Barraba Central School Term 3 – Week 9 9 September 2013

Primary Telephone: (02) 6782 1266 Email: barraba-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Secondary Telephone: (02) 6782 1104 Postal Address: PO Box 123 Barraba NSW 2347

Principal: Mr Adam Forrester

Nilsson West

Morgan Phillips

Caitlin Frost

Maddy Frost

Barraba Central School Term 3 – Week 9 9 September 2013

Principal’s Report

This week is School Administrative and Support Staff week and students, parents and teaching

staff acknowledge the hard work done by our School Administration and Support staff (SAS

Staff). This year’s theme is “School Administrative and Support Staff: Vital to Education”.,

Every school day SAS Staff continue to face new challenges; they assist in providing quality

education to our students. Our SAS Staff are a dedicated group of professional workers who

work tirelessly to ensure that schools run smoothly. This week we acknowledge the great work that they do

and to say thank you!

Last Friday I had the good fortune of attending both secondary and primary assemblies. The secondary

assembly was well attended by parents and the four year 11 students gave us reason to vote each of them in

as School Captain. Voting will be finalised this Wednesday with School Captains for 2013 – 2014 announced. I

also had the privilege of presenting Mrs Judy Campbell with a 30 Year Service Certificate.

In the primary it was great to see Mrs King’s Year 1/2 explain about dinosaurs and different types of shelter

that people have and the environmental impact these dwellings have on the environment. Well done Mrs

King and 1/2. Again it was great to see lots of parents supporting the school.

Finally a reminder that our Early Starters Program is on again this Friday from 9.00 – 12.00. All pre-school age

children welcome and encouraged to attend.

From the Deputy Principal

This week we start with Year 11 final exams. The exams will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Year 12 farewell assembly will be held on Thursday morning starting at 8.50 a.m. and finishing at

approximately 9.30 a.m. after which they will depart for Tamworth. Also on Thursday, those students who

have won a gold award this term will be going to Tamworth with Mr Good. The school disco will be held on

Thursday in the hall from 6.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

On Friday, Miss Greentree will be taking her HSC PDHPE class to Tamworth for a study session.

I wish all Year 11 the best in their final exams and encourage all HSC students to keep working

hard towards their exams next term. Let’s all have a great week.

Abe Chand

Relieving DP

ROMAN RUDNYTSKY WORLD-RENOWNED PIANIST Where: Playhouse Hotel When: 11 September 2013 @ 1.15pm Cost: $6.00 Students interested in attending this event are asked to please let Mr Unwin know as soon as possible. Note: Student General Permission notes must be at the office.

Barraba Central School Term 3 – Week 9 9 September 2013

Extreme sports at BCS On Friday 30 August Primary students enjoyed an afternoon of extreme sports. Students were permitted to bring along their rip sticks, scooters or skateboards to school and enjoy experimenting with their skills. Students wore protective safety gear and despite a few minor grazes the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all students involved.

Primary Assembly Roster

Term 3

Week 10 - September 20 K / 1 M

FRUIT ‘N’ VEG MONTH

In order to get the most educational value out of your child/children’s day at school, please

support us by encouraging healthy eating habits. This will not only ensure that students have a

healthy lifestyle, but will also improve their level of concentration and help them to achieve better

results at school. Please make sure that your child/children come to school with healthy options as

opposed to sending sugary teats. Below is another handy tip to help promote healthy lifestyle habits.

Tip 3:

Fundamental Movement Skills The teaching of Fundamental Movement Skills is an essential component of students’ learning in PDHPE. Access the following website for some ideas on how to teach these important skills. http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/gamessport/fms001.htm

Breakfast is important It is important to encourage breakfast. A good night’s sleep followed by food in the morning helps your child to stay active and concentrate at school. It also means your child is less likely to be too hungry during the morning and it can help with performance at school. Be a role model and let your child see you eat breakfast too. A bowl of cereal with milk and fresh or stewed fruit is a great starter for the whole family

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Barraba Central School Term 3 – Week 9 9 September 2013

Field trip to understanding On Wednesday, the Year 10 Geography class went on their field trip to significant land and water management sites in the Peel valley. The field trip included tours of the Calala Water Treatment Plant and

Westdale Sewage Treatment Plant. Our thanks to the Tamworth Regional Council staff who gave up their time to explain how these facilities worked. Students were also given a tour of the Peel High School Trade Training Centre and the display of HSC major works produced by the woodwork students. Next week the Year 10 students will be testing the water quality in Barraba. They will check Ph. levels, salinity, turbidity and the biodiversity in the Manilla River.

