May 2017 Newsletter
From the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week we have commemorated ANZAC Day. We held a school service on Monday afternoon and
participated in the town commemorations through the march and service held at the War Memorial.
Thank you to our students and staff that participated in these services and represented the College so
well. Thank you in particular to our student leaders who had public roles to fulfil both at school and in the
town service.
ANZAC Day is an excellent opportunity to teach children some great character lessons. It’s hard for us to
imagine war, living through war, or being on the battlefield. Our lives are so blessed with peace and
comfort that we often don’t appreciate it as much as we should. Our ANZAC’s demonstrate courage,
sacrifice, selflessness, and mateship, qualities which we need today in peacetime as much as in wartime.
At ANZAC time I can’t help but reflect on The Lord Jesus who embodied these characteristics. Romans 5 vs
6 – 10 tells us “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly
dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for
us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath
through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his
Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!”
I’d like to thank Mrs Di Alderton who has resigned after serving in the College for over 15 years. Di was
not only a parent of the College but served as a Teacher Aide in support of special needs students, to
whom she provided love, patience and help to enable these students to access learning. I know Di will be
missed and we wish Di God’s richest blessing for her future.
Congratulations to Judson House on winning the Cross Country Carnival on Tuesday and to all competitors
that participated.
Congratulations also go to Miss McGrath who was married during the holidays to Mr
Jarred Pethybridge. We wish Mr and Mrs Pethybridge the very best as they start their
married life together.
God bless,
Stephen Wilson
Principal
Character & Culture
College Values
Have you ever heard someone say; “he/she is a person of principle”. I watched
the movie “Gallipoli” with some of my children on the eve of ANZAC Day. The
end of the movie is about the “Battle of the Nek”. A battle between Australian Jeromy Wainwright
Light horsemen and Turkish soldiers. Australian troops were required to jump
out of the safety of their trenches and charge the Turkish lines. The plan was to send 4 waves of
soldiers 2 minutes apart to attack the enemy.
The first 2 lines of Australian soldiers were shot down before they made 45 yards across the open
battle ground. Despite the massive casualties, the 3rd wave of light horsemen were also sent to
attack the enemies – they also suffered the same fate. So why would the men in the 2nd and 3rd
line charge at the Turkish lines when they knew they were running to certain death? Major
Thomas Redford of the 8th Light horse Regiment said “not a man in the second line stayed in his
trench”. I believe the ANZAC soldiers charged because they were men of principle. Practically
they would have been far better off if they had disobeyed their orders and stayed in the safety of
their trench. But their belief in values like honour, mateship and sacrifice were values worth
dying for.
Values can be defined as principles or standards of behaviour that help you determine what is
important in life. Without values guiding us in life, we are like a boat that is tossed about in the
sea. The waves are like society’s influence on our thoughts and opinions. Values help us to stay
on course despite the changes in opinions and beliefs by those around us. At Dalby Christian
College we want to teach our young people to grow up to be men and women of Principle.
People who stand up for values like Truth, Integrity, Diligence, Courage, Faith, Love and Honour.
In the movie Gallipoli, before the major sends the 3rd line of ANZACS to charge out of the
trenches, he says to the men;
“I want you to remember who you are, you’re the 10th Light horse, men from Western Australia,
don’t forget it”.
ANZAC day reminds us that we should never forget the character of the men and women who
fought for our country. However, we should also reflect on our own character and the character
we want to teach our children. Who are we and what do we believe?
At Dalby Christian College, we want our students to know that they are children of God whose
purpose is to glorify Him with their lives. To grow up to be young men and women of principle
who have the courage to stand up for what is good and right.
Character & Culture
2017 QCS Test: Community Representative Nominations
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) invites applications from community members for the positions
of chief community representative (CCR) and community representative (CR) in order to maintain the integrity, security and
conduct of the 2017 QCS Test.
This year’s QCS Test will be held on Tuesday 29 August and Wednesday 30 August.
Applications for the CCR and CR positions close on Friday 19 May 2017.
Position information and the application form are available at www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/qcs-test/administration.
ANZAC Commemorations
Teaching & Learning
NAPLAN –9th 10th and 11th May
The NAPLAN testing program for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 is scheduled for Tuesday 9 th, Wednesday
10th and Thursday 11th May. The testing schedule is listed below. It is important that students are at school
by the first bell (8:45 am) in order to be settled and ready to commence at 9:00am.
NAPLAN is a compulsory test in literacy and numeracy skills. In preparing for the tests teachers will ensure
students are familiar with the test formats and the procedures for the testing. If you have any questions
about your child’s preparation for NAPLAN, you should make a time to speak with their teacher.
Marie Skerman
How can you help your child with NAPLAN?
Ensure that students are at school by the first bell (8:45 am) in order to be settled and ready to commence at 9:00am.
