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We are a Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Successful School

Caswell Street, PEAK HILL NSW 2869

P: 02 6869 1304 E: peakhill-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Peak Hill Central School

Newsletter

Colour Run

Secondary students

Miss Dempsey - Head Teacher Primary students

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Principal’s Message

Principal Mr Darren Hamilton (Rel) Deputy Principal Miss Deb Sharkey Head Teachers Secondary Studies Miss Lucy Dempsey (Rel) Mrs Catherine Doyle Administration Manager Mrs Tanya Stanford Aboriginal Education Officer Mrs Vicki Sharah Assistant Principal Miss Grace Stewart Head Teacher Access Mrs Crystal Stanford

P & C Committee

2019

President

Ms Kim Dern

Vice President

Mrs Kelly Dart

Miss Renee Keed

Secretary

Mrs Melanie Naden

Treasurer

Ms Tammy Gavin

School Colour Run Congratulations to all involved in the first running of the Colour Run at Peak Hill Central School. Primary and Secondary students had a fantastic time as seen in the photo special in this newsletter. This was a fantastic success with all students engaged, included and encouraged throughout by staff and parents. ANZAC Day Peak Hill Central School students are invited to attend ANZAC Day activities and the march from the school through town to the Peak Hill Ex-Services Club for a memorial service. All students are invited to attend, marching on ANZAC Day Thursday 25 April 2019. Staff and Students will assemble at the Bogan Street entrance of the school at 10.30 am. All students that wish to march must be in school uniform for the march. Primary Festivities The Easter Hat Parade will be on Friday at 12:30pm following the assembly at 12:10pm under the primary COLA. I encourage all parents to come and share a great experience and end of the term activity leading into the Easter holidays. Nanyaburra Program Dennis Moran has been coming to school for 3 weeks to run the Nanyaburra program that ties Aboriginal culture with sport, respect and goal setting. The boys in the junior and senior programs have been enjoying the time spent building a culture of respect with each other and learning in an outdoor environment. This program will continue through to the end of the year and culminate in a 3 day camp in Sydney. Police Youth Liaison visit Marty Paice from Dubbo Police came to school to provide workshops and information about safety for our students on Monday 8th April. He visited the Kindergarten, Year 1 and 2 class and read a story about identifying dangers and keeping safe. Each Stage group had contact with Marty through the day to discuss and workshop the dangers in the use of social media and mobile phones.

PCYC Fit Program Staff from PCYC will be running a fitness and breakfast program starting Monday 20th May. Parkes PCYC staff will run approx 20 students through a morning fitness program using a variety of exercises, boxing movements and games and then deliver breakfast. Invitations for interested students will go out via information letter to parents in the first weeks of Term 2. Youth Worker - Justin Keed I would like to welcome Justin Keed to the staff of Peak Hill Central School. He has

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Principal’s Message Continues

been successful in gaining a Youth Worker role with Western Student Connections - Links to Learning programs. Justin will help support the learning and development outcomes for all students at Peak Hill Central School for the remainder of this year.

I wish all students, parents and staff a happy and safe holiday over the Easter break. Staff from Peak Hill Central School will be attending Trundle Central School for a combined Staff Development Day on Monday 29th April with all students expected to return to school on Tuesday 30th April. Mr Darren Hamilton Principal (Rel)

Head Teachers’ News

Education is a shared responsibility, schools families

and community all play a vital role in educating our

students to grow and thrive in a 21st century society.

Parents and community contribute to the attitudes,

expectations and aspirations of our children. These

factors frequently determine the extent to which

students will engage in the learning opportunities that

are provided in the classroom setting.

Positive parent-school communication benefits

parents by developing a greater appreciation for the

role they play in their children’s education.

Students benefit by having a more positive attitude

about school. Teachers benefit by having regular

contact with parents and gaining a deeper

understanding about student needs which is

information they can apply towards better meeting

those needs.

Together, as a team, parents and teachers can create

the best possible environment to ensure the best

academic, social and emotional outcomes for our

children.

