Ashford Central School
INFORMATION BROCHURE
ASHFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL
Address: 51 Martyn Street, Ashford NSW 2361
Phone: 02 6725 4101 Fax:: 02 6725 4336
Email: [email protected] Revised: 18.10.2017
BEN DELANTY PRINCIPAL
This handbook has been produced so that parents will be better informed
about matters at the school.
Ashford Central School serves its small rural community by catering for
students from Kindergarten to Year 12.
This school seeks to provide a variety of learning experiences which will
foster individual development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and
understanding. While striving to achieve excellence in all subject areas, we
hope that each child will develop to his/her highest level of achievement.
Pupils are encouraged to participate willingly and fully in all school activities.
Because each pupil has individual interests and talents, they are all able to
make a valued contribution to the life of the school. Pupils with positive
attitude generally gain the greatest rewards from school.
The home has a vital role to play in encouraging the child by being interested
in his or her progress. It is therefore very important that the home and the
school work together, in our endeavours, for our children.
Principal’s Message Welcome to Ashford Central School
OUR MISSION Happy children, working with dedicated teachers in a pleasant and secure environment; preparing citizens who will be lifelong learners.
A brief history
In 1867, Mr William Cornwalle Elliot, who kept a private school in Ashford, applied to Council for
assistance in starting a public school. Permission was granted in 1868 and on the 21st December
in that year Ashford Provisional School reported an enrolment of 20 pupils.
By May 1890, after a number of openings and closures, there were 23 pupils on the roll. By
August of that year, the school had been converted to a public school. In 1899, the old school
was termed 'inconvenient' and so a new building was erected on two adjoining acres. In 1913,
the Teacher's Residence was built and fenced. By 1935, the school population had increased to
140 pupils and so a new school of 3 classrooms was built and the old building removed.
The school grew steadily and further improvements and extensions were made in 1962, 1966,
1968 and 1972. A major upgrade of the school buildings was undertaken in 2010-11. Between
1965 and 1968 the school was officially designated as a central school, catering for children
from Kindergarten to School Certificate level.
In 2003, the school introduced studies for the Higher School Certificate. The present population
is approximately 170 students with about 90 children in the Primary Department and 80 in the
Secondary Department.
School Directory
Julie MORRIS Assistant Principal
Kristy PHILLIPS Teacher 3-4
Simon SMITH Head Teacher Science Teacher
Jeremy ATKINS Head Teacher English Teacher
Grace WHITTAKER K-1 Teacher
Kyle HARTLEY 5-6 Teacher
Naomi HARVEY Primary Teacher
Jason LUCKETT Industrial Arts
Leza LUCKETT Food Technology
Mario PINTUS Maths
Neisha SARGEANT Science, HSIE, Careers
John DONALDSON PDHPE & Agriculture
Rebecca REALLY Geography & PDHPE
Seranna McINTYRE Art & History
Sam WIGGINS English
Michael SIMPSON Music & Language
Mindy DAVIS Librarian IST Teacher
Ben Delanty Principal (Relieving)
Amanda DELANTY 1-2 Teacher
Debbie CORBETT Assistant Principal (Relieving) Learning Support Teacher
Administration Staff
Alison MACKAY School Admin Manager (Relieving)
Sandy BAKER School Admin Officer
Gai HENDERSON School Admin Officer
Leah SHARPE School Admin Officer (Part Time)
Petula JERRARD Aboriginal Education Officer
Sally THOMPSON School Admin Officer (Part Time)
Shane KIPPAX School Admin Officer (Relieving)
Cathy FOELZ School Chaplain Teachers’ Aide
Trevor SMITH Ag Assistant (Part Time)
Boyd WILLIAMS General Assistant (Part Time—Relieving)
Staff on Leave
Joanne FIELD School Admin Manager
Vannessa ALEXANDER PDHPE
Pauleen LEWIS Assistant Principal
is responsible for efficient management, organisation and
supervision of the school.
assist the Principal in the management, organisation and
supervision of the school. The Assistant Principals are
specifically responsible for the efficient organisation of the
Infants and Primary Departments of the school.
assist the Principal in the management, organisation and
supervision of the school. The Head Teachers are specifically
responsible for the efficient organisation of the Junior and
Senior Secondary Departments of the school.
are responsible for the classes to which they are assigned
and also have other, school-wide responsibilities.
is an officer of the Directorate of Student Support Services
who visits the school to assist with matters of personal and
educational guidance.
assist the executive and the teachers in the organisation and
management of the school.
are representatives of the Student Council. Primary Captains
are elected from Year 6 and Secondary Captains are elected
from Year 11.
School Administration
THE PRINCIPAL
THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
THE HEAD TEACHERS
THE CLASS TEACHERS
THE SCHOOL COUNSELLOR
THE SCHOOL ASSISTANTS
THE SCHOOL CAPTAIN AND VICE CAPTAIN
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The Infants/Primary classes are taught a curriculum which is organised into six Key Learning Areas.
