CONDOBOLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL Term 3 Week 10 17 September 2013

Molong Street Principal: Ms Deborah Nay Telephone: 0268 952134

Condobolin 2877 Facsimile: 0268 953665

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday 17 & Wednesday

18 September

Variety Concert

Friday 20 September

LAST DAY OF TERM 3

Term 4

Tuesday 8 October

Term 4 - Students and

Staff

Tuesday 15 October

AECG AGM at 11.00 am

SACC room.

Thursday 14 November

Parent Information

Sessions for 2014

Kindergarten

Wednesday 20 November

Kinder Orientation Day

Allergy AAA School this means that children,

parents, carers and

visitors are asked TO

NOT WEAR anything

scented as we have

children with severe

allergies in our school.

Please: NO nuts

(including nutella)

SCHOOL BANKING

MONDAYS

Strong Smart Proud

At Condobolin Public School we are STRONG, SMART & PROUD

Principal’s Report

Variety Concert – Education Week

This week our school celebrates “Education Week” with the annual Variety Concert. Tickets are still available at the front office for $5 (adult) and $1 (child). Tickets will not be available at the door.

We have scheduled two evening performances this Wednesday evening, 18 September: 5.30 – 6.45 pm and 7 – 8.15 pm.

As we have some students who are not allowed to be photographed, members of the audience are not permitted to take photos or videos of the performances. The school has arranged to have video footage and some photographs taken and provided at low cost. DVDs will be available for $1.00 later this week.

Delayed release of NAPLAN 2013 Student Reports to Parents

We have received the following information from the Board of Studies in relation to the release of Student Reports to Parents for NAPLAN this year:

On Thursday 5 September ACARA identified an error in the placement of the national average markers

on the Years 5 and 7 NAPLAN Student Reports for Language Conventions. Importantly the NAPLAN

student data is correct.

ACARA made the immediate decision to halt any further packaging and distribution of NAPLAN

reports while options regarding the distribution of correct NAPLAN Student Reports were considered.

ACARA is working closely with Test Administration Authorities (TAAs) in every state and territory to

ensure correct reports are distributed.

This matter may result in the delay of the distribution of student reports, possibly to the week of 13

October, however ACARA and TAAs will seek to minimise the delay.

School Holidays

School finishes for Term 3 at the end of this week for a two week vacation. Students and staff return to school on Tuesday, 8 October, following the long weekend. We wish everyone a safe holiday.

Choirboys Visiting Condo

This year, members of the band, the Choirboys have been mentoring high school students in playing drums. These students will be joining the band for a performance for primary students at the Condobolin Public School on the first Thursday back next term, 10 October at 11am. The cost is $2 per student.

The band will also be performing at the high school in the afternoon for high school students. An evening performance will be held at the RSL on the evening of Thursday, 10 October for the community.

Lunch Orders

Parents are reminded that students need to order their lunches by 9.30am to have a choice of delicious foods on the menu. We have a few students who are choosing not to order, or money arrives late. These children are restricted to purchasing a sausage roll, pie or vegemite sandwich after 9.30am.

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AECG Annual General Meeting

The annual general meeting of the AECG will be held on Tuesday, 15 October at 11am in the primary school SaCC room.

High School Transition

Transition to high school sessions will be held next term. A permission note will be sent home to parents providing the dates. Students will be permitted to wear their Year 6 shirts on these days.

Please return the permission note by the due date, and any outstanding enrolment forms as soon as possible.

Bike Week

This week is Bike Week across New South Wales. The following safety information comes from the Bicycle Safety website:

For young children to be able to play safely, an adult needs to supervise them closely and actively.

You need to make sure children are in a safe place to play, such as a backyard, fenced park or

recreational area. They should always be supervised by an adult. Roads, carparks, footpaths and

driveways are never safe places to play.

A young child's skull is soft and easily injured. So whenever children are riding wheeled toys or

bicycles, it is important that they are wearing a correctly fitted helmet that complies with Australian

Standards.

