Nhulunbuy Christian College News

Jeans for Genes Day

NCC was awash in denim last week with staff, students and even siblings participating in Jeans for Genes Day. Skirts, shorts, vests and the traditional Levi 501s were the order of the day with over $170 raised for medical research into childhood diseases.

According to the Children’s Medical Research Institute, one in twenty children are born with a congenital abnormality or genetic disease. Jeans for Genes Day is thus a worthwhile initiative that brings scientists ever closer to lasting cures or treatment.

Many thanks and well done to all who swapped their usual cool cotton attire for jeans!

Thanks to Mrs Kirsty Stone for all her incredible work and organisation...

From the Principal’s desk...

There   is   so   much   on   and   so   much   to   be  thankful  for.

Firstly   to  the  extraordinary   efforts  of  the  P&F  volunteers  at  the  fes<val  –  you  have  done  an  outstanding  job  and  as  a  result  we  are  well  on  the  way  to  paying  for  the  new  sports  surface.  I  know  you  are  all  working  hard   to  ensure  the  success  of  the  Father’s  day  market  and  Open  Day  and  we  are  grateful  for  all  that  you  do.

Secondly   I  want  to  echo  the  thoughts  of  most  of   Nhulunbuy   in   congratula<ng   the   ukulele  ensemble  for   their   stellar  performance  during  the   DSO   concert.     To   Mrs   Diprose,   who  actually   performed  with  the  orchestra  as  well  as  organising   the  students   –   thank   you,   you  con<nue  to  inspire!

Thirdly   we  have  just   emerged  from  a  science  extravaganza   with   Peter   van   Dam   and   his  group  of  helpers  running  a  day  of  experiments  for   all   the   classes,   culmina<ng   in   rocket  launches.    Peter  we  really  appreciate  the  extra  <me  and  energy  that  goes  into  this.

And  there  are  a  number  of  things  coming  up.  

Next   week   is   Book   Week   with   loads   of  ac<vi<es  for   the  students.   There  is  a  Reading  under  the  Stars  on  the  evening  of  Wednesday  the  22nd  with  guest  reader  Lynne  Walker  and  a  character  dress  up  day  on  Friday  24th

We   have   a   new   shade   sail   arriving   for   the  primary   play   area  and  there  is  a  working  bee  on  Saturday  the  25th  so  if  you  are  looking  for  a  way   of   working   off   your   parent   hours  –   we  could  certainly  use  a  hand.  

And  on  September  1  there  is  the  Father’s  Day  market  and  Open  Day  where  we  want   you  to  invite  anyone  who  is  remotely   curious  about  the  College  to  come  and  have  a  look  –   there  wi l l   be   tours ,   s tudent   d isp lays   and  demonstra<on  classes  as  well  as  the  fun  of  the  market    with  the  stalls  and  ac<vi<es.

So  let’s  enjoy   the  happy   chaos  with  hearVelt  thanks   toward   all   those   who   go   the   extra  distance   to   ul<mately   make   educa<on   a  wonderful  journey  for  our  children.  

T E R M T H R E E A U G U S T 2 0 1 2 I S S U E T W E L V E

Nhulunbuy Christian College News

Dates  for  the  diary

August 22Whole School AssemblyStorytime under the stars

August 24Bible character dress up day

August 25P&F working bee

September 1Father’s Day market and Open Day

There was great anticipation for the Darwin Symphony Orchestra visit to Gove last weekend. It felt like the main streets of Sydney or Melbourne with hundreds of cars descending on the High School and throngs of people with picnic baskets lining up for premium seating on the oval.

Despite the arctic conditions (who knew it could get so cold?) – the musicians bravely ignored the wind and played up a storm – with some help from James Blundell, the Arafura Dance Association and our very own NCC Ukelele Ensemble.

Looking resplendent in the new school uniform, students entertained the crowd with the old family favourite “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” – ably conducted by music maestro Julianne Diprose (who leapt off the stage where she had been playing in the string section to do so).

Thank you to the many organisations and individuals who worked hard to bring such an event to Gove and we hope the DSO doesn’t wait another six years before gracing us with their music!

NCC Uke Group wows the crowd!

Haiku

Over the next few issues, we’ll be profiling some of the Haiku that Year 7 have been composing.

Haiku, the ancient Japanese poetry form, uses just a few words to capture a moment and create a picture in the reader's mind. It is like a tiny window into a scene much larger than itself.

Traditionally, haiku is written in three lines, with five syllables in the first line, seven syllables in the second line, and five syllables in the third line.

Matsuo Basho Frog Haiku is an example of one of the most famous Haiku, and is over 300 years old.

Furu ike ya                Old pond!kawazu tobikomu   frog jumps inmizu no oto           water’s sound

The old pond ; a frog jumps in —

the sound of the water.

Ocean air, salt hairPeaceful place, away from

racePure water salty taste

Little leaves flowingGrowing slowly from the ground

All trees are uniqueLucy LaverackNightfall’s stars will shine

Hear the howls when midnight strikes

The moon will shine brightEytahnyia Scott

An introduction to Year Oneʼs Mrs Jan Louttit - in her own words....

My   husband   and   I   arrived   in   Nhulunbuy  two  months  ago  and  are  enjoying  living  in  such   a   friendly   community.     Teaching  at  Nhulunbuy   Chris=an   College   is   a   joy   that  is   growing   as   I   come   to   know   the  wonderful   children,   staff   and   families  more.

Over   the   years   I  have   taught   in   country  and   coastal   Queensland   schools,   from  Biloela   to   Kings   Chris=an   College   at   the  Gold   Coast,   Cooroy   on   the   Sunshine  Coast  and  in  recent  years   in  Alice  Springs  and  Darwin.  My  special  interest  is  Literacy  in   the  Early  Years   and   in  Queensland   I  worked   in  Brisbane  and  at  Cooroy  with  teachers  and  small  groups  to  improve  Literacy  outcomes.

 Our  grown  up  children  received  their  primary  and  secondary  educa=on  in  Chris=an  schools  within  the   Lutheran   system   so   I   believe   very   strongly   in   the   value   of   educa=on   from   a   Chris=an  perspec=ve.  It   is  wonderful  now  to  share  with   their  friends  as   they  celebrate  weddings,  bap=sms  and  birthdays.  

We   have   three   beau=ful   granddaughters   at   the   Gold   Coast   and   in   Gladstone,   who   we   talk   to  regularly  on   Skype.    Family   holidays  with   the  liOle  girls   and   their   parents   have  been   very   special  =mes  for  us.

Sailing,  gardening  and  camping  are  keen  interests  for  my  husband  and  I  and  we  spent  =me  in  2006  cruising  the  Queensland   coast.    We   are  now  making  the  most  of  exploring  the  beau=ful   country  around  Nhulunbuy  during  the  Dry.

WORKING BEE AT NCCA great way to work off your parent hours!

Meet at school on Saturday August 25 to get stuck into some school improvement projects… take your pick from:-

Renovation of shade sail over play areaGeneral garden duties – including planting and weeding.Beautification of the pond. Bring your bathers! Planting of water plants, lowering of grill and more...Painting of stage in undercover area

BBQ lunch and cold drinks supplied! Hope to see as many of you as possible -- many hands make light work as they say!

BIBLE CHARACTER DRESS UP DAY - August 24

A WORLD OF CHARACTERS TO CHOOSE FROM...

Who will come as Lotʼs wife? Samson? Delilah? Any takers for Methuselah?

Think pharaohs, gladiators, queens, prophets, apostles in chains, Jonah, Moses, Adam and Eve (in a costume, after the Fall!)... the list goes on and on.

Which book is full of intriguing characters and an amazing plot (and sub-plots)?Come dressed as your favourite Bible characterGold coin donation for Josephine and prizes for best entries

               

Library news

Activities to watch out for include:-

Decorate a jam jarColouring in competitionSecond-hand book sale

Mystery photos competition…

PLUS the big favourite –

STORIES UNDER THE STARS Wednesday August 22

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Parents and siblings welcome to stay to hear guest reader Local Member Lyn Walker and Principal Steve Venour read around

the fire

Year 6/7 fundraiser coffee and muffins available for purchase for Mums and Dads

AND free milo and maybe marshmallows (if there are any at the shop!) for the students...

Interested in working off some parent hours?

Milo-makers and Fire-pit supervisors sought between 6.15pm – 7.45pm

on August 22. Contact Marianne in the library to

find out more. 0448 000 626

Friday coffee mornings in the library

8 – 9amCome along and enjoy a

coffee with other parents - all welcome!

stop press!

BOOK WEEKNEXT WEEK!

20- 24 August

NCC FATHER’S DAY MARKET AND OPEN DAY

Saturday September 1st9am - 12pm

Nhulunbuy Christian College

Eugenia Ave

Great stalls, fantastic Father's Day gifts, lots of kids’ activities and a chance to check out our school!

All the usual stalls PLUS Ritu’s curry stallplants and seedlingswood-fired breadsecond-hand booksAmanda’s massage boothunique gifts for Dadpaint-a-canvas decorate a cupcakekids’ photo boothcasting competitioncake ‘n coffee

and MANY MANY MORE...

CAN YOU HELP? We’re still short on volunteers for the September 1 Father’s Day market. We need people to help on the following stalls: ★Paint-a-canvas ★Plant ★Cake/coffee and tea★Trash ‘n Treasure ★Decorate a cupcake PLUS many others….

We also need helpers to set up and pack down. If you think you can assist, please let us know (e mail b.j.p.obrien@gmail.com or janemccaffrey1974@yahoo.com.au) or better still, come along to our next meeting on August 21 at 7.30pm in the staff room.

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD!

Every Friday from 3.30 - 5.30pm at the Oasis Assembly.

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Gove Rugby League Come and Try Clinic

Saturday 8th SeptemberWhere: Hindle Oval

Time: 8:00am-11:00pmAge: 5-12 years old, (boys and girls)

Cost: $25Includes: mod sized football, boot bag, water bottle, posters, stickers, sausage sizzle, popper, fruit and qualified coaching.

The Gove Junior Rugby League will be holding their 2011 Rugby League Sign on day directly after the holiday clinic. Time: 1130-12:30pm

Focus  on  the  Family  renowned  youth  speaker  

Marc  Erbsleben  Coming  to  Gove

 August  21  at  7pm  @  23  Chesterfield  CctAll  welcome  to  join  for  an  evening  of  

informal  chat  and  Q&A  session

Contact  Michelle  Haines  for  more  details  

0429  310  760  

Mid North Christian College Aviation Studies

Dreamt of piloting or restoring a plane?

Applications for the Student Pilot Certificate 2013/2014 now

open. Contact the College on 86324240 or e mail Natalie on

Natalie.farinola@midnorthcc.sa.edu.au

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Save  the  Date!  Runners  North  Half  Marathon  21.1km  solo  or  team  relay  event

Saturday  October  6Watch  this  space  for  more  details!  

Forward in Faith Gove Assembly

You are invited to witness power, miracles and deliverance

Functions Room, Uniting Church

18 – 26 August 6 – 8.30pm27, 29 August 6 – 8.30pm

Contact Pastor Norman for details 0434 162 400