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River City Christian College Term 01, Week 06

rccc.vic.edu.au Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020

In this issue

From Peter Nelson 1

Prayer Points 2

School News 2-5

Calendar of Events 6

Dispelling Fear & Anxiety

In last week’s newsletter I introduced the Scripture we

are reflecting on as a school for the rest of this term

(Romans 5:5-8), highlighting how it gives direction for

the source of deep-seated hope and peace to dwell

within us. During the past week I have been reminded

in a number of ways how contrary this belief, this truth

is from what so many people are experiencing. Instead

of hope, the increasing position people find themselves

in is fear and anxiety.

In all sorts of ways our world and our society is falling

apart, is in decay but that shouldn’t be a surprise to us.

The apostle Paul writes in 2 Timothy 3, “But mark this:

There will be terrible times in the last days. People will

be … abusive, … ungrateful, … without self-control, …

conceited, …having a form of godliness but denying its

power. … You, however, know all about my teaching,

my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love,

endurance, persecutions, sufferings … Yet the Lord

rescued me from all of them. In fact, everyone who

wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be

persecuted, while evildoers and impostors will go from

bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for

you, continue in what you have learned and have

become convinced of, … the Holy Scriptures, which are

able to make you wise for salvation through faith in

Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful

for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in

righteousness, so that the servant of God may be

thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Let us be a people of hope and peace who can proclaim

“My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus Christ, my

righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but

wholly lean on Jesus’ name.” and, in so doing, He will

dispel our fear and anxiety. In the words of another

song I have replayed a few times while travelling in the

car this last week; “O the blood of the Passover Lamb, is

applied to the door of my life. No power of darkness

could ever withstand, the force of the blood sacrifice.

Though Satan will bring accusations, I let him know

right where I stand. For now there is no condemnation,

I'm under the blood of the Lamb. I'm under the blood

of the Lamb, that covers the guilt of my past. By the

mercy of God, Holy and righteous I stand. I'm under the

blood of the Lamb, I'm safe and secure from the

enemy's plan. No weapon formed against me will

stand, I'm under the blood of the Lamb.”

Peter Nelson, continuing to reflect on and soak in the

Scripture of Romans 5:1-11

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Southern Cross Kids Camp Movie Fundraiser

“I Still Believe”

Thursday, 19th March, starting at 7pm is this special

fundraiser for SCKC to be held at the Paramount

Theatre, Echuca.

Tickets are $20 and include supper after the movie.

Get your tickets from the school office or at the door.

Prayer Points

For our Year 7 & 8’s, Mrs Carolyne McDonald and Corbz in the lead up to their Anglesea /

Ballarat camp between March 18th & 20

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For a regional gathering of Christian schools that we are hosting at RCCC on Saturday 21st March.

Just as the RCCC pioneers were moved by God to consider a different way for their children’s

education almost 40 years’ ago, as we approach and move beyond this significant milestone,

please continue in prayer and listening for what God now wants us to be and to do as a school

community.

Parents and friends are also welcome to a time of prayer for the school each Monday during the school

term, 8.50am to 9.15am, in the meeting room off the front office.

Fun Run on Monday 16th March

This annual RCCC mission fundraiser and an event that

helps select students to represent us at the Christian

Schools Events Network’s annual Cross-Country

Running Event in Melbourne later this year, starts off

at about 9.30am on Monday March 16th. The run is for

the whole school with a shorter route for Primary

students and while the hope is for all to run most of

the route, people can at least do a brisk walk for part

of it.

The event starts and finishes on the school oval but

extends around part of Rotary Park. Please come

prepared in your sports uniform for this day and

parents are welcome to cheer on the participants.

Sponsorship forms have been sent home last Friday

and it’s hoped that all students can collect sponsors

from people they know so that we can further support

the child we sponsor in Rwanda through Compassion

and also the Echuca Community Food Bank. If you

need another sponsorship form, please ask at the

school front office.

