From the Principal’s Desk If there was any doubt about the importance of faith, the apostle Paul has the final word when he says “without faith it is impossible to please God, for he that cometh to God must believe that he is and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” “Impossible” is a strong word – that underlines the fact that faith is the very foundation of our relationship with God!

While it may be easy for us and even our children to understand that faith or belief is important, it is another thing altogether to come to grips with what this means in our lives – and even more so for our children. Faith is an abstract idea. It is intangible even though it becomes an integral part of who we are. That’s why God shows us how faith shows itself. Even if faith is small and growing, it can be seen in actions.

This is where Hebrews 11 is so valuable. It is a chapter listing not so much faithful people, but how faith was evident in these people. It highlights the important fact that faith can be seen in very simple, ordinary events that happen everyday as well as in more dramatic incidents. Take Moses as an example. In Hebrews 11:26-27 (ESV), we read ― “He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.” What we learn from Paul is that because of his faith, Moses refused the status and heirship to the Egyptian throne, he chose to suffer, he forsook Egypt and didn’t fear what Pharaoh thought. In other words, he made different decisions in his life than he would otherwise have made – simply because he believed God was real and would keep His promises.

Everyday, our children have opportunity in the simple decisions they make to show their growing faith. Deciding to show kindness, to hold their tongue, to forgive, to obey their parents, or to refuse to join in activities they know are wrong – are all the evidence of faith. It is important to help our children to see the link between faith and what they decide to do when they have a choice. Part of our duty is to lead them to maturity where the reality of God in their minds will be the dominating force for making every decision.

Bro Andrew Johns

SPIRITUAL THEME Hebrews 11—Men & Women of Faith: Israel

“By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land.”

Hebrews 11:29

UP & COMING EVENTS until next newsletter God willing:

Week 6

Tuesday 19 November

Year 12 Dinner 7:00 pm Heritage Sports Centre

Friday 22 November

Student free day

Week 7

Tuesday 26 November

Northern Fraternal Concert 10:30 am—2:30 pm Heritage Sports Centre

Wed 27—Fri 29 November

Weds—Year 10 Exams

Thu—Year 10 Swot Day

Fri—Year 10 Exams

Year 7/8 Transition Session 10:00 am Assembly Room

Term 4 • Number 3• 20 November 2013

SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER

Don’t miss our annual

Heritage College Fair!

9:00 am—4:00 pm

GENERAL NEWS COIN TRAIL FOR BOUGAINVILLE It has been great to see the coin trail start to grow as children bring coins to donate to the two Christadelphian schools in Bougainville. These schools and the children in them are very needy – so we would like to do something to make a difference. We are encouraging children to bring 50c a week (hence 50c Friday!) if they can to add to the trail – some of our older students have already indicated that they want to contribute more than that each week – a great spirit! Whilst there is no pressure on children or families to contribute, it would be fantastic if parents discussed ways in which their children might be able to make a little sacrifice each week for those in need. Grandparents can also contribute by passing coins on to their grandchildren to place on the trail. PARENT CAR PARK SIGNS

New “Give Way” signs have been installed in the parent car park and we would ask parents and visitors to ensure when exiting the car park that they give way to all traffic— in particular buses. A number of situations have arisen

where cars have not given way when a bus is either entering or exiting the College causing a potentially dangerous situation. The speed limit is 25 kph on Heritage Court during school hours. We also remind parents that the area adjacent to the buildings is a “kiss and drop” area and cars should not be left unattended at any time. FOOD SAFETY As the weather gets warmer, it is a good idea for parents to be mindful of some sensible practices in relation to children’s lunchboxes. The following precautions are suggestions for keeping children’s lunches safe and healthy:

Refrigerate lunchboxes until the morning of school.

Use an insulated lunchbox if possible.

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Include in the lunchbox a frozen block or the child’s frozen drink.

The website below provides more useful information: http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumers/life-events-and-food/kids/tips-for-lunch-boxes/ EXAM SUPERVISORS Thank you to all the mums (and a dad!) for volunteering their time to supervisor exams for our Year 8-11 students, it was very much appreciated. TERM 4 WORKING BEE Thank you to all parents who attended the last working bee. The energy and time you gave on Saturday was much appreciated. A very successful and productive morning benefited our school. SCHOOL PHOTOS Orders for school photos will be arriving shortly. These will be sent home with a child from your family. If you would prefer to collect these photos, please let me know by email, akerr@heritage.sa.edu.au Thank you for your patience. NORTHERN B&S FRATERNAL CONCERT 2013 On Tuesday 26 November the Northern Brethren and Sisters Group will hold their meeting in the Heritage Gym commencing at 10.30am, God willing. At 1.30pm the Primary School classes will assemble in the Gym to showcase some of their talents through a series of items performed by our Primary band and choir. We welcome all parents to join us and our brethren and sisters for this concert.

