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FAREWELL AND WELCOME
Dear Friends and Families,
As we bid farewell to 2018, we also sadly farewell some of our staff members.
We sadly say farewell to:
- Jenny Provis
- Tiana Harris
- Etiene Johnson
- Allyson Kop
- Daniel Broadbridge
We wish all these staff well in their new roles.
As we look forward to 2019, we would like to welcome:
- Chelsea Christelow – Middle School Teacher
- Shellene Pillifient – Prep 2019
- Roland Hall – Digital Technologies and Media
- Rebecca Lim – Junior School Chinese Teacher
- Shirley Gillie – Head of Learning Assistance
We look forward to welcoming these new staff to the St Andrews Community in 2019.
We wish all staff, new and old, God’s richest blessings as they look forward to 2019.
SAYING THANK YOU AND ADIEU
“A few weeks ago as our youngest at St Andrews was preparing for VCE exams, I was reflecting on our family's past 16 years in this school. Four years ago, I was sad at the thought it was the last time I would have all three kids in the car going to school; this year I'm ecstatic, "Yay!! No more school runs!"
To all our fellow parents who are nervous about what's in store in this new chapter for The Class of 2018, please be assured God is just as faithful and even more protective than we were when our toddlers first started walking. It is remarkable how similar these two phases in life are. Just as when toddlers, these teenagers will relish finding their own feet and taking off!! It's our response as parents that changes; instead of running after them, we learn to stand still and pray an awful lot!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank God for the blessings He has lavished on our family through St Andrews. When our eldest started Prep our youngest of our four children was born. Our family life was turned upside down as the hospital became our second home and managing the basics was difficult. That "just 10 minutes a day" reading with our Preppies was an impossible task; and that's where God demonstrated His love by the school community putting their arms around us. A teacher's aide volunteered her time after school to come to our home to read that reader, our children were always assured a place with parents reading during classroom time, the Principal at the time told us, "You look after your baby and we will look after your other children".
Just as you will never find the perfect church, there is also no such thing as the perfect school; instead you can have a village to help you raise your children. The administrative staff who sacrificially 'just make stuff happen', the teachers who diligently nurture as well as educate, the groundsmen who brilliantly combine chores with chaplaincy, faithful PFA volunteers who encourage community, the lovely Sally who graciously manages with life's emergencies before and after school..... From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of our family, I thank you all!
For the few years as Icy Pole coordinator, I got to know so many parents personally and over the phone, "Hi there! I'm just reminding you that you're rostered on this Friday...." I loved seeing the shy waves, excited smiles and whispers, "Look! There's the Icy Pole lady" as I walked across the yard each week with my bag of goodies to fill the freezer. It is a very true statement that 'you only get out what you're willing to put in' and when it's done for God, His generosity is over-abundant in return.
To the parents coming through St Andrews, I would like to pass on the best advice I was given 16 years ago: wherever possible, get to know your child's teachers. Make an effort to build relationships with them as people, not just as your child's educator. Also, pray for them - they pray for our children! These teachers invest a significant proportion of their lifetime to benefit our children and they truly are the 'warriors' of our village.
May you all know God's blessings in your family as richly as He is blessing ours, and may God continue His work in St Andrews Christian College.”
For His glory,
May Anderson
PRESENTATION NIGHT – MONDAY 10th DECEMBER
Presentation night is coming up on Monday 10th December at 7:30 at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, Convention Avenue, Belgrave Heights.
This will be a wonderful night of thanksgiving and celebration for the College.
All students from Year 3 to Year 12 are expected to attend Presentation Night. Presentation Night is not compulsory for Prep, Year 1 and Year 2 students however they are very welcome to come and sit with their parents.
All students receiving an award are required to be at Presentation Night. Parents will receive a call to notify them that their child is receiving an award in the week leading up to Presentation Night.
All students need to be in full school summer uniform. Blazers need to be worn by all students from Year 7 to Year 12.
As outlined in our Uniform Policy, all students with hair longer than shoulder length are to have their hair neatly tied back. If ribbons are worn, they should be in College colours – white, blue or burgundy.
Since we want our students to look smart on the night (clean uniform/shoes polished/tidy hair), students are allowed to wear their sports uniform on Monday 10th December to school so their uniform is clean and presentable for this important event.
All students will need to arrive at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre no later than 7:00pm. The staff will meet them at the auditorium doors and seat them in their year level groups.
PRESENTATION NIGHT REHEARSALS
It was great to be at the first mass rehearsal for presentation night. Actors, singers, musicians and arts staff practising together and all eager to polish their skills and do their best to impress and present the best ever performance!
Presentation Night will be held on Monday 10th December, commencing 7.30pm at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, Convention Avenue, Belgrave Heights.
It will be a wonderful night of thanks giving and celebration for the College.
PLEASE BOOK BY DECEMBER 10th FOR THE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
OSHC is also offering a special HOLIDAY PROGRAM from Wednesday 12th December - Friday 21st December. You can find all the details on the attached (click here) program.
If you would like to utilise the OSHC Holiday Program on any/all of the days available, please print and complete the registration forms below and return them to Reception:
If this is the first time you are using the OSHC services please also complete the following forms:
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call (03) 8847 8399.
Sally Wade
OSHC Coordinator
NETBALL PRESENTATION NIGHT
