CCAS Information Handbook 2013

Information Booklet 2013

Central Coast Adventist School


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school A to ZABsENcE FRoM schoolStudents who are absent from school are to bring in a note explaining their absence on the day they return to school. The note must clearly explain the reason for the absence, the date of the absence and be signed by the parent. There is no need to ring the school for every absence except if the student will be away for an extended period e.g. more than 2 days or for a serious matter such as emergency hospitalisation or family matter. Parents may be contacted if there are concerns about a child’s absence from school. If parents are wishing to take their child out of school for a period of time (more than 1 week) during the school term e.g. overseas holiday then a letter to the Principal must be submitted.

AccIDENt INsURANcEEach year some students are hurt while playing in the playground or participating in an activity. The Central Coast Adventist School offers families Student Accident Insurance for serious injury. For a small fee that is included in your school fees students are covered 24 hours a day. For more information or If your child is injured please see the school office for a form to make a claim.

ADDREssEs AND PhoNE NUMBERsPlease remember to keep the Administration office up to date with changes in address and phone numbers, especially mobile phone numbers. To be able to contact you in an emergency is vitally important. New families should check that their personal details are up to date with the office.

ADMINIstRAtIoN oFFIcE hoURs AND closURE DAtEs Office hours are 8:30am until 3:30pm. Monday to Friday. During school holidays the school office is open limited hours and these will be advertised. The school office is closed from December 12, 2012 through to January 14, 2013. The school office is closed on public holidays.

oUt oF school hoURs cARE & VAcAtIoN cARECentral Coast Adventist School runs its own Out of School Hours program and Vacation Care program. Please contact the Administration office for further information.

cAlENDARAn official school calendar will be issued to each school family. Students who start after the beginning of the school year can pick up one from the head of the Primary or High school or the school office. Calendars are distributed 1 per family. Please display it in a prominent place for quick referral. Students and parents will be notified of any changes in events in the weekly School Newsletter and also on the school’s website.

cANtEENThe canteen operates 5 days per week for breakfast as well as lunch. Sandwiches, hot food (vegetarian) drinks, fruit are available. A menu is included in this pack. On-line ordering is available through the school’s website where parents are able to order and prepay their child’s lunch. Secondary school students are to take their orders to the canteen before school starts and will be required to pick up their order at lunchtime. Primary students have a box for each class in their room, which is bought up and collected by a

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class member each day. Please ensure that all lunch orders are in a large brown bag, with the child’s name, class and order clearly marked. Credit is not available from the canteen.Volunteers are always needed to help out. Please contact the Canteen Supervisor if you can help. The latest canteen menu is available online via the school website.

cAR PARKING & thE KIss & DRoP ZoNEsAs you have noticed the school has limited car parking facilities. The top car park has spaces reserved for Handicap drivers as well as visitors. Parents may use the other available places. Please do not park in front parked cars. The school operates two kiss and drop zones- one outside of the administration office and the other on Karalta Lane. Primary students do not arrive at the zones until 2.50pm and are supervised until 3.10pm (Karalta Lane) and to 3.30pm (administration area). If you use the Kiss and Drop zone please note that you are not permitted to park in this area or get out of your vehicle. This is to maintain traffic flow and avoid traffic bank ups on Penrose Crescent. Of course the busiest times are between 8.40-8.50 in the morning and 2.45-3.10 in the afternoon. Parents are asked not to come into the kiss and drop zones until school has finished. Parents of infant students may need to park in the lower car park and walk up and collect their children from the kiss and drop zone. We ask that parents do not park and call their children over to them in front of moving traffic. Parents are able to park in the car park across the road (the old Telstra site) but not in front of the Buritz gym entrance.

clAssEs coMMENcEPrimary school (Pre Kindy to Year 6) classes commence on Wednesday, January 30 at 8.50amHigh school – Years 7, 11 and 12 commence on Wednesday, January 30 at 8.45amYears 8, 9, 10 commence on Thursday, January 31 at 8.45am.

DIARYEach high school child is issued with a school diary at the beginning of each year. Diaries are a good communication tool for teacher, student and parents. Parents are encouraged to check their child’s diary for progress of their students’ studies.

DE-REGIstRAtIoN PRocEDUREsAll students leaving school permanently must complete our deregistration checklist. Parents are to give a minimum of 1 terms notice in writing of their intention to withdraw their child. Financial penalties do apply for inadequate notice – please refer to the school fee guidelines included in this pack or contact the Finance office in the Admin centre. De-registration forms are available from the school office. Textbooks must be returned and school fees paid in full by the last day of enrolment.

FEEsSchool fees are produced as a yearly account with the options of paying yearly, term, or monthly. A discount of 10% applies for those who pay annually and pay within the first 4 weeks of school. A prompt payment discount of 5% applies for early payment for those who pay by the term and pay within the designated time. A copy of the school fee schedule is included in this Student Info Pack – please read the guidelines carefully and if you have any questions please contact the accounts officer in the school office.For split families who wish to make separate payments please contact the school finance officer to make suitable arrangements.


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hRIs EVENtsFrom time to time you will hear about sporting events for HRIS. HRIS stands for “Hunter Region Independent Schools” and is a part of the Independent Schools Association. In the Hunter region there are approx. 16 independent primary and high schools that meet throughout the year to compete in various sports eg: swimming, athletics, cross country, basketball, soccer, netball etc. Inter-school competition starts in year 2 or for students who are 8 and over. Try outs for team events will take place throughout the year and training usually takes place during school lunch times or before or after school. Top place getters from our swimming, athletics and cross country events will be sent to represent our school at these gala days – most of which are held in the Newcastle area. Successful students will then go onto represent the Hunter Region at the Combined Independent School events. Talented students can progress through this system and go on to NSW state teams and on to National levels. In the past few years we have had some students reach State and National levels in Touch Football, Basketball and Netball.

IllNEss If a secondary student becomes unwell they may be sent to sick bay, where their parents will be contacted to come and collect them. Primary students remain in the classroom with their teacher. In the case of an accident, students will have their parents contacted, be given first aid, and if necessary accompanied by a staff member to a local doctor. In cases of emergency where an ambulance is called students will be accompanied by a staff member to the hospital while parents are being contacted.

KINDY school hoURs WEEKs 1 – 2Week 1 - half days (8.50 - 11.50am) Week 2 onwards - regular school days. (8.50am – 2.45pm)

lAtE ARRIVAlsHigh school students who arrive late to school are requested to go to the high school administration office to obtain a late pass, which is then handed to their class teacher. A note of explanation from parents is required for all students who arrive at school late. High school students who are late and do not bring in a note from their parents the next day will be issued a detention.Primary students who arrive late are to obtain a late pass from the Primary school administration office and then proceed to their class.

lEGAl IssUEsFamily circumstances sometimes change and if at any time parental access become an issue you must inform the school Administration. A copy of court orders effecting parental access or any other issue should be given to the school administration and will be noted.

lUNch & REcEss – INFANt & PRIMARY schoolAll infant and primary school students have their lunch at 11.00 - 11.50am and an afternoon recess at 1.15 - 1.30pm.

lUNch & REcEss - hIGh schoolHigh school students have recess at 10:35 - 10:50am and lunch is from 12:30 - 1:10pm.


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McEEcDYA DAtAIn this pack you will find a MCEECDYA Data Collection form. This data is required by the Federal Government and relates to the funding that this school receives. The information is collated here at school and sent to the Federal government agency. Please complete the form and return it to the school’s Administration office.

MEDIcAl INFoRMAtIoN & MEDIcAtIoNUp to date medical information regarding your child is essential. Accidents do happen at school and so that we can give your child the appropriate first aid we require that the enclosed form be completed and returned to the school office. This information is treated as confidential and is only used in cases of emergency.If your child is required to take medication (whether short term or long term) throughout the day they need to come to the school office to have it administered. Parents are required to complete a form giving details of the medication dosage, times etc. Please see the administration office for forms.

