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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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