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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 2A TERM 4

KEY DATES

23 OCT Infants Excursion

to Wagga

23 OCT to 25 OCT

Primary Excursion

15 NOV Whole School

Assembly

Respect, Honesty and Resilience 

Canteen Roster Friday 25th October: Amanda Prentice & Di Edis

Monday 28th October: Amanda Faber & Renae Denyer 

Principal’s Report

It was a week of performances last week star ng with the Ariah

Park Central School Talent Quest. A special thanks to Rafferty Edis

for coordina ng this event. Well done to all the students who

performed and it was great to see so many involved. Well done

also to those who recited poetry, sang or helped out at the Mary

Gilmore Fes val over the weekend. By all accounts the fes val was

a success and I thank all those involved for their efforts.

Good luck and bon voyage to Rafferty Edis heading off to France later this week to par cipate

in a student exchange program. We hope Rafferty has a great experience and we look

forward to hearing some of the stories when he returns.

The Primary Major Excursion heads off this Wednesday and returns Friday. Mrs Jenkins, Mrs

Anderson, Mrs O’Dwyer and myself will be a ending. I am looking forward to spending

some me away with the students and seeing some of the sites. It should be an exci ng trip

in par cular staying over at the Taronga Zoo in Dubbo.

We welcome Hannah Harding to our school this week. Hannah will be conduc ng her 6 week

prac cum as part of her studies at CSU and working in the HSIE department with Mrs

Fairman.

Due to the ongoing dry condi ons and animal welfare concerns we have decided to

recommence dog training Term 1 next year. Thank you for your pa ence.

Jus n Dunn, Principal

21st October 2019

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School News

Special Presenta on 

On the last day of term we held our final Whole School Assembly for Term 3. At the

assembly, Cooper Herden and Joe Furphy were presented with cer ficates from the

Director. These cer ficates were to acknowledge their achievement in qualifying to

represent Riverina at the NSW PSSA State Athle cs Championships in Week 4 this term.

We congratulate Cooper and Joe on this fabulous achievement and wish them all the best

in their races.

 

 

 

Whole School Assembly

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School News Book Club 

Included with this week’s newsle er is Issue 7 of the Scholas c Bookclub.

Please return order forms to the Front Office or have online LOOP orders processed by

next Tuesday 29th October.

Ellen Edis 

Dog Program 

Due to the heat, weather condi ons and ongoing drought situa on dog training will be put

on hold for the rest of this term. We plan to resume approximately Week 5 of Term 1

2020.

Mr Dunn 

 

 

 

Thank you

Thank you to Woolworths Temora for

dona ng a full set of seeds to our

Agriculture classes from their

“Woolworths Discovery Garden” promo on.

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School News Well done to these students who have each received 20 PBL tokens!  

Name: Bronte Ingram 

Favourite sport: Netball 

Favourite colour: Rose Gold 

Favourite food: Chocolate 

Favourite holiday place: Cabarita beach

Favourite animal:  Cat

What do you want to be when you grow up? News reporter 

Someone I look up to/inspires me: Dad and Mum

Favourite quote:  “Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you”

Name: Tom Frost

Age: 17

Favourite colour: Red

Favourite subject: Lunch & Sport

Favourite sport: AFL

Favourite food: Pub feed

I like: Sport

When I leave school I want to be: Mechanic

Someone I look up to: Mitch because he is tall

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School News Name: Leo Furphy 

Age: 7 

Favourite ac vity: Football and Cricket 

Favourite food: Fruit ‐ bananas  

Favourite holiday: Going to the MCG  

I like: helping Dad 

What do you want to be when you grow up? Football player or a

farmer 

Someone I look up to/inspires me: Tom Mitchell (AFL Hawthorn Player)

