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BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School Strive to Achieve Term 2 Week 6 Issue 8 25th May, 2015

Strive to Achieve

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School

Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School

Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013

Celebrating the life of

Mrs Elizabeth (Betty) Bramble

1932 To 2015

Teacher

Wife

Mother

Grandmother

Official Friend of Bulahdelah Central School

Mentor

Ambassador for Education OAM

(Order of Australia Medal)

Outstanding Citizen

GREAT NEWS INSIDE * Tribute to Mrs B Bramble

* P&C Meeting 15th

June T. Gardens

* Trivia Night 12th

June

* Immunisation

* Leo Club Members

* 4 to State X Country

BCS SCHOOL PROGRAMS VALUE OF THE WEEK Innovation. We initiate &

continue to improve as

individuals, teams & the school.

Can you find a better, smarter or

more creative way?

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Let’s go to the beginning. Miss Elizabeth Faulkner grew up as part of a hard working family on their dairy farm near Casino. She left the farm during her high school years to board in Armidale to finish this part of her education. Teachers College followed and then an appointment to be a teacher at Lakemba in Sydney. But, before she began this position, a small event changed the direction other life.

Mrs Bramble had a college friend who was in tears because she was being sent to a tiny school in a place called Bungwahl. Mrs Bramble had grown up in a little country school herself and she told her she was sure she’d like it – but she only cried all the harder. The end result of the conversation was that Mrs Bramble “swapped” her city posting for the one in Bungwahl – which, as far as she knew, was somewhere between Taree and Newcastle.

So on Australia Day, 1952, she arrived at Bungwahl. She loved it straight away. Bungwahl was a fishing and timber town, and had a thriving social life along with nearby centres like Wootton and Bulahdelah. Two years after her arrival she married her late husband Colin Bramble, and resided in the area for the rest of her years.

Since that first appointment to Bungwahl, Mrs Bramble has taught at many schools in the area including two stints at Bulahdelah Central – the first as a classroom teacher in the late 1960s, early 1970s and the second as Assistant Principal in the 1980s, and fortunately for all of us, Mrs Bramble held those times very close to her heart. Mrs Bramble was loved by everyone in Bulahdelah – pupils, parents, community members and fellow teachers. One great story, recalled by Kay Smith, was about some primary boys playing cricket at lunchtime. A little 7 year old boy bravely stood at the crease with a big cricket bat in hand. A bigger boy bowled a fast ball straight at the little boy. He swung, he missed and the cricket ball hit him in a very delicate spot. The little boy buckled at the knees and cried and cried. The male teacher on playground duty rushed over and said to the little boy, “I must have a look and make sure there is no blood and no damage done”. The little boy absolutely refused to show him his wounded area. The male teacher said, “We must have it checked out. Who will you show?” The little boy stood up and said, “I will show Mrs Bramble”. So, Mrs Bramble had a look, and pronounced all was in good condition but did admit many years afterwards that she was relieved when, 25 years later, the boy married and had a family.

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Mrs Bramble was absolutely dedicated to education. When she lived in her home on the shore of Smiths Lake there was a watercourse between the house and the Seal Rocks Road. This water course was normally dry but in times of heavy rain it would flood. Did Mrs Bramble stay home from school? No, she parked her car on the road side of the watercourse, walked from her house, waded through the deep water and then changed clothes and drove to school. This level of dedication never left her. She attended most of our special assemblies; she served on our School Council for many years and was a valued member of the P&C for many, many years. Some of the many committees, programs and groups Mrs Bramble was involved in were:

Official “Friend of Bulahdelah Central School”

Bungwahl Primary School debating coach

Pacific Palms Primary School reading program

Mentor to students at Forster High School

Supported trainee teachers through the University of Newcastle

Member of the U3A (catering for mature learners) at Forster

Life member of Bulahdelah Show Society and co-ordinator of the Young Achiever competition and writing competition and judge of the Show public speaking competition. She also worked both full days in the office at the annual show answering many strange questions about horses, dogs, cattle and pavilion events.

Member of Bulahdelah Historical Society

Member of Bulahdelah ANZAC Centenary Commemoration Volunteers

Member of the Pacific Palms Probus Club

Guest speaker at many important special events in the community.

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And if that wasn’t enough, in her spare time she would take home-made goodies to the ill members of her community and to new people who moved into the area as a welcome gift. While she took part in all of those groups, she still managed to put family first. She has one son, Russell who is married with a beautiful family and Mrs Bramble was very involved in their lives.

