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Issue 1 - Term 1 - Week 4 20 February 2014

From the Principal Great to Be Back In December, I had the opportunity to visit and revisit schools in England to discuss their learning and accreditation journeys as “Thinking Schools”. I was also able to share the wonderful and exciting work Warren Central School had

implemented in cognitive development and education during 2013. The visits to Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury and Gallion‟s Primary School in East London allowed me to see cognitive teaching and learning occurring in classrooms across the K-12 continuum. These innovations will continue to be implemented in classrooms across Warren Central School during 2014. Our school targets reflect this vision and focus solidly on improving our student‟s skills in Literacy and Numeracy. The school is also continuing to invest in professional learning and technology that will improve the levels of engagement of the students. This year, we as a school, will be continuing the journey with our students and teachers on our accreditation as an accredited “Thinking School” with the University of Exeter in England. In doing so, we will become the first government school in Australia to be accredited. During 2014 we will continue to promote aspiration, achievement and attendance with our students and parents. When students aspire to a goal this allows them to follow the road towards achievement and ultimately succeed in the attainment of that goal. Attendance is vitally important to achievement as it allows students to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed by following a well-designed and sequential path. It is crucial that your child attends school every day to gain the maximum benefit we can provide at Warren Central School. I would like to welcome our new deputy principal and teachers to the school community. Mr Wade Greenwood has been promoted to replace Ian Thompson as Deputy Principal after working as a Regional Vocational Education Consultant. I would personally like to thank Mr Ian Thompson for his support and guidance for the past four years. Miss Drenkhahn has joined the Primary staff while Mrs McArdle is on secondment as District Leader of the L3 Program. Mr Cade Wilde has returned in 2014 to coordinate the next phase of our technology revolution which includes the introduction of SmartTables in K-2 classes and our ET4L server.

Finally, I would like to thank all parents and carers who have entrusted us with the vital role of educating your children for the 21

st Century. The school has a strong

commitment to work with parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for your children.

Mr W. Greenwood

Updating Information It is important for parents and carers to update their contact phone numbers and addresses with the school. This allows us to contact you if there is an emergency or other matter that requires prompt attention. Incorrect information can also affect the payment of Back to School allowances. Parents and caregivers must also notify the school of any medical conditions so that if illness or accidents occur your child can receive the best medical treatment available. Please contact the school during school hours on 6847 4438 to amend your details. Adult Education A number of vacancies still exist in our comprehensive Adult Education program. This program is highly successful so if you are interested in completing Preliminary and HSC subjects listed below please phone the front office on 6847 4438 during business hours.

Adult enrolments Are you interested in completing HSC subjects as a part time student? We currently have positions available in: Hospitality Adult Tuesday Week A 9:50am – 1:20pm (30 minute break) Tuesday Week B 11:20am – 1:20pm Industrial Technology (Wood) Tuesday Night 6 – 8 pm Ceramics Wednesday Night 5:30- 8pm Adult Literacy/Numeracy Wednesday 11:20am – 1:20pm

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Please contact the school on 68474438 or collect an enrolment form from the Office. Auscott’s Education Scholarship 2014 Congratulations to Taylor McCloskey on winning this year‟s Auscott Education Scholarship. The school and her parents are very proud of Taylor‟s achievement and wish her every success as she leaves to study Nursing/Mid-Wifery at CSU in Bathurst. Warren Central School would also like to sincerely thank Auscott Limited for their altruism and vision in supporting outstanding young people from rural and isolated communities. All small rural communities need young persons of the calibre of Taylor to be continual role models for others in the community. The future of communities in the “bush” depends on young people being supported with their further education so they may one day return to become the leaders of the future. Auscott Limited is to be applauded for making this happen. Warren Central School has a proud tradition in winning the Auscott Scholarship and we congratulate the fine achievements of some of our past winners: Maria Sutton (Doctorate in Archaeology), Janene Stephens (Bachelor of Physiology), Andrew Clarke (Veterinary Science), Jamie Moran – Davis (Bachelor of Accounting), Gabrielle Manga (Bachelor of Education), Katrina Robertson (Bachelor of Radiology), Wesley Hamilton (Masters of Physiology), Rhiannon Stephens (Bachelor of Sport Management and Tourism degree), Rebecca Murray (Bachelor of Business Management). PBL It was wonderful to return to see entries in the school‟s PBL mascot poster competition. Students and members of the community can submit a 3D sketch, model or drawing of their mascot and add a description of how it reflects our PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Learning. I encourage all members of the school community to support this competition which closes on Friday 28 February 2014.

