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Coleambally Central School

A quality education in your community school

Find us at: Kingfisher Avenue, Coleambally, NSW, 2707 Phone: 6954 4131 Fax: 6954 4396 Email: coleamball-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Week 6 Term 4 Tuesday, 11th

November 2014

This Issue

Principal’s Report page 1

Deputy’s report page 2

Primary News page 2

Secondary News page 3

Community Announcements page 3

What’s happening at Coleambally Central School

Week 6 Term 4

Monday 10th

November

Tuesday 11th

November

Wednesday 12th

November

Thursday 13th

November

Friday 14th

November

2015 Timetable commences

PBL Launch

ESSA Online

Life Education Van

ESSA Online

School Liaison Police Visit

Landcare

Life Education Van

Kindergarten Transition

Year 12 Formal

Primary Assembly Year 5/6

Secondary Assembly

Week 7 Term 4

Monday 17th

November

Tuesday 18th

November

Wednesday 19th

November

Thursday 20th

November

Friday 21st November

Year 5/6 Ballarat Excursion begins

Landcare

Fusion Pageant

Year 5/6 Ballarat Excursion over

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Positive Behaviour for Learning

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Yesterday, we saw the launch of Positive Behaviour for

Learning (PBL) at Coleambally Central School. PBL is a

whole school approach to establish consistency and

awareness throughout the school community.

PBL is essentially a positive and proactive behaviour

management program. At Coleambally Central School we

want our students to be actively engaged in their learning. It

is about teaching positive behaviour and recognising and

acknowledging that behaviour. It is seen as being far more

effective than the reactive punitive approach to negative

behaviours. Of course, there are consequences to negative

behaviours, but it is hoped that there will be fewer negative

behaviours displayed once PBL is fully implemented.

The foundation of PBL is to empower all those that make up

our school community to create positive relationships to

ensure we establish a school culture which is that of a calm,

positive and productive teaching and learning environment.

A New Start

This week students in Years 7 through to 11 start a new

timetable. Book lists were provided to students to allow them

to be organised and are also available on the school’s website

along with the new timetable.

Year 12 Farewell

This Thursday night will see another Year 12 class

completing their time at Coleambally Central School. The

formal dinner, to be held at the Coleambally Community

Club, will see a large crowd in attendance to farewell our

Year 12 students. I’m sure the class will leave with many

fond memories.

Early Success for Year 12 students

For three of our Year 12 students, Christmas arrived a little

earlier this year with some special news arriving via email.

Zac Leach-Deahm, Luke Hogan and Molly McFadyen have

been notified that their applications for early entry into

University courses have been successful.

The three have been successful in gaining early entry to the

Charles Sturt University through the School’s

Recommendation Schemes. Well done.

Enjoy the week

John McFadyen

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Deputy Principal Messages

Happy New Year!

Now that both HSC and junior secondary exams are over, our

secondary students have rolled over to the new 2015

curriculum year. Years 7 to 11 have become Years 8 to 12,

with the 2015 timetable starting already. If you need another

copy of the timetable, they can be downloaded through the

school website. Note that this week is Cycle 1 on the new

timetable.

Happy New Year CCS Secondary!

P&C Raffle

The CCS P&C are running a new online option for the 2015

Christmas raffle. Tickets are available online through the

news section of the school website, or by going directly to

https://www.prosperityiq.com/console/rafflepages/82

There are four great prizes: $500 worth of electrical goods

from Coly Electrical, a cutlery set, a Christmas ham and a

children's Santa stocking full of goodies.

There's also an option online to share the link with family and

friends from afar who might also like to purchase tickets and

support P&C fundraising that benefits all our students.

If you would like to purchase tickets with cash, please see a

P&C representative when tickets are available in the main

street, or on the night at Presentation Evening.

Educating the whole student

On Wednesday and Thursday this week we will have two

important welfare initiatives for our students. Primary

students will be visited by Healthy Harold in the Life

Education van, and our junior secondary students will enjoy

interesting and thought provoking presentations from

Constable Brooke Papasidero, the Police Schools Liaison

Officer. It is great that our students have these life education

opportunities.

