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Thursday, 8 September to Friday, 9 September Year 11 Study Camp, Burrill Pines Saturday, 10 SeptemberWorking Bee Years 3 & 4, at 8am - 11amMonday, 12 SeptemberParent Forum in the Green Room, 2pm - 3pmWednesday, 14 SeptemberCIS Primary Athletics Championships Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre, HomebushMonday, 19 SeptemberYears 5 to 12 Talent Show, on CampusWednesday, 21 SeptemberYear 12 Graduation Assembly Wednesday, 21 SeptemberInterest and Expert Group Assembly, 12:30pm, in the HallFriday, 23 September to Saturday 1, OctoberYear 11 Service Trip, Woolaning Homeland Christian College, Northern Territory Friday, 23 SeptemberCity vs Country, at Tongarra CampusFriday, 23 SeptemberLast Day Term 3, 2016

2017 Term DatesStudent Term dates for next year. Term 1 - Wednesday 1/2 - Friday 7/4Term 2 - Monday 24/4 - Friday 30/6Term 3 - Monday 24/7 - Friday 22/9Term 4 - Monday 9/10 - Thursday 7/12 Please visit our website for all of our calender dates and many more important pieces of key information.

A message from Mr HorsleyLast week was an exciting week for me in my role as Executive Principal. As the culmination of much research, discussion and planning, major initiatives were announced at the Association meeting of I.A.C.P.C.E.

These announcements, summarised for you in letters from the Board Chair, Mr Andrew Spence, Dr Kate Bertram and me, outline the developments and initiatives that have been thought and prayed over for a period of 18 months or so, ever since I assumed my position at ICS.

It is exciting to plan for the future and it is easy to be caught up in this excitement and by default to assume it’s all our own work. However, the reality is that this is God’s work. We constantly pray for wisdom and guidance and when we receive it often we scarcely acknowledge that it is the Lord who has answered our prayers and provided what we asked for.

The great problem we have as human beings is in ignoring our Lord and creator and treating Him as if He doesn’t exist or is not relevant. So it can be even for those who claim Jesus as their Lord and Saviour that we can act and behave in ways that fail to acknowledge that our wisdom and discernment comes from Him.

I need to remind myself daily that all the goodness we experience would disappear if God were to cease caring for us and His world. Our society has forgotten what the Lord has done in the same way that the people of Israel often forgot the love that He lavished upon them. As you read the Old Testament, time and again, the Israelites were reminded of the Exodus and the many rescues from their enemies. They were reminded to rely on God and to trust Him in all things.

So we too must do this – we are the new children of God, made heirs with Christ through the death and resurrection of God’s only Son, Jesus the Christ. In all our excitement in making these plans and executing them may we never forget the Lord “who never slumbers or sleeps” (Psalm 121:4). He never forgets us. Let us reflect on Psalm 121 and know that our help comes from the Lord.

Mr Tony Horsley - The Executive Principal

Tongarra's name is changingOur new name was announced at last week's Association meeting. As of 2017, our campus will be called Calderwood Christian School. Details concerning the change-over process will be released in the coming weeks.

23 Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Psalm 73:23 - 25 (NIV)

• Praise God for His continuing goodness and give thanks for His never ceasing care for us and the needs of our school.

• Continue to pray for those among us who have been unwell over the past few weeks, as there has been a increase in viruses going around.

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These things went home this week:• Year 12 Graduation Assembly letter.• Prep - Year 12 letters outling each

classes stall for the country fair.

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Infants Swimming ProgramThe Kindergarten - Year 2 swimming program continues.

Monday, 12 September - Wednesday, 14 September (Week 9)

Staff have appreciated parents' efforts in labelling all of their child's items of clothing and swimming gear.

Thank you to parents who have remembered to send in notes to school prior to each swimming day for early departures, when requesting to pick their child up from the pool.

Thank you also to all of the parents and carers who have assisted students with the program so far.

