Carenne School Newsletter · 2019-10-15 · We had some super fast runners in the 100m and big jumpers in the long jump. It was wonderful to see everyone having a go and enjoying

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Carenne School

Newsletter

TERM 2 WEEK 4 2019

Fantastic Success for Aaron! Well done to Aaron who has just set the U16, U18 and U20

Athletics Australia record for T20 in the 3000m. Aaron

competed in March at the National Championships in

Sydney and is the new Australian record holder! We are

very proud of Aaron and his amazing speed.

Athletics Carnival Another great athletics carnival last week with fabulous weather, fantastic students and

great helpers from MacKillop College. Everyone had a great day, ran fast, jumped far

and showed us their best sporting behaviour. Thank you to families and friends for

joining us and of course Mr Ryan for his excellent organisation. Well done to Jess W

and Lachlan F for Overall Senior Champions, Aaron H and Caitlin M for Overall

Intermediate Champions and Tyra Z and Allan E For Overall Junior Champions.

STEMShare Kits We received three STEMShare Kits this term. STEMShare kits are provided by the

Department of Education to assist us with teaching STEM (Science, Technology,

Engineering & Mathematics). All three of our kits are robotics which the students can

program and then see them move as well as do other amazing things. Class D have

been using the Lego WeDo kit to build cars and even a rubbish truck! And of course to

make them move using the iPads that come as part of the kit.

Yr 12 Jumpers We would like to thank the Carenne P&C who

have once again purchased Yr 12 jumpers for our

senior students. Don’t they all look great!

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional

custodians of our lands, Australia. We acknowledge the Wiradjuri nation as the

traditional custodians of these lands we now call Bathurst, and we pay our respects to

their Elders both past and present.

www.carenne-s.schools.nsw.gov.au


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Work Experience

Every Wednesday our students in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 participate in a work experience program.

Some of our students go out into the community and work in an environment that prepares them

for the work force, while others participate in school based experiences that prepare them to be

work ready. Within the school the students are engaged in a range of activities and develop new

skills according to which group they join for work experience. Our canteen crew have today learnt

how to make a ‘rue’ to go in their macaroni and cheese for todays lunch. The outdoor crew are

busy tidying up our school grounds and making our playground an inviting area for all students.

The school jobs crew deliver essential items to classes and offices around the school. We have a

very capable group of young people who are becoming very skilled at following instructions to

complete a task. Our final group are a very talented young people who are working with

technology.

Technology Mandatory

Also on Wednesdays our year 7 and 8 students are engaged in the subject of Technology Mandatory

where they are presented with the opportunity to become technologically literate. This class is cur-

rently learning about peripheral devices. Take care Nadine


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CLASS K Janelle Kemp (Teacher)

Yvette Smith (SLSO)

Hello from Class K. Whilst Mrs Kemp is currently enjoying her Northern Territory adventure, we

are keeping busy and working hard in Class K.

In HSIE we have been looking at important places and icons around Australia. This week we

looked at the Radio Telescope (“The Dish”) at Parkes in NSW. We made an art work of it.

We have enjoyed lots of other programs especially going to the library to borrow books.

Lachlan has been enjoying his trampoline program, keeping active. He recommends it to

everyone.


4 CLASS Mc

Kylie McDonald (Teacher)

Marg Rowe (SLSO)

Class Mc have been learning the green PBL rule of Looking after yourself

during the autumn months.

We have been washing our hands before and after meals and toileting.

We have also practised combing our hair, washing our faces after lunch

and we are continuing to learn how to cover our coughs and sneezes

and to blow our noses with a tissue.

During our morning greetings we observe and discuss the weather, what

it looks like and feels like on our hands, faces and bodies. We continue

to learn about the months and seasons and how we can keep warm by

wearing jumpers and long pants to school.

Class Mc continue to make impressive progress with understanding our

PBL rules and expectations.

Liam, Noah and Richard have made great achievements with their

weekly therapy programs. Poppy and Kai like to experiment playing and

sharing our musical instruments. Ardor, Rayne and Sebastian are

completing their counting tasks with greater independence.


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CLASS C

Greetings once again from Class C! It’s been a busy start to the term with lots of

exciting things happening around the school and in the classroom. We continue to

work hard on our academic programs. Literacy and numeracy groups are going well

with all students working hard during these sessions. We have been comparing

Australia to other countries in Geography and are now looking at sustainability. In

Personal Development we are learning about being caring and responsible citizens.

