It turned out to be a great day to run the athletics carnival last Friday and a great day was had by all. I am proud of our students and the level of participation that we see each year. It was also great to see so many parents attend and support their children and I thank you for taking the time out. Congratulations to all the age champions and thank you to Miss Rees for coordinating such a well run carnival.Last week the uniform committee met to review our current uniform code. The committee has decided to survey the school community on a number of issues raised. I would appreciate it if you could take the time to complete the attached survey and return to the school not later than the 10th June.Congratulations to Mitchell Maguire who has been selected to play on the Division 2 AFL National 'Allies' side representing New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. He is set to play this weekend at the AAMI stadium in Adelaide. Mitch is a

rising star at AFL and we wish him all the best for this weekend. On Thursday some of our primary students will be going to see ‘The Giggalees’ in the town hall with the Ariah Park Preschool. It should be a fun event to see. Our KROP students will audition this Friday and I wish them the best of luck and hope they make it. This Friday is our Whole School Assembly during period 4 starting at 11.59am. All are welcome. Mr Junn Principal

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Monday, 30/5/16 Jo Brennan- School Counsellor visit Thursday, 2/6/16 The Giggalees Performance – Infants Mortimer Shield Rugby League Gala Day Dubbo HSC seminars Friday, 3/6/16 Whole School Assembly – 11:59am KROP Audition Dubbo HSC seminars

Monday, 6/6/16 Work placement Jo Brennan- School Counsellor visit Tuesday, 7/6/16 CHS AFL State Championships Wednesday, 8/6/16 Multicultural Public Speaking Competition CHS AFL State Championships Thursday, 9/6/16 CHS AFL State Championships

Week 6 Stage 4 Maths Science English/HSIE Stage 5 English/History Maths Science Work Ed Preliminary Business Studies

Week 7 Stage 5 IT Metal Prac Exam Preliminary CAFS HSC Biology Business Studies English Advanced Physics English Extension 2

Whole School Assembly There will be a Whole School Assembly this Friday, 3rd June at 11:59am in the school hall. Kindergarten will be giving a performance. School Athletics Carnival 2016 On Friday 27th May 2016, Ariah Park Central School held our annual Athletics Carnival at the town oval. We had a beautiful day, with the weather being kind. All students had a great day, supporting their houses and competing in a wide variety of events. The Infants enjoyed their carnival activities and it was great to see all the support we received from parents and community members. The parent / teacher / student relay was again the race that stops the nation (well APCS for a few minutes), with everyone wanting to win. Congratulations to the students for winning that race. Well done to all students for participating at the carnival, you all did a great job!

Individual Champions

Age group Champion Runner-Up Junior Primary Girls

Gabrielle Fairman

Charlotte Bell

Junior Primary Boys

Thomas Writer

Lachlan Buerckner

11 Years Primary Girls

Bella Fairman

Hayley Writer

11 Years Primary Boys

Charlie McCormack

Taylor Heath

Senior Primary Girls

Isabel Twyford

Hayley Derrick

Senior Primary Boys

Zachary Dart Blake Smith

Junior Secondary Girls

Stephanie Derrick

Kindra Byquar

Junior Secondary Boys

Nicholas Fairman

Blair McLean

Senior Secondary Girls

Keisha McLean

Shelby Worland

Senior Secondary Boys

Mitchell Maguire Caleb Allison

Mitchell Doyle

Congratulations to Nicholas Fairman for breaking the record for the Junior Secondary Boys 400m (1.12.69), previously held by Mitchell Doyle (1.19.22). House Champion The House Championship was very close all day, with students going all events possible to ensure they received as many

points for their teams. The final results were: 1st - Red on 677 points 2nd – Green on 644 points 3rd - Blue on 562 points A HUGE thankyou to all the staff members for helping out on the day, parents and community members for volunteering to time keep, help on field events, work in the canteen and supporting our students. Days like these are only successful when everyone works together and I appreciate everyone’s help and support on the day. Miss Rees UNSW Educational Assessments Competitions Each year this school offers students the opportunity to participate in ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) testing commonly referred to as the UNSW tests (University of New South Wales). If parents wish to enter their child/ren in the ICAS tests they need to return the note later in this newsletter by Friday, 17th June with $8.80 for each test. Mrs Jenkins Book Club Issue 4 Book Club brochures have been distributed with today’s newsletter. If you would like to order any products, please return order and money in an envelope with your child’s name on the front by Tuesday, 14th June.

