Illawarra Christian School in Cordeaux Heights | School

Illawarra Christian School

Locality: Cordeaux Heights

Phone: +61 2 4239 5200

Address: 4 Tyalla Place 2526 Cordeaux Heights, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ics.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Did you know there is a day for almost everything?! Yesterday was National Fairy Bread Day! Year 1 had a delicious time raising awareness for mental health in Australia and New Zealand.

25.01.2022 A highlight video from our Colour Fun Day last week! Special thanks to Daniel Tang for creating this awesome video.

25.01.2022 Mrs Gerritsen’s Year 11 Mathematics class used mandarins to discover the world of latitude and longitude. We plotted the North and South Pole, the Equator, and the Greenwich Meridian as well as various latitudes and longitudes while investigating time

25.01.2022 Meet the fabulous Mrs Meg Story, our Deputy Principal of Secondary This is her first year in this role, and what a year to start! Despite the craziness of 2020, she has enjoyed learning about the bigger picture of what makes a school work. Hear about why she loves working at ICS: It's great to be part of a workplace where my faith is intrinsically woven into my days. But let's be real - this can also also be challenging and humbling! I am reminded of Proverbs 27:17 'as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another'. Working in a Christian community means we take this seriously. We can encourage each other each day to be more like Jesus and ask for forgiveness when we don't get it right. We are super thankful for you Mrs Story!

24.01.2022 A couple of weeks ago, three of our students sat the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO). It is a high-level mathematical problem-solving paper designed to challenge even the brightest of minds. Technology allowed Mrs Brown to supervise from her office even though one student was in Perth! Congratulations to Jayden, Harley and Tom - you have shown true stamina and we wish you well.

24.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! A collection of crazy and sweet moments from our class of '96.

23.01.2022 We asked our Kindy teachers what tips they would give to parents to help their children start school well. Their number one tip was to TALK! Talking together about everything helps your child practise the listening skills they will need in the classroom. Grab your own copy of our Top 5 tips for Kindergarten readiness! Click here to access: https://enquiry.ics.nsw.edu.au/enquiry #startingschool #kindergarten #schoolready

23.01.2022 Our Infants students have been enjoying their weekly swimming lessons at McKeon’s Pool

23.01.2022 Congratulations to Stacey and Shane Lowcock on their beautiful new baby, Harvey Terence Lowcock. They are very grateful to God for their new bundle of joy

22.01.2022 Meet Hannah King, the director of after school care (Fun Club) at ICS! Hannah has a passion to see kids grow and learn in a Christian environment. She grew up doing children’s ministry and received a Cert IV in ministry leadership through an internship with her church. She is currently doing her Diploma in Early Childhood. Hannah has created Fun Club to be a place where kids can be themselves and build on their personal interests, all while having fun! If you are interested in finding out more, click here: https://bigfatsmile.com.au/func/illawarra-christian-school/

22.01.2022 Year 12 enjoyed kicking back at the beach to celebrate finishing school! A well deserved day of fun in the sun

21.01.2022 Some recent special moments. Last week, Kindergarten went to visit their Year 12 buddies for the last time. After lots of smiles and waving, photos with their buddies, and catching up with what everyone has been learning, the Kindy kids gave some advice to Year 12, which included: have fun, get a job and stay well! They also prayed for Year 12, which they do regularly. Mrs Beavan also delivered some letters to the students they had actually written to their future selves way back in Year 5!

20.01.2022 Our Stage 5 Food Technology class have been creating delicious canapes

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our Tournament of Minds (ToMS) team for winning the South Coast ToMS competition! A week ago, our ToMS team submitted their video for judging. The 'super challenge' had them thinking through an extraordinary discovery by an unexpected group. They needed to explain the past and shed light on the future because of this discovery. Well done guys! Check out the video they submitted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg9QFVUjDIY&t=33s

19.01.2022 Today Year 11 had their Adulting Day, where they learnt skills on how to 'adult' . Lessons included learning about car maintenance, healthy diets, cooking, social life, budgets, homemade gifts, how to make coffee... just to name a few. Students even received Chickos for lunch. What a day!

