Trundle Central School Newsletter

A school that provides a
professional, stimulating and
challenging learning
environment
Principal
Mr John Southon
Trundle Central School
Newsletter
Term 2
Week 10
22nd June 2015
Relieving
Head Teacher Secondary
Miss Leisa Rowlands
Relieving
Assistant Principal
Mrs Fiona Sanderson
Last Friday the Sand Green Golf Championships were held at Trundle. We had
students from both secondary and primary participating in teams and individual
events. All students had a great day playing golf.
Reminders
Tuesday 23/6/15
Biggest Morning Tea
11am
Wednesday 24/6/15
Small Schools Soccer
Gala Day - Forbes
4T’s Tottenham
Thursday 25/6/15
School Photos
2:35pm
Secondary Movie Night
At Trundle Central
Primary Movie Night
At St Patricks
Friday 26/6/15
Secondary Welfare Lunch
(back l-r) Bryce Rowley Howarth, Luke Watt, Wills Wells, Brad Watt
and Karl Turner
(front l-r) Liam Walsh, Zac Longhurst, Brooke Morgan, Robbie Stokes
Monique Morgan and Will Charlton
P&C
President
Mr Mitch McAlister
Secretary
Mrs Joanne Coster
Treasurer
Mrs Rasha Lynn
Congratulations to the following players for their achievements on the day.
Brad Watt - Winner of the Scratch Event
Karl Turner - Runner-Up in the Scratch Event
Wills Wells, Liam Walsh and Brooke Morgan - Winners of the Secondary Ambrose
Robbie Stokes, Monique Morgan and Tom Morgan Runner-Up in the Secondary
Ambrose
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Term 2
Week 10
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Principal’s
Message
The last week of term two does not mean the
activities are any less for students and staff.
Biggest Morning Tea Tuesday, Small Schools
Soccer Gala Day and 4 t’s sport in Tottenham on
Wednesday, school photos, secondary assembly
and primary movie night at St Patricks School on
Thursday and secondary welfare BBQ on Friday.
The term is certainly finishing with plenty of activity.
Good luck to our table tennis team who are
competing in the state finals at Homebush today.
Unfortunately, the organisers gave us only 5 day’s
notice of this event. Thank you to Libby Wykes and
Carolyn Watt for allowing their boys to compete on
very short notice and accompanying them to
Sydney. Special thanks to Wendy O’Bryan Turner
for allowing Karl to compete and her generosity
which reduced the cost of this event for the boys.
industry and repairing trucks. It is common
knowledge that as an owner driver the only way to
make a small fortune out of trucks is to start off with
a large one and wear it down, but he still survives
in the industry after many years and cares for his
family emotionally and financially. To me he is one
of my biggest success stories because he makes
maximum use of his skills and has the attitude to
succeed.
The upgrade of the video conferencing facilities is
almost complete with two reverse cycle air
conditioners being installed on Wednesday last
week. I firmly believe that children cannot perform
their best if they are uncomfortable in the
classroom. The existing air conditioner will go to
tender. It was working at the time it was
decommissioned but this was some time ago. It
comes with a concrete warranty. Soon as it leaves
my concrete you own it. Tenders close Friday 26th
June. Please place tenders in a sealed envelope
and deliver to front office.
In keeping with our philosophy of continual systems
and school facilities improvement I have applied to
have the 5/6 classroom painted and carpets
replaced in the 3/4 classroom and the senior room.
This work is not guaranteed but it certainly does
not hurt to ask. The trick is to ask the right person
Please ensure your child is in full school uniform on at the right moment. The toilets have been
Thursday for school photos. It is very important that inspected by properties and costed. The process is
these lasting memories of your child’s schooling
now in the hands of the bean counters. I hope they
are of the highest possible quality. Recently, I had are flush with money as it driving me around the
a request from a student who attended school in
bend.
the 70’s for photos to replace ones she had lost.
