A CENTRAL

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‘ A C H I E V I N G T O G E T H E R ’

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Yeoval Central School Term 2 Week 7

4 June 2012

Future Moves is an aspiration building program that is run by Charles Sturt University (CSU). The aim of the program is to make students aware of all their options in Higher Education. Three representatives from the university came to visit our school and do workshops with students in all classes. By working with students K – 12, students build a familiarity with the ideas of university and make it more likely to be an option in the future. The workshop organised by the CSU staff encourage students to think about their future. “It is never too soon to plan how to reach your dream”. Twelve students participated at the CWA Public Speaking Competition in Bathurst last week. Mrs Debbie Blatch reported that all students presented their speech well and enjoyed their experience. This was the final part of the competition for our students. Another event that was scheduled last week was an excursion to a choral workshop for the boys. The par‐ticipants were: Anaru Poihakena‐Jackson, Joshua Lees, Harrison Blatch, Jayden Cusack, Tyrone Bate‐man, Jack Berney and Aden Charnock. These boys will be part of items performed at school events.

John Bernasconi,

Principal

coordinating the program. Maths Matters is an ongoing journey for all students and teachers. It requires collegial reflection and actions around quality, systemic and ex‐plicit planning, teaching and assessment of mathematics. These activities will build on content covered in classes for student learning. All examinations are now complete. Teach‐ers will record results and prepare student reports for parents. Parent / Teacher Inter‐views are scheduled for 28 June commenc‐ing at 3:00 pm. We invite all parents to at‐tend the interview to support their child’s education. Integrity is one of the values that are en‐couraged at our school. This involves being consistently honest and trustworthy. COMING EVENTS: Term 2 6th June: ICAS Science 7th & 8th June: HSC seminar for Year 12 11th June: Queen’s Birthday holiday 12th June: P&C meeting 13th June: WSSA Cross Country in Wellington 15th June: Senior School Captains to Sydney 18th June: ICAS Writing 19th June: ICAS Spelling 21st June: Yr2 Gelato Excursion Girls Glam it up – event in our hall STUDENT SAFETY For the safety of all students, we would appreciate it if all visitors to the school please report to the school office. School hats may still be worn at school this term Chewing gum is banned No aerosol cans No cans of drink at school YCS is a nut free school

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Principal

Mr John Bernasconi

Assistant Principal

Mrs Jo Blatch

Secondary Head

Teachers Mr Nathan Cluness

Mr Scott Olsson (Relieving)

Address

Obley Street

Yeoval NSW 2868

Phone

02 68464004

Fax

02 68464317

Email

yeoval‐c.school@det.

nsw.edu.au

Web address www.yeoval‐

c.schools.nsw.edu.au

P & C President Mrs Gaela Elliott

Secretary

Ms Brooke Green

Treasurer

Mrs Michele Kerin

P & C Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm

Next P & C Meeting

12 June 2012

A member of the

Western Access

Program

Members of our Student Representative Council (SRC) attended a network meet‐ing for all Dubbo and District schools. The focus of the meeting was to discuss stu‐dent feedback about school culture on how to improve Teacher Quality and Stu‐dent Engagement. Our students said that it was the largest representation for schools for a network meeting that they had been to. Our next P&C meeting will be held at the Uniform Shop on 12 June commencing at 7:30 pm. All parents are welcome. We are a uniform school and expect all students to be in the correct uniform each day. Some students wear different coloured jumpers to school. Our uniform shop has school jumpers (cheap) on sale for parents to purchase. It is embarrass‐ing when students need to be told re‐peatedly to wear the correct school jumper. Also our uniform policy allows for navy tracksuit pants to be worn. Can‐terbury or other labels that have strips and colours on them are not school uni‐form. This has been communicated a number of times to students. We ask par‐ents to assist us to support the school uniform policy. Our primary cross country team com‐peted at the District (NARRAF/Gobondery) trail in Tullamore last Friday. Mrs Sargent managed the team. 18 stu‐dents competed and enjoyed the compe‐tition. We acknowledge the parents who were able to attend the trial and sup‐ported our team. Congratulations to those who were selected to compete at the Western Cross Country Trial in Wel‐lington on 13 June. The Maths Matters program is being im‐plemented in our school for students K – 8. Mrs Jo Blatch and Mrs Sargent are

