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Telephone: (02) 68921303 Fax: (02) 68921184 Email: [email protected] School webpage – hps://trundle-c.schools.nsw.gov.au Facebook - www.facebook.com/TrundleCentralSchool 9th June 2020 Term 2 Week 7 Trundle Central School Newsletter A school that provides a professional, smulang and challenging learning environment Principal Mr John Southon Head Teacher Secondary Mr Gerry Capell Assistant Principal Mrs Fiona Sanderson Reminders This Week: Primary Simultaneous Story Time Next Week: Wednesday 17th June Yr 11 Hospitality day @ Peak Hill Thursday 18th June Yr 11 Construcon day @ Trundle Friday 19th June Harmony Day Tuesday 21st July School Photos P&C President Vacant Secretary Vacant Treasurer Vacant

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9th June 2020 Term 2 Week 7

Trundle Central School Newsletter A school that provides a

professional, stimulating and challenging learning

environment

Principal Mr John Southon

Head Teacher Secondary Mr Gerry Capell

Assistant Principal Mrs Fiona Sanderson

Reminders This Week: Primary Simultaneous Story Time Next Week: Wednesday 17th June Yr 11 Hospitality day @ Peak Hill Thursday 18th June Yr 11 Construction day @ Trundle Friday 19th June Harmony Day Tuesday 21st July School Photos

P&C President

Vacant

Secretary Vacant

Treasurer Vacant

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Principal’s

Message

This week, we received the excellent news that our

school has been selected for a Mental Health

Awareness program (batyr) for students in Years 9-12.

This program will be early next term. This program is

to encourage young people to ask for help if their

mental or emotional health deteriorates, rather than

suffering in silence. The program also trains staff to

increase their awareness of students that are suffering

and offer real support and connections to local services

where available. I hope the COVID-19 restrictions are

lifted to a level that will allow this program to be

delivered face- to -face.

I passionately believe increasing awareness saves young

lives. Consider the following facts:

• Out of every 30 students from Years 9 to12,

seven will be dealing with a current mental

health issue.

• Only two will reach out for support. This means

five students are suffering in silence. It could be

your child! Maybe these programs are

worthwhile after all!

• The Central West has one of the highest rates of

youth suicide in Australia.

• The most common cause of death in 15-44 years

old in Australia is suicide. A national tragedy in

my opinion.

• A group of mates taking an 18-44 years old to

the pub to get drunk does not cure a mental

health issue. It is not the 1960’s, quality

intervention is needed.

There is still a significant social stigma attached to poor

mental health. I unfortunately feel compelled to state

our school does not have higher rates of students

with poor mental health when compared to similar

schools. I say unfortunately because if I said we have 4

children with severe Asthma at school but we have

plans to manage it, the information would be greeted

with smiles and acknowledgement. If I said, we have

four students with complex mental health issues but

we have plans to manage it, it would be acknowledged

with the unfortunate, uncomfortable, silence that often

accompanies mental health issues. This is the elephant

in the room that needs to change.

There are many students in the school at present with

increased levels of anxiety following the COVID-19

‘learn from home’ stage. These range across K-12.

When questioned, the most common reason

expressed is; they are worried they are behind

academically. No student is behind academically in this

school, if they are genuinely trying to achieve. I want to

remove that statement from our culture. ‘Behind’ is a

location and a very dangerous place to be if Ajax has

had cheap dog food, not a way to describe any child. If

your child is worried, please re-assure them that this

outstanding school will help and support their learning,

allowing them to reach their potential. Celebrate their

success, whatever form that takes. I personally believe,

it is a shame that a culture has developed across the

country that students that are more suited to trades or

manual labour have somehow failed academically. What

a dangerous, elitist and naïve way to view education.

Many of my friends and family have attended schools

with fancy gates and high fees. You know, the type of

school a pause in the conversation is required after the

name is mentioned. One item none of them was issued

with when attending the school was, a magic wand. I

fear many people believe, if you are paying for

education and it is not universally available to people of

lower socio-economic status, it is of higher quality. It

should always be remembered that the magic wand you

are seeking to make your student learn more, be

popular, keep away from poor influences may be as

even Harry Potter found out at times, a stick.

