MM 19 September 2013 - Mount Evelyn Christian School

19 September 2013Celebrating40Years1973-2013JP Children of the WorldGrace dresses up for the ‘Children of the World’ project presentation day. See Page 6 for details.135 York Road Mount Evelyn 3796 - www.mecs.vic.edu.au - 03 9738 6000 - 03 9738 6001 (fax) - Absent student: 03 9513 1561

A Time for RenewalThis term has seen a lot happen in a short period oftime. We have recently announced that Narelle will bethe new MECS Principal and as a school, we couldn’tbe happier. We have been through a round of parent/teacher interviews and we are finishing with thePrimary concert (a mammoth effort by staff, studentsand no doubt parent help also). Throw in for goodmeasure the Centre Trip that left Sunday morning, MSSpecial week, visiting students from Japan, excursionsand sports days, and you can be reminded that MECSis a vibrant and busy place.It’s been a diffi cult term for colds and fl us. There have beensignifi cant health concerns for families and staff, whichremind us that in our fast paced, action based lives, there is aneed to take a break, slow down and rest.As our Creator, Godunderstands our limitations.He knows that our need forrest is fundamental to notonly our physical and mentalwellbeing, but also our spiritualwellbeing. His commandmentto have a day of rest allowsPage 2Thursday 19 15 September December 2013 2011Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsPaulMECS Principalus to reconnect with Him, to communicate and hear his still,quiet voice.As you and your family take time out, possibly travelling,pursuing other adventures in exploring His creation, or inother ways of recharging, remember that God’s desire is tobe with us in a covenant relationship. May your time with Himover the holidays be a time of renewal and blessing as youseek the peace/shalom that God alone can bring. I know I will!Peace, love and safety to you all over the break this term.Celebrating40Years1973-2013Reflections1999 - Staff - Student Football MatchThe origin of the fi rst MECS staff-student football matches, likethe origin of Aussie Rules itself, is shrouded in mystery. No onereally seems to know when the fi rst game actually took place.However, they were certainly being played in the early 90’s and‘‘the last game was held in 1999. Whenwe did play them, the fi rst few gameswere male only affairs and the staffteam had some great players: thechicken-legged Bob (9 AFL gameswith Collingwood), the terrier-like roverAllan (his dad played AFL Reserveswith Collingwood), the man-mountainGeoff (natural athlete from Boort) andthe Adonis Stuart (a gifted sportsman.)Even though I played in every game,I would not have been considered agreat player, having migrated from SriLanka, where we might have asked thequestion, “Aussie rules-what are therules?”However, not all migrants experienced the same level of diffi culty.In 1996, Dr James (Jimmy) worked here for a term replacingGeoff who was on longservice leave. He waspicked to play in thegame and the cannyCroatian-Americanended up masteringthe mysteries of theoval shaped ball (hisPhysics background??)and kicked a lazy bag ofsix goals. I think we, thestaff, won that game.I would not have beenconsidered a great player,having migrated from SriLanka, where we mighthave asked the question,“Aussie rules-what arethe rules?”In an earlier game weplaced the ageing Colin at full forward where he towered over thestudent fullback but alas his lack of mobility and the paucity ofprecise ball delivery meant that Colin did not snag a fewthat day. In the first game that Geoff played, I recall amoment where my life flashed before my eyes: I wasbent low trying desperately to gather the ball whenGeoff, trying to protect me by laying a ‘shepherd’ onmy opponent missed and I found myself facing hisrather large and formidable derriere moving rapidlytowards me. How I got out of this I do not know but the imagestill haunts me to this day.Finally, because this is a game of some passion, there weremoments of sinful human behavior even on the sacred MECSoval. In the fi rst 15 seconds of a game, Bob had tapped the ball tome, it found my boot and went sailingthrough the goal. I had just begun my‘‘celebration when Danny (Year 11)thudded into me with a bone-crunchinglate tackle designed to remind me thatevery future kick would have to beearned. Amidst the following outcryand boos, Danny not only had todeal with his dad but also Colin ‘theenforcer’ Smith who reminded him thathe was on notice.However, there were also manymoments of grace and redemption onthe sacred turf. Probably the greatestwas in our last ever game in 1999when the ageing staff team was beingsoundly beaten. Colin S’s son Ben and my son Ross joined thestaff team for the second half and we began to win. Ross tooka mark at centre-half forward and while he could easily havekicked the winning goal chose to pass the ball to his dad whowas loose in the goal square. Not only did I drop the mark, butin the ensuing scramble, I missed the goals from directly in frontand kicked a point.So why don’t we play any more you ask? Well, curiously, the staffteam aged while the students all seemed toremain the same age. Also, we got injured.We suffered cracked ribs (Russell/Rusty),hamstring strains, bruised muscles and egosso fi nally Stewart the principal said “No more”.Dr Roger, SS TeacherCelebrating 40 Years

Positive Boys Billycart RacesWhat a privilege it has been to see our Year6 boys working in teams building and racingbillycarts! Our Positive Boys program has been areal highlight for everyone involved this term. It issomething that the students have looked forwardto each Friday leading up to the all importantrace day.Throughout this term we have spent time onFriday afternoons not only building our billycarts,but also in challenging ourselves to think aboutwho we are and where we fi t into God’s world asbudding young men. We started the term with ateam building day at the Oasis camp in MountEvelyn and had Pastor Liam come in and speakto us the following week.Friday saw the fi nale to our great term’s workwith the Billycart Race. The big race includedeach driver navigating their way through twolaps of the lower half of the primary school andthen a time trial to fi nish off. We started by havinga wheel fall off one cart, bearings falling out ofnumerous others and to top it all off, a nut cameadrift from the front axle of another. By the endwe had over 20 boys who gave the race theirall and had an absolute blast, with some boysasking if each Friday we could have anotherrace. We had a couple of carts spin out, anotherhit a pole but we praise God for blessing us witha great day and no serious injuries.I have really enjoyed working on this projectand in the Positive Boys program this term; weshould all be really proud of these young menand what they have achieved individually and asa team. Don’t forget, Dads - the Bloke’s Night ishappening on Wednesday 16 October at 7.30pm,where you will get to see and share in some theexcitement from our race.BenPositive Boys CoordinatorAssociationAssociation For Christian EducationEGMExtra General MeetingPage 3Thursday 19 15 September December 2011 2013Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsTomas, Jordan, Alastair & Jack Michael & Haydn Josh & PatrickZachary & BenKindergarten VisitorThe Possum and Koala children have been learning about Our Country, Australia.Last week Eva Jo came to talk with us about Aboriginal culture, weapons suchas spears and boomerangs, the fl ags, art, music and dance. After dancingAustralian animal movements to the digeridoo Eva Jo painted a water design onour arms. God made Australia wonderfully diverse!WendyEarly Years CoordinatorBrad & JoelAiden, Cooper & DeclanThursday 17 October6.00pm6.30pm7.30pmDedication of the KindergartenIn Kindergarten FoyerDinnerIn the Main StaffroomMeeting startsIn the Main Staffroom(RSVP to the office is essential if youwould like to participate in the meal)All MECS community members welcomeCelebrating 40 Years

Music NotesYes! We are taking Term 4 enrolmentsfor lessons with our brilliant teamof caring and talented InstrumentalSpecialists. It’s quite a short term, butthat makes for a great opportunity totry out an instrument and just see if itsuits you. It will give you a head startfor 2014, and you can hire an instrumentfrom a shop just until you’re sure it’s theinstrument for you. You can fi nd theenrolment form on the website underSchool Life, Extra Activities, Music, oryou can pick one up at the offi ce.KerrieInstrumental Tuition CoordinatorMECS NotesEnrolments at MECSWe are currently processing enrolmentsfor 2014, 2015, 2016 and beyond. If youhave a sibling of a currently enrolledstudent whom you would like to beconsidered for a position at MECS,could you please ensure that you havecompleted an ‘Application for SiblingEnrolment’, available from the offi ce andreturn it to the school offi ce as soon aspossible.This will help us tremendously in ourforward planning. If you are unsure asto whether you have already completeda form, please contact Christine, MECSRegistrar, via the offi ce.If your child is not attending MECS in2014, the school requires one full term’snotice in lieu of leaving MECS. Noticeof leaving is also required if your child isattending Ranges TEC next year.Many thanks,Amanda and NicoleCommunity Relations OfficersLost PropertyIt’s nearly the end of term and once moreour lost property racks are overfl owingwith assorted jackets, hoodies,cardigans and windcheaters - none withnames. It’s beginning to look like a wellstocked shop! Could you please ask yourchildren to check or come in yourself.Every term we send off dozens of lovelyitems to the op shop because theyremain unclaimed. Please, please nameyour children’s clothing. It makes it somuch easier to return to them. Thanks.MelindaFirst Aid Officer & Lost Property MerchantFriends of MECSFestival DayWe are planning a fun Festival Day onOctober 26, for the past and current MECSCommunity. If you would like to be involvedplease contact Nicole.Community MealsThank you! (but more needed)There are families in our school communitywho need some practical support. Thisweek we were able to help 8 families withmeals, families who have experiencedsickness, death and hardship. Thank youso much to the people who have beenable to make meals for the freezer. As fastas they come in they go out! Please keepthem coming. Many thanks.Year 9 Girls Time CapsuleA Day In The Lives…The Year 9 students have just completed anindepth study on the Industrial Revolutionas part of their unit on the Making of theModern World. Each student was given arole to play within a family. Researchingspecifi c information about this time in historyenabled the family groups to create two timecapsules representing their family’s life. Onetook a snapshot of family life pre-industrialRevolution and the other during this period.Each time capsule contained a letter fromeach family member and a number ofitems of signifi cance to them. The studentsdemonstrated a wonderful ability to inferwhat items would have been most valuable,made life easier or demonstrated what washappening in the world at the time.Sue, MS CoordinatorMECS is turning 40!Festival DaySaturday October 26, 1-5pmCome along and celebrate• Great food and coffee• Activities for the kids• Jumping Castle• History displays• Bands• Meet MECS community members past and presentSee our website or facebook page for more details www.mecs.vic.edu.auStationery Packing andSupplyingFriends of MECS would like somevolunteers to help with packing prior to thetwo pick up days, and for supply on the twostationery sale dates. Please refer to yourStationery letter and form for all the details.Dates for packing:Wed 4 Dec and Thur 5 Dec.Dates for supplying:Tues 10 Dec and Thur 30 Jan.It’s actually good fun! We wouldappreciate any help you can give.Nicole & AmandaCommunity Relations OfficersCelebrating40Years1973-2013Extra carparking and shuttle bus available from the York on Lilydale carpark.Celebrating 40 YearsPage 4Thursday 19 September 2013Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsBrooke, Natasha & Alex

SP Ancient TimesOn Ancient Times day we had to dressup as a character from Ancient Egypt,Ancient Rome or Ancient Greece. Wepretended that we were on a chat showand Mel interviewed us and we had tohave an answer that showed Melthat weknew about our character’s life from theresearch we did through the term.BrookeAncient Times day was really fun becausewe had to have interviews on this funnytalk show called ‘Cleochatra.’ Mel ran theshow and she was Cleopatra she lookedamazing! All of our class had an interviewwith Cleopatra (Mel) and the other classeshad interviews with their class teacher andwe were all dressed up in either AncientEgypt, Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.We had to choose to be someone from theplace we had chosen to research and hadto chose an appropriate name from thatplace. We all gathered in the amphitheatreto have a photo of us in our awesomecostumes. I was a rich Greek womannamed Cassandra. It was funny wearingour costumes for most of the day - we couldtake them off at lunch. Ancient Times dayis going to be memorable for a long time.It was great fun dressing up and doing theChristine & Sarahprojects!TyraThe Ancient Times project was one ofthe highlights of the year. Every one,if not most, were looking forward toit. We were told to write down what wewanted to be for our project. I wrotedown ‘Egyptian tomb raider’; I got therole with Brad. I was so excited.TimSenior PrimaryPage 5Thursday 19 September 2013Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsMECS NotesDrama for Everyday LifeProgram Term 4Drama for Everyday Life is a program thatuses drama games and role play to teachsocial skills and self-confi dence in a safeand creative small group environment (4 or5 students), and has been offered at MECSfor the past 10 years. Parents, teachersand students themselves anecdotallyreport a signifi cant improvement insocial skills, behaviour management andconfi dence. A research partnership withLatrobe University has recently beencompleted that confi rmed these reports.Each session consists of three maincomponents that assist students inaddressing conversation skills and nonverbalcues via role plays. Through thisprogram, students are provided with skillsto successfully manage a number ofeveryday situations, including:-• confl ict• meeting new people• friendly conversations• anxiety• losing at games• sharing and taking turns• appropriate skills for the workplace(for senior students)• identifying and expressing emotionsStudents currently enrolled and newstudents are invited to join the programin Term 4, 2013. Students who havepreviously participated benefi t from theongoing nature of the program. Generallyprograms run for 6 – 8 weeks, dependingon the school term program with campsand other activities.Term 4 ProgramPrimary Students $110 for 6 weeks.Thur 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov & Thur 5, 12 Dec.Middle School Students $75 for 4weeks. Thur 14, 28 Nov & Thur 5, 12 Dec.MECS recognises the positive impactof Drama for Everyday Life, and hassubsidised the program for a number ofyears.If you would like your child to attendin Term 4, please ask for a form fromthe Main Offi ce and return as soon aspossible. If you have any questions,requests or suggestions, please contactme at school by telephone or email.ShirleyPS Ed SupportBen and FlynnCelebrating 40 Years

MECS NotesCanteen NewsDuring Term 3 I have been fi lling in forSheryl Beams in the canteen, and Ican’t believe how fast it has fl own by. Iwould like to fi nish up by thanking theMums who volunteer.Over winter, illness often interfereswith our roster, and this winter wasno exception. So a big THANKYOUto those mums who did extra canteenshifts, or swapped at the last minute.Your willingness to help and fl exabilityis appreciated.We had another new mum join ourroster this term, but still need a fewextra volunteers to fi ll term 4. If you areable to help – even if it’s only for a fewhours, please contact the offi ce.Thanks again,KerynRanges TEC Open CampusIs your child a hands-on learner? Doesyour child need a Year 10 pass to explorehis/her career options? Would yourchild prefer an interactive environmentthat focuses on character building anddevelopment as well as learning?If so, Ranges TEC may be the place forthem.We are a Christian Trade Training Centre,located in Lilydale and are passionateabout assisting young people on theircareer and faith journeys.We offer an interactive, challenging andexploratory Year 10 program including‘tasters’ such as: Furniture making,Kitchen Operations, Electro technology,Aero Skills, Engineering, Horticultureand Building and Construction.For the Senior Years (Yr 11 and 12), wethe offer VET Cert II courses and theVictorian Certifi cate of Applied Learning(VCAL).For more information, come to our‘Open Campus’, Saturday 12 Octoberfrom 10am - 1pm.Alternatively contact us beforehand onto arrange a personalised tour.Sausage Sizzle ThanksThe Year 9 Service Group would liketo thank all of those that supported ourSausage Sizzle last Thursday lunch time.We were able to raise $700 which willpay for a playground and equipment forJinja Christin School in Uganda. Theyare thrilled as are we!Anne will send photos soon!SharonYear 9 Service TeacherCelebrating 40 YearsPage 6Thursday 19 September 2013Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsJP Children of the WorldOn Children’s Day all the JPs dressedup. I was a little Italian girl. I was wearinga skirt that my Nona made, and the leftovers were on my head. It was red andwhite.I went inside and set our little table withour project and I brought sauce that wemake at Nona’s and pasta. I also broughtmy Mum’s scrap books. I brought in twoAbby, Julia & Sophiepictures of my brother making sauce, Igot lots of customers who came to mystall. Then I looked at other people’sones. They were good. Then we went toplay outside. It was fun. The End.LilyChristyJames & CalebTaj & JosiahHannahDanaWe invited our Mums and Dads to ourChildren’s Day and we got everythingready. We blew up balloons. They wereall kinds of colours and they were bigand small. My Mum fi nally came and wefinally got to show our Mums and Dadsour project. My Mum said she was proudof me. Once we all got to see everyone’sproject we played some games andour Mums and Dads had to go. I lovedChildren’s Day!IsobelleFor Children’s Day I worked with Taj ona poster about China. They have a lotof different foods that we now have inAustralia too like noodles, fried rice anddumplings. China has more people livingon it than any other country on Earth.JosiahIt was a fun day. We got to see otherpeople’s posters and even eat foodsfrom other countries. I ate pappadumsfrom India and croissants from Francebut there was also churros from Spainas well as other foods. We played agame from Brazil called Cinco Mariaswhich was a game where you have tocatch stones. My favourite part waseating the sushi from Japan.AsherLaniiYesterday it was Children’s Day.Allthe JPs dressed up as thecountry they were studying. Idressed up as a Dutch girl.Our Mums and Dads cameto see our projects.Ifound out that Dora theExplorer comes from Spain!KiaraOn Children’s Day I dressed up as aSwedish soccer player and I put facepaint on. My country was Sweden. Lotsof people came.Toby

Fairytale HighLadies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Get ready for the show of a lifetimebrought to you by the Year 8, 9 and 10 Performing Arts students of 2013! Full oflaughter, fun and fairy tales, this show is not to be missed. Over the last coupleof terms, the theatrette has been battered and bruised (fi guratively speakingof course!) by a group of performers seeking to entertain! Through all of theblood, sweat and tears, we have been working to put together a wonderful lightheartedshow that will keep you laughing all the way through.Fairytale High is the story of a high school fi lled with characters you mayalready have heard of, but never like this. Ever imagined that there could be aromance between Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk) and Goldilocks?Or that a wicked queen might double up as a school counsellor competingagainst Snow White, the Home Economics teacher, for the title of Teacher ofthe Year? Or that little Pinocchio could go from a lying wannabe to teen heartthrob?Well come join us at the performance and you’ll see all of this and more!MECS Theatrette, 7.30 pm Thursday 14 November.Admission $5, $3 concession.Alyssa & ShannanPage 7Thursday 19 September 2013Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsEmily, Charlotte & SavannahGrayson & FaithDaniel, Brenton & BaileyMECS TOURS[Student’s Name]Postby Thur 19SeptemberC/- Alice Springs Post OfficeNT 0870OfficeCentral Australia Trip Year 10Day 1 Sunday 15 SeptemberDay 2 Monday 16 SeptemberDay 3 Tuesday 17 SeptemberDay 4 Wednesday 18 SeptemberDay 5 Thursday 19 SeptemberDay 6 Friday 20 SeptemberDay 7 Saturday 21 SeptemberDay 8 Sunday 22 SeptemberDay 9 Monday 23 SeptemberDay 10 Tuesday 24 SeptemberDay 11 Wednesday 25 SeptemberDay 12 Thursday 26 SeptemberDay 13 Friday 27 SeptemberDay 14 Saturday 28 SeptemberDay 15 Sunday 29 SeptemberDay 16 Monday 30 SeptemberDay 17 Tuesday 1 OctoberDay 18 Wednesday 2 OctoberMelbourne to Adelaide (790 kms)Adelaide to Glendambo (588 kms)Glendambo to Victory Downs Bush Camp (644 kms)Victory Downs to Alice Springs (295 kms)Alice Springs to Tilmouth Well (187 kms)Tilmouth Well to Yuendumu (111 kms)YuendumuYuendumuYuendumu to Alice Springs (298 kms)Alice Springs to Bush Camp (420 kms)Bush Camp to Kings Creek (30 kms)Kings Creek to Uluru (297 km)Uluru - Last Day pick up letters at UluruUluru to Bush Camp (448 kms)Bush Camp to Coober Pedy (304 kms)Coober Pedy to Bush Camp past Woomera (480km)Bush Camp to Murray Bridge (441 kms)Celebrating 40 YearsMurray Bridge to Melbourne (790 kms) Arrive 7pmMECS TOURS[Student’s Name]C/- Yulara Post OfficeNT 0872Postby Mon 23SeptemberPostman Patawaits...Make sure you write to yourloved one in Central Australia.We strongly recommend thatall parents write (early in thetrip) to their son or daughter, asthis will really help to stave offany homesickness they mightbe experiencing. It is also veryhard to be one of the few not toreceive any mail. The last daysthat we will be collecting mail areTuesday 24 September in AliceSprings or Friday 27 Septemberat Yulara (Uluru).Letters may be sent to theaddresses as shown on thispage, with MECS TOURSwritten very prominently (writeit in a box), to ensure that mailis not misdirected. Allow a weekfor delivery to be sure your childreceives their mail.

