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Shepparton Christian College

educating for eternity

Touching Base Newsletter

31st August, 2017

Issue 15

Secondary Athletics

Primary Athletics

INK - School Production

Parent Teacher Interviews—3:50pm -

8pm

End of Term 3 - dismiss at 3:15pm

Parent Teacher Interviews 8am - 1pm

First Day Term 4

Upcoming Events

September

Tue 5

Mon 11

Thurs 14

Thurs 21

Fri 22

October

Mon 9

Compassion . Humility . Respect . Integrity . Service . Truth

As I sit and write this article, outside my window, the

sun is shining, the sky is blue. There are shouts and

squeals as children play in the yard and young adults

sit and talk whilst enjoying the beautiful weather.

Coming up next week, we have the secondary

athletics program on Tuesday 5/9, with the primary

athletics on Monday 11/9. Feel free to drop in and

be part of these events.

Our students are busy preparing for the school

production called “Ink”. The production night is

Thursday 14th of September. This will be a great

night after many months of hard work by all our

performers. Please mark it on your calendar and

plan to come along and enjoy this presentation.

Our staff always appreciate getting together with

parents to discuss student learning. Parent-Teacher

Interviews are scheduled for the last 2 days of Term

3. A letter was sent home last week about this.

Please ensure you have made suitable bookings to

catch up with your child’s teachers.

Father’s day is here this weekend. I would like to

thank all fathers for the vital role they play in

families. We celebrate as a school with a breakfast

for children and their fathers on Friday 1/9. It will be

great to get together with so many fathers and enjoy

the fellowship along with our children. Thank you to

all those who will be assisting in the organising of

this event, particularly the student volunteers.

As a Christian School, inputting in the area of faith

development of our young people is important,

including through to the senior school level. In this

vain, it was great to see our year 10 and 11

students attend a Bible Master class put on by the

Bible Society.

As well as this, our College Captains recently ran

“Kingdom day”, which was an event organised by

students, for students, with a focus on faith

development of young people. Well done to all

involved, and particularly our College Captains

Amy Mioni and Nathan Symes.

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the

believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love,

in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 ESV

I am proud of our school, our staff and particularly

our students. Our Lord is doing great things in and

through the lives of our young people.

Principal’s Piece

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SCHOOL NEWS

Shepparton Christian College

Parents and Friends Prayer Group

When: Every Friday

Place: Encounter Church Foyer

Time: 2:30pm

Parents & Friends

2017 P & F Meeting - ALL WELCOME!!!!! The next meeting will be held on 26th Septem-

ber at 9am in the school boardroom.

2018 Enrolments & Withdrawals

We are currently finalising numbers for our 2018

classes.

If you are intending to enrol your child for next year,

please contact the office immediately to begin the

enrolment process. Class places are filling up very

quickly.

If your child will not be returning in 2018, could you

please advise us by email admin@scc.vic.edu.au

Earn and Learn Stickers

We hope that you have all noticed that the

Woolworths Earn &

Learn program is back

for 2017. Anyone can

help our school earn

amazing equipment by

shopping at

Woolworths. Please collect as many stickers as

you can from your shopping to go in the box at

the office or in the boxes placed at Woolworths

supermarkets. Please pass the word onto any

friends, grandparents, etc that may be able to

help.

Parent-Teacher interviews

Thursday 21st August 3:50pm - 8pm & Friday

22nd August 8am - 1pm

If you have not yet booked an interview time,

please log onto the booking system to make your

appointments (website and school event code

below). This is an important time to get together

and ensure that there is really solid communication

about the learning of your children in our College.

Working together is the best way to achieve the

greatest results we can for our young people.

www.schoolinterviews.com.au

pajvt (school event code)

Come ti vest? What are you wearing???

Students have been studying the topic of

‘Clothing’ this semester and have worked on

their dress sense by explaining what they are

wearing in Italian, as well as identifying

different clothing items. The primary classes

have been revising the song, ‘Come ti vesti?’

in Italian and have enjoyed building their

vocabulary around outfits they like to wear.

Students have enjoyed dressing up and

sharing their fashion tips with their friends.

Bravi!!!

Primary Italian Class

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SCHOOL NEWS

PE Uniform Days – Semester 2, 2017

Year 7 Week 1 Wednesday & Friday

Week 2 Friday

Year 8 Week 1 Tuesday & Thursday

Week 2 Thursday

Year 9 Week 1 Friday (All Students)

Week 2 Friday (All Students)

Year 10 Week 1 Thursday (PE Students Only)

Week 2 Thursday (PE Students Only)

9/10 Outdoor Ed Week 1 Monday & Wednesday

Week 2 Monday & Wednesday

Year 11 PE Week 1 Tuesday & Thursday

Week 2 Tuesday & Thursday

Year 12 OED Week 1 Wednesday

Week 2 Wednesday

Please check with your subject teacher as to exact requirements for each session

Year 12 Practice Exams

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SCHOOL NEWS

The Year 10 camp was based in Melbourne this year, and included an all-day Bible Masterclass and a lecture from the Big

Issue.

