SOUTHERN CROSS 20th February 2015
Dates to Remember
P & C Disco Saturday 1 September
Comedy for a cause Friday 14 September Chat and Learn Session 5 September – 6.00pm -7.30pm School Library
Chat and Learn Session 7 September – 9.30am-11.00am School Library
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
It has been a busy two week as Relieving Principal learning all the new
systems and routines. I want to thank everyone on their support and help.
Especially, Leanne Dries School Administration Manager who I have been
asking a hundred and one questions.
Media Teach NSW
Last term the NSW Media Teach visited our school
to promote Special Education and to take photos of
the innovative programs at Clarke Road. On
Monday the 13th they will be back again, this time
to interview Assistant Principal Rebecca Saunders
about her journey into special education. Rebecca’s
story will be used to promote teacher career in
NSW Special Education.
Clarke Road School’s therapy dog Minty will also be featured in promoting
Special Schools. Students with media permission will feature with Minty, e.g.
Picture of kids patting/scratching Minty
Caption: “This is my favourite part of the day – applications are now open for future ear scratchers… I
mean teachers!!”
P.B.E.L. NEWS
Being caring focuses on looking after our belongings and keep our
area clean. Excursions in the community are a great way to practice caring for our environment by making sure we pack away our
belongings and put all our rubbish in the bin before we leave an area.
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The Farm Yard and Shed
Rotary have been busy with the farm yard, vegetable garden area,
garden potting area and deck. David from Rotary says, “There is still
plans for more work around the chook shed, painting the deck, complete
the mesh fence and general tidy up” to get it all ready.
Rob Hall (Rotary) brought his drone and took this photo of Rotarians
busy at work.
Henny Penny Hatching
Students are eagerly waiting for the arrival of our chicken eggs. Scot Noble
Buru teacher has organised Henny Penny hatching to coincide with the
Senior Science Life Cycles investigation.
The aim is to provide a thrilling educational experience for all, bringing the
joy of watching eggs hatching, and chicks emerging from their shells.
Students can watch with excitement and awe as chicks begin hatching in
the library. Four of the chickens will be selected to stay at Clarke Road
School and join the hen house. A competition for naming the chickens will
be run between the classes.
Parent Teacher Review Meetings
This week you would have received Parent Teacher Review Meeting times. Teachers are available to meet
with you and therapists to discuss your child’s goals. Please make appointments through the office.
Class days for interviews are Gibba class Tuesday 21st, Buru class Wednesday 22nd Aug, Kurrajong class
Thursday 23rd Aug, Bembul Class Friday 24th Aug, Garraway class Monday 27th Aug, Yarra Class
Tuesday 28th Aug, Warrigul class Monday 3rd of Sept, Colo class Tuesday 4th Sept., Bunya Class
Wednesday 5th of Sept. Magura Class Thursday 6th Sept.
Before any meeting it is a good idea to review your child’s Personalised Learning and Support Plans and to
prepare questions about your child’s learning.
If times are not suitable please advise Leanne when you ring and attempts will be made to arrange for a
teleconference or to make an alternate plan.
Bush Dance
The Bush Dance for Education Week was a great success, music, dance and boot
tapping is always a time to have fun. A big thank you to Alex and his band, and
the Barker College students. It was great to see all the parents, grandparents,
brothers and sisters who came and enjoyed the day with us.
Comedy for a Cause
Don’t forget to purchase your ticket to the Comedy for a Cause night. Last time
it was so much fun. Everyone had such a good evening and couldn’t stop smiling
and laughing.
Drought in NSW Farming Community.
At our last staff meeting the plight of the farmers was raised and the drought appeal campaign. Any
donations sent to Clarke Road School for the farmers will be sent to registered charities to help those who
have no feed left for their animals.
Yours sincerely
Catherine Treay
Creating a Voice (CaV) Project
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