16 March 2021

Tonight is the launch of our inaugural RJ Parent Community Connect Night for the Marsden Park Campus as part of a new season in parent engagement at RJ. I am really looking forward to meeting our families at Marsden Park this evening with two other Executive Team members, Mrs Taylor (Asst Principal/Head of Primary – Marsden Park Campus) and Mrs Ghali (Operations Manager), who will be joining with me to answer the questions parents have pre-registered for coverage. 

The new Year Group Facebook page links have also been recently emailed to families of both Campuses with their respective year group links. This will provide a space for families in individual year levels to communicate about class excursions and activities as well as getting to know one another. The current RJ Facebook page will close today (Tuesday 16 March). I would like to acknowledge the extensive work and time our previous moderators of this page have faithfully contributed during its operation and offer my genuine thanks for all their efforts.

It was wonderful to receive some very positive feedback from parents and grandparents on our video selections created by Staff to celebrate our grandparents’ involvement in our students’ lives. Our teaching Staff did well to make these available for our families. When I visited the Marsden Park Campus last Wednesday to see our K-2 students enjoying their Water Fun Day, I was delighted to see some parent volunteers leading the day with our Staff. We pray that COVID is kept at bay so we can continue to have our parent community involved in our events moving forward.

This week will see the Primary Sections take part in activities for Bandaged Bear Day (Tuesday 16) and raise funds for the Westmead Children’s Hospital. Our whole School across two Campuses will take part in activities for “Bullying! No Way Day!” (Friday 19) to bring awareness around the bullying actions of others and how to be an upstander not a bystander in a conflicted situation. Secondary students at Oakhurst will also use this day as a Fluoro Mufti Day to raise money for charity. 

Then as we move into next week, we start our Cross Country events for K-2 and Years 3-12 across the last two weeks of School. We are excited to be able to invite parents to these athletic events but would ask that you sign in at the respective sign in tables set up and check-in to the venues using the Venue QR Code if available. If you have a free Saturday night on March 27, why don’t you check out the Easter Movie Night – Risen that the Oakhurst Anglican Church is presenting in two weekends time. This would be a great way to begin to focus on the moving and life-changing message of Easter as we approach the next holiday break.

So as we venture forward towards the last couple of weeks of Term 1, my prayer for you all is taken from Deuteronomy 31:8. It says, “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

God go before you. 

Mr Alan Dawson
Principal (Acting)

For Stage 6, at RJ, it is expected as part of the satisfactory completion of courses for the Preliminary HSC and HSC year itself, that students be in attendance for a minimum of 85% of available time. This authority is delegated to the Principal from NESA.

In Secondary, classes commence at 8:30am. In Primary, the start time is 8:45am at both Campuses. We understand that traffic can delay arrival, particularly for those travelling along Richmond Rd or on public transport. However, it is a legal requirement that all absences be explained, including partial absences (i.e. late arrival or early departure). Parents receive an SMS on the day of an unexplained absence and must provide an explanation by means of a written note, text message, email or via the app to the school within 7 days of the SMS. For late arrivals, our aim is that from Term 2, an SMS  reminder will be sent after two days (this is in case the white slip which is issued, is not returned with an explanation). The partial absence must then be explained within the remaining 5 day period. 

Repeated part day absences (including late arrivals) will be investigated, to ascertain whether there are other factors which need to be addressed to enable your child to arrive promptly for school, ready to learn. Continual lateness impacts learning and disrupts the learning of others. In Secondary, a “late” to school or class generates a demerit, which contributes towards a lunch detention. We really don’t want to see students on detention for factors that are beyond their control, but equally, we want them to take responsibility for their learning and understand that punctuality is a reflection of a positive mindset. “Slept in” is an unjustified absence – and if it happens repeatedly, is usually an indication of a much wider problem.

A very important consideration for staff is whether habitual absences place a child at suspected risk of harm. Parents can allay concerns by ensuring children regularly attend and that all absences are explained.