This is an indication of how important school
Work is progressing well on the new computer lab
photos will be in the future for your children. I
with the power points being installed last week and
asked the photographer to make me look young
walls constructed. I have negotiated for the
and fit. He said it is a camera not a magic wand.
computer cabling of this room to be completed
when the server is upgraded on August 10. This
Reports have been posted and I am very happy
will reduce the cost of this work because we will not
with the effort and achievement of most students
pay for the travel component. It is understandable
this semester. The primary report template has
but frustrating that trades people charge a travel
changed this year with teachers informing parents fee as part of the bill. In this situation we are
if their children are working towards stage
avoiding this extra cost.
outcomes, at stage outcomes or above in English
and Mathematics. Reports can be a challenging
Work on the school orchard will start in the near
time because it is very difficult to hear your child is future with the site being levelled and prepared for
struggling in any area but I feel it is important that
the planting of the trees. This work is possible
parents are informed about how their child is
because of a very generous donation from Mr
performing against state norms. I encourage
Stephen Twartz in memory of his wife Janice
parents to take particular notice of the rating for
Watts. Where possible I will use local people to
effort. If your child is trying their best to achieve
complete the work. However, their cost needs to be
they have already developed the foundations for
reasonably competitive. I can absorb a few
success, even if they are struggling to achieve
hundred dollars to allow a local person to receive
stage outcomes. I taught a student at Tamworth
the work but I have to account for the expenditure
who struggled academically but loved the transport
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Term 2
Week 10
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of school funds. Special thanks already to Peter
Coster who offered to transport soil to the site. This
is a great start to the project.
In other good news we will have two new students
starting with us in third term. This will maintain our
numbers at 114 students. I was expecting an
additional two students but it looks like they will
now not be attending until next year. Considering
we were around 97 last year this is a very positive
trend for the school. I suspect our numbers will
fluctuate depending on the rural economy but I
hope we will always maintain three primary
classes. This requires 52 students in the primary
section of the school so continue to promote this
wonderful town to attract new people to the district.
Every Minute Counts
When your
child misses
just……
That
equals……
…
Which
is……….
and
therefore,
from Kindy
to Year 12
that
is…………
10 minutes
per day
50 minutes of
learning each
week
1 hour and
40 minutes of
learning each
week
Nearly 1.5
weeks per
year
Nearly 2.5
weeks per
year
Nearly half a
year of
school.
Nearly a year
of school
½ day of
learning a
week
1 whole day
of learning
each week
4 weeks per
year
Nearly 1 ½
years of
learning.
Over 2 ½
years of
learning
20 minutes a
day
30 minutes a
day
1 hour each
8 weeks per
day
year or
We certainly have a well-stocked library at the
nearly a term
moment. Mr Costello when treasurer made the
a year.
statement have one child for dad, one child for
mum and one for the country. Maybe it should one
for the future viability of Trundle as well. I do not
The loss of school time is worrying enough but the
think I will bother asking the minister her opinion on passive acceptance of poor punctuality is a bigger
that theory.
worry when you consider the implications for future
employment. I certainly would not be employing a
A question that I am often asked is about the
person who is constantly late.
facilities in the town when people are considering
moving to the district. My answer is very simple.
Children missing whole days is also a major
What can you not do in this town that other places concern across the state. Consider these facts:
provide? We have a great pub and club. I myself
have only visited these facilities on rare occasions (see table next page)
so I need to take people’s word on this, a doctor
who obviously cares for the town and people, a
Thankfully we do not have any students who are in
hospital, good shops, a golf course and much
the higher levels of lateness or absenteeism.
more. The thing we have that people in other areas However I fully intend that we will not. Indeed, we
envy is space. Please promote this town and look are well above the state average in terms of
after our way of life. When country towns become attendance. I have invited the Departments Home
socially dysfunctional they do not seem to recover. School Liaison Officers to visit the school regularly
We cannot go down that path.
to monitor attendance because I believe attending
school is a fundamental right of every child. If you
Our two Beyond the Line students left on Friday
receive a visit from these people the reasons why
both full of praise for the town, our students and
are clear in the above tables.
school facilities. Both students are now negotiating
with their universities to return to Trundle for the
Head lice is a continual problem in all schools,
last part of their degree, their ten week teaching
even in the more expensive private ones. The only
internship. This is a glowing endorsement of our
difference in private schools if you look closely at
school. I notice there is pictures of our Llibrary
the lice they are dressed in pin striped jackets and
facilities on the teach nsw website. This can only
straw hats. Schools do not have the legal power to
help to promote the town and our school.
inspect student’s hair for lice and this is not the
function of a teacher. Head lice are also not a
Student lateness and absenteeism from school is a reason for students to be excluded from school.
problem across the state. Consider the following
However, for your own child’s self esteem please
facts:
check regularly for lice and treat if necessary. Yes I
know you are scratching as soon as you read this
paragraph.
