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Nhulunbuy Christian College Newsletter

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

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A Message from The Principal Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

As the school year comes to a close, our hearts are filled to the brim! It has been a wonderful year. Together we have learnt so much and shared experiences that will long remain with us in years to come. Special thanks to parents who have contributed in small, large and unimaginable ways! The partnership between home and school is important and we thank you for journeying with us. I would also like to thank our hard working and caring staff members who have made a huge difference in the lives of students this year. What an amazing team you have been. As we plan for 2018, we are thankful for the positive and invigorated staff who are joining us and for those who have committed to remaining in Gove. I am overwhelmingly impressed with the experience and diversity that make up the team for next year. Lastly, it has been a privilege to serve families and teach children and teenagers who radiate God’s love. What a joy this is every single day! Nhulunbuy Christian College truly is a special place. To those of you who are leaving us for new places, please know that you will continue to be in our prayers. For families staying, I look forward to seeing you in January for another fabulous year. May everyone rejoice with family together this Christmas! Many blessings, Lara Hvala NCC Principal

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Year 6 Graduation Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

Nhulunbuy Christian College held a graduation for its Year 6 students on Monday 27th November. In a ceremony in front of the Principal, teachers, friends and their proud parents, they were praised for their individual achievements and effort throughout the year and received their awards. It has been lovely to see our Year 6 students dressed formally, coming out the front to receive their Medals and Bibles. Thank you to all parents and friends who assisted with this special ceremony and provided snacks for our graduation buffet.

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A Letter to the Year 6 Students Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

My dear Year 6 students, First of all, congratulations on completing your Primary School Education! I have been impressed with your determination, drive and hard work you have demonstrated these past two semesters! Monday 27th of November 2017 was a day to remember for all of you! It was a festival; it was a celebration. All eyes were on you. And now, it’s over…..and you have to face the uncertainty of Middle School. You might not know anyone in your new school or you may be lucky to have some of your friends from Primary School in Year 7. ‘’Why does it have to change?’’, is the battle cry from most of you. This is life my dear Year 6 students. Change, although scary, is good. Change is when you learn something new. Change is what is going to make you an awesome adult. Don’t let your feelings of uncertainty stop you from going head first into new endeavours. Feeling a little unsure id perfectly okay. You have not lost anything and nothing has come to an end; just a natural evolution. All your friendships and memories from Primary School are yours. Next year you will just add to your collection. I wish you all the best in your future adventures. Know that our Lord loves you and He has a special order for each one of you! Love and blessings, Your proud teacher, Aourora Tolko

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‘OLIVER’ – The Musical was conducted by students at NCC from Years 4-10; who presented an adaptation of the story of ‘Oliver’ with great enthusiasm and obvious talent. After months of workshops and rehearsals the students presented this story utilising their dramatic acting, singing and dancing skills. The characters came alive as the students modeled them and developed their own interpretation of their roles. Well done to everyone for the tremendous shown in making this musical such a success. THAT’S A WRAP FROM OUR MUSICAL DIRECTOR – MR DON SAMS!

Oliver the Musical Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

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Oliver the Musical Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

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Thanksgiving Awards Night Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

Student Citizenship Awards Toby Knyvett Phoebe Lamboa

NT Board of Studies (Academic Excellence) Charli Campbell Hannah Fourie

NCL Academic Awards (Academic Excellence) Naomi Williams Mac Peace Hannah Hvala Tia Hutton Olivia Marchesi

Caltex All-Rounder Isabel Blundell

Gove Warehouse Creative Arts Awards Eleanor Baertschi Hannah Rika Isabel Blundell

NTCS Award Grow in Wisdom, serve others and change the world Johanna Fulton

Sporting Achievement Awards East Arnhem Regional Council Miki Gleave Aaron Magbag Emma Peace

