COVID -19 Precautions

In response to the current situation and advice from authorities the College is implementing the following precautions.

Outside Contact - where possible we are limiting this to essential visits. If you need to speak with someone at the College please email or phone rather than coming into the office.

Postponing Events/Gatherings - at least for the remainder of Term 1 there will be no assemblies, including the End of Term Assemblies. Excursions/camps and interschool sporting events have been postponed.

Hygiene Practices - All students are being encouraged to wash hands with soap and water before meals, with additional washing stations made available.

If your child is unwell, please keep them at home, any student presenting with cold and/or flu symptoms will be assessed and sent home if necessary.

A link to updated Department of Health factsheets from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment can be found on our website https://news.tareeccs.nsw.edu.au/newscentre/.

Our Prime Minister made these comments

"As parents, you are in the best position to know if your children are unwell," he said. "Don't leave it to the teacher to work that out when they arrive, or the school administrator or whoever is on drop-off, make sure, if your child is unwell, that you are taking action to keep your child out of school. That is your responsibility."

TCC Show Team-Wallamba District Show (Nabiac)

Our TCC Show Team made us very proud last week with the following great results.

Junior Judging Results

Under 12 - Christiano Kleynhans 5th, Dominic Kleynhans 6th

Under 14 - Harry Green 1st, Lachlan Wells 2nd

Under 16 - Chloe Bisley 1st, Indigo Fardell 2nd, Erica Neal 5th

Under 18 - Taylor Reid 4th, Kaylee Green 5th, Lucy Connon 6th

Junior Parading Results

Overall Champion Parader - Chloe Bisley

Under 12 - Dominic Kleynhans 1st, Christiano Kleynhans 2nd,

Under 14 - Harry Green 2nd, Lachlan Wells 5th

Under 16 - Chloe Bisley 1st, Jared Van der Kaaden 5th

Under 18 - Nicholas Haynes 3rd, Lucy Connon 4th, Kaylee Green 5th, Taylor Reid 7th

Cattle Results

Duke - 2nd Mid Weight – Sam Muenger

QJ - 3rd Heavy Weight - Mackenzie Hungerford-Gray

Wincester - 5th Heavy Weight- Lucy Connon

Dyers - 6th Heavy Weight - Taylor Reid

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Projects

Miss Hickson's 3/4 class showed their creative flair with their Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Projects

College Departure Notifications

A reminder for families when leaving TCC it is necessary to give an entire terms written notice. Even if you are only thinking about leaving TCC please contact Rachael Birkefeld our lovely Enrolments Manager to discuss your situation.

Year 7 for 2021

If your Year 6 child would like to continue on at TCC for their Secondary schooling please ensure you have made your intentions clear about this to the College. You should have received an email from us, if you have not or have not responded please contact Rachael Birkefeld.

Investigating Sound

Last week 1R investigated sound in Science and we made a rainbow xylophone. We LOVED playing with the amount of water and organising the sounds.

Encouraging Good Hygiene

Art Express Excursion

Last week our Year 11 Visual Arts students had the opportunity to visit the Art Express Exhibition in Sydney, to be inspired by the best of last year's HSC Visual Art works.

From the TCC Wellbeing Place

Hunter New England School-Link have recommended this Headspace link to assist students struggling with stress at the moment. Take a look at

https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/

Bottle Top Lids

Thank you to those who have sent in some bottle top lids so far, please continue to send these in with your children. These may be taken to D1 or the Front Office by students. Thank you for your assistance.

A message from Workwise Clothing

We urge any customer who has flu like symptoms to please stay home. If you know the sizes and items required we ask you email your order to sales@workwiseclothing.com.au as we will be doing daily deliveries to the College.

As a result we would recommend you organise your child's winter uniforms sooner rather than later .

We at TCC appreciate working with WorkWise Clothing and we know they will continue to serve you.

Emails from the College

It is becoming increasingly important to check your emails regularly, emailing is our primary form of communication with families. If you are not recieving emails please contact the office so we may assist in rectifying any issues.

Taree Christian College Community Health Audit

Given the current circumstances this has been postponed until Term 3

Our Canteen staff are encouraging students with their good hygiene habits and to have clean hands before coming to the canteen and eating. Helping to keep our favourite little (and big) people healthy.

If you have any questions, as always please call us at the College on 6539 0100 or for help with flexischools 1300 361 769.

School Banking Postponed until Term 2

We received this notice from the Commonwealth today.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our communities and our people is our first priority. Due to the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus, School Banking has been temporarily paused from 20 March 2020 until the start of Term 2. Please don’t bring your deposit book with your weekly banking into school and we will notify you when banking will recommence.

Community News

Emersus Youth - At Taree Baptist Church