PROBLEMATIC INTERNET USE

Parents are usually the first to identify an issue at home regarding internet usage, but it becomes apparent at school when students (especially in Secondary) arrive late because they have slept in or are falling asleep in class, having had so little sleep. Often this happens because students take their devices into their bedrooms and ignore parent directions to turn off the device and go to bed, or students (on occasion) will seek to access a device after parents have gone to sleep. Gaming continues to be a major distraction, but recent research indicates that video viewing (e.g. YouTube) is becoming a greater problem. Inappropriate social media usage also contributes to the problem, as students find they cannot sleep due to what psychiatrists are referring to as the Ziegarnik Effect. This is simply referring to our need for “closure” and how social media conversations prevent that, because social media is a “never ending story”. We are seeing this even in Primary students who have access to social media platforms well below 13 years of age.

The good news is that awareness (not acceptance) of the problem usage, and decisions that families make to set firm boundaries and expectations, are usually sufficient to stop the problem getting worse. The other factor that is vitally important is good role modelling. Your children will do what they see you doing.

At home, the recommendation is that children do what is expected first e.g. homework/chores, eat dinner, go outside, then be rewarded with positive internet use for a short time, before switching off devices and going to bed. Reading a book before bed is a great way to unwind and relax, and let the body’s natural circadian rhythms do their job. I always remember Mrs Beck (School Counsellor) talking to students about catching the “sleep wave”. It’s a good way to respond to tiredness. We know that overstimulation can mean the “wave” passes by, and you are left alert and awake until the early hours of the morning. It’s not the way that young bodies (even old ones!) are meant to function.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING DAYS

On Wednesday we will have the Secondary Student Leadership Training Day. We have invited all badged leaders to this Conference, as well as twelve “emerging leaders”. Primary and Secondary students will also have the opportunity to participate in the Grip Leadership Conferences in March, and two Year 10 students will be invited to attend the RYPEN Youth Leadership Camp, organised by Rotary. These are great opportunities for our students to explore what it means to be a leader and how they can further develop their leadership qualities.

Our students are willing to get involved and take a stand. This Friday we will participate in the National Day of Action for Bullying. No Way! Bullying often happens in “secret” and students can be afraid to let trusted adults know what is happening, for fear of making things worse. The important message is that students have a voice, and that they need to stand up and speak out for one another, especially if someone can’t speak for themselves. Bullying is never okay and repeated, unwanted aggressive behaviour which deliberately seeks to hurt someone is totally unacceptable in our School and society at large.

Encourage your child to wear fluoro colours on the day in support of this important day. Only Secondary will be engaged in fundraising, but we can all “colour our world” in a more positive way by taking a stand together!

Mrs Jenny Clay
Deputy Principal (Acting) 

PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS WEEK 9

Email links and invitations went out last week for Interviews with Teachers to be held in Week 9 of this term on Monday 22 March and Tuesday 23 March. These Interviews are at teacher request or where parents have a concern about their child that has not been addressed with the teacher. They are not general Interviews for all parents to book. When you log on to the booking website, please see if the teacher has requested to meet with you. If they have, please book an appointment either face-to-face or by phone. Please check your email (including Junk Email) to ensure you have received booking information. Contact Primary Reception on 9677-2455 if you have not received your email. Telephone Interviews are also being offered during Week 9.

HOUSE MEETINGS

In preparation for our upcoming Cross Country days and the Lions House Assembly, House meetings will occur this Friday 19 March. Students are to wear their House shirts with Sports Uniform shorts.

BULLYING – NO WAY! DAY

Bullying – No Way! Day is this coming Friday 19 March. Thank you to our Student Forum for promoting this day. The students will be in House shirts as we have House meetings that day, but we are asking students to wear a fluoro or bright coloured accessory such as a scarf, tutu, sunglasses, socks, a hat/cap, a belt, hair accessories etc. Teachers will be organising activities in class to promote kindness and inclusion. As we strive to be more like Jesus, we work daily with students to ensure respectful and supportive relationships are established across our School. We are not collecting any money on this day. 

K-2 CROSS COUNTRY

K-2 Cross Country will be held in Week 9 of this Term on Thursday 25 March here at School. Please see separate email this week for more details. 

3-6 CROSS COUNTRY 

The Years 3–12 Cross Country will be held in Week 10 on Wednesday 31 March at Hanna Reserve, Oakhurst. The students will compete in the morning and be back at School for recess. Notes will be emailed with further details.

