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Gilson Gazette - 30 January 2015
Y
ale University is a private university
established in 1701 by a group of
Congregational ministers. As the
third oldest university in the United States it
was the first university to award a PhD and is
notable for its high profile graduates. The list
of notables include: five US presidents, 19
supreme court judges, 13 living billionaires, Meryl Streep, Hillary
Clinton, a number of European royalty, prime ministers from Italy
and Turkey, presidents from Mexico, Germany and the Philippines,
composers, sportsman, businessmen, actors, inventors and it is
associated with 52 Nobel laureates and 230 Rhodes scholars.
It’s an impressive list of former students, but I’m interested
in David Brainerd - the only Yale student to be expelled and that
has a University building named after him.
William Carey, translated the Bible into Bengali, Sanskrit,
Punjabi and many other languages and is recognised as a central
figure in the modernisation of India and possibly its greatest
missionary and he said he was inspired by David Brainerd’s life
story. So too Adoniram Judson the great missionary to Burma
credits the reading of Brainerd’s biography to inspiring him to go
to south-east Asia.
Both Princeton University and Dartmouth (another Ivy
league university) owe their existence to Brainerd as they were
established because he was expelled from Yale. John Wesley, the
founder of the Methodist church, stated that all preachers should
read ‘The Life of David Brainerd’. So who was David Brainerd?
Born in 1718 and orphaned at 14 with his nine brothers and
sisters, Brainerd enrolled at Yale when he was 21. At that time
the Christian life was very sober and austere in its style and
many of the young people became inspired by visiting preachers
to give life to their Christian faith. Some of the young people
were considered to be too enthusiastic by the University trustees
and faculty and after a comment by Brainerd he was expelled.
Because the law stated that only graduates from Harvard and
Yale could preach the gospel, Brainerd had to reassess his plans
and after some discussion with friends he chose to become a
missionary and friend to the American Indians. No licence or
endorsement was required for this type of service. His work with
the Indians was brief, lasting only five years in which time he
suffered greatly from lack of food and loneliness, before passing
away from tuberculosis at just 29 years of age.
Adversity, difficulties, challenges or problems – we can choose
the label but generally we don’t have any choice in whether we
have these in our life. Usually it’s a question of when do we have
them not if we will have them. But the more important question
is how will we respond when adversity arrives out our door?
I trust that this year our students will learn endurance,
tenacity, strength, determination and to recognise that a positive
spirit, a gracious heart and a compassionate attitude - with God’s
help can bring truly remarkable results.
It’s worth a thought
Mark B Vodell
Principal
Mr Mark Bergmann
General News
New Staff
With each new college year we welcome new members to our Teaching
and Learning team. This week we are delighted to introduce Mr Mark
Bergmann. Many staff and students will already know Mr Bergmann as he
was a member of the Gilson College, Taylors Hill team from 2002-2012.
While born in Box Hill, the beautiful Dandenong Ranges was his home
and playground up to, and during his school years at Nunawading Christian
College. Mr Bergmann completed his teacher training at Avondale College,
NSW specializing in Business Studies and Sport/PE. He was a lecturer at
Pacific University, Port Moresby for five years, while for the past two years he
has been teaching at Carmel College, WA.
The VALUE for Week 02 of Term 1 is:
RESPECT
Respect is an attitude of treating others how we would like
to be treated. It is always followed by action. It is more than
knowing what is right. It involves doing what is right.
God’s greatest demonstration of respect is that He gives us
free choice. He does not force our will but respects our decisions.
He deals with us with compassion and faithfulness.
“Show respect for all people, love the brothers and sisters of
God’s family, respect God, honour the king.
1 Peter 2:17
Calendar
2015
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• College Dedication Night
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02 February
• VCE Information Night
03 February
• L4Life Information Night
04 February
• Year 7 Information Night
• Year 9 Walk
05 February
• Year 11 VET Snorkel Excursion
06 February
• Year 9 - 12 Cricket
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• Working Bee
10 February
• Primary Information Night
11 February
• Year 4 - 6 Swimming Carnival
12 February
• Year 12 VET Trip - Anglesea
• Year 8 Preparation Day
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16 February - 20 February
• Year 9 Camp
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23 February - 27 February
• Year 8 Camp
25 February
• Year 10 - 12 Tertiary Expo
• CSPSSA Swimming
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02 March
• Year 8 Girls Soccer
04 March
• Year 8 Boys Soccer
• Year 4 - 6 Interschool Sports
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• Labour Day - Public Holiday
10 March - 13 March
• Year 9 Camp
Mr Bergmann’s wife Adele, is also a
member of the Gilson Teaching and Learning
team caring for infant classes at our Mernda
campus. They have two children, Kayla 6 and
Alex 4.
Mr Bergmann enjoys travel, sport –
basketball, squash, cricket in all forms and
geocaching. Welcome back to Mr Bergmann
and his family.
College Dedication Night
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Hello families and friends of the college.