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PRINCIPAL’S AWARDS—PRIMARY At the Primary assembly each Friday, some students are presented with a Principal’s Award in acknowledgement of their excellent work, effort or good character during the week.

Congratulations to the following students who have received awards: Reception—HP Solomon Bell for completing more work in

Literacy time

Lawrence Farren for working well in Maths

Jocelyn Gore for continuing to write so neatly in all her work books

Maleia Jolly for improvement in reading comprehension

Riya McKinlay for good results in some Maths testing

Declan Steele for lovely writing in spelling practice book

Jerusha Watt for working well in Maths and reading

Aleksas Wigzell for completing more reading activities in literacy time

Year R/1—WN Tyler Jeffress for being consistently well

behaved and a diligent student

Noah Martin for always being very willing to help around the classroom

Sara Nicholls for getting herself organised and ready to start lessons

Mekhi Samwell for always being a happy and cheerful member of the class

Year 3 Brie Gore for doing a great job in catching up

with all her work last week

Poppy Kerr good improvement in reading skills over the semester

Remy Lofombo for asking questions in class

Max Mansfield for a dramatic improvement in handwriting this week!

Olivia Pillion for always finishing her work with a cheery smile

Nathanael Smith for better focus in the mornings this week

PRIMARY NEWS Year 5 Lennox Bell for completing all classwork set

in Week 5

Willoughby Bell for achieving a Gold certificate in Mathletics

Lauren Cadieux for producing the best presented homework in Week 3

Miriam Cwiek for producing the best presented homework in Week 4

Micah Edgecombe for good work habits and completing all work set in Week 5

Colin Kennett for a well-written journal recount of his trip overseas

Danny Kim for achieving 100% in Friday’s Maths test in Week 3

Daisy Mansfield for good works habits and completing all work set in Week 5

Bethan Newall for completing all classwork set in Week 4

Phebe Pitcher for concentrating and working really well in class time in Week 5

Year 6 Jasmine Clark for consistently finishing work

on time

Nathan Nicholls for asking thoughtful questions

Caitlin Peronace for always doing her best

Emalene Roberts for a very logical and clearly explained argument

Asher Roper for improvement in exposition writing

YEAR 7/8 TRANSITION INFORMATION SESSION – REMINDER!

An information session has been arranged on Friday morning, 29th November (God willing), for all students currently in Year 7 and their parents. The purpose of the session is to provide information about Secondary education and the expectations and requirements for Year 8 in 2014 at Heritage. The session will be informal with opportunity for discussion and questions. It is planned to commence at 10:00 am in the Assembly Room and will be followed by morning tea. We would encourage parents of Year 7 students to make the effort to attend.

YEAR 7 CAMP RECEPTION CLASS—AUNTY HEATHER

On Wednesday afternoon we went to the Road Safety Centre to learn the rules for riding bikes on the road. Here are some of our students comments: Eve Flint liked stopping

at the stop signs and learnt that the helmet must cover your forehead.

Jocelyn Gore liked watching the stop and go lights to know when to go.

Jemima Horwood and Aleksas Wigzell liked going around the round-about and trying to stay on the proper side of the road.

Jerusha Watt learnt that you have to stop at pedestrian crossings if someone is waiting.

Lawrie Farren made sure his helmet was clipped on properly.

Maleia Jolly made sure she stopped when the train crossing lights sounded.

Solomon Bell found it was tricky sometimes to know which lane to be in.

Seth Mackay loved whizzing around watching the traffic lights.

Michala Gore enjoyed going inside to have a chat about rules and then having another ride.

Madison Arnold said they were very kind and gave us a fruit-box before we left.

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PRIMARY NEWS What a fantastic time the Year 7s had last week, kayaking the mighty Murray from the Ankara campsite at Walker Flat, near Mannum!