It is the responsibility of the adult to ensure helmets comply.

When buying a helmet

Some steps to take to ensure you get the right helmet and safety gear.

Take the child to the shop with you, to make sure the helmet fits properly.

It should sit two child finger widths above the child's eyebrows, and be neither too tight nor too

loose.

It should not be too heavy for the child's head and neck to carry.

Young children who wear helmets from the moment they start riding their first wheeled toy will be

safer from head injury, and are more likely to continue the practice throughout their lives. Use road

safety messages:

"No helmet, no bike."

"When everyone has their helmet and shoes on, we can ride our bikes."

"If anyone isn't wearing their helmet or shoes properly, we'll put the bikes away."

When supervising children, use opportunities to talk to them about:

How helmets and enclosed shoes keep us safe.

Why we must ride and play away from traffic - for instance, in the backyard or at the bike

track.

Why footpaths and driveways are never safe places to play.

Young children should never ride their bikes, scooters or skates without an adult closely supervising

them. Scooters and motorised toys also need to be supervised closely by an adult. They are harder to

control and can put children into danger quickly.

Make some family rules about safe play, talk about them with the children and then stick to them -

every time they are using bikes, trikes or scooters

Deb Nay Principal

If you are able to help please contact Jasmine at the canteen on 68952703 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Week 10

Mon 16/9 Fabien Todd

Tues 17/9 Sandi Berry

Wed 18/9 Help Needed

Thurs 19/9 Ce Whippy

Fri 20/9 Ce Whippy, R Ries

Friday special: Hot Spud: $4.00

Please Note: No small bottles of water available until further notice.

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The focus in week 10 is: Showing self control.

Strong Smart

Proud

Department of Education and Communities

Western Region

Wudhugaragarra Awards 2013

The Western Region Wudhagaragarra awards were held at the Dubbo RSL Club on Thursday 12/9/13

to celebrate and recognise innovation, excellence and achievement in Aboriginal education in New

South Wales Public Schools. The awards are presented to high achieving Aboriginal students,

Aboriginal and Non- Aboriginal teachers, staff and community members and schools. Wudhagaragarra

is the Wiradjuri word meaning to listen, to learn. The Western area covers most of the state from the

Blue Mountains to Broken Hill. Successful students came from places such as Broken Hill, Cowra,

Canobolas, Dubbo, Forbes, Kelso, Nyngan, Bourke, Peak Hill and Tullamore.

Two students from Condobolin received awards.

Amelia Harris from Condobolin Public School received a Stage Three Encouragement award. This

award is presented to Aboriginal students to encourage them to continue with their studies. The award

is intended to highlight the student’s achievements in the areas of excellent attendance, achieving

academic potential, consistent effort and a positive attitude to school. Amelia is a Vice Captain at

Condobolin Public School. She is a confident public speaker and a role model to other students.

Amelia applies herself academically across all subjects and has represented Condobolin Public School

at regional level in athletics, and also in netball PSSA knockout competition.

TERM 4 ASSEMBLIES

Week 3 25/10/13 Class 3S Miss Sanderson

Week 5 8/11/13 Class KJ Mrs Jones

Week 7 22/11/13 Class 5C Mrs Chambers

Week 9 6/12/13 Christmas Concert

All assemblies are in the school hall at 1.00 pm

3-Day School Holiday Tennis Coaching Clinic

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (30

th Sept/1

st & 2

nd Oct) Coach: Peter Clifton from Forbes

9am-3pm ($20/day- small discount if more than one child) OR

9am- 12 noon ($15) OR

9.30am-11.30am (Hot shots program from 4yrs) ($10)

Each child will need to bring a tennis racquet, drink, sunscreen, hat, morning tea and lunch.