These six areas are English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and Its
Environment, Creative and Practical Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
The major emphasis of Primary Education is on Literacy and Numeracy.
The Junior Secondary, Year 7 to Year 10 classes, are offered a variety of subjects which are grouped
into eight Key Learning Areas. These eight areas are English, Mathematics, Science, Human Society
and Its Environment, Creative Arts, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education,
Technological and Applied Studies and Languages Other Than English.
The Junior Secondary Department will be teaching:
Curriculum
Primary Curriculum
Junior Secondary Curriculum
Senior students are offered a full and comprehensive range of subjects. Most of the subjects are
delivered by local teachers but, if the school is unable to offer the course locally, a course can be
accessed through Dubbo School of Distance Education.
Students can tailor individual courses by selecting a full range of Board Developed Courses, Board
Approved Courses and VET Courses including School Based Traineeships.
Senior Secondary Curriculum
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Computer Studies Agriculture Food Technology Technics Indonesian PASS (Physical Activity and Sports Studies)
English Mathematics Science History Geography Art Music Design & Technology
All people in NSW, regardless of their culture or heritage, are at risk of over-exposure to ultraviolet
radiation from the sun. By the age of 15, many children have developed irreversible skin damage from
exposure to the sun. While skin cancer is the most common cancer in Australia, it is estimated that 95%
of skin cancers can be prevented through reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Ashford Central School is a sun-smart school. We have implemented the following guidelines to
encourage sun safety for all students and staff:
HATS—Students and staff are encouraged to wear sun-safe hats that protect face, neck and ears when
outside. These hats include legionnaire, broad-brimmed and bucket style hats. Baseball caps are not
recommended. Parents are asked to ensure that their children bring a sun-safe hat to school as a “NO
SUN-SAFE HAT: STAY IN THE SHADE” policy is enforced.
SUNCREEN— SPF 30+ sunscreen is available for students and staff to apply prior to outdoor activities.
SUNGLASSES—Students and staff are encouraged to wear close fitting, wrap around sunglasses that
cover as much of the eye area as possible, and comply with Australian Standard AS1067, when outdoors.
SHADE—The school grounds offer various shade trees and a COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area).
Shade structures are also installed above play equipment. Students are encouraged to eat and play in
the shaded areas.
CLOTHING—Our school uniform meets the sun-safe guidelines, including shirts with collars and longer
style, elbow length sleeves, longer style shorts and skirts. Rash vests are recommended for swimming
activities.
INFORMING THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY—Education on sun-safety is provided via articles in the school
newsletter. Sun-safety posters are displayed around the school.
SCHEDULING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES—Where possible, we schedule outdoor activities such as sport,
assemblies and PE outside peak UV times (10am—2pm, 11am—3pm daylight saving). Sun protection
measures are considered when planning outdoor activities.
Sun Safe Procedures
This levy has been developed in consultation with the School Council and P & C Association and has
been fully supported by all bodies.
Fees are set at $40.00 per student per year.
For families with more than two children, fees are capped at $80.00 per family. The levy can be paid in
instalments on a term basis if you wish. If there is genuine hardship and a family can not pay its levy,
they are asked to contact the Principal for an interview. This levy covers all the costs of your child’s
education for the year and the only time there will be further expense is when your child is involved in
an excursion or has selected extra curricula activities.
Additional fees apply for students studying specialist subjects as follows:
School Contribution
Year 7 Technology Fee $30.00 per year
Years 5-8 Middle School Cooking Fee $20.00 per year
Years 9-10 Food Technology Fee $100.00 per year
Years 11-12 Hospitality Fee $120.00 per year
Years 9-10 Technics Fees $60.00 per year
Years 11-12 Technics Fees Pay for own materials
Years 7-12 Art Fees $10.00 per year
FOOD TECH FEES
TECHNICS FEES
ART FEES
No school can be a good school and take its proper place in the community without full parental
support and co-operation. It is only when staff, students and parents have mutual help, respect and
confidence that education becomes vital and worthwhile.
It is important that parents should be aware of the school’s goals and philosophy and that teachers
should know of parents' attitudes and aspirations. Understanding here can be achieved by:
(a) personal discussion with the Principal and staff
(b) attending regular meetings of the Parents’ and Citizens' Association
(c) attending school functions arranged for parent participation.
Parental Interest
COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL
PARENTS’ & CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
The school is here to serve children and parents. The school
telephone number is (02) 6725 4101. Interviews with the Principal
can be arranged by appointment. When visiting the school, please
call at the School Administration Office.
The purpose of the Ashford Central School P & C Association is to
assist the school in every possible way. All parents are encouraged to
join the association. The annual subscription is $2.00 per person.
