ISSUE 1, MONDAY, 30 MARCH 2015 WELCOME to the first of our new College newsletters. These newsletters will be issued fortnightly throughout the term in both electronic and printed form. We hope that they will be a great source of information for you. To stay up to date with breaking alerts, news and information, also remember to download the College App, and follow us on our social media channels such as Facebook.
PRINCIPAL, JEFF DAVIS Last week, I had a great opportunity to visit our international agents in Hong Kong and Japan together with our Director of International Students, Cath Butler. We often take for granted the opportunities we have to worship freely, to openly speak about the word of God without fear of persecution. During my devotions, while I was away, this verse was highlighted to me. It tells us how the Lord is right and He does have a path for us and the light in our eyes through his understanding is clear for others to see. On this trip, it was great to see the excitement that the agents have for the future of Hillcrest Christian College. I would ask you to join with us in prayer that we receive international students, whom we can minister to over the
duration of the next few years. The Christian experience that they will have at Hillcrest is not readily available in their countries which makes it even more essential that we take this opportunity to share the gospel through our ministry at this school. Â I also commend to you our musical team for their incredible efforts in developing the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar and also the music performances. Last Monday night we held our Secondary Showcase event, which highlighted our amazing senior student performers in music, vocal and dance performances. I must take the time to thank our incredible teachers for their diligent, caring and hard work with our students. Clearly, the outcomes of one Term of hard work were evident on this evening and, as a parent and Principal, I was measurably impressed by with quality of the performances. I am looking forward to Jesus Christ, Superstar performances, next Term, where most of these students will again showcase their talents in a College-wide production.
The P&F AGM was held on Monday night, over 70 parents were in attendance to thank the 2014 P&F team for their efforts and especially Shandelle Sievers for her long service on this committee as a member and President. Shandelle has retired from the committee for 2015. I would like to congratulate Renee Watson for her election as P&F President and also the following committee members, who will support her VICE PRESIDENT Shireen Geddes TREASURER Daniel Stepanik SECRETARY Helen Filmer COMMITTEE MEMBERS Shelley Kent and Mia Pyyvaara I am looking forward to working with the 2015 P&F Committee to further Hillcrest Christian College both as a school, but also as a community-minded organisation.
One of the highlights of the last P&F Meeting was the opportunity to hear of our 2020 Vision. This has been supported by an article that states what the school will look like in the year 2020 as we modernise and update our facilities and teaching practices to be more akin with 21st Century learning. I would encourage all parents to READ THIS ARTICLE so they are better informed as to the changes being made and recognise that this article is based on extensive research into best practice from schools all around the globe. Hillcrest Christian College is founded on the tenants of excellent education; personal integrity; evangelism and Christ-centred education. All improvements have been designed to continue the values upon which this school has been built. So in the future, you will see the same heart, the same community with an improved educational platform to benefit the learning of all students. ď‚Ž http://hillcrest.qld.edu.au/ uploads/documents/2020_Vision.pdf
I have concluded the parent forums for Term 1 and will open further sessions during Term 2. I am enjoying meeting many in the Hillcrest community and listening to their opinions and questions of this amazing school. I would like to thank the parents who have joined the groups to date for their openness but also for their willingness to engage with new ideas and plans for the future. The administration team are working closely with the Board to develop a school-wide concept to deliver an incredible educational platform for all students at Hillcrest Christian College based on the tenants of the foundation stone on which we are established. I encourage you to book in for a session next Term if you have not already attended one prior.
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