Miss Deb Sharkey

Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Links to Learning The Links to Learning Project will be delivered by Western Student Connections for all students in Year 7 - 11. Justin Keed will be working in our school five days a week for the remainder of the year to ensure the success of the program. Notes have gone home this week with students. Please ensure that these are signed and returned this week, to ensure that your child/ren have the opportunity to be part of this powerful program. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the school and speak with me. Year Adviser Contacts Thank you to the Parents and Carers who already work closely with staff to ensure positive learning experiences for your children. Miss Dempsey and I are available to assist with any questions or concerns you may have in Secondary and each of the staged classes have Year Advisers whose role is to work with students and home to support the learning and welfare of the students in their care. If you ever need to contact a Year Adviser they are: Year 7/8 - Mr Mitchell Thomas Year 9/10 - Mr John Grubb Year 11/12 - Mr Mitchell McAlister Year 11 & 12 After School Study Starting on Monday of Week 2 next term, all students in Years 11 and 12 are encouraged to attend the study group at school from 3.20 - 4.20pm. Secondary Teachers and Justin will be available to assist students with, planning, organising, goal setting, resume writing, study skills, homework and assessment tasks. TTFM Surveys This year our school will be participating in the Tell Them From Me, surveys every term this year to gauge student, parent and carer feedback. This term, students in Years 4 to 12 have completed their responses to the online questions. All responses are anonymous. We look forward to collecting data to help inform our planning, to continue to improve our delivery at Peak Hill Central School. Term One has been such a positive start to 2019, that all staff are excited about what we can achieve together in Term Two. Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday with your families! Happy Holidays! Mrs Catherine Doyle Head Teacher

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Western Region Rugby League Trials On Thursday 4th April Peak Hill hosted the Western School Sport Association Rugby League Trials. This event is hosted at Peak Hill every year in support of Western Sport. Students who were successful at the Eastern and Western Zone trials came together at Peak Hill to trial for selection in the 2019 Western U15s and U18s Team. Many of the Western Sport staff and spectators commented on how great Linder Oval was looking. Thanks to the council for their assistance in preparing the oval for the day. Congratulations to Malachi Dart who was selected in the U15s Western Team. Well done to our student helpers on the day, who were the touch judges, water runners and ball collectors. Finally a big thanks to Willy Barnes, who’s NRL expertise is a huge help in setting up and running the day. NAPLAN Practice Students in Year 7 and 9 have now completed their NAPLAN Practice Tests in preparation for NAPLAN 2019. The NAPLAN Practice Tests provide the students with the opportunity to use the testing platform so they are familiar with it prior to NAPLAN 2019. Students will sit four diagnostic tests in Term 2, beginning on the 14th of May. These tests will focus on Writing, Language Conventions, Reading and Numeracy. The tests provide parents and schools with an understanding of how individual students are performing at the time of the tests. They also provide schools, states and territories with information about how education programs are working and which areas need to be prioritised for improvement. Colour Run On Friday 5th April all students were given the chance to participate in The Colour Run as an acknowledgement of their positive behaviour this term. The colour run was a huge success. Thank you to Miss Heraghty and Mrs Levick for their organisation of the afternoon – the students (and staff) had a great afternoon and for many students it was their first opportunity to participate in The Colour Run. Miss Lucy Dempsey Head Teacher (Rel)

Savannah Weaver has moved up 3 reading levels in only 5 weeks! She had the special privilege of reading a story to Mr Hamilton.

Well Done Savannah, super effort!

Miss Stewart

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Star of the Fortnight!

Assistant Principal

School Photos will be taken on Monday 6 May 2019

Please make sure your child/children wear full school uniform, which include a polo shirt and Canterbury track pants. Uniforms can be purchased at the front office. Polo shirts cost $35 Canterbury track pants cost $40

School Photographs

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Peak Hill Central School is participating in the 2019 Premier’s Reading Challenge. The challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read more. Students in K-2 will be undertaking the challenge in their class, with their teachers reading books from the PRC list and registering them. Students in 3-4 will have the option of reading books from the PRC list at home. However, they will also be supported by their teachers reading in class. Year 5-9 students will need to undertake the challenge individually by accessing PRC list books from the school library. Any interested students will be registered and given login details to record their reading progress (teachers are more than happy to assist). Details and booklists can be accessed at the following website:https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html If you have any questions please feel free to contact me through the school office. Mrs Lisa Levick PRC Co-ordinator

Stage 6 After School Study

Students in Years 11 & 12 are invited to attend the Monday afternoon study group which will run from 3.20 - 4.20pm every week beginning next Monday 1 April, 2019.

