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November 14,2019 No.18 Jinga November 14, 2019 No. 18 The Jinga The Jinga is a community newsletter produced by Cann River P-12 College for the school and the wider community to enjoy. You can keep up to date with what has happened and what’s on the horizon. It is published fort- nightly on a Thursday. Jinga contact details are to Jade through the school: Email: [email protected] Telephone (03) 51586 245 Facsimile (03) 51586 361 It is free of charge to include any upcoming community events or news sto- ries so please feel free to email me anything of interest. Advertising Rates for commercial businesses are as follows: Full Page advertisement $11.00 1/2 page advertisement $5.50 1/4 page advertisement $2.75 When submitting your advertisement, please let us know the duration of the ad. Thankyou. Front Cover: Halloween Sleepover 2019 Principal’s Page Bushfire! The extreme fire conditions in NSW and Queensland this year is truly worrying. This is especially true for people in towns like Cann River. I don’t need to tell you we live with forest in all directions and it is possible these roads can become unpassable. We all need to plan ahead in regard this: it is essential that every family / individual has a fire plan. What will you do if you have to leave? What do you take? Where can you go? How do you keep in contact with what is going on throughout summer? How will you know to leave or not? It is important you understand the Local Incident Management Plan. It is important to remind the school community that the school is closed on Code Red Days and on Extreme and Severe if there is a fire in a 50 kilometre radius. See the following page What’s Happening VCE exams finish on Friday with great thanks to Judy Mckinnon who became our supervisor at last minute. We are very pleased with the way the students approached the exams. A special mention of our year twelves, Anna and Dechlan. These two wonderful young adults will be missed by the school and we with them the best future Pictured left—looking reflective at their VCE dinner New Building This week the first project meeting for the new building occurred. This outcome of the design looks as though it will be a wonderful building. Essentially it sits on exactly the same footprint of the current P-2 building though it will have a wide decking around three sides. The process of the building will involve some difficulties as that corner of the school will be out of use from week two term one into term two. We will relocate the P-2 class into the library during that time. School Procedures for the Bushfire Season This plan informs families and the local community of what will happen under different conditions during the bushfire season in order to keep our students and staff safe. Forecast Fire Danger Rating (FDR) & local Action Communication bushfire conditions Families enact their bushfire Parents contacted survival plan directly, up to 3 days prior, confirmed the SCHOOL CLOSED day before CODE RED No staff onsite Decision will not change Local CFA notified EXTREME / Families enact their bushfire Parents contacted SEVERE, with fire in survival plan directly as soon as possible. local area Request approval for closure from (approximately 50 Regional Director Decision will not change kilometre radius of SCHOOL CLOSED Cann River) Local CFA notified No staff onsite EXTREME / Families enact their bushfire Parents notified of any SEVERE, survival plan changes to situation With no fires in local School Remains Open Parents need to make area sure we can contact Monitor Vic Emergency website/ them easily or let us ABC radio/ keep in contact with know who the best Regional Emergency Management contact is for that day. Follow advice of Emergency services Note: If considered necessary, approval will be sought for school closure as above EXTREME / Monitor Vic Emergency website/ Parents notified of any SEVERE / VERY ABC radio/ keep in contact with changes to situation if HIGH / HIGH / Regional Emergency Management possible Low-Med Contact emergency services Parents need to make sure we can contact If fire starts Follow advice of Emergency Services them easily or let us spontaneously during *If time allows and if is safe to do know who the best the day and may so, evacuate with Emergency contact is for that day. possibly impact the services escort school. *Shelter in Place is enacted classroom building. Please note: If parents arrive during this time they will be encouraged to stay at school. EVERY DAY COUNTS! Please contact the school if your child is going to be away. 2019 Fees Due. IMPORTANT SCHOOL NOTICES Please pay by cash to the office or for direct deposits see details