East Timor Independence Day
On Friday May 20, Christian College Surf Coast Campus celebrated East Timor’s Independence Day. We commemorated the 20th anniversary of independence for Timor Leste.
Independence Day provides the opportunity to remember those who lost their lives during the struggle for independence and bless the people of East Timor as they rebuild their new nation.
To commemorate, our school gathered to have an East Timor flag raising service. After this, each class reflected on the importance of the day using art to pay tribute. A traditional favourite is reflecting on “The Boy and the Crocodile,” a tale told of how the island of East Timor began.
To coincide with honouring East Timor Independence Day, Project Care supported the whole school to have a casual dress day, wearing the colours of the East Timor Flag, to raise money to support the 50 for 50 campaign. For every $50 raised, one student from Viqueque will have access to school for an entire year. Our goal is to support 50 children. What a difference this can make to the young people in Viqueque.
The Christian College East Timor Committee extends enormous thanks to families and students for their passionate friendship with East Timor and everyone’s generous financial support.
What’s happening at Surf Coast
WEEK 5
Wednesday 25th May: Arthur Reed Photos
Wednesday 25th May: National Simultaneous Storytime
Thursday 26th May: Year 1 Historical Walk Excursion
Friday 27th May: Assembly
Friday 27th May: Year 3 and Year 4 Swimming
WEEK 5 Thursday 26th May: Year 1 Historical Walk Excursion WEEK 6 Friday 3rd June: Year 1 Narana Excursion WEEK 7 WEEK 8
Wednesday 25th May: Arthur Reed Photos
Wednesday 25th May: National Simultaneous Storytime
Friday 27th May: Assembly
Friday 27th May: Year 3 and Year 4 Swimming
National Reconciliation Week
Tuesday 31st May: Bush Prep
Friday 3rd June: BLP Clubs
Friday 3rd June: Year 3 and Year 4 Swimming
Tuesday 7th June: Celebration of Learning Conferences 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday 9th June: Celebration of Learning Conferences 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Friday 10th June: BLP Clubs
Friday 10th June: Year 3 & Year 4 Swimming
Monday 13th June: Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend Public Holiday
Tuesday 14th June: Bush Prep
Friday 17th June: Last Day of Term 3.30pm Dismissal
Medals for House Athletics
During our assembly last Friday, we congratulated and awarded medals to our Year 4 students on their placings in the House Athletics, Age Group Championship.
These placings and medal winners are determined by total of individual event points achieved throughout all the events the students compete in at the House Athletics.
Throughout the day, all Surf Coast Year 4 students tried very hard to achieve their best results. In particular, the following students scored very well against a large number of students from the Belmont Campus to finish in the top 10 of Age Group placings. Congratulations to the following students on their achievements. Tom Burnell Runner Up Year 4 Boys Guy Sossin 3rd place Year 4 Boys Pippa Dow 7th place Year 4 Girls Arcadia Worn 9th place Year 4 Girls
Where is the Green Sheep?
In our mathematical learning this week, the Surf Coast Preps were introduced to the topic of location and positional language. The students started their week by listening to the very popular story Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox. We discussed the many locations and positions that the myriad of sheep were placed within the story.
The Preppies then took part in their very own discovery hunt to try and find the Green Sheep that was hiding in our school!
As a team, the Preps had to find 10 different QR codes that were hidden around our school’s playground. The Preps had to explain the location at which the codes were hidden and describe the best way to get there using positional language. The Preppies managed to find all the QR codes that were hidden including the drink taps, guineapig enclosure, playground, and one that was even buried in the sandpit. As each code was scanned, a sheep from the story was uncovered. When we reached our final destination and found the Green Sheep hiding in the rowing boat, we were all amazed to look out into the beautiful distance and noticed 3 wooly sheep behind our fence. I guess they also wanted to take part in the fun!
Who Put the Bomp in the Bomp ba Bomp ba Bomp?
Year 1s have been exploring the development of conventional music notation. We discovered that over time, humans created graphic symbols to portray particular sounds. They then refined these symbols with additional markings so that musicians would know which note to play or sing; how long the sound should last, and at what volume it should be performed.
Students are recognising that music is a universal language with its own written component, similar to Japanese hiragana, or Egyptian hieroglyphics. And the additional markings create tone, just like punctuation does in English!