Dates for your Diary 21/2/14 Gobondery/NARRAF Swimming Carnival

Warren 26/2/14 Central Schools Swimming Carnival Peak Hill 6/3/14 WSSA CHS Swimming Carnival Dubbo 7/3/14 Western PSSA Swimming Dubbo 11/3/14 Primary Science Challenge 12/3/14 K-12 Adamriginal Performance 12/3/14 K-6 Merit Assembly 13/3/14 Secondary Science Challenge 21/3/14 Gobondery/NARRAF Gala Cricket/Softball

Peak Hill 2/4/14 K-6 Merit Assembly 7/4/14 Moorambilla 9/4/14 State PSSA Swimming 10/4/14 State PSSA Swimming 10/4/14 Primary Rugby 7‟s Warren 11/4/14 WCS Cross Country

K-6 News

W e V a l u e R e s p e c t f u l R e s p o n s i b l e L e a r n e r s

Welcome to the 2014 school year. We welcome all families, both new and former members of our school community, and we look forward to working closely with you so that your children have an enjoyable learning based experience. 2014 is the „International Year of Crystallography‟. The main objective is to increase public awareness of the science of crystallography and how it underpins most technological developments in our modern society. At the commencement of each school year our class structures are dependent on enrolments. Classes have been formed and will be confirmed as our enrolments are finalised. For the commencement of 2014 year groups will be as follows. Kindergarten/Year 1 Diamonds Rooms 1/2 Mrs Whiteley Year 1/2 Emeralds Room 5/6 Miss Drenkhahn Year 3/4 Sapphires Room 7/8 Mrs Westgarth Year 5/6 Opals Room 11/12 Ms Reeves RFF/RR/Class Support Room 9/10 Miss Kiefel AERT/Class Support Room 3/4 Mrs Hawkes Library Elizabeth Mills Memorial Library Mrs Whittaker WEEKLY ORGANISATION Kindergarten A special welcome to our Kindergarten children for 2014. We wish them all a very happy time at school and a smooth adjustment to their new routine. (And of course to parents as you adjust!!) Acronyms: KLAs (Key Learning Areas) are English, Mathematics, Science & Technology (S&T), PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education), HSIE (Human Society and its Environment) and CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts). RFF: Release from Face-to Face (Each class teacher has two hours per week release from class teaching) RR: Reading Recovery AERT: Aboriginal Education Support Teacher Library All K– 6 students have lessons with Mrs Whittaker, in the Library, each week. All K-6 students must have a Library bag in which to carry books borrowed. Library days are as follows: Kinder/1 Monday 1/2 Tuesday 3/4 Thursday 5/6 Wednesday

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Sport All K-6 students will participate in Sport activities on Friday during Period 3 (11:20am -12:20pm). Scripture Classes are on Tuesday: Years 3/4 & 5/6 are at 12:10 to 12:40pm, and Kinder/1 & 1/2 will be at 12:40 to 1:10pm. Bell times 8:40 Children should arrive at school after 8:40

when a teacher is on duty. 9:00-9:50 Period 1 9:45- 9:50 Fruito – all children need to bring a piece

of fruit 9:50 – 10:50 Period 2 10:50-11:20 Recess: Children are seated for recess

under teacher supervision; they then play 11:20- 12:20 Period 3 12:20-1:15 Period 4 1:15-1:50 Lunch: Children are seated for lunch under

teacher supervision; they then go to the playground for play

1:50-2:50 Period 5 Student Classroom Requirements Year 1 and 2 students

Pencil case, Eraser, Glue stick, Pencils

Optional: Textas

Coloured pencils

Head phones in a snap lock bag with the child‟s name written clearly on the bag;

USB for computer work. Years Three, Four, Five and Six students

30cm ruler (mm markings)

Quality HB lead pencils

Pencil case: Eraser Glue stick Sharpener

Coloured pencils

Textas are optional

Head phones in a snap lock bag with the child‟s name written clearly on the bag;

USB for computer work.

