"the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy..." John 10:10
In many youth events I have done an activity where you squeeze out toothpaste and then try and get it all back into the tube. Only once did we have to eat the remaining toothpaste which no-one did because we were quickly reminded that while it goes on your teeth, you shouldn't be eating that stuff. It's not good for you. This activity was always to show the power of words and that we cannot take them back once we have said them.
Words have the power to kill; kill your dreams, self esteem, happiness. Words have the power to destroy; friendships, trust. Words have the power to steal; joy, peace. With the power that our words contain, it's no wonder that the thief - interesting term for the devil used here by Jesus - uses them to make our lives miserable.
Words are his best weapon. He can twist them and change them and then make us believe them. Hold fast to the words that don't change and the thief's words will lose their power. So read your Bible. Make it part of your day, everyday.
- CFR

A Westpac eftpos card with signature JS in a black pouch has been handed in to the office
- RWA

One white right ear Airpod has been lost. If found pleased hand in to the office. Reward if found.
- SAD

On Wednesday 22 May, during lunchtime, Claire Fletcher from the Public Transport Team Environment Canterbury will be in our school accompanied by members of the Waimakariri Youth Council. There will be two gazebos on the main playing field.
The Public Transport Team have proposed three public transport route developments for the Waimakariri District. They would appreciate pupil feedback. All Year 5 to 13 pupils are eligible to vote. Voting will be conducted using tokens which will be deposited into transparent boxes - similar to the "Good in the Hood" promotion run by Z energy. Students who wish to make comments will be issued with a post it note which will be affixed to a large pull-up map. Each vote will be rewarded with free popcorn. If wet, the voting will operate from the area by the Gateway Stadium Kitchen. Tom King and associates from the Student Council are supporting this endeavour.
- RNI

Could Erin Smith and Kirsten Amtmann, Fernando Fiddymont and Sam King please meet their Primary Sports teams on the Primary Courts at lunchtime today to do Primary Sport coaching.
Thanks and see you then.
- ARE

Reminder of the student prayer time today in Room 33 at lunch time.
- SMT

Free Basketball Referee Training session held in the gym at lunchtime on Thursday. Anyone completing the session will be eligible to be paid by Sport Canterbury to referee basketball games this season. See Mr. Rawls if you have any questions.
- JRAG

Intermediate Girls A- 7:15 vs Cashmere at Pioneer (Leave School at 6:00)
Year 9 Boys- 4:00 vs Lincoln at RNLS
Intermediate Girls B- 5:00 vs St. Margaret's at RNLS
Intermediate Boys- 6:00 vs CBHS at RNLS
Senior Boys- 7:00 vs STAC Green at RNLS
- JRAG

Vocal group Thursday lunchtimes until the end of term.
- GSG

Careers with an Arts Degree
Thursday 30 May
Year 13 students are invited to come along to UC career's evening where they will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of speakers from different industries
This is a free event and pizza will be provided on the night.
For more information see Miss Collins or send an email to [email protected]

Event Details
Date: Thursday 30 May
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: UC's Ilam Campus
Registration: via Eventbrite
- ACLR