Principal’s Report

CCC

Kingfisher Avenue, Coleambally, NSW, 2707

Phone: 6954 4131 Fax: 6954 4396

Email: coleamball-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au 14th November 2017

Term 4 Week 6

Coleambally Central School

A Quality Education in your Community

This week at

Coleambally Central School

Tuesday 14th November

Primary SRC Cake Stall

Thursday 16th November

Year 12 Formal

Friday 17th November

PBL Reward Afternoon

Coming up in Term 4

Tuesday 28th November - Friday

1st December

Year 5/6 Canberra Excursion

Tuesday 5th December—

Thursday 14th December

Primary Intensive Swimming

program

Tuesday 12th December

Presentation Night

Welcome back to Week 6 of Term 4! It is amazing to think that students entering Kindergarten next year in 2018, after thirteen

years of school, will complete Year 12 in the Year 2031! Futurists, scientists who attempt

to systematically explore predictions and possibilities about the future, predict by 2031

autonomous, self-driving cars will be commonplace, wearable technology will replace

smartphones, quantum computer chip technology will massively accelerate learning and

artificial intelligence capabilities, robotics will have the capability to replace manual la-

bour and that mankind may discover habitable planets in the universe.

This is best exemplified by changes in modern agricultural systems, with auto steer trac-

tors common, satellite imagery being used to record paddock history, solar powered water

systems common and technology now allowing farmers to remotely monitor irrigation

systems. The question many educators are grappling with is; where does traditional edu-

cation fit with this? What skills will our children and the next generation require to thrive

in such a world?

A Community Forum session will take place tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, 15 No-

vember 2017, at 5.30 pm in the school library. In this session, parents will have the op-

portunity to participate in a brainstorming session: Where are we now? What skills and

capabilities will our future students require? What is the community’s vision for Coleam-

bally Central School? Where do we want to be in 2020? Additionally, parent groups will

assist with developing a Vision Statement that will define our school. I hope to see you

there.

Thank you to those families that have returned or completed online the Two Stars and a

Wish for Coleambally Central School. Feedback can still be provided through the link

https://goo.gl/forms/sLJCgtNqUm7Mpm2f2.

Year 12 Farewell Dinner

The Year 12 Farewell Dinner will be held this Thursday, 16 November 2017 at the

Coleambally Community Club at 7.00 pm. I am looking forward to meeting now ‘ex-

students’ and their families and celebrating their achievements in completing Year 12 and

HSC studies. Please note that this is a Department of Education function until 9.30 pm

and there will be no alcohol allowed as per departmental policy.

Stage 6

Our Year 11 and Year 12 Stage 6 students have commenced their preliminary course re-

quirements in preparation for the HSC year as part of the compressed curriculum. This

week Stage 6 students are completing mandatory requirements including HSC: All My

Own Work, a program designed to help HSC students follow the principles and practices

of good scholarship and Crossroads, which is designed to help senior students address

issues of health, safety and wellbeing at a time when they face significant changes and

challenges in their lives.

Remembrance Day

A service to commemorate Remembrance Day was held in the school grounds yesterday

morning. Remembrance Day is a special day, marking the end of World War One and

now where we remember all service men and women who have fallen in any war. The

school community should be proud of the respectful behaviours demonstrated by students.

Working With Children Check - Volunteers

Coleambally Central School is very fortunate to have parent support and community volunteers in assisting us to implement our

many and varied school programs. This support is very important to us and is a key part of our partnership with parents and the com-

munity.

In accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 NSW the NSW Department of Education requires

schools to have volunteers, (which includes parent helpers ) complete a Working with Children Check – Declaration.

You will need to complete a declaration form and return it to the office along with proof of identity. Information regarding the 100

points required are attached to the declaration form. Forms will then be certified by office staff and filed with your child’s records.

When your Working with Children Check – Declaration has been received it will be securely stored at the school and destroyed when

your child leaves the school. This procedure does not need to be completed annually.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance with this process. If you have any questions about this process please contact the

school office.

Year 5/6 Canberra Excursion

Another reminder that the Year 5/6 excursion to Canberra in Week 8 is fast approaching! A reminder to all parents that if they have a

payment plan in place to continue making regular deposits. All funds will need to be received before students depart on the excursion.

PBL Reward Afternoon

As part of our Positive Behaviour for Learning Initiative we will be holding a Reward Afternoon for K-12 students this Friday 17th

November. This is a celebration and recognition of our successful implementation of the program in the playground.

Students will have the opportunity to wear mufti to school, enjoy a free sausage sizzle at lunchtime and participate in an afternoon of

Kahoot trivia games.

Until next week,

Timothy Allen

Principal

Mr Allen and our 2018 School Captains George Payne and Thomas

Breed

Vice Captains Alana Robb and Jeusika Lafsky

PBL Winners 13th November: Xavier Jones,

Tayla DeMamiel and Gabrielle Perkins

Assembly Awards Kinder

Qyarna Martin Consistent effort in reading and writing

Nathan Rose Improved effort and perseverance in reading

Jack Cooney Displaying an enthusiastic attitude attitude during fitness

Year 1/2

Chaise Davie Adding and subtracting with three digit numbers

Songkran Burton Adding and subtracting with three digit numbers

Hayden Payne For his enthusiasm and engagement in our science unit

Isabelle Boldiston Being an enthusiastic and valuable member of our classroom

Lily Shields For being a caring and valuable member of our classroom

Year 2/3

Wilkie Evans Class award

Joseph Rossato Class award

Declan McKinnon Class award

Georgia Perkins Class award

Year 4/5

Pia Fattore For writing in a way that allows the reader to build a strong visual image during the week 5 bigwrite

Piper DeMamiel For a well written Tornado narrative containing varied sentence structure and sound punctuation

Dylan Walsh For 100% accuracy in determining the volume of composite 3D geometric figures

Jaxon Chirgwin For showing creative vision and taking on a strong leadership role as film director

Year 5/6

Zoe Rowan Identifying and including very important points (VIP’s) in written summaries.

Thomas Scott Identifying and including very important points (VIP’s) in written summaries.

Andrew White Building and extending on sound arguments in the persuasive writing task.

Clair Hay Identifying and listing adaptations in animals that enable them to survive in desert environments.

Lachlan Vearing Identifying and listing adaptations in animals that enable them to survive in desert environments.

Ebonie Conlan Identifying and listing adaptations in animals that enable them to survive in desert environments.

Jack O'Connell Identifying and listing adaptations in animals that enable them to survive in desert environments

The Australian Government Mo-bile Service Centre is supporting rural communities by providing convenient access to Australian Government payments and ser-

vices. This specialised vehicle offers a wide range of face to face and self service assistance for rural

families, older Australians, students, job seekers, people with disability, carers, farmers and self-employed people. You can visit the Mobile Service Centre at: Near the Community Hall Wednesday 29th

November 2017

Career News

Year 10 Work Experience 2018

Taronga Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoos have opened

their applications for Work Experience 2018. These positions are

in demand. Applications for Taronga Western Plains close 5th

December 2017 and for Taronga Sydney early February.

Positions Vacant:

Carrathool Shire Council Traineeships 2018 :

Trainee Water & Sewer Operator – ISTWS095

Trainee Plant Operator / Labourer – ISTPO094

Trainee Gardener- ISTG096

Trainee Administration Officer - CSTAO097

Apprentice Mechanic

Applications close 4pm on Friday, 24 November 2017

Collier & Miller:

Engineering Apprenticeships

Griffith City Council:

Trainee Building Surveyor

Trainee Development Engineer

For further information see Mrs E Munro Career advisor

Community Announcements

Part-Time Clerical Assistant

Baiada Poultry are seeking to employ a suitably qualified or experienced person to join

our dynamic team. The opportunity exists for the right person to join and grow within

our business as a clerical assistant located in Coleambally. This successful applicant

will be required to work in a job sharing position. To be successful for this role you

must have the following;

Strong administration skills

Ability to multi task

Attention to detail

Advanced computer skills

High accuracy data entry

Ability to meet timeframes

Fast learner Team player

Desirable skills:

Experience in Payroll/Time Keeping

Kronos time keeping system

Mathematically minded

**Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

Please forward your letter of application and resume (including referee contact details)

to:

Amy Walker, Industrial Relations Coordinator – Riverina

1 Murphy Road Hanwood NSW 2680

Email : amy_walker@baiada.com.au

Applications close: 24th November 2017

Australia Day Competitions

There will be cash and certificate prizes presented on Australia Day

Australia Day photo competition details

Theme: Aspects of Coleambally Size: 8”x10” inches minimum. Colour or black and white

Matt or gloss

Age groups: Primary, secondary, adult

Name and age group on back and address on back if want it returned.

Competition Division Awards Entries in by

Colouring in Pre-School

K-1

2– 3

1st, 2nd

1st, 2nd

1st, 2nd

8th December

Collected from schools

Best decorated Aussie head gear

Under 18

Over 18

1st , highly commended

On the day

Photography Primary

Secondary

Adult

1st , 2nd

1st, 2nd

1st, 2nd

Wednesday 3rd January at Coleambally Shire office