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ABACK ON TRA FOR 2010b

BACK ON TRACK FOR 2010! It is on again for 2010! Fifteen of our students are riding push bikes from Mt Kaputar back to

Bulahdelah, a total of 450 kilometres, through every type of terrain and weather you can imagine. They will be riding through places in NSW like Hanging Rock and over the Barrington Tops, camping along the way. The students, ranging from Year 7 to Year 11, are riding to raise money for Stewart House and Father Chris Riley's 'Youth Off The Streets'.

Last year 12 riders completed the challenge from Tamworth back to Bulahdelah (see photo) and they raised over $3000. What an amazing accomplish- ment! We hope to top that this year. The students will begin their journey in Term 3 and conclude in the school holidays - Saturday 18th to Monday 27th September.

To complete the challenge we are taking three teachers, the school bus and trailer, a truck, two support vehicles, parents to assist and a lot of food and water. We are hoping for some businesses to assist with donations - whether it be with fuel, food, water or a donation of money. We are very grateful to Camp Cobark (via Gloucester) and Glenrock Station for allowing our students to camp for the night and use their facilities. The students will be very busy assisting with fundraising over the next few months. We are hoping to stage a few events such as a golf day (see page 9), a bowls day and a Father's Day raffle to name a few.

If you are able to make any contribution to this very worthy cause you can phone Mr. Peter

Kershaw, organising teacher at Bulahdelah Central School on 49974329.

TAREE EISTEDDFOD

Matt Smith, Alana Howard-Young, Jessica Van der Linden, Trent Lamborn –

Second placegetters. (See report

page 7)

Bulahdelah Central School Delivering Quality Education –

Teaching Today, Educating for Tomorrow PRIDE: Participation, Respect, Innovation, Determination, Excellence

Strive to Achieve

HOW TO CONTACT US:

Mail 8 Meade Street, Bulahdelah 2423

Telephone 4997 4329

Fax 4997 4512

Email bulahdelah-

c.school.det.nsw.edu.au

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Last Friday week I had the pleasure of representing Bulahdelah Central School at a function at

Stewart House, which is located opposite South Curl Curl beach in Sydney.

At the function BCS was presented with the Central Schools’ Shield for raising the most money out of all the Central Schools in NSW. A fantastic effort by our students and especially those involved in the Bike Challenge last year which contributed a significant amount of the total amount raised for

Steward House by Bulahdelah Central School in 2009.

This is the first time Bulahdelah Central School’s name has appeared on the shield and I hope it won’t be the last. As the biggest Central School in NSW we have a distinct advantage and it is a bit embarrassing when schools with less than 80 students are able to raise more funds than us.

Every year we send students to Steward House and while there they attend a specific purpose school onsite for eight days of their 12-day stay. During their stay, these students are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle.

Traditionally, teachers and staff from the NSW public education system have donated through fortnightly salary contributions around $900,000 of the $2.5million needed to run Stewart House. Public school children through school-based fundraising contribute around $500,000. The remainder is gathered from personal and corporate donations and applications for private grants and subsidies. So you can see it is important that we continue to support such a worthy organisation to ensure they can continue to provide the important services to lots public school children across the state.

In recent weeks a small white envelope was sent home with each child asking for a gold coin donation for Stewart House. Thank you to those students and parents who have already returned one. If you still have yours and would like to contribute please get it the office in the next couple of weeks. Your support for not only our local children but for other children across the state is appreciated. -Don Hudson, Principal.

THE NSW PUBLIC WORKS

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE PURCHASE AND REMOVAL OF THE OLD SCHOOL RESIDENCE

New South Wales Public Works is calling for an expression of interest for the purchase and removal of the old school residence located at Bulahdelah Central School (Meade St, Bulahdelah, NSW 2423).

The condition of sale includes reestablishment of the site following the removal of the buildings. Full details of the works can be obtained from the New South Wales Public Works contact officer.