Here are some examples of students exploring pitch (high and low sounds) and dynamics (loud, soft and everything in between). [/expander_maker]
Year 1 Math
We have been having lots of fun during our math classes this term! As well as learning all our number and counting skills, we have had a chance to get hands on during our learning. Year 1 have been able to explore all the fun things to do with measurement. We have been able to use tools such as tape measures, rulers and even trundle wheels. We also had a look at capacity and how much water can go into different objects! The kids were very surprised about which objects were in fact larger in volume that others! We also had some fun measuring things with informal units such as pens, blocks and anything creative that we could find in the classroom 😊
Year 2
Year 2s have been learning about the promises of God. God only wants good things for us, and He always keeps his promises. Even when we do something wrong, God always shows us grace and kindness. In the story of Noah, we see that God sent the rainbow to show that He keeps his promises. Two of God’s promises we learnt from the story of Noah are:
I will rescue you. I promise.
I won’t ever destroy the world again.
The students enjoyed painting rainbows and writing some of the God’s promises on the clouds in the sky.
Year 4
While it is always fun to have lots of things going on, it has been lovely this week to be able to just be at school with the Year 4 students. We have enjoyed learning, laughing, talking and just being together. Our leaders have stepped into their leadership roles beautifully, with each one looking at their role carefully and taking pride in serving our school. Izzy and Tilly have been great in the lead up to our Project Care day as our Project Care leaders, and what a great day it was.
With the Federal Election tomorrow we have also looked at what we would do if we were the Prime Minister. The ideas from the students demonstrated the level of care and compassion they have for those around them. Our Indigenous Garden is growing well, we also now have winter vegies planted in the garden as well. In Maths it has been all about fractions and multiplication strategies. Busy but fun times in Year 4.
Shrek the Musical: an Expression of our Community
In the absence of the Geelong Arts Centre Theatre, where we have traditionally staged our cross campus musical productions, the R.W. Gibson Centre at the Senior Campus was transformed into a wonderful theatre space for our major production this year, Shrek – The Musical.
This would not have been possible without the thought, care, expertise, passion and skills of our College performing arts, technical and administration staff. Shrek the Musical has been a valuable opportunity for our students, staff, families and broader College community to collaborate and re-engage post the Covid 19 lockdowns and disruptions. The cast consisted of auditioned students from Years 8 – 12 from across three campuses. The orchestra, while having staff members, was predominantly students from Years 9 – 12. Many backstage and front-of-house roles were carried out by students alongside parents and staff. The production team consisted of staff not only from the Drama and Music departments, but also members of many faculties including College leadership and Directors of Teaching and Learning. The event was created by a ‘collective’ of staff, parents, friends and students undertaking a broad range of tasks...all understanding the value of this experience for our students and community. The set, costumes and props were crafted by many staff from across the faculties, along with parents, friends of the college and students. There was significant collaboration across the year levels, subjects and campuses. The set features artworks by students from Years Prep to 7. Year 10 Food Studies students designed and produced Shrek inspired snacks for sale during interval of the evening shows. Year 7 Music students produced soundscapes to accompany the stage pre-show and during interval in order to enhance the ogre’s swamp. Our cross-campus musical productions provide valuable, transformational, authentic learning experiences for our students whether they be in the cast, engaged in the backstage crew/orchestra or creating a piece of art that is featured in a set on the stage. The friendships and positive relationships built between participants are important in re-establishing our community’s connectedness. As well we celebrate our students learning to persist, show empathy, having courage to take a ‘risk’ and grow in self-confidence and self-worth. Congratulations to the cast, production team, crew and supporters of this year’s production! Producers - Fiona Gardner & Andrew Dunlop on behalf of the Director – Mandy Calderwood and the Production team
We’re Hiring!
As is currently the case in many workplaces Australia-wide, there have been staffing challenges for our College. We currently have a number of vacancies, including for casual Bus Drivers, an Assistant Café Manager at Back Creek Café (full or part-time), Basketball/Netball Coaches and various teaching roles.
While we regularly advertise positions on Seek, our social media platforms and in a range of other outlets, we also want to spread the word among the many connections within our College community. If you are suitably qualified/experienced for one of our vacant roles and are interested in the possibility of working with us or feel that someone you know may fit that description, please visit the Employment page on our website – or encourage friends/neighbours/other acquaintances to do so (Homepage > Join > Employment). A link to it is here. Thank you
Golf Tournament
The Foundation Golf Tournament is set for Thursday, 27 October 2022. Join us at 13th Beach Golf Links from 8:00am for a shotgun start. Tickets are $190 each ($150 for members) or $750 for a group of four. RSVPs close on Thursday, 6 October 2022 at 5:00pm.
Funds raised from this event will be allocated to our Foundation Scholarship Fund, supporting current students who are in need of financial assistance.
Book online at: The Foundation Golf Tournament
A MYTERN Thought for This Week
No matter what road you are travelling down, there is one decision that only you can make....to either take control or to blame others. Your perspective has the power to change your life. Your wheel, your choice 👍👏
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