LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
NEWSLETTER
28 November 2024
Value of the Month - Tenacity
It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him;
serve him and hold fast to him. Deuteronomy 13:4
IMPORTANT DATES
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Thursday 28 November | Primary Presentation Evening |
Friday 29November | Parents Appreciation Lunch 12 pm |
Thursday 5 December | Secondary Presentation Night |
Friday 6 December | End of Term 4 - 1pm Finish Primary Prep - Year 5 Orientation 9am |
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
As we reflect on 2024, we are grateful for God’s faithfulness and provision. This year has been filled with achievements, challenges, and growth, and through it all, we have seen His hand guiding us.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to each member of our College Community.
To our parents and guardians, thank you for placing your trust in us to nurture, educate, and guide your children. Your ongoing support, whether through encouraging your children in their studies, volunteering at school events, or partnering with us in prayer, has been invaluable. We are blessed to walk alongside you in raising young men and women of godly character.
To our students, congratulations on your hard work and perseverance this year. Whether in academics, sport, music, or service, your commitment to learning and growth has been inspiring. You remind us daily of the incredible potential God has placed within each of you.
To our amazing staff, your dedication and passion are the foundation of all we do at LCC. Thank you for your tireless efforts in creating a Christ-centred environment where students feel safe, valued, and challenged to achieve their best. Your willingness to go above and beyond is deeply appreciated.
Primary Presentation Night was a fantastic celebration of our students' achievements and the community spirit we share. Thank you to all everyone who contributed to making it such a memorable event.
For our Secondary families, we would love to see you at the Secondary Presentation Night on Thursday, 5 December. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and the dedication of our Secondary staff. Please make every effort to attend and share in this special evening.
May the upcoming Christmas season be a time of joy, peace, and celebration for you and your family as we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We pray for a restful holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.
A friendly reminder that the final day of school is Friday, 6 December, with an early dismissal at 1:00 PM. Please ensure arrangements are made for your child to be collected promptly.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”. Isaiah 9:6
Yours in His service
David Holloway
Deputy Principal
THANK YOU!
We are extremely thankful to Mrs Dunkerley’s contributions to our fortnightly newsletters over the past 15 years. She has always worked diligently, ensuring updated news was reported to the community.
We will miss her, and we wish her well in the next chapter of her life!
Wing Leong
Principal
WELLBEING
Year 5 Leadership incursion and Year 4 Affirmation Day
This week we had Eric Agyeman from The Royal Hood visit to do Leadership skills development with our Year 5 students. He reminded them all that they all have leadership within them and that they are role models for others.
He also did a session with our Year 4 students on the power of words and affirming each other as we are all God’s children and need to treat ourselves and others with respect. After lunch the boys and girls split up to have discussions about puberty and change.
Eric also blessed a couple of students with personally signed copies of his book; “Unstoppable! Emotional Resilience Journal” A journal to help students remember who God says they are and the Power of Words.
Eric has kindly offered the book to families for 50% off if you wish to order one for your child. Click on the link below, or and put in the code EZZAY when prompted. https://ericagyeman.square.site/
Cherrie Marshall
Chaplain
SPORT
Welcome to our college's official Sports Instagram page! Here you will find all the latest updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from our student-athletes. Follow us for game schedules, team news, and to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our sports teams. Let's support our athletes together!
Mitchell Buck
Lighthouse Christian College
Health & PE Faculty Leader / Secondary Sports Coordinator
MUSIC
Term 4 has been a hive of activity in the Music Department with soirees and performances galore!
Victorian School Music Festival
On Monday 11th of November, 19 students across our primary and secondary school set out for the Victorian School Music Festival (VSMF) to perform a part of our LCC Concert Band.
These students had been working hard to prepare for this event (coming in 1-2 times a week at 7:45am for rehearsals) and were excited for the day to arrive.
They set off by bus in the afternoon, stopping at Central Gardens in Hawthorn for a snack and and a play before heading off to the Hawthorn Arts Centre. Once at the venue, they were given instructions for the event, which would involve watching two other schools perform their concert band pieces and have adjudicators mark them on their performance and workshop their playing with them. The LCC Concert Band would also perform for the other schools and then receive their own feedback and instruction.
The students were fortunate enough to watch performances by beginner concert bands from Kew High School and Box Hill High School and to have the experience of listening to pieces of music they had not heard before.
When it came the LCC Concert Band performing, they did an absolutely outstanding job and were provided with feedback from the adjudicators that confirmed that! It was a testament to their hard work and to the efforts of the many people involved in getting them to that standard of playing, including staff and parents, as well as their own instrumental music
teachers.
The students returned back to Lighthouse on a big ‘high’ having had a further glimpse of what it means to be a band and to really work together towards a common goal.
The students returned back to Lighthouse on a big ‘high’ having had a further glimpse of what it means to be a band and to really work together towards a common goal.
Many thanks to Mr Vincent for leading this group so expertly, to Mrs Pang who provided the catering and support for the excursion, and to the many parents who came to Hawthorn Arts Centre to watch the band perform.