Her many awards were: 1994 - Hunter Region Award from the

Department of Education 1996 – The Director General’s Award for her

services to education. She was an official “Ambassador for Education” under a scheme to promote public education.

1999 – OAM (Order of Australia Medal) for her enormous contribution to both education and her community.

Mrs Bramble breathed into each one of us loyalty, affection, self-discipline and love of learning and community. When you talked to anyone who knew her, the person always tells a story about her with a big grin on their face – a true reflection of the genuine warm feelings everyone had and will continue to have for her.

To the wonderful Mrs Bramble, on behalf of the Bulahdelah Central School community, teachers and staff, thank you for the many decades of friendship, love, service, support and memories you have given to us.

You will be missed, but never forgotten!

2013 Bulahdelah Show LtoR: Warren Gibbs, Mrs Bramble, Kathy Ottignon

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Vale Betty Bramble: We were saddened last week by the

passing of our long-time friend, mentor and teacher, Mrs Betty Bramble. Betty’s love of learning and teaching, her community spirit, her deep intellect and sharp wit endeared her to all who knew her. She touched the lives of the many students she taught as well as her teaching colleagues and community friends. Betty will be sadly missed by the school community but she has left a lasting legacy of a love and enjoyment of teaching and lifelong learning. Our lives are much richer for knowing Betty and having her in our lives. On behalf of the school community, I extend our condolences to Betty’s family. Why worrying is a waste of time. Everybody worries. Parents worry about their children, teachers worry about students, students worry about friends. But is worry necessary? Maybe 10% of what we worry about really matters: the rest is stuff that never happens or already has happened so we can’t do anything about it. Studies show that people who worry a lot are generally less effective than those who don’t; they get less work done and are often less happy. In experiments, worriers are slower to respond than non-worriers, possibly because worriers burn up mental energy that could be more effectively applied elsewhere. The brain circuits that lead us into worry, stress and anxiety have serious drawbacks. At its most useful, worrying is about mobilising us for action. We recognise a threat and our levels of cortisol (a hormone released in response to stress) rise and we prepare to “fight or flight”. Most worries, at least today, aren’t about immediate threat, they’re about long-term threats. What will happen if I fail my exams? Will I have enough money to pay my bills? Such questions are worth consideration but are not the sort of thing that can be solved in an instant. In these circumstances, elevated cortisol levels do us no good.

The hormone primes our body for physical activity if we have to sprint from danger. What we really need to do is relax and think clearly, but instead, worry often breeds anxiety, paralysis and depression, rather than creative solutions. It’s good to think ahead but useless to worry about things beyond your control. Don’t waste mental energies on problems you can’t do anything about. Plan for the ones you can. If you find yourself worrying about the same thing twice in a day, ask yourself if you are worrying about something you can change. If not, force yourself to move on. Think about something different. Don’t wear yourself out trying to make the perfect decision. Every decision takes mental energy. It’s fine to think long and hard about whether to go to university, move house, or change jobs, but when you’re deciding between that mobile phone and this one, don’t give yourself more than a few days. Chocolate and vanilla are both nice and, in the final analysis, it won’t matter which one you’ve eaten. “Worry, it has been said, is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” 10 ways for parents to help teachers help their children learn (cont. from previous newsletters). 5. Remember, it’s your children’s homework, not yours. Create a homework space that’s clutter-free and quiet. Encourage editing and double-checking work, but allow your children to make mistakes, as it’s the way teachers can gauge if they understand the material. It’s also how children learn responsibility for the quality of their work. 6. Fill your children’s lives with a love for

learning by showing them your own curiosity,

respecting their questions and encouraging their

efforts.

REL. PRINCIPAL:

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From 2015, all government and non-government schools will be participating in a process to count the number of students who have been identified as receiving adjustments to address a disability. The collection of this data will enable all Australian governments to better target support and resources to benefit students with disability. What information will be collected? Each year the school will collect the following information for each student with a disability:

the student’s level of education (i.e.: primary or secondary).

the student’s level of adjustment.

the student’s broad type of disability.

Who will be included in the national data collection? It is important for parents to note that, for the purpose of this process, the definition of disability is very broad, and includes students affected by conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, and asthma, as well as learning difficulties and commonly recognized disabilities.

