St Philip's Christian College in Salamander Bay, New South Wales | Education

St Philip's Christian College

Locality: Salamander Bay, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4919 5400

Address: 182 Salamander Way 2317 Salamander Bay, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 POSITIONS AVAILABLE // St Philip’s Christian College Port Stephens is seeking suitably qualified, innovative and highly skilled Christian staff member for the following positions commencing Term One 2021. VET ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (PART-TIME) ICT SUPPORT OFFICER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL Applications Close 5pm on Thursday 19 November 2020... For more details https://www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/port-stephens/our-story/jobs See more

25.01.2022 YEAR IN REVIEW - WEEK 7, TERM 4 2020 // 2020 was a year that held so much promise yet plans and aspirations for the year felt like they were put on hold or blindsided. It has been a difficult year which has brought about rapid change. This week we reflect on what we have learnt in 2020. - Education is done best face to face, in personal relationship with others. - Education is not just about learning and equipping our children for the future, but it also to provide an envir...onment and a community to belong. - Education is not about information but formation this forming of character grows most in times of adversity. - We have also learnt a new gratitude and appreciation of others, our families and the country we live in. Next year we will reimagine the possibilities for the future, and embrace what we have learnt this year, for it is true that our world is no longer the same. We wish you all a safe holiday and a wonderful Christmas as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. https://youtu.be/xvW3_mSZT_c

23.01.2022 DRAWING COMPETITION SUCCESS // Congratulations to Luke Ward for his winning drawing in the Atticus Van Tasticus competition. He has won a mural by Stephen Michael King plus a visit from Andrew Daddo! Luke's fantastic image was chosen by illustrator Stephen Michael King and author Andrew Daddo themselves. They loved the whimsical and joyous nature of the drawing and Andrew said, ‘It seems to have a few extra stories hidden in the detail.’ Penguin Random House especially loved ...the Puffin walking the plank! There were over 500 entries to choose from and some really fierce competition. Stephen will be onsite at the school for one full week to work on the mural and Andrew Daddo will visit to present one of his famously funny talks to the students and share the love of reading great stories. We are so excited! Penguin Books Australia

23.01.2022 YEAR 11 CAMP // Our Year 11 students have been enjoying a few days away from the classroom. They've been learning a lot about their strengths from Mr Telfer and spent free time fishing, swimming, jumping off the jetty and sitting around the campfire. What a great way to finish off the year!

21.01.2022 SHAPE NOMINATION // Congratulations to Molly Torr who has been nominated for SHAPE. Molly designed a storybook aimed at children to give a broader awareness of global issues affecting how we look after the planet. She spent many hours researching the best means of presenting of her ideas through language and graphics. Using her artistic skill in hand painted illustrations and exploring language patterns to develop rhyming paragraphs to carry her message, she saw the value of ...a spared experience while reading a storybook as a means of making a difference in how children could look after their planet. Molly has been recognised for the quality of her Portfolio, through methodical documentation of her design process from concept to the final product, researching, experimenting and evaluating to validate her decision making process. ‘Help Percy make a Difference’ is a prototype to make children and adults consider the global issues that feed into global warming. Percy, a recognised species in many countries and the character that seemed to resonate with students appearing in many children’s movies. See more

20.01.2022 SCHOOL TV - 10 TIPS FOR RAISING RESILIENT KIDS // While adulthood is filled with serious responsibilities, childhood isn’t exactly stress-free. Kids take tests, learn new information, change schools, change neighbourhoods, get sick, get braces, encounter bullies, make new friends and occasionally get hurt by those friends. What helps kids in navigating these kinds of challenges is resilience. Resilient kids are problem solvers. They face unfamiliar or tough situations and strive to find good solutions. https://port-stephens-spcc.nsw.schooltv.me//10-tips-raisin

20.01.2022 OFFICE CLOSED // Please note that the College Office will be CLOSED from 3pm Thursday 17th December 2020 and will RE-OPEN on Wednesday 13th January 2021.

