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Central Coast Adventist School

Lead The Way‘I, Tertius, the one writing this letter for Paul,

send my greetings.’ Romans 16:22 NLT

So you’d like to be a good role model? You want people to notice you’re different from the rest? Think you’re the one to lead the way? Contrary to popular myth, leadership isn’t about who can shout the most or get the job done most quickly; leadership is only properly done if you treat people like people. Like Paul. We know little about Paul’s ‘management style’ but we do know that he wasn’t about pushing others down so he could stay at the top.

A letter to the Roman church gives us an idea of how he wasn’t afraid to give others a chance. He had a guy called Tertius on team (we know this because he’s the one who wrote down Paul’s thoughts in his letters to the Romans when, late in his life, Paul had gone partly blind.) Timothy, Paul’s protégé, is often mentioned, not as a fellow colleague or dogsbody, but as a dear friend. And then there’s Gaius, known as ‘[Paul’s] host and...host to the whole Church.’ (Romans 16:23 NLT) Paul lifted up everyone around him in order that the Church could be strengthened. Do you want to lead the way? Lesson one, then, is to think of others as much as you think of yourself. Surround yourself with people whose talents complement yours and build them up. It’s the team approach that yields results. Paul used it. So did Jesus. So should you.

- word4U2day (an adaptation of The Word for Today authored by Bob & Debby Gass)

CAMPUS NEWSFather’s Day StallMake sure you complete the order form and return it in an envelope to your child’s class teacher by Thursday, 29 August. The stall will be held this Friday, 30 August.If you have any questions please contact Rebecca MacDonald in the Primary Admin Office.

CCAS Recipe Book - Home & School FundraiserIt’s been a number of years since we last produced a school recipe book. The last one was a huge success so we thought it was time to do it again. The Home & School Association is compiling a recipe book from submissions by students, parents, staff, family and friends of Central Coast Adventist School. The recipe book will be a

professionally printed and bound book that will showcase gourmet delights from across our school community. The recipe book will be published In October and available for sale later in November. It will be made available for sale to our school community and beyond. All funds raised from the sale of the recipe books will go towards the fundraising goals of the Home & School Association.You can submit your recipe(s) online via the Home and School section off the school website or visit www.HomeAndSchool.com.au.Additional information will be sent home soon.PLEASE NOTE:- The recipe book will include sections such as: Light Meals & Snacks, Soups & Starters, Main Meals, Desserts & Baking. Recipes will be a mixture of vegetarian and non-vegetarian (beef, chicken, lamb, fish only).- The editors reserve the right to decline submissions for reasons including, but not limited to, duplication of dishes and suitability of ingredients.High School Campus ToursIs your child in an upper primary school class? Are you thinking about the transition into high school? If you and your child would like a tour of the high school campus please contact Brenton Luchow in the Admin Office to arrange a time that is convenient for you.HRIS Primary DebatingFive Year 6 students gave an excellent personal effort in the recent HRIS Debating Gala day. It is the first time our school has entered an inter-school debating competition. The day was held on Thursday, 22 August at Hunter Valley Grammar School with schools attending from as far afield as Tamworth

and Scone.Jared Walton, Jakob Brooks, James Kornhaber, Liam Gough and Jason Cole prepared and delivered some excellent arguments to win their round – a great effort. The students had to argue that “Australian middle-class children in the 21st Century are spoilt” and they argued convincingly. What a topic! We are all proud of their efforts. Congratulations team.- Mr Tim Cooper (Year 6 teacher)Year 10 Snow TripLast week, 78 year 10 students, teachers and supervisors headed to Smiggins, Perisher for what turned out to be the bumper snow week of the season!!! The students certainly received a baptism of fire when conditions on Sunday were less than ideal – wind gusts up to 100km/h and temperature well and truly below zero! For many students, this was their first taste of skiing/boarding and for some their first sighting of snow. It basically never stopped snowing the whole time we were on the mountain.

As staff, we are very proud of the way the students conducted themselves and received comments from the general public about the students attitudes and manners. They represented themselves, their families and their school so well – they certainly reflected the moto - “What you say and what you do, reflects who you are.” Every staff member on the ski trip made a positive comment about the year group. They are terrific – and I’m honoured to be their co-ordinator. Thanks to everyone who kept our safety in their prayers – I know I appreciated it.- Mrs Bennetts (Year 10 Coordinator)

Road to Bethlehem 2013It’s that time of the year again! Time to start thinking about Road to Bethlehem.Road to Bethlehem this year will be held on the school campus from December 15-17. Free tickets will be available online for the drama tour from 24 November.There are a couple of opportunities that we would like to let you know about right now...RETAIL STALLHOLDERSIf you would like to have a retail stall in the Road to Bethlehem market area you need to complete a Retail Stallholder Application Form online. You can find the link to this form at the bottom of the Road to Bethlehem home page - www.RoadToBethlehem-Erina.orgVOLUNTEER HELPERSEach year the Road to Bethlehem event requires literally hundreds of volunteers to assist with the event as food stall helpers, drama participants, face painters, tour guides, fairy floss makers, soldiers, set decorators and many more areas! We want to hear from you! Fill out the Volunteer Application Form which can be accessed via the link at the bottom of the Road to Bethlehem home page - www.RoadToBethlehem-Erina.orgTerm 3 Fee DueSchool fees for Term 3 will need to be paid by 6 September 2013. Outstanding fees at that point of time will attract a $100.00 late charge.Pathfinder NewsCLUB CAMPA reminder to please check your emails from your Unit Leaders for Information Flyer #2 and the necessary Consent form for our Club Camp in October. We don’t want anyone to miss out on this camp …it will be one to remember, climbing to the highest point of Australia with your friends … what could be better! So plan now to attend and get your camp fee and consent form in. Please note the closing date for payments of Club camp fees is Monday, 16 September. Dates to remember14 September Club night16 September Closing Date for Club Camp fees25-27 October Club Camp