Meetings are held on the school grounds as advertised in the school
newsletter. By joining the P & C Association, you will become active
in school affairs, know your school better and enjoy the opportunity
to make a valuable contribution to the education of your children.
President: Mrs Leza Luckett
Secretary: Mrs Georgina Krauss
Treasurer: Mrs Anne Foley
The school operates a system of levels for both positive and negative behaviour.
The Positive Conduct System cons ists of a number of awards which are made in recognition
of good conduct , effort, participation and/or achievement in class , sport or community
events. Chi ldren begin on Level 0 and move through Level 1(Green) , Level 2(Red) and
Level 3(Blue) as they receive class awards. Level 4 (S i lver) , Level 5 (Gold) and Level 6
(Platinum) are very prestigious awards made to those who deserve specia l recognition.
The fol lowing pages out l ine the student discip l ine code and the welfare program.
School Welfare Policy
Core Values
All Settings
Classroom Playground Toilets Canteen Moving Between Classes
Bus Lines Pool Hall
Safety
Keep hands and feet to yourself Stay in bounds Report any problems Use equip-ment safely Follow teacher instruc-tions
Stay seated during lessons Push chairs in Be in the right place at the right time Follow the class rules
Walk in building areas Be sun smart Right game in the right area Sit when eating Use and return equipment appropriately
Flush toilet Wash hands Use bins Playing games is for the play-ground Leave food and drink outside
Wait patient-ly in your line Stay behind line until your turn Leave the canteen when you get your food Take care with hot food
Walk directly to class when bell rings Line up sensibly outside class-rooms Place bags neatly outside classroom Move safely in stairwells Keep to left
Arrive calmly and line up on time Wait patient-ly Walk to and from buses Be aware of younger students getting on buses
Walk Hands and feet to your-self Observe pool safety rules Slip. Slop, Slap Look after your belong-ings Permission note to stay
Walk in hall area Stay off equipment Follow teacher’s instructions Hands and feet to your-self Use stairs carefully (walking)
Team-work
Help your-self and others Cooperate with every-one Accept and value contribu-tions of others Give eve-ryone a go and play the game
Work coopera-tively Be positive Participate to the best of your ability Raise hand and wait until asked to speak
Allow others to play the game Follow the rules and play fairly Share equip-ment Respect the achievements of others
Wait for friends outside Encourage hygiene Use only what you need of soap, paper and water
Put your orders in on time Allow others to collect lunch orders before buy-ing snacks Help young-er students if needed
Encourage others to move promptly and directly to class Know your own timetable and help others
Be aware of others on your bus Move off together when di-rected Walkers move when instructed
Participate in activities Get changed quickly Play in designated area Wear house colours with pride
Participate in activities Have fun and enjoy yourself Respect the achievement of others Choose seating wisely
Achieve-ment
Be pre-pared Always do your best Be a posi-tive role model Be proud of your success
Be on time for class Bring appropri-ate equipment Attempt all tasks to the best of your ability Remain on task Finish work on time
Demonstrate leadership Look after school grounds Show sports-manship Keep and main-tain a calm environment Have a plan for play
Be quick and leave promptly Use the toilet in breaks or before class Be clean and tidy
Know what you want before you get there Have money ready Speak clear-ly
Arrive on time Leave class on time Have correct equipment ready for next class. Eat all food before class or put in bag after recess and lunch
Get on the right bus Arrive on time Move into school grounds as soon as you arrive Care for your own belongings
Have your pool gear ready Arrive on time Participate and do your best Label clothes
Participate with enthusi-asm Acknowledge other’s achievement Sing loud and proud
Respect
Respect other’s space Speak and listen politely to others Be on time Follow instruc-tions promptly Wear school uniform Tolerate others Enter, exit and be-have peacefully in all set-tings
Value other’s opinions Treat others as you would like to be treated Use acceptable language Be punctual Allow others to learn Wear uniform and hats off in classroom Treat all teach-ers fairly
Speak and act politely Keeps hands, feet and other objects to your-self Return equip-ment Only eat your food Play in your allocated area Put rubbish in the bin Use electronic devices accord-ing to school policy
Allow others privacy Flush Respect the cleaners Respect all resources Keep walls free of graffi-ti
Say please and thank you Keep noise level low
Move quickly and quietly Keep hands and feet to yourself Remove hats before entering rooms Respect others’ property Allow others to arrive to class on time
Speak po-litely to students, staff and bus drivers Inform bus driver if you will not be on bus
Respect all adults Respect the privacy of others Quiet for roll call Dress appro-priately
Respect school property including hall equip-ment and facilities Be patient Tolerate compulsory activities.
Ashford Central School PBL Expectations Matrix
ASHFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL
POSITIVE WELLBEING PROGRAM
Platinum Bar positive awards. Available to Year 6 and 12 only, attaining gold level or above each school
year. Platinum Bar Award Certificate presented at Principal’s Assembly. School T-shirt.