Q: What is the antonym of DOMINOS? (Answer on last page)

School Working Bee—this Saturday

Our first working bee for this year is from 8am to 12

noon on Saturday March 14th as we get together at the

school to catch up on some building and grounds

maintenance tasks. Please come when you can and

leave when you need to but we hope to have morning

tea together at about 10.30am so try to be there for

that! We will plan to have the tools and materials

needed but if you have some tools or protective

equipment that you prefer to use, please bring them

along.

Parent Teacher Meetings, Wednesday March 25th

Booking request information has been sent out for

these meetings that occur during a couple of hours

after school on March 25th and if you need another

request form please contact the office.

This is a great opportunity to share information

between parents and teachers so as we are all better

equipped to support the development of the young

people who are part of RCCC.

Your confirmation slip will be sent home by Fri, 20th

March.

You are welcome to have your children with you at

the relevant meetings although there may be times

when it’s best that they step outside. Please make the

necessary arrangements for the care of your children

between the end of the school day at 3.15pm and the

start of your appointments.

PREMIER’S ACTIVE APRIL

Now in its twelfth year, Premier’s Active April continues to

help Victorians join in the fun of increased physical activity.

Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to do 30

minutes of physical activity a day during April. It’s free, it’s

fun and it’s part of the Victorian Government’s commitment

to getting more people active and healthy. Start small and

remember that every little bit counts. It’s an easy way to

kick start a healthier you!

As a participant, you can log your daily activity and track

your progress with the Activity Timer on the mobile or web

App. This year, the all-new Fitbit integration makes it even

easier to track your activity throughout April. You can also

create and join teams, compare the progress of team

members and explore the My Offers feature to discover

events, offers and facilities that are available across Victoria.

The Get Active Workout Program provides instructional

videos with helpful tips and tricks to keep active each day at

home, work or in the local park. Please check out https://

www.activeapril.vic.gov.au/

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Class of the week is Mitchell

Well done to the amazing students in Years P-2

Merit Award Winners

for Term 1 week 05

Oliver Borg - “In recognition of his

INTEGRITY and earnest conduct during

Health and PE”

Jahleel Atkinson for staying on task and

completing all his learning in Health

Dylan Putt-Atley for his wonderful

improved independence at writing ideas.

Tom McDonald for his thoughtful manner

in helping others. Also, greatly improved

handwriting. Well done!

Congratulations everyone!

Help Needed – Lost Property

Billye Sinapius has lost her named (under the label) sports

warm up jacket, size 8. Can you help her find it please?

Beacon Business Breakfast

This event at Radcliffe's Restaurant on Friday morning this

week is the first event that our Beacon leaders will be

participating in hosting, Michael welcoming and Paige

speaking from the stage. Many local business leaders will be

present as the Beacon Program is outlined and support for

the program is encouraged.

Marriage

The heading on a recent Focus on the Family email caught my attention and it went on to say "Differences can

drive a married couple apart until the husband and wife feel like they have little in common." It further interested

me with these words: "We often find ourselves lost in the busyness of our modern society; technology addiction is

at an all-time high, and we're busier than ever with work, sports and other activities taking away precious time

from families. It's not always an obvious thing but when you catch yourself scrolling through social media for an

hour, completely tuned out, you know somethings wrong." I then clicked on the link headed "How to restart your

marriage" https://www.families.org.au/article/how-restart-your-marriage and found it well worth reading for

whatever stage of marriage we are in - I hope you do too. Peter Nelson

End & Start of Term Arrangements

The last day of Term 1 is Friday March 27th when our usual 8.55am Assembly in the Multi-Purpose Hall will have

an Easter focus and parents and friends continue to be welcome at those Assemblies. We will also continue our

end of term practise of each bringing along some non-perishable food for donation to the Echuca Community

Food Bank. Dismissal on this day will be 2.15pm so please adjust your pick arrangements accordingly.

During the term break, the school office will only be open 9am to 4pm, Monday April 6th to Thursday April 9

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Students return for Term 2 at 8.55am on Tuesday April 14th, directly after the Easter public holiday.

