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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Spelling - Write out your spelling words each night. Home Reading - Read independently or to an adult for 15 minutes each night. Maths - Complete your weekly maths worksheet. Year 2/3/4 Choice Matrix -Complete any of the optional homework activities. Miss Dorman Reminder Students need to pack their swimmers, rash shirt and a towel each Tuesday for sport, as well as their pool entry money or season ticket number. Year 3/4 are required to wear enclosed leather shoes for Stephanie Alexander cooking and gardening each Friday.
Homework is given out every Monday and is due in every Friday. It consists of spelling practice, multiplication facts, home reading, choice matrix and a termly speaking and listening project. Year 5/6 Home readers can be changed any day during the week when they have been finished with. Miss Baldock This term the speaking and listening project is a movie review. Please remind your child to bring 'Crunch and Sip' and a water bottle to class every day. If you have any questions regarding your child's homework or any aspect of school life please do not hesitate to contact me via the school office.
ATTENTION PARENTS PRIMARY SPORT NOTICE There will be no swimming for sport tomorrow Tuesday 13th March Swimming will resume as normal next week Tuesday 20th March .
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Primary Zone Swimming Stephanie Alexandra Kitchen Garden On Friday 23rd February, 17 students travelled to Coonamble to participate in the annual Zone Swimming Carnival. They all participated extremely well! Each of them tried their very best in all events with many of the students receiving ribbons. Congratulations to those students who attended the Zone Carnival.
Cooper and Bryson busy in the school garden. Look how big we grow our vegies at BCS!
Coonabarabran Show Success
Easter Raffles P&C are seeking donations towards their annual Easter raffles. It would be greatly appreciated if you are able to donate any
eggs, baskets etc. Congratulations Claudia McConnaughty Supreme Champion hack, Supreme Champion rider and All donation can be left at the front office. Reserve Champion Galloway hack.
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Secondary Homework
Year 7 English Extension: Three (3) pages of their Literacy Skills Booklet, due every Monday History Gen and Ext: Revision sheet/Source analysis in homework books, due every Friday on even
weeks-23/3 & 6/4
English Extension: Three (3) pages of their Literacy Skills Booklet, due every Monday Year 8 History Gen and Ext: Revision sheet/Source analysis in homework books, due every Friday on even weeks -23/3 & 6/4
English Extension: Four (4) pages of their Literacy Skills Booklet, due every Monday History Gen and Ext: Revision sheet/Source analysis in homework books, due every Friday on even Year 9 weeks -23/3 & 6/4 History: Assessment on the centenary of armistice (ANZAC Project) Due Friday 6/4/18
English Extension: Four (4) pages of their Literacy Skills Booklet, due every Monday History Gen and Ext: Revision sheet/Source analysis in homework books, due every Friday on even Year 10 weeks-23/3 & 6/4 History: Assessment on the centenary of armistice (ANZAC Project) Due Friday 6/4/18
Modern History – Study Notes and day to day homework given in class Year 11 PDHPE – Study Notes and day to day homework given in class
Year 12 Modern History – Study Notes and day to day homework given in class
Don’t forget about ANZAC Projects! These are all due by Friday 6/4/18 Homework Centre: on every Wednesday 3:30 – 4:30. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get Year 7-12 homework and catch up work completed to avoid 2nd half lunch library and detention work. Diaries need to be checked and signed by parents every Thursday.
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Binnaway Junior Judging Day Secondary Regional Swimming On Tuesday the 20th of February Nariah Cunningham, Billy Congratulations to our swimmers who have qualified for Carey, Mariah Pennell, Savannah Carey, Ashanti Pennell, the State Championships in Homebush after successful Madison Masman, Holly Woodham, Fleur Andrews and results at the Regional Swimming Carnival in Armidale. Samantha Owers travelled to Binnaway to compete in the Our relay team consisting of Liam Ryan, Molly Murray, judging competition. Students had to judge pigs, Madison Masman and Ted Matthews (pictured) have made meat ,sheep, wool, beef and poultry. They had to place the it through in the Central Schools division. four animals in the order that they felt they belonged, Madison Masman was placed 1st in the 100m Butterfly for based on confirmation and overall appearance. Students her age. Liam Ryan was placed 1st in the 50m Freestyle for also had to present their findings to the judge. his age. Ted Matthews gained three 1st places and broke Our students did a fantastic job and achieved the following two records in his division. Well done! results. Ashanti Pennell- 1st Beef Holly Woodham- 1st in Beef and 2nd Overall Fleur Andrews- 3rd Overall Nariah Cunningham- 1st Beef Mariah Pennell- 2nd Beef and 3rd Overall.
Students had a surprise visit last week when former legend of league star Timothy Brasher dropped in to catch up with long time league mate Will Robinson. Timothy is an former rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s, primarily as fullback. He began his career for Balmain Tigers, where he played the majority of his career. He then moved to the South Sydney Rabbitohs for two seasons, before finishing his career with a season at the North Queensland Cowboys. During his career he also represented New South Wales on 21 occasions and Australia on 16 occasions.
Back: Ted Matthews, Regan Evans, Brody Whillock, Clinton Lennon, Ankica Morgan & Jo Rawson Front: Nigel Lennon, Will Robinson, Blake Olsen, Timothy Brasher & Ben Lancaster
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On Saturday the 3rd of March, Agriculture students competed in the sheep showing at the Coonabarabran show. Students exhibited their Australian White sheep that are owned by B & B Farms. Students had a very successful day and won many ribbons along with the Champion and Reserve Champion ram and Champion and Reserve Champion ewe. Students competed in the Handler’s Competition and Madison Masman was awarded overall Reserve Champion Handler. A great result. Well done to all students for their fantastic efforts.
On Saturday the 10th of March, Agriculture students competed in the sheep showing at the Baradine Show. Students had a very successful day and came away with numerous ribbons and received a valuable experience. They looked fantastic in their Agriculture uniforms and represented our school with pride. In the Handlers Competition Madison Masman and Holly Woodham were awarded equal second place. A tremendous result.
Our Agriculture students will be heading to the Sydney Royal Easter show next week and will be exhibiting Dorper sheep owned by B & B Farms. Students will compete in the Open classes and Schools classes as well as the handler competition.
We wish these students all the best.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
MARCH APRIL
Mon 12th Primary Young Leaders Conference Sydney Mon 9th -Tue 10th CHS Swimming Sydney Tues 13th Year 7 Vaccination Clinic Wed 11th -Thurs 12th PSSA Swimming Sydney Tues 13th Terry McGoldrick Cup - Primary Rugby Union Tue 10th - Fri 13th Year 7/8 ASPIRE Sydney Sat 17th School Fete Thurs 5th– Fri 6th Car Wash Tues 20th Moorambilla Auditions Fri 13th End of Term 1 Tues 20th - Sat 24th Sydney Royal Easter Show Wed 21st Secondary Winter Trials Coonabarabran Thurs 29th Primary Easter Parade
March
Olive Lennon 2nd Alice Harris 21st Anna Arndell 22nd Every Wednesday Reegan Siemsen 26th Primary & Secondary Alex Wicken 27th 3.30 - 4.30pm
School Library
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Health &Safety Requirement
K-12 students/parents Black leather shoes are required for all practical subjects and the Kitchen Garden Program.
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