Term 3 Week 3 12th August 2016 Issue No. 24
From the Principal Mission Week
The term is into full swing and there is much to be in prayer for over the next week. We would value your prayer for the following:
Our Year 10 and 11 students will be heading out to serve in many different places over the next week:
Year 12
▪▪Northern Territory – this team will be leaving today and flying to Darwin tonight. On Saturday they head to the remote Woolaning Homeland Christian College on the edge of Litchfield National Park. Here they will serve and fellowship with the indigenous students who live at the school. They will be sharing cross-culturally in classes, through music, drama, sport and by living in community.
Trial HSC exams started on Thursday this week and will continue for all of next week. Industrial Technology Major Works were handed in this week after many months of hard work. Students working on Art, Drama and Music Major works are also coming close to due dates. Please pray for our Year 12 students that they will have a great recall of their work and will be able to perform at their best in their exams, assessments and performances.
▪▪Hike – this team will leave on Monday morning and work their way from the Page 1
Out and About
Wollongong Lighthouse to the Sydney Opera House. As well as exploring God’s creation and working together in a team, they will be raising funds for two charities. If you’d like to get behind them, then follow this link http://bit.ly/2aMgmFU
Our sporting teams continue to excel as they represent the school at Zone and State level. Well done to the Primary Metro Cup teams who travelled to Sydney on Thursday to represent the Northern Hunter in the CSSA State Metro Cup. They played some great games against much larger schools and displayed courage, teamwork and passion with some very good wins as well.
▪▪ Local Ministry – a team of students will be serving our local community in a practical, hands-on manner. This will involve a variety of tasks and contexts as they connect with areas of need and encourage people in a variety of different situations.
With the High School Zone Basketball Gala Day on today and the Primary State Athletics coming up next Friday, it is encouraging to see our students do so well. A special vote of thanks for staff who have put the extra work into these teams and also the early morning starts with the travel involved.
▪▪ Sydney Street Ministry – in conjunction with the Salvation Army, this team will be serving and working with the homeless communities in inner Sydney. They leave on Wednesday and will be in Sydney until Saturday morning. This is a powerful time of learning and serving for our students.
God is With His People I’ve enjoyed reading through Isaiah recently and to see God’s assurance of His faithfulness, even in difficult times. God reminded the children of Israel of the following in Isaiah 41:9, 10.
▪▪ Solomon Islands – this team will be leaving on Tuesday to fly to the Solomon Islands. They will catch a boat to Malaita and then take a truck across the island to visit the more remote village of Nafinua and to serve the school and village community there. They will return on Tuesday of the following week after also visiting the Burns Creek community near Honiara and serving that school community as well.
“You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off; fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” As children of the Most High God, we too can rest in the assurance that He is with us, strengthening us and upholding us by His power. May you rest in that today and as you serve Him in the week ahead.
We would value your prayers over this week, for safe travel, for student health and for teams to work together in service of others in the community. Please also pray that they will learn much about God, His world and His love for them as they serve others.
Blessings Geoff Peet Page 2
Masterclass “Masterclass” is a day specifically for school leaders in Christian schools, designed to engage and challenge them on how to lead and use their gifts for God. It aims to equip students by providing a day of quality input that will invest in their
personal development and better prepare them to be spiritual leaders of their school and local community. Many of our Year 10 and 11 students participated in this event last Thursday, 4th August.
Practical Science In their Science lessons this week, Year 10 have begun a Physics unit on motion. Students enjoyed participating in a driving simulation to check their reaction times in applying the brakes. Students gathered data of their reaction time, while there were distractions around them. They were then asked to send a text message while ‘driving’. Many good discussions were had about how a small distraction can affect their reaction time and what the consequences of that could be.
Year 6 were making balloon rockets in science yesterday. They were investigating properties of air (it is stuff, it has volume and it can be compressed). Page 3
3O Assembly, 5th August Congratulations to the following students who received awards at the assembly KB
Abraham, Ashlin, Eden, Jenna, Nathanael
3/4L Daniel, Leah, Madison
KG
Daniella, Hope, Jimmy, Joseph, Willow
4P
James, Jonathan, Samuel, Stevie-Lee, Thomas, William
1T
Charlie, Daniel, Elvis, Seth, Violet M.
5G
Grace H., Lily, Oscar, Ryan, Taite
1/2C Malachi, Paige, Rosalind, Ryan, Seth
5S
Cameron, Jimmy, Larissa, Samara
2H
Emelia, Emmi, Lucah, Noah, William
6H
Alexandra, Isaac, Jessica
3O
Ellie, Jessica, Lily, Oliver, Tamika
6S
Amica, Ashleigh, Ashley, Nicholas, Ryan
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Fresh for Kids Canteen Campaign
Zone Athletics Last Thursday and Friday, our students participated in the secondary and primary Taree, Hunter and Central Coast CSA Zone Athletics carnivals at Hunter Sports Stadium at Glendale. The following primary students will be progressing to the State finals at Blacktown on Friday, 19th August: Oliver B. 200 metres (2nd), 400 metres (1st) 12 yrs boys age champion.
As part of the Fresh for Kids campaign, students who purchase a piece of fresh fruit or order a lunch menu item containing vegetables (eg salad sandwich, hamburger, etc) from the canteen over the next 5 weeks are rewarded with an entry card, which has space for two (2) stickers.
Grace C. Discus (2nd) Eva O.
Long Jump (1st)
Xander T. 100 metres (1st) and Xander broke the zone record with his time!
When they have made two purchases and filled out the entry card, they then return it to the Canteen to receive a minor prize (Character pencils with erasers have been supplied by Sydney Markets). Stickers will be issued to students who purchase healthy options from our canteen menu e.g. a piece of fruit or fruit salad cup or any menu item containing more than one salad item.
Benjamin T. Long Jump (2nd) Joel Z.
100 metres (2nd)
The senior boys Relay team (Oliver, Luke, Bayley and Benjamin) also came 2nd.
Please note: purchases must be fresh fruit or vegetables. It does not apply to a Chicken Burger with lettuce & mayonnaise or to pineapple used on pizza subs as this is “processed�. Extra salad items (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrot, beetroot) may be added to any burger, sandwich or wrap.
Uniform Shop
Metford Community Baptist Church runs a secondhand uniform shop to bless our school families and also raise money for missions.
In the last week of term, entries are returned to Sydney Markets Fresh for Kids to go into a draw for major prizes. More information and full terms and conditions are available from www.freshforkids.com.au
Opening Hours
Tuesdays 8:30am - 9:00am Thursdays 2:30pm - 3:00pm Page 6
What’s Happening at Metford Community Baptist Church?
Saturday 10th September 9:00am - 2:00pm at Metford Community Baptist Church
83 Chelmsford Drive, Metford
Oakvale Farm Petting Zoo Barbecue Second-Hand Books Baked Goods Jumping Castles Handmade Items Live Music Free Kids’ Activities and much....much......more for more information go to: www.metfordbaptist.org.au or find us on Facebook @MCBCSpringFair
Metford Community Baptist Church is a community of Christian believers who love Christ, each other and their community. We have services every Sunday (9:30am and 6:00pm) and would love to see you there.
Our Contact details: Pastor: John Cook 83 Chelmsford Drive Associate Pastor: Andrew Sumpton Metford NSW 2323 (Next to Maitland Christian School) Phone: 4934 5350 admin@metfordbaptist.com.au
Church Services: Every Sunday 9:30am and 6:00pm Page 7
U p co m i n g E v e nt s Term 3 Pri
Year 1/2 Snugglepot and Cuddlepie Theatre Show
Pri
Primary Choir is at the Abermain Eisteddfod
Fri 19/08
Pri
Primary State Athletics
Mon 22/08
Pri
Wed 24/08
Pri
Year 5/6 Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition
Pri
Prep - Year 6 Bookweek Parade, 8:40am
Tue 16/08
Thu 25/08
Tue 30/08 Thu 1/09 Fri 2/09
Sec
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HSC Senior Showcase, 7:00pm
Sec
Year 11 Biology Excursion
Pri Pri
Prep to Year 12 Book Fair begins (in the library all week)
Amazing Me Sec
Pri
MADD Night Fathers Day Stall
Sec
Year 11/12 Food Tech Excursion
Fri 9/09
Sec
Year 11 PDHPE First Aid Course
Tue 13/09
Sec
Year 7 Immunisation
Thu 15/09
Pri
Fri 16/09 Thu 22/09
Fri 23/09
Kindergarten Excursion to Oakvale Farm Sec
Preliminary End of Course Exams Begin
Sec
Secondary Special Assembly
Pri
Year 1/2 Wetlands Excursion Sec
Year 12 Graduation
Pri
Sec
Outdoor Movie Night
Pri
Sec
Last Day of Term 3 Page 8