Preference for leadership opportunities. End of year function
Platinum—60 positive awards. Platinum Award Certificate presented at Principal’s Assembly.
School T-shirt. Preference for leadership opportunities. End of year function
Gold – 50 positive awards. Gold Award Certificate presented at Principal’s Assembly. Name in newsletter.
School T-shirt. Preference for leadership opportunities. End of year function
Silver – 40 positive awards. Silver Award Certificate and school USB presented at Principal’s Assembly.
Name in newsletter. Preference for leadership opportunities. End of year function
Green – 10 positive awards. Green Award Certificate presented at Principal’s Assembly.
Name in newsletter
Red – 20 positive awards. Red Award Certificate and school pencil presented at Principal’s Assembly.
Name in newsletter
Blue – 30 positive awards. Blue Award Certificate and school pen presented at Principal’s Assembly.
Name in newsletter. Preference for leadership opportunities. End of year function
Zero – Every student at Ashford Central School starts on this level at the beginning of term four.
ASHFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL
Schedule of Misdemeanours
If the teachers observe the following behaviours, they will be entered onto a the classroom Daily Be-
havioural Record.
REMEMBER OUR AIM IS TO MAXIMISE LEARNING TIME IN EACH LESSON
Category 1 Misdemeanours
1. Disrupting others’ work.
2. Unacceptable behaviour.
3. Out of bounds.
4. Not following reasonable instructions.
5. Dangerous behaviour.
6. Late for class or assemblies (continuously).
7. Verbal abuse of another student.
8. Unacceptable language.
9. Offensive behaviour (minor) including electronic medium.
10. Rudeness to a teacher.
11. Not turning up for detention.
12. Being in possession of an unauthorised mobile phone.
Category 2 Misdemeanours 13. Insolence to a teacher.
14. Telling a deliberate lie.
15. Avoiding classes.
16. Using an unauthorised mobile phone at school.
17. Minor physical altercation
18. Deliberately breaking school property.
Category 3 Misdemeanours 19. Unacceptable behaviour while representing the school.
20. Malicious damage- any malicious damage caused by student malicious damage will be repaired
by the student. The cost of material and more serious repair will be paid for by their family.
21. Stealing.
22. Offensive behaviour
23. Smoking at school
24. Truancy
Category 4 Misdemeanours 25 Swearing at a member of staff (including electronic abuse)
26. Fighting
27. Serious assault on another student
28. Dangerous behaviour resulting in injury
29. Bullying
30. Cruelty to animals
31. Possession/consumption of illegal drugs/alcohol at school.
32. Making a vexatious and dishonest complaint about a staff member.
33. Carrying weapons in the school grounds.
34. Threatening assault of a staff member or students, a member of staff includes teachers,
school ancillary & support staff, parents and community members who are engaged in school related activities.
35. Spitting at or on another person
36. Discrimination, racism, sexism
The playground is not supervised until 8.30am. Early arrivals are discouraged
in the interests of the children’s safety.
Children late for school (after 9.05am for Primary and 8.45am for Secondary)
should report immediately to the school office and present a note explaining
their lateness.
All children must have written consent, from their parents, for each time they
wish to leave the school grounds. No child will be permitted to leave the
school premises without reporting to the duty teacher, the Principal or one of
the school executive staff. Students must also sign out at the school office
prior to leaving the school grounds.
TO HELP EXPLAIN YOUR CHILD’S ABSENCE, PLEASE USE THE NOTES ON THE
FOLLOWING PAGE. ADDITIONAL NOTES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL
OFFICE.
Attendance
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION
ARRIVING LATE TO SCHOOL
LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS
CONSENT FORMS
Unless granted exemption by the Minister of Education, the Public Instruction Act s tates that
chi ldren between the ages of 6 and 17 years must regular ly attend school each morning and
afternoon that the school is open.
I f a chi ld cannot attend school , the parents or guardians should advise the school, preferably
in wr iting, s tating the reasons for the chi ld 's absence.
PRIMARY BELL TIMES
8.45 - 9.05 Assembly
9.05 - 11.05 Morning Lessons
11.05 - 11.25 Recess
11.25 - 1.05 Middle Lessons
1.05 - 1.25 Lunch 1
1.25 - 1.45 Lunch 2
1.45 - 2.05 Lunch 3
2.05 - 3.05 Afternoon Lessons
SECONDARY BELL TIMES
8.45 - 8.50 Assembly
8.50 - 9.50 Period 1
9.50 - 10.50 Period 2
10.50 - 11.05 Prep
11.05 -11.25 Recess
11.25 - 12.25 Period 3
12.25 - 1.25 Period 4
1.25 - 1.45 Lunch 1
1.45 - 2.05 Lunch 2
2.05 - 3.05 Period 5
Bell Times
Student Absences & Absentee Notes
Child’s Name
Class
Dates absent
Reason
Other Comments
Parent/Guardian Name
Signature (Parent/Guardian) Date
All student absences must be explained. There are a number options available:
1. Telephone the school on 6725 4101 and the office staff will note the details.
2. Text message the school. For all absences (not previously explained) the school will send a text message after roll
call. Please reply to the text message and the details will be recorded directly into the student’s computerised record.
