Newsletter Term 2~Week3~2020

College News
TERM TWO | WEEK THREE
May 8, 2020


Exec Thoughts
JOANNE HARDY | HEAD OF PRIMARY Choosing What To Take With Us In This Next Season
There’s no doubt about it, we were all looking forward to the restrictions being lifted this past weekend! The announcement that swimming pools, playgrounds and national parks would be open was met with joy and excitement. Photos of camping trips and picnics started popping up on social media and we were blessed with incredible sunsets and the beginning of dry season weather over the long weekend. We are truly blessed to be in Darwin.
Along with the exciting news, came a warning from the Chief Minister, “Don’t do a Bondi” and police presence in public areas certainly confirmed the serious nature of this statement. As the restrictions lift, we are reminded not to forget the health and safety of all in our community. There are some practices that we have learnt in this short time of social distancing in the Territory that we don’t want to forget as we move into the new ‘normal.’
• Taking time to connect: the phone call to grandparents to check they are okay and connect with them, even for a few minutes, can make the world of difference.
• A letter in the mail: because of social distancing, many people are living for a letter, card or parcel in the mail from a loved one, showing someone is thinking of them.
• Connecting online: for the first time in ages, both mum and dad can attend Bible Study rather than one going and the other staying home to look after kids in bed.
• Checking in: with the restrictions in place, we were more aware of our friends and family who were perhaps more alone than others.
• Taking time to rest: without the busyness of social gatherings and planned activities, there was time to rest at home.
• Time with family: how many family dinners have you had in the past couple of months? What was a possible rarity in households, has become a treasured time of the day.
The Bible continually talks about moving from one season into the next. With each season, there is a purpose, and as we move into the next, we have a beautiful opportunity to choose what we will leave behind, and what we will take with us. To do this, we require wisdom. So I am asking God, who gives generously, for wisdom so I know what can be left behind in this past season, and what I deliberately choose to take with me into the next. I pray that each of you will also know what to pack with you in the next stage of the journey, and what you can intentionally leave behind so that we can all work towards a life that is characterised by peace, joy, hope and love that comes from the giver of all good gifts, our Father God.
diary dates
MAY
Friday 15th
Odd Sock Day
JUNE
Monday 8th
Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday
Monday 22 to Friday, July 17
School Holidays
JULY
Tuesday 21st
Term 3 Starts
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Our theme for this term is “Mycroft Manor”, building up to a Breakthrough game with a Sherlock Holmes feel at the end of the term.
IMAGINARIUM NEWS
DAVID PARKIN | LIBRARIAN
Hello everyone. Like in politics, a week is a long time during a pandemic. After spending a couple of weeks setting up the Imaginarium for the new normal, of students learning from home, we are now nearly back to normal in the library. Though social distancing measures are still being en- couraged, all activities are back in place.
The dry also seems to have arrived, with the cooler mornings and the dragonflies out in force. The Imaginarium’s Secret Garden looks fantastic in the morning light. I hope everyone had a chance to get away for the long weekend and enjoy the gardens, parks and campsites that are now open.


Lego is now available for students to use during lunchtimes. I had fun putting together a stop motion Lego ad on the library TV to show students that it is available. We encourage students to wash their hands
after playing with it. Also, jigsaws, colouring in and games are available as additional lunchtime activities.
We have on display the bookmarks that were entered in the Bookmark Competition last term.
Please come in and have a look at all the work the students put in to them.
The Scholastic Book Club is being run online this term. Please submit your order by May 11th. It can be access via Loop from: scholastic.com.au/LOOP. All items will be distributed via the students at school as in the past. The catalogue is available
from: https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/aus_issue_3?fr=sMTQ2ZTExOTgzNjE
The Imaginarium also has an online presence. Oliver is the name of our library database. It can be accessed via the web to view our library resources as well as looking at notic- es and online resources that the library staff have found to be useful. The site can be ac- cessed from the MCC home page via. The Oliver link at the bottom, or from this link: https://library.ntchristianschools.com.au/oliver/home/news
We hope to see you so please feel free to pop in and stay and read.


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Corona Virus Science!
EMMA ALLISON | YEAR 8 SCIENCE
When exploring scientific issues that are current and impacting our culture, an increase in head knowledge easily flows over into a heart and hands response.
In Year 8 Science this term we have immersed ourselves in learning about and responding to Covid-19 with our:
Head: Heart: Hands:
What can we learn about the Chemistry of this virus? How can I understand the impact on others?
How can I assist my community?
Students have been busy in each of these areas, learning and engaging with our community. Virus artworks, molecular models, Corona virus cakes, community share tables, letters, interviews and more!


WHAT ACTUALLY
HAPPENS IN
YEAR 12 PE?
ear 12 PE is so much more than just playing sport! This week in PE students undertook an experiment to learn
about how biomechanics impacts the skill of throwing. The aim was to find out about how much of a difference it makes when the body works together as one unit rather than sep- arately. This involved throwing a ball in vari- ous ways, from sitting down against a wall, to standing up but without the feet moving, to finally throwing normally and measuring the distance of each throw. Students also record- ed themselves performing the skill and using video analysis to improve their performance.
“Year 12 PE is so much more than just playing sport!”
MATT AIRD | PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER


School Hats
It’s so lovely to be on the Oval at lunchtime and see all students wearing their school hat whilst playing footy or soccer. Fantastic! 100% hat-wearing success, guys. Hats were on visible display, but so were positive and supportive attitudes. Much appreciated, Mrs Elkington.
School hats are now only available at The Cricket and Football shop and are no longer sold at Reception.
Would you like to Play netball this year?
Are you turning 8 to 13? Did you miss out on a team?
Due to the Covid19 crisis Waratah juniors have some places available! We can cater for all levels from beginners (all ages) to more advanced players and boys are also welcome if you are 12 or under.
Trainings are held at the CDU Sitzler Netball Stadium, Abala Ct, Marrara. (behind the BMX track)
Training will start back Monday 18th May 2020 on Court 8 at 5.00 – 6.00 U10s and 6-7 13 and Under.
If you are unable to make this training but still wish to play please email [email protected] or call Carleen 0430548743. We also have a Facebook page if you find this easier to navigate. https://www.facebook.com/WaratahNetballClubDarwin/


Funky Friday's
Next Friday we will be starting Funky Friday’s and each week there will be a new theme.
Friday, May 15 is ODD SOCK DAY. We look forward to seeing your crazy combinations! (Regular uniform to be worn).
DEFENCE JOBS
ENROLMENTS CLOSING SOON
There’s still time for students to apply for an ADF Gap Year, but they’ll need to apply soon so they don’t miss out on their preference.
The valuable work and life lessons gained during an ADF Gap Year are transferable and will give your students confidence in their future career paths. They can get real engineering experience, discover their leadership potential as an officer, or find passion in an administration role.
While ADF Gap Year roles initially involve only a 12-month commitment, it could be the beginning of a long and stable career in the ADF.
Students who take part in the ADF Gap Year program: • Enjoy a great salary package plus free healthcare • Gain valuable skills and work experience
• Have job security and stability
• Live a varied, active and healthy lifestyle
• Make friends with like-minded people
• Have the opportunity to see more of Australia
FIND OUT MORE >


JOEL VAN BENTUM
PRINCIPAL
JOANNE HARDY
HEAD OF PRIMARY
AMBER BADENHOP
HEAD OF MIDDLE
REBECCA DIMMICK
HEAD OF SENIOR
a 110 AMY JOHNSON AVENUE, MARRARA
t 08 8920 2000 w mcc.nt.edu.au e [email protected]
p PO BOX 84, KARAMA NT 0813