The Gazette Week 2B - Term 1

Friday 5th of February 2021

Address: Boree Street, Barellan NSW 2665

Phone: 02 6963 9202

Fax: 02 6963 9302

Email: barellan-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: https://barellan-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nswdecbarellan

Upcoming Events this fortnight:

RAP Induction Camp: 9-10th of February

PSSA Cricket Trials in Griffith: 10th of February

2021 Captains and Kinders Photo: 11th of February

Whole School Swimming Carnival: 12th of February

Kindergarten and Year 1

Miss Teagan McKinlay, Mrs Julie Kenny

13 students

Years 2/3/4 Mrs Kirstie Overall, Mrs Julie Kenny

16 students

Years 4/5/6 Mrs Sue Flagg, Ms Jenna Woodland

17 students

Principals Report

Classes

Our primary class structures are as follows:

For specific wellbeing issues that are not related to the classroom or learning, please contact Caryn Jones, the Head Teacher Learning and Wellbeing.

Always please feel free to contact the office directly with any enquiry and they will also be able to direct you to the best person to assist you.

COVID restrictions

I’d like to remind you that we still have a number of COVID restrictions.

1. Any visitor to the school is required to sign in with the visitor COVID sign in form, the normal school sign in book and now we also have the Service NSW QR code to assist track and trace efforts. Your compliance with these processes is much appreciated.

2. Gatherings are limited at school, so parents may still come to school for uniforms and to attend appointments, however we still can’t have volunteers working directly with students.

3. Excursions and field trips can continue, however subject to the COVID safety plan at the site.

4. The swimming carnival is subject to the COVID safety plan at the pool, and I’m pleased to share that they can accommodate up to 600 people. Please ensure you respectfully follow all COVID restrictions under their direction.

Warm regards,

Paul Laing

Principal

Secondary classes are operating with a combined years 7 and 8 class with 6 students, and two classes in years 9/10 with a total of 21 students. Our 13, year 11/12 students study through the Riverina Access Program across our 5 other partner Central Schools with both online and face to face lessons.

Primary students

(years K-6)

Classroom teacher

Assistant Principal Sue Flagg

Principal Paul Laing

Secondary students

(years 7-12)

Subject teacher

Head Teacher Samuel

Daymond

Principal Paul Laing

Works at school

I’m thrilled to announce that we have been notified this morning that we have been successful in an application for a new shade structure to be constructed over the basketball courts. This is an important development for the school to help provide a sheltered area for the continuity of sporting activities in all weather. It will also be a wonderful asset for the community to access once completed.

Contacting the school

If you have any questions regarding your child’s learning please contact the following people:

We have modernised our telecommunication systems including the PA system, telephones and removed redundant cabling. There will be a range of emergency bell warnings tested over the first couple of weeks. Please do not be alarmed hearing the different test alarms.

Swimming Carnival

This year Barellan Central School will once again be participating in our annual Swimming Carnival on the 12th of February. The carnival will be commencing at 9:00am for students aged 8 and above. K/1/2 will remain at school until recess. They will then participate in water games.

All students will be required to have:

• appropriate swimwear • rashie must be worn when not swimming

competitively • goggles • hat • towel • sunscreen

Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled and in a plastic bag.

If your child / family does not hold a season ticket, they will be required to pay $3.00 at the school office on the day.

Qualified swimming instructors and Barellan Central School staff will supervise students.

The P&C will run a BBQ lunch and the pool canteen will have their normal items available.

We are delighted to be able to invite parents and guardians to watch our carnival however, we will need to follow the COVID safety plan at the pool. Please ensure you register on entry and respectfully follow their directions.

School Photos

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife on Thursday the 4th of March. Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed shortly, if possible it is our preference that ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.

Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be made online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit advanced order code. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.

Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later than the day before photography day. Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.

Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please contact us at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact

Go to www.advancedlife.com.au and enter the code:

4WG BBN X81

Year 7 & 10 Immunisations

A reminder for all families of students in years 7 and 10 to please return their signed immunisation forms in preparation for their vaccinations on the 10th of March.

In summary

• We are running 3 classes in primary and 3 classes in years 7-10, with senior students studying via the Riverina Access Program.

• If you have any concerns regarding your children, please contact the school to discuss how we can work together to support them.

• The school has been successful in an application for a new COLA.

• We have updated our telecommunications systems over the summer break.

