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Principal: Malcolm McFarlane

High Street, Bowraville NSW 2449

Phone: 02) 65647162 Fax: 02) 65647801

Email:[email protected]

Web: www.bowraville-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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• 21st Nov to 2nd Dec—Year 10 Work Experi-

ence

• 28th Nov to Dec 9th (Mon to Fri) - Primary

Swim School

• 30th Nov—5th Pre Kindergarten Orientation

• 6th Dec—Yr 10 & 12 Portfolios

• 8th Dec—Term Assembly & Year 10 Formal

• 9th Dec—Diamond Day

• 14th Dec—Presentation Day

• 14th Dec – Reports out

• 15th Dec—Gold Day

• 16th Dec—Last day of Term

Principal’s Report, School News, Canteen News

Library News, P&C News, Community News.

29th November 2011, Week 8, Term 4

BCS Under 16s—Central School State Champions 2011

2011—Showtime & Safari

Don’t lower your expectations to meet your performances, Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations,

Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.

Principal’s Report Principal’s Report Principal’s Report Principal’s Report


Student Portfolios

An innovative and highly important learning program that has over several years become part of the rich fabric

of Bowraville Central School is Student Portfolios. This week and next, secondary students are presenting their

individual Portfolios to panels comprising parents, community members, teaching staff and their peers.

Guided by Year Advisors, throughout the school year students reflect on their learning, assembling not only

awards and commendations but also carefully selecting the examples of learning of which they are most proud.

These assignments or workbooks or other creations form the focus of the Portfolio Presentation. Students

reflect upon their own learning, and in doing so set the platform for aspiring to achieve even more.

The Portfolio Presentations for Year 10 students have for many years been the most rigorous, acting as a form

of pre-employment interview. This program is one of the key reasons that our school has developed a

reputation among local employers as having students who are excellently prepared for the workforce and

further training. The very high percentage of our students leaving us to successfully transition into a career or

training of their choice is proof that this is indeed the case.

Good luck to all students taking part in Portfolios, and many thanks to the secondary staff for your commitment

to the program, and to our community members for volunteering your time and expertise. This really is an

initiative of significance, reflecting the wonderful individualised learning that is happening within the school.

Have a great week

Malcolm McFarlane

BCSBCSBCSBCS————School NewsSchool NewsSchool NewsSchool News


Portfolios this week

Year 7—Tuesday 29th Nov & Wednesday 30th Nov

Year 8—Thursday 1st Dec & Friday 2nd Dec

Year 9—Monday 28th Nov & Wednesday 30th Nov

D. Urquhart

Year 6 will be taking notes home with interview times for 3 way interviews. This is a very valuable time for students

and parents to discuss transition between Year 6 to 7.

Mr Rushton

The 2011 year book “Gayirri” is being completed during the next two weeks. Anyone who wishes to submit pages can

do so by contacting Mr Northfield.

Mr Northfield

29th November 2011, Week 8 , Term 4

Kindergarten, Year 7, and Year 11. Our senior courses include Vocational subjects such as the following:

Certificate II in Construction

Certificate II in Hospitality

Certificate II in Metals & Engineering

Certificate II in Primary Industries

Certificate II in Hairdressing

Certificate II in Beauty-Nails and/or makeup

Certificate II in Aged Care.

If community members, who have left school, wish to return and study for their Higher School Certificate part-time and/

or gain qualifications in any of the above, please enquire with us on 65647162 and ask for Jeanette Perkins or Dom

King.

J. Perkins

Bowraville Carols at the Theatre will be on Sunday 11th December at 2pm. It is a fabulous opportunity for the commu-

nity to sing carols with the words displayed in the lovely air-conditioned Theatre. The school choir will perform as well

as the Valley Singers, town band and other guests.

Don’t forget.

Mrs Ritchie

29th November 2011, Week 8 , Term 4

2011 Presentation day will be held on Wednesday 14th December , Infants from 9.15am to 11am, Primary to Secondary

from 11am to 1pm.

Hope to see all everyone on this special day.

Mrs Perkins

2011 End of Year Term Assembly will be held on the 8th December @ 9am. More details in next weeks newletter

All parents/carers welcome.

