June 15- Week 8 Term 2 Newsletter 2018

Last week, some of the Senior School staff and myself had the privilege of visiting our Year 10 students while they completed their week of work experience. This is a requirement of their Personal Learning Plan (PLP) class. These students did NT Christian College proud, representing themselves and their College in a variety of work places.

The students learned about the different types of jobs that are available, what those jobs entail and the importance of being punctual. For some of our students, it confirmed the vocation they would like to pursue after Year 12. Others grew in confidence in their communication and some learned to persevere and be flexible even when their work experience fell through at the last minute. By the end of the week, one student was even offered employment!

All of these work experience placements could not happen without the amazing support of our local businesses, companies, schools and work places in Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area. I would like to

thank the following work places in supporting our Year 10 students throughout their work experience:

Year 10 Work Experience

TONI ROSE ASIS AT CHANNEL NINE NEWS KEZIAH DIMMICK AT KINGDOM KIDS

PHOEBE LAMBOA AT KINGDOM KIDS

RAYMOND BOSMAN AT NEXT LEVEL GYM

Crocodylus Park, Mango Electrics, Dermal Essence, Marrara Christian College, Elliott School, Toplock NT, The NT Supreme Court and Local Chambers, Crocosaurus Cove, Liberty Academy of Dance, Darwin Motorcycle Wreckers, Darwin Middle School, Litchfield VET, Dripstone Clontarf Academy, Ultratune Casuarina, Channel 9, Hidden Valley Automotive, Kingdom Kids (Marrara & Palmerston), Fred Build, Bellette, Precision Group NT, Jape Furnishers, Next Level Gym, Billabong Plumbing NT, Sam Eyles Refrigeration, Howard Springs Vet, The Edge Health Club, Ward Keller, Dept. of Health, Darwin Community Legal Service, Gray Primary School, Papathomas Roofing and Constructions.

Work experience would not exist without your support!

Andrea Whitehouse – VET and Careers Coordinator (more photos on page 3)

Diary Dates-

Over the years I have come to really appreciate the wisdom of Sir Ken Robinson. He has much to say about

education and how we can do it better. So often his ideas refresh my desire to improve as an educator and

to help our school become a leader in education. Below are some quotes from Ken Robinson and how I see

them played out in our school:

"Creativity is as important as literacy."

There is a vibrancy in our school from the beautiful grounds to the smiles of our students. We value the

reading, writing and arithmetic and find ways to express them through story, colour, design and imagination. It

is always a highlight of my day when a student ‘gets’ an idea, and is able to link it to the world around them.

"Our task is to educate our students' whole being, so they can face the future. We may not see the

future, but they will, and our job is to help them make something of it."

This is a tough one as the world seems to be changing so quickly that I do not know how we will keep up.

As I look at the students in Senior School, I am encouraged for our future. They are people who are not only

students, but lifelong learners who are keen to explore the world. They have social skills and abilities that

will stand them in good stead when they enter the ‘real world’. As a school, we are focused on educating the

whole student – mind, body and spirit. Our faith plays an integral role in this focus as we acknowledge each

student as a unique creation of God.

"Human resources are like natural resources; they’re often buried deep. You have to go looking for

them, they’re not just lying around on the surface. You have to create the circumstances where they

show themselves."

Teaching can often feel like mining. We are constantly looking for ways to help our students learn and to

reveal their talents and abilities. We are seeking to find ways for them to blossom and flourish. There are

times when it feels that all we are getting is dirt, but persistence finds the diamonds. Teachers use their

creativity to help students explore all aspects of their learning abilities. This can be seen right across our

school as opportunities for sport, entrepreneurship, entertaining and fun are offered and cherished.

"Human communities depend upon a diversity of talent not a singular conception of ability."

Academic intelligence is one type of intelligence. As a school we support and help all of our students to

obtain their best academic results. We are focused on providing learning opportunities that encourage

academic learning and achieving the necessary outcomes. We also value intelligence that is not purely

academic. We value the ability to make right choices, serve others, and have compassion and dedication.

These are key components that ensure that our students will be able to achieve their best and be effective

members of community.

I am proud to be a member of this school community and I am proud of our students. Thank you for

partnering with us to help your children to be the best citizens of the future that they can be.

Rebecca Dimmick - Head of Senior School

Sunday 17th IMP Concert

2pm - 3pm in the Music Room (more information on page 6)

Tuesday 19thMiddle & Senior Athletics Carnival

(more information on page 4)

Wednesday 20thPrimary Athletics Carnival

(more information on page 4)

Thursday 21stBoarders Travel Out

Friday 22nd Last day of term

Monday 23rd Student Free Day (NTG)

Tuesday 24thDay students resume

Wednesday 25thBoarders resume

Friday 27thDarwin Show Public Holiday

Tuesday 31stICAS Competition: English

Tuesday 31st - Friday 3rd August Year 7 Camp

Thursday 2ndAustralian National Chemistry Quiz

Monday 6thPicnic Day Public Holiday

Diary Dates

July

August

June

Shaping Education

Year 10 Work Experience continued...

