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Newsleer 2017 March 23 - Week 8, Term 1 What is the Relief Program at Marrara Christian College? “Relief” is a program which gives our boarding students the opportunity to engage in activities with other students from different houses. During this time the house parents are relieved of their house parent duties. This allows the house parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their own family. Our Relief Program is run by a dedicated team with a heart for our indigenous boarders. Our aim is to see them engage in new activities and try things that may be out of their comfort zone. This term we have done activities such as dodge ball, football, water fights and water slides, soccer, dancing, spot light, computer games as well as many creative activities such as painting, pavement drawings, and bracelet making. God is working in the lives of our boarders and many are asking and talking about God and exploring who he is. Above all, our desire is to see each and every boarder grasp everything God has for them. Our quote for the Term: “God is love so we must be motivated by love.” - Bruce Clow Mr Kyle Cantrill - Relief Coordinator Our “Relief” Program
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Newsletter 2017March 23 - Week 8, Term 1
What is the Relief Program at Marrara Christian College? “Relief” is a program which gives our boarding students the opportunity to engage in activities with other students from different houses. During this time the house parents are relieved of their house parent duties. This allows the house parents the opportunity to spend quality time with their own family.
Our Relief Program is run by a dedicated team with a heart for our indigenous boarders. Our aim is to see them engage in new activities and try things that may be out of their comfort zone. This term we have done activities such as dodge ball, football, water fights and water slides, soccer, dancing, spot light, computer games as well as many creative activities such as painting, pavement drawings, and bracelet making.
God is working in the lives of our boarders and many are asking and talking about God and exploring who he is. Above all, our desire is to see each and every boarder grasp everything God has for them. Our quote for the Term: “God is love so we must be motivated by love.” - Bruce Clow
Mr Kyle Cantrill - Relief Coordinator
Our “Relief” Program
Diary Dates
Friday 24thLarapinta Training Walk
Thursday 30thParent Teacher Conferences
Friday 31stYear 7 & 8 Immunisations
Saturday 1stWorking Bee
Save the date!
Monday 3rd Council Meeting
Monday 3rd - Friday 7thStructured Work Placement
(VET)
Tuesday 4thParent Teacher Conferences
Thursday 6thWhole College Easter
Assembly
Thursday 6thBoarders travel out
Monday 10th - Monday 17thEaster Holidays
Tuesday 18thStudents start Term 2
Tuesday 18thBoarders travel in
Wednesday 19thBoarders start Term 2
March
April
For those of us who teach a Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (Year 11 and 12) subject we know that one of the Performance Standards our students need to achieve is knowledge and understanding in the subject. As we read through the different levels of knowledge and understanding it becomes clear that a C grade represents knowledge and an A grade represents good understanding.
So what is the difference between knowledge and understanding?
Knowledge is defined as: facts, information and skills acquired through experience or education.Understanding is defined as: the power of comprehending and the ability to make experience intelligible by applying concepts and categories. Understanding takes our knowledge further so that we are able to apply and fully comprehend facts and ideas.
The Bible has a lot to say about knowledge and understanding:
“..knowledge puffs up while love builds up” 1 Corinthians 8:1 (NIV)
“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” Proverbs 9:10 (NLT)
“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” Proverbs 18:15 (NIV)
“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130 (NIV)
“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Proverbs 18:2 (NIV)
As I explore these concepts and seek to teach my students to know AND understand I can see that I cannot help them understand fully without bringing God into the story. As Creator of the Universe, He permeates everything, there is nothing apart from Him. This means that as I teach my students Maths, English, Science, Geography, History etc, I need to focus on God’s perspective of the content.
As I seek to help my students to understand, I need to encourage them to think critically and evaluate all they learn. I need to encourage them to question so that they can achieve well in school as well as be useful citizens.
Understanding is a lens which brings the facts into crisp focus and produces principles. To achieve an ‘A’ in life there is a need to think critically, seek wisdom and look for God in all things.
As Charles Spurgeon said, “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom.”
To be people who fully know and understand, it is necessary to follow the commandment of Jesus:
“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’” Matthew 22:37-38 (NIV)
I continue to be amazed by this community that encourages students to learn for authentic knowledge and understanding – I am blessed to be a part of it.
Mrs Rebecca Dimmick - Head of Senior
To Know & to Understand
Introducing Our College Prefects
Hey guys! My name is Alesha West and I am one of the 2017 Prefects.