Science with Mrs Couchman has been a lot of fun—we are learning about digital

technologies and particularly enjoyed programming the Blue Bots.

The Athletics Carnival was a real highlight of the term so far. All of the students

enjoyed participating in each of the events and we were so proud of their effort and

sportsmanship. Congratulations everyone!!!

Kerryn, Steph and Myles.

Kerryn Cafe (Teacher) Myles Woodward (Teacher)

Steph Cupples (SLSO)


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CLASS F

Sue Flude (Teacher)

Emma Rush (SLSO)

The students of Class F had an amazing day at the athletics carnival. Everyone tried very hard throwing the

discus, javelin and shotput. We had some super fast runners in the 100m and big jumpers in the long jump. It

was wonderful to see everyone having a go and enjoying the beautiful weather. We are continuing with our

Maths and English groups in the middle session. This week we have been focusing on subtraction and looking

for subtraction patterns. This week in English we have started our new book called ’The Bunyip of Berkeley’s

Creek’. We have enjoyed drawing the mythical creature, looking at his toes and face, shape and body.

Everyone loved going to our new art room where they had fun drawing a unicorn with Ms Moore and Miss

Linda. In Geography we have been investigating what it would be like to live in other countries such as the

Philippines, Japan and Papua New Guinea. We have been looking at how to protect our world by discussing

how we can help recycle, reuse and reduce. We are continuing to develop our cooking skills by making simple

things such as slicing cheese and tomato or peeling boiled eggs.


7 CLASS D

Dezarae Bastow (Teacher)

Emily Smith (SLSO)

F.R.I.E.N.D.S For Life

Class D have been working through F.R.I.E.N.D.S For Life which develops strategies to cope with

day-to-day life experiences that may cause anxiety and stress. The program builds resilience, self

esteem and a positive mindset while giving skills to maintain healthy relationships with others.

Mindfulness Meditation

Class D practise mindfulness every afternoon which helps them to slow down and unjumble their

thoughts after an exciting play time and busy day of work. As well as empowering students with

self regulation strategies it helps students to focus on the ‘here and now’. They are currently

working through their second program on Headspace after finishing Smiling Mind last term.

Short and Curly

Short and Curly is a fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast with questions and ideas to really get the

class thinking in the morning. It asks questions about animals, technology, school, pop culture

and the future. We’ve had some interesting discussions that consider different points of view.

Sport

Class D have enjoyed participating in weekly sport as well as bike riding every Friday afternoon,

building gross motor skills while having loads of fun with their friends. They have participated in

the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals, and the Relay for Life, being wonderful ambassadors of

our school. We love living healthy lifestyles!


8 CLASS M

Arlene Monaghan (Teacher)

Wendy Lynch (SLSO)

This term, Class M have continued working on Australia’s connection to Asia by comparing different

ways people live and share the world. We are researching different ways individuals use artworks to

tell stories and share cultural ideas about topics such as traditional gardens, family, housing, sport

and music. Students are creating Visual Art Portfolios to display their creativity.

We have all been taking turns looking after our class kitchen. Students are developing independent

living skills such as cooking delicious lunches (and the occasional sweet treat), boiling the kettle to

make a cup of tea, washing and drying dishes and using our washing machine/clothes dryer to do our

laundry.

Class M pride themselves when working with Class S to share our kitchen space and value the

opportunity of working as respectful, safe learners.

Class Activities


9 Class B

Anne Baskerville, Myles Woodward (Teacher)

Kym Tattersall ( SLSO)

A big happy hello from the Class B crew. We have all been working very hard on our class work

and have produced some great art and craft around our semester circus theme and their therapy

programs. Mr Woodward made an amazing big lion stencil last week and we used squirt bottles

with watercolour paints, they looked fantastic.

We would like to wish Kaydee and her family all the best as she continues to fight her health

battles in Sydney. She is making progress which is great to hear, keep fighting kiddo you’re a Class

B kid!!!

We would like to take the opportunity to give Mr Woodward a great big thank you for all the fun

activities and times we’ve shared and to wish him all the best as he moves on to a new

adventure, and to let him know that he will always be a Class B ‘big kid’. Miss Meg will be

re-joining the team to work on Wednesdays.

