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ccasnewsletterThe official newsletter of Central Coast Adventist School

Good FoundationsEuropean Trips

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‘You must build... according to the pattern I will show you.’ Exodus 25:9 NLTIf you want to build tall, you

need to go deep. The most important part of any building is what you don’t see, the foundations under the surface. That’s why whatever you’re trying to build—a relationship, a family, a church/ministry, or your own walk with God—strong foundation is vital.When he was the leader of

God’s people, Moses spent over a month waiting in God’s presence for direction: ‘Then Moses disappeared into the cloud as he climbed higher up the mountain. He remained on the mountain forty days and forty nights.’ (Exodus 24:17–18 NLT) Why? Because he knew that what he was building had to meet the needs of God’s people for generations. God told Moses to go to Him for the plan, and he obeyed. This was more than just checking in with God and then toddling off to get on with his plan—God was the centre

stone, the beginning and end, the Source of it all.It’s the same for us. His

promise is, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God…and it will be given to him.’ (James 1:5 NIV) Want to build a solid, strong life? God knows what’s up ahead for you, and He knows how to guide you. Focus on one thing you want to build in your life—an amazing marriage, maybe, or your dream career. Maybe it’s as fundamental as you being a strong man/woman of God. Ask Him: am I laying the right foundations at the moment? If not, what do I need to change?

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Monday, 31 March is the last possible day for bringing in paper work and deposits for these trips. After this date, no

further names will be added to either trip unless a student has first cleared it with the relevant teacher (Mrs Ferris or Mrs Grange). Please note that the

HSIE Trip is only taking names for the waiting list and there are still some places available on the French Trip.

Central Coast Adventist School

• European Trips 2015• Campus News• School Photos 2015• Primary News• Secondary News• Vacation Care• Family Movie Night Fundraiser

School Photos 2014 - IMPORTANTSchool Photos for 2014 are coming up on Thursday, 3 April for Primary Students and Friday, 4 April for Secondary Students.As we approach photo day there is some information below that I encourage you to read as it will make the whole process just a little bit easier for everyone involved.UNIFORM• All students will be required to wear SUMMER

UNIFORM for their photographs.• The summer uniform MUST BE WORN IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY.

• If students require any items to ensure they are in correct uniform on photo days please ensure that you allow plenty of time to visit the Uniform Shop to get the required items.

• Please also pay attention to the Uniform Policy requirements in relation to piercings, jewellery, hair and makeup.

• Students not wearing their uniform correctly may not be able to have their individual photo taken and may be asked to sit out of the class group photo.

ORDER ENVELOPES• Over the past few years everyone has been

charged for photographs on their fee account. This year we are not doing this to allow a greater degreeofchoiceandflexibilityinthephotoproducts that you choose to purchase.

• Personalised order envelopes will be sent home with students today and tomorrow so please ensure that your child/ren pass them on to you.

• For split families, students have been given two order forms. Please ensure that you receive a copy of the form from your child/ren.

• Order forms need to be returned to your class (primary) or roll (secondary) teacher on or before photo day.

• If your child/ren missed out on receiving an order form and the teacher doesn’t have one for them, please see the primary or secondary officetopickupablankorderenvelope.

• DO NOT seal envelopes inside each other.

PAYMENT• Please note the payment options that are

available to you – online via the MSP website using credit card or cash/cheque/money order in the envelope provided.

• If paying by cash, please enclose the correct money as no change can be given.

SPLIT FAMILIES• Parents/carers please note that each child

has one unique ShootKey reference number allocated to them.

• If you place your order online, please contact MSP directly to advise which package belongs to you.

• You must also clearly mark on the envelope ‘Dad’s photos’, ‘Mum’s photos’, etc.

• Please also mark this on any envelopes with cash/cheque/money order payments.

