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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Building Community: Australia’s Biggest

Morning Tea

Torrens Valley Christian School is built on faith in Jesus

Christ, providing excellence in education and teaching

servant, leadership, compassion, respect and

responsibility for the world in which we live.

Every year, Torrens Valley Christian School participates in running an event for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

in support of the Cancer Council. And this year was no different!

What a beautiful morning it was! Students from Vetamorphus and the Student Leadership Team, did a great job

planning, setting up, preparing platters and serving a delicious morning tea of cakes, biscuits and other goodies

for our community to share at morning tea time and raised over $850 in support of cancer research.

We were inspired by our speaker, past scholar, Matthew Parker, who spoke to students in Years 7-12 about his

family’s journey with cancer. His story touched the hearts of the audience who were inspired and encouraged by

his message. This special assembly together also included musical items from our staff band, the Year 9 band and

Revampt band.

Our Chaplain, Margaret Garland led students in a time of prayer and reflection for families who have lost dear

ones to cancer or who have been touched by the disease or are currently undergoing treatment. Students were

reminded that through Christ we have strength for today … and certain hope for eternity.

God’s Word gives hope in times of difficulty with the words from Isaiah 26:4 'Trust in the Lord forever, for the

LORD GOD is an Everlasting Rock.'

TVCS has held an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event for the past 18 years with over $12,000 being raised for

Cancer Council SA!

Funds raised from Australia's Biggest Morning Tea will help the Cancer Council continue its vital work in cancer

research, prevention and support services.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day such a success.

Julie Prattis. Principal

25 May, 2017

Term Two: Week Four

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May Thur 25 HOT LUNCHES - $3.50

TVCS Annual General Meeting 7.30pam - Staff Room

Fri 26 Yr 10-12 Meningococcal B Immunisation Yr 3-12 Cross Country (8.15am) Yr 8/9 Girls Futsal Class 2012 Reunion

Mon 29 National Reconciliation Week

Tues 30 Rec to Yr 2 -Indigenous Puppet Show (2pm)

Wed 31 Primary Worship Assembly(9:15am) Yr 4/5 Camp - Mylor Baptist Camp Yr 9 Altitude Day - Adelaide

June Thur 1 HOT LUNCHES - $3.50 (Hotdogs)

SAPSASA & SSSSA Cross Country

Sat 3 SCHOOL TOUR (10am)

Mon 5 Triple CCC Craft (8.45am) Yr 6/7 Touch Football

Tues 6 Mock Trial Round 3 - (4.30pm) Secondary Musical Week Godspell - tickets on sale through website Senior School Vista Sport (2.30pm) Mock Trial - round 3

Wed 7 Yr 7to9 to GODSPELL for last rehearsal performance - 11am

Thur 8 HOT LUNCHES - (Chicken burger) Yr 10/11 to GODSPELL - 11.45am GODSPELL - HVUC (12noon) GODSPELL - HVUC (7pm)

Fri 9 GODSPELL - HVUC (12noon) GODSPELL - HVUC(7pm)

TUESDAY Compassion Children Day - (gold coin)

TUESDAY School Banking Day

THURSDAY HOT LUNCHES - $3.50 1 June - Hot Dogs 8 June - Chicken Hamburger 15 June - Hamburger

SCHOOL TUITION FEES

Please note that the School Tuition Fees for the second

billing are due, unless you have an agreed and operating

payment plan with the School.

If you have any questions regarding your School Fees

Tuition Account please contact the Finance Manager (Mr

Gary Johns, gary.johns@tvcs.sa.edu.au or

accounts@tvcs.sa.edu.au) at the school.

Your prompt payment of fees is greatly appreciated.

Thank You.

Mr Gary Johns (Finance Manager)

Front Office staff at the welcome desk at TVCS Open Day,

in March. Judy, Rebecca, Julie and Amy.

UNIFORM SHOP OPEN HOURS Monday 8.30am – 11.15am Thursday 8.30am – 11.15am Thursday 3.00pm – 4.15am

Contact: Lisa Kociolek (Uniform Coordinator) Email: uniformshop@tvcs.sa.edu.au

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CHESS CHAMPION

Christiaan participated in the SA Junior Chess League 26th – 28th April (school holidays).

He achieved 6th place in the under 21 and 1st place in the under 12 Leagues respectively. Well done!

Strategy requires thought, tactics requires observation. Max Euwe.