18.01.2022 Introducing our 2021 Student Support Leaders! These students recently undertook training to equip them for their roles next year. We are thankful to God for you guys!

17.01.2022 Throwback Thursday! School photos from 1999. Can you spot anyone you know?

17.01.2022 Our Kindy kids are learning about how God created us in a symbiotic relationship with the environment. They enjoyed an experiment which showed the process of photosynthesis. Kids used magnifying glasses to observe the oxygen bubbles on the leaves

17.01.2022 A reminder for all parents and carers: This Friday the 18th of September, the school is hosting a Colour Fun Day to raise money for three different charities. Please make sure your child is sent to school wearing a white T-shirt and outfit that is fine to get stained and messy. We will be selling individually packaged food and drink items. Please note we will be accepting cash payments for items with exact change only. Items for sale include: ... $1 Ice Blocks $1 Poppers $1 Chips/Biscuits $2 Ice Creams $2 Softdrinks All students will be involved and COVID precautions will be implemented throughout the day. Thanks in advance for your support towards these charities! Kind regards, Mr Paul Norrie & Year 12 Leadership team.

17.01.2022 Uniform update: A friendly reminder that from the beginning of Term 4 we switch to summer uniform :) The uniform shop will be open: ... Wednesday 16th Sept 8:30am - 11:30am Monday 21st Sept 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 4pm Wednesday 23rd Sept 8:30am - 11:30am Please note the uniform shop will not be open in the holidays, so please take this opportunity to check what items you need. Please order online or visit Anna at the uniform shop on the days it is open. The uniform shop will re-open on Monday 12th October.

16.01.2022 We hope everyone enjoys their well-deserved break

16.01.2022 No nuggs were harmed in the making of this Stage 5 multimedia/music mashup.

16.01.2022 Meet Jo Fahey, our Deputy Principal Junior School! Mrs Fahey has been teaching infants here at ICS since 2003. She believes it’s the early years that inform so much of what the children will grow to know and understand about God, the world around them and themselves. She considers it such a privilege to be a part of this season with them. Mrs Fahey says about her role here at ICS, It has allowed me to go back to what I love, being amongst the younger members of our school community and helping shape and nurture them. They really do grow right before your eyes. Our K-6 students are earnest, curious and fun, and I am constantly delighted by their observations, their growing maturity, and general zest for school life". Thanks for your love and passion for the work you do Mrs Fahey

15.01.2022 Prep is an integral part of our school community. Each day they visit the Junior Library where they can borrow a book and have a story with Mrs Fahey or Mrs Weeks. What a great way to prepare for school!

15.01.2022 On an extra sunny day last week, Year 2 thought they better go water their plants at Eli’s Patch. They recently planted beans, parsley and radish, and have been doing a great job taking care of them since

14.01.2022 Don't forget - in Term 4 we'll be moving back into summer uniform! This week is your last chance to purchase any summer uniform items you might still need before then. The uniform shop is located on site at school and is open on Wednesday from 8.30-11.30am. Online orders are also welcome. More information available at the link below.

13.01.2022 This week our Year 10 Biblical Studies students stretched their imaginative muscles in the nitty gritty of how our worldview impacts real life problems. Each student adopted a worldview that we have studied in class (modernist, post-modernist, humanist and Christian) and discussed how to treat the poor, the ethics of capital punishment and how governments ought to spend their money. It gave the class great insight about how the lens we look through greatly impacts our decisions.

13.01.2022 Our Global Issues Students have done it again. After doing their qualifying booklets a few weeks ago, 5 GIPS teams have been invited to the Australian National Finals on the 16th of October. Only the top 15% of teams are invited and ALL of our teams placed first amongst the booklets they were marked against. This is an outstanding effort and we are very proud. Training started back in full swing this week.

