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BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School Strive to Achieve Term 2 Week 4 Issue 7 20th May , 2013

Strive to Achieve

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School

Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013

BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL

A PRIDE School

Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013

GREAT NEWS INSIDE * Is your child sleep deprived?

* Student Exchange Program

* Kyra-Lea Gregory Eisteddfod

* Drug Education Program

* Stephanie Alexander update

BCS SCHOOL PROGRAMS VALUE OF THE WEEK

Excellence. We do our best to

achieve excellence. Have you

done your best?

Matthew Williams 3rd Place Under 14s

Ellie Gooch 2nd Place Under 16s Carl Williams 3rd Place Under 16s Leilani White 1st

Place Under 12s

Luke Rochester 6th Place Under 13s Ethan Schloeffel 6th Place Under 16s

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On Friday the 10th of May, I had the great

pleasure of taking 11 of our Bulahdelah Central

students to the Hunter Region Cross Country

Championships held at Newcastle Jockey Club at

Broadmeadow, with the age groups of our

students ranging from Year 7 (Under 12’s) to Year

10 (Under 16’s). Students competing included:

The Manning Zone had 114 students competing

at the championships. By the conclusion of the

day we had ended up with some amazing results.

The top 6 runners from each age group go

through to the next stage which is State

representation. The Manning Zone Team ended

up having 9 students achieving places in the top

6. What is really outstanding with this result is

that 6 of those 9 students going through to state

level are from Bulahdelah Central School.

State Cross Country Championships will be held

on the 19th of July. On behalf of Bulahdelah

Central School’s staff and students I would like to

congratulate these students on their

achievements and wish them all the best of luck

for the upcoming State Championships.

A special thank you must go to Sue Cross for

organising the student’s notes and transport.

Miss Brooke McKenzie.

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

Leilani White-U 12’s Luke Rochester-U 13’s Klayton Haynes-U 13’s

Megan Markham-U 14’s Bianca Mason-U 14’s Tara Price-U 14’s Matt Williams-U 14’s

Chloe Lamborn-U 15’s

Ellie Gooch-U 16’s Ethan Schloeffel-U 16’s Carl Williams-U 16’s

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Is your child sleep deprived?

Some parents will be able to give a definitive

answer on this quite easily. Others may not be

really sure. So what are the symptoms of sleep

deprivation in children? Research has identified

the following as some of the symptoms that are

common among students who are sleep

deprived:

Moodiness and irritability.

Temper tantrums.

The tendency to emotionally ‘explode’ at

the slightest provocation.

Over-activity and hyperactive behavior.

Reluctance to get out of bed in the

morning and often late to school.

Grogginess when they wake up in the

morning and very hard to ‘get going’.

Sleep deprivation and school success are very

much related. Again research has identified that

sleep loss can cause a range of schooling

problems, including:

Poor behaviour and poor concentration.

Problems with impulse control leading to

risk-taking behaviours, more likely in

chronically sleep-deprived teenagers.

An increased risk of disorders such as

depression and attention deficit

hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), associated

in teenagers with sleep problems.

Poor marks and grades and an increase in

negative feeling towards school and

education.

Daniel Hurst writing in The Sydney Morning

Herald (May 11, 2013) noted that students are

getting less and less sleep which is having

significant effects on their, and their class mate’s,

learning. Daniel cited the latest TIMSS (Trends in

International Mathematics & Science Study)

International Results in Mathematics which

suggest about 67 per cent of Australian Year 4

maths students were in classrooms where the

teachers reported instruction was hampered by

some students suffering lack of sleep.

This result was a part of a sleep research carried

out in 50 countries around the world involving

more than 900,000 Year 4 students. Interestingly

only four of the 50 countries had a higher level of

sleep deprivation in the study than Australia, led

by the US with 73 per cent.

When I look into any classroom at any time

during the day there are many signs of students

suffering sleep deprivation. Teachers make

comments every day about students who have

very poor concentration and those who spend

most of the time yawning or with their head on

the desk.

