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Newsletter – 23 February 2021

A Word from Lyndal Mitchell

If you have scrolled through Facebook or looked at a local newspaper lately, it is likely that you have seen reports or photographs of an incredible floral event occurring in the Blue Mountains at the present time: an abundance of the very rare pink flannel flower. On Saturday, I went up for my second visit to see this spectacular display. Hundreds, if not thousands, of other people had the same idea. There were park rangers directing traffic, and road signs warning of crowds and advising caution. When was the last time that a flower created traffic congestion? It was delightfully strange! 

As soon as you step off the Narrow Neck fire trail, the dense carpet of sweet, pink flowers spreads out in all directions. Nestled beneath the blackened limbs of hundreds of burnt banksia trees, the soft fleshy blossoms contrast almost comically with the rough charred seedpods of the banksia remains.

According to local sources, it is 50 years since pink flannel flowers were last seen blooming in the Blue Mountains. It’s incredible to imagine all those seeds lying dormant (in their millions!) in the soil all that time, until the conditions for germination were exactly right: drought and severe fire in one season, followed by heavy rainfall in the next. 

As we wandered amongst the abundant beauty and marvelled at the unlikeliness of such a rich botanical treat, my friend and I couldn’t help but see parables of God’s goodness and grace everywhere we looked. Passages such as Isaiah 61 came to mind: beauty from ashes, joy after mourning, a garment of praise that replaces despair. 

There is much in this world that can worry our minds, burden our hearts, test the mettle of our courage, and weigh down our spirit. It can be hard to hold on to the promises of God, and believe that He is always working for our ultimate good – in spite of how our current circumstances feel to us. But that is the truth. God’s timing is often not what we would choose or wish for; He will not be hurried or rushed along by our own impatient agendas or human sense of urgency. He is on His own time schedule. That can be hard to accept, but it can also be immensely liberating. Trusting God is not a vain pursuit, it is wisdom. Waiting on His timing is not foolishness, it is the key to serenity. These are hard lessons to learn and I’m thankful for all the illustrations and reminders that He sends my way. 

As we unwrap the story of God’s redemptive grace to the students we teach here at Kuyper, we pray for the message of hope to sink deeply into each and every heart. We pray that our students will find themselves within God’s unfolding narrative and know that they belong. May they each have the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the

broken-hearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn, and provide

for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes, the oil of joy
instead of mourning,

and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendour…

For as the soil makes the sprout come up
and a garden causes seeds to grow,
so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up

before all nations.

Isaiah 61:1-3 & 11

Reminders

Keep up to date with important information for this week.

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  • TOMORROW Primary students who have ordered soup may enjoy it!
  • Reminder to all parents, not to use the Bus Bay to drop off or pick up your children as it hinders bus movements and is unsafe.
  • Families are reminded to ensure that at least half of your school fees for the year are paid by the end of June. If you need to discuss this, please contact Tina in the Office Monday – Thursday.
  • We have oodles of lost property here in the Office. We will send home any that is labelled today.
  • We would still like some help with morning tea on Friday 1 July for the 40 Year Celebration Service. Please email admin@kuyper.nsw.edu.au if you can assist.
  • Eczema Support Australia has recently released a new video series with Dr Justin Coulson on Practical Parenting for Eczema Families. The video resource provides an insight into the daily challenges faced by families with eczema. It also provides strategies to help develop positive coping mechanisms and reduce feelings of isolation for the family unit. Please use this link to view the video series.

Prayer & Praise

Please join us in bringing our community before our great God.

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  • Praise God that he continues in his sovereignty through all circumstances. Praise God for His grace towards us through Jesus Christ. He is worthy of all of our love and devotion. Worship and thank Him for His sacrifice that rescued us from death.
  • Pray for Joshua Miller, who is unwell in hospital at present. Please pray for healing, wisdom for the doctors, and hope and strength for Josh’s family.
  • Give thanks for our staff. Pray that the Lord would restore us all to full health and strength to finish Term 2 well.
  • Give thanks for all our students and their families. Pray for the ministry of the Holy Spirit through those who know Him, to lead us in prayer, words and deeds to encourage and exhort each other and find our health, peace and direction in the Lord. Pray for protection over the hearts and minds of our children and young people.
  • Give thanks for our CEN schools. Pray for Dubbo Christian School, and their Principal. Pray for healing, fellowship and peace.
  • Pray for our 40 year celebrations; that we would be truly thankful and joyful for what God has provided and achieved for us and through us. Pray that we would continue in the spirit we began with in 1982.
  • Give thanks for our Kuyper families. Pray for connections to strengthen and grow in genuine community and care for eachother.
  • 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).
  • Praise God for the faithful Pioneers of Kuyper Christian School. Give thanks for those who have continued to nurture and grow those beginnings. Give thanks for Abraham Kuyper, his vision and his teachings. Give thanks that our foundations are in Christ, who is the source of all Truth. Give thanks that we are in partnership with each other – staff, parents and carers – as we serve the Lord by nurturing children in the knowledge and love of Him. Thank Him for each individual who makes up the Kuyper Community and lead us to value the whole person, so that each one may be encouraged in their relationship with God. Thank God for the students he has entrusted to our care, made in His image, to glorify Him. Worship Him because He is holy. Thank Him for His love and faithfulness towards His creation. Praise Him as Creator God, from whom we inherit our creativity. Give abundant thanks for his mercy and grace, without which we would be lost indeed. Give thanks also for His justice, that will not fail, and His forgiveness which is freely extended to all who would accept it. Give thanks for our God and his omnipotence; his power and influence is unlimited! Give thanks for our God and his omniscience; his universal understanding and complete knowledge. Give thanks for our God and his omnipresence; he is present everywhere at the same time.
  • Give thanks for our Board and Executive teams. Pray for one-ness of purpose for our staff, Board, Executive team, and Association.

News & Notices

Are you Ready for Crazy Hair Day this Friday!

On Friday 12 March, come to school in non-uniform, with a gold coin and your hair CRAZY to raise money for JDRF. Buy a Zooper Dooper for $1 too.

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On Friday 12 March, (this Friday) we will be holding a fundraiser for JDRF

JDRF stands for
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Come to school in non-uniform, with a gold coin and your hair CRAZY!

We will also be selling Zooper Doopers at the Hall during lunch for $1 each.

Just make sure all the craziness is gone by Monday…

Library Update 2021

Enjoy a snapshot of what happens in one of our most busy spaces here at Kuyper Christian School.

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Mrs Kean (Teacher Librarian) & Mrs Stuut (Librarian)

Here is a snapshot of what happens in one of our most busy spaces here at Kuyper Christian School. Every class in the school attends the Library and every child has a chance to borrow books, read, learn and be creative through the Library.

Library lessons for Primary students occur on Thursdays. During these lessons Years 1 – 6 borrow books. Kindergarten students have lessons about how to use the library. They listen to a fun book together and complete an activity. Years 1 – 6 are working on Digital Citizenship; discovering how to stay safe online and what they can do to protect ourselves. Students will also be considering how to be responsible disciples of Jesus in a digital world.

We will celebrate Book week in August this year, and the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge. Look out for details in the Newsletter. May God bless you in the year ahead.

In This Issue

Calendar

June 2022

  • Wed 22: Kuyper Soup Drive for Primary students, lunch time
  • Friday 24: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 24: Positive Paws program for selected Secondary students
  • Friday 24: Year 10-12, Western Sydney Careers Expo
  • Friday 24: Seussical half-day Rehearsal 12pm – 3:25pm, Hall
  • Sun 26: Friends & Students of Jodie Paul Recital, Hall, from 11:30am
  • Tues 28: Limetime Leaders’ Event
  • Tues 28: Primary Assembly, 2:50pm, Library. Parents welcome!
  • Thur 30: Non-Uniform Crazy Glasses Day for CBM

July 2022

  • Friday 1: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 1: 40 Year Celebration Assembly, 9am, Hall
  • Friday 1: Last Day Term 2
  • Sat 2: 40 Year Anniversary Dinner, 5pm, Hall
  • Mon 18: Curriculum Week begins (staff only)
  • Mon 25: First Day Term 3
  • Thur 28: K – 10 Parent/Teacher Interviews, Library, from 4pm
  • Friday 29: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 29: CSSA Secondary Zone Athletics Carnival

August 2022

  • Mon 1: Seussical Rehearsal Week begins
  • Tues 2: K – 10 Parent/Teacher Interviews, Library, from 4pm
  • Sat 6: Working Bee, 8am – 12noon
  • Sat 6: Seussical Full Day Rehearsal, 9am
  • Mon 8: Seussical Production Week begins
  • Tues 9: CSSA Primary Zone Athletics Carnival
  • Tues 9: Primary Assembly, 2:50pm, Library. Parents welcome!
  • Wed 10: Seussical Performance #1, 7:30pm, Hall
  • Thur 11: Seussical Performance #2, 7:30pm, Hall
  • Friday 12: Seussical Performance #3, 7:30pm, Hall
  • Sat 13: Seussical Matinee, 2pm, Hall
  • Sat 13: Seussical Final Night, 7:30pm, Hall
  • Mon 15: Seussical Production Week concludes
  • Wed 17: Kuyper Community Prayer meeting, Library, 7 – 7:30pm
  • Wed 17: Kuyper Board Meeting, Library, 7:30pm
  • Thur 18: CSSA Secondary State Athletics Carnival
  • Friday 19: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Mon 22: Book Week begins
  • Mon 22: Trial HSC Exams begin
  • Tues 23: 9/10 Dubbo campers depart
  • Thur 25: Vaccination Clinic for Years 7, 8, 10, 9:30am
  • Friday 26: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 26: K/1 Transport Excursion
  • Friday 26: 9/10 Dubbo campers return
  • Tues 30: Prep – Year 6 Book Week Parade, 9:15am. Parents welcome!
  • Wed 31: Year 4 CARES Bike Safety excursion

September 2022

  • Friday 2: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 2: CSSA Primary State Athletics Carnival
  • Tues 6: Primary Assembly, 2:50pm, Library. Parents welcome!
  • Wed 7: State 6 Parent/Teacher Interviews, Library, from 4pm
  • Friday 9: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Wed 14: Elective PASS campers depart
  • Friday 16: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 16: Elective PASS campers return
  • Tues 20: Primary Assembly, 2:50pm, Library. Parents welcome!
  • Wed 21: Dream Cricket excursion for selected Primary & Secondary students
  • Wed 21: Kuyper Community Prayer meeting, Library, 7 – 7:30pm
  • Wed 21: Kuyper Board Meeting, Library, 7:30pm
  • Friday 23: Kuyper Concert Band Rehearsal, 8am, Hall
  • Friday 23: Celebration Assembly, 2:30pm, Hall. Parents welcome!
  • Friday 23: Last Day Term 3

October 2022

  • Mon 10: First Day Term 4

December 2022

  • Thurs 8: Last Day Term 4

January 2023

  • Mon 23: Curriculum Week begins (staff only)
  • Mon 30: First Day Term 1 for Years 1 – 12
  • Tues 31: First Day Term 1 for Prep & Kindy
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