Thrive Newsletter – Term 1 Week 8 2025

Published: 28/03/2025

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New Uniform Approved – Exciting Changes Ahead!

We’re thrilled to announce that the board has officially approved the new school uniform! While some small details may still be refined, the overall design is now set.

Some of the key highlights include:
A simplified, modern design
Skirts with built-in bike pants for added comfort and practicality
Reversible house-colour hats, making it easier for students to show their house spirit

To give parents a closer look, we’ve included a look book showcasing the design. Samples are on their way and will be displayed in the office once they arrive—feel free to drop by and see them in person!

The uniform will start to be rolled over from 2026, and we’ll share more details soon about the transition process and roll over. Please be assured that there will be plenty of notice and time to change over.

A huge thank you to everyone for your feedback and support throughout this process. We’re so excited to share this new design with you all and are looking forward to receiving our samples.

Mrs Faith Hull

Principal

Primary Updates

Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4) – Beach Day Out

CCS and CYC will partner in Term Two on Monday, May 5th, for a special Beach Day excursion at Lennox Head.

Please complete the permission note and return it with payment by the 30th April.

Stage 2 Forms

Students also need to be registered for this excursion through the link below.

https://book.venue.life/cycburleigh/register/2246-year-34-day-camp

Congratulations to the students who received encouragement awards at this fortnight’s Primary Assembly!

Secondary Updates

Maths Department News

Pi Day Activities 2025

March 14th was pi day at CCS and around the world as this date is sometimes written as 3/14 for 3.14 (the most common abbreviation for pi). In the lead up to pi day the students completing Naplan exams were shown some short videos about the history and meaning of pi as well as hearing the pi song. On pi day the school was a hive of activities. Primary classes held colouring in competitions, made paper chains which were colour coded for the different digits of pi, or completed other activities involving circles like the circumference and diameter weaving in Year 4. There was a competition to see who how many digits of pi students could recite, activities to find your birthday date in the sequence of pi digits, in class demonstrations of pi (3 and bit diameters will fit into the circumference) and Year 9 had the opportunity to do some pi craft after their Language Conventions paper for Naplan. Year 10 and one Year 8 class took pi outside to form a circle with pi in it and to form 3.14 – check out the photos!. Finally, Year 12’s organised a sale of pies at lunch and a few Maths teachers sported brand new pi shirts. It was fun all around.

2 Pi S Craft Year 9

Big pi created by Year 9

Curvy pi Year 9 boys

Lucian with circumference diameter radius pi day

pi colouring in progress Year 9

pi colouring in progress Year 9

Pi recital winners out of the 44 entrants!

First with 100 digits, Grace Frahm

Second with 95 digits, Lilly McLeod

Third with around 60 digits, Holly McLeod

Elijah Filmer with 27 digits

Everyone who could recite 10 or more digits earned a prize and quite a few students learned the required 10 digits to get their lolly.

These students all beat the Maths teachers who topped out at 21 digits…BUT…Nasa says we only need 16 digits for accuracy with their LARGEST of circles for the orbits of explorer vehicles far far away in outer space!

The Primary School winner was Connor Vaughan from Year 5 with 11 digits correct – Massive effort!

Special mention goes to our youngest entrants: Matilda and Tom.

Year 4 circles and diameter weaving

Year 9 girls pi day colouring in

Pi circle Year 8 & 10

Marvelous Mathspace Masters!

This fortnight’s Mathspace winners for the top points earned include:

Year 10 for Week 7: Makayla Kemsley (first place), Ethan Saad (second place), Kaylee Barnes (third place).

Year 9 for Week 7: Elijah Filmer (first place), Levi Mikkelsen (second place), Logan Smith O’Rourke (third place) with Week 6 honours going to Lara Gillett (first place), Jasmine Lyons (second place) and Logan Smith-O’Rourke (third place).

Year 8 Week 6: Elisha Roy (first place), Angus Clark (second place). Week 7 was a little quiet – lets increase that home Maths practice folks. Glory and honour and more pathways in your brain await you for your future efforts!

Year 7: These students are leading the way and racking up the highest number of mastery points each week. Go 7’s!! Week 6 winners were Elijah Blunt (first), Lexie (second), Tyrone Matthews (third) with special mention to Zoe Stapleton. Week 7 winners in Dr G’s class were Lexie on top with a massive 3408 mastery points, Jack Spare coming in second, Elijah Blunt in third place and a special mention to Lietta McElligott-nott. In Mr Murray’s class, Amelia Reilly is well out in front. Go Amelia!

