COONABARABRAN HIGH SCHOOL and P&C NEWSLETTER

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22 February 2013 PO Box 3 COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 Phone: 02 6842 1099 Fax: 02 6842 2267 www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au M Johnston, Principal M Fosdick, P&C President

Chlorine- the Breakfast of Champions... Mopra comes up trumps at this year’s Swimming Carnival!

Newcastle Knights Coach Wayne Bennett

Week 4 Event Thurs, 21 Feb Welcome to Year 7 and Parents BBQ 6.00 pm School Social 7.00 - 9.00 pm

Week 5 Event Mon, 25 Feb P&C Meeting Year 11 Primary Industries Connor Graham and Jemmae Dow, accept the Excursion (Blaze aid) Trophy from Mr Johnston. Week 6 Event Knights Visit Coonabarabran High Mon, 4 Mar NW Swimming Fri, 8 Mar NW Boys & Girls Basketball Trials The Newcastle Knights visit on Wednesday 20th February created a lot of excitement in the school. High profile Knights players Willie Mason, Jeremy Smith, Matt Hilder, Jarrod Mullen, Week 7 Event Chris Adams, Robbie Rochow and Captain Kurt Gidley made Mon, 11 Mar Year 12 half-yearly Exams the trip to Coonabarabran along with Coach Wayne Bennett commence and NRL representative Alan Tongue. Wed, 13 Mar NW Boys & Girls 15 Touch Trials Prior to coming to the High School they spent several hours Open Boys & Girls Touch Trials at Coonabarabran Primary School. Wayne Bennett spoke to the Thu, 14 Mar Zone Winter Trials whole school and you could have heard a pin drop. His message about commitment, team work and striving to do you best was well received by both students and staff. Wayne empha- Week 8 Event sised that these things that lead to success on the football field Tue, 19, Mar Year 12 half-yearly Exams are reflected in other areas such as school and work. conclude The Knights had also presented a cheque for $13 800 to Wed, 20 Mar Year 12 Standard English - Sydney Mayor Peter Shinton as a donation to the Mayors Bushfire Ap- Fri, 22 Mar NW Rugby Trials peal. All students received a Knights cap and after the formalities their biggest fan, Bill Martin, had his special autograph book and shirt signed by all of the Knights. Next P&C Meeting Although their time in the school was only brief the Knights certainly achieved their objective, which was to lift the spirits of Monday, 25 February @ 5.30 pm a community that had so recently been devastated by bushfires. School Library

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broke two longstanding records on the day on the way to claiming the 16 Years Girls Age Champion award. Welcome back to all of the school com- Congratulations to the Sports House Captains for their community. mitment to their team and their leadership on the day. Our Welcome to Year 7 and to our new sport coordinators, Ms Crossingham, Mr Cousens, Mrs Jen- students. The school has wasted no ner and Mr Ramage have once again managed this im- time getting into learning programs and portant school event with great skill. building the foundations for the year. We enjoyed wonderful success in 2012 Anniversary of Apology to Stolen Generation with strong student performances Twenty students accompanied Will Robinson (Aboriginal across the board and recognition of the achievements of our Education Officer) to commemorate the anniversary of the teachers. Apology to the Stolen Generation in 2008. IYLP scholar, The HSC cohort performed very strongly across the board. Jayd Robinson, spoke on behalf of students and stressed Many students obtained highly sought after training opportu- the importance of the day and the aspirations of young peo- nities or scholarships to pursue further study. The students ple to address health and educational issues confronting seeking university entry enjoyed particular success. We wish Aboriginal people. all of our graduates the best for their futures and look forward to hearing of their achievements. I would like to intro- Leadership – nominations for SRC duce several new staff. Ms Plummer and Mr Heaney will be I encourage all students to consider nominating for the teaching Hospitality and Metals and Engineering in the TAS School Representative Council. The group have made a real faculty. Mr Holden is our new Language teacher and will be difference to our school and the experience of our students. based in HSIE. He will be teaching all of our Year 8 students They focus on projects to improve student participation and Indonesian. We believe this language will serve our students the school environment. They also represent the school as well as Asian languages increase in importance to Australia. leaders of fundraising, volunteer activities and community A new Maths Head Teacher will be appointed this term and involvement. I look forward to meeting and inducting our Mr Lovegrove is covering this vacancy whilst we recruit. new leaders in coming weeks. Early reminder for parents and students regarding mobile Meet the teachers phones and other devices. Two great opportunities to meet our new teachers will take th Please ensure that your child does not bring a mobile phone place at the next P&C Meeting on 25 February at 5.30pm in or other device to school. They are not required for learning. the Library. All parents are welcome. We would love to see Students are not to have mobile phones out at school during you there. school hours. I have made this commitment to ensure that our classrooms and playgrounds remain free of disruption School Expectations and bullying. I recognise that some children may require I have been very impressed with student participation, uni- them for family or work commitments outside school hours form and behaviour since our return to school. Students are and our Deputy Mr Enks will work with students to ensure coming to school well prepared and enthusiastic about learn- that they can comply with this school rule. ing. Our classrooms are active and focussed and I have been pleased with the courtesy and attention I see in the classes I visit. This all gives our students the best chance to learn.