The LCC Concert Band truly represented our school so well,
we look forward to more great things from them in the coming year.
Meet the instruments and Lighthouse Instrumental Students’ Soiree
On Monday 18th of November, Lighthouse families took the opportunity to visit the Music rooms, see what instruments we teach at Lighthouse and meet our instrumental staff. This gave them students a chance to see and hold the instruments, hear how they sound and find out what’s involved in playing them.
Families were even treated to performances by each of the staff members, giving the students a glimpse of what is possible when you work hard honing your music skills! This was followed by a soiree, featuring the students who have been having instrumental lessons at Lighthouse this year.
Many of these students have only just started learning their instrument in recent months, but the focus of this soiree was to give them valuable experience with performing. Congratulations to the following students who did a wonderful job of performing and showcasing their learning on their instruments:
Claire Li – Flute
Angelyn Som - Flute
Aiden Ly – Euphonium
Bodhi Warahenage Don – Guitar
Isabelle Wong – Flute
Teagan Wong – Flute
Lily Vijyapalan – Flute
Arnold Sun – Flute
Ryan Sun – Flute & Saxophone
Mickhael Sthavan – Guitar
Jayden Samuel – Guitar
Adaiah Sthavan – Drum-kit
Elellan Tamiru – Flute
Carolin Tan – Flute
Annabelle Guo – Trumpet
Olivia Li – Drum-kit
Jeremy Zhao – Trumpet
Cynthia Zhang - Trumpet
Many thanks also to the parents, family members and staff that came to support them. It was wonderful to have such a large and vibrant audience in our Music rooms for this soiree!
Shari Bhatt
Music Coordinator
PRIMARY - ELC - YEAR 2
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the children have been exploring the birth of Jesus story. They are learning that Christmas is to celebrate and remember the
birth of Jesus Christ, and God’s love for us.
Mrs. Jay used puppets and the nativity playset to share the story. The children learned about Mary and Joseph and the name of the angel who visited Mary. It was wonderful to see them engaged and shared their ideas about
how they celebrate Christmas at home.
During the week, the children had the opportunity to independently play with
the nativity set and create their own baby Jesus’ story using the puppets.
COMO HOUSE EXCURSION
Last week, Year 1 students visited Como House to learn about life in the past.
"We played old fashioned games like egg and spoon and the sack race." - Jonah
"We explored the mansion. It was fabulous." – Megan
"I enjoyed cleaning the way they did in the olden days - that was fun!" - ChanKim
"I loved exploring the mansion and especially dancing in the ballroom." - Gabriel
“I liked The Mystery of the Broken Doll because we went around to look for clues.” – Jonathan
“We learned how in the olden days people made Christmas decorations by hand.” - Hannah
Danielle Ng
Primary Teacher and Head of Lower Primary
PRIMARY - YEARS 3 - 6
YEAR 6 GRADUATION
What an unforgettable evening it was—filled with laughter, joy, celebration, and dancing!
Our Year 6 students marked the completion of their primary school journey in a spectacular style, with a graduation event that will be cherished for years to come. This milestone occasion was not only a celebration of their achievements but also an opportunity to reflect on the growth, dedication, and hard work that has shaped their primary school years.
The highlight of the night was an inspiring award ceremony, where the students’ accomplishments were honoured and their unique contributions to the school community were celebrated. Families, and teachers came together to applaud their efforts and share in the pride of seeing our students prepare to embark on their next chapter.
The evening was made even more special with a year 6 item and shared moments of joy, as the students said goodbye to primary school surrounded by their classmates, families and the school community.
Congratulations to our Year 6 graduates—we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you will achieve in the future! May God continue to bless and keep you.
Priya Gosai-Jesudhason
Primary Teacher
visual art competition
Kermina Elias (Year 3) took part in the Visual Art competition that had competitors across 52 churches around Australia. She won the Art Championship and received a Platinum Medal.
Congratulations, Kermina on such an outstanding artwork.
Matilda Tan
Primary Teacher
SECONDARY
Dear LCC community,
We are pleased to tell you that our design technology students in Makerspace and Product and Systems subjects have finalised their projects and have achieved wonderful results.
The Year 7 and 8 Makerspace students tried their hands on the Cricut machine under the guidance of the dedicated Makerspace teachers and created some amazing designs on their tote bag.
The Year 9/10 Product and Systems students had a chance to produce something of their choice using either the laser printer, 3D printer, Cricut machine or sewing machine. It was amazing to see students’ creativity and tenacity in making their designs come into reality. Of noteworthy: Neel Pujar with his swiss army knife design, Joanne Nguyen with her Power anime character, Jayden James with his chalk bag for rock climbing and Elexis Bo with her shoulder bag, Jack Yeung with his Mario mushroom keychain and Jonathan Ong with his personalised T-shirt. Well done all for the wonderful work that you did.
Camp Australia After-School Care Program
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