Southern Vales Christian College

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1 Southern Vales Christian College We welcome our school community to the 2015 school year. I would like to extend a special welcome to the new families in our College. The school year has begun with such a sense of expectation. Our teachers have worked very hard producing units of work which develop skills and build on understanding that are engaging for students. Our theme for 2015 is God is Good, with the focus scripture Psalm 34:8 - Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him. This year we have set our students a challenge to get to know God and to build a relationship with Him. They will be able to say that they have tasted and seen that God is good. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following new staff this year: Kylie Cook (Year 2 MV), Cathy Rowley (Year 4 MV), Eric Spangenberg (Psychology/ Humanities), Laura Sklaptis (English Studies/ Humanities) and Jamie Trezise (VET Hospitality Trainer). To begin the year, there is a time for the College community to meet together at the Friday Family Fun afternoons which are being held at each campus. Aldinga, Friday 20 February and Morphett Vale, Friday 27 February; running from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. There will be fun activities for the whole family. All College families are most welcome. There are many wonderful things in store in 2015 and we are looking forward to journeying with you this year. Mrs Jenny Nelson, Principal Congratulations to all of our 2014 Year 12 students on successfully attaining their SACE. With 64% of all the Stage 2 grades being in the A and B range, we acknowledge the outstanding effort put in by both students and teachers. Alex Matusica, Dux of Year 12 (pictured), Gabby Tyler and Laura Kalfas all gained an ATAR score over 90. Gabby Tyler, Lauren Daniell and Ashley Goodwin obtained merits (A+) in Stage 2 subjects with their efforts being acknowledged at the SACE Merit Ceremony at Government House. The ceremony provides an opportunity for the South Australian community to celebrate the outstanding success of Stage 2 students and recognise their commitment to excellence. A special mention to the Year 12 students who achieved A grades in one or more subject: Brianna Brown, Gabrielle Burtt, Katrina France, Jesse Hollier, Laura Kalfas, Tayla Martin, Alex Matusica, Victoria Trebilco, Adien Treleaven, Gabby Tyler and Lois Woodberry. The future directions of our students are diverse; with University placements TAFE enrolments, Police and Navy applications, a Soccer Scholarship to the USA, Apprenticeships, students gaining employment and the following University placements: Adelaide University Bachelor Teaching/Bachelor Arts, Bachelor Science Space SC and Atrophysics, Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor Science University of South Australia Bachelor Business Tour and Event Management, Bachelor Info Tech (Games and Ent), Bachelor Nursing, Bachelor Engineering Honours Civil and Architecture Flinders University Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor Educ. Middle School/Secondary School, Bachelor of Media Arts, Bachelor Engineering (Bio) Honours, Bachelor Medical Science, Bachelor Law and Legal Practice Honours, Bachelor Law and Legal Practice Comb. Degree It has been a joy to journey with and teach the 2014 Year 12 cohort of students and we pray God s richest blessings on their lives. Mrs Michelle West, Year 12 Teacher Issue 1 Week 2 Term 1

2 Please note the Term dates for the 2015 school year. Term 1: Tuesday 3 February Friday 10 April (1 pm) Term 2: Tuesday 28 April Friday 3 July (1 pm) Term 3: Wednesday 22 July Friday 25 September (1 pm) Term 4: Tuesday 13 October Friday 11 December (time TBA) Week 3, February Our annual camp for Year 11 and 12s is a great opportunity for students from both campuses to connect with each other and get to know some of their key teachers for the year. Elevate Education presented in our study sessions to equip our students with the skills to begin their study habits well. Mylor Camp offers challenging activities for the students, such as the High Ropes for the Year 12 students. Students enjoyed some praise and worship times with our Chaplain Ryan sharing and Mr Snape and Year 12 student Ashley playing music. Students comments: On the Year 11/12 camp, I really enjoyed the activities, especially the Flying Fox and canoeing. They were a lot of fun. I also liked the study sessions we did as it will help me this year and the next. Courtney, Year 11 I found the opportunity to get to know other students and teachers really enjoyable as it helps give the year a good start. The High ropes activity and Giant Swing were particularly enjoyable because it was so challenging but rewarding and fun at the same time. Amaya, Year 12 I enjoyed the Year 11/12 camp because it was a good way to get to know the Year 11s and the teachers, as well as bond with the Year 12s. I found the Essay Writing Skills session helpful as although I thought I knew how to write good essays, I found the tips and skills really interesting and a good way to refresh my memory. Elizabeth, Year 12 Mrs Michelle West, Senior Years Coordinator Tue 17 IT Helpdesk Session Resource Centres, 3 pm - 7 pm Wed 18 Morphett Vale Parent Info Night Years 7-12, 6:30 pm Thu 19 Secondary ID Photos IT Helpdesk Session Resource Centres, 3 pm - 7 pm Fri 20 Primary Years Assembly 2:30 pm Friday Family Fun Aldinga Campus 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Week 4, February Fri 27 Primary Years Assembly 2:30 pm Friday Family Fun Morphett Vale Campus 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tel Morphett Vale Campus 140 States Rd Aldinga Campus 240 Aldinga Beach Rd

