News & Updates: 5 May 2025

Principal's Update: Term 2, Week 2

It was a pleasure to welcome our students back to school last week and to have everyone settle into the usual routine. We are looking forward to another great term ahead.

I hope that you all enjoyed some family time over the break, with not just the two long weekends back-to-back, but also the significant commemorative events that they represent; Easter, a time of celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus, and Anzac Day, a commemoration of the sacrifice made by so many to keep our country at peace. I enjoyed the opportunity to accompany our student leaders to the Dawn Service at Terrigal on Anzac Day, where we participated in the March and Wreath Laying service to pay our respects, as we do each year. I was very proud of them as they represented CCAS with dignity.

On a more sombre note, I want to take a moment in our newsletter to share with our community the sad passing of one of our school's previous Principals, Mr Ray Faull (Principal from 1981 – 1988), who passed away last week. Ray leaves a significant legacy for Central Coast Adventist School. He led our school through some of the formative years, including the development of the High School, and left a lasting impact. He moved on from his role at CCAS to oversee Adventist Education across all Northern NSW, but continued to be an active supporter of our school and a member of our Haven Campus Church till his passing. I would count Ray as a great mentor, one whom I have the greatest respect for. A true Christian gentleman. May he rest in peace.

There is already much to share after the first week of school, and I trust that you enjoy the rest of this week's newsletter.

Mr Tony Kent 

Principal 

Important: Early Student Pickup Information

To ensure your child is ready to be collected early, please notify the school of your pickup time well in advance, and do not expect your child to be ready until this time. You can do this via phone call or email.

We ask for plenty of notice as staff may not have a phone in their classroom or be able to check emails regularly, and won't be aware of the details of students leaving.

Giving us this notice avoids a last-minute scramble, prevents any confusion, and keeps everyone running on time (without having us run to collect your child!)

Please also ensure that students check out through Primary/High School Reception so that their leave is recorded.

Thank you in advance. 

Administration Team

Consent2Go Permission

Throughout the term, students are given many opportunities to attend excursions and sporting events. To help staff plan effectively, we ask that you open and complete all Consent2Go permission emails promptly.

Please note:

• Permissions must be completed before the day of the event.

• Students without completed permissions on Consent2Go will not be able to attend the excursion/event.

You do not need to follow up with the school on the day of the event if you’ve already completed the permission form.

If your email address has changed recently, please contact the Main Office so we can update your details.

Mrs Tracey Bennetts 

Head of Secondary School

School Photographs 2025

School photographs are coming up soon! 
MSP Photography will come to our school on three days, May 21, 23 and 26. Please note the schedule below: 

Wednesday, 21 May

• Primary class groups
• Individual primary student portraits
• Extracurricular groups under 40 students (from both Primary & Secondary - we will notify you if your child is in one of these groups)

Friday, 23 May

• Secondary year level groups photos;
• Individual secondary student portraits;
• Year 6 group - whole year level;
• Extracurricular groups over 40 students (from both Primary & Secondary - we will notify you if your child is in one of these groups);

Monday, 26 May

• Sibling photographs - Please note this is the only day for sibling photographs;
• Absentee photos (portraits only for students absent on Tuesday or Wednesday).

Students must be in full winter school uniform and follow the jewellery and hair length policy for their photographs.

HOW TO ORDER

You will need to access the CCAS photo portal and register using your child's details - name and date of birth. Once your account is set up, you can add additional children.

Please follow the steps detailed here to create your account and order your photos.

Family photos can also be ordered through the same account.

PAYING BY CASH

If you wish to pay with cash, please collect your envelope at the main administration office.

UNIFORM

Students must be in full winter school uniform and follow the jewellery and hair length policy for their photographs. A school tie is required, and no jumpers are to be worn.  If students have sports on that day, they should also bring their sports uniform. 

Girls: Skirt length should be just above the knee, black stockings or CCAS socks, and black school shoes. Natural makeup and hair colour.

Boys: Shirts tucked in, CCAS socks, black school shoes and hair above the collar, and natural in colour.