FAMILY/SIBLING PHOTOS• Please note that family photos will be taken on

both photo days from 8:30am on both mornings.• Order forms can be picked up from the Primary

AdminOfficeortheSecondaryAdminOffice.• Family/sibling photos are ONLY for school age

students attending CCAS.You can contact MSP Photography with any order related questions or for assistance with orders.EMAIL: admin.nhvcc@msp.com.auPHONE: 02 4966 8292WEB: www.msp.com.au

Payment of FeesThe school would like to thank those families that have either paid their fees in full, or for the term, or have commenced regular direct debits.For families that have not committed to regular monthly/fortnightly/weekly payments of their school fees – Term 1 fees must be paid by 28 March. Families that have not either made the Term 1 payment or have not 2 monthly payments/4 fortnightly payments or 8 weekly payments showing on their fee account will receive a late charge of $100.

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The weather was certainly fabulous for the Unit camps last weekend and we are certainly blessed to live in an area with such easy access to the great outdoors and the many great activities that were enjoyedbyourPathfinders.IfyouareyettoregisterforPathfindersorasaParent helpers please refer to our earlier emails outlining this process. Information about the Club is also available online via our web page on the CCAS school website http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.au/CurrentStudents/pathfinders.html

RELAY FOR LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTAspartoftheiryearlyprogramourPathfindersare encouraged to be involved in a number of Community Service Activities. This year as a Club we have decided to support and be involved in the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life to be held on the weekend of 29th & 30th March, commencing at 3.00pm on Saturday. Further details on this event can be found on the following link: https://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2014/gosford_city_2014PARENTAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED:- Our Pathfindersneedtobesupervisedatalltimesforthis event so if any parents are willing to assist could you kindly let us know as soon as possible on the email below. We will organise a roster to share this vital role.WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE INVOLVED:- If you would like to be a part of this community event andjointheCentralCoastPathfinderTeampleaseregister via this link: http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2014/gosford_city_2014/Central-Coast-Pathfinders/Alternatively if you are not able to join us for this event you can still support by making a donation on the same link. If you are planning to participant in this event could you please send an email to the Club’s email address advising the timeframe you are planning to attend and whether you are planning to camp overnight? We need to ensure adequate supervision is provided at all times.

FIRST AID TRAINING OPPORTUNITYOn Sunday, 30th March the Club will be hosting a First Aid Training course and this is open to

anyone who would like to participate. The course is provided by Australian Lifesaver Training at a cost of $99.00 per person and will be held at the school. If you would like to take advantage of this training opportunity please send an email to centralcoastpathfinders@gmail.comassoonaspossible and further details about the course will be emailed to you.Dates to remember:-29th-30th March Relay for Life Community Service event30th March First Aid training courseIn the meantime if you would like further information please contact Leanne West, Club Secretary via email on centralcoastpathfinders@gmail.com

Quiet Area FundraiserWe have a pizza party on offer for the class who can make the longest gold coin trail on Friday, 11 April at assembly. We are raising money to make our ‘quietarea’moreinviting,privateandrelaxingforthose wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the playground. So if any of you mums and dads have sparegoldcoinsfloatingaroundandgettingintheway, please send them into school with your child to put into their class jar. The kids will thank you for helping them to win a pizza lunch!

Gold Coin Collection CompetitionThe Primary school is currently collecting gold coins in readiness for our gold coin trail competition in the last week of term. Each class is competing in raising funds for the establishment of a quiet retreat zone for students in the play-ground. Any gold coin donation is encouraged and welcomed as we endeavour to equip the area and have it operational before the end of Term 2.

Primary Choir @ Relay for LifeJesus has called us to be a light to the world. As such the CCAS Primary School Choir will be performing a beautiful song about being this light at the Relay for Life opening ceremony, held at Central Coast Grammar School at 3pm on Saturday, 29 March. Please come along and enjoy this message of hope while supporting this worthy cause.

