Casino Christian School
A Ministry of the
Casino Presbyterian Church – since 1995
“Grow in Grace and
Knowledge”
2 Peter 3:18
Newsletter No. 131127
God’s Word: “You have the words of eternal
life. We believe and know that you are the Holy
One of God.” (John 6:68-69)
These words of Simon Peter are the ultimate
answer to the “serving God or money” question
that we all face, which I spoke about last week.
Many of those who followed Jesus were merely
curious. Others were convinced of the truth of
what he was teaching, but only a few were fully
and personally committed to him.
When his uncommitted followers began to leave
him in response to his difficult sayings, Jesus
turned to the twelve disciples and asked if they
wanted to leave with the others. Although it is
doubtful that they understood the Lord better than
those who were leaving, they realised that once
having committed themselves to him, there was no
turning back.
If we are disciples of Christ, we are called to
remain committed to him even when we are
unable to understand him. And no matter what
distractions we face, we need to maintain our
focus on serving the Lord.
Phil Johnson
Mail:
PO Box 30, Casino NSW 2470
Address:
93 Manifold Road, North Casino
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm
Phone:
02 6662 5599
Fax:
02 6662 5584
Email:
admin@ccs.nsw.edu.au
Web:
www.ccs.nsw.edu.au
Principal:
Mr Phil Johnson
Board Chairman: Rev George Ayoub
ABN:
93 392 520 152
Wednesday, 27 November, 2013
THIRD WORLD FEAST
MONDAY – 2 DECEMBER
Year 8 are
Learning about
third world
countries …
HOW LITTLE THEY
HAVE AND what we
TAKE FOR GRANTED
FOR A GOLD COIN DONATION you
CAN JOIN THEM for their
‘SPECIAL LUNCH TIME feast’ … a
cup of rice and water
ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO to OUR
sponspor chilD, ATHI SANDEEP
MINI FETE
THURSDAY - 5 DECEMBER
Year 2 will be holding a Mini Fete on Thursday,
5 December at lunchtime to raise money for the
victims of the Philippines Typhoon.
2014 PRIMARY CLASS TEACHERS
Join in all the fun … there will be …
At this stage, we anticipate having the following
classes and teachers in the Primary School next
year:
Lucky Dip 50c
Ball Toss 20c
Darts
50c
Name the Teddy Bear 20c
Great Handball Competition 50c
Colouring Competition 50c
Ten Pin Bowling 50c
Jellybean Guess
20c
YEAR
Kindergarten
Year 1/Year 2
Year 3
Year 4/Year 5
Year 5/Year 6
TEACHER
Mrs Jill Duff
Mrs Kathy Bate
Mrs Melissa Livingstone
Mr Adam Pateman
Mr Peter Robinson
BRING & BUY SALE
Please bring books and toys for us to sell – to be
left in Mrs Bate’s room.
Come along with your small change and
have lots of fun!
2013 Satisfaction Surveys
These are part of our compliance re: government
regulations, and are completed annually.
Parent’s Surveys Returned: Thank you to the 35%
of families who responded this year, which was our
best ever response, however still not enough!
Percentage responses of those who ticked
“strongly agreed” and “agreed”:
 97% - CCS is committed to being a caring
community providing a quality Christcentred education
 84% - the school sets and maintains high
standards for students
 88% - are satisfied with the staff’s
communication and reporting of progress on
their child
 91% - the staff are committed to the school’s
mission
 88% - the school culture encourages students
to thrive
 94% - are satisfied with the school’s response
to individual learning needs
What have you been pleased with about the school
this year? (multiple answers)
 A welcoming community
6
 Caring school
6
 Teachers/ standards of education
5
 Senior school starting
3
 New buildings
3
 Standard of gardens/ grounds
2
Can you make any suggestions as to how the school
could be further improved?
 More community events
3
 Student lockers in Secondary
2
 Many single responses – too numerous to list,
but all will be considered.
In addition, the Student and Staff Surveys indicated
strong satisfaction with the school, with most
questions returning over 90% satisfaction.
CANTEEN ROSTER
FRIDAY – 29 NOVEMBER
FRUIT SALAD FRIDAY
Helpers – E Lowndes & Volunteer please
Note for our new families – on Fruit
Salad Friday children can bring a
piece of fruit which will be cut up
and shared. For those children who
who can’t bring in fruit, cups of fruit will be on sale for
$1.00 each. This will be the only item for sale.