Michael Grose in one of his blogs on the 10th May

made a number of very good points. Noting that

lack of sleep is not merely a learning issue, it's a

massive well-being issue for children. Mental

health authorities have long identified lack of

sleep as having a negative impact on children's

general well-being. And as any parent can attest

to, tired kids are genuinely more grisly, short-

tempered, and even unpleasant to be around.

Michael has provided some great advice on his

blog on how to ensure your child or teenager gets

enough sleep, suggesting somewhere between 8

to 10 hours a night which is consistent with other

experts in the area of sleep needs.

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1. Do a lifestyle check. Some kids are so

busy that they need to go to bed later than is

healthy just to fit everything in. Have a look at

their routines to see if there are activities that

can be eradicated to free up some much-needed

sleep time.

2. Keep regular bed-times. This sounds

obvious but your child's internal sleep clock loves

routine. Set a bed-time and stick to it, and let

them stay up later on weekends. (Michael’s book

One Step Ahead has lots of strategies to get your

kids to bed).

3. Have a bed-time routine. A routine such

as story, bath and teeth-cleaning signal

psychologically it's time for sleep. These cues are

important to induce sleepiness.

4. Have a wind-down time. Start winding

down 45 minutes out from bedtime and remove

stimuli such as TV, mobiles and other screens that

keep kids awake. Limit food and caffeine intake

as well close to bedtime.

5. Keep bedrooms for sleep and not for TV

or other screen-viewing. Bedrooms that

resemble caves are the go. If possible, homework

should be done in another area of the house so

bedrooms are associated with sleep and

relaxation.

6. Work with the 3 sleep cues. Make sure

your child's room is dark (cue 1); lower the body

temperature (cue 2) with baths or good

ventilation; and stick to the sleep cycles (cue 3) of

your child.

Better knowledge of the biology of sleep and of

sleep patterns, as well as instigating good sleep

habits, will go a long way to helping kids and

teenagers get a regular good night's sleep. It will

not only benefit their learning, but their well-

being and behaviour will be impacted as well.

Read more of Michael’s blog and parenting

advice at:

http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Blog/May-

2013/Is-your-child-sleep-deprived--essential-

parenting-

And the Sydney Morning Herald article can be

found at:

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-

news/ensure-children-sleep-ban-mobiles-say-

teachers-20130510-2jdds.html

May 21 Sec. Zone Athletics

22 Primary Athletics Carnival

23 National Simultaneous Storytime

Aust.’s Biggest Morning Tea

24 Walk Safely to School Day

24/25 Model United Nations Assembly Muswellbrook

27 Defence Force Rec. Talk Yrs 10&11

Drumbala

28 Science & Eng. Challenge

29 Vocal Eisteddfod

31 Engineering Challenge Yrs 9&10

June 12-14 Great Aussie Bush Camp

14 Yr10 Hosp. Showcase

20 Yr7 & Yr9 Male Vaccinations

28 Last day of Term 2

IMPORTANT DATES:

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Open your home, host an exchange student!

If you have "a bed in your home and love in your heart", hosting is for you. Hosting an exchange student is a unique opportunity to share your way of life with an enthusiastic young person from another part of the world. Every year in January and July students come to Australia from all over the world to spend one or two semesters at a high school. By opening up your heart and home and hosting an exchange student, your family can make a positive difference to the life of a young person just waiting to come to our country. When you host an exchange student, it is a rewarding experience for the whole family. Family members will obtain a wider international perspective, make lifelong friendships and enjoy the company of an enthusiastic young person.