Interested Parties are to contact:

Michael Godwin

NSW Public Works, Taree Ph: 6592-6756 Fax: 6592-6767

The properties will be available for inspection on school days between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00 pm by contacting the above. M. Donnelly, Regional Manager North Coast Region

Project Management, NSW Department of Commerce

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Following a successful and sunny athletics carnival on the 10th May a number of our students will be representing the school at Zone later this week. Bradman again dominated, taking out the Champion House. In addition a number of students who performed in Drama and Music at the Taree Eisteddfod last week were presented with their awards on the assembly. Congratulations to all students who participated in this annual event. Last week Year 11 completed their half yearly exams and will shortly receive their reports which will be able to be discussed at our Parent/teacher Evening in the second week back next term. A recent monitoring of students’ performance over all subjects, Years 7 to 12, was completed

last week and students will receive a letter home if they received merits or if there were concerns about their progress. Please contact the school if you have any queries regarding these letters. Finally, I again spoke to students about school uniform at the assembly last Monday. A major concern is the number of students turning up in non-school jumpers and also students who are wearing coloured shorts or board shorts, particularly on Fridays. I have informed students that if they persist in not wearing school uniform they will be required to see me. They may be asked to wear clean clothing from the school clothing pool or to miss out on participation in school activities. Could you please assist in ensuring students wear appropriate uniform. Please contact

the school if there are financial difficulties obtaining uniform.

- Roger Horton, Secondary Deputy Principal

Many school activities have been held, in the last two weeks, during my absence whilst on leave. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the students who have participated in these activities. It is always exciting when students choose to participate in extra-curricular activities, as it demonstrates a desire to strive for excellence with determination and perseverance. These are some of the qualities that we encourage in our students. Well done to the boy’s soccer team for their efforts, and although behind on the scoreboard, they

showed great determination and perseverance, giving their all until the final whistle!!! Great stuff!! Our tennis team also did the school proud, once again this year, reaching the fourth round of the PSSA knockout tournament. This is a significant achievement and one that the students, school and community should be proud of. I have been very impressed with the attitude of the players and how they combine as a team to achieve personal excellence. Well done!! A number of our students certainly left their mark on the Taree Eisteddfod recently. All participants

must be congratulated on their efforts which embody the values of respect, innovation, determination and excellence. The standout performances were BCS students winning both sections of the Public Speaking and the efforts and achievements of our debating team, which received numerous accolades from the adjudicator. Our dance/drama girls once again blew away their competitors and won their section. What fantastic results!!! Well done to all other competitors who also displayed determination in pursuit of personal excellence!! (A full Eisteddfod report will be in the next Newsletter.) I would like to thank the staff and parents who supported these activities, as participation in such events would not be possible without their facilitation and input!! Look what we can achieve when students, parents and staff work in partnership…..there are no limits!!!! Some dates for your diary: 28th May Regional X Country; 2nd June CWA International Day.

- Sally Thompson, Primary Deputy Principal.

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The answer is…..lots! The P & C Assoc Inc’s meetings are a great way for staff, parents and interested community members to catch up on what’s going on at our school while at the same time providing a venue for issues to be raised and discussed. At the May meeting members discussed many items including:

building updates concerning primary toilets, Language and Trade Learning Centres;

NAPLAN;

teacher accountability;

class gradings;

excursions, including recent Zone;

student behavior;

newsletter;

canteen handover;

parent/teacher evening ideas;

Mother’s Day stall;

Fundraising;

Eisteddfod and

Stage 1 and Stage 2 new resources funded by P & C at $2,300. Due to the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday falling on the usual meeting Monday, the June P & C Meeting has been set down for MONDAY 21ST JUNE at 5:30pm in the Staff Common Room. It’s

not too late to join for the 2010 year ($1:00 membership fee) so why not come along and support your student’s education. You would be made very welcome.

- Nickie Dorney, Secretary

This year Reconciliation Week starts on 27 May and ends on 3 June. Each year the National Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of the first Australians. It is the ideal time for everyone to join the reconciliation conversation and to think about how we can help turn around the disadvantage experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more details go to the Reconciliation Australia

website at http://www.reconciliation.org.au/

U15 GIRLS SOCCER

On a recent Wednesday, students from Saint Clares,Taree travelled to Bulahdelah to challenge our girls for the Round 2 Bill Turner Soccer Competition. Saint Clares proved to be a formidable competitor taking our girls to overtime and unfortunately winning by a lucky golden point goal in the last four minutes of extra time. Although our girls had a steady lead right though the first half, Saint Clares made our keeper Lily Sibert work in goals to maintain our lead. At half time the score remained 1-0 with the first goal being scored by our striker Katrina Mason. The second

half of the game saw our girls loose our lead and give in to a 1-1 draw at full time. The girls bound together tightly to support each other with Casey Gooch working profoundly well with a debutante rookie and little sister Ellie Gooch. The Gooch girls made a formidable team making numerous runs

down the wing to bring the ball right to the goal mouth but unfortunately unable to find the back of the net. A great game was had by all. Although we will not be progressing through to the next round of Bill Turner the girls are looking forward to playing in our next friendly against Dungog at Dungog on June 23. - Cathryn Guthrie, Organising Teacher.

