Surf Coast Term 4 Week 2

Christian College Annual Music Evening 2024

An Outstanding Musical Extravaganza as Choirs, Bands and String Orchestras take the stage!

On Wednesday this week the Annual Christian College Music Evening showcased our college ensembles in a superb concert. This Annual concert is a significant event for our College Community, our music students and their families. It was a celebration, and a blessing to all who performed and attended, one that featured 450 student performers from Prep to Year 12. The concert highlighted the exceptional direction and expertise of our music staff, as well as the depth of skills and development across the performance program of our College Choirs, Bands and String Orchestras. We also farewelled and honoured the work of our Year 12 ensemble members who have spent many years ‘growing up’ in the program.

There were 16 items with many ensembles collaborating across the campuses, such as the Junior String Ensembles from Bellarine, Belmont and Surf Coast combining to create a big orchestra and the Middle School Choirs from the 3 campuses forming a wonderous combined choral sound. There were many moments of triumph and musical conviction, overcoming nerves and experiencing the joy of performing for the first time! The backstage buzz was amazing as students moved on and off stage, from item to item. The concert finale featured an acknowledgement of the College’s CEO Daryl Riddle OAM who will be retiring after over 40 years of service in leadership of the College. This item featured a video presentation, then a performance of the College hymn ‘Seek Ye First’ ‘introduced’ by an 8-piece brass fanfare from the balcony, and accompanied by the Senior Strings, Wind Symphony and Choir with the audience invited to sing.

The music staff, along with leadership and support staff from each campus were so proud of the students who presented beautiful music to the appreciative audience. Thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful event from across the Community, both on the evening and throughout the day of preparations and rehearsals.

What’s Happening at Surf Coast?

This an up to date list of planned activities at Surf Coast Campus that you can use for planning purposes.  Please be aware that these dates are set early in the term and occasionally items may need to be cancelled or dates/times altered.  This itinerary is altered each week to reflect any changes – please check this list of events EVERY WEEK carefully when you read the weekly VINE newsletter.

TERM 4 2024

WEEK 3

Monday October 21 – Prep Discovery Learning P3 & 4

Wednesday October 23 – Grandparents’ Day

Wednesday October 23 – Beach Discovery – Year 1

Thursday October 24 – Lunchtime Concert – Selected Concert

Friday October 25 – Assembly – All Welcome

From The Chaplain

I hope you’ve all had an excellent and restful holiday break and have been able to settle back into the swing of things as we farewell Week 2.

I am so proud of each and every one of our students this year, and I know that Term 4 has only just begun! I see so much love within our student cohort, and the growth that I have seen fills me with joy.

I’ve certainly sensed the excitement within our student cohort, and we look towards Advent and the Christmas period. I know that this period can become very busy, and focused on all the events, presents, travel, and chaos that comes with it , but I know it also has potential to be a time of expectation, waiting, and celebration.

Sand and Surf Carnival

Water Safety & First Aid Volunteers

Thursday 28th November, back up day: Friday 29th November.

Dear Parents and school community members,

Planning for our upcoming Sand and Surf Carnival is underway and the excitement is starting to build.

Thank you to the parents who have responded to the email requesting Parent Helpers and volunteers to assist on the day.

At this stage I have only a small number of Parent Helpers, so hoping to hear back from others to boost our volunteer total.

We especially need current, qualified, adult Water Safety volunteers. Bronze Medallion or at least SRC qualification.

Also, we require a qualified First Aid officer for the day.

Without these essential volunteers our day cannot go ahead.

Please email Jo Richardson j.richardson@ccg.vic.edu.au if you can assist on the day and more importantly hold a current Water Safety or First Aid qualification.

A Sunny Beach Day of Fun and Learning!

Our Prep students kicked off their first outing for the term with an exciting discovery learning session at the beach, and what a fantastic day it was! Blessed with perfect weather and the entire beach to ourselves, the children engaged in a variety of hands-on activities that combined fun with learning.

In small groups and pairs, the students showcased their creativity and teamwork by building impressive sandcastles, engineering intricate drainage systems, and creating long-reaching channels that led down to the ocean. Their enthusiasm and collaboration were truly inspiring to see.

Some students enjoyed playing tennis and frisbee, while others explored the shallows and were thrilled to discover tiny fish, adding an element of marine biology to their learning.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience for our ever-growing Preps. The children not only had a blast but also learned valuable lessons about teamwork, engineering, and nature. We look forward to our next and final Beach Discovery Learning session next Monday.

