News & Updates: 25 March 2024
Principal's Update: Term 1, Week 9
As I shared with you last week, we have our annual Open Day this Wednesday afternoon from 3:45 –6 pm and you are all invited. As always, it should be a great event. In anticipation of this event, I thought I might share a little insight of our aims and rationale for our Open Days, and an update on our overall enrolment profile for CCAS both now and in the future.
As many are aware, CCAS is essentially full, with waiting lists in almost every year level through to Year 10. Open days are increasingly about future enrolments, particularly for our intake years of Pre-Kindy, Kindergarten, and Year 7. Even for these classes, families need to enrol well in advance. Regardless of how far ahead families need to apply to get a position at CCAS, it is still important to provide opportunities to see and assess first-hand what we have to offer and whether we are a good fit for their child and their expectations regarding education. Our Open Days, as well as tours, provide these opportunities, which is why we continue to conduct them. It is also an opportunity for our existing families to come and see what your children are up to, as well as what lies ahead.
As I share with new families in enrolment interviews, CCAS could be a school twice the size of our current enrolment given the demand we are experiencing, but then we wouldn’t be the CCAS you know and love. School size has a direct link to culture and we have no desire to be just another big school – we know that the larger we became, the more difficult it would be to maintain the levels of care, nurture and belonging that this school has a reputation for delivering. So in summary, we have reached what we feel is our sweet spot – large enough to provide all the educational opportunities children deserve but small enough that you don’t get lost in the crowd. There may be some minor tweaks in the future, but essentially we have reached our right size capacity (which incidentally also fits nicely with the size of the campus footprint – too many more students and it would start to feel a little too crowded).
Hoping to see you at Open Day.
Mr Tony Kent
Principal
WOSE: And that's wrap!
What a truly enriching Week of Spiritual Emphasis (WOSE) we had. The theme for the week was "My Tribe," a concept that delved deep into the idea of community and support in all aspects of our lives.
Our guest speaker, Cassie Wallace, chaplain from Hurstville SDA School, shared inspiring messages with our students and staff, speaking passionately about the importance of forming a community of love for God and love for others.
Thank you to Cassie, to our students, to our staff and all those who helped make WOSE a blessed week. A special thanks to our amazing Chaplaincy Team for all their hard work.
Administration Team
Harmony Week: Primary
Harmony week at CCAS was a fantastic success, as students and staff came together in a vibrant display of cultural pride. From wearing orange attire to showcasing traditional dress, everyone embraced the spirit of cultural inclusivity.
Throughout the week, students shared their heritage with enthusiasm, showcasing traditions through show-and-tell opportunities. Parents also participated, sharing their cultural backgrounds and enriching the celebrations with their presence.
It was heartwarming to witness our community come together in celebration, fostering understanding and respect for one another.
Thank you to all who contributed to making Harmony Week a memorable and meaningful event.
Wellbeing Team
Harmony Week: 2G
As part of Harmony Week, Frazer (and his mum) shared about his Dutch heritage.
He brought in clogs from Holland. We learned that clogs were worn to keep feet dry when working in the fields. Clogs were also worn for tap dancing.
Fun Fact - when clogs were worn out, the Dutch burnt them as firewood!
Frazer's mum's maiden name was Westerdyk because:
*WEST because her family lived in the west of Holland
*DYK because her family built dikes which are man-made structures that defend against natural forces like water and climate. They were constructed mostly using natural materials found in the area.
Thank you for sharing with 2G!
Mrs Sharon Gorry
Primary Teacher
AICES Basketball Team Selection
After our CCAS students successful campaigns for their respective HRIS basketball teams (See March 4 edition), four students were selected for the AICES teams to compete against the other equivalent teams in the CIS competition. The students selected for AICES teams were:
Oliver Power (Open Boys)
Caleb Dunstan (Open Boys)
Amelie Boonstra (U16 Girls)
Annabelle Hedger (Open Girls)
The U16 and Open Boys teams recently competed against ISA and CAS down in Sydney and had a mix of results against some tough competition. Oliver and Caleb both played solid minutes and contributed at both ends of the floor. The girls' matches will take place in a similar format in May.
Congratulations to the students for the effort they have put in that has allowed them to make it this far in the individual CISNSW Pathway program. Best of luck to the students for the CIS Trials at Newington College on May 13th (Boys) and May 20th (Girls).
Mr Ryan Starrett
Basketball Coach
Year 5 Camp
From the looks of these photos, we know 2 things for sure...
1. Year 5 had an absolute blast on their first CCAS camp.
2. They will need a big sleep!
Administration Team
CCAS Primary Class Running Challenge
Week 4 was the final week for running and we finished with a bang. CCAS students ran for a combined total of 2771 laps (832 km)!
Congratulations to the class winners for this week and also some great individual efforts:
Class Winners – KH, 1S, 2K, 3I, 4R, 5H and 6R
Great Individual efforts:
Kindy – Elka R (39 laps) and Arlo M (35 laps)
Yr 1 - Coby K (62 laps) and Leo M (35 laps)
Yr 2 – Jax R (35 laps) and Jackson M (31 laps)
Yr 3 – Emilie L (21 laps) and Joe C (12 laps)
Yr 4 – Jonty G (96 laps) and Samson M (80 laps)
Yr 5 – Tahlia R (36 laps) and Joanna H (18 laps)
Yr 6 – Fletcher G (66 laps) and Mason M (35 laps)
It has been busy 4 weeks with the CCAS students running a combined total of 14 103 laps (4231 km) !!!!
Below is the total for each grade and top runner:
Kindy – 2007 laps (602 km) – top runner Arlo M (138 laps)
Yr 1 – 3669 laps (1101 km) – top runner Coby K (243 laps)
Yr 2 – 2520 laps (756 km) – top runner Jackson M (155 laps)
Yr 3 – 1125 laps (338 km) – top runner Emilie L (68 laps)
Yr 4 – 2549 laps (765 km) – top runner Jonty G (252 laps)
Yr 5 – 1263 laps (379 km) – top runner Tahlia R (149 laps)
Yr 6 – 1065 laps (320 km) – top runner Fletcher G (198 laps)
Well done CCAS students. We look forward to the Cross-Country Carnivals on the 5th April.
Mr Micheal Kosmeier
Primary Sport
CCAS Exchange Program Update
There are three host students due to arrive in Australia on the 20th April who do not have host families yet. If no families are found, they will have to defer or cancel their trip. So, if you are considering hosting a student and feel that you would like to do this sooner rather than later, please let me know and I will forward you the information. The three students are female and staying for 8 or 12 weeks.
If you and your family are interested in hosting a student from Spain or France, sometime this winter, please contact Mrs Grange via email (marilyn.grange@ccas.nsw.edu.au) for
Mrs Marilyn Grange
Secondary Teacher
Years 7 & 10 Immunistaions
A reminder for Years 7 & 10 parents to provide consent for the upcoming immunisations.
Year 7 vaccinations will be on 24 June and Year 10 on the 25th March.
Mrs Tracey Bennetts
Head of Secondary School
Bible Verse Of The Week
Ephesians 3:20-21
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."