WHAT DID I MISS FROM THE MAY P & C MEETING?

RECONCILIATION WEEK

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS - Participation, Determination, Excellence

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BOYS PSSA SOCCER

On Monday 10th May, the primary boy’s soccer team travelled to Nabiac to play in the PSSA knockout competition. The game started quickly and our boys seemed to be still in shock or half asleep, not sure, but Nabiac scored a very quick 4 goals in the first part of the first half. Our boys fought back hard and stopped any more goals from being scored. Well done Kayden. We had a few

break aways towards our goals but unfortunately could not get a good shot away, due to Nabiac's strong defence line. During the second half, Bulahdelah were in excellent form and dominated the ball possession and play. We scored an awesome goal, making the score 4-1. Our goal was scored by our youngest player Joshua Dallas, with excellent support from Bailey Shultz. We played hard

until the finish but still struggled to get the ball in between the posts. The final score was 5-1 and the boys did Bulahdelah proud. Thanks boys. Now to see how our girls go against Tea Gardens. Stay posted.

- Mellissa Murphy, Organising Teacher

Photo: Stuart Smith, Kayden Malone, Brad Smith, Josh Dallas, Jordan Gregory, Kyle Shultz, Jack Hutchison, Shane Hamilton, Cooper Bramston, Ben Eadie, Dylan Tooze, Michael Chisholm, Jayden Lilley, Djindi Galimard, Bailey Shultz with teacher Mrs. Murphy

K – 2 BULAHDELAH EXCURSION

On Tuesday 11th May Kindergarten, Years 1 and 2 students embarked on an exciting tour of three Bulahdelah businesses to discover how food is produced and marketed as part of their theme work on Products and Services. Under the supervision of Ms. Penny Britton, Mr. Warren Gibbs, Mrs. Mell Murphy and Mrs. Sonia McDonald the students visited the butchers, the bakers and, no, not the candlestick makers but….the supermarket! Many thanks to the owners and staff of these establishments for their support in this learning experience for our students.

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PRIMARY CAPTAIN EXCURSION

Our Primary captains were invited to attend the opening of the Tea Gardens Public School Parliament on Wednesday 19th May. The students were accompanied by Principal Mr. Don Hudson and Primary Deputy Principal Mrs. Sally Thompson. Congratulations to all involved at Tea Gardens School.

MIDCOAST SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

Sixteen students from Years 9 & 10 travelled to Taree on 6th May to participate in this event and were involved in various challenges. They constructed articles like a boat, a catapault, hovercraft, plane or bridge. Some challenges involved

problem solving such as how to deliver patients to hospital and how to best distribute electricity in a grid system. This was the first year BCS has been involved in this challenge and we look forward to taking part again next year. Photo on left: The plane which travelled the furthest. Photo on right: Planning the rescue helicopter flight.

- Sunrae Baillie, Science Teacher.

LUNA PARK MATHS REWARD EXCURSION

This reward excursion was available for students in Years 7 and 10 who had submitted 90% of their Mathematics homework during Term 1, 2010. Supervising staff Mrs. Deb Gilbert and Mr. Peter Kershaw accompanied the students who travelled in the school mini bus, leaving at 7am on Friday 21st May

SHAKESPEARE UPON AVON FESTIVAL

Although the day was chilly, the sun was out as students from Years 8 to 12 attended this Festival on Thursday, 13th May. It was an excellent opportunity for students to experience the magic of Shakespeare in a live theatre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream followed by an informative workshop which provided an interesting

insight into the nature of theatrical production. Students of Drama and English particularly appreciate this staging of a famous play.

- Michael De Angelis, Organising Teacher.

HAMLET PERFORMANCE

Students from Year 12 Advanced English class had the opportunity to attend a performance of Hamlet in Sydney on Thursday 20th May. The performance supported the Year 12 Module B Critical Study of text, Shakespeare’s Tragedy of Hamlet. Supervising

staff were Mrs. Deb Elliott and Mrs. Vanessa Shultz and travel was by private vehicle to the venue at the Bondi Pavilion.

