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Road to Bethlehem3 weeks and counting...December 9 -11 will see the Central Coast Adventist School transformed into a theatre from the past. This years program promises to remind all those who walk the road that the Jesus story is the only real hope that exists in a world that is quite out of control.So, come on, escape the craziness that is December, lock this time away in your schedule, invite your friends and families to come and enjoy this program, FREE tickets will be available from this Sunday night, you can book online at www.roadtobethlehem-erina.orgCheck out the website for further details.

Central Coast Adventist School

•Campus News•Primary News•Secondary News

Keep Going‘...Don’t give up.’ Galatians 6:9 NLT

‘Ifatfirstyoudon’tsucceedtry,try,tryagain’isanexpressionthatsome believe dates back to Scotland in the fourteenth century. The

legendsays,aftersufferingamajordefeatatthehandsoftheEnglish,Scottish king Robert the Bruce went and hid in a cave. There he watchedaspidertryingtospinaweb.Eachtimethespiderfailed,it simply started again. So inspired was Robert by the little creature that he returned to his troops and led a series of victories against the English.Most of us underestimate the time it takes to achieve anything of lasting value. We have one diet drink and expect to lose a kilo in a day. We participate in one gym session and hope to be running the Sydney Marathon by the weekend. We lift a few weights and hope to see better muscle definitionovernight.Inordertoachievegreatthings,wehavetoputthehardworkin.Nocuttingcorners-that’sasignofimpatienceandlackofself-discipline.Whateveryou’reaimingforit’simportantyoukeepgoing.Paulwrote:‘Don’tgetdiscouragedandgiveup,forwewillreapaharvestofblessingattheappropriatetime.’(Galatians6:9NLT)So,whateveritisthat’sworthwhilethatyou’reworkingon,don’tgiveup.Prayaboutitnow,andaskGodtohelpyoustickatit.- Bob & Debby Gass word4U2day.com.au

Campus News2013 Bus/Rail PassesThe Ministry of Transport requires all students going into Year 3 & Year 7 in 2013 to reapply for their bus or train pass. An application form can be collected from the school office and needs to be returned ASAP. Failure to complete a new application may mean your child will be ineligible for free travel in 2013. Students in other years who currently hold a free travel pass will be automatically reissued with a new one next year.

De-registering StudentsIf your child is leaving at the end of this year or at any time during the year, a term’s notice is required to avoid a financial penalty. Advise the school of your child’s withdrawal by writing or emailing Mr Bennetts outlining the date that your child is leaving and the reasons - admin@ccas.nsw.edu.au If you wish to discuss any issue that may assist your child staying at school, please arrange an interview with Mr Bennetts.

Withdrawal From SchoolIf you withdraw children during the school year please be aware that class and elective charges are not refunded pro rata, but are dependent on whether the charges included have been incurred. Some charges are flat charges regardless of whether the child is at the school for 1 week or the full year.

Finance OfficeA reminder that all school fees need to be paid by 30 November 2012.Library NewsOverdue Books Procedure Please note that each term the library will be producing a list of outstanding library books. We will be notifying you three times prior to adding charges so if you do not have the item or require it longer please notify us immediately.The following process will take place:• End of each term a reminder notice of outstanding

items is sent to class teachers • Approx. week 3 of following term a notice will be

mailed home• End of term notice of charges for previous terms over

dues will be mailed home• Charges will then be added to your feesWe thank you for your cooperation on this matter. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any problems with

Health & Wellbeingself WorThWhat is it?• A measure of how you value yourself• An understanding of your qualities• Positive recognition that you are

unique and one of a kind• A sense of ‘loving life’ and trying new

things• Ability to be resilient (Resilient means

the ability to bounce back after a difficultexperience)

• Positive view of environment and self• EngaginginpositiveselftalkHowtobuildself-worth(Selfconfidence)Focus on: • Achievements• Abilities• Talents• Strengths• Setpersonalgoalsthatare:• Specific• Measureable• Achievable• Realistic• Time basedEngage in:• Positive self talk• HobbiesFor we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians2:10For more information visit:http://au.reachout.com/How-to-build-self-confidencehttp://www.beyondblue.org.au/pages/SenseAbility/Files/Self-Worth_files/Sense%20of%20Self-worth%20Hand-out.pdf

this process.