3 Aldinga Positive - Timothy, Hamish and Isabella Respectful - Jakob Obedient & Cooperative - Trey Hardworking - Hayden, Dylan and Harmony Polite - Tabitha Certificates of Merit Thomas, Mackenzie and Oscar Morphett Vale The Extended Learning Program 2014 was such an exciting year of student learning. Last year saw the College beginning initiatives such as Tournament of Minds, Philosophy Classes, face painting lessons, Chess Clubs, Chess Tournaments, and Oliphant Science Competition. These initiatives spanned Year 2 - Year 10. It also saw our renewed involvement in Debating SA after a decade break. There was a number of special guest experts who presented in a variety of year levels and contexts. This was made possible through the committed, hands-on teamwork of the Staff Champions. We will be continuing to Staff Family Fun Day to build on the strengths and successes of this program in our Extended Learning Program A focus of our program in last year s Term 4 was on teacher identification of our Year 3-7 students in need of further extension in their learning. If you are interested in finding out more about the Extended Learning Program 2015, please contact me directly on rebecca. lemke@svcc.sa.edu.au with any of your questions. Have a blessed school year. Ms Rebecca Lemke, Extended Learning Coordinator Welcome to School - Aien, Elijah, Danielle, Aneka, Rachael, Kaitlin, Joel, Chloe, Rose, Jamie, Solomon, Conan, Piper, Matthew and Minnie On Tuesday 27 January, the College staff and their families were treated to a Staff Family Fun Day to kick off the new school year. It was a great time of joining together as a staff community with plenty of fun activities for all ages. Thank you to Wendy Kalfas for organising this fantastic family event. admin@svcc.sa.edu.au All correspondence to: PO Box 70 Morphett Vale SA 5162

4 Please let us know if your child/ren are going to be absent or late by 9:15 am - there is a direct number for notifying abstenees or absent@svcc.sa.edu Kindly note that ALL late students (not just Secondary students) need to report to the Front Office upon arrival at school. These students should bring their diary or communication book to be stamped as a late arrival. In Week 1, the Year 8-10 students took part in Elevate Education Study Sessions that equipped the students with easy and useful study tips. We learnt about mindmapping and dynamic reading. I found it helpful and they gave us tips on remembering information. Gennaro, Year 8 Term 1 is Summer Uniform which requires the College hat be worn for break times, fitness time and PE lessons. Please ensure that the College hat is brought to school every day. Parents are most welcome to attend College assemblies. * - 9:00 am Mon * Years :45 am Wed Morphett Vale Campus * Years :45 am Fri Morphett Vale Campus * Years :45 am Fri Aldinga Campus On Thursday 5 February the Year 9 Challenge - Hero of the Faith Award was launched with our Year 9 students. The idea behind this challenge is to follow examples that heroes of the Bible have set. Their example should impact every area of our life. Challenges are set by teachers that vary from being a participant, to personal development, to service towards others and leadership. The Year 9 Camp in Term 3 will feature as one of their major challenges with other challenges that include actively engaging with school events and community volunteer work. We are excited about this program that translates much of what students learn in Year 9 to a fun challenge where points are awarded and the students hard work is acknowledged. Mrs Rebekah Cook, Director of Teaching & Learning * Primary - 2:30-3:00 pm Fri Please note that the College Car Parks have a speed limit of 10 kph. The driveway is a Shared Zone so please be careful. There is no Parking or Standing in the Kiss N Go Zones which are marked with continuous yellow lines. Thank you for helping to make our car parks safe for our students.

5 We are looking for players for the 2015 season. Be a part of the Southern Football league, we have Sub-Junior/Junior/Senior Squads. If you would like to be a part of a fantastic club, come along on Sunday 8 February, 11 am - 2 pm. There is a Family Fun Day / Registration Day at The Happy Valley Clubrooms, Taylors Road, Aberfoyle Park. Contact Kevin on Our Secondary Sports Day for 2015 is on Friday 13 March at Bowker Street Oval, North Brighton. The Secondary Sports Day carnival is divided into 3 sections. 1. Novelties kick off the day with fun activities such as balloon throw, tug of war and corner spry. 2. Traditional Athletic Finals such as, long jump, shot put and sprints. 3. Team Games and Relay Events to finish the day. Athletics Heats Each House team has been allocated time for heats with Aldinga students travelling by bus to the Morphett Vale campus for heats. Team members will be selected to represent their House on Sports Day. On the day, those who did not make the finals, will get to play fun games of soccer and other activities on a huge walled soccer blow up pitch. Sports Captains Thanks to our Sports Captains who are working hard helping with the Heats and preparing their House teams for Secondary Sports Day. Transport Consent Form Forms have been sent home. Please sign immediately and return by Tuesday 17 February. Option 1. Sign and drive your son/daughter to Bowker Street Oval (must be there by 8:35am) OR Option 2. Sign and pay $5 to go on the Willunga Charter bus, buses will be departing for both campuses. Parents and Relatives You are most welcome to come and enjoy the day! We are providing free coffee and a Hospitality tent with food and cool drinks for sale. If you would like to volunteer for roles such as timers or judges, please contact Mr Hawkins. Appropriate Wear We encourage students to wear a T shirt of their team colour. Flynn - Red, Sturt - Blue, Ridley - Green and Taplin - Yellow or Gold with College PE uniform shorts and a hat. Track shoes (sneakers) must be worn for all events. Food and Drinks There will be a BBQ lunch, coffee and other food items available for purchase. Mr Dean Hawkins, PE Faculty We are currently looking for children interested in joining our sports clinics. We are offerring a Junior Soccer Clinic (all ages), Junior Netball Clinic and a Junior Basketball Clinic (5-10 yr olds). The clinics are only $5 per child. Contact Maureen on or visit Aldinga Rec Centre, 2 McRae Street, Aldinga Beach. ES (Evangelical Students) is an interdenominational Christian group that can be found on almost every university campus around the country as part of the larger AFES group (Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students). In South Australia, there is a camp to begin the year which provides students with the opportunity to make lots of friends before they hit their campus and also think about how their faith may impact this new adventure. Dates: For Adelaide and UniSA City: Feb For Flinders, UniSA Mawson Lakes and Magill: Feb. For more information or to register visit es.org.au/ccamp/