ALFRED SUELILA AT LITCHFIELD VET

KAYLA REYNECKE AT DARWIN MOTOCYCLE WRECKERSBILLY BIL BIL AT HIDDEN VALLEY AUTO CENTRE

AMELIA ZAMOLO AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHNATHAN JACKSON AT TOP LOCK NT

Middle & Secondary Athletics CarnivalOur annual Middle and Senior School Athletics Carnival will be Tuesday 19th June for students from Years 7 to 12. This is a greatCollege community event.

It will take place at Arafura Athletics Stadium, Marrara Sporting Complex, Abala Road, commencing at 8:45am and finishing atapproximately 2:45pm.

Please note it is compulsory for students to attend, as it is a normal school day. Students are encouraged to go directly to the athleticstrack; however, buses will be available to transport students from school. Students catching the bus should arrive no later than 8:30am.Middle and Senior school students will be dismissed from the stadium at the conclusion of the Carnival. Buses will be available totransport students back to school if they are not being picked up from the stadium. The stadium canteen will be closed, but therewill be a fundraising BBQ and drinks on sale - see below for details. Students need to be ‘sun smart’ by wearing a hat and ensuring theybring a drink bottle to keep well hydrated throughout the day. This event has been developed as a day that encourages participation fromall students. Parents and carergivers are most welcome to come along and enjoy the carnival, and help is always appreciated. Please come dressed in a t-shirt in your house colour!

We are looking forward to a great day!

YEAR TEN TRIP FUNDRAISERThe Year 10's are organising a BBQ at the carnival to raise money for the Year 10 Trip.Sausage & Bread $2.50 Poppers $1.00

Primary Athletics CarnivalOur annual Primary School Athletics Carnival will be Wednesday 20th June for students from Transition to Year 6. Once again our beautiful Transition to Year 2 students will be joining us for part of the day. They will be participating in their own mini-carnival at the “BIG stadium”.

It will take place at Arafura Athletics Stadium, Marrara Sporting Complex, Abala Road. For Transition to Year 2 students, the Carnival willcommence at 9:00am and finish at 12:30pm. For Year 3 to 6 students, the Carnival will commence at 9:00am and finish at approximately 2:15pm.

Thank you to all our parents who have volunteered to help us at our Carnival. You will be contacted to confirm your availability for thevarious roles on offer. We still require more helpers so if you are available we would love to hear from you.

Everyone is WELCOME (even if only for part of the day). It is always great to have a crowd of encouragers too! Please do not hesitate tocontact us if you have any questions.

Looking forward to an exciting day of fun in the sun. Hope to see you there!

PRIMARY FUNDRAISING BBQThere is a Year 10 Trip fundraising BBQ and pre-order forms have been sent out and returned. Sausage in bread $2.00Popper $1.00Snow Cones $2.00

Limited extras will be available for adults and volunteers to purchase on the day.

Mid Year School Holidays

Due to the annual NT Christian Schools staff training week, our Term 2 is a nine week term. This differs to NT Government schools who

have a 10 week term. This means that students' last day for Term 2 is Friday 22nd June, at our College.

After the four week holiday, students return to the College on Tuesday 24th July.

Monday 23rd July is a Pupil Free Day, set by the NT Government, with no public buses being available.

During the school holidays the College reception will be open between 9:00am and 3:00pm from Monday 9th July - Friday 13th July.

Please see below for the 2018 school terms and holiday dates.

If you have any questions, please contact the College reception on admin.mcc@ntschools.net or 8920 2000 .

IMPORTANT HOL IDAY INFORMATION

Please be advised that as part of the Terms and Conditions signed upon enrolment, we require 10 term weeks written notice if your child is leaving the College. Failure to comply will render parents liable for 10 weeks school fees, however extraordinary circumstances will be taken into account.

If you feel you have extraordinary circumstances, please include this with your exit form. Exemption is given at the discretion of the Principal. If you would like to obtain an exit form please see College reception.

Extreme Earth!

5/6M and 6H have been learning about Extreme Earth this term.

Last week, students displayed their models in a Mini Museum for the rest of Primary School and Kingdom Kids.

It was a great opportunity to share what they had learnt with others.

Nicole Marsh - Year 5/6 Teacher

Exiting Students

What’s Happening Around the College

SUNDAY 17TH JUNE MUSIC ROOM 2:00PM-3:00PM CONTACT AMBER ON 8920 2000 FOR MORE INFORMATION

FIRST SEMESTER CONCERT

Recognise anything?!

Over the year, we have been handed lots of interesting items

for lost property - and these ones have not been claimed.

Please drop in at the College reception if you see anything

here that might belong to you.

Lost Property

The College will be participating in a Read-A-Thon next term to

raise money for an aid organisation called TEAR Australia

(tear.org.au). This is an optional activity for all students.

Students who register will seek sponsors for the event who will

donate an agreed amount per book read. All money raised will

go towards aid programs organised by TEAR. The Read-A-Thon

program will run for six weeks during Term 3.

The College is participating in this program as we want to

support people less fortunate than we are and, at the same time,

encourage a love of reading in our students.

If you have any questions, please contact your friendly library

staff.

David Parkin - Librarian

What's Happening In The Community?

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