14 students were accompanied by Mrs Smithers-Shaw and Mr. Lim, all set for a time of fun, bonding and new experiences.

The Bible Masterclass, run by the Bible Society, offered some interesting and thought provoking presentations on Islam,

the Resurrection and what Christianity actually does for our lives. The students were challenged to think deeper about

their beliefs and the sources of the Bible, in an entertaining and safe environment. Anthony had a particularly fun time,

winning a bag of lollies in one of the competitions!

The evening tested the students’ map reading skills, as they walked into the city attempting to locate some of Melbourne’s

artistic laneways. The invention of the GPS definitely proved to be detrimental to the map reading skills of the Year 10s!

Following a large feed of ‘Grill’d’ for dinner, the students experienced the night lights and sights of Melbourne. Many of

the students were confronted with homeless people approaching them, which prepared them well for the presentation by

the Big Issue the next day. Presented with statistics, practical exercises, as well as a personal testimony by a marginalised

person, the Year 10s were totally engaged for an hour, thanks to the employees at the homeless magazine.

After many kilometres of walking and lots of talking, the Year 10 students were exhausted by the time the return journey,

by train, came to its end back in Shepparton.

Well done and thank you to all the Year 10 students who attended the camp. You were an absolute pleasure to take away.

Hopefully you created some good memories and enjoyed yourselves.

Laura Smithers-Shaw

Year 10 Urban Camp

On Thursday 24th August the Yr 12 Biology class visited LaTrobe

University in Bendigo to complete the ‘Getting Into Genes’ workshop as

part of their assessment for Unit 4. Students learnt about DNA

technology that uses ‘Molecular Markers’ to analyse and manipulate

DNA in the Agricultural industry today. They were given the opportunity

to use laboratory equipment to perform various DNA analysis and

manipulation techniques including; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

and Gel Electrophoresis. Students were also given various scenarios

where they simulated genetic selection of animals and plants to

produce ‘ideal’ offspring with characteristics such as; drought tolerance,

high milk yield, disease resistance, and milk quality. It was a fantastic

opportunity to see the techniques we have been learning about in class

‘in action’. The ‘hands-on’ activities were engaging and the trip was

enjoyed by all.

Megan Hunter

Yr 12 Biology Excursion

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SCHOOL NEWS

SHEPPARTON CHRISTIAN COLLEGE IS GOING TO ITALY

Year 9/10 Students Nick Geerling, Heidi Hudson and Beth Kirk are very excited to be taking part in

Shepparton Christian College’s first ever cultural trip to Italy in November. These students will be

joining with Wanganui Park Secondary College, accompanied by Ms Carminati, to visit significant places

such as the famous Colosseum, Cinque Terre, Venice and the Famous Cathedral in Milan that draw in

millions of tourists every year. They will also be learning Italian at one of the sister schools in Florence

where they will develop their fluency and grammatical skills.

The trip will provide a wonderful opportunity to travel, experience a whole new culture and bring back

a wealth of knowledge. Students are fully funding this trip themselves. If you would like to make a

small donation to assist with travel costs, please donate to the office. Any assistance will be greatly

appreciated.

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SCHOOL NEWS

VCE SAC Dates Semester 2

Term 3 Year 11 Year 12

Week 8 4th – 8 Sept

Legal Studies (8/9) Maths Methods (8/9)

Outdoor & Enviro Studies (4/9) Music Performance O/C 2 (4/9)

Accounting (5/9) Biology (5/9 & 8/9)

English - Reading & comparing texts

Week 9 11th – 15th Sept

General Maths (11/9) History Music Performance O/C 1 (14/9) Biology (12/9 & 15/9) Maths Methods (15/9)

Week 10 18th – 22nd Sept

Biology (19/9) PE (19/9)

English – Language analysis (18/9) Psychology (21/9)

Maths Methods (18/9) Outdoor & Enviro Studies (21/9)

Accounting (21/9) Biology (19/9)

Term 4

Week 1 9th – 13th Oct

Legal Studies (assign. due 13/10) Maths Methods (13/10)

Music Performance O/C 3P (12/10)

Week 2 16 – 20th Oct

General Maths (20/10) Music Performance O/C 3W (16/10)

Week 3 23rd – 27th Oct

Week 4 30th Oct – 3rd Nov

Psychology (2/11) PE (2/9)

Week 5 8th – 10th Nov

Legal Studies (case study due 10/11) General Maths (all week in class)

Maths Methods (10/11)

Operation Christmas Child

This year our college will again participate in Operation Christmas Child, a fantastic project

that delivers shoeboxes filled with gifts to underprivileged children overseas. The boxes

from Australia will go to the southeast Asia pacific region including; Cambodia, Fiji, Papua

New Guinea, Samoa, Thailand, Vanuatu and Vietnam. Last year, through the generosity of

our students and their families as well as our staff, we were able to send off 120 boxes. This

is an incredible opportunity to share the love of God with these communities and we are

excited to be part of it again this year.