Mrs Perkins

Pictured (LtoR) Clinton West, Isabela McLennan, Beau

Davidson, Fletcher Mason-Vilder, Elijah Laird & Sefflen

Nickson enjoying their sundae which they made.

Kindergarten making and eating chocolate

Sundaes..yum!

Mrs Luck


• There is a 40km/h speed limit for traffic passing a school bus that is picking up or setting down school children.

• This speed limit is for all traffic travelling in the same direction as the bus, whether the bus is stationary or moving.

• The 40km/h speed limit must be obeyed when the rear “wig-wag” lights on the bus flash.

• Flashing headlights on these buses also alert oncoming motorists that children are close by.

The Year 9 class will be involved in a Peer Support camp at Scotts Head on Monday 12th December for one night. Stu-

dents will be involved in leadership activities to become Peer Support Leaders in 2012. On completion of the course, the

students will receive a certificate for their portfolio, although they can decide whether or not they want to be involved in

Peer Support classes next year.

Mr Symonds

Pictured above (LtoR) Courtney Elliott,

Claudia Cooper, Amy Morris, Pyria

Grace, Haylee Edwards reading to their

maybe babies. Pictured right:: Jack Ing-

ham, Joe Cheeseman & Haylee Ed-

wards.


What a week, Book club has been put in with many students getting ready for the summer break by buying a book. The awards for being a mate to the library or bring 3 mates are being used as the kids are eager to spend the afternoon in the library. Later this week we will be sending home overdue book notices—it is extremely important that if your child receives a note that states a book is missing that you sign the note and send it back. We need to account for the losses each year. During the holidays kids often slip up on their reading, there are so many excellent things to be doing outside. To help your child keep their reading up please find some time to: • Look at the cover, title, pictures and talk about what the book might be about. • Talk about the story so far and what might happen next. • After reading talk about the story. • Talk about the picture and how they add meaning to the text. • Take turns reading a harder book. Noah Griffiths gets to bring 3 friends to a movie afternoon. Beau Davidson, Adam Griffiths and Kaitlyn Morris get to bring a friend to the library for the afternoon. Ben Whalen and Jack Sullivan get a Plastic clip on Book mark plus 20 win bins. Last week’s winning class with a huge percentage of 70% was Mrs Rowell's class. Well Done!! Mrs Rushton

Library NewsLibrary NewsLibrary NewsLibrary News

Canteen NewsCanteen NewsCanteen NewsCanteen News

A big thank you to the helpers in the Canteen last week—Sharon and Veronica.

To Stephanie who did work experience with me last week—Thank you and I better not forget my slaves last Thursday

Maddy who worked very hard.

Don't forget about the spider day on Friday 2nd December at lunchtime—Cost is $2.50, please have your order form in

by Thursday 1st Dec. Order forms below.

All infant and primary children must order their recess/lunch of a morning to avoid disappointment

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH

The Canteen wants your help! We are looking for a logo and a name for the canteen that capitulates the essence of the

school. The logo and name will be printed on the doors of the canteen and the canteen staff will have black shirts on

with the logo on the front pocket and the name on the back! Put your ideas to paper and take them to the canteen! It is a

great opportunity for your work to be on display for many years to come!

Thanks

Alyson Grace

Wed 30th

Nov

Thurs 1st Dec Fri 2nd Dec Mon 5th Dec Tues 6th Dec

Sharon Rebecca Veronica Marsha Need Help

Alyson Alyson Alyson Veronica Alyson

Canteen Roster from Nov 30th to Tues 6th Dec


Canteen is having a Spider Day

Date: Friday 2nd December Cost: $2.50

Name……………………………………..Class……………………………………..

I would like to order………...and enclosed is $................

I would like (please circle) creaming soda cola lemonade

Orders in by Thursday 1st December

The Spiders will be available at 1.15pm after students have had lunch.


P&C NewsP&C NewsP&C NewsP&C News

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

The P&C will be holding a Christmas Toy and Hamper raffle this year. Although we have already had some great items donated we are calling on donations of non perishable items or toys. All contributions can be left at the school office or canteen.

The raffle will be drawn at the Annual Presentation Day on Wednesday, 14th December.

Thankyou for your support.

