Oaklands Central School & Oaklands Community Newsletter

Thursday 31st January -

Wednesday 13th February

Swim School

Tuesday 12th February -

Wednesday 13th February

RAP Introduction Camp

Wednesday 13th February

Life Education Van - Healthy Harold

Thursday 14th February

Twilight Swimming Carnival

We would like to welcome our Kindergarten students for 2019.

L-R Nicholas, Annabelle, Sophie, Chloe, Harriet, Sassha and Calyx

SCHOOL NEWS

Coreen St Oaklands 2646

Ph: 02 6035 4290 Fax: 02 6035 4382 Mobile: 0472 832 195

Email: oaklands-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

URL: www.oaklands-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Peter Craft

Oaklands Central School & Oaklands Community Newsletter

Volume 35 No.1

Wednesday 6th February, 2019

PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE

professionalism with data showing that our

students continue to grow academically. This is

reflected in the exciting news that both of our

2018 HSC students have been offered places in

university, continuing the trend of students

going onto university after completing their

HSC at Oaklands Central School.

The start of the year is always exciting with all

students involved in swim school as we move

towards the Swimming Carnival. Students have

already elected their House Leaders and the

excitement is building as the carnival

approaches. This year we will continue to run a

twilight carnival as this avoids having students

competing in the hottest part of the day, when

UV is at its worst and also allows for parents,

friends and community to join with us and enjoy

the competition. We would love to have all

parents and carers join us for the evening. The

carnival is being held on Thursday 14th

February @ 3pm.

Remember that we keep our website up-to-date

with what is happening at the school. Simply go

to https://oaklands-c.schools.nsw.gov.au/ and all

the upcoming events are listed on the front

page. By bookmarking the page and checking it

regularly you will be informed about events at

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It was great to see all our students arriving

last Wednesday for their first day of school

for 2019 looking so happy and relaxed. I would

like to give an especially warm welcome to all

our new kindergarten students and Year 7

students. This year will be both exciting and a

big change for them all. While it is still early,

all of our students have settled in really well

for the start of the year.

Our staff started the year off with a

Development Day on the Tuesday before our

students started. This was the first day at

Oaklands Central for Mr Jye McGuire, who is

joining our Secondary Department. During the

day staff undertook mandatory training as well

as participating in professional learning in the

Literacy and Numeracy Progressions. The

progressions are a new and important tool in

supporting students with Literacy and

Numeracy. We are very privileged to have such

dedicated and professional staff working at

Oaklands Central School. During the last few

years we have seen the impact of such

the school. We also post regularly on our

Facebook Page to encourage everyone to be

connected as part of our school community.

Finally, at the start of each school year there

are always worries or concerns along with high

hopes and expectations for every parent and

student. This is especially so for those starting

Kindergarten and Year 7. At Oaklands Central

School we work extremely hard to make school

a great experience and to allow every one of our

students to shine their light in their own way.

We work with our parents and community to

guide our students in their learning and growth.

The short poem “First Day of School” captures

all of this…

At Oaklands Central School we are looking

forward to a fantastic 2019!

Peter Craft

Principal

Welcome back to all parents, community

members, staff and students as we commence

our 2019 school year! We have settled straight

back into our learning and all students have

impressed us with their efforts as they start

their year of learning. We would like to share a

big welcome to our 2019 Kindergarten students

who have settled into life at ‘Big School’

seamlessly. Thank you to all the students who

have supported our new kinders in their smooth

transition to school.

PRIMARY NEWS

First Day of School

The first day of school can be hard

for Mom and Dad.

Part of you feels excited, the other

part feels sad.

For many years you've held their

hand, and have been their loving

guide.

Now you know the time has come to

leave them by my side.

But it is only for a little while, as

your child will learn and grow.

And at the end of every day, they

will share with you all they know.

So as you walk away don’t worry

anymore.

We'll take care of all those

precious gifts when you leave them at

our door.

Thursday

NEW School Banking

We have had an extremely busy start to the year

as always, with the start of our Ten Day

Intensive Swimming Program. All students are

already showing great progress with their

swimming and should be proud of their efforts.

Keep working hard as we head towards our Whole

School Twilight Swimming Carnival to be held

next Thursday.

On Wednesday 13th February, we are having a

special visit from Life Education Van - Healthy

Harold. Notes about the Life Education Van visit

were sent home in Week 2, so please ensure they

are returned on time so your child doesn’t miss

out on this great learning opportunity and

experience.

Kind Regards,

Sally McRorie,

Assistant Principal

Welcome back to 2019. We are looking forward

to a productive year of learning ahead of us.