Senior students – achievement in the HSC Coonabarabran High achieved some outstanding student INSIDE THIS ISSUE PAGE outcomes in 2012. Our student performance in the Higher School Certificate was outstanding. HSC results were re- Upcoming events 1 markable for the cohort, with Alex Tighe achieving stellar Principal‟s Report 2 results across his courses. His second in the state in Legal Studies is a great credit to him and to Ms Doolan for her President‟s Report 3 teaching. The breadth of student achievement was a great Treasurer‟s Report 3 result for all of us - many students achieved their best possible results with commendable teacher commitment and sup- Study Centre Information 3 port. I congratulate all of the school staff on the success of Dubbo English Excursion 3 our students. The current Year 12 cohort met ex-students Gemma Evans, P&C Minutes 4/5 Alex Tighe, Matt and Chris Frith to hear first-hand about 60 seconds 5 strategies that have worked to achieve HSC success. Mr Draper delivered the first study skills session to prepare stu- Sandstone & Tara Caves Excursion 6 dents for the year. These students have examinations in Advertisements/ Information 6 Week 7 this term. If you have any concerns regarding your child‟s learning, please contact the school for assistance. Knights photo gallery 7 Canteen Menu 8 Swimming Carnival Our carnival was a very active day with high rates of partici- Canteen Roster 9 pation and enjoyment amongst the students on a beautiful Sport/ Swimming Carnival 10 sunny day. Mopra swam their way to glory with a great team effort and standout performances from Kadesha Ayoub and Jack Isedale, the 12/13 Year old champions on the day. Phoebe Hensby continues her amazing achievements – she

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Treasurer’s Report Parents and Citizens' Association Well, it‟s been a rough start to the new year and surely it can only get better from here. Miraculously, only 2 Statement of Receipts and Payments students lost their home during the bush fire. Although 29 November 2012 over 50,000ha and 53 houses were burnt, the BALANCE Opening Cash Balance as at 29 October Coonabarabran community has once again shown $ 7,207.22 enormous community spirit and compassion. Even in this 2012 Add Receipts time of tragedy and destruction, we are the envy of other Receipt No towns and cities. Fire fighters like being tasked to fires CHS Canteen near Coonabarabran because they know they will be 5 reimbursement from Expo $ 228.50 welcomed and appreciated. Nowhere else are fire fighters Canteen and residents who have lost their homes delivered home Total $ 228.50 $ 7,435.72 cooked meals day after day after day. Laurie Dawson, Blazeaid, has unapologetically stated that our community Less Payments Cheque No $ - has welcomed and supported his organisation far in Cash book balance as at $ 7,435.72 excess of anywhere else they have operated. 29 November 2012 The next P&C meeting is scheduled for the Monday th 25 February 2013. One of the agenda items will be to Bank Statement make sure our first fund raising activity is organised Reconciliation effectively. The P&C and Year12 students are working Balance as per Statement $ 7,207.22 together to operate the gates at the Coonabarabran th th Show, on the 8 and 9 March 2013. This is likely to be Add Deposits since 31 Receipt No a lucrative activity but we will need lots of volunteers. October 2012 Remember that students will need to partner up with CHS Canteen adults. 5 reimbursement from Expo $ 228.50 So what is the P&C and why should you turn up at Canteen 5.30pm on the first Monday of each month? In short, the Total $ 228.50 $ 7,435.72