This is because the process is based on definitions according to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Privacy Protection The NSW Department of Education and Communities follows the requirements of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002. Schools will collect, record, store and use data about individual students in line with these requirements and provide information to the Australian Government in such a way that it cannot be used to identify any individual student or school. General information about the national data collection can be found on the Australian Government Department of Education and Training website at http://education.gov.au/fact-sheets-nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability. If you require any further information, please contact the school and ask to speak to a member of the learning support team.

May 25-29 Taree Eisteddfod

26 Duncan Ball Author Visit

27-29 Stage 2 Bush Camp

29 Yrs11&12 Singleton HSC Seminar Day

Sec. Zone Athletics

June 3 Yr12 HSC Bus. Studies Day

4 Yr12 Leadership Program

5 K-6 Grandparents’ & Friends’ Day

12 Yrs9-12 Timber & Working with Wood Show – Syd. Olympic Park

15 P&C Tea Gardens 3.45pm

16-17 Yrs11&12 Aust. Maritime College Maths Day

21-25 Yr11 State Drama Camp

NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA ON SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY:

Date for P&C Meeting Term 2:

Monday 15th June

3.45pm

Tea Gardens

IMPORTANT DATES:

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REL. DEP. PRI. PRINCIPAL:

Term 2 has presented itself as a term where a wide range of extra-

curricular activities are being offered to our students K-6, and also

as a time for flexibility where our weather conditions have resulted in postponements for a variety of activities. Students were looking forward to our first K-12 Athletics Carnival to be held at the town soccer fields on Thursday, 21st May. Due to field conditions, the carnival has been postponed. At the time of writing, there will be a K-12 Athletics Carnival at the soccer fields on a date to be determined (Term 2). Additional details will be the same, with students coming to school for roll call and then travelling by bus to the oval. A $2 cost is to be prepaid at the office for the bus please. The BCS canteen ladies will be manning the canteen at the showground on the day with a choice of pies, hotdogs and sausage rolls available for lunch orders. Thank you again to our canteen staff for the flexibility in supporting our students

at the athletics carnival.

Tom McInerney of 2OC recently

competed in the 11 years division at the Regional Cross Country Carnival in Broadmeadow. Tom came in at 38th out of 300

competitors. Congratulations on

your outstanding result, Tom.

Friday, 22nd May was National Walk Safely to School Day. It was the 16th annual National Walk Safely to School Day. All primary school children, along with their parents and carers, were encouraged to walk and commute safely to school.

Last week saw the first eisteddfod event for the primary students. Under the guidance and support of Ms Angie Vella, four of our students attended the debating on Tuesday, 19th May. Annika Johns, Seleana Murphy, Finlay O’Connell and Khloe Middleton represented our school well, earning a commended for their efforts, by the adjudicators. Further eisteddfod events take place throughout this week. Year 6 captains also were afforded the opportunity to represent their school at the Tea Gardens Opening of Parliament at Tea Gardens Public School on Wednesday, 20th May. Our eight captains, Seleana Murphy, Annika Johns, Finlay O’Connell, Khloe Middleton, Miranda White-McDougall, Jai Jones, Blake Richardson and Angus Devon, all attended the ceremony, accompanied by Mr Sally Graham, Mr Mick McKinley, Mr Rob Browne and Mrs Carol Wills. We were all impressed by the democratic processes at play. Our captains conveyed the benefits of ‘the people’s vote’ to their peers during Thursday morning assembly. Mrs McDonald, Mr McKinley and Mrs Kirkpatrick accompanied all of the Year 6 students to the ‘Discover Uni Day’ at Newcastle on Friday, 15th May. It was an excellent opportunity for our students to investigate the opportunities available to them in further education. The ‘Aim High’ program which links the University of Newcastle with Bulahdelah Central School, presents a variety of programs to primary students. The University students present as strong role models for our students, encouraging the younger learners to challenge themselves and to do their best. The Science and Engineering Challenge for Year 6 students was held on Friday, 22nd May in Taree. Mrs McDonald and Miss Mostyn accompanied the students who took part in some exciting group work challenges. Continued……..

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The Great Aussie Bush Camp for Stage 2 is rescheduled for this week (Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th May). Students are looking forward to their first overnight camp. Some exciting activities include archery and canoeing, rock climbing and a rainforest walk. The evening highlights are ‘County Fair’ and a disco night. Students are extremely fortunate as we have been able to secure the cabins with ensuites for our stay, which will no doubt be a little more comfortable than the tents.

