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23rd March 2020 Term 1 Week 9

Trundle Central School Newsletter A school that provides a

professional, stimulating and challenging learning

environment

Principal Mr John Southon

Head Teacher Secondary Mr Gerry Capell

Assistant Principal Mrs Fiona Sanderson

Reminders Next week: Tuesday 31/3/20 Immunisations Yr7/10

P&C President

Vacant

Secretary Vacant

Treasurer Vacant

We thank Mr Burley

and Mr Sanderson

for organising a

fabulous day of in-

school cricket fun in

lieu of the Cricket

Gala Day at Peak

Hill.

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http://www.trundle-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/


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Principal’s

Message

This week is surprisingly quiet in terms of extra-

curricula activities. This is unusual for this

outstanding public school. The Corona virus has

reduced the school fuel bill substantially as most

events are cancelled. It is ironic in the year we

have two new buses allowing cheaper, more

reliable travel, most events are cancelled. The

almighty certainly has a sense of humour, but I am

only laughing internally. I can honestly say we are

having a great run with our Mitsubishi & Toyota

buses, except for a few cob webs on the wheels,

no problems at all.

Last week, Primary ran a Cricket Gala Day,

replacing the inter-school competition that was

cancelled. I thank Primary staff for continuing to

provide experiences for our students and being

innovative in their approach to providing

opportunity during these unusual times.

Anzac Day has been cancelled this year because of

health and safety concerns. However, this school

will continue to educate students on the

contribution and sacrifice of our service personnel.

In our world where our biggest battle is fighting over the last punnet of snags at Woollies, the

suffering of our service people in international

conflict, puts the current crisis in perspective.

The Corona virus has the potential to be the

defining moment of this decade. This is a big call

considering the decade has just began. The virus is

testing the leadership of the nation and the moral

character of our people. It is difficult to fault the

leadership of the Morrison government, especially

when compared to America, but the behaviour of

some Australians can only be described as idiotic

and embarrassing individually and collectively, as a

nation of people.

Australia has survived a depression, two World

Wars, Vietnam, floods, bushfires, chronic drought,

fashion of the disco era and much more. It is hard

to believe the people of Darwin when experiencing

Japanese bombers attacking the city 64 times, were

panic buying toilet paper. They had more reason

too! These events and many more shaped our

spirit and character, or at least what we perceived

as the character of this nation, even more reason

for many people to hang their head in shame.

The current panic buying of groceries is irrational.

Australia is a wealthy country. We enjoy a level of

food security which is the envy of other developed

nations. Yet, we see people buying amounts of

food that cannot possibly be consumed before

spoilt, creating the potential for needless waste.

Also, purchasing excessive amounts of toilet paper to survive a virus that has an incubation period of

fourteen days, and is a respiratory virus rather

than gastro. It is madness! Indeed, this panic

buying is creating and perpetuating the problem

because the supply chain cannot cope. Not the

lack of food and dunny paper in the country.

Another disappointing aspect of some Australian’s

behaviour is the racism that is surfacing in

Australia. Australian people of Asian heritage are

being blamed for creating and spreading this virus.

Again, a myth has become truth because it has

been spoken so many times. Ironically, if you

consider the reaction to the virus from Asian

countries such as China and South Korea, the idea

is more ridiculous. These countries’ outstanding,

coordinated effort has reduced the impact of this

virus around the world, not increased it. Our

school has postponed a visit by James Ruse

students because of the restrictions from the

department but also I was worried some fountain

of knowledge and studier of international health

conditions would make an inappropriate comment

because these Australian students are of Asian

heritage. One comment can tarnish our whole

town as racist.

In Woollies last week, a gentleman purchased four

cartoons of Winy Red and four slabs of VB in case

he was forced to isolate for 14 days. The Corona virus is obviously his biggest health concern!

Welfare agencies are putting in plans to cope with

the expected spike in domestic violence if isolation

occurs. Again, the virus is not the biggest concern

in some families.




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The impact on children is my greatest concern.

Children, and it seems panic buyers of toilet paper,

do not have the capacity to distil truth from the

garbage. This school has children with high levels of

anxiety because they are listening to doomsday

predictions of total meltdown. This is only

enhanced by the 24/7 coverage from the media.