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Term 2
Week 10
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Thank you to the wonderful members of the P&C
for catering at the Byong clearing sale. Some
people worked all day without a break. I
appreciate your efforts for the school and the
positive difference funds raised will make. The
other important aspect of the P&C being active in
the community is the very positive publicity for our
great school.
Students or members of the public are not to enter
the school grounds over the holidays. Schools are
enclosed lands and as such entering the school
without permission is an offence.
Another great week in Trundle.
John Southon
When your child
misses just……
That equals….
Which is
And therefore,
from kindy to Year
12 that is…….
This means that
the best your
child can achieve
is
1 day each fortnight
20 days per year
4 weeks per year
Nearly 1.5 years of
school
Equal to finishing
Year 11
1 day a week
40 days per year
8 weeks per year
Over 2.5 years of
school
Equal to finishing
Year 10.
2 days a week
80 days per year
16 weeks per year
Over 5 years of
learning
Equal to finishing
Year 7
3 days a week
120 days per year
24 weeks per year
Nearly 8 years of
learning
Equal to finishing
Year 4
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Term 2
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Week 10
School Photos
Advancedlife Photography will be taking our school photos for 2015. Photos will take place
this Thursday 25th June. Please ensure children are in
FULL SCHOOL WINTER UNIFORM.
Individual envelopes were sent home a couple of weeks ago.
Family photos envelopes will be available from the Office.
Please ensure that CORRECT money is enclosed in envelopes
AS NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN.
Please ensure that the envelopes with the correct money are returned to the office
tomorrow Tuesday 23rd June.
Student Absences
The Education Act of 1990 requires all students to attend school unless an explanation is
provided and accepted by the School.
If your child/ward is absent from school please send in a note or ring the school with an
explanation.
Last of Term 2
P&C News
Next monthly meeting will be held on
Tuesday 14th July at 7pm in the School Library.
Friday 26th June
Students resume
Tuesday 14th July
Save the Date: Friday 7th August – Street Stall
Have a safe and happy holiday!
P&C News
P&C have been asked to Cater for the “Golf Pennants Day” on Saturday, 28th June
We are looking for volunteers to help on the day. Please place your name on the roster below:
Time
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name
8am-9am
9am-10am
10am-11am
11am-12pm
12pm-1pm
1pm-2pm
2pm-3pm
THANK YOU
A very big thank you to everyone who cooked or helped out at the clearance sale at ‗Byong‘ on
Saturday. We had a fantastic day. Your help was much appreciated.
Thank you
P&C Committee
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Term 2
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Big Gig is an inter-school performing arts event which is now in its sixth staging. Three
Access Schools, Trundle, Tullamore and Yeoval formed to produce the first version of Big
Gig in 2001and it is now staged every two years. Schools must produce an original 30
minute performance which includes music, dance and drama, which will then be
performed in each participating town as a matinee and evening performance. Big Gig
provides a great opportunity for students in isolated areas to showcase their local talent.
Auditions for speaking parts will begin this week. The script will be sent home over the
holidays for students to learn their lines.
Rehearsals will begin in Term 3. They will involve lunchtime and regular after school
rehearsals. Towards the end there may be rehearsals during school time.
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Primary
Students of the Week
K/1/2 - Kiarna Edwards
3/4 - Melanie Randall
5/6 - Sebastion Brown
Mrs Jones - Jim Ramsay
Sportspersons - Taylor Randall
and Sam Charlton
K/1/2
There will be no homework this
week for K/1/2.
All homework and library
bags to be returned before
the holidays. Thank you.
(back l-r) Jim Ramsay, Taylor Randall and Melanie Randall
(front l-r) Sam Charlton and Kiarna Edwards
Small Schools Soccer Gala Day
Year 3/4 Homework
There will be no homework
for Year 3/4 this week.
Assembly
Last Friday was the Year 5/6
assembly. It was a fantastic
assembly with all the students
presenting a wide variety of items
including the K/1/2 eisteddfod
item, Year 3/4‘s digital stories and Year 5/6‘s
fantastic artwork. Assemblies are a fabulous
opportunity to see the exceptional work
completed by all the classes.
Sand Green Golf Day
Last Friday Jaxson Whiley and Will Charlton were
invited to play in the Sand Green Golf Day. They
had a fabulous day. They played 9 holes in a Three
Person Ambrose. Thank you to Les Whiley for
participating in this day with the two students.
