Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

principal’s report

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful 4 day Easter long weekend. The term is really getting away with

only 9 days left. Last week we had a number of activities and events in and around the school. Our Primary girls

participated in a Cricket coaching afternoon, then on Thursday we had a fantastic Easter Hat Parade. It was

great to see the pre-schoolers attending and many parent and community members. I enjoyed dancing with

the students and parents before lunch. Well done again to the staff and volunteers on the day for making such

an exciting spectacle. Thanks must also go to all the students and parents who donated Easter Eggs to the

Raffle. The winner of the Raffle was won by Ron Hiscock and second prize to Cody Simpson.

Pre-school students with their Easter hats and their teacher – Mrs Chand

Secondary had a busy week too, with students participating in Secondary Touch Knockout competitions - see

the sports report for all the highlights. Congratulations to the open girls who are off to play Tamworth High this

Wednesday afternoon in Tamworth. We wish them well.

Last week our progress reports were unfortunately held up – unfortunately - and were not delivered last

Thursday/Friday as previously publicised. I hope all Secondary parents have now received them. If not please

contact the office. Parent meetings will now be held this Thursday at 4.00 pm. If this time is not convenient

please contact the school so other arrangements can be made.

Until next week! Adam Forrester

Principal

Primary Telephone: (02) 6782 1266 Email: barraba-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Secondary Telephone: (02) 6782 1104 Postal Address: PO Box 123 Barraba NSW 2347 Principal: Mr Adam Forrester

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

KARATE SIGN ON DAY Sunday 7th April at Barraba Central School – Secondary Site

Two training sessions will also be held

If you want to train SPECIAL PRICE of $5 per lesson (all ages)

10 & Under 3.30pm (45 minutes)

Over 10’s 4.30pm (1 hour)

An information pack will be given out on the day regarding SKIA

(Shotokan Karate International Australia)

Registration, Lesson/Term fees, Consent forms and General Dojo Information

For further information please feel free to contact Sensei Earnie or Lesley

On 0439 854 253

Hospitality at BCS Barraba Central School now offers our students the chance to complete Certificate II in Hospitality (Food and Beverage) over Year 11 and Year 12 as part of their HSC. This has become possible as I have been super lucky to be offered the opportunity to complete a year’s worth of study to retrain as a fully qualified Hospitality teacher. Along with 30 other teachers from around New South Wales who represent public, independent and Catholic schools, I travelled to the William Angliss College in Surry Hills during March to complete a week of practical tasks. The training was run by Head Chefs Paul and Cain who shared their kitchen secrets. I will travel back down in May to complete another week in the College’s fantastic kitchens. Along with the practical sessions, I also need to complete around 16 assignments – gee I hope I pass! The teaching staff at William Angliss has been very supportive and is keen to make sure that the students at BCS get the most up to date industry knowledge by ensuring a highly trained teacher is in front of them. They know how important it is to have our students working at industry standard. They are certainly working me hard! If you have any questions about the Hospitality course at BCS please do not hesitate to contact the school for more details. Mrs Longstaff

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

Manilla Horse Sports Last Friday, Liam Alderton, Ethan Aspinall, Taylah Wilkinson, Hayley Wilkinson and Tyler Simpson competed at the Manilla Horse Sports. All students achieved fantastic results and came home with stacks of ribbons. Thank you to all parents who attended this event with their children as it provided great support. A huge thank you is also extended to Mrs Jennifer Longstaff for her organisation of student participation.

Study Centre Where: Primary school campus When: Each Monday afternoon from 3.15pm – 4.00pm. Study centre will continue to run for the remainder of Term 1. Please contact the school for further enquiries.

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

Girls Cricket Coaching Day

Last Wednesday our Primary girls had the pleasure of taking part in a Cricket Coaching Day. The girls had a fantastic time and have learnt a wide range of skills that will help them to master the game. Thank you to Kathy Barber, North West Development Officer, for running the coaching session and also for providing our students with a promotional pack that will offer further information on the game of cricket.

Study Centre Where: Secondary Library When: Every Monday afternoon for the remainder of Term 1. Afternoon tea: 3.15-3.30pm. Study: 3.30-4.30pm

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

Year 8 Year 8 are currently studying a Unit of work on ‘The Human Body’. Pictured are students enjoying the practical aspects investigating bones and joints!

Plan-it Youth Putting wise heads on young shoulders

A big thankyou goes out to our Plan-it Youth mentors who have been working so well this term with some of our Year 10 students. The mentors come to the Secondary each Tuesday morning to assist students with:

planning their future

planning and organising work experience

encouraging academic success The mentors donate their time each Tuesday and have been an amazing support to the students while I have been away in Sydney completing additional training. I can’t thank them enough for the time, effort and dedication they have given for the students of Barraba Central School. Thank you to Pam King, Margaret Harris, Tony Spencer, Kim Mallise and Judy Brady. This program would not run in our school without special people like you in our school community. Mrs Longstaff

Sports Report Guyra Central School Carnival In week 7, 37 students travelled to Guyra to attend the annual Central School Carnival. Barraba Central represented in Touch football and Tennis. We had great success in Tennis with Jack Reed winning the Senior Boys, Rhys Phillips coming 3rd in the same division and Sebastian West winning the Junior Boys. With these results Barraba won the Tennis section overall. Well done to all students who participated at the carnival.