MoBIlE PhoNEsIf your child has a mobile phone it must be switched off during class time. Students who use their phone during class will have it confiscated for the day.

sMARt PhoNE APPOur school has launched its own app and is a great way to keep up to date with events and information. This app can be downloaded for free from both the Apple and Adroid app stores.

MUsIc lEssoNsOur music department can coordinate private tuition for students who wish to learn: piano, guitar, drums, violin, brass instruments and singing. Please contact our music department for more information.

NEWslEttERs A school newsletter is sent home every Thursday. In the primary school the eldest child receives the newsletter on behalf of the family. In the high school each student receives one. Newsletters are also available on our school phone app, our school website at www.ccas.nsw.edu.au or if you wish to receive the newsletter by email please contact our Communications Officer through our school administration office.

PARENt/tEAchER INtERVIEWsParent/teacher interviews are held twice a year for both primary and high school. Dates will be advertised in the school newsletter. To see a teacher outside of these dates please contact the school office.

PERsoNAl ItEMsStudents are not to bring to school personal items such as iPods, CD players, MP3, etc. such items will be confiscated if found being used in the classroom. Students must turn off their mobile during class time.

PhoNE cAllsParents who wish to contact a teacher please note that teachers are not available until after staff


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worship, which concludes at 8:30am. Calls to the Primary school will be put through at lunchtime, recess, before and after school only with the exception of emergencies. Phone calls to students should only be made in emergencies. Messages to High school students will be passed on at the next break in classes.

REPREsENtAtIVE sPoRt PolIcYThe Central Coast Adventist School promotes a healthy lifestyle, and incorporated into this is the school’s wish to promote the desire of our students to participate in competitive sports. Where student progress into representative level sport the school wishes to acknowledge their effort and assist in the costs that are incurred by families. The school is prepared to pay up to 80% of compulsory invoice cost up to the following amounts. • AICES Competition $300• CIS Competition $300• NSW State competition $500• National Competition $750• International competition $1000The invoices need to be submitted to the head of the sports department in either the Primary or High school.

sEPARAtED FAMIlIEsIt is a government requirement that all students have listed a primary place of residence. Where parents share custody of students they must work out and agree which is their child’s primary place of residence and inform the administration office in writing. This is where any correspondence or contact will be directed to first. However, the school will do their best to keep both parents informed of issues or events as best as we can. Both parents should provide their home and postal addresses and email addresses. Parents are encouraged to regularly visit the school’s website and join the online community as well as downloading the school app to their phone.

school stRUctUREIf you wish to discuss an issue please use the following guide.

Primary School Class teacher > Head of Primary School > Principal

Secondary School Class teacher > Year Coordinator > Head of Secondary School > Principal

school tERMs 2013Primary and Secondary school • Term 1: Jan 30– Apr 12 • Term 2: Apr 29 – Jun 21 • Term 3: Jul 15 – Sept 20 • Term 4: Oct 8 – Dec 12 ** Term 2 holidays (Jun/July) are 3 weeks in duration **

tEAchER INsERVIcE – PUPIl FREE DAYsIn 2013 our school students have 3 weeks’ vacation from June 24 through to July 12. For teaching


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and support staff this means 2 weeks holidays and 1 week of in-service meetings.

tEAchING stAFF - coNtActTeaching staff are happy to talk to parents regarding their children’s progress in the school but teachers are unable to be contacted during class time. A suitable time after school can be arranged if there are issues that you need to discuss. There a two parent/teacher interview events each year. Teachers are available from 8.30am each day after morning worship and during recess and lunchtimes. Please note the recess and lunchtimes listed. After school, teachers may be on bus, grounds duty or at staff meetings and are only able to be contacted until 3.30pm.

tIMEtABlEsTimetables are handed to High school students at the beginning of term 1. Changes do occur and students will be notified if this happens and a new timetable will be issued.

tRANsPoRt - tRAIN AND BUs PAssEsBus and train application forms are available from the school office. To apply fill in the forms and return them to the school office who will send the applications off to the various transport companies. New students should apply before the end of the school year so their pass will be here by the first week of school. The school has three pickup points for buses depending on which bus the students travel on. 1. Penrose Crescent directly outside the school 2. Erina Plaza on the Entrance Road 3. Erina Fair bus terminalAll bus stops are supervised in the afternoons by teachers and students are expected to follow directions by teachers and bus drivers. Failure to do so will result in the loss of a travel pass.Gosford Station to School Students who travel to and from the Gosford Station terminal must travel on a Red Bus service, so a pass for this route is required. Students arrive at the Erina Fair bus stop and walk down to the school. In the afternoon the bus to Gosford station leaves at 3.05pm from The Central Coast Highway (The Entrance Road) bus stop outside Erina Plaza. Students must ensure that they move quickly at the end of school to the bus stop so they do not miss the bus. Students who live at Kariong or Somersby in the afternoon catch this bus and alight at the Gosford pool where they catch a Busways service to Kariong. Students who live north of the school e.g. The Entrance, Wamberal, Tumbi Umbi, Berkeley Vale and Springfield require a pass from the Red Bus Service. Students who live at Terrigal, Green Point, Kincumber, Bensville, Copacabana, Empire Bay, Woy Woy, Ourimbah, Lisarow, Kariong and Somersby require a pass from Busways.Students who have lost their bus/train pass will need to see the office for a temporary pass. Bus companies and City Rail do charge a fee for lost passes. Information regarding services from your area are available from the bus company or City Rail. The Entrance Red Bus Service Ph 4332 8655 or www.redbus.com.auBusways: Kincumber depot Ph 4368 2277 or www.busways.com.auCity Rail Passes and Concessions 02 9379 5666


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City Rail Info Line 131500City Rail web site www.cityrail.com.auPlease ensure that your child knows what to do in case they miss their bus or train. Have an emergency plan in place and make sure they have an emergency contact number of a trusted person whom they can call. Bus- afternoon meeting places for Primary students In the afternoon Primary students who catch a bus from the Penrose Crescent bus stop wait outside the entrance to the high school. Once the bus arrives they are escorted across the road to the bus stop. Students, who catch the bus from the Central Coast Highway, wait at the Karalta Lane kiss and drop zone for the duty teacher. Students who catch the bus from Erina Fair, wait for the duty teacher outside the Student services office. High school students make their own way to their bus stops.

UNIFoRMsAll students are to be in correct uniform at all times. School uniform should always be clean, neat and tidy. Students who are out of uniform are requested to bring a note of explanation from their parent/guardian. Girls are only permitted to wear one pair of gold studs and a watch. Boys are permitted to wear a watch only. High school students who wear jewellery apart from those listed will have the item confiscated until the end of the term. A copy of the Uniform Policy is included in this pack.

UNIFoRM shoPThe uniform shop is located in one of the demountable buildings located in the middle of the campus behind the administration office. During school terms the regular uniform shop hours are as follows. Please note that the uniform shop will close on Friday December 14, 2012 and re-open on Wednesday, January 9,2013.Monday & Tuesday 8.00-10.00am and 2.00-4.30pmWednesday Appointments onlyThursday 8.00-11.30am and 10.30-4.30pmFriday Appointments only

Uniform Shop hours in January 2013January 9 & 10 (Wed/Thurs) 8.00am - 4.00pmJanuary 11 (Friday) 8.00am - 12.00pmJanuary 14-17 (Mon-Thurs) 8.00am - 4.00pmJanuary 18 (Friday) 8.00am - 12.00pmJanuary 21-24 (Mon-Thurs) 8.00am - 4.00pmJanuary 25 (Friday) 8.00am - 2.00pmJanuary 28 (Public Holiday) ClosedJanuary 29-31 (Tues-Thurs) 7.30am -4.30pmFebruary 1 (Friday) 8.00am- 12.00pmNew students should make an appointment with the uniform shop to be fitted out in their uniform.


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VIsItoRs to cAMPUsAll visitors to the campus should check in at the school’s administration office. Visitors (other than parents) will be required to sign in and out. Students are not permitted visitors (e.g. ex-students or students from other schools) during the school day.

