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Central Coast Adventist School

Try a Bit of Thankfulness‘In everything give thanks...’ 1 Thessalonians

5:18 NKJVToday, try to start a habit of saying ‘thank you’

(out loud, if you can) for as many things as you can manage. People who fill their lives with gratitude for the ordinary things of life become dispensers of serious joy. Not just the words ‘thank you’ - the words aren’t magic. But making space and time to offer God little, sincere ‘thank yous’ in your day will change you; it will make you slow down, and take time to notice the way the world really is.

Why ‘in everything give thanks?’ The best things in life are those God gives us the most of-the quiet things that make up the fullness of ordinary life. (Isn’t breakfast wonderful?! It’s supercalifragilistically seriously scrumptious! And yet, most every day we battle through it bleary-eyed...) God gives us lives generally made up of relationships, sleeping, eating and getting on with work. We take them for granted, and forget they’re supposed to be rewarding in themselves. It’s worth being reminded that even the most basic things in life are from God, and if they’re from God, they must be good. Thankfulness does that.

Wondering how to get a bit of life in your faith? Maybe, simply, try being thankful. Remember, ‘...the joy of the Lord is your strength.’ (Nehemiah 8:10 NIV) When you take joy in all of the little things He’s given you, your life lights up, and you get legs for your faith. So, have a shot at thanking our Father God for as much as you can, right now. See how it goes!

- word4U2day (an adaptation of The Word for Today authored by Bob & Debby Gass)

CAMPUS NEWSSpeech Night - NEXT ThursdayOur Speech Night programs are an opportunity for the whole school community to celebrate the culmination of another school year and we would like to invite you all to come along and participate. Both the Primary and Secondary programs will be held in our Sport Centre. Primary School (Kindy - Year 6)• The Primary school program will commence at

4:30pm and conclude at approx. 6.00pm• Doors will open at approx. 4.15pm after sound

checks for musical items are completed. • Students are expected to sit with their parents

during the program.• Seating will only be reserved for parents and

siblings of Year 6 students.• All students must be in school uniform including

school shoes. • Reports, portfolios and school magazine will be

distributed at the end of the program. High School (Years 7-12)• The High School program will commence at

7:30pm and conclude at approx. 9.00pm• Doors will open at approx. 7.15pm after sound

checks for musical items are completed• Students are expected to sit with their parents

during the program.• Seating will only be reserved for parents and

siblings of Year 12 students.• All students must be in school uniform including

school shoes and no jewellery.• Reports and school magazine will be

distributed at the end of the program.NB: Please note that due to the finish on our Sport Centre floor no stiletto heels to be worn inside. Food and drink not permitted in the Sports Centre.

FInal Newsletter for 2013Thisisthefinalnewsletterfor2013.Keep an eye out for changes to how we communicate news and information in 2014!Position Available 2014 - Finance OfficeReceptionist position – Hours 8.30am – 3.30 pm Monday to Friday – stood down for holiday periods.Skills in money handling, previous customer service and an ability to work well with numbers would be highlybeneficial.Asthefirstcontactparentswillexperiencewithregard to the Finance Department of the School a pleasant manner with people and being well presented is a necessary component for any applicant. All applicants must share the ethos of the Central Coast Adventist School.Please send resumes to the Business Manager – Narelle Simpson either via mail or email nsimpson@ccas.nsw.edu.auInterviews will be held in mid-January 2014.Pathfinder NewsLastSaturdaymorningwehadthefinaletoourPathfinderyear…ourINVESTITUREprogram.Whata sight to behold with 120+ of our 150 registered PathfindersmarchingintoTheHaveninfulldressuniform.Pathfindersyoushouldallbeveryproudofyourachievements over the past year. Thank you to Pr JeffParker,NNSWConferenceYouthDirector,ourGuest Speaker who again challenged us to ‘Live Loud’…areminderthatchangeshouldcomefromwithin, like a balloon, not to change on the outside, like a tube of toothpaste, from the pressures of peersandlifeingeneral.SoPathfindersremember‘Live Loud’. The Directors Award was presented to a number ofPathfindersforavarietyofachievementsranging from completing the challenging B Grade onExpedition;100%Attendance;leadershipandmentoring;andovercomingadversityandchallenges. Therewere2PathfinderswhowerepresentedwiththeAwardofExcellencebyPrJeffParker.ThisisthehighestawardachievablebyaPathfinderand was awarded to Brodie Fairall and Ryan Cuff for their outstanding attitude, attendance and mentoringoftheirfellowPathfinders…future