All of these extra-curricular activities require the commitment of staff to organise and prepare, coach and supervise as well as accompany and follow-up. Without this commitment our students would not have these wonderful additional activities to participate in. Thank you to our staff who spends many hours of their own time to ensure our students have access to the best programs available.

Before School Screening Bulahdelah/Hawks Nest Community Health Centres 64 children were enrolled in schools in the Bulahdelah/Hawks Nest area in 2015. We screened 36 or 56% of these students. Of those screened we referred, for further intervention, 0 children with speech/language difficulties, 2 with vision deficits, 4 with hearing problems and 2 who were not in the recommended weight range. We know that any of these issues can cause difficulty in children’s learning and behaviour in the classroom. The Before School Screening Program is conducted each year. The Community Nurses have been to your school to provide the results of the children we have screened and of the children we have not screened. We encourage parents to bring their children along to this program. The clinics are held at Bulahdelah and Hawks Nest Community Health Centres.

If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact us. Clinics are held on: 1st September 18th November Bulahdelah Community Health Richmond Street Bulahdelah Ph: 6592 9315 And 15th September 14th October 3rd November Hawks Nest Community Health Cnr Booner & Tuloa Streets Hawks Nest Ph: 6592 9315

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BCS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:

Back Row LtoR: Brody McDermott, Ellie Gooch(Secretary), Jaxon Harris (President), Karl Price (V. President & Treasurer), Allyn Buck, Deb Gilbert Middle Row LtoR: Arthur Baker (President Bul. Lions), Stephen Bromhead (Pres. Parliament. Lions), Margaret Pearce (District Governor), Andrew Roberts-Thomson (Leo Chairman), Sally Graham. Front Row LtoR: Blake Bridge, Jayden Helm & Tayla Sanders.

Week Six already! It does seem that our weeks are getting busier as

the term goes on, both for staff and students.

Parents will receive their child's monitoring update this coming week, providing an insight of their progress prior to our half yearly reports due later this term. I recommend that parents and students speak to staff if they have any concerns noted in the monitoring so that they can suggest improvement measures. Last week I had the honour of presenting our Leo Club members at the charter night and induction of members. We were very fortunate to have the District Governor Margaret Pearce and Parliament Lions President, Mr Stephen Bromhead not only present but also donate a pennant. Mr Bromhead did make mention that ours is the first Leo Club in his area which includes Great Lakes and Manning districts. I would again like to thank the local Bulahdelah Lions Club, particularly President Arthur Baker, for their support. Thanks must also go to Tayla, Jayden, Brody, Blake, Ellie, Allyn, Jaxon and Karl for cooking the BBQ, and for entertaining and displaying the Leos’ ideals.

It was mentioned to me that the Lions Clubs are looking for host families in the Bulahdelah area for international students aged 17 to 20 years from the 4th to the 25th July. If you are interested and would like more details, please let me know (Deb Gilbert). Our captains Jaxon, Karl, Ellie and Emma have been looking forward to meeting with captains from other schools and leaders in our communities and travelled with me last week to represent BCS at the Leadership Breakfast with Mr Stephen Bromhead in Taree. I would like to take this opportunity to emphasise the importance of students handing in notes and money for excursions no later than 3 days prior to the event. We have been somewhat lax for a couple of excursions lately which has caused unwanted stress for staff and students missing out on great learning opportunities. One important excursion for your Year 11 and 12 students' calendar is the Singleton HSC Seminars on 29th May. This excursion has been subsidised with the amount of $10, to allow all students to hear from HSC markers in all subjects. On a very serious note, last week we had a near miss incident where a student walked out in front of a bus at the end of the day. This was a very scary situation for not only the student and the bus driver, but also the many students watching on. It is very important for the safety of everyone, that students who do not catch a bus leave using the crossing at the front of the school. I am asking for the support of parents, staff and other students to model appropriate crossing use and remind students to use the crossing.

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On Friday 8th of May we had 5 of our Secondary students compete in the Regional Cross Country Championships at The Newcastle Jockey Club in Broadmeadow. The weather was ideal as it was a sunny but cool day. Our students again performed at an exceptional level, for the smallest school in the Manning Zone, with 4 of our 5 students making it through to state level. The results from the day are as follows and these students will be going to State:

Tate Bruinsma came 1st in the 16yr boys.