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TAREE EISTEDDFOD INSTRUMENTAL SECTION

On Friday 14th May, our music students performed in the Secondary Schools’ Rock / Modern / Folk Band section of the Taree Eisteddfod. All students performed very well and received many positive comments from the adjudicator on the day. This year the competition was divided into two sections - Group 1 for students in Years 7 - 9, and Group 2 for Years 10 - 12. The standard of musical performance in both groups was very high from all schools which entered. Our students gave confident performances and for the first time ever, all entrants from BCS were awarded a placing. Congratulations to all students for their achievements in this event. We thank all the parents, grandparents

and friends who travelled to Taree for their support on the day. Also thanks to Andy Gilbert for driving the bus. Results: Years 10 - 12 Section: Second Place - Alana Howard Young, Jessica Van Der Linden, Matt Smith and Trent Lamborn performed Fainting Spells and Your Guardian Angel. (Photo on front page.) Four Place - Cameron Blackwood, Dylan Kealy, Josh Barnett and Alex Barry performed Hit the Road and You Shook Me All Night Long. (Cameron and

Dylan had a bit of bad luck during their first performance with a broken drum stick and an electrical problem with an amp, but to their credit they continued and finished the performance - well done!) Years 7 - 9 Section: Equal Third Place - Josh Barnett, Alex Barry, Keerin Delardes, Michael Shultz and Jacob Ison-Walker performing Save Tonight and Taking It Slow Equal Third Place - Brittany Benney, Sofie Dorney, Kimberley Gilbert, Kyra-Lea Gregory, Josh Barnett and Jacob Ison-Walker performing Bad Moon Rising and Time of Your Life.

- Wendy Parsons, Music Teacher.

COSI PERFORMANCE

Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree is the venue for a performance of Cosi on 2nd June. Students

from Year 12 Standard English class are currently studying this play as it is the prescribed text for Module B “Close Study of a Text”. Viewing of this performance will enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of the text. Supervising teachers are Mr. Michael De Angelis and Mrs. Vanessa Shultz.

HSC BOOSTER COURSES IN SCIENCE & MATHS

Students in Year 12 have been given the opportunity to attend the above courses at the University of New England, Armidale from Sunday 6th to Tuesday 8th June. These activities are directly related to dot points of the science syllabuses with intensive instructions about sections of the course that students often find troublesome. It is also an opportunity for students to see specialised equipment such as an Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and will give students an experience of university life and the university campus. Cost per student is $34 which covers travel. (Accommodation and meals will be provided by the University. Travel will be by the school mini-bus and supervising teacher will be Mr. Shane Nunan.

EARLY NOTICE OF EXCURSIONS

Josh Barnett, Michael Shultz, Jacob Ison-Walker, Keerin Delardes, Alex Barry

Kimberley Gilbert, Alex Barry, Kyra-Lea Gregory, Brittany Benney, Sofie Dorney

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DEFENCE FORCE RECRUITING PRESENTATION

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 have the opportunity to attend this presentation on Monday 21st June in the school hall. Students will be able to listen to various representatives from the defence force and investigate the defence force as a career.

NATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME will be held at 11am on Wednesday 26 May 2010. The 2010 storybook is Little White Dogs Can't Jump, written by Bruce Whatley

and Rosie Smith, illustrated by Bruce Whatley and published by HarperCollins Publishers Australia. National Simultaneous Storytime is a campaign organised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), in which a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously to children in a variety of venues around Australia. The campaign promotes the value of books and encourages young people to read, share books and become involved in other fun and engaging literary based activities and is an integral part of promoting the value of reading and literacy within Australian society. http://www.alia.org.au/storytime/ - ANDREW DADDO VISITS BCS. Andrew Daddo is an author, columnist, corporate coach, radio broadcaster, TV presenter, fisherman (hopeless), golfer (woeful!), chef (getting better), dad, and well, let’s be honest, he has had a go at just about everything. Andrew’s favourite things to do: dragging the kids behind the boat on a blow-up wedge, bike riding – but not in lyrca, fishing, reading and feeding the chooks. Andrew will tell you more about how he wrote his books and about some of the characters in them. Great Lakes Library Service 10th Annual Great Books Festival is sponsoring his visit on FRIDAY 28th MAY for a session commencing at 11:30am. This presentation is entertaining and interesting so don’t let your children miss this experience. Cost is $3:00 per student (and parents are more than welcome for the same cost). Permission notes have been distributed

Students/Mum REMEMBER! Send in your Scholastic Book Orders by FRIDAY 4TH JUNE, 2010. Don’t miss out on some excellent books, posters, games and fun things to make and do.

