It is with much sadness that we announce that Wayne Morton, our Deputy Principal of Junior School, will be leaving Covenant at the end of this term. He will be deeply missed.

Wayne tells us that he has been part of the Covenant community for 25 years and, with his three children now finished school, he feels it is the right time for the next step. He will be taking up a position with his church whose mission is to reach people of all nations. Wayne will be helping to train and support those who are church planting. 

Melissa closes by thanking God for Wayne's service.  

From the Prayer Group

"O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether." Psalm 139:1-4 (ESV)

For Prayer and Praise

Praise God that our Creator knows us completely and loves us. 

Prayer suggestions:

• Give thanks and pray for Years 3 and 4 students and their teachers. 
• Pray for peace and an end to the war in Ukraine.
• Give thanks for the rain to areas that needed it and for reprieve from heavy rain to areas that flooded. Pray for financial aid, provisions and comfort for those affected by the floods. 
• Pray for the building of community as parents return to school. Pray especially for families who came to Covenant during the pandemic, for them to make connections.
• Pray for our community, that in the good and in the difficult times to know God is faithful and to trust in him.
• Pray for events this week:

Mon 14 – Wed 16 March: Year 6 camp

Prayer Group is returning to school on Thursdays starting this week. Come and pray with us for our school community. We meet in T9 (demountable classroom next to Prep) at 9.00am. Please sign in at the Office when you arrive at school. 

Email us at prayergroup@covenant.nsw.edu.au if you would like to come, receive the prayer notes or would like prayer.

Do you remember how you first heard about Covenant Christian School?  

Was it from a friend or a family member? 

Who do you know that is looking for the right school for their child? Can we encourage you to let your friends and family know about our upcoming school tours so that they can see for themselves what makes our school such a special and thriving place where Jesus is at the centre. 

We have spaces at our upcoming school tour on Tuesday 15 March at 4.00pm and on Friday 1 April at 9.15am. They can book here! 

From Term 2 all students are required to wear full Winter Uniform. 

Learn more about the requirements for Winter Uniform below:

• Junior School Winter Uniform
• Secondary School Winter Uniform

You can visit the Uniform Shop during term time on Mondays from 2.15-3.15pm and Wednesdays from 8.00-9.30am (bookings no longer required), or alternatively you can order online. All online orders will be sent home with students or can be collected from the Office. 

Please note the Uniform shop will not be open during the school holidays.

Last minute purchases can be made on Tuesday 26 April from 9.00am to midday.  

A missionary family, just returned from Russia, will be joining us very soon and we would like to provide uniforms for their children. 

They have five children: boy in Year 10, girl in Year 7, boy in Year 5, girl in Year 4, boy in Year 2.

If you have any uniform items (Summer, Winter or Sport) that you would be willing to donate, please bring them to the Office. Thank you. 

We are looking for parent helpers to assist at Cafe Covie from Monday 14 March. Helping at Cafe Covie is a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parents and earn your PIP hours too. View the job description and more information here.  

Signing in at the Office

It is important that we know who is onsite at all times to ensure the safety of our students. If you enter the school between 8.00am and 4.00pm, please go to the Office and sign in. This includes:

• going to Cafe Covie (reopens 14 March)
• assisting in classrooms
• meeting with a member of staff

Volunteer Code of Conduct

If you are planning on assisting the school in any capacity, including volunteering at canteen or in the classroom, please ensure you have completed the Volunteer Code of Conduct. 

New Potholes

We have advised Northern Beaches Council of the potholes on the roads around the school. Please take care in the meantime. 

Well, what a wet week! I don't think we've ever had so much rain at school. Thank you for driving safely and adhering to the road rules, and for your continued patience at drop off and pick up times each day. Just a couple of reminders:

• Remember that the Kiss and Drop area is for quick drop off or pick up only. Please do not park and leave your car unattended here. 
• Parents collecting their child from an afterschool activity may come and park in marked spaces inside the school gates only after 3.15pm.
• Only park in designated spaces, particularly in Dell Street.
• Avoid parking on the corners of Dell Street and Waldon Road as this blocks the buses from turning safely.
• Avoid parking on the grass at the corner of Dell Street and Waldon Road.
• Avoid making 3-point-turns using driveways in Dell Street, Waldon Road or Bundaleer Street.
• Adhere to the speed limit at all times, but slow down especially when near children or if visibility is poor.
• Consider alternative places to collect your child (for example, the Wakehurst Rugby Clubhouse).
• Consider using the school bus services.

The latest edition of the Nurture magazine has arrived. This magazine, produced by CEN (Christian Education National), was sent out yesterday to the youngest child in the family, Kindergarten to Year 5. 

If you didn’t receive one and would like a copy, please collect one from the main office.

We are delighted to announce that next week, we will be launching our Small Group Tutor Program for senior students in Years 11 and 12.

This is an opportunity for our students to receive help in Mathematics from specialist tutors in small groups (maximum 5). 