Dictionary/Thesaurus (Collins is recommended) Years Five and Six:

Geometry Set

Calculator

Pens as Pen License is earned NO WHITE OUT is allowed in K – 6 K – 6 Assembly is generally held Wednesday, every three weeks. Please watch Jumbunna (fortnightly newsletter) for dates and class performances. Assembly is held in the JB Renshaw Hall from 2:10 – 2.45pm.

Parent Helpers Parents are welcome to assist in the classroom. Please contact your child‟s Class teacher, through the Front Office, if you are able to assist in this way. Walking Note Each Student is required to have a current „walking note‟ which enables your child to participate in all activities outside school grounds as well as an Internet note and permission note to be photographed. Permission Notes If your child receives a note please ensure that it is returned to school by the due date whether they will be attending OR will not be attending. This makes it easier for the staff member who is organising the activity to finalise details. For example if your child is unable to attend or represent it may be an opportunity for another child to be invited to participate. Canteen To assist with the sorting of recess and lunch orders from the Canteen, please ensure your child‟s name and year is on the paper bag. It is the parent‟s responsibility to ensure that each child‟s recess and lunch order/s are written out on a paper bag. These are placed in the metal box in the Shelter Shed before Morning Assembly and then sent to Canteen. Orders are then delivered to classrooms prior to the breaks. All food for recess and lunch MUST be pre-ordered before 10 am. There will be an opportunity for Year 1 to Year 6 students to go to the Canteen to purchase snack items only after they have eaten their lunch. Kinder students MUST order all their food requirements. The Year 1 – Year 6 students who have money will be asked to line up and will then be escorted to the canteen by a staff member. They will NOT be able to go to the canteen at recess. End of Day Routine If you are picking up your child at the end of the day, Parents and Carers are asked to collect all students at the front of the school in Chester Street. Students should NOT be collected from the Bus Bay in Hale Street. Parents collecting K – 6 children are asked to wait outside the Primary entry gate. This will assist with congestion in the walkway. All K-6 students leave the school via this walkway. Bike riders then collect their bikes and must walk them through the main entrance of WCS. This is a Work Place Safety issue.

Bus Lines Children travelling on a bus in the afternoon are to line up outside Room 12 (5/6 classroom) and will then be escorted to the Bus Bay, and are supervised by a member of the Executive until all the buses have departed. Lunches Parents delivering lunches to their children during the day are asked to leave the lunches at the Front Office as children are not allowed to go outside the supervised area or collect lunches from cars. Please note carefully

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break times so that students have their food in allotted times. Children tend to be hungrier at recess! Please consider packing a more substantial recess, particularly as they adjust to not having access to the fridge at any time, with their return to school!! Lost Property We rapidly accumulate a huge pile of clothing each year at school. PLEASE LABEL ALL YOUR CHILD’S BELONGINGS SO THAT WE CAN RETURN CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNERS!!!!! There are a large number of uniform items still at school from last year! Band Aids included in bags help with blisters on feet that haven‟t been in shoes all holidays! Tissues: All class teachers would appreciate each child bringing in a box of tissues each term for the classroom. NAPLAN National Assessment for Literacy and Numeracy are held in term 2 every year for students in years 3 and 5. The dates for NAPLAN in 2014 are;

Language/Writing Tuesday 13 May

Reading Wednesday 14 May

Numeracy Thursday 15 May Jumbunna Jumbunna is our fortnightly newsletter which contains information about events that have occurred and any up and coming events as well as an updated calendar. Please take the time to read through this and find out what is happening at your school. Information can also be found on the Warren Central School Website; www.warren-c.schools.nsw.edu.au. So don‟t forget to check this out also! Merit Cards Our „True Colour Welfare System‟ incorporates the awarding of Merit Cards as a positive way to reinforce appropriate behaviour and acceptable work habits and includes all students, K-12. • When students submit 10 merit cards, stapled,

clipped together or placed in an envelope, they are awarded an Assistant Principal Award at the K-6 assemblies.

• Students submit their Merits by placing them in the “Star” box found on the front bench in the Library.