20.01.2022 WEEK IN REVIEW - WEEK 5, TERM 4 2020 // NAIDOC WEEK This week is NAIDOC Week and we wish to acknowledge the custodians of this land, the Worimi people and their Elders past and present. We respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this region. NAIDOC Week is normally in July, it is a very important event on our nations calendar, for there is still much work to be done in respecting the voice of indigenous Australians and demonstrating a c...ommitment to listen and find new ways to walk together as one. NAIDOC is about celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is a celebration not only for Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. https://youtu.be/ItSS1HAqjO8

19.01.2022 ARTEXPRESS NOMINATION // Congratulations Kyle Bowler who has been nominated for ARTEXPRESS for his emotive collection of work, The Ephemeral and Eternal, that documented the relationship between dogs and their owners. The work included a film, photographs and a book. Well done Kyle, we're so proud of you! https://youtu.be/pwA2TcMXpjY

18.01.2022 HUNGER HUT NEWS // We are counting down to the end of year and are reducing stock levels in all areas. Where ever possible we will ensure Flexischools reflects available and unavailable items. At times though some items ordered may need to substituted at the last minute.

16.01.2022 YEAR 8 SERVICE DAY // Year 8 had such an excellent Service Day at Birubi Beach yesterday. Mr McKinnon had arranged for the class and accompanying teachers to catch the red 4wd busses 7kms down the beach to a spot on the dunes where they met with Aunty Sue, an Aboriginal elder of our local area, who is also a National Park Ranger. She welcomed us and educated us on her country and traditions. We were there to learn from her and clean up the beach. She allowed us access to thei...r sites including the middens in the dunes to clean them up. Aunty Sue and her rangers worked alongside us. This was a real privilege. The students worked so diligently without complaining, walking 7kms back up the beach, filling the trailer full of rubbish even a car bonnet! as they went. It was a hot day, so a pizza lunch and well-deserved swim were such an awesome reward for the hard work the students put in. Much fun was had swimming and cooling of in the beautiful surf. Year 8 are such a lovely group of students. They represented our school so well, making us all so proud of them. They certainly have bright futures ahead. Even though it was hard work, it was a refreshing and inspiring day. An amazing way to end such a busy term. We are blessed to be living where we are, in the school we are in, surrounded by such beautiful places and people. God is good. So so good to us. Huge thanks to Mr McKinnon for organising such a wonderful day!

16.01.2022 WEEK IN REVEIW - WEEK 6, TERM 4 2020 // The Upside-Down Christmas Tree It has been a topsy turvy year for so many people and so this year we want to turn the Christmas tree upside down to support those in the community who have had a rough year and need a helping hand and a little bit of hope. Instead of giving gifts to our teachers we are going to give a donation towards ‘Hampers of Hope’. A single hamper costs $20 and we are asking families to donate their usual present sp...ending to see how many hampers we can give. Join us in the spirit of generosity! https://youtu.be/9eLrcwni81E

15.01.2022 Check out the amazing things our OOSH will be doing over the Holidays. BOOK NOW so you don't miss out - 4919 5429 or [email protected]

12.01.2022 SENIOR FIRST AID // Year 10 students spent Thursday and Friday of last week studying for and completing a Senior First Aid course. This course is an excellent addition to the students’ resumes, as well as being an incredibly worthwhile life-skill. On Thursday, the students worked through all the theory, and finished the day by playing board games. On Friday, it was the practical side of the course with the Vital First Aid trainers Adrian and Dallas teaching our students how to administer First Aid and, most importantly, perform CPR. The students all reported that it was a really useful course and that it was learnt in a fun way.

09.01.2022 LOST PROPERTY // Lost property from the Swimming Carnivals will be in the front office this afternoon. Anything with names on it has been returned to students. Get in quick, it won’t be here for long!!

09.01.2022 What a wonderful day we had at the Swimming Carnival! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff for all their work in putting the day together. Thank you to Rohan Flick, Ben Freeman & Sophia Lethbridge for capturing these spectacular images!

09.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR // Welcome to 2021! We're looking forward to this year with optimism and hope!