Great news, great opportunity for VET students at Barraba CS We have been successful in our application for funding of the Trade Training Centre. With careful planning, the Primary Industries facility will also incorporate a Metals teaching area. Earlier in the Year the Vocational Education and Training team wrote the submission which attracted over $900,000 worth of funding. It is a complex venture funded by the Commonwealth Government to help address the skills shortage in Australia which will provide greater opportunities for our students. Last week Mr Thomas and Mr Princic visited Bundarra CS’s Trade Training Centre and Mrs Campbell has visited Moree Secondary College, Farrer and Peel HS – all with very different Trade Training Centre models. On Wednesday the Year 10 Geography class briefly toured the Hospitality kitchens, the metal work and wood working areas for Construction and Metals and Engineering at Peel HS to give them an understanding of the potential for our Trade Training Centre.

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Barraba Central School Term 3 – Week 9 9 September 2013

What a fantastic achievement! Congratulations to Mrs Judith Campbell who received a very prestigious award at last Friday’s Secondary school assembly. Judy was presented with her

This is a wonderful achievement and we would like to acknowledge Judy for her continued dedication to the students of Barraba Central School.

Plan-It-Youth mentors acknowledged At Friday’s school assembly Mrs Jennifer Longstaff extended her gratitude to the many parents and community members who have assisted through mentoring with the Plan-It- Youth program. We would like to recognise the following people for the donation of their time to help prepare our students for their future endeavours: Pam King, Richard Witten, Chris Jeffery, Graham Smith, Stephanie Smith, Margaret Harris, Kerry-Anne Casanova, Margaret Martin, Bev Rodger, Kim Mallise, Andrew Sharpe, Karen Bishton, Rhonda Phillips, John Bishton, Vincent Woodgate and Bec Rodgers.

ATTENTION! SOCCER IN MANILLA! Due to increased local interest in this exciting sport, a proposal to establish an all age, junior and senior mixed soccer club for Manilla is being made. A Public meeting is to be held on Thursday 12th September 2013 at 6pm. All interested parties are invited to attend this preliminary meeting to be held at Manilla Central High School, in the Library. For any further enquiries please contact. Richard Nunn 0479095863 Kym and Kim Hagon 0429852474 Sara Taylor 0437489263

Primary school Preparing for Year 7 The transition from primary school to high school maths can be difficult for both you and your child. However, by working in partnership with your child and using some careful forward planning, the transition can be smooth and successful. Find out more: http://educationequals.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-learning-maths-in-high-school/ High school Friend or enemy What to do when you think your teen’s best friend is a bad influence? How do you discourage these friendships without inadvertently driving away your child in the process? Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/behaviour/when-your-teens-new-best-friend-is-a-bad-influence Primary and High school Water safety tips Beaches, lakes, rivers, creeks and pools are popular spots in summer for people young and old to cool off and have fun. Here are some easy steps you can take to make sure your child stays safe. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/water-safety-tips

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Barraba Central School Term 3 – Week 9 9 September 2013

Term 3 Calendar Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9 September

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10 11 *P&C Meeting

12 13 *PDHPE HSC Seminar day

10 16 *Tasmania Excursion departs 9pm

17 18 19 20 *Primary Assembly K/1M *Last Day Term 3

PRIMARY CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 3

WEEK 9

Monday 09/09/13 Dale White

Friday 13/09/13 Cheryl Spence

WEEK 10

Monday 16/09/13 Bec Keighran & Jackie Lott

Wednesday – Meal Deal 18/09/13

Tammy Wade & Bobby Coombes

Friday 20/09/13 Amy McKay

YEAR 11 EXAMS – MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Leonie’s Learn to Swim Private one-on-one lessons

Qualified AUSTSWIM instructor Available for lessons at the

Barraba Memorial Pool For further information contact

Leonie on 0411 582343

ROMAN RUDNYTSKY WORLD-RENOWNED PIANIST

Where: Playhouse Hotel When: 11 September 2013 @ 1.15pm

Cost: $6.00 Students interested in attending this event are asked

to please let Mr Unwin know as soon as possible. Note: Student General Permission notes

must be at the office.

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