Newsletter Thursday 17th March 2016

Doyle Street

Goodooga NSW 2831

Phone: (02) 6829 6257

Fax: (02) 6829 6294

goodooga-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Principal

Nathan Forbes

Assistant Principal

Hayley O’Connor

Head Teacher

Secondary Studies

Malcolm Banks

TERM 1 Thursday 4th

February -

Friday 8th April 2016.

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Kesha Loughrey

Secondary

Week 8

9 days until the Easter

Bunny Arrives….

Primary

Alex Rasmussen Week 8

Tyree Lamb Week 7 Week 7

Donnah-Lee Shillingsworth

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It has been another great fortnight here at Goodooga Central. Our students are to be commended for how wonderful their uniform and attendance has been this term. During the past month I have not spotted one student out of uniform and the schools attendance rate has been 96%. This is a fantastic achievement. I would like to remind parents and carers though, to please contact the school if your child is away at your earliest convenience. I hope to see you in and around the school over the last few weeks of school.

Harmony Day

Monday 21st March is Harmony Day. To celebrate Goodooga Central School will be holding a number of events with an emphasis on bringing our community together. There is a flyer attached to this newsletter providing more information. Briefly, the day will involve:

Community Meeting (12:40 PM)

Community Afternoon Tea (1:40 PM)

Mural Collaboration (2:00 PM)

Please read the flyer and contact me at the school if you require any more information.

Narran Lakes

All Goodooga Central School students will be visiting the Narran Lakes on Wednesday 23rd March. This is a tremendous opportunity for our staff and students to connect with a place of high cultural significance. We are also in the position of offering transport to and from the Lakes for community members. If you would like to attend, please contact Tania Kennedy at the school.

Student Achievement

I can safely say that all students at Goodooga Central should feel proud of their achievements during the term. I have had the pleasure of watching students’ progress with their learning at a rapid rate across all sections of the school. What is particularly satisfying is the growth in independence and stamina from our students. Having the ability to work independently for a sustained period of time is an important skill in any work place and in tertiary education. One student who has stood out in this area over recent weeks is Tamika Woods. Tamika is studying a TAFE course in Health Services which requires sustained independent effort to study the course material. To date she has handled any challenges in a mature and dedicated fashion. The entire school community wishes Tamika the best of luck in her pursuits.

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Nathan Forbes

Principal

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Welcome! 5/6 have begun the year with great enthusiasm. We have been developing our read out loud techniques as we explore character representations from, “The Bad Guys 1 & 2”.

In Art & Science we have been exploring the Micro World. Through the microscope we have been viewing interesting bacteria, flea legs and other small microscopic organisms.

We’ve been working together,experimenting and having lots of fun as we explore yeast & mould.

5/6 PE Our PE day has changed to Monday afternoon. We are doing tennis! While the weather is still warm we will be swimming too. Please remember to bring your swimmers. Sport is still at the same time on Friday. Don’t forget your swimming gear!

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Tylera, Trevor & Damo

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Friday 25th March GOOD FRIDAY - Public Holiday

Monday 28th March Easter Monday - Public Holiday

Wednesday 30th March Secondary Winter Trials

Friday 1st April School Cross Country

Monday 4th April Books For Birralii / Narran Awards Assembly

Tuesday 5th April Narran Awards Day

Thursday 7th April Goodooga Rugby League Day @ Magpie Oval

Friday 8th April End of Term 1

Monday 25th April Anzac Day - Public Holiday

Tuesday 26th April Staff Development Day - Term 2

Wednesday 27th April Students Resumes for Term 2

A Reminder: All students are required to wear a hat at school. All students have received hats at school and are encouraged to leave at least one of these hats at school for school use. If students are not wearing a hat they are expected to stay in the undercover sheltered areas in the playground.

We are also encouraging students to drink lots of water at school. Packing sandwiches and fruit for their lunch and recess is highly encouraged to provide students with healthy energy for tackling daily school work.

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS/CARERS

If your child/children are absent from school could you please contact the school on (02) 682 96257 or send a note with your child to explain absence. This would be appreciated.

Thank you!!

Parents, Caregivers & Community Members

If you have the need to enter the school grounds for any reason including

delivering lunch money etc, could you please sign in at the front office as part

of our work place safety.

Thank you!!

Canteen Notice As of term 2 the canteen will be having ‘Meal Deals ‘ only on

Fridays. You will not be able to order anything else except for the ‘Meal Deal’. Including Community Orders. The school will send home flyers with the Meal Deal & Prices every week as the deals

will change each Friday.

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Please make sure that your child has their swimmers and towel on these days.

K12 Tuesdays: 2.00 – 2.40pm Fridays: 2.00 – 2.40pm 2/3/4 Tuesdays: 2.00 – 2.40pm Fridays: 2.00 – 2.40pm 5/6 Fridays: 2.40 – 3.10pm

End of Term Assembly When: Monday 4th April 2016 Where: School Hall Time: 2.00PM

All Welcome!!

Canteen Notice All Bills must be finalised by Thursday 7th April 2016 for term 1. if you have

any concerns about your accounts please see the canteen ladies at the

school canteen.

Thank you!!

School Holidays

Last Day of Term 1 Friday 8th April 2016

First Day of Term 2 Tuesday 26th April 2015

(All students return)

DOCTORS!! Coming to Goodooga Health

Service:

Friday 15th April - Podiatrist

Children Dentist - To Be Advised

Dentist - To Be Advised

Wednesday 1st June - Optometrist

Please see Health Service for Appointments!!

Dhiiyan Guumali - Play Group

Mondays @ Dhiiyan Guumali Room

at the school

Time: 10am– 12pm

Come along for a great day of fun activities !!

Cross Country When: Friday 1st April 2016

Where: At the back of school

Time: 9am

Information regarding the day will be sent home with

students.

Goodooga Gala Day Magpie Oval

Thursday 7th April 2016

9am - 2.30pm

Canteen Available on the day

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