There will be NO REGULAR LUNCH ORDERS and Canteen
will not be open at lunch time.
FRIDAY – 8 DECEMBER
Helpers – C Pfizenmaier & volunteers please
Cooking – M Hyde & K Boyd
PRIMARY ASSEMBLY
There will be no Primary Assembly next
Wednesday, due to the Mega Sports Day.
Instead Year 6 will be presenting Skits to
Primary on Tuesday afternoon.
SCHOOL LIBRARY BOOKS
Students have now had their final week of borrowing.
All books must be returned to the Library by this
Friday, 6 December please.
We would also appreciate parents doing a check at
home to ensure their children have returned all their
books that have been borrowed during the year.
MEGA SPORTS DAY
WEDNESDAY – 11 DECEMBER
YEARS 5 TO 10 – ALL DAY
Wear your ‘House colours’
BBQ running all day – Drinks for
sale
Events including soccer, touch footy,
volleyball, basketball, teams events and more!
We need helpers both students and parents
to help run events and look after the BBQ.
Please contact the school office or any of
our School or House Captains.
SCHOOL PICNIC
The end-of-year picnic will
be at Evans Head on
Thursday - 12 December
on the river’s edge near the Kiosk.
Families need to make their own travel
arrangements and provide care for your children.
Staff will also be supporting in the care of children.
No student is to go away from the picnic area
without arrangement with parent or a teacher.
We will be there between 9.30am and 2.30pm.
*Bring your own food or buy it
*Bring sunscreen, hats, swimmers etc
CANTEEN CHRISTMAS
GET TOGETHER
Tuesday
10 December
Casino RSM
7.00pm
End of year get together for all who have helped, baked
for and supported our canteen through the year.
Contact Karen Boyd on 6662 7731
or 0422 265 600 (to book your spot - meal to be
paid for please but fellowship is free).
END OF YEAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
MONDAY – 9 DECEMBER
Our School’s Presentation Night will be held on Monday,
9 December in our Multi Purpose Centre at the school.
Starting at 7.00pm students need to be there by 6.30pm.
From this year ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR FULL SCHOOL
UNIFORM (including shoes).
THIS IS A FULL SCHOOL EVENT – ALL STUDENTS AND
FAMILIES ARE WELCOME - KINDY TO YEAR 10.
WEDNESDAY – 11 DECEMBER
Last normal school day
Mega Games Day – Years 5 to 10
THURSDAY - 12 DECEMBER
On the last day of school each year our school families and
teachers have an end-of-year picnic at Evans Head near the
Kiosk, on the river’s edge from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
FRIDAY - 13 DECEMBER
6 Dec
9 Dec
10 Dec
11 Dec
12 Dec
Kindy, Year 1 & 2 – Currumbin Excursion
School Presentation Night
Teachers vs Students Cricket Match
Last Day – House Sports Day
Picnic Day at Evans Head
SCHOOL FEES REMINDER
Unless you have an agreed payment arrangement in place,
all outstanding school fees are now due for payment. Save
the embarrassment and pay your fees before Wednesday,
11 December 2013. If you are unable to pay by this date
please contact Arie as soon as possible.
If you would like to make an appointment to see him please
contact the office.
ANOTHER SPORTING TALENT REVEALED ……
Last weekend I represented our school in the Clarence
Valley Interschool Equestrian Challenge with my horse
named Ofair.
We had to compete in a series of challenges which
included flag and bends, barrels, the key and hack.
I won three ribbons for second, one for third and one
for fourth.
There was plenty of competition from other schools
and it was exciting and challenging. I was very proud to
represent my school.
Teachers are back in school for their Planning Day.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR 2014
School uniforms can be ordered through Gear up for Kids (93
Walker Street, Casino – phone: 6662 7691). Please don’t
leave your ordering until January or some uniform items
may not be ready in time for Term 1.
A reminder of the school uniform requirements is attached to
this Newsletter, so please refer to this when buying your
uniform. If you misplace these sheets, you can access all this
information on our website at www.ccs.nsw.edu.au
Also attached is a list of school shoes, both for Secondary and
Primary, that will comply with the school uniform for 2014.
