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Principal’s Report

Welcome to Term 3 Week Two

I hope everyone had a safe and restful break; our term has certainly commenced in earnest. Last Wednesday presented some interesting challenges as most access roads to the school became impassable due to flooding; thankfully the rain has somewhat abated.

I wish to take the opportunity to welcome the new families that have joined our school community this term, I am sure you and your children will become valued members of our community. I encourage you to become involved in the many opportunities at school to participate in the learning activities of your children.

The School Development Day held on Monday last week was an excellent opportunity to work with staff from our Western Access Program Schools: Yeoval, Trundle, Tullamore, Trangie and Tottenham. The focus of the day was to deliver quality learning experiences for all students every day; one hundred and fifty staff worked collaboratively throughout the day to develop programs and strategies to ensure every student engages in a quality education.

This term Jyie Chapman from the Western NSW Family Referral Service joins our Wellbeing Team. Jyie will be at the school each Wednesday to work with students and families to ensure support services are available to support all families. Jyie can be contacted on 0417268547 or via the school phone on 68691304.

The Student Representative Council (SRC) today is holding a Green & Gold Fundraising event to raise funds to support our Paralympians. I commend the SRC for initiating and coordinating such a valuable event- Well Done!

This Friday students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will participate in information sessions led by the Future Moves Team from Charles Sturt University. Peak Hill Central School has a long standing relationship with CSU and the benefit to our students of the Future Moves Program is significant.

Our Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12) students continue to participate in

dedicated study days held both at Peak Hill and at our WAP

Schools; today HSC Industrial Technology are working in our

Trade Training Centre, tomorrow HSC Biology travel to

Trundle, while next week HSC PDHPE travel to Yeoval and

Stage 6 Metals & Engineering travel to Tottenham. Many of

our HSC students are also finalising the

completion of their major works for both

Industrial Technology and Visual Arts.

Next Wednesday we will be celebrating

Education Week, I encourage family and

community to come to school and join in the

celebration of education. The activities will

commence at 10.30am with a Whole School

Assembly.

I wish everyone all the best for the week

ahead; and please contact the school if you

wish to discuss any aspect of the education of

your child.

Paul Champion

Principal (R)

Diary Dates 2016 July

Friday 29 Future Moves Program - Peak Hill

August

Monday 1 HSC Study Day PDHPE

Wednesday 3 Metals Day WAP Tottenham

Monday 8 Whole School Assembly 10.30am

Tuesday 9 Year 10/11 - RTA Mock Crash Peak Hill

Wednesday 10 HSC Trial Exams

Friday 12 Gobonderry NARRAF Sports Day

At Left: Jyie Chapman, from the Western NSW Family Referral Service.

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Principal

Mr Paul Champion

Head Teacher

Teacher and Learning

Mrs Catherine Doyle

Head Teacher

Wellbeing

Mr Jeremy Whiterod

Administration Manager

Mrs Tanya Stanford

Aboriginal Education Officer

Mrs Vicki Sharah

Assistant Principals

Primary

Miss Sarah Browning

Miss Keira Wilson

Head Teacher

Access

Mr James Peter

In School Access

Coordinator

Mr Jeremy Whiterod

P & C 2016

President

Mrs Donna Kopp

Vice President

Mr Matthew Sharah

Secretary

Mrs Cathy Goodwin

Treasurer

Ms Kim Dern

This Week in Kick Start Kindy

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Our online payment system is now in use. Many parents have

already successfully used the system.

Simply go to our website www.peakhill-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

and follow the link Make a Payment on the Home Page.

Excursions can be paid this way, you just need to record the

receipt number on the note. Please return this signed slip as

usual to the school office by the due date.

School fees and other payments to the school can be done in

this way.

POP Payments Parent Online Payment System

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PRIMARY STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Primary Students of the Week are Quentin Weaver, Shelby Dargan, John Thomas and Jock Strahorn. Great work by these students.

PBL WINNERS

PBL Winners for Week 1 Term 3 are Glenroy Jackson, Kerryanne Watson & Taleica Dart.

Great achievement by these students.

SECONDARY STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Students of the Week are Goran Milinkovic, Haidee Hando, Molly Wright and Natasha Ahern (Absent from photo) Congratulations for these students.

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Primary Commendation Certificate Recipients

L –R : Natalie Davis, Zakariah Hawksworth, Ezekiel Hansen, Chelsea Boneham, Ruby Bell, India Sant, Kerryanne Watson, Arahya Hill, Isabella Read, Jock Strahorn

Year 7 Commendation Certificate Recipients

L-R: Billy Cohen, Goran Milinkovic, Casey-Lee Fraser, Tijuana Keed and James Robinson

Year 8 Commendation Certificate Recipients

L-R: Ceejay Bendeich, Brandan Hamilton, Joseph Dargan, Tyden Barlow, Haidee Hando, Lauren Hando and Bayn Schnitger.