Name: Kayce Parker Role in the School: Prac Teacher Favourite TV Show: One Tree Hill Favourite Food: Guzman and Gomez (Mexican food) Favourite Sport to play: Polo Crosse Any Three People I would invite to dinner: Billy Slater, Channing Tatum, Nathan Scott (from One Tree Hill) Sum yourself up in three words: Fun, Friendly, Happy

Secondary Exam Week This week, Stage 4 and Stage 5 both have Science and Mathematics exams and combined English / HSIE tasks due. Stage 5 also have their open book Work Education exam. The timetable for these is as follows: Stage 4: Tuesday 31st May - Period 1 - Mathematics Exam Wednesday 1st June - Period 1 - Science Exam Friday 3rd June - 9am - English / HSIE Task due Stage 5: Wednesday 1st June - Period 1 - Work Education Exam Thursday 2nd June - Period 1 - Mathematics Exam Thursday 2nd June - Period 2 - Science Exam

Friday 3rd June - 9am - English/History Task Due. Mrs Drumore

Multicultural Public Speaking Competition The school Multicultural Public Speaking Competition will be on next Wednesday 8th June. Year 3/4 will be from 9.30am till recess and 5/6 after recess. It will be in the school hall and parents are welcome to watch. Impromptu speeches will be done at the end for both groups prepared speeches. All students have been given the information to complete speeches for homework. The first two students in each group will compete at the next level at Temora Public School on Thursday 16th June. Mrs Jenkins

RAP Under 15’s AFL Giants Gala Day On Monday 23rd May 2016, five Ariah Park students represented the RAP (Riverina Access Partnership) Under 15’s team at the 2016 AFL Giants Gala Day in Griffith. The boys who participated were Blair McLean, Thomas Denyer, Riley Walker, Nicholas Fairman and Mitchell Doyle. The coach was Mr Andrew Donaldson from Lockhart Central School. His report from the day is below. A huge thank you to the parents who transported the students and supported them on the day, we appreciate your support. Miss Rees

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Coaches report: Twenty-two enthusiastic RAP students took part in the Under 15’s AFL Day at Griffith. After a quick round of introductions in the change rooms all players took to the oval to warm up under the guidance of Michael Conlan and Mitchell Doyle. Game one was an intense affair with a strong wind proving to be as difficult as the opposition. Marian College Griffith overcame a brave RAP outfit to win 20 to 12. Better players included Michael Conlan, Connor Widdup, and the whole of the backline who moved together to repel attack after attack. Game two saw the RAP team have a surprise win over Saint Francis College, Leeton 31 to 25. Mitchell Doyle was outstanding in the air taking some big marks around the ground and Nic Fairman sealed the game with a long-range goal that sank the opposition’s hopes of a win. It was great to see many younger students attend the day and a special mention to Laveni who kicked a valued goal during the later part of the day. Many thanks to the parents who made a special effort to attend the day. Thank you to Ariah Park Central School for the use of the school jumpers. Mr Donaldson

Ariah Park Central School Uniform Committee Survey

The Ariah Park Central School uniform committee met recently to commence a review of our school uniform. This occurs at least every five years. As part of the review the committee would like to seek staff, parent and student opinion on a number of issues raised. We would appreciate your support and feedback by completing the following survey and returning no later than the 10th of June.

Wearing a school uniform allows each student to identify with the school, builds group spirit and prevents discrimination, unhealthy competition and arguments. The uniform exemplifies students’ pride in being part of a School Community. Wearing a school uniform helps create a sense of belonging and a

good school ethos (culture or spirit). By showing that we expect high standards with our uniform, expectations are raised and students respond with better behaviour. A uniform helps to develop a sense

of identity and pride. Please circle one response per question.

1. Which of the following members of our school are you? a. Student b. Parent c. Staff

2. Currently the uniform code/policy does not include a jacket. Jackets have been issued

previously as one off orders supported by the P&C. Please select one of the following. (Note- Jackets with non-detachable hoods or loose strings will not be permitted as part of Work, Health & Safety (WHS) requirements). Please circle one.

a. No Jacket required b. Straight black jacket with no other markings or logo’s apart from school’s identified

crest. c. Jacket with a base colour of black but may include other non-school markings and

logo’s. d. Only the school endorsed jacket with the school crest. e. No opinion.

3. Do you feel there are enough options of uniform or not enough?

a. Too many options b. Not enough options c. Current options adequate d. No opinion

4. The sport uniform is permitted to be worn to sporting events and Friday school sport.

Representative sport clothing such as Riverina and CHS are not currently part of uniform. Which of the following would you prefer? Circle only one

a. Sport uniform only with no representative sport clothing. b. Sport uniform to include representative sport clothing also. c. Representative sport clothing to be accepted as the sport and general uniform code. d. No opinion

5. Do you feel tracksuit pants should be acceptable in the everyday uniform code?

a. Yes b. No c. No opinion

6. Footwear in schools must comply with WHS standards to participate in some curriculum areas.

The standard requires leather uppers and tongues. Please select one of the following. a. Only black leather shoes meeting school standards b. Any colour so long as they meet the standard. c. No opinion

