NEWSLETTERTerm 2 Week 1

2018

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2 St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford ~ College Newsletter

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S

DESKMrs Michelle Cairelli

Welcome back after the first Term break. I hope you are all feeling refreshed and looking forward to the new Term.

It was a very busy holiday for me in regards to looking for replacements for Mr Yap in Middle School and Mr Creanor in Senior School. It was a blessing to have such quality applicants for both positions, although challenging to make the final decisions. We conducted 11 first round interviews in total and then had a few follow up meetings.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Fahey to the Head of Middle School. Mr Yap has left big shoes to fill but as he said himself, he wants his ceiling to be his successor’s floor and we are eager to move forward now with Mrs Fahey at the helm. Congratulations to Mrs Fahey, this was an especially competitive field of applicants and she demonstrated considerable strengths and expertise that she will bring to the role.

The Asssistant Head of Senior School position has been given to Mr Boyce, who is currently our Director of Studies. Congratulations to Mr Boyce. We know with absolute confidence that the Senior School Pastoral Care and Welfare is in great hands there. This of course does mean that we now have to advertise for a Director of Studies but of course Mr Boyce will be assisting us in the transition. As you are aware in Senior School we have interim measures in place, thanks to Mrs Evans returning from Vanuatu for a few weeks, which should give us sufficient time to find a quality replacement for both the Maths/Science position and the Director of Studies.

I have already met with the new Head of DALE, Gosford a few times and am delighted to be able to continue working closely with Mr Creanor. I still consider DALE students to belong to St Philip’s Christian College Gosford and so it doesn’t really feel like Mr Creanor has left at all. I look forward to a very fruitful and continued relationship with him doing God’s work. It was great to see him this week interacting with the Dale students, who are already relaxed into business as usual with their new Head of School.

With all these changes in leadership, I am convicted that I need to be very purposeful in my coaching and mentoring of our Senior Leaders, as well as leading well by example.

I have recently felt increasingly challenged by the teachings of Pete Scazzero on emotionally healthy spirituality and leadership. Our Executive Principal Mr Irwin recommended him to me and I will be taking my Senior Leadership team though fortnightly sessions of “The Emotionally Healthy Leader” manual. Mr Creanor will be joining us for this important personal and professional development. As leaders in Christian education, we have no problem professing and pursuing passion and purpose in our workplace, or passion and purpose, as we all see it. I am incredibly blessed with exceptional leaders who love the Lord, love our children and feel blessed to serve in this capacity in a Christian College. However, we are currently challenging each other to be intentional in all of our relationships and in particular in deepening our relationship with the Lord. Unless He is sincerely first in our lives it is so easy to slip into working harder and harder in our own strength, which has of course significant limitations. I want for myself and my leaders to be emotionally strong so that when life deals us the inevitable blows, that we are able to weather the storms and still give praise, and glory to God, be kind to others and be able to make wise and godly decisions. This can only be of benefit to them, to those close to them, to our students and in enhancing the culture of the College all round.

As we move closer and closer towards the vision God gave me to be a World Class School, All for His Glory by 2020, it could be tempting to be focussing only on academics, (by which I mean the pursuit of personal best). However, without our leaders being a truly godly example in how we manage our own lives in love and submission to God, then this would be a very hollow vision indeed. I want our college to bring glory to God as a world class employer as well. It seems a fitting focus for such a time as this as we look forward to some God appointed changes to our leadership team.

Our College PrayerAlmighty God, whom truly to know is eternal life,Grant us perfectly to know Your Son, Jesus Christ,

To be the Way, the Truth, and the life.That following in the steps of your Holy apostle, St Philip,

We may steadfastly walk in the way that leads to eternal life,Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen!

1. Christ First - we want to honour Christ in all things. 2. Serve One Another - we want to appreciate the unique God-given potential of each person. 3. Strive for Excellence - we want to aim to continually do our very best in our learning and serving. 4. Do What is Right - we want to always behave in a Christian manner. 5. Build Community - we want everyone to know they belong.