If you have children at home, hosting an exchange student can reinforce their interest in languages, other cultures, and travelling. It can also be fun to have a new ‘sister’ or ‘brother’ around. Families from all walks of life, with or without children, are welcome to apply. As a volunteer exchange student host family no payment is received, a common rule for all exchange organisations, to ensure that host families really want to share their lives with a student for the cultural exchange experience. STS (Student Travel Schools) will take care of all school arrangements and you will have the support of a local STS Representative. Call us today to start your adventure! 1800 263 964 or email us at stsf@people.net.au Website: www.sts-education.com.au

Hi, I’m Mick McKinley. I have been teaching for 19 years following graduation from Newcastle University with a B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education). Originally I worked in TAS (Technology & Applied Science) but I saw the light and become a Careers Adviser. It is wonderful to help those kids who are excited about their future and what lies ahead. As Careers Adviser I have organised many excursions that include University visits, presentations by private educators, TAFE staff as well as Work Experience. Upcoming events include an ADF (Australian Defence Forces) presentation, Uni of Newcastle Open day and Careers Expo in Chatham.

YEAR 12 YEAR ADVISER:

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Last week a Parent Teacher evening

was held for students in Years 7, 11 and

12. Although the number of parents who

attended was disappointing I know many of the

parents who attended with their children had

valuable discussions with teachers about their

child’s strengths and weaknesses and strategies

to improve their child’s skills and achievement.

The next parent teacher evening for ALL

secondary students will be held in July, early on in

Term 3, and will follow the distribution of reports

at the end of this term.

Mrs Shultz informed me earlier in the week how

well our students had performed at the Drama

Eisteddfod and showed me a whole desk full of

trophies and ribbons that our students had

gained at the Taree Eisteddfod. Congratulations

to all students and teachers for their efforts, it

continues a strong tradition of success in Drama

at our school. A full report will appear elsewhere

in the next newsletter.

Next week I will be taking two students, Courtney

Agett and Cordel Murphy, to participate in a

Model United Nations Assembly at

Muswellbrook. This event is sponsored by Rotary

and many thanks go to Tea Gardens Rotary and

Graham Dunn for allowing our students to

participate in this interesting role play which will

be of tremendous educational value for our

students.

I recently announced the commencement of our

school leadership election process for our

2013/14 school captains. Students will be

seeking nomination from their peers and

students before a suitability interview is held in

early June, followed by speeches by the

candidates and voting by students on the 18th

June. The successful students will be inducted at

our formal assembly on Thursday June 27th.

Why is cyber security awareness important?

The internet has increasingly become part of our daily life. It provides a way for us to socialise, shop, transact and do business, which means we

are sharing more and more personal and financial information online. In doing so we potentially expose ourselves to number of online risks which we need to be aware of and properly manage.

That is why it is important that we better understand how to stay safe and secure on the internet.

Under the Australian Government's Cyber Security Program a range of initiatives, including National Cyber Security Awareness Week, help Australians understand cyber security and safety and the measures they can take to protect their personal and financial information.

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The Year 12 Advanced English Cultural excursion was a valuable experience enjoyed by all. Six students plus Ms Newton recently spent 3 nights in Sydney. We attended lectures, symposiums and a night performance of the HSC text 'Hamlet'. Time was also spent in the Contemporary Gallery and Australian Museum. Aside from valuable HSC preparation, students were temporarily immersed in aspects of city life, (e.g.: relying on trains and buses, budgeting to cover meals etc) essential skills for them to consider as they contemplate pursuing University study or moving to larger areas to pursue careers post school.

Students also attended a lecture at the Wesley Centre where they heard Australia's foremost Shakespearian expert, John Bell, speak. A symposium at the Seymour Centre which was presented by the director of the production the students viewed the following evening. Students were able to see behind the scenes, gain knowledge of decision making in relation to how dramatic roles are cast and how directors and actors work collaboratively to create believable characters. Ms Newton would like to take this opportunity to

thank all students involved for their exemplary

behaviour and mature attitudes.

On Friday 3rd May, Year 11 student Kyra-Lea

Gregory performed in the Entertainer Solo

Section, Open Age Group at the Taree Eisteddfod.

Kyra-Lea performed the song "Someone Like

You" while accompanying herself on the guitar.

