Volume 16 Edition 9 15 June 2018

Let us examine our ways and turn back to the Lord. Lamentations chapter 3, verse 40

Do you know what your child is looking at or talking to online? In today’s media we are hearing so much about cyber safety and keeping our children safe while online. Unfortunate-ly many children are not safe and find themselves in very difficult and potentially dangerous situations. It is easy to say that a child should never know more than a parent does about the internet. At the very least a parent should know the same. Unfortunately this might not be the case in many families as our children of today become very tech-nologically literate. Look to block sites your child should not be on and ensure they do not have means to get around what you have blocked. If your child is using internet chat rooms or social networking websites you would be aware how easy it is for some-one to create a whole new, fake identity. With this fake identity, they can easily befriend your child. We often hear of how an internet predator approached a child on the news and the automatic assumption is that will never happen to my child. Unfortunately, the internet is so public a naive child might disclose information with a total stranger and make themselves vulnerable. Advice to parents

Monitor your child’s online use: What sites are they visiting and who are they talking to.

Remind them of online predators and if they are suspicious of anything, talk to a trusted adult, such as a par-ent or teacher.

Advise them on what websites are appropriate to use.

Remind them that not all information they put on the internet is private.

When creating passwords, do not make them easy. Do not use, actual names, birth dates, or street names. Encourage them to be very creative.

Tell them that they are in control. It is up to them to be responsible when using the internet.

Maybe relocate the computer or device to the living area so you can monitor what they are doing.

Establish rules with online use. Give them time frames, encourage them to talk to you about their experiences and develop trust with them that they can speak with you if they get into trouble. Be firm but fair with the rules and remind them it is for their safety.

As a school we are proactive about the sites they can visit while using the school network. Our school’s network filter is very restrictive and alert emails are sent to the Directors if a child does not do the right thing when online. This is an area of concern to the school as we must continue to deliver a duty of care to your child. We ask that you work with us with regards to online safety as many of the issues surrounding inappropriate internet use or cyber bullying result in the issue being raised at school. 2019 ENROLMENTS: We are currently interviewing new students for 2019. If you know of anyone who is intending to enrol children at the school next year please inform them that they should contact the office and make an appoint-ment to discuss enrolment. This is particularly important for those enrolling in Kindergarten as places are starting to fill. TAREE EISTEDDFOD: We have now entered the last week of the Eisteddfod with our Infants and Primary Choirs performing. Congratulations to all the performers from the school, whether you were representing MVAC or an out-side group or company, we are very proud of all your achievements. Thank you to all of the staff that have given up so many hours in preparing our students to perform.

Important Dates

18 June Parent/Student Cool Kids Session

19 June HRIS 15’s Football Gala Day

20 June P & F Meeting

21 June Year 11 RYDA Program

22 June HRIS Public Speaking

25 June Primary & Secondary End of Term

Awards Assembly

28 June AFL Paul Kelly Cup Regional Final

29 June MVAC Foundation Day

29 June Term 2 Concludes

23 July Term 3 Commences

30 July HRIS Secondary Athletics

31 July ICAS English

1 August HRIS Cultural Festival

3 August SCAS Challenge Primary

UPDATING STUDENT DETAILS

Please ensure you have up to date contact de-

tails for your child. This includes address,

phone, email address and emergency contacts.

Medical information should also be updated if

necessary. Details can be updated through Par-

ent Lounge or by contacting the College Office.

RECESS & LUNCH ITEMS

Parents are reminded that it is preferred that fast

food is not delivered to students at school or at

sporting events. We appreciate your support in

this matter.

JAPANESE EXCHANGE STUDENT VISIT: Manning Valley Anglican College has been selected by VS Oceania Pty

Ltd to be a host school for several students from Yaokita High School, Japan. As a selected school, several of our families would host a student for one week, commencing Sunday 29 July and concluding Sunday 5 August 2018. The is a wonderful opportunity for your family to share your lifestyle whilst experiencing another culture. I welcome you to look over the attached itinerary. If you are interested in hosting a student please contact Cecilia on 98894366, Mobile 0423097518 or email ushinohama@vsoceania.com Places are filling so please make contact as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. There are some spots still left as the visiting school are now bringing more students. END OF TERM AWARDS: The End of Term Awards Assemblies for both Primary and Secondary will be held on Monday 25 June 2018. Special guest for the event will be Mr Stephen Bromhead, Member for Myall Lakes. Please mark the date in your diaries. I ask that you continue to pray for those who are unwell at the moment and we ask God to help them return to good health in the near future.

