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Whole School News

  • Writer: Mrs J Weeks
    Mrs J Weeks
  • Nov 24, 2023
  • 4 min read

Updated: Dec 1, 2023

T4, Week 7


BYOD Device Buy Back Offers

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This week is the final opportunity for families to access the device buyback opportunity. If you have chosen to purchase a second-hand device you will receive a confirmation email letting you know the date that your child can bring their device home.


If in the instance that MCS has additional stock we will make this available to purchase on Thursday 14th December 2023 with purchases being made between 9am and 1pm for the second round prior to returning excess stock to the lease company.

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MCS Christmas Chapel Service


We are excited to announce that our annual MCS Christmas Chapel service will take place on Monday, 4th December from 10:10am - 11:10am in the Lighthouse. This will be followed by a whole school picnic lunch on the green. Students are encouraged to come dressed in Christmas mufti outfits and bring a special picnic lunch to celebrate the birth of Jesus with the MCS community.



Presentation Day Service


We warmly invite all our Medowie Christian School families to our 2023 End of Year Presentation Day Service. This is a special occasion where we honour outstanding effort from our students in the areas of academic achievement, sport, creative arts and service to the school community. It is also a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus together.

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When:

​Tuesday, 5th December 2023

Time:

​11:30am - 12:45pm

Where:

​The Lighthouse

Dress:

​Students are required to wear full summer uniform

At the conclusion of the Service students are welcome to go home with their parents.



Car Park Safety


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With an increasing number of families joining our school community, please be reminded that the safety of our students and community is paramount in the carpark of a morning and afternoon. We thank you for your continued support in keeping others safe and would like to remind you that we now have a staff member who has been engaged to assist with the safe traffic flow in the car park. We ask that drop-off and collection of children in the morning (8am-9am) and afternoon (3pm-3:30pm) is solely from the Overflow Church Car Park.


Thank you for your assistance with the following car park protocols:

  • 10 km/h speed in car park.

  • 'Kiss and Drop' of children is to be parallel park outside the Overflow Church. No parking along the full length of the southern edge of the carpark for ‘Kiss & Drop’ between 8-9am each morning.

  • Children and parents to cross into the carpark at the designated crossing.

  • Listen to and follow the directions of the Staff on Duty at all times.

  • Park in designated car parking spaces only.

  • No Parking, drop-off or collection of children from the school grounds.

  • No Parking in the designated parks for Medowie Medical Centre.

  • No parking in front of Medowie Medical Centre. This space is reserved for Emergency Vehicle access only.



Travel Updates for 2024


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Transport NSW have released information about Public Bus Travel for 2024. Information regarding applications for Opal Cards, renewals and changes can be found in the following document. NSW Transport have requested that parents plan ahead and have applications completed during Term 4, 2023 in preparation for 2024.



Uniform Orders


We take pride in our school and show this by wearing our uniform correctly. Respect is shown when uniforms are worn to high standards. The end of the school year is almost upon us and it is now time to begin thinking about being prepared for the new school year with the correct uniform items. Thank you for your continued support in bringing positive thinking and beliefs about our school through the wearing of the correct uniform, not only while at school but also while displaying the values of our school as you wear uniforms in the community, before/after school and at community events where uniform is worn.


Please ensure that your child has the correct uniform for each school day, and the correct uniform for each season. Details are found below in the policy excerpt. Please also ensure your child has a hat for school, to wear all year round. Any uniform deviations are to be for a short period of time only and must be reported to your child’s Homeroom or Class teacher while the correct uniform is arranged promptly.


Uniforms can be ordered online, which can be accessed via the school website under Menu items - ‘Parent Hub’. Here you will find information for the MCS Uniform Policy and the Uniform Shop towards the top of the page. Use these links provided for easy access.


Please see the MCS Uniform Policy for full details. An excerpt in relation is found below:

Policy statement

All students at Medowie Christian School will wear their uniform correctly with pride every day.

Procedures

  • The school expects that school hats are worn at breaks and outside classes for active play throughout the year.

  • Summer uniform is to be worn only during Terms 1 and 4. Winter uniform is to be worn during Terms 2 and 3 or for special events as requested by the school. (Any alterations to the this will come from the School Executive)

  • A note from a parent/carer is always required if a student is not in correct uniform (to cover a short period only). The explanation must also be of a reasonable nature. Ongoing breaches of the school’s uniform policy will result in disciplinary action and follow up with families.

  • Uniform Shop - all parts of the school uniform can only be purchased from the school’s uniform shop (other than shoes).



Do you love a good Family Movie?


It’s a movie with a completely fresh take on the story of the first ever Christmas. A fun, pop-infused musical based on the greatest story ever told “Journey to Bethlehem” is rated PG and is coming to a cinema near you from November 30. Enjoy the trailer and book your tickets soon.






 
 
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