STRIVING TO BE A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE

INSPIREDas learners,

FLOURISH as people and

CARE for the world around them

What a fabulous 10th Anniversary year it has been. A huge thank you toour wonderful College community for joining us in partnership this year.We continue to strive together, to deliver outstanding educationaloutcomes for students and families.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all members of our community aMerry Christmas. May your break be restful and safe as you celebratethe festive season and reflect on the significance of Christmas to youand your family. To those who are leaving our learning community, mayyou have a wonderful future as you embrace new challenges and newhorizons.

To those who are joining our community in 2020, we look forward topartnering with you in the important role of education and we lookforward to welcoming you in 2020.

Please look for the Tuesday edition of the Port Lincoln Times (Nextweek, 17th December), we will be presenting our school’s leaders for2020, along with a summary of our 2019 Award recipients.

Navigator College

Stephen JudePRINCIPAL

STAFF FAREWELL We would like to wish the following valuable staff members afabulous future in their new roles and thank them for theirservice to the college over a number of years:

Mr James PhillipsMiss Samantha HickmanMr Graeme WatkinsMiss Kellie GardnerMrs Susie Higgins

Miss Hannah ThielMiss Lisette HarrisMrs Julie PalmerMrs Mel Napier

STAFF WELCOME 2020 We also welcome a number of new staff ( and retuning staff) whowill be joining us in various capacities at the beginning of theyear.

Mrs Annemarie MillerMiss Carley SchmidtMrs Stacey Modra

2019

REFLECTIONS

“May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love,laughter and goodwill, and may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy”

I N SP I R E

ROMANS 12:2

10TH ANNIVERSARY This year saw the college celebrate its 10th year of service to the community.Festivities were held in the form of the Twilight Markets, Gala Dinner and achurch chapel service in Mangiri. It was a wonderful time to reflect on theachievements of the past 10 years and to tell stories about the journey thus far. Itwas also a time to reconnect with old scholars and staff and to look forward tofurther developments in the next 10 years.

FAB LAB LAUNCHMid year, the purpose built FabLab was completed. This facility combines the hands on skills offabrication and construction with that of digital design and technology. It has been an asset forMiddle School STEM and design, as well as for Senior School design.

CRICKET NETSEarlier in the year, the cricket nets were completed. This provides a valuable resource to ourgrowing numbers of cricket enthusiasts.

PEDAL PRIXFor the third consecutive year, students from the MIddle School participated in the Pedal Prix.Students in Year 6/7 attended the 6 hour race in Adelaide and those in Year 8/9 attended the 24hour race in Murray Bridge. Teams continue to improve and increase their professionalism andcompetitiveness, whilst having plenty of fun and bonding as a team.

VET (VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING) - COME AND TRY DAYSThis year, Navigator College combined with the Port Lincoln High School, St Joseph’s School andTAFE SA to provide all Year 10 students with the opportunity to try a series of VET courses. Thesesessions were held just prior to the subject selections and course counselling for 2020.

PARENT ENGAGEMENT GROUP (PEG)In term 4 we launched our inaugural ParentEngagement Group ( PEG). The launch was asocial event at the Beer Garden Brewing and italso was a opportunity to brainstorm what thegroup might entail in 2020. Stay tuned for someexciting was to engage as parents in the newyear.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed bythe renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve whatGod’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ROMANS 12:2

FLOURISH

PSALM 72:7

FUNDRAISING Our band of eager volunteers worked tirelessly to raise additional funds for the college as well asto create an atmosphere at events that encourage families to invite their friends along. The 2significant events, the ‘Twilight Markets’ and the ‘Night with Navigator’ raised over $14,000.These monies have been earmarked for the projects around the College. Many thanks to ouramazing volunteers whose efforts are extremely appreciated.

As part of the Night with Navigator, a raffle was drawn. Congratulations to the following winners;

1. Sarah Stobart - Shark Cage Dive2. Jezza Wright - Arno Bay Escape Holiday3. Michael Secker - Nicks Carpet Court4. Jaquie Nelligan - Eyre Eye Centre5. Xenia - Adventure Bay Charters6. Zahjli Secker - Coffin Bay ‘Heidy’ Shack7. Melinda Woods - Mr Wolf Watch8. Harlee Freeman - Patchwork Pear9. Doreen Pocknee - Doug Watson’s Mensland

10. Mark Waller - Bunnings11. Ally Barclay - Headquarters12. Luke Barclay - Beaurepaires13. Connor Harrison - Betta Home Living14. Holly Gill - Kalinyala Nursey15. Nat Liewelyn - House and Kitchen16. Mic Agars - Lincoln Fresh Fruit and Veg17. Jo Skinner - Boston Bay Small Goods18. Sharon Edwards - Port Lincoln YMCA

LOOSE PARTSThe Junior School continues to begin theirday with a focus on loose parts. Thisbeginning to the day is designed to set thetone for the learning that will occur during theday. A focus on problem solving and tappinginto a creative mindset, unlocks these skills inreadiness for the anticipated learning journeyfor the day. As creatively and problem solvingare needed more in more in school leavers, afocus on this as early as Reception is a positivestep.

“May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflictedones with justice.” PSALM 72:2

PYP EXHIBITION AND MYP COMMUNITY PROJECT(PYP - Primary Years Program and MYP - Middle Years Program)As one of the requirements of an International Baccalaureate schools, both the Year Fives andthe Year Nines complete their exhibition and community project. Students researched areas ofpassion and worked closely with mentors to investigate an issue, planned action to support theissue and then presented their learning journey to the wider community. Once again, thestudents excelled as researches, as advocates for change and for action.

CARE

PSALM 8: 6-8

START DATES 2020Office Opens: 13 January (Mon)Year 12 Retreat: 28 Jan (Tue)Kindergarten (ELC): 28 Jan (Tue)Reception to Year 12: 29 Jan (Wed)

TERM DATES 2020T1 - 29 January to 9 AprilT2 - 27 April to 3 JulyT3 - 27 July to 25 SeptemberT4 - 12 October to 8 December

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS OVER HOLIDAYSTUE 14 Jan - 2.30pm to 4.30pmWED 15 Jan- 2.30pm to 4.30pmTHU 16 Jan - 12.00 to 4.30pmFRI 17 Jan - 9.00am to 1.00pmTUE 21 Jan - 2.30pm to 4.30pmWED 22 Jan - 2.30pm to 4.30pmTHU 23 Jan - 12.00pm to 4.30pmFRI 24 Jan - 9.00am to 1.00pmWeek 1 - 29 January, back to normal hours Tues / Wed / Thurs from 2.30pm to 4.30pm

SENIOR SCHOOL EXPANSIONWe look forward with excitement to 2020, when we begin the process of building the SeniorSchool Expansion. These plans will bring together the Visual Art and Science domains into theoverall space of the Senior School. Complemented with a student gathering lounge, Café areaand flexible break-out spaces; students will have greater choice regarding their learning needsduring study times.

Click here to be redirected to the virtual tour video of the expansion! or head to the Collegewebsite - www.navigator.sa.edu.au / about / our facilities

MUSIC EXTENSIONThe other building project for 2020 is the music room extension. The overwhelming success ofthe music program means that the students need additional space to gather for their lessons.The proposed extension will allow greater rehearsal space and additional practice rooms forinstrumental music lessons.

Existing outside stairs

Expansion 2020

Ground Floor - Student Lounge

“6 You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you puteverything under their feet: 7 all flocks and herds, and the animalsof the wild, 8 the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all thatswim the paths of the seas.” PSALM 8: 6-8