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MATHLETICS: Congratulations to the following students who re‐ceived awards this week: Bronze: Lauren Zell, Aaron Quince, Phoenix Blatch, Dominic Antaw, Claire Smith, Kimberley Quince, Joseph McClure, Jeremy Markcrow, Bridget Smith, Kyla Whitton, Taleah Van Kemenade, Skye Saun‐derson, Angus Marriott Silver: Lara‐Jane McGlashan, Jessica Quince, Han‐nah Taylor, Ruben Hudson, Sheridan Sharpe, Angus Marriott Gold: Lauren Zell, Aaron Quince

MERIT AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who have received awards in the Student Merit System:

Bronze: Victoria Brown, Lola Giblett, Thomas Haycock, Angelina Koneska, Joseph McClure, Douglas Philipson, Aaron Quince, Rebekah Vick‐ers, Lauren Zell. Silver: Elke Bishop, Mackenzie Tremain

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS: Alicia McConnell, Mackenzie Tremain, Blake Cameron. Congratulations to these students.

READING AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who have received Reading Awards this week:

50 Nights: Boudicea Blatch. 100 Nights: Matthew Tremain.

ASSESSMENT TASKS—Years 7­12

SUBJECT DUE DATE WEIGHTING TASK

Yr 7/8 Tech Mandatory Practical 28 June 50% Cushion Cover design

Yr 12 SLR 6 June 15% Sports Administration

Yr 12 Information Technology 6 June — Website User Documentation

Yr 11 CAFS 6 June 15% Sociometric Study of a Group

Yr 11 Animal Studies 6 June — To be notified

Yr 11 Industrial Technology 6 June 15% Industry Study

Yr 12 Visual Arts 13 June 15% Case Study Practice Frames

Yr 12 Applied Maths 13 June 10% Revision Quizes

Yr 11 Standard English 13 June 20% Aust. Poets ‐ picture book

Yr 11 Modern History 13 June 20% French Revolution Essay

Yr 11 Children Services 13 June — To be notified

Yr 12 English Studies 20 June 15% English and Family Life

Yr 11 Hospitality 21 June — Practical Assessment

Yr 11 Visual Arts 20 June 25% Self Portrait VAPD

Yr 11 Chemistry 20 June 20% Calorimetry—Investigation

Yr 11 Primary Industries Week 9 — Recording Weather

Yr 11 Animal Studies Week 9 — To be notified

Yr 11 Advanced English 20 June 20% Monologue character “Othello”

Yr 12 General Maths 27 June 20% Multi Topic assignment

Yr 12 Primary Industries Week 10 — Practical Task

Yr 12 Standard English 27 June 15% Close Study: Wilfred Owen

Yr 11 Visual Design 27 June 35% Product Design‐Lighting/Lamp

Yr 11 PDHPE 27 June 20% Case Study: Better Health for Individuals

Yr 11 Construction 27 June — Oil Stone Case

Yr 11 Biology 27 June 15% Research

Yr 11 Primary Industries Week 10 — Work Placement

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Have you met: DOMINIC ANTAW

Dominic’s favourite things:

Food: Vegetables

Colour: Green

Music: Shark Music

Movie: Dinosaurs

Interests: *Playing with toys *Soccer

Dream: To be a Police Officer

Have you met: HANNAH VICKERS

Hannah’s favourite things:

Food: Lasagne

Colour: Purple

Music: Everything new

Movie: The Avengers

Interests: *Riding bikes *Swimming *Deaf Camp— going on the giant swing

Dream: To visit Movieworld

ASSEMBLIES Primary Class of the Week: K/1 for great work in class. Secondary Class of the Week: Girls Netball team for their great attitude and work ethic to training. Students of the Week: Years K/1: Johnathon Taylor For trying his best and achieving pleasing results in reading. Year 2: Caleb Wirth For displaying great sportsmanship in the playground. Years 3/4: Chris Pellew For growing in confidence to get involved in lessons. Years 5/6: Jaide Devenish For her tenacity to complete all tasks to the best of her ability. Year 9: Cody McConnell For outstanding work in all subjects.

