Balranald Central School, We Street, Balranald NSW 2715 ׀ Phone: (03) 5020 2222 ׀ Fax: (03) 5020 2269 ׀ Email: balranald-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.balranald-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

N E W S L E T T E R STUDENT NEWS FROM BALRANALD CENTRAL SCHOOL 5 March 2018 ISSUE 4

Moulamein PSSA Swimming Carnival at Swan Hill

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Principal’s Perspectives

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Term 1, 2018 Calendar (page 9)

P&C Extraordinary

AGM Tuesday 6th March

6pm Staff Room

Balranald Central School

EVERYONE WELCOME

NOTES AND MONEY TO BE RETURNED TO FRONT OFFICE

Senior Jumpers 2019

Laptop Charters

PLEASE NOTE: We have a number of students who are highly reactive to nuts (eg peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews) and nut products (eg Peanut Butter and Nutella). The severity of a student’s reaction is not easily understood if we do not have children of our own who are so allergic to these products. Balranald Central School cares about all of its students. I am sure all of our community will understand and support our request for you not to send your child with nuts or nut products for recess and lunch. We thank you for your assistance in this matter.

On Friday, 2nd March 13 students represented Balranald Central School at the Moulamein PSSA Swimming Carnival at Swan Hill. Students had a great day even though the water was a little cool. They displayed great sportsmanship. Kadison Dalton was Junior Boy Champion and Grace Morton was Runner-up Intermediate Girl Champion. Grace has made qualifying times to represent Moulamein PSSA at the Riverina Carnival at Albury on Wednesday, 14th March in 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke.

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PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVES Our first Parent/Teacher afternoon is on Tuesday 20th March from 3.30 – 6.30pm. I encourage all parents to meet with teachers about your child’s progress and share thoughts and ideas around ongoing learning. Details on how to make appointments will be made available soon. If parents are unable to attend. Appointments can be made at any time through our administration office. It was a very successful school assembly last Wednesday. It is an important part of the school calendar and an opportunity for parents, staff and students to come together and celebrate our student’s achievements and contributions. Our next assembly is on Wednesday 4th April. Parents, grandparents and friends are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Australian schools will stand united in their communities to celebrate the eighth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). The National Day of Action is Australia’s key anti-bullying event for schools and in 2018, schools are called to imagine a world free from bullying and share their BIG IDEAS. The National Day is a positive day of action, bringing school communities together to help find workable solutions that address bullying and violence. Balranald Central School will identify a day following the official National Day on Friday 16th March as it clashes with our International Day celebrations. Stay tuned! We have recently purchased and installed two new basketball rings and backboards. The quality sporting equipment is utilised in our PDHPE and sporting programs as well as free play during the lunch break. Basketball is experiencing some momentum in Balranald at the moment with our Open Boys team competing for the first time in many years. (See report on page 4 of this newsletter) Aaron Flagg

Students of the Week

(L to R) Faith Jolliffe, Ellie Finch, Annika Pretorius, Shania Lanteri, Kyron Michaels, April Manning Absent: Kobe Lloyd

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**Best Dressed International Costume** Categories will be:

K/1/2, Year 3/4, Year 5/6, Year 7/8 and Years 9-12.

2 prizes for each group.

Which country will you represent??

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Opens Boys Basketball Competition @ Deniliquin 2018

On Tuesday the 27nd of February, the BCS boys’ basketball team travelled to Deniliquin to compete in the 2018 Opens Boys Basketball Competition. These students were Kobe and Drew Lloyd, Jack Gervasi, Javen Ricevuto, Loui Gervasi, Brandon Soraggi, Mitchell Carmichael, Dartanian Pocock, Matthew McIvor-Kepa and Isaac Lloyd. The boys played 5 games in a round robin format against teams from Tooleybuc Central School, Hay War Memorial High School, Barham High School, Finley High School and Deniliquin High School. Against, in most cases, much taller and more experienced opposition, the boys competed strongly across all 5 games and showcased great skill and enthusiasm, coming away victorious in their games against Tooleybuc and Hay. Well done to all of our boys who were a part of this team.

Scores from the day:

• Balranald vs Tooleybuc – Won 18-9

• Balranald vs Barham – Lost 31-10

• Balranald vs Deniliquin – Lost 36-5

• Balranald vs Finley – Lost 27-16

• Balranald vs Hay – Won 11-8

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If anyone has at home any ice-cream containers, takeaway containers, meat trays, margarine/butter containers, lids, newspapers or magazines could you please drop off at the school so we can use in our art lessons.

Thanks Mrs Linnett

Searching for dress ups and costumes from different

countries for Balranald Central School children in Kinder to Year 6 to wear for a performance at

International Night Friday 16th March 2018

Please let me know if you have any traditional costumes at

home.

