From the Principals Desk Did you know that you can make

payments to LRCS online?

We have launched a new online payment portal linked to your school’s website

to make it easier for you to pay for school related payments. This is a secure pay-

ment page hosted by Westpac.

What expenses can be paid online?

Voluntary School Contributions * Subject Contributions

Excursions * Sport

Creative and Practical Arts * Sales to Students

Other

How? Log onto School site at www.lightningr-c.schools.nsw.edu.au. Click on “Make a Payment”

and follow the prompts to make a payment via Visa or MasterCard.

R e s p e c t

One of our five Turtle goals is respect and it is expected that every student shows respect to their family,

school and community.

Our Students often show respect. They wear school uniform, they listen and learn in lessons and they

represent their family, school and community at functions outside of school.

In the last few weeks we have had Anzac commemorations where our students have featured. Lincoln

Costello was flag bearer for the Lightning Ridge ANZAC march and with Torrey Mack and 10 other

students and a few staff represented the school extremely well. They are students – young men and

women of whom we can be proud.

At our school ceremony Stevan Kotru filled in for our absent Captains and did a remarkable job. He ran our

ceremony with dignity and skill and we should all be proud of his efforts.

On Friday the Lightning Ridge Language Nest was launched and students from our school danced

brilliantly under the guidance of Lennie Frail. Mr Markham brought the students from the BroSpeak

program to observe. They observed for a few moments and spent the rest of the morning helping – Well

Done.

A group of volunteers went to assist with serving food to guests, and did a fantastic Job. Visitors from as

far as Sydney were there and all commented on the uniform, the politeness and willingness to talk as they

served food but most of all they commented on the pride and respect shown by all our students.

These are just a few examples of our great young men and women and why we are all so proud to be part

of this school. If you want to hear more, come and talk to me and the other staff at our P&C Meet the staff

evening and BBQ on Tuesday May 13 starting at 5 pm.

Principal: Mr Kerry Adamthwaite

Secondary Deputy Principal: Darren Ball

PO Box 294, Kaolin Street Lightning Ridge NSW 2834 T 02 68290511 F 02 68290137 E lightningr-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

What’s

Coming

Up!

Week 2

Thurs 8 May

X Country

Week 3

Tues 13 May

P & C

Meeting

Week 4

Tues 20 May

Computer

Skills

Competition

Week 6

Wed 4 June

Science

Competition

Week 8

Mon 16-20

June - Lake

Ainsworth

Excursion

2014 School Newsletter now available online,

check out our website on www.lightningr-cschools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2, Week 2

For more information regarding

future dates please go to the LRCS Website and view the

online calendar.

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LIGHTNING RIDGE CENTRAL SCHOOL

From The Deputy Principal - Darren Ball

Term 2 has started and there is a definite change in the weather. As the weather cools, it is important that students are comfortable and warm, but also in full school uniform. I’d like to remind students and parents that the uniform shop is open on Mondays and Thursdays. Now would be a good opportunity to get any warmer items students may need over winter.

I was very excited on Friday to be present at the launch of the Aboriginal Language Nest here in Lightning Ridge. Languages are a passion of mine and this opening will be an important milestone in the revitalisation, maintenance and advancement of the learning pathways for Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay/Yuwaalayaay language and culture. I look forward to the reestablishment of the language classes beginning in Stage 4 (Years 7 & 8) at Lightning Ridge Central School, when staff have been appointed, hopefully beginning Term 3 this year.

The school has recently made some changes in relation to leave passes. Leave passes will now only be granted at Lunch times, and only with written notes signed by parents. This is to ensure the safety of all students at the school. I look forward to your support of this this policy and welcome any feedback you may have in relation to the changes. The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13

th May at 5:00pm.

P&C would be an excellent forum to raise any suggestions you have for continued improvement at our school. I look forward to seeing you there.

The uniform shop is pleased to announce that we are now taking

orders for the NEW LRCS winter jersey.

All students from Year 9 to Year 12 are invited to order or

purchase these hardwearing, long lasting, value-for-money jerseys.

A $35 non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of

ordering.

The uniform shop is open

Monday and Thursdays,

8:30am to 9:00am.

ONLY $65

NEW LRCS WINTER JERSEY

Hello and I hope the term is going well for you!

Last term ended with sixty three students completing the LRCS Reading Challenge and by now

you should have seen the blue recording sheet for Term 2. There are spare copies of this in the

library if you need them. ES1 (Kindergarten) start the Reading Challenge and have a note

explaining what to do. Most important thing is to hand your completed recording sheet to the

library by Thursday 19th June. We have a party to celebrate and it is lots of fun.

Books in Homes is happening again for Stage1 this term. The catalogues have been sent home

and you are most welcome to come and view the books in the library. We receive a copy of each

book. Books will presented at a special Book Giving Assembly later in the term.

Best wishes for a great Term 2,

Penny Fahey

Teacher-Librarian

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Student of the

Week Primary Week 2 ES1B

Steven Sharpley

Steven always strives to produce

quality work and setting an

outstanding example for

everyone in ES1B.

Student of

the Week Primary Week 1 S1F

Natasja Thompson Natasja has been nominated for

student of the week because of her excellent

application to all areas of learning as well as

being a helpful and considerate classroom citizen.

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Student of the

Week Secondary Week 2 Year 11

Steven Kotru

Last week this young man stepped up

and demonstrated real qualities that

other students at LRCS could aspire

towards. With very little notice he

willingly and graciously led the ANZAC Assembly. In

class this student also demonstrates

Student of

the Week Primary Week 2 S23D

Grace Morris

Grace is always working hard to

do her best work and is always

available to help others

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Lightning Ridge Central School Swimming Achievements

Early this year eleven students represented Lightning Ridge Central School at the Regional School Swimming Carnival which was held in Armidale. Congratulations to Brooke Brown, Sean White, Lachlan Johnston, Chris Jones, Tallulah Chesworth, Emily Walsh Morris, Ava Seaton, Lilia Taylor, Savannah Chesworth, Charlie Taylor and Maddyson Tooth who participated on the day and swam extremely well. All students represented our school proudly. As a result four LRCS students, Maddyson Tooth, Lachlan Johnston, Tallulah Chesworth and Charlie Taylor, qualified for the NSW Primary Schools State Swimming Carnival held at the Sydney Aquatic Centre, Homebush. This is a great achievement for these students and they should be proud of their accomplishments having competed against the top swimmers from across the state. Congratulations to all students who have participated in school swimming events this year. It is a fantastic result to have so many students representing our school and community at representative level.

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Mandatory Technology Food

During Semester One Year 7 students have an assessment task about designing

muffins. This task involves students designing & producing their own muffin. This

task is due at the end of the term when students will cook their ‘own’ muffins.

Here are some photos of students in Term 1 cooking their own ‘designer muffins’.

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