Important Notices

Two new leadership opportunities for students

In 2023, we are excited to be launching two new initiatives that students can apply to be involved in.

1- A Christian Leadership Program (for current Years 5-9 students)

This new initiative aims to grow students in their knowledge of Jesus while learning practical skills for following and serving Him. Students who participate in the program will be involved in training seminars throughout the year where they will learn what it means to live out their faith and be people who lead through serving. 

Over the course of the year, students will have the benefit of hearing from speakers who will encourage them to think about their faith and give them practical tools to share this faith with their communities. Students will be given leadership opportunities to encourage them to put their learning into practice. Participating students will also benefit from developing supportive relationships across the year levels.

Who should apply?

• students at NCS in Years 5-9 (2022)
• students keen to grow as a Christian, leader and servant of Jesus and his people

Interested students from the current Years 5-9 classes can apply now by completing the student application form. Teachers are also able to nominate students for the program. There are limited spaces available in each year group. Students will be selected, based on their application form and an informal interview with the Principal and/or relevant Head of School and one of the chaplains. Applications are due by 22 November 2022.

2 - A Student Ambassador Program (for current Years 8-9 students)

The Student Ambassador Program will give current Years 8 and 9 students who are committed to the school’s values and passionate about telling others about Nowra Christian School the opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and understanding about being part of the NCS community.

Student ambassadors will be the 'face' of NCS and will assist the community relations team to represent the school to current and prospective students and families at expos, marketing events (such as Open Week and Year 7 Experience Day), school tours and on videos/social media. They may also assist at other community events such as NCS Community Coffee & Chat, Twilight Picnic, Community Prayer Breakfasts, NCS Perspective Evenings etc.

Students who participate in the program will benefit from developing their presentation skills, gaining confidence talking with all ages, improving their job interview skills, developing important communication and leadership skills, the Community Relations Manager providing a reference about their participation in the program that they can use for job applications outside of school and developing hospitality skills such as being a barista.

Who should apply?

• students at NCS in Years 8-9 (2022)
• students passionate and positive about attending NCS
• students who are willing to learn new skills and serve the NCS community
• students willing to share their own experiences to prospective students

Students who would like to participate should complete an application form by Tuesday 22 November 2022. They will then attend a short interview with the Principal and/or Head of Secondary and the Community Relations Manager. 

Have you liked our new Facebook Page?

Facebook is a great way to keep up-to-date with things that are happening at our school. Unfortunately, due to some issues with our Facebook page, we have had to start a new one. We will continue to post on both pages until the end of this year, but to be sure you keep seeing the current posts going forward, please ensure you have liked the correct page.

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To help us establish this new page, we would love for some current parents to recommend us and leave a review on Facebook. To do this, you can click on the button below. Thank you.

100 Merits

If your child has achieved 100 Merits, please present their 10 large Merit certificates to the front office by the end of Week 6, Friday 18 November.  Thank you.

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COVID-19 Test Register Form

UPDATED INFORMATION

If a household/close contact tests positive to COVID-19, you should: 

• continue to attend school but closely monitor for any symptoms and we recommend you undertake a RAHT test if symptoms develop
• not attend school while you have acute symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever

If a student/staff member tests positive to COVID-19, you should: 

• complete the school’s COVID-19 register form
• not attend school while you have acute symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever
• only return to school once all symptoms have gone
• consider wearing a mask if you believe this would be helpful
• provide a medical certificate from your GP to continue to attend school if you (student or staff member) are still displaying ongoing symptoms that are typical of a condition such as seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

Whilst the guidelines above apply directly to our school, we would also draw your attention to the general advice provided in the following link. These NSW Health recommendations relate to people who test positive to COVID-19. They can be summarised as follows: 

• stay home until acute symptoms have gone
• don’t visit people at high risk of severe illness, anyone in hospital or an aged or disability care facility for at least 7 days
• wear a mask when indoors and on public transport, if you must leave home
• avoid large gatherings and indoor crowded places
• talk to the school about when you should return to school
• tell people that you live with, or spend a lot of time with (such as the school), that you have COVID-19
• try to separate from people you live with as much as possible
• register tyour positive rapid antigen test result with Service NSW

Please note that we have some surplus RAHT kits available. Should your family require a new kit, please complete this form and we will send it home via your eldest child.

Do you need before and/or after school care?