Newsletter 29/2014—Be a Learner, Be Respectful, Be Safe Page 1

INSIDE Diary 2

Year 12 Final Fundraiser 2

Year 12 Laptops 2

P & C News 2

Year 7 Tech One 2

Science Trivia 2

CLO News 3

Canteen Thanks 3

Canteen Roster 3

K-6 Awards 3

Next P&C Meetings 3

Farewell Year 12 Year 12 students will conclude their formal schooling next Friday. The occasion

will be marked by a special assembly commencing at 11:30am in the school

gymnasium on Friday. The Class of 2014 has been a fine group having made

many positive contributions to the life of the school and community.

Congratulations are also due to their Year Adviser Ms Desiree Cotton who,

along with parents and carers, has supported the students through their high

school years. We wish them well for the coming examinations and look forward

to joining them for the Graduation Dinner at the RSL on Friday 7 November. At

this assembly the Captains for 2015 will also be announced.

Green Team supports Fire Brigade Members of our school Green Team have been involved in a number of

projects this year. Most recently they put their hand to welding where they

repaired and refined the design of a hose reel belonging to the Evans Head

Fire Brigade. The students learnt of the reasons for why the hose needs to be

rolled flat and set about ensuring this, and the obvious need for ease and

speed of operation were factored into their work. Thanks to the students

involved for a job well done – with benefits to our whole community. The Green

Team is a group of students usually in Year 9, and sometimes in Year 10, who

have identified trades as their future preferred occupation. One day per week

they participate in projects where they learn valuable trade skills. To gain a

place on the team the students need to apply, be successful in interview and

complete their Work Place Health & Safety Certificate (which is also required in

trade industries in life after school). Successful application to studies outside of

the Green Team work is also a mandated requirement. The Green Team

program has been replicated in schools across NSW based on the success of

the program at Evans River.

Technology use in classes Many parents are aware the Federal government previously had a program in

place where students were issued laptops in Year 9. The laptops were used in

classes through until the end of Year 12. Discussions are occurring at school at

present surrounding the possible introduction of our own program. One concept

being considered would see students being able to purchase a device for use

from the commencement of Year 7. The relative merits of each student having

their own device, the contribution of the device to the learning process, to the

engagement of students, and the learning areas which would make use of the

device, are some of the points being considered. A particular model of laptop is

under consideration. We know now that if this concept were to proceed, and the

preferred device was to be a laptop, we would offer two purchase options to

family. A discounted upfront cost of $500 per laptop and a full price of $600

Issue 29

11th September 2014

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Diary

This Week - Week 10 Term 3 - Week B

Sep 15 P&C Meetings 9am and 4:30pm Library

Sep 16 K-6 Concert 5:30 for 6pm Start Hall

Year 12 Volunteer Auction Gym

Sep 18 Performance Assembly 12:00pm Gym

Year 12 Final Excursion 9am-4pm Ballina

Sep 19 Year 12 Farwell Breakfast 7:30am COLA

Year 12 Farwell Assembly 11:30pm Gym

Last Day Term 3

Next Week - Week 1 Term 4- Week a

Oct 6 Public Holiday

Oct 7 All staff and students return

Oct 7-10 Year 7-10 Yearly Assessments Coming Events

Oct 13 Kinder Transition 9.30 –11.00am Kindy Room

Oct 13 School Council Meeting 6.00pm Library

Science Trivia! This Week’s Question: Which planet takes

approximately 165 years to travel around the

sun?

Last Week’s Answer: Approximately how

many litres of urine does an elephant create

each day?

Answer: 50 litres

paid off at $150 per year over four years. The laptops would come with a full

suite of software. A small pool of laptops would be maintained for those who

need to borrow. This information is being shared now so parents can give

some thought to the idea, and should the school decide to proceed, families

could save or perhaps incorporate the laptop in Christmas arrangements. It is

intended the cohort of Year 7 2015 would be the first year group to participate

with Year 7 each year following. Students who will be in years 8-12 in 2015

would be able to purchase under the same arrangements but the focus of

staff use in class will commence with Year 7 2015. More information to come.