Chief Ministers Awards Maree Adams Most Improved - Writing Year 7

Olivia Marchesi Most Improved - Oral language

Year 8

Hannah Fourie Most Improved Writing Year 9

Cassidy Boja Most Imaginative - Performance

Year 4

Joyce Murray Most Imaginative - Performance

Transition

Elise Rigg Most Imaginative - Written

Year 3

Hanna Grace Williams Most Improved - Reading Year 2 Lilly Drummond Most Improved - Writing Year 6

Finnlay McDonald Most Improved - Oral Language

Year 5

Summer Warr Most Improved - Reading Year 1

Rotary – Service Above ones self Scarlett Van Der Velde Jade Nel Isabella Campbell Henrian Lamboa Natasha Winaulin Jed Atkinson

Class Awards Excellence Character Endeavour Transition Ryan Pridgeon Samuel Georgonicas Blaze Bayner Year one Macey Atkinson Slade Gentle Maddison Mills Year Two Rigby Campbell Gladys Lamboa Tyson Gentle

Year Three Georgie Luff Luca Zuglian Skyla Year Four Ella Nel Miles Neale Kevin Hyatt Year Five Amelia Adams Sienna Fulton Liam Gleave Year Six Hannah Veale Jackson Hoffman Andrew Carter

Year Seven Larah Fourie Maree Adams Tim Bowden Year Eight Eva Hvala Ciara Arkcoll Kealy Gibson Year Nine Moana Hutton Emma Peace Remi Grieve Year Ten Elijah Williams Kira Whyte Ashleigh Epiha

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Thanksgiving Awards Night Photos Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

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I have recently come back from a trip of a lifetime in India, with teens that carry a faith and love for Jesus that is truly inspiring!! I met some of the most affectionate and loving people, who, despite what they had been through, continue to praise God wholeheartedly!! The people we visited in India have the biggest smiles and even bigger hearts, and I feel so humbled to have been able experience both their love for Jesus and the people around them. They are truly an inspiration! I cannot begin to explain how or how much this trip has touched my heart, and has helped me grow in both character, and faith in God! I have definitely left a peice of my heart in India, and have come home with a whole new world veiw and perspective on life, along with more faith in Jesus!! Once again, I was reminded how truly blessed we are to not only live in this amazing country, but go to a school that praises Jesus, and live in a safe and healthy environment. We really do take these things for granted. So, If there's anything I want you to get out of this message, its that you are blessed beyond comprehension and loved more than you will ever know, by a God who is mightier than you could ever imagine. So? What did we do?

• Planted banana trees - released fish into a lake to help make the community self sustainable - visited schools and orphanages - went to lots of different churches - visited some tourist attractions

• And while we were at it, ate the best curry and Chai tea I will ever have!

Isabel Blundell – India Mission Trip

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

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Year 5 Science

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

Team work = Success

Last term, the Year 5 students were given the opportunity to participate in the NT science competition. They learnt how to conduct their own experiments and investigations, as well as how to present their research findings. The students explored different scientific concepts such as: how mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy, gravitational force and effects of pollution. Hard work pays off… We are delighted to share the good news that the students bagged several awards and prizes from the competition. This is a testament that great things come from hard work and perseverance.

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A Visit from a Real Ballerina

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

Transition and Year 1 were very blessed this week when Mrs Rika brought in her daughter Caitlyn who is a real ballerina. She danced beautifully for us, answered lots of questions and then taught us some moves.

Middle School Market

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Thank you Rio Tinto Alcan Gove

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

As part of Rio Tinto Gove Operations community investment programme and commitment to supporting education and learning across the Gove Peninsula, we were kindly presented $2900 to support and enhance learning outcomes for our students. Thank you to Mrs Emma Murray for attending our Thanksgiving Evening and presenting this to our School Captains

Rio Tinto Alcan Gove Calendar Competition Congratulations to the winners of the Rio Tinto Gove calendar competition. The topic for this year was a healthy lifestyle. Winners attended a presentation at Rio on Monday and were awarded a gift voucher and goodies bag. Well done to all students from our school. The winners from our school are: Jade Nel – Year 1 Ben Foley – Transition Charlotte Hall – Year 1 Miki Gleave – Year 3 Georgie Luff – Year 3 Naomi Williams – Year 4 Lilly Drummond - Year 6 Djubala Mununggurritj – Year 6

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Thank you Parents & Friends

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

Thank you Parents and Friends for your generous donation of the 4 refrigerated bubbler's for students of NCC. The bubblers are a huge hit with both students and staff. We would also like to thank the P+F for purchasing the netting that now stops the sport balls ending up in the bush!

