Quandialla Central School “Together we provide opportunities to succeed” th Newsletter Tuesday, 17 May, 2011 (Week B No. 13) Address: Third Street Quandialla 2721 Diary Dates MAY: Phone: Monday 16th May – - (02) 6347 1207 Friday 20th May HSC & Preliminary VET Workplacements Wed. 18th May School Cross Country Fax: th (02) 6347 1248 Thursday 19 May Money Olympics – CBA Bank visit (Years 3-6) Monday 23rd May-27th Preliminary Half Yearly Exams Email: Wed. 25th May Bookfair for Pre-school Parents (9.00 – 10.00 a.m.) quandialla- Thursday 26th May Bookfair for Parents, Students & Community Members c.school@ (1.00 – 2.20 p.m.) prior to School Assembly det.nsw.edu.au Thursday 26th May Assembly – 2.20 p.m. Monday 30th May – Website: Friday 3rd June Preliminary Half Yearly Exams & Years 7-10 Exams http://www. Friday 3rd June Forbes Small Schools Athletics Carnival (Primary) quandialla- c.schools.nsw.edu .au/sws/view /home.node Principal: Phil Foster Assistant Principal: Wendy Robinson Head Teacher of Secondary Studies: Lisa Varjavandi School Administration Manager Robin Dowsett Parents and Theresa, Taren, Robert, Caitlyn and Ellie all enjoyed participating in Aboriginal for a day. Citizens Association: Aboriginal for a day President: The Aboriginal for a day program has been organised by Mr Dale, and is scheduled for Cheryl Troy Tuesday 17 May. Secretary: The program is designed to involve all students in activities that build awareness of Leanne Penfold Aboriginal culture. Activities include an Aboriginal art workshop, Dance with the Yidaki and Storytelling and cultural history. Treasurer: Robin Dowsett - 1 - The day will conclude with students presenting a dance performance or boomerang throwing. Students are looking forward to the program, which will be informative and enjoyable. Year 5 entry to Opportunity Classes in 2012 Opportunity Classes are one strategy used by the Department of Education and training to cater for the learning needs of gifted and talented students in Years 5 and 6. If you would like your child to attend an opportunity class in Year 5 in 2012, you will need to complete an application by 20 May 2011. All applications should be made online at: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement This site includes information on the application process and the list of schools with opportunity classes. A small number of application packages are provided to the school for parents who do not have internet access. All students applying for Year 5 opportunity class entry will be required to complete the opportunity class placement test on the morning of 27 July 2011. Applicants will be advised of the location of the test centre by 13 July 2011. Parents will be responsible for transporting their children to and from the test centre. Please contact Mr Foster to discuss opportunity class placement for your child. 2010 Yearbook The Quandialla Central School 2010 Yearbook has been completed and printed. The Yearbook contains examples of students’ work, many colour photographs of stuents, and records of students’ 2010 achievements. The Yearbook is available for purchase for the school office at $5 per copy. The school thanks Mrs Narelle Gault and Mr Frank Dale for their work in publishing the Yearbook. 2010 Annual School Report The Quandialla Central School 2010 Annual School report is now available on the school website. The Annual School Report includes a detailed report to the school community on school and students’ performances and achievements throughout 2010. Parents and community members are encouraged to read the Annual School Report. A print copy is available on request from the school office at no cost. - 2 - Education Tax Refund The end of the financial year is looming and it’s time to get all your eligible school expense receipts together to claim the Education Tax Refund (ETR). The Federal government initiative provides up to 50 per cent back on a range of children’s education expenses, such as computers, educational software, textbooks and stationery. For the 2010–11 tax year refunds may be as much as $397 for every child at primary school, and up to $794 for every child at secondary school. For more information, and to claim online, go to: www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/ Stewart House Day On Friday 13 May, Stewart House will commemorate 80 years of making a difference in the lives of many public school children from across NSW and the ACT. Each year 1,800 public school children in need come to Stewart House. During their stay, they are given free optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support and education to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle. The NSW Department of Education and Communities provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school, with all others costs met by donations. Stewart House needs your support to ensure continued services to needy children. For more information: www.stewarthouse.org.au/stewarthouseday.htm Child restraint laws A reminder that the law requires children up to the age of seven years to be placed in approved child restraints when travelling in a motor vehicle. Children under the age of seven are not permitted to travel in the front passenger seat unless all rear seats are occupied by younger children. For more information and locations of RTA approved restraint fitting stations go to: www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/children/childrestraints/index.html BOS shop online All products for Years 7-10 are now available at the Board of Studies NSW Shop Online. Discover what your high school child needs in Years 7 to 10 and how you can help at home. Visit the BOS Shop Online: https://bosho.