GOBONDERY/NARRAF CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to all team members who ran and behaved so well at the Cross Country carnival in Tullamore last Friday 1 June. The following students made it through to the next division which is the Western Area Cross Country Trials. This will be held in Wellington on Wednesday 13 June. Ailee Tremain (2nd), Skye Saunderson (2nd), Jacob Stubbs (2nd), Joe McClure (4th), Paul McClure (5th), Bridget Smith (6th) and Mackenzie Tremain (6th). Well done to all runners.

GOBONDERY/NARRAF CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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KIDZ QUIZ The Quiz is for students to test their general knowledge. All students are invited to complete the quiz and hand it in at the office by Thursday each week by 3.20 pm. To win a treat all answers must be correct (including spelling). 1. What is the answer? 83—14 + 8 = ? 2. How many performers in a quartet? 3. What is the capital city of England? 4. Your mother’s mother is your ........... 5. Beginning with the letter “o”, what is the

name for the Japanese art of paper folding? G’DAY USA EXCHANGE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS An opportunity exists for students at school to take part in a Cultural Exchange trip to the United States of America for twenty days in January 2014 school holidays. Destinations include: Disneyland, Universal Stu‐dios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. A feature of the tour is that the students spend ten days living with an American host family and visit an American school. The cost is $5,395.00, from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, which include the following: airfares, transfers, accommodation, travel insurance, break‐fasts and admissions to attractions. Please see Mr Ellis for more information or tele‐phone EWT. Toll free 1800 337 930 or (03) 9882 8400.

Primary Merit Awards:

PRIMARY ASSEMBLY

Primary assembly will be held on Friday 8 June at 12.45 pm—all welcome. NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS WEEK: National Cyber Security Awareness Week runs from 12‐15 June and aims to inform and empower everyone to stay safe online. The Federal Govern‐ment’s cyber safety website, www.staysmartonline.gov.au, provides tips and info on how not to fall victim to online crimes such as identity theft, fraud, phishing, scams and cons. There is also a section on smart socialising online as well as separate pages full of great advice for children and teens. Also, check out School A to Z for plenty of technol‐ogy info and the latest on cyber safety at: www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/cybersafety.

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FRUIT AND VEG: HOW MUCH SHOULD I BE EATING? Eating 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables is a good rule of thumb for the family in general. Take a moment to look at the table below to find out how many serves each member of your family needs to eat.

The amount of fruit and veg required by children changes, based on their age. Their level of activity should also be taken into account when considering their dietary needs. Pregnant and breastfeeding women also require more fruit and veg in their diet. For more information check out the Australian Government Department of Health And Ageing’s website – www.health.gov.au and search ‘recommended daily servings’.

The Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS 2010) showed that overweight and obesity levels don’t appear to have got worse since the last survey in 2004. However 23%, nearly one in four, children are still overweight or obese. Fruit consumption is improved but less than half of students are consuming the recommended daily amounts of vegetables.

GO FOR 2 & 5®: HOW MUCH IS A “SERVE”? Targets for fruit and vegetable consumption are measured in “serves”. It’s important to know how much a serve is so you can work out how much you’re currently eating and if you need to eat more.

One serve of FRUIT is 150 grams of fresh fruit or:

One serve of VEGETABLES is 75 grams of vegetables or:

You will notice that a serve of vegetables is half the amount of a serve of fruit (75g instead of 150g). In fact, 2 ½ cups of cooked vegetables every day will provide an adult with their recommended daily in‐take (5 serves of vegetables)! Knowing the correct serving size helps people to put the target of 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables into perspective.

AGE (years) VEGETABLES (serves) FRUIT (serves)

4 – 7 2 1

8 – 11 3 1

12 – 18 4 3

Adults 5 2

AGE (years) VEGETABLES (serves) FRUIT (serves)

4 – 7 2 1

8 – 11 3 1

12 – 18 4 3

Adults 5 2