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From the Principal Welcome to the 2013 School Year I trust that everyone had an enjoyable break and is looking forward to a wonderfully dynamic and productive school year. At Warren Central School, 2013 is the “Year of Growth and Innovation” and we will be making this the

focus of all our professional learning throughout the year. Last year students and staff were asked to “Expand the Borders” and “Broaden the Horizons” of their knowledge and this will be extended throughout 2013. In January, I had the opportunity to visit three schools in the United Kingdom to discuss their learning and accreditation journeys as “Thinking Schools”. I was also able to share the wonderful and exciting work Warren Central School had implemented in cognitive development and education. The visits to Christ the King Primary in Llanishen, Wales as well as Wood Green Academy and Woodnewton Learning Community in the Midlands of England allowed me to see cognitive teaching and learning occurring in classrooms across the K-12 continuum. These innovations will be implemented in classrooms across Warren Central School during 2013. Our school targets reflect this vision and focus solidly on improving our student‟s skills in Literacy and Numeracy. The school is also continuing to invest in professional learning that will improve the levels of engagement of the students. This year we as a school will be working with our students and teachers on our accreditation journey as an accredited “Thinking School” with the University of Exeter in England. In doing so, we will become the first government school in Australia to be accredited. During 2013 we will continue to promote aspiration, achievement and attendance with our students and parents. When students aspire to a goal this allows them to follow the road towards achievement and ultimately succeed in the attainment of that goal. Attendance is vitally important to achievement as it allows students to gain the knowledge and skills to succeed by following a well-designed and sequential path. It is crucial that your child attends school every day to gain the maximum benefit we can provide at Warren Central School. I would like to welcome our new teachers to the school community. Mrs Gaye Rush has joined the Secondary

staff in the English Faculty after teaching at Tottenham Central School for a number of years. Mrs Shannon Appleyard has accepted the position of teacher of the Multi-Categorical class in Secondary and Mrs Julie Wise will be teaching secondary Agriculture for one day a week. Finally, I would like to thank all parents and carers who have entrusted us with the vital role of educating your children for the 21

st Century. The school has a strong

commitment to work with parents to achieve outstanding outcomes for your children Updating Information It is important for parents and carers to update their contact phone numbers and addresses with the school. This allows us to contact you if there is an emergency or other matter that requires prompt attention. Parents and caregivers must also notify the school of any medical conditions so that if illness or accidents occur your child can receive the best medical treatment available. Please contact the school during school hours to amend your details.

Auscott‟s Bruce and Robyn Loder Education Scholarship 2013 Congratulations to Rebecca Murray on winning this year‟s Auscott Bruce and Robyn Loder Education Scholarship. It was extremely pleasing to attend the presentation of the scholarship this morning with Mrs Dianne Hamilton and Mrs Robyn Taylor. The school and her parents are very proud of Rebecca‟s achievement and wish her every success as she leaves to study Business and Marketing at CSU in Bathurst. Warren Central School would also like to sincerely thank Auscott Limited for their altruism and vision in supporting outstanding young people from rural and isolated communities. All small rural communities need young persons of the calibre of Rebecca to be continual role models for others in the community. Rebecca has displayed this ideal by recently being named Warren‟s Young Person of the Year. The future of communities in the “bush” depends on young people being supported with their further education so as they may one day return to become the leaders of the future. Auscott Limited is to be applauded for making this happen. Warren Central School has a proud tradition in winning the Auscott Scholarship and we congratulate the fine achievements of some of our past winners: Maria Sutton (Doctorate in Archaeology), Janene Stephens (Bachelor of Physiology), Andrew Clarke (Veterinary Science),

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Jamie Moran – Davis (Bachelor of Accounting), Gabrielle Manga (Bachelor of Education), Katrina Robertson (Bachelor of Radiology), Wesley Hamilton (currently studying a Masters of Physiology), Rhiannon Stephens (completing the final year of her Bachelor of Sport Management and Tourism degree) and last year‟s recipient Rachael Cooney (continuing her degree in Psychology and Criminology).