MUSICAL PRODUCTION – JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

We have a number of students in the Children’s Chorus of our upcoming School Musical which is on in the Hall on the 24, 25 and 26 March starting at 7:30pm. Why not buy some tickets and come along with the family for a great night out!          

www.trybooking.com/BPFOD

PUBLIC SPEAKING FINALS

All students have participated in public speaking rounds within classes this term and on Monday 29 March at 6:30pm in the Hall we will hold the Finals. Parents are welcome to attend this exciting event.

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP ROUTINES

A reminder that for the remainder of this term we will not be altering our morning or afternoon drop-off or pick-up routines and respectfully ask that parents do not come onsite without first checking in at Reception for scheduled appointments or student issues such as picking up from sick bay. Please continue to leave children at the Dryden Ave gates in the morning without walking them in. We will be looking at modifying procedures for Term 2.

SCREEN TIME AND CHILDREN

Here’s a helpful link from The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network on recommendations for screen time for your children. Have a read and think about how much time your child spends daily on screen devices and how parents can help manage this.

https://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/fact-sheets/screen-time-and-children

At last week’s Assembly we reflected on how we know God loves us – we are His creation, He blesses us with good gifts, He sent Jesus – the ultimate gift for us. 

Enjoy the rest of your week. 

Mrs Karen Shannon-Duhigg
Head of Primary - Oakhurst

BABY NEWS

Mrs Blok and her husband recently welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Rosie Olivia. Mum and bub are doing well. Praise God for the great blessing of the safe arrival of their daughter. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Blok!

BANDAGED BEAR DAY

Bandaged Bear Day was held today, and our classrooms and playground were filled with bandaged children, teachers and bears. Students in Years Pre-K to Year 2 participated in fun bear crafts and activities and lots of ‘bear-themed treats’ were eaten at Recess. Lunchtime bear activities were a lot of fun. Thank you to parents for your support of this fundraiser. We are thankful for the work of Westmead Children’s Hospital who ably assist families in supporting children when they are unwell. Mrs McLeod will update us on the amount of money raised for the Bandaged Bear Appeal. 

BULLYING – NO WAY! DAY

This Friday is Bullying – No Way! Day. As we strive to be more like Jesus, we work daily with students to ensure respectful and supportive relationships are established across our School. Our Primary Code of Conduct includes, “We care for others and treat them politely.” It is wonderful to see teachers, student leaders and students working well together and treating one another with kindness and respect. Students will also complete activities in class to assist them to develop positive and godly relationship skills. Our Student Forum will be creating a connected hand wall. Students wear ‘fluro mufti’ to school on Friday. No gold coin donation is required as families generously supported Bandaged Bear Day this week and our ongoing Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. 

CROSS COUNTRY EVENTS

The K-2 Cross Country will be held onsite on Thursday 25 March. The 3-12 Cross Country will be held at Hanna Reserve on Wednesday 31 March from 9:30-11:00, excluding bus travel. Parents will receive online notification via the Edumate App outlining details for this event. 

EXCURSIONS AND INCURSIONS

Students in Stage 2 enjoyed a fantastic day last Friday making clay figurines and producing their own animated cartoons. 

GRANDPARENTS’ DAYS

We trust grandparents were able to view the video presentations students prepared for them and received their special gifts. Without our grandparents onsite, it didn’t feel like our normal exciting Grandparents’ Day, but we continue to be thankful to God that COVID numbers remain low and our grandparents have had limited or no exposure to this virus. We look forward to welcoming grandparents back to Grandparents’ Day in 2022, all progressing well with the pandemic over the next 12 months. Thank you to staff for preparing Stage Items and parents for forwarding them on to grandparents. 

HOUSE MEETINGS

House Meetings for students in Years K-6 will be held this Thursday 18 March. Students wear their House Shirt with their Sport Uniform for House Meetings. 

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART – JUMP OFF DAY

“Jump Off Day” will be held on Thursday 1 April. Further details will follow in the RJ Review in Week 10.   