Our College Core Values 2018 Dates

2019 Dates

Term 1 30.01.2018 - 13.04.2018Term 2 30.04.2018 - 29.06.2018(08.06.2018 is a Pupil Free Day)

Term 3 23.07.2018 - 28.09.2018Term 4 15.10.2018 - 07.12.2018

Term 1 29.01.2019 - 12.04.2019Term 2 29.04.2018 - 28.06.2019(07.06.2019 is a Pupil Free Day)

Term 3 22.07.2019 - 27.09.2019Term 4 14.10.2019 - 04.12.2019

St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford Calendar Events

TERm 2, 2018Week 1 - Green WeekMonday, 30 April Term 2 commences

Middle School Study SpaceTuesday, 1 May ANZAC Service, All School, 12:00pm

Romeo & Juliet rehearsals 3:30pm-5:00pmWednesday, 2 May Yr 10 Geography Field Work Excursion to TerrigalFriday, 4 May HRIS Cross CountryWeek 2 - Yellow WeekMonday, 7 May Middle School Study Space

Romeo & Juliet Full tech rehearsalTuesday, 8 May Romeo & Juliet - Full cast dress rehearsal

ICAS Digital TechnologiesMiddle School Educate Elevate

Wednesday, 9 May Romeo & Juliet Performance - 1pm and 7pmAICES FootballJunior School Mother’s Day Stall

Thursday, 10 May Romeo & Juliet Performance - 7pmFutsal Gala DayElevate Program for Yr 7&8

Friday, 11 May Open Futsal Gala DaySTEM Day

Week 3 - Green WeekMonday, 14 May HRIS Open Football Gala Day

Middle School Study SpaceTuesday, 15 May NAPLAN Yr 3,5,7,9Wednesday, 16 May NAPLAN Yr 3,5,7,9Thursday, 17 May NAPLAN Yr 3,5,7,9

AICES Open Football Gala DayFriday, 18 May Blue 4 Vanuatu Day

Yr 7 & 8 IncursionWeek 4 - Yellow WeekMonday, 21 May Middle School Study SpaceTuesday, 22 May HRIS Netball Gala Day

Yr 8 Da Vinci DecathlonWednesday, 23 May Yr 7 & 8 Australian History CompetitionThursday, 24 May Yr 6 Da Vinci Decathlon

Australian Geography CompetitionWeek 5 - Green WeekMonday, 28 May Middle School Study Space

Yr 9 & 10 Exams

Tuesday, 29 May ICAS ScienceYr 9 & 10 Exams

St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford Calendar Events

TERm 2, 2018 (CONTINUED)

Wednesday, 30 May Yr 9 & 10 ExamsFriday, 1 June Yr 9 & 10 Drama ExcursionWeek 6 - Yellow WeekMonday, 4 June Middle School Study Space

Yr 10 Work ExperienceTuesday, 5 June Empowering Conference

HRIS Primary Basketball Gala DayAICES Cross CountryYr 10 Work Experience

Wednesday, 6 June Empowering ConferenceYr 10 Work Experience

Thursday, 7 June Yr 10 Work ExperienceFriday, 8 June Pupil Free Day

Yr 10 Work ExperienceWeek 7 - Green WeekMonday, 11 June Public HolidayWednesday, 13 June Stand Tall

ICAS SpellingThink Tank - Parent Meeting

Thursday, 14 June CIS Cross CountryICAS Writing

Week 8 - Yellow WeekMonday, 18 June Middle School Study Space

Yr 11 Work PlacementTuesday, 19 June HRIS Football Gala Day

Open MorningYr 11 Work PlacementYear 11 Subject Selection Night for Yr 10 Students and Parents

Wednesday, 20 June Yr 11 Work PlacementThursday, 21 June Yr 11 Work PlacementFriday, 22 June Yr 11 Work Placement

Yr 10 History ExcursionWeek 9 - Green WeekMonday, 25 June Yr 3-12 College Athletics CarnivalTuesday, 26 June HRIS Opens Basketball Gala Day

Yr 10 Excursion to Central Coast Careers ExpoWednesday, 27 June College Photo Day

Friday, 28 June Ken’Ya Help DayLast Day of Term 2

St Philip’s Christian College, Gosford Calendar Events

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL

Mr Cameron Johnston

Senior School

Welcome back to Term Two. I hope you all enjoyed a refreshing break after what was a long term last term. The students have done well in adjusting back into a regular routine very promptly.