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013 CHS Open’s Touch football Knockout In week 8 we had two teams compete in the CHS Opens Touch Football knockout. All students played to the highest standard and showed great athleticism and sportsmanship. Unfortunately the Boys side just missed out being defeated by Oxley High School 7-5. However, the Girls side just won defeating Peel High School 6-5. This win takes the girls to the next round against Tamworth High. This game will take place in Term 2. Well done to all students who participated in these matches!

North West Touch football Carnival, Inverell In Term 2 Week 9, 22 students will represent Barraba Central School in the North West Touch Football Carnival to be held in Inverell. We wish both teams all the best in this competition.

Please check your feet! These school shoes were left in A Block the morning of the Central Schools Carnival held in Guyra. Could you please check to see if you are missing a pair of shoes and collect them from the Secondary office.

Barraba Library From Saturday 6th April Barraba Library will be open on Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon. From Friday 12th April the library will cease to open on Friday afternoons. This will continue for a six month trial period and usage will be monitored to determine whether this variation to the hours provides better access to library services for Barraba residents.

Barraba Junior Cricket Presentation On Friday 5th April the Junior Cricket Club will be holding their annual Presentation. This will be held immediately after the final match.

Please contact the school if you would like your community organisation meetings placed on the calendar – it will be updated weekly. We would

also like to send a copy of the newsletter via email for the odd occasion that you may miss a hard copy.

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

PRIMARY CANTEEN ROSTER

DATE VOLUNTEER

TERM 1 - WEEK 10

Monday 01/04/13 Easter Monday

Wednesday - Meal Deal 03/04/13

Von Pegus

Friday 05/04/13 Tammy Wade Bobby Coombes

TERM 1 - WEEK 11

Monday 08/04/13 Jackie Lott

Friday 12/04/13 Tanya Langford

TERM 2 - WEEK 1

Monday 29/04/13 PUPIL FREE DAY

Tuesday 30/04/13 PUPIL FREE DAY

Volunteers needed

We are always on the lookout for volunteers to help in the Primary School Canteen. If you are able

to assist in any way please contact the P&C Canteen Manager Kelly Phillips on

0427 915094. It is a great way to get involved in our fantastic

school, and is a huge support to our canteen staff.

Primary and High school School zone safety A reminder to parents about the operation of school speed zones around the Easter holidays. School zones exist for the safety of children and families; they will operate on Thursday 28 March, then resume on Tuesday 2 April. Forty-kilometres-an-hour school speed zones operate across New South Wales at all school sites on gazetted school days, which are all days the school is open, even pupil-free days. Find out more: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/children/schoolroadsafety/schoolzoneprogram.html

Primary school Back by popular demand Mention head lice and most of us instantly develop an itch. While head lice and nits, (the eggs of head lice) are certainly annoying and persistent, they're not dangerous. Here's everything you need to know to rid your kids of head lice and nits. http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/headlice/Pages/nitbusters.aspx

Secondary school Bullying knows no bounds When cyberbullying hits home - what one mum wishes she’d done differently. Because most cyberbullying happens in the home, parents need to be aware of the technology that young people are using. http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/cyberbullying/when-cyberbullying-hits-home

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 10 2 April 2013

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

10 April

1 *Easter Monday

2 3 *Rugby 7’s Armidale

4 *Sec Progress Report Meeting 4.30pm

5

*Sec Assembly *Prim Assembly (5/6I)

11 April

8

9 *Yr 12 Half Yearlies

10 *Yr 12 Half Yearlies *Yr 7 Lake Keepit *P&C Meeting

11 *Yr 12 Half Yearlies *Yr 7 Lake Keepit

12

*Yr 7 Lake Keepit

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 April

29 *Staff Development Day

30 *Staff Development Day

1 2 *ANZAC Day Ceremony

3 *UNE Open Day

2 May

6 7 *Playhouse Performance Stage 5-6

8 *School Photos * P&C Meeting

9 10 *Mother’s Day stall

3 13 14 *NAPLAN

15 *NAPLAN

16 *NAPLAN *Yr 12 Reports handed out at Info night

17 *Primary + Secondary Cross Country

4 20 *Yr 11 Half Yearly Exams

21 *Yr 11 Half Yearly Exams

22 *Yr 11 Half Yearly Exams

23 *Yr 11 Half Yearly Exams

24 *CHS KO Netball Warialda *Sport fun day with Yr 6 SLR to run

5 27 *VET Work Placement *Primary Zone Cross Country (Barraba) *Assessment week

28 *Assessment week for Yrs 7-10

29 *Assessment week for Yrs 7-10

30 *Assessment week for Yrs 7-10

31 *Assessment week for Yrs 7-10

6 June

3 4 5 6 7

7 10

11

12 P&C Meeting

13

14 *NW Cross Country

8 17 *Yr 11 Reports go home

18 *Waratah Cup (Opens Rugby) *Buchan Shield (16s Rugby)

19

20 21

9 24 *Reconciliation Week activities

25 26 27 *Athletics Carnival

28 *Assembly Hand out Yrs 7-10 Reports