Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013

principal’s report

Over halfway through the term and all students are continuing to wear their uniform and are looking fantastic. Students and parents need to be congratulated on maintaining their child’s uniforms and in supporting us in our efforts to sustain our uniform policy. A reminder also that uniforms have been reduced in cost to make this affordable for all families and these are available for purchase from the Primary and Secondary school offices.

Last week I had the pleasure of attending both our Primary and Secondary assemblies. The Primary assembly was a great success and showed the talents of our Primary students. Well done to Year 5/6 and Mrs Irving for the organisation and a fantastic team effort.

This week we introduce our Year 5/6 with their teacher Mrs Lin Irving.

This week our Year 7 students along with our Year 9 male students have had their Immunisations. If any students have missed this vital Immunisation for any reason please contact the school so that arrangements can be made.

Also, this week our Year 11 Biology students are off to Crowdy Bay National Park for their field study as part of their course requirements.

Finally, this week some of our Secondary students are off to Guyra for the Central Schools Carnival. We wish them all the best and look forward to hearing all about it when they return.

On Wednesday night our P&C AGM was held. It was great to see so many parents and community members interested in the education of our students. Our new committee members consist of President: Sue Reed, Vice President: Johnno Frost, Treasurer: Rhonda Phillips, Secretary: Tracy Frost.

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

Back Row: Kattie Frost, Brie Stanger, Phoebe Cheatley, Breanna Haines, Natasha Robinson, Chloe Payne, Cassidy D’Elboux, Lin Irving – Teacher

Middle Row: Erin Bridges, Xanthe Hart, Jade Haines, Nicola O’Dell, Taylah Wilkinson, Annabelle Pegus, Piper Wheeler, Macy Dennis, Morgan Drew.

Front Row: Stephen McGregor, Ethan Tonkin, Hayden White, Chaz Cheatley, Ryan Austin, Casey Devine

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013 I look forward to working with the P&C committee this year.

Next Monday March 25th at 5.00pm I will be holding a Finance meeting for community members and parents to learn how the school monies are distributed and how they are linked to the curriculum. This meeting will be held in the Secondary office building. If you are unable to attend this meeting please contact the school so that other arrangements can be made.

Next week students from K-12 will be celebrating Senior Citizens Week, our K-6 going to Richardson House to sign for the residence at about 10.00 am. Our secondary students will take on a group of senior local residence at bowls on Wednesday afternoon. I look forward to both events.

Also next week we have Harmony day activities happening on Thursday. Parents and students from Years 5 and 6 are welcome to attend the activities and have a look at the outstanding facilities that our secondary school has to offer.

A CD on head lice is coming out to all parents today for students in primary school. Please take time to look at the CD.

Until next week! Adam Forrester Principal

Barraba Show It was a very wet day but a faithful band of students turned up to help show the school and Wyambee sheep at the show. Ashleigh Bailey, Jayden Gee, Avi Chand, Ryan Hall and Simone Isaac were the helpers for the day. They all did a magnificent job and managed to get a Supreme Champion Ewe for one of the school’s sheep. They also obtained a Champion Ram for Wyambee. Well done!

Tamworth Show Three enthusiastic students travelled to Tamworth to show the school’s sheep and Wyambee sheep. The day was long as the Poll Dorset classes were on last. Jayden, showing for Wyambee managed to obtain a First Place with his ram and then obtained Champion. Ricky, showing for Wyambee pulled off a surprise with his ewe which was awarded Champion. In the Interbreed classes we were not successful with either the ram or ewe. Hannah Mallise was very successful at showing, receiving a number of first places but was unable to get a Champion. We had some success with the last class of a ram and two ewes where we were 2nd in the Interbreed. On Sunday the 10th of March Regina Simpson and Morgan Phillips travelled to Walcha for the Regional Junior Judging elimination round. If you win there you get to judge at the Royal Show in Sydney. Regina and Morgan did exceptionally well with Regina coming 4th in the Cattle, 3rd in the Fleece and 3rd in Merinos. Morgan came 2nd in Grains, 5th in Cattle and 4th in Merinos. The Agricultural section of the school is very proud of the efforts of Morgan and Regina. Congratulations to all students for representing our school and for achieving fantastic results.

Pictured: Hannah Mallise, Jayden Gee and Ricky Turner

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013

Primary Leadership Team Secondary Captains

Study Centre Attention! Attention! Read all about it! Study centre will continue to run each Monday afternoon for the remainder of Term 1 commencing at 3.15pm and concluding at 4pm. Don’t let your child miss out on this fantastic opportunity to receive additional help from teachers. There is no cost for this service and a light fruit snack will be provided to help stimulate brain function. Please contact the school for further enquiries.

Stephen McGregor, Taylah Wilkinson, Brie Stanger and

Phoebe Cheatley

Vice-Captains - Elleisha Russell-Atkinson and Tye Griffiths Captains - Emma Brodbeck and Jackson Faulkner

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013

100 Reader Club Awards Congratulations to our very clever students who have achieved 25 Readers. Keep up the great work!

Study

Centre All students and staff are reminded that Study Centre will continue to operate for the remainder of Term 1 on Monday afternoons in the Secondary Library for students in Years 7-12. Please encourage your child to take advantage of this terrific opportunity to receive further help from our teaching staff at no cost. Afternoon tea will be provided for students between 3.15-3.30pm. From 3.30-4.30pm students can then work on homework, assessment tasks or study.

Harmony Day All students and parents are reminded that to celebrate Harmony Day on Thursday March 21st the SRC is inviting students from K-

12 to dress in their best orange clothes. The SRC students will

be collecting gold coin donations from students who choose to

wear orange clothes. Students in Years 5-6 together with their

parents are invited to join in with the Secondary for ‘team building’ activities. We also look forward to having the Year 5-6 students from St Joseph’s joining us for this fun day of action.

K/1 Middlemiss: Zahlie Cabot, Jazmin Forrester, Mia Coombes and Gemma White

1/2 King: Riley Payne and Sophie Draycott

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013

PARENTS

General Permission Notes

There are still some families who have not returned their child’s General Permission Note.

Please ensure that these are returned to the school office as soon as possible to avoid your

child missing out on future activities that may require your immediate permission. If they

have been misplaced or you have not received one please contact the school.

International Women’s Day Last Friday we had over 30 women attend school early to participate in International Women’s Day activities. A great morning was had by all. Well done to Mrs Longstaff for her organisation and coordination of this event.

Drop and give me twenty

girls!

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013

Year 8 Geography In last week’s Newsletter we saw photos of Mr Longstaff’s Year 8 Geography class working on a project comparing lives to the lives in a developing country. Through the use of laptops students have been able to research the internet and learn interesting facts about another country. This week students have been sharing their findings with the rest of the class so that everyone can benefit and learn from their discoveries. GREAT WORK Year 8!

Secondary and Primary School Succeeding in science: Encouraging your teen to ask questions and helping them find the answers is top of the list in helping them to succeed in science. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/other-subjects-and-projects/science/helping-your-teenager-succeed-in-science

Primary school Public speaking: Does your child suffer gloss phobia? Fear of public speaking is common. Try creating opportunities for your child to present speeches to the family, without putting pressure on them to perform. Here are some tried and true tips to make your child’s next speech a success. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/english/english-tips/public-speaking-in-primary-school

Secondary school Year 10 subject selection: In Year 10 students are asked to select subjects for Years 11 and 12. Here are some tips to help your teen choose well. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/planning-for-the-future/year-10-subject-selection

Mark Fletcher and Ricky Turner learn about

AFGHANISTAN

Hannah Mallise and Felicity Dennis discover GAMBIA

Hayley Wilkinson learns about MALAYSIA

Barraba Central School Term 1 – Week 7 14 March 2013

PRIMARY CANTEEN ROSTER

DATE VOLUNTEER

WEEK 7

Friday 15/03/13 Tammy Wade Bobby Coombes

WEEK 8

Monday 18/03/13 Amy McKay

Wednesday - Meal Deal 20/03/13

Kirsty-Lee Russell

Friday 22/03/13 Cheryl Spence

WEEK 9

Monday 25/03/13 Alison Ward Dale White

Friday 29/03/13 Good Friday

WEEK 10

Monday 01/04/13 Easter Monday

Wednesday - Meal Deal 03/04/13

Von Pegus

Friday 05/04/13 Tammy Wade Bobby Coombes

WEEK 11

Monday 08/04/13 Jackie Lott

Friday 12/04/13 Tanya Langford

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