P&C is the forum where parents, carers and general Less unpresented citizens can learn more about the operations of Cheque No cheques/payments since Coonabarabran High School and, subsequently, 31 October 2012 contribute to the running of the school. For example, you Total $ - can provide opinions on where funds should be spent, raise issues of personal concern and volunteer for fund Reconciled total as per $ 7,435.72 raising activities! cash book 29 November We also look forward to meeting new staff that have joined the school this year and contributing to the development of programs and activities at our school. Dubbo English Excursion An early start to a long day, Year 10 English 1 and a couple of year 11 Advanced English students set out at 7:45, Dubbo bound. STUDY CENTRE NOTIFICATION After two hours of laughter we arrived at our destina- The Study Centre is available to students of all tion, Dubbo Regional Theatre. We alighted the bus and abilities, from Year 7-12. It provides students an with our half dead legs we stumbled inside and admired opportunity to complete homework, assessment tasks the theatre, and when the other schools arrived, we eyed and general study in a range of subjects. It is located in them off, stared them down and took our seats. Giggling the school library, where students have access to books, and chattering in anticipation, we were all eager for the computers and resources to help them complete tasks play „Animal Farm‟ to start. It was an amazing play with and extend their knowledge and skills. brilliant actors. They did incredible animal interpretations Tutors can be organised to assist students one-on-one and had a great setting and very clever costuming. Alt- hough it was a bit confusing at times, the play was great; or in groups in specific subject areas. A number of staff highly recommended. It was based on the Russian Revo- members from English, Maths, Science and HSIE areas lution and used animals to portray the government and provide supervision and support to the students. citizens during 1917. For any further information please contact either Eighty five minutes later we applauded the actors on Sherelle Moore (Study Centre coordinator) or Principal their performance and returned to the bus and went for Mel Johnston. lunch at McDonalds. More chatter and laughter as we enjoyed out fast food then we visited Centro. Half an hour later we met up outside and showed each Student timetables are now available other our shopping as we boarded the bus one last time. on the Coonabarabran High School As people slept, talked and watched Josh and Lukas play with their brand new One Direction dolls, we safely arrived Website: home. www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au A huge thank you to Mrs Macintosh, Mr Gardiner and Mr Johnston for a great day. Jenna Cormie

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Coonabarabran High School P & C Association true and correct record of the meeting by Kellie Nash Seconded Meeting by Serena Fiegert. Minutes Thursday 29th November 2012 Treasurer’s Report Treasurer‟s Report was reviewed at the meeting. Opened: 5.50pm. Reimbursement has been received from the Equestrian Expo. Present: Serena Fiegert, Tammy Samuel, Peter Knight, Mel Serena Fiegert advised that she would not be available to act as Johnston, Kellie Nash, Alison Wilkin, Martyn Wilkin, Narelle Treasurer in 2013 and has put forward the request that other Pfeiffer and Rendle Hannah. parents or friends please consider standing for this position. For

further details about what is involved in the Treasurer‟s position Apologies: Mark Fosdick, Anne Fosdick, Graham Enks, Pam please contact Serena at school on telephone (02) 6842 1099. Lee, Tracee McHugh, Sue Hincks, Rebecca Ryan, Anita Tighe, Motion: That the Treasurer‟s Report is accepted. Moved Sherrin Whale, Mike Myers and Leesa Kelly. Motion: That the Serena Fiegert Seconded Tammy Samuel. apologies be accepted. Moved: Serena Fiegert Seconded:

Kellie Nash.

