Oaklands Central School & Oaklands Community Newsletter

Wednesday 21st August Whole School Assembly @ 9.15am

Friday 30th August Primary Riverina Athletics, Albury

Thursday 22nd August

Korean Video Conference Year 7-10

Wednesday 4th September Book Fair Open for Parents -

1.39pm - 3.25pm

Friday 6th September Book Week Activity Day

Book Fair Open for Parents - 1.39pm - 3.25pm (Period 5 – 6)

Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod

Congratulations to all of our students who performed in the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod. Your hard work and dedication has shone

through and you should all be very proud of your achievements.

SCHOOL NEWS

Coreen St Oaklands 2646 Ph: 02 6035 4290 Fax: 02 6035 4382 Mobile: 0472 832 195 Email: oaklands-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au URL: www.oaklands-c.schools.nsw.edu.au Principal: Peter Craft

Oaklands Central School & Oaklands Community Newsletter

Volume 35 No.12

Wednesday 14th August, 2019

PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE

that before the end of the year there will be

major repair works in some classrooms and

verandahs, painting of some buildings, some

flooring, updating of the school kitchen as well

as major work on the covered walkways. While

this will cause some disruptions while the work

is being completed, it will have our school

looking great.

As a small school, our students are given

opportunities that larger schools often do not

provide. We actively encourage every student

to shine their light by taking up challenges and

working to constantly learn. This has been

exemplified by the active participation by a

large number of our students in the Albury

Wodonga Eisteddfod. Right now we are building

towards the school performance. It has been

exciting to see the number of students who

have put up their hand to take on a lead role in

the play. This year we are excited to bring the

well-known “Jungle Book” to the stage. For our

lead actors, the hard work now begins as they

learn their lines as well as their songs. If your

child has a role please ask how you can help

them learn their lines and get into their

character. There will be more news soon.

Unfortunately there has been a persistent

problem with students being infected with head

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It was great to have so many parents, relatives

and friends join us for our Education Week

Open Classrooms. As a school, we enjoyed the

opportunity to share what we have been

learning and doing in each of our classes.

Rather than putting on a special event or

performance we wanted to showcase the school

and the work that we do each day in educating

our wonderful students. Our students were also

excited to be able to show how they are shining

their lights through their efforts in class.

Despite it being a cold and very windy day, we

had a great many parents and grandparents in

the school and enjoying our community morning

tea. Thank you to everyone who was involved.

Recently, Oaklands Central School was visited

by members of the Department of Education

(DoE) Asset Management Team. The team was

here to plan for a major round of maintenance

works to be carried out around our school. We

are proud of the physical environment of our

school and work hard to make it a pleasant

learning space for students. It is anticipated

lice this year. They are very contagious so it will

take a concerted effort across the school to

stop this infestation. It would greatly assist if

every parent inspects their child’s head each

day and takes appropriate action if they

discover any signs of the head lice. There are

also some simple precautions that your child can

take to stop being infested. These include; not

sharing clothes or hats, keeping long hair tied

up at school, avoid sharing head wear of any

kind, avoiding head to head contact with others

and putting jumpers, hats and other clothing in

your bag when they are not being worn.

Additional information will be provided to

parents soon.

Peter Craft Principal

And just like that we are off and racing into

Term 3! There is a lot happening this term

with the whole school performance, carnivals

and excursions all underway. It is great to see

students making the most out of all the

learning and extra-curricular opportunities

they are given.

Last Thursday we were lucky enough to have

the Alpha Show come to Oaklands and perform

‘ C i n d e r e l l a ’ . I t w a s a m a g i c a l

performance and I must say, I think I enjoyed

the show just as much, if not more than the

students. I look forward to watching next

years performance of ‘Aladdin’.

PRIMARY NEWS

Key Points: Thank you to all our parents and

community members who joined us for

Education Week. It was a great

celebration last Friday

Oaklands Central School will have major

maintenance works performed during the

last half of the year

The School Performance (The Jungle

Book) is coming soon and students are

actively involved

There is a head lice infestation and we

need parental help to control it.

I would like to start by letting you in on a little

secret…. Positive experiences change the brain

by making happy connections between the

thinking brain and the feeling brain. The more

happy connections that survive and thrive... the

more learning occurs. Here are 7 things that we

should all practice each day to remain happy.

THE SEVEN SECRETS

1. Prioritize emotions. At every opportunity

across every subject discuss, explore, model and

acknowledge feelings.

2. Engage strengths. At every opportunity

across every subject observe, coach, balance,

coordinate, encourage, insist, and embolden

positive emotional strengths because emotional

strength is just another descriptor of emotional

intelligence.

3. Envision possibilities. At every opportunity

across every subject teach students to

construct and deconstruct experience to avoid

affective dissonance. The brain is hard-wired for

optimism so teach students how to use their

brains to spin straw into gold.

