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Thursday 15 June 2017 Dear Parents & Friends of Kuyper,
I’ve been part of the Kuyper community for nearly three years now and I am constantly overwhelmed by the generosity, hospitality and kindness of my colleagues, students and parents. We are truly blessed to be part of this special place. In the Bible Jesus and his followers welcomed the hospitality of those
he met, like Zaccheus, and he also shared meals on beaches, in homes and in upper rooms, like when Jesus met with his Disciples for the Last Supper; a supper leading to an event that would change the world and answer the world’s need for restoration with God. Hospitality is a ministry in which we can share with others; Rom 12:13 says “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality” and 1 Peter 4:9 says “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling”. On hearing about Stage 3 learning about China in LIGW, one of our parents, Michael Jaggard asked if there was any way he could assist and if we would like him to cook for us? This initial invitation grew into an excursion for Stage 3 and Years 9 & 10 Food Technology. So, on Monday 5 June, Mr Michael Jaggard blessed us with his warmth, hospitality, knowledge and culinary skills at his restaurant Bilpin Afire. We travelled up together on the Kuyper bus to learn about Asian flavours and Asian cooking. Year 9 & 10 also joined us and they learnt about multicultural flavours with Chef Sam. We had an amazing afternoon which both classes really enjoyed. Here are some of their comments: “I really enjoyed watching Mr Jaggard cook the delicious pork. It had soya sauce, sesame seeds, coriander and honey on it. Then we ate it! I also enjoyed learning about the history of soya sauce. But my favourite part was eating chips and talking to my friends. I loved the experience we had at Bilpin Afire!” (Ashlyn)
“Bilpin Afire was an awesome experience for all of us. We learned about different soya sauces and even got to sample some! Some of the sauces had chilli and some had ginger. Mr Jaggard then talked about the uses of soya sauce and the utensils the Chinese used. Then we got to see Mr Jaggard make pork……. All our food was delicious. Thank you Mr Jaggard for an amazing experience at Bilpin Afire!” (Natalie) On behalf of Stage 3 and Year 9 & 10 we would like to thank Mr Jaggard for donating his time, sharing his knowledge and sharing his hospitality with us. It was a really awesome experience! Liz Ansted Year 5/6 Teacher
Thursday 15 June 2017
June
Thurs 15 Secondary Reports sent home
Fri 16 Primary Reports sent home
Mon 19 Secondary Girls Netball Gala Day
Thurs 22 Yr 3—6 Gala Day Mountains CC
Thurs 22 Yr 7—12 Gala Day Kuyper CS
Fri 23 Year 11 & 12 Careers Expo
Fri 23 Human Sound Project Yr 7-10
Sat 24 Bonfire Night—see page 4
Mon 26 Kuyper Café—see page 5
Tues 27 Parent/Teacher Interviews
Wed 28 Parent/Teacher Interviews
Thurs 29 Year 4 Band Workshop Day
Thurs 29 Piano Recital 7pm
Fri 30 Celebration Assembly 2:30pm
Fri 30 Last Day Term 2
July
Fri 14 Year 12 Vanuatu campers leave
Mon 17 Curriculum Week begins
Fri 21 Year 12 Vanuatu campers return
Fri 21 Curriculum Week ends
Mon 24 First Day Term 3
Mon 24 HSC Drama Excursion
Fri 28 Japanese students arrive
August
Fri 4 Primary Zone Athletics Carnival
Sat 5 Term 3 Working Bee
Tues 8 Japanese students depart
Tues 8 MAD (Music & Drama) Night
Wed 9 Bible Society Master Class
Thurs 10 Secondary Zone Athletics
Tues 15 Wheelchair Basketball 9-12
Wed 16 Dog Safe Program Prep—Yr 2
Wed 16 Prayer & Board Meetings
Fri 18 Primary State Athletics Carnival
Reminders:
Kuyper Koffee every Wednesday morning—see advertisement page 5 Bonfire Night Saturday 24 June—see advertisement page 4—RSVP ASAP for catering Kuyper Kafé Monday 26 June—see advertisement page 5. Order forms are being distributed today. There are spare copies in the Office. Get in quick! NB: Secondary Students will be provided with lunch on the Gala Day, Thursday 22 June Thank you to all who have volunteered to host a Japanese Student. We have families for all our visitors now. If you have any questions, please contact Es Stewart in the Office. Parent/Teacher interviews will now be booked online by parents. Information about how to do this will be sent out on Monday 19 June. Interviews will be held the week after on Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 June School Reports for Secondary students will be sent out today. Infants and Primary students will receive their reports tomorrow. If your child is absent when the reports are given out, the report will be posted. Reports will also be posted if a student has two households.
Prayer & Praise Praise God for our beautiful natural environment and
all the wonders of His creation. Give thanks for the donations that continue to come
in for the community in Vanuatu. Pray for Year 12 Vanuatu camp preparations, both in
Australia and Vanuatu. Pray for staff and parents as they prepare for parent
teacher interviews. Pray for our Kuyper community events that they
would bring us together in fellowship and friendship and encourage new and stronger bonds.
Thursday 15 June 2017
Thursday 15 June 2017
Coming Soon…
Students studying Food Technologies in Year 7 & 8 will be hosting a cafe where students and staff can order
a freshly-made lunch
Gourmet Sausage Rolls Fettucine Carbonara Chicken Caesar Salad
Frittata & Salad (veg/gf)
$5—$8 each, including a drink
Order forms coming soon
Limited quantities so get in quick!
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