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Farewells

A few farewells this year to

some of our staff. Mrs

Sandra Lynch has been

working at Carenne for

over 10 years and most

recently job sharing with

Mrs Moore on Class M.

We have certainly enjoyed

having Sandra at Carenne

and she will be sorely

missed. We also farewell

Mrs Louise Hallstrom who

has been working as an

itinerant hearing teacher in

recent years but has also

been teaching at Carenne

for well over 15 years.

Louise has been a valuable

member of the Carenne

team and we wish her well.

Finally, we farewell Mr

Aaron Lange who has been

working with us at the

Tutorial Centre this year.

Aaron is moving south and

will take up a position at

The Highlands School. A

big thanks to Sandra,

Louise and Aaron for your

support and dedication to

our students.

We wish everyone a safe

and happy holiday and will

see you all when students

return on Tuesday 30th

January.

Jane

Last Newsletter This is our final newsletter

for 2017 and time has

certainly flown by this year.

We have lots of exciting

things happening next week

with Presentation Day on

Tuesday, Gold Medal

morning tea on

Wednesday, Pizza on

Thursday and then our last

day of term Friday.

Presentation Day Presentation Day is on

Tuesday 12th at Bathurst

Memorial Entertainment

Centre from 12:30 to

2:30pm. Please make sure

you let your class teacher

and transport know if you

will be collecting your

student after the

ceremony. It’s a very full

program but we certainly

enjoying celebrating our

successes through the year.

PBL Gold Awards We have our PBL Gold

Medal morning tea for

those students who have

achieved gold in our PBL

rewards. We are very

proud of all of our students

who continue to be Safe,

Respectful Learners and

look forward to celebrating

on Wednesday with a

special morning tea.

Deputy Principal

Congratulations to Mrs

Nadine Dwyer who was

successful at interview and

has been relieving as

Deputy Principal since Mr

Moon’s retirement.

Nadine has been doing a

fantastic job over the last

three terms and will

commence in the

permanent position in

2018.

Thanks to the P&C

I would like to take this

opportunity to thank the

P&C for all their support

throughout 2017. They are

a small but dedicated group

who continually fundraise

to purchase resources and

provide funding for the

school. Please remember

to return your

Presentation Day raffle

tickets (including unsold

tickets) to school by

Monday. The raffle will be

drawn at the end of our

Presentation Day

ceremony on Tuesday.

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Carenne School Newsletter

8th December 2017 Term 4, Week 9

CALENDAR DATES

12th December

Presentation Day

12:30 - 2:30pm

14th December

Pool, Pizza, Party

Reward Day

15th December

Last day of school

for students.

25th December

Christmas Day

2018

1st January

New Years Day

30th January

First day of school -

Term - for students.

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Another Learner for

Carenne

Congratulations to Colin

Morgan who was successful at

his first attempt at his learners

permit. It was a lovely

birthday present for him and

we are very proud of his

efforts. Thank you to Mrs

Hundy and Mr Ryan for all of

the practise they instigated to

enable Colin to achieve this.

We are all very proud of him.

Magic Mania

We have received some free

passes to CareFlight’s

Christmas Magic Mania to be

held at Sydney Olympic Park

on Saturday 16th December.

If you are interested in

attending this show please

give me a call.

Take care

Nadine

Narrabeen Camp

The senior school have just

returned from their annual

school camp at Narrabeen

Sport and Recreation Centre.

This was a fantastic

opportunity for our students

to have fun, learn some

valuable skills and make new

friends. Everyone came home

talking about their favourite

activity and their favourite

meal. As staff we were very

impressed with the

outstanding behaviour of our

students and we were very

proud of their efforts to learn

and grow. It was pleasing for

us to hear how many students

wanted to return next year.

Class M were particularly

impressive on the high ropes,

while Class R mastered the

canoeing. Class S were the

experts at the bow and

arrows, veritable Robin

Hoods. Class N had

exceptional skills with the

teamwork. While Class L and

Class O were the epitome of

synchronised swimmers,

elegant and graceful. Well

done everyone and

congratulations for trying new

and scary things (including the

food).

Swim School

It is that time of year again

and we currently have 18

students participating in

swim school. I was

impressed to attend on

Monday and be able to

watch the students in their

pursuit of swimming

excellence. All students

tried their best and listened

really well to the instructors

and their teachers.

