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Melanie’s Thoughts
Melanie Wait
Principal
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Terrific Term Two Expectations It has been pleasing to see the wonderful start most of our students have made to Term Two. I have been particularly impressed with the behaviour of our senior students on our Cosi excursion. All students seem keen to engage in the learning opportunities provided to them. I encourage all students to participate in any activity provided to them to support their learning. These extra activities
help towards developing the ‗whole‘ person, this allows students not just to increase their academic knowledge and potential but also their social, emotional and physical skills. At Tooleybuc Central School our focus is developing the potential of all of our students, hence we provide students with a wide range of activities to develop themselves. ANZAC Day Service Today we held our ANZAC Day service to commemorate those soldiers who fought for our country. I was extremely impressed by the public speaking skills of our School Captains and Junior Leaders and the behaviour of our students was exemplary. Our School Captains will represent our school on Sunday at the Kyalite Dawn Service and the Piangil Service at 9.30 am
Kindergarten students Montana and Jack lay wreaths during the ANZAC Service
THE BRIDGE STUDENT NEWS FROM TOOLEYBUC CENTRAL SCHOOL 23
rd April 2010 Term 2 Week 1
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Melanie’s Thoughts (page 1)
Primary News (page 3 )
Secondary Bridge Report (page 6)
Community Information (page 8)
Calendar 2010 (page 10)
Tooleybuc Central School, Murray Street, Tooleybuc, NSW 2736 Ph (03) 50305422 Fax (03) 50305408 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tooleybuc-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/
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Always Attending Congratulations to the following students who achieved 100% attendance last term:
Tara Andrews
Taylen Blachford
Emma Edelsten
Cooper Andrews
Sara Berg
Ryan Domaille
Rachael Grace
Jack Main
Murray Ogle
Jemma Thompson
Kayla Vikor
Demi Andrews
Laura Domaille
Max Hickey
Cody Johnston
Taylar Borg
Jemima Bowring
Harry Hickey
Callum McNab
Cooper Spinks
Daniel Whitfield
Georgia Gleeson
Abbey Hodgson
Richard Bolger
It is a legal requirement that students attend school every day. If your child is absent you must send a note of explanation. Attached to this edition of ‗The Bridge‘ is a proforma you are able to use. Best Dressed It has been fantastic to see most of our students in full school uniform. Uniform is important in ensuring equality across the student peer group and allows students to feel that they are part of the school. Can you please ensure your child is in full school uniform at all times, if your child is unable to wear uniform, please provide a note for your child‘s teacher. Upcoming Events Already this semester we have a wonderful range of activities organised already for your students. Please keep an eye on your students‘ bag to ensure you are receiving all notes so you can remain up to date and informed about the events in our school
Bronze Merit Awards Name Year Andrews Demi Four Andrews Tara Kindergarten Andrews Madison Seven Arblaster Brett Three Berg Jaide Six Berg Sara One Blachford Taylen Kindergarten Blachford Brees Two Borg Taylar Five Bowring Jemima Five Cordwell Steven Five Cordwell Hayley Four Domaille Laura Four Edelsten Emma Kindergarten Everitt Hannah Four Gleeson Georgia Seven Gleeson Tanner Five Grace Rachel Three Grace Ryan Two Grinham Mitchell Kindergarten Harding Luke Eight Hazlett Travis Kindergarten Hickey Harry Six Hickey Max Four Hoare Rachael Six Hoare Sam Two Hodgson Abbey Seven Johnston Cody Four Johnstone Jenae Two Lockhart Remy Seven Mammone Angela Kindergarten McKindlay Prudence Five McNab Callum Six Nimo Hiva Kindergarten Ogle Jack Kindergarten Ogle Murray Three Scalora Toni Mia One Spinks Cooper Six Thompson Jemma Three Vikor Kayla Three Zanker Eden Five
Up Coming Events Term 2
Week 2 Mon 26 Apr ANZAC Public Holiday Wed 28 Apr Year 12 Half Yearly Exams Thu 29 Apr Year 12 Half Yearly Exams Electoral Enrolments P1 Fri 30 Apr Year 12 Half Yearly Exams Netball Riverina Girls Trials
Week 3 Mon 3 May Football Clinic at Swan Hill Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6 Tue 4 May Swan Cup Open Boys Football Finley Thu 6 May Stu Holt Band