So many rich memories to relive: the beautiful red cliffs lit by the late afternoon and early morning sun; the pelicans gliding low over the surface of the water and the eagles soaring effortlessly above; the nightly walks to the sweeping views from the lookout; the delicious and well organised

meals; the thoughtful comments around the night-ly readings and meditations; the fun we shared with our games nights; the jumping, splashing and swimming around the pontoon; the ambitious early morning bike rides; the attempt to negotiate the wake of the enormous Murray Princess, and

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YEAR 12 ART ACCOLADE!

Congratulations to Joseph Knowles—his Year 12 Barn design was selected to be exhibited in the prestigious SACE Art Show 2014.

We welcome visitors to view the art designs produced by our Year 12 students in Room 9. SENIOR CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA REHEARSALS

It is important that both Senior Choir and Orchestra have an opportunity to have final rehearsals in preparation for Presentation Evening performances. There are two rehearsal times scheduled, and all students involved are asked to make sure they are at the College at the following times (God willing):

Monday 9 December from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Thursday 12 December from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

On both occasions, tea will be provided at a subsidised cost of $4. Students or parents

of course, the actual challenge of paddling 10km of the river. A big thank you to the parents and staff who made the camp such a success, and to our God for providing the op-portunity. Special thanks to the fol-lowing: U Chris Wright and his team of techni-cians who helped the boys build their kayaks, to U Chris Ryan, A Jenny Stedman, U Dan and A Sarah Edgecombe, U Mark Bailye, U Dan Cadieux, U Simon McGeorge, U Glenn Duthie, U Jon Flint, U Bill Lunn, U Dan Evans, U Andrew Robson and U Greg Horwood. Bro Jason Hauser

YEAR 7 CAMP SECONDARY NEWS

should organise their own transport arrangements to and from these rehearsals.

Please note that on Presentation Evening, all those in Choir or Orchestra should wear complete summer uniform (including correct length socks!). For consistency, the boys should wear long trousers (not shorts) and short-sleeved shirts.

SECONDARY EXAMS & WORK EXPERIENCE

Years 8, 9 and 10 students will be having exams over the next few weeks. Students are expected to be studying at home for the next exams on the “swot day” between their exams and hence are not required to be at school.

WEEK 7 Wednesday 27 November 9:00 am Year 10 English 1:00 pm Year 10 Science Friday 29 November 9:00 am Year 10 Mathematics 1:00 pm Year 10 Geography & History

WEEK 8 Wednesday 4 December 9:00 am Year 8 Mathematics Year 9 Geography & History 1:00 pm Year 8 Science Year 9 English Friday 6 December 9:00 am Year 8 Geography Year 9 Science 1:00 pm Year 8 English Year 9 Mathematics In Week 8, all Year 10 students will be on work experience from Monday to Thursday. They then have a final PLP and work experience debriefing session at school on Friday 6th December.

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SECONDARY NEWS HERITAGE FAIR CLOTHING HANGERS

The “Back on the Rack” secondhand clothing stall requires lots of hangers—please send them in to the Front Desk before Friday. CAKE STALL

Thanks to all those lovely people who have volunteered to make their favourite delicious slices and cakes and meals for the cake stall this year at the fair. We still need more cakes and slices and sweet treats to sell so if you are able to help out please bring your goodies to the school before the Fair or bring it direct to the cake stall ready to sell on the day. Make sure you come

and visit us this year! We have lots of the old favourites but also new goodies for you too. Delicious frozen meals will be available to purchase which are much cheaper and healthier than takeaway for busy days, along with delectable desserts such as

lemon tarts, home made mulberry pies, Black Forest gateaux, beautiful home made ice-cream (so bring along your cooler bags and ice bricks) and more. We have home made raspberry, strawberry and forest berry jam and lemon curd, Aunty Joan’s toffee, lamingtons, slices, white chocolate and raspberry cupcakes, fudge, rocky road, Florentines, macaroons and lots more. If you have any queries please contact sis Tamar Stone on 8263 5691. TEA CUPS & SAUCERS

Sis Keren Steele would appreciate as many tea cup and saucer sets as possible for a stall—please send in any you can spare to the Front Desk. GRACE’S JEWELLERY & REPAIR STALL

Sis Grace Tretola will be at the Fair with her lovely range of jewellery again. Please bring in your existing jewellery that may be in need of repair. Grace is also able to exchange the parrot clasps on your existing jewellery to magnetic clasps—a fabulous idea for those who find it a challenge to manipulate their current clasps!