13.01.2022 Wool4School is an annual student design competition that encourages budding fashion designers to show the nation what they’re made of. It’s open to all Australian school students from Years 7 to 12, and invites students to design an outfit using at least 70% wool. This year, the challenge was to design a garment or outfit inspired by flora and fauna, incorporating fibres that are gentle on the earth. Students from Year 11 Textiles and Design, Stage 5 Textiles Technology and Y...ear 7 and 8 Technology were encouraged to enter the competition. The quality and creativity of their submissions was amazing! Congratulations go to the following students for their noteworthy achievements: Helena Broeckmann NSW Finalist Junior Designer Category (Year 7 & 8), Johanna Newing NSW Finalist Junior Designer Category (Year 7 & 8), and Hannah Gerritsen NSW Finalist Senior Designer Category (Year 11) See more

12.01.2022 Year 9 had their 'Rite Journey' day last week They walked Kembla Ring Track (5km), where students were 'chained' together - encouraging them to think about the leadership and influence they in whatever situations they are connected to. Staff also ran sessions encouraging students to think about the influence that God has given them and challenged them to grow in their responsibility.

12.01.2022 Meet our Head of Mathematics, Mrs Gabbi Gerritsen! Gabbi loves seeing students get excited about maths, especially when they realise the things they have learnt fall into place like pieces of a puzzle. She believes maths is more than just numbers - it's learning to solve problems creatively and taking risks to use strategies and see patterns. Gabbi loves working in the maths faculty, and says, We bring a broad range of skills and experiences to the classroom and inspire our students to thrive at a range of levels. Every day is exciting and every student is encouraged to do their best and grow in their understanding. It is awesome to study Mathematics in light of a sense of wonder at God's design in our world.

12.01.2022 Stage one focus groups are currently working through the unit of ‘fragile homes’. The students looked at the effect of bushfires on Australian animals and have tried to come up with solutions. Once they drafted a solution, they created a model to present to their peers. They came up with a mobile vet, animal sanctuary, and an animal utopia

11.01.2022 Year 12 Visual Arts major works are on display, and they look incredible! What a creative and talented bunch of students. You can check out their work virtually through this link: https://sites.google.com//ye/2020-visual-arts-body-of-work

11.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 12's for graduating! Last night, Year 12 had their COVID-friendly graduation ceremony, with families linking in through a livestream. You guys are legends for powering through a crazy year. Well done!

11.01.2022 Today was Kindy Orientation Day for 2021! Lots of excitement all day. We're so keen to have you in the school next year

10.01.2022 Our Year 12 students and a few teachers gave blood on Monday with our Donating for Josh team. Josh is one of our Kindy students, and he's currently having treatment for leukaemia. Our school community is showing our support for Josh and his family by donating blood. Thanks Year 12. What a wonderful community service

10.01.2022 Throwback Thursday :) Memories from our class of '92. Tag anyone you recognise!

10.01.2022 Year 7 Orientation Day 1 happening today. We're getting excited about high school!

09.01.2022 We've had a blast today on our enormous day of colour fun! Here's just a glimpse of what we were up to - stay tuned for more photos next week once we've all had a chance to catch our breath!

08.01.2022 Year 2 have been trying to nail their catching skills in sport

07.01.2022 Check out this video provided by RUOK on how to be a good mate. https://www.youtube.com/watch

07.01.2022 Year 11 Drama have started studying the play 'Mother Courage and her Children' for the HSC. They are exploring how they can alienate the audience through song and performance, all while enjoying the sunshine

07.01.2022 Last week was Year 11 Career Day! We had visitors from different industries and tertiary institutions, such as NSW Ambulance and UOW. Students found it exciting and informative exploring potential future career opportunities

06.01.2022 Year 1 had lots of fun learning about volume and capacity with Mrs Totman the other day

04.01.2022 As a part of school-readiness, Prep have been practising safely crossing the road

02.01.2022 Our Year 12 parents can't physically attend our graduation tomorrow night, so yesterday we sent home some parent graduation packs to help make the night even more special. What's inside? There's a program, of course, plus some suggestions from us on how to get the most out of this unusual evening! They'll also find lollies, popcorn, party poppers, a personalised letter from our Principal, graduation cookies and - for the sentimental among us - tissues! Well done Year 12 - we know you're going to have a great night!