Special 1st year Ed-ition
Volume 1, 2007.
Education ‘Erald
Sydney University Evangelical Union - Education Faculty Newsletter
http://www.sueu.org.au/faculties/education
Welcomations to ED EU!!!
Our Vision:
Welcome and Congratulations!
It is so exciting that you will be
joining the education faculty
within the Sydney University
Evangelical Union (SUEU)!!
To be a visible and
committed
community that
strives to present
every ed student
with the gospel of
our Lord Jesus
Christ,
encouraging and
equipping
Christians to serve
both now and in
the future.
You are about to embark on a
very magical time in your life –
some would say it is the
makings of your future and
career, others would say
prepare yourself for one big
party. Either way, you have
responded to a calling to join a
faculty and union that will
change your life for the better.
The perks for being in the ed
fac are endless… whether it is
the splendiferous water coolers
Contents:
Ed-vice
1
Ed ‘Ellow Pages
2
Ed-warts
3
Find-a-Wor-Ed
4
that always supplies your bottle
with cool and fresh water in the
ed building, or the electronic
doors that know when you are
approaching or even the rich
tapestry of people you will
come across in ed with their
quirks and zany personalities
(and that’s just the lecturers!!!).
physically as well as spiritually
over the coming years but ED
EU are a great foundation to
stand upon as you begin your
training as a Christian teacher;
all the while growing in your
faith and wisdom as you
consider Christ with a fresh
adult perspective.
Yet the true joy of joining ED
EU is the amazing fellowship
you’ll find with other fun
Christians in Education.
Indeed, Education takes a
special kind of person, and it is
fantastic to know that God has
chosen you to be a part of this
faculty. You will be stretched
We look forward to sharing with
you in fellowship & friendship in
the years ahead, together
learning from the great
teaching of God’s Word, as
we ourselves learn how to
teach! Welcome and
Congratulations!
~ The Ed-itor
Words of Ed-vice from previous 1st years…
“Be brave and speak to
someone in every lecture
and tutorial in your first
week – it helped me feel
settled and I made some
great friends!”
“Bring a bible to Uni!”
“Make the most of EU, get
involved wherever
possible—there won’t be
many other opportunities
in life to get
teaching/training like it”
“EU small groups really do
let you get to know people
who you just seem to
already have a connection
with - and these friends
will be some of the best all
throughout uni.”
“Bring lollies to
lectures...Yummmm :P”
“Carry a map! Ask if you
get lost! Don't sit through
the wrong lectures!”
“Print out readings &
borrow the books you
need for assignments well
ahead of time (it’ll save
you time later and also
make you feel like you’ve
done something towards
your essays).”
“Don’t be lazy. But don’t
take uni work too seriously
either!”
~ The Ed-itor
“Keep an eye out for
events by the edfac!
Ministry hours, Prayer
Brekkys and other things
are great opportunities to
hear educational speakers
with great fellowship and
prayer.”
“Get hooked on EU Public
Meetings for solid Bible
teaching, Christian
community, & a place to
bring all your new uni
friends to hear about
Christ.”
“Pray that God would
strengthen you and use
you for His glory as His
son or daughter on
campus.”
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Education ‘Erald
Ed ‘Ellow Pages!
Ed-roducing your friendly Education faculty committee…
Lucas Gillman (Faculty Leader)
spoilerific@hotmail.com
0403 769 395 or 95803735
Degree: B Ed/B Arts 3nd year
Church: Hurstville Presbyterian Church
Music: Rockinly rockin’ rock music
Random fact: I can't click my fingers properly
Simple loves: That Jesus guy, friends, cooking,
playing my guitar, watching my footy
Fave Bible book: Titus
Anthea Broadfoot (Staffworker)
antheabroadfoot@yahoo.com.au
0422 082 280 or 9439 9184
Degree: Did B Sc at UNSW (!!) halfway
through medicine at Usyd.
Church: St Andrews Anglican, Roseville
Petty hates: Walking into spider webs, when
all the radio stations are playing bad music at
the same time and messy kitchens
Fave Bible Verse: ”This is how God showed
his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that
we might live through him. This is love: mot that we loved God, but
that he loved us and sent his son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”
1 John 4:9-10
Caz Andrews (Senior Staffworker)
caz.and@ihug.com.au
0410 528 109 or 9351 7496
Degree: Did BA. B.Ed & B.Th
Church: St Barnabas, Broadway
Simple Loves: Reading the paper on my back
deck with good coffee.
Fave Bible verse: “For God, who said “Let light
shine out of darkness”, made his light shine in
our hearts to give us the light of the
knowledge of the glory of God in the face of
Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6
Best thing about EU/Uni: That it is a great place to grow with good
friends around you to encourage you onwards.
James Galea (Committee Member)
see_you_later_69@hotmail.com
0434 647 828 or 9832 9755
Degree: BEd/B Arts 2rd year
Church: MBM Rooty Hill Anglican
Best Movie: Godfather
Random Fact: I’ve met the Queen of
England!