• Some COVID restrictions remain in place.

Yearly Forms - Reminder

A reminder for all families to please return their yearly forms to the front office as soon as possible. This includes:

• Swimming Permission • Walking Permission • Media Permission • Gazette Permission • Acceptable Internet Policy Use Agreement

Please contact the front office on 6963 9202 if you have any questions, and if you would like new copies of the forms sent home to you, please let us know.

Attention Agriculture Classes

Can all students involved in Agriculture please remember to bring in boots and a change of shirt for practical lessons. These will be held every:

Week A: Wednesday

Week B: Wednesday and Friday

Attention Food Technology Classes

Can all students involved in Food Technology please remember to wear leather shoes for practical lessons. This will be held every:

Week B: Tuesday

Lov ely wor k in K/1

Our new Kinder students and returning Year 1 students have settled in wonderfully this year. Keep up the fantastic work K/1!

2/3/4 Ozobot Challenge and Prodigy 2/3/4 had a wonderful afternoon yesterday in class, working on Prodigy, a new online Maths tool, and competing in an Ozobots challenge. Mrs Overall placed obsctacles in the way of our 2/3/4 students and tasked them with creating a path using coding to avoid them!

4/5/6 PDHPE

Library Loop

Our primary students began their library sessions this week, and are very excited about everything they’ll be able to read this year!

Library Times

Please note that there was an error in Monday’s edition of the Gazette regarding library times for primary classes. The correct and finalised library days for our primary classes are:

Tuesday – 2/3/4

Wednesday – K/1

Friday – 4/5/6

Mobile Library

Mobile Library will be visiting our school on Monday 8th on February.

What is Hands on Learning?

Hands on Learning is an onsite program that builds engagement, attendance and student achievement by building confidence and capacity. A group of 6 – 8 boys and girls from Year 7 - 10 spend one day each week out of normal classes. The day is carefully structured with expectations, boundaries and consistent parameters, enabling students to achieve in a safe environment.

Students propose, plan and complete real projects throughout the school and the community. Projects are intended to have purpose, add value and be a vehicle to learning about work ethic, achievement and others.

HoL is made up of four fundamental principles that build a platform for young people to grow in confidence, increase engagement and achievement at school.

• A place to belong

A physical sanctuary at school.

• People to belong to

Small teams working together, sharing meals and building strong relationships.

• Real things to do

Engaging in creative and meaningful projects.

• A chance to give back

Making valuable contributions to their community, building self-esteem and connection.

If your child is interested in being considered for the Hands on Learning team, Ms Jones and Mrs Prentice can help them to complete a Student Nomination Form.

If you would like any further information, please do n ot hesitate to contact Ms Jones.

Poddy Lamb Program 2021

If you have a lamb that is in desperate need of care and you are unable to take care of it yourself, please consider donating it to the school’s poddy lamb program. Caring for poddy lambs is an important learning experience for all students in K-10, with students actively engaging in everyday care of the lamb. Every single student has an individual, hands-on experience feeding and engaging the lambs.

The P&C and Ag Farm successfully came together in 2020, raising 3 poddy lambs. The lamb milk was donated by the P&C with the lambs kindly being donated by DD & DM Farming and MA & JA Kenny, all of which will be sold early 2021.

With support from the P&C, the program is looking to take on poddy lambs again this year. If you have a lamb, or are interested in donating for 2021 (or wanting to assist in any way possible), please contact Agriculture teacher Louise Robertson at the school.

T: (02) 6963 9202

E: Louise.robertson19@det.nsw.edu.au

Parents and Citizens News Following our last meeting:

• Welcome back to our returning students, families and teachers. • Welcome to new families and teachers to Barellan Central School. • We hope everyone had a restful Christmas and New Year break.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 9th February 2021, at 6.30pm in person at the B.C.S library or via Zoom.

The link will be posted on the B.C.S Facebook page on the day of the meeting. The link can be accessed via the Newsletter tab on the school website. Go into the current gazette and click on the link.

https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/8062622188?pwd=bksvZk44ZlUySXZBeGg3SEFtMFlldz09

Meeting ID: 806 262 2188

Passcode: 127361

Agenda:

• School Events Calendar-How can the P&C contribute? • Whitton Malt House Visit • Easter Raffle • Mother’s Day stall • Thermomix Demonstration Day • School promotion ideas • Alumni - Where Are They Now and Education Fund • To add agenda items please call Julie 0448553225

Another P&C contribution to the learning and wellbeing of students and staff at Barellan Central School.

