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Balranald Central School, We Street, Balranald NSW 2715 ׀ Phone: (03) 5020 2222 ׀ Fax: (03) 5020 2269 ׀ Email: [email protected] Website: www.balranald-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

N E W S L E T T E R STUDENT NEWS FROM BALRANALD CENTRAL SCHOOL 9 SEPTEMBER 2013 ISSUE 27

Australian

Vocational Student Prize

CONGRATULATIONS to Ashleigh Nelson for winning the 2012 Australian Vocational Student of the year award. Ash was nominated by BCS and Turps Tendercut Butchery for the hard work that she put into completing her School Based Traineeship. The Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding skills while completing vocational training in senior secondary years. The prize gives national recognition to achievements in vocational training completed in secondary education, particularly those in senior secondary years. The Australian Vocational Student Prize promotes the value of gaining vocational skills while at school. It acknowledges that vocational education prepares students for further training and employment. Five hundred prizes of a certificate and $2000, are available nationally each year. The best of these students will win the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School which carries a prize of an additional $2000. Well done Asheigh!

I N S I D E

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Principal’s

Notes (page 2)

Primary

Ponderings (page 3)

Terms 3, 2013

Calendar (page 8)

___________ Notes to be returned to the school’s front office:

Year3/4 Borambola Excursion due 13 Sept

Year 5/6 Ballarat Excursion due 20 Sept

Birthday wishes this

week go to

8th Paul Murray

11th Alex Calleja

12th Katherine Kay

14th Prue Harper

15th Lily Dunn

Whole School Assembly

Tuesday 24 September 11.00 am

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Monday, 9 September 2013 Issue 26 – Term 3 – Week 9

PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVES

Welcome to all parents and students to week nine of term three. This is the penultimate week of Year 12 schooling as well as the term. There has been a number of fantastic things happening across the school and the next two weeks are no different. Joseph Gervasi headed off to the State Athletics which were held at Olympic Park this year. After a slightly challenging start to his program he managed an 11th place in the shot put. Well done at this level. The two groups we had visit the school last week have completed their tasks. We now wait to see what the Life Cycle report of the school will look like once it is created and published. The team were very impressed with the Trade Training Centre and the associated facilities. They were a little concerned by the floor situation in some of our ground floor areas across the site. This is an ongoing situation that is under Public Works attention at the moment. I’m quite sure that they will come up with a wonderful solution to the problem. On the technology front our server upgrades were done with very little disruption to normal teaching and learning. Over the next while the school will undergo some further LAN upgrades as we move towards an eT4L server solution for the school. This will give school staff the ability to re image computers and laptops across the site as required. Currently this work is done by a regional team who can only come out on a needs basis while they manage all the schools in the Deniliquin area. As you can imagine this is quite a massive workload. Secondary staff are very busy with finalising results for both our Year 12 and Year 11 students in the lead up to this year’s HSC. They are also focusing on completing reports for this group as well. As a result of the joining of both the normal and compressed mode of delivery in Stage 6 classes. Both Year 11 and 12 students will be sitting their HSC examinations early in term 4. This will give year 11 a welcome break from school until the academic roll over into the 2014 school year in week 5. They will start the final year of their studies in combination with the Year 10 students, who will be at the start of their HSC journey. I’m quite sure that this group will make the adjustments needed to focus on their studies as they transition into their first HSC year.