Simple Loves: Garlic, People, coffee, LOST
and getting a great bargain on anything.
Fave Bible verse: “For it is by grace you
have been saved. Through faith – and this
not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one
can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
Jess Cameron (Faculty Leader)
jessc@pacific.net.au
0412 421 612 or 9498 1961
Degree: B Ed/B Arts 3nd year
Church: St Martins Anglican Church
Killara
Simple loves: The beach, playing sport
(netball & touch footy), concerts, coffee
with friends and beer
Fave Bible verse: “…and we know that in all things God works
for the good of those who love him, who have been called
according to his purpose!” Romans 8:28
Victor Shaw (Staff Worker)
vicsha@gmail.com
0424 230 579 or 9869 7761
Degree: Did B Arts (Honours in Ancient
History)
Church: Epping Presbyterian
Simple Loves: Reading, curries, Yum Cha,
coffee, tea and a chat on all things Roman.
Fave Bible verse: ”Can a mother forget the
baby at her breast and have no
compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget, I will not forget
you!” Isaiah 49:15
Best thing about being in EU/Uni: Being challenged and
encouraged to submit every aspect of my life to the Lordship of
Christ.
Yvette Barbarino (Commitee
Member)
ybarbarino@hotmail.com
0422 526 706 or 9402 0541
Degree: B Ed (Primary) 2nd year
Church:Christ Church St Ives
Simple loves: Live music, rainbow
paddle pops, skim lattes and
laughing
Fave Bible Verse: “ Never be lacking
in zeal, but keep your spiritual
fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in
hope, patient in affliction, faithful in
prayer.” Romans 12:11-12
Best thing about EU/Uni: The amazing friends you make and
the encouragement and challenges that those relationships
bring.
Alex Wharton (Committee Member)
moo_man34@hotmail.com
0404 151 914 or 9399 5989
Degree: B Ed/B Arts 2nd year
Church: St Jude’s Anglican, Randwick
Simple loves: Candy, travel, group prayer
and macaroni cheese
Simple hates: Promite, dark chocolate
and too much malt on my milkshake
Fave Bible Verse: “Let your gentleness
be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not
be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God.” Philippians 4:5-6
Best thing about EU/Uni: The fellowship and friends that are so
supportive and encouraging as well as ED EU!!!
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‘Ed-warts…school for the spiritually blessed’!
As you embark on your very first year of ed-warts school for the spiritually blessed, it is important
that you know a few things…
You don’t need a muggle to tell you that the only real text book you need is the Bible, because “the
word of God is living & active, sharper than any two-edged wand”
(Heb 4:12.. sort of..)
Like the Weasley family, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, so love and support each
other! Support can also be found in your fellow sorting-hat faculty learders, Miss Jess-ione Granger
as well as Mr. Lucas Weasley. If not here, then perhaps the staff workers, Professor Caz-gonagall,
Mr. Victor Krum or Madam Anthea Promfrey. More often than not found in the medical ward
(commonly known amongst the muggles as the chaplaincy hut).
Grab your broom sticks and prepare to trek outside school walls, beyond the weeping tree to a
location known as Bosch lecture theatre, where Education lectures are most commonly held.
Don’t miss AnCon (Annual Conference), when all houses and faculties come together in the
middle of the school year for a week of fellowship and soaking up God’s Word. There, a tournament
is held, similar to quidditch, where we play for the ‘Lukabyo Cup’. The muggles call it “touch footy”.
Don’t underestimate the power of the morning bite. Prayer breakfasts are great times to come
together for prayer and fellowship and to practice defence against the dark arts in order to combat
the evil forces of you-know-who.
Small groups meet weekly within Ed-warts walls, and are a great place to meet for fellowship, a
Bible study and prayer with other ed first year students. These groups read and study God’s word
and use their prayer force all in one amazing hour! Sign up for one of these small groups today!
Public Meetings are also times when other members of the Sydney Uni EU galaxy come together
to learn from God’s Word. Choose from either Tues, Wed or Thurs at 1pm every week!
AND Remember, faithful sons and daughters…GOD is your REAL Father!!! (1 John 3:1)
Ed-warts
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Weekend Away Ed-vertisement!
What would Jesus teach?
‘Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience
and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they
will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth
and wander off into myths.’ 2 Timothy 4.2-4
What: A chance to get to know your Christian peers in the Education Faculty at Sydney Uni & learn about how
we as teachers can have a specific role in proclaiming the gospel!
When: 13th-15th April 2007
Where: The Venue, Bulli
How Much: $95 or $90 earlybird rate, $70 part time, $40 one day
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION AT SMALL GROUPS & PUBLIC MEETINGS!
Find a Wor-Ed!
Find the words in the list to
discover the hidden
message below with the
letters leftover
(send your answer to
jessc@pacific.net.au & you
may receive a PRIZE!!!)
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