The BCS school bus is on the road!

The Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a leading and highly recognised youth development program, enabling and empowering young people to realise their full potential and build a brighter future.

Each young person who takes part in the Award learns a skill, improves their physical wellbeing, volunteers in their community and undertakes an Adventurous Journey within a team. All Participants are guided and supported by a network of trained adult Award Leaders, Assessors, supervisors, and mentors.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to all 14–24 year olds, regardless of their background

The Award is comprised of three levels, each progressively more challenging

Bronze

For those over 14 years old

Silver

For those over 15 years old

Gold

For those over 16 years old

Participants are required to complete four sections at each level:

Through this challenging journey of self-discovery, our Participants:

• Are equipped and empowered to achieve their personal best

• Learn to take responsibility for their goals and choices

• Become connected to and actively engaged within their immediate community.

• Make a real difference to society through their positive contributions and involvement

• Learn to persevere and overcome barriers to success

• Learn important life skills such as communication, resilience, leadership and teamwork, which

increases their career opportunities

For more information: www.dukeofed.com.au or call the

school on 02 6963 9202 to speak with Ms Jones.

Exciting Work Experience Opportunities for students in Years 10 – 12

Please see Ms Jones if you are interested in applying for any of these

opportunities.

VIDEO GAME AND ANIMATION WORK EXPERIENCE The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. The week will open the door to the range of career possibilities in the industry and allow students to get hands-on with the tools of the trade. The Work Experience Program runs from 9am to 3pm over the course of a week and encompasses a range of activities including 3D animation, programming, QA testing and much more.

ANU ASTRONOMY WORK EXPERIENCE The Mount Stromlo Observatory offers a limited number of work experience places to year 10, 11 and 12 students each year. These placements are typically one week in duration and students work on an astronomical project under the supervision of professional astronomers. Aside from working on their project, work experience students also learn computing skills, attend departmental talks and find out further information about University courses that are available to them and the potential careers paths they may embark on.

TARONGA ZOO WORK EXPERIENCE SYDNEY Applications for 2021 are now open and will close Friday 28 February 2021 Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis and applications will close as soon as all places have been filled OR on Sunday February 28 2021.

Taronga Zoo Sydney offers school work experience opportunities for students in years 10 – 12 who are interested in pursuing a career in zoo keeping, animal care, tourism or zoo horticulture. Work experience undertaken at Taronga Zoo Sydney allows students to: Observe a variety of work being done in the

fields of zoo keeping, animal care, zoo horticulture or guest services and education

Undertake supervised work appropriate to the student’s skill level

Ask questions about a zoo workplace Gain skills related to being at work at the zoo Investigate training and employment

opportunities with Taronga

WORK EXPERIENCE: HMAS ALBATROSS HMAS Albatross is the country's largest operational Naval establishment and the Navy's only Air Station. The primary role of HMAS Albatross is to provide air, operational, intelligence and logistics support to the fleet. Run over three days, the program will commence at 8.00am and finish at 4.00pm, with students participating in some of the following activities at both HMAS Albatross and HMAS Creswell: Participate in Sea Survival drills Visits to Squadrons and Helicopter Aircrew

Training School Visits to Training Authority Aviation (TA-AVN) Participate in the RAN Fitness Test Team Building Exercises Fly the Naval Aviation Prospects Scheme

(NAPS) Flight Emulators Visits to other Units and Sections that support

operational Flying at HMAS Albatross including Air Traffic Control (453 SQN), Medical Centre and Boatswain’s Mate.

February

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8 9 RAP Induction Camp 2/3/4 Library Day

10 RAP Induction Camp K/1 Library Day PSSA Cricket Trials in Griffith

11 2021 Captains and Kinders photo

12 Whole school swimming carnival

15 16 2/3/4 Library Day

17 RAP Sports Trials K/1 Library Day

18 PSSA Swimming

19 Zone Swimming 4/5/6 Library Day

22 23 Year 11 attending RYDA in Yanco 2/3/4 Library Day

24 RAP Open Boys Cricket in Narrandera K/1 Library Day

25 26 4/5/6 Library Day

Term 1 Calendar

Make sure you check out our Facebook and website pages throughout the year as we publish general information, important notices and exciting news and photos about our students!

Check us out on social media