3. Write a note and send it with your child. A pro-forma note is included below. Additional notes can be collected from
the school office.
4. Email the details to the school. The address is [email protected]
5. Fax the details to the school. The fax number is 6725 4336
Uniforms
The Department of School Education encourages the wearing of school uni forms because it
ass ists in developing pride in the school and minimises distinctions between pupils ,
regardless of parents’ ci rcumstances. Uniforms are general ly no more expensive than other
clothing.
Kasper’s Embroidery, Inverell Phone 02 6722 5706
Ashford Central School
Ashford Central School or any other retail outlets
Ashford Central School
UNIFORM SUPPLIERS POLO SHIRTS K-10 SENIOR SPORT POLOS NAVY BLUE APPAREL SCHOOL JACKETS
Please note that the school logo can be embroidered onto
any article of clothing such as jumpers by making
arrangements with Kasper’s Embroidery.
Navy shorts or skirt with gold/navy/blue school polo shirt.
White socks, black shoes and a school broad brimmed hat.
Navy tracksuit pants or trousers with gold/navy/blue school
polo shirt and a navy tracksuit top or jacket. Navy blue
overcoat as required. White socks, black shoes and a school
broad brimmed hat.
INFANTS AND PRIMARY SUMMER UNIFORM WINTER UNIFORM
Navy shorts or skirt with blue/navy/gold school polo shirt.
White socks, black shoes and a school broad brimmed hat.
Navy tracksuit pants or trousers with blue/navy/gold school
polo shirt and a navy tracksuit top or jacket. Navy blue
overcoat as required. White socks, black shoes and a school
broad brimmed hat.
JUNIOR SECONDARY 7-10 SUMMER UNIFORM WINTER UNIFORM
Navy shorts or tartan skirt with white dress shirt/ business shirt and
tartan tie. White socks, black shoes and a school broad brimmed
hat. Alternatively the sky blue polo shirt with navy and gold collar
(sport shirt) can be worn.
Navy trousers or tartan skirt with white dress shirt/ business shirt
and tartan tie. Alternatively, navy tracksuit pants with sky blue polo
shirt with navy and gold collar (sport shirt) can be worn. Navy
tracksuit top or jacket. White socks, black shoes and a school broad
brimmed hat. Navy blue overcoat as required.
SENIOR SECONDARY 11-12 SUMMER UNIFORM WINTER UNIFORM
FOOTWEAR SAFETY
Parents are reminded that safety regulations demand that hard soled shoes with leather uppers must be worn by students when working in the Hospitality or Construction Workshops.
All pupils, Kindergarten to Year 11, are expected to take part in sport and physical education lessons
unless a written request for the child to be excused is received. Sport is optional for Year 12
students.
Infants sports day is Friday from 12.00pm to 1.05pm.
Primary sports day is Friday from 2.05pm to 3.05pm.
Secondary sports days are Monday and Thursday from 2.05pm to 3.05pm.
Community members visit the school every Tuesday for religious instruction for Infants and Primary
classes. Children attend scripture lessons unless parents request in writing that they attend the non-
scripture group.
Regular, purposeful homework is given to Infants, Primary and Secondary students. All students are
encouraged to regularly read at home.
Assessment in Primary and Secondary Departments is both continuous and progressive. Reports
based on assessment are issued at the end of each semester.
Parent interviews are held during second and fourth terms as a follow-up to the reports sent
home to parents. Parents can request an interview with the class teacher by contacting the
school after receiving the report.
All teachers are available for interviews with parents at any time throughout the year.
Appointments can be made with the teacher by contacting the school by phone
and making an appointment at a mutually convenient time.
