Principal’s Report

CCC

Kingfisher Avenue, Coleambally, NSW, 2707

Phone: 02 6954 4131 Fax: 02 6954 4396

Email: coleamball-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au 12 March 2019

Term 1 Week 7

Coleambally Central School

A Quality Education in your Community

This week at

Coleambally Central School

13 March PSSA Riverina Swimming Carnival - Albury

Welcome to Week 7 of Term 1! Being young isn’t easy. The teenage years are accompanied by a number of stressors and significant life stages. Throw into the mix the hormonal changes that accompany puberty and an increasing need to fit in with their peers, and it’s no wonder that young people often find their adoles-cent years stressful and overwhelming. To tackle the difficulties that come with being a young person, it’s crucial to encourage young people to de-velop positive coping strategies. This is why a focus on positive coping skills is crucial in maintaining long-term wellbeing and resilience. Parents can do some simple things to teach their child coping skills and help them put these skills into action. Talking it out - Encourage your child to speak up if they’re experiencing a tough time, by creating a safe space where their feelings won’t be judged. Be supportive and not dismissive. Taking a break - Taking an active time-out from something that is causing distress is a great way to refocus thoughts and energy. If your child is hav-ing difficulty coping, let them know that taking it easy from time to time isn’t being lazy; it’s actually very healthy. Eating well and exercising - It’s no myth that physical health has a big im-pact on mental health. Ensure that your child is eating healthy, nutritious meals that will help their body support them through tough times. Exer-cise can also help by releasing tension and increasing energy levels. Engaging in positive self-talk - Let your child know that it’s okay to feel good about, and even to compliment themselves on, all their achieve-ments, however big or small. For more information and advice to help you manage common health and wellbeing issues that arise during a child's journey through school visit the department’s website at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/family-wellbeing Primary parent Interviews Next week Parent Interviews will commence with primary classroom teachers. As part of the school plan, we are planning a whole school ap-proach designed to raise expectations, develop aspirational goals and in-crease educational motivation through personalised learning by develop-ing and implementing a consistent approach to personalised learning to address individual student learning needs. This year we commence with students in Years 3-6, who will complete plans during their interviews, and will expand the initiative each year.

Coming up in Term 1

18 March Japanese Story Telling Incursion K-7 19 March Harmony Day 22 March Ride to School Day 28 March AFL Skills Development K-6 3 April School Photos 8-10 April

State CHS Swimming 11-14 April Stage 6 Primary Industries Sydney Royal Easter Show School Commercial Pig Competition

PBL Winners

Week 7

Andrew Fattore

Songkran Bur-

ton

Lachlan Hardy

Hannah Pound

Congratulations

Safe

Responsible

Respectful

Assessment Task Due Date March 13 Stage 5 Food Technology Practical Assessment Task

March 15

Stage 5 English Task

March 19

Year 9 History

April 12

Year 7 History

STEM STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. STEM education enhances student learning experiences through engaging curriculum that may include integration, inquiry and project-based learning. Students apply knowledge, deepen their understanding and develop high-order thinking skills within an authentic context, so they can fulfil future career aspirations that require STEM skills. Last week secondary students began using the Virtual Reality (VR) Kit and today Tanya Reiach, STEM educator for the department, will be working with students at Tirkandi Inaburra on robotics. Japanese Story telling Next Monday, 18 March 2019 students in primary and Year 7 will be immersed in a Japanese cultural experi-ence when Jarrod Hoare visits as part of an incursion for Japanese Storytelling. A bilingual entertainer, Jarrod educates and inspires through performing arts, specializing in traditional Japanese comic theatre (Kyōgen) and traditional comic storytelling (Rakugo). Having worked on many Japanese films and TV shows, he has worked with many of Japan’s most talented actors, musicians and comedians. We are looking forward to his visit. National Ride 2 School Day As part of the schools primary PDHPE syllabus, primary students will participate in National Ride 2 School Day on Friday, 22 March 2019. This annual event is keenly supported by students and should once again be a great experience, with a focus on developing road safety skills. Finally…. Our door is and always has been open – whether you are happy, sad or mad. We need to know if we are not doing something right, but I also need to know that you trust our motives and intentions. Everything we do, every single day is for YOUR children. Until next week,