All-Seasons Quality Work

In their second week of school, the Year 1s have been diving into the fascinating world of seasons. Through activities, they’ve explored how the weather, plants, and even animals change throughout the year. From the blooming flowers of spring to the falling leaves of autumn, they’ve begun to understand the cycle of the seasons and how each one plays a special role in nature.

Alongside their seasonal studies, the students have been hard at work mastering their spelling. This week’s focus has been the “qua” sound, and they’ve shown impressive dedication in learning words like “quack,” “quality,” and “quantity.” With their heads down and markers in hand, they’re working through their spelling and “weird” words that don’t follow the regular pattern. The classroom has been a buzzing hub of learning, full of enthusiasm and curiosity as the students settle into their new school routines.

Super Solar System!

Are the moon and the sun the same size? They look almost the same in the sky… so maybe they are similar?

Year 2s have begun exploring the size of the sun, the earth and the planets in our solar system. They used different sized balls to order the planets and think about their distance from each other, before circling the planets in their rotations around the sun. We are looking forward to exploring more about our solar system on our Scienceworks excursion and then choosing a planet to begin a research project.

In this Vine edition, we’ve also included more Angahook Year 2 camp photos for your enjoyment. Camp was so much fun!

Year 3 Busy Bees!

Well…. It has been the most amazing and incredibly varied couple of weeks in Year 3 and it is still full steam ahead!

We have been studying The Velveteen Rabbit in Literacy and continued with comprehension and vocabulary tasks related to the story. The students explored and analysed this heartfelt narrative and began to plan their own narrative about How the Skin Horse became “Real”.

In Maths we have been learning about capacity and volume. The kids had fun creating their perfect chocolate truffles by measuring the exact quantities of each ingredient. Not surprisingly, the cocoa and the condensed milk was found all over the kid’s sticky fingers!

Geography has helped us to learn about what a special place Australia is, and some of the amazing natural features in our backyard.

Finally, in Christian Ed we look forward to Christmas and the account of Jesus’ birth. We’re continuing to explore the different names of Jesus and what they mean. This week we look at the meaning of ‘Jesus’ and ‘Immanuel’.

The kids have also had some fun with our wellbeing activities with various versions of balloon “keepy uppy”.

Still a LOT more to look forward to before the year is out so until next time…. Keep an eye on The Vine 😊

Exploring Fractions and Decimals

This week in Year 4, we kicked off an exciting new unit on fractions and decimals! Our focus has been on building fluency, activating prior knowledge, and introducing key vocabulary such as equivalent, numerator, and denominator—all essential terms for understanding fractions.

The week began with some engaging introductory activities, including a fun new card game that the students loved! This game helped them grasp important concepts, like distinguishing between proper and improper fractions, while making learning interactive and enjoyable. It sparked lively discussions—especially about the best ways to cut pizza!

After the game, we delved deeper into the concept of equivalent fractions, breaking it down with visual aids and examples. The students worked together to explore different ways to represent the same fraction, which helped solidify their understanding of how parts of a whole can be equal even when represented in different forms.

Combined Middle School Choirs Perform at St. Mary’s

On Sunday October 13, the Middle School Choirs from Bellarine, Highton and Surf Coast campuses came together to perform at St Mary of the Angels Basilica, as part of the 15th Annual Windfire Music Festival. The festival runs throughout the month of October with a variety of community, school and professional musicians performing a diverse range of musical styles and short concerts.

Our 75-piece combined choir (led by Kate Notini, assisted by Sharon Huber and accompanied by Regina Thomae), participated in the afternoon choral program, “Sing Joyfully”. The students did a fantastic job, preparing four pieces for the event during our Middle School Music Camp (held at the end of Term 3). They sang beautifully before a very large and appreciative audience and had the opportunity to listen to other local choirs.

Golf Tournament 

Join the Christian College Foundation for an exciting four-person Ambrose Golf Day, including a $30,000 hole in one prize on Thursday, 24th of October at 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Heads.

Set on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula, the day provides an opportunity to enjoy the award-winning creek course, known for its undulating couch fairways, deep bunkers and interesting swales and hollows.

You will be treated to a scrumptious breakfast on arrival and an opportunity to participate in several fun activities including the longest drive, nearest to the pin etc.

There is plenty of prizes up for grabs, including a cash prize of $30,000. Score a Hole in One on the 12th Hole and you can win. *

You will also be treated to a delicious buffet lunch and learn more about the incredible work of the foundation. Every dollar raised will be dollar matched!