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ARIAH PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL 1 Harrison Street Ariah Park NSW 2665 02 6974 1105 ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

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WEEK AND TERM IN ARIAL BLACK FONT 36 WEEK 10A TERM 2

Term 3 begins Tuesday 21 July

Respect, Honesty and Resilience 

Principal’s Report Welcome to the last week of Term 2. These past two terms have

been the most interesting and unpredictable of my career and

everyday I’m so impressed by how well our school community

has adjusted and coped with all of the restrictions and

interruptions. Thank you to all the parents that were able to

Zoom in to our second Whole School Assembly on Friday. The

Primary captains did a terrific job hosting the assembly, our

SRC students gave a brief but informative report about what

their plans are for the rest of 2020 and the Kindergarten performance was very

entertaining. Who would have thought that counting backwards from 20 could

be so active and adorable?! Congratulations to Archer Meehan and Hayley Writer

on receiving Student of the Month awards. It was also mentioned during the

assembly that we are thrilled that Miss Pearsall will remain as the Year 4 teacher

for the rest of the year as Miss Rich had to return to Armidale due to ill health.

This week we have an online study day for HSC Biology, with more days planned

for other subjects, up until the trial exams. We also have a number of Staff

Network meetings this week, giving staff the opportunity to plan for next term.

We are hoping that the NSW Education Department’s restrictions continue to

reduce and we can offer more extracurricular activities next term, like debating,

study days, sport, wellbeing afternoons and outside performances and

workshops.

On Friday, the whole school will take part in Jump Rope for Heart activities and a

very excited Kindergarten class will be celebrating 100 days of school on

Thursday.

I hope you all have a wonderful, well deserved holiday break. Take the

opportunity to recharge and relax and most importantly stay healthy and safe

and spend time with those you care about.

“Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs.” Russell Dobda

Victoria Jenkins

Relieving Principal

29 June 2020

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School News Student of the Month

Student of the Month

Congratulations to Archer Meehan who was presented with the Student

of the Month Award at last Friday’s Whole School Assembly. Archer was

awarded with a certificate and the perpetual trophy.

Archer’s certificate cited the following:

Works independently in all KLAs.

Enthusiastic approach to learning.

Consistently follows our school expectations.

Enjoys a challenge.

Kind and polite to others.

Congratulations Archer!

APCS Executive

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School News Student of the Month

Student of the Month

Congratulations to Hayley Writer who was also presented with the

Student of the Month Award at last Friday’s Whole School Assembly.

Hayley was awarded with a certificate and the perpetual trophy.

Hayley’s certificate cited the following:

Worked extremely well during isolation learning.

Always actively seeks feedback on drafts.

Submits assessment tasks of a high standard.

Motivated to work independently and diligently.

Mature and dedicated approach to her studies.

Always applies herself and doesn’t let distraction get in the way of her

work.

A polite and conscientious student.

Kind and supportive to her

peers.

Congratulations Hayley!

APCS Executive

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School News Whole School Assembly

Staff Awards

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School News SRC Awards

Principal Awards

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School News

Students should not physically attend school if they have:

Flu-like symptoms, a fever or ongoing cough (or otherwise sick)

Just arrived in Australia and have to self isolate for 14 days or

Been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have had close contact with a

confirmed case of COVID-19

If students become ill whilst attending school:

If your child develops symptoms or a temperature at school, you will be

contacted and asked to collect your child immediately. If you are unable

to immediately collect them, or if you cannot be contacted, we will

proceed to contact your listed “Emergency Contacts”. Please ensure

these details are up to date and you have nominated contacts who live in

the area and are able to collect your child when unwell.

Please remember to bring a drink bo le to school.

The bubblers are only to be used to refill

drink bo les.

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School News Commencement of Term 3

Term 3 will commence for students on Tuesday 21 July 2020.

Newsletter

A reminder the newsletter is now available via Skoolbag and the School

Website. If you would like to receive a paper copy each week, please

phone the Front Office on 69741105 or email

ariahpark-c.admin@det.nsw.edu.au.

PBL

In PBL this week, students are looking at ‘We Eat our Recess and Lunch’.

Secondary students are looking at ‘We Make Positive Choices’.

School Reports

School reports will be sent home with the eldest student of each family this Friday. If your family is absent that day, the reports will be posted.

School Photos

School photos will be held Term 3, Week 2, on Tuesday 28 July 2020.

Found

A silver signet ring has been found, please contact the Front Office if you

think it might be yours.