Infants Tying Shoelaces Workshop Last week, Kindergarten - Year 2 students were visited by a staff member from Athletes Foot Shellharbour and Paul Sawaqed, the Area Manager of Ascent Footwear / Ascent Safety Footwear.

The students participated in a tying laces workshop as part of the Athletes Foot School Rewards Program in which, ICS is a strong registered school. The staff and students thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the visit.

Paul left the students a show bag each, which contains a brochure about the rewards program and a certificate that doubles as a lace tying practice tool.

The Kindergarten - Year 2 students will use the lace-tying tool at school over the next couple of weeks, before sending them home in the show bags.

Father's Day StallThanks to everyone's generosity, we raised a total of $700 at this years Father's Day Stall.

A VERY BIG thank you to all our families who sent in donations.

Thank you also to all the special mums who helped with wrapping & pricing and helped our students to shop on the day. We are very thankful for your help.

Association Membership Information Session If you are looking for an opportunity to understand how you can be more involved in the life of our school – be encouraged to come along to our next Association information evening.

New parents especially welcome!

When: Thursday, 15 September, at 7.30pm. The session will run for approximately an hour.

Where: Cordeaux Campus, 4 Tyalla Place, Cordeaux Heights. The staff/meeting room (next to the house)

Please RSVP by: Tuesday, 13 September.

If you have any questions please contact Beth Ellerman in Business Centre

Tongarra Talent ShowMonday, 19 September, 2016

The Tongarra Talent Show is an opportunity for students to showcase their talent and see the God given talent in their class.

This year we want to acknowledge all the talent of the students, so there will be no adjudication as has been in the past with the Talent Quest.

The Talent Show will be run in 2 different sections.

Years 9 -12: Period 5 & 6 - 12:30 - 1:40pm

Years 5 - 8 : Period 7 & 8 - 2pm - 3:20pm

Parents are welcome to attend.

Congratulations Mrs HammondsCongratulations to Mrs Kirsty-Lee Hammonds and her husband Andrew, on the safe arrival of their daughter, Miriam Faith Hammonds.

Born on Friday, 12 August at 7:36pm, weighing 4.055kgs. The other 3 Hammonds children (Jack, Charlotte & Esther) are rapt to have a new little baby sister.

Working BeeNext Working Bee - Years 3 & 4, Saturday, 10 September, 8am - 11am.All enquiries to Mrs Jill De La Torre, in the Campus Office or Greg Cleall, Site Manager 0423 145 845.

To RSVP contact Mrs Jill De La Torre, in the Campus Office or email tongarra@ics.nsw.edu.au

Tongarra Spring FairSave the date: Saturday, 22 October, at 3pm – 7pm

Something for everyone – including rides, great food, book, plant stalls and more...

Learning Club RecommencesThe Learning Club recommenced on Wednesday, 7 September 2016.

It runs from 3:30pm - 4:30pm on Wednesdays.

It is a for Years 7 - 12 students and is designed to assist homework and study skills.A letter went home about the Learning Club last week. Please contact the Campus Office if you need a copy of this letter.

Community Notices This is a snippet of notices, which are on our community noticeboard. This is located outside E Block staff room and has a more comprehensive selection.

FREE Learner Log Book RunSunday, 25 September 2016 between 10.00am and 12.30pmStarting and Finishing at the Lake Illawarra PCYC Bookings are essential please call Jenny Davies on 4221 6124 or email jenny.davies@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

Summer Cricket ClubRegistrations are now open with Albion Park Cricket Club. This is open to both boys and girls. For more information please call 0481519355 or visit the Albion Park Cricket Club website

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Tongarra Spring FairSAT 22 OCT 3-7PM

234 CALDERWOOD ROAD, ALBION PARK

Something for everyone - including rides, great food, book, plant stalls and more...

While you visit, take a tour with our Campus Registrar and meet our community.

www.ics.nsw.edu.au Enquiries 4230 3700