Sport and Physical Education
Parent Teacher Interviews
Assessment
Homework
Religious Instruction
Canteen Ms Des ley Moss and Ms Ca itlan V ickers lease the school canteen from the P&C Association. The
canteen operates five days per week. Orders must be placed before 11.30am. The menu is provided
below:
Breakfast
Raisin Toast $1.00
Yoghurt w/fruit $1.00
Pancakes $1.00
Hot Chocolate $1.00
Piece of toast with your
choice of topping $0.50
Snacks
Fruit Muffins $1.00
ANZAC Biscuits $0.50
Pop Cakes $0.20
Yoghurt $1.00
Chips Small $0.50
Large $1.00
Zooper Dooper $0.50
Frozen Fruit Cup $0.50
Frozen Milk Cup $1.00
Frozen Yoghurt $1.00
Paddle Pop $2.00
Fruit Kebab (seasonal fruit
On a stick $1.00
Dessert Cups (yoghurt or
custard w/ jelly & fruit) $1.50
Lunch
Standard Pie $2.00
Deluxe Pie $3.50
Muffin Pizza $1.00
Sausage Rolls $2.00
Chicken Burger $4.00
Hamburger $4.00
Lasagne Small $2.50
Large $4.00
Spaghetti Small $2.50
Large $4.00
Nuggets 3 for $1.00
Fish Fingers 3 for $1.00
Mini Quiche $3.00
Cheese & Vegemite Scrolls
$2.00
Pizza Scrolls $2.00
Tuna Patty w/salad $4.00
Tub of Salad Small $2.50
Large $3.50
Tub of Meat & Salad (chicken
or ham) Small $3.00
Large $4.00
Pizza – Available Thursday
Homemade pizza base spread w/ tasty
pizza sauce. Toppings include:
Ham & Pineapple
Canteen Supreme (beef, onion &
capsicum)
3 Meat (beef, chicken & ham)
All topped w/ Mozzarella Cheese
Single Serve $2.50
Sandwiches/Wraps
Bread - White, Wholemeal & Multigrain
Jam $1.00
Honey $1.00
Vegemite $1.00
Cheese $1.00
Tuna $1.00
Ham $2.00
Chicken $2.00
Salad $3.00
Meat & Salad Sandwich $4.00
Meat & Salad Wrap $4.50
Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap $5.00
Built it Yourself – Take any of our availa-
ble sandwich/wrap fillings and make it
yours!
Lunch Specials
These meal options are offered in limited
quantity each day, so be sure to order
nice and early!
Monday
Fish Cakes & your choice of salad or
Meatballs w/ Spaghetti $4.00
Wednesday
Ham & Egg Pizza Cups w/ your choice
of salad or Chicken Patties w/ your
choice of salad – either a container or on
a sandwich $4.00
Friday
Pulled Pork w/ a small portion of
crunch salad or Pulled Chicken and gravy
served on a bread roll $3.00
Salad Options
Traditional – Lettuce, Tomato, Red On-
ion, Grated Carrot, Cucumber, Capsicum,
Beetroot, Celery, Grated Cheese and
your choice of Italian or Mayo dressings
Crunchy – Finely sliced cabbage, Celery,
Spring Onion, Sliced Red Onion, Diced
Carrot w/ Thousand Island Dressing and
Crispy Noodles
Potato Salad – Potato, Boiled Egg, Red
Onion w/ Creamy Mayonnaise
Pasta Salad – Pasta, Spring Onion, Diced
Capsicum, Grated Carrot, Grated Cheese
w/ homemade Pasta Salad Dressing
Small $2.50
Large $3.50
Drinks
Water $1.00
Popper $1.50
Pop Top $2.00
Juice 350ml $2.50
500ml $3.00
Flavoured Milk 300ml $2.00
500ml $3.00
Made/cooked at the canteen
Common Infectious Diseases
Chicken Pox Time from exposure to illness 10 to 21 days, usually 14 to 16 days. Symptoms Slight fever, runny nose and a rash that begins as raised pink spots that blister and scab. Do I need to keep my at child home? Yes, for 5 days from the onset of the rash and when the blisters have dried. How can I help prevent spread? Immunise your child at 18 months of age. Immunisation is recommended for children at 12 years if they are not immune.
Conjunctivitis Time from exposure to illness 1-3 days. Symptoms The eye feels scratchy, is red and may water. Lids may stick together on waking. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, while there is discharge from the eye. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing; avoid sharing towels. Antibiotics may be needed.
Gastroenteritis Time from exposure to illness Depends on the cause: several hours to several days. Symptoms A combination of frequent loose or watery stools, vomiting, fever, stomach cramps, headaches. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, at least for 24 hours after diarrhoea stops. How can I prevent spread? Careful hand washing with soap and water after using the toilet or handling nappies and before touching food.
German Measles (Rubella) Time from exposure to illness 14 to 21 days. Symptoms Often mild or no symptoms: mild fever, runny nose, swollen nodes, pink blotchy rash that lasts a short time. Can cause birth defects if pregnant women are infected. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, for at least 4 days after the rash appears. How can I help prevent spread? Immunisation (MMR) at 12 months and 4 years of age.
Glandular Fever Time from exposure to illness 4 to 6 weeks. Symptoms Fever, headache, sore throat, tiredness, swollen nodes. Do I need to keep my child at home? No, unless sick. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing, avoid sharing drinks, food and utensils and kissing.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Time from exposure to illness 3 to 5 days. Symptoms Mild illness, perhaps with a fever, blisters around the mouth, on the hands and feet and perhaps the nappy area. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, until the blisters have dried. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing especially after wiping nose, using the toilet and changing nappies.