Unfortunately, the death of a 90 year old person

from Corona virus receives more coverage in the

media than the thousands of people around the

world that have recovered. There is no doubt we

have to be aware and take precautions and this

death is unfortunate, but the hysteria I see as

another way adults and technology are robbing

childhood.

Trundle Central School is taking the following pre-

cautions to reduce the impact of the virus on the

school population:

• Primary students are supervised every

morning washing hands.

• Students wash hands before fruit and meal

breaks.

• Hand sanitizer is placed in every toilet and

classroom.

• All visitors are screened and wash hands

before entering the school.

• Children are sent home with flu like

symptoms.

• Where possible social distancing is practiced.

Our school is very lucky because we have excellent

cleaners. Our environment is as clean and safe as

we can possibly make it so please do not panic. If a

panic is needed I will organise it! Please read the

joint statement from Mrs Cleal and myself in

relation to the virus in schools.

The department has announced NAPLAN testing

will not be conducted this year. This is to allow

schools to concentrate of providing lessons in

preparation for the possibility that schools may

have to close. This school has excellent data on student performance so our programs will not be

affected in any way by NAPLAN not being

conducted.

We are certainly living in interesting times.

However, the capitalist system always creates

opportunity. For example, the tourist industry is

on the verge of collapse but supermarkets are

booming. Also, in the last two weeks, I have

received numerous emails from companies offering

extra cleaning, virtual lessons and security systems.

In America, the sales of hand guns rose to record

levels last week. I suppose Australians are only

buying toilet paper which is a good thing.

To prove there are other things happening in the

world, our outdoor classroom area was completed

last week. This is a much needed addition to our

school. The priority now is to have our lab

upgraded as it is fast becoming a tribute to the

1970’s. This is not good enough and I will be working to have this upgraded as our students

deserve the best available.

Trundle has a problem with barking dogs. Try to

go for a walk around the streets and listen to the

canine symphony playing the song ‘let me off the

chain to exercise and mentally and emotionally

stimulate me’. Just because we live in a small town

does not mean we need to put up with other

people’s dogs disrupting children’s sleep, affecting

their concentration at school. The Companion

Animals Act 1998 Division 1A Nuisance Dogs

point (b): if the dog makes a noise, by barking or

otherwise, that persistently occurs or continues to such

a degree that it unreasonably interferes with the peace,

comfort or convenience of a person or persons it can

be declared a nuisance dog. The time may have come

where the council steps in and allows the children

of schools to sleep beyond 5:30am. Many people

complain about these dogs and students tell me

they are tired because of dogs barking, but no one

seems to be willing to start the process of getting

something done.

I now realise the girls at High School were

practicing social distancing. A red mullet, skin tight

Levi 501’s cords and desert boots are attractive.

My world is back on track.

John Southon Principal




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Ajax’s

Weekly Woof

Woof Woof Awards: 500 happy woofs to all our students for washing

their hands and taking all the precautions to help

reduce the spread of Corona virus. Dogs do not

get Corona virus so pats are still available free of

charge.

500 happy woofs to our School to Work

students for the new concrete work in the

outdoor classroom. The contractor was very

happy with your work. High praise indeed.

500 happy woofs to the students for their

behaviour during our lockdown practice. Trundle is

a very safe community but we always need to be

ready.

500 happy barks to the students of 5/6 for

looking after me whilst the fence is being built. I

feel you are all my big buddies.

5000 happy woofs to the Trundle people who

have offered to help our older residents to get to

the supermarket. This is true bush spirit. Hopefully

they will have something to buy. Can it be still

called a supermarket if it is half full? Maybe a not so

supermarket.

5 million angry growls to those people who are

getting their status through hording toilet paper

and food. I have a cousin in America who is a bit

different so I can understand Americans but

Australians help each other in hard times. In the

recent bushfires some fire fighters were helping

save other people’s property whilst theirs was

under threat. The fear of a virus that the vast

majority of people survive has created this

behaviour.

Until next week, Ajax

Ajax in Yr 5/6 classroom during English.

Bark with laughter with

Ajax:

What do you call a sleeping bull?

A bull-dozer!