Name: Poppi Frater 

Age: 7

Favourite ac vity: Going to the pool  

Favourite food: Chocolate 

Favourite holiday: Canberra 

I like: going to my Dad’s 

What do you want to be when you grow up? A vet 

Someone I look up to/inspires me: My Mum

Name: Ruby Cochrane 

Age: 7 

Favourite ac vity: Netball 

Favourite food: Chocolate and lollies 

Favourite holiday: Visit my Grandparents  

I like: helping my Mum and Dad 

What do you want to be when you grow up? A teacher and a

netball coach 

Someone I look up to/inspires me: My brother Blake 

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School News Name: Dallas Haddrill 

Age: 7 

Favourite ac vity: Tag 

Favourite food: Sausages  

Favourite holiday: Renmark  

I like: farming 

What do you want to be when you grow up? A farmer 

Someone I look up to/inspires me: Leo Furphy 

Photo of Cynthia & Jim Piper with the pain ng.

Thank you 

At the end of Term 3 we were fortunate to have an oil pain ng donated to the school by

Cynthia (Su on) Piper. Cynthia was a primary teacher at Ariah Park Central School

between 1959 and 1961. This pain ng depicts the view outside her classroom window and

was painted by a local ar st E Kearsley. The pain ng represents a view of the back lane of

Li le Reid Street. It is currently hanging in the Front Office.

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2019 Talent Quest

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School News PBL Lesson  

This week’s lesson is “We use equipment safely and fairly”.

PBL Team 

 

Boys’ and Girls’ Educa on A ernoon 

In Week 3 on Wednesday 30th October there will be a Boys’ and Girls’ Educa on

A ernoon. The a ernoon will run from 2:00pm to 6:30pm for students in Years 3‐12. The

infants students will hold a mini a ernoon from 2:00pm and will go home at the normal

3:20pm me. The a ernoon is filled with lots of fun ac vi es from inspira onal talks to

team building ac vi es and fitness and cra ac vi es. More informa on to follow.

Mrs Anderson and Mrs Tidd 

Save the Date: Orienta on for Kinder and Year 7 students 

On Friday of Week 7 there will be a whole school roll up. At 3:30pm there will be a Year 6

into Year 7 Parent Informa on session taking place in the library. All parents are welcome

to a end. Students will receive their orienta on packs and laptop forms/charters. I look

forward to seeing you all there.

Mrs Tidd 

 

Primary and Secondary School Captains Speeches 

Thank you to the Year 5 and Year 11 students who expressed interest in running for school

captain. Students will be required to do a speech in front of staff, students and a P&C

representa ve about why they would make a good captain. These speeches will take place

on Friday of Week 4 and should be no more than three minutes in length. The captains will

be acknowledged at the Whole School Assembly in Week 5 and will be formally presented

with their badges at our Presenta on Night.

Mrs Tidd 

 

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School News Primary News

Primary Excursion 

We are looking forward to the excursion that starts on Wednesday. The staff that are

a ending are Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Anderson, Mr Dunn and Mrs O’Dwyer.

Students will need to be at school at 8.00am so we can leave by 8.30am. Please pack light

as students will need to carry bags to camp spots and repack each morning. The list of

items needed is on the informa on sheet. Here is another list for a final check:

A small back pack for drink bo le and items to have on bus. No drinks other than water

can be on the bus. We will be returning at 6.30pm on Friday. If we are delayed parents will

be no fied. If you are sending any medica on with your child , a consent form needs to be

completed before Wednesday morning or we can’t take it with us.

Mrs Jenkins 

 

 

ASTHMA

A reminder for all students who have an Asthma Ac on Plan and authority to carry asthma reliever medica on to pack their asthma medica on in their backpacks on both the Infants and Primary excursions that are taking place this week.

1 packed recess

1 packed lunch

Water bo le

Sleeping bag

Pillow

1 towel

Hat

Enclosed shoes

Toiletries

Torch

Warm clothes (evening ac vity)

Camera (op onal)

Ba ery pack to charge devices (op onal)

Rain coat

Casual summer clothes (no singlets)

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School News Secondary News

Secondary Excursion Payment Plan 

Please contact the Front Office if have any ques ons or if you require a prolonged payment

plan. Payments can be made by cash or cheque at the Front Office or made via

“POP” (Parent Online Payment) by visi ng our school website:

h ps://ariahpark‐c.schools.nsw.gov.au and selec ng the “Make a Payment” tab. Credit

cards can be used to make POP payments.