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Fabulous Friday

in the Swan Class BUPA VISIT The Swan class went to BUPA and we sang a song. Then we had a chat and picked up some rubbish. By Levi. The Swan class went to BUPA on Friday the 28th of February. We sang a song to the people at BUPA. We sang ‘To God Be the Glory.’ By Trinity. On Friday the 28th February, we (Swan class, grades 3—6), visited BUPA and sang ‘Mighty to Save,’ and ‘To God Be the Glory.’ After that, we went and picked up trash. By Tom. The Swan class drove to BUPA to visit the residents, and the people told us stories. By Charlea.

On Friday the 28th February, the Swan class visited the residents at BUPA. We sang ‘To God Be the Glory,’ said scripture, and talked to the residence of BUPA. I talked to Kevin and he had ten brother and sisters, but sadly they all died. After that, Trinity played ‘Twinkle, Twinkle’ on the piano. Before we left, we split in to groups: Caleb and Joshua. I was in Caleb with Charlotte, Abigail, Tom, Jack and Narah, but she wasn’t there. By Millie. We went to BUPA on Friday. We got to sing to the residents and they like it. Then, we gave them a gift. By Oliver.

The Swan class visited the BUPA residents on Friday 28th of February. By Abigail. I was talking to Alan and I gave Alan a gift from Charlotte. By Dylan.

PTO

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The Royal Flying Doctors Service Incursion

On Friday, we also got to learn facts about the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Tom brought a simulator to school and we got to go inside and experience how it works. My favourite part in the simulator was having a chat with Mrs Kelly through headphones, just like they would do in real life. By Gabriella.

After lunch, the Swan class went to visit Tom. Tom let us hop in the plane and it was fun. Then, we got to drive the plane, but not in the air. Then, we got to wear the dress-ups. I was a nurse. When Mrs Coughlin was taking the photo, the pants fell down. Then, Gabie and I both shared pants and we couldn’t get out, but we finally got out. By Miley. In the simulator cockpit, there was a game and I loved it and it looked 3-dimensional. By Emmett.

RFDS stands for Royal Flying Doctors Service. The RFDS is really important because they save or change people’s lives. It doesn’t matter where you are as they’re still available to help. By Charlotte. On Friday 28th of February, we saw the Royal Flying Doctors Service and it was a lot of fun. We talked about the aeroplane called Ray and we got to dress up. That was my favourite bit. Charlotte and I dressed up as Royal Flying Doctors Service pilots. I wore pants, a top, a hat and sunnies. Charlotte wore a top, a hat and sunnies. She didn’t wear pants because there were no more pants. By Georgia. Tom, from the RFDS, came to our school. Phoebe and I went into a simulator and got to sit in the cockpit. It was fun. By Jack.

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River City

Christian College

School Calendar of Events

Answer:

Domi Doesn’t No!

Mar 2020

2 Theatre sports

workshop Week 5

3 Yr 9/10 High

Country Camp

4 Yr 9/10 High

Country Camp Playgroup

5 Yr 9/10 High

Country Camp

6 Yr 9/10 High

Country Camp

7

8

9 Labour Day

Public Holiday Week 6

10

11 Yr 7

Immunisation. Playgroup

12

13 Beacon

Business Breakfast

14 Working Bee

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16 Fun Run

“Mission” fundraiser Week 7

17

18 Yr 7/8 camp Playgroup

19 Yr 7/8 camp

20 Yr 7/8 camp

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23 Harmony Day NAPLAN practice

test Week 8

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25 Playgroup Parent/Teacher

meetings

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27 Last day of

Term 1. Easter assembly. 2.15pm dismissal

28 Holidays

29 Holidays

30 Holidays

31 Holidays

1 Holidays

2 Holidays

3 Holidays

4 Holidays

5 Holidays Daylight Savings

ends

Apr 2020

6 Holidays

7 Holidays

8 Holidays

9 Holidays

10 Good Friday

Holidays

11 Holidays

12 Easter Sunday

Holidays

13 Easter Monday Week 1

14 1st day Term 2

15 Playgroup

16 Yr 10

Immunisations

17

18

19

20 Road Smart

session – Yr 10 Week 2

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22 Playgroup

23

24 BUPA

25 ANZAC DAY

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27 Week 3

28

29 Playgroup

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