Newsletter Week 7 Term 1
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BARADINEBARADINE CENTRAL CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS SCHOOL NEWS March12th, 2018 Contacts PRINCIPAL Junior School Middle School Senior School Mrs Chris Clarke Sonia Pagett Jake Martin Brody Whillock Jace Saunders (absent) Jayden Ryan Billy Carey ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Cooper Ruttley Emily Hinchliffe Clinton Lennon Mrs Lizzie Horder Lincon McConnaughty Joe Bell Ankica Morgan (absent) Miss Lucy Baldock Tyson Dunn Bradley Owers Nariah Cunningham Paula Evans Poppy Evans Prouse Ashlee Olsen HEAD TEACHERS SECONDARY Ashanti Pennell Hugh Horder Mr Matt Edwards Savannah Carey Mrs Melissa Wright ADMINSTRATION MANAGER Mrs Wendy Leonard P&C PRESIDENT Mrs Sharon Murray AECG PRESIDENT Mr Richie Milgate 42 Narren Street, Baradine. 2396 : Phone 6843 1805 or 6843 1953 : Fax 6843 1751 Email [email protected] : Website www.baradine-c.schools.nsw.edu.au BARADINE CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS School News Message from the Principal reserve champion handler. High Expectations Congratulations also to Claudia McConnaughty who was As principal of Baradine Central School, I have high competing privately in the horse section and came away expectations for every student in all aspects of their with all the major awards. learning. This extends beyond the classroom to how they build their character and wellbeing through socially Director Visit acceptable behaviours. It is normal human behaviour for BCS hosted a principals’ network meeting last Monday. In teenagers to make mistakes but the trick is to turn each attendance was Sean Andrews, Director of Schools negative experience into a positive. When a young person Western Plains, Juanita Meier, principal Coonabarabran PS, accepts responsibility for their actions and consequences, Mary Doolan, principal Coonabarabran HS, Wes Leedham, learning occurs and they become a better person. principal Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre, Ken White, principal Binnaway Central, Katie Sullivan, School Plan 2018-2020 principal Gwabegar PS and myself. The school is on a path of continuous improvement guided by three strategic directions. The first one is a focus on Regional Swimming literacy and numeracy, recognising that both are key Last week, our top swimmers participated in the North elements of all subject areas. We want our students to be West Regional trials at Armidale. All of these students did confident readers who read for learning and for pleasure. an amazing job and can be proud of their efforts. The second one is about building the capacity of our Special congratulations to Ted, Madi, Molly and Liam who teachers to provide the necessary skills to a diverse range all qualified for the State Championships at Homebush in of learners for them to become competent adults in a four weeks. vastly changing world where technology is crucial. We will be introducing exciting and innovative learning strategies Induction Assembly to engage students with new technologies as they emerge. Democratic processes are part of the culture at BCS and The third strategy will focus on student wellbeing to last week, the students who were voted in by their peers, ensure, in this age of social media and bullying, that were inducted for both Sporting House Captains and students are supported to be resilient and confident and Student Representative Councils. participate fully in their schooling and extra-curricula Congratulations to all! opportunities. Rugby Skills What’s been happening in the last two weeks? Primary students had an opportunity to sharpen their P&C Meeting rugby skills with a series of training sessions conducted by The first meeting for the year was on Feb 27 with a good Mark Pitts and Luke Mack. roll up of parents. A report has been attached for your They are now looking forward to contesting the Terry information. Please note that the AGM is March 27. McGoldrick Rugby Union Cup. Visit by Tim Brasher Bush Fire meeting Students were treated to an unexpected visit by NRL Many thanks to Mick Robinson, Castlereagh Fire Control legend Tim Brasher who is a friend of Mr Robinson. Tim and local fire captain Phil Hensby, for their support in signed his autograph for many and chatted with our up and assisting with the development of a very thorough coming league recruits. Bushfire Plan for the school. Baradine Show Coonabarabran Show The Baradine Show was a great success and the school’s Congratulations to the sheep team for winning a stack of contributions were significant. Thank you to Carol, Bron ribbons on their first outing with the new Australian White and Richie for assembling the display of students’ and sheep loaned by B&B Stud. teachers’ work. Special mention of Madison Masman who was awarded 42 Narren Street, Baradine. 