Emmaus Christian College

In Term 2 Holidays, a group of Senior students travelled to Mount Buller, Victoria for our annual combined Snow Trip with King’s Baptist Grammar School. ⛷️❄️

Students had daily lessons with an instructor in skiing or snowboarding and even got to carve the snow at night time to some DJ music. 🎶

Hot chocolates, coffees, and teas were consumed in large quantities throughout the trip and in the evenings, students played games in our private lodge with one another. Mount Bulla treated us well!

Old Scholar Henry Smith (2020) made his AFL debut playing for the Brisbane Lions on Sunday at the Gabba, winning against the Sydney Swans by 2 points. 🥇

Well done Henry for getting 2 kicks, 2 handballs, 2 marks, 3 tackles and 4 disposals. Henry says “I’ve been here for four years now biding my time in the VFL, so to get the call up to run out on Sunday I am over the moon and my family is rapt for me,” Smith said.

For more details on how he got here and to watch a video interview of Henry, you can visit the article below: https://www.lions.com.au/news/1603876/debut-announcement

Welcome back! 🧑‍🏫

It’s so wonderful to see our campuses alive with excitement as school begins for Term 3. 🎉

We look forward to this next season with you and pray that it is fruitful for our students, parents, staff and the entire Emmaus community!

Toy Story Challenge 🐻

Our Inter-House Challenge took a fun and imaginative turn for our Secondary Home Groups this year. Each Home Group received three unloved teddies for each House Team being Ruby, Topaz, or Emerald. 🎉

The fun kicked off with a series of creative challenges. First, each teddy needed a name. Next, students composed a meaningful poem about their new furry friend. Then, students got their creative juices flowing by taking imaginative photos of their teddies. 🎬

The grand finale? Designing and building a house for their teddies! 🏰

Wheelie Day at Brooklyn Park 🛞

Our Foundation students at Brooklyn Park had a rip-roaring day cruising around on bikes and scooters! 🚴‍♀️

Learning to ride on wheels for their Science class focused on Movement, including using safety equipment such as helmets, they spent their lesson doing laps around the undercover courts.

Plus, who knew that learning about the different signals and directional signage could be so much fun? ⬅️

4 Decades Reunion 2024 🎉

2 weeks to go!!
Come Friday 26 July we will be celebrating our Old Scholars Association's Decades Reunion. 🌟

This is for the Classes of 1984, 1994, 2004 and 2014 and students from these years are warmly invited to register their attendance here: https://events.humanitix.com/4-decades-reunion-2024

We can’t wait for this celebration!

Employment Opportunities at Brooklyn Park Campus

We're pleased to invite applications for three positions at our Brooklyn Park Campus Junior School:
☑️Junior School Teacher - Full time ongoing starting 2025
☑️Junior School Teacher - Part time ongoing starting 2025
☑️School Assistant - Learning Support - Part time contract August 2024 to December 2024

To find out more visit https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment

Seussical Jr.’s last hurrah 💃

As our last hurrah for Seussical Jr., we would like to thank every person involved!

The months of work poured into this immaculate display of talent and dedication is astounding and we are grateful as a College to have such a godly community.
Thank you! 🤩

We're thrilled that we are again ranked among the Top 10 Secondary Schools in the State, as published by Better Education and shared in today's Advertiser.

We give glory to God for our community and praise Him for His blessings.

Read the article (paywall) here: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/south-australia-education/top-sa-public-schools-outperforming-many-leading-private-schools-in-latest-better-education-rankings/news-story/1feaedcfcde4aed9bec2f2d4c2d512ad -tools

Year 12 Camp 🏹

Our Year 12s got adventurous taking on the Adare Campsite in Victor Harbor. 🏰

From kayaking and boot camp challenge courses to archery, these activities tested their teamwork, coordination, courage, and perseverance. 🚣‍♀️

Combined with lots of laughter, it made for an unforgettable time of togetherness amidst God’s beautiful creation.

A huge congratulations to Alex (Year 11) and Old Scholar Patrick Backshall (2019) for being selected as Goal Umpires for the SANFLW Grand Final!

Their coaches have praised their efforts and dedication, highlighting their outstanding performance. We're incredibly proud of Alex and Patrick for this significant achievement. Well done!

Healthy Eating in Home Economics 🍉

Secondary students recently taught our Junior School students about healthy eating as part of the Year 10 Home Economics curriculum, Life Stages and Nutrition. 🍽

Through fun activities like creating smoothies and cupcakes together, the Year 10s taught the Junior School students about making good food choices. 🥙

A tasty time of learning for all. We hope all of our students are making healthy food choices these holidays!

