Newsletter 19, 2017 - Be a Learner, Be Respectful, Be Safe Page 1

Small School- Great Achievements Evans River K-12 has, and is achieving greats things. The size of our school is not a disadvantage but rather an advantage. Over time we have produced doctors, engineers, teachers, psychologists, award winning trades people, Captains of national sporting teams, national level swimmers, state level including rugby union; athletics, swimming; lawn bowls; squash and many more. Our K-6 students are making unprecedented improvements in literacy and numeracy and we are leaders in indigenous programs across the school setting. Our students are outstanding representatives of our school at functions and activities. Congratulations to our staff, students and the school community for what we have and continue to achieve. K-6 Pirate Day and Disco Last Friday morning after crunch and sip we went to an amazing disco. There was a spectacular disco ball, its shines like a diamond. People had really good costumes, there was a best dressed competition. Amarhnie won the best dressed competition and her prize was some beautiful textas. There was a pretend bomb, there was a pirate ship with a ruby red flag, it was a spectacular it was black like the dark sky. The kids danced really well and we even had a dance off, Arlo won best dancer. Then it was lunch I had a sausage and a popper. The SRC planned it and raised money for the kids that have brain cancer. Written by Lily Halliday Year 1 Last Friday morning I saw a fabulous black ship. The disco was at the hall it was dark, I walked the plank! Mr Walker even walked the plank. The SRC raised money for brain cancer. I danced but I didn’t win a prize but it was still heaps of fun. At lunch, the sausages were yummy. There was lots of costumes and coloured lights, it was fun! Written by Ryder Caine Year 1 PSSA Football Knockout Last week, our Primary boys’ soccer team travelled to Woodburn to participate in a soccer gala day. In the first game, they played brilliantly as a team to win 8-0 against Woodburn Public School to progress to the second round. Their second round match was against Coraki Public School. The Evans River boys again showed determination and excellent teamwork to win 5 - 1 in a thrilling display! Stand out performances included: Oska Hancock as goalie, Sunny Gillespie in the backs, Kane Turner and Byron Hutley in the mid, and our super goal scorers in the forwards: Ned Barany (5 goals), Seb Barany (4 goals) Caelan Cooper (2 goals) Darren Stewart (2 goals) and Zack Harvey-Roche (1 goal) Our third game was against the strong team of Alstonville Public School, who defeated us 4-1. The boys were exciting to watch and showed great sportsmanship and teamwork! Well done! Our Primary girls’ team played their first round match against Coraki Public

Issue 19 15th June 2017

INSIDE Diary 2 Primary Sporting Achievements 2 Evans River Year 7-12 Parent/Teacher Interview Questions 2 Canteen Roster 3 K-6 Awards 3 Dirrawong Awards 3 Careers Corner 4 Lismore Eisteddfod Dates 4 Save the Date P&C 4

New Records for the 7-12 Athletics Carnival Jasmine Clarke 16 Years Shot Put Trista Flaherty 13 Years Long Jump Harry Baker 13 Years Shot Put

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Diary Week 9 Term 2 - Week B Jun 19 K-6 Student Led Conference 3:30pm-6pm Jun 21 K-6 Mid Richmond Athletics Carnival Jun 23 CHS Zone Athletics Lismore Science & Engineering Challenge 7-12 SCU Lismore WESTPAC Helicopter Visit Evans Head Year 10-12 Art/Drama Excursion Melbourne Week 10 Term 2 - Week A Jun 26 Performance Assembly 12:00pm 7-12 Parent Teacher Interviews 4:30-6:30pm Jun 27 Science & Engineering Challenge K-6 SCU Lismore Forensic Science 7-12 Evans Head Year 7 Gala Day Evans Head Jun 30 Last Day Term 2 Coming Events Jul 17 School Development Day Jul 18 Students Return Term 3 Jul 25 2018 Year 9,11,12 Subject Selection Year 3-6 Spelling Bee Future Options Expo Year 12 Lismore

School. The girls showed great sportsmanship and had a great time, however Coraki was too good on the day, winning 1 - 0. The girls then had a friendly game against Woodburn Public and the score was 2 -2. The girls learned a lot about soccer and had a great time. Our goal scorer was Chenoa Kapeen (2 goals) with Frankie Morrison showing speed and determination in the mids and Abbie Yourell defending well in the backs. Congratulations to all of our girls who played, especially to Eva Boutle, Kiah Wise and Jade Price for joining the Woodburn team so that they had enough players. Well done girls! We would like to thank the parents who transported the players to and from Woodburn and came to cheer on our teams! Thanks also to Nathan Wood, Ben and Seb Fletcher for refereeing our games, and all of our wonderful high school linesmen and helpers. Primary Sporting Achievements What a successful year in representative sport so far this year! This term, we have had a number of students selected into Ballina District teams to compete at our very strong Far North Coast zone: Ned Barany in touch football, Chenoa Kapeen in netball, Holly Williamson in girls’ football, Oska Hancock and Ryese Bateman in Rugby, Eva Boutle, Caelan Cooper, Sienna Swanbury and Tucker Barany in cross-country. Unfortunately, we didn’t have any students selected into Far North Coast teams, however we are super proud of their achievements and their excellent representation of our small school and the Ballina district. Congratulations!