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CLASS E Aimee Sutton (Teacher) Angie Cranston (SLSO)

What a finish to the year. Class E have been super busy finishing up all their units of work

including Safe Living unit and a mini Christmas unit. We have continued to read many

amazing books throughout the term and create beautiful artworks to match each story.

Class E have engaged in daily reading through “Literactive” and we are starting to see

some clever little readers. Well done class E!!

It was wonderful to see the growth and progress each student has made this year in

achieving their goals. This is evident in their individual reports and the work students

have accomplished in 2017. Now it is time for a well-earned rest over the Christmas

holidays and we wish the families of Carenne School a safe happy holiday. Merry

Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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CLASS Mc

Kylie McDonald (Teacher)

Yvette Smith (SLSO)

OH DEER! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Class Mc!

We have all had a tremendously busy year, full of fantastic

learning, amazing achievements and friendships. Thank you to

all our lovely families for a great year of learning together. We

hope you all have a wonderfully relaxing holiday break. Merry

Christmas from Class Mc.

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CLASS C

Kerryn Café/Alison Begg (Teacher)

Karina Molenkamp (SLSO)

It’s hard to believe it, but the end of the year is almost here. It has been an extremely busy term

which has made the time absolutely fly!

We have been enjoying completing activities from our ‘Christmas Around the World’ unit of work.

We have learnt how other countries celebrate Christmas as well as how they are similar or

different to us. We learnt that in some countries they don’t celebrate Christmas at all.

This week we have started our learn to swim program. The children have learnt water

confidence, how to float and swimming strokes. It has been a lot of fun but also very tiring. I

think there will be some exhausted children (and teachers) by the end of the week!

It’s been lovely to look back at the year that was when writing the student’s end of year reports.

They should all be very proud of their efforts in reaching their IEP goals. Thank you all for your

continued support throughout the year. We appreciate your input into your child’s learning

program.

We hope you have a safe, relaxing break. Merry Christmas and our best wishes for a happy and

healthy New Year!

Kerryn, Molly and Alison.

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CLASS F

Sue Flude (Teacher)

Emma Rush (SLSO)

Mrs Flude and Mrs Rush would like to congratulate all the students in Class F on a fantastic year

together. Everyone has worked very hard and have accomplished and improved many new skills.

Everyone has been busy with reading and maths groups. We are having fun helping Santa with his

money for his shopping list. We are all discovering how other countries celebrate Christmas and

New Year. Students in Class C and F are exhausted every afternoon from trying so hard at our

swimming lessons. Some of us have been doing freestyle and backstroke skills whilst others are

becoming more confident in the water. We wish you all a happy and safe Christmas holiday.

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CLASS W

Myles Woodward (Teacher)

Stephanie Cupples/Donna Kennedy (SLSO)

What an amazing year! Class W have continually demonstrated their ability to work together and

to learn as a group. 2017 has seen the students from Class W participate in may sporting events

including Indoor Cricket, the Carenne Swimming and Athletics Carnivals, Indoor Soccer, Netball,

the Multi-Sports day, and abseiling (thanks to ASPIRE). We have also had the opportunity to

enjoy a visit from Questacon, participate in our Easter Hat Parade, marvel at the Xanadu

performance, become engaged in the Sensory Workshop, and learn from Healthy Harold. Other

events we have been involved in include the many dance workshops and performances organised

by our wonderful staff here at Carenne, and our PBL reward days where we have enjoyed

activities with our peers.

I have been constantly impressed with the manner in which the students have developed their

social skills and focus during class time. Class W have Investigated many topics this year including

the Australian Gold Rush, states of matter, the stages of plant growth, and our place in the world.

We have engaged with our community through weekly outings to shops and businesses in our

local area and once again entered the Waste-2-Art Exhibition with excellent model replicas of our

homes.

Steph and myself would like to thank all of the parents for their support throughout the year and

wish everyone a safe and joyous Christmas period.

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CLASS M

Clare Moore/Sandra Lynch (Teacher)

Sally Reedy/Wendy Lynch (SLSO)

It’s been a very positive and productive year in Class M. The students have made very pleasing

progress with their Individual Education Programs and are to be congratulated for their positive

attitude towards learning. Our days and weeks throughout the year are always busy and the year

has flown by. We have played a range of sports, learnt about the history of Carenne School,

studied the work of famous artists (and created a wonderful gallery of artworks in our room),

danced to “Thriller” at The Eisteddfod and investigated Ancient Rome. These are just a few of

the many activities that have made up our school year. By far, one of the highlights of the year

has been our High School Sport and Recreation Camp. For many in Class M, it was the first time

they had participated in an excursion that involved two night away from home! It was a fantastic

experience for all the students (not one word spoken about missing home) and we are so proud

of the way in which the students embraced every new experience the Camp had to offer. It’s

been a great pleasure to share the school year with Class M and we wish everyone and their

families a safe and happy holiday.