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Primary News Bridge Report Week 9 and 10 Welcome back to a very busy term at school. We hope you had a safe and relaxing holiday period. This term is already looking extremely busy. Parents will receive notes from their child‘s teacher next week detailing the happenings of this coming term. The following dates should be noted down as they may be important for your child/ren: Athletics:
Monday 17th May (Week 5)
District Cross Country: Friday 21st May (Week 5)
NAPLAN: Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th & Thursday 13th May (Week 4)
Netball Trials & Football gala Day: 4th June (Week 7)
Riverina Cross Country: Tuesday 15th June
Values Our Values for Week Nine was Care. Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated these values: Kindergarten: Emma Edelsten Year 1/2: Cooper Andrews Year 3/4: Laura Domaille Year 5/6: Jessica O‘Bree Our Values for Week Ten was Fairness. Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated these values: Kindergarten: Angela Mammone Year 1/2: Maddison Eames-Gregory Year 3/4: Lane Hodgeson Year 5/6: Taylar Borg Whole School Assembly The Whole School Assembly on Monday 29th April was a great success. Congratulations to the students who received awards and thankyou to all those families who were able to attend. Young Leaders – FISH Philosophy On Friday 26th March the Young Leaders went to Moulamein to participate in a workshop with Fish Philosophy. Fish Philosophy teaches everyone to treat others with respect and have fun in a way that adds to the excitement of learning.
Young Leaders participated in Fish Philosophy Workshop
Young Leaders participated in Fish Philosophy Workshop
Young Leaders participated in Fish Philosophy Workshop
Home Reading Home reading is an important aspect of your child‘s literacy development. Each student in primary has a yellow home reading booklet where they record how much reading they have undertaken. Just fifteen minutes of reading a night can make a huge difference to your child‘s abilities.
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Easter Hat Parade
Year One/Two Year One/Two had a busy end to Term One. The students used their exploration of the fable ‗The Old Mouse‘ to help them created a digital fable with Ebenezer as the main character. They planned, wrote and illustrated the fable. Year One/Two drew the pictures for their fable on the computer and it has now been published to the Ebenezer website. You can view the student‘s stories at the following address: http://www.cli.nsw.edu.au/ebenezer/ebenezer_q_emu/index.htm Once at this website you will need to click on ‗Library‘ and we are on page 5.
Valerie and Paddy work on their digital fable
Year One/Two check the plan of their digital story on the Interactive White Board
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Year One/Two actively participated in the Easter Hat Parade and during their Easter activity session they got to play Easter games with Year Seven/Eight on the computers. Paddy won the colouring competition for Year One and Broden won the colouring competition for Year Two. Ryan, Valerie and Yazmyn spoke about what they liked about Term One. Term Two has started with some changes for Year One/Two they will not be split after lunch (except on Friday for Sport) and we are expecting new students in our class, Library will be on Thursday. This week Year One/Two joined Kindergarten to listen to Senior Constable Jane McInnes talk about 000, knowing where they and how to contact mum or dad, stranger danger and bike and road safety, they were also able to share their experiences and knowledge and ask questions. The Year One/Twos and Kinders got to make a finger print.
Constable Jane Mc Innes talks to Year One/Two about stranger danger and road safety.
Cooper and Sara show their fingerprints and School Safe book they received at the Police Safety Talk.
Numeracy Parent Tips
1. Get involved — be proactive about your child‘s numeracy.
2. Be positive — avoid imparting your fear of maths onto your children.
3. Show your child how mathematics applies to real-life situations.
4. Encourage children to take part in activities that use their maths skills like grocery shopping within a budget or measuring materials for craft activities.
5. Get a list or poster of multiplication tables at home.
6. Remain calm when helping with homework — play some classical music in the background if it helps your child and take a break when it gets frustrating for both parent and child.