Thanks Mrs Linnett

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BALRANALD NETBALL CLUB INC

Training for all grades will be next Wednesday 7th March 2018 at 6.00pm

at the Netball Courts.

Thursday night training will commence on the 15th March 2018 at 6.00pm.

We are currently needing coach’s for Under 13’s &

Under 13 Res if you are interest can you please contact Bronwyn.

Thursday 15th March is the cut off date for juniors wanting to play this season, can you please make sure you attend training or contact one of our committee

members to confirm your interest to play.

Our first game is on Saturday 14th April 2018 at home against Kerang

FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: -

BRONWYN BROUGHAM (PRESIDENT) 0406 616 358 DEE JESS (VICE PRESIDENT) 0409 200 412

STACEY JOHNSTONE (SECRETARY) 0413 853 968 JOSIE HARDING (TREASUER) 0448 401 361

CANTEEN SPECIAL Thursday 8th March

Lovely Lamb Souvlaki $4.00

(Tzatziki sauce & Lettuce)

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Friday 16th March 2018 From 6 pm! Balranald Central School P & C

International Night

All welcome! Bring the kids, the grandparents and all the family along for a great evening of entertainment and fun!

Further details Contact Balranald Central School: 5020 2222

Enjoy a live performance from ‘Rhythm of Life African Drummers' with

traditional singing and accompanying harp and djembe drum as well as performances from Fijian dancers

and our many talented students ! Plus international games for the kids & prizes

for best costume and lots more!

** Entertainment **

Delicious International ** Food **

Enjoy a selection of culinary delights, including:

South African (Bobotie and Koeksisters), Greek (Souvlaki),

Italian (Pizzas, Spaghetti Bolognese, Arancinis), Indonesian (Nasi Goreng), Japanese (Sushi),

Chinese (Fortune Cookies), Aboriginal (Kangaroo Kebabs), Aussie (Roast Lamb/gravy rolls

and Pavlova), Maltese (Pastizzi), Indian (Butter Chicken & Curry),

Mexican (Taco Bowls), French (Profiteroles & Mousse),

Fijian (Cassava & Kokoda)

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HEAD LICE FACTS • Head lice are an unavoidable fact of life for all school-aged kids.

• Head lice and nits only live on human heads.

• They don't care if the hair is long or short, clean or dirty.

• Kids with head lice don’t always scratch. The only way to rule out infestation is to look carefully through your child’s hair.

• White specks stuck near the base of the hairs; lice may be found on the scalp.

• The best and cheapest way to remove them is with inexpensive conditioner and a nit comb.

• You will need to re-treat your child several times before all the eggs will be gone.

COULD WE PLEASE ASK ALL PARENTS TO CHECK THEIR CHILD’S HAIR FOR HEAD LICE ON A REGULAR BASIS

BCS STUDY CENTRE

Open every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm

(except first and last weeks of term)

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Week 6 B

5 MARCH Exec meeting SCHOOL PHOTOS

6 Study Centre 3 to 4pm Riverina Swimming Carnival

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9 K-12 Sports Day

Week 7 A

12 MARCH Exec meeting

13 Study Centre 3 to 4pm

14 Riverina PSSA Swimming

Carnival

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16 K-12 Sports Day P&C International night

Week 8 B

19 MARCH Exec meeting

20 Study Centre 3 to 4pm Parent/Teacher Evening

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23 K-12 Sports Day

Week 9 A

26 MARCH Exec meeting

27 Study Centre 3 to 4pm

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30 GOOD FRIDAY

Week 10 B

2 APRIL EASTER MONDAY

3 Study Centre 3 to 4pm

4 Secondary Girls Netball Trials Whole School Assembly @ 12.15pm

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6 K-12 Sports Day

Week 11 A

9 APRIL Exec meeting NSW CHS Swimming

10 11 NSW PSSA Swimming

12 NSW PSSA Swimming

13 Athletics Carnival Last Day of Term 1

Italic: K-Yr 6 Normal: Yr 7-12 Bold: K-Yr 12

SWAN HILL SOCCER LEAGUE MINIROOS & JUNIOR SOCCER 2018

(KEN HARRISON RESERVE)

Registrations for Miniroos/Junior Soccer (Saturday mornings) are now open! Our junior season begins on Saturday, April 21.

Register to play online at playfootball.com.au OR live.myfootballclub.com.au For registration enquiries ring Sue Fox on 0419 535 641.

New players welcome!

A Come & Try Session for 5 to 8 year olds will be held at Ken Harrison Reserve on Tuesday, April 17th (Time TBA). Past players also welcome! Registration help, if required, will be available on this night for all age groups.

Skills/Preseason Training sessions for players 9yrs and older (born 2009+) are currently being held on Wednesday nights from

5.30pm to 6.30pm.

Please check Swan Hill Soccer League’s Facebook Page for regular updates.

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