To help support this cause, students can either collect a box from the school office or

decorate their own A4 size shoe box and pack it at home with their family, or bring in

separate items that can be put into a class combined box. We will be sending a letter

home early next week detailing what items can be contributed. It is important to note that all items must be new.

Each box needs to include $10 to cover postage. If you are able to include this amount with your box, it would be greatly

appreciated however the students will again be raising money to help cover any short fall. A donation box specifically for

postage costs will also be set up at the front office.

All filled boxes can be returned to the school office by Thursday 21 September (last day of Term 3). The school will organise

for the boxes to be sent to Melbourne for distribution.

For more information about Samaritan’s Purse or Operation Christmas Child, please visit the website

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SCHOOL NEWS

Kingdom Day

On Monday the 28th of August, the whole of secondary participated in Kingdom Day. This day was a huge success, involving

guest speakers, music, workshops and team building games. We were privileged to have Ps Ollie Upton and Ps Kareena

Gibbs come and share with us in our two main sessions. Ps Kareena also ran our Leadership workshop. Representatives

from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) inspired all who attended the Mission workshop, whilst Mrs Peric also ran a fantastic

Music workshop. One of the many highlights from the day was Tribal wars, in which teams completed a variety of team

building games and challenges to gain the most points. The Green Team took out Tribal Wars with smiles on their face and

a very competitive spirit. Overall, participation on the day from every student was great, leading to a fun day for all.

Jess Fenby (Year 11)– I really enjoyed Kingdom Day, it was great to see the students pursuing God and worshipping Him

without worrying about their peers. The challenges really made the day more fun and relaxed and the speakers did a really

excellent and engaging talk :D

Gabby Cook (Year 12) - I thought Kingdom Day was a great day!!! It was just like having a youth conference but at school.

It was an amazing day.

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CAREERS NEWS

INTERESTED IN PSYCHOLOGY?

Would you like to become a psychologist? You will need to start your education by studying a

Bachelor degree with an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved major in psychology.

Not all psychology majors are approved by APAC, so you will need to contact the institution you would like to

study at to double check. For more information, go to http://bit.ly/2xqsTeQ

Careers in Psychology: Deakin University has developed an excellent website showcasing different

careers in Psychology. Go to http://bit.ly/2wLNAof

INTERESTED IN APPRENTICESHIPS?

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways: You will be able to undertake apprenticeship aptitude tests,

find local apprenticeship and group training centres, and learn about different trade occupations,

www.aapathways.com.au/

Automotive Technical and Parts Apprenticeships: Vantage Automotive Pty Ltd invite students

from all over Australia to apply for their Modern Apprenticeship Program. Successful students will

undertake their apprenticeship at a dealer of their choice and be flown to Melbourne or Sydney for block

training. To find out about the application process, the program, and to view a list of dealers, go to

www.vantageautomotive.com

Do you need a White Card? If you would like to undertake work experience or work in the

construction industry, you will need to complete occupational health and safety induction training. To

prepare for this, you can undertake the ‘White Card Game’. Through an online first person perspective,

the goal of the game is to identify, control and report workplace hazards on a construction site without

getting injured or causing the death of workmates. Go to www.whitecardgame.com.au/

RESOURCES

There is a wealth of fantastic resources out there to help answer any questions you might have

about particular career pathways. In this week’s newsletter there are 3 pages of fantastic web

resources to help students investigate particular careers.

CAREER EVENTS

AUGUST

31: Inside Monash Seminars, Education and Science & Careers, Monash University, http://

bit.ly/2ki2NYw

31: Experience Day, Kangan Institute: creative focus, Richmond, http://bit.ly/2ttNFrp

SEPTEMBER

5: Inside Monash, Education, Monash University, http://bit.ly/2ki2NYw

11, 13: Advice Night (Year 12 Students), Swinburne University, http://bit.ly/2xqdUkZ

13, 14: Portfolio Information Evenings, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront (13), Melbourne

(14), http://bit.ly/2wVnfDB

16: Careers and Creativity Day, Monash Art, Design and Architecture Faculty, Monash University,

Caulfield campus, http://bit.ly/2imDq7j

17: Law and Justice Open Day, Victoria University, http://bit.ly/2vYaENr

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