4. Activate positive memory. At every

opportunity across every subject engender the

positive emotions associated with prior positive

experience. The brain is a reservoir of positive

emotional experiences that can be siphoned to

reinvigorate learning as needed.

HEAD TEACHER NEWS Last Thursday, students from Years 2-6 headed

over to Urana to celebrate Local Government

Week by attending a BBQ lunch and presentation

for the competition our primary students

participated in as a part of the celebrations.

Well done to these students for their efforts in

working on their writing pieces about their

respective topics and congratulations to Jack,

Emily and Elise for walking away with some prizes

in recognition of their quality learning.

Last Wednesday we also had a large group of

students attend the Finley PSSA Athletics

Carnival. We once again were very proud of how

our students represented our school and are

very excited to have a number of students make

it on to the Riverina carnival. We wish Halle,

Talara, Matthew, Jarvis, Nicholas and Nate all

the best as they represent OCS and the Finley

PSSA at the Riverina Athletics Carnival in Week

6.

Don’t forget we will be having the Whole School

Assembly on Wednesday 21st August, at 9:15am.

We hope you can come along!

Book Week is quickly approaching as it is to be

held in Week 7! On Friday 6th of September, we

will be having our annual Book Parade and Teddy

Bear Sleepover! So start thinking about what

favourite book character you will be dressing up

as and join in the celebrations and fun. Please

refer to the flyer in the newsletter for more

information or contact the school.

Sally McRorie Assistant Principal

5. Encourage positive self-narrative. At every

opportunity across every subject help

students influence or change a student's

self-narrative from failure avoiding or failure

accepting to a success expecting. The brain is a

narrative brain and the stories it tells

itself anticipate and predict outcome.

6. Discourage fear. At every opportunity across

every subject teach students to relax and feel

emotionally safe because fear is at the root of

emotional, social, and academic failure. The brain

seizes in fear and inhibits new learning

because, while fear may force extrinsic

compliance, it cannot move the positive emotions

that inspire intrinsic motivation.

7. Create flow. At every opportunity across

every subject spark innate curiosity and don't

interrupt the pursuit of it. The brain is an avid

and self-interested learner when new

connections are stimulated to grow and flow and

obsolete connections discarded.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/

positive-psychology-in-the-classroom/201504/

the-7-secrets-happy-brain

REFLECTING ON THE PAST FORTNIGHT…

Education Week- Last week we celebrated

Education Week. The theme ‘Every student,

every voice’ is one we continually work on in

Secondary. The open classrooms and morning

tea was a time to celebrate the wonderful school

we have here at OCS. Thank you to Jadzia for

making cupcakes for all the students to promote

student voice.

Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod

During Week 2 we had Noah and Acacia

compete at the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod.

They both came equal first in their section. A

top effort and a true credit to both of them.

Riverina Athletics

Well done to the students who competed in the

Riverina Carnival in Albury. Jackson, Connor F,

Jadzia, Bailey, David and Jordan all did their

best as they competed in various events. Thank

you to the parents who also came along and

supported their children.

Melinda Elith Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Cows create careers is a school based concept

where calves are fed, housed and loved at

participating schools for a short period.

Promoted and arranged by Dairy Australia.

We were grateful to have two Friesian calves

loaned to us by Riverina Milk. A big thanks goes

out to Mr Nathan Simpson for his

assistance.

Cows create careers establishes inventory

concerning curriculum assignments, health

criteria, weight gain measuring and welfare

issues, all relevant for future employment of

young people towards the dairy industry.

RAP 15/U BASKETBALL

Jackson and Connor are preparing the trailer that was used to pick up the calves. The crate on the trailer was kindly given to us for the duration of two weeks to transport the calves by Jimmy Beale.

Straw hay from WB Hunters Corowa. The straw was used in their shelter for warmth.

This is what we were feeding the calves over the period that we had them. The one on the left is milk replacement. It is in a powder form and we mixed it with warm water. The one on the right is weaning pellets. We had a small container in the enclosure that we filled up every morning.

Ben and Oddie (affectionately named) have settled and are jumping and playing around.

Noah and Yvonne feeding the calves milk replacement.

The sad departure of the calves had come so everybody had one last goodbye photo Peter Longmire Agriculture

RAP 15/U BASKETBALL

Our RAP boys came together in Leeton in Week

2 for the first rounds of the CHS Knockouts.

Many had played together a few weeks earlier

in the AFL which was great as they already

knew each other. Our first game was against

Leeton. Our boys got off to a great start and

didn’t let Leeton get too far in front.

Unfortunately, their experience shone through

and they defeated RAP 69-21. Charlie was the

top scorer with 10 points with Lachlan, the two

Blakes and Zac all contributing to the score.