Canteen Report Note to Minutes: The canteen will be holding a “red day” on Friday 7th December. Vice President Peter Knight acted as chairman for the meeting Julie McGlashan provided a very nice thank you present for as Mark Fosdick was unexpectedly called away to attend a fire. each of her Canteen Volunteers. There are approximately 22

Business arising from the previous Minutes: volunteers assisting the canteen at present. The prefects also help to serve in the canteen.  Mel Johnston to carry over presenting a list of possible items for P&C to financially support to 2013. Environment and Grounds Committee reports  Further detailed discussion on the School curriculum is to Training is to be provided to staff on the solar panel system including an educational explanation on use of solar energy next be held over to 2013. rd As Mark Fosdick was absent from this meeting the discussion Monday 3 December (2012). The school is still waiting on a on a sausage sizzle with the help of Woolworths will be carried quote for some landscaping work on the North Wall area. over to 2013. Previous Minutes - Moved Marty Wilkin and Seconded Principal’s Report – Mel Johnston Tammy Samuel.  Mary Doolan received a Minister‟s Quality Teaching Award Correspondence in: for her leadership in professional learning for English. 1. Australian Taxation office – Notification of endorsement for  Early Entry offers from the Universities as part of th charity tax concessions of the P&C (letter dated 16 November Principal‟s Recommendation scheme have been made to 2012). Tax concessions can include income tax exemptions, 26 students for a broad range of study. Early Entry offers GST concessions and Fringe Benefits Tax concessions. This by the universities are based upon a Principal‟s may be especially useful for the canteen. See paperwork for recommendation and Trial HSC and Half Yearly results. details.  The school received a Centre For Excellence Award in 2. Letter addressed to the President of the P&C from Ms Mary Sydney. Doolan and Mr Duncan Graham on behalf of the HSIE and English Faculties thanking the P&C for the generous allocation  New courses will be available in 2013 including Indonesian of $2,000.00 to support resources for Coonabarabran High for year 8 students and Aboriginal Studies for years 9 & 10 School Students (dated 29th November 2012). next year. 3. Letter from Community Mutual Group regarding new ATM  Year 11 students will be able to take courses in Society networks and cards. The P&C will not be receiving a new card and Culture, Fitness Certificate 3 and Nursing in 2013. as we hold a statement only account.  Debbie Redden will be the Learning & Support teacher 4. Canteen Committee Minutes dated 18th September and 16th (LAST) and will support students with learning disabilities. October 2012. Year 7 students will be integrated into the Multilit and 5. Steelpostandrail (SPR) outdoor furniture and structures for Quicksmart programs. schools brochure.  There is a smaller cohort of students entering year 7 in 6. Faxed ad from VistaPrint regarding personalised cards and 2013 than in previous years. Some students will be gifts (November 12th 2012). attending the Xsel program in Maths, English and Science. They will attend all other subjects as enrolled students of 7. Spanline ad for school smart shelter systems. Coonabarabran High School. 8. Panel Span ad.  For any queries about curriculum, courses or opportunities 9. P&C Journal Term 4, 2012 Vol. 64, No. 4. please make an appointment and see Nancy Doolan. Responses to P&C meeting and dinner invitation initially sent by  Decision regarding DER Laptops Tammy Samuel. Respondents include: Mark Fosdick, Serena Fiegert, Pam Lee, Peter & Tric Knight.  Responses to survey appreciated and reviewed  Laptops will be held at school in 2013 Correspondence Out:  Some will be available for long term loan Invitation via email by Tammy Samuel (Secretary) to the P&C Most will be assembled on charging racks on trolleys for class meeting and end of year dinner. Email sent to: Mark Fosdick, booking and use. Mel Johnston, Serena Fiegert, Sherrin Whale, Diane Wood,  Year 12 students are welcome to donate their laptops Peter & Tric Knight, Pam Lee, Anita & Kevin Tighe, Martyn back to the school if they wish to on completion of their final Wilkin, Tracee McHugh, Rendle Hannah, Kellie Nash, Mike school year. Myers and Belinda Wrench. Mel Johnston provided a Parent‟s Guide to the new curriculum at the meeting. Serena Fiegert will add a link to this document to Matters arising from the correspondence: None the school‟s website. The school‟s website address is: Correspondence: Moved that the Minutes be accepted as a www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

