Thursday 7 December 2017Dear Parents & Friends of...
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294 Redbank Rd Kurrajong NSW 2758 T 02 4573 2999 E [email protected] W www.kuyper.nsw.edu.au Learning in God’s World Thursday 7 December 2017 Dear Parents & Friends of Kuyper, Lime green is getting a lot of publicity here at Kuyper with many people asking what all the fuss is about Lime and Limelight. Well…you may notice that the colour of the cross in our School logo is Lime green. This cross represents Jesus and what He has done for us. The Bible refers to Jesus as the light of the world on a number of occasions. John 8:12 says: - “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The School’s vision for the past 35 years has been to be a place that recognises Jesus’ rightful place as Lord of Kuyper Christian School and the universe. A place where learning is revealed to students in the light of God’s word. Our Limelight event this week seeks to celebrate the light of life that we share together acknowledging Jesus’ coming to earth with a redemptive, saving plan for His people. In doing this we focus the Limelight on Him. Thank you to all parents, students and staff who made the event a special time for the Kuyper community. The performances and stalls were well received by those I have spoken to. In addition, we appreciate those who became drenched for the cause; working under difficult, wet conditions to mop up after the evening suddenly concluded. The evening moved from celebration to adventure serving together. I recently received a wonderful Christmas card from a Kuyper family. The front cover of the card said: - “A star proclaims to seeking hearts, The Light has come, the night departs; the One who made each galaxy now shines with hope for all to see!” May the glorious light of Christ’s love, hope, and grace fill your Christmas with rejoicing! Ian Shaw Principal
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294 Redbank Rd Kurrajong NSW 2758
T 02 4573 2999 E [email protected] W www.kuyper.nsw.edu.au Learning in God’s World
Thursday 7 December 2017 Dear Parents & Friends of Kuyper,
Lime green is getting a lot of publicity here at Kuyper with many people asking what all the fuss is about Lime and Limelight. Well…you may notice that the colour of the cross in our School logo is Lime green. This cross represents Jesus and what He has done for us. The Bible refers to Jesus as the light of the world on a number of occasions. John 8:12 says: - “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” The School’s vision for the past 35 years has been to be a place that recognises Jesus’ rightful place as Lord of Kuyper Christian School and the universe. A place where learning is revealed to students in the light of God’s word. Our Limelight event this week seeks to celebrate the light of life that we share together acknowledging Jesus’ coming to earth with a redemptive, saving plan for His people. In doing this we focus the Limelight on Him. Thank you to all parents, students and staff who made the event a special time for the Kuyper community. The performances and stalls were well received by those I have spoken to. In addition, we appreciate those who became drenched for the cause; working under difficult, wet conditions to mop up after the evening suddenly concluded. The evening moved from celebration to adventure serving together. I recently received a wonderful Christmas card from a Kuyper family. The front cover of the card said: - “A star proclaims to seeking hearts, The Light has come, the night departs; the One who made each galaxy now shines with hope for all to see!” May the glorious light of Christ’s love, hope, and grace fill your Christmas with rejoicing! Ian Shaw Principal
Thursday 7 December 2017
Preparing children for life as God's person in God's world under God’s rule
Stem Studies with Yr 5/6
Thursday 7 December 2017
Preparing children for life as God's person in God's world under God’s rule
Thurs 7 Last Day of School
Fri 22 Online Parent Survey Closes
Jan
Wed 24 Uniform Shop Open @ 8.30am
Mon 29 Term One begins for Yrs 1—12
Tues 30 Prep begins
Feb
Fri 2 Whole School Swimming Carnival
(Yrs 1 & 2 8.45am - 12:30pm at Pool)
(Yrs 3 to 12 will be at Pool all day)
Mon 5 First Day for Kindy students
Reminders:
Student medication that has been held in the first aid room will be sent home with students today. Any medical allergies, anaphylaxis forms or asthma plans will need to be updated and signed by your Doctor prior to return back to school. Please arrange this during the break. All school fees should now be paid for the year, if you have any problems, please contact Tina in the office. Office hours for next week Monday - Thursday 9– 3pm During the holidays there will be an answering service. For urgent matters, email [email protected]. Please do not reply back to the mobile phone number as we do not receive the messages. Please phone the office or send an email to [email protected]. Parent Handbooks for 2018 and other forms will be sent out before Christmas. Please look out for this and return these to the Office. The Uniform Shop will be open on Wednesday, 24th January, 2018 from 8.30am for any of your school uniform needs. Permission notes have gone home for the whole school Swimming Carnival for 2018 to be held at Richmond Pool on Friday, 2nd February which is the first Friday of Term 1. Please return these as soon as possible you can also email [email protected].