Mr Andrew Jones, Acting Principal

ATHLETICS TEAMS: The School Athletics teams have been published and notes will be sent out via email in the next week. Congratulations to all students who have made the MVAC Representative Teams. CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to Lachlan Babington who finished in 49th place in the 12 Years Boys at the New South Wales Combined Independent Schools Cross Country Championships at Eastern Creek. Lachlan ran his heart out in an extremely competitive field. Well done Lachlan! ACHIEVEMENTS: At MVAC we like to celebrate in the achievements of our students. Some of these achieve-ments happened in outside of school sports that we are not aware of. If your child is performing at a regional or over level we would like to celebrate with them. Please feel free to email me with the details. UPCOMING EVENTS 19 June HRIS 15’s Boys Football - Newcastle 30 July HRIS Secondary Athletics – Newcastle 16 August HRIS Primary Athletics - Newcastle

Mr Andrew Jones, K-6 Sports Co-ordinator

Whenever the topic of student leadership is raised it is difficult not to focus our attention on the amazing quartet of Captains and Vice Captains that we are blessed to have leading the Primary. Whether they are presenting awards to well-deserving students at assemblies, greeting important visitors to the College, or heading offsite to represent the Primary at any number of excursions and events, these impressive young leaders frequently go above and beyond to shine like stars.

Last week the aforementioned school leaders had the opportunity to attend the GRIP Leadership Conference at Club Forster, enabling them to meet and mingle with other student leaders from across the Manning Great Lakes. The week prior, this very same quaternity attended the Sea of Hands reconciliation ceremony at Christ Church Cathe-dral, Newcastle. The feedback from both events was overwhelmingly positive, with many singing the praises of these burgeoning trailblazers.

In addition to our ‘gang of four’, we have a number of other elected school leaders, in the form of House Captains and the Student Representative Council (SRC). These stu-

dents are required to perform specific duties, ranging from leading their house groups to engaging in community service initiatives, such as their regular visits to Bishop Tyrrell Place. While these students may at times fly under the radar, the impact they have on our school community through their service and leadership should never be underestimated or overlooked.

While much of the limelight is absorbed by these ‘official’ student leaders, many other Primary students regularly embrace the opportunity to demonstrate their initi-ative and leadership skills through the many avenues available to them at the Col-lege. This year it has been particularly pleasing to see so many of our Stage 3 (Year 5 and 6) students taking seriously their hierarchical position in the school. Whether they like it or not, they set the tone for the entire Primary student body, and the younger students certainly look up to their senior peers. From working with their Kindergarten buddies to setting a good example on the playground, it is vital that these students consider the effect their actions have on the rest of the Primary.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr Neil MacAulay, Head of Primary

Year 3/4 FUTSAL

Tuesday morning started with anticipation and excitement for our Stage 2 futsal players. We thought we had a 9:30am kick off where we would have time to watch the first game. It was hoped that the squad would gain some game rules from watching one game. But it turned out that both teams played in the first round.

The students rallied together quickly organising themselves to take the court. It was an exciting time for both teams, as it was a fight right up to the final minutes. In captivating times, both games resulted in a victory for both teams

with a score of 3-4. Phanu and Carter were the star goalies in the first games. Elijah and Lucas both filled goal keeping position where the scores were kept low as the boys placed their body on the line. Wayne, William, Riley M and Max were kept busy upfront. Rory, Riley, Blake and Jaafar held the defence tight up the back. While both teams were predominately boys the girls Bronte, Sapphire, Lili and Matilda did themselves, the school and the team proud. They were not intimidated and had the support of their team mates.

The MVAC teams displayed fabulous sportsmanship supporting each other on and off the field. Overall MVAC stu-dents performed well and although we did not place in the finals both teams left the arena with smiles.