VolUNtEERs – WoRKING WIth chIlDREN DEclARAtIoNsAll parents who assist with reading, excursions, canteen duties or assist the school in any way are required by law to complete a “Working with Children” declaration. This is done via the internet. Please visit the following website and complete the declaration form, print and bring it in to your child’s class teacher. https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/volunteer-declaration.php

WEBsItEOur school has a website that parents and students can access and obtain information. It is updated with newsletters, events and other information. The website is www.ccas.nsw.edu.au


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sEEING thE tREEs AND thE FoREsta comment on Adventist lifestyle and school impact

INtRoDUctIoNCentral Coast Adventist School, as the name suggests, is part of a school system connected to the global Seventh-day Adventist Church. In fact, the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist School system is one of the largest Protestant school systems in the world. Seventh-day Adventists believe strongly in the value of Christian education and as a result expend much effort in ensuring that their education system seeks excellence in all aspects of its operation and that it authentically represents the world church. The following commentary endeavours to record as concisely as possible what this means in regard to spiritual perspectives, themes and daily Adventist practices that are part of the Central Coast Adventist School community. Central Coast Adventist School takes approximately 75% of its school enrolment from non-Adventist families. Thus, it is beneficial to expand on what is shared with families during the enrolment interviews and thereby help put school policy and practice in a spiritual and faith orientation context. Such an exercise is beneficial for both Adventist and non-Adventist community members alike, as it can provide a sharper focus for us all, as to what being part of Central Coast Adventist School is all about.

Did you Know?• In the year ending Dec 31, 2009 over 1,000,000 people joined the Seventh-day Adventist

Church worldwide• On average that is 2,889 people a day• Total world church membership was in excess 16.3 million members• In the South Pacific region, in which Australia takes the lead as Head Office for the Church

(South Pacific Division -located in the Wahroonga – Sydney) the church totals a membership approaching 500,000.

• So each Sabbath (Saturday) nearly half a million people are engaged in worship and celebration of God’s love and majesty across the South Pacific and Australia.

• Nearly 8,000 educational institutions, employing over 84,000 teachers and more than 33,000 support staff, educated over 1.6 million students in 2009!

• In Australia we have over 45 schools educating nearly 7,000 students.• The Seventh-day Adventist Education systems, stands as one of the largest and most noted of

all Protestant school systems on the face of the earth.

WhAt sEVENth-DAY ADVENtIsts BElIEVE

About the church…• That every person is God’s child, loved by Him whether they recognise it or not.• That people who believe in God are “His people” in a special sense.• That God’s church in this time teaches all “the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.”

(Rev 14:12).• That the church is open to people from every race, affirming a diversity of God-given gifts and

styles, and enjoying unity in faith and diversity in culture.• That the church is not perfect, because it is run by humans and we are frail in our own sense,

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but that despite this it still has a lot to offer.• That the church’s mission is to take Christ’s teaching to every person in the world.

About God…• That He made us• That He made perfect, loving, intelligent beings, one of whom turned, via his choices, himself

into Satan• That He allows us to choose a life of disobedience or obedience to His will• That He came as a Man (Jesus Christ) to show He understands us• That He died to experience pain and to take upon Himself human guilt on our behalf• That He came to life again to prove He had power over death• That He will soon get rid of evil and sin, and will bring heaven on earth

WhAt Do ADVENtIsts Do At chURch?Adventist church services usually commence at 11am on Saturday morning. There is singing, drama, musical items, prayer time and talks about something of relevance from the Bible. The “preacher” may discuss spiritual or ethical topics that include Bible based thoughts on salvation, relationships, heaven, healthy living or any number of other contemporary topics.Prior to “church” there is a Sabbath School period (just like Sunday School) for all those wishing to attend. This usually starts at 9:30 and has many different programs running simultaneously meeting the needs of parents with young babies through to teens, youth and adults. Again the programs are characterised by involvement and fellowship, celebrating the Sabbath-day and studying the word of God. In Bible study for adults this means usually one person leads out, but it’s a breezy, free-for-all discussion time where people swap opinions about life and what they’ve found in the Bible. This same attitude flows back through to the younger groups. Often there will also be seminars and programs focusing in life issues such as health, parenting and lifestyle type topics.Before and after worship, people socialise. Church is a great place to catch up with friends after a hectic week, or to make new friends. Often people will invite each other for lunch after church, as a chance to talk more. Most churches have regular combined lunches and picnics each week.You have numerous choices in the local area for attending Adventists churches. Most Adventist churches are based around family and community concepts so they are not overly large but may exists close to each other in various suburbs to give choice and localised relationships. All offer their own unique atmospheres and approaches, ask around or visit to find one that is right for you. The School Office can direct you to the closest or most suited Adventist Church near to your home.

ADVENtIst lIFEstYlE AND school coMMUNItY IMPActLifestyle, the way we live our lives, is a constant point of discussion inside religious groups, Adventists included. In Philippians 4:8 the scriptures speak of “doing all things to honour God”. As a generic principle it is the most effective statement defining what is and is not appropriate behaviour; not just in being Adventist, but in being a child of God. However, it also does allow for room to move.As the Seventh-day Adventist Church has grown and matured as a faith, it has recognised the diversity of peoples that have taken hold of its ‘message’. It has accepted that there are differences in lifestyle that take place, that have little to do with faith and an individual’s relationship with God, but have more to do with tradition and habit. It is when issues of habit and tradition are equated with issues of faith and authentic Christianity that this confusion can occur.


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Unfortunately, the stakes are high when it comes to confusion regarding Christianity, because confusion can be easily equated to equal hypocrisy. The association of hypocrisy, the notion of Christians being their own worse advertisement, is the greatest danger to Christianity today. People are seeking the authentic.Simply put, when the “things” associated with a religious perspective take over from the “Saviour”, there is a problem. This does not infer that lifestyle is irrelevant. If you say you love God, then certain behaviours will follow. When you align yourself with a faith, you also accept certain generic lifestyle attributes connected with that faith, some are scriptural and non-negotiable, others can be seen as “common understandings” but with differing levels of practice and are themselves interpretations of scriptural themes. John Wesley expressed this concept in these words, “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”Because God created us as thinking beings and dearly loves us, and because we love and respect God we then can choose to adhere to His blueprint for life as recorded in the Bible. What others may view as all we ‘cannot do’, is really what we choose not to do because we wish to enjoy optimum success and happiness for life as outlined for us by God Himself in His Word, a fact never to be lost sight of.Our relationship with God is personal. Our spiritual growth journey is personal. Therefore, our ‘interpretation’ of Scriptural themes is going to be personal also. Attending movie cinemas; going swimming on Sabbath (Saturday) afternoon, for example, have been traditionally in earlier generations of the church was seen as unacceptable. However participating in either or both of these activities does not infer a lack of faith or indicate hypocrisy. Rather the choice of movies, books, videos, activities, music etc. clearly come under the Philippians model of self-analysis of our choices in the context of ‘honouring God” in what we do; whilst swimming on Sabbath again comes under the interpretation of what the Sabbath is for. The Scriptures record in Isaiah 58 that the Sabbath is a day for honouring God, Matthew speaks of the “Sabbath being made for man and not man for the Sabbath”; it is a day of worship, fellowship and family. The individual must choose as to whether their behaviour is supporting God’s premise for establishing the Sabbath, or negating it, but it sits as a personal choice.Scripturally there are some clear lifestyle directives as indicated inside the 28 fundamental beliefs of the SDA church. Sabbath observance is one. The importance of the seventh day is absolute, non-negotiable and the fourth part of God’s written and unchangeable law. How Sabbath is observed then does have some areas of “common understanding” which then promotes variance as indicated in the preceding paragraph. Church membership and attendance for example, is Scriptural, whilst the types of family or church activities conducted on the Sabbath, is open, to some variance. The diet of Seventh-day Adventists has, and continues to, come under scrutiny as a result of the world Church actively promoting a healthy lifestyle - again in accordance with Scriptural directives. The Bible encourages us to “treat our bodies as the Temple of God”. Through the work of the SDA church’s world wide health care program, disaster and relief agency work and the Sanitarium Health Food Company, the Church is perceived, and rightly so, as being at the forefront of upholding healthful living practices.However, the church does not hold as a test of faith and membership the adherence of its members to a specific healthy lifestyle model. This is most notable in its support of a vegetarian diet, whilst simultaneously not inferring such a lifestyle choice is a prerequisite of church membership or salvation; scripturally the delineation of clean and unclean meats though is adhered to as recorded in the bible. The church does uphold the abstinence of alcohol as part of church membership due to bible directives against drunkenness. Further to this, the church clearly identifies tobacco, along