Reminder that all students must be wearing the new primary and secondary sport shirt next year.
The cost is $38.00. Please see the
Office if you require one.
PRIMARY SECONDARY
Prayer & Praise Praise for an awesome 2017 at Kuyper Christian
School. Praise that we have had some wonderful events
during the year that have presented Kuyper to the Community.
Praise that Jesus is the Reason for the Season that is nearly upon us.
Pray for the staff and children over the holiday period that this maybe a relaxing and safe time.
Pray for our new teachers starting next year that they may be welcomed as they settle into Kuyper.
Thursday 7 December 2017
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Staff Farewells
The Kuyper community would like to thank staff who are leaving us this year.
We thank them for their contribution, serving the school: -
Carolyn Smith, Anna Robertson, Josh Wilson, Annelise Van den Elzen and Kim Bates
We pray that God will continue to use them in His service wherever they may be.
We have been blessed by their ministry among us.
Staff will formally say farewell this Friday at their Christmas luncheon.
Students
There are several students who have recently come to the end of their schooling at Kuyper to take
on employment in the Hawkesbury district.
We wish these boys well as they pursue apprenticeships in a range of important trades.
May they live their learning, keeping Jesus in the limelight as they embark on this next stage of life.
We pray for Jesse, Lachlan, Jake and Benny as they take on these new challenges.
Thursday 7 December 2017
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Staff—Term 1 Students—Term 1 Prep —Term 1
Monday 22 January to Monday 29 January Tuesday 30 January
Friday 13 April (Kindy Monday 5 February)
Staff—Term 2 Students—Term 2 Prep—Term 2
Monday 30 April to Monday 30 April to Tuesday 1 May
Friday 6 July Friday 6 July
Staff—Term 3 Students—Term 3 Prep—Term 3
Monday 23 July to Monday 30 July to Tuesday 31 July
Friday 28 September Friday 28 September
Staff—Term 4 Students—Term 4 Prep—Term 4
Monday 15 October to Monday 15 October to Tuesday 16 October
Friday 14 December Thursday 13 December
Office Students Classes Recess Lunch
8am—4pm Arrival from 8:20am—
3:45pm
9:00am—3:25pm 10:55am—11:30am 1:10pm—1:45pm
Dear Parents, As a school, we regularly seek your feedback on how we are going. This is not only something all schools are compelled to do but something we desire to do as we seek to grow our school in ways that support the school’s original vision and the needs of families today. Please spend a few moments completing this online Parent Survey by following this link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C8RPFMZ. Your answers will assist us in our planning for the future and understanding of our present performance. I welcome your questions and conversation. In addition to the survey, you are always welcome to see me in person, at a convenient time to share your views, joys and journey at Kuyper. By His grace, Ian Shaw
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KUYPER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Kuyper is a growing Prep to Year 12 Christian School located in the beautiful Kurrajong hills in the Hawkesbury region, north west
Sydney. Are you’re a creative and dynamic teacher who can bring learning to life by moving from faith to action? Join the great team at
Kuyper who enjoy the challenge of learning in God’s world together.
The following Secondary position is for commencement in Term 1 2018.
English Teacher 0.8 FTE to FULL TIME Year 7 - 12
Applications due by 22 December, 2017
Applications are invited from Christians of reformed persuasion. A staff application form and CV must be submitted with all
applications in addition to a 90 second audio visual presentation made by the applicant that explains what they think is an excellent les-
son taught at a Christian School. This can be submitted on a USB memory stick or clouded with an accessible web storage provider. The
AV could be a PowerPoint, slideshow or video clip.
Applications can be sourced from the School Office or by email to: [email protected]
Or from our website www.kuyper.nsw.edu.au
Contact the Principal Ian Shaw on 02 4573 2999 to discuss the position.
