Our staff say farewell to our graduating Class of 2024.
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“Oh, silly Mummy!” is a phrase I haven’t used for about 5 years. I used to say it all the time when I made a mistake until I reflected on what I was teaching my son. I was teaching my son that making a mistake means I’m silly. But that’s not true! Did you know that our brains grow when we make mistakes? It seems a bit counterintuitive, but brain research shows that when we make mistakes lots of connections are made in our brains. This is worth reflecting on. It’s also worth reflecting on how you view making mistakes.
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Aladdin & the Lamp - last chance for tickets!
Only six sleeps until the premiere of Aladdin & the Lamp. Our Dance Academy students have been rehearsing for months and are excited to perform in front of a live audience. Seats are still available so get your tickets now!
What's Been Happening?
New Mustard Leaders announced
“What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.” - Matthew 4:30-32
Mustard is the name of our Secondary lunchtime Christian group. The aim is to see all involved students 'growing together' in faith and to see the Gospel message grow in new hearts. Each Friday, a group of 20 Year 12 students meet with about 80 students from Years 7 to 10 to encourage them in fellowship and discipleship. These leaders prepare Bible teaching, small group time and games each week as they serve God and the students who attend. We recently welcomed the incoming team of leaders in a Secondary assembly and are looking forward to their service this term and in the coming year.
Mustard Captains: Zoe S and Sam P
Mustard Leaders: Keziah A, Holly B, Jessica G, Molly J, Savannah L, Alexander L, Keith L, Tyler M, Emma M, Katie O, Daniel P, Isabel P, Saskia P, Sammy R, Hannah S, Tristan V, David W, Nadia Y
Mustard is on every Friday lunch time in the Hall - everyone is welcome!
CSSA State Tennis Championships
Congratulations to Oskar M on participating in the CSSA State Tennis Championships last week. He won all six of his pool matches and finished top of his pool! Oskar shares his experience below:
I was given the opportunity of representing Covie at the CSSA Open Tennis Tournament at Blacktown Tennis Centre. I was one of the few representatives who came alone to represent their school. The competition was divided into two rounds. Firstly the pool rounds, where players had to play everyone in their pool in a round robin format. Then, the top two or three players from each pool advanced to the finals round, which is an elimination format, like you see at the major tennis tournaments, like the Australian Open.
The pool round was fun yet challenging. My pool had two very strong players, and competing against them raised my level of play; I felt very lucky to come out as the winner of those matches. I ended up winning all six of my pool matches and finishing top of my pool which gave me a lot of confidence. However, in the knockout round of 16, things didn’t go as well. Despite all 6 of my games being close and decided by a sudden death deuce point, there were some line calls that my opposition called in his favour and those calls got in the way of my game. Now I will have to wait until the new year to see if I make CIS next year.
I would like to give a special thanks to Coach Lisa, whose support and coaching over the last two years have been fundamental to my development as a player. She improved my skills but at the same time gave me lots of confidence to take onto the court.
Oskar M - Year 9
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