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May God Bless you abundantly this Christmas

It is hard to believe that we've come to the end of 2018 and that this will be the final newsletter for the year. It has been a significant year of growth as we have faced challenges, and as a community, overcome those challenges. As we know, times are tough in Darwin currently but we, as a school have managed to succeed and move forward against the downward trend.

It is pleasing as Principal, to look back and know that we have increased our school programme significantly this year. Most of all I'm pleased with how students have thrived. The thanksgiving service last week was a great opportunity to review and enjoy all the marvellous ways in which students have advanced throughout 2018. Thank you for coming on this journey with us. Our 30th year anniversary has been one that we will remember well and a year we have enjoyed celebrating.

It is always sad to farewell current staff who will be leaving us at the end of this year. We have an incredibly good team at Palmerston Christian School. We are grateful that the Lord is bringing good staff to Palmerston Christian School in 2019. This however, does not make the farewell any easier as we say goodbye to beloved staff - Chad Robertson, Kylie Farnsworth, Amy Clisby, Ashlee Kirkham, Ben de Klerk and Amie Wagner – we wish them all God’s richest blessings for the future.

Many of us are weary as we go through the end of year celebrations for 2018. I am however very excited about 2019 and all the opportunities that await us in the new year. 2019 will be a year of consolidation as we roll out the international Maths program, Prime Maths (Primary) and we will continue to expand elective program in the Middle School. Every aspect of what we do is being tweaked and improved in preparation for the coming year.

We are also making some significant administrative changes include Lowes, Gateway who are now providing our school uniforms. You will also continue to hear more about FACTS and how this will assist families in managing school fee payments. We are a school that likes to embrace continuous improvement in not only student learning, but also administrative management.

I would like to share with you one of my favourite scripture verses,

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares t he Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29 verse 11. New International Version (NIV)

Whatever your plans are for 2019, I pray that you will continue to follow God's plan for your life. May you have a wonderful Christmas and may God bless you abundantly.

In Christ

Ken McAllister

Principal

Documentation about class preference procedures and class teachers for 2019 will be sent to you shortly. We encourage you to consider this carefully before placing any preferences

to the appropriate team leader.

Calendar

Wednesday 5th December Year 10’s last day

Thursday 6th December—

Friday 7th December Yr 9 The Rite Journey Sleepover @ School

Friday 7th December

Year 6 Graduation Party 6pm-8:30pm

in the PCS Hall

Tuesday 11th December Time Capsule Ceremony @ 8:45am 30th Birthday

Wednesday 12th December Year 9 Graduation Dinner The Jetty Restaurant 6pm

Thursday 13th December

FUN DAY Last day for Term 4

Friday 14th December

Student Free Day PCS Carols

(7pm in the Rotunda)

Monday 17th December—Monday 28th January

School Holidays

Tuesday 29th January Students return

1st day of Term 1, 2019

Thanksgiving Service 2018

Here are a few snapshots of the performances and awards

from our Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday Night.

Awesome job guys!

Important Notices End Of Year Reports: A reminder to all families that all students school reports will be distributed via compass at the

end of Term. If you are having trouble logging in to Compass, please contact the School Office.

PCS Uniform Now Available At Lowes: Our school uniform is now available for purchasing at Lowes- Gateway!

School Banking: A reminder to all families that today was the last day for school banking for 2018.

Library Book Drive: In celebra)on of PCS turning 30, we on a challenge to collect 300 new books for our school

Library. We have 68 books to go to reach the target. We are looking for new books to be

donated or families are welcome to donate money towards the purchase of new books to help

us reach our goal. Thank you to all families who have already blessed us with your dona)ons.

PCS 30th Birthday Shirts: Earlier this year, PCS released a special 30th Birthday shirt for students to purchase and wear as

part of their uniform. These shirts have been par)cularly popular and we have reopened the

fundraiser for families to purchase the shirts again. These shirts will be permi/ed to be worn

for the length of 2019. We will be placing two more orders. The first batch for a January/

February delivery are due by Thursday 13 December 8.30am. Our last and final order will be

closing on Friday 1 February, 2019 at 8.30am.

Volunteers Needed: We are seeking volunteers with current ochre cards with the following jobs:

§ Christmas Lights Display- Monday 10 to Thursday 13 December

§ Food Prepara)on for the End of Year Fun Day – Thursday 13 December

Please contact the Office if you are available to assist.

Year 1/2 Fundraiser: Year 1/2 will be running a popcorn fundraiser on Tuesday 11 December. Popcorn will be sold

on the 1/2 verandah at lunch)me for 50c/cup. Money raised will go towards our school’s

sponsor child.

PCS Christmas Lights Official Turning On Of Lights Join us for the turning on of the PCS Christmas lights

next Friday 14 December from 7pm.

Weather permi*ng, we will commence at the fence line with a few carols before flicking the

switch for the display.

Thank you to all who have donated their -me to support

Mr Vaatstra in the se*ng up of the display.

Time Capsule CeremonyTime Capsule CeremonyTime Capsule CeremonyTime Capsule Ceremony

Tuesday MorningTuesday MorningTuesday MorningTuesday Morning

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8.45am8.45am8.45am8.45am

As the final celebration of our 30th year, students and

staff will be conducting a short ceremony to complete

the contents and seal the time capsule for the next 20

years. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.

Please note, the front office will be closed for the

duration of the ceremony.

School Holiday Office Hours

Please note that the school office will be open as follows:

School Holiday Office Hours: During the holiday break, the Office will be running at different

)mes to usual. Please note the )mes listed below.

If you are needing to contact the Office, please email us at admin.pcs@ntschools.net

� Friday 14 December- Open 9:00am to 12:00pm

� Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 December- Open 9:00am to 3:00pm

� Thursday 20 December to Monday 21 January 2019- Closed

� Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 January 2019- Open 9:00am to 3:00pm

� Monday 28 January 2019- Closed (Public Holiday)

Students will resume for Term 1 on Tuesday 29 January.

The Office will operate from 8:10am to 3:30pm during the Term.

Lost and Found Parents and students are encouraged to check

the lost and found items just

inside the front door of the

office.

We have a number of items le2

over from recent events and

ac-vi-es.

Any items le2 a2er school finishes will donated

to charity.

Prayer & PraisePrayer & PraisePrayer & PraisePrayer & Praise o Pray for all the staff and volunteers who are working hard in planning

and prepara)on for the final events of the Term and Year.

o Praise God for all the hard work the Thanksgiving Team put in for the

service. Well done to all the students and their achievements.

o Pray for Good health and safety for all our staff, students and families over the holiday

break.

o Praise God for the amazing year of 2018.

We look forward to see what He has in store for us in 2019.

Middle School News:

Well the Year 9’s had their ba7le scenario day with briefings on various ba7les of

WW1 and WW2. There were soldier le7ers, sta-s-cs and “the life of a soldier”

segments, as well as in depth talks on various ba7les and elements of warfare... and

lots of fun!

The students were very responsive and responsible and it was a great two lessons!

– Mr Chad Robertson

Students have enjoyed

experimen3ng with resin to create

unique pieces of jewellery.

– Mrs Emily Shea

Thursday 13 December 2018

is the last day of school for students.

To celebrate we will be having some fun activities.

♦ Jumping castles and lots of other activities

♦ All food provided

♦ Volunteers with ochre cards required to prepare and cook food.

Please contact the office if you can assist

What a fantastic way to end the year!

The day will be the same times as a normal school day—8:30am to 3:10pm