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Senior Study

P&C News

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PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning

PBL Students of the week for Primary Week 9

Russel Draw Winners for Primary Week 9

Indika Gavin - Stage 1

Cody Wright - Stage 2

Molli Barlow - Stage 3

PBL Students of the week for Primary Week 10

PBL Students of the week for Secondary Week 9

Kodei McMaster - Stage 1 Sharntelle Schnitger -

Stage 2

Clair Sellers - Stage 3

Ida Gavin - Stage 1

Jock Strahorn - Stage 2

Absent from photos: Lillianna Bendeich - Stage 3

PBL Award Recipients:

Year 7 - Natalie Davis

Year 8 - Regan Barlow

Year 9 - Tia Cohen

Year 10 - Goran Milinkovic

Year 11 - Haidee Hando

Year 12 - Jade Gavin

No photographs available

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Summah McMaster - Stage 5

Jada Redpath - Stage 4

PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning

Russel Draw Winners for Primary Week 10

Vincent Barlow - Year 8

Tijuana Keed - Year 10

Ida Gavin - Stage 1 AJ Rez - Stage 2

Brock Rez - Stage 3

Shaylee Wright Edwards - Year 9

Sky Welsh - Year 12

Lauren Hando - Year 11

Absent from photos: Brent Murray - Year 7

PBL Students of the week for Secondary Week 10

Russel Draw Winners for Secondary Week 10

Joseph Dargan - Stage 6

PBL Students of the week for Secondary Week 10

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For the final two weeks of Term 1, we have been revising all four PBL expectations; Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Successful. During these weeks your child may have received a red, yellow, green or blue Russell. We have had an amazing start to PBL for the year at Peak Hill Central School. To celebrate the student’s success we held our colour run on Friday, 5th April. Students and staff took in turns to run through a variety of stations and have colour and water sprayed all over them. It was great to see so many parents come and share the enjoyment with the kids. A big thank you to Mrs Levick for all her organisation of the colour run! Also thank you to Tracey from Zumba for taking time out of her day to come and run both primary and secondary through a warm up and cool down. So much fun was had! Next term we hope to see all students return to school with the same positive attitude to behaviour and learning. We have yet another exciting surprise for students at the conclusion of term 2 to acknowledge their efforts. We can’t wait to share it with everyone next term, so watch this space.

Miss Teagan Heraghty PBL Internal Coach

PBL - Positive Behaviour for Learning

PBL Information for Week 10 & 11 Colour Run Continues

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Colour Run Continues

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K/1/2 with Miss Grace Stewart & Miss Elsie Woodley

Easter Bunnies

This week K/1/2 have been busy creating Easter

Bunnies during Creative Arts. We would like to wish

everyone a Happy Easter and safe holiday break. We

look forward to a successful Term 2.

Miss Grace Stewart & Miss Elsie Woodley

Classroom Teachers

Belrose Gifts

Our K/1/2 students were delighted today to receive a

most welcome Easter gift from the Belrose Rotary

Club.

Every year our school is gifted with amazing and much

appreciated resources from the Belrose Rotarians.

One of our many gifts are these gorgeous fluffy pink

blankets that our students in K/1/2 received for

Easter.

The class would like to send a massive thank you to

each of the Rotarians for the tireless efforts they make

for our school. The students were incredibly excited

and delighted by their wonderful gifts.

Mrs Catherine Doyle

Belrose Rotary Co-ordinator

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Stage 2 with Mrs Lisa Levick & Miss Teagan Heraghty

Name: Sharntelle Schnitger. Name: Mundara Smith-Read. Favourite Sport: Soccer. Favourite Sport: Soccer. Favourite Subject: Art. Favourite Subject: Art. I like coming to school because: I get to learn. I like coming to school to: See my friends. On the weekend I like to: Play with my dog. On the weekend I like to: Go fishing.

Animals should not be kept in cages by Charlee Beeby Firstly, I think it is cruel to keep wild animals in cages because they have to be in their natural habitat. Secondly, animals shouldn’t be in cages because they need to stay with family and they’re not used to being locked up in cages. Thirdly, it is cruel because they don’t deserve to be locked up and they need to roam free where they live. In conclusion, I believe that it is not right to keep wild animals in cages.