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/links/shoponline.html Enrolling children at school Quandialla Central School is a very well resourced school, with excellent teachers and staff, where students consistently achieve excellent results. The school works closely with parents, families and the community. Parents and families are invited to contact the school for further information on enrolling children in Kindergarten and Years 1 to 12 at Quandialla Central School for the 2011school year. Contacting the school Please contact the school for further information. I am always available to meet with parents, provide further information and answer questions. Kind Regards, Phil Foster - Principal - 3 - CANTEEN 2010 Quandialla Central School YEAR BOOK ROSTER Did you get your copy? 1 DAY PER WEEK We currently have a number of Year Books still for sale. $5.00 each TERM 2 – 2011 Please call at the front office during Monday, 16th May, 2011 school hours if you would like to Sharon Murphy & Vesna Gregory purchase a copy. Wednesday, 18th May, 2011 Kim Broomby Thank you Monday, 23rd May, 2011 Michelle Kessey SECONDARY HOMEWORK CENTRE Time of Arrival is 10.00 a.m. TUESDAY AFTERNOONS 3.30 – 4.20 p.m. President: Cheryl Troy – 6347 2126 SCHOOL LIBRARY Secretary: Leanne Penfold – 6347 2119 A chance to complete homework, assignments, assessments, study for tests REMINDER: with your friends AND with a teacher to Could all canteen helpers please help with any problems. remember to bring with them a lettuce and tomatoes on the day Teachers will be on a roster system for they are on duty. supervision and assistance. Thank you. Starts TUESDAY, 24th May, 2011 REMINDER: ICAS COMPUTER SKILLS TEST The ICAS Computer Skills Test will be held on Tuesday, 24th May at 11.20 a.m. - 4 - Forbes Small Schools Athletics Carnival 2011 For All Kindergarten to Year 6 students Friday, 3rd June, 2011 at Forbes Public School Commencing 9.00 am It is the responsibility of parents and guardians to transport students to this carnival. It is a great social day and a chair is recommended. Successful athletes, 8 years and over, will be eligible to join the Forbes Small School Team at the Lachlan PSSA Carnival in Parkes on 5th August, and could potentially make it through to the State Carnival. Permission notes have been issued and need to be returned by this Friday, 13th May, 2011. __________ It’s Cross Country time … Quandialla Central School Cross Country will be held on Wednesday, 18 May, 2011 commencing at 2.00 pm All students are expected to be there. Students are required to wear their sports uniform. The Cross Country track will be around town like last year, so best behaviour is expected! Please Note: Successful primary Students (8 years and older) will then be required to attend the LACHLAN PSSA CROSS COUNTRY in Forbes on Friday 20 May. - 5 - BOOKFAIR May is family reading month and to celebrate we are holding a Bookfair. The Bookfair will be in the School library: Times: Wednesday, 25th May – for Pre-school Mums 9.00 – 10.00 a.m. Thursday, 26th May – for Parents, Students & Community Members 1.00 – 2.20 p.m. Come along for a look and purchase before our School Assembly. Thank you, Anne Dixon ____________ __________________________________________________________ HEAD LICE There are a number of cases of head lice throughout the school at the moment. Please ensure that you check your children’s hair on a regular basis. If there is any sign of head lice treat immediately to stop them spreading to other students and staff. For information on treatment please contact your local chemist. (Please see pages 13-15 for more information on Head Lice). Please discuss ways of prevention – such as not sharing hats, hair bands, brushes and combs. - 6 - COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2011 CLIVES’S MAY COMPUTERS 19th May Community Fundraiser – Finalisation Meeting – 8.00 p.m. Computer Sales, 25th May Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Repairs and Installation Hall & Progress Association 30 years experience, for personal service Meeting – 8.00 p.m. phone Clive or Kim: 26th May Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea “Kaloola” (Please see advertisement 6343 8227 or 0428 351336 for more information).