Year 9 Commendation Certificate Recipients

L-R: George Robinson, John Hamilton, Chloe Gould, Jade Gavin, Tyler Read, Marissa Robinson, Abbey Reid.

Stage 6 Commendation Certificate Recipients

L-R: Isabelle Goodwin, Taleica Keed, Charlica Schnitger, Brendan Dargan, Natasha Ahern, Angela Boneham, David Heywood and Molly Wright

Rock and Water Program has been running at Peak Hill Central

School for Term 1 & 2 under the supervision of Mr Matthew Sharah. The

program has a points system where students accumulate points for

Behaviour, Attitude, Skills, Effort & Understanding of the Program. At

yesterdays Commendation Assembly Mr Sharah presented Zac

Hawksworth & Casey-Lee Fraser with the Award for Highest Points and

Baillie Logan the Awards for Most Improved & Willingness to Help.

Congratulations to these students and Mr Sharah for his dedication to the

program.

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HSC SUBJECT KLA / FACULTIES

CAPA

Dance, Drama, Music, Visual Arts

CG Spectrum

Online digital art and animation courses by professionals.

http://www.cgspectrum.edu.au/

Think Education Scholarships

Demonstrate talent and motivation in your specific field offered at Think. View closing dates : http://www.think.edu.au/studying-at-think/scholarships

ENGLISH

Australian College of Journalism Course Guide

http://www.acj.edu.au/?enquiry_sent&uuid=cb29edca-03ea-41b6-81b5-aa958c293c76&form_position=lead_sidebar

Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme

Opens August for 2017 studies .

To assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students in health-related courses to enter the health careers. $15,000 per year full time students and $7,500 per year part time students.

Contact: 1800 688 628 http://www.acn.edu.au/phmss

SCIENCE

Sydney Science Forum

17 August . 2084: How future medicine will create a happier world.

21 September . Nature's Engineers: How ants, bees and slime moulds are helping us build better cities.

19 October . Does stress cause cancer?

http://sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/whats-on/forum/

Dual Diploma Business and Leadership & Management

Bedford College is now offering the option to enrol in a Dual Diploma in Business and Leadership and Management. Graduates are provided with qualifications to work in a range of business/management roles, increasing further employment and education opportunities. To find out more visit: www.bedford.edu.au or call 1300 174 174.

KENT Institute Australia Information Brochure Sydney

Accounting and Business

Course information, fees, scholarships and enrolment advice.

http://kent.edu.au/kent3/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Brochure-2016-Version.pdf

T.A.S.

new AusAppPathways smartphone app

Smart search for Australian Apprenticeship ideas . The app helps students explore potential Australian Apprenticeships career ideas based on their interests. Searches can be filtered by state and school-based apprenticeship availability. Aus App Pathways is free and available for Apple and Android devices. For more information and to download the app, visit http://www.ausapp.com.au/

VET Information Technology

Code Like a Girl

Get to meet girls who like coding and technology . Check blog for ideas.

http://www.codelikeagirl.com.au/

VET Tourism and Events

Overseas Volunteering Projects for Year 10's & 11's

Two weeks in student's summer holidays. There are a number of projects and destinations to choose from, including working with children in Cambodia, rebuilding classrooms in Nepal and community health in the Philippines. Email info@projects-abroad.com.au or call 08 8410 8881. http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/projects/high-school-projects

13 ways to study more effectively

http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/13-simple-ways-to-study-

more-effectively

Pre- HSC Trial English Tutorial Sessions

Every Tuesday up to 30 August. 5pm to 7pm

For HSC English students who need guidance, advice and

strategies towards a Band 6 in English. Cost $5 per

session, bookings required http://

www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/play/facilities/library/

just_for.../students

Youth Central Exam Tips

http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/studying-training/

studying-tips-resources/top-10-exam-tips

Flight Gear Simulator

Realistic and challenging desktop simulator. Download for

free, visit

http://www.flightgear.org/

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Combined School Development Day – Peak Hill

On Monday July 18 teaching and support

staff from our 6 schools connected and

collaborated in innovative style at Peak

Hill. A huge thank you must go to Amanda

Thorpe (relieving principal at Tottenham)

for all of her hard work organising this

event. Thank you also to the staff who ran

sessions or were otherwise involved in

the logistics of the day.

After an address from Maree Angus,

Director Lachlan Schools, staff were split

into common groups for further

professional learning and workshops, as

follows.

School Learning Support Officers worked

on literacy and numeracy strategies,

students’ health and wellbeing initiatives

and ways to increase their effectiveness

in supporting students.

Secondary teachers focused on the ‘Stand and Deliver’

project which is aiming to better support teachers in

maximising HSC results across the WAP, as well as

curriculum based network meetings to share best practice

in teaching and assessment.

Primary teachers were professionally developed in

Creative and Practical Arts, Gifted and Talented education

as well as networking around programming and resource

development.

Administration staff focused on handling media enquiries,

technologically skill advancement and workplace health

and safety issues.

Thank you must also go to Peak Hill Central School for

hosting this event and providing the wonderful catering.