Uniform Policy

Uniform Shop

Marketing & Communications Team

Help Keep Our School Healthy

With one of our students immunosuppressed, we must maintain a vigilant approach to illness prevention. We urge you to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell. This not only helps safeguard their own health but also protects their classmates, especially those who may be more vulnerable.

If your child contracts Measles, Chickenpox, Shingles, Influenza or COVID-19, please notify us immediately so we can take appropriate measures.

Additionally, please reinforce the importance of proper hygiene practices with your children. Regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding close contact with others when feeling unwell are simple yet effective measures in preventing the spread of illness.

Your support and cooperation in this matter are greatly appreciated as we strive to foster a healthy and thriving learning environment for all.

Thank you for your understanding and commitment to our school community's well-being.

CCAS Team

Book Fair Is Coming Soon

Save the date, Book Fair is coming! This year, from 19th - 22nd May, we are trying something new, so make sure you note the date & come and see what we have planned.

Every Book Fair, we transform the library to reflect a theme. This year, we have chosen to use the 2025 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Theme ‘Book an Adventure’ as our inspiration.

We can't wait to celebrate literature and reading with you all. 

Mrs Donna Robertson 

Librarian

Family Reading Night

The month of May is Family Reading Month. Come and join us on Wednesday, 21st May, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm for some quiet reading time with your children. Bring along your extended family and browse the Book Fair at your leisure.

Register for Scholastic's Family Reading Month, lots of prizes to be won for students and teachers.

Mrs Donna Robertson 

Librarian

Book Fair Volunteers

We would love to hear from you if you could spare some time to help us prepare for decorating our new space for Book Fair. The theme is centred around us going on an adventure through reading, focusing on a mixture of popular children’s stories.

If you enjoy making things, we would love to hear from you.

Can we borrow?

• White Christmas trees (xtrasmall-medium)
• Plush character toys and props from the following stories
• Narnia
• Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
• Wizard of Oz
• Alice in Wonderland
• The Lorax

We need medium to large-scale free-standing items:

• Lollipops
• Candy shapes
• toadstools
• Wonka chocolate bar
• Flowers
• Tree props (including Truffula trees)
• Golden ticket
• Spare pool noodles

Our Book Fairs get very busy with students buying before school, during lunch and recess & after school. If you can spare an hour a day, we would love to hear from you. Please pop in or email me with days and times you may be available (time slots below).

Friday 16th - Thursday 22nd
8am-8.40am
10.40am-11.00am
12.30pm-1.15pm
2.45pm-3.00pm

We would also love to hear from you if you are able to volunteer some time to help us set up on Thursday 15th May, prior to Book Fair.

Book Fair can’t happen without our amazing volunteers so please contact me if you are able to help us this year.

donna.robertson@ccas.nsw.edu.au 

Mrs Donna Robertson 

Librarian

Primary HRIS Cross Country Championships

On Friday, 40 of our brave Primary students travelled to Avondale University to compete in the HRIS Cross Country Championships.  It was a wet and muddy track, but all runners represented CCAS with great energy and enthusiasm, and our team finished a fantastic 2nd overall.

There were some wonderful individual results.
Lily S - 1st (9 yrs Girls)
Pearl M - 2nd (9 yrs Girls)
Emilie L - 3rd (9 yrs Girls)
Coby K - 3rd (8 yrs Boys)
Matilda M - 3rd (12 yrs Girls)

I will advise the students who will compete at CIS as soon as I receive the official results.

Well done, students!

Mr Michael Kosmeier 

Primary Sport

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Year 5 Excursion - Catherine Hill Bay

This week, our Year 5 students enjoyed an engaging excursion to Catherine Hill Bay as part of their studies on built and natural environments.

They explored historic structures like the old coal-loading jetty and discussed how human activity has shaped the natural landscape, with a focus on conservation and the impact of development on local ecosystems.

Year 5 Teachers

Year 9 History: WWI Living History Incursion

Last Thursday, Year 9 History students were treated to an engaging and informative incursion with Living History about what life in the trenches was like for soldiers in WWI.

Students were fascinated by the knowledge of the presenter, and enjoyed the opportunity to examine artefacts.

Mrs Kaylah Maxwell 

Head of HSIE

Year 10 Geography: Waste Matters Project Showcase

Last Friday, Year 10 HSIE (Geography)  showcased their sustainable solutions to waste management in our school campus.