Text book returns – Years 10 & 12Year 10 students as you finish your final exams this week please return all textbooks and library books before going on work experience.Year 12 students who are finishing/finished their exams, please remember to return textbooks ASAP so that the new Year 12 students can use them. Please remember to bring your de-registration form if you think everything has been returned!Congratulations to all the Year 12 students who have promptly returned their textbooks – you are legends! Have a great Valedictory Dinner on Sunday night, and all the best with the next phase of your lives in the new year.

Library Books It is nearing the end of the year – only three and a half weeks until Speech Night! If you have any library books lying around the house, under the bed, in the car glove box, at nanna’s house, or in your desk or school bag, please return them ASAP. Students will be getting reminders in class and a letter home in the next few weeks.

Book ClubOur last Scholastic Book Club orders are due back on Thursday, November 22. There are great Christmas gift ideas, and every order goes towards classroom books.

Year One ParentsHave a look at the fabulous farm stories your children have written in their library classes! You will find them at www.ccaslrc.weebly.com.html You will find links for each class. We had a lot of fun writing our stories and building our farm scene.

PathfindersLast Saturday evening everyone had a great time at our End of Year Activity Night at Erina Ice World after a dinner of pizza at the school. Thank you to everyone who added to the fun of this event.The next event on our Club calendar and the finale for the year is our INVESTITURE PROGRAM on Saturday morning, 24 November in the school hall. We would ask that all Pathfinders arrive by 10.30am and assemble behind the school library wearing their Full Dress Uniform.Our annual FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY, the SAN Carols by Candlelight is on Sunday, 9 December. Again we will be looking for volunteers to assist us on this day. If you

are able to assist in the morning/early afternoon with food and stall preparation or alternatively, during the late afternoon/evening with food sales and pack up please let Leanne know as soon as possible. Due to the nature of this event it is not suitable for our younger Pathfinders to assist with. This is our main fundraising event for the year and monies raised will assist the Club in funding future equipment purchases and subsidising major Club events.Should you require information please contact Leanne West, Club Secretary on 0411 061731 or email centralcoastpathfinders@gmail.com

Dates to Remember 24 November Investiture9 December SAN Carols Fundraising Activity

Road to Bethlehem3 weeks and counting...Road to Bethlehem 2012 is just 3 weeks away. Many of you are already involved or planning to attend this fantastic community program.December 9 -11 will see the Central Coast Adventist School transformed into a theatre from the past. This years program promises to remind all those who walk the road that the Jesus story is the only real hope that exists in a world that is quite out of control.So, come on, escape the craziness that is December, lock this time away in your schedule, invite your friends and families to come and enjoy this program, FREE tickets will be available from this Sunday night, you can book online at www.roadtobethlehem-erina.orgCheck out the website for details.

Rehearsal DatesSaturday, November 24 1:00 – 3:00pm(Street extras not required)Saturday, December 1 1:00 – 3:00pm(Street extras not required)Saturday, December 8 7:00 – 9:00pm(Street extras need to attend this rehearsal)See you soon!

Primary NewsReport and Portfolio CollectionReports and portfolios will be given to students at Speech Night. If your family will not be attending, or are finishing school early this term, you will be able to collect your child’s report and portfolio from Primary Admin between 7-14 December or after it opens again on 14 January 2013.

RSPCA Bake SaleMonday, 26 November, 2012 – lunch time (11am)Help wanted!Year 6 are doing some charity work for the RSPCA, holding a bake sale to raise Christmas proceeds for animals needing extra care this Christmas.Unfortunately many pets are neglected over the holidays, and abandoned as unwanted Christmas gifts.Year 6 need the school community to support them in their effort on the day by bringing in gold coins to purchase treats at the RSPCA bake sale.Any volunteers who can help with managing the stall or contributing baked goods to sell on the day would be most welcome. Muffins, chocolate crackles and other yum treats would be good. Please email Mr Cooper at 6C on tcooper@ccas.nsw.edu.au if you can help.

Reporting incidents to the duty teachersAs this year draws to a close we are noticing a few more incidents happening in school time being reported back to staff by parents. Can you please remind your child that it is really important for them or a friend to tell a duty teacher if they have had an accident or an incident in school. This means that we can log any first aid accidents and inform parents if this is needed. Also if there has been an issue between students it can be dealt with immediately, as we have found this more effective than dealing with it a day later when events become a bit more blurred. At CCAS we strive to make school a safe and happy place for your child, we thank you for your cooperation and support.

Year 5 CraftWe are needing some “Old man’s beard” plant for our Calico Angel craft. We use this for the hair of the angel. If anyone has some of this growing in the garden, we would love some. Please contact year 5 teachers if you are able to help.