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with the afore-mentioned alcohol, in the same category as illicit drugs as being inappropriate in how to treat our bodies “as the temple of God”. Under the scriptural definition, practices to be avoided are those that cause harm to both our own bodies and the social fabric around us and remove our focus on God. Close to 100% of Adventists would be therefore non-drinkers and non-smokers, with however around 40% regarding themselves as vegetarian.Therefore if you are a non-Adventist school family member be aware that some of the most common areas of interaction regarding lifestyle issues between you and Adventist families in the school may be;• Their belief that God desires for them to make choices impacting on the type of activities they

are involved in as part of Sabbath observance, and in many cases the choice for some Adventist families to choose not participate in certain activities during this time. It must be highlighted that this is clearly due to the value of the Sabbath and not their unwillingness to fellowship with you. There will be times where you will need to negotiate with Adventist families to find mutually beneficial times for family get togethers, birthdays etc; just as Adventist families should respect and accommodate your needs on the same basis where appropriate.

• Diet, food and drink, is an area that will require open and honest communication. Some Adventist families will be committed vegetarians; some ‘occasional’ and others mainstream meat eaters. Irrespective of their position, their devotion to their faith cannot be judged on this basis. It is about talking over needs, gaining an understanding and not making assumptions.

• Abstinence from alcohol and tobacco products is another key practice with biblical origins where you may find differences to your own perspective and approaches.

• Their view on an abstinence from gambling, (betting on horse racing etc) will be characterised by its potential harm to family stability and the obvious waste of God’s material blessings to us in a self-interested pursuit of greater material gains.

• In conjunction with this, is the awareness that in a school like Central Coast Adventist School, with such a broad cross section of faiths (from Catholic, to Baptist, Lutheran to Jewish and many in between) awareness, communication and respect are the key principles to apply as you form and build friendships.

In as far as the school’s interaction with you over lifestyle issues you will find,• The campus and all school sanctioned events are non-smoking, non-drinking events.• The school does not conduct school events, other than worship events, on Sabbath.• The school canteen is focused on a vegetarian and healthy school diet, but does not mandate

what students eat in their lunches brought from home.• Further, that on occasions where meat products are available as part of a split menu at an event

(such as camps, ‘special’ open community events such as Road to Bethlehem pageant or at end of year Formal Dinners) that it represents the Biblical model of making available only clean meats. This is done so to ensure that all participants have familiar foods available, especially in the case of camps, were being away from home is enough of an issue for some students, let alone forcing a change of diet upon them. Meat choices such as beef, chicken, lamb and fish are prevalent at this type of activities.

• The school requires that all “fundraising” activities avoid the image of mainstream gambling, as characterised by small financial input for great financial gain resulting from chance (eg. pokies, scratchies, etc). That any funds raised are done so with the full awareness of those involved of supporting the school, by “donating” via their participation in these “fundraising” activities. In this context raffles, guessing competitions and associated Fun Fair type, short term “fundraising”


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activities such as “chocolate wheels”, where donated goods and services are used to better the school, are deemed as appropriate.

In closing, I think it is well worth reiterating that it is easy to lose sight of the ‘Cross’, when we become focused on the ground. The issues surrounding areas of “common understanding” and the resulting variances is nothing more than a reflection of God’s love of freedom and diversity as shown in His creation of us as beings with choice. We all mature spirituality and have a differing personal spiritual journey, Adventists included. Therefore variance is not an indication of hypocrisy, but rather an indication of our humanity. We should be reminded of Christ’s message in Matthew 15. Here He closes His lesson by clearly recording that our authentic Christian experience is impacted on by our words and deeds as they come from our heart more than it is about the “rules taught by men” and what enters our mouth. The key to real understanding comes from being able to see both the forest and the trees simultaneously, to see the big picture and to see the detail together, as both important. Lets us not “nullify the word of God” as Matthew 15 records, by our failure to see the Saviour through the ‘things’ making up our religious perspective.

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UNIFoRM PolIcYGENERAl REqUIREMENts: KINDERGARtEN to YEAR 12• Kindy to Year 6 – School branded broad brim hat.• Year 7 to 12 - School branded caps, visor or bucket hats.• T-shirts and singlets worn under the uniform must be white and not have emblems, slogans, etc

visible under or through the uniform for both boys and girls.• School branded navy school bags with school emblem are compulsory for Kindergarten to Year

12.• Girls - are permitted to wear gold or silver stud earrings only. One stud only per ear. Any other

jewelry worn will be confiscated until the end of the term. • Boys – no jewelry to be worn.• Any piercings are to be done over the Christmas break.• Nail polish, if worn, is to be clear.• Facial make-up, if worn, is to be natural in appearance.• Hair colour, if used, is to be natural in colour.• Boys are to tuck in shirts during Terms 2 and 3 as part of Winter Uniform.• When jumpers are worn in summer boy’s shirts must be tucked in.• Boys’ hair length is to be above the collar and out of the eyes.• School monogrammed socks MAY be purchased from the Uniform Shop but are NOT

compulsory.• Boys are to be clean-shaven.A uniform price list is available on our website www.ccas.nsw.edu.au

PRIMARY school: KINDERGARtEN to YEAR 2

K-2 Girls – SummerDress: Regulation material and style. Mid knee in length.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper, vest or cardigan only.Blazer (optional): Navy, with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather dress shoes, polishable, non-patterned with buckle. The shoe should offer appropriate heel and arch support with heels no higher than 3cm. The toes should also be completely enclosed. Socks: Plain white socks that cover the ankle (ankle socks).Hair-tidy: Blue, white or red ribbons, clips, head bands or school scrunchies.

K-2 Girls – WinterPinafore: School regulation style. Below the knee.Shirt: White long or short sleeve, Peter Pan pin tuck.Tie: Tartan cross tie.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper, vest or cardigan only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather dress shoes, polishable, non-patterned with buckle. The shoe should

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offer appropriate heel and arch support with heels no higher than 3cm. The toes should also be completely enclosed.Socks: Plain white socks that cover the ankle (ankle socks).Tights: Navy tights or stockings. Navy socks (only) can be worn over tights.Hair-tidy: Blue, white or red ribbons, clips, head bands or school scrunchies.

K-2 Boys – SummerShorts: Navy, half elastic, tab style (school).Shirts: White short sleeve over shirt with school emblem on pocket.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper or vest only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather, polishable boots. Heels to be no higher than 3cm.Socks: Plain navy blue that cover the ankle (ankle socks).

K-2 Boys - WinterTrousers: Navy tailored look with elastic back.Shirts: White long or short sleeve with school emblem. Shirts must be tucked in.Tie: Regulation tartan tie.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper or vest only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather, polishable boots. Heels to be no higher than 3cm.Socks: Plain navy blue that cover the ankle (ankle socks).

K-2 Girls - Sport UniformCulottes/Shorts: Culottes or unisex shorts.Polo: Regulation polo shirt, embroidered with school emblem.Joggers: Black, white, blue or combinations of these colours to be the major shoe colour. Shoes may have small amounts of other colours. Shoes must be velcro, not lace up. No sandshoes, street shoes, converse or volleys.Socks: White, ankle, sports socks.Taslon Tracksuit: Regulation navy and embroidered with school emblem.

K-2 Boys - Sport UniformShorts: Navy, unisex, sport shorts.Polo: Regulation polo shirt, embroidered with school emblem.Joggers: Black, white, blue or combinations of these colours to be the major shoe colour. Shoes may have small amounts of other colours. Shoes must be velcro, not lace up. No sandshoes, street shoes, converse or volleys.Socks: White, ankle, sports socks.Taslon Tracksuit: Regulation navy and embroidered with school emblem.

