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BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School Strive to Achieve Term 3 Week 6 Issue 12 18th August 2014

Strive to Achieve

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School

Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School

Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013

The Multi Category Class has been working on the

gardens around the school. They have been

weeding, tidying and trimming the gardens and

picking up rubbish scattered throughout the

gardens and on the ground. Mrs Jenny Hoare,

Mrs Angela Fidden, and Mrs Kim Kirkpatrick have

also lent a (big) hand.

Mr Sibert has been helping and placing mulch on

the gardens when they have finished each area.

This term Gardening has also been running as a

sport so that these efforts can be built on

throughout the school.

We hope that students at

BCS take care of the

gardens and do not litter in

the school. Jarrod Johnson

and the MC class.

GREAT NEWS INSIDE * P&C 16

th June Tea Gardens 3.45pm

* Yr12 HSC Ind. Tech Major Works

* Equestrian NSW State C.Ships

* Book Fair Garden 21st

August

* “Murder Under the Microscope”

* Primary Rugby

* Debating

BCS SCHOOL PROGRAMS VALUE OF THE WEEK Respect. We respect the rights of

others, ourselves & the school in

an environment of harmony &

personal responsibility. Do you

respect yourself, respect others &

take responsibility for your own

actions?

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I have written previously about student mental health and depression

but I thought given the recent death of Robin Williams it was timely to revisit the topic. I’m aware that students are certainly talking about his life, achievements and his death which does provide an avenue to discuss the issues around mental health and certainly depression. For our children and young people good mental health means that they are able to manage the ups and downs of school and life. It also means, importantly, they feel good about themselves and are confident in getting on with their lives. We know all children feel sad at times, but feelings of sadness with great intensity that persist for weeks or months may be a symptom of more chronic depression or major depressive disorder. These depressive disorders are more than “the blues”; they affect a young person’s thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and body, and can lead to school failure, social isolation, and even suicide. Symptoms of depression in children and young people often go unrecognised or untreated and can be often masked by other behaviours such as anger or aggression. Symptoms may include:

Changes in appetite.

Poor sleep patterns.

Frequently seeming upset, sad, anxious or negative.

Becoming withdrawn or isolated from others.

Becoming involved in risky or criminal behaviour.

Significant change in interest in schoolwork and activities.

Difficulty commencing tasks/staying on task or refusal to attempt tasks.

Difficulty completing, or refusal to complete classwork and assessments.

Lateness to school, truancy, frequent absences and/or school refusal.

There is lots of information available on the web to support parents in developing resilient children who enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing. The following are just some of the websites that can provide additional information and support for parents and their children. Beyondblue (http://www.beyondblue.org.au/) Beyondblue is working to reduce the impact of depression and anxiety in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience. Headspace (http://www.headspace.org.au/) Headspace provides helpful information for parents on boys and girls, adolescents, emotional development, parenting practices and how best to support children and young people who are going through tough times. The following two sites provide resources that are used within school nationally. KidsMatter (http://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/) KidsMatter is an Australian mental health and wellbeing initiative set in primary schools and early childhood education and care services. It's unique because it brings together all the most important people in a child’s life - especially families! Lots of resources and links can be found on their website. MindMatters (http://www.mindmatters.edu.au/) MindMatters is about young people; their health and wellbeing. It helps schools to support young people to achieve their goals, build relationships and cope with challenges. Their website provides useful resources and links for young people, families, teachers and schools.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

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Date for P&C Meeting Term 3:

8th September Tea Gardens 3.45pm

Celebrate Attendance

Hints and Tips No 7: Getting to school on time

It is essential to establish a regular routine each morning and arriving at school on time is an important part of your child’s morning routine. It is important to be at school on time because:

It sets up good habits for the future.

It provides social benefits – good play time and discussion among friends.

The school day usually begins with the teacher giving out information to students. E.g. any changes to school routines, coming events etc.

It is an opportunity for important teacher student interaction before school.

There is plenty of time for ordering lunches if needed.

A duck’s quack doesn’t

echo and nobody

knows why.

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Here are some of the outstanding Industrial Technology major work projects for the HSC course. Students have been working on these for the past twelve months as part of their HSC. They will be on display in the Student Support Centre on 22nd & 25th August. Please come and take a few minutes to browse and admire the Industrial Tech students’ creative works.

YEAR 12 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY MAJOR WORK PROJECTS 2014:

Brayden Dorney - Curved Top Blanket Box.

Made from varying Australian Hardwood with Red Cedar panels. It contains a push to open

drawer as well as gas struts to aid the lid opening.

Daniel Sahyoun – Hardwood Hall Table and accessories.