Peter Nichols

Principal, Tullamore Central School

Collaboration equals sharing skills and knowledge

Innovation equals exciting student experiences

Connection

with your colleagues equals teamwork

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For English Term 2 we were studying Fairy tales. We went to Dubbo to watch Roald Dahl’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant).

My favourite part was when Sophie and BFG went to Buckingham Palace.

After the movie we went to McDonalds for lunch and on the way back Casey and I laughed all the way home.

By Tijuana Keed Year 7

We went to the movie The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) in Dubbo as we have been studying Fairy tales in Term 2 for English.

I would suggest watching the movie. It is a comedy Fairy Tale about a giant who steals a girl from an orphanage.

By Casey Lee Fraser Year 7

Stage 4 English Excursion

On the 16t of June, 11 students from Year 7

to 9 travelled to Dubbo to complete in a

League 7s Gala Day against other central

schools including Lake Cargellico, Molong

and Warren. The students played well all day

and finished 3rd in their pool.

Players who attended were:

Rugby League 7’s Gala Day

Glenroy Jackson

Malachi James

Tyden Barlow

Ceejay Bendeich

Joseph Dargan

Brandon Hamilton

James Stewart

Taigan Brennan-Ingram

Dylan Hauser

Wayne Dargan

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At Stage 4 were in the Hospitality Room cooking Bush Food under the Supervision of Mrs Doyle, Mrs Sharah, Staff members and Parents. A great day was had by all who participated in this activity at the end of Term 2.

Stage 4 Bush Tucker Day

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Under 16 Gala Day Dubbo

Our Under 16’s Netball team travelled to Dubbo with Miss Lucy Dempsey to participate in an U16s Netball Gala Day.

Team Players on the Day

L-R: Sky Welsh, Lauren Hando, Tamika Read, Jada Read, Taliah Read, Haidee Hando and Gabby Robinson

SRC - Paralympian Fundraising Day

L-R: Mason Leedham, Kerryanne Watson, Mrs Tremain-Cannon, Vincent Barlow and Amelia Barlow

Peter Thomas, Jackson Leedham, Miss Stewart, Emerald Rose Leonard and Janarly Thomas

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Peak Hill Central School students Taigan Brennan-Ingram & Trent Williams attended the “Nations of Origin” Tournament during the School Holidays. The Nations of Origin Tournament was held from the 12-14 July at Lake Macquarie & Raymond Terrace. Teams participated in Netball, Rugby League 7s & Soccer (Football 5s) during the Tournament.

Taigan played in the Wiradjuri (East) Football 5s team which took out the Grand Final, while Trent Williams refereed and ran the lines for the Ruby League 7s under the supervision of Mr Willy Barnes from Country Ruby League. A fantastic effort by Taigan and Trent.

The Nations of Origin is sponsored by the PCYC, which is

committed to promoting reconciliation between non- Aboriginal

and Aboriginal Australians. PCYC is proud of ‘Nations of

Origin’ and the role this event plays in promoting participation

in sport, education and enhancing relationships that promote

reconciliation.

Homework Centre

The Peak Hill Homework centre operates every Tuesday afternoon between 3pm-5pm at Neighbourhood Central Community Hub Caswell St, Peak Hill. We are now taking enrolment’s for Year 6 students as well who are getting high school ready.

Students are welcome to bring along a friend as a study buddy / support person.

This is a free program. Afternoon tea is provided. We also offer a wonderful rewards system for satisfactory attendance which includes excursion’s to places like flip out the cinema’s and other fun related activities.

For further inquiries give Rebecca Sanders a call on 68624140.

Above: Taigan Brennan-Ingram with his winning trophy

Left: Trent Williams is pictured in the back row with the other referees and linesmen.

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Community News

Hello everyone!

Welcome back to Term 3! With the new term comes a wonderful opportunity to sign up for the 2016 Maas Group Dubbo Stam-pede to be held at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo on Sunday 28 August! Many of you have been part of The Stampede in the past, helping to make it a wonderful com-

munity experience and we would love for you to take part again or perhaps partici-pate for the first time.

The event that often appeals to families is the 5.5km Dingo Dash; a walk, jog or run that loops past animals from all around the world. However, the 10km Chee-tah Chase, 21.1km Zebra Zoom and the 42.2km Rhino Ramble are also alterna-tives.

Each year we run a Schools’ Challenge. Anyone who registers for one of the events at the Stampede can choose to register with a particular school; the school racking up the most registrations in each given category, receives a substantial monetary prize and trophy.

Details regarding events, times, pricing, merchandise and the registration process are available at www.dubbostampede.com.au

An event like The Dubbo Stampede also requires many, many enthusiastic volun-teers. If you think that encouraging walkers and runners or helping out is some-thing you or your family would like to be part of, we would love to hear from you via contact@dubbostampede.com.au

We look forward to seeing as many of our local families (and your friends and families!) as we can on Sunday 28 August.

Sarah Strahorn – Schools’ Co-ordinator www.dubbostampede.com.au