Mrs Meg Douglass, Year 4 Teacher

Under 14 & 16 FUTSAL

Both the U14 and U16 teams had very successful days with both teams finishing runners up after suffering narrow

loses in their respective finals. Both sides had some moments of brilliance in both attack and defence. Wins against

some strong opposition was a testament to the determination of all players. Congratulations to all boys on their ef-

forts. On to the next level at regional stadium!

Mr Eamonn Lawless & Mr Andrew Ferguson

Year 5/6 FUTSAL

This week MVAC fielded 2 teams in the local Year 5/6 division of the Manning Regional Futsal Tournament at Sax-bys Stadium, Taree. Both teams played their hearts out receiving lots of support from parents and friends in attend-ance. Their support was much appreciated.

The B team accounted for themselves admirably and kept improving with every game, and the A team won every game, including their impressive semi-final victory over Lansdowne Public School.

The grand final was a fast and action packed game, with the lead changing on numerous occasions. The scores were level at 4-all with only a couple of minutes left on the clock. Then the Pacific Palms Public School team scored two quick goals, securing the lead and the championship.

Both teams covered themselves in glory on the day for displaying great team spirit and skills. Each team received medals and a chance to compete at Port Macquarie in August in the next round of knock-outs.

Mr Brett Godwin – Super Coach

SENIOR CHEMISTRY

Senior Chemistry students had an informative day looking at laboratory water testing techniques at the Midcoast Water treatment facility at Bootawa Dam this week. It was great to see many of the techniques and processes which they have been learning about in the classroom being applied in an industrial setting. Students’ were impressed with the high levels of technology and automation being used at the facility and left feeling very confident that the water we are drinking in the region is both safe and crystal clear.

Mrs Julie Carmichael, Science Teacher

STAGE 5 WOOD TECHNOLOGY

Students in Years 9 and 10 are on one of the final stages of their design and build. Following on from a design pro-

cess, they are now half way through the build process. Between the finger joints and dowels, its been a lot of fun

working through the process.

STAGE 5 VISUAL ARTS

Selected students spent the morning in Forster looking at ‘Urban Landscape’. They were encouraged to take photos

of buildings and landscapes. Following this, students attended the ‘Art Express’ exhibit which showcased the major

works of 2017 HSC Art students. Some fantastic photos were followed by a great visual experience.

WHAT IS TOURNAMENT OF MINDS? Tournament of Minds is a problem-solving program for teams of students from both Primary and Secondary years. They are required to solve demanding, open-ended problems from one of the following disciplines:

Language Literature

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)

Social Science

The Arts Tournament of Minds is an opportunity for students with a passion for learning and problem solving to demonstrate their skills and talents in an exciting, vibrant and public way. It provides for the ever increasing demand for sophis-ticated, educational opportunities. The Challenge … Teams of 7 students from different Primary and Secondary Year groups are required to work on a Long Term Problem for the first five weeks of Term 3 without assistance from teachers, parents or peers. They are encour-aged to explore possibilities and experiment with ideas as they endeavoured to produce their best possible solu-tion. They develop creative and original ways to communicate their solution to others, working within predefined parameters such as limited materials, complex problem criteria and the deadlines of Tournament Day. Students will then present the product of their ideas and their problem solution to a panel of judges and an audience on Sun-day 26 August at the Newcastle Grammar School, Newcastle. Teams must also participate in an unseen Spontaneous Problem on Tournament Day. This problem requires rapid interchange of ideas, the ability to think creatively, and well-developed group co-operation skills. Accepting the Challenge ….. Any student from in Years 3 to 10 is eligible to apply to join one of the MVAC Teams. Do you have the interest, skills and commitment to be part of one of the MVAC teams? What is required from you to be part of the MVAC T.O.M. Team! 1. You must attend the lunchtime practice every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during Weeks 1 to 5 in Term 3. 2. You must attend the Regional Competition Day on Sunday 26 August at Newcastle. 3. You must be willing to fully participate in this team challenge – you cannot pull out of the team after the team has been selected. 4. You must have your parent or carer to agree to you being considered for the team and being able to attend every lunchtime practice and the Tournament Day (Sunday 26 August).