PRIMARY school: YEAR 3 to YEAR 6

Year 3-6 Girls – SummerDress: Regulation material and style. Mid knee in length.


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Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper, vest or cardigan only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather dress shoes, polishable, non-patterned. Lace up only, no buckles allowed. The shoe should offer appropriate heel and arch support with heels no higher than 3cm. The toes should also be completely enclosed.Socks: Plain white socks that cover the ankle (ankle socks).Hair-tidy: Blue, white or red ribbons, clips, head bands, headpieces or school scrunchies.

Year 3-6 Girls – WinterPinafore: School regulation style. Length to be below the knee.Shirt: White long or short sleeve, Peter Pan pin tuck.Tie: Tartan cross tie.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper, vest or cardigan only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather dress shoes, polishable, non-patterned. Lace up only, no buckles allowed. The shoe should offer appropriate heel and arch support with heels no higher than 3cm. The toes should also be completely enclosed.Socks: Plain white socks that cover the ankle (ankle socks).Tights: Navy tights or stockings. Navy socks (only) can be worn over tights. Knee high stockings are not allowed under any circumstances.Hair-tidy: Blue, white, red ribbons, clips, headbands, headpieces or school scrunchies.

Year 3-6 Boys - SummerShorts: Tab shorts only. Shirts: White, short sleeve shirt with school emblem on pocket.Socks: Plain navy blue that cover the ankle (ankle socks).Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper or vest only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black dress shoes, polishable, boot. Heels to be no higher than 3cm.

Year 3-6 Boys - WinterTrousers: Navy, tailored look with elastic back.Shirts: White, long or short sleeve with school emblem. Shirts must be tucked in.Tie: Regulation tartan tie.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper or vest only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Socks: Plain navy blue that cover the ankle (ankle socks).Shoes: Black, leather, polishable, dress shoes. No skate, street or sport shoes.

Year 3-6 Girls Sports UniformCulottes/Shorts: Unisex sports shorts or culottes.Polo: Regulation polo shirt embroidered with school emblem.Joggers: Black, white, blue or combinations of these colours to be the major shoe colour. Shoes may have small amounts of other colours. No sandshoes, street shoes, volleys etc.

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Socks: White, ankle sports.Talon Tracksuit: Navy with white stripes and embroidered school emblem.Hair-tidy: Blue, white or red ribbons, clips, head bands, headpieces or school scrunchies.

Year 3-6 Boys Sports UniformShorts: Navy, unisex, sport shorts.Polo: Regulation polo shirt embroidered with school emblem.Joggers: Black, white, blue or combinations of these colours to be the major shoe colour. Shoes may have small amounts of other colours. No sandshoes, street shoes, volleys etc.Socks: White, above ankle.Taslon Tracksuit: Navy with white stripes and embroidered school emblem.

sEcoNDARY school: YEAR 7 to YEAR 12

Year 7-12 Girls – SummerSkirt: Navy, knee length.Blouse: White, short sleeve school blouses.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper, vest or cardigan only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather, polishable, dress shoes. No buckle shoes allowed. The shoe should offer appropriate heel and arch support with heels no higher than 3 cm. The toes should also be completely enclosed. No slipper, ballerina or flat-soled shoes (‘flatties’) allowed.Socks: Plain white socks that cover the ankle (ankle socks, not long calf or knee high socks). Black or navy stockings may be worn on cold days.Hair-tidy: Blue, white or red ribbons, clips, headband, headpieces or school scrunchies.

Year 7-12 Girls – WinterSkirt: Tartan, length to be below the base of knee.Blouse: White, long or short sleeve school blouses. Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper, vest or cardigan only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather, polishable, dress shoes. No buckle shoes allowed. The shoe should offer appropriate heel and arch support with heels no higher than 3 cm. The toes should also be completely enclosed. No slipper, ballerina or flat-soled shoes (‘flatties’) allowed.Socks: Plain white socks that cover the ankle (ankle socks, not long calf or knee high socks).Tights Plain black or navy tights or stockings. No patterns. Navy or black socks (only) can be worn over tights. Knee high stockings are not allowed under any circumstances.Hair-tidy: Blue, white, or red ribbons, clips, headband, headpieces or school scrunchies.

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Shirts: White, short sleeve over shirt with school emblem on pocket.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper or vest only.Blazer (optional): Navy with school emblem on pocket.Shoes: Black, leather, polishable, dress shoes. Heels to be no higher than 3cm. No sport, skate, street shoes.Socks: Plain navy blue that cover the ankle (ankle socks).

Year 7-12 Boys - WinterTrousers: Navy, tailored with elastic back or loop trousers.Shorts: Navy, long leg, tab style.Shirts: White long or short sleeve with school emblem. Shirts must be tucked in.Tie: Regulation tie.Jumper: Navy, school emblem, knitted, V-neck jumper or vest only.Shoes: Black, leather, polishable, dress shoes. Heels to be no higher than 3cm. No sport, skate, street shoes.Socks: Plain navy blue that cover the ankle (ankle socks).

Year 7-12 Girls - Sport UniformShorts: Navy, unisex, sport shorts (waistband not to be rolled or folded over to shorten shorts).Polo (Yr 7-10): Regulation polo shirt embroidered with school emblem.Polo (Yr 11-12): Regulation polo shirt embroidered with school emblem.Joggers: Black, white, blue or combinations of these colours to be the major shoe colour. Shoes may have small amounts of other colours. Must be cross-trainers, runners, joggers or sneakers ONLY. No sandshoes, street shoes, converse or volley canvas shoes.Socks: White, ankle, sports socks.Taslon Tracksuit: Regulation navy and embroidered with school emblem.Hair-tidy: Blue, white or red ribbons, clips, head bands, headpieces or school scrunchies.

Year 7-12 Boys - Sport UniformShorts: Navy, unisex, sport shorts.Polo (Yr 7-10): Regulation polo embroidered with school emblem.Polo (Yr 11-12): Regulation polo embroidered with school emblem.Joggers: Black, white, blue or combinations of these colours to be the major shoe colour. Shoes may have small amounts of other colours. Must be cross-trainers, runners, joggers or sneakers ONLY. No sandshoes, street shoes, converse or volley canvas shoes.Socks: White, ankle, sports socks.Taslon Tracksuit: Regulation navy embroidered with school emblem.

Year 11 & 12 Sport UniformTaslon Tracksuit: The taslon jacket may be replaced with either the school jumper or cardigan due to ‘recreational’ nature of the sports chosen.

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YEAR 7-12 UNIFoRM coMMENtsThe school recognises that during teenage years that individuality is often desired and expressed through clothing choice. However, the uniform is a vital representation of the school and its ethos, value base and placement as a private school. Therefore, the school enforces the adherence of the uniform policy.The school seeks support from parents in directing and encouraging their students to wear the uniform as required. As fashion trends and fads ebb and flow there are impacts back on students and how they endeavour to wear the uniform. Each year this is monitored and responded too. Each year the following list of reminders does change based on this flux and movement of trends.2012 areas of note:• Girls are NOT to wear knee length socks.• Girls are NOT to roll up skirts at the waist to make hem length higher.• Girls are NOT to roll up sleeves to create sleeveless shirts.• Nose rings are STILL NOT part of the uniform.• Boy’s hair MUST be above the collar and out of the eyes.• Top buttons MUST be done up when wearing ties for both boys and girls.