Make sure they have a good breakfast
Reassure them that it is just another day at school
Encourage them just to do the best they can
Testing Dates
Tuesday 10th May
Wednesday 11th May
Thursday 12th May
Language Conventions
Yrs 3&5 – 40 mins
Yrs 7&9 – 45 mins
Reading
Yr 3 – 45 mins
Yr 5 – 50 mins
Yrs 7&9 – 65 mins
Numeracy –
Yr 3 – 45 mins
Yr 5 – 50 mins
Yrs 7&9- 60 mins
Normal Classes
Normal Classes
Break
Writing
Yrs 3,5,7 & 9 – 40 mins
Friday 13th May is set aside as a ‘catch up day’ for any student who has been absent from a test on Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday.
Student Requirements for the tests
2B or HB pencil
An eraser
Black or blue pen (Years 7 and 9 for Writing
Test only)
Calculator (Year 7 and 9 Mathematics only)
A sharpener
Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA)
Over the next couple of weeks all students from Prep-Year 6 will be undertaking the DRA test. This test is designed to test
reading fluency, accuracy and comprehension skills. It also gives us a clear picture of whether a student is performing at,
above or below the expectations for their year level.
DRA is completed twice a year (May and October) and sometime in the next couple of weeks students will bring home the
results of the 2017 May test.
Teaching & Learning
International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS)
For those who have registered for the ICAS tests there is a timetable below. Note that the first test is on Tuesday 23 th May
Date
Test
rd
May
Digital Tech
th
May
Science
23
30
6th June
th
There are some online practice tests available for purchase http://
www.eaa.unsw.edu.au
Writing
7 June
Spelling
1st Aug
English
th
Maths
15 Aug
Practice Tests
There are also a select number of past papers available at the College.
Please see Mrs Skerman for these.
Each time a student takes a test they receive a comprehensive
individual report detailing their results both overall and by area
assessed. Their performance is also compared to students who have
previously done these tests.
Bible Treasure Cash
It is exciting to see that the new scripture memorisation program commenced this term. NB There has been an adjustment to
the Year 3-6 passage for the first fortnight. It is Psalm 23:1-3 and not the whole of Psalm 23. Below is the schedule for May.
Weeks
Years P-2
Years 3-6
Years 7-12
Challenge
Passages
Reciting
Dates (Term
2)
1 &2
Acts 16:31
Psalm 23:1-3
Romans 12: 1-2
3&4
Psalm
145:9
Philippians
4:4
Hebrews
13:8
1 John 4:10
Romans 12: 9-12
Psalm 1
Psalm 103
Psalm 91
Matthew 5:1-16
Romans 8: 1-17
Philippians 2:1-18
Books of the Bible
Students may
recite verses at
lunch time on
the
following
days:
Friday 28th April
Psalm 139:1314
Romans 3:2223
Romans 8: 38-39
Friday 12th May
Jeremiah 29:1113
Friday 26th May
5&6
7&8
Bible Treasure
Shop Opening
Shop Open
All students should have received a copy of the program and the rewards associated with it. If you have not seen the note
please talk to your class/form teacher for the details.
Other Events this Term
25th May 26th May –
12th June –
RSPCA will visit the school to run a program for all Prep-Year 3 students.
USQ Science and Engineering Challenge - A small group of Year 9 and 10 science students will travel to
Toowoomba for the Challenge.
25th June Exam Block – Secondary exam block.
Calendar
Monday 1st May
Labour Day Holiday
Wednesday 3rd-Friday 5th May
Year 11 & 12 Camp
Tuesday 9th-Thursday 11th May
NAPLAN
Wednesday 17th May
OCC Eat Street
Friday 19th May
Interhouse Flags Competition
Tuesday 23rd May
ICAS Digital Technologies
Tuesday 30th May
ICAS Science
Devotion
You owe it to Your Child
‘If you refuse to discipline your children, it proves you don’t love them.’ Proverbs 13:24 NLT
As a parent, there are three things you owe to your child. The first is: affection. The Bible says if you love your child you’ll
discipline them. And you’ll do it in love, and not anger. Don’t buy into the idea that good parents don’t discipline their children
because they ‘love them too much’. The truth is, if you don’t discipline your child it’s not because you love them too much, it’s
because you love yourself too much. A Gallup poll revealed that more than 90 per cent of graduating high school seniors
wished their parents and teachers had loved them enough to discipline them more and require more of them. Like water, we
follow the path of least resistance. It’s much easier to let things slide, avoid confrontation, stick your head in the sand, and
hope things will get better, than it is to suffer the pain of disciplining a child you love. Keep in mind, however, that the only
person who ever got anywhere by letting something slide was a trombone player. Seriously, the Bible says, ‘Whom the Father
loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.’ (Proverbs 3:12 NKJV) Let that sink in! The greatest and wisest
father of all is God. He not only loves, He is love. Yet we read here that our loving God is one who disciplines. Any parent who
refuses to discipline their child is really saying they are a better parent than God. Love always does what is best for the other
person. And there are times when love demands discipline and training.