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School News Expression of Interest for HSC Presiding Officer

Ariah Park Central School are seeking expressions of interest for the HSC

Presiding Officer position. The following restrictions on eligibility for

employment as a HSC Presiding Officer exist:

A person who has a child or near relative sitting the 2020 Higher School

Certificate Examinations cannot be appointed as Presiding Officer.

Clerical staff, casual, relief, part-time or permanent teachers who have

been recently employed at Ariah Park Central School cannot be

appointed as Presiding Officer. A valid and current NSW Working with

Children’s Check is essential.

The HSC Presiding Officer is responsible for managing the preparation,

conduct and supervision of the Higher School Certificate (HSC)

examinations.

Successful Applicants will need to:

- have a current Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) clearance for

employment

- have their own vehicle with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance

- be available for the entire exam period- 20th October- 11th November

2020

- have intermediate working knowledge of common computer programs

and tasks, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, emails downloading

and printing documents.

- be well-organised

- have good attention to detail

- be able to effectively manage students and a team of supervisors.

Please provide a brief resume, detailing your ability to address the above

criteria to the school by close of business on Wednesday the 8th of July

2020. Resumes can be emailed to ariahpark-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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School News Expression of Interest for HSC Supervisors

Ariah Park Central School are seeking expressions of interest for HSC

Exam Supervisors.

Successful Applicants will need to:

- have a current Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) clearance for

employment

- follow the directions of the presiding officer

- listen carefully to all instructions given by the presiding officer to the

students

- ensure that only students and those officially connected with the exam

are allowed to enter the exam room

- immediately alert the presiding officer of any breaches in exam

conduct.

Please provide a brief resume, detailing your ability to address the above

criteria to the school by close of business on Wednesday the 8th of July

2020. Resumes can be emailed to ariahpark-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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School News Primary News

Primary News

Kindergarten have been busy learning about area this week. They searched the room to find bigger and smaller objects than the area of their maths books. Year 1 have been learning about chance events in maths and deciding what events are likely or unlikely to occur. Year 2 had lots of fun trying a new activity called ‘Marble Run’ where they tried to get the marble in the box. Year 3 finished their history unit ‘The British Colonisation’ this week. They worked in groups to develop posters on a range of topics that they learnt about throughout the unit. Year 4 focused on Chance and Probability. The students built their language associated with chance. such as possible, 50/50, likely and unlikely. They arranged situations along a continuum from ‘impossible to certain’ to indicate the likelihood of each event. Will it be school holidays next week??? Certain!! In their final lesson students used interactive spinners to continue building the link to using fractions as a way to describe the likelihood of outcomes. Finally Mrs Frater has been very proud of 5/6 and their narrative story writing. They have written very entertaining stories and have done a great job of publishing their stories. Have a lovely holiday break and stay safe. The teachers have some fantastic learning experiences planned for Term 3 and it will be great to get some of our extra curricular activities up and running. I look forward to checking in again in Term 3. Mrs Anderson

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School News Primary Parent Teacher Interviews

Primary Parent Teacher Interviews will be run in Week 2 of Term 3 via

Zoom or telephone. Please ring the school to book a time with your

child's teacher and specify if you would like a Zoom or telephone

interview. After making the appointment your child will be sent home

with the details of the Zoom meeting, if that is the meeting option you

choose to do. Year 4 students will undertake Parent Teacher Interviews in

Term 3, Week 6 Thursday 27th August. Year 5/6 parents who wish to

speak to the teachers that teach other KLA's, please let the office know

when making your appointment which teachers you would like an

interview with and we will organise a separate meeting.

Monday 27th July – Kinder Miss James

Tuesday 28th July - Year 1 & 2 Ms Studholme and Mrs Jennings

Wednesday 29th July - Year 5/6 Mrs Frater

Thursday 30th July — Year 3 Mrs Anderson

Mrs Anderson

100 days of Kindergarten!

Kindergarten have been counting each day of school so far this year.

Thursday 2nd July marks Kindergartens 100th day of school. To celebrate

Kindergarten students are able to wear party clothes for the day.

They will participate in fun activities throughout the day all based around

the number 100 and conclude the day with a class party. Please bring

something small to share with the class and remember nothing

containing nuts due to allergies. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone

as a class!

Miss Kristy James

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School News

 

Secondary News Stage 5 English

As part of our unit on the Hunger Games, I’m planning on screening the

movie adaptation of the novel during English this Wednesday 1st July.

