3 MAY 2019 - TERM 2

NEWS AND VIEWS7 Gregson Place, Caloundra Q 4551 P: 5436 6777 F: 5491 5103

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COLLEGE CONTACTS

Front Office ReceptionOpen: 8:00am - 3:45pm Phone: 07 5436 6777 Email: general@calcc.qld.edu.au

Student ReceptionOpen: 8:05am - 3:15pmEmail: studentrec@calcc.qld.edu.au

Absentee LinesPhone: 07 5436 6767SMS: 0418 986 308

Uniform ShopTuesday: 8:00am - 9:30am 2:00pm - 3:30pm Thursday: 2:30pm - 3:30pmOnline ordering available through MSA

Outside School Hours CareOpen: 3:00pm - 6:00pm (term-time) 7:00am - 6:00pm (Holidays) Phone: 0422 843 760

Early Learning CentreOpen: 8:00am - 4:00pm Phone 07 5436 6797

COLLEGE MISSIONTo provide Christ-centred education, strong foundations for life and learning.

COLLEGE VISION

To be the Sunshine Coast’s leading provider of quality Christian education where staff and students flourish.

COLLEGE VALUES

A Achievement R Relationships I Identity S Service E Excellence

Proverbs 22:6

'Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.'

FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S PENTHE VALUES OF THE ANZACSLast Thursday was the first time as an adult that

I participated in an Anzac Day March. I’ve seen quite a few dawn services down at Currumbin on the Gold Coast, but it’s a different feel when you are representing those who formally marched into battle representing our nation. It was made even more special to be marching alongside over 70 members of Caloundra Christian College. Our students showed such respect and honour in both our College service and the 2 local commemoration services.

As I reflect on the values that our Anzacs are known for, a number of words come to mind – commitment, perseverance, courage and, of course, mateship. These values were embedded by each soldier day by day, decision by decision, action by action. They aren’t bad values to encourage in our children.

As we support our children in developing strong values and beliefs, activities like the upcoming Athletics Carnival are opportunities to instil the values of responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance. While I appreciate some children have special circumstances they are facing which may preclude them from these activities, I urge parents to be steadfast in helping their children to learn the importance of these values.

NAPLANOn 14-16 May our Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 students will participate in the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy. This program has been part of the educational landscape since 2008. It has it’s fans and it’s critics.

The results do assist schools to identify areas of need and the results are transparent, some may say to a fault. Overemphasizing the test can cause stress for students and have a negative impact on their results. At 3C, we prepare our students by helping them become familiar with the test format and continuing to develop their numeracy and literacy skills within the normal course of their learning.

Our focus is on encouraging our students to do their best in order that we can get data that can in turn help them to do better.

RESPONSIBLE THINKING PROCESSOver the last month, the members of the Executive Team have been developing our responsible thinking process. This process is used by quite a number of schools to support students to demonstrate respect for the rights, safety, and the learning of others.

Our goal in introducing the Responsible Thinking Process to 3C is:• To see our classrooms as places where learning is the

priority.• To see our students develop positive, supportive

relationships that benefit themselves and those around them.

• To see our students exhibiting responsibility and intent in their everyday lives.

Below is a general explanation of the process after the initial use of behaviour managements:

We are currently finalising our preparations which should take effect by Week 4. A brochure will be emailed to you before the commencement with more information.

I look forward to seeing you around 3C.RegardsVince Wakefield

Source: Parkland Christian College

RESOURCE CENTRE NEWSScholastic Book Club – Issue 3Issue 3 of Scholastic Book Club will be distributed to classes this week. All orders are due to be placed online via the Scholastic Loop by 8 May 2019.

May – Family Reading MonthInterested students have collected a reading log for participation in the Read More in May Reading Challenge. Students are required to read for 10 minutes every day

(preferably with a family member) and colour the reading log to show progress. Research shows that family reading time is one of the BEST ways to grow a child’s interest in books.

Sign up for the challenge at scholastic.com.au/nfrm - entries close 7 June. Additional Reading Logs are available from the Library staff.

Mrs Allysa LofthouseTeacher Librarian

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSINGS…“I’ve never seen G Block so clean before!” - Year 8 boy, student at CCC since Prep.

