ILLAWARRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CORDEAUXnewsletter

Key dates

PRAYER & PRAISE

PRAYER & PRAISE

Thursday 10th - Friday 18th MarchYear 12 Half-Yearly Exams

Monday 14th MarchICS Running Squad - Sheargold ParkPi Day

Wednesday 16th MarchCSSA Secondary State VolleyballYear 11 Ancient History Excursion to Sydney Living Museum

Friday 18th MarchYear 11 Biology to Sandon Point Year 10 Geography Excursion to Warilla Beach

Saturday 19th MarchWorking Bee (Families with youngest child in Years 3 and 4)

Monday 21st MarchCSSA Secondary State SwimmingICS Running Squad - Stuart ParkPrimary Vocal Group Community Visit

Tuesday 22nd March7pm The Resilience Doughnut - Parent Information Evening - (See attachment for further information)CIS Primary Swimming

Thursday 24th MarchEaster Assembly

Friday 26th MarchGood Friday

Monday 28th MarchEaster Monday

Thursday 31st March-Friday 1st AprilCSSA Secondary State Touch Football

Saturday 2nd AprilTwilight Fete and Open Day 4pm-8pm

Tuesday 5th AprilPrayer time with the Principal 9.15am

Wednesday 6th AprilStage 5 & 6 Art Express Excursion

Thursday 7th AprilICS Combined Schools Cross CountryAssociation Information Session 7.30pm at Tongarra Campus

A message from Mr LainsonIn order that we might have an ‘abundant life’ or that we might ‘live life to the full’ we must accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Students don’t need a Christian School in order for this to happen. Though, through being part of our school, we trust that students will understand and fully appreciate the new life they have in Christ, so that they might be faithful ambassadors in this world. A distinct feature of Illawarra Christian School is that we teach and proclaim Jesus as the truth “…so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge…” (Colossian 2:2b – 3). Students are equipped in the truth through several means. They study God’s general and special revelation. God’s revelation of himself through creation is called general revelation, for it is available to all people, no matter what their relationship to God. The curriculum in all schools is drawn from God’s general revelation, though at Illawarra Christian School we acknowledge God as the author. Romans 1:20: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” We believe that the Bible (God’s special revelation) plays an important role in helping us understand general revelation. The Bible serves as a lens through which we see and understand the world. It is through the Bible that a worldview is developed and that each subject is taught. Students must also be equipped to carry out the work of their king in his world. 2 Corinthians 10:3 – 5: “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to God.” At Illawarra Christian School it is our desire that truth be applied, discernment exercised, and every thought be taken captive for Christ, who is the Lord and King of all.

Twilight Fete and Open DaySaturday 2nd April 4pm-8pm

Notes have been sent home in relation to how you can help on Fete day. If each school family does one hour, our fete will be a huge success as we work together as a community. If you can help, you can email a coordinator as per the note or contact the office and you will be put in touch with a coordinator.

Jesus looked at them and said "with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26

Continue to pray for Year 12 as they undertake exams over the next week.

Give thanks for our parent reps and the sense of community they help bring to our school.

Pray for preparation for the Twilight Fete and Open Day.

TERM 1 WEEK 6• 11TH MARCH 2016

t. 02 4239 5200www.ics.nsw.edu.au

Cordeaux Campus 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights cordeaux@ics.nsw.edu.au

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Twilight Fete and Open Day

Saturday 2nd April 20164pm-8pm

Notes have been sent home requesting class donations to the school office as follows, but donations have been very low so far:Prep/Kinder- Sideshow Alley prizesYear 1 to 4 - Stationery itemsYears 5 & 6 - Sideshow Alley prizesYears 7 to 9- Baby ItemsYears 10 to 12 - Mum ItemsItems should be brought to the school office. Thank you.

Fete BusA bus will do a loop picking up and dropping off people at their cars during the fete. It will start at school go up Derribong Drive around the roundabout at Booreea Boulevard, back down Odenpa Road and turn right back up Derribong Drive. The bus will stop when it's safe to do so; just flag the driver.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Mondays 8.30 - 11.30am and 1.30pm-4.00pm

Wednesdays 8.30am-11.30am Ph: 4239 5220

e: icccordeaux@alinta.com.auNow is the time to start organising winter uniform, which is worn during Terms 2 and 3.

Absence NotesNote were sent out to parents this week for any absences where the office has not received written explanation. Please send these back to the office to ensure there are no unexplained absences on your child's school report. Thank you for your assistance.

Working BeesAll working bees are 8.30am-11.30am except for the make up dates on 20th August and 3rd December which are 2pm-5pm

The dates for 2016 are: 19/3 (Years 3 & 4), 14/5 (Year 1 & 2), 18/6 (Years 7 & 8), 20/8 (Make Up date) , 17/9 (Prep/Kinder), 29/10 (Years 9 & 10), 19/11 (Years 5 & 6), 3/12 (Make Up Date)

ICS AlumniDo you know someone who has graduated or left ICS in the past few years?We are requesting past students aka “Alumni” visit www.ics.nsw.edu.au/alumni - a new page created just for them. They can update their details and also be featured on the page with their success stories since leaving ICS. This is an exciting new venture, that will reconnect past students with ICS.

Dragon Boat TeamOur Dragon Boating team had a fabulous day on the water. It was great to have a team of students from 7-12 who worked so well together.They came 3rd in their first heat, 2nd in their second heat, and qualified for the final. (For the first time in ICS history!).It was a super close final, there were only two seconds between 1st and 4th, and we came away with 4th. Congratulations for representing our school so well.Mrs Kime

Dates for your DiaryInformation Evenings 7pm

10th May - Year 11 201717th May- Year 7 201724th May - Year 9 2017

K-6 School BankingSchool Banking is being processed on Tuesdays. Further information regarding the School Banking Program please email: cxbanking@ics.nsw.edu.au

Holiday LeaveIf families are planning on extended holidays outside of normal school vacations, parents need to fill in a special form which can be collected from the school office. This applies to all students and is a legal requirement.

Pedestrian AccessJust a reminder that the only pedestrian access to school is via the Northern Driveway, next to the School office. Please do not use the Southern Driveway.

Extend Outside School Hours Care Enrol now for Before and After School Care. Enrolling is quick and easy! Simply enrol and set up your account online at www.extend.com.au Please note – all children must be enrolled before attending. We have heaps of fun activities planned this term and we can’t wait for you to attend! Activities include a range of arts and crafts, sports, team games, science, cooking, and much more.Last week at extend we created fuzzy cloud dough, made some really cool capes and had a snake challenge. We also had some fun with clay and made little cottages. Congratulations to Connor L for receiving the Extend Superstar Award last week for outstanding listening. Well done Connor and keep up the good work.

Next Week's Activities:Mon 14 March: Volcanic eruptionTues 15 March: Bird houseWed 16 March: Minecraft bingoThurs 17 March: Chinese whispersFri 18 March: Floating sailboats

ONLINE BOOKINGS: extend.com.auCALL OUR OFFICE: 1300 366 437

Come and Pray with our principalThe first Tuesday of each month parents and friends of ICS are welcome to come and pray for our school with Mr Lainson. The next date is Tuesday 5th April 9.15am-9.45am in the Staff Common Room.

Bike for BiblesPractice Rides:

Saturday 12th March - 1pm (Meet at Dapto High School bus bay over the

bridge on Cleveland Road)Saturday 9th April - 9am (Meet at

Unanderra Pool)Bike for Bibles Date:

Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May 2016

Change of DetailsPlease remember to notify the school of any change to your database information, including address, email or contact telephone numbers.

TERM 1 WEEK 6 • 11TH MARCH 2016