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1st July 2019 Term 2 Week 10

Trundle Central School Newsletter A school that provides a

professional, stimulating and challenging learning

environment

Principal Mr John Southon

Head Teacher Secondary Mr Gerry Capell

Assistant Principal Mrs Fiona Sanderson

Reminders

This week:

Monday 1.7.19

Lawn Bowls

Tues/Thurs

2.7.19-4.7.19

Secondary Reward Trip

Students return

on Tuesday

23.7.19

P&C President

Mrs Rhonda Grady

Secretary Mrs Kelly-Lee Dunn

Treasurer Mrs Lubka Prebendarcik

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.trundle-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/


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Principal’s

Message

This week is Central Schools Lawn Bowls on

Monday. On Tuesday, the Secondary Reward

Excursion leaves for Penrith and Friday

unfortunately, is the end of term. As the Trundle

community is aware, I suffer from situationally

induced depression during the term break and as a

result often require counselling at coastal or large

urban locations. This term break I will be doing my

best to ride through the dark times caused by the

absence of students and the numerous

administration tasks I am blessed to be able to

perform each day of term. I am sure with adequate

hydration and regular exercise I will ride over the

dumps and return to work enthusiastic and

dedicated to public education.

On Thursday, I accompanied our Trundle /

Tullamore combined Opens and Under 14 Rugby

League teams. Both teams came second in all their

individual games. I was incredibly proud with the

behaviour and spirit of the boys from both schools.

I love the game of Rugby league because I believe

the contest instils character in young people and

the team atmosphere teaches group responsibility

in the individualised world our children are born

into. However, I was disappointed with Country

Rugby League referees for not reducing the

physical impact of some tackles on our students

who were experiencing the game for the first time.

These carnivals are supposed to promote the

game, not expose inexperienced players to

possible injury. I will be seriously considering not

attending this carnival next year, if my students are not better protected.

Last week was stressful but incredibly rewarding.

On Tuesday, Kiama Concert Band visited. These

talented students diverted off their usual schedule

to share the joy of music. I have made no secret of

the fact I consider music and the other creative

arts just as important as Science, English and

Mathematics in this school. If this visit inspires one

student to play a musical instrument, it will be time

well spent by the members of the band.

Some people asked why the visit of the band was

not advertised. It was mentioned several times in

the newsletter for our family’s information. The

concert was never intended to be open to the

public. The reasons are simple; the time of the

performance was not set in concrete due to travel

considerations and a public performance requires a

risk assessment to be completed for public liability

and child protection purposes. I was not prepared

to complete this process for a 40 minute concert

with no definite start and finish time. In addition, I

have invited other schools in the past only to come

to the painful realisation, the flow of goodwill was

only one way.

In addition, last week we had a visit from the Daily

Telegraph newspaper and 16 students from

Lansvale Public School and St Joseph’s Catholic

Primary School in Warrnambool. These students

won the ‘Adopt a Farmer’ competition

coordinated by the Daily Telegraph.

I would like to publically thank Andrew

Rawsthorne for his contribution on this day and

the remarkable on-going support of this school and

town. Andrew has been an enormous source of

advice and help over the five years I have been Principal. He never loses sight of the big picture of

improving this town even when projects are

moving slower than expected, funding is difficult or

he receives criticism by the minority that never

contribute but critique those that can and do. This

town is better because of Andrew as he does not

have a personal agenda and everything he does is

for the community, not for his personal financial

gain. Indeed, I would believe his efforts around

town actually cost him money.

The Telegraph is coordinating a Rural Summit in

Dubbo which will involve the Prime Minister,

Opposition Leader and several other leaders of the

private and public sector. I hope it also includes

people who are actually on the ground and

experiencing the issues related to rural decline.

For this summit to actually have traction, the

politics and blame game needs to be placed aside

and the people who are most affected contribute

to generating the workable solutions. For example,

a few years ago I was chairperson of the Riverina

Youth Hostels Association. This group based in

Albury provides short crisis accommodation to

young people who have no other alternative.