K-2 SWIM FUN DAY

K-2 students had a wonderful time completing a variety of fun activities at their K-2 Swim Fun Day last Tuesday. Thank you to Mrs McLeod for organising the morning and to the parents who assisted with activities. 

MARSDEN PARK CAMPUS OPEN AFTERNOON 

Due to high interest in our recent Campus Open Day, another session has been planned for this Thursday 18 March from 4:30-5:15PM. Family and friends interested in RJ should be directed to pre-register on our School website.  

NAPLAN ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS – YEARS 3 AND 5

A NAPLAN Practice Test will be held for students in Years 3 and 5 on Thursday 25 March. The purpose of this testing is to familiarise students with the online NAPLAN platform. No data is collected or communicated to the School or parents for this test.

PAUL KELLY CUP – AFL

Congratulations to Ben V, Andrè I, Max I and Dwij B who were selected along with students from the Oakhurst Campus to represent RJ at the Paul Kelly Cup tomorrow. We pray these students have a safe and enjoyable day. 

PUBLIC SPEAKING FINALS

Students have been busily presenting speeches as part of the Public Speaking Competition. Stage Finals for Stages 1 and 2 have been completed. Congratulations to students who made it to the Stage Finals and those successful in continuing to the Finals. The Public Speaking Finals will be held on Wednesday 31 March. Parents of students successful in making the Finals will receive an invitation to attend this event. 

SECONDARY PRODUCTION OF JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

If you are looking for a great family night out, be sure to book tickets to see the Secondary production of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Evening performance at 7:30pm on Wednesday 24 - Friday 26 March are available to be booked at https://www.trybooking.com/BPFOD. You are guaranteed to be treated to a quality and highly enjoyable presentation of the biblical story of Joseph by our Secondary students. 

STUDENT ENROLMENT 2022 AND BEYOND

Parents are reminded to enrol siblings for places in 2022 and beyond to ensure your child has a place. Enrolment for each child in a family is separate. All enrolment is now completed easily online at https://www.rjas.nsw.edu.au/enrolment/how-enrol/  

TERM 1 PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW

Please refer to emails sent on Thursday 11 March relating to Week 9 Parent/Teacher Interviews. Interviews may be booked as either Face-to-Face (held Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 March from 3:40 - 6:30pm) or Phone Interviews (week of Monday 22 - Friday 26 March). These Interviews are at teacher request or as required by parents only.  

UNIFORM

Students continue to wear their Summer Uniform throughout Term 1, even in the event of slightly cooler weather. Students can not mix items from the Summer and Winter Uniforms such as wearing tights with the Summer Uniform. We have had some students wearing their House shirt for their Sport day. Students must wear their full Sport Uniform for weekly sport lessons. The House shirt is only worn on advertised House days such as this Thursday 18 March and for special events such as School Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics events. Please refer to the Uniform and Presentation Policy on the School website for further guidance if required. 

WSCS INTERSCHOOL TRIALS

WSCS Term 2 Interschool sport trials for students in Years 3-6 will be held at Hanna Reserve in Oakhurst or Popondetta Park in Emerton with Oakhurst students on Wednesday 24 March. Students will travel to and from the venue by bus for these trials. Stage 2 and 3 students will participate in Interschool or School Sport (combined with Oakhurst students) throughout Terms 2 and 3.  

Mrs Narelle Taylor
Assistant Principal/Head of Primary - Marsden Park

In the middle of the day K-2 Oakhurst visited and also enjoyed a wonderful time of slipping, sliding and splashing. We are all looking forward to next year and doing it all again!

Mrs Karen McLeod 
Primary Co-ordinator 

From the Oakhurst Campus

On Wednesday 10 March, Oakhurst students in K-2 enjoyed travelling by bus to Marsden Park for some wonderful water activities. Three fabulous slides and some fun relays kept us happily moving the whole time. James and Leila from 2R wrote about their happy day when they were back at School. 

