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Newsletter Thursday 16th October 2014
Doyle Street
Goodooga NSW 2831
Phone: (02) 6829 6257
Fax: (02) 6829 6294
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Acting Principal
Kathryn Hertslet
Rel Assistant Principal
Melinda Gibbs
Head Teacher Secondary
Studies
Kate Blunt
TERM 4– Tuesday
7th Oct -
Wednesday 17th
Dec
G.C.S would
like to
congratulate
our year 12’s
and all the
best in your
exams and
future.
SCHOOL TERM
DATES 2014
Kiyesha Orcher
Week 1
Primary Secondary
Tamika Wood
Week 1
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New
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What a start to our busy term. We already have many activities prepared for the term and as the term progresses we will keep you informed of what is happening.
Goodooga Youth Centre The Youth Centre opened last week from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. There was a great roll up of students each afternoon. Karen Wood is currently employed through MPREC to be the coordinator however to operate there must be at least 2 adults present each afternoon. Thanks to Brother Pat and Kevin Hooper they have volunteered some afternoons but a more permanent roster is needed so there are enough adults present. If you want your children / grandchildren to be able to go to the Youth Centre each afternoon and during holidays then please consider putting your name on the roster to help of an afternoon. The Youth Centre is a great resource for our community but requires your support through volunteering. Please see Karen or Mindy to put your name on the roster. Unfortunately on those afternoons where there are not two adults present the Youth Centre will not be able to open.
Use of the School Canteen Parents and students and staff are encouraged to use the school canteen. Marie & Patsy & Joanne provide a good range of food at reasonable prices every day. Parents and carers are able to put money in credit at the canteen and Marie will let you know when it is almost used up. Students should only leave the school grounds at lunch or recess to go home.
Healthy Outback Garden / Community Garden During the term the Healthy Outback Kids Garden which is part of the bigger community garden at the back of the school will be officially opened by Kevin Humphries. We do not have a date yet but will let everyone know when it will be on.
K-6 School Excursion The excursion for primary students will be in week 9. A letter has been sent out with the cost of the excursion with a brief itinerary. Cost per student will be $80.00 and if you have two children going on the excursion the cost will be $150.00. This is very heavily subsidised through fundraising and donations to the school. More details will be sent home as the date gets closer. The Front Office will accept payments from now on. Please feel free to pay off your contribution weekly, fortnightly etc.
Rugby League Gala Day Students from Year 3 to 6 travelled to Brewarrina yesterday to play in the carnival. Luckily it was not as hot as it has been. Students from Weilmoringle also joined our teams for the day. They love joining in with us. Well done to those students who really made an effort all day. It is timely to remind parents and students that if you commit to playing in a team you are expected to play in all games and support the team members.
Year 12 and HSC Year 12 completed their formal schooling at the end of last term. Both Amy and Ashleigh were presented with a small gift and card at the end of term assembly. Ashleigh is now preparing for her exam in Society & Culture on October 31
st. Best
wishes for the future girls.
Please contact the school if you have any concerns by phone (68296257) or in person to make an appointment to discuss the issue.
Kath Hertslet
Acting Principal
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mary
New
s Kindergarten and Stage 1 students did great work last week writing an explanation about how a star is born. Their work will be on display in the front school foyer for you to come and look at. For the next few weeks in Reading to Learn students will be learning how to write a recount which is about a journal entry.
In C.A.P.A. – Art, the students are creating a seascape artwork which comprises cutting, gluing and using different types of painting techniques. During Music lessons the students of K-1-2 are continuing to learn the song “Paint You a Song’ with the rest of the Primary students where they will perform the song in week 6 along with other schools across Australia and New Zealand.
This term the students will be learning about Celebrations [family, community, cultural, religious, national and international] that people come together to remember.
In PDH with Mr Banks the students will be learning that there is only one of them and they are unique and in PE they will be learning gymnastics.
Here are some photos of the students seascapes so far:
K -1- 2 News
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Yaama, the year is flying.
Year 6 parents, carers and students are invited to an afternoon presentation about “Starting High School” next week on Wednesday 22nd October.
Amy and Ashleigh have finished their formal schooling, and Ashleigh has one exam before she finishes. The girls have their NBSA Graduation in Moree on Friday 14th November celebrating the 13 years of schooling.
Stage 4 Food Technology.
Mr Hughes is taking Food Tech this term and yesterday he taught Priscilla and Karen how to make Turkish bread called pide and hommus dip. The Pide was a huge success. Mr Hughes lived in Turkey for a while.
The Blood Moon: The Earth’s Eclipse of the Moon as the Earth moved between the sun and the full moon c. 8.30 - 10.30pm 8
th October 2014
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Dhiiyan Guumali - Play Group
Mondays 10.00 am to 12 noon
Lunch & early learning activities
provided.
Where : Dhiiyan Guumali (blue room) at the school
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Monday 20th October - Friday 7th November Kinder Transition
Friday 7th & Monday 10th November MID TERM BREAK
Friday 14th November NBSA Yr 12 Graduation in Moree
Wednesday 10th December School Graduation for Yr 6 & 12
Wednesday 17th December End of School Year
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS/CARERS
If your child/children are absent from school could you please contact the
school on (02) 682 96257 or send a note with your child to explain the
absence. This would be appreciated.
Parents, Caregivers & Community Members
If you have the need to enter the school grounds for any reason
including delivering lunch money etc, could you please sign in at the front
office as part of our work place safety.
DOCTORS!! Coming to Goodooga
Health Service:
Monday 20th - Wednesday 22nd October 2014 - Dr Lapat
Thursday 23rd - Friday 24th October - Dr Kath Keenan
Friday 21st November -Podiatrist
Thursday 6th - Friday 7th November 2014- Dr Mark Young
Please see Health Service for Appointments!!
A Reminder: All students are required to wear a hat at school. All students have received hats at school and are encouraged to leave at least one of these hats at
school for school use. If students are not wearing a hat they are expected to stay in the undercover sheltered areas in the playground.
We are also encouraging students to drink lots of water at school. Packing sandwiches and fruit for their lunch and recess is highly encouraged to provide students with healthy energy for tackling daily school work.
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Lunch Orders
Please ensure your child/children have money in their lunch bag when
placing an order and lunch orders must be in
by 9.30am. Thank You!!
Community Events Monday 20th October 2014
Monday 20th Dhiiyan Guumali -Play Group @ School - 10.00am Dr Lapat @ Health Service Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Tuesday 21st Dr Lapat @ Health Service Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Wednesday 22nd Dr Lapat @ Health Service Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Thursday 23rd Dr Kath Keenan @ Health Service Grandparents Afternoon at the Youth Centre 5pm Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Friday 24th Dr Kath Keenan @ Health Service Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Commencing Monday 27th October 2014
Monday 27th Dhiiyan Guumali -Play Group @ School - 10.00am Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Tuesday 28th Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Wednesday 29th Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
Thursday 30th Youth Centre—volunteers needed please Halloween Disco at the School 6.30pm
Friday 31st Youth Centre—volunteers needed please
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