They presented the products they designed and created as a sustainable solution to meet the waste management needs of our school. Year 4 students attended and voted for the most novel/creative product and the most sustainable solution. 

Mrs Kaylah Maxwell 

Head of HSIE

Year 8 Poetry Masterclass With Will Small

As part of their study of life-writing in English last term, students were studying the poetry of Will Small, a local poet from the Central Coast. Students benefited from performances of his work and a masterclass with him in Week 10.

Students learned about using the ordinary moments of life as a stimulus for their poetry, and drew from their knowledge of figurative devices to write short evocative poems.

Learning partnerships like these provide valuable opportunities for students to deepen their learning and appreciate the real-world application of the skills they are developing as young writers.

Mrs Hannah Rappell 

Head of English

Student Achievement - Cash Milner

As a school community, we would like to congratulate our student, Cash Milner, who has been selected for the 2025 World Junior Championships Australian Junior Dolphins Squad.

Cash swam a personal best in the 50m Butterfly at the recent Australian Age and Open Championships and will compete in the 50m and 100m Butterfly at the Junior World Championships in Romania this August.

We are so proud of his achievements, hard work, commitment, and perseverance. We wish Cash all the best as he dives into the next step of his swimming career.

Remember, CCAS will be cheering you on all the way!

Mrs Tracey Bennetts 

Head of Secondary School

Student Achievement - Zara Donelly

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of one of our students, Zara D in 4D, who has recently won the 2025 Show Horse Council of Australasia - Grand National Saddle Horse & Rider Championships in the category of First Ridden Show Hunter Pony!

This prestigious national competition brings together the very best horses and riders from across Australia & New Zealand, and Zara stood out with exceptional skill, poise, and sportsmanship. This achievement is a result of Zara's dedication, many training sessions, and passion for horse riding. We are so proud of the commitment and effort shown throughout the journey to this achievement.

Well done, Zara!

Mr Jason Davis

Primary Teacher

PSSA Swimming

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the fantastic achievements of two of our talented swimmers who represented CIS at the recent PSSA Swimming Championships.

Rory G competed in the 50m Multiclass Freestyle, finishing in a commendable 9th place, and swam an outstanding race in the 50m Multiclass Backstroke, achieving an impressive 5th place and a personal best (PB) time!  Well done, Rory

Darcie H also delivered an exceptional performance across her events. She secured 2nd place in the 50m Butterfly, 2nd place in the 50m Freestyle, and a strong 3rd place in the 100m Freestyle. What a fantastic achievement—congratulations, Darcie!

Mr Michael Kosmeier 

Primary Sport

CIS Touch Football

On Wednesday, Bohdi S travelled to Penrith to try out for the CIS Touch Football team. He put forth a fantastic effort and held his own against some very strong competition.

Although he wasn't selected for the team this year, we’re incredibly proud of his determination and sportsmanship.

Well done, Bohdi!

Mr Michael Kosmeier 

Primary Sport

Parent Bible Study

Would you like to learn more about the bible, get to know Jesus, and the adventist world view? Is this the next step for you? If so, we would like to invite you to our Parent bible study during term 2 thursdays after you drop off the kids. You don’t have to be christian to come along, all are Welcome. 

If this time doesn’t suit you, but you would still like to know more, feel free to contact Pr jack and we can arrange a time that suits you.

Pastor Jack Ryder 

Haven Campus Church

CCAS Uniform Shop: Updated In-Store Payment Options

Due to a shift in how shoppers spend and the way banks are transacting, Alinta has decided to become a cashless company. This decision has come due to several factors:

• Consumers no longer carry cash.
• Local branches are closing.
• Local branches are becoming cashless and making depositing cash difficult.

Cash will no longer be accepted in store as of 1 June 2025

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Alinta Management.

Parenting Toolbox: Specialist Or Generalist?

Should my child specialise in an area or interest from a young age, or should I encourage them to try many activities?

It’s a great question to ask as the ramifications, as you’ll read below, are so important.

Specialist or generalist? What should I encourage my child to be?

Read this article to find the best ways to encourage your child.

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And parents, you have every right to create those conditions.

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