"K-2 had a Water Fun Day at Marsden Park. There was a long palm tree water slide. Another activity that was there had two tubs and you had a cup with a hole in the bottom . You had to put it on your heads then tip it into the other tub. There were pool noodles which were horses’ tails. There was a water slide with a little pool at the bottom. We came on a bus to Marsden Park and from Marsden Park to School. My favourite activity was the palm tree slide. I went down so fast!" - James

"K-2 had a Water Fun Day and my favourite thing was the slippery slide because it had water down the bottom of the slide. My second favourite was the water tunnel." - Leila

Many thanks to the Staff and parents involved in making it such a memorable day!

Mrs Claire McCormick 
Primary Co-ordinator 

Most students start the year super-motivated, with lots of great intentions of sticking to their goals and working hard. In my conversations at the start of the year, I often hear students promising to work harder than ever before and not leave things to the last minute. However, even those with the best intentions will face unforeseen challenges or obstacles that will often help them lose sight of their chosen goal. Planning learning outside of school is crucial as it allows students to see just how much time they have and negate procrastination. Most of you will have heard the saying, “Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today”. I highly recommend that students and parents use the Study Samurai Library resources to look at how they may more effectively plan their time. 

Study Samurai Library Tip for March: 4 Reasons to Not Leave Assignments to the Last Minute 

To access Study Samurai, click on the link below to gain access:

Study Samurai Access

Our School’s subscription details are:

Username: [email protected]

Password: success21

The Study Samurai Library subscription allows access to 3 online resources:

• Study Samurai video lessons (75 short video lessons with quizzes)
• Study Skills Handbook (43 topics on study skills)
• Online Wellbeing Course (17 topics on wellbeing)

NAPLAN PRACTICE TESTS

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual NAPLAN tests in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Our School will be participating in NAPLAN Online between 11-21 May 2021. 

In preparation for NAPLAN Online, Year 7 and 9 students will also be participating in practice tests on Tuesday 30 March. The practice test is a trial-run and key preparation activity for NAPLAN Online in May. It is not an assessment of student ability, and the tests will not be marked. 

Excessive preparation for NAPLAN Online is not recommended. Students can use the public demonstration site (https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site) to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and tools available in the NAPLAN Online tests.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Julia Scrimshaw 
Acting Head of Secondary/Director of Studies 

Helpful behaviour is often the answer to the question I ask of students "What could I have done differently?". Helpful behaviour is part of the process of "Stop, Think and then Act". Helpful behaviour is also seen in seeking advice from a teacher, it could also be talking to a friend about their choices rather than ignoring a situation and it could also be not saying something that could inflame a situation.

Last Assembly I challenged students to think about the choices they are making, I urged them to reflect on what they have said and done recently in new or challenging situations. I asked them to identify what could be described as helpful behaviour towards their friends, peers and the RJ Community as a whole. A final comment was made regarding the positive impacts those types of choices make within their friendship groups, classes and the School as a whole.

Students are reminded that their choices are central in building the community they are part of. They are encouraged to think before they act, to speak to a teacher if they are not happy with something they have seen or experienced and also let their friends know if they think what they are doing on the playground or in the classroom is inconsiderate or harmful. All of these actions are examples of helpful behaviour, this type of choice might not be easy at times but in the bigger picture they will certainly have a positive impact on the RJ Community and for the individual student. They are part of the ongoing steps each of us take in making RJ a great place to belong, serve and succeed.

Mr Brad Maxwell
Director of Welfare/Assistant Director of Studies  

As part of this study, students participated in an interactive workshop by professional actors from The Shakespeare Company. The workshop included performance of key scenes in the play, along with explanations of events and themes. 

During the performance, a number of students participated in acting roles and the production encouraged audience participation.

Students gained greater insights into how the play could be adapted for modern day audiences. 

Mrs Annette Sicard 
Secondary Teacher  

BASKETBALL CLINIC

The Basketball Clinic will now be held on the outdoor basketball court due to our School Musical taking place. We have had a great first two sessions and the students are having a great deal of fun!

CROSS COUNTRY

Our Cross Country is fast approaching. In previous years, the top 4 competitors would normally go through to the State Carnival at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Due to COVID restrictions, a decision was made at the CSSA General Meeting to hold a Zone Cross Country. While RJ will still be able to send 4 runners per age group to the Zone Carnival, the top 15 competitors per zone race will qualify for the State Carnival.