I’m currently in Year 11 and have been attending MCC since Preschool. I was born and raised in Darwin and for the past 2 years I have been living on campus at school.
For most of my life I have always had 10 extra brothers because my family have been a part of the House Parenting program here at Marrara, caring for the indigenous boarders that attend during the schooling terms.
Throughout my schooling years at Marrara, I have always looked up to the Prefects and aspired to be a part of their service in the College community.
I am very excited to see God’s plan for this year unravel through the service and love the Prefect team have to offer and I am so grateful to be a part of it.
Meet Alesha...
Our 2017 College MusicalMusical rehearsals are well underway and the students are enjoying giving life to the production. In 2017 Marrara Christian College brings you a new look at an old classic. This year’s musical, “A Lion, the Switch and the What?”, is written and developed by the students and presents a wide range of musical numbers with something for everyone to enjoy. There are battle scenes, dances and plenty of teenage antics as the students commandeer Bible study class and bring a few new perspectives to a great story.
Mark your calendars now for May 5! Only one performance to enjoy so don’t miss out! Scroll down for more info on our poster...
In 2016, a total of 47 students out of 47 potential completers successfully completed the NTCET, including 9 indigenous students. This is the second successive year that a completion rate of 100% has been achieved.
9 students scored above 85, while 17 of the 32 students who achieved an ATAR scored above 75. This includes those students in the top 25% of students who received an ATAR around Australia!
Well done to all of the students and teachers for their hard work!
100% Completion Rate!
A LionThe Switch
& the What!?
5 May | 7.30pm darwin entertainment centre | playh0use theatre
tickets AVAILABLE f0r purchase fr0m darwin entertainment centre
$25 Adult
$15 C0ncessi0n
$10 Child
Parent Teacher Conferences for this term will be held on:
Thursday 30th March 3:30-6:00pmTuesday 4th April 3:30-8:00pm
Parents have been emailed details of how to make bookings through our online booking system, PTO, and it is now open for bookings.Please contact the following Administration Assistants if you require help with your bookings:
Primary - Mrs Terri Sealy - 8920 2027Middle - Mrs Rebecca Barrett - 8920 2031Senior - Mrs Glenda Nyhuis - 8920 2004
Parent Teacher Conferences
Working Bee - Saturday April 1st
Held between 8:00am-1:00pm, the Working Bee will involve gardening – a general clean-up and spring clean of the Admin Building.
Great things can be done with great people!
All welcome, morning tea provided. Please register your interest with Admin 8920 2000 / [email protected] for catering purposes.
Darwin Region School Sport OpportunitiesStudents are invited to attend the 2017 12 & Under Rugby League Selection Trials for Darwin Region.Players must be a minimum of 10 years (born no later than 2007) and a maximum of 12 years (born no earlier than 2005).
To be eligible for selection in the Darwin Region Team students MUST attend 2 out of the 3 trial days, be the correct age and attend a Darwin Region School. At the end of the 3 trial days, selectors will identify the students that will make up the Darwin Region Team or Squad.
Trial days are Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th March 3:30pm - 5:00pm at Warren Park (Souths), Marrara.
Darwin Region will select 20 students. Darwin Region Team members will compete at the School Sport NT 12 & Under Rugby League Development camp being held in Darwin May 24th -26th. Students will be selected based on their ability to participate as a team member, attend training, meet game specific criteria and agree to meet cost.
Please contact Hannah Roll, School Sports NT Coordinator for further information: 8945 1899 / 0437 001 735 / [email protected]
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As you are aware, maintenance on the college oval irrigation system is currently underway and the ovals are inaccessible. Due to this, the Cross Country, which was scheduled for March 28th, has been postponed to later in the year, the exact date is still to be confirmed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Introducing Our College Prefects
Hi my name is Leah. I’m one of the Year 11 Prefects and I feel really privileged to be a part of the College Prefect team. I’m excited about the things we’re planning for the year ahead!
I live in rural Darwin and I love it. In my spare time, I like horse riding, going to water falls, driving my paddock bomb and spending time with friends.
I hope, that as a team this year, we will be able to bless the College community.
Thanks and God Bless!
Meet Leah...
Cross Country Postponed
Contact usMCC 08 8920 2000 • NTCC 08 8920 2006 • www.mcc.nt.edu.au
[email protected] • PO Box 84 Karama NT 0813 combined campus of NT Christian Schools
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