Newsletter~Term 4~Week 4~2020

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College News
TERM FOUR | WEEK FOUR
6th November, 2020


Exec Thoughts
JOANNE HARDY | HEAD OF PRIMARY SCHOOL Love one Another
I have recently been reading through the gospel of John again. Chapter 13 is a picture of the last supper, the Passover meal that Jesus shared with his disciples. Not long before, in chapter 12, we read of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey with a wel- come fit for a king. In chapter 13, we see him take the position of a servant, washing the feet of his disciples with the words “I have given you an example that you should do as I have done to you.” He resumes teaching, commanding them to “love one another as I have loved you.”
How did Christ love us?
The night that began as a symbolic meal ended in betrayal, ar- rest, denial and abandonment.
Jesus washed the feet of Judas, knowing that he was about to betray him.
Jesus washed the feet of Peter, knowing that he was about to deny him.
Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, knowing that they were about to abandon him.
Jesus had a mission to do. He knew he had to go to the cross. If mankind was ever going to have a restored relationship with God again, Jesus had to take the penalty on himself. He willingly drank the cup that was meant for us so that we could have life. Yet in the midst of knowing all of this, he paused to wash the feet of those who were about to turn against him, knowing all along what they were about to do. His words, both in chapter 13 and 15, are both clear and direct: “love one another as I have loved you”. The word ‘love’ here is agape love, unconditional love. Jesus’ uncondition- al love included Judas, whose heart was wrapped in betrayal. His agape love included his disciples who would soon deny and abandon him. His agape love includes you and it includes me. What amazing love and incredible grace!
What a different world we would live in if we could hold this com- mandment, to love one another as Christ loved us. To serve one another as Jesus demonstrated on the night of his betrayal. To know God’s agape love for us, so that we can step out and love as he has. Could this be possible? For man, this is impossible, but with God, nothing is impossible!
Such amazing love! Such incredible grace! May we step into this new day, this new week and this new month with a renewed vow to love one another as Christ first loved us.
diary dates
NOVEMBER
Monday 9th to Friday 13th
Year 12 Exams NAIDOC Week
Tuesday 10th
Taste of Transition
Thursday 26th
Thanksgiving Service
Saturday 28th
Year 12 Formal
Monday 30th
Year 9 Dinner


A remarkable group of students have planned the 2020 NAIDOC Week Assembly and activities. Next Thursday we will be having a combined Middle and Senior School Assembly which will include an official Welcome to Country from the Larrakia Nation, guest speakers Ian Morris and Charlie King, and we will have students from Nungalinya College joining us.
The SSC will be transformed into the NAIDOC Week hub with decorations and lunchtime activities, including:
Monday: Movie in the SSC
Tuesday: IHHP videos in the SSC
Wednesday: Chill out session in the SSC
Thursday: Magpie Goose cook up (outside the SSC) Friday: All Stars Footy Match (Oval)


Formational Learning
As Christian teachers and learners, we believe that “forming students’ hearts and heads towards God’s story, is at the heart of Christian education” (CEN Website). In Upper Primary at MCC, our exploration of God’s amazing world is framed by this in many ways. Our classrooms are guided by our desire to respond to Jesus as seekers of community and justice, engaging in joyful play and enthusiastic investigating.
Discovering angle patterns as we expore God’s created world.
Building community through smart play.


Reflecting our creative God through pattern making.
Developing community leadership through sports.
Investigating justice.
Playing with light.


The Year 12 Assembly was a time of fun and frivolity as a cheeky pirate captain had stolen Mr van Bentum’s pants!!
There were water games and across-school competitions to make sure that the captain did not get away with his theft.
It was such a blessing to be a part of this year’s Year 12 cohort. They know how to have fun and encourage others to join in. A big shout out to Caleb Schatz for his efforts and storytelling prowess – he made sure that the assembly was a success.


“I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things you have done. I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.” (Psalm 9:1-2)


Undefeated!
Wednesday our Under 16 side took out the Greg O’Mullane Shield Rugby Union competition. It was great to see our team work so well together and so quickly with students from both Marrara and Palm- erston campuses. Massive congratulations to the boys who all played fantastic rugby in every game. A big thanks to Ben van Gelderen who coached the team and to MacKillop Catholic College for hosting and organising the competition.
Additionally, Rugby Union NT also named their Team of the Tourna- ment, featuring the top 10 players from the day, and four of our students were named in the team.
Congratulations to Christian Meo, Mika Vateitei, Noah van Bentum and Ethan van Gelderen.