The most positive traction we ever gained as a

board was when we invited the residents to work




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on the solutions, not when we implemented a top

down paternalistic approach. How could we

possibly understand the issues associated with

homelessness when we came from a world of

privilege? I believe this is the same with the rural

summit. How could politicians understand

completely the entrenched disadvantage beyond

the sandstone curtain when they fly back to the

relative advantage of the city?

Rural decline and therefore reduction in school

populations is not caused only by drought, there is

a multitude of factors. These are both local,

national and international. Consider the decline in

this town over the years from 1984 to 2019. Some

may have different recollections of what was

available in 1984 (consult street map) compared to

now but the issue is clear. Country people are not

able to access the degree of services that are taken

for granted in larger centres despite generating

considerable wealth for this country. This is a

situation I find disgraceful and in urgent need of

review. I also believe, it will only change when we

proactively ask /demand it to change, not sit back

and accept it as part of rural life.

Many of our buildings have been re-purposed but

the level of employment is not currently in our

community. In 1984, I believe, there were up to 20

shearers actively working and living in the Trundle

district. During its high production time, the

Sawmill employed 27 people. Coupled with this

were government jobs in Telecom, Railway and

Essential Energy. These jobs have gone because of

the government’s change in focus from providing

social capital to balancing budgets. The collateral

damage are rural families, especially opportunity

for children.

I often wonder why rural people are so compliant.

When we lost the Essential Energy depot, some

good people tried to argue to retain the depot but

most people just accepted it as part of living in the

country. Rural decline has been occurring for many

years and the political and social pressure placed

upon decision makers has been minimal. Imagine, if a power company closed infrastructure in Sydney

and people were subject to regular power failures

such as many farms in the district. The pressure

placed upon the company and government would

be enormous.

I understand many factors are outside our control.

However, there must be a way we can evolve in

the country, not dissolve. A few suggestions could

be:

Relief from fees and red tape associated with

building in country towns. The new teacher

housing was significantly delayed by the need

for a flood survey to be undertaken even

though numerous long term locals told me it

has never flooded on that block.

Taxation relief for businesses willing to

establish and continue to operate in country

towns.

Tourism campaigns for people to divert off

the highway and spend money in our

businesses.

Differential taxation for people working in country towns. In simple terms, you pay less

if you work /live in the country, generating

wealth.

These things may not be possible but they are a

start to the debate.

Last week, I received word that our application for

a Variety Club bus has progressed to the final

stage. If successful this would be a 24 seat new bus

for half the new cost. This would mean the school

has 12 months to raise $70,000 a figure that would

be difficult, but certainly not beyond us with a

united effort.

This year, each teacher received $1000 additional

money for innovation. The idea was to move the

town educationally and socially closer to the

facilities available in larger centres. I am always

very proud of my staff, as they go beyond their job

descriptions to provide for your children.

Examples of the additional experiences available

through the innovation funding are:

Virtual reality excursions in Science and

History.

Visits from a professional Dance teacher.

Artist in residence at the school.

Outdoor activity mats for the playground.

Visits and workshops from professional

entertainers.

Visit and workshops from Eddie Woo,

famous Mathematics teacher.

This is just a small sample of what will be

happening at your local public school next term,

additional to our already outstanding programs

and facilities.

Happiest man in Trundle.




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Primary

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Students of the week Kindergarten - Austin Randall

1/2 - Hailey Bolam

3/4 - Joshua Lynn

5/6 - Benjamin Strudwick

Mrs Sanderson - Jedaiah Spicer

Sportspersons - Mikayla Penny, Hailey

Bolam, Cameron Strudwick.

Major Excursion Our major excursion for this year is a

fabulously fun filled trip to Canberra on the

13th/14th/15th November. The students have the

opportunity to experience a great three day trip

away to go to Questacon, Parliament House, The

War Memorial, Telstra Tower and many other

landmarks. The experience is one that they will

always remember, especially the opportunity to

travel away with friends.