7. Talk to the teacher to clarify teaching methods if your child says ―we don‘t do it this way in class‖.
8. Use maths on the weekend — if you are planning a visit to a number of theme parks, ask your child to work out which is better value for money.
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Secondary Report We’re Back! Welcome back to all staff and students for an exciting and full term of learning. The term is already in full swing with plenty of activities, learning opportunities and assessment underway. Congratulations to all students for returning with a positive attitude ready to learn in the new term. Tutti Frutti the Opera? Our senior students were fortunate enough to experience a live performance of the play Cosi in Swan Hill on Wednesday night. Year 12 are currently studying the play as their close text for the HSC and this performance gave them a rare opportunity to see a dramatic show. The comedic performances had everyone laughing and prompted discussion that continued the next day. All students and staff who attended were impressed by the quality of performance and highly enjoyed the show – our year 11 students are looking forward to studying the text in the next year. All students should be commended on their behaviour both at Carriages Restaurant before the performance and during the show – they were a credit to our school. Student Welfare Students were put through their paces in the first few days of term completing workshops on welfare and bullying with the police liaison officer Jane McInnes and Student Welfare Officer, Vicki Hutton. These workshops are important in giving our students the skills and knowledge on how to deal with tough situations both at school and in the community. All hot and sweaty Well done to all students who participated in the cross country on Friday afternoon. It was great to see so many students competing and posting great times. Gone but not forgotten (Year 7/8 TAS) Term One ended and despite students best efforts our one of a kind Candle Holders were just not ready to go home. This term the Workshop erupted into life with students anxious to complete their projects, ready to take home in time for mother‘s
day. Every candle holder is unique with the design of the projects shape being generated by the students themselves in the design process. Students bent, twisted and bashed their projects into shape and appeared to enjoy making these projects, as well as being allowed to make a lot of noise in the process.
Tooleybuc Central School Bus Variation to Routine
My child/children _____________________________ will not be travelling on the bus on __________________________. (Date)
I will be collecting them They will be travelling on
_____________________bus. Other (Please explain)
:______________________________ Note: Some buses do not allow other students to travel on their buses. Please contact the bus driver to ensure approval. Parent Signature:___________________________ Date:_____________
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VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS 2009 The New South Wales Government provides much of the necessary equipment and materials for the efficient running of the school. However, to keep up to date with the latest textbooks and to supply materials for such subjects as technics, craft and food technology, parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution. These are reviewed each year and kept to an absolute minimum, and are payable at the beginning of each school year. These contributions are important in ensuring that we can optimize learning opportunities for students. Your cooperation in this regard is greatly appreciated.
Current voluntary contributions
Infants and Primary
$32.00
Years 7 + 8 $74.00
Years 9 + 10 $40.00
Years 11 + 12 $45.00
Design and Technology/Technics:
Year 9 + 10 $25.00 plus materials
Year 11 + 12 $25.00 plus materials
Design and Technology Food:
Year 9 + 10 elective
$50.00
Information, Software & Technology
Year 9 + 10 elective
$10.00
Visual Art Year 9 + 10 elective
$10.00
Canteen Reopening The Canteen will open for lunch on Friday 30th April
P & C Annual General Meeting
Friday 30th April 2010
9:30 am In School Library
All Welcome
Tooleybuc Central School Uniforms
TCS dark green bucket school hats are available for purchase from the front office for $10 Tops
Primary: Dark green polo shirt (TCS)
Jumper (TCS)
Girl‘s summer culottes/green check dress
Secondary: Green/yellow polo shirt (TCS)
Rugby Jumper (TCS)
Pants
Primary & Secondary Boys
Grey School Pants/ grey Max Dax
Primary & Secondary girls
Green school pants Black school pants
Sport
Primary & Secondary
Yellow polo shirt
Green basketball shorts
Stockists of School Uniform New Stockist - Outdoors First Just a reminder that we can now access parts of our school uniform from Outdoors First. Garments will need to be ordered so they can be embroidered, however they are a very reasonable price and the turn around is very quick.