08.01.2022 PTF MEETING TONIGHT // Our Parent Teacher Fellowship are meeting TONIGHT at 7pm in the Administration Building. All welcome!

05.01.2022 Our Year 8 students celebrated the end of Middle School in a very different way! Their parents watched the Graduation Assembly via Zoom and then the students enjoyed an alfresco dinner & dancing. A HUGE thank you to the amazing Miss Gilbert and our Middle School Staff for all their hard work and to our wonderful Year Hospitality students & TAS Staff for catering the event.

05.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS YEAR 12 // When we look back at 2020 some may remember all the obstacles that students had to overcome on their HSC journey. The Formals that were delayed, the disruption to face to face learning. At St Philip’s Christian College Port Stephens, we will remember an extraordinary cohort of children who not only survived through 2020 but achieved the best results in the school’s 25-year history. The secret to their success was simple: work hard and work together. Congratulations Year 12, we are so proud of you and wish you every blessing for your future endeavours.

05.01.2022 AUSTRALIA READS // Did you know that today is the day we celebrate Australian Reading Hour! We invite you to stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. Enjoy the many benefits of reading. For more info go to https://australiareads.org.au Happy Reading! The Library Team

05.01.2022 KINDY 2021 ORIENTATION // We had a wonderful morning with our new Kindergarten students. They explored their new classrooms and playground and had the opportunity to meet their Year 4 buddies. We can't wait for them to join us in 2021.

04.01.2022 SHINE & STRENGTH // This week our Year 9 students participated in the SHINE & STRENGTH Program. The two day program is designed to help students understand their worth and purpose and to develop their strengths. The aim is to empower our students to live out a purpose-filled, adventurous life.

04.01.2022 LOST PROPERTY // We have a huge selection of glasses and watches in the front office! If any of these belong to your child, please send them down to pick them up.

04.01.2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS // Wishing our College community a wonderful Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ! For unto us a child is born, His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

03.01.2022 We are seeking to employ a part time Certificate III Early Childhood Educator to join our team in 2021. For more information and the application process please go to https://narniapreschoolecc.com.au/employment-3/

03.01.2022 ISTEM SUCCESS // Three Year 10 students, Alannah Horne, Adana Physick and Saskia Maurushat have been acknowledged for the excellent efforts they put into their PRIME Mining Project - Minecraft by NSW Minerals Council. During the second half of Term 2, the Istem class undertook the PRIME learning module. PRIME, a joint project of RDA Hunter and the NSW Minerals Council was developed to create an awareness of mining sector career opportunities. Students learned about what we m...ine, what products use mined materials, energy resources, exploration, how we mine. Students were given tasks to solve like a lack of water resources, improve water and air quality, transport infrastructure and shared use of land. They will be awarded a gift voucher. Congratulations on your impressive results! Regional Development Australia (RDA) Hunter @rdahunter See more

03.01.2022 PTF POSITION AVAILABLE // Feeling a little detached after 2020? The PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) is looking for a Committee Secretary for 2021. This is a great way to serve the school and get more involved! If you are interested in understanding more about the role, please contact Rachel Flick (phone 0412 467 434 or email [email protected])

02.01.2022 MAYORAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS // We are immensely proud of our Year 12 2020 & 2019 students who received Mayoral Academic Scholarships at a beautiful ceremony at Murrook Culture Centre on Monday evening. Congratulations to Emily Hickey, Ethan Hutchinson, Noah Meez, Lewis Limana, Darcie O'Leary, Molly Torr, Isabella Harrop & Jayden Chadwick. The Port Stephens Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program gives local students starting TAFE or university the opportunity to receive a $20...00 scholarship to help cover the cost of their studies. Thank you to Port Stephens Council and all of the sponsors for their support of our students.

02.01.2022 Last week our Junior & Middle School Students competed in a Touch Football Comp. It was a fun afternoon and gave them the opportunity to show off their skills. Thanks to all our staff who made the afternoon run so smoothly, our Senior School students for Reffing the games and to Burrambin Photography for these beautiful images.