She performed to a very high standard, as did the

other competitors in this section. Kyra-Lea

presented herself confidently and represented

our school well in this section of the Eisteddfod.

Kyra-Lea deservingly was awarded 1st Place in

the competition. Well done!

WELL DONE KYRA-LEA!

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The NAPLAN is over again for another

year. Student results, in each of the areas

tested, will be available to the school and parents

towards the end of Term 3.

Our athletics carnival will be held this Wednesday

22nd May. All students K-6 will be expected to

attend and participate in the events, on the day,

unless they have a medical reason for not doing

so. The school should be notified in writing, if

this is the case. All family and friends are

welcome to attend the carnival to cheer on their

child/ren. As has been the case, in the past, we

will require parent assistance with time-keeping

in the age races and in other events. We really

do appreciate and value your assistance on

carnival day and I know the students do too. Put

this date in your diary. It is essential that

students are dressed appropriately for physical

activity, on this day and every sports day - blue

and white soccer shorts and sports shirt. Both

the shorts and the shirts are available from the

school’s uniform shop. If your child does not

already have the appropriate sports uniform, can

I please request that you purchase the uniform as

soon as possible so all students are prepared and

appropriately dressed for the carnival, this

Wednesday, and for sport each Wednesday.

Suitable footwear of joggers, which lace up, is

also encouraged. Thanks in anticipation of your

cooperation in this matter. We have already

completed the 800m and high jump. These are

completed prior to the carnival due to the

gruelling nature of the events and the time

associated with running the events on the day of

the carnival.

National Walk Safely to School Day will be held

this year on Friday 24th May. We encourage all

students to walk to school on this day, where

practical, to highlight road safety, good health,

public transport and the environment.

The University of Newcastle’s Science and

Engineering Challenge is on again, this year, for

all students in Years 5 & 6. It will be held at Taree

Racecourse, on Tuesday 28th May. BCS has a

proud tradition of success in this engaging

educational event, being the runners-up in 2011

and champions in 2012. The students absolutely

love this day. It would be a fantastic effort if we

could defend the title in 2013. Please encourage

your child to attend this exciting learning

experience. The more students that attend, the

greater our chances are of retaining the title.

Our PSSA (Primary School Sports Association)

tennis team comprising of Brandon Nott,

Madison Hurtado, Liam Garemyn and Taylah

Smith were defeated, last Monday, by a stronger

Dungog outfit. Our students certainly weren’t

outclassed by their opponents. They played very

well and displayed excellent sportsmanship.

Congratulations on your efforts and participation.

Our girls’ and boys’ soccer teams will travel to

Tea Gardens next Tuesday to play their first

round matches. We wish them luck in their

games. Play hard, play fair and have fun!

The “Discover Uni Day” is on again, for Year 6

students and their families, on Wednesday 5th

June. Each student has been given a note

outlining the details of the day. There is no cost

to the students for this day. A family member is

encouraged to attend this day with their

son/daughter. All students are expected to

attend regardless of whether or not they are

accompanied by a family member. This is a day

not to be missed!

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As a part of our Drug Education unit, Years 5 and

6 created posters that displayed facts about

alcohol and its possible harms. The poster had to

capture the reader’s attention by using a catchy

slogan and colour while incorporating

information facts. This poster was designed by

Brock Buchanan, Year 6 and won him a class

prize.

Every Friday afternoon at 3.30pm a junior

“round-robin” is played at Bulahdelah Tennis

Club. Anyone can participate and at the end of

the Term prizes will be awarded in various

categories. Each week the players who attend are

divided according to their level of play for

doubles and singles. Because we don’t have

teams, if you can come one week, but not the

next, that’s ok – results are based on the games

you play compared with those you win. It costs

$3 to play each week, and players must be

members of the Club.

If anyone would like more information, please

call Meredyth on 49974146, or 0401014146.