Remember the complying shoes shown on the sheet will only
be accepted, so please refer to the list when purchasing
school shoes for 2014. No exceptions will be allowed
(ESPECIALLY NO CANVAS (VOLLEYS) OR BALLET TYPE
SHOES). One way you can cut costs is if you purchase a plain
black leather type jogger it can be worn both daily and for
sport. Remember when replacing shoes through the year that
you refer to the Uniform – Shoes sheet.
Please be aware that the Secondary Girls shorts for sport are
ink navy blue jersey (not black), plain (no side stripes) and
should be knee length - ‘foreign’ shorts are not acceptable.
As we are starting Year 11 and 12 next year we have also
included their uniform requirements. If you have any questions
please contact the school office.
We do need to remind parents that the school emblem must
be attached to blouses, shirts, jumpers and jackets (on the
left hand side of the uniform when worn). Year 11 and 12
blouses and shirts are already embroidered with the school
name. School emblems can be purchased from either Gear up
for Kids or from the school office for $2.40 each.
CALENDAR – TERM 4
28 Nov
3 Dec
4 Dec
5 Dec
PASS Elective – Bushwalking – Minyon Falls
Zone 20/20 Cricket Comp - Grafton
Kindy, Year 1 & 2 – Southern Cross Visit
Under 15s Girls Soccer – At school
Lachlan Hill (Year 6) proudly showing his ribbons.
SPORT.
ZONE 20/20 CRICKET
Selected secondary students will be travelling to Grafton
next Tuesday, 3 December to compete in a Zone 20/20
Cricket Competition. Also on the same day they will be
holding the postponed ‘Presbyterian Cup’ game between
ourselves and St Andrew’s Christian School.
UNDER 15s GIRLS SOCCER
On Thursday, 5 December there will be an Under 15s
Girls Soccer Match held at the school against St Mary’s
Catholic College from 1.30 to 2.30pm. The cost will be
$3 and permission notes will be handed out soon.
STUDENTS/STAFF/PARENTS CRICKET MATCH
On Tuesday, 10 December (9am to 1.30pm) there will
be a Students/Staff/Parents cricket game. If any Dads
are interested in playing please contact the school. This
is an enjoyable time for all and again this year our own
‘Umpire Bird’ will be organising his lunchtime BBQ.
SECONDARY PASS COSTS FOR 2014
Mr McPherson has sent home an information sheet for
PASS Excursion costs for 2014. Parents please read
through this information carefully and respond by
completing and returning the PASS Bush Camp form.
First
we
sang
songs
together
….
Southern Cross Outreach
Visit
We did craft
together ….
We had morning tea
together …
Then we
said
goodbye …
SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIFORM
(Uniforms available from Gear-Up for Kids, 93 Walker Street, Casino Phone: 6662 7691)
There is one uniform for both winter and summer, with options for the cooler
days that occur in and out of season.
SECONDARY GIRL’S UNIFORM – Years 7 to 10
Skirt:
Ink navy blue plain A-line gore skirt which can only be purchased from Gear-Up for
Kids, no other styles will be accepted
Shorts:
Ink navy blue plain dress shorts which can only be purchased from Gear-Up for
Kids, no other styles will be accepted
Trousers: Ink navy blue slacks. (No jeans or track pants)
Blouse:
Cotton blue and white check with contrast navy collar and sleeve cuff with school
emblem. This blouse can only be purchased from Gear-Up for Kids
Socks:
Ink navy blue
Shoes:
Black polishable school shoes/jogger
(NB. Open top and soft ballet-type shoes are not WH&S compliant for Secondary
classes, so are not allowed)
Hat:
Ink navy blue with gold trim, full brim - purchased from school (or a ink navy blue
legionnaires –
style cap)
SECONDARY GIRL’S SPORTS UNIFORM – Years 7 to 12
Shirt:
Gold, tab front, knit shirt with ink navy collar and gold trim with school emblem
Shorts:
Ink navy blue jersey plain sports shorts, knee length (no side stripes)
Socks:
Ink navy socks
Shoes:
Black polishable jogger