Year 5 International DayWednesday, 21 November is our Year 5 International Lunch day. Wendy Van Der Veer is catering for this. This lunch will give the students the opportunity to try foods they may not have tried before from around the world.They will not need to bring lunch on this day. If you make an international food and would like to make it for the day, Wendy would love to hear from you. She is also looking for helpers to help serve the food. Her phone number is 0417 855 568.

 

FIREWORK *  29th November k-3 11:30

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• Best  band  • Best  solo  singer  • Best  Duet  • Best  Instrumentalist  • Best  Dance  Act  • Funniest  Act  • Most  Amazing  

See  Mrs  Donnelly  or  Mr  Riley  before  Monday  26th  November  to  sign  up!  Costumes  are  permitted.  Parents  are  welcome!  

Gold  coin  donation  entry  for  everyone.  Money  to  go  to  our  charity.  

Prizes  include:  Hoyts  Movie  Tickets  

Erina  Fair  Money  Vouchers  

Makin’  Music  Macron  Music  

vouchers  Large  Chocolates  

Various  other  cool  stuff!  

Seasons for GrowthLearning to live with change and lossChange and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At CCAS we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering a very successful education program called Seasons For Growth in Term 2, 2013. This program is facilitated in small groups and is based on research, which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practice new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.Information about the program schedule will be provided in the school newsletters early next year. We will then provide more details about the Seasons For Growth program to families upon your request. At that time, if you think your son or daughter would benefit from Seasons For Growth we would encourage you to talk to him/her about participating in the program.CCAS is pleased to be able to offer this important program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those who request to be involved.

Primary SportSeren BurrowsSeren Burrows has been competing at top levels in gymnastics with her attendance at the National Competition this week in Melbourne and then followed by being included in the National Elite training clinic at the Victorian Institute Of Sport for a week. Seren trains for many hours a week to reach this high level of achievement and we would like to recognise her for her commitment to her sport. Well done Seren and congratulations on your success.

Infants SwimmingThe infant swimming carnival is to be held at the Peninsula Leisure Centre next Friday for the Kindy and Year 1 classes. The details have been sent out in the permission notes which you can access online at the school website. We are in need of parent helpers who are able to be in the water with the students as they race. If you are able to help, please see Mr Davis or contact your class teacher.

Graham Brown BasketballThis Friday is the annual Graham Brown Tournament at Niagra Park. The competition on Friday is for years 5 & 6 and we will be sending our boys and girls teams. The bus is leaving school at 8:30am and will be returning at 2:00pm. We wish all the players the best as they represent our school.

Tri-Series CricketThe year 5 & 6 boys team are travelling to Martinsville on the 27 November for the annual Tri-series cricket against Avondale and Macquarie College. Notes will be sent out this week and they need to be returned to Mr Kosmeier ASAP.

Secondary NewsSummer UniformMany students are wearing the correct summer uniform in the High School and they are to be congratulated for this. We thank you as their parents for providing ‘correct’ uniform for your student. There are, however, students who are NOT in correct uniform. We ask that you please familiarise yourself and your child with the correct uniform which is found on our school website - http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.au/_literature_55304/Uniform_Policy It is a condition of enrolment at CCAS that the uniform is worn as stipulated in the uniform policy. There are a few points that we would like to specifically address:• GIRLS are to have their skirt at knee length. This

means that the hem must come to the top of the knee – not well above the knee.

• Girls are not to roll their skirt at the waistband to alter the height of their skirts.

• White ‘sport’ anklet-type are not suitable with their dress uniform. These socks are incorrect and must cover the ankle.

• BOYS are to wear blue socks covering their ankles• Shoes are to be black leather, polishable lace up

shoes. No sport, skate or street shoes.If you are buying NEW school shoes for your child please ensure that they are correct school shoes as in the uniform policy. Incorrect shoes will NOT be acceptable in 2013. Please familiarise yourself with the correct shoes before you purchase new shoes for your child.- Secondary School Administration

Secondary SportAICES Water Polo Gala/TrialsA team of 9 boys went to Homebush to compete against 4 other teams in the AICES Water Polo Gala and Selection Trials. Our team did us proud by ending the day undefeated and winning the competition outright. Jai McNamara (Yr 10) and Lachlan Faulder (Yr 10) were incredible and it was a real privilege to watch them play, lead and encourage our team of Nick Fallon (Yr 10), Nick Rowe (Yr 10), Jarred Brown (Yr 10), Jayden Hodgson (Yr 9) who was remarkable in goals, Ethan Hodgson (Yr 8), Tyler Hodgson (Yr 8) and Matt Day (Yr 8). Nick Rowe, Ethan and Tyler were selected to play the possibles vs probables and despite playing some wonderful water polo throughout the day, the boys were cramping badly in the trials and were not selected into the AICES team this year. Jai and Lachlan were two of the strongest players at the trial (if not the best – a bit biased!) and will be representing AICES at the CIS trials this week.