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE (PRC)

The PRC is an annual event encourages students of all ages

to read 12 books between January and September. Books

are chosen from a mix of the PRC list (online) and free

choice. Please encourage all school students to participate,

it’s not too late to start! Collect forms from the library or

visit the PRC website:

http://www.premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au/prc/

pages/home

Dan Crook and Carol Gallasch (TVCS Library)

YOU CAN 2 CAN

Thank you to all those who supported the YOU CAN 2 CAN

for 2017. You have all helped to improve the lives of those

in need.

UNIFORM SHOP CLEARANCE White anklet socks for sports uniform and girls’ summer dress. Sock shoe size 12-14 (adult, were $5.50) - Sale price $3.00 Sock shoe size 7-11 (adult were $5.50) - Sale price $3.00

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CLASS OF 2012

Fifth Reunion

6.30pm Friday,

26 May 2017

Official welcome and tour of

Torrens Valley Christian School,

followed by dinner at

Café Buongiorno, Modbury.

Past Scholars are a valuable and integral part of our

Christian School community.

2017 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - Selling fast!

Entertainment Books have now arrived and are available to

be picked up if you have prepaid or ordered one.

They can be still purchased and payment made by cash /

credit card at the Front Office.

Books are $70 each with portion of sales going to TVCS.

For Sale:

Size 20 Girls winter tartan skirt in good condition.

Worn 2 seasons. $50 ono.

Ph: Steph 0488 762 225.

GODSPELL TICKETS

On sale through the TVCS Website. www.tvcs.sa.edu.au

News and Events then click on this symbol.

Choose the day/date and time. See you there!

HOT LUNCHES - WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE!

Hot lunches run in Terms 2 & 3. P&F could not run this

without the assistance of volunteers . Can you help?

8.45 - 10am - counting money & collating orders

11 - 2pm - cooking & serving hot lunches

If you can help please phone:

Hester on mobile: 0416841369. Thank you.

Hester Schoemann (Hot lunch Coordinator)

LET US TAKE YOU ON A SPICE TRIP AROUND THE LET US TAKE YOU ON A SPICE TRIP AROUND THE

WORLD! PARENTS AND FRIENDS WORLD! PARENTS AND FRIENDS

FUNDRAISERFUNDRAISER

Torrens Valley Christian School is holding a

warm the belly fundraising drive coming into the cooler

months of 2017, and we are bringing you the flavours of the

world with The Saucy Spice Company.

At a time when we are all more aware of the effects of a

healthy diet on our wellbeing than ever before, we have

introduced a fundraising product that is all natural,

preservative free, gluten free and so easy to cook that you

will feel like you are cheating.

Each pack contains a hand-mixed blend of spices, an easy

to follow recipe and a list of fresh ingredients you will need

to complete the dish and once you have cooked your first

Saucy Spice Co Curry, your friends will want to know how

you did it.

Packs are $6.00 for our purple packs (casseroles) and

$7.00 for our coloured packs (soups and marinades) from

which, TVCS receives $2.25. So go on! Buy a pack, help out

your School Community, cook up a storm, invite some

friends and bask in the culinary compliments.

An order form is attached. Please return to the Font Office

with correct money / credit card details by Term 2, Week 5

(Wednesday, 31 May).

Orders delivered to your child’s classroom by Week 9.

For more information on this great product please visit:

www.saucyspice.com.au

Renee Hoff (for the Parent and Friends)

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SACSA PRIMARY ATHLETICS

On Friday 5th May, our Primary Athletics team headed to SA Athletics Stadium to compete in

the annual SACSA Athletics Carival. We took 59 competitors and the Year 11 PE class, who

helped to run an event and act as team managers on the day.

Nineteen Christian schools took part on the day, and TVCS was placed in Division 2 for the

carnival, as SACSA trialled a three-division carnival for the first time.

Our students competed really well all day, gaining top-three finishes in a large number of

events and even setting a new TVCS record in one event (which had stood since 2003).

At the end of the day, we were fairly confident of getting a top-three finish in our division. Our Year 7 Sport Captains made

their way to the presentations, where we discovered we had finished in equal 2nd place in our division.

It was then announced that we had finished 1st in the Challenge Shield, which is awarded to the school with the most

number of points per student. This was an exceptional achievement, and a great result for our students.