below. School Council on 19th November Direct Deposit Details Mallacoota P12 Secondary sports day in Account Name: Cann River Tuesday 19th November Cann River P-12 College 7/8 Camp Thurra 20-23 November BSB: 313 140 Account Number: 120 621 36 Reference: Your Surname If you receive payments from Cen- trelink we are also registered with Cen- trepay, contact us for more infor- mation or any other concerns regard- ing your payment. ASAA for 2019 CBA School After School Activities (AASA) will run Banking Monday and Tuesday afternoons from: THURSDAY Jade is your 3:30—4:30. Term 4 dates are: Monday School Banking Coordinator 14th Oct until Tuesday 3rd December Monday’s will be Soccer and Tuesday’s will be games. I am made from 100% recycled Australian paper. Please recycle me when you’re ready! A school and community newsletter produced by Cann River P-12 College For previous issues of Jinga and more scan this code or visit our webpage http://www.cannp-12.vic.edu.au/ Pushcart Derby 2019 Once again we had an excellent day at the Pushcart Derby. We saw rain, hail and snow in our travels., and our Cann River 2 team won the team work prize. Friends were made, rac- es run, and Swifts Creek Primary Schools excellent play equipment was thoroughly tested by our stu- dents. We also had ice creams on the way home, which were enthusias- tically enjoyed. T R E E P L A N T I N G DAY Remembrance Day 2019 Rock Candy Experiment Observation: Our Rock Candy has had no growth for the last couple of days. Hypothesis: My hypothesis is that it isn’t growing because of the tissue that is on top of the jar. I think the tissue is the problem because the tissue is keeping the air from flowing in and out. So the solution can’t evaporate. science By Nicole 14/11/19 5 & 6 rock candy Expression of Interest Teacher’s Aide Position 2020 Cann River P/12 College Please contact Principal Bruce Spink by November 21st on 03 51586 245 COMMUNITY SOCCER TERM 4—MONDAYS At the school oval from 5.00 pm—Game Starts at 5.15 pm Grade 5 - Secondary students and adults No slide tackles, keep your feet, good sportsmanship, wear shin guards and respect the umpire’s decisions. The season will run for 6 weeks NO COST. Any enquires phone Liza Spink at the school on 51586245 OPEN MIC ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF ENTERTAINMENT IN THE BEAUTI- FUL GARDEN SURROUNDS. GOLD COIN ENTRY. ALCOHOL FREE Event. For more information contact Alison: 0447 193 335 If you would like to perform contact Simon: 0439 829 541 AT PELICAN POINT COFFEE LOUNGE Sunday 17th November 1:00 pm Start CVBNC Health Promotion: Men’s Health www.menshealthaustralia.net 27 Monaro Highway, Cann River 3890 Nurse: 5158 6274 Admin: 5158 6210 Fax: 5158 6409 Find us on Facebook [email protected] www.cannvalleybnc.com.au Integrity: We will act with the highest regard to honesty and reliability and transparency to ensure measurable community trust. Mobile eye clinic On 25th, 26th & 27th the Royal Flying Doctor Service mo- bile eye clinic will be at the centre. To make an appoint- ment please call 03 8412 0444 Doctors: Dentist: Peter Favaloro Podiatrist: Nerida Manning Dr Sara: Tuesday 26th November Thursday 22nd January members Thursday 5th December $15, non member $20, concession Dr Anis: Wednesday 4th December Ph: 5154 6625 for appointments Physiotherapist: Maddie Rosen Massage Therapist: Jodie Box Monday 18th November Tuesday 3rd December (TBC) Member $15, Non Member $20 Concession $5 Ph: 0438 096 808 for appointments Planned Activity Group: Bus to Bairnsdale: Fortnightly Exercise Group: Tuesday 26th November With our Physio: Thursday 21st November Monday 18th November Thursday 5th December Please note: A $5 fee applies when booking 11:00—11:30am Seats for medical appointments are priority Man Cave: every Friday Patchwork: Drug & Alcohol Counsellor: Free BBQ. 12:00pm Tuesdays at 10am Bryn Jones Everyone welcome Wednesday’s as needed. To make an appointment with the podiatrist, physio, doctor, counsellor, other allied health visitors or to book a seat on the bus, please call 5158 6210. Annual Membership fees are due on the 1st of July each year - it’s never too late to become a member. Family $30 Single $20 Family Concession $20 Single Concession $15 Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government 27 Monaro Highway, Cann River 3890 Nurse: 5158 6274 Admin: 5158 6210 Fax: 5158 6409 [email protected] www.cannvalleybnc.com.au Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:00pm ABN: 69 461 662 367 REG: A11159 Do you live alone? Or are you aged over 60? Do you enjoy outings and mixing with people? If so, you are welcome to come to our Planned Activity Group.
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