A Japanese themed hall table made from Australian hardwoods, native to our area. It has a lovely granite centre piece with under table lighting to emphasis the beautiful colours of the project. Contains accessories of a turned bowl and pot with bamboo vase.

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Dylan Watt – Modern Hardwood Swinging Garden Seat. Made from a mix of Hardwood and Merbau decking to

outlast the harsh Australian climate.

Jake Kilgannon - Rustic Style Centre Island Bench.

Rustic design made from Australian hardwoods consisting of granite and End Grain Hardwood

chopping boards with under bench storage.

Sarah Ross - Blanket Box.

Made from Tasmanian Oak with a glass top lid covering a collage of family photos.

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Odin Kemi – Laminated Coffee Table. Coffee table consisting of a mix of Tasmanian Oak and Radiata Pine.

Meagan Terry - Storage Box.

Made from Tasmanian Oak with random laminated timber off cuts made into a mitered panel inlay. Contains an internal side to side

drawer compartment.

Thomas Allen – Day Bed with curved back. A day bed designed from a mix of

Australian timbers such as Blue Gum and Radiata Pine , and hints of Jacaranda. It

contains a hidden push-to-open drawer for storage underneath.

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BCS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:

Since our last newsletter we have had some very exciting news; Karl Price has

been accepted into a NYSF (National Youth Science Forum) position for 2015. The NYSF is a 2 week holiday program for students who have completed Year 11 and show academic success and potential in the areas of Science and Engineering. This program is supported by Rotary clubs throughout NSW. It has a very competitive process for students to be selected. Karl competed against students from other nearby schools to be accepted into this prestigious program. We are very proud of Karl's achievements and know that he will have an exceptional time at the forum. Another student I would like to raise your awareness of is Brad Aldis. Brad, along with a small band of enthusiastic students, is currently preparing for the Bike Challenge to be held on 18th – 25th September. Brad is not only preparing physically for this gruelling event, but he has also been growing his hair. His plan is to seek donations, with the highest donor receiving the rights to shave his head. Brad wants to better his $600 fundraising efforts from last year by using a similar strategy. The Bike Challenge this year is raising funds for Stewart House and Prostate Cancer. If you would like to support Brad please donate at the front office or see me (Deb Gilbert). Also on fundraising for great causes, our Year 12 English Studies class, led by Ms Caro, had a fundraising event for epilepsy at the end of last term. This unit of work challenged the students to organise an event, including advertisement, complete a role within the project and work together as a team. The class decided on a sausage sizzle and decorated the courtyard to raise awareness of epilepsy. I am very pleased to announce that after all accounts have been finalised, the group raised just over $500 for this cause.

It is certainly the business end of our HSC classes at the moment as students are sitting their Trial exams and completing their major works in Industrial Technology Timber, Drama and Music. I would like to congratulate our students and staff for their efforts and trust that their Trial marks will provide guidance for the remainder of the term. I would like to support an initiative of the Tea Gardens Library who have put together a HSC Help Night on the 10th September and recommend that it is not too late to get some great advice to prepare for the HSC and manage the growing stress. In addition to their studies, a small group of students have started making decisions for their formal. More information will be sent out to parents shortly, however I thought it would be important to mark the calendar for the 11th November for our School Formal dinner before we get too busy. In this newsletter you will find the summary of the new process for School Captain nominations. The concept is to have a transparent and equitable process that acknowledges the many styles of young leaders. This is now in place and I look forward to monitoring the implementation and effects it will have on our student nominations next year.

Aug 20-21 Book Fair Garden

21 Yrs9-11 Ag Quip

22 Yrs7-12 Hairspray Civic Theatre

25 YrsK-8 “Adamriginal” Performance

28 Yrs5-6 N’tle Perm. Maths Comp.

Sept 3 Yrs K-2 Gruffalo the Play Taree

8 P&C Meeting Tea Gardens

18-25 Bike Challenge

Oct 15 Triple P Parenting Seminar

IMPORTANT DATES:

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SARAH ALDIS EQUESTRIAN NSW STATE INTERSCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS:

Sarah Aldis represented Bulahdelah Central

School at the Equestrian NSW State Interschool

Championships held at the Sydney International

Equestrian Centre from 19th – 22nd June 2014.

Sarah competed really well against a lot of very

talented competitors. Sarah’s fantastic results

were:

The Secondary Show Hunter - Sarah scored 71%.

9th place in Secondary Novice 2.2 & 11th place

in Secondary Prelim 1.2.

5th place in Secondary Novice 2.3 & 6th place

in Secondary Prelim 1.3.

BCS would like to congratulate Sarah for her

outstanding achievements.