Evans River Year 7-12 Parent/Teacher Interview Questions 1. What are my child’s strengths? You’ll

want to know what subject/s your child is excelling in, but this is also an opportunity to find out about your child’s personal strengths. Do they show leadership? Are they compassionate towards their peers?

2. What areas (if any) of my child’s learning are you concerned about? Not knowing your child is struggling in a subject is a concern for any parent. Being informed means you are able to make a plan with your child’s teacher to address the issue promptly.

3. How can my child improve and what support can I, and the School, give my child to assist in this journey? This doesn’t always mean academic support, it can also refer to emotional support. Teachers can suggest the right path to take to make your child’s journey a smooth one.

4. How much homework should my child be doing every night? This allows parents to set realistic parameters for their children. As we do at school, parents need to create a balance between school work and leisure time.

5. What can you tell me about my child’s behaviour in your class? It’s always good to get an independent opinion about your child’s behaviour. School life offers a unique environment and behaviour can occasionally be different to what you are seeing at home.

Illustrations by Year 2 Jaiden Cooper, Natayla Brunsdon and Year 1 Teak Richards

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K-6 Dirrawong Awards Jack Stevens

Tucker Barany Khaliel Gomes Nicky Aleckson

K-6 AWARDS Term 2 Week 8

Kinder Theo Charters Quinnifer Barber

Caden Plowman

Sophie Saunders

Year 1 Maddie Griffiths Nicky

Aleckson Randy Harris Arlo

Blore- Jones

Year 2/3 Ashton Ward Riley Arnison Myriam Weekes Tyler Fletcher

Year 3 Sarah Boyle Mia-Jo Henderson Leesy Forsyth Mia Halliday

Year 4/5C Sienna Samuels Khaliel Gomes

Miah-Bella Norman Baylee O’Brien

Year 4/5F Aidan Arnison Will Harris Abbie Yourell James

Torrance

Year 6 Iona Macgregor Seb Barrany Bree Stothard McKinley Arnison

Monday 19 Jun Laurie Wood Tuesday 20 Jun Help Needed Wednesday 21 Jun Help Needed Thursday 22 Jun Von Pickens Friday 23 Jun Help Needed

Canteen Roster - Week B

Thank you to senior students for assisting at the Evans River 2-6 Athletics Carnival

(Field Events). It was a great day!

As part of their project based learning studies, Evans River Music and Drama students shall be broadcasting a weekly radio station. Mr Mendez ( Drama) and Mr Beck ( Music), held a demonstration for students over the lunch period, showcasing their musical knowledge and natural ease in front of the microphone. Watch this space!

Kristen Gillespie CLO 6682 6666

19th June 2017 - Evans River P&C Meeting from 4:30pm in the school library.

P&C are seeking to fill the role of P&C Secretary, we welcome our school community/parent/carer to volunteer for this fulfilling role.

Upcoming Events in Term 2

19th June 2017 - Evans River Year K-6 Student Led Conferences from 3:30pm - 6:00pm 20th June 2017 - Evans River Year K-6 Athletics Carnival (Track Events) 26th June 2017 - Year 7-12 Parent/Teacher Interviews, online booking portal shall be available from 12 noon on the19th June 2017

Threatened Species Children's Art Competition now open The 2017 Threatened Species Children's Art Competition will be open for entries from all primary aged children in NSW from June 5 to August 4.

The competition brings to the attention of our next generation the need to protect species of native plants and animals that are currently under enormous threat. Evans River students shall have the opportunity to enter the competition, further information is available via the website below or via paperwork with Year 4-6 classroom teachers. http://www.threatenedspeciesartcomp.net.au/

Ahoy! Thanks to K-6 students and staff for participating in the Pirate Day Social. Funds raised shall be donated to the Children’s Brain Cancer Research Foundation.

Principal: Rob Walker B:Ed:, M:Ed: Cypress Street, Evans Head NSW 2473 Email: evansriver-c:school@det:nsw:edu:au Phone: 02-6682 6666 Website: www:evansriver:nsw:edu:au Fax: 02-6682 6777

Uniform Store Eftpos Available

The Uniform store is now fully stocked with Waterproof Jackets all sizes available (10-

14- $40 & XS – XXL $45) The School Uniform Store operates each

Friday 8:30am to 9:30am

SAVE THE DATE P&C

Our next meetings will be held on Monday 19th June 2017 at 4:30pm.

We welcome Evans River parents/

carers to come along and share your innovative ideas.

Lismore Eisteddfod Dates

8th August Year 3-6 Choir 10th August Year 1-2 Choir 11th August Year 1 & Year 3 Class Performance 11th August All Dance Groups

Careers Corner The following resource and information is available at the schools careers website - www.evansriverk12careers.com Year 10 Subject Selection into Years 11/12 – HSC and ATAR (Part 1) Understanding the rules and regulations of gaining a Higher School Certificate (HSC) and/or Australian Tertiary Academic Rank (ATAR) can be quite confusing. There are a number of links on our webpage that gives information. These maybe helpful before are subject selection evening early in term 3. General Information about both the HSC and ATAR can be found from the drop down menu HSC/RoSA and selecting “HSC Information”. At the bottom of the page there are also links to “effective study techniques” and “exam techniques”.

Chris Hayward Careers Adviser