This time of the year is always full of various levels of emotion as our Year 12 students get increasingly closer to their final days at school. I cannot say that this has been overly evident as yet, but I am sure this will be just around the corner. All the very stressful activities have been done with Major projects and folios marked and returned. All that remains is the critical preparations for the HSC examinations. It is always vital that students take the time to look at past papers and even more importantly see the level of responses needed to get the higher bands in all subjects. I have every confidence that all our students are able to give meaningful answers, the challenge is to get them ready to give the top band answers they really need. Let’s all give them the support and incentive to achieve their very best across the board. Last week I missed the chance to acknowledge the wonderful success of Ashleigh Nelson in gaining an Australian Vocational Student prize for 2012. In truth we had all thought that this had gone by the way side. But not so, her hard work has been recognised and rewarded. This week, during SASS recognition week, sees the school take the time to acknowledge just how important our SASS staff are to the running of the school. This includes all our office staff, Peter, Michelle, Sharon, Sue, Jo, Pam, Woody our AEO, Drew the GA and Farm Assistant, with help from Loui and the large team of SLSO’s, Vicki, Lloyd, Steven, Zoe, Lorraine and Sarah who work in the classroom with our students each day. This is quite a formidable team who we all rely on every day. Please take the time to thank them for all their fantastic efforts each day. As we approach the end of term I encourage all parents to stay on track with the multitude of activities that make up our weekly in school schedule. Sometimes it’s a real struggle to keep up with the kids and their endless energy. I hope we all have a great week and manage the seemly endless tasks with ease and good humour. All the best.

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Primary Pondering It was so fantastic to see a large number of parents and community members at assembly on Friday. Our year 5/6 students showed that they have been very busy in the classroom learning about gold, writing poems, completing art related activities and even singing. Opposite this column are the students that received Assistant Principal Awards. Due to the change in weather we have implemented our No Hat/No Play policy in Primary. All students are required to wear a School bucket hat or they will sit under the shade sail. Please note that we expect all students to wear their hat before school as well as during recess and lunch. Well done to all the students who remembered to bring their hats for the start of week nine, only five of our students were missing their hat at our Monday morning assembly. On the 3rd September our year six students participated in a ceremony to celebrate Australian National Flag Day. The students commemorated the first occasion that our national flag was flown, 3 September 1901. Students discussed the features of our flag, where we would see it flown as well as how the winning design was announced by Prime Minister Edmund Barton. They then participated in the flag raising ceremony. (See photo on page 7)

Students of the Week For Week 9 Term 3, 2013:

K/Year1/2 – Chase Militto Year 3/4 – Bonnie Jolliffe Year 5/6 – Abbie Renfrey

Primary Assembly Well done to all the students who received awards at the Primary Assembly on Friday, 6

September. It was lovely to see

so many parents and friends in attendance watching our primary students up on stage.

Assistant Principal Awards K/1/2 Chloe Gorman – great reading Tyrone Wickey – working hard in writing Year 3/4 Mason Dalton – working hard in maths

Bonnie Jolliffe – trying hard to improve her writing Year 5/6 Lani Dalton – working well in Maths Abbie Renfrey – trying hard in all areas Library Darcy Carmichael – working well during Library Max Ugarte – working well during Library

Students receiving Merit Awards

Colouring

competition Awards

STUDENTS RECEIVING AWARDS AT THE WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER Silver Awards Lani Wilkinson Keely Gaston Brodie Kepa-Williams Shelley Dalton Grace Morton Bronze Awards Anna Scoleri Chase Militto Isaac Lloyd Paul Murray Darcy Carmichael Bonnie Jolliffe

STUDENTS RECEIVING AWARDS AT THE WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ON TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER Lani Wilkinson Keely Gaston Brodie Kepa-Williams Shelley Dalton Grace Morton Anna Scoleri Chase Militto Bonnie Jolliffe Isaac Lloyd Paul Murray Darcy Carmichael

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Balranald Early Learning Centre

POSITIONS VACANT

Childcare Worker (Qualified)

30 hours week

Applications Close Friday 20th

September

Early Childhood Teacher

11 hrs/wk (Tues & Thurs)

Applications Close Friday 27th

September

Application Package Available

by calling 50 20 1221

P & C NEWS….

Uniform Shop

Now might be a good time to order some fresh shirts,

shorts and skirts ready for Summer. Order form is

attached to newsletter. Please take a moment to read

the Exchange/Refund Policy……

Coming up…..

P & C will be holding another Movie Night at the end of

term. Keep an eye out!

P & C UNIFORM

REFUND/EXCHANGE POLICY No tag, no exchange/refund! This is not

negotiable.