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th  Orion – the school‟s magazine is now available for on Monday 6 May 2013. Rendle Hannah moved a purchase at the High School office. It highlights special motion that the meeting be postponed a week. Motion events in school life for 2012 and includes photographs of seconded by Marty Wilkin. Motion carried. all year groups.  Tammy Samuel brought up the possible access to Mel Johnston thanked P&C for their support for the year. additional volunteers for the P&C generally and to the High School Canteen through the Centrelink system Notes relating to Principal’s Report where people required to complete compulsory voluntary work are approved to support the P&C (including on  Peter Knight thanked Mel Johnston for his contribution to Horse Expo Days and at other fundraising events) and the school and for his support of P&C. Canteen. Information about this positive opportunity was sourced from the P&C Journal, the Journal of the  A concern was raised at the P&C meeting about the time it Federation of Parents and Citizens‟ Associations of takes for students to log in to school computers. It was NSW, Term 4, 2012 Vol. 64 No. 4. For further details noted that it took less time if a student had previously please contact the P&C Secretary through the school. (recently) logged in. The options for the PC‟s are being left open. Date of Next Meeting: Monday 25th February 2013. (5.30pm High School Library all welcome). Deputy Principal’s Report – this report was combined in the Meeting Closed: 7.05pm. Principal‟s Report as Graham Enks was unavailable for the meeting. If you would like to send a message to the P & C Secretary, suggest a topic, advise of an apology ot ask about upcoming General Business: speakers please forward an e-mail to: [email protected]  Tammy Samuel noted concerns on behalf of Leesa Kelly about the timetable clash that arose this year between the year 10 Work Experience and the High School Awards Night. This clash meant that a number of year 10 60 seconds…. students were unable to be present to receive their awards as they were completing their work experience My name is… Simon elsewhere. Mel Johnston confirmed that steps would be Bouwsema taken to ensure such a clash did not occur in 2013. My nickname is… The  Tammy Samuel also made the suggestion on Leesa Dutchman, S-Man, Big Sim and Kelly‟s behalf that the High School should co-ordinate timetables with St Lawrence‟s Primary School, a few others Coonabarabran Primary School and Yuluwirri for key My friends tell me… You have school events so to avoid possible clashes. no friends  Summary of P&C achievements for 2012 has been held over to 2013. My favourite movie is… Hitman  Comments on the School Management Plan were made My favourite song is...Doomsday by Nero and discussed with there being some comments back from parents. Mel Johnston will finish amendments this It scares me, but I’d love to…own an Eagle week and put the latest version up on the school website The best advice I’ve been given was…Stop next week. growing  There is an opportunity for P&C to promote and further encourage students to come to school more often. My favourite place other than Coona is…The  Goal to encourage even greater attendance at P&C Netherlands. meetings for 2013. My funniest memory is…Most car trips with Peter  Consider issuing a survey for P&C members to look at Pearson. whether a different day or time may be more convenient for a greater number of members. If I could change one thing in the world, it would  Find additional ways to make people feel welcome and be… feel that the P&C is a group they would like to belong to. The powers that the mining companies have.  Option to hold a seminar occasionally in place of standard P&C meetings – to be discussed in 2013. I have never understood…clothes shopping.  P&C members to think about our options for 2013 and to I am happiest when…I have no homework. bring ideas to the next meeting. I would cry if I lost…the music on my iPod  Invite year 7 parents (2013) to next P&C meeting.  Provide a seminar to support parents of year 12 The hardest thing I’ve done was…stay on my students. bucking horse.  Early term 4 2013, school to organise to meet up with If I was Prime Minister I would…Install a better parents of new Year 12 students just after the students Internet network. receive their half yearly report to provide support and advice. If I was reincarnated I would come back as a…  P&C members to pull together a program of issues for Eagle…I hope! Term 1, 2013 and to discuss the major fundraiser – the raffle which will be held next year as well as scheduling School has been…Long and varied. in other fundraising activities throughout the year. When I grow up I want to be a…Millionaire.  Issue regarding one of the P&C meetings being currently Any words of wisdom?...Don‟t take life too scheduled for Monday 29th April 2013. As this is actually a pupil free day it was decided at the meeting to seriously. postpone the April meeting by one week to instead occur