This was just one of the many comments made by both students and staff on our return this term, seeing the spotless condition of our classrooms due to the mammoth undertaking made over the Easter holiday period.

Due to the outstanding efforts of our fabulous cleaners led by Mr Tony Munce, and maintenance team led by Mr Stephen Dittmann, G Block is now a learning space for Middle School students to be even more proud of. Enormous thanks also go to Principal Mr Vince Wakefield and Business Manager Mrs Beryl Hastie for organising this clean.

The garden beds, too, have not been forgotten, with builders on site over the past few weeks, reinstalling concrete edging at the eastern and southern edges of the building. This augments the endeavours made by our hard-working volunteers during the Term 1 working bee. These garden beds will also undergo new planting, which

will make the undercover area an even more welcoming place for students to eat lunch, enjoy one another’s company, and play handball - as well as being used as a classroom learning space, school bag storage, and locker area.

This sees the culmination of a three-year maintenance plan which has included the installation of new bag racks and locker numbers, the purchase of more seating, re-oiling of the existing seating, and repainting of the handball courts. It truly is an undercover area to be proud of, and we honour all those – working bee volunteers, cleaners, maintenance staff, and builders alike - whose efforts have made the area what it is. Thank you!

Mrs Ceridwyn BloxhamHead of Middle School

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM NEWS G’day & Konichiwa!

In Term 1, for the now tenth consecutive year, our College welcomed thirty one positive-minded students from Sakuragaoka High School, Japan. Sakuragaoka is situated in the regional city of Toyohashi, which is a great match for the family-oriented Caloundra culture, and the group’s stay of over three weeks caused strong connections to be built with our College students.

Our new primary building was also admired by our visitors from Seikei Elementary School in March this year. This prestigious private school from Tokyo travels to the Sunshine Coast twice a year and enjoys the fruits of a similarly long-standing relationship with our College.

CCC students and staff were treated with cultural presentations prepared by the Japanese groups as they enthusiastically explained their seasonal festivals, customs, and childhood games with plenty of fun interaction for everyone to enjoy.

It is a privilege to welcome these international guests and we look forward to seeing further positive relationships and experiences blossom out of upcoming Term 3 and 4 programs.

As you receive emails about these tours, you’ll notice a new name in our team. Michelle Noffke has joined the International Program in the role of Homestay Coordinator. With Maddie Kent going on maternity leave at the end of this term, Mark and Michelle will be looking after our International study tours and long term students.

If you would like to learn more about our International Program or would be interested in becoming a host family please do not hesitate to send us an email to homestay@calcc.qld.edu.au. Families from K-12 are welcome to apply and we would like for the majority of these students to stay with College families to truly experience our CCC community.

Mark, Maddie, and Michelle

SPORTS WRAP-UPINTERHOUSE CROSS COUNTRYThe first Friday of Term 2 saw the Prep-Year 12 Cross Country Carnival. The rain held off and runners were blessed with cool conditions. For the second year, the course ran from the College oval to the beautiful Ben Bennett Bushland Reserve and back. P-3 completed a shorter, 500m course up the concrete path and back. For several weeks, students had been training for their specific distances in their HPE and Sport lessons. The level of participation and effort from all year levels was excellent!

Overall Primary House Positions:

1st Pinyali 2nd Matumba 3rd Bilyara

Overall Secondary House Positions:

1st Pinyali 2nd Bilyara 3rd Matumba

House Spirit: Bilyara

AGED CHAMPIONS5 Year Olds Female Rihana Rowe5 Year Olds Male Slater Gray6 Year Olds Female Charlie Poole6 Year Olds Male Matthew Redfern7 Year Olds Female Jolie Sainsbury Schenkeveld7 Year Olds Male Kai Newcombe 8 Year Olds Female Abigail Busse 8 Year Olds Male Isaiah Stanley9 Year Olds Female Natahli France9 Year Olds Male Zack Bundgaard10 Year Olds Female Sarah-Kate Priaulx10 Year Olds Male Brent White11 Year Olds Female Kayla McMellon11 Year Olds Male Ari Loweke12 Year Olds Female Caitlin Greer12 Year Olds Male Joel Weldon13 Year Olds Female Ashana France13 Year Olds Male Jordan Richardson14 Year Olds Female Ella Pugh14 Year Olds Male Mitchell Weldon15 Year Olds Male Holly McMellon15 Year Olds Male Rudy Buchsbaum16 Year Olds Female Nikoletta Stadnik16 Year Olds Male Joshua Spiteri17-20 Years Female Molly White17-20 Years Male Caleb Pugh