Clark’s Gift Salon
183 Campbell Street, Swan Hill – Phone 50321616
Bendigo Fashion Plus
56 Williamson Street – Phone: 03 5441 8094 Email: [email protected] Please contact Bendigo Fashion Plus to order pants. Pants can be purchased in either girl‘s sizes 6 to 16 or ladies sizes 6 to 16. There will be a minimal postage cost. S & F School & Fashion on Lime in Mildura 73 Lime Avenue, Mildura Phone 03 5021 1999. They have three styles and are sent by courier and delivered the next day There are a small number of preloved uniforms available in the MPC. Girls can still wear the green slacks but as they are hard to obtain we have changed to black slacks.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT
If you would like an application for support please contact the school.
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Notice of water interruptions:
Raw Water Supply - Tooleybuc
To continue to improve and maintain the supply of water to your property, Wakool Shire Council will be undertaking routine mains cleaning of the Raw
Water Supply in Tooleybuc.
‗000‘ If you have an emergency and need to call an
ambulance and live in the Tooleybuc area, when asked
‘Police, Fire, Ambulance’ Respond,
‘Bendigo Ambulance’ This will minimise confusion as to where the ambulance
will originate from and ensure a quick response.
The Lions Club collect pencils, crayons, textas, etc to send to poor countries and places that have had disasters. Even pencils that have been used and are a bit old are
appreciated by those that have no equipment. A box will be at the front office for any pencils that you may wish to donate and we will pass them on to the Lions Club.
Fresh Tastes Tip No. 37 Water is the best drink and also the cheapest
Fresh Tastes Tip No. 38 If a child is thirsty, they are already dehydrated. Encourage children to drink regularly even if they are not thirsty.
Dietetics, Swan Hill District Hospital
TV Turnoff…
Children who watch more television tend to
eat more unhealthy foods and be less
physically active. They tend to snack more
and ask for food advertised more.
Research has shown that children who watch
more television are more likely to be
overweight and have lower fitness.
Watching TV is sedentary (inactive)
behaviour which increases the risk of
obesity.
Television may be more influential than
family in setting children’s food choices.
Food advertising has the potential to set up
in children poor eating habits which affect
their short term and long term health.
Research has also shown that television has
negative effects on violence and aggressive
behaviour, education and self image.
General Knowledge Quiz 1. What is a more common name for the Aurora
Borealis? 2. What is the lightest chemical element? 3. In which country would you find the world's
biggest pyramid? 4. Nairobi is the capital of which African country? 5. Which Ocean goes to the deepest depths? 6. What does HTML stand for? 7. Which is the odd word out queen, king, pawn,
bishop, cardinal, or castle? 8. How many tentacles does a squid have? 9. Which are the world‘s three most spoken
languages? 10. What is the chemical symbol for iron? 11. What is the highest Mountain in Africa? 12. What is the largest man made structure on
Earth? 13. What is fastest creature on earth? 14. What does the term Prima Donna mean in
Opera? 15. What is the most common non-contagious
disease in the world?
Tooleybuc Rec Reserve Hall Committee Hall Hire Rates & Regulations as at 01-09-08
Redeemable bond of $100.00 dependant on the following conditions on inspection:
Kitchen
Flooring Decorations
Breakages
Outside Area Full Day & Night $80.00 + GST Total $88 Half Day $40 + GST $44 Chair $0.50 + GST .55 Trestles $4 + GST $4.40 Bookings Phil Caccaviello (ph) 03 50305090 Enquiries John Hackett (Sec) (ph) 03 50305593
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TOOLEYBUC GARAGE Roadworthy
Spare parts Insurance Repairs fuel
Recommended service
PH 50305459
ADVERTISEMENTS
CALENDAR 2009 TERM 3
"Old Tooleybuc Doll Cottage‖
Open 10 am daily 53 Cadell St
Tooleybuc
A delightful display of over 400 beautiful dolls that is sure to put a smile on your face. FEE. A gold coin donation, Proceeds donated to the local school for gardens and outdoor furniture.