The Word for Today, Thursday 4th May 2017, pg 5.
Prayer Points
Please join us in praying for:

Year 11 & 12 Camp at Burleigh Heads

NAPLAN exams in week 4
From our Chaplain
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2017
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that provides a
way for Australian’s to share God’s love with children living in countries that
have been ravaged by war, famine, extreme poverty or natural disaster
simply by packing a shoe box with personal gifts for a suffering child. This Lynda Wanka
may be the only gift some children ever receive.
DCC students again have the opportunity to be involved with this fantastic project by bringing items to pack into
shoeboxes, as well as contributing to the cost of freight ($9.50 per box). Items must be NEW and need to be able to
fit into a shoebox. Items can be bought to form class or to Lynda.
Category
Something to wear
(boys and girls, sizes 2 – 14)
Suggestions
Shirt, shorts, underwear, thongs, hat, socks
Something to play with
Balls, marbles, cars, slinky, finger puppets,
Something for hygiene
Soap, washer, combs, toothbrushes, hair
Something special
Stickers, sunglasses, bags, postcards, photo
Money towards freight
$9.50 per box
When to bring
Term 2
Term 3
Please DO NOT include second hand items, playing cards, guns, breakable items, anything police or army related, liquid of any kind, tissues,
play money, Christian literature or anything mentioning the name of Jesus.
Tuckshop News
MAY
JUNE
05/05/2017
02/06/2017
Liesel Walton & Claire Edwards
Tenika Wilson & Camille Town
Baking: Rebecca Lapthorne **
Baking: Tenika Wilson **
12/05/2017
09/06/2017
Kelly Moore & Annette Peterson
Selina Fleming & Delma Neuendorf
Baking: Nicole Horchner **
Baking: Delma Neuendorf **
19/05/2017
16/06/2017
Francine Gosden & Cherie Riches
Anna Mickelborough & Francine Gosden
Baking: Sue Kruger **
Baking: Joy Keyte **
26/05/2017
23/06/2017
Beryl Turner & Michelle Nolan
Roslyn Hidayia & Kelly Moore
Baking: Beryl Turner **
NO BAKING
Wendy Bouyer
Volunteers Wanted!
Please consider if you are able to give just 5
hours a term to help out at the tuckshop. It is
a great time of fellowship and chance to meet
other parents and get to know the students.
No experience needed – we all help each
other and learn as we go.
Let me know ASAP if I have rostered you on
for a day that doesn’t suit you. Email:
[email protected]
** Please wrap baking individually before
delivering to the tuckshop. Thank you.
Sports News
First day of Term Two provided the perfect backdrop for the College’s 2017 Cross Country Carnival with
Judson House defending their Cross Country trophy for the eighth year in a row.
Age Champions for the Carnival were:
FEMALE
MALE
5 years
Shania McDonald
Thomas Kennedy- Frame
6 years
Bethany Back
Trent Wainwright
7 years
Shylo Peters
Raphael Walton
8 years
Rachael Back
Joel Wilson
9 years
Julia Wainwright
JJ Hassan
10 years
Liliana Walton
Byronn McMillan
11 years
Ella Wilson
Cormack Wainwright
12 years
Jessie-Bree Wainwright
Mac Nolan
13 years
Charlotte Dales
Ben Wilson
14 years
Hannah Hassan
Lane Hansen
15 years
Zimmorlei Farquharson
Jacob Wilson
16 years
Sophee Turner
Brandon Seebaran
17 years
Lacey O’Brien
Blake Seebaran
College News
With a term of Spanish completed we are continuing to develop the
Spanish program nicely. My trip to Chile over the school holidays has
been rewarded beyond expectations. A week in Patagonia that included
the popular 5-day W Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park proved to a
be a valuable time of solitude spent with God through the challenges
and reward of a multi-day hike in challenging conditions. One of the many blessings was the
opportunity of language and culture immersion among Chilenos and fellow trekkers as well
as experiencing the significance of ecotourism in Chile. I spent the second week with a
pastor’s family from a previous mission trip in 2012/2013.
My Spanish language skills were put to the test in a meeting with a school in rural Chile to establish a connection between
their English and our Spanish programs, assisted by my pastor friend. The meeting with the Principal and Head of English (and
his Australian assistant) was pleasant and promising. We have since been in contact and I will keep you posted on
developments. I thank you for your encouragement, support and prayers for my time away in Chile. I believe the experience
will bear much fruit in the development of our College’s Spanish program.
Jason Perriotte
YEAR 7 & 8 FOOD & FIBRE– Mrs Pethybridge
Year 7 Food & Fibre with
their Bible Covers.
Year 7 Food & Fibre making
chocolate slice.
Year 8 Food & Fibre with
their PJ shorts.
College Notices
Parent Prayer Group
Parents are invited to the Parent
Prayer Group each Tuesday
morning from school drop off
time. The group meets at the
playground area and spends
time in prayer and fellowship.
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