A Word from Rob Weule
The last excursion that Stage Two enjoyed was on 1 April this year, to the Easter show. Yep, if you are counting, that’s 233 days ago. Last Friday we had the amazing opportunity to ‘Learn in God’s World’ with an excursion to Longneck Lagoon.
Longneck is an environmental educational site run by NSW Schools. It is staffed by qualified teachers and environmental experts. Our teachers for the day were Vicky (Principal) and Amy. Their class for the day was our own Year 3 and Year 4 students. Vicky and Amy lead the kids through some wonderful learning experiences including: dip netting, bug and creepy crawly catching, microscope usage, life-cycle discussions, food chain exploration, a simulation game called ‘The Web of Life’, and environmental waste procedures. It was just so wonderful to be out and about and learning in God’s World.
We saw many bugs and creepy crawlies at Longneck Lagoon. We learnt that they are all very important to the health of our environment. They all have a purpose. God designed and created every one of them. They reflect His care for us and His master plan and purpose for His Kingdom. Jesus died for them too. He died for ‘every square inch’ of His creation.
While on excursion, the lyrics of the Year 4 Limelight song rang clear in our minds and actions.
We Will WHOK it
Chorus
We will, we will, WHOK it
We will, we will, WHOK it
Verse 1
Gotta be WISE it’s what Jesus said to be
Gotta make sure everybody’s HAPPY
OBEDIENT cool
This aint no rule
KINDNESS is the way so don’t be cruel
Singing…
Verse 2
If you wanna be great
Then you gotta care
If you wanna be great, then care everywhere
From morning till night
Do what Jesus said
The measure of your greatness is your care that you spread
Singing…
Verse 3
Live your learning too
That’s what you gotta do
To learn in God’s world that He created for you
Learn about His Son
Learn what He has done
Died and rose again your new life has begun
Singing…
Were the Year 3 and 4 kids W.H.O & K? Yes they were. Were the Year 3 and 4 kids Great? Absolutely. Did the Year 3 and 4 live their learning? Completely, in God’s World.
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
Year 6 Fun Day (for EVERYONE)!
On Thursday 1 December, Year 6 have organised a fun day for K – 6 students. Primary students can wear non-uniform and participate in heaps of activities for the cost of $5. Bring $5 on the day and receive 10 coupons to spend on any of the following activities:
- Video Game & Balloon Games
- Food & Drink stalls
- Ping Pong (with icecream prizes!)
- Crazy Hairspray
- Jellybean Guessing Competition
- Face Painting
- Arts & Crafts stalls
- and more…
Students will enjoy the activities in two separate groups at separate times; Kindergarten – Year 2 and Year 3 – 6. All money raised will be donated to our Compassion Child in Bangladesh.
Limelight is Tonight!
Limelight is here! From 5pm – 6:30pm today all kinds of stalls will be operating on the Village Green. Eftpos will be available for a limited number of stalls, so you will need to bring cash. Food and drink will be selling for $1 – $5. Some craft and speciality items may cost more. Christmas hampers are on sale for $35 – $75 each. All money raised by Kuyper at Limelight will be donated to Vanuatu.
From 6:30pm, stalls will close and students will entertain and delight us with their performances in the Hall. We are planning, preparing and praying for a wonderful evening of celebration and fellowship. We look forward to celebrating 40 years of Learning in God’s World with you.