Influenza Time from exposure to illness 1 to 3 days Symptoms Sudden onset fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, muscle aches and headaches. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, until they look and feel better. How can I prevent spread? Careful hand washing, especially after coughing, sneezing or wiping your nose. Immunisation is recommended for children with chronic illnesses.
Measles Time from exposure About 10 to 12 days until first symptoms and 14 days until the rash develops. Symptoms Fever, tiredness, runny nose, cough and sore red eyes for a few days followed by a red blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body and lasts 4 to 7 days. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, for at least 4 days after the rash appears. How can I prevent spread? Immunisation (MMR) at 12 months and 4 years. Childcare/school attendees who are not immune may be excluded for 14 days after onset in the last case at the facility.
Meningococcal Disease Time from exposure to illness Usually 3 to 4 days (can range from 2 to 10 days). Symptoms Sudden onset of fever and a combination of headache, neck, stiffness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness or rash. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes! Seek medical attention immediately. How can I help prevent spread? Individuals who have had close contact with the infected child should see their doctors urgently if symptoms develop and may need to have a special antibiotic. Immunisation with Meningococcal C vaccine at 12 months of age.
Head Lice Time from infestation to eggs hatching Usually 7 to 10 days. Symptoms Itchy scalp, white specks stuck near the base of the hairs; lice may be found on the scalp. Do I need to keep my child at home? No, as long as head lice management is ongoing. How can I prevent spread? Family, friends and classroom contacts should be examined and treated if infested. Clothing and bedding should be washed in hot water.
Hepatitis A Time from exposure to illness About 4 weeks (can range from 2 to 7 weeks) Symptoms Often none in small children; sudden fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urine, pale stools. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, for 2 weeks after first symptoms or 1 week after onset of jaundice. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing; those that have had close contact with an infected child may need to have an injection of immunoglobulin; immunisation is recommended for some people.
Impetigo (School Sores) Time from exposure to illness 1 to 3 days. Symptoms Small red spots change into blisters that fill up with pus and become crusted; usually on the face, hands or scalp. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, until antibiotic treatment starts. Sores should be covered with watertight dressings. How can I prevent spread? Careful hand washing.
If your child has an infectious disease, it is mandatory that you advise the school
as soon as possible after diagnosis. This will assist the school in managing further
outbreaks. The school is also required to notify the Department of Health.
Scarlet Fever Time from exposure to illness 1 to 3 days. Symptoms Sudden onset of sore throat, high fever and vomiting fol-lowed by a rash in 12 to 36 hours. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, until at least 24 hours after treatment has begun and the child is feeling better. How can I prevent spread? Careful hand washing. Sick contacts should see their doc-tor. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, until the day after fungal treatment has begun. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing.
Slapped Cheek Time from exposure to illness 1 to 2 weeks. Symptoms Mild fever, red cheeks, itchy lace-like rash and possibly cough, sore throat or runny nose. Can cause foetal disease in pregnant women if they have not been previously infect-ed. Do I need to keep my child at home? No as it is most infectious before the rash appears. How can I prevent spread? Careful hand washing, avoid sharing drinks
Whooping Cough Time from exposure to illness Usually 9 to 10 days (can range from 6 to 20 days). Symptoms Starts with a running nose, followed by persistent cough that comes in bouts. Bouts may be followed by vomiting and a whooping sound as the child gasps for air. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, until the first 5 days of a special antibiotic have been taken. How can I help prevent spread? Immunisation at 2, 4, 6 months and 4 years of age. A par-ticular antibiotic can be given for the patient and those who have been in close contact. The infected child should be excluded from childcare and school until 5 days after treatment begins. Unimmunised childcare attendees may be excluded from childcare unless they take the antibiotics.
For further information please call your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055 or visit the New South Wales Health website www.health.nsw.gov.au
Molluscum Contagiosum Time from exposure to illness 7 days to 6 months. Symptoms Multiple small lumps (2-5mm) on the skin that are smooth, firm and round with dimples in the middle. Lumps in children are mostly on the face, trunk and upper arms and legs. Symptoms can last 6 months to 2 years without treatment. Do I need to keep my child at home? No. How can I help prevent spread? Avoid contact sports when a child has uncovered lumps.
Mumps Time from exposure to illness Usually 16 to 18 days (can range from 12 to 25 days. Symptoms Fever, swollen and tender glands around the jaw. Do I need to keep my child home? Yes, for 9 days after onset of swelling. How can I prevent spread? Immunisation (MMR) at 12 months and 4 years of age.
