SCC General Notices
Front Entrance
Thank you for your patience as we have navigated the closure of our main entrance to the administration block because of wet carpets after the downpour of rain last week.
We expect to be able to reopen the lower hall on Friday afternoon but will update families by SMS to confirm this.
Congratulations!
Geography students from Southern Christian College tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2023 Australian Geography Competition.
We have a number of student geographers at our school who performed to a very high level in the Competition this year with one in the top 1% in their Year Level across Australia, three gaining high distinctions, four distinctions and three credits.
During Secondary Assembly this week we congratulated Angus in Grade 10 who came first in Tasmania. Well done Angus!
Huon and Channel Athletics Carnival
Grade 3-6 athletic champions competed against other schools in the Huon and Channel Athletics Carnival last Friday. We worked as a team and showed amazing sportsmanship. Our school was represented well, and students showed respect and support for each other and those from other schools. We had a great day, and finished by winning most of the relays. Well done everyone!
Remembrance Day
On Saturday Mrs Bennett accompanied student leaders, Bonnie Pollard and Jeremiah Ambrose, to the Kingston Beach Remembrance Day Service. Our Southern Christian College representatives had the privilege to lay a sheaf in front of the war memorial to show our school’s respect to all of those who had fought in the First World War, and the generations who have followed them in the service of our country and the cause of peace. The service took place on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11am to signify the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting of the First World War.
It was a day to pay our respects, and also to learn wisdom from those who had served. We, as a school community, will remember those who laid their lives for us so we could live a better life today.
We will remember them. Lest we forget. ~ Bonnie Pollard
Year 7 Transition Day
On Tuesday 5 December, current and prospective Year 6 students will have a Year 7 Transition Day. This will be a full day of engaging activities and challenges designed to introduce students to new peers, staff, subjects and facilities. The day also includes a free pizza lunch on the Secondary Plaza. Existing SCC students will start and end the day in their normal Home Room classes. New students will meet in the Lower Hall at 9am.
All students are to wear their school’s sports uniform.
Parking on Redwood Road - REMINDER
We currently have 3 buses that collect students from the College after school on Redwood Road at the bus stop. At times we can have 3 buses arrive all at once, which means that the buses need more than one spot to stop and wait.
To ensure that our school children can get on the buses safely, we do need to ask that you please leave the area above the bus stop clear for the buses to use.
There is plenty of parking space available below the bus stop and around the corner into Cassia place.
We will need to ask drivers to move from the area above the bus stop if they are parked there in the future to ensure our students are safe.
Save the Term 4 Dates!
Please note an amended date for the Infant Athletics Carnival which has now been changed to Wednesday 22 November (originally 27 November).
The Infant Celebration Event was listed twice on the copy sent home to families. The correct date is Wednesday 29 November (NOT 5 Dec).
Gastroenteritis
We have had a number of incidences of Gastroenteritis over the past week. Please be advised that children are not to return to school until they have been free from vomiting or diarrhoea for at least 48 hours from their last episode.
Hand Washing Reminder!
Please remind your children of the importance of hand washing well and often.
Reminder! (Repeat)
A reminder that all students should be now wearing their formal summer uniform. With a number of special assemblies and events approaching this is very important.
Notice of Student Fare Increase 1 January 2024 - Wisby's Buses Pty Ltd
Library Books to be Returned (Repeat)
ALL Library books need to be returned by Friday 24 November. No borrowing after this date.
Please look under beds and on book shelves and see which class can find all their books.
Thank you for the faithful students and parents who regularly return their books!
Walk4BrainCancer
Mrs Arnold's “Team Frankie” is taking part in Walk4BrainCancer this month to raise money for world-class brain cancer research, advocacy and awareness. The team will walk a combined total of 410kms in November to help raise $10,000. Mrs Arnold's personal target is to walk 100km which includes Point to Pub return (20km) on November 19, and 2 laps of the Hobart Colour Frenzy (10km) on November 26.
If you can help Mrs Arnold reach her personal $500 target please click on the link below to make a donation.
https://my.walk4braincancer.com.au/walk4braincancer-virtual-2023/denise-arnold
End of Year Events and Celebration Dinners - Save the dates! (Repeat)
First Steps (Repeat)
Southern Christian College operates two free First Steps Into Learning programs for children from birth to 4 years of age. The First Steps program provides an informal, engaging and nurturing learning environment for children and their parents from birth to 5 years of age with the aim of helping prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Our program, run by an experienced, qualified Early Childhood teacher, includes gross motor, fine motor, sensory, imaginative and creative play activities. Children and parents engage together in a supportive Christian environment... To continue reading click on the link below.
www.scc.tas.edu.au/first-steps
Pre-Kinder Sessions in November (Repeat)
Southern Christian College Kindergarten will be hosting Pre-Kinder sessions throughout the month of November on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. Already enrolled and new families with children entering Kinder in 2024 are invited to attend. Sessions are for one parent and child.
Sessions are designed to be relaxed and will allow your child to become familiar with their classroom, peers and teachers prior to starting Kinder in 2024.
Book Pre-Kinder Sessions here:
https://www.scc.tas.edu.au/events/prekinder
Phone: 61220197 (during opening hours only)
Email: southern.christian@midford.com.au
NORMAL TRADING HOURS 2023
Wednesdays – 8:30am-3:30pm (Closed between 11:45am-12:15pm)
Thursdays – 12:30-3:30pm
Credit card payment only
Shop Online!
To shop online:
Go to online schools shop tab, find our school
Pass Phrase: SCC1986
You can collect orders from school for free or pay additional for postage. Online orders are processed when Jo is at the shop.
PRICE LIST for 2023:
City Light Café Canteen
For all enquiries please contact the Canteen Manager, Sally O'Neal via email - connections.cafe.citylight@gmail.com
(not the school office)
Thursdays for Secondaries (Grades 7-10)
Fridays for Primaries (Prep-Grade 6)
Ordering through the Qkr! app is open from Sunday evening to Wednesday evening. If you wish to order for a Friday lunch, tap on your current day (eg Tuesday) and select the Friday menu.
If your child is absent on their order day, the canteen will give them a lunch the following week.
College Camps Terms 3 & 4 2023 (Repeat)
Update to Grade 3 Camp dates.
Term Dates 2023 (Repeat)