At the beginning of each College year we
conduct a dedicatory service on our College
grounds. This program is about taking the
opportunity to come together as a College
community to dedicate our students and staff.
It is a very informal service, although very
meaningful nonetheless where we invite God’s
blessings and protection on all that happens
during this school year.
The program will commence with a
BBQ tea provided for you by the College. It is
a great time to meet the teachers and other
families of our community. The service is
held tonight, January 30th at 6.00pm in the
Secondary School courtyard. Bring a camping
chair or rug for your seating comfort. We look
forward to seeing you there.
College office on 9365 9365 or email us at
[email protected]
Working With Children
Check
Please note that all parents who
volunteer at the College must have a valid
Working With Children Card. I fyou have
recently applied for a WWCC, you can only
participate and volunteer once your WWWC
has been issued.
Reminder : Visiting the
College
A reminder to all parents to please sign
in at the office before entering the College
grounds. You will be issued with a visitors
pass in exchange for you drivers license this
will be returned when you sign out at the
College office.
GCCC Announcements
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Year 4 and Year 6 iPads
Confirmation of the iPad Distribution for
Year 4, NEW Year 7 Students and some new
students in other Year levels:
The iPads have arrived! They are now
being prepared ready for distribution on
Monday, February 2nd, after school only from
4pm to 7pm in the Library.
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If you attended a registration and took
the iPad Set-up and iPad Acceptable Use
Agreement documentation away with you
please bring all to these with you when you
come to collect your iPad.
Students must be accompanied by a
parent who can sign to say that they have
received their device. They will not be issued
with their device if unaccompanied.
Walking School Bus
A Walking School Bus is a bus that is
powered by legs and is ussually made up of 2
parent volunteers: a ‘driver’ and a ‘conductor’
and up to 16 children. The Bus walks along
a set route picking up children at designated
bus stops. The Bus may run one day a week or
even every day..
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Having a Walking School Bus would:
Increase the number of children walking to
and from school in a safe, supervised and
enjoyable manner
• Reduce car trips, traffic problems
around our College
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• Promote traffic awareness and road
safety
• Raise the awareness of health and
promote physical activity
The College is currently looking at
possibly implementing this. If you are
interested in volunteering please contact the
January 30th – This will be the Gilson
College Consecration Service. It will be
very informal however, the purpose of
this evening will be to bring our College
community together for a time of prayer
and acknowledgement of God’s presence
at College for 2015. It will commence
with a BBQ tea which will be provided
for the community (you can bring extra
food if you want for your family) at 6pm
followed by a dedicatory service. Please
join us as we share this special program
with our community.
January 31st – The Gilson College
Community Church will be holding a
special service for our College teachers
this coming Sabbath. On this day we will
specially be welcoming the new teachers
to our Community Church. The worship
program will start at 10.00am followed
by a time to relax over a hot cuppa. Life
groups will commence shortly after
the worship program followed by our
monthly church pot luck lunch. Please
bring a couple of savoury and dessert
dish to share with our new teachers and
each other.
February 9th – Will be our GCCC
Management committee meeting. We
will start at 6.00pm in the college staff
room. A light tea will be provided.
February 13th – Join us for the first
Upper Room Live for 2015. Starting at
7.00pm with a BBQ tea. The theme is
“New Beginings ” There will be worship
through drama, music and food. Invite
a friend along and come worship and
be blessed as Dr Jiri Moscala (Dean of
Andrews University Seminary) shares his
story.
February 14th – Join us for a special
Sabbath with Dr Jiri Moscala (Dean of
Andrews University Seminary)
Welcome To Our New
Students
We would like to welcome our 75 new
Foundation students as well as a number of
Verse of the Week
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a
heart of wisdom.
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Psalms 90:12
new students across various grades in our
Primary School. Please note that up until the
6th February Foundation students will finish
at 3.00pm. From 9th February (Week 3) they
will finish at the same time as the rest of the
primary students at 3:20pm.
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2HM – Mrs Lyn Holland & Mr Martin
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3B – Mrs Kathleen Bourjaili
Drop Off and Pick Up
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Students are to be dropped off at the
front of the Primary school via the drop off/
pick up lane. There is no need for you to get
out of your car as a teacher will be on duty to
assist and ensure your child enters the school
gate safely. If you do wish to get out of your
car, you need to park your car in the car park
located at the front of the primary school.
Please do not park in staff car parks or on the
main driveway through the front of the school.
If students arrive at school after 8:50am
they must go to the office for a late pass.
Afternoon Pick-Up
In the afternoon there are two places
that students can be collected. If your child has
a sibling in the secondary school they will be
waiting at the front of the main office building.
Teachers will be there to assist your child into
your car. You will not need to get out of your
car.
If your child does not have any siblings
in the secondary school they will be waiting in
front of the primary entrance adjacent to the
Foundation (Prep) classrooms. Teachers will
assist your children into your car, you do not
need to get out. If you would like to get out of
your car to speak with anyone we ask that you
park your car first.