Ringworm Time from exposure to illness Varies (may be several days). Symptoms Small scaly patch on the skin surrounded by a pink ring. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, until the day after fungal treatment has begun. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing.
Scabies Time from exposure to illness New infections: 2 to 6 weeks, reinfection: 1 to 4 days. Symptoms Itchy skin, worse at night. Worse around wrists, armpits, buttocks, groin and between fingers and toes. Do I need to keep my child at home? Yes, until the day after the treatment has begun. How can I prevent spread? Individuals who have had close contact with the infected child should be examined for infestation and be treated if necessary. Wash linen, towels and clothing worn in the past 2 days in hot water and detergent.
Medication at School
I f your chi ld is required to take medication at school , it must be kept in the school office. For
short term prescription medication such as antibiotics, please complete this form and br ing i t
with the medication to the school office. Staff are unable to administer medication without
th is paperwork. Please note that i f your chi ld is on long term medication, such as Rita l in ,
different forms are required. Al l medication forms are avai lable from the school office.
The ‘School News’ is published each Friday during the school term. It contains
items of interest to all those with children attending Ashford Central School and
to the community in general. The newsletter is sent home with the eldest child
from each family. It is also available on the school internet site.
Parents whose children are aged five years and over, and are conveyed by
private motor vehicle more than 1.6km to a school charter bus service or to
school, are entitled to a School Drive Subsidy. A separate application is needed
for each pupil. School Drive Subsidy is not paid automatically. Since the
subsidy is not payable retrospectively, it is recommended that parents make the
application at the time of enrolment. Further information may be obtained from
the school office or by completing the online application form at
transportnsw.info/school-students.
Ashford Central School is located in the NSW ‘Western Division’. As such, the
January school holidays are extended for an extra week for both students and
staff. Our school starts lessons in Term 1 each year one week after the students
in the eastern part of NSW. The start date is advertised in the Ashford School
News and can also be located on the school notice board. Please note that our
school starts one week after schools located in Inverell.
Navy and Gold
Severn — Red Macintyre — Blue Frazer — Yellow
Ashford Play the Game
Other Important Information
SCHOOL NEWS
CONVEYANCE SUBSIDY
BUS OPERATORS
WESTERN DIVISION SCHOOL
HOLIDAYS
SCHOOL COLOURS
HOUSE COLOURS
SCHOOL MOTTO
Dave and Rhonda BOARDMAN
Emmaville Road & Wallangra Runs 6725 4111
0429 920 364
Bill IRWIN Bonshaw Road Run 6725 4075
0499 885 001
Inverell Bus Service
Graman Run 6722 3598
Paula BEVERIDGE
Town Run and
Coalmine/Limestone Road Run
6725 4333
0428 130 514
Pupils turning five before the 31st July are eligible to enrol.
Under the Public Health Act 2010 and the Public Health Regulation
2012, primary schools must request and record the immunisation status
of each enrolled child.
The Immunisation History Statement which is issued by the Australian
Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) is required as proof of
immunisation status for enrolment at school under the NSW Public
Health Act 2010. The Personal Health Record (Blue Book) is
not acceptable evidence.
Parents can request another copy of the History Statement by calling
the ACIR on 1800 653 809, requesting a statement by emailing
[email protected] or visiting Medicare Online Services at
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/online or a local Medicare office.
If there are any concerns about your child’s hearing, Inverell Community
Health can carry out a hearing check for your child, free of charge.
Please call 6721 9600 to make an appointment.
All children under the age of 18 years with a valid Medicare card are
eligible for free dental services which are provided at the Dental Clinic in
the grounds of Inverell Hospital. Please call 1300 651 625 to book these
services. Adults who hold a valid Health Care Card or Pension Card are
also eligible for these services.
Elementary road rules
How to dress themselves
Their name, address, age and phone number
How to go to the toilet by themselves
Not to loiter on the way to and from school
Not to visit friends without permission
Not to go anywhere with strangers
ENROLMENT AGE
IMMUNISATION
HEARING TESTS
DENTAL CLINIC
THINGS YOUR CHILD SHOULD KNOW
BEFORE STARTING SCHOOL
Verse 1
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature's gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
Rolling hills surround us,
Severn ripples near us
Staunch and true in all we do,
Comrades all around us.
As the years go rolling by
We’ll remember ideals high,
Let our voices reach the sky,
Ashford, Play The Game.
National Anthem
Dear God, we thank you for health in mind and body, and for the opportunity in school to develop these gifts. Fill our hearts with your grace, so that growing in wisdom and goodness, we may become worthy citizens of our nation.
Verse 2
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We'll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas
We've boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Ashford, we will honour always,
As we travel o’er life’s highways.
This, the motto of our school days,
Ashford, Play the Game.
Blue and gold our flag is flying
Over us as we are striving
On freedom, God and right relying,
Forward on we march.
SCHOOL PRAYER
School Song