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Hassett’s Tennis CoachingTennis coaching is held at the CCAS Tennis Courts Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 3pm.Two coaches, two courts.LittleLessonsmaximumof5perclass,1/2hourclass,age5-7,$8perchildperlesson.Semiprivatelessonmaximumof5perclass,1hourclass-allages,$15perchildperlesson.Private lesson, 1/2 hour class - all ages, all standards, $30 per 1/2 hour.Loan tennis racquets are available if you don’t have your own. Tennis restringing service also available.Call Brad to book your spot now on 0448 628 944, oremailbradhassett@bigpond.com

School Cross CountryThe school cross country is at Hylton Moore Oval, this Friday March 2!st. The primary school carnival will be held between 9-12 and the high school between 12-3. Buses leave the school for the primary at 9:00am and will be returning back to school at 12:30. High school students will be returning to school by 2:30. Students may wear sports clothing for the day.

Infant Cross CountryThe Infant Cross Country was held on Wednesday at school for students from Pre-kindy, Kindy and Year 1. The morning was a great success and we thank all the parents and teachers for coming along and supporting our runners. Congratulations to all the children for their efforts.

Hassett’s Tennis Coaching Tennis coaching is held at the CCAS Tennis Courts Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 3pm. Call Brad to book your spot now on 0448 628 944, oremailbradhassett@bigpond.com

Basketball With TJTJ is holding learn to play Basketball Clinics before schoolforallages.MondayisforYrs5&6onMondays, Yrs 3 & 4 on Wednesdays and Kindy, Yr 1 & 2 on Fridays. Any students wanting to learn to play basketball, improve their skills or just have some fun are more than welcome to these sessions.

HRIS Soccer and Netball TrialsWell done to all our students who have attended the HRIS Netball and Soccer trials in the last few weeks. Congratulations to Holly Ayres, Harry Steele and MacKenzie Zammit for being selected in the Netball and Soccer Representative teams. A big thank you to all the students who went up and trialled, we are proud for you all participating at this level.

Hip Hop Dance ClassesOne50Danceprovidesaplaceforyoungpeopleto come and be inspired through dance. We are passionate about offering affordable and age appropriate dance classes that promote integrity, self-worthandconfidence.Classesareheldafterschoolintheschoolfitnessstudio.Formoreinfo:marissa.hall@one50.com0414447466www.one50.com

CIS SwimmingTheCISSwimmingCarnivalisbeingheldnextWednesday 26th March at Olympic Park. We have 2 relay teams and 11 athletes competing for the HRIS team and we wish all our students the best for the day. Please check the CIS website for times for your events and please allow enough time for the Sydney traffic.

Parent Fitness ClassesMorningparent’sfitnessclassesareheldatschoolon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sessions are from 8-9:00am, and meet at the sports centre’s fitnessstudio.Theclassesarerunby“FiredUpFitness” at a cost of $10 per session. If you are interestedincomingalong,pleasecontactkylie@firedupfitness.com.auorjustcomealongatthestartof the class and join in on the fun.

HSIE & French Trips 2015Monday, 31 March is the last possible day for bringing in paper work and deposits for these trips. After this date, no further names will be added to eithertripunlessastudenthasfirstcleareditwiththe relevant teacher (Mrs Ferris or Mrs Grange). Please note that the HSIE Trip is only taking names for the waiting list and there are still some places available on the French Trip.

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Student DriversIt is school policy that we have student drivers registered with the school to ensure that students travelling in cars have parental permission from all parties involved. Students who are wishing to drive to school can collect a letter from their Year coordinator.Whenfilledout,itwillbekeptonfilehereatschoolforourreference.Weaskthatstudents comply with this policy and of course with state road laws in order to stay safe on the roads.

HRIS Swimming Champions!Congratulations to our CCAS Swimming team who successfully defended the title of HRIS Division 1 Swimming Champions last week. During the day we had many, many wonderful performances and we nowhave22studentswhohavequalifiedthroughto the AICES Swimming Champs on 31st March at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Homebush. Well done to the following who won individual age champions or the age group pennant: Imogen McLoughlin(Yr7),LiamHogan(Yr7),KateRichards (Yr 8), Summer Johns, (Yr 11), Jarred Brown(Yr12),12YrsBoys,14YrsGirls,17YrsGirls & 18 Yrs Boys.