The students at this school deserve the best

environment to work within. This is why we constantly

try to improve the physical and emotional

environment. This week, new carpet has been ordered

for the 5/6 room. Being the former Kindergarten

room, there are some interesting stains and odours

from this carpet, water damage in places from a

previous roof leak and the edges were becoming

dangerous trip hazards. The 5/6 students will shortly

have the more pleasant smell of new carpet. This was

made possible by the school, allocating money across

several budgeting cycles for classroom improvement.

The new carpet gives us the luxury of all primary

classrooms with quality carpets and recently painted.

Most Year 5/6 students are aware of the former WWII

evacuation shelter that has been sealed under the 5/6

room for several years. The temporary removal of the

carpet will give me an opportunity to inspect the seal

and investigate that annoying tapping and Vera Lynn

songs that I can sometimes hear under the building.

The fencing around this school previously was an

embarrassment and disgrace. We have successfully

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embarrassment and disgrace. We have successfully

replaced most of the agricultural fence that was

considered adequate for country kids. This is thanks to

Jacko, our School to Work students, and Rural Aid.

Next term, the front of the school will be completed

with the goal to be all fencing replaced by the start of

the 2021 school year. This will cause some disruption to

the access from the street to the front office and buses

may drop off at the back of the school once work

begins. This is a short term disruption, but well worth it

long term.

Last week, I was informed that our school is now at the

top of the list for installation of solar energy. This is a

common sense move as we have considerable roof

space and Trundle is blessed with clear days for

electricity generation. When this is complete, we will

have massive rain water storage capacity and generate a

high percentage of our own energy. I almost feel like

hugging a tree but unfortunately there is not a lot left

after the last tree audit causing a visit from cyclone Stihl.

The number of young children at school

commencement age in many rural communities is

limited, maybe leading to staff reductions across some

schools. If this unfortunate situation occurs, this school

is in the position to internally fund the three separate

classes in Primary for an extended time, without a

significant reduction in other services. This is excellent

news for students that currently attend our school and

our Kindergarten enrolment for 2021. Three classes will

allow for a high level of individualised support. Also

teachers are not teaching across learning stages within

the same room, a much more acceptable situation.

We continue to have the services of an Instructional

Leader for 2021. This person is a regional expert in the

teaching of Literacy and Numeracy. This service works

exclusively with students in the early years of school.

Our financial position does not guarantee we will not

lose permanent positions across the school but the

quality education will continue despite our reduced

numbers.

The school rose from 92 students in 2014 to 127

students in 2017 when we had the luxury of four

primary classes. This increase coincided with better

agricultural seasons. I am confident the school will

increase numbers again because it is a vastly improved

school than it was in 2014 and un-like 2017, there are

now quality houses for sale at reasonable prices in the

town.

Many parents will have already made the decision to

send their child to school in 2021. Many will choose a

school based on family tradition or religious following.

This is understandable to a degree and the right of

every parent. However, I challenge all parents to make

an informed decision about where you send your

children, not be pressured by people in the community

with an agenda. Please feel free to make an appointment

to visit our school to see the outstanding facilities and

culture.

When visiting schools, to make an informed decision

about enrolling your child, you may want to ask:

• Transition processes

• Welfare / reward system

• Extra curricular activities available

• Representative sporting opportunities

• Specialist programs

• Communication with parents.

• Regional support services

• School priorities

After this financial year, the school will be taking over

the selling of school uniforms. We will sell the uniforms

to school community at wholesale prices because we do

not have the overheads of a shop such as rent. Our

school culture supports the wearing of uniform and we

thank Lisa for the excellent service she has given to the

community over a number of years. As with most

uniform shops located in schools, we will require

parents to pre-order at the start of the year when the

greatest volume of uniform is required. We also have a

large stock of quality second hand uniforms at no cost.

There is no excuse for students being out of uniform.