Reminding you all of our three strategic

directions. Firstly there is ‘Learning’. In

secondary we are working towards teachers

being leaders in their subject area and being up

to date with effective teaching methods. Across

secondary this year we will look at utilising the

literacy and numeracy progressions to help track

and grow students. We also work towards

individualised programs so students are working

towards their own learning goals.

Secondly, we have ‘Teaching’. In secondary this

is to ensure that students have access to

engaging and challenging learning experiences.

Teachers across secondary will be participating

in a number of professional learning

opportunities to continue to grow their practice.

Secondary staff will be using coaching to help

staff self-reflect and collaborate to ensure

students are getting access to high quality

learning experiences.

Finally we have ‘School Growth’. In secondary we

hold our connections with the local community

high on our priority list. It is important that we

all work together enabling individual students to

become successful and happy future citizens.

Students are encouraged to take on leadership

roles and build their confidence through various

opportunities as they progress through school

Over the last couple of weeks our Year 11 and

Year 7 students have had sharp learning curves

as they enter new chapters of their education.

Here are the thoughts from the Year 11

HEAD TEACHER NEWS

L-R Chloe and Sophie enjoying their first week of Kindergarten.

students about starting their Preliminary Higher

School Certificate.

Acacia Hayward - I've been scared all holidays,

but looking forward to the learning

Victoria Dehn - Feeling nervous about the hard

work starting all at once. I am looking forward to

having our own study space.

Britney Martin - Nervous and scared about the

video conferencing.

Liam Summons - I'm excited to learn about the

new subjects.

Over the next couple of weeks secondary

students will be participating in swim school as

they prepare for the swimming carnival and learn

a number of life-saving skills.

Students in Year 7 will be involved in BEST Start

this coming week and all students across years

7-10 will be involved in some activities to gain

baseline data for their current abilities in

literacy and numeracy.

May this year be productive for all involved.

Melinda Elith

Head Teacher Secondary Studies

OAKLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL

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Due to the following:

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Injury

Medical/Dental Appointment

Family Commitments (please specify below)

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Maximum per Family:

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MENU

Thursday, 7th February, 2019

Main Meals

Roast Lamb

Flathead Fillets

Lasagne

Braised Steak

Salt and Pepper Squid

Meals $20.00 / Half Serve Meals $15.00

Above meals served with salad or vegetables

chips or potato

Thai Beef Salad $20.00

Kids Meals $7.00

Fish Fillets/ Chicken Nuggets/ Lasagne and

Chips

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Community Defibrillator News

In August 2018 the Oaklands Recreation Ground Committee realised that the

“use by” date on the pads for the community defibrillator was upon us. The

community defibrillator is located at the Oaklands Rural Fire Brigade shed for

many years.

The Committee realised the pads needed to be replaced immediately. The

pads cost $307.00. The Committee sought funding from a grant program

offered by Charles Sturt University. An application was made to Charles

Sturt University Community University partnerships (CUP) Head of Campus

(HOC) Small Grants Fund. The grant application was successful and the

funding received in December 2018. The pads in the defibrillator have been

replaced and the defibrillator is situated in its own box on the side of the

Oaklands Rural Fire Brigade building.

Please make yourself aware of its location as you never know when you may

need to access it. (Note: no key required). It is well documented that early

defibrillation in the event of a cardiac arrest can improve the chances of

surviving a heart attack.

The Oaklands Recreation Ground Committee would sincerely like to thank

Charles Sturt University CUP HOC Grants Program for supporting rural and

regional communities such as ours, so we may continue to have access to

programs and assets vital for our growth, health and sustainability.

Pictured are Jimmy Beale and Louise Smith (Oaklands Recreation Ground Committee) with

the new pads for the community defibrillator, located at the Oaklands Rural Fire Brigade

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COMMITTEE

Cordially invite you to the

2019 Debutante Ball!

Friday 12th

April 2019

at

Urana Soldiers Memorial Hall

7pm.

Tickets:

Adult :$30 (Purchased Prior)

$40 at the door.

Child :(12 and Under) $15

Licensed Bar and Supper Provided.

Debutantes and their Partners begin training

with Mrs Fran Day on the Sunday 10th

February

Please contact the committee for details.

President Secretary Treasurer

Melinda Elith Anna Ferguson Karin Coghill

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Oaklands Central School P & C Association

Annual General Meeting

To be held Oaklands Central School - Monday 18

th February 2019 at 8pm

to be followed by a General Meeting

1. Welcome and formal opening of meeting

2. President’s Address

3. Minutes of the previous meeting AGM

Election of office bearers

Annual Financial Report

4. Close Meeting

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