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

RJ has done an amazing job so far with fundraising for the Heart Foundation. So far we have raised $9,145, which is outstanding. If you would still like to sign up online, follow this link and enter your details.

www.jumprope.org.au/parents 

We are counting down to our Jump Off Day on Thursday 1 April. 

STATE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

It was fantastic to be able to take students from both our Campuses to the State Swimming Carnival last Monday. While they were unable to progress through to the CIS Carnival, they should all be proud of their efforts. Each and every one of our students manage to better the times set at the Zone Carnival earlier this term.

TENNIS

Due to Musical preparations, the Hot Shots Program will not run this week. This was scheduled to be the last week of the Hot Shots Program. Next term, students will be notified if they have made the Todd Woodbridge Cup Team. Training for this will commence early in Term 2.

WSCS TRIALS

We are looking to hold our WSCS trials for Term 2 on Wednesday of Week 9. All the students have put in their preferences and if the weather is favourable, we should have selected our teams after these trials. 

Mr Gavin Mitchell
Primary Sports Co-ordinator 

With current restrictions at the CSSA State level, we will have to run a CSSA Nepean Zone Cross Country. This will probably be in early Term 2. Our top 4 runners in each category will have the opportunity to make the Zone Team that will then compete at CSSA State Cross Country in Term 2.

CSSA STATE SWIMMING

We have almost 30 students attending the CSSA State Swimming Carnival at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC). This is a wonderful achievement for those students qualifying from the Zone Carnival. This event will be held on Tuesday 30 March. Please continue to check the CSSA Website for any COVID updates for this event: https://www.cssa.net.au/index.php/state-carnivals/swimming-secondary

SCHOOL AND REPRESENTATIVE SPORT

Next term, we will be following a similar Secondary Sports Program to Term 1. The change will be Year 7 will be rotating through two sports or representing RJ in Representative Sports. Students will need to nominate for a positive to trial in the representative sports by Friday 19 March. The sports that students can nominate for to represent RJ are:

• Soccer (Boys 15’s & Opens)
• Netball (Girls 15’s & Opens)

Mr David Hyde
Secondary Sports Co-ordinator 

What is your favourite food?

Chocolate.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love the outdoors, especially bush walking and I enjoy crafts. 

When and why did you come to work at this School?

I start at Richard Johnson in 2021. I came to this School because I want to make a positive impact for God on the School community.

What do you think you will enjoy about your role in the School?

I will enjoy getting to know the School community and learning and growing together. 

Describe a wonderful experience you’ve had which you will never forget.

Before travel restrictions, I enjoyed a wonderful family holiday in Hawaii.

Why did you become a Christian?

I became a Christian when I was 18 years old because I realized that I couldn’t do life well in my own strength. I needed Jesus as my friend and Saviour. 

What is your favourite bible verse and why?

John 14:1 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in Me”. I find this verse very comforting and encouraging. 

What is something you want to achieve?

I have been to Israel to see many of the places of the Old Testament. Now I would like to travel to Greece and Turkey to see some of the places of the New Testament. 

If you could meet any person in the world at the moment who would it be and why?

I think it would be amazing to sit down and have a chat with many of the people in the Bible and ask them questions about their experiences. 

What is your favourite food?

Crispy bacon with a drizzle of peanut butter. 

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Reading, listening to music, shooting hoops with my son and playing Pokemon Go!!

When and why did you come to work at this School?

2021 – In Administration. Why? To be in a godly environment using my skills.

What do you think you will enjoy about your role in the School?

Getting to know staff and students. 

Describe a wonderful experience you’ve had which you will never forget.

Giving birth to my boys. 

Why did you become a Christian?

Growing up in a Christian family, I’ve always had a relationship with God, but choosing to have one as an adult has been much more rewarding. I love that God is with me in everything and that I can talk to Him always. 

What is your favourite bible verse?

Romans 5:3-5

What is something you want to achieve?

Raising my sons to know and love God! I want to travel and get back into my photography. 

If you could meet any person in the world at the moment who would it be and why?

Jacinda Ardern – I’m not into politics, but I’d like to know how to balance motherhood and being the leader of a country. Does her partner do the cooking? 

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