Thank you to Mrs Morgan for organizing this great
day.
This Wednesday will be our first round
of the Small Schools Soccer Knockout
in Forbes. The first game begins at
10:00am against Tullamore. If they win this game
they will go on to play the winner of the
Bedgerabong and Wyalong game. We wish our
team all the best of luck in this competition.
Thank you to Mrs Gray and Mrs Whiley for
transporting students to the game.
Movie Night
Please join us for our end of term Movie Night.
Who: All Kindergarten to Year 6 students
Social rules apply
Please see attached Socials Policy
When: Thursday 25th June
from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: St Patrick‘s School Library
What to Wear: Pyjamas
Cost: Gold coin donation. There will be popcorn
and poppers for a small cost during intermission.
Jaxson Whiley
Will Charlton
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Primary H.S.I.E.
In HSIE, Year 3/4 have been learning about World War II. On Thursday they had the chance to ask a
series of questions to a real life war veteran – Mr Phillip Elger. The students compiled a list of questions
and took it in turns to ask them. Here is what they found out:
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―During the war a 4000lb bomb fell on Mr Elger, he was lucky it didn‘t explode!‖ Alex
―When a 4000lb bomb fell on Mr Elger, his crew worked quickly to get it off him.‖ Jim
―I liked seeing all Mr Elger‘s war medals.‖ Grace
―Mr Elger was only 20 when he went to war.‖ Sam
―I liked seeing Mr Elger‘s uniform, it was really heavy.‖ Sky
―Mr Elger used a machine gun during the war.‖ Harrison
―Mr Elger didn‘t like the war.‖ Paddy
―Mr Elger was awarded a special medal in France last year.‖ Kiera
A big THANK YOU to Mr Elger for answering our questions.
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Secondary
Secondary Welfare Levels
Congratulations to the following students who are
on Level 4 and 5. Remember to complete all your
work and assessment tasks, speak nicely to others
and wear your uniform. These are just a few ways
Welfare Lunch
Secondary students on level 4 and 5 will attend
to receive pink slips.
our Term 2 welfare lunch this Friday. Students will Level 4
Level 5
receive an invitation during the week to let them (2nd highest level):
(highest level):
know what level they are on. Congratulations
Bryce Gavin-Rossiter
Lucy Aveyard
students!
Isaiah Houston
Shelby Dellow
Ethan Pascoe
Hannah Dunn
Level 3 - $2 for lunch and drink
Bobbie Smith
Emily Harper
Level 4 – Free lunch and drink
Ryan Taylor
Amy Mallard
Level 5 – Mufti clothes, free lunch and drink.
Codie Wilson
Monique Morgan
Paige Fox
Willa Stokes
Secondary Assembly
Liam Walsh
Zac Longhurst
Parents and carers are invited to our Term 2
Tara Coster
Alex Brown
assembly to be held this Thursday at 2:35pm.
Brittany Sams
Robert Stokes
Students could receive bronze, silver and gold
Chelsea Taylor
Brooke Morgan
awards. Speeches will be made by students who
Adam Smith
Harrison Williams
have attended extra-curricular activities. Students Wills Wells
Tahlia Dellow
may leave after the assembly if their parent or
Maddie Coster
Leah Martin
carers are present. We look forward to seeing
Eliza Stokes
Chloe Seiler
you there.
Jeremy Smith
Brodi Gavin-Rossiter
Karl Turner
Ashleigh Newham
Biggest Morning Tea
Brittany Huxley
Albert Wykes
Jamie Lee Mahoney
Bradley Watt
We encourage students, parents and carers to
Jessica Farrar
cook some morning tea to sell this Tuesday at
Isabelle Wykes
recess time for the Biggest Morning Tea. All items
Karl Gregson
will be 50cents each and money raised will go
Daniel Martin
towards the cancer council.
Luke Watt
Brodi off to Canada and America
Best wishes to Brodi Gavin Rossiter who heads off to Canada this week as
part of a schools sports program to compete in a number of athletics
carnivals. The events Brodi will be competing in are Discus, Shot Put,
100m and Long Jump. Brodi was selected to be part of this program after
his excellent performances at the State Athletics carnival last year. After
competing in Canada he will head with the group to America to visit some
tourist attractions such as Disneyland and Universal Studios. This is a
wonderful opportunity and we wish him the best of luck. We look
forward to talking to him about his experience on this return to school
next Term.