PathfinderLeadersinthemaking.Wewouldliketothankalltheparentswhoattendedour Investiture program and supported their Pathfindersthroughoutthepastyear.SAN CAROLS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITYThis fundraising activity is this coming Sunday, 8th December and to be a success we really need the assistanceofparentsandourolderPathfindersfortheafternoonshift.Wecannotdothiswithoutyou!!!Whyarewefundraisingyoumayask…thefundsraisedwillassistusinsubsidisingourPathfinderswho attend the January 2015 SPD Camporee where4000to6000PathfindersfromacrosstheSouthPacificwillcometogethertocamp,playand fellowship together. At this stage we have a fewparenthelpersbutpredominantlyitistheUnitLeaders who have volunteered. If you are available to help please let us know via the Club email address. Should you require further information please contactyourUnitLeadersorLeanneWest,ClubSecretaryoncentralcoastpathfinders@gmail.comDates to remember:This coming Sunday, 8 December - SAN Carols FundraisingActivity–WENEEDYOURHELP!!!PrIMAry NEWSFIrEWOrK WinnersPlease congratulate the following students who won their category in our Primary talent show:• BESTVOCAL:AllysaPollardandTaylah

Stauner-Lumsden (senior) and MacKenkie Hannah (junior)

• BESTDANCE:LaraPadasianandCharlotteMayes (senior) and Amelia Merenuik (junior)

• BESTCOMEDY:TomHowlettandRileyMarotta(senior) and Cohan King and Kye Hargreaves (junior)

• BESTINSTRUMENTAL:KhaleedMahmoud(senoir) and Rohan Ibbott (junior)

• BESTBAND:4Pclassband(senior)andKS/KBboys group (junior)

PrIMAry SPOrTTri Series CricketOn Tuesday, 11 Yr 5 and 6 boys travelled to Martinsville Oval to compete in the annual Tri Series

Cricket day against Avondale and Macquarie College. The boys played well in both games finishingsecondoverall.Welldoneboys.Terrigal Primary Basketball ChallengeOnWednesdayandThursdaywehad3teamsfromYrs 4 -6 competing in the local Terrigal Basketball Challenge. All of our teams played well with excellent sportsmanship and teamwork displayed. Wefinishedthedayswithallteamsbeingundefeatedandtakinghomefirstplacemedals.Abig thanks to all the parents that came to support the students as well as TJ and Ann for training and coaching the teams. Congratulations to all those students involved.Infants Swimming CarnivalOn Friday our infants participated in their Infant Swimming Carnival. It was a great day with lots of funhadbyall.Wewouldliketothankalltheparentsfor coming along and supporting the students as they swam and participated in the fun events. A special thanks goes to the infant teachers and all the parent helpers, especially the swimmers, that assisted on the day and helped it run smoothly. The students should have received their ribbons this week from their teachers. If your child has not please contact their teacher.

Central Coast Adventist School UNIFORM SHOP

Contact: 02 43671800 or ccas@alinta.com.au

JANUARY OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 15th January – Friday 17th January 2014

8.30am – 1.30pm (Appointment Only)

To make an appointment please log onto www.alintaapparel.com.au or email ccas@alinta.com.au

Monday 20th January – Thursday 23rd January 2014

8.30am – 12.30am and 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Shop Closed Friday 24th and Monday 27th January 2014

WEEK 1 – TERM 1 2014 Tuesday 28th January 8.00am – 10.00am & 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday 29th January 2014 8.00am – 10.00am Thursday 30th January 2014: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

NEW SCHOOL TERM OPENING HOURS 2014

Monday: 8.00am – 10.00am Tuesday: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Wednesday : 8.00am – 10.00am Thursday : 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Uniform price list, appointment booking and online shopping available at:

www.alintaapparel.com.au

Experience first century life...No cars - just feet (your own)...Come for a ride!

Enjoy an array of food choices and browse trinkets, gifts and wares in the marketplace.

Meet the farm animals, ride a camel and try your hand at Meet the farm animals, ride a camel and try your hand at carpentry. Plenty of fun for the whole family!

Take the tour that leads to the baby Jesus...

Book FREE drama tour tickets online

from6:15pm

Tickets also available at the gate

Central Coast Adventist SchoolGold coin entry via Karalta Lane, Erina

RoadToBethlehem-Erina.orgA joint initiative of Central Coast Adventist School and the Adventist Churches of the Central Coast.

15-17 December (Sun-Tue)

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