Covenant Christian School & ELC in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Primary School

Covenant Christian School & ELC

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6294 2455

Address: 1 Woodcock Drive 2906 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.covenant.act.edu.au/

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25.01.2022 We are looking for unwanted acoustic guitars and violins for the Years 9&10 art class to use in their upcoming project. If you are happy to donate, please bring it into the school office by Monday, the 3rd of August.

25.01.2022 Welcome back to school for term 3! Reminder for parents with a child in Preschool to Year 3 - please continue to collect your children from the upper carpark at the back of the school.

25.01.2022 Secondary students at Decades Day where students dress-up from a decade of choice. Because who can resist making fun of their parents by bringing back the worst fashion crimes of the 70s or 80s?

25.01.2022 The working bee scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed due to the weather forecast.

25.01.2022 Term 3 starts next week ... https://youtu.be/0syQG-UeqL4

24.01.2022 Reminder: Primary swimming lessons start on Monday and run all week. Please help your child to dry out their swimmers each night and pack their swimmers and towel each day.... Children may wear their swimmers to school under the uniform, as long as they are not visible.

24.01.2022 When parking in the main carpark, please remember to reverse park into the spots. This is for the safety of other drivers entering and exiting the car park, as well as children moving to and from the cars.

22.01.2022 Welcome back to our preschool students today! Preschool Term 3 starts today. K - 10 are back next week on the 27th of July.

21.01.2022 Reminder - ELC students return for Term 3 a week before K-10!

21.01.2022 Welcome to Miss Natalie Mitchell who has been faithfully cleaning high traffic areas such as the playground, Library computers, doorknobs and classrooms since the children returned to school on 11 May. We really appreciate the work she is doing!

21.01.2022 The uniform shop will be open next Thursday, the 23rd of July from 1pm to 4pm. If you can't make that time, you can download an order form from the website and email it through to the office. www.covenant.act.edu.au/uniform-shop/

20.01.2022 It’s a boy! We rejoice with staff members Daniel & Hannah van Bentum who give thanks to God for the safe arrival of their son John Michael, born 24 February.

19.01.2022 Reminder: The last day of Term 3, September 25, will be the Cross Country Carnival. All races will be held onsite at the school. Parents are welcome to attend.... Students are to wear sports uniform, and are encouraged to wear t-shirts in their house colour.

19.01.2022 A Year 4 student created a Roman Road for his Ancient Rome project... made out of CHOCOLATE!!! The whole class especially enjoyed the creation at the end of the day

18.01.2022 It's our Swimming Carnival this Friday! Details in your email. Please complete the permission form today if you haven't yet.

18.01.2022 We are a vibrant Christian school community committed to providing an education for young people grounded on the teachings and principles taught in God’s Word, the Bible. We are a small, caring Christ-centred school which provides a unique and special environment that equips a young person well for further study or to enter the workforce. We seek to present the academic requirements of the Australian curriculum from a historic Protestant Christian worldview perspective. ... Our staff are all committed Bible-believing Christians who regularly attend local evangelical Protestant churches. Their love for God motivates their teaching of the young people entrusted to their care. Learn more about Covenant here: http://www.covenant.act.edu.au/from-the-principal/

17.01.2022 Covenant Christian School is looking for primary teachers! Full- or part-time roles are considered. There are two job ads up at the moment - one is for commencement in Term 3, and the other is for commencement in Term 1, 2021. Please pass this on to anyone you know who would be a great addition to our staff at Covenant.... http://www.covenant.act.edu.au/employment/

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16.01.2022 Have you spotted the new colourful murals around the school? Last year's 9/10 art class collected bottle caps for the whole year (with the help of the rest of the school) and used them to create these amazing works of art.

15.01.2022 No school on Monday! Monday is a public holiday, so we will see you on Tuesday the 9th.

15.01.2022 We're trying something new at Covenant - one of our parents will be offering a food service for families interested in being able to purchase lunch. All information is in the email recently sent to parents, including which food items are available and how to order. Bon appetit!

15.01.2022 We are looking for primary teachers to start in Term 3! Do you know someone who would be great for this role? Share the link with them! Applications close on the 13th of July.... For more information, see our website: http://www.covenant.act.edu.au/employment/

14.01.2022 Attention parents and students: The Cross Country Carnival has been postponed due to expected poor weather tomorrow. Students are to wear regular sports uniform.... The Cross Country Carnival will now be held on Friday the 16th of October (Term 4, Week 1) after the school holidays.

14.01.2022 Living Literature Day is this Wednesday! Parents, teachers and students from Preschool to Year 6 are invited to dress up as a character from a book. Best costumes will be judged at an outdoor assembly at 10am. ... Parents are welcome to attend. Homemade costumes are awarded more points!

14.01.2022 Remember - no school on Monday! Monday the 1st of June is Reconciliation Day.

14.01.2022 Open week ends tomorrow! Click here to book in your preferred time to have a tour of the school: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=625343&

13.01.2022 Reminder: Parent teacher interviews for years K - 6 are on this Tuesday and Wednesday. Book your interview now using the info in your email.

13.01.2022 Our Term 1 verse is Colossians 1:15-17: "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." Each term verse links in with our theme for the year. Our theme for 2021 is Jesus Reigns!