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7 Friday Family Fun 4:30pm - 6:30pm Friday 20 February, ALD Friday 27 February, MV Featuring BBQ & Coffee Van Parachute & Giant Ball Bouncy Castle Face Painting All College Families Welcome & Fun Games 3 Legged Race Egg & Spoon Race Chicken Throw Tug of War Competition (dads tug of war!) School stories How do other schools use MindMatters? Component Framework C1 C2 C3 C4 Component 1 Positive School Community Aitken College, VIC

8 Access Uni: Multicultural Women s Program Are you interested in studying at university? Would you like to focus on English skills and complete a free course at the same time? We are offering a dedicated course for multicultural women at the Migrant Resource Centre. TAFE SA will be teaching a Certificate IV in English Proficiency. The course will be run over 4 days a week, for 19 weeks. There will be on-site crèche facilities and Case Workers to help you plan your study goals. This is a great opportunity to be supported while you learn in a friendly and small group environment. We would love for you to come along to the information session to find out more and join us for morning tea. Information Session: Thursday 29 th January: 10:30am 12:30pm Migrant Resource Centre 59 King William Street, Adelaide To register or for more information, please contact: Dana Wilkinson or Jane Brzezinski - (08) dana.case@flinders.edu.au jane.brzezinski@flinders.edu.au Adult Learner Pathways Project Officers, Flinders University Information Sessions: Access Uni Have you ever considered studying at university? Are you unsure of the options available? Are you interested in completing a free course in your local community? Flinders University, in partnership with TAFE SA and Community Centres SA are offering a FREE course for participants to obtain a Certificate III in General Education for Adults. To find out more, come along to an information session and have a chat with us over coffee and cake. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesday 28 th January: 1:30pm Aberfoyle Park Community Centre 1 Jessica Street, Aberfoyle Park Friday 30 th January: 10am Glandore Community Centre 25 Naldera St, Glandore Monday 2 nd February: 10am Hackham West Community Centre Majorca Road, Hackham West To register or for more information, please contact: Dana Wilkinson or Jane Brzezinski - (08) dana.case@flinders.edu.au jane.brzezinski@flinders.edu.au Adult Learner Pathways Project Officers, Flinders University

9 Term 1, 2015 Week 1 February Week 2 February Week 3 February Week 4 February Week 5 March Sun 1 Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Pupil Free Day Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Class Meetings 8:40am Aldinga and Morphett Vale Term 1 Commences Flynn House Heats 3-6pm IT Helpdesk Resource Centre Sturt House Heats Sun 1 Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 3-6pm IT Helpdesk Resource Centre SACSA Table Tennis Elevate Education 8:45am Morphett Vale Yr 9 Challenge Launch Elevate Education 6:30pm Primary Parent 6:30pm Primary Parent Info Night, MV Info Night, ALD 6:30pm Secondary Parent Info Night, ALD 6:30pm Secondary Parent Info Night, MV SACSA Table Tennis Ridley House Heats 3-6pm IT Helpdesk Resource Centre Taplin House Heats Secondary ID Photos 3-6pm IT Helpdesk SACSA Secondary Athletics Carnival Middle Years Assembly 8:45am Primary Assembly 2:30pm Friday Family Fun 4:30pm Aldinga Secondary Grip Leadership Session Friday Family Fun 4:30pm Morphett Vale Week 6 March Sun 8 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Secondary Sports Day Bowker St Oval Brighton 2:30pm Primary Assembly, MV & ALD Week 7 March Sun 15 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Week 8 March Week 9 March - April Week 10 April Sun 22 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 School Photos ALD School Photos MV SACSA Interschool Sports Day Sun 29 Mon 30 Tue 31 Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Regional Chess Tournament Year 5 Camp Year 5 Camp Year 3 Camp Primary Sports Day Bowker St Oval Brighton 8:45am Middle Years Assembly, MV & ALD Final Day of Term 1 1pm Finish Year 3 Camp