TOOLEYBUC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
Now open Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm
CLINIC HOURS ARE: 9.00-10.00am & 1.00-3.30pm
EARLY CHILDHOOD CLINIC: Mondays-Wednesdays -1.00-3.30pm
IMMUNISATIONS CLINIC: (appointment necessary) Tues 18
th May
SwineFlu also avail ring for appoint For Children 0-6 Once per Month
DIETITIAN CLINIC:
MENTAL HEALTH: 4th Tue of Month
Names being taken for list Visiting once per month or contact ACCESSLINE (1800 800 944)
WOMEN’S HEALTH SERVICE: Names being taken for list Every 2
nd Month (appointment necess)
Podiatrist 7th May
Names being taken for list phone: 50305189 fax: 50305251
In an emergency contact your G.P. Manangatang- 50351215 Balranald- 50201055 Nyah West- 50302456 Swan Hill- 50331711 Or call ‗000‘
DOCTOR AT
TOOLEYBUC Dr. Irina Kudriavceva
Tooleybuc Medical Centre, Unit 2, 76 Cadell Street, Tooleybuc
every Wednesday.
Appointments can be made by telephoning the Tooleybuc Medical
Centre, 50305053, on Wednesdays or contacting the Manangatang Surgery, 50351215
other weekdays.
CRAIG DOMAILLE PLUMBING
For Honest Reliable Service call
Craig on 50305382 50305594 Fax
NOW AVAILABLE
1.8 Tonne Mini Excavator Septic Tank Cleaning/Installation
Hot & Cold Water Installation Gas Works
Roofing Gas & Wood Heater Installation
Ducted Air Conditioner Services/Installation
Agent for Lowara Pumps
Free no obligation quotes Plumbing since 1985
Remedial Massage
& Manipulation
Reflexology Reiki Master
Jenny Arblaster Wood Wood Vic
Ph: 03 50305125 0428 305126
NYAH DISTRICT GOLF CLUB
Golf Club House can be hired for
MEETINGS PARTIES
WEDDINGS etc
Inquiries Phone 50302087
WANTED The Wakool Shire Home and
Community Care (HACC) are in need of volunteer drivers in
the Tooleybuc, Goodnight and Koraleigh areas.
M e n o r W o m e n . Y o u n g o r O l d !
Tooleybuc HACC Outreach Coordinator 50 305 252
"Helping others to keep small communities
strong."
Tooleybuc and District
Carpet Cleaning Service
For domestic and commercial steam cleaning at competitive rates.
Ring Alan McNish on 03 50305401
for a free, no-obligation quote.
Weekly on Wednesday as at 2nd
Sep
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CALENDAR
April / May 2010
TERM 2
2
25 26
Anzac Day -
Public Holiday
27 28
Year 12 Half
Year 1-6
Performance
29 Electoral enrolment P1
30 Netball Girls Riverina Trials P & C AGM 9:30 am Canteen reopens for Lunch only
1
3
2 3 Football Clinic Swan Hill Yrs 3, 4, 5, 6
4 Football Swan Cup – Open Boys Round robin Rnd1 @ Finley
5
6 Stu Holt Band 9:00 – 10:30
7 Bridge
13
4
9 10
11
National Assessment Program - Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 (Language Conventions; Writing)
12
National Assessment Program - Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 (Reading) Active girls breakfast 9:15 to 11:15 Tyndtynder
13
National Assessment Program - Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 (Numeracy)
14
20
5
16 17 7-11 Half Yearly Exams Writing Camp (Stage 2/3)
18 Injections Yr 7 + 10 Yr 7 Transition Day
19 20
21 Bridge Performance Yrs K to 6 Football Girls U16 Rnd Robin @ Deni
27
The Bridge will be published each fortnight on a Friday. All items for the Bridge must be submitted by the
Tuesday prior by email, fax or in person.
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General Knowledge Quiz Answers
1. The Northern Lights 2. Hydrogen 3. Mexico 4. Kenya 5. Pacific 6. Hyper Text Markup Language 7. Cardinal. The others are all chess pieces 8. Ten 9. Chinese (Mandarin) English, Hindustani 10. Fe 11. Kilimanjaro 12. Great Wall of China 13. Peregrine falcon 14. The leading female singer 15. Tooth decay