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Year 1 1 x junior coloured pencils pkt 10 1 x Pencil case small with PVC name section for coloured pencils & crayons 1 x Pencil case large with PVC name section for pencils, eraser, glue stick etc 1 x Texta water based markers - 12 pkt 1 x TWIST Crayons - 10 pkt1 x Scissors4 x Glue sticks6 x White Erasers4 x HB Pencils1 x Wooden Ruler2 x A4 Clip folder1 x Homework satchel (purchased from uniform shop1 x Paint smock (purchased from Uniform shop

Year 21 x Texta water based markers – 24pkt 1 x TWIST Crayons 1 x Pencil case large with PVC name section 1 x A4 Clipboard folder PVC covered1 x Student scissors 135mm1 x Junior coloured pencils – pkt 101 x Paint smock (purchased from Uniform shop)1 x Homework bag (purchased from Uniform shop)

Year 31 x Student scissors1 x Coloured pencils - 12 pkt 1 x Pencil case small for lead pencils etc1 x Pencil case large for colour pencils & textas1 x Texta-water based markers -12 pkt

Year 41 x A4 Clipboard folder PVC covered1 x Ruler- clear 30 in cm & mm1 x coloured pencils – 24pkt 1 x Pencil case with PVC name section

1 x Glue stick 1 x Erasers- multi plus white2 x Blue pens – medium nib1 x Red pens – medium nib3 x Staedtler HB lead pencilsNo liquid Whiteout please.

Year 51x clear plastic ruler in cm & mm (not flexible)1 x Student scissors 152mm C6B (good pair)1 x Faber-Castell coloured pencils -24 pkt1 x Pencil case large PVC with name section 325mm x 165mm2 x Glue sticks – 40gram2 x Erasers – multi plus white1 x Metal two hole pencil sharpener2 x Correction liquid pens2 x Blue pens - medium nib2 x Red pens – medium nib2 x Staedtler HB lead pencils1 x Faber-Castell water based markers 20 pkt1 x Twist Crayons 24 pkt

Year 61 x A4 PVC Dividers – 10 tab1 x A4 2 ring levered folder 400 cm PVC covered1 x A4 loose leaf refills reinforced feint ruled -100pkt1 x Textas – 24 pkt1 x clear plastic ruler in cm & mm (not flexible)1 x Student scissors 152mm C6B1 x Coloured pencils -24 pkt2 x Glue sticks – 40 gram2 x Erasers multi plus white1 x Metal two hole pencil sharpener2 x correction tape roller4 x Blue pens medium nib4 x Red pens medium nib4 x Staedtler HB lead pencils1 x Celco 180 degree clear plastic protractor1 x Pencil case1 x A4 4 Ring Binder (snap lock –not levered)

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sEcoNDARY school stAtIoNERY lIstStudents will need to supply the following equipment for each subject outlined. Items marked in bold are available from the uniform shop as are general stationery supplies. Please note that some minor changes may occur. Year 7 student’s stationery is available in packs from the uniform shop. All packs have folders etc for all subjects, ready for labeling and use.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME ITEMSA4 folders - A4 Lined paper – these should be in book form and have the holes pre-punched, Liquid Paper - Pen type only - no bottles please, Calculators- all students are required to have the same calculator as available in the uniform shop.

ANCIENT HISTORY (Year 11 & 12)A4 folder, A4 paper, files dividers.

ART (Year 7-12) will be supplied

BIOLOGY (Year 11 & 12)A4 folder 2 x A4, 196 page exercise books hole punched

BUSINESS STUDIES (Year 11 & 12)A4 folder, A4 paper, 5 file dividers, Plastic sleeves, scientific calculator

COMMUNITY & FAMILY STUDIES (Year 11 & 12)A4 4 ring folder, A4 loose leaf paper, 10 plastic sleeves, tab dividers 5’s

CHEMISTRY (Year 11 &12)A4 folder, 2 x 196 pg exercise book hole punched

COMMERCE (Year 9 & 10)A4 folder, A4 paper, 5 x A4 file dividers, Plastic sleeves, scientific calculator.

CREATIVE ARTS & DRAMAA4 X 200mm folder, A4 x 128 pg exercise book with holes.

CAREERS Nil

ECONOMICS (Years 11& 12)A4 folder, A4 paper, 5 file dividers, Plastic sleeves, calculator

ENGLISH (Year 7 - 10)A4 folder, A4 x 100pk refill paper bound,1 x 10 tab A4 file dividers, 50 plastic sleeves, 2 highlighters (No exercise books please)

ENGLISH (Years 11 & 12)A4 folder, A4 x 100 pkt paper refill bound, 1 x 10 tab A4 file dividers, 50 plastic sleeves, 2 highlighters (No exercise books please)

FOOD TECHNOLOGY (Year 8 - 12)A4 folder, A4 loose leaf paper, 5 A4 file dividers, disk, 12 plastic display pockets, cooking container (4 litre capacity), tea towel.

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GEOGRAPHY (Year 8)Coloured pencils, A4 folder, A4 lined loose paper, 1 x 10 TAB, A4 file dividers, 12 plastic sleeve pockets, ruler, HB pencil and eraser, Drawing Set (compass & protractor etc)-shared with Math’s, Year 7 Maths is supplied in class with protractor set. (No exercise books please)

GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY combined (Year 9 - 10)Coloured pencils, A4 folder, A4 lined loose paper, 2 x 10 Tab , A4 file dividers, 12 plastic sleeve pockets, ruler, HB pencil and eraser, Drawing Set (compass & protractor etc)-shared with maths. (No exercise books please)

GEOGRAPHY HSC (year 11-12)Coloured pencils, A4 folder, A4 lined loose paper, 2 x 10 Tab , A4 file dividers, 12 plastic sleeve pockets, ruler, HB pencil and eraser, Drawing Set (compass & protractor etc)-shared with maths. (No exercise books please)

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (Year 11)To be advised.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Year 9-12)A4 folder, A4 paper, USB Thumb drive (4GB) recommended.

LEGAL STUDIES (YEAR 11 & 12)A4 folder (2 or 4 ring), A4 paper, 5 file dividers 10 plastic sleeves

MARINE BIOLOGY (Year 11-12)A 4 Folder, A4 loose paper

MATHS (Year 8-10)1 x compass, 1 x protractor, 1 x ruler, (grid books will be supplied)Compulsory Scientific Calculator (from uniform shop)

MATHS Year 7 will be supplied

GENERAL MATHS (Year 11 & 12) General math’s compulsory Graphic Calculator will be supplied fee charge (grid books supplied)1 x compass, 1 x protractor, 1 x ruler.

MATHEMATICS, MATHS EXTENSION 1, MATHS EXTENSION 2 (Year 11 & 12)Cannot use Graphic Calculator in examsCASIO fx82AU Plus calculator, 1 x compass, 1 x protractor, 1 x ruler, 1 x set square.

MODERN HISTORY (Year 11 & 12)A4 Folder, A4 Loose leaf paper, file dividers, highlighter

MUSIC (Year 7-9 & 11)A4 exercise book, A4 paper, Display folder, Pencil, rubber, (Manuscript book provided)

PD/H/PE (Year 7 - 10)PE uniform (as specified- polo shirt and shorts, hat), document wallet

PD/H/PE (Year 11 & 12)Document wallet

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PHYSICS (Year 11 & 12)A4 folder, 2 x A4, 196 page excise book with holes.

