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COONABARABRAN PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Mr Noel Willoughby Principal

Newell Highway PO Box 169

COONABARABRAN NSW 2357

Phone: 02) 6842 1771 Fax: 02) 6842 2416 Email: coonabarab-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

26th May 2010

Dates to Remember 28-5-2010 - North West Netball in Gunnedah

3-6-2010-Opera House performance for violin and recorder players

4-6-2010-North West Rugby

Water Wise 5E

This term 5E are studying all things water. So far we have

investigated the properties of water, the percentage of water

in food and the water cycle. 5E has also completed

mapping major national and international bodies of water.

In the next few weeks we will begin studying how water is

used and the effects of water use on the environment. We

are looking forward to our water safari at the end of the

term. On safari, we will follow the Castlereagh from its

head waters in the Warrumbungles through the catchment

area to our homes.

Pictured here are some of our

water wise 5E students

Cross Country stars Shine at Zone Carnival Last Friday beautiful running weather greeted our students as they competed in the annual P.S.S.A. Zone Cross Country

Carnival at Coolah. In keeping with tradition, the venue was the Coolah Golf Club.

The four outstanding results from our students on the day came from Molly Atkinson, Nick Willoughby, Jack Masman and

Tiarni Andrews who won their events in great style. Six of our teams, the 8/9 Years Boys, the 8/9 Years Girls, the 10 Years

Boys, the 11 years Boys, the 12/13 Years Boys and the 12/13 Years Girls had great success, winning their respective events.

The first six placegetters in each event have qualified to run in the P.S.S.A. Area Carnival also to be held at Coolah on Friday,

18-06-10. They are, with their places last Friday marked in brackets:

8/9 Years Boys: Oliver Kearney (2nd), Fergus Atkinson (4th) and Chris Reynolds (5th)

8/9 Years Girls: Riarna Milgate (2nd), Natassja Sharpe (3rd), Hannah Meier (4th), Sappirah Knight (5th) and Jada Kuras(6th).

10 Years Boys: Quade Milgate (2nd), Jordan Johnston (3rd), Jalyle Riley (4th) and Clayton Carr (5th)

10 Years Girls: Mollie Atkinson (1st) and Alison Green (5th)

11 Years Boys: Nick Willoughby (1st), Jake McGlashan (2nd), Oska Brooker (4th), Zac Kelly (5th) and Tyler Fraser (6th)

11 Years Girls: Morgan Roberts-Riley (5th)

12 Years Boys: Jack Masman (1st), Blake Cain (3rd) and Nicholas Shepherd-Hagemann (5th)

12/13Years Girls: Tiarni Andrews (1st), Lily Abbott (3rd) and Melanie Dow (6th).

Congratulations to all those students who should be very proud of their achievements. Continued training during the next few

weeks should see good performances at the Area Carnival.

A special thank you goes to all those in Coolah associated with the running of the day. It was very well organised and most

successful.

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Spellathon All Primary students have been issued with their spellathon words and sponsor forms. Students now have to

spend the next few weeks, learning their words at home and collecting sponsors from family and friends. The

spellathon test will take place on Thursday 10th June 2010.

There are lots of prizes for people who participate in the spellathon. These prizes will be presented on Friday

25th June at an Assembly.

The winning class (which is based on a class average) will win $100 to be spent as they like.

The two students who raise the most money will receive a $40 open order donated by the Acacia Motel.

Students who bring in over $50 will go into a grade draw to win a $10 Canteen voucher.

There will also be grade draws for students who bring in more than $20 and have not won a prize.

These students will receive a $2 open order at the Canteen.

All students are encouraged to participate in the spellathon.

Free fun program for kids to become healthier, fitter and happier? Do you have children 7 to 13 years old?

Are you worried about them being overweight?

We aim to get get kids healthier and fitter in 10 weeks-and help them towards long term good health!

The NSW Parenting Program is an established healthy lifestyle program to improve health, fitness, self esteem and

confidence in children above their ideal weight. In the program we encourage children to give things a go and show

parents &/or carers how they can support the whole family in making healthier choices.

The program is NOT a diet and does not encourage rapid weight loss in children, rather it is about empowerment-

putting the child at the centre of a range of ways to make healthy lifestyle changes, to lose weight naturally and build

a foundation for long term healthy living.

What Happens in the NSW Parenting Program?

The program consists of 20 sessions (twice per week, 2 hour,sessions) run after school.

Program highlights include:

Games, activities and swimming for kids, learning being active can be a lot of fun!

Discuss easy, effective ways to improve your child’s self esteem and confidence.

Demonstrations, games and tips on healthy foods, label reading and portion sizes

There is even a fun supermarket tour and a chance to try delicious new foods!

Thanks to the funding from the NSW Department of Health, Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS) has 15

places available in the program within Coonabarabran. The next program will be running in School Term 3 2010.

Places are being offered to families completely free of charge.