Over the years, I have developed solid relationships

with many clothing supply organisations. In the near

future, the school may be distributing new warm

pyjamas and school socks to K-3 students. This is in no

way to suggest our wonderful families cannot or will not

provide for their children. Just as last year, if I have the

contacts and it could save families a little money to

spend in businesses in town, I will offer the service. If

your children do not require the items, I am sure others

do, so pass them on.

John Southon

Principal

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Ajax’s

Weekly Woof

Woof Woof Awards: 500 happy woofs to our Queen. It is such an

Australian thing to celebrate a birthday with a day

off. It is not even her birthday. That is the same as

chucking a sickie.

5000 happy woofs to Lisa Hartig for the excellent

service she has provided for our school through

the uniform shop. The school will now take over

the selling of uniforms.

500 happy woofs to the primary staff for

innovative COVID-19 safe sport. I hear they are

also having a virtual assembly with items for

parents. All good stuff.

500 happy woofs to the students who bring

people’s jumpers that are left on the oval back to

the classes. Southo tells me, his mother would

have kicked him in the backside back to school if

he left his jumper behind. That may explain his

bent back and large tummy.

500 angry barks to people who dump rubbish at

the willows. This is a community area (unofficially),

not a place to dump rubbish. The hundreds of feral

cats that have been allowed to breed at the tip

now will be encouraged to move to the willows.

500 angry barks to Darryl Brathwaite for the song

Horses. It seems that every music night or football

game needs to be finished with a very poor

version of the song. On the weekend, I googled

songs with dogs. Most of them were country but

guys, over 2 million songs to choose from.

5 million angry barks to Parkes Shire Council for

the lack of positive proactive response to the

complaints about barking dogs. You see, if you do

nothing, even the good doggies slip backwards. I

think there is a local government election next

year. Maybe the ballot box will make them talk and

the dogs be quiet.

There are many students a bit stressed at the moment. When I get stressed I chase my tail but it

seems you have already caught yours. Public

schools are caring places for all. Just do your best

and you will be fine.

Bark with laughter with Ajax:

What did one autumn leaf say to another?

I am falling for you!

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Primary

Term 2 Week 7

Students of the Week K/1/2 - Mae Robson

3/4 - Mia Sipple

5/6 - Riley Randall

Mrs Sanderson - Cameron Strudwick

Sportspersons - Haley Lowe, Tyrone Kirk.

What a fantastic week in Week 6!

Students have been engaged, eager to be back at

school and working so hard. Each classroom is a

very productive room with many engaging projects

underway.

We have some fabulous events coming up over the

next few weeks so stay tuned……

Simultaneous Storytime

This week the students will participate in the

Simultaneous Storytime in their classrooms. We

postponed this event from its original date as it was

the student’s first full week back at school. Over

the next week the students will participate in

classroom activities based around the story

‘Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas’.

Harmony Day Harmony Day is usually celebrated on March 21st.

Unfortunately, this date was the beginnings of

uncertain times and many events were either

postponed or cancelled.

Now more than ever, an understanding of

inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for

everyone is a vital.

This year the students from K-6 will participate in a

walkathon. The students will walk laps of the oval

with a partner, stopping at the end of each lap,

changing walking partners and using this lap to

initiate conversation around the concepts of

inclusivity, respect for themselves and each other

and kindness towards peers. The goal of our

walkathon is not to raise money but awareness.

Harmony day is usually represented by the colour

of orange but for our Trundle Central School

Harmony day the students will be asked wear

bright colours. They can come in as many colours

as they can possible add to an outfit, remembering

that their outfit needs to be practical as they will be

walking on the oval. We will be following the social

distancing guidelines during this fun activity.

Date: Friday 19th June 2020

Clothing: joggers, colourful clothing, a wide

brimmed hat.

Bring: drinks of water, extra fruit for a fruit break

energy stop.

Friday Sport Please ensure that your child has a hat and a water

bottle for sport on Fridays.

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Year 3/4 Headphones From now on

headphones for

students will be

frequently used in

Mr Burley's 3/4 class.

