RICHMOND CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Watching the Olympics over the week reminds us that whilst some get awards so many others strive to achieve and excel just by competing. As such, whilst it was wonderful to start Semester Two celebrating the achievement of our students in so many different areas, I am very thankful for the work of all our students and the effort they have applied to achieve excellence in Semester One. It is always a pleasure to read student’s report cards and notice so many areas of strength. I hope you have celebrated this with your children also and gained valuable insight and understanding into the ways they can continue to improve.

Furthermore, I would like to celebrate the success of the student body as a whole who have received over 3,000 merits in just one semester! Congratulations, RCC students. I am so very thankful for the way you all continue to grow and improve.

Paul’s challenge to us in Hebrews 12:1, however, is to go one step further; to keep working, to endure, to keep running, to encourage one another to strive for the highest reward, just as Jesus did. He says to the Hebrew people who are struggling in difficult circumstances:  

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge cloud of witnesses to the life of faith, let us get rid of every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honour beside God’s throne.” 

It is my hope that as our students begin a new semester, armed with their faith, their families and teachers, and the feedback received in reports they set and achieve new goals that cultivate their faith, character and courageous learning. 

I encourage us as a community to continue to recognise that we are our student’s greatest cheer squad, their ‘great cloud of witnesses’, and, as such, continue to help our students not just set and achieve goals for recognition or reward, but for enduring success that overflows into all areas of life, strengthening and encouraging themselves and others.

Good tidings…

 Jonno

Zone Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 7 August

Zone Basketball Carnival

Thursday 8 & Friday 9 August

Student Progress Meetings K- 12 

Tuesday 13 & Thursday 15 August 3.15 - 6.30

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RCC PRAYER GROUP

Mondays at 2pm. 

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LAST DAY OF TERM 3 2024

Friday 27 September 2024

FIRST DAY OF TERM 4 2024

Tuesday 15 October 2024

Oscar has been invited to attend LEAP – the Little Athletics Emerging Athlete Program.

He is one of only 8 boys his age in NSW to be invited for the Mid Sprints category in the program based on his performance in the 400-metre sprints at the Little Athletics State Championships earlier in the year.

Oscar will be attending 2 Leap program camps in Sydney with elite Olympic athletes and coaches. He will have access to leadership and other opportunities in addition to athletics development.

This is an amazing achievement. Well done Oscar!

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 of guitar (acoustic and electric) and for beginner/intermediate piano. Ben also incorporates singing into lessons for students who also want to 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 Tuesdays 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.

Sonya Lopes has been a professional musician since 2001 with vast experience around the world.

Sonya is a multi-instrumental music teacher, freelance musician and conductor.  She has conducted the Lismore Symphony Orchestra for 7 seasons over the past 10 years and has also enjoyed playing in worship at a number of churches over the past 15 years.  She is excited to foster an interest in instrumental music at Richmond Christian College and is offering lessons on Trumpet, Trombone and Flute.  She is available on Mondays between 9 and 3 for private tuition.  She is willing to prepare students who wish to sit exams as well as developing students to play in the Chapel Band. 

Feel free to look at her website or email her with any questions regarding lessons.  (sonyalopes1978@gmail.com)

Racecourse Café provides a lunch canteen Monday to Friday.

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.