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Secondary Interest Electives — Term 2
Community Service—students have been helping the Royal Far West Op Shop arrange and clean
their new shop. Students include Willa Stokes, Alex Brown, Robert Stokes, Lucy Aveyard,
Ethan Pascoe, Shelby-Lee Dellow, Brooke Morgan and Amy Mallard.
Timber toys - students have been making a Boomerang or Toy plane during Term 2.
(above left) Zac Longhurst is burning his design on his Boomerang.
(above right) Monique Morgan and Tara Coster are very proud of their planes.
Fitness - students have
been using the school
gym to improve their
fitness.
(left) Liam Walsh is doing
pull ups.
(right) Leah Martin is
increasing her arm
strength.
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Computer Cities - Students have had the opportunity to build their own Egyptian City.
Ethan Pascoe is constructing more buildings. (left)
Study - An opportunity for students to complete their homework and assessments at school.
Tahlia Dellow is busy answering Maths questions. (right)
Textiles—students have dyed and sewed fabric to make a wall hanging.
(left) Willa Stokes and Shelby-Lee Dellow ironing their material.
A huge thank you to all the staff who are teaching these interest electives. Students are really enjoying
learning new skills. Term 3 will see a new variety of options for students to choose from. Well done
to staff and students! Miss Leisa Rowlands
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Work experience
Last week year 10 attended work experience and our students were at placements in Trundle, Dubbo,
Forbes and Parkes. I had the opportunity to visit most students or speak to their employers over the
phone. All employers spoke very highly of the students. All the students enjoyed their time in the
workforce and all learned new skills.
(above) Eliza Stokes with Boyd Aveyard
on his property
(above) Albert Wykes at Rego Plus Parkes
Thank you
to all the businesses
that supported
this very
valuable experience.
(left) Maddie Coster holding ginger the dog at Parkes
Veterinary Clinic Parkes
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Work experience
Bryce Rowley Howarth at Forbes Concrete
Jasmine Cowle at Trundle Children's Centre
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TRUNDLE CENTRAL SCHOOL
Croft St, Trundle NSW 2875
A school that provides a professional, stimulating and challenging learning environment
SOCIAL/MOVIE NIGHTS POLICY
Social/movie nights are held at various times throughout the year to provide supervised social interaction to students
of the school. Attendance at school social/movie nights is a privilege which is dependent on acceptable behaviour and
cooperation from students, along with staff volunteering to supervise.
The following matters are relevant to the holding of social/movie nights at Trundle Central School.
Secondary social/movie nights will be organised by the Stage 5 Co-ordinator while Primary social/movie nights will be
organised by the Assistant Principal. Attendance by staff at social/movie nights is voluntary. However, it is a requirement that at least 2 teachers indicate that they will be at the social/movie night before a social/movie night can be
held.
Permission to attend social/movie nights will be granted if the student is on level 3 (secondary) level B or above as per
the welfare policy. Primary students may not be granted permission to attend a social/movie night if they have been
suspended prior to a social/movie night.
Parents / carers are welcome at all social/movie nights.
Notification of each social/movie night will be included on the Newsletter prior to the social/movie night being held.
This will include the finishing time of each social/movie night.
It is expected that students will adhere to normal school standards of behaviour consistent with Trundle Central
School’s K-12 Welfare and Discipline Policy and Anti-bullying policy.
Tobacco, items that can be used as weapons and all forms of alcohol and other drugs are strictly forbidden at social/
movie nights. Students found in possession of weapons or illegal drugs will be reported to police.
Social/movie nights will be restricted to students attending Trundle Central School. Approved guests may be invited by
the school.
In general, Secondary social/movie nights shall run from 7.30 – 10.30pm in Summer and 7.00 – 10.00pm in Winter. In
general, Primary social/movie nights will start at 7.00pm and end at 9.00pm in Summer and 6.30pm – 8.30pm in Winter. Infants’ social/movie nights run from 6.00 – 7.00pm in Summer and 5.30 – 6.30pm in Winter. K-6 students must be
picked up from the social/movie night by a parent/carer. Students are expected to remain at the social/movie night
until the conclusion of the social/movie night. If children need to leave the social/movie night early, an explanatory
note from a parent / carer should be given to the teacher organising the social/movie night at school on the day of the
social/movie night.
Students who do not attend school on the day of the social/movie night should not attend the social/movie night.