The students will need

to bring in a set from

home as sharing of school headphones is not

permitted at this stage. These headphones will be

required for various activities on the computers

or online where sound is required. This will help

them with their learning and lower the number of

distractions from multiple sounds. They do not

require a set with a microphone.

GUITARS—TERM 2 Remember your guitars on Tuesday and

Wednesday.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions that are

in place, please ensure that you bring your

allocated guitar.

If you forget your guitar, you will remain in

your normal class instead of

attending the guitar lesson.

Mr Chris Orr

Guitar Teacher

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Secondary

Welcome to a shortened week.

Firstly, I would like to congratulate the students in

the Community Service elective who helped

remove our art from the supermarket and then

gave a hand in getting the building ready for its new

occupants. Everybody in Trundle would agree that

despite the valiant effort of our local business

houses the lack of a local supermarket has been

tough on our community. Any steps towards this

business being replaced should be applauded and

our students who voluntarily assisted in this

process should be recognised. I would also like to

acknowledge those students from other electives

who volunteered to help on Friday. Well done to

you all, and a special thank you to Mrs Budd who

organises and runs the Community Service elective.

We have finalised our 7-10 reports period and

formatting. The report period will be till the end of

this term. This means that we will start Semester 2

[or Term 3] on a clean slate in terms of reporting.

This semester’s report will be more condensed

than usual. We will be reporting on the topics that your child has attempted and how they have been

performing at school before and after the Covid

lockdown.

This will be in the form of how the teacher judges

your child against the teacher expectation of that

individual child. This system relies heavily on our

teachers knowing each student individually which I

have complete confidence is the case. These

reports should be sent home in the first week of

Term 3.

Our Year 11 reports are being compiled at

present. As our students were accessing their

teachers during the lockdown and returned to

school much earlier this reporting period has not

been affected as severely and will be as normal.

We have some VET practical days next week with

11 Hospitality being held at Peak Hill on

Wednesday and then 11 Construction at Trundle

on Thursday. Notes will be sent home with the

students participating.

As always if there are any questions or concerns

please contact me at school.

Have a great week

Gerry Capell

Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Secondary Sportspersons of the Week Kayden Charlton-Little, Zac Clayton,

Jordan Whalan, Aidan Kirk

Congratulations to the following students who have

received the correct amount of pink slips to move to a

higher level. All students start at Level 3 each semester.

Each level has rewards with Level 6 being the highest.

Level 6 (75+ pink slips)

Level 5c (60+ pink slips)

Level 5b (45+ pink slips)

Level 5a (30+ pink slips)

Level 4 (15+ pink slips) Year 7 – Alice, Kayden,

Cooper, Ella, Max, Dani,

Jack, Daniel, Nick, Narella,

Noah

Year 8 – Charlie, Maggie,

Harry, Sam, Zac, Jason,

Hannah, Blair, Kiera, Paddy

Year 9 – Ryan, Harrison,

Grace, Casey, Alex,

Aliethea, Jordan

Year 10 – Will C, Jennet,

Jamie, Lionel, Will L, Jason

Year 11 – Anthony, Matt,

Dylan, Hamish, Jaxson, Nick

Year 12 – Ella, Monique,

Robert, Willa, Ryan, Codie

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Community

Term 2 Week 7

Trundle Services & Citizens Club Survey

The Trundle Services & Citizens Club Board are

conducting a survey of members and patrons to

help with future planning for the Club, when

operations can return to (new) normal.

Surveys will be posted to all members in the

coming days.

Non-members are also welcome to participate.

You can pick up a survey from the Services Club

or Trundle Butchers Brew Café.

Alternatively, you can complete a digital version

of the survey via the link on the Club’s Facebook

page.

Surveys must be returned by Friday 26 June 2020.

Let us know what you want from your club!

TCS Uniforms for sale

$5 per item

Jackets $15

Assorted sizes

Contact Elizabeth on 0410 497 249

Bug Eyed Brats

Closing Down SALE

Everything 60% Off

Opening hours:

Mondays 12:30 - 4:30pm

Thursdays 12:30 - 5pm

Fridays 12:30 - 4:30pm

Excluding school uniforms

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