That’s all until next time, stay safe and keep smiling from Class B.


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CLASS E

Rebekah Ravesi (Teacher)

Kathleen Matheson (SLSO)

Hello from Class E. What a busy term we have been having. We have been working hard and

having fun learning our new key word signs with Mrs Smith and Mrs Porter each week as well as

continuing our hydrotherapy program at the Bathurst Aquatic Centre each Tuesday. The Athletics

Carnival was a real highlight of the term so far. The weather was perfect and all of the students

enjoyed participating in each of the events and we were so proud of their effort and

sportsmanship. Congratulations everyone!!!


11 CLASS R

Adam Ryan (Teacher)

Mick Phillips (SLSO)

We have enjoyed a nice start to Term 2. We have been learning about World War I in the library

and in class. We attended the Carenne School ANZAC Ceremony, where Callan and Kade both

read beautifully. We also cooked ANZAC biscuits and visited the Carillion in town to learn about

its significance.

We all had fun and enjoyed the athletics carnival and congratulations on Caitlin and Aaron who

earned age champions.

We continue to be busy in the classroom, in PDHPE the guys have enjoyed learning about

friendships and relationships. They have spent some time role playing effective conversations,

where they were given a topic and had to focus on: smiling, eye contact, personal space, listening

and asking follow up questions.


12 CLASS S

Peta Sykes (Teacher)

Karina Molenkamp (SLSO)


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CLASS N

Suzanne Ryan (Teacher)

Samantha Schofield (SLSO)

Class N have had a great start to the term with lots of new study units to get their teeth into. In

Science we are learning about the Living World, the different types of creatures that share the

planet and how they interact with each other and the environment. We have learnt that Humans

are animals, too. Mammals, in fact. We all found that fact a little too amazing to believe.

In Geography and History we have investigated where we came from and where we are going,

building this fabulous nation of ours through sacrifice, diligence, through to modern

communication, trade and transport.

Perhaps the favourite subject this term is Technology Mandatory where we are learning about

textiles and design. We are making two-handled library bags, sewing them ourselves and

tie dying. We are all very much looking forward to the dying part and have already chosen our

colours.

Class N enjoyed learning about the tradition of ANZAC Day and participating in the school service.

Bridget Day read a short poem with great heart.

We had a great day at the school athletics carnival. The weather was perfect and we all did our

best. Students who attended The Addams Family at the BMEC enjoyed it very much and are to be

commended on their behaviour.

On a personal note, I have been so pleased by the students’ cooperation and friendliness, having

me as their new teacher this term while Mr Neal is away.


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Class O continues to work hard in all KLAs. In Food technology, students have been studying

about food values. Cooking lessons, based on healthy eating habits, continues to be student’s

focus. They are trying new foods and enjoying the process of cooking them. In Science, students

are learning about land and sea animals and their habitat. Different animals construct their own

habitat. And that was fun to see. This week in Maths students are learning about currencies. They

researched and found out that over 35 countries use a Dollar as their currency while 8 countries

use Peso. In sport, students enjoyed athletics carnival and we congratulate Jessica for winning

the senior girls trophy again. It is great to see how Class O students love to read and interact with

books. Our weekly visit to the public library is always a time well utilised.

Class O

Christine Okello ( Teacher )

Robyn Staader ( SLSO )


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Ros Luther/Myles Woodward(Teacher)

Paula Hundy / Melinda Gavin (SLSO)

We have had a very busy term so far with lots to learn about ANZAC during our last week of Term

1 and Week 1 of this term. Mr and Mrs Sutton came in to show us some of their World War

memorabilia and then we visited the RSL Club who had a fantastic display in their foyer.

The students had many questions regarding the wars and we continued to learn about Simpson

and his donkey as well as why we commemorate our soldiers each year during ANZAC week

ceremonies.

The Athletics Carnival was a great success with our class participating well in the majority of

activities on the day. The weather was perfect and the behaviour of our Senior boys was

exemplary. Congratulations to all involved and a big thank you to Mr Ryan for his organisation on

the day.

We continue to work hard at our various work experience placements and look forward to

hearing great things from the employers who assist our students in learning new tasks and in

giving practical experiences that we can’t always offer at school, in a Particular Industry. We

really appreciate the wider community for giving us these wonderful opportunities.