7. Would you like to see a cap introduced for students to wear during terms 2 and 3? The design

would be consistent with school colours and include the crest on the front? a. Yes b. No c. No opinion

8. Do you feel any of the items in the uniform code are too expensive? If yes, please list the main

items. a. Yes b. No

9. Quality of the clothing is important to the school. Please list items below that you feel are low

quality.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey Benefits of wearing a school uniform will assist the school community in: Defining an identity for the school within its community

Developing students’ sense of belonging to the school community

Providing an opportunity to build school spirit

Enhancing the health and safety of students when involved in school activities

Promoting a sense of inclusiveness, non-discrimination and equal opportunity

Reinforcing the perception of the school as an ordered and safe environment

Increasing the personal safety of students and staff by allowing easier recognition of visitors and potential

intruders in the school

Promoting positive community perceptions of public education Making school clothing more affordable for families by eliminating the risk of peer pressure to wear

transiently fashionable and expensive clothes.

UNSW Educational Assessments Competitions (ICAS):

I would like my child ………………………………………………………… to sit the following ICAS tests.

English (2nd August) $8.80/child

Mathematics (16th August) $8.80/child

Please find enclosed $ ___________ ………………………………………………….

Parent/Guardian Signature

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Address: 1 Harrison Street, Ariah Park NSW 2665

PO Box 56, Ariah Park NSW 2665 Principal: Justin Dunn

Principal’s Email: justin.dunn@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 6974 1105

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It Takes A Village - ITAV This week at the Mirrool Hall at 10:30am ‘ITAV’ will be giving a demonstration on how to scent incense sticks and make a pouch for participants to take their sticks home. This with be accompanied by a play session focusing on early numeracy and literacy skills for children between 0-5 yrs old and includes a toy library service and morning tea spread. Please let us know if you can attend. The upcoming Family Movie Nights at all our venues have at this stage been put on hold until the warmer weather arrives and sowing season has finished. This is owing to feedback from our participants of possible low attendance numbers because of the cold weather and family commitments arising from sowing. Please note it is only postponed and will go ahead if/when funding comes through for the second half of the year. If you have any questions please make contact using details found below. Julie Oberg Program Leader Bland Shire Council Children's Services PO Box 21 West Wyalong NSW 2671 Ph: (02) 69722795 Ph: (02) 6972 2266 Fax: (02) 6972 2145 itav@blandshire.nsw.gov.au [www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au]www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au

Northern Jets Junior Netball Match Reports Under 11’s We played Barellan on Saturday at Ariah Park. We were defeated 6-4 but it was a close game and the girls did well under tough conditions. It was the first game the girls played in wet, cold conditions. They all played well as a team and tried their best. The $10 Bowling club award went to Jo Bray for a great game especially her defending skills. The Elders canteen award went to Sarah Speirs who also played well in defence. The two girls stopped a lot of goals between them. The Delta towel went to Bethany Webb for showing a great improvement down the centre court.

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Under 13’s Under 13’s played a great game against Barellan on Saturday, and we were fortunate to play in fairly good conditions compared to other teams. With a final score of 40 – 23 our way, all the girls had another fabulous game and played extremely well as a team. Elders Canteen Players/Player award went to Abbey Doyle who shone once again in Goal Shooter with an impressive 20 goals for the game. Best On Court Award sponsored by Ariah Park Bowling Club went to Isabelle Gaynor for her amazing play in goal defence and the Landmark Towel went to Paige Brown for her continuous consistent effort on the court both in Attack and Defence. Well done girls. You should be very proud of yourselves !! Under 15’s This week we played Barellan at Ariah Park on a very cold and wintery day. Our girls had great game and came away with a win. Our Ariah Park Bowling Club $10 was awarded to Chloe Minchin for her terrific defence. Olivia Harper was voted Elders Player’s Player and the prestigious Delta Towel was well earned by Ellie Walker who shot beautifully and defended well all game. Well done to all the girls who are continuing to improve each week. And to finish our day we have received an in depth analysis of the Canteen Ladies performance kindly provided by our on-the-spot reporter Erin O’Hare!!! Jets Canteen Ladies Performance Congrats on being Captain on Canteen Mrs Jones. Here is my match report.... It was a cold and wet start to the day but Amanda and Lucy had the team extremely well prepared. The team was led early by Captain Reckell, Katrina and Amy. Followed by a slow and steady gravy maker. Suzanne arrived and provided lots of cheeky fun, and umpired a game of netball. We were happy to welcome Leanne and hope to see more of their family. Team morale was high throughout the morning. Highlights included the Captain being advised that 'The customer is always right', after some belligerent behaviour. Best on Canteen definitely went to Katrina Morris for being an untiring player in the back pocket. What do you think about the towel, canteen, and Landmark award???