Our second game was against Murrumbidgee

High where RAP were defeated 40-31. Right

from the start it looked like this was going to

be a much closer game. All the boys stepped up

our baseline defence with Kayden and Blake

holding solid and Zac, Jack and Bailey hassling

the ball carriers and getting turn overs. Our

top points scorer was Charlie on 24 points with

Lachlan, Zac and Blake also scoring baskets.

Our last game was against Yanco which was a

close game from start to finish with RAP being

in front by 1 point heading into the last

quarter. All the boys were eager to get on the

scoreboard in the first half with many missed

baskets throughout the game. It was great

though to see the boys gain confidence and

drive the ball in for a layup. Lachlan used his

speed to his advantage and turned over the ball

a number of times. This game was a little more

free flowing and our boys realised giving the

ball to Charlie and Blake were the best options

to winning. In the end this strategy worked with

RAP defeating Yanco 52-38. Charlie once again

showed his ability, top scoring with 30 points, 12

points to Blake, 2 points to Zac, Blake, Jack,

Bailey & Lachlan. Well done to all the boys for

their sportsmanship and effort on the day. For

many it was their first real game of competitive

basketball and it was great to see their

knowledge and confidence improve. Thank you

also to the parents that provided transport and

for your assistance on the day. Without the

support of the parents the students would not

be able to participate in these days.

Thank you.

Team L-R: Blake (BCS), Kayden (HCS),

Zac (BCS), Charlie (APCS), Jack (BCS),

Blake (APCS), Bailey (OCS), Lachlan (HCS).

OCS Favourite Toy

Sleepover

2019

Students in K-1 will be very excited to hear that the upcoming soft toy sleepover is on again for Book Week 2019. Students will bring their favourite soft toy to the OCS library on Thursday 5th September (Week 7) and will be able to pick their toys up from the library from 8.30am on Friday 6th September 2019. Students will then enjoy the company of their toy on Friday during the Book Week activities.

No students will be sleeping over in the library.

Activity Day Friday 6th September

Come dressed as your favourite book character.

A free sausage sizzle for all students at lunchtime.

A special presentation for students by a guest author.

An afternoon of fun literacy based activities.

We will end our day with the character costume parade. Approx. 2.45pm. Parents Welcome. 

 

T h i s   Y e a r ’s  T h e m e … 

 

 

 

 

See the following page for Book Fair infor ation and times. 

In the Oaklands Central School Library

Parents Date - Wednesday 4th September, 19

Time - 1.39pm - 3.25pm

Parents Date - Friday 6th September, 19

Time - 1.39pm - 3.25pm

CHOOSE FROM A HUGE SELECTION OF BOOKS AT THE FAIR!

September 10th, 2019 Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

Raising Happy Resilient Kids

(Please note VENUE CHANGE)

With thanks to Riverina Bluebell, Riverina’s support group for mental health issues, we welcome one of Australia’s highest profile adolescent psychologists, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg to Wagga Wagga. This presentation offers practical information to help support parents with building resilience in young people, as well as a summary of what the latest research says kids are doing online and how to keep them safe.

A FREE event suitable for parents, carers, welfare staff, school community and P&C members, school and youth counsellors, youth workers, sporting coaches, teachers of adolescents, and leaders of community organisations.

Supper will be provided by the hosts, Riverina Bluebell, as part of the event. Funding assistance also from Murrumbidgee Community Grants through Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network has helped to make this event possible.

Please register for this event so that we can Expect YOU! Visit the link below.

https://expectme.com.au/buy/sept-10-dr-michael-carr-gregg-raising-happy-resilient-kids-wagga-wagga/?fbclid=IwAR2Z84OdOkYS7S33iaqb0htVkjy5uZObZ5wXB8QboVLdMna3kDDdsneL-8U

PLEASE NOTE - VENUE HAS CHANGED -

Location: The Range Function Centre at 308 Copland Street, East Wagga Wagga. Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tuesday 10th September 2019

Contact: Jacqui Herrmann, 0427 552369 or committee@riverinabluebell.org.au

OAKLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL

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OAKLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS & NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Remember these contributions

benefit YOUR children and YOUR community.

School Contributions for 2019:

Primary Student: $35.00

Secondary Student: $35.00

Maximum per Family:

$60.00

Now payable to the School Office

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P & C SUBSCRIPTION: $5.00

(This covers parents when working for the P & C - e.g. working bees, catering etc.).