PARENT DIRECT AND CHALK FUNDRAISER

Christmas is quickly approaching and if you are looking for that little extra “something” to fill the stocking don’t forget that you can still purchase from the Parent Direct and Chalk catalogues right up until Christmas. To do this you can ei-ther contact them directly by telephone or online. The details for Chalk are 1800 626898 or www.chalk.com.au. The details for Parent Direct are 1800 880477 or www.parentdirect.com.au. If you are using either of these methods of or-dering just remember to nominate Bowraville Central School P&C as your chosen fundraising recipient.

What better way to support the school by purchasing toys for the family from these great catalogues.

POSITIONS VACANT

We still have three committee positions that need to be filled until the end of the year.

Vice President, Junior Vice President and Uniform Co-ordinator.

If you could assist us, please contact the school on 6564 7162.

We need your help.

COMMUNITY SAVER ACCOUNT

Thankyou to everyone that has nominated the P&C. We would love to have more people register their BCU savings ac-count as a P&C Community Saver Account.

A CSA allows you to support the school without having to dip into your own finances. BCU makes the donations for you. The more you save the more BCU will donate.

Speak to the staff at BCU to find out how you can participate.


VACATION CARE

FUN FOR CHILDREN

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Vacation care is a federally funded service which provides child care for primary school aged children of par-ents and carers who are working, studying or looking for work; respite places are also available. This service operates in Macksville and Nambucca Heads during the school holidays from Monday 19th December 2011 to

Friday 27th January 2012.

The program provides high quality care, fun activities, sport, craft, excursions and lots more! Hours of opera-tion are from 8.00 am til 6.00 pm; fees start from $4.87 per child per day (with Child Care Benefits).

After School Care service also operates at Frank Partridge VC Primary School Monday to Friday during school terms.

For information on both services and bookings please phone Gail at Family Services on 65681474 Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm.or email [email protected], bookings and enrolments are necessary before chil-

dren attend.

Nambucca Shire Council—School Holiday Activities—January 2012

All school holiday activities are for 12-18 year old only. These activities are drug and alcohol free. Council’s Commu-

nity and Cultural Services department have orgainised the following school holiday activities for the final 2 weeks of

January 2012 holidays.

Sea Kayaking: The Solitary Island Marine Park—Friday 20th January 2012.

Come along and see marine life in their natural habitat and enjoy some surf rafting! All gear, including safety gear are

provided. Breakfast, refreshments and BBQ lunch provided. FREE! Limited Places, so bookings are essential!

Bush Walking in Bongil Bongil National Park—Wednesday 24th January 2012

Enjoy a bush tucker walk through the Bongil Bongil National Park. Transport, lunch and refreshments provided. Bottled

water will also be provided on the bush tucker walk. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear/ FREE! Limited

Places, so bookings are essential!

The Nambucca Valley Amazing Race—Various Locations in the Nambucca Shire—Wednesday 25th January

2012

Are you good at solving mysteries, puzzles etc? Then come along and find bits of information from local shops to gain

points for prizes at the end of the day! You will be given clues throughout the day, so come along, join a team or bring

your town team and have fun in the Nambucca Valley! All bus travel will be paid for, bring a little bit of money to go

towards lunch (partly subsidized). Limited places, so bookings are essential!

For Nambucca Shire council Activities, Permission notes must be filled in and signed prior to activity. You must ring

Patricia on 65680249, Naj on 65680255 or Vicki on 65680254 to book a place for the activity and transport, if required.

All activities are funded by Community Services and brought to you by Nambucca Shire Council.

Enquires to: Tricia 65680249, Naj 65680255 or Vicki 65680254

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29h November 2011, Week 8, Term 4

Summer workshops Summer workshops Summer workshops Summer workshops

Summer fun and creativity for all ages. Workshops for adults and kids in a relaxed rainforest setting. Come along

and make a mess or a masterpiece. Nurture your inner self. Learn new skills. Enjoy!

Arts: Mosaics, Print making, Textiles, Glass Jewellery, Creative

clay, Acrylic painting

Get physical: Circus tricks, Yoga, Tai Chi

Going green : Biodynamic gardening- composting, worm farms,

seed saving and raising, Natural soap making, Bush tucker walks,

special guest speakers

Friday night family films with Way Way cafe

Limited Numbers. Book Now!Limited Numbers. Book Now!Limited Numbers. Book Now!Limited Numbers. Book Now!