1 0 a m – 4 p m S a t u r d a y 2 3 N o v e m b e r G o d w i l l i n g

www.heritagefair.com.au Visit the website & pre-book:

Unlimited sideshow & rides:  imagine Plate Smashing, Duck Fishing, Lucky Keying, Toilet Paper Tossing, Can Stacking PLUS A HUGE Wipeout Wet Zone PLUS Life Size Angry Birds PLUS Life Size Plants vs Zombies and even be er is *UNLIMITED* all for just $20 ‐ sounds to good to be true.  Complete a  med water obstacle course in the Wipeout Zone, with slides, pools and much more. Crochet workshop:   Chains, hooks, doubles, triples ..... Learn the wonderful skill of croche ng.  Leah Mar n will run 3/4 hour sessions and teach you from scratch. You will be provided with your own ball of yarn and a crochet hook.  Be part of this increasingly popular hobby! Animals Anonymous show:  Animals Anonymous provide a hands‐on na ve wildlife show with friendly Aussie animals including be ongs, potoroos, dunnarts, gliders, crocodiles, goannas, dragons, geckos, turtles, pythons, frogs, falcons, frogmouths, parrots and more.  An interac ve show where the children are able to handle these animals, and learn about our na ve Australian animals!  An entertaining show  for all ages by passionate, posi ve and skilled presenters.   Op Shop Tour:  This is an absolutely fabulous day trip, where you will be able to spend the day finding treasures and bargains!  A fun day to be had by all, no doubt with a few coffees in between !  Let the bus take you on tour of discovery!  Book in quick ‐ limited bus seats available! Manicures:  Lucy Roper and Tanya Stewart will be performing manicures to the highest standard!  They will be using shellac ‐ the slick new polish which dries instantly and lasts for weeks without chipping.  Lucy & Tanya also offer a basic manicure op on. Photography workshop:  A perfectly taken photo can be breathtaking!  Come along and learn the art of ligh ng, angles, camera se ngs and many more  ps and tricks!  Shaul Arnold will be taking a once‐only session to help you on your photography quest! Floral Art class:  Learn from the master!  Suzie Johns will teach 9 ‐ 99 year olds the basics of crea ng a floral art masterpiece.  The wonderful and enjoyable art of flower arranging can be enjoyed and shared by all! 

Kids drive‐in:  4 sessions only!  Kiddies get to sit in a big box car and enjoy a half hour fun film.  To add to the ambience, they could visit the popcorn or lolly stalls prior for their candy bar requirements!  Sessions may include "never seen in Australia before" Canadian films such as the Bernstein bears! 

Cooking master class:  Dave from Semaphore Pantry has been Head Chef at many wonderful restaurants in Adelaide.  He has worked at Auge, Citrus, Hya  Intercon nental, Wine Centre and many more eateries.  He currently teaches at TAFE, runs his own cooking school, sells his products in shops such as Lucias and Jones the Grocer etc.  His specialty is preparing restaurant style takeaway meals.  These are superbly boxed meals where you heat & plate up & no‐one would ever know it was takeaway!  Dave has kindly volunteered his  me to hold a cooking class presenta on at the school in February 2014 (date TBC).  We're thinking an evening on the lawns, under a tree, fairy lights, centre demonstra on table, chairs do ed around.  Deligh ul!  This would be suited to ladies AND gentlemen!  

GAZEBOS,  MARQUEES,  MARKET  UMBRELLAS  ARE NEEDED!    PLEASE DROP OFF,  CLEARLY NAMED,  IN THE GYM ANY TIME NEXT WEEK! 

AUCTION STARTS AT 11.30AM ! DON’T MISS OUT !

SILENT AUCTION RUNS ALL DAY !

**NEWSFLASH** DUNK MACHINE 1.45pm—TEACHER LINE UP:

Andrew Johns | Graeme Shugg | Wendy Newton | Sue Lomman | Jason Hauser | Danielle Smith | Vit Jurevicius |

Tim Badger Carwash: LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE (approx 40 only) collect your forms before you park!

TEENZONE: 1-4PM—Extreme fun in

your own zone! See Deb Joseph, John Mansfield, Leah Badams, Jo Farren 

or Emily Mansfield for more details

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Tabloid Sports was once again a great success! The Year 10 class is to be commended for organising a host of fun and exciting games which our R-10 students were able to enjoy. Our Year 9 students put their full energy into leading as captains of the 12 fruit teams. From sliding on the slippery dip, tossing water balloons, riding in a wheel-barrow, rolling in a zumba ball to running through obstacle courses there was a lot of activity and fun team dynamics! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who came to support the students

Bro Tim Badger