If you do not wish for your child to watch the movie because of its M

rating, please let me know ASAP so I can organise alternative

arrangements.

Mrs Fairman

Middle school students proudly showing off their creations.

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School News Secondary News

On Wednesday the 29th of July, Week 2 Term 3, the Secondary Faculty

will be holding our Parent/Teacher/Student interviews. This year we will

be holding phone or Adobe Connect sessions. If you would like to make

an appointment for a staff member to call you, please contact the school.

Miss Horne

Sport News This Friday the 3rd of July we will be having our final Jump Rope for Heart

event. We have had lots of fun with our skipping and are looking forward

to seeing our students show off their skills on Friday afternoon. Students

will be challenged to try new skills and will rotate through a set of

different activities.

There will be prizes for students who show determination and

sportsmanship!

Next term we are going to attempt to run our Athletics Carnival field

events during sport time. This will allow us to have all students

participate and earn house points. We will publish a planned timetable of

events in the first newsletter next term.

Miss Horne

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School News

Canteen

The canteen will operate on Fridays

only for the remainder of the term.

Lunch orders only (no recess will be available).

Orders will be online only,

no cash sales will be accepted.

Download the app or go to

www.myschoolconnect.com.au

Alicia Leiper

 

 

P&C News

Chicken Burger or Wrap

$4.50

Hamburger $4.50

Butter Chicken & Rice GF

$4.50

Muffin Melt $2.00

Lasagne $4.50

Ganmain Party Pies $1.50

Garlic Bread $2.00

Juice Bomb Drink $2.00

Chocolate/Strawberry Milk

$2.00

Apple/ Orange Juice $2.50

Fruit Box $1.80

Water $1.50

Canteen Lunch Menu

Term 2 Fridays only

Community News

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Schools, spor ng clubs, youth groups, and other organisa ons involved in suppor ng young people up to the age of 25 years, are encouraged to apply for a Murrumbidgee Youth Community Grant. Ac vi es eligible to receive funding should be aimed at building resilience and posi ve mental health and wellbeing. There are two funding levels, up to $1,500 where a simple 250‐word overview of the ac vity and a basic budget is required to apply. The next level is for grants of more than $1,500 and up to $5,000, which requires a 500 word overview and a more de‐tailed budget and quotes. Applica on to approval of funding should take no more than two weeks. Grant applica ons close on Friday, 16 October 2020 or when funding is exhausted. All grant ac vi es must be complete by 30 November 2020. The ini a ve is part of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s (MPHN), Federal Government Empowering Our Communi es funding to support mental health and wellbeing in the region’s drought affected communi es. For more informa on about the Murrumbidgee Youth Community Grants visit www.mphn.org.au or follow Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network on Facebook or Twi er. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency should call the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511, Lifeline 13 11 14 or call 000. Or to access the Head to Health website visit www.headtohealth.gov.au

Community News

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Nextwave regional youth film competition open for entries

The Coffs Coast’s Screenwave International Film Festival is again hosting the

NEXTWAVE short film competition for young regional Australians this year –

and would like some short film entries from our school!

All films need to be under five minutes and include the phrase “What’s

Next”. Creativity is highly encouraged. The best films will screen at SWIFF

next January during the Nextwave Youth Film Awards, and tens of

thousands of dollars in prizes are up for grabs to students (and our school!).

Competition closes September 21. All competition details are available

at www.nextwavefilmfest.com.au.

Register for free Nextwave Online filmmaking course

If your child isn’t sure how to make their short film, the Screenwave

International Film Festival has made a step-by-step 10 episode video guide

on beginner filmmaking, with episodes starting to roll out next week on the

new Nextwave Online learning portal. To secure your child’s FREE access

(thanks to Southern Cross University), register here before July 21: https://

nextwavefilmfest.com.au/workshop/

ARIAH PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL

1 Harrison Street Ariah Park NSW 2665

PO Box 56 Ariah Park NSW 2665

Principal’s Email: victoria.jenkins@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: https://ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

Calendar

Principal: Victoria Jenkins

Mobile: 0428 731 705 (Victoria)

Phone: 02 6974 1105

Mobile: 0488 741 329 (School)

Fax: 02 6974 1017

Week

10A

Jun 29 Jun 30 Jul 1 Jul 2 Jul 3

100 Days of Kindergarten

class party

Last day of Term 2

Term 3

Week 1B

Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24

Staff Development Day

Students return to school