Contact us for program detailsContact us for program detailsContact us for program detailsContact us for program details

P: 02 6568 2398

E: [email protected]

Bowraville Theatre—December 2011

Saturday 3rd December @ 7pm on the Verandah of the Bowra Pub, the Bowraville Arts Council welcomes BAC mem-

bers and their guests to their Christmas Celebrations. Tickets are $10 each and it would be appreciated if you could put

your name down at the Theatre Office or call 65647808. We look forward to seeing you there.

Saturday 11th Dec—The Bowraville Theatre Singers will prestn a Carol service and will be joined by the lovely choir of

Bowraville Central School, the town band and other guests, we all know they will give wonderful performances and we

look forward to you the community joining us. There is no charge for entry and doors will open 1 hour before the show.

Saturday 17th Dec at 7pm—The Film Society will be screening its last show for this year. This is an old classic “The

Philadelphia Story (US 1940). A comedy/romance. When a rich woman’s ex husband and a tabloid type reporter turns

up just before her planning marriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary

Grant. Winner of 2 Academy awards. Doors open 1 hour before show.

The Bowraville Arts Council and all its sub-groups would like to wish all our Patrons and the community a very Happy

Christmas and a wonderful New Year, Our thanks for supporting the Bowraville Thearte during 2011


NSW RURAL FIRE SERVICE

IN CONJUNCTION WITH

THE ARGENTS HILL HALL COMMITTEE

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday 3rd December

Starting at 6.30 pm

Santa arrives at 8.00 pm

Please bring a present valued under $10.00 for each child to receive personally from Santa himself

Entertainment by

THE CROOKED-TOP BOYS

Sausage Sandwiches $2.00 Drinks $2.00

Please bring a plate of finger food for Supper

Christmas Raffle – Tickets $1.00 each

Enquiries to Barry Tasker 1st Prize Wheelbarrow full of Groceries

(02) 6564 4133 2nd Prize Framed Print (valued at $70)

3rd Prize Carton of Beer (to the value of $45)

Thankyou for your support in helping to get our hall repaired and reopened.

You’ll find a treasure trove of

memorabilia from the past at

BOWRAVILLE

FOLK MUSEUM

Coach enquiries

welcome

Ph: 6564 8200

6564 7251

“As good as

you’ll see” Open 10am to 3pm, Sat & Tues. 10am to 12.30pm,

Wed & Fri. 11am to 3pm, Sunday.

Bowraville Community Pre-School

Professional staff in a friendly, caring

environment

3-4 yr olds MON, TUES

4-5 yr olds WED, THURS, FRI

Time: 9am - 3pm

WAITING LISTS MAY APPLY PLEASE ENQUIRE EARLY (02) 6564 7657

Coronation St,

(PO Box 65)

Bowraville 2449

Phone

6564 8648

�Farm Supplies �Fertilizers (bag or bulk) �Sprays & drenches

�Fencing materials �Bulk and packet seeds �BHP Building Products

�Agents for Metalcorp Steel �Vegetables & banana cartons

Plus all your hardware and produce needs

Carbin St,

Bowraville

NORCO RURAL STORE

“YOUR ONE-STOP PRODUCE

SUPPLIER FOR THE NAMBUCCA VALLEY”

A.B.N. 92 001 062 844 Bowraville & District ExServices Club.

Phone: 65647304 THE COMMUNITY

CLUB SUPPORTING

THE LOCAL COM-

MUNITY

*Palms Family Chinese Restaurant*

Tues: 5.30pm — 7.30pm

Wed - Sun: Lunch: 11.30am — 2.00pm

Dinner: 5.30pm — 8.30pm

Ph: 65648898

Scrap Metal Merchant WANTED TO BUY—CASH PAID

SCRAP, METAL, OLD CARS, MACHINERY,

COPPER, LEAD, ALUMINIUM,

ELECTRIC MOTORS, BOAT MOTORS,

BATTERIES, ELECTRICAL WIRES,

FARM CLEANUP SPECIALIST

Phone: 0458538553

Would you like you Business advertised in the school

newsletter???

Please call Office on 65647162

This newsletter is provided for the interest of parents and community and is supplied free through the support of advertisers.

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