14 day return for exchange/refund on

faulty items. (If after 14 days a fault has

been found, the Uniform Coordinator will

contact LWReid to see if fault will be

recognised and refunded by them. If not,

a refund will not be given.)

Please understand that the Uniform Shop is run by a volunteer. We mark up the uniforms the smallest

amount possible to cover for freight and unforeseen expenses in connection with the Uniform Shop. We can NOT afford to offer refunds/exchanges on items that have been

purchased more than 14 days ago or are showing signs of vigorous wear and tear.

Thank you for your support in this matter!

Canteen Corner Thursday 12

th September

Chicken & Bacon Carbonara

$4.50

TENNIS OCTOBER TENNIS CAMP

Balranald 2013

Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th

&

Saturday 5th October

Advanced -

Group 1 start 8.30am – 10.30am daily

Intermediate –

Group 2 start 10.00am – 12.00 daily

Beginner –

Group 3 start 11.30am- 1.30pm daily

Cost $50 for 3 days

Camp includes – Coaching, Match play,

Group games, prizes to be won and a tennis

raquet to be won.

Bookings essential!

So come along and have some fun!!!

Any enquiries call

Kevin Murphy (Jnr) 0417359721

Kim Lloyd 03 50201889

Private lessons available $25/half hour

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Name: _______________________________

Contact Number:_______________________

Medical Cond/allergies:_________________

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(Please bring this along with payment on first

morning for sign in at 8.15 am)

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Last week, Year 12 Primary Industries students travelled to Canowindra to participate in an intensive piggery field trip. The boys were involved in feeding, feed preparation, pig husbandry, reproductive technology, cattle feeding, electric fencing, etc, etc, etc. The boys were well looked after and enjoyed the opportunity to experience a very different part of NSW. The property is owned by Mr White’s parents, with Mr White’s brothers taking over the teaching situation for a couple of days. Ryan Campbell was the only casualty, finding the aromas of the pig sheds and the sights of certain practices adversely affecting his digestive system.

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Do you know who does what at your School?

School Administrative Manager (SAM)

Manages the school office.

Supervises the School Administrative Officers.

Monitors work output and quality.

Provides high quality, professional customer service.

Assists with parents enquiries.

Is responsible for the financial management of the school. School Administrative Officer (SAO)

Enrols students.

Performs banking and procurement.

Assists the Administrative Manager and Principal with various administrative duties.

Provides a professional and welcoming environment for students, parents and members of the community. SAO – Food Technology

Assists teachers with class preparation.

Operates and maintains classroom equipment and machinery.

Orders and stocktakes food supplies and equipment.

Assists teachers and students during lessons. SAO – Library

Assists students with library research and borrowing and returning.

Helps to implement an interactive and responsive library.

Helps teachers to encourage students in active reading and using the library.

Stocktakes and accessions resources. SAO – Science

Assists teachers and students in the classroom.

Prepares work areas and sets up equipment.

Operates and maintains classroom equipment and machinery.

Monitors and orders supplies of chemicals.

Updates chemical register and Material Safety Data Sheets. School Learning & Support Officer (SLSO)

Supports teachers and students with implementing individual education programs.

Assists in the care and management of students with disabilities, behaviour difficulties and additional learning needs.

Assists in the day to day organisation of work. Aboriginal Education Officer (AEO)

Assists Aboriginal students in all school activities and settings. Works with teachers to discuss students’ educational progress with Aboriginal parents.

Helps the school maintain effective relationships with parents and the community.

Works with the school, parents and community to encourage school participation, attendance and retention. General Assistant (GA)

Assists in enhancing students’ safety and learning environment.

Performs minor maintenance of buildings and equipment.

Maintenance and upkeep of the playing fields and school grounds.

Responsible for daily operational functions, as required.

SAS STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK

September 9 - 13

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Australian National Flag Day

Australian National Flag Day was celebrated across our nation on Tuesday, 3 September 2013.

This day commemorates the first occasion that our national flag was flown, 3 September 1901. On this day, Prime Minister Edmund Barton announced the winning design from a competition to select our new nation’s flag.