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3A – Ms Julie Aitken
3H – Miss Monique Hill
4L – Mr Damon Lawty
4P – Miss Michelle Pratt
5G – Mr Paul Goossens
5S – Ms Angie Sharma
6SJ –Mr Sean Johnson and Mr Justin
Martin
6R – Mrs Makelesi Ratabua
Art – Miss Brooke Tually and Mrs
Lorraine Valles
PE – Mrs Durdica Kukolja and Mrs
Stefanie Luszczak
Music – Mrs Lillian Koeleman and Ms
Natalia Turkalj
French - Mrs Catherine Kiriama
8:50am Classes begin
11:00am – 11:20am Recess
12:50pm – 1:45pm Lunch
3:20pm End of the school day.
Primary Awards Assembly
Primary Awards Assembly will take
place at 8:50am each Monday morning in the
internal Primary playground.
Parents are invited to attend, and do not
have to sign in at the office to do so.
There will also be an assembly on the
first day of each term.
Primary Staff 2014
We would like to introduce you to our
primary staff for 2015:
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EMU Maths – Mr Johnson Alagappan
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Foundation W – Miss Sarah Wallis
1A – Ms Shari Andrews
1AL – Mr Johnson Alagappan and Ms
Reid
1J – Mrs Sue Johnson
2G – Mrs Stefanie Goossens
2H – Mrs Joan Hope
The program will include information on:
VCE subject choices and descriptions;
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Reading Recovery – Mrs Sharon Vodell
There will also be opportunities to
speak with individual subject teachers and Mr
Westray, our VCE Co-ordinator.
English Coordinator – Mrs Sandra
England and Mrs Lynelle Newman-Salter
Maths Coordinator – Ms Cherie Reid
Learning and Teaching Coordinator –
Mrs Sandra England
Head of Primary – Mrs Raelene Delvin
Deputy Head of Primary – Mrs Marcia
Robinson
Chapels will be held each Friday morning
in the Eco Science Centre. The details are as
follows:
Foundation – Year 2 at 9:00am
Years 3 – 6 at 10:00am
Parents are invited to join us.
Parent Information Night
Parent Information will be on Tuesday
10th of February.
ALL parents are invited to attend our
Information Evening where details about your
child’s class will be shared. Information will
include Homework Expectations, Behaviour
Agreements, up-coming excursions or camps,
dates to note, the best way to communicate
with your class teacher as well as the
opportunity to ask questions. There will be
three sessions to enable parents with children
in more than one year level to attend all their
children’s information sessions. These sessions
will be 30 minutes long with a 15 minute
break in between to allow time to move to
the next classroom. The session times are as
follows:
The structure of the VCE and the
different measures of achievement;
Common myths about the VCE;
The information that will be provided is
vital to the success of your child as they move
into their VCE studies. All students and parents
are expected to attend.
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Laptops will be given out on the night
(NOTE: parents must be present if
student wishes to collect their laptop).
If you haven’t already done so, payment
for the laptop can be made on the night.
Please note that laptops will be withheld
if payment has not been made and/or
the Registration Day paperwork recently
emailed to you has not been fully
completed.
We look forward to seeing you on
Monday evening.
Year 9 Information Night
On Tuesday, February 3, there is an
important information night for parents and
students. There will be an opportunity for you
as a parent to talk to teachers, get information
on the Year 9 Learning4Life program and
what is needed for the hiking component of
the program. For all those that attend there
will be a welcome pack. To aid you with
equipment we will be having a display and
representatives from One Planet of items
that can be purchased through their Camplist
website, www.camplist.com.au.
Year 7 Information Night
The Year 7 information night is on
Wednesday 4th February.
Session 1: 6.00pm – 6:30pm;
Foundation SJ – Mrs Sarah-Jane
Woollard
Foundation T – Mrs Lepeta Tuaoi
This event has been designed to answer
the most common questions about the VCE
and how it will impact the final years of
your child’s secondary education. This is an
important opportunity to ensure both you
and your child are adequately equipped to
understand the VCE.
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8:20am School gates open
On Monday 2nd February 2015 at
7:00pm, the College will be presenting a VCE
Information Night for Year 10 students and
new Year 11 students and their parents.
Learning Support – Mrs Jayne Dold, Mrs
Jan Potter and Mrs Kathy Oemcke
Bell Times
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VCE Information Night
ICT – Mrs Susan Mackay and Mr Justin
Martin
Chapels
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Secondary News
4T - Ms Amanda Taylor
As there is a limited number of car
spaces we suggest you park off campus in one
of the nearby streets and enjoy the walk to
collect your child.
Please note the adjusted bell times this
regarding their child they are to speak to
their child’s class teacher first. Appointments
can be made by calling the main office, via
email to the class teacher or a note in the
student’s diary.
Session 2: 6:45pm – 7:15pm;
Session 3: 7:30pm – 8.00pm
Please note the classroom that each
year level will meet in the following areas /
classrooms:
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Foundation – Primary Learning Space
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Year Two – 2H
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Year One – 1A
Year Three – 3B
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