Andrew Loechel (Primary PE Coordinator)

SAPSASA CROSS COUNTRY EVENT, BULKANA

On Friday, 17 May some of our year 4 to 7’s spent the afternoon competing in cross country events with some of our local

South Australian Primary Schools at Bulkana Oval. Our students represented our school well, giving their events their best

effort. Congratulations in particular to:

Thomas Butson 2nd place 11:01 for 3 km

Eliana Christie 5th place 14.04 for 3 km

Bryson Reid 3rd place 10.04 for 2 km

Abigail Franklin 6th place 11.13 for 2 km

These students have qualified for the SAPSASSA cross country to be held on 1, June at Oakbank.

Thanks to the parents who joined us there and helped to Marshall or simply supported our students.

Bryan Franklin (Primary Coordinator)

Placegetters

Under 8s

Liam – 1st Long Jump; 2nd 70m

Cara – 2nd Long Jump; 3rd 400m

Tameah – 3rd 200m

Under 9s

Kelechi – 2nd 200m; 2nd Long Jump

Will – 2nd 400m

James – 2nd Shot Put

Jamie – 2nd 400m

Lucy – 2nd Long Jump

Girls 4x100m Relay – 4th

Boys 4x100m Relay – 3rd

Under 10s

Lara – 1st High Jump; 2nd Shot Put

Chad – 1st 800m; 3rd 200m

Bryson – 1st Discus

Abigail – 2nd 200m

Onyi – 2nd Long Jump

Lachlan – 3rd High Jump

Boys 4x100m Relay – 3rd

New Record

Under 13 Girls

Anke – 800m (2’51.90). Set in 2003

(3’14.42).

Under 11s

Elijah – 2nd 800m

Summer – 2nd Discus

Dallas – 2nd Shot Put

Jeremiah – 3rd 200m

Seth – 3rd High Jump

Under 12s

Emilio – 1st 100m

Ivana – 1st Shot Put

Shayla – 2nd 800m; 3rd 200m

Thomas – 2nd 800m

Chelsea – 3rd High Jump

Mia – 3rd Long Jump

Under 13s

Aliyah – 1st 200m & Long Jump;

2nd 100m

Anke – 1st 800m

Kate – 1st Discus

Jesse – 3rd 800m

Glen – 3rd Discus

Josh – 3rd Long Jump

Girls 4x100m Relay – 2nd

Boys 4x100m Relay – 3rd

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2017, TVCS ABMT

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Parents and Friends - SAUCY SPICE CO - FUNDRAISER ORDER FORM

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2, June 2017

Come dressed in your favourite

onesie or PJ’s

Where: Hope Valley Uniting Church

When: 5.30pm till 7.30pm (arrive 5:15 to sign in)

Every 5th Friday of the term (as above)

What: Lots of fun, food, and laughter,

Dinner/Dessert and a Devotion

Who: 6 to 12 year olds

How Much: $4 per kid, per night ($10 for family group of 3)

Questions: Rachel or Jayne 8396 0788

National Disability Insurance Agency (NIDAS)

The NDIA are running regular information sessions to help people with disability, families and carers to help them:

Gain information about accessing the NDIS Understand what may be included in an NDIS plan Prepare for their first planning conversation

This session is for people who would like further information on how to access the NDIS or those who have already been made eligible for the NDIS.

Find out more about how to get ready for the NDIS by visiting www.ndis.gov.au/ndis-ready.html or https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/firstplan.html

Monday, 29 May 2017 - 10:30am - 12:00pm

Enfield Community Centre 540 Regency Road Enfield SA 5085

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/52226 or phone: 0475 821 616

ONE TONNE OF SILVER FUNDRAISER

______________________ (name)

is collecting one tonne of silver

PLEASE DONATE YOUR SPARE CHANGE

When full please return to the school and look for your name on display.

ONE TONNE OF SILVER FUNDRAISER

Following last year’s successful effort, Torrens Valley Christian School is trying to raise another One

Tonne of Silver. Last year ‘s amount went towards the completion of the Primary playground.

This fundraiser will continue throughout this year. Its SO EASY just follow these simple steps:

Find a jar, tin or whatever and fill it up with your silver (gold coins or notes!)

Use the slip below

Bring to the Front Office, watch out for your family’s star on the school notice board

Start again and again and again! This fundraiser will continue all year.

Thank you from the Parents & Friends Committee.

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