Follow my advice, my son; always treasure my commands. Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family. Proverbs 7
This week, at our AGM, it was wonderful to take time to step back and realise God’s faithfulness to our school community throughout the last few years. We were blessed to hear from Jo Fahey, the State Executive Officer of Christian Education National, who reminded us of the power of Christian education which, through powerful partnerships with parents, establishes a unique perspective and way of living in our students that prepares students to be positive contributors in their world.
As a fan of the Disney show, Welcome to Wrexham, listening to Jo reminded me of a phrase Ryan Reynold’s uses often in the show, that ‘pressure is a privilege’. Whether we are staff or parents, the pressure we face each day to prepare and equip our students with foundations built on the rock is massive.
Whilst we cannot remove this pressure, we can step back and remember the massive privilege it is to provide and be a part of Christian Education in our community so that we can continue to work towards achieving our deep hope together, to play a part in a community that seeks to be God’s hands and feet in His grand story that redeems, rescues, restores; brings wholeness, healing and hope; and educates, equips and liberates. One that brings identity, purpose and hope.
It was also exciting on Wednesday night to reveal the preliminary drawings (see below) for our Stage 1 build. We meet with council this week to discuss our plans. Please pray for favour. This build will involve infrastructure upgrades, parking upgrades, more classrooms, a library and two courts, one undercover.
Again, a huge thank you to our Association members who so willingly give to help build this awesome community. For those who would like to contribute to our school by being part of our association you can visit https://richmond.nsw.edu.au/community/ to find out more details. Alternatively, one of our Board members would love to chat with you so don’t hesitate to reach out. For those in our community who are not eligible for association membership but would still love to contribute please connect with us through attendance at Relate or by volunteering. Please contact the School Office for more details.
Finally, I would like to remind all our families and community members who would like to support our Stage 1 Development or prospective enrolments there are avenues to do this through tax deductible donations to our Library, Building and Scholarships funds. To find out more about these contact finance@richmond.nsw.edu.au.
What a privilege it is!
Jonno
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RCC PRAYER GROUP
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LAST DAY OF TERM 2 2024
Friday 5 July 2024
FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 2024
Monday 29 July 2024
Grace is a 26 y/o local performing musician and songwriter with over 7 years of tutoring experience across a wide range of genres, abilities and demographics. She has 2 years of experience working as a support for NDIS and has used music as a support and learning tool for children with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor of Music (JMC Academy Sydney 2017) and tutors vocals (all levels), guitar (electric, acoustic, beginner-intermediate), ukulele and keys (beginner). Additionally, Grace has completed a graduate diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy and is in her final year of her Master of Gestalt Psychotherapy (Gestalt Therapy Brisbane). She is incredibly passionate about pairing her knowledge of music with psychotherapy, where appropriate and wanted, to improve creative confidence and self-expression. She is available on Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm for tutor sessions at School. Please contact Grace on 0435 129 675 for more details.
Music with Ben... At School Music Tuition is available with Ben for all levels guitar (acoustic and electric) and for beginner/intermediate piano. Ben also incorporates singing into lessons for students who want to also sing. Ben has a Bachelor of Music Composition & Production and has played and been involved with music for many years. He is keen to have fun and work with students who love music expression and can be diligent with their practice. Lessons available on Thursdays at Richmond Christian College during and after school hours. Lessons are $40+GST per half hour. Please make enquiries with Ben at benjaminwhitwood@gmail.com.
Congratulations to Vani for coming first at the Cross Country Carnival in the 8 year old girls. Well Done Vani!!
Alysha has continued to achieve great things in hockey! This week she was one of thirteen girls selected from 44 to play in the CIS State Hockey Competition in Newcastle at the end of May. Congratulations Alysha!!
Congratulations to Lily, Matt, Sam & Henry who represented the NSW CSSA at the CIS State Touch Football Championships in Sydney on Friday! Well played!!
Congratulations to Bella who has been selected in the Far North Coast U16 Girls Representative Team for hockey. She will travel to compete in Bathurst in June.
Racecourse Café provides a lunch canteen Monday to Friday.
Bring your orders into the School Office before school or by 10.30am.Please write the name and order on a bag or envelope and enclose the exact money.Note: No Change will be given as orders go straight to the Racecourse Café. Also, if you make payment over the phone, Racecourse Café will charge an extra 50c.
Dinner is Served would like to help support our school community. As parents ourselves we know how busy it is with work, after-school activities, and everything else and our take-home meals are perfect for easing the load during the week (or having a night off at the weekend!). We’ve created a discount code for the Richmond Christian College community which is RCC15. This will give anyone who uses it a 15% discount and free delivery on their first order placed online www.cookaborough.com/dinner-is-served
Shilpi Karner
Director & Event Manager
0431 436 138
events@dinnerisserved.com.au