Farewell Year 12

On Thursday evening this week we will be saying goodbye to

our 2014 Year 12 students. No doubt Mrs Young and her

band of helpers will transform the club for a fantastic evening

of reflection and celebration. We wish our Year 12 students

every success for their future.

Noel Maddern

Deputy Principal

Primary News Assembly Awards

Year 1

Ned Harris Impressive throwing in PE and sport

Elise Munroe Excellent effort and application in all areas

Year 2

Braidy Davis Wonderful interpretations of mime acts

Nikita Passlow A fantastic effort in clay pottery

Ellenor Pretty A fantastic effort in clay pottery

Brody Roberts A fantastic effort in clay pottery

Year 3/4

Annabelle Arthur Taking care in making her dragonfly

Jack O’Connell Beautiful manners and trying hard

Wyatt Anstice Taking care in making his awesome dragon

fly

Charlotte Young Displaying a more positive attitude in the

classroom

Georgina McConachy Always being a pleasure to teach

Year 5/6

Maddie Rainbird Excellent technique in hatching

Max Rosatto Increased production in writing and maths

Ben Ridley Improved focus

Fusion Christmas Pageant

During November scripture teachers are busy preparing items

during weekly scripture classes in preparation for their annual

Christmas scripture excursion on Friday 21st November.

Students will arrive at John McInnes square at 10am and

return to school by 12pm. There will be a sausage sizzle

provided by the Coleambally Lions club. St Peters will also

join our scripture classes on the day to act out the nativity

story and share in religious activities and songs as well as a

gospel message from a church leader. Students are to wear

sports uniform as normal and if it happens to be raining it will

be held in the community hall. Non scripture students will be

supervised at school and will not be attending this event.

Book Packs

Just a reminder that money is due in by 14th

November for

Primary Book packs. You can now view the book pack

contents on the school website. Don’t hesitate to contact the

school if you have any queries.

Janine Foster

Assistant Principal

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Secondary News PDHPE Practical lessons

As the secondary timetable rolls over into our 2015 programs

practical lessons in PDHPE have changed and are as follows:

Year 8G- Cycle 1 Wednesday, Period 5

Cycle 2 Monday, Period 5

Year 8W- Cycle 1 Wednesday, Period 2

Cycle 2 Tuesday, Period 5

Year 9G- Cycle 2, Monday, Period 5

Year 9W- Cycle 2, Monday, Period 1

Year 10- Cycle 1, Monday, Period 5

For Stage 5 PASS and Stage 6 SLR, Practical classes will

vary according to the content. However, students will be

given sufficient time to be able to organise their PE clothes.

All Students must have the correct PE clothes. If they are not

able to, a note from home and an alternate change of clothes

is the next option. NO NOTE MEANS DETENTION.

Thanks

Josh Wakem

PDHPE Teacher

Movember

As some of you may have noticed I am participating in

Movember. For those of you who don’t know what

Movember is a cause to raise funds for helping males get

through different forms of cancer such as testicular and

prostate as well as depression. All funds raised go towards

further research into:

Improving clinical testing and treatment for

testicular and prostate cancer

Improving all physical and mental health outcomes

in males

If you would like to help this great cause please head on over

to my mobro page at www.mobro.co/joshwakem and click on

the donate button. Any amount you can donate helps this

great cause. I am also selling raffle tickets to win a variety of

prizes its $2 a ticket or $5 for 3. Students can also pay $1 for

a vote on what mo they want me to have for the rest of the

school year.

Thanks

Josh Wakem

Community Announcements

Fusion

Fusion Stall down the Street 17th December - will need lots

of help please for things to sell - any questions ring

0428 544 018 Fusion Advent Pageant is on again for both Primary Schools

on Friday 21st November from10am -lunch at McInnes

Square. Fusion have a 'Laser Tag' Day Trip in Wagga on Saturday

15th November from 10am-8pm (Year 6 - Year 12 students) -

contact Marg on 0428544018.