2013 Term 3 Week 9: 15 SEPT - 21 SEPTThur 19 SeptemberPrimary Concert Evening performance 7pmFri 20 SeptemberEnd Term 32013 Term 3 Holidays: 21 SEPT - 13 OCTWed 2 OctoberCentre Trip ReturnsWed 2 - Fri 4 OctoberYear 12 Practice ExamsMon 7 Oct - Sun 3 NovVCE Performance ExamsMon 7 - Tues 8 OctoberYear 12 IntensivesThur 10 - Fri 11 OctoberYear 12 IntensivesFri 11 OctoberWorking Bee by Special Arrangement2013 Term 4 Week 1: 13 OCT - 19 OCTMon 14 OctoberTerm 4 BeginsWelcome Back Morning Tea 9am StaffroomTues 15 OctoberYear 5 IMAX ExcursionYear 11 Mock Wedding Milgrove ChurchKids With Courage Info Evening Staffroom7.30pmWed 16 OctoberCycle A Practice Hike 1Positive Boys and Dads Evening 7.30pmThur 17 OctoberMS Connect Morning Tea 9am StaffroomAssociation General Meeting 7.30pmFri 18 OctoberYear 7 and 9 Boys’ ImmunisationYear 11 Formal EveningSat 19 OctoberWorking Bee 8am-1pm with Morning Tea2013 Term 4 Week 2: 20 OCT - 26 OCTMon 21 OctoberYear 7 & 8 BasketballTues 22 OctoberPrimary AthleticsStep into Prep OrientationWed 23 OctoberYear 12 Morning Tea with StaffSP Mother & Daughters Evening Staffroom7.30pmThur 24 OctoberYear 12 Last Day ActivitiesFri 25 OctoberVCE Drama ExamSat 26 October40th Anniversary Festival 1-5pmCelebrating 40 YearsCalendarPage 8Thursday 19 September 2013Mount Evelyn Christian School NewsCalendarThNEWSLETTER DEADLINE is 11am Tuesday on published week.Email articles (images attached as jpg) to the Newsletter Offi ceMECS COMMUNITY NOTICESMECS does not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by Mount EvelynChristian School for the accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.Needed - Camp EquipmentNeeded - all equipment for WilsonsProm Camp. We have been overseasfor 10 years and don’t own any campingequipment. If you can help us out with ahiking pack and cover, light weight matand sleeping bag, hiking tent and/ orstove please contact Kylie.House for Rent NeededI am a Christian lady (39) who is looking torelocate from the Valley to Mount Evelyn orsurrounding areas to be closer to teachingwork/church by the end of the year. I amalso keen on finding a flat mate who isresponsible and reliable and pleasant.I am looking for at least a 2 bedroomhouse with a suitable back yard (pet)and facilities such as a bath, air con,dishwasher and garage.If you know of anything suitable pleasecontact me (Kat) .Wyreena Community ArtsCentre Holiday ProgramWyreena run a number of art programsthroughout the holidays for around$30 per session including materials.Includes: mobiles, crochet, pottery,painting on canvas, paper making,photography etc.Book Early. These Programs fi ll up fast.Please call the offi ce on 9294 5590 toenroll. Full payment at time of booking.13-23 Hull Road Croydon 3136.www.artsinmaroondah.com.au.Dance lessonsWe are offering Dance classes to theMECS Community, in the Gym startingthe second week of Term 4: Monday 21October, 7:30-9pm (not on Monday ofCup weekend).Total cost for the 5 sessions is $25 perperson. Casey our instructor comes tous from Dancesport Kingdom in Lilydaleand is really good and very patient! Comealong, enjoy the company, get to knowsome new friends and have some fun.Email Deb if you are interested and shewill book you in.• Kindergarten Connections No 8• Careers Newsletter Sept 19• Year 3-6 Stationery List Information• Year 4 Kids with CourageStop Human TraffickingFundraiserThe A21 Campaign is a non-profi t, nongovernmentalorganization that works tofi ght human traffi cking,www.thea21campaign.org. Thur 10Oct Movie Premiere of ‘Diana’, PalaceBalwyn Cinemas, 231 Whithorse Rd,Balwyn. 5.30pm Silent Auction, GourmetFood and Hot drinks. 6.30pm Movie.Tickets $25 purchased online.Bank details: Commonwealth bankfreedomfi ghters BSB 063239 ACC #10512618. Please send email tokelly once payment has been made withtransaction number and e-ticket willbe forwarded. Contact Kelly with anyquestions.Penny MentiplayTuning in to Kids‘Tuning in to Kids’ is an effective sixsession parenting program that focuseson developing your child’s emotionalintelligence. Research shows that childrenwith higher emotional intelligence dobetter in a range of life outcomes.For Parents of children aged 3–7years. Held at Ruskin Park PrimarySchool, Ruskin Avenue, Croydon on 6consecutive Wednesdays, 7 to 9pm fromOctober 16.Cost: $200 single, $300 couple.To secure your place please contactfacilitators: Dr Rachel C (ClinicalPsychologist).Ashley.Remember theWorking Bee!Saturday 19 Oct8am-1pmMorning Tea ProvidedNOTICES SENT HOME THIS WEEK(can also be downloaded from website)• Year 11 Legal Studies Excursion• Year 10 Elective Letters• Year 5 IMAX Excursion