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Learning through Christwww.arndell.nsw.edu.auThe Advocate2017Term 4 I Issue 17Christmas MessageRev Jeremy ClarkeChristmas MessageDecember comes again. Many are already shopping, looking for those bargains. Others prepare toput up the decorations (they’re not supposed to go up till December, are they?) We busy ourselveswith Christmas parties, end of year events and trying to finish those last few jobs before going onholiday.As the year draws to an end I’m struck by the representation of Christianity and the church in oursociety this year. To me it’s been a tiring year to follow Jesus. With reports about institutions,domestic violence, ‘safe schools’ and then the challenge of our recent vote, if you were just to takethese events it would seem the church has been on the back foot all year. As I’ve found myselfengaged in discussion around these issues I know I’ve had to work hard to try and represent Jesusas best as I can, it can be hard work.At the same time we have celebrated amazing milestones. It’s been 500 years since the Reformationof the church. 200 years ago the Bible Society came to Australia. We joined with the local communityto remember 200 years since the Anglican Church in Windsor was first built.So, we come to another Christmas time. The time of year when we celebrate what might seem to bea very insignificant birth. A boy born to a woman, who could not even find a hotel room. Born in aback room and placed in a food trough. A tiny birth that shouldn’t rate a mention.As we end the year at Arndell we will remember this time in many ways, in our presentation events,our infants nativity, class and house celebrations and a K-11 Christmas Chapel service (possibly thefirst and last for some time).Christmas MessageHSC BreakfastWe make this small birth into a big event. We do it every year. But why?The birth of the little boy is announced in a way that no other birth ever was. Out in the fields, humbleshepherds are tending their sheep. Suddenly, a change. The spiritual breaks into the earthly as anangel speaks to these shepherds. A momentous event about an insignificant birth. What the angelsays only highlights the game changing event that has just occurred:THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017In this issueMathematics @ ArndellHoliday CampsTerm Calendar118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSWPH: 02 4572 3633Contacts
Learning through Christwww.arndell.nsw.edu.au“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—hasbeen born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! (Luke 2:10b-11)In the same way that the divide from heaven to earth has been crossed, the divide between humans and God will bedealt with. The small, insignificant baby brings good news of great joy. Firstly, he will be a saviour. A saviour who willbring us life, dealing with the curse of sin, that is, death, once and for all. Secondly, he will be the Lord. The one to rulewith justice and peace. The one we need to rule us.So, as we close the year we are reminded of a small, insignificant birth. A birth that brings an eternal beginning.I hope as you celebrate this Christmas season, even if your reflections on the church are not great, that you wouldknow Jesus as the one who deals with our earthly problems and provides a new, eternal reality. May God grant us asafe and joyous time this Christmas.To God be the glory.Mathematics @ ArndellJennifer TurnbullOn Monday, 27th November, Year 8 travelled to Luna Park for their Maths excursion. The day is organised by theMathematical Association of NSW and the students worked on mathematical activities as they partook of some excitingrides. The worksheets that the students used covered sections of the Stage 4 syllabus including WorkingMathematically, Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. It was a fun dayand a lovely way to finish up the year.Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical OlympiadsThis is the second year that Arndell has entered two teams, 7Blue and 8Blue, into the Australasian Problem SolvingMathematical Olympiads (APSMO). The APSMO has been operating in High Schools since 2003. Each yearthousands of school participate in the competition around Australia and New Zealand. The aim of the APSMO is toprovide questions that challenge and inspire creativity and flexibility in mathematics problems. Many schools enteracross Australasia, including selective high schools.The students completed five Olympiads over the year. Each Olympiad consisted of 5 problem-solving questions undertimed conditions. Students found the questions quite challenging at times but persevered to achieve their best.In the 8Blue class, Mitchell Hermes, Jaidyn Ridge and James Selff, achieved top 25% across Australasia. Theyreceived a trophy and “top 25% Achiever” patch. Also of merit, was Amelia Borgman, Evangeline Claxton, TaraDowney, Tayla Muller, Isaac Nanthakumaran, Jackson Deane, Alvin Wu (all top 40%) and Joey Mezzomo (top 50%).This was a great improvement on their work in Year 7 last year.In the 7Blue class, Cassandra Steenbeeke was in the top 30% and achieved a trophy for her efforts and India Culey,Guy Ruzgas and Jenson Perry (Year 6 Accelerant) were all in the top 40%.In both classes, a number of students came very close to receiving awards, missing out by only one or two marks.We congratulate all these students for their fine work to achieve these results. I would also like to thank Mr Douglasand Mrs Gooley who helped to administer these Olympiads.THE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSWPH: 02 4572 3633
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Learning through Christwww.arndell.nsw.edu.au2017 Term CalendarTerm 1Term 2Term 3Term 410 WeeksMonday 30 JanuaryPrep, KG, Yrs 7, 11 and Yr 12 CommenceTuesday 31 JanuaryAll students CommenceFriday 7 AprilTerm 1 ConcludesFriday 14 AprilGood FridayMonday 17 AprilEaster Monday9 WeeksMonday 24 AprilTerm 2 CommencesFriday 23 JuneTerm 2 ConcludesMonday 12 JuneQueen’s BirthdayTuesday 25 AprilAnzac Day10 WeeksMonday 17 JulyStaff Professional Development DayTuesday 18 JulyTerm 3 Students CommenceFriday 22 SeptemberTerm 3 Concludes9 WeeksMonday 9 OctoberStaff Professional Development DayTuesday 10 OctoberTerm 4 Students CommenceThursday 7 DecemberTerm 4 Students ConcludeFriday 8 DecemberStaff Professional Development DayMonday 2 OctoberLabour DayTHE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSWPH: 02 4572 3633
Learning through Christwww.arndell.nsw.edu.auCollege ContactsHeadmaster:Mr Gareth LeechmanDeputy Headmaster:Mr James WebbHead of Senior School:Mr Leighton CorrHead of Middle School:Mr Austin RobinsonHead of Junior School:Rev. Keith PetersonDirector of Curriculum:Mrs Karen MerrickDirector of Teaching and Learning:Mr Jim MilfordChaplain:Rev. Jeremy ClarkBusiness Manager:Mrs Jodie WoodsEnrolments Manager:Mrs Roxanne ArnoldCareers and Tertiary Education Advisor:Mr Tom LavelleEquestrian Co-ordinator:Miss Kristen Baileyequestrian@arndell.nsw.edu.auUniform Shop:Mrs Liz Moore – 4572 3254Shop Opening Hours – Term TimeMonday – 2.30 pm to 4.00 pmTuesday – 8.15 am to 4.00 pmThursday – 8.15 am to 6.00 pmBefore and After School Care:Camp Australia - 1300 105 343 (for bookings)www.campaustralia.com.auBefore School Care: 6:45 am – 8:45 amAfter School Care: 2:45 pm – 6:00 pmMs Amber Torney (Coordinator) – 0401 904 531Canteen:Monday – Friday – 4545 2486Website:www.arndell.nsw.edu.auGeneral:02-4572 3633enquiries@arndell.nsw.edu.auAdvocate Newsletter:roxanne.arnold@arndell.nsw.edu.auSport Scene Newsletter:peter.gordon@arndell.nsw.edu.auTHE ARNDELL ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER 2017118 - 124 WOLSELEY ROAD OAKVILLE NSWPH: 02 4572 3633
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