PHOTOGRAPHY (Year 11 -12)Nothing required

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Year 7 -9) 1 pkt coloured pencils, 1 HB pencil, glue and A4 x 96 pg Exercise book, scissors

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (Year 10) 1 pkt coloured pencils, 1 HB pencil, glue and A4 x 96 pg Exercise book, scissors

STUDIES OF RELIGIONS 1 & 2 (Year 11-12)A4 folder, Refill paper, highlighter

SCIENCE (Year 8 - 10)2 x 196 pg A4 exercise books hole punched, Consentana plastic satchel 5 dividers (Optional),

SCIENCE (Year 7)Consentana plastic satchel 5 dividers, 2 x 196 page exercise books hole punched (In Year 7 Pack)

TECHNOLOGY - MANDATORY (Year 7-8) A4 folder, A4 refill lined paper, 12 display pockets, 1 x pkt dividers (No exercise books please)Year 7 Only 2 x white cotton, 1 fabric marking pen, pins with coloured heads, Fabric scissors, quick unpick, 1 metre fabric Or slightly more depending on child’s size for boxer shorts, elastic for top of shorts and cotton to match, 2 x 40 cm fabric (cotton) in 2 matching colours 1x 30cm zipper (colour to match fabrics above) 40cm waddingYear 7 pattern and apron pack will be supplied

TEXTILES (9-10)1 Display folder, 50 plastic sleeves, 1 A4 folder, 1 pkt loose leaf paper, 1 pkt 25 multi coloured paper, eraser, lead pencils, coloured pencils, metal sharpener, glue stick,2 x white cotton, 1 fabric marking pen, container of pins with coloured heads ,Fabric scissors, quick unpick, metal bobbins, sewing box or 4litre ice cream container no smaller with name label

TEXTILES/DESIGN (11-12)1 Display folder, 50 plastic sleeves, 1 A4 folder, 1 pkt loose leaf paper, 1 pkt 25 multi coloured paper, eraser, lead pencils, coloured pencils, metal sharpener, glue stick,2 x white cotton, 1 fabric marking pen, container of pins with coloured heads ,Fabric scissors, quick unpick, metal bobbins, sewing box or 4litre ice cream container no smaller with name label


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ADMINIstRAtIoN stAFF , tEAchERs AND hEADs oF DEPARtMENt 2013ADMINIstRAtIoNMr Dean Bennetts PrincipalMrs Rebecca Stratford Head of Primary SchoolMr Peter Wrankmore Head of Secondary SchoolMr Brian Robinson Assistant Head of Secondary SchoolMrs Ula Paton Director of Studies - Secondary

ADMINIstRAtIoN AssIstANtsMrs Kim Ward Principal’s AssistantMs Carey MacDonald ReceptionistMs Kerri Doubikin Assistant - PrimaryMrs Trudy Lovett Assistant - Secondary

AccoUNts oFFIcEMrs Narelle Simpson Business ManagerMrs Karen Humphries Accounts OfficerMrs Kay Hardman Accounts OfficerMrs Karen Davis Accounts OfficerMrs Elvina Hughes Accounts Officer

REGIstRAR & coMPlIANcE Mr Burns McLean

chAPlAINsPr Phil Bishop Primary SchoolMr Elia Crevar Secondary School

coMMUNItY RElAtIoNs oFFIcERMr Brenton Luchow Coordinator

INFoRMAtIoN tEchNoloGY Mr George Paton CoordinatorMr Jonathan Faull Assistant

cANtEENMrs Wendy Pratt Supervisor

UNIFoRM shoPMrs Terese Melville Supervisor

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GARDENs & GRoUNDs/MAINtENANcEMr Phil Snodgrass Campus Manager

BEFoRE & AFtER school cARE & VAcAtIoN cAREMiss Angela Dennis Coordinator

lEARN INc. - PRIMARY (REMEDIAl & sKIlls DEPARtMENt)Mr Dean Bennetts Principal Mrs Narelle Cunningham Mrs Jane Hughes Mrs Suzanne Knight

ADVocAcY - sEcoNDARY (REMEDIAl & sKIlls DEPARtMENt)Mrs Maree Clarke Mrs Lisa Luchow Mrs Rochelle Gibson

lIBRARYMrs Andrea Grant Teacher LibrarianMrs Donna Robertson LibrarianMrs Samantha Ibbott Teacher Mrs Jan Ferrett Assistant

hEAD oF sPoRtMr Craig Davis Coordinator

thE hAVEN chURchPr Bob Bolst Pastor

tEAchING stAFF

Pre KindyMrs Kylie French Teacher Mrs Stacey Preston TeacherMrs Rowan Snodgrass Assistant

Primary SchoolMrs Corrie Barton KindyMr Nick Cashin KindyMr Tim Cooper Year 6Mr James Crabtree Year 5Ms Jillene Donnelly Music Mrs Karen Dyson Year 6Mrs Althea Hanna Year 1


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Mrs Coralee Kemp Year 3Ms Sonja Kylma Year 1 Mr Michael Kosmeier SportMr Darrol Lwin Information TechnologyMrs Carola Parker Year 3Mrs Lillian Platt Year 2Mr Stephen Platt Year 4Mrs Kaylee Raethel Year 5Mrs Linda Rofe Year 2Mrs Julie Rogers Year 4Mrs Kirby Sirilo KindyMiss Madeleine Smith Year 2

Secondary SchoolMr Craig Allum PDHPE/SportMrs Melissa Bazley TAS - Food TechMrs Tracey Bennetts Head of ScienceMs Rochelle Bews EnglishMrs Kimberley Brown EnglishMrs Linelle Cassie TAS - TextilesMs Julie-Ann Cole EnglishMr Nathan Dalton Maths/ScienceMrs Jenny Davey Visual ArtMr Jordan Dennis PDHPE/SportMrs Hayley Ferris Head of HSIE Mr Paul Glasbergen BibleMrs Marilyn Grange French Mr Graeme Harris Head of MathsMrs Angela Hamilton CounsellorMrs Vladka Henley HistoryMiss Clare Jones HSIEMr Adam Kranz BibleMrs Erin Lovell MathsMr Nathan Luchow MathsMr Shane McElevey ScienceMrs Kylie McMullen PDHPE/SportMr Chad Myers Visual ArtsMiss Penny Page Head of Sport - SecondaryMr Roger Pengilley TAS - Industrial TechnologyMr Bart Raethel Music

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Mr Colin Raethel Counsellor/BibleMr Zac Rappell MathsMrs Julie Raw TAS - TextilesMr Chris Riley MusicMr Mark Robinson Maths/BibleMr Gary Rogers ScienceMr Sam Sirilo Business StudiesMr Ashley Slade TAS - Technics Mrs Tamara Slade ScienceMrs Merrilee Sleigh EnglishMr Christopher Tedds Information TechnologyMrs Narece Thapa Head of English Mrs Daniella Walton EnglishMiss Faith Williams English

Secondary Year CoordinatorsMrs Erin Lovell Year 7Mrs Tamara Slade Year 8Mr Chris Riley Year 9Mrs Tracey Bennetts Year 10Mr Andrew Robartson Year 11Mr Jordan Dennis Year 12


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oUt oF school hoURs cARE & VAcAtIoN cARECentral Coast Adventist School runs its own Out of School Hours Care and Vacation Care programs on the school site. Students from Pre-Kindy through to Year 6 are eligible to attend. Pre-Kindy students are collected by the centre’s staff at the conclusion of the school day and escorted to the OSHC room. The Centre’s Director is Miss Angela Dennis who is a trained Primary school teacher and she is supported by a number of assistants.

Before school care Hours are 7.00 - 8.30am with breakfast provided between 7.00 - 8.00am.Before school care cost is $16 per session: casual $18.

After school careHours are 2.45 – 6.00pm with afternoon tea provided 3.10 - 3.30pm.After school care cost is $22 per session: casual $25.The Central Coast Adventist School OSHC is an approved care facility that attracts Child Care Benefits and the Child Care Rebate. If you need a quote on your child/ren’s proposed fees please see the Centre’s Director.Vacation care is offered in all school holidays with activities on and off the campus. Activities include movie days, excursions to Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife Park and Reptile Park, cooking (eg. MasterChef All-star day and pizza making), indoor and outdoor games and bike riding. Programs are advertised 3-4 weeks in advance with bookings essential.Short day (9.00am-3.00pm) and long day (7.00am-6.00pm) stays are available. For more information please call the Centre Director on 4363 7626 or visit the Administration Office.

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FEE ACCOUNT Your fee account is shown as a yearly account and any additional costs unknown at the beginning of the year are added to later statements.

DISCOUNTS Adventist discounts are given for baptised SDA church members.Sibling discounts are available to students who reside at the same address

CLASS CHARGES Includes textbook hire, workbooks, excursions, technology levies, sport fees, camps, competitions and other related costs. All excursions and camps -‐ except Y10 Ski Camp are compulsory.

PAYMENT DUE DATE Payment of school fees are due and payable at the commencement of each term.