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Students of the Week K/1/2 - Izack Bolam

3/4 - Cooper Charlton-Little

5/6 - Seth Prebendarcik

Mrs Sanderson - Izack Bolam

Sportsperson - Jessiemae Robson

Sun Safe Policy This term is a No Hat No Play

term. Students MUST wear a wide

brimmed hat. This means that if

they do not have a hat, they cannot participate in

any outdoor activities including lunch time play. We

keep a small selection of spare hats for those

students who accidently forget their hats. These

hats are washed regularly but are not to be used

every day by the same students. We will endeavour

to call parents to let them know their child has

forgotten their hat so that it can be found. Please

make sure you put your child’s name inside their

hat.

School Sport We will have normal school sport this Friday.

Cricket Gala Day Last Friday students were unable to participate in

our usual cricket gala day in Peak Hill so Mr Burley

organised a day of in-school cricket fun! All the

students in year 2-6 participated in this fabulous

day.

Crunch and Sip Children are encouraged to bring FRESH fruit or

vegetables to school for Crunch and Sip. They are

also able to have a sipper bottle of water in the

classroom.

day.




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New Primary Awards System

Awards:

Top Student Award

A Top Student award is presented to students from each class from Kindergarten to Year 6 at each major assembly.

Yellow Merit Certificates These are awarded to students for good behaviour, improvement, attitude, helpfulness, interaction with peers etc. Students will also receive a You’re A Star Merit if they are drawn out of the raffle box that is drawn fortnightly. Students will also receive a You’re A Star Merit for participation in school activities that include:

• Swimming Carnival • Cross Country Carnival • Athletics Carnival (both days) • School representation • Public speaking • PSSA Sport • Gala Days

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR AT EVENTS CAN SEE THE STUDENTS MISS OUT ON RECEIVING A You’re A Star MERIT. Students will collect You’re A Star Merits that will go towards earning rewards or their positive behaviour and attitude towards their school and school work. Below is a breakdown of the achievements. 5 You’re A Star Merit Certificates = 1 Wow, You Rock! Certificate (Handed out at Major Assembly) 5 Wow, You Rock! Certificates = 1 Super Achiever Certificate + Stationery Gift (Handed out at Major Assembly) Number of Super Achiever certificates equal to the years enrolled at Trundle Central School will entitle the student to a Book Voucher at the end of Year 6. This reward system starts at 0 at the beginning of each year.

Weekly Awards Student of the week Each week, one student from each classroom is nominated as Student of the Week. The student receives a certificate and is acknowledged in the Weekly Newsletter.

Sportsperson Award A Sportsperson Award is given out be each teacher to a student who displays good sportsmanship and inclusion during Friday sport.

Raffle Box Students are given raffle tickets from all teachers across the school for acts of kindness to others, being helpful to peers and teachers, positive behaviour and positive interactions with others in the playground and in the classroom. This is drawn out fortnightly.




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Secondary

Welcome to Week 9!

This week we have the opportunity to focus on

our academic learning. At present all of our classes

including Stage 6 are progressing as per usual.

If there is any disruption to our school in the near

future we will continue to teach our students via a

mixture of take-home resources and online classes.

Mr Lynn has seen all of Year 7-10 and given them

an introduction to Adobe Connect which will be

the platform that we will be using in conjunction

with Google Classroom to deliver our lessons if it

is needed. I will be posting some videos on the

Trundle Central School Facebook page to assist

parents in navigating to and using these pages if the

need for them arises. Big shout out to Mr Lynn for

the continually exceptional work he does on

supporting our IT at school.

Our Stage 6 students will continue with their on-

line testing for the Minimum Standards of the HSC

in Literacy, Numeracy and Writing. So far their

attitude to these examinations have been

exceptional and they deserve to be congratulated.

As always if there are any questions in regards to

Secondary matters please do not hesitate to

contact myself at school.

Have a great week

Gerry Capell

Head Teacher Secondary Studies

School to Work Program students learnt some

essential skills in concreting last week, with a

supervision of Mr Aaron Wright, as they were

working on the extension of the outdoor learning

area for Industrial Arts. It looks fantastic!

We thank Mr Wright for this opportunity.




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Community

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Trundle Golf Club We will be guided by advice from

Golf NSW and Golf Australia

regarding the changing conditions of

play.

To keep abreast of any changes in

scheduled events at Trundle Golf Club

please check on our Facebook page.

Trundle Community Day Centre After consultation with health authorities it

is with regret that Trundle Community Day

Centre will be cancelled due to Covid-19.

Regrettably this decision has been made.

The health of our attendees is our highest

priority.

Notice will be given when we will

recommence.

Regards

Suellen Taylor




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