SCISSA District Cross CountryOn Tuesday 30 April, 34 Primary and Secondary students aged between 9 and 18 represented CCC at the Independent District (SCISSA) Cross Country Championships at the Big Pineapple. To say that it was challenging would be an understatement - it was extremely tough! The hills were large and steep, and the intermittent rain made the dirt and grass tracks slippery. Each race had, on average, 40-50 competitors. The following runners produced notable performances:

NIKOLETTA STADNIK 16yrs Girls 3rd PLACE out of 35 competitors *Nikoletta was selected to represent the district at the Sunshine Coast Regional Trials at Buderim on 28 May

Mitchell Weldon 14yrs Boys 13th place out of 50 competitorsJordan Richardson 13yrs Boys 17th place out of 51 competitorsZack Bundgaard 9yrs Boys 18th place out of 51 competitorsJack Loweke 15yrs Boys 20th place out of 47 competitorsJason Buchsbaum 17+yrs Boys 21st place out of 34 competitorsJoel Crabtree 13yrs Boys 25th place out of 51 competitorsJoel Weldon 12yrs Boys 27th place out of 44 competitorsRudi Buchsbaum 15yrs Boys 33rd place out of 47 competitors

Congratulations to all of our runners, who bravely tackled the arduous course and proudly represented the College.

Darren Lawrance and Cheyenne Nicholson

ANZAC DAY TALK TO YEAR 8 SOSE STUDENTSOn Tuesday 23 April, Primary PE Teacher Mr Lawrance (who is also a Secondary SOSE Teacher) gave a lesson to the Year 8s on Australia's involvement in conflicts in general, and Gallipoli in particular. He dressed as a Gallipoli 'digger' and showed a powerpoint on the campaign. He brought in four of his scale models - three WW2 aircraft and a Centurion Tank from the Vietnam War. Finally, the class were served billy tea and dry biscuits - complete with 'flies' (sultanas) - as the soldiers would have had at Gallipoli. The students were very attentive and gained new insights.

Darren Lawrence

BUSINESS CLASSESBailey and Jordan peer teaching Excel to

Year 12 Business Communications and

Technology students.

Our Hospitality students enjoying

creating a wide range of delicious food and gaining an insight into the hospitality industry.

WHAT'S COOKING IN HOSPITALITY?

CHAPPY'S CORNERWelcome back to Term 2. There’s no easing into this term; we have hit the ground running with our Anzac Day Service and Parade, Cross Country Carnival, and the up-coming Athletics Carnival! As many of you know my house team is Pinyali, so, of course, I was absolutely pumped with the cross country results. Go Pinyali! Hopefully we can be 'winners are grinners' at the Athletics Carnival. You can get House points for just coming and cheering your team on. It’s also a great way for parents to connect into our College community. Hope to see you there... I’ll be the one in red!

I was blessed to have a few hours of in-school cooking on Monday. For those who may not be aware, the College has a food ministry called 'Dinners Served'. The humble 'school-cooked' meals are at hand, ready for families that may benefit from them. Please let me know if this could assist your family or someone else you know of in our community. A big thankyou to Mrs Thompson for allowing me to utilise the Cafe, and for helping with the cooking and keeping me on task.

Finally, a Save the Date for Secondary students - Thursday 23 May is 'Share a Meal'. Once a term, myself and a group of committed students prepare and cook a hot meal for people in our community that are looking for conversation, a place to belong, and a meal together. I am so proud of the students who represent our College. They put so much care into the food they cook, and this is transferred to the people who are so excited to see the College bus arrive at Bulcock Beach, where we enjoy the meal together. You guys are awesome!

We are a College that cares. If you have a prayer request please feel free to email me: chappy@calcc.qld.edu.au or contact Front Reception, and they will get a message to me.