We‟re on the Web! View online at www.coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.edu.au 6 Sandstone & Tara Caves Excursion The Sandstone Caves and the Tara Cave are some of the most significant sites concerning the local Aboriginal Gamilaraay people. Evidence of Aboriginal occupation For Sale from the dating back thousands of years is displayed in the caves. Coonabarabran High The Sandstone Caves are situated on the Newell Highway 55 km east of Baradine, Pilliga Nature Reserve. School Ag Farm The walk is 1.7 km (1 hour return) medium grade walk Laying pullets @ $10 – 12 each around the caves and the open forest surroundings. Tara Mainly Plymouth Rock Bantams Cave however, is situated in the Warrumbungle National with some Cross-breds Park. These are medium sized chickens The Sandstone Caves are a series of cathedral type caves and overhangs situated around a large sandstone which lay a good sized egg and outcrop. They have been formed over many thousands of have been bred as part of the Rare years through the weathering of the fragile rock. Breeds program but are surplus to There is evidence of Aboriginal rock engravings at our needs. both sites. Visitors can experience fauna such as birds, wallabies and skinks. Both sites are vegetated with a great deal of traditional Aboriginal bush tucker, giving the area more significance and making a better experience for the visitor. On Friday 26 October, teachers from Coonabarabran CHS Equestrian Team High (Dr Stevenson, Mr Johnston and support staff, Mr All parents and carers of students who plan to be part Coe and Mr Robinson, along with prac teacher Troy of the High School Equestrian Team attending Expo this Newbury) participated in an Aboriginal Cultural day year are invited to a meeting in the High School Com- experience at both caves. Nine students travelled on the mon Room on Tuesday 26 February at 5pm. excursion. They were: Jason Beattie, Shannon Doole, Students who have identified themselves as interest- Steven Boney, Russell Walker, Joseph Clark, Mark ed in being part of the Team have been given a note with Watton, Justin Antaw and Luke Cruz, Brodie Towers-Marr initial information for the year. Please read this before Will Robinson guided the walks and shared local you come to the meeting. knowledge and yarns along the way to make it a rich We look forward to meeting everyone on Tuesday. cultural experience, especially for our visiting teacher. Kellie Nash Throughout the day there was a lot of sight seeing and conversation about the sites and the local boys who attended were very respectful and well behaved as well as participating actively during all activities. CARPARK TRAFFIC

Our visiting teacher, Mr Newbury, was fascinated by Due to Work Health & Safety concerns, we the vegetation, animals and terrain around the encourage parents NOT to enter the staff/senior Coonabarabran area, especially the Warrumbungles. He student carpark („top‟ carpark) to drop off or collect their constantly praised our school and our students, especially sons or daughters. the boys who were on the excursion. The additional traffic entering and departing the Overall it was a successful day and I can confidently narrow southern entrance creates a bottleneck and say that every one gained something from the adds to the probability of an accident either in that experience. Since the excursion, the boys are hungry for location or on the highway. more opportunities to learn about our local area and We encourage parents to consider alternative appreciate where we live. arrangements such as using the circular driveway (near the hall) or the bus bay area to allow for a smoother traffic flow and to reduce the likelihood of accidents. Thank you for your support. Graham Enks