Other Maths Moments

Years 7-10 have now all received their marked assessment tasks. Some students will be celebrating the results of their efforts. Others have started to take up the opportunity to improve their learning logs and all students can access Mathspace activities to improve their mastery of the content so they can reattempt a task to improve their grades.

Dr Greta Gaut

Digits of pi

Year 9 – Photographic and Digital Media and Visual Arts excursion

Wednesday 9 April 2025 – Lismore Regional Art Gallery

ARTEXPRESS showcases a selection of exceptional artworks submitted by New South Wales students for the 2024 HSC examination in Visual Arts. This exhibition not only highlights the creativity and talent of young artists but also aligns with the Visual Arts Stage 6 Syllabus, encouraging students to develop their artistic intentions and critical understanding of the art world.

The diverse range of works on display employs various expressive approaches and media, all underpinned by rich conceptual themes. By attending this exhibition, our art students will gain invaluable insights into the creative processes of their peers, inspiring them to refine their own artistic practices.

Additionally, students enrolled in Photo and Digital Media courses will benefit greatly from this experience. They will have the opportunity to see how contemporary artists utilise photography and digital techniques to convey their messages. This exposure will enhance their understanding of different media and encourage them to experiment with new methods in their own projects.

Students wishing to participate in the excursion need to complete the permission note below and return it to school by 2 April 2025

Permission Note

Year 9/10 Agriculture Excursion to Local Dairy Farm

On Tuesday, 1st April, Agriculture Elective Students will attend the robotic dairy farm for an immersive learning experience to explore cutting-edge agricultural technology. By observing the automated milking systems, students will gain valuable insight into modern dairy farming practices, including efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare. This excursion offers first-hand learning about farm inputs, processes, and outputs, as well as an opportunity to understand how innovation is transforming traditional farming systems and shaping the future of agriculture. Information gathered from this excursion will form part of their Assessment task on Systems Agriculture.

To participate in the excursion, please complete the permission note below and return to school by 28 March 2025

Ag To Wilsons Dairy Note 2025

Sports Updates

CSSA State Swimming

On Tuesday, the 25th March, two of our secondary students, Torah Coughran and Taylor Hancock traveled to Sydney to compete at the CSSA State Swimming.

Taylor and Torah both competed well in their events, with Taylor being selected for CIS secondary state swimming in 50m Breaststroke and 200m Individual Medley. Taylor was also selected for additional events based on her club times in 100m breaststroke, 100m butterfly and 200m breaststroke.

Tora Coughran Taylor Hancock scaled e1743038327431

Beach Games Excursion

On Tuesday, the 25th March, PASS Elective went on an excursion to Evans Head for a day of Beach Games.

A key component of this subject is
learning through movement by participating in physical activities beyond traditional
school sport and PE.

This excursion is part of the Lifestyle, Leisure & Recreation unit that provides students with opportunities to engage in fun and active games in a coastal environment.

Bill Turner Cup – U15 Boys Game

Our U15 boys’ Bill Turner Cup team has been selected!

The first game is on Tuesday, the 1st of April, kicking off at 10.30 am.

Venue: Casino Christian School.

We welcome spectators to come and cheer on our team!

For all students who have been selected, please return your permission forms by Thursday, March 27th. For more information or a copy of the permission note, please see the link below.

Bill Turner Cup Note

Bill Turner Cup – U15 Girls Game

Our Under 15 girls’ Bill Turner Cup team has been selected!

Their first game is on Friday, May 2nd, at CCS, kicking off at 12 p.m. against Lismore High School.

Spectators are encouraged to join us in cheering our team on!

For those students who have been selected, please return your permission notes by Friday, April 11th. For more information, please view the note below.

Bill Turner Trophy Note

PASS Elective – Lawn Bowls & Roller Skating Excursion, Lismore

On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the PASS elective class will travel to Lismore to participate in two very different physical leisure activities.

A key component of this subject is learning through movement by engaging in physical activities beyond traditional school sport and PE.

This excursion is part of the Lifestyle, Leisure & Recreation unit and will provide students with opportunities to experience a variety of leisure and recreational activities.

To participate in this excursion, students must return the permission note along with the $28 payment, to the school office by Monday, 7^th April 2025.

For more information or to view a copy of the permission note, see the link below.

1 Permission Note Lawn Bowls & Roller Skating

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Please note: Uniform Shop will be CLOSED the last week of Term 1: 7th & 9th of April

Mondays: 8-11am

Wednesdays: 1-4pm

Closed during school holidays.