Rob Walker – Principal

Year 12 Final Fundraiser Year 12 will be holding their final fundraiser in the Evans River K-12 Gym at

9:30am on Tuesday 16th September. This fundraiser is a chance for students

and staff to make a donation for the services of the Year 12 students. The

students are prepared to do odd jobs (Car Washing, Classroom Helpers,

Story Reading, Games or Food Runs) in appreciation of any donations.

Des Cotten - Year Adviser

Year 7 Tech One Year 7 students have just

begun their last tech

rotation. 7 Tech One

students A J Knight,

Narwunda Roberts and

Faith Taylor got to meet

“Angus” the Angus as part

of their rotation in

Agriculture.

Alison McGeary - Science Teacher

P&C News Our next meetings will be held on Monday 15th September. Our

morning meeting takes place at 9:00am in the Administration Building

and the second meeting is held in the Library at 4:30pm. Please come

along and bring your ideas and suggestions.

Have Fun, Make New Friends and Learn About Another Culture Volunteer to host an international high school

student arriving into Australia in February 2015,

and you’ll be amazed at the way this unique and

rewarding opportunity helps your family to be-

come closer, to understand themselves better

and to see the world in a new light.

Carefully selected students will arrive in July for

their 3, 5, or 10 month programs from France,

Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Fin-

land, Japan and USA. They will live as a local,

attend a local secondary school, arrive with their

own spending money, and comprehensive insur-

ance cover, all arranged by Southern Cross Cul-

tural Exchange. You choose the nationality, the

gender, the duration and the interests of the stu-

dent that you feel is the best match for your fami-

ly. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email

scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on

1800 500 501, request our international student

profiles, and capture the spirit of family and

friendship!

During SASS

recognition week

our Principal was

nominated for the

“Motor Neurone

Disease Ice Bucket

Challenge”. Mr

Walker accepted

the challenge and

was drenched on

Friday afternoon

by the SASS Staff

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CANTEEN Thanks

I would like to thank everyone who

has contributed to canteen. This

Term we have achieved yet another

great result. We hope you have a

great holiday

Monday 08 Sep HELP WANTED

Tuesday 09 Sep Janine Hutley

Wednesday 10 Sep Kathleen Motbey

Thursday 11 Sep Donna Moore

Friday 12 Sep Charmayne Stevens

Canteen Roster - Week A

K-6 AWARDS Term 3 Week 8

Kinder Jasmine Schmitt

Ashlea Daley Wyatt Willows-

Gillam Hudson Manning

Yr 1 Miah-Bella

Norman

Bonnie

Hadgelias

Yr 1/2 Soi Novak Tawny Azar-

Thomson Indi Elliot

Yr 2/3 Charlie Mills Daniel

Stewart

Zack Harvey– Roche

Halle Fardy

Yr 3/4 Jenaya Howe

Eva Boutle Sophie Stewart Sony Gillespie

Yr 4/5 Rose Evans Trista

Flaherty

Year 5/6 Baili

Tredinnich Tully

Brednow

Dirrawong Awards Justice Savage, Taliah Sainty, Krystal Bodley and Harley Hyde

Evans Head can now rest assured that our local Fire Brigade will be able to get their fire hose into action much quicker, thanks

to the assistance of the Evans River K-12 School Green Team. The old hose winder was showing its age; Craig Tosomeen from

the Evans Head Fire Brigade told me that “the tighter the hose is wound the better and faster it rolls off the reel.” However their

reel was not allowing the hose to roll off freely, it was catching on the winder. The brigade knew that this could be a problem in

an emergency, then the Green Team came to their rescue. Their trusty leader Craig Gillespie and his side kick Ross McFarlane

figured out the engineering needed to solve the winder problem. Working with the Green Team students they rejuvenated the

winder with the addition of protective sleeves on the winder to prevent the hose catching. It’s great to see how our community

works together, great work all round.