Notes were handed out last week

and the deposit is due by

Wednesday.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do

not hesitate to call Mrs Sanderson at school.

PSSA Netball Knockout The netball team played Parkes Public School in

round 4 of the PSSA Netball Knockout competition last Monday 24th June. Unfortunately the team were

defeated by Parkes Public School. The team played

exceptionally well and should be congratulated on

making it to the fourth round.

Assembly Last Friday our end of term assembly was a great

success. There were many parents, grandparents

and friends in attendance. Thank you for coming to

watch the students showcase their skills!

Corrective Reading Lunch Those students who participate in our Corrective Reading program will be

having an end of term lunch. Those

students involved do not need to bring

their lunch on Thursday 4th July.

Hats Although Terms 2 and 3 are not part of our NO

HAT NO PLAY policy, we are recommending that

the students bring a hat on sport days and P.E. days

to reduce any risks of sunburn and windburn.




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Secondary

Firstly I would like to congratulate all of our

students on a very positive and successful Term 2

and Semester 1! Every student in our Secondary

department has grown in some way and overall the

academic reports for our students are very

positive. Our reward levels have shown that all of

our students are capable of positive behaviour and

this is exhibited for the majority of the time at

school.

A further congratulations is extended to those who

made it to the top of the welfare levels and have

been invited on the Reward trip. This should be an

awesome couple of days with some unique

experiences planned for our students. Thank you to Miss Rowlands for her organisation and to Mrs

Budd and Mrs Morgan for agreeing to supervise.

Year 11 and 12, as mentioned last week are

heading onto their final term of study for each of

their courses. For Year 12 it is the final term of

their schooling forever. Hopefully all of Stage 6 will

take the reprieve from lessons to actually revise

and prepare for their exams. Year 11’s will be at

the end of Term 3 while Year 12 have their trials in

Week 5 & 6 and then their HSC Examinations

commencing in October [Thursday 14th to be

exact].

Next term is also a Big Gig term! Mrs Gray and

Mrs Sanderson have been busy organising this and

as always it should be fantastic! Letters will be

going home this week and rehearsals start first

week back next term. Action and break a leg!

As always if there are any questions in regards to

secondary matters please contact me at school.

Have a great and refreshing break. Looking forward

to seeing all our students relaxed and raring to go

for Term 3!

Have a great week

Gerry Capell

Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Year 11 Hospitality Assessment Day at Peak Hill

with the Course Co-ordinator, Mrs Doyle.

Maggie and Charlie Anderson participated in the

next round of CWA Public Speaking in

Narromine. Well done on your participation!




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All assessments must be submitted to the teacher before 8:55am on the due date. Penalties will apply after this time.

YEAR 9/10 SUBJECT DATE GIVEN DATE DUE

In Class or At Home TOPIC

PDHPE 19th June 31st July

In class and at home Road Safety

YEAR 8 SUBJECT DATE GIVEN DATE DUE


Mathematics 27th June 29th July At home Area, Perimeter &

Percentages

YEAR 7 SUBJECT DATE GIVEN DATE DUE


PDHPE 17th June 24th July In class and

at home Drugs

Mathematics 27th June 29th July At home Area, Perimeter &

Percentages

Secondary Assessments and Homework




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Library

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Community

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Trundle Community Day Centre Every Friday at Services and

Citizens Club 10am-12

5th

July: St Patr ick’s School

visiting Club

12th July: Quizzes

19th July: Tupperware cooking

demo

26th July: Stef Deaman visiting

Morning Tea and activities.

Gold coin donation.




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Look who is visiting Trundle

MPS

We have the

Women’s Health Nurse on Monday 8th

July

We also have the

Dietician on Wednesday 17th July.

To make your appointment please ring

68921900




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