Uniform orders can be placed via the School Stream App under the ‘Forms’ tab or by completing a uniform order form found in the link below and emailing it to uniform@ccs.nsw.edu.au

CCS Uniform Order 2025

School Calendar

Term 1 Week 9 (A)

Monday 31st March

~ Maths Help for Secondary – After school 3.10-4 pm

~ Lunchtime Bible Study – K-2

Tuesday 1st April

~ Bill Turner Cup – U15s Boys – 10.30 am at CCS

~ Lunchtime Worship Band D8

~ Lunchtime Bible Groups – Year 5 & 6 Girls, Year 5 & 6 Boys and Year 7-10 Boys

Wednesday 2nd April

~ Daniel Principe – Guest Speaker visit for Secondary Boys

~ Lunchtime Maths Help for Secondary

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 3 & 4 Girls and Year 3 & 4 Boys

Thursday 3rd April

~ Lunchtime Art Club & Yarn Circle

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 7-10 Girls and 11 & 12 Boys & Girls.

~ Kindy Information Night 6-7.30 pm

Friday 4th April

~ State Touch Football – Sydney

Term 1 Week 10 (B)

Monday to Wednesday – Stage 4 (Year 7&8) Camp – Burleigh

Monday 7th April

~ Lunchtime Bible Study – K-2

~ Year 9 & 10 Agriculture Dairy Farm Excursion

~ Primary Tennis

~ Maths Help for Secondary – After school 3.10-4 pm

Wednesday 8th April

~ Lunchtime Maths Help for Secondary

~ Year 9 & 10 Photography & Art Excursion – Lismore

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 3 & 4 Girls and Year 3 & 4 Boys

Thursday 9th April

~ PASS Elective Excursion – Lawn Bowls & Roller Skating

~Lunchtime Art Club & Yarn Circle

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 7-10 Girls and 11 & 12 Boys & Girls.

Friday

~ Easter Whole School Assembly – 1.45 to 3 pm

School Holidays: 14^th to 25^th April

Term 2 Commences: Tuesday 29^th April

Term 2 Week 1 (A)

Monday 28th April

~ No school (Staff Development Day)

Tuesday 29th April

~ All students return to school

~ Anzac Day Whole School Assembly 9am

~ Lunchtime Worship Band – D8

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 5 & 6 Boys, Year 5 & 6 Girls and Years 7-10 Boys

Wednesday 30th April

~ Lunchtime Maths Help for High School

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 3-4 Boys and Year 3-4 Girls

~ P & F Monthly Meeting 6pm

Thursday 1st May

~ Photography & Digital Media Excursion – Bangalow Film Festival

~ Melanie Tankard visit for High School Girls

~ Lunchtime Art Club & Yarn Circle

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 7-10 Girls and 11 & 12 Boys & Girls.

Friday 2nd May

~ Bill Turner Trophy – U15 Girls Game 12pm at CCS

Term 2 Week 2 (B)

Monday 5th May

~ Stage 2 Beach Day with CYC at Lennox Head

~ Maths Help for High School – 3.15 to 4 pm

Tuesday 6th May

~ School Photo Day

~ Lunchtime Worship Band – D8

~ Lunchtime Bible Groups – Year 5 & 6 Girls, Year 5 & 6 Boys and Year 7-10 Boys

Wednesday 7th May

~ Year 7 and Year 10 Vaccinations

~ Lunchtime Maths Help for High School

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 3 & 4 Boys and Year 3 & 4 Girls

Thursday 8th May

~ Day for Dolly – Blue Dress Fundraiser for Bullying Awareness

~ P & F Primary Mothers Day Stall

~ Lunchtime Art Club & Yarn Circle

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 7-10 Girls and 11 & 12 Boys & Girls.

Friday 9th May

~ School Cross Country Carnival 9am

~ Mothers Day Morning Tea Drop-in – 9-11 am

Term 2 Week 3 (A)

Monday 12th May

~ Maths Help for High School – 3.15 to 4 pm

Tuesday 13th May

~ Zone Soccer Kingscliffe

~ Lunchtime Worship Band – D8

~ Lunchtime Bible Groups – Year 5 & 6 Girls, Year 5 & 6 Boys and Year 7-10 boys

Wednesday 14th May

~ Lunchtime Maths Help for High School

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 3 & 4 Boys and Year 3 & 4 Girls

Thursday 15th May

~ Lunchtime Art Club & Yarn Circle

~ Lunchtime Bible Study Groups – Year 7-10 Girls and 11 & 12 Boys & Girls.

Friday 16th May

~ Dress like a Pirate Day

~ Resilient Kids Program – Year 7 & 8

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