Timothy Allen

Principal

PRIMARY AWARDS

Kindergarten

William Turner For forming all letters correctly while writing sentences. Adelaide Inggs For actively engaging in sport. Abbigail Mannes For applying herself during our L3 groups. Year 1 Phoebe Bolton For huge efforts and beautiful bookwork during writing and word work. Isla Sutherland For consistent effort in all learning areas. Blaine Byrne For working hard to complete tasks. Hugh Perkins For great participation and discussion in Geography. Year 2/3 William Perkins For contributing to class discussions and carefully considering his answers. Ivana Rose Lawson For attempting all class activities. Songkran Burton For showing determination to finish all his class work. Lachlan Hardy For trying his hardest at all times. Year 4/5 Jai Wilson For enthusiastically contributing to class discussions. Alex Pound For a wonderful effort solving problems in Maths. Hayden Payne For displaying great comprehension skills when reading. Hayley Pound For fantastic work perfecting the jump strategy in Maths. Damon Pound For asking great questions about texts during reading . Yasmin Inggs For writing very descriptive narratives. Year 5/6 Stephanie Vremaric For using great alliteration in her writing transformation. Cooper Payne For great effort with his work and stretching himself. Izabella Cooney For being a respectful class member and responsible learning. Ella Pound For her persistence and great effort with Mathematics. Hunter Roberts For his positive attitude towards learning and stretching himself.

Class Awards

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National Ride 2 School Day

Coleambally Central School will be celebrating active travel day on Friday 22nd March. We encourage stu-

dents and their families to assemble at the Lion’s Park by 8.30am on this day and get a taste of the benefits,

ease and fun involved in choosing to walk or wheel to school. For those out of town, you might be able to

leave your bikes, scooters or toys with wheels with a townie friend, or trailer or ute your bikes in on the day.

Any parents who are interested in helping out on the day or riding to school with the children can contact Pen-

ny Lothian at school on 69544131.

Proposed route for the National Ride 2 School day will be the same as last year.

There will also be competitions held on the day.

Categories include:

The oldest Bike / Scooter / toy with wheels

The biggest Bike / Scooter / toy with wheels

The smallest Bike / Scooter / toy with wheels

The most unique Bike / Scooter / toy with wheels

The most decorated Bike / Scooter / toy with wheels

Stage 5 Food Technology Stage 5 Food Technology have been working on Food for Special Needs and made Chilli con Carne which is an

example of a meal suitable for an athlete.

Breakfast on the Go

The PBL Committee’s Breakfast on the Go program started again last week. The Primary and Second-

ary School Leaders are going to be manning the canteen, with Mr Turtle overseeing it each morning.

This breakfast program is to help students who don’t have breakfast at home or need a snack after a

long bus ride. Remember breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

We have juice boxes, muesli bars, fresh fruit, fruit cups and Up and Go for the Secondary students.

We are at the canteen from 8.30am till after the Darlington Point bus arrives.

Harmony Day 2019

Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone Primary students K-6 will be participating in Harmony day enrichment cultural activities next week on Tuesday

19th March. Primary teachers have been busy planning and organising different fun and engaging cultural activi-

ties to facilitate on the day. Students will be combined into 6 groups, from kindergarten to Year 6, and taking

part in rotational learning activities of art, craft, dance, music and singing, drama and language learning about

different cultural backgrounds.

Harmony day is associated with the colour orange and all students in primary and secondary high school are

encouraged to wear orange clothing. Primary students may wear colours that represent another countries flag.

Students are reminded to dress in suitable clothes ready for a fun filled day of movement and activities.

Primary students will be supplied a sausage sizzle at lunch and this will conclude our Harmony Day celebrations.

On behalf of the Primary teachers we are looking forward to a great day of cultural diversity and fun learning.

KIDS CAMP OUT 2019 WHEN: 6th-7th April 2019

WHERE: Narrandera Race Course

WHO FOR: Kids in Primary School Yrs 3 - 6

HOW MUCH: $15/camper or $35/Family

WHY: Opportunity for kids to join together with 200 others

from across the Riverina to enjoy loads of fun activities,

camping, games, singing, and to learn something about Jesus.

Come and be part of the Coleambally community for 24 hours of chaotic fun.

Forms available at CCS Canteen or St Peters Office.

Please call Demi Evans on 0447685575 for more info and to register.

School Photography Date: 3/04/2019

ONLINE ORDER CODE: J59 ZA5 RKT

Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?

keycode=J59ZA5RKT

Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day

enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

Community

Announcements

Advanced Life Photography will be coming to our school on Wednesday 3 April 2019.

Please ensure students wear full summer uniform. (not sports uniform)

Online orders can me made using the link below, envelopes mentioned below have been distributed to all

students.