Ellie Gooch came 1st in the 18yr girls.

Karl Price came 5th in the 18yr boys.

Matthew Williams was granted a special consideration due to a race time discrepancy.

Joshua Collins came 17th in the 18yr boys and unfortunately is not going to state.

The NSW CHS (Combined High Schools) Cross Country Championships will be held on Friday 17th of July in Sydney at the Eastern Creek Raceway. I would like to both congratulate our students on their achievements and wish them all the best for the State championships. Brooke McKenzie, Sport Organiser.

Tate Bruinsma

Ellie Gooch

Karl Price Matthew Williams

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Joshua Collins

Tate Bruinsma

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SEC. OPEN GIRL’S SOCCER

The Bulahdelah Open Gir’ls soccer team took to the freezing fields of Bolwarra Sporting Complex on Thursday, May 12th for the annual Gala day. Donned in the primary soccer shirts - coach’s error- the girls did our school proud, taking out the first game 1-0 against Singleton: “For a team that had never played together they did well. Their passing was strong and they had the upper-hand the whole game”, reported Michael Chisolm, assistant coach and support crew. His talents were needed early on when Taylor Boyle went down with a leg injury in the first half. Determined to continue we practically had to chain her to the bench, ice bag strapped on. Just a small representation of the passion and commitment these girls showed for the game. Chloe Lamborn (Captain) scored the winning goal, picking up the ball from Crystal Maloney’s near miss just moments before. The girls were hungry for the win and it showed. Ellie Gooch, Hannah Rietveld and Katlyn Osborne were striking, out in front, breaking through wherever possible and were a force to be reckoned with. Singleton was fortunate it was only one. With two hours between games we attempted to keep our muscles warm but it proved hard.

Maybe because there weren’t enough carrots for sustenance to go around; maybe because of the overkill of lollies, but the open wintery fields took its toll. In the first 15 minutes, of the second game, we had 3 more injuries and were frantically looking around for potential subs. Michael and I both decided that we would look good in the primary shirts – if only we could’ve passed for under 18 year old girls! Whitney kept us in the game though, diving and saving goals left, right and centre, despite a kick to the head and the bending back of her fingers. The muscles loosened and the girls were back, helped out by a few encouraging screams from the backline’s Tamara Gooch. Some began playing their best game of the day! Bianca Mason shot through numerous kicks and Ellie Gooch’s regional cross country legs were there to capture them, making a few solid attempts at goal. Boadicea and Eryn were on the sidelines mentally cheering - too injured to make the sounds out loud - which meant Taylor was on again despite her limp. The back line was fired up and Tiffany Wood, Chloe Lamborn, Tamara Gooch and Sally Tennyson were almost impassable. I would hate to be on the side of that ball when Tiffany lined up for a kick. With about 15 minutes left, Bianca’s legs could take it no more; she collapsed on the ground, practically snoring, and utterly exhausted. The girls had played well but somehow the talented Maitland Grossman players were too strong. They were fresh due to a forfeit on their first match, and our girls- despite trying their utmost- couldn’t quite fend them off as much as we wanted to! The powerful and fabulous Bulahdelah Open Girls’ soccer team went down with a noble defeat of 5-0. Thank you to everyone who supported the team. Hopefully it will not be our last for the season! Miss Hannah Lawton

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Agriculture (Agriculture Technology 200hrs) Agriculture Technology is a 2 year course (Years 9 & 10) where students develop their knowledge, understanding and skills to contribute positively to their own lifestyle and to the social, economic and environmental future of Australia. This subject provides scope for students to explore the many and varied career opportunities in agriculture. It also provides students with an opportunity to experience aspects of an agricultural lifestyle through direct contact with plants and animals and a variety of outside practical activities. Years 9 & 10 students are currently involved in the Cows Create Careers program. Cows Create Careers is an innovative Dairy Australia program that is delivered across 23 dairying regions in Australia. It introduces students to the Australian dairy industry and helps promote the many career opportunities on offer.