Staffing ArrangementsAs you know our Assistant Head of Senior School, Mr Creanor, left at the end of last term to start his new role as Head of Campus for DALE at Gosford. This is a great opportunity for him and DALE are blessed to have him in the role.

I am pleased to say that we have a replacement. Mr Daniel Boyce will be moving roles from Director of Studies to become the new Assistant Head of Senior School. This is a great opportunity for Mr Boyce to become even more involved in the Pastoral Care element of schooling and we are very blessed to have him in this new role. This does mean, however, that we will need to search for a new Director of Studies. Please pray with me about filling this important position. Once this position of Director of Studies has been filled then Mr Boyce will be able to commence his new role as Assistant Head of Senior School.

I am also pleased to announce that Mrs Frankham will be Acting Year Ten Advisor, taking over from Mr Creanor for an interim period, until Mr Boyce is able to pick this role up in the near future. Mrs Frankham has been working alongside Mr Creanor with Year Ten over the last couple of years and she is excited to be working with the Year 10 students in this capacity.

ANZAC ServicewThe Senior School students led the School ANZAC Day Service on Tuesday very well. The event was a great reminder of the sacrifice and the service of many men and women that have gone before us in order to protect our shores and the livelihoods of others. My thanks to Mr Brown for his organisation of the event.

During the holidays a number of Senior School Students also represented the College in the Anzac Day march through the streets of Gosford. Once again it was a great opportunity for us to reflect on those that marched into the atrocities of war and hear of their experiences through the service that followed at the memorial.

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Senior SchoolSenior School Facebook Have you ever had a conversation with your child about how their day was and received little more than a grunt or a monosyllabic response? Well, commencing this Term the Senior School will be trialling a special Senior School Facebook group whereby you will be able to see more of what the students get up to during the day while they are at school. Various information will be posted during the week sharing some classroom work or activities, as well as any information regarding major Senior School events.

To join the private Senior School Facebook group you must be a parent of a student and students are not invited to join the group. If you type “Senior School St Philip’s Christian College Gosford 2018” into the search bar at the top of your Facebook page (see image) it will direct you to a search page. If the group is not the first option at the top of the page then press the “Groups” filter at the top of the page and it should then be the first option.When you ask to join it will require you to identify who you are a parent/guardian of, once this is submitted then an administrator of the group will look at your request and when accepted you will have access to the group where you can see posts from staff which you can also post to and comment on.

If you have any questions please contact Mr Kurt Maher.

It will be another busy but exciting term. Please consult the school calendar for specific details relating to such things as NAPLAN, Senior School Examinations (Year 9 & 10), and the Athletics Carnival to name a few. I hope you have a great term.

9th May – 7pm10th May – 1pm, 7pm

Prices:Student/Concession - $10

Adult - $15Bookings of 10+ - $10

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NOTESIf you would like to stay up date with our day to day

College life please follow us on facebook.You can find us by searching:

“St Philip’s Christian College - Gosford’

ATTENTION: ALL VOLUNTEERS, THERAPISTS, TUTORS, STAFF and CASUAL STAFF

Working With Children Check EXPIRY datesPlease be aware that from 15th June 2018, Working With Children Check registrations will begin to expire (5 years from the initial approval) and, unless you have renewed yours prior to its expiry date and given us your new expiry date, you will not be able to assist or work at the school, and we love having you here and appreciate all you do!

Please keep your expiry date in your diary and remember to renew.

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ENROLLING NOW FOR TERM 2 in our Fun Language Classes at

St Philip’s Christian College

Term 2 classes starting Monday 07th May 2018

SPANISH FOR KIDS CLUB

Monday 8.00am – 8.45am in the library Start 7th May – 2nd July

FRENCH FOR KIDS CLUB

Wednesday 3.20pm-4.20pm in the library

Start 9th May – 27th June

NEW STUDENTS RECEIVE A MEMBERSHIP PACK VALUE AT $50.00 FOR ONLY $20 ( optional)

(includes Song book, CD and acces to Babelzone online resource in the Target Language)

HURRY PLACES ARE LIMITED!

For More info on cost and siblings discount

please call Nathalie Roy 0430 286 590 Email nathalie.roy@lcfclubs.com.au

www.lcfclubs.com.au