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Prayer Prayer for these students and families this fortnight -

Joseph, Kira, Hannah, Riley, Georgie, Deni, Harry, Olivia, Natalie, Marishka, Scarlett

Withdrawing Students from NCC Please be advised that as part of the Terms and Conditions signed upon enrolment, we require 10 term weeks written notice if you wish to withdraw your child from our college. This process is also

highlighted in our School Handbook. Please note that failure to comply with the above process will render parents liable for 10 weeks school

fees. The family bond will be refunded if the procedures have been followed. Obviously extraordinary circumstances will be taken into account and exemption granted at the

Principal’s discretion.

NCC Notices

Term 4 Week 9 13th December 2017

NHULUNBUY COMMUNITY LIBRARY Ph: 8987 0860 GOVE ROCKS!!!

Come along and paint your own rocks to be

shared around Nhulunbuy. Tuesday 9th January at 2pm

Thursday11thJanuaryat2pm–JewelleryMaking&

DIYMarbleMaze

Tuesday 16th January at 2pm – Write and

illustrate your own Board Book

(bookings essential)

Thursday 18th January at

2pm – Decorate your own pouch

& fans

Tuesday 23rd January at 2pm – Make your

board game

Thursday 25th January at 2pm –

AUSTRALIA DAY CRAFT!!!

STORYTIME Wednesday & Friday

at 10am

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NCC Term Planner - Term 1 - 2018 Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1 29/01 30/01 31/01 01/02 02/02 03/02 04/02

Uniform Shop Open

Students Resume

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05/02 06/02 07/02 08/02 09/02 10/02 11/02

Whole School Assembly

Dedication Evening

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12/02 13/02 14/02 15/02 16/02 17/02 18/02

Year 1 Assembly Pancake

Morning

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19/02 20/02 21/02 22/02 23/02 24/02 25/02

Year 6

Assembly

Free Dress Day

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26/02 27/02 28/02 01/03 02/03 03/03 04/03

Transition Assembly

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05/03 06/03 07/03 08/03 09/03 10/03 11/03

Year 4

Assembly

Crazy Hair Day

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12/03 13/03 14/03 15/03 16/03 17/03 18/03

Year 3 Assembly Primary

Swimming Lessons

Primary Swimming

Lessons

Primary Swimming

Lessons

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19/03 20/03 21/03 22/03 23/03 24/03 25/03

Student Conferences

Student Conferences

Year 5 Assembly Primary

Swimming Lessons

Primary Swimming

Lessons

Primary Swimming

Lessons

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26/03 27/03 28/03 29/03 30/03 31/03 01/04

Year 2

Assembly

GOOD FRIDAY EASTER

10 02/04 03/04 04/04 05/04 06/04 07/04 08/04

EASTER MONDAY Swimming

Carnival

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09/04 10/04 11/04 12/04 13/04 14/04 15/04

School Photos

Sports Assembly Free Dress

Day

2018 Term Dates Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

11 Weeks 9 Weeks 10 Weeks 9 Weeks

Jan 30th – Apr 13th Apr 23rd – Jun 22nd Jul 24th – Sep 28th Oct 15th – Dec 12th (1 Week School Holidays) (4 Weeks School Holidays) (2 Weeks School Holidays) (6 Weeks School Holidays)

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

PROGRAM

Tuesday 19th December, 2pm – Christmas Craft

Wednesday 20th December, 10am – Christmas Storytime

Thursday 21st December, 2pm – Christmas Craft

Friday 22nd December, 10am – Christmas Storytime

Saturday 23rd December, 11am – Christmas Trivia and

Scavenger Hunt

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