RIVERINA SUPER DRAW THURSDAYS (7:00pm to 9:00pm)

This Week $2,800 Club Name Ivanhoe

Claimed: Janice Longfellow Member No. 17

Next Week $2,800

Normal Weekly Raffles

SUNDAY NIGHT MEMBERS DRAW $1,400

Unclaimed by : Geoff Moar Member No. 186

Next Week $1,500 Meat Tray Winner: Di Richens

Leader Board Update

Results after Round 21

TIPPING FOOTY

1st Brett Hodder 124

2nd Roo 119

3rd Sandi Habermann 118

Last Jesika Grice 100

MENU Thursday 15th August, 2019

MENU - All meals $20 Roast Lamb Flathead fillets with tartare sauce Chicken and vegetable pasta bake Lamb Cutlets Salt & Pepper Squid Braised Steak

All meals served with vegetables or salad and chips or potatoes

KIDS $7

Fish & Chips Nuggets & Chips

DESSERT $6

OAKLANDS RSL BOWLING CLUB FATHERS DAY RAFFLE

$2 PER TICKET OR 3 FOR $5 DRAWN SUNDAY NIGHT

1ST SEPTEMBER AT THE CLUB DRAW

GREAT FIRE PIT FOR DAY TO KEEP THINGS WARM

AND COSY ON THESE CHILLY NIGHTS

Oaklands RSL Bowling Club

Annual General Meeting

Thursday, 15th August @ 8pm

OAKLANDS RSL CLUB DINING ROOM.

DIRECTOR NOMINATION FORMS IN THE FOYER.

The Oaklands P and C and Oaklands Pool Committee would like to wholeheartedly thank the

Oaklands community and school families for their kind donations of food and time for the ‘Sandy

Mount’ Clearing Sale fundraiser. The response to our fundraising efforts was overwhelming. What

an amazing community we belong to. Despite more people than expected on both days of the

clearing sales, we are happy to report that the fundraiser went off without a hitch.

We would like to thank the Kerr families for this opportunity. You have been such an integral part

of our community and you will be missed. We wish you every happiness in your future

endeavours.

Thank you, Louise Smith and the ladies who volunteered to make the sandwich plates, Pam

Danaher, Leeanne and Peter Dalitz and the Oaklands Central School students who enthusiastically

volunteered, David, Jacob, Tahlia, Amber, Noah, Jadzia, and Bailey, as well as the wonderful

representatives from both committees who pulled it all together.

The ‘Sandy Mount’ Clearing Sale Fundraiser was such a success, everyone involved worked

together, volunteering and donating what they were able. We fundraised $3,000 dollars for each

committee. Thank you and well done, we couldn’t have achieved this without your support.

Oaklands Central School P and C Committee &

Oaklands War Memorial Pool Committee.

Oaklands Fire Brigade President Jim Beale

Young Street OAKLANDS NSW 2646

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST 4.30PM AT THE CLUB

PLEASE ALL MEMBERS & COMMUNITY ATTEND AND SUPPORT THIS MEEING

MEALS AVAILABLE AFTER THE MEETING SO STAY ON AND ENJOY A SUNDAY EVENING

– YOU MAY EVEN WIN THE DRAW

CWA OF NSW OAKLANDS

Branch & SERVICE NSW

Driver Licence testing for:

Aged driving

Provisional

Return from disqualification

Monthly – Wednesday 28th August, 2019

Please phone 13 77 88 and ask for the Albury Service Centre when booking for Driver

Licence Testing

and for ALL OTHER Roads & Maritime enquiries

**Further dates will be notified in the Oaklands Central School Newsletter &

the Urana District Newsletter

LICENSED ELCTRONIC POST OFFICE

Matthew & Shandelle Collins

welcome you

and

Shop Hours

8am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday 8am - 12noon Weekends

Post Office Hours

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday CLOSED Saturday & Sunday

All your electronic billpay. CBA, NAB, RaboBank Business Banking and

Phone Recharge

Takeaway Food & Cappuccinos’ available Don’t forget to grab a copy of the new menu

Phone: 02 6035 4264

Fax: 02 6035 4164

J & A. Transport 42 Buller Street, OAKLANDS

For all your

Local and Interstate Transport

Specialising in -

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Grain Contracts

All Bulk Grains

Gypsum Fertilizers

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We also provide: Shallow & Deep Soil Tests

Nitrate Testing

Meetings with trained

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Fertilizer Spreading

Hiring of Tow Spreader

Mechanical & Insurance Advice

Grain Contracts

Our friendly staff are always willing to help you!

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STOCKING:

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Animal Health Ag Chemicals

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NLIS Identification Fencing

PR & LE WILLIS Earthmoving & Excavation

Dozer

Excavator (x2) 6x6 articulated Dump truck (x2)

40 Tonne Longreach Excavator (22m Reach)

Dams constructed

Gravel

Dams desilted or filled in

Pipes Layed

Channels & Drains cleaned

Trees cleared

Levi banks constructed or built up

Deep ripping

All General & Agricultural Earthworks

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