Emmaus Early Explorers 👣

Our very first Emmaus Early Explorers session had a great turnout of littlies descending upon our Brooklyn Park Campus. 👶

In keeping with this month’s theme of Literacy, there were toys galore, new friends to play with, and exciting books to read. 📕

Parents were treated to hot drinks, fellowship and games to play with their little ones. We look forward to seeing our Emmaus community at Emmaus Early Explorers again on the 29th of July! 🌎

Netball Development Program Knockout 🏀

A team of Year 10 – 11 netball superstars took on the Netball Development Program Knockout Competition, coming second in their round.

The girls won 2 games by 40+ goals and lost their last in a close and intense battle.
A huge well done to these girls who will take on the Competition again next year! 💥

We've had a fantastic Term 2, full of community events, camps, curriculum and many achievements!

We pray that you and your family have a restful holiday and we'll see you back at school on Tuesday 23 July. 🎉

Seussical Jr. 🎩💥

Thank you so much for journeying with us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus! 🫧

Our talented students and their dedicated parents (and our extraordinary musical staff) worked oh so hard to put this phenomenal show together. 🎉

We were so blessed by every act and every character, every song and every outlandish costume - thank you to every person involved, no matter how small! 🌎

Our thinks are much brighter thanks to the South Plympton Junior School’s production of Seussical Jr..

Seussical Jr. ✨

Our matinee show went off with a YOPP! 💥

There’s still time to purchase your tickets for tonight and tomorrow night, but get in quick- we’re almost full! 🎟
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/seussicaljr

Costumes for Seussical Jr. 🎩

It has been such a blessing to witness the Emmaus community, from parents to students, rally around Seussical Jr., spending endless hours devoted to projects like costume and set creation! 🪻

As part of their assessment, the Year 12 Child Studies students created costumes for our 40 Foundation students, focusing on the formation of identity in children through belonging. The Sewing Club has also put their skilled hand into bedazzling costumes. 🪡

We are so grateful to this incredible community- thank you so much to all who have helped!

Farewell Mrs Hughes 🌹

Our beloved Canteen Manager Mrs Hughes transformed the Year 12 common room into a stunning Beauty and the Beast-themed lunch for the Junior and Secondary student Canteen volunteers. ✨

Our servant-hearted students enjoyed curry, ciabatta rolls and rice noodle salads, topped off with ice cream as a thank you for their service and as a farewell to Mrs Hughes. 🥪🍨

Mrs Hughes, thank you for always warming our hearts and filling our stomachs, we will miss you. 💗

ASX Competition Winner 📈

Congratulations to Year 11 student Ilya, who invested his Talents well, receiving the Syndicate state prize for the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game 1, coming first in South Australia! 👏

Students taking part in this competition receive a virtual $50,000 they can invest over a 10- week period in over 300 companies listed on the ASX.

He received his certificate and prize of $500 at Assembly on Monday.
Well done Ilya! 🤝

Classes of 1984, 1994, 2004 and 2014, we give you your Decades Reunion! ⭐

Get ready for a night of walking down memory lane at our Emmaus Christian College South Plympton Campus. We’ll then celebrate how far we've come over drinks, fun and food at The Highway.

Please share this invitation with your classmates.
We can't wait to welcome you back! ⭐

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/4-decades-reunion-2024

Inspiring Evening 🤩

A stunning display of artistry and discipline, the recent Inspiring Evening hosted at the Emmaus Performing Arts Centre has us enraptured.

Students from years 7 to 12 displayed their learnings from the Performing Arts Discipline and their immense progress in this space on stage. 💃

We are so pleased to see these God-given abilities nurtured and flourishing. 🌹
A huge well done to these students!

Battle of the Bands 🎷

Our Brooklyn Park Year 5/6 students hosted their Hollywood Movie Night-style Battle of the Bands last night! 🎬

What a phenomenal night of instrumental skill, entertainment and raucous fun.
Attendees were greeted with a Hall of Fame entrance, popcorn on arrival and a troop of very excited students. 😁

The Heathy’s Homeys team, decked out in Ooompa Loompa garb, took out the title of overall champions after going head-to-head with Cambo's Collection! Congratulations to all of these talented students. 🎉

Year 12 Drama Production 👒

Our Year 12 Drama student group, titled ‘Moontide: Rising minds, ideas and stories,' performed the highly emotive ‘Be My Baby’ theatre production by Amanda Whittington.