13.01.2022 Do your kids love science? For over 40 years, Creation magazine has been the premier source for up-to-date ideas, news, research and a biblical perspective on the subject of the origin of life, the universe, and the complexity of God’s awesome creation. The latest issue contains articles about:... The ‘Tree of Death’ How can Christians understand a tree that is so toxic, that any contact with any part of it is very dangerous? Canaanite Hazor: the Bible was right! Hazor affirms again that the biblical narratives are historically accurate, rooted in eyewitness testimony. Did meteorites bring water to Earth? Water is critical to life. How did Earth get so much of it? The secular idea of meteorite delivery doesn’t work! Owls: Masters of the night sky The superb visual, auditory, and flight systems of of these majestic birds point to design, not evolution. And much more! You can subscribe here:

13.01.2022 Catching the bus to school? The bus timetable is changing from the 18th of July. See the Transport Canberra website for more information about your bus route:

13.01.2022 Congratulations to our Secondary students who have achieved highly in Science competitions this year, with special thanks and recognition to our Science teacher, Mrs Lesli Findlay, for her mentoring work. Read more here: http://www.covenant.act.edu.au//science-awards-and-achiev/

12.01.2022 Reminder for Primary and Preschool students: Tomorrow (20th November) you have the option of coming to school dressed as their favourite superhero for a gold coin donation which will be sent to contribute to the work of the Bully Zero organisation. Teachers will collect these donations in the morning and we will take photos of some of the best costumes to share with our community in an upcoming newsletter.... As part of the National Bullying Prevention Week, teachers will incorporate some messages about resilience and how to combat bullying into their lessons and devotions. Thank you for your support.

11.01.2022 It's school holidays! Please note that the office will be closed from the 13th to the 17th of July. It will reopen on Monday the 20th of July.

11.01.2022 Tomorrow is our Mufti Day Fundraiser for years P - 10 - please bring a gold coin donation to help support the children we sponsor through Compassion. Years Pre - 6 also have the opportunity to take part in Crazy Hair Day if they would like to bring an extra gold coin donation.

11.01.2022 The school playground has reopened for after school play! Remember, your children are only allowed on the playground after school if you are supervising them.

10.01.2022 The school's internet and email systems are down today. Please contact us by phone only until we get this sorted out. You can call the office on (02) 6294 2455.

09.01.2022 Do you know someone who would love to work at Covenant? We have a few positions open at the moment! Applications closing soon.

09.01.2022 Have you seen the new garden beds? This was a project started at the last working bee.

08.01.2022 We are still collecting plastic bottle lids for the Years 9 & 10 sustainable art project this semester! Can you please help us by collecting your clean bottle lids and sending them with your children to their school classrooms? Thank you!

07.01.2022 Reminder: School photos are being taken tomorrow!

07.01.2022 In order to help more students be active and enjoy their break times, we have made some changes to our hat policy. Many students often forget to bring their hat to school, or do not have an available hat at playtimes. Where this issue persists for 3 or more days in a row, students will be issued with a hat from the office, and parents invoiced for the new hat so that students may participate fully in playtimes, Sports and other outdoor school activities.... Students will be encouraged to leave their school hat at school in lockers or desks so that they always have a hat at school available for wear at playtimes and other activities.

07.01.2022 Sorry, our website is down! Back very soon.

06.01.2022 Spring has arrived! Now is a great time to check if your child still fits their summer uniform ahead of Term 4. The uniform shop is open every Thursday at 3:30pm if there's anything you need.... http://www.covenant.act.edu.au/uniform-shop/ See more

06.01.2022 The working bee is coming up this Saturday, the 7th of November! Remember to register for the working bee here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScvwlNL4SmqNu.../viewform

06.01.2022 Applications close on Monday, the 1st of June! We are looking for full and part time primary teachers. If you know anyone who would be great for this role, please share this post. More information here:... https://teachers.on.net//37450-full-time-or-part-time-pri/ See more

05.01.2022 Our ELC Open Day is tomorrow! Come and visit our purpose-built Early Learning Centre and see what the kids get up to during their busy day.

04.01.2022 What makes Covenant distinctive as a Christian school? - Christ-centred education comprehensively applied throughout the whole curriculum - Emphasis on developing wise and eloquent students - Small, family-oriented school... - Direct teaching - Cursive writing - Bible memorisation - No ‘Bring Your Own Device’ policy - Reasonable amounts of homework - Emphasis on Western Civilisation - Structured and calm learning environment - Low fee private school - A strong moral framework Learn more about our distinctives here: http://www.covenant.act.edu.au/our-distinctives/

04.01.2022 ACT Secondary Bursary Scheme 2021 Applications Open Now The ACT Government's Secondary Bursary Scheme provides financial assistance to low-income families with students in Years 7-10 to assist with the costs of schooling. ... To be eligible, applicants must have a current means-tested Centrelink card or Healthcare card. The ACT Secondary Bursary Scheme is an annual payment of $750 per eligible student. To ensure eligible applicants receive payment in February or March 2021, applications must be lodged by 30 November 2020. Application forms can be found here: https://www.education.act.gov.au//financial-and-resource-a

04.01.2022 Bookings are now open for the Vacation Care at Covenant (run by Camp Australia). More information here:

03.01.2022 Come and check lost property in the office if your child is missing something. Now is also a great time of year to check that your clothing labels are still readable, as these things tend to fade in the wash.

03.01.2022 Enrolments are starting to come in for 2021, so if you have a sibling who will be starting at Covenant next year, please fill out the online enrolment form as soon as possible!

02.01.2022 From Evolutionist to Creationist: Creation Ministries is hosting an online event run by Dr Ron Neller called ‘From Evolutionist to Creationist!’. Tune in to hear the talk online tomorrow (Tuesday, 10 November) at 8:00pm. ... There is also a live Q & A at the end of the talk so you can ask any questions you might have.

01.01.2022 Happy World Teachers' Day! Our staff love teaching all our wonderful students - the future is bright! #brightfuture #teachersday AITSL @aitsl

01.01.2022 If you are coming for a Parent Teacher Interview, we are looking forward to seeing you, but please DO NOT bring children with you, and we would encourage only one parent to attend wherever possible due to COVID-19 restrictions.