Clare, Sandra, Sally and Wendy

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CLASS B

Anne Baskerville/Meg Turner-Mann (Teacher)

Kym Tattersall (SLSO)

Well another year has come and gone so quickly. All the students have made positive progress in

all their individualised programs and have enjoyed the year together.

Kaydee, one of our students has had a tough year health wise and we wish her all the best and

hope that 2018 will be a more positive one and that she will be ready for school next year.

Will and his mum and dad are almost home after their fantastic adventure. We have loved

following their travels with lots of photos and text messages.

We would also like to wish Georgie and her family all the very best as she moves on to the next

stage of her life post school. Thank you for all the good times and great memories we have had

together in Class B.

All of us at the ‘Resort’ would like to thank everyone that helped us out during 2017 and would

like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Until we catch up next year,

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CLASS K

Meg Turner-Mann (Teacher)

Juliette van Emmerik/Donna Kennedy (SLSO)

We have had a busy few weeks in Class K. Aidan and Aaron had an exciting time at

camp. They did lots of activities including ropes, swimming and basketball. The rest

of the class were at school doing lots of hard work: art and craft, cooking and bike

riding to name a few of our strenuous activities. We have had a great year but we

are all looking forward to the holidays and Christmas and Mrs Kemp’s and Will’s

return next year. Have a great Christmas and New Year and a happy holiday.

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CLASS R

Adam Ryan (Teacher)

Paula Hundy/Julie Buining (SLSO)

Class R have had a fantastic year. We have worked hard in all areas and enjoyed many

adventures along the way. Here are some photos of our end of year camp to Narrabeen.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We would like to wish you all a very safe and

happy Christmas. Thankyou to everyone that has helped our class this year. Good luck to

Colin Morgan from Class R who is finishing Year 12 this year. We wish you all the best for

the future. Good luck also to Colin Morgan and Connor Drewe who are representing our

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CLASS S

Peta Sykes (Teacher)

Kathleen Matheson (SLSO)

Class S had a wonderful time at the Narrabeen Sport and Recreation Camp. The

boys overcame some big fears on the high ropes.

The students all learnt the value of team work and good communication skills in the

initiatives games as well as in the canoes. The students really enjoyed doing archery

and learnt that its all about patience and hand-eye coordination skills.

We would like to thank everyone and to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a

safe and wonderful new year.

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CLASS N

Terry Neal (Teacher)

Marg Rowe/Robyn Staader (SLSO)

The students have had a great final term in Class N and we are now winding down for the year.

We have started to clean up the classroom and some of the artwork off our walls and they will be

coming home soon. Everybody had a great time at the Narrabeen Sport and Recreation camp

recently. Most of our Class N students were there and participated in some great activities with

lots of fun. What a great night we had at last weeks Year 12 Graduation Ceremony and it was

fantastic to see our Matty graduating and looking a splendid young man, waiting to move onto

his next chapter in life - that of life after school. We all wish him the best of luck. Looking forward

to our Carenne Presentation afternoon next week and also the Pool and Pizza Day. We hope

everyone has an exciting Christmas and a safe New Year. See you all back here in 2018.

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CLASS O

Christine Okello (Teacher)

Di Klavins/Julie Buining (SLSO)

Our class had an amazing year of hard work with great results. We have not only grown

taller during the year but have also improved in most areas of study and our involvement

in extra curricula activities made our learning even more fun. Science, even though

challenging, became our favourite subject. We did lots of experiments and projects during

those lessons. Our class spent time visiting the public library, which became our weekly

routine. While at the library we got to read, access library books and other resources that

the library offers. Narrabeen excursion was fun and time well spent. We can now sit back,

relax and enjoy Christmas with family. Merry Christmas everyone!

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CLASS L

Ros Luther/Ellen Sutton (Teacher)

Melinda Gavin/Donna Kennedy (SLSO)

We have been exceptionally busy this term going to camp and School Spectacular.

Camp was awesome and the boys were an incredible help, listening to instructions and following

direction well.