Hat:
Ink navy blue with gold trim, full brim - purchased from school (or a ink navy blue
legionnaires –
style cap)
Track pants: Ink navy track pants may be worn on sports days when the weather cools
SECONDARY GIRL’S UNIFORM – Years 11 to 12
Skirt:
Ink navy blue plain A-line gore skirt which can only be purchased from Gear-Up for
Kids, no other styles will be accepted
Shorts
Ink navy blue plain dress shorts which can only be purchased from Gear-Up for
Kids, no other styles will be accepted
Trousers: Ink navy blue slacks. (No jeans or track pants)
Blouse:
Cotton blue blouse with embroidered school name. This blouse can only be purchased
from Gear-Up for Kids
Socks:
Ink navy blue
Shoes:
Black polishable school shoes/jogger
(NB. Open top and soft ballet-type shoes are not WH&S compliant for Secondary
classes, so are not allowed)
Hat:
Ink navy blue with gold trim, full brim - purchased from school (or a ink navy blue
legionnaires –
style cap)
SECONDARY BOY’S UNIFORM – Years 7 to 10
Shirt:
Ink navy blue tab front knit shirt with school emblem, ink navy collar with gold
trim
Shorts:
Ink navy blue, shorts (no cargoes)
Socks:
Short ink navy blue
Shoes:
Black polishable school shoes/joggers
Hat:
Ink navy blue with gold trim, full brim - purchased from school (or a ink navy blue
legionnaires –
style cap)
SECONDARY BOY’S SPORTS UNIFORM – Years 7 to 12
Shirt:
Gold, tab front, knit shirt with ink navy collar and gold trim with school emblem
Shorts:
Ink navy blue jersey plain sports shorts (no side stripes)
Socks:
Short ink navy socks
Shoes:
Black polishable jogger
Hat:
Ink navy blue with gold trim, full brim - purchased from school (or a ink navy blue
legionnaires –
style cap)
Track pants: Ink navy track pants may be worn on sports day when the weather
cools
SECONDARY BOY’S UNIFORM – Years 11 to 12
Shirt:
Cotton blue shirt with embroidered school name. This shirt can only be purchased
from Gear-Up for Kids
Shorts:
Ink navy blue melange shorts (from Gear up For Kids)
Trousers: Ink navy blue melange trousers (from Gear up For Kids)
Socks:
Short ink navy blue
Shoes:
Black polishable school shoes/joggers
Hat:
Ink navy blue with gold trim, full brim - purchased from school (or a ink navy blue
legionnaires –
style cap)
SECONDARY GIRLS/BOYS OPTIONS FOR COOLER DAYS
Jumper:
Ink navy blue V-necked woollen blend jumper with school emblem
Ink navy blue V-necked fleecy-lined jumper with school emblem
Ink navy blue zip jacket with school emblem
Special commemorative jumper (Year 10 students only)
GENERAL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Correct uniform is to be worn to school and school activities unless otherwise
instructed.
In order to maintain the appropriate standard of the school it is expected that
each student will wear the correct uniform each day. A parental note should be
sent with a child if uniform is unavoidably unavailable.
HATS
Students must wear their school hat when outdoors all throughout the year
HAIR
Girl’s hair bands are to be ink navy blue, gold or white. A combination may also be worn.
Scrunchies can also be made out of the same colours.
For both boys and girls haircuts should be modest - (i.e. not seeking to draw attention to
yourself). Hair colours or dyes must not be outside the natural range of human hair colours,
and only one colour at a time may be worn).
Hairstyles are subject to the approval of the Principal.
JEWELLERY/MAKEUP
For reasons of safety, bracelets and necklaces are not allowed.
Earrings can be worn. They are to be plain studs or sleepers, limited to one in each ear, and
worn in the ear lobe only. Other body and facial jewellery is not allowed.
Girls may wear light makeup and clear nail polish. (No eyeliner).
INSIGNIA
The school emblems are an iron/sew on badge, placed on the wearer’s lefthand side and can be
purchased separately from the school office or Gear-Up for Kids.