These talented students took us back to 1964, with most of the cast acting as pregnant young women sent in shame and secrecy to a Church in England to give birth. 🤰

Well done to these Year 12 students on a poignant performance that highlighted the pain and blessing of birth.

SACSA Soccer Carnival ⚽️

Well done to our 11 Emmaus teams who successfully took part in the SACSA Soccer Carnival! 🥇🥈🥉

Excited students from Years 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 from both campuses spent all their energy and skill representing the College across 4 days and achieving the following results:
• 5/6 Brooklyn Park Boys: 4th Place
• 5/6 Brooklyn Park Girls: 2nd Place
• 5/6 South Plympton Boys: 2nd Place
• 5/6 South Plympton Girls: 4th Place
• 7/8 Boys: 3rd Place
• 7/8 Girls: 7th Place
• 9/10 Boys: 3rd Place
• 9/10 Girls: 4th Place

Congratulations to these passionate teams and their dedicated coaches! 👏

'Ready Steady Go Kids' 🎾

This term, the team at Ready Steady Go Kids visited our preschool children for their Physical Education classes. They have enjoyed trying their hands (and feet) at Tennis, Basketball, and Aussie Rules Football. 🏀

It has been a wonderful learning experience for our students, as they've stepped out of their comfort zones, learned new skills, developed new passions, and improved their hand-eye coordination. 🙌

This program continues next term and we look forward to seeing our budding sports enthusiasts grow in their abilities!

The South Plympton Campus Junior School Presents Seussical Jr. 🎩

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favourite Dr Seuss characters spring to life onstage in a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. 🐘🐈

So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild for "Oh, the thinks you can think, when you think about Seuss!" 🌴

✨Dates:
Wednesday, 3 July, 12pm- 1.30pm (matinee)
Wednesday, 3 July, 7pm - 8.30pm
Thursday 4 July, 7pm - 8.30pm

✨TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
events.humanitix.com/seussicaljr

Emmaus teams at the da Vinci Decathlon 💡

Competing among 24 schools from South Australia, our students showcased remarkable talent and teamwork at this year’s da Vinci Decathlon.

Representing Emmaus were our three South Plympton campus teams (Year 5/6, Year 7 and Year 9) and our one Brooklyn Park campus team (Year 5/6). 🤝

All teams did exceptionally well, with our Year 5/6 team from South Plympton tying for first place in English, tying second in Art and Poetry and second in Creative Producers.
Our Year 7 team from Plympton also placed first in Creative Producers and second in Engineering. 🏆

We are so proud of, and blessed by, all of our students who represented the College at this prestigious competition. 👏

Senior School student and Cadet Sergeant Charlene B has been awarded the 6 Wing Cadet of the Year 2024, the top Air Force Cadet title in South Australia. 🥇

At the beginning of May she was invited to travel to Canberra for a prestigious award ceremony over dinner with the Chief of the Australian Air Force.

Charlene is certain of her career choice after school- this high-flyer is pursuing aviation. 🛩

A huge congratulations and Godspeed, Charlene!

Do you value the faith of Christian teachers and staff?
Join Executive Principal Andrew Linke along with thousands of others: staff, teachers, parents, and students from more than 20 schools in Adelaide.
Show your support for the difference a living faith makes at our wonderful College.

It's not too late to register: https://mychristianschool.au/adelaide

Faith In Our Future events are all about engaging with our political representatives to share the difference that Christian faith makes to our students and school communities.

We're thrilled to have Karen Grogan - Senator for SA, Senator David Fawcett and Tony Zappia MP joining us on Wednesday night for our final event.

We're looking forward to hearing from them and we've got some wonderful stories to share - it's going to be a great night!

We now have staff, teachers, parents and students joining us from more than 20 schools including:

Bethany Christian School
Blakes Crossing Christian College
Cedar College
Emmaus Christian College
Endeavour Christian College
Harvest Christian College
Hope Christian College
King's Baptist Grammar School - Wynn Vale
King's Baptist Grammar School - Adelaide Hills
Pilgrim School
Portside Christian College
Seaview Christian College
Southern Vales Christian College
Sunrise Christian School - South Australia
Tabor College
Temple Christian College Mile End
Temple Christian College Paralowie
Torrens Valley Christian School
Tyndale Christian School - Salisbury East
Tyndale Christian School - Strathalbyn
Tyndale Christian School
Wilderness School

It's not too late to register: https://mychristianschool.au/adelaide