letter of NEW START

Potential sources of toxins are:

Processed foods and drinks, particularly margarine, artificial colourings

Flavourings and preservatives

Environmental chemicals

Personal care products and cosmetics absorbed through the skin - particularly Deodorants containing aluminium

Electro-magnetic radiation

Wed.: 8.15am to 9.30am

Thurs.:2.30pm to 3.00pm

WED 21ST AUGUST

Jo & Linda Deys

CANTEEN PRICE LIST

LINK for helpers roster

LOST PROPERTY

At the end of last term a Secondary student’s bag containing personal items went missing from the office.

We have made announcements to our Secondary students in case someone accidently picked it up.

We are now asking parents if you could please check to see if you have a bag that doesn't belong to your child at your house.

The bag contained clothes, makeup and a very good pair of black converse shoes.

The owner and her parents would very dearly love this to be returned. If it has accidently turned up at your place, could you please ensure that it is returned to the office ASAP.

Community E-Chronicle Page 3 Term 3 Week 5

SCHOOL NEWS

Reading Activity Day Tomorrow! Our Reading Activity Day is on tomorrow, Wednesday 21st August. K – 6 students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character and throughout the day they will be taking part in activities to celebrate books and what they bring to our lives.

Our School Community is warmly invited to come along to the Book Character Parade in the afternoon beginning at 2pm in the Church Hall.

Have a great Book Week everyone! Thank you - Mrs Creighton

NCS BOOK FAIR! Our NCS Book fair will be held on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th August (2 days). Suppliers this year will be Dymocks, Manna Books and Central Books. Most students will have the opportunity to preview the Book fair on Monday 26th August.

Book Fair will be open to all members of the school community from 8.15am until 3.30pm on both days. It is a great time to shop for birthdays, Christmas and support our school at the same time!

DONATIONS to our Library collection may be made by purchasing any of the items on the Donations table at the Book fair. The donated books are added to our collection and bear a bookplate with the name of the donating family on it.

Thank you - Mrs Creighton

You are invited to the

Nowra Christian

School

HSC SHOWCASE

2013

Wednesday 28th August

5.30 - 7.30pm

In MPC and Room 21

5.30 - 6pm Viewing of works in Gallery

6 - 6.40pm First half performances in Room 21 6.40 - 7pm Viewing of

works and supper in Gallery

7 - 7.30pm Second half performances in Room 21

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SCHOOL NEWS

Community

News

We are filling shoe boxes with gifts for needy children again this year. Ways you can help…… Fill a box at home and bring it to school by the end of term.

A monetary gift OR encourage your child to bring a gift to school for a boy or girl aged 5- 9 years. Follow this LINK for more information

We will start collecting items in Week 5. Only new items please.

Kindergarten and Year One – Something to love or play with (teddy, soft toy, balloons, skipping rope) Years 2 and 3 – Something to draw/write with or write on (colouring pencils, sharpener, pencil case, notepad) Year 4 – Something of personal hygiene (Toothbrush and container, hairbrush and comb, soap in sealed bag) Years 5 and 6 – Something to wear (shorts, cap, underwear, thongs)

SK1 - Something to love (Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc.)

BH2 - Something to wear (Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits, stickers, note or photo of yourself/AM group)

BH and SK 3 - Something to wear (T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie, sandals, thongs, etc.)

BH and SK AM 4 - Something to play with (Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, wind

up torch, etc. (No battery operated items)*)

BH and SK AM 5 - Something for Personal Hygiene (Soap and face washer, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips, scrunchies, etc.

(No toothpaste)*)

Below is letter from Stan and Clare in relation

to Operation Christmas Child. Clare is a former

student and Ruth Garrett’s daughter. They are

missionaries and this is just letting us know the

impact that the boxes have on those who

receive them. Start shopping and filling your

boxes.