Mr Peter Sanders, Gifted & Talented Teacher

YEAR 11 2019

Thank you to all of the parents who came along

for the presentation by Mr Watkins and Mr Jones

on the subject selection for next year and some of

the requirements for completing the HCS. Stu-

dents are now looking through

and making their choices, from

which lines and classes can be

created. Handbooks are availa-

ble from the front office. Mr Wat-

kins is also available to discuss

TAFE and other options.

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS

Our canteen is open Tuesday - Thursday. We would like to ask that all parents and grandpar-ents consider volunteering in our Canteen. Thursday’s are particularly busy so if you are able to help please contact Mrs Bath at the Col-lege. Thank you

SKOOLBAG UPGRADE

SkoolBag is being updated with some improvements to give you more control over the content and notifications you receive. You do not need to download an update, however, you will notice some changes when using the app. Save Subscription Group Settings Across Devices You will be invited to set up a username and password when opening the app. These details will be saved to allow for quick access in the future. Your account details allow you to log into the SkoolBag app on different devices and see the same groups and subscription settings. After logging in, you will be prompted to subscribe to groups. Groups Menu The Groups icon at the bottom of the screen will now show information that only relates to the specific groups to which you've subscribed. You can modify these group settings at any time if you decide to change your group pref-erences. Personalised Notifications Once logged into SkoolBag, the notification icon in the upper right corner will only appear in relation to your notifi-cation preferences. You will still have access to information about the whole school via the "Home" section, but these changes will help you tailor our app to better suit your needs.

MVAC SCARVES

We currently have MVAC embroi-

dered scarves for sale at the office.

Perfect for those cold days at

school. Only $15.00 Please see

the Office staff if you would like to purchase one.

DRIZA-BONE JACKETS

We also have a limited supply of Driza-Bone

jackets for sale at the office. Small & Medium

Adult sizes available for $50.00

YOUTH GROUP This term Youth Group will be meeting on the 2

nd and 4

th Fridays of the month.

On the 2

nd Friday of the month we meet from 3:30-5pm.

On the 4th Friday of the month we meet from 3:30-5pm, then students in Year 6 and above who would like to, may

travel on the Wingham Anglican Bus to join with Centre Youth at Camden Haven Anglican Church from 6pm- 8pm. The bus returns to MVAC by 8:30pm. The cost is a gold coin donation to contribute towards the cost of afternoon tea at MVAC. On the 4

th Friday of the month those students who are travelling to Camden Haven Anglican Church will need to

bring $3 or $4 to cover the cost of the hot meal that is provided for them there. For more information contact Mr Anderson at School or the Reverend Brian Ford on 0481 099 640.

DONATIONS WELCOMED

Saint John’s Anglican Church in Victoria Street, Taree runs an emergency relief service every Wednesday for those

who are struggling financially in our local region. If you are able to donate any of the items below to this worthwhile

ministry it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

Mr Greg Anderson, College Chaplain

P & F MEETING The next P & F Meeting will be held on Wednesday 20 June at 6.00pm. All parents/carers are

welcome to attend.

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS The canteen is open Tuesday - Thursday. If you are able to volunteer some time in the

canteen, we would be very grateful for any assistance.

AFTERNOON MESSAGES can be given to students immediately after lunch. Please be aware that the school

administration area is a very busy time at the end of the school day and it is very difficult to get a message to stu-

dents who have already departed their classrooms for the day to stand in bus lines or parent pickup. If you need to

get a message to your child regarding alternative travel arrangements, please contact the school administration prior

to 2.30pm. Thank you for your assistance with this.

FLEXISCHOOLS is the fast, convenient and secure way to order and pay for canteen orders from home or on your

mobile. Register for Flexischools or manage your account by visiting www.flexischools.com.au. Once you have sub-

mitted your email address an email will be sent to you detailing how to complete your registration.

MVAC ON FACEBOOK Manning Valley Anglican College is on Facebook! Join us at www.facebook.com/

mvacollege to enjoy photos, video, news and announcements from the College.

REMINDER: DOWNLOAD THE SKOOLBAG APP Search ‘MVAC’ on the App Store (iOS devices), Google Play

Store (Android Devices) or App Store (Windows Phones) and look for our logo (shown right). Remember to set or

update your Year groups to get the most relevant and up-to-date information for parents.

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