Welcome to TCC for 2020

We pray you have connected with family and friends throughout the holiday period. It is shaping up to be an exciting year as we celebrate 35 years of Christian education. We have commenced several improvements and building projects. It is our aim to keep disruption to our community, staff and students to a minimum.

Given the long running drought we delayed the start of our painting works but have an opportunity to use our own recycled water to wash down the roofs and buildings. This project will commence shortly and finish in the April holidays.

Our new Primary building has started. We are currently laying the foundations and constructing the initial car park changes.

New Kiss and Drop

As a result of the building work, our ‘Kiss and Drop area’ will be moved further up the car park to avoid queuing on Kolodong Road. During the first week of Term 1 extra staff will be rostered on to direct families to the new area. As part of the new work an additional car park will be constructed behind the Church for use by families.

There may be some confusion in the first few days and we ask for your consideration and patience. You are reminded that the speed limit in the car park is 5 Kms. Additional parking, signage and line marking will be completed in the April holidays.

New Kiss and Drop Area near the MPC

New Primary Staff

Tim Hillier - Kindergarten

Tim has moved from Riverstone in Sydney, he enjoys cycling, good coffee and good food.

He goes for the Giants in the AFL and Parramatta Eels in the NRL. Tim is married to Kristen and has a 10 month old son, Liam.

Phoebe Hickson - Year 3/4

Phoebe grew up in Newcastle and moved to Port Macquarie 3 years ago.

"I love spending time on the family property near Port Macquarie as well as being at the beach or generally outdoors....I am passionate about God's work through the sharing of His word".

New Secondary Staff

Anne Peterson - Geography

Anne has moved from Dubbo where she raised her family. Anne is a qualified K to 12 teacher specialising in Business Studies and Geography. Anne loves the beach, swimming, long walks, reading and craft. "I am excited as to what God has planned for me in bringing me to TCC and to be given the privilege of walking beside and nurturing the students He places in my care".

Tiernan Baldwin - History/English

Tiernan has moved from Newcastle where she grew up. She enjoys reading, playing video games, cooking and bushwalking. Tiernan has recently got engaged.

Chrissie Blyth - English/Education Support

"I have moved to Old Bar with my husband from Sydney and we are both loving the sea change. I love running, drumming and the beach and can often be found drinking Rooibos tea and curling up with a historical fiction book. It is a priviledge to be here at TCC and I can't wait to meet everyone".

Other Staff Changes

Our lovely Alecia Hambly has migrated to Secondary School to be the Year 7 Adviser and will teach English, HSIE and Music.

Naomi Newton is welcomed back from Maternity Leave

Janine Lambert will now greet you on Front Desk/Reception.

Melissa Thornhill has taken on the position as Family Accounts Manager (previously Credit Manager).

Student Equipment Requirements

Please find attached lists (previously sent out via email at the end of 2019)

Senior student requirements vary depending on their subject choices, their teachers will recommend what equipment students will need once their classes begin.

Canteen News

During 2020 we are transitioning the canteen to being cashless through the use of Flexischools. As of Term 1, Primary student lunch orders will only be accepted through Flexischools. Secondary will continue to use their student cards, no cash will be accepted in the Secondary canteen.

An up to date Canteen menu for 2020 is available at www.flexischools.com.au

Secondhand Uniforms

Secondhand uniforms are now being managed by St Vinnie's Taree in Pulteney St, items are for sale at very reasonable prices. Should you have any uniforms that not longer fit your child please drop them straight to Vinnies

Sneak Peek

.....empowering students to make a difference in our world for Christ

Issue 1 · 24 Jan 2020

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