Alternatively email Meredyth at:

badenoch@activ8.net.au

DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM:

JUNIOR TENNIS:

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K-12

THURSDAY

23rd MAY

Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual,

national event when all Primary School children

will be encouraged to walk and commute safely

to school. It is a Community Event seeking to

promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport

and the Environment. It will be held throughout

Australia on Friday 24th May 2013.

Ex BCS student Brad Benbow, of Gloucester, was

announced as the winner of the Institute of

Automotive and Mechanical Engineers’

Outstanding Achievement in Certificate III in

Outdoor Power Equipment. Brad, who couldn’t

make it to the awards because of family illness,

said this week he was very surprised to win.

Congratulations Ben!

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Welcome back and I trust you all had a lovely break with the kids, as I did. It has been lovely to come back and spend a few days with the kids in the garden but it's now time to get cooking again, yippee. Kitchen classes will resume tomorrow and I look forward to seeing all my wonderful helpers again.

There have been a few day and time changes to kitchen classes with both Years 3 & 4 being on the same Thursday now. Below is Term 2 roster so please pencil yourself in where you can help. Thank you.

Garden News

Cathryn Guthrie has taken over all the garden classes now and she is doing a wonderful job. If you are available to volunteer in any of her classes it would be really appreciated. The Years 5/6 garden days and times have changed and are listed.

Week A Tuesday 11.20 - 12.10 Year 5/6 Group 1 Thursday 9.00 - 9.45 Year 5/6 Group 2 Friday 11.30 - 12.15 Year 4 Friday 12.15 - 1pm Year 3 Week B Monday 11.20 - 12-10 Year 5/6 Group 3 Friday 11.25 - 12.15 Year 4 Friday 12.15 - 1pm Year 3

DATE DAY TIME CLASS

23rd May Thursday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr4) Mrs Wills 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr3) Mrs Ottignon

24th May Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse

31st May Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse

6th June Thursday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr4) Mrs Wills 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr3) Mrs Ottignon

7th June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse

14th June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse

20th June Thursday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr4) Mrs Wills 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr3) Mrs Ottignon

21st June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse

28th June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER GARDEN PROGRAM UPDATE:

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The BCS Canteen staff Sheryl Barry (Canteen Manager) and Christina Watt continue to provide a healthy and varied

selection of foods for our students and staff. They prepare healthy one-off specials each week. These specials are

publicised each fortnight in the school newsletter and on the school web site. Students and staff are invited to order

from this list in addition to the Menu/Price List.

Specials this fortnight are:

BCS distributes the Tall Timbers newsletter by

FAMILY EMAIL. Please ensure that your family

email is entered correctly on our records. We also

place a copy of our newsletter on our website;

Next Newsletters for Term 2: 3rd & 17th June.

http://www.bulahdelah-c.schools.nsw.edu.au.

Please ensure all items of your child’s uniform are

clearly marked for easy identification and return.

We have a number of school jumpers and hats

which are handed in with no names.

The teachers are not responsible for ensuring

students have their jumpers and hats at the end

of the day. Lost items are taken to the lost

property bin. This bin is cleaned out at the end of

each term with unclaimed items of clothing going

to the op-shop.

DATE RECESS COST LUNCH COST

May 20 Garlic Bread $1.00 Prawn Cutlets & Salad $5.00

May 21 Meatballs $3.00 Vol Au Vents $4.50

May 22 Party Pies/Sausage Rolls $1ea Steak Sandwich with Onion $4.50

May 23 Apple Pie $2.00 Chicken Schnitzel $6.00

May 24 Smoothie $2.00 Rissole (G) Roll $3.00

May 27 Scones Jam & Cream $2.00 Chicken Caesar Salad $5.50

May 28 Mini Hot Dogs $3.00 Sweet & Sour Pork $4.00

May 29 Savoury Dish $3.00 Beef Stew $4.00

May 30 Goujons $3.00 Curried Sausages $4.00

May 31 Mini Salad Wraps $3.00 Stir Fry Beef $4.50

HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION:

LOST UNIFORMS:

CANTEEN SPECIALS: