Hospitality
Ashleigh Plane, Secondary Teacher
In HSC Food Technology this term, students have been investigating the impact of an organisation in the Australian Food Industry on the individual, society and environment. We are blessed with an array of fresh farming produce in the Hawkesbury, so took the opportunity to hear from local producers, Shane & Tessa McLaughlin from Hillbilly Cider.
Students visited the Hillbilly Cider Shed in Bilpin and, beside a warm log fire with hot chocolate in hand, spent the morning hearing about the manufacturing operations of cider. After many years in the cider industry, Shane was able to impart valuable knowledge on apple growing conditions and harvesting, the fermentation process, packaging, distribution and the sale of their cider products. Students observed the orchard onsite, small-batch processing machinery, fermentation barrels, and the canning process. They also enjoyed tasting non-alcoholic cider with their delicious wood-fired pizzas for lunch. We were treated to such warm and kind hospitality. Students saw first hand how a hot meal on a cold day, quality time with friends, and shared wisdom could impact the individual and society. Likewise, Christ exhorts us to share with each other through hospitality.
hospitality: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
Oxford Languages
Hospitality does not necessarily have to include food, but throughout the gospel, we see Jesus meeting with his disciples and sharing wisdom and quality time over a meal. Consider the Passover meal in Matthew’s Gospel, where Jesus foretold his journey to the cross for our salvation…
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.
Matthew 26:26-29
…or his breakfast with his disciples after his resurrection.
When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
John 21:9-14
“Come and have breakfast” Jesus says. The fishermen were probably famished from being out all night, with their minds on the work still to be done. Jesus interrupts their busyness. He knows their needs. Not only has he provided a miraculous catch of fish, he also addresses their physical and spiritual hunger by breaking the hardship of work with hospitality and food. He encourages them by eating with them in his resurrected body.
When perusing Hillbilly Cider’s website, you will see their motto ‘Hillbillification: encompassing all that is great about living life in the slow lane’. Food shared in community with others impacts the individual. Christ disrupts our busyness with the offer of his body broken for us. How can we share this hospitality with others?
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
Happy Birthday!
For anyone celebrating a birthday with their classmates, cupcakes are now back on the menu! Food may be shared in the classroom. May we be encouraged by being able to share and celebrate together again.
Please remember to speak with your child’s teacher before planning any shared food so that everyone’s needs may be taken into account.
Kuyper Kolouring in Face Off
Entries for Kuyper’s 40th anniversary Kolouring in Face Off need to be returned to the Office by this Friday 24 June. Please contact the Office if you need a fresh sheet. Each Primary student can submit one entry. They are age specific.
Prep & Kindy will be colouring the birds, by Lucy
Year 1 & 2 will be colouring the chicken and koala, by Georgia
Year 3 & 4 will be colouring the bible stories, by Georgia
Year 5 & 6 will be colouring the lizard and cicada, by Lucy
Parent/Teacher Interviews for Senior Students
Parent/Teacher interviews for Senior students will be held in the Library on Wednesday 14 September, from 4pm. Use the button below to make your bookings.
Bookings close on Thursday 8 September. Academic Reports for Senior students will be emailed to you before 14 September.
Hot Soup for Lunch
This month, our Elective Food Technology students will be preparing hot soup for us to enjoy at lunch time. Secondary students will be catered for on Wednesday 15 June, while Primary students will enjoy their soup on Wednesday 22 June. Orders and payment for Secondary have closed. Orders for Primary can still be placed. Here is the menu!
Lemon Chicken Soup
with Dinner Roll
DF GF
$6
Minestrone Soup
with Garlic Bread
VE DF option
$6
Pumpkin Soup
with Sour Cream & Garlic Bread
VE GF VG option
$6
Mission Australia Youth Survey
For several years, our Secondary and Senior students have been invited to participate in the Mission Australia Youth Survey. It is the largest annual survey of young people across Australia and is open for people aged 15 – 19. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Our Principal has looked over the questions that will be asked of our students and has decided that they are appropriate. Therefore, time will be set aside during Core for eligible students to participate.
If you have any questions or concerns, or to register your non-consent, please contact the Office.
40 Year Celebration Service
Kuyperians old and new are warmly invited to join us for a special Celebration Service to commemorate our 40 Year Anniversary on Friday 1 July, 9:15am – 10:30am in the Kuyper School Hall. The celebration will be followed by Morning Tea.
Meet some of our founding pioneers, discover more about the Kuyper story, and celebrate with current staff and students as we give thanks for 40 Years of Learning in God’s World.
Some parent assistance will be required with serving morning tea. Please contact Ruth Thompson on 4573 2999 or admin@kuyper.nsw.edu.au if you can help.