School absences should be consistent with DET acceptable reasons and students who are away sick should not attend
social/movie nights on that night.
Students who arrive later than 15 minutes after the social/movie night begins will not be admitted unless the teacher
in charge has been notified prior to the social/movie night or the student brings a note from parents. Parents / carers
of students not admitted will be phoned immediately before students are sent home. Students will remain under supervision if parents / carers can not be contacted.
Students from Trundle Central School who attend social/movie nights at other venues or schools must comply with the
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Stage 5 Agriculture: Bedgerabong Pig Youth Show
Year 9 and 10 Agriculture students (and two Year 12 students)attended Bedgerabong Pig Youth Show
on 11th of June. They learned how to wash and prepare pigs before parading them in front of the
judges. They also observed different types of pig breeds and learned about features, such as physical
build and temperament, that are important in being judged. Overall, students had a fantastic time and
would like to thank them for their participation in the excursion.
Miss Jung
Students with their ‗cleaned‘ pig.
Albert herding down a pig to get it washed
Eliza, Cody, Albert, Brad and Karl washing their pigs in the wash yard
(left) Learning how to judge pigs
(right) Daniel with the pig he prepared
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Year 11/12
Which one are you?
Always gets
the top
marks in
class.
The know-itall who has
all the
answers
Absent all
semester and
shows up for
sporting
events
Stumbles
across a
photo of
herself in a
History
textbook
Thinks
Twilight is
stupid, yet
dresses like
Edward
Cullen
Will ask for a
copy of your
notes next
week
Extremely
loud and
incredibly
obvious
continuous
snacker
Spends more
time on his
hair and
looking cool
than actually
studying
Forgets pens
and paper
and what
class she/he
is in.
Carries
textbooks
(and energy
drinks) in a
nappy bag
Waking up is
enough work
without
having to get
dressed for
class
Even with a
coke-a-cola
his state can
best be
described as
zombified
Right arm
locked into
the Question
Asking
Position
Phone buzzes
more than a
bee hive
All textbooks
have a
combined
weight of an
Ipad
Spends class
time
doodling
pictures of
weird
classmates.
Preliminary
Week
10
Subject
Construction
Food Technology
Visual Arts
Weighting
-30
15
Form of Assessment
Cluster 5 - Group project
Food preparation: Observation and written report
Copy Cat
HSC
Week
10
Subject
Chemistry
Construction
Ext Mathematics
Industrial Technology
Weighting
20
-20
10
Form of Assessment
Research Task DNA Forensics
Work Effectively
Application of Calculus
Industry Study
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Library
1. Children need literary books that stimulate the imagination, encourage
curiosity, play and wonder. Children need to have a rich experience of what reading
can be like to be enthused and excited about reading. They need intense, exciting,
funny, scary books.
2. Let go of expected outcomes more often and enjoy the wonder of
literature. Let them explore; let them imagine; let them be grasped into the author‘s
world; let them play; escape and daydream.
3. Don’t focus and get stuck on the skills of decoding because that‘s a sure
way to kill enthusiasm for reading. There is no value in teaching children to read if there‘s no excitement about
reading.
4. Let children choose the books they read. What captures the imagination varies for each child,
(as it does for adults); so let children choose the books they will read. This choice is not always easy.
How often have we as adults stood in front of countless bookshelves as we make our decisions? Provide
guidance for supportive choices. Listen to their interests and needs.
5. Create special reading areas. Make it easier for children to concentrate when reading. Make it
comfortable and ensure good lighting. A quiet environment is also helpful.
6. Have a good supply of engaging books. You can tell if the books you‘ve got are engaging by the
level of noise or silence during reading.
7. Introduce new books to children by reading aloud. Make it engaging – use character voices. If
you‘re really terrible at this, look for great audio books. The more engaged they are, the more value
children will place on books and reading.
8. Give children more time to read. It‘s not just
about the quality of time, but the quantity of time.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
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Community
Trundle Junior Rugby League
League Tag
Last Friday the children enjoyed
playing a league tag game, which
was followed by a sausage sizzle for
all players and family members.
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out on
the night.
We will have a mini break now for school holidays,
we wish you all happy and safe holidays and
League Tag will start back up on Friday 24th July,
2015.
Thank you
Notice
Dolly‘s Beauty will be closed
from 1st July for one week.
Thank you.
Dolly
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Email: trundle-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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