Join a voyage and you will learn to sail 18th century style, and live just like Cook did over 240 years ago. Meet like-minded adventurers from Australia

and all over the world, and take in the beauty of the high seas. You can apply to join Endeavour as voyage crew or as a supernumerary.

Voyage crew sleep in hammocks and stand watch, set and take in sail, helm the ship and keep her clean. Voyage crew must be able to climb aloft (39 metres in a harness). To crew Endeavour, you need: A keen sense of adventure. Good physical fitness (confirmed by your doctor). To be aged 18 years and over. Capacity to live and work like an 18th century sailor. Port Dates to visit HMB Endeavour: Newcastle: Saturday 13th – Tuesday 16th September.

EXPERIENCE LIFE ON BOARD HMB ENDEAVOUR:

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Gymnastics has finished for another

year and I am pleased to report that the gym instructor was very impressed with

the skills and attitudes of our students. Well done everybody! 3Mc have been participating in a “Murder Under the Microscope” challenge and I am very proud to report that they have come 1st and 2nd respectively in two of the research projects – Eco Successes 2 and Eco Disasters 2. Murder Under the Microscope is Australia’s largest online educational, environmental activity. Typically, Murder Under the Microscope hosts an interactive mystery game for students in Years 5 to 10. The super sleuths called themselves the “Bulahdelah Bombers” and were the first and second team respectively to correctly identify the environmental success/disaster from a series of on-line clues. This is an amazing feat and Mrs McDonald and her clever detectives should be congratulated on this outstanding achievement. I think we have some budding environmental scientists in the making. Well done and keep up the good work 3Mc!

We took quite a large contingent of students to both the zone track and field carnivals, last week. All students were excellent ambassadors for our school, conducting themselves well. Congratulations to all students, on your efforts, in qualifying for zone. Outstanding results achieved were; Tarryn Clifford 3rd 11yr Girls Shot Put, Billy Watt 2nd 10yr Boys Shot Put, Angus Devon 3rd 10yr Boys Shot Put and Toby Crispin 2nd 13yr Boys 100m. Toby also qualified to represent the Port Stephens Zone at the Hunter Regional Carnival later in the month. Well done Toby! Thank you, to the parents who attended for your ongoing support. Thank you to Ms Mostyn for your assistance on Friday.

Showcase Day at Tea Gardens Public School was once again a resounding success. This day is an important event in our transition to the high school program. Thank you to Ms Cunich (Chinese), Ms Connell (English), Miss Moncrieff (History), Miss Brewer (Science), Mr McPherson (Maths) and Miss McKenzie (PD/H/PE) for their

input into the day. The students loved the taster activities, especially the “elephant snot” experiment and really got a feel for what they can expect when they begin high school in 2015.

It was fabulous being able to visit each of the activities and witness the interest and engagement of the students. It also gives the Stage 3 students in the Myall Learning Community the opportunity to meet and make few friends prior to beginning high school. Great work everyone! Continued…….

BCS DEPUTY PRI. PRINCIPAL:

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Some of our Stage 2 and 3 boys participated in the Danny Buderus Rugby League gala day last week. They won one of their three games and although they didn’t qualify for the semis, they had a great day and enjoyed the competition. Thank you to the parents who provided transport to and from this event. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Miss Adam for her work in coaching and managing the team.

This week is Book Week and the library staff are hosting a Book Fair for the enjoyment of the students. The Book Fair is always worth a visit as

Ms Mostyn and Mrs Robards always do an amazing job of decorating the hall in the theme of Book Week (Book Fair Garden). This week, be prepared to walk into a beautiful garden full of books. I can’t wait to see it! Previews will take place on Wednesday 20th August with students being able to purchase books and other items on Thursday 21st August. Parents, grandparents and friends of the school, are all welcome to view and purchase on these dates as well. Thanks to Ms Mostyn and Mrs Robards for their efforts in organising such a great event. Thank you ladies!

On Wednesday 6th of August, twelve Stage 3 boys made the trip to Taree with Miss Adam and some helpful parents to take part in the Buderus Rugby 7’s Competition. They faced teams from schools across the Manning Valley, coming up against the tough competition of Forster (4-nil) and Taree West (4-2). By the third game the boys were very much in their element, defeating Gloucester (2-1).

After weeks of safe tackle technique training, the boys were ready and raring. Despite the knocks, bruises and a few nail-biting moments for family members on the sideline, it was a great day for all involved. Well done team, you demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship and certainly did BCS proud!