2396 : Phone 6843 1805 or 6843 1953 : Fax 6843 1751 Email [email protected] : Website www.baradine-c.schools.nsw.edu.au BARADINE CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS What’s coming up in the next two weeks Moorambilla Auditions Young Leaders Sydney Michelle Leonard will be here next week to once again Mrs Horder is accompanying the primary school captains, audition both primary and secondary students for possible Jorja and Claudia, along with parents, Troy and Ann, to the selection in this year’s Mooramabilla. gala event, Young Leaders. This is held annually at Darling Students who are offered places can apply for a subsidy Harbour Sydney for primary school leaders across NSW from the school to assist with the payment to and involves keynote addresses from inspirational and Moorambilla. motivational speakers. Botanic Gardens Y7 Vaccinations A consultant from the Botanic Gardens will visit next week Year 7 have vaccinations scheduled tomorrow by Health to design and plant a new garden bed for the primary Department. students. Terry McGoldrick Cup Primary League Trials Primary students will be contesting this event in Coona Those primary students passionate about playing rugby tomorrow and we wish them good luck. league will be able to contest winter trials next week. Fete Parent Teacher Meetings The bi-annual school fete is on this Saturday and looks like Term One parent teacher meetings will be on Monday it will be jam-packed with fun activities and something for March 26 from 3.30 to 5.30pm. They are for all students everyone. and will be held in the hall. Please come along and support this major fundraising event for the school. Mrs Chris Clarke Principal Principal’s Awards Brax Hinchliffe Leilamarie Louie A great start to Kindergarten. A great start to Kindergarten. Harrison Taylor Georga Gardner A great start to Kindergarten. A great start to Kindergarten. Reegan Siemsen Alice Harris A great start to Kindergarten. Outstanding academic Congratulations achievement. 42 Narren Street, Baradine. 2396 : Phone 6843 1805 or 6843 1953 : Fax 6843 1751 Email [email protected] : Website www.baradine-c.schools.nsw.edu.au BARADINE CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS Student of the Week Week 2 Week 3 Harrison Taylor Lachlan Ryan Working hard with sounds and learning new Producing quality book work. words. Paula Evans Bryson Bissaker Morgan Persevering when reading challenging texts. Enthusiasm towards all classroom activities. Jorja Carey Sally Owers Fantastic descriptive writing in English. Fantastic effort in all areas of her learning. Valarie Dunn Trent Biles A positive start to Year 7. Excellent effort in Art. Zac Haywood Tess Rawson Showing courtesy and kindness to those around Striving to achieve her best in multiple areas him in the classroom. and showing herself to be an active learner. Jye Cunningham Daniel Fitzgerald Dedication in all Key Learning Area's and A positive start to term 1 and an effort in all contribution to classroom discussion in History classes. and English. Ankica Morgan Clinton Lennon A positive attitude in class. Supportive of his peers and helpful in class. Kelly King Levi Jackson Working hard in all area’s making a great Excellent participation in all area’s. transition into Year 11. Samantha Owers Ashlee Olsen Trying hard in all her subjects. Dedication in Maths. 42 Narren Street, Baradine. 2396 : Phone 6843 1805 or 6843 1953 : Fax 6843 1751 Email [email protected] : Website www.baradine-c.schools.nsw.edu.au BARADINE CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS Positive Behaviour for Learning Week 2 Week 3 Paige Stonham Georga Gardner Following staffs instructions. Following playground rules. Ami Edwards Storme Anderson Respect– Following all teacher instructions on Respect– Following all teacher instructions on the playground. the playground. Emily Murray Kalem Hinchliffe RESPECT - Follows playground rules. RESPECT - Follows all playground rules. Paige Bissaker Morgan Poppy Evans Prouse QUALITY - Always trying to produce quality SAFETY: Being safe in the Science classroom. work in all subjects . Ashanti Pennell Savannah Carey Participating in both extra-curricula and Showing a conscientious participation towards all areas of schooling, including her academic in-school activities with zeal and vigour. development. Erika Morgan Holly Woodham Quality work across all Key Learning Area’s. Contribution to classroom discussion. Holly Arndell Regan Evans Treating others with respect and appreciation. Participating well in class discussions. Nariah Cunningham Consistent effort in all area’s. Liam Blackhall Carl Lennon Setting a good example for his peers. Being polite and helpful to others. 42 Narren Street, Baradine. 2396 : Phone 6843 1805 or 6843 1953 : Fax 6843 1751 Email [email protected] : Website www.baradine-c.schools.nsw.edu.au BARADINE CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWS Primary Homework Phonics and sight words for Kindergarten, spelling list words for Year 1 and the topic of the week for Kinder/Year 1 Numeracy is Mass. Please try and read to your child every night or listen to them read to you for ten minutes each night. Miss Lummis Thank you for another great week! Homework will be handed out at the beginning of each week. Each student will receive a homework matrix, maths worksheet and reader.