First of all we went canoeing which was great fun as it was so hot when we arrived. The boys

were very helpful, carrying the canoes as a team down to the water and launching off onto the

lake. We also made a camp fire and cooked damper on a stick, archery, swimming and team

games which were great fun.

By the end of camp we were exhausted but happy. On the Friday Mrs Kennedy and Luther took

the boys down to the Quodos Arena to watch The School Spectacular. Mrs Gavin picked up the

girls and made their way from Bathurst. It was an amazing concert and we vow that we will go

again hopefully next year!!

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CLASS A

Michael Auld (Teacher)

Michael Phillips (SLSO)

We would like to thank everyone who have helped Class A throughout the year especially the

families of our students.

It has a been a very busy last couple of weeks this term. Zachy and Anthony had their graduation

last week and it was a wonderful night for Zach and Anthony as well as for their families. Zach and

Anthony have contributed greatly to the culture of Carenne. They have helped with various

projects such as the Carenne Cattle Stud and Riding For Disabled. They have undertaken work

experience at various sites and have developed many skills and friendships over this time. We

wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

A number of students went on the Senior Camp and had a marvellous time. They went canoeing,

bushwalking, high ropes activities and archery. The weather was great and the students were

very tired by the end of the camp.

A number of students who could not go on camp helped Mr Phillips back at school organising the

computers for next year. This was an excellent learning experience for the students.

Class A students and teachers would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday.

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Macquarie Tutorial Centre

Leeanne Graham/Adam Lange/Madeline McAllister (Teacher)

Jodie Toomey/Khiara Ryan (SLSO)

It is hard to believe that we are in week 9 of Term 4 with Christmas looming. Where has this year

gone?

This term has continued to see our students working diligently in our garden which continues to

thrive. Students enjoying the fruits of their labor and at the moment strawberries are the hot

ticket. Potatoes are also very close to harvest and students are looking forward to cooking their

own produce. Both the senior and junior classes are enjoying the responsibility of taking care of

the aquaponics system, monitoring water temperature, tank cleanliness and the feeding of the

trout. At the end of last term our chickens hatched. We ended up with 19 new chickens who

spent their first couple of weeks in the staffroom and at Mrs Toomey’s home. Of the 19 that

hatched all but 3 were kept and the others have been rehomed. The 3 hens that we kept are now

at home with our other chickens and rooster in the Macquarie Tutorial Centre chicken coop.

The Macquarie Tutorial Centre would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Lange for the

dedication and commitment that he has shown towards the Macquarie Tutorial Centre and the

students in the junior class throughout 2017 and we all wish him well as he takes up a new

position in the Southern Highlands Term 1 2018.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Sport and Recreation

Terry Neal

We have had another fantastic final term of the year with our sport and recreation program.

This term we have been playing basketball with Hayley in the COLA and learning good basic

basketball skills. Most of the Senior School went to Narrabeen Sport and Recreation camp

recently for a great three days of fun and sport activities. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed

themselves away from home. Our Middle School students went over the road to the Dream

Cricket Day organised by Kelso High School. We are hoping for good news from when Connor

and Colin with Mrs Hundy and Mr Ryan, go to Adelaide to represent their state at the School

Sports Australia National Athletics Carnival. Good luck boys, and do well.

We have some great sport lined up for early Term 1 next year - with the Carenne Swimming

Carnival, Indoor Cricket, as well as the Regional Swimming Carnival at Dubbo and possibly

Homebush.

Thanks to all our wonderful Carenne staff who helped me to organise and run our sports and

recreation program this year. Great to se so many of our students having fun with their sports

program throughout the year. Thanks everyone!

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CARENNE NEWS

Go4Fun Online

Is your child…

Aged 7-13 years old?

Above a healthy weight?

In need of support to improve eating and activity habits?

Go4Fun Online is a NEW and FREE program that helps children and families improve

their eating and physical activity habits. There are 10 weekly online sessions and phone

calls from a trained and qualified coach to help keep participants on track.

Preliminary testing of the program resulted in excellent participant outcomes and the

NSW Office of Preventive Health is now aiming to recruit up to 100 families

(particularly from rural/regional areas) to a full pilot test of Go4Fun Online starting

Term 1 2018.

Interested families are encouraged to register or find out more:

Phone: 1800 780 900 or access the website: https://go4funonline.com.au/

Go4Fun online provides:

Information and support to improve eating and physical eating habits

Fun games for participants and their families

Weekly tokens and prizes for eligible participants.

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