Melissa Brown reflects on the Association dinner and AGM that took place earlier this week.
This week at Covie
Get to know Mrs Helvadjian
This week we have the pleasure of getting to know Mrs Debbie Helvadjian just a little bit better.
What's been happening?
So much happens every week at Covenant. Below are some things that have happened lately:
State Champions at CSSA Secondary State Volleyball Gala day!
The Association AGM
Incredible results at Secondary CIS Swimming
Infants Road Safety Talk
Individual Cross Country results
CIS Touch Football Championships
CIS Netball Championships
Secondary North Met Soccer Gala Day - our Junior team victorious!
State Champions at CSSA Secondary State Volleyball Gala day!
This week the Boys volleyball team travelled to Hawkesbury Indoor Stadium to play in the State CSSA Open Boys Volleyball Gala Day. After months of training, including during the holidays, it was finally time. We started the day by winning all four of our pool games and surviving some tough opponents along the way. The team showed great resilience and teamwork to come back from losing the first set in two of our pool games, to win those games in three sets. We then played Nowra Christian School in the semifinal and in a game that went down to the wire, managed to scrape by and win by the tightest of margins. Inspired by this victory the team rallied together for the final against Pacific Hills, which we managed to win in straight sets! We thank God for the gifts he has given us and the opportunity to play the game, and we had a great time doing so.
- Jannik M, team captain
Our Volleyball team claimed a historic victory at the CSSA Secondary State Volleyball Gala day on Thursday! This team have been training together since Term 1, even fitting in sessions during their Year 12 exam block and the school holidays. The team even ran their own training sessions, videoing and critiquing their technique. We are #covieproud of the efforts of this team, and thankful for their amazing coaches, Mrs Cossart, Mr Newman and Mr Millar.
The Association AGM
The Covenant Christian School Association gathered on Wednesday evening for dinner and the Annual General Meeting. It was a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and a chance to reflect on the school’s progress during 2024. We were especially pleased to welcome some of the school’s founders, alongside current parents, staff, and other members of our community.
We welcomed back four Alumni - Matthew Rockwell (Class of 2024), Madeline Smithies (Class of 2022), Daniel Leach (Class of 2008) and Dan Apin (former student and current Director of Student Wellbeing and Service Learning) - who shared the positive impact Covenant has had on their faith. This was such an encouragement, and we thank God for his continued work in their lives.
The Association thanked outgoing Board Director, Simon Higgins, for his faithful service over many years, and then elected new Board Director, Steph Kyme, who brings a background in education and theology to the Board. Steph joins existing directors, Karen Andersen, Stanley Leong and John Woldhuis, and reelected directors, Anne Baker and Bel Ritchie. We thank God for these faithful servants of our school.
The Board places great importance on the views of both the Association and the wider parent community. The AGM included time for discussion and feedback, which we greatly valued. As we begin our strategic planning process, parents will be invited to share their thoughts about the future direction of the school. You are also welcome to contact the Board directly at boardchair@covenant.nsw.edu.au.
Association Information Evening
The Board are pleased to host an evening for you to find out more about the Association and to consider Association membership. It will be held on Wednesday 18 June, 6.30pm in the Junior School Library. Please RSVP by the 11 June here.
Incredible results at Secondary CIS Swimming
A massive congratulations to the following students or their outstanding performance at the CIS Swimming Championships last week:
- Caitlin P (Year 9) who came 1st in 15y girls 50m backstroke, 2nd in 15-16y girls 100m backstroke, and 2nd in 15-16y girls 200m backstroke.
- Macsen VG (Year 7) who came 2nd in 12y boys 50 breaststroke.
Congratulations must also go to all our swimmers who competed at this event, many achieving a PB: Molly H (Year 8), Emma V (Year 9), Isaac T (Year 7) and David V (Year 10).
Caitlin will go on to compete at the NSW All Schools Swimming and Diving Championships next week. We wish her the best of luck. We are already #covieproud!
Infants Road Safety Talk
Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Senior Constable Abby Wark to speak to our Infants students about the importance of road safety. As part of National Road Safety Week, our Kindergarten to Year 2 students were reminded of the following key messages:
- Hold a grown up’s hand when you cross the road, are on the footpath or in a car park.
- Always wear a helmet when you ride or skate and always ride away from the road.
Adults in our Covie community have an important role to play in road safety and keeping our children safe. So please remember:
- Until your child is at least 10 years old, hold their hand when you cross the road.
- Help keep your child safe by meeting them at the gate. Never call them across the road.
- 40km/h school zones slow traffic around our school to help protect children on their way to and from school. The designated school zone speed limit must be observed between 8.00-9.30am and 2.30-4.00pm even if children cannot be seen.
- When driving into the school, take extra care.
Individual Cross Country results
Congratulations to the top 4 runners who have qualified to compete at the CSSA State Cross Country Carnival on 30 May! Our Age Champions are listed first. House champions will be announced in the next issue of Covie news.