We sadly farewelled young Ethan from our school as well and he will be missed by his friends

and staff who have worked with him over the years. We wish Ethan and his family all the best in

their new adventure on the coast, and hope to catch up with them when they come back to visit

family back in Bathurst.


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Class A

Michael Auld (Teacher)

Donna Kennedy ( SLSO )

A major emphasis for the first part of Term 2 has been the students exploring the importance of

learning to be safe online including looking after their online friends. The students have examined

videos and information from the Australian E-Safety Commission. This site explores the

importance of safety and wellbeing. There was an excellent section that allowed the students to

explore an aboriginal perspective of the importance of online safety. The students have enjoyed

discussing and identifying what the characters in the various videos and animation could or

should have done to protect themselves and others online.

We have also explored a range of technologies including programs for the 3D printer. We would

also like to thank Mat Rattray who has helped to update the technology system in the classroom.


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Leeanne Graham / Katrina Johnston / Katie Moss / Tania Pringle (Teacher)

Jodie Toomey / Khiara Ryan / Julie Buining (SLSO)

MTC students have been very busy this term trying to achieve some of the goals they set for

themselves at the start of the year.

Class Moss have been busy little bees hard at work setting up the vegetable gardens and greenhouse

area. Thomas and Domanick have been exceptional helpers and have learnt how to correctly take a

cutting and propagate plants. Samuel has taken pride in caring for our succulent cuttings and has

been eager to discuss the changes that are occurring. Grant has diligently weeded, watered and

cared for all of the new plants. Class Moss spent some time turning the vegetable gardens and

discussing ways to improve the soil. Vegetable charts have been looked at to see what we should be

preparing to sow next. We hope to have a large range of plants and vegetables by spring.

Class Moss have had the pleasure of visiting with Ms Gavin, where we were able to help feed the

chickens, fill the pig water and feed and pat the horses, goats and sheep. Most importantly we were

able to check in our beloved Kevin and ensure that he was enjoying himself out in the sunshine with

his friends. Class Moss asked many interesting questions about caring for the animals and are eager

to return and learn more about all of the animals.

Class Moss has had an exciting addition to the class and are now the proud carers for Psycho and

Bubbles, our two gold fish. Since having our fish all students have taken turns in feeding them and

cleaning the tank.

Class Moss has indicated a strong passion for learning about and caring for animals, due to this we

visited the Duck Pond, in Bathurst to view the ducks and how they interact with one another. We also

read and discussed the new signs that have been put up with information about what a ducks diet

should consist of. This was a lovely outing for the class.

MTC has been focusing on improved sportsmanship. This has been seen during whole school sport

activities and PDHPE lessons. Week 4 saw students engage in League Tag, where they demonstrated

improved focus, participation and improved student relationships.


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Sport

We had a fantastic Carenne Athletics Carnival. All the kids enjoyed themselves and had a great

time. Some athletes will get the opportunity to represent the school at the Regional Athletics

Carnival next term in Dubbo. Students will get the chance to try their hand at gymnastic over the

next few weeks during sport time on Tuesday’s, those not going to Gymnastics will be doing

basketball and soccer back at school.

Congratulations to the following age champions from the athletics carnival:

Junior Intermediate Senior

Allan & Tyra Aaron and Caitlin Lachlan and Jessica


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CARENNE NEWS - Carenne Art Program

Our school’s new Art Program commenced in Term 2 and has been very enthusiastically received by the students. The school’s original gym (one of the oldest parts or our school) has been transformed into an art room, thanks to a lot of hard work from staff and students.

The art room operates every Tuesday with four classes visiting during the day. This term, we’ve based our activities around the topic Mythical Creatures and explored a range of art processes and materials. The results are fantastic! The students have had great fun while learning new skills and exploring the sensory nature of a variety of art materials.

A number of students also visited the Art Express Exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. This was a new experience for some of our students and was enjoyed by all.

Clare Moore and Linda Jones


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To ensure your child is eating from the five

food groups

Try our nutritious Chicken Burrito Bowl which

ticks off three of the five food groups.

Vegetables

Grain (Cereal)

Foods

Meat &

Alternatives

Together with a piece of fruit and some dairy,

such as a tub of reduced-fat yoghurt, lunch is

sorted!

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Carenne School Newsletter · 2019-10-15 · We had some super fast runners in the 100m and big jumpers in the long jump. It was wonderful to see everyone having a go and enjoying