Congratulations!Well done to Isabella Faulder (Yr 7), who was our only female to attend the AICES Water Polo trials. She was part of a very strong barbarians team on the day and played exceptionally well throughout the day to be included in the possibles vs probables trial. Isabella stood out in the trial and was selected as the only Yr 7 girl to make the U17 AICES Water Polo team to trial for CIS this week.

Graham Brown Basketball GalaOn Monday, 19 November, our Year 9 & 10 girls and boys basketball teams will be competing against local high schools at Niagara Park. First game now begins at 8:30am so we will be leaving school at 7:45am – please be on time and return your permission slip too!

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A joint initiative of the Central Coast Adventist School and the Adventist Churches of the Central Coast www.roadtobethlehem-erina.org

 

 

ROAD  to  BETHLEHEM  2012    Sun  –  Tues  December    9,  10,  11      6.00-­‐10.00pm  

CAST  and  CREW  VOLUNTEER  REGISTER    

REGISTRATION  AVAILABLE  ONLINE  AT  www.roadtobethlehem-­‐erina.org  

 

   Drama  Rehearsals  at  CCAS:  (If  acting,  please  indicate  your  availability)  

� Saturday  24  Nov  1.00-­‐3.00pm  � Saturday  1  Dec  1.00-­‐3.00pm  � Saturday  8  Dec  7.00-­‐9.00pm  –  full  cast  attendance  

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Age  (if  at  school)  ……………………………………………  (Parents  are  required  to  accompany  their  child/  Children  at  all  times  if  aged  8  or  under)  

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 I  give  permission  for  photographs  to  be  used  for  promotions  and  to  be  published  on  www.roadtobethlehem-­‐erina.org   Signature  ………………………………………………………..    In  what  area  did  you  help  last  year?.................................................................................................................  In  what  area  would  you  like  to  help  this  year  (Please  tick).    Please  circle  the  days  you  are  available    ¨      RTB  committee  member     ¨      Food  stall  staff  (Sun,  Mon,  Tues)  

¨      Drama  scene  director   ¨      Café  stall  staff  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Wardrobe  assistance  (Sun  Mon,  Tue)   ¨      Craft  stall  staff  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Sew  drama  costumes     ¨      Face  Painting  staff  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Construction/Building   ¨      Exit  gate  staff    (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Technical  support  -­‐set  lights-­‐  sound   ¨      Ticketing  Staff  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)    

¨      Sound  setup  /Maintenance  (Fri,  Sun)   ¨      Prayer  tent  staff  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Electrical  set  up  &  Maintenance  (Fri,  Sun)   ¨      Retail  stall  holder  –  Online  tender  required  

¨      Setup  team  (Thu,  Fri,  Sun)   ¨      Stage  item  

¨      Set/Market  Decorator   ¨      MC    -­‐  stage  

¨      Photography  -­‐  video(Sun,  Mon,  Tue)   ¨      Acting  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  Extra  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Pack  up  (Tuesday  night,  Wed)   ¨      Singing  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Storage  (container)  management   ¨      Dancing  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Finance  management   ¨      Soldier  –  over  15  years  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Donate  money  for  expenses   ¨      Tax  collector  (Sun,  Mon,  Tue)  

¨      Marketing  at  church  and  CCAS  (bulletin  &  newsletter)    

¨      I  am  a  member  of  the  Choir  (Primary  or  Secondary)  

For  more  information,  please  feel  free  to  contact:  Name   Mobile   Church   Name   Mobile   Church  Dave  Holman     0487  788  990   The  Haven   Val  Charlton   43  65  5981   Gosford  Kay  Holman   0415  356  937   The  Haven   Alvin  Schick   0417  697  734   The  Haven  Karen  Hagan   0412  102  210   Erina   Trish  Williams   0427  997  957   CCCC  -­‐  Wyong  Daniella  Walton   0409  126  076   Erina   Merrilee  Sleigh   43  62  7835   Gosford  Brenton  Luchow   0410  582  469   The  Haven   CCAS  -­‐  School   43  67  7239    Sharon  Pollit   0419996481   Erina   Email:  roadtobethlehem@gmail.com    

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