- Kathryn Gresham, Librarian.

NUTRITION NOTES: Conquer the unhealthy lunchbox: Healthy eating involves eating a

balanced diet full of nutrient dense foods to provide calcium, iron, fibre, vitamins and minerals. A variety of food from the 5 food groups is vital because this is the only way to receive the amount of

nutrients which are necessary for children to grow into healthy adolescents and adults. As parents, you may find it difficult to encourage children to eat healthily, as children often want what their friends are eating or they may be a fussy eater. It is important to support your child by giving them confidence in knowing why healthy eating is good for them. It may also help to provide healthy but delicious lunch box. Options are:

Recess – date coconut balls. These often give a hint of chocolate

however are made from: ½ cup of dates, ½ cup apricot, ½ cup raisins, 2 tablespoons cocoa, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ desiccated coconut. You will need to blend dates, apricot, raisins and cocoa in a

food processor for 1 min. If the mixture doesn’t hold together add some orange juice. Mix the coconut and cinnamon in a cup and mix well. Spread the coconut on kitchen paper. Roll the processed food into balls and toss each ball in coconut. Place in fridge to chill and firm. Other delicious healthy recess snacks include air pop corn, diet jelly with fruit pieces, vegetable snacks with hummus dips.

LIBRARY GLEANINGS – Quality Education

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Lunch - Mini pizzas can be a great wholesome idea for both winter and summer. Using an English

muffin as the pizza base put a teaspoon of pureed tomatoes on the base and fill with favourite toppings, for example; sliced tomato, capsicum, pine apple, reduced fat cheese, spinach and corn. This offers a wide range of fruit and vegetables on a whole meal option, which is great for fibre, B vitamins, iron, vitamin C and calcium. Other lunch ideas, salad wraps, and vegetable quiche. Beverages-it is important for children to have water freely available throughout the day; avoid the temptation to put in flavoured cordial or too much fruit juice. Sometimes children like a dash of lime or lemon juice in their water. Flavoured or plain milk is also popular and if it is frozen ahead of time you can place it next to perishable foods and keep them safe.

Another healthy suggestion – OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS: Sheryl Barry (Canteen

Manager) and Stephanie Dennis (Assistant) prepare healthy one-off specials each week. These specials are publicised each fortnight in the school newsletter, on the school web site and the daily notices. Students and staff are invited to order from this list in addition to the Menu/Price List. Specials this fortnight are: DAY MAY RECESS COST LUNCH COST

MON 24th Pancakes $ 1:50 Roast Beef Roll with Gravy $ 2:50

TUES 25th Mini Pizzas $ 2:50 Vegetable Soup or

Chicken Kebabs with H/Soy $ 2:00 ea

WEDS 26th Banana Cake $ 1:50 Spaghetti Bolognaise $ 3:50

THURS 27th Egg & Cheese Muffins $ 2:50 Chicken & Cheese Vol-au-vents $ 2:50 ea

FRI 28th Banana Split $ 2:00 Chicken Fettuccini $ 3:50

MON 31 Mini Quiche $ 2:00 Meatballs & Mash $ 3:50

TUES 1st Scones with Jam & Cream $ 2:50 Beef Stir-Fry $ 3:50

WEDS 2nd

Cheese & Biscuits $ 2:00 Beef Stew $ 3:50

THURS 3rd

Crumpets with Golden Syrup $ 1:50 Spring Rolls (3) $ 3:50

FRI 4th Mini Pizzas $ 2:50 Fish & Salad $ 5:00

P & C FUNDRAISER: The P&C is holding a SOCK IT TO YOU fundraiser and catalogues will be distributed today (Monday). Please forward order forms and money to the school by Monday 7 June. Delivery will be 7-14 days after the order has been faxed.

BIKE CHALLENGE FUNDRAISER: The students participating in the Bike

Challenge 2010 will be holding a 4 Person Ambrose Golf fundraiser at Bulahdelah Golf Club on Sunday 27 June. The cost is $15 per person. Each team must have an adult member. Names in to Nickie Dorney by June 21 on 4997 4174. There will be a raffle, lunch and prizes. Please come along and help raise money for this worthy cause and have a great day of golf!