HRIS Touch SelectionsWell done to the following students who have been selected to represent HRIS at the AICES Touch Trials on 26 March in Penrith – Tommy Anderson (Yr 7),ZaliOulten(Yr8),Jessica-EllenStanden(Yr11),Sachin Thapa (Yr 12) & Jai McNamara (Yr 12). Our own Mrs McMullen is the HRIS Open Girls Coach.

CCAS Cross CountryThe CCAS XC happens this week on Friday 21st March at Hylton Moore Oval in East Gosford. Buses will be departing CCAS during the day and will return students back to school by 2:30pm. Students may be dressed in sports uniform for the entire day.

CCAS Open Boys Basketball TeamOur Open Boys team will play this week against St Augustine’s College, in Brookvale, in another step closer to becoming the NSWCIS Champion Team. The boys are the current AICES Champion team and are looking forward to a very tough match on Wednesday afternoon.

AICES vs ISA Rep Bball GameThanks to all supporters who came and watched the representative games on Monday afternoon this week in our Sports Centre. Both games were great to watch, with the AICES 2nd’s winning their game – 1st win for an AICES Bball team ever! The 1st’s game (which included 6 CCAS boys) was played hard, however the AICES boys were defeated. These two teams will play again in North Sydney nextMondayagainstCAS.

Jnr Boys Soccer GameOur Junior Boys Soccer team will play their qualifying round match in the knockout Bill Turner Soccer Cup on Friday 28th March here at CCAS. We welcome any supportive spectators to the matchasourboysplaytheirfirstgamefortheyear.Kick-offwillbeat11:45amandtheboysneedtoattend period 1, 2 & 6 classes.

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                 Dear Parents and Carers

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Central Coast Adventist School we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very successful education program called Seasons for Growth.

This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research that highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.

The Seasons for Growth Program runs for eight weeks and each weekly session is 40-50 minutes. The program concludes with a 'Celebration' session. Later in the year each group will have the opportunity to meet for two further sessions to build on their earlier learning.

Seasons for Growth will commence in Week 2 of Term 2 and will be facilitated by Jane Hughes and Rebecca Stratford, who have received special training in the use of this program. If you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons for Growth and at least 6 months has passed since they experienced an event resulting in grief or loss, we would encourage you to talk to him/her about participating in this program. Should he/she decide to participate please fill in the tear-off section below and return to the school by Wednesday, March 26th.

An information session for parents and carers who would like their children to participate will be held on:

Friday 4th April, 2.15 – 2.45PM in the Learn Inc room.

I would strongly encourage you to attend this session to gain an insight into the value of the program.

CCAS is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved.

Rebecca Stratford Head of Primary

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PLEASE RETURN THIS SECTION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL RECEPTION

I give consent for my son/daughter _ Class to attend the Seasons for Growth Program. I have discussed this with him/her.

I am able/unable to attend the parent information session on 4th April

Signed: Parent/Guardian Signature Child's Signature

Family Movie Night Saturday 22nd March

Children 0 – 5: FREE Children 15 & under: $4.00

Adults: $7.00

Family’s: $20.00

Come along to the Central Coast Adventist School Naomi Frew Hall at 6:00pm – 9:00pm to enjoy a fun family movie night!

Featuring a family favourite Alvin & the chipmunks: Chipwrecked.

There will be hot drinks, popcorn, soft drinks and other snacks for sale.

Wear your best pyjamas and bring a pillow or blanket! Prizes for best pyjamas and a lucky door prize!!

Featuring: Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Rated G)

Central Coast Adventist School

Register. Participate. Donate. 1300 65 65 85

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Gosford City Relay For Life29 - 30 March 2014, 3pm - 10amCentral Coast Grammar SchoolContact 4336 4500

An Overnight experience with fun activities and moving ceremoniesto raise vital funds for research,prevention, and support services.Help us make a difference in the�ght against cancer. Register now.

Join the thousands of Australianswho take part in Cancer Council’sRelay For Life each year.