• Three AP awards earn a Principal award. These are automatically awarded so students do not have to submit their 3 AP awards.

• Eligibility for nomination for Bronze, Silver and Gold is based on consistency of behaviour, uniform, attitude, attendance and citizenship.

• As a POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING school we value RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE LEARNERS.

Each New Year offers new experiences and challenges. We look forward to all that 2014 holds for our School and the wider School Community.

Ms J. Reeves – Assistant Principal Mrs L. Westgarth – Relieving Assistant Principal

News from the Library It is great to see so many children borrowing from the Library already this year. It is essential that all K-6 have library bag to be able to borrow. Not only does this protect the books it also helps if their book is misplaced. Children in K-2 are able to borrow one book, 3-6, two books, 7-10, three books and senior students 6 books. If your child finishes their book quickly they can always borrow another book in their own time, not just in their library lesson. Premiers Reading Challenge All children will be given the opportunity to participate in this fantastic program again this year. The school can register in early March enabling online entries of books that have been read. Children are also able to commence reading now if they wish. Further information will be given to children at school in upcoming weeks. Further information including booklists and privacy information is available on the official website at https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html School Library Blog If you are interested in finding out a little more about what happens in our library then why not visit our library blog at:

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/blog/991210wcslibraryblog2013/? This link will also be available on the school website and also through the student portal. 'blogED' is the NSW Department of Education and Communities blogging platform and provides a safe and filtered environment for children who are students of NSW public schools. On our blog is information and photos of learning activities undertaken in library classes as well as lunchtime happenings and resources available to all students. Please feel free to add your comments to any posts; we would welcome your feedback on the children‟s work and activities in library. All comments and posts are moderated by the blog owner (a staff member) before it is able to published on a blogED site. If you have any queries or concerns please contact Mrs Whittaker at the library. Mrs N Whittaker - Teacher Librarian

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Children enjoying “Library Time” at Lunchtime

Book Club 2014 Our school library provides a fabulous resource for students and parents to tap into quality books on a weekly basis. In addition Mrs Ridley in the library runs the Scholastic Book Club. Every month your child is sent home a selection of book club catalogues that advertise books and learning aids, usually at prices well below what you would find in book shops. There are reading sets for those just beginning reading, fiction and non-fiction books

for all age groups. The catalogues are well worth checking out every month to pick up specials you can always put away for gift giving at a later date. The first issue of catalogues was distributed last week but if your child did not bring any home, feel free to call Mrs Ridley in the library. Orders for this issue will close 21 February. Mrs J. Ridley – Library Assistant

Welcome to School Banking 2014 Did you know we have a School Banking program? It aims to teach your children about the importance of putting a little away every week. An added bonus is that our P&C earns a commission on the deposits made so the more bankers we have the more we earn! If you would like your child(ren) to commence weekly banking, here are the steps:

Open an account for your children at the Commonwealth Bank (or use an existing one if they have one.)

Send in their bank book and money each Tuesday to be handed to their teacher. If students are in Secondary, they may bring their bank book to the library first thing Tuesday morning.

Your child‟s deposit books will come back with a token that should be kept in the bank book. Once your child obtains ten of these they will be replaced with a gold token. When your child would like to redeem a prize (see the rewards sheet taped inside your child‟s envelope for what's available), you simply leave the gold token in the wallet and also include the completed rewards order form. Note that not all rewards are available every term. Our school banker places one order per term at the end of the term so prizes will hopefully be sent back to the school by the beginning of the next term.

Mrs J. Ridley

Scholarship Following the interest and success of the 2013 Indigenous Scholarship Initiative, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers is again offering two course placements for a male and female from the Indigenous community in 2014. Valued at over $5000 each, the scholarships will provide both recipients with free tuition in Certificates III and IV in Fitness, enabling them to start their careers in personal training. Application period is from 1 January to 15 March 2014 with the successful applicants being announced on 22 March 2014. For more information visit http://www.aipt.edu.au/media/scholarships/ Wesley Hamilton AEP Sporting and Cultural Centre Manager

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ASSESSMENTS Assessments for Years 7 to 12 due in the next 4 weeks are:

Week Year Subject

4 12

Primary Industries CAFS

8 DT Mixed Media

5

12 Industrial Technology

11 Visual Arts

7/8 English

6 12 General Mathematics 2

11 Exploring Early Childhood Extension 1 Mathematics

7

12 Hospitality Biology

11

General Mathematics Mathematics Industrial Technology Sport Lifestyle and Recreation

10 Art Commerce Agriculture

9

Commerce Art Agriculture Geography

8 DT Wood

7 PDHPE Geography

7/8 Geography

8

12 Business Studies Sport Lifestyle and Recreation

11 Advanced English Legal studies

10

Wood Geography PASS History

9 PDHPE Wood PASS

8

DT Wood DT Mixed Media Music 7/8 English

7

DT Agriculture Music English 7/8 English

Mrs D. Hamilton Head Teacher Mathematics

Narromine & District Junior Hockey Club

2014 Registrations still open: Register online at www.narrominejuniorhockey.com OR collect a Registration Pack from Ruby Maine,

Narromine U11 & U13 boys & girls welcome

U15/16 seeking expressions of interest NEW PLAYERS MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF BIRTH

CERTIFICATE For further information please contact

Danae 0429 891 143

Junior tennis group lessons

Wayne Dunlop from Dubbo will be running group coaching on Wednesday afternoons starting 12 February.

All ages and experience levels so if interested please phone Skye Tyrwhitt on 0427783875 or email

skyehome@live.com.au for times and costs or for any other info about junior tennis.

Thanks. Skye

P&C Association Helpers needed for Narraf Swimming Carnival Friday 21

February 2014

To make sandwiches, savoury & sweet treats, cook the BBQ, serve food & drinks Donations may be left at the school or at the pool (even if you can only spare ½ hr, it all helps) Contact Janine Neilson 68473954hm 68837306Wk …………………………………………………………… Memberships are due. Cost $1 Please write your name, email address and phone number with your money in an envelope at the office. New Members always wanted and welcomed …………………………………………………………… School Banking Every Tuesday…. Great new prizes and rewards for depositing just a few coins in your Commonwealth Bank account every week ……. Contact Cherie Gough 68474528 for further details …………………………………………………………… AGM meeting is 11/3/2014 7pm Positions available Treasurer All Welcome To be followed by General Meeting Items on Agenda

How to get a sandpit built in less than 20 years

How to get PBL up and running before our kids are grown up

How to secure the canteen ( word is out we run a snatch and grab)

Mid-term breaks

How to get more than 3 people to a meeting

Discuss negative opinion of our School and Principal with in the Warren Community

If you have any ideas or matters you would like discussed at the meeting please Email our Secretary, Jen Stacy will-jen-stacey@hotmail.com;

Swimming Carnival On Friday 7 February 2014 we held our annual school swimming carnival. It was a fantastic day with great weather and participation by all students who attended. K-2 students had lots of fun in the little pool, with games and activities. It was a great day with everybody swimming very well and participating in most events. Congratulations to the following students who broke records on the day: Mackenzie Pardy – 11 Year Girls 50m Freestyle, 11 Year Girls 50m Breaststroke, 11 Year Girls 50m Backstroke and 11 Year Girls Butterfly Saranna Fisk – Senior Primary Girls 50m Butterfly Ruth Cant – Senior Girls 50m Backstroke The overall house champion was Mitchell, who held on by a narrow margin to beat Macquarie. Age champions were: Junior Primary Boy – Harry Hammond Junior Primary Girl – Leila Gough 11 Year Girl – Mackenzie Pardy 11 Year Boy – Heath Nash Senior Primary Girl - Saranna Fisk/Ruth Cant Senior Primary Boy – Riley Brown 12/13's - Brittany Marks/Campbell Woolnough 14/15's - Abigail Irving/Mathew Marks 16+ - Megan Callander/Malik Girdler The following students have been selected to represent Warren Central School at the Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Carnival being held in Warren on Friday 21 February – Riley Brown, Mackenzie Pardy, Charlotte Scotson, Shamika Kentwell, Lilly Higgins, Harry Hammond, Leila Gough, Chelsea George, Heath Gough, Haylie Hammond, Finn Nielsen, Saranna Fisk, Ruth Cant. Mr Ian Hinton Sports Coordinator