Problem solving time

Cant wait for the official opening and awarding of prizes for the Evans

River K-12 School Art Competition this Friday at 5:30PM.

We have been overwhelmed by the amount of entries coming in. See you

there Friday, nibbles served from 4:30PM.

Lyn Thomson - CLO 6682 6666 lynette.thomson8@det.nsw.edu.au

Around

the

School

The School would like to thank Richmond Landcare for their

grant of $500 to purchase mature trees for Angus the Angus’s

paddock to shade him from all the elements.

Next Tuesday 16th is the K-6 Concert .

See you there at 5:30PM. Don’t forget to

bring your surveys.

School banking is scheduled to commence week 2 next term, so

get your application forms in asap to take part in school banking.

I was lucky to be able to attend the K-Yr.2 Public Speaking event

on Tuesday; the children were fantastic. Some nervous, some

confident and one young man a born comedian (In picture).

Congratulations to all the children and to their teachers for

preparing the students so well.

How to wind the hose

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

WOODBURN RIVERSIDE

FESTIVAL 2014 Organised by

Woodburn Chamber of Commerce WHEN: Saturday, 11th October

TIME: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. In the Riverside Park and on the Richmond River at Woodburn Dragon Boats, Water-skiing demos, Children's activities, Entertainment Markets, Barbecue, Fireworks Watch this space for further details! For information contact Pam Bellingham 0414 953 879 or Glenn Crawford at Woodburn Visitor Information Centre 6682 2032

NAIDOC Family Movie Night in Evans Head You are invited to attend a Mid Richmond Celebration of NAIDOC

WEEK on Wednesday 17th September at 5:30pm at Evans River School, under cover on concrete so remember to bring your camp

chairs, cushions and blankies. BBQ available for gold coin donation. Brought to you by the Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre and

proudly sponsored by the Richmond Valley Council our NAIDOC

family movie night will feature short films made by Aboriginal

people from all over the country – some are funny, some are

informative, some are thought provoking and some are just

wonderful. There will also be guest performances and a special

premiere viewing of a locally made film produced by the Mid

Richmond Neighbourhood Centre of last year’s NAIDOC Painting

Poles project.

Casino Cricket Club Casino Cricket welcomes all participants

from 5 - 17 years.

Sign-on dates are as follows:

Friday 12th September 3:30 - 5:30pm

McDonalds, Casino

Sunday 14th September 10:30 - 12:30

Casino cricket nets

Saturday 20th September 9am - 1pm Casino

RSM Club

Thursday 9th October 5 - 7pm Casino

cricket nets

The Evans Head Hammerheads

Cricket Club We are looking for enthusiastic junior players for

the up and coming 2014/15 cricket season. If you are interested in

playing or have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to

contact:

Paddy Wilde on 0468 827 697.

Evans Head was recently registered as a Milo In2Cricket Centre. In the

upcoming season the Centre will be running a 10 week program after

school for children aged between 5 and 10 years of age. More details

to come in the upcoming weeks regarding venue, dates and times.

Girls Quick Kicks Register Now for Quick Kicks

A fun, relaxed football experience for GIRLS

ONLY aged 5-12 commencing Term 4! All

skill levels are welcome and you receive a

free ball and a unique design Quick Kick

jersey.

Registrations open 1st August

Visit www.quickkicks.com.au

Richmond Valley Swim Club SIGN ON

Friday, 12th September 2014

from 4-6 at the Evans Head Aquatic Centre,

Friday 10th October 2014

from 5.30 to 6.30pm before Club night

races start.

CLUB NIGHT

Starts: Friday 10th October 2014

6pm Registration for 6.30pm Start

At the Evans Head Aquatic Centre

For more information call in or phone:

Evans Head Aquatic Centre on 66825885

Evans Head Little Athletics Sign On

Monday, 15 September 2014

4.30-5.15pm at Evans K-12 Ovals

Club afternoons start 13 October 2014

Evans Head- Casino

Surf Lifesaving Club

Nippers Sign On

14th September 2014

9am to 11am

At the Surf Club