LATE FEE Payments not received by the date shown on the Option Sheet will attract a late fee.If you incur a late fee please do not ask except in exceptional circumstances for it to be reversed. The school has already allowed a 2 month window.If the account is still outstanding when school resumes this could result in your childbeing asked to remain at home.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

Parents can submit a written request to the Business Manager seeking an extension of time provided details are given.Consideration will be given to cases of hardship or exceptional circumstances.

REFUNDS A family must give a terms notice in writing of a student leaving the school.Discussion of the probability of a student leaving does not constitute proper notice. Failure to give proper notice will result in an additional terms fees being charged when a student leaves during the year.When a student leaves during a year class and subject charges are not refunded pro-‐rata, as they are not consumed evenly throughout the year.Please refer to 'Facts to be aware of when considering withdrawal of a student during the year' -‐ available on the website or the School Office

ENROLMENT DEPOSITS / PLACEMENT FEES

When a student is offerred a place at the school a placement fee needs tobe paid to secure the placement.This amount is not refundable if the student does not attend.For enrolment deposits 12 weeks notice of withdrawal is required for a refund to be given. No refunds if it is suggested that a student withdraw or be expelled or is expelled.

NON COMPULSORY SCHOOL EVENTS

Families with fee accounts in arrears, risk their children being denied the privilege of attending non compulsory school events.Before registering your child to attend, the family need to speak with the Business Manager regarding payment of the trip.

DEFAULT ON ACCOUNT

If a family defaults on their fee payment and the school is forced to pass their account on to a debt collection agency.A charge will be placed on their account before the account is passed on to the debt collection agency.

PAYMENT OPTIONS DISCOUNT

A Annual Fees by Date on Option Sheet 10% on Tuition (net of discounts)B Term Fees by Date on Option Sheet 5% on Terms Tuition (net of discounts)C Term Fees by Date on Option Sheet No DiscountD Pay in equal instalments as shown on Option Sheet No Discount

PAYMENT METHODS

School Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS, Credit Card (surcharge applies for AMEX), Direct DebitInternet BPay, School WebsiteEmployer Wage Transfer from your employerCentrelink Contact Finance Office to make arrangementsMail Credit Card, ChequeTelephone Credit Card

CENTRAL COAST ADVENTIST SCHOOLSchool Fees for 2013

All accounts are to be finalised by the end of November 2013

Terms and Conditions for Payment of Yearly Fees

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Standard Tuition Adventist RatePer Child Per Child

Primary

1 Child 4,950 4,356 2 Children 4,504 3,964 3 Children 4,059 3,572 4+ Children 3,613 3,180

Years 7 -8


Years 9 - 10


Years 11 -12


The Adventist rate applies to baptised SDA church members who supportthe school through the local church budget and free will offerrings

The sibling discount applies to children living at the same address and having the same payee

Refer to attached sheet for additional charges

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CHARGES TO ALL FAMILIES

Book Deposit $25 To all Primary Students School Magazine 27 Kindergaren 826 Year 4 864 CHARGE TO ALL STUDENTSYear 1 882 Year 5 1357 Building Levy 350 Year 2 925 Year 6 1423 Community Service Contribution 5 Year 3 933 InterRelate Y5 & 6 Optional

School Photos - $31 All fee payers will be charged for the basic pack per student - this is an optional charge - Photos can be returned and a refund processed

CHARGE TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

TextBook Deposit Years 9 - 12 Class Charges are applied in Term 1Yrs 7 - 10 **** 70$ Subject Charges are applied in Term 2Year 11 **** 140$

Year 7 Year 11 Year 12Class Charge 2,179 Class Charge 1,492 Class Charge 1,515

Art 190 Art 175 Year 8 Biology 155 Biology 105 Class Charge 2,109 Business Studies 37 Business Studies 37

Chemistry 105 Chemistry 105 Year 9 Community & Family Studies 40 Community & Family St 90 Class Charge 1,740 Computing 280 Computing 130 Art 120 Drama 115 Drama 115 Commerce 25 Economics 45 Economics 55 Computing 150 English Standard 93 English Standard 128 Drama 100 English Advanced 93 English Advanced 120 Food Tech 255 English Extension 10 English Extension 10 French 130 Food Tech 235 Food Tech 175 Manual Arts 175 French - Geography 160 Music 164 Geography 70 History - Modern 40 Sewing 145 History - Modern 15 History - Ancient 55

History - Ancient 40 Legal Studies 55 Year 10 Legal Studies 35 Manual Arts 150 Class Charge 1,430 Manual Arts 175 Maths General 60 Art 105 Marine Studies 705 Maths 2 Unit 55 Commerce 180 Maths General 310 Maths Extension 25 Computing 75 Maths 2 Unit 80 Maths Extension 2 - Drama 75 Music 240 Music 210 Food Tech 155 PDHPE 200 PDHPE 70 French 130 Photography & Digital Editing 400 Physics 75 Manual Arts 210 Physics 140 Studies of Religion Unit 2 12 Music 180 Studies of Religion Unit 2 37 Textiles 105 Sewing 185 Textiles 270 Ski Trip 1,250

Enrolment Application 50$ Per child when lodging the application (non refundable)Placement Fee 300$ Per child on confirmation of enrolment (non refundable)Late Payment Charge 100$ If the terms fees are not paid within the guidelinesDebt Collection Fee 750$ If an account is passed on to our debt collection agencyRepresentative Sports Shirt 30$ School subsidises and pays for all embroidery requiredDuke of Edinburgh The registration fee for the Duke of Edinburgh AwardOutDoor Ed Depending on the activities undertaken

**** The textbook refund is given after all items on loan from the school are returned in good orderFailure to return items at the time of registration will incur a $5.50 (inc gst) charge per item plus the cost of replacementIf the item is subsequently returned, then the cost of the items will be refunded, but not the $5.50 charge.Failure to complete a deregistration form will result in no textbook refund

SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS CHARGES

If suitable History excursions become available you will be notified of the charges at the timeDrama - If the plays available at the time are more expensive you will be notified of the added charge

PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASS CHARGES

Class charges include textbooks/workbooks, excursions, technology levy, sports fees, camps, competitions and GAPP ProgramAll excursions and camps (except the ski trip) are compulsory

Refunds will only be given under exceptional circumstances, and where plenty of notice has been given in writing

CENTRAL COAST ADVENTIST SCHOOLAdditional Class and Elective Fee Schedule for 2013

OTHER SCHOOL CHARGES

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Yearly Cost2 Days per week3 Days per week4 Days per week5 Days per week

Additional ChargesBuilding LevyClass ChargeSchool MagazineSchool Photos - This is an optional charge

All fee payers will be charged for the basic pack per studentPhotos can be returned and a refund will be processed.

Once a place is offered there is a $300 Placement Fee required to secure your child's place in the programThis is non refundable; however if your child continues into Primary School you will not be asked to pay again

No refund or credit is given if children do not attend on their scheduled day

One month's notice of withdrawal is required - or an additional month's fees is charged

Changes in days is only available if there are spacesOne month's penalty for dropping days is charged

Discounts OfferredPrompt Payment Discount: Full payment of the year's fees as per the Option A 10%

Term payment as per the Option B 5%

The Pre-Kindy Program offers no Sibling Discounts or Adventist Discounts

In the event of a family commencing or leaving - any calculations will be worked on terms basis - not a weekly basis(The number of weeks in a term can vary from 8 - 12 weeks)

Pre - Kindy Fee Schedule for 2013

CENTRAL COAST ADVENTIST SCHOOL

3,600$

31$

9,000$ 7,200$ 5,400$

350$ 79$ 27$


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Pre Booked Casual

OOSH Mornings 7am - 8.30am 20$ 25$

Afternoons 2.45pm - 6pm 27$ 30$

Vacation Care Short Day 9am - 3pm 38$ 45$

Long Day 7am - 6pm 50$ 55$

A long day applies if the child starts before 9am or is collected after 3pm regardless of the number of hours.

The OOSH Vacation Care program is registered for Child Care Benefits

CENTRAL COAST ADVENTIST SCHOOLOOSH & Vacation Fee Schedule for 2013

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CCAS Information Handbook 2013

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