OPPORTUNITY CLASS PLACEMENT TEST: This test will be conducted on Wednesday, 28th

July, 2010 for Year 4 students seeking Year 5 placement. Interested applicants can apply online at http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement Paper applications closed 21st May; website for online processing closes 30th June.

WE ARE ONTHE WEB: www.bulahdelah-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

NEXT NEWSLETTER: Monday 7th June – Issue 8 – check your emails. As advised in

previous newsletters the school distributes the Tall Timbers newsletter by email. Please make sure

your mailbox is cleared. Also, the newsletter is on the school web page (see above). NEXT ISSUE: SECONDARY CAPTAIN NOMINATIONS.

OFFICE HOURS: Your school’s Administration Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:10am to 3:30pm. The exception is Thursday Week A – the office will close at 3:00pm to enable SASS to

hold a fortnightly meeting. Early closing dates for Term 2 are 3rd June, 17th June and 1st July.

PERIPATETIC MUSIC PROGRAM: Co-ordinator Mr. Ross advises that this program has

recommenced for Term 2 as from last Friday, 21st May with drum lessons. Guitar, vocal and piano lessons will be available in the very near future. Lesson fees are $25 per half hour individual lesson, payable upon each lesson. If a student is unable to attend a particular lesson fees are still due . However, if the school is notified prior to the original lesson time an alternative lesson time could be made available. There are no group lessons.

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Why is our Attendance Policy necessary? To reach their potential at school, students need to

attend regularly. Studies show there is a far greater chance of students becoming early school leavers if they don't attend school regularly. We must account for the whereabouts of our students daily. We strive to work with parents to provide a secure and caring learning environment for our students. Many of our “approved” absences are for trivial reasons eg. shopping. We need to work together to help students to understand the importance of being at school whenever possible. If a student is absent for more than five days per semester he/she will put at risk the successful completion of the unit of study. IT’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH!! It not only affects the student involved in terms of sequential learning, but often interrupts the progress of the whole class. DOES OUR COMMUNITY PLACE A HIGH VALUE ON EDUCATION?? Bulahdelah Central School and the BCS P & C Association Inc. does. Should you require support in saying NO to your son/daughter on their attendance or any other issue please contact us immediately. We all can work together to make a difference to your student’s future. Be on time, be at school, that’s the rule!

In late 1983 Tea Gardens parents called a meeting to discuss the possibility of enrolling their

present Year 6 students at BCS in 1984. The reasons behind this desired change ranged from travel time to Raymond Terrace, overcrowding on the buses and also overcrowding at both Raymond Terrace (now Hunter) and Irrawang High Schools. The meeting formed the unanimous decision to enrol 20 students at BCS. However, the Department of Education, the bus companies, the local councillors, teachers and schools were against this move as were several local families. Bulahdelah P & C Association supported the idea as did some locals and a meeting was arranged with Mr. Beard, Director of Education Hunter Region. This resulted in a definite “no” to the proposal. Many meetings were held and parents sought advice from politicians, legal professionals and the Teachers’ Federation. Early in 1984 only six students wanted to enrol and the decision was made to publicise their plight. The media coverage was extensive. The parents were now meeting almost daily and they decided to approach Mr. Leon Punch, MP and he represented the group by contacting the Director General of Education.

The first day of high school was certainly a memorable one for these six students and their families. When they presented themselves at BCS the then principal, Mr. Ian Aird, advised them that the Department had directed him to refuse enrolment to these students. They spent their first day in the school grounds, supervised but not in class. Day two was the same but then the media arrived by helicopter for interviews, adding some drama to the occasion. The parents were told they faced prosecution because they were “breaking the rules” but after seeking legal advice it was determined that wasn’t the case. After a week of negotiations with Mr. Punch and Mr. Beard, it was agreed to allow the six students to enrol at BCS and the Department would investigate the possibility of further enrolments. All six students together with one late arrival settled down and continued their schooling at BCS through to Year 12. TODAY, BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL IS THE PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR TEA

GARDENS/HAWKS NEST STUDENTS. NEXT ISSUE – WHEN DID BCS BECOME A UNIFORM SCHOOL?

