The 2014 GO Cambodia team leaves on Friday this week, and will spend the 2 weeks of the upcoming school holidays in Cambodia. This year’s team consists of 11 students and 3 staff members.

Whilst in Cambodia, the team will initially spend time in Phnom Penh, gaining important historical and cultural perspective on the country, and in particular the destruction under the Pol Pot regime in the 1970s. From there, they will travel 3 hours north up the Mekong River to Stung Trong – a rural area of around 118,000 people living in poor villages. The students will be learning about how a church-based community group is improving lives in the local community through education and healthcare. They will assist in a program for children in a number of villages. The students will be challenged to organise games, work with interpreters, and lead the activities. The final part of the trip will be spent in Siem Reap, visiting the temples of the Angkor Empire, which are now considered the eighth wonder of the world.

You can follow the GO Cambodia team on Facebook: facebook.com/nbcsgocambodia

The Student Media Team is a group of talented and committed students with a strong interest in film and photography. Under the direction of Mr David Grundy, the group regularly produces video of NBCS events and activities.

Below are a few recent videos that the team have produced or collaborated on. They are hosted on the NBCS OnDemand website. Parents are able to log on with the username parent and password orange.

Showcase Highlights

Fathers’ Day Breakfast Time-lapse

NBCS Wind Orchestra Jenolan Caves Performance - New Era Fanfare

Stage 3 Eco Warriors Mini City

Tonight we will be hosting ‘Big Night In’, showcasing our Extra-curricular Music program. The event will feature the Senior Rock Band, Senior Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Orchestra, and special guests, the Northern Beaches Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Martin Hardy.

Date: Tuesday 16 September
Time: 6pm
Where: Marina Prior Centre at NBCS

The 2014 Trivia Night, held last Saturday night, was a fantastic success. We would like to especially thank all families who donated so generously, and all those who came along and participated. There were many memorable moments on the night, especially those Bollywood dance moves!

The money raised will support the GO Program. Thank you also to the organising committee for creating and hosting such a fun community event, and to our special guest host, Ed Halmagyi.

This week’s Parenting Ideas information sheets:

• Nowhere else to go – reaching out to those at risk of youth homelessness

In association with our Empowering Parent Seminars, we have been providing additional weekly parent information sheets to support NBCS parents. Some information will be more relevant to Primary than Secondary and vice versa. This is to support families within our school community covering all age groups.

If you would like an information sheet on a specific topic sent via Wavelength, please contact Mrs Anne Jobson via the School Office (9450 1311).
 

Upcoming Community Events:

Raising Responsible Digital Citizens
Cyber Safety Advocate Leonie Smith is one of Australia’s leading cyber safety educators and mother of four. In this session on Raising Responsible Digital Citizens Leonie will teach you how to keep your kids safe online, covering:

• Screen time balance
• Safe Social Media
• Cyber Bullying 
• Smart phone safety
• Avoiding adult content

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: St John the Apostle Primary School,166 Alfred Street Narraweena NSW 2099
Cost: Free
Bookings essential: youthbookings@warringah.nsw.gov.au or 9942 2681