The following garments require school emblems:
7-12
Jumpers, Jackets,
Sports Shirts
7-10
The following garments require embroidered school name:
Blouses, Shirts
11-12 Blouses, Shirts
Casino Christian School
*Please be aware of these requirements as you buy new shoes*
(BLACK POLISHABLE LEATHER)
(NO SUEDE
OR CANVAS NO EXTRA COLOURS OTHER THAN BLACK/NO
OPEN SHOES)
PRIMARY SCHOOL UNIFORM
(Uniforms available from Gear-Up for Kids, 93 Walker Street, Casino. Phone: 6662 7691)
There is one uniform for both winter and summer, with options for the cooler
days that occur in and out of season.
PRIMARY GIRL’S UNIFORM - Kindergarten to Year 6
Skirt/Culottes: Royal blue tartan (choice of either)
Blouse:
Royal blue, with tartan collar, cuffs, gold trim and school emblem.
Socks:
Royal blue.
Shoes:
Black polishable school shoes/jogger - (Open top buckled leather shoes are
another option)
Hat:
Royal blue, full brim hat, can purchase from school or a royal blue
legionnaires - style cap.
PRIMARY GIRL’S SPORT UNIFORM - Kindergarten to Year 6
Shirt:
Gold, tab front, knit shirt with school
emblem.
Shorts:
Royal blue knit shorts.
Socks:
Royal blue.
Shoes:
Black polishable jogger.
Hat:
Royal blue, full brim hat, can
purchase from
school or a royal blue legionnaires - style
cap.
PRIMARY GIRL’S OPTIONS FOR COOLER DAYS
Royal blue V-necked fleecy-lined jumper.
Royal blue zip jacket.
Royal blue track pants.
Black or navy tights.
Any combination of the above garments is acceptable
although track pants under girls skirt/culottes is not
acceptable.
--------------------------------------------PRIMARY BOY’S UNIFORM - Kindergarten to Year 6
Shirt:
Royal blue tab front knit shirt, with gold collar
and buttons with school emblems.
Shorts:
Royal blue, own choice of style.
Socks:
Short royal blue.
Shoes:
Black polishable school shoes/jogger
Hat:
Royal blue, full brim hat, can purchase
from school or a royal blue legionnaires - style cap.
PRIMARY BOY’S SPORT UNIFORM - Kindergarten to Year 6
Shirt:
Gold, tab front, knit shirt with school emblem.
Shorts:
Choice of royal blue school shorts or royal blue knit shorts.
Socks:
Short royal blue.
Shoes:
Black polishable jogger.
Hat:
Royal blue, full brim hat, can purchase from school or a royal blue
legionnaires - style cap.
PRIMARY BOY’S OPTIONS FOR COOLER DAYS
Royal blue V-necked fleecy-lined jumper.
Royal blue zip jacket.
Royal blue track pants.
Any combination of the above garments is acceptable.
GENERAL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Correct uniform is to be worn to school and school activities unless otherwise
instructed.
In order to maintain the appropriate standard of the school it is expected that
each student will wear the correct uniform each day. A parental note should be
sent with a child if uniform is unavoidably unavailable.
HATS
Students must wear their school hats when outdoors all throughout the year.
HAIR
Girl’s hair bands are to be royal blue/gold or a combination of the two. Scrunchies can also be
made out of the same tartan as the skirt/culottes.
It is recommended that hair longer than shoulder length be tied back in ponytails or braided
and fringes are to be kept out of the eyes.
For both boys and girls haircuts should be modest - (i.e. not seeking to draw attention to
yourself.) Hair colours or dyes are not accepted for primary age children.
Hair styles are subject to the approval of the Principal.
JEWELLERY
No bracelets can be worn (unless it can’t be removed or it is worn for medical reasons.)
Necklaces are not allowed.
Earrings can be worn. They are to be plain studs or sleepers, limited to one in each ear, and
worn in the ear lobe only. Other body and facial jewellery is not allowed.
There is to be no makeup or nail polish worn at all.
INSIGNIA
The school emblems are an iron/sew on badge, placed on the wearer’s lefthand
side and can be purchased separately from the school office or Gear-up for
Kids.
The following garments require school emblems:
K-6
Blouses, Shirts, Jumpers, Jackets
Casino Christian School
*Please be aware of these requirements as you buy new shoes*
(BLACK POLISHABLE LEATHER)
(NO SUEDE OR CANVAS/NO EXTRA COLOURS OTHER THAN BLACK)