Coleambally Tennis Club

Junior Singles Tournament

Sunday 23rd

November 2014

Girls/Boys 9-16 years old

1pm Registration for a 1.30 start at the Tennis courts

Free with current membership

- up to 10 years $5

- over 10 years $15

Bring water bottle, racquet and snacks.

Contact Jane 0428546176 for more info

Morundah Market Day

Sunday 14th December 2014

10.00am – 2.00pm

Held in and around the Morundah Palladium

Lots of stalls

Café with sandwiches & cakes (including gluten free)

If you would like to have a stall or need further information

please contact Paula Trengrove on 0428 371 275.

Farewell

Farewell/Thank you for Martin & Fran Dunbar to be held at the Community Club in the form of a casual bowls

afternoon commencing at 3pm, Saturday November 15th to

be followed by a b-b-q. Anyone who would like to come

along is most welcome, For more information contact

Catherine at the Community club. Please do not mention it to them as it is a surprise. Coleambally Community Club.

Australia Day Competitions

We have commenced preparations for Australia Day 2015.

There will be a couple of changes in the competitions; firstly

children in Years 3-6 are invited to decorate a pair of thongs

for the “Best decorated Thongs” competition. They may enter

as many times as they like. So get your creativity flowing.

The children will also hear about the comp in class.

The entries can be dropped off at the Shire Office by 6th

January 2015 or given to their teacher by the last Friday of

term. Please attach your name, address, age/class and phone

number.

The second change for 2015 will be the “Best Aussie

Decorated Cupcakes” replacing the lamington competition.

This challenge is open to all ages. Entries of 3 decorated cup-

cakes on a plate are to be taken to the shire office the morning

of Australia Day by 8.30am.

For further information please contact Kim Mannes 0428 541

514.

The traditional colouring competition will be held for Pre-

school – year 2 children.

A reminder to all to start getting your nominations for

Australia Day Awards organised. Entry forms are available

from the shire office.

Coleambally Central School

Primary

HSIE

Year 5/6

Maths

In science this week we did balloon string races with Mr Dean. We learnt about

what caused the balloon to move, how the balloon uses energy and how hu-

mans use energy to blow up a balloon. In technology we started using Microsoft

Publisher. We copied text from the internet and saved images to create a collage.

In HSIE this week we explored women’s role in mining in Ballarat. In 1854 the women were responsible for

maintaining the house. Jobs like sewing, cooking and cleaning. Women

also had to clean the guzzunder A guzzunder was a toilet under the bed. Ewwww!

Year 5/6 created swan sketches in art this week. We followed a step by step video to create our

sketches. You can learn how to draw lots of great drawings by visiting www.drawspace.com

Maddie Rainbird’s sketch is pictured below.

This week we worked on fluency of number facts across the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). We also looked at

algebraic expressions. Some of the algebraic expressions that we solved were extremely

difficult. We gave Mr Watts goose bumps when we solved the difficult ones. Awesome job!

Creative Arts

Science PE

In PE this week we learnt how to play Lacrosse We practiced Lacrosse skills and then played a game. Lacrosse is a tribal stickball game that was played by Native Americans.

Coleambally Central School

Primary

News

Sports Equipment

Name: Chloe Anstice

Age: 11

This week I have

learnt: Women on the

goldfields in 1854 did

most of the house

work.

Name: Grace Tooth

Age: 11

This week I have

learnt: How to do year

8 algebraic equations.

Star Learners

On Friday year 5/6 helped Mr Dean inflate some brand new primary sports equipment. There are

brand new handballs, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and lots more. Each primary class will very

soon have a new sports equipment bag!

Thankyou Year 5/6!!

Sports Equipment

This week Sally and Chloe Evans brought in a huge loom band they made at home. It

measured 28.6m long.

WOW!

IkiFit VC

On Wednesday year 4 did a special fitness video conference with Dubbo

and Lightning Ridge schools. Year 4 had a great time and learnt about being happy, healthy and strong!