Our flag represents our nation when it is flown both in Australia and across the world. This day is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on how our flag unites us as a nation, celebrating pride in our achievements.

Recognition could be given to the symbols of Australia’s history represented by the flag including the Commonwealth Star, the Southern Cross and the flag of the United Kingdom.

Primary students are pictured after watching the Primary School Captains raising the flag.

Joseph Gervasi travelled to Sydney on Thursday 5

th September to compete in the CHS

Athletics at Olympic Park, Sydney. Joseph competed in both the 15 year old boys Discus and Shot Put at a first class stadium against many NSW schools. Firstly on Friday, Joseph, accompanied by both Mum and Dad, threw the discus and came in 17

th followed on Saturday, competing in the Shot Put coming an exciting 11

th.

Well done to Joseph for travelling such a long way and competing at such a high level.

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Italic: K-Yr 6 Normal: Yr 7-12 Bold: K-Yr 12

ROBINVALE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION SEASON

2013 - 2014 SEASON STARTS - 14 OCTOBER 2013

MONDAY - BOYS AND MEN TUESDAY - GIRLS AND WOMEN

Contacts to register names and teams

Paula Rodger 0438261678 Jodi McMonnies 0438154917 Brooke Robinson 0420931119

JUNIOR FUTSAL

TERM THREE – 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 9 B

9 SEPTEMBER Art Club – 3-4pm Exec meeting

10 Homework Club @ 3pm Visual Arts Excursion – Melbourne

11 Visual Arts Excursion - Melbourne

12 Secondary Sports Day Master Welder Competition

13 Primary Sports Day

Week 10 A

16 SEPTEMBER Art Club – 3-4pm Exec meeting

17 Homework Club @ 3pm Whole School Assembly @ 11.00 am

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19 Secondary Sports Day

20 Yr 12 Formal Assembly Primary Sports Day Last Day of Term 3

TERM FOUR – 2013

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 1 B

7 OCTOBER Labour Day

8 First Day back at School

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10 Secondary Sports Day

11 Primary Sports Day

Week 2 A

14 OCTOBER Exec meeting

15 Homework Club @ 3pm

16 Yr3/4 Excursion - Borambola

17 Secondary Sports Day Yr3/4 Excursion - Borambola

18 Primary Sports Day Yr3/4 Excursion - Borambola

Week 3 B

21 OCTOBER Art Club – 3-4pm Exec meeting Yr 5/6 Excursion - Ballarat

22 Homework Club @ 3pm Yr 5/6 Excursion - Ballarat

23 Yr 5/6 Excursion - Ballarat

24 Secondary Sports Day Yr 5/6 Excursion - Ballarat

25 Primary Sports Day Yr 5/6 Excursion - Ballarat

FEES JUNIOR / SENIOR

per person :-

$30 INSURANCE &

$55 MEMBERSHIP

CUT OFF DATE FOR

NAMES AND TEAMS 20

SEPT 2013

DIV'S 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

16 rounds plus finals

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Entries open for -MISS SHOW GIRL & SHOW BOY, UTE SHOW Photography

Cookery

Lego Building Compettiton 3 min heats followed by finals.

Lego /Meccano /K.nex, ART /CRAFT flower, Decorated shoe box or shoe / Animal Characters / Dioramas

Wheels in Motion- Prams to Prime Mover-decorate anything with wheels

www.robinvale-euston-

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All our entries details can be found on Facebook or for more details don’t hesitate to call

Paula Rodger 0438261678 / 50261670 Kellie Mumford 0417075346 / 50261257

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WHERE: Balranald Central School Metals Trade Training

Centre.

WHEN: Thursday 12 September, 2013

TIME: 10am – 2pm Students will be judged by a team of teachers from Sunraysia TAFE.

Good Luck Boys!!!

Come and see BCS Year 12 Metals and Engineering students take on Certificate II and III students from Sunraysia TAFE in an engineering competition. Students will use their skills to complete a designated project within a timeframe.

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