Treasure
Mike Hottinger, Chaplain
I’m sure you are as excited as I am that restrictions are being lifted this week for so many reasons: no more sticky, humid masks; no more signing in (and in my case, the less common, signing out); to say nothing of the general fear, confusion and isolation. It has also been around 8 months since our last Primary Bible group (LimeTime) was held at recess. This means that our committed High School LimeTime leaders haven’t been able to lead and encourage the Primary students each week, which they always look forward to. Instead, they undertook leadership training during Term 4 last year, and over the past few weeks have been team-building and preparing for 2022.
Their training involved:
- Understanding Biblical leadership
- Leading in a team
- Learning how to prepare a Bible talk
- Discipline and caring for children
- How to run a game
Everyone also brought in their most treasured possession, and shared about it with the rest of the group.
This week we will prepare to return to business as usual for the rest of the term. In support of our student leaders, please pray for:
- The continued commitment and godly wisdom of our High School leaders
- Enthusiasm amongst the Year 3-6 LimeTime kids for hearing the Bible each week
- Kuyper students’ relationships with God and their own holiness
For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
2 Corinthians 4:5
Reminders
- The Parent Portal and Kuyper App will be the primary vehicle for day-to-day communications between the school and parents in 2023. The School Calendar, weekly news, event advice and other essential functions will only be available in the Parent Portal and Kuyper App. At least one parent/carer from each household where your child resides needs access to the portal or app. If you are not already using the App, or need assistance resetting your user account and password, call 4573 2999 and we will assist you to connect.
- Nurture Magazine has been sent home to each family via their eldest child. Look for an article by our very own Ruth Thompson on page 20.
- Lost Property is over-flowing. Please come and check if any of it is yours, as lost property will be discarded or re-sold at the end of the year.
- Parents are reminded to continue testing for COVID and advise us if there is COVID in their household. If concerned, we encourage students to wear a mask at school for their own and others’ protection. In line with NSW Health recommendations, we also ask that close contacts wear a mask indoors and on public transport (including the Kuyper bus) and test regularly. We still have a good supply of RAHT kits. Contact the Office if you would like some sent home.
- Reminder to parents to ensure that all fees are paid by the end of year. Contact the Office if you have any concerns.
- Families who rely on the Busways service need to know that there have been some changes to the timetables until the end of term. Use the buttons below to access the temporary timetables for Term 4.
Prayer & Praise
- Praise God that he continues in his sovereignty through all circumstances. Praise him that he is “the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God” (1 Timothy 1:17), and that he loves us.
- Give thanks for holidays, breaks and changes in rhythm. Pray for connection, peace and safety for all our families during these school holidays. Pray for connection and community to grow for all at Kuyper Christian School, particularly at Limelight!
- Pray for school families and staff families who are coping with illness and accident: Faithfull, Hill, Eastlake, Armstrong, Gubbins, Huxley, Daly. Pray for good rest, connection and healing for all our families, staff and students.
- Give thanks for our Government and those in authority. Pray that they would be led in wisdom and truth to lead our country for the future good of all. Pray that “every person be subject to the governing authorities.” Give thanks that our government has been “instituted by God” (Romans 13:1).
- Give thanks for our Board and Executive team as they interview potential new staff members. Pray for one-ness of purpose for our staff, Board, Executive team, and Association as they plan, prepare and budget for 2023. Praise the Lord for His provision to us all the time.
News & Notices
Kuyper Concert Band is Really Back!
Concert Band is Back. Really Really! Restrictions have eased and the water has returned to the river, so we will assemble and rehearse this Friday, 18 March at 8am in the Hall. Don’t worry if you haven’t played for a while, we will start easy and enjoy being together again.
Seussical Tickets: still some left!
Only 7 days until Opening Night (and counting), and Seussical tickets are still available! They can be booked online, by using the button below. It’s going to be amazing, so please join us and bring your family and friends!
- Performance Dates:
- Opening Night – Wednesday 10 August, 7:30pm
- Thursday 11 August, 7:30pm
- Friday 12 August, 7:30pm
- Matinee – Saturday 13 August, 2pm
- Closing Night – Saturday 13 August, 7:30pm
The show runs for approximately two hours including Interval. The Seussical Cafe will be in operation before each show and at Interval, selling delicious Seussical themed food and drinks. If you have any questions at all when purchasing your tickets, please contact the Office on 4573 2999 or email admin@kuyper.nsw.edu.au
Optional (opt-in) COVID Vaccination Clinic
On Monday 14 March and Wednesday 6 April, at 9:15am, NSW Health are offering an opt-in clinic at school for students aged 12 years and older. Parents who consent can book their child in to receive two doses of the COVID-19 Pfizer (COMIRNATY) vaccine. Only students whose parent/carer has returned a consent form to the Office can be vaccinated. You may download the consent form, information sheet and privacy statement below, or request hard copies from the Office.
If you have any questions at all, please contact us.