PRIMARY RUGBY 7’S:

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On the 26th of June the Year 7 and Year 8 Bulahdelah Central School Debaters competed against Taree High School. The Year 7 team comprised of Laurie Bray, Akira Carloff, Lachlan Rutter, and Katie Nolan-Slattery. Their topic was “Healthy School Canteens are not necessary in schools”. Although the match went to Taree our debaters showed good form and were passionate about their arguments. Good job, Year 7 Debaters!

On the same day the Year 8 Debating Team which comprised of Akira Carloff, Katie Nolan-Slattery, Luke Rochester and Tim Smith debated against Taree High School. It was a heated match on the topic “Downloading Music is Theft”. The Year 8 team was in the affirmative argument. Both teams were evenly matched. The debate went to Taree High School. The adjudicator, Ms Hannah Lawton, praised our debaters for their skill and presentation.

On the 24th of July the Year 7 and Year 8 Bulahdelah Central School Debaters competed against Macksville High School. The Year 8 team comprised of Shannah Barrish, Akira Carloff, Katie Nolan-Slattery and Tim Smith. Their topic was “The Internet Should Be Filtered”.

The match went to Bulahdelah Central School! It was an outstanding win for our debaters. Throughout the debate they showed consistent form and were well organised. The students carried themselves with pride and were determined to win. Well done debaters!

Please continue to support our debaters through the Premier’s Debating Challenge. The next debate will be against Bulahdelah Central Year 7 and Bulahdelah Central Year 8. The date will be advised later.

Mrs Rosyline Caro

YEARS 7 & 8 DEBATING NEWS:

1952:

Actor Patrick

Swayze was

born; died 14th

September 2009

On

This

Day

REMINDER: If your student will be absent from school for 5

or more days on a family holiday, an EXEMPTION FORM (one for

each student in your family) should be completed and returned to

the school PRIOR to the holiday for Principal approval.

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Homework club is on every Monday from 3:30 to 4:30. So if

you would like help with your homework or any other school

work please drop by. See you there!

Mrs Rosyline Caro

This term the Bulahdelah Central

School Writers Club

has officially commenced.

Secondary students who are

interested in writing or have a

way with words please feel free

to join us

Tuesdays Lunch 1 in N12.

Mrs Rosyline Caro

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HOMEWORK CLUB:

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In our world today heroes are only seen on screen. They have special abilities like shooting laser beams out of their eyes, super human

strength and let’s not forget the all tight fitting body hugging definitely eye catching, out of this world costumes.

It takes a lot of guts to prance around in one of those suits. Luckily there is an easier way to become a hero. Year 12 English Studies students Torey Blanch, Utah Edgerton, Bryce Hunkin, Odin Kemi, Solomon Keys, Joseph Murray, Meagan Terry and Dylan Watt hosted an out of uniform day and a sausage sizzle on the 13th of June to raise awareness about epilepsy.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a common condition in our community and can develop at any age, regardless of gender or ethnic

group. Research suggests that 3-4% of the Australian population will develop epilepsy at some stage in their lives. Epilepsy is a disorder of brain function that takes the form of recurring convulsive or non-convulsive seizures. Epilepsy is not just one condition; rather it is a diverse family of disorders comprising many seizure types.

There were many heroes at Bulahdelah Central, primary students, secondary students and teachers. They all supported the cause and together we raised $501 dollars which was sent as a cheque to Epilepsy Australia. The overwhelming support resulted in a second sausage run, despite having some secondary students away on the day. One hundred sausages were sold out before the end of Lunch 1.

The students of Year 12 English Studies and I would like to say “Thank You!” Epilepsy - Time for a Cure! Year 12 English Studies Students and Mrs Rosyline Caro.

HOW TO BECOME A HERO:

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When it comes to raising kids and teenagers, everyone has an opinion. There are so many ideas out there. So how do you know what’s best and what works? The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program takes the guesswork out of parenting. It is one of the few parenting programs in the world with evidence to show it works for most families.

Triple P gives parents simple tips to help manage the big and small problems of family life. Problems like toddler tantrums or teenage rebellion, self-esteem issues, bedtime battles, disobedience and aggression. Triple P can help you deal with them all – and more! Triple P Positive Parenting is coming to your school. A series of FREE parenting seminars for people with children aged 3-12 years.

Presenting the Triple P Seminars in the Library.

Seminar 1: The Power of Positive Parenting

Seminar 2: Raising Confident, Competent

Children

Seminar 3: Raising Resilient Children

Wednesday 15th October, Andrew

Harvey 0458 488824

Next Newsletters for Term 3: 1st & 15th September

P&C Meeting 16th June Tea Gardens 3.45pm

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

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End of Term 3: 19th September

TRIPLE P TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF PARENTING: