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Mr Brett Hartley

Just this week I had one of those “where did 2019 go?” moments. So many terrific things have happened in our school community over the course of this year which probably contributed to the year coming to an end more quickly than I had thought.

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Speech IMEB

We congratulate these students who are in Mrs Kate Murray's Speech and Drama Lessons for achieving outstanding results in their IMEB Assessment recently:

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End of year events

Our Junior School year concludes with our family picnic day at Prince Edward Park, Woronora on Wednesday 11th December. A note will be forwarded home next week. Please come along if you are able and enjoy the final day of 2019 together.

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Junior School Performance Assembly

It was wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents visit our special Junior School Assembly on Tuesday. We were treated to some fantastic music ensemble items and dance items.

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Cast of Joseph announced

Thank you to all who auditioned for our whole school production for 2020, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We were very impressed with your courage in singing by yourselves in front of the directors, just like an audition for a professional show - AMAZING! The cast list is now available via the Joseph google site that we have created found here.  

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Two students highly commended in poetry competition

Earlier this year several of our junior school students entered the Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Competition, a national competition which gives students the opportunity expressing themselves through writing poems.

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Year 7 History wraps up unit on Ancient Egypt

In History this term, Year 7 have been learning about Ancient Egypt and recently looked at the importance of the Nile River, social hierarchy, and the mummification process.

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A joyous love letter to the stage

Last week the Year 11 Drama class saw the Australian classic play by Louis Nowra, Cosi. Described as a piece that reminds us of how 'art can make our spirit soar', it's widely accepted as being a 'joyous love letter to the stage'.

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Senior Boys take out basketball grand final

The Shire Christian Senior Boys Basketball Team was victorious on Monday at the CSSA Primary Basketball Gala Day, defeating Richard Johnson Anglican School in a competitive grand final.

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A firm foundation

Among the five ‘Solas’ of the Protestant Reformation (grace alone, faith alone, Christ alone, Scripture alone, to the glory of God alone) we cannot say that any one is more important than the others, because the truth recovered in the Reformation hangs firmly on all five. But certainly, the truth that Scripture alone is our authority in matters of the Christian faith, life and doctrine, because it is God’s divinely inspired and infallible Word, is fundamental and essential to our understanding of the other four.

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MAF Fundraiser - November 26

This term Knox House hope to raise support for MAF, Missionary Aviation Fellowship. They are a Christian Company that gives hope to people who have little.
This is an organisation that believes everyone deserves hope, including the isolated.

“So we fly over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts to bring medical care, emergency relief, long-term development and the good news of Jesus.”

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Uniform shop January trading days

Volunteers Morning Tea

Junior School parent volunteers are invited to join us for morning tea so that we can express our ‘thanks’ for all your valuable assistance and giving your time throughout the year. Friday 6 December 2019, 8:30am – 9:30am in the IRC.

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Year 6 Celebration

Shire Christian Runners shirts now available

The 'Shire Christian Runners' designed shirts can now be ordered online. These shirts are completely optional and come at the cost of parents. These shirts are available for anyone (parents included) and students can wear them to ‘Shire Christian Runners’, school cross country and athletics carnivals and in your own fitness activities outside of school. Hopefully, they might encourage you to be that little bit more active!

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Sutherland bus update

The school has been liaising with Transdev and they have assured us that the issues have been resolved and long term options/solutions for improvement are being considered.

Water leak at school entry

The school is aware of water across the footpath near the pedestrian entry gate. The clean water leak is being investigated by Sydney Water and will be fixed as soon as possible.

Promotional Filming

On Monday 25 November the school will be filming some footage for a school promotional video. The filming won’t have an impact on the school normal day.

If you would prefer your child not to be filmed please contact the school, otherwise the photo permission listed on the school’s record will be observed.

Edstart - an alternative fee payment option

Shire Christian School is pleased to offer an alternative payment option to assist families with managing their school fee payments.

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What's on - Week 7 and 8

 Junior SchoolSecondary School
Week 7
Mon 25 Nov
CSSA Primary Basketball Yr 3 & 4Yr 9 AM, AF - Work Exp Info Session
Tues 26 Nov KNOX Fundraiser - MAF
Yr 9BM, BF - Work Exp Info Session
Wed 27 NovYr 6 Camp
Year 3 Swimming Program
Yr 9CM, CF - Work Exp Info Session
Thurs 28 NovYr 6 Camp 
Fri 29 Nov Yr 6 Camp
Yr 2 Excursion
Yr 10 & some Yr 8 German Excursion
Sat 30 Nov Yr 10 Asia Trip Departs
Week 8
Mon 2 Dec
 Yr 10 GAW Commences
Tues 3 Dec CSSA Primary Cricket Finals
SocS Puppet Show - Stage 1
Yr 6 Celebration
 
Wed 4 DecYr 3 Swimming Program 
Thurs 5 Dec Prep 2 Christmas Concert
Yr 4 Solar Cookers
Yr 10 GAW Concludes
Aged Care Home Concert
Fri 6 DecJUMP Program Yrs 3,4Yr 10 Picnic Day Manly
KNOX Sports Afternoon

For Prayer and Praise

‘Do you not know? Have you not heard? Yahweh is the everlasting God, the Creator of the whole earth. He never grows faint or weary; there is no limit to His understanding.’  Isaiah 40:28

  • Praise God that He is everlasting, has unfailing strength and limitless understanding. 
  • Thank God that we can talk to Him and he listens.
  • Pray for endurance for staff and students for the last few weeks of the school year.
  • Pray for any families experiencing hardship - loss, grief, emotional or financial hardship, illness,
  • Pray for the farmers of NSW who are experiencing drought, and for those who have been affected by bushfires.
  • Pray for the spread of the good news of Jesus throughout the world and in Australia.
  • Pray for the spread of the gospel in our school, amongst the students and families.
  • Give thanks for the teachers and pray that they will continue to set a godly example for their students as they teach.
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The Business Concierge Survivor Life Skills

Students in Year 9 this week were treated to Howard Smith from the Business Concierge presenting Getting Your First Part Time Job, Introduction to Resumes and Interview Skills and Techniques. Some of the topics covered were: Do you get paid for trial periods? How to increase your chances of gaining part time work? What are my rights as an employee? Major points to be covered in a Resume; What can I do beforehand to practice for an interview and much more.

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The latest careers information

Australian Government Department of Defence - Defence Civilian Undergraduate Sponsorship

Are you interested in studying engineering or ICT at university in 2020? What if you could study at one of the best universities in Australia, participate in paid work experience placements and complete your degree with no HELP debt?

The Defence Civilian Undergraduate Sponsorship (DCUS) is open to aspiring university students who wish to pursue a degree through the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra campus at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).

There are no military service obligations or requirements. This is a sponsorship for civilian students who may be interested in a civilian career in the Department of Defence.

Visit https://www.defence.gov.au/APSCareers/DCUS.asp for more details.

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