Junior School
8-9 year boys: Isaac K, Daniel L, Ethan M, Atticus H
8-9 year girls: Victoria N, Elbie B, Esther H, Isla B
10 year boys: Edward S, Henre VH, Kai T, Zion K
10 year girls: Zoe S, Ruby C, Chloe R, Ellie PS
11 year boys: Mateo S, Josh F, Jethro F, Joshua K
11 year girls: Bonnie P, Layla R, Kirra G, Megan O
12-13 year boys: Raif B, Xavier CV, Jacob CO, Sam J
12-13 year girls: Kara Am Mia C, Eva M, Ava R
Secondary School
12 year boys: Isaac T, Rafael W, Enoch K, Macsen VG
12 year girls: Adalia S, Susanna T, Katrina L, Amy H
13 year boys: Jeremiah M (also MC winner), Douglas W, Jordan P, Archer H, Finley E
13 year girls: Meredith L, Adelaide S, Kourtney B, Halle M
14 year boys: Matthew D, Cody S, Kobe T, James G
14 year girls: Jessinta H, Elli B, Ruby Y, Emma V
15 year boys: Oliver B, David V, Jeremy S, Toby K
15 year girls: Caitlin P, Nellie WM, Jemimah C, Pearl B
16 year boys: Caleb J, Josh N, Spencer T, Oskar M
16 year girls: Amelie H, Lexi S, Isy M, Maddie T
17 year boys: Luke S, Noah L, Henry J, Tom J
17 year girls: Amy Niddrie, Claire F, Hannah S, Michaela E
18 year boys: Josh S, Tyler M, Daniel P
CIS Touch Football Championships
Josh S and Lexi S were selected in the Open's CSSA Touch Football Teams to play in the CIS Championships last Friday in North Parramatta. Both were asked to be captains of their teams! It was a great day of touch and strong competition. Well done to Lexi and Josh! #covieproud
CIS Netball Championships
Lexi S (U19) and Sarah P (U15) were selected in the CSSA Netball Teams to play in the CIS Championships on Thursday in Netball Central, Homebush. Both Lexi and Sarah had a great day of netball - their smiles say it all. #covieproud
Secondary North Met Soccer Gala Day - our Junior team victorious!
On Monday, Mr Au-Yeung, Mr Cho, Mr Moody and Miss Dale had the pleasure of taking four competitive football teams to the North Met Gala Day. Our Senior Teams fought spiritedly with the boys picking up early wins against Wahroonga and Pacific Hills, before having tough loses against Oxford Falls and Northern Beaches. The senior girls drew early games against both Pacific Hills and Northern Beaches before a close loss to Oxford Falls. They then faced Pacific Hills in the playoff for third and were narrowly defeated 1-0.
Our Junior teams saw great success throughout the day with both teams progressing to the final. The boys with wins against Wahroonga Adventist and Northern Beaches and draws against Pacific Hills and Oxford Falls. We then versed Pacific Hills in the final and despite a strong performance were unfortunately defeated 2-1. The girls had three strong wins against Wahroonga Adventist, Pacific Hills and Oxford Falls before playing Northern Beaches in the grand final. After a gripping and tight contest, not even golden goal could split the two teams resulting in a penalty shootout. With some accurate shooting and some strong goalkeeping our girls emerged victorious!! They will now represent the zone later this term at the CSSA Championships.
It was fantastic to see the students demonstrate a spirit of perseverance and passion for the beautiful game right throughout the day, and we’d like to thank the many parents, carers and friends, who were a fabulous support group right throughout the day.
- Mr Moody, Coach
Upcoming Events
You're invited!
We would love you to come and be part of the upcoming events below. You'll have opportunities to meet other parents, as well as members of staff.
Evening of Music
Term 2 Big Events for your diary
Northern Beaches Schools Expo
Infants and Primary Assembly
School Tours - Invite a friend
Evening of Music
Current families, Alumni and friends are warmly invited to join us for the Evening of Music 2025.
Be inspired by the talent of our incredible Year 12 students as they perform their HSC pieces. Enjoy wonderful performances by our bands and ensembles, and delight in the passion of our Junior musicians.
The following groups will be performing: Year 4 Band, Year 4 Strings, Year 5 Band, Junior Band, Junior Strings, Senior Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, Senior Band, Guitar Ensemble, Year 9 Music Elective, Year 10 Music Elective, Year 11 Music and Year 12 Music.
Tickets are free, but bookings are essential - https://www.covenant.nsw.edu.au/events/evening-of-music-2025
Term 2 Big Events for your diary
Northern Beaches Schools Expo
Infants and Primary Assembly
Parents are warmly invited to join us each fortnight on a Friday at our Infants and Primary assemblies in the PAS.
- Infants Assembly (Kindergarten to Year 2) is from 10.00-10.30am on Friday 23 May, Friday 6 June and Friday 20 June.
- Primary Assembly (Years 3 to 6) is from 1.40-2.15pm on Friday 23 May, Friday 6 June and Friday 20 June.
School Tours - Invite a friend
Book a tour here - https://enrol.covenant.nsw.edu.au/book-a-tour