Easter Bunny Wool Art This week stage 2 have had a focus on Easter. On Monday afternoon they made Easter Bunny Art using

different coloured wool. Check out some of the beautiful designs.

Animals should not be kept in cages by Michael Redpath My friends and I believe that it is cruel to keep animals in cages because what if it was a baby and it was in a cage with no family or friends. Firstly, it is cruel that animals are in cages because they need space and I think they should be treated like us. Secondly, animals are friendly if you don’t interrupt them. If you get a new pet let it fly around. Thirdly, animals shouldn’t be in cages, they need their own home and you might feed them the wrong food and they might die. In conclusion, I think animals shouldn’t be in cages because they need their own life and they need their own prey to catch. They need their own home that has more space and they should like it better than a cage. What if you were an animal and you were in a cage. What would you feel like? Would you feel like a flightless bird with no feathers?

Welcome to Stage 2 News

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Stage 3 with Ms Michelle Ross & Miss Georgia Stewart

Desert Survivors

Stage 3 this term in Science have been looking at the subject 'Desert Survivors'. We have been studying how animals and plants have adapted themselves so that they survive in the harsh environment of the desert. We have looked at how the male Peacock uses his feathers for camouflage from predators. They use their feathers to make it look like there is more than one of them. In art we made some pop up Peacocks to go along with our Science subject. Miss Georgia Stewart & Ms Michelle Ross Classroom Teachers

My name is Cadin Klein-Cohen. I am in Year 5. My favourite sport is football. I follow the Panthers in the NRL. I’d like to travel to the beaches in the USA in the future. My favourite subject is Maths. If I had a million dollars I’d give some to the homeless people. My favourite fruit is Mango. Cody Walker is my role model. When I leave school I’d like to be a motor mechanic.

My name is Jacob Bell. I am in Year 6 My favourite sport is football. I follow the Rabbitohs in the NRL. I’d like to travel to a beach in the USA in the future. My favourite subject is Maths. If I had a million dollars I’d give it to the homeless. My favourite fruit is an apple. Cody Walker is my role model. When I leave school I’d like to be a motor mechanic.

Stage 3 Yarn Up!

Easter Puppets

Over the past few weeks students have been working on completing an Easter puppet. This project has allowed them to transfer their mathematically knowledge of millimetres and centimetres while building teamwork. Stage 3 students and staff would like to wish you all a happy and safe Easter. Miss Georgia Stewart & Ms Michelle Ross Classroom Teachers

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Stage 4

Year 7 Art

During Term One, Year 7 have been learning to create portraits in different styles. We have explored styles such as Cubism, Fauvism and Pop Art. Students have enjoyed creating their art using oil pastels, watercolours and paints. Next Term, we will be focusing on expressing emotions through Art and how colour can be used to assist in communicating visually. Miss Kate Border Classroom Teacher

"A Taste of Tech"

(Mandatory) This week in their unit, Year 8 have reviewed their recipe reading and measuring skills to produce a perfect batch of Anzac biscuits. The students understand the importance of making each biscuit a consistent size, to ensure even baking times. The results were brilliant, as seen by the fabulous Anzacs made by Regan. If you would like to make some of your own biscuits at home, please try our recipe, which is below. Happy baking! Mrs Catherine Doyle TAS Teacher

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Food Technology

In Stage 5 Food Technology the students worked their magic in the Hospitality kitchen to cater for the Harmony Day lunch for Secondary. Congratulations to the students in the class, who can always be relied on to work effectively as a team to produce quality results. We also appreciated the support of Mrs Tremain-Cannon and Wayne who supplemented lunch with a perfectly cooked BBQ. Their efforts were appreciated by both students and staff.

Well done Stage 5, for putting your skills to such good use! Mrs Catherine Doyle Food Technology Teacher

Career News Stage 5

Skills and Thrills Careers Show Dear Parents and Carers, On Wednesday Week 1 term two, students from Years 9 - 11 will have the opportunity to travel to Parkes High School to participate in the Skills and thrills Careers Showcase. For further information please refer to the brochure below. Mrs Catherine Doyle Careers Teacher

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School Information

Justin Keed and Ana Pateman

Career News Continues

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Term 2 School Calendar

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NAPLAN Information Continues

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NAPLAN Information Continues

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Community Information

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Community Information