Library NewsWhat’s NEW in the Library?We are excited to announce the release of a NEW Library section on the school website. You will find a range of information about library classes as well as library events. We also have a blog area where you can communicate suggestions and even submit a book report if you would like to.Have a look - follow the ‘Library’ link under ‘Current Students - http://www.ccas.nsw.edu.auNSW Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC)Get all of your books entered to be a part of the ‘Reading Club’ and receive your certificate from the Premier of NSW.We have 26 registered students who have NOT completed the challenge. Don’t miss out, enter your books by the end of August.IT ENDS TOMORROW!OVERDUE BOOKSPlease remember to return any books you have had from the library as soon as you have finished with them. Reminder notices have been sent out to students with outstanding loans so please contact us if you have any queries regarding these. We would like these matters sorted before the end of term. BOOK CLUBScholastic book club orders are due back on Wednesday, 4 September. Remember, every order earns rewards points towards more resources for your class!MS-Readathon read 60 mins for gold coinWhat a wonderful sight last Friday to see a sea of RED. There were red noses, capes, shoes, hair spray, hats, scarves, hair ties, head bands…lots of fun and reading. The amount raised was $231.00. Thank you all who participated for this worthy cause. Remember to Read Every Day.PRIMARY NEWSOperation Christmas ChildAs the months fly by, from Fathers Day and the first day of Spring, and then into the Spring Holidays for CCAS students and families, Christmas is closer by the minute.Perhaps these holidays, you may wish to work with your child on a project that costs small amounts of

donated goods, but will return to your child, and your family 1000 fold, over and over, knowing that they have put together something special for one of God’s children, in a part of the world that they might never get to, to do something wonderful for someone who cannot say Thank you.Operation Christmas Child is run by Samaritans Purse, and has been operating since 1993. Since then, there has been more than 100 million children worldwide, granted a single “shoe box”, made with love. 100 million children who live in countries much different to ours, who have been touched by the generosity of others.We invite you to join us – below are a few links to the Operation Christmas Child website – all details are on the website, suggestions on what to pack, as well as what not to pack. I am available if you have questions on what you may need to do, but the outline is simple:Something to love – a cuddly toy – something handmade is perfect – most of these children have never had their own cuddly?Something for school – how about a pencil case, with lead pencils, colours, erasers, sharpeners, scissors, and a lined book?Something for hygiene – throw in a few toothbrushes, a flannel and a cake of soap, perhaps a comb. Many children have never had a toothbrush, something that we take for granted!Something to wear – underwear, dress, shorts and a top – even a pair of thongs!Something for fun – a tennis ball, a simple puzzle or game, a skipping rope, or a doll?And finally, something special – this may be a handmade card or necklace from your child, a pair of sunglasses or a great carry bag for when the box disintegrates.http://operationchristmaschild.org.au/http://www.samaritanspurse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Cambodia_2011.pdfBoxes will need to be returned to me at school no later than October 20th. This is so I can get the boxes to the Central Coast Distribution Centre for shipping to Sydney and then to their final destination. I hope that you will like to participate in this project with us.Should you require further information, please do

not hesitate to contact me at tracendave@hotmail.com or 0417 466 639.PRIMARY SPORTMilo CricketLast Tuesday 40 of our year 6 students played in the local Milo Cricket fun day. We had an excellent day with teams playing successfully and the students enjoying themselves. Our school displayed fantastic sportsmanship and behaviour. OztagNext Wednesday our Year 2 –4 Oz-tag teams will be playing in the Central Coast Oz-tag Gala Day. The competition is at Morrie Breen Oval in Kanwal. We wish the students all the best in the competition. The year 5/6 teams will be participating in the following week.Tennis SelectionsThis week we are holding our tennis selections for the HRIS Years 5/6 tennis competition. They are being held on the oval courts at lunchtime.Before School Personal TrainingThe weather is warming up and our 8am classes are still continuing for parents who want to be fit for Summer. If you would like to join up, come on down to the sports centre fitness studio after you drop the kids off at school. Everyone is welcome!SECONDARY NEWSVirtual Careers FairThe CareerOne Virtual Careers Fair is a free digital expo that connects students with employers, training and educational institutions.Students can log in, from home or school, and source internships, courses, training and job opportunities with a huge range of employers and education providers, as well as gain insights, interact in real time via Skype and text, watch company webcasts and video, submit an application or resume and find out everything they need to know to launch a great career.The Fair is open 24/7 and can be accessed on PC, Tablet and Smartphone. It runs from the 2nd -8th of September and you can register or find out more at the link below.www.virtualfair.careerone.com.au - Mr Robartson

Central Coast Adventist School

Name: Class:

Please return all orders with payment to the canteen by Friday, 6 September.

Orders delivered to classrooms.

TNT’s to be collected from canteen.

Canteen Special Day

Tuesday, 10 September

Cheese Pizza

TNT with special holder

Yoghurt Lollipopplus

You can choose either:Orange Juice orApple Juice

$6.50