Be blessedChappy Linda

GET TO KNOW THE TEACHERS FROMCALOUNDRA MUSIC ACADEMYIntroducing... Jessica Norup

Jessica studied Piano and Theory with Caloundra Music Academy before going to complete her Music Honours degree major-ing in Flute and Woodwind at the University of Queensland. Jessica has been teaching for the Academy since before heading off to Uni in 2013. After finishing her degree in 2016 Jessica returned to the Sunshine Coast to take up her current position teaching wood-wind, piano, and theory with Caloundra Music Academy.

Jessica is offering beginner students who would like to learn Flute Saxophone or Clarinet the opportunity of class lessons.

When: Tuesday mornings

Time: 7:30am – 8:10am (40 min)

Where: CCC Music Block (A Block)

Cost: $150.00 per term. Minimum 2 term commitment.

We would like to have a minimum of 4 students. There are a lim-ited number of instruments available for hire through the school.

Individual lessons are also available during school hours. For fur-ther information please fill in an expression of interest form avail-able from College Administration or contact the Caloundra Music Academy directly on 5492 5952.

SUPPORTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT AND ALL STATE, TERRITORY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

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WALK TO SCHOOL The College is organising a Walk to School Day on Friday 17 May. Keep an eye out for information being sent home next week.

CO-CURRICULARactivities, programs, and learning experiences that complement what students are learning in school

Monday – Chess (tournament matches)Where: Library When: 12:50pm – 1:30pm

Who: Years 4-12; entries now closed.

Wednesday – ChoirWhere: A3 When: 12:50pm – 1:30pm

Who: Years 7-12; no auditions; anyone who enjoys singing, or wants to learn.

Wednesday – CCC CreativeWhere: Chapel When: 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Who: Years 7-12; anyone who enjoys worshipping God and helping others do likewise.

Musicians, singers and sound/lighting crew.

Friday – Chess (social games)Where: Library When: 12:50pm – 1:30pm

Who: Years 4-12; anyone who wants to play, or learn to play.

Friday – DanceWhere: Dance studio When: 1:30pm – 2:45pm

Who: Years 7-12; auditions only; entries now closed.

High School Cultural groups

TERM TWO – PRIMARY SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES & LUNCH CLUBS

▪Monday: Netball (3-6) Details TBC▪Tuesday: Soccer (3-6) Details TBC

▪Wednesday: Athletics Core (P-3) Details TBC

Further information regarding the above activites will be sent home to all Primary families

within the next few days. Keep an eye out for these communications.

▪Wednesday – CCC Creative Team Primary Where: Year 5 Classroom When: Lunch break

Who: Years 4–6 anyone interested in music, dance, singing, sound desk for Chapel

▪Thursday: AFL (P-4) Details TBC▪Friday – Leadership Classes

Where: Primary Building When: Lunch breakWho: Primary School Leaders & Student Council

EX▪Parent Zumba Classes (ladies only)

Where: Dance Room When: TBAWho: Any Parents wanting to laugh and exercise

Group lessons available! Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, and Kids on

Keyboards for Primary levels 3-6. Private tuition is also available. Register your interest today, with

Caloundra Music Academy on 54925952.

Energise Friday 3 May 6:10pm - 8:45pmLabour Day Holiday Monday 6 MayKindy Mother's Day Market Tuesday 7 & Thursday 9 May 12:00pm - 12:30pmPrep - Year 12 Mother’s Day Market Thursday 9 May 9:40am - 1:30pmP&F Meeting Thursday 9 May 7:00pm - 8:30pmCollege Athletics Carnival Friday 10 May All day Sunshine Coast Dance Eisteddfod Friday 10 May 6:00pm - 8:30pmNAPLAN Testing Tuesday 14 – Thursday, 16 MayNational Walk Safely to School Day Friday 17 MayEnergise Friday 24 May 6:10pm - 8:45pmSecondary Regional Cross Country Tuesday 28 MayMaleny/Caloundra Show Holiday Friday 31 MayCollege Working Bee Saturday 15 June 8:00am - 12:00pmBunnings Sausage Sizzle - P&F Fundraiser Saturday 15 June 8:00am - 3:00pmEnergise Friday 21 June 6:10pm - 8:45pmOnesie Wednesday - Middle School only Wednesday 26 June Term 2 Ends Friday 27 June

UPCOMING EVENT DATES - TERM 2, 2019

COMMUNITY WORSHIP

Every Monday of Term (except for School and Public

holidays)

7:50am in the Church

All staff, parents and students are invited to join us