Bulahdelah Show Society is seeking applicants for the 2010 Miss Showgirl Competition, open to

all young women aged from 18 years to under 25 years within the area. Prizes are very generous and the winner goes on to represent Bulahdelah at Zone in Maitland in early 2011. It was decided that a Show Ball would not be held in 2010 and that judging for Miss Showgirl will take place later in the year, either just before or during the Show in November. Interested folk (including senior and ex-students) should contact Mrs. Barbie Gordon (co-ordinator) on 49974174.

ATTENDANCE: IT’S NOT OK TO BE AWAY!

BCS TRADITIONS – HOW TEA GARDENS/HAWKS NEST STUDENTS CAME TO BCS

COMMUNITY CHATTER – MISS SHOWGIRL COMPETITION

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Under the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program Bulahdelah Central School has created the “buzz” word PRIDE. Students and staff are asked to implement the buzz word in their

behaviours.

P

Participation

We promote participation and school spirit in an environment that values the participation of

students, staff and the wider community. Are you actively involved in the life of the

school?

R Respect

We respect the rights of others, ourselves and the school in an environment of harmony and

personal responsibility. Do you respect yourself, respect others and take

responsibility for you own actions?

I Innovation

We initiate and continue to improve as individuals, teams and the school.

Can you find a better, smarter or more creative way?

D Determination

We work towards quality, success and recognition in a persevering manner.

Do you keep on working towards your goals?

E Excellence

We do our best to achieve excellence. Have you done your best?

DO YOU HAVE PRIDE?

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Dates are correct at time of publication. Please do not hesitate to contact the School Administration Office if you have any queries.

2010 May 24 Primary Assembly; Newsletter published by email and on webpage 27 MLC Meeting; PSSA Girls’ Tennis; Reconciliation Week begins 28 Visiting Author – Andrew Daddo; Regional Cross Country Carnivals 31 Aust. Tax Office visit Years 9 & 10 June 01 Ready, Steady Cook Excursion Years 10-12 Food Technology students; Nominations

close for school leaders 2010/2011

02 Yr 12 excursion Taree “Cosi” performance; CWA International Day

03 Office closes at 3pm

07 Years 9/10 exams all week; Primary Assembly; Newsletter published by email and on webpage

08 Year 12 Geography Study Skills Day Newcastle 09 Vocal Section, Taree Eisteddfod 14 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday 15 Years 7/8 Exams all week; Nominees for leadership interviewed this week

17 Office closes at 3pm

21 Nominees for leadership address assembly; Primary Assembly; Newsletter published by email and on webpage; P & C Assoc meeting 5:30pm Common Room – PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

22 Voting for leaders takes place

23 MLC Olympics day; Dungog vs BCS 27 Bike Challenge Ambrose Golf Fundraiser Day 28 Opportunity Class Placement Test 29 Secondary Formal Assembly – Induction of school leaders

July 01 Newcastle Uni Open Day; Office closes at 3pm

02 Last day Term 2 July 19 Staff Development Day – student free

20 Students return

26 Newsletter published by email and on webpage August 09 Year 12 Trial Exams till 18

th; Newsletter published by email and on webpage;

P & C Inc. meeting 5:30pm

23 Newsletter published by email and on webpage September 05 Father’s Day 12 Year 11 Jindabyne Excursion till 17th 13 P & C Assoc Inc. meeting 5:30pm

18 2010 Bike Challenge commences 20 Newsletter published by email and on webpage 23 Entries close at BCS for Bulahdelah Show School Pavilion Night – Art, Creative

Writing. 24 Last day of Term 3 October 11 Staff and students return for Term 4 – there is NO student free day in term 4

November 05 Entries close at BCS for Bulahdelah Show School Pavilion Night Public Speaking Competition

10 Bulahdelah Show School Pavilion Night 15 All My Own Work begins

19 Bulahdelah Show (& 20th)

22 Work Experience Week 29 Work Experience Week; Year 9 Canberra Excursion December 15 Last day for students to attend in 2010

Members of the BCS P & C Association Inc have received notification that their application for a grant from the Holiday Coast Credit Union Community Partnership Program has been successful. The amount of $3,800:00 (inclusive of GST) is to be used for Literacy, Numeracy and Environmental resources. On behalf of our students, staff and parents the school would like to take this opportunity to thank the Holiday Coast Credit Union for their continued support of the

Bulahdelah community.

BCS BILLBOARD

STOP PRESS – SUCCESS WITH GRANT