Places on the program are being given away on a first come, first served basis. Children need to be 7-13 Years old

and above their ideal weight to qualify for the program. Contact Haley Vaughan on (02) 6841 5589 or 0418454592.

You can also visit www.mendprogramme.org and click on Join a MEND program.

Please note a parent or Carer must accompany each child to every session

Pictured here is

some of the

talented 4K

students in their

entertaining

assembly item last

week.

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Aiming for excellence Aimee Sanders

Has received the Aiming for Excellence Award For the following reasons… Aimee is an exceptional student.

She is always willing to ‚go the extra distance‛ in all she undertakes.

Hard work and a positive attitude have enabled her to achieve high quality work. Aimee’s friendly and caring

nature are a credit to her and this thoughtful student really does

‘Aim for excellence‛.

Personal best award Molly Atkinson

Has received the Personal Best Award For the following reasons…

Molly is always actively engaged in her work achieving excellent results. She is a confident, outgoing class member who

is always a friend to others. It is a pleasure to teach Molly

Personal best award Tashani Clarke

Has received the Personal Best Award For the following reasons…

Tashani always brings a happy smile to school. She is very organised and completes all of her classwork and homework neatly and on time.

She gets along with her class peers and has lovely manners.

Tashani is a pleasure to teach.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Level

1 Wyatt Veldhuis, Heaven-Leigh McAway Davis

2 Darnell Dumas

3 Jayde Sim, Billy Rutland -Davey, Taylah Dawson,

Lochlan Campbell, Kathleen Doherty, Jared

Menz, William Turner, Yooey Jackson, Huntah

Robinson, Genevieve Abbott

4 Luke Fechner, Matthew Wood, Jacob Bonello,

Charley Isedale

6 Graham Bell

7 Haylee Kuras

8 Morgan Keys

12 Lachlan Sutherland

13 Katarni Sutherland

14 George Bell

15 Max Phillips, Michelle Staron

16 Harry Willoughby

18 Jacob Bandman

23 Malik Chatfield

30 Mason Connell

34 Darcy Clifton, Oliver Kearney

35 Luke Bonello

37 Anna Goard

40 Hannah Meier

Next Tuesday 1st June Years 5&6 students will

be attending a presentation at the high school on

Bullying, with particular reference to cyber

Bulling. This presentation will be run by Mr

John Crogier who is a school liaison Police

Officer. The presentation will take

approximately 40 minutes. If you do not wish

your child to participate could you please send in

a note to their classroom teacher stating this.

Janette Barkley

A Practical Two Day Workshop for Teachers/Parents/Carers Thursday 10th & Friday 11th June at Dubbo Golf Club

Supporting Children with Intellectual Disability, Global Development Delay,

Down Syndrome & Similar Chromosomal Disorders

In the primary school setting….K-6

Further information is available at the Primary School Office

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Remedial Massage Therapist

Louise McEvoy Dip RM, Ac M. ATMS

ATMS Accreditation No: 16418

CENTRE OF WELLNESS

Now working from 91Hawkers Rd Bookings Essential Most health fund rebates available.

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Specialising in:

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Bulk Washing Powder/Detergents

Bulk Cleaning Materials/Disinfectants

Paper -Packaging/Napkins/

Tablecloths

Agent for Streets & Oak Ice creams

2010 Christmas Club 35 Timor Street Coonabarabran

(COLES Carpark) Ph: 68422755

Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am to 5.30pm

Sat 9am to 1pm (Retail Sales Only)

Grace’s

Uniforms

Shop 3 48 Dalgarno St Coonabarabran

Ph: (02)68421670

For all your school

uniforms

BOYS & GIRLS

Winter – Summer – Sport

Warm Winter coats and

Jumpers

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SCHOOL TOWN BUS SERVICE FREE school town bus service for all

Kindergarten, Years 1 & 2 students. Other students - conditions apply for free

travel, this is subject to distance from the school.

For students ineligible for the free bus service there is a cost of $1 per day.(ie. 50c each way)

For further information contact 68422783

HERBALIST

Catriona Pascoe

Warrumbungles Holistic

Health Care ATMS Provider#: 19493

*Herbal Medicine *Iridology

*Nutrition *Bach Remedies *Hopi Ear

Candles and Candling

Ph: 0428427884 1 John Street COONABARABRAN

CANTEEN CORNER Term 2

Thursday 27th —— Friday 28th L.Kelly Monday 31st M.Menz Tuesday 1st A. Harris Wednesday2nd S.Turner Thursday 3rd S. Pennell Friday 4th J.Isedale

Special of the Week Hot Dogs $2.50

Canteen News Helper required in the canteen on

Fridays, if you have an hour or two to spare please let me know.

UNIFORM SHOP 9-11AM

THURSDAYS

Coonabarabran Physiotherapy Matthew Rouse—Physiotherapist B App. Sc

68 Cassilis St Coonabarabran

Phone/Fax: 02 68 422 881

Carolyn Knight Piano/organ/keyboard lessons

At private studio located close to school

Phone: 68 421686