Mrs Tidd 

Year 8 VALID Test 

The Year 8 VALID Test will take place between Monday 28th October and Friday 8th

November. It will take 70 minutes to complete. All Year 8 students are encouraged to

bring their laptops to school every day during this test period to complete the test. If you

have any ques ons, concerns or would not like your child to par cipate, please let me

know. Thank you.

Mrs Tidd 

Due By  Details  Amount 

Friday 27th September Deposit $20

Friday 18th October Instalment 1 $50

Friday 25th October Instalment 2 $50

Friday 1st November Instalment 3 $50

Friday 8th November Instalment 4 $50

  Total:  $300 

Friday 29th November Final instalment or full payment

due

$80

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School News RAP Gradua on 

Could all gradua ng students please let the Front Office know how many family members

you have a ending? Could Year 11 students also let the Front Office know if they will be

a ending? Tickets cost $40. The gradua on will be taking place in Griffith on Friday 22nd

November 2019.

Mrs Tidd 

Work Experience for Stage 5  

Stage 5 students are encouraged to begin thinking about where they would like to do their

Work Experience this year. Work Experience will be taking place during Week 7. Please let

me know if you need assistance sor ng out your work experience placement.

Mrs Tidd 

 

Stage 4 Science 

Last week, students learnt about the different layers of the Earth and the difference

between oceanic plates and con nental plates. To reinforce what students had learnt they

were involved in crea ng an edible version of the Earth to observe it’s different layers (see

collage).

Mrs Tidd 

Monday Night Tennis Compe on 

Are any parents or secondary students interested in playing in the Monday night tennis

compe on? If so, please let me know that you’re interested as we are in the process of

organising teams. It would be great to see you there.

Mrs Tidd  

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Stage 4 Science

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School News

Inclosed Lands Protec on Act 1901 

The Act provides a basis for taking ac on in rela on to what is commonly referred to as “trespass”. The Act provides for the

following relevant offences:

Entry without lawful excuse onto inclosed lands without the consent of the owner, occupier or person apparently in charge of the land.

Remaining on inclosed lands a er a request to leave is given by the owner, occupi‐er or person apparently in charge of the land.

Remaining on inclosed lands and behaving in an offensive manner a er a request to leave is given by the owner, occupier or person apparently in charge of the land.

Giving a false name and address a er being requested to provide such details by the owner, occupier or person apparently in charge of the land.

When entering the school, all community members and visitors are required to access the school via the office and sign in.

Outside of school hours, and during holiday periods, the property remains covered by the Inclosed Lands Protec on Act.

Community News

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Remembrance Day 

The Ariah Park RSL Sub Branch would like to invite

the students and teachers of Ariah Park Central

School to the Remembrance Day wreath laying

service at the Ariah Park Cenotaph commencing at

10.50am on Monday 11th November 2019.

Parents are welcome to a end as students will be

par cipa ng in the service.

Community News

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Community News

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Community News

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ARIAH PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL

1 Harrison Street Ariah Park NSW 2665

PO Box 56 Ariah Park NSW 2665

Principal’s Email: justin.dunn@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

Calendar

Principal: Justin Dunn

Mobile: 0428 771 105 (Justin)

Phone: 02 6974 1105

Mobile: 0488 741 329 (School)

Fax: 02 6974 1017

Week  

2A 

Oct  21  Oct 22  Oct 23  Oct 24  Oct 25 

Primary Excursion Primary Excursion Primary Excursion

Infants Excursion RAP U14s Girls Netball

Gala Day

Week  

3B 

Oct  28  Oct 29  Oct 30  Oct 31  Nov 1 

Elec ves Day

School Counsellor

Preschool Transi on

Visit 11am—12pm

Secondary SRE