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Cost Breakfast Cost Snacks (subject to availability) Fresh fruit in season (any time of day) $1.00 Watermelon tub $3.00

Bacon or Egg Muffin $2.00 Fruit Sticks 30c Bacon & Egg Muffin $3.00 Smiths Chips $1.00 Toast [2 pieces] plain or raisin $1.00 Red Rock Deli Chips $1.00 Hot Milo small $1.00 Grain Waves $1.00 large $2.00 Ice creams & Ice blocks Hot Food Varied prices

Those marked with * available lunch time only Salads (Please Order) [ Please Order] Salad with Chicken/Salmon/Beef $4.50 Macaroni Cheese Pasta $2.50 Chicken Caesar Salad Large $4.50 *Hamburger $4.50 Small $3.00 *Chicken Burger $4.50 Homemade Quiche & Salad $4.50 Snack Wrap $1.50 Homemade Frittata & salad $4.50 Pizza muffin [2 per serve] Bacon or chicken $2.50

Pasta with Homemade tomato sauce $2.50 Spaghetti Bolognaise-Homemade $3.00 Sandwiches/Rolls/Wraps (Please Order) Year 12 burger $3.50 Chicken Caesar Wrap $3.50 Meat pie (with sauce) $3.00 Chicken / Salad Wrap $3.00 Tandoori / Salad Wrap $3.00 Potato pie (with sauce) $3.00 Roast beef and salad $3.50 Sausage roll (with sauce) $2.00 Salmon and salad $4.50 Mini Pizza $1.20 Egg & Lettuce $2.50 Chicken Chilli Tenders [individual] $1.50 Baked Beans/Spaghetti $2.00 *Noodle Cup $2.00 Chicken & lettuce $2.50 Chicken $2.50

Cheese and tomato $2.50 Drinks Gourmet Baguettes [Baked Daily] $4.00 Water $2.00 (Please Order) Fruit juices (small) $1.50 Turkey, Cranberry, Swiss Cheese, Avocado Slush Puppie $2.00 Roast Beef, Chutney, Cheese, Salad LOL $2.00 SOA [Sandwich of Awesomeness] Small Reduced fat flavoured milk $2.00 Chicken, Sundried Tomato, Fetta, Capsicum Chicken, Avocado, Mustard Mayonnaise Large Reduced fat flavoured Milk $3.00 Satay Chicken, Cheese, Tomato ,Cucumber Large Plain $2.00 (CONTAINS PEANUTS) RAW cappuccino $3.20 Chicken Caesar Chicken, tomato, bacon, parmesan & Caesar dressing All Served with salad greens Requests Taken!

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Swimming Carnival 2013 Our annual swimming carnival was held last Wednesday in perfect conditions. The house captains arrived early and decorated their areas in a sea of colour, creating a great atmosphere. Competition was fierce throughout the day with Mopra eventually winning with 351 points. Ti- mor finished second with 309 points followed by Tibuc on 297 and Nandi on 222. A feature of the day was Phoebe Hensby breaking the 16 year girls backstroke and butter- fly records both of which were set back in 1985.

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U14 Netball Report On Tuesday the 27th of November, the Coonabarabran High School‟s U14 netball team travelled to Narrabri to play in Round Two of the North West Knockout Competition. The girls started out very strong in both attack and defence to lead at the first quarter. However, Narrabri proved to be more consistent overall and unfortunately despite their continued effort the young Coonabarabran team was unsuccessful with the final score being 24 to 15. The girls showed their positive sportsmanship qualities and over the course of the past six weeks the girls have all improved their netball skills. The team consisted of Molly Atkinson, Matilda Clifton, Georgina Elton, Liesl Fretwell, Prue Gordon, Brooke King, Clockwise from above: Phoebe Hensby; Jack Isedale; Jack, Jarrod, Breeana McNeilly, Brooke Meier, Amy Sanders, Lauren Quaide; Caitlyn McHugh “ Timor Angry Bird” Sly and Hayley Walton. Congratulations girls and better luck this year.

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