To book please call Carolyn on 0268965351 or 0427965305.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNIOR CHESS TOURNAMENT

IN ORANGE Incorporating the NSW Country Junior Championships

Western Qualifier for Under 18 & 12 Divisions

WHERE: St Barnabas Anglican Church Parish Hall Corner Dora and McLachlan Streets East Orange

WHEN: Thursday 3rd October 2013 TIME: 9:45 am to 3:30pm ENTRY FEE: $10 [$5 for additional family member]

PRIZES: Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd

in Under 18 and Under 12 REGISTER BY: 1st October 2013 latest

by contacting one of the following Junior Chess Coordinators: 1. Alexander Aich Ph 6884 4561 alexander.aich@gmail.com

2. Joe Cummins Ph 6362 6882 heather.cummins@optusnet.com.au

WHAT TO BRING: Lunch & refreshments [soft drinks and bottled water for sale]

You don’t have to be good, this is a fun tournament. But knowledge of the rules is required. The games will be timed with chess clocks. Don’t worry if you have never played with clocks. You’ll be told how they work. The results will be sent to the NSW Junior Chess League for ratings.

Chess the clever sport

West Wyalong Rugby invites everyone to the

R U OK? Gala Day

Saturday 21st September, 2013 12pm

Ron Crowe Oval, West Wyalong

Free entry

Full bar and canteen

Special Guests include:

Tetera Faulker (Western Force player) James O’Keefe (Australian RU Development Officer)

The day includes:

Junior skill session and game (with giveaways) Golden Oldies game

Senior game Band and nibbles at S&C Club

Enquiries:

Tim Long 0411 610 545

Goanna Manor Youth Centre

Sept/Oct 2013 Holiday Program

For any further details please call into the Youth Centre and speak with our staff. All outdoor activities are

dependable on favorable weather. All events are fully supervised and drug and alcohol free.

Date Gym Activity Centre Opening Hours Activity

September

Friday 20th

11.30am – 1pm

2.30pm-5.30pm

Disco- “Mexican Theme”

At Family Support

Preschool- Yr 2 (5.30pm-

6.30pm)

Yr3-Yr6 (6.30pm-7.30pm)

Yr7-Yr12 (7.30pm-9.00pm)

Saturday 21st

Youth Centre Closed

Monday

23rd

11.30am – 1pm

1:30pm-4:30pm Sports -Showground

Tuesday

24th 11.30am – 1pm

1.30pm-4.30pm Cooking –Goanna Manor

Wednesday

25th 11.30am-1pm

1.30pm-4.30pm Treasure Hunt -Showground

Thursday

26th 11.30am-1pm

10:00 am-2:00pm Family Sports Day

25th Anniversary for Family

Support

Friday

27th 11.30am-1pm

7.00pm -9.00pm “Condo’s Got Talent” -RSL

Saturday

28th Youth Centre Closed

WEEK 2

Monday

30th

11.30am – 1pm

1.30-4.30 Art Exhibition Workshop

At Family Support

October

Tuesday 1st

11.30am – 1pm

1.30-4.30 Jewellery Making

Goanna Manor

Wednesday

2nd

11.30am - 1pm

10am-3pm

”Young Life Program”

Gum Bend Lake

Water Skiing, Wake

Boarding Games

Thursday

3rd

11.30am-1pm

1.30-4.30 Games Day-Goanna Manor

Friday

4th

Freaky Friday

6pm-9pm

Scary Movies- Family

Support Groups

High School Students ONLY!

Pizza meal

Saturday

5th Youth Centre Closed

Born To Read – For Life

Condobolin Committee

Banner Competition Can you find all the decorated banners displayed in business houses around town, to advertise the

Born to Read – A Rhyme Spectacular Write the name of the business where each banner is displayed beside the appropriate letter.

A Book Prize for the person with the most correct answers.

(If more than one, all correct names will be put in a hat and one drawn out.)

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Name_________________ School ____________________ Age_______

Address___________________________________ Phone __________

Please return sheets to: Condobolin Primary School, St Josephs School,

Condobolin Pre-School, Condobolin Library or Lachlan Agencies.

BY FRIDAY 11th October, 2013