The program involves students looking after two calves for a three week period, recording the calves’ growth rates, completing a series of research tasks and writing a letter to an industry advocate to outline their experiences of the program. A special thankyou goes to our local dairy farmer, John Smith of Myall Pastoral Co. who has loaned the 2 calves to the school for the program. Agri-food Operations (Certificate I in Agri-food Operations) Agri-food Operations is a 1 year course that provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised Certificate I qualifications. It is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the Agriculture and Horticulture industries. Students are progressively assessed, throughout the year, against 7 units of competency. To be assessed as competent, a student must demonstrate that they can effectively carry out tasks to an industry standard. Students who are assessed as competent will be eligible for a full Certificate I qualification. Currently students are constructing shelters for livestock in the school’s paddocks. This project is part of their Maintain the Workplace and Support Intensive Livestock work competencies.

TAS (Technological Applied Studies) Report:

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Timber (Industrial Technology – Timber) The major emphasis of Industrial Technology- Timber is that students are actively involved in the planning and construction of quality practical projects. Students are provided with a range of theoretical and practical experiences to develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to timber and associated industries. Students in Year 9 are currently developing wood turning skills and making ball point pens and bowls on the wood lathes. They have just completed their foot stool project, and are about to begin their pen box (to accompany their ball point pens).

Construction Construction is a 1 year course that provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the Construction industry.

This year the practical projects the students have undertaken have included the wooden mallet and bench hook. Automotive (Industrial Technology – Automotive) Industrial Technology - Automotive provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to automotive and associated industries. Students develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to automotive maintenance and repair which are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in automotive technologies. Currently students are developing their knowledge and skills by maintaining and repairing 2-stroke and 4-stroke internal combustion engines. If you have any inquiries about Agriculture Technology or Agri-food Operations, Industrial Technology – Timber, Automotive or Construction please contact Chris Gladys, Brent Smith or Mathew Phair on 4997 4329.

Students in Year 10 are constructing a ‘contemporized’ coffee table’ as part of their Cabinetwork specialisation.

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On Tuesday 19th May the Industrial Technology students had a unique opportunity to visit Gloucester High School to participate in the Study Skills day in Primary

Industries and Industrial

Technology – Timber, with Gloucester students. Students had a valuable opportunity to gain information in preparing for the HSC exams and insight/tips on presenting their practical/portfolio presentations for their major works. Students also enjoyed networking with the other students and viewing the facilities at Gloucester High school.

GLOUCESTER STUDY SKILLS DAY:

2015 ICAS Competitions Years 3 to 6 English $8.80

Years 3 to 6 Mathematics $8.80

Entries need to be paid by 17th June at the front office. Entries will only be

submitted if there are more than three students entered in each subject.

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YEAR 10 JUMPERS:

Over the past few years, it has become customary for Year 10 students to have a personalised jumper that can be worn as part of their school uniform. After weeks of discussing, designing, negotiating and voting, the Year 10 students were able to place their orders. This week, after much anticipation, the Year 10 jumpers finally arrived. With the school crest and full names embroidered on the front and nicknames on the back, the 100% Australian made jumpers not only look great, but are also extremely warm and comfortable.

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RSVP’S ARE NOW DUE!

Twelve or more cows

are known as a

“flink”.

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Information for parents of year 7 students’ 2015 NSW school vaccination program 1st Dose: Thursday 7th May 2nd Dose: Thursday 23rd July 3rd Dose: Thursday 19th November If your child is in Year 7 and has not yet received vaccinations from their local doctor, they can receive the HPV (Human Papillomavirus), d’Tpa (Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough) and Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccinations at the next school Vaccination Clinic visit. If you wish your child to receive the vaccinations, the clinic will be visiting our school on the dates listed above. Consent forms will need to be returned if you wish your child to participate. A Record of Vaccination is given to each student for each vaccination.

Parents/Guardians should ensure that this record is kept for future reference and should not assume that their child has been vaccinated if they do not receive this Record of Vaccination. For more information, please visit the NSW Ministry of Health website at: http://www.hpv.health.gov.au or http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/Publichealth/Immunisation/school_prog/index.asp Information for parents of Year 11 & 12 students’ 2015 NSW school vaccination program Thursday 23rd July

If there are any Year 11 or 12 students who missed out on the last vaccination visit they will have the opportunity to receive their (MMR) vaccination on the next School Vaccination Clinic visit to BCS on Thursday 23rd July 2015.

VACCINATION PROGRAMS 2015:

Thursday 4th June

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P&C Meeting: 15th June 3.45pm Tea Gardens

Next Newsletters for Term 2: 9th & 22nd June

End of Term 2: 26th June

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know just as well as you. You are all learners, doers, teachers.” Richard Bach

Friday 5th June Grandparents’/Friends’ Day