We will begin with a 3-week exam preparation program this term, but our plan is to offer term-long sessions in Maths, English and Sciences in Term 2.

Many of our sessions are already fully booked. We have a limited number of spaces left in the sessions below. Click the links to enrol.

Year 11 Mathematics Standard

Dates: Tuesday 15/3, 22/3, 29/3 | Book here

Time: 3.10-4.00pm

Tutor: Mr R Lowry

Room: D15

Year 11 Mathematics Extension 1  

Dates: Tuesday 15/3, 22/3, 29/3 | Book here

Time: 4.10-5.00pm

Tutor: Mr H Sangtoki

Room: D6

Year 12 Maths Standard 2

Dates: Tuesday 15/3, 22/3, 29/3 | Book here

Time: 4.10-5.00pm

Tutor: Mr R Lowry

Room: D15

Year 12 Mathematics Advanced 

Dates: Wednesday 16/3, 23/3, 30/3 | Book here

Time: 4.10-5.00pm

Tutor: Mr R Lowry

Room: D6

Year 12 Mathematics Extension 2

Dates: Thursday 17/3, 24/3, 31/3 | Book here

Time: 4.10-5.00pm

Tutor: Mr H Sangtoki 

Room: D6

Zone Report

On Thursday 3 March, around 50 students met at Warringah Aquatic Centre to compete in the North Metropolitan Primary Zone Swimming Carnival. 

Our students competed well and tried their best, plus cheered and supported each with much encouragement.

Some of our swimmers achieved personal bests and our Senior Boys Relay team came third.

Our school came fifth on the day.

Congratulations to the following students who placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd and qualified for State at Blacktown Aquatic Centre.

Eliott B – 10yrs 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke

Mia C – 9yrs 50m Freestyle

Dylan L – 11yrs 50m Backstroke

Susanna T – 9yrs 50m Backstroke

Emma V – 11yrs 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly.

Thank you to Mr Lim for assisting with the marshalling and to the family members who came to support and encourage our students, and well done to all the students who competed enthusiastically throughout the day.

State Report

On Monday 7 March, five of our Junior School students travelled to Blacktown Aquatic Centre to compete in the CSSA State Swimming Championships.

They swam well and tried their best, resulting in several Personal Best times and improved times from Zone.

Well done to Eliott B, Mia C, Dylan L and Susanna T for qualifying for State and for doing their best on the day against tough opposition.

Congratulations to Emma V who swam especially well to come 2nd overall in 50m Backstroke, and 4th overall in 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly. She now qualifies for CIS Swimming Championships in these three events.

Our North Met Zone came second behind the Hunter Zone.

Thanks to the parents who transported and supported our students on the day.

Tanya Hammond
Primary Sport Coordinator

Congratulations to Karys J and Amy W who have been selected for the State U16 CSSA Hockey Team. This was a result of their performance in trials held during the recent Hockey Gala Day. Well done ladies!

Our Year 7 Geography students have been learning about contour lines on topographic maps. They had the opportunity to create their own playdough mountain in Geography and model what a mountain would look like in real life. By drawing in contour lines on the playdough mountain and showing what the height in metres may be, they can compare to what a mountain looks like on a map. 

There are a number of positions currently available. Visit our Positions Vacant page for more information. 

• Office Assistant (casual)
• Secondary Photography & Digital Media Teacher 7-12
• Careers Counsellor

Are you interested in working with Extend, our external after school provider? They are currently recruiting for more staff for our school service. View the details here. 

These letters can be found on the Covie App > Links > Letters to Parents. 

General letters:

• Small Group Tutoring – Senior Mathematics (letter sent Monday 7 March)
• Year 6 Camp update (email sent Wednesday 9 March)
• Year 10 Drama excursion (letter sent Wednesday 9 March)
• Year 3, 5, 7 & 9 NAPLAN Information (letter sent Friday 11 March)

Pre-selected letters:

• PASS students - Assistance at North Met Secondary Zone Swimming Carnival (letter sent Monday 7 March)
• Year 12 SLC - Leadership Afternoon Tea (letter sent Wednesday 9 March)

Every day, thousands of Australian children suffer the effects of eczema, and families struggle with managing eczema and children’s behavioural and emotional adjustment. 

Healthy Living Triple P is an adaptation of the successful Triple P - Positive Parenting Program, offering practical ideas and support for parents of children with eczema. This innovative online program is designed to help parents manage their child’s eczema more easily, help children cope with their eczema and emotions, prevent and manage difficult child behaviour, and reduce the impact of eczema on families. 

Over the next few months, parents of 2-10 year old children with eczema are able to access Healthy Living Triple P free of charge as part of a research project through the Queensland Children’s Hospital, Griffith University, and the University of Queensland. For more information, please visit us at https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/eczema/, contact Dr Amy Mitchell on (07) 3735 6462, or email healthyliving@uq.edu.au.