From the Deputy Principal Well I must say that I have had a very enjoyable start to the 2013 year. There have been far less issues in discipline that I have had to deal with. We have a lot of wonderful students who are putting more hope into education being their way to a better future. It is great to see the happy smiling faces of students who are achieving their goals. Welcome to Mr Ray Heath who is a Rural Relief Teacher based at Warren. Mr Heath services schools in Gil, Trangie, Tottenham, Nyngan, Narromine and other small schools around, if required. Mrs Julie Whiteley was very busy in the first week assessing the Kindies for the Best Start Program. This was a pleasant introduction for a number of children into “Big School”. The benefits of the Best Start program will be enormous in the future as students can have their individual programmes tailored to their needs. Meanwhile Ms Kiefel will be learning all about Reading Recovery and implementing that program into the lower Primary classes.

Kindergarten 2013 with their teacher Mrs Whiteley

The staff have been very busy preparing lessons involving “Thinking School” quality teaching and learning processes. These along with collaborative classrooms have been a focus by all staff and have changed the way students and staff interact in the classrooms. The success of this program will be determined throughout the year and be constantly evaluated. So far a lot of students are enjoying the new ways of learning. The Swimming Carnival went off without a hitch thanks to the efforts of Ms Reeves, Mr Hinton, all the staff and students who participated. Congratulations to Oxley

House for winning the Carnival and also to all the record breakers – I‟m sure it will be a while before Abbey‟s records will be broken. Students and Staff have begun training in IKIFIT. Kim McRae and his assistant from Trangie visited the school last Wednesday and ran programs with Years 8,9,10 and 11, then after school with the staff. With the implementation of Positive Behaviour Learning this year, IKIFIT fits right in and adds to the welfare and discipline of Warren Central School. The Trade Training Centre is coming on well. The old kitchen has been totally gutted, and the old science lab is now the new kitchen for the next 12 months. When the TTC is finished, it will be up to industry standards for kitchens and will mean that Hospitality and food tech will take on new dimensions. The Royal Far West Program will be starting tomorrow out the front of the school. This is a pilot program in which students will be assessed for speech needs by professionals. Warren Central has been very fortunate to be part of the pilot program. Thanks to Mrs Brooker for her negotiating and organising skills in arranging for the RFW to come to Warren.

New Face at WCS Mrs Gaye Rush has commenced as our new English /HSIE teacher. Mrs Rush has spent the last four years teaching at Tottenham Central School and the previous sixteen at Moruya High School on the South Coast. Pictured with her is Mrs Smith who was promoted to Head Teacher English/HSIE last year.

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K-6 Department

WELCOME! Looking forward to a wonderful year with all our students, staff and school community! Dates for your diary: Term 1: 19/2/13 Barnardos – „Arts in the Dust‟ Program 22/2 /13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Swimming at Narromine 27/2/13 K-6 Assembly – 2.00pm – 5/6 Oceans Item 27/2/13 Meet the Parents K-6 6/3/13 Science Challenge – Year 5/6 7/3/13 Science Challenge - Secondary 8/3/13 Western Region Swimming – Dubbo 22/3/13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Cricket/Softball – Peak Hill 25/3/13 Moorambilla Workshop – Hall 2-3pm 29/3-1/4/13 EASTER BREAK 2/4/13 State Swimming – Homebush 3/4/13 Glam It Up 11/4/13 Primary 7‟s Rugby Union Gala Day 15/4-26/4/13 HOLIDAYS

Term 2 – At a Glance 30/4/13 Students return to School 1/5/13 WCS Public Speaking Competition 3/5/13 WCS Cross Country – Warren Golf Course 14,15 &16/5/13 NAPLAN – Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 20/5/13 Grip leadership – K-6 Prefects in Dubbo 21/5/13 CWA Public Speaking - Narromine 24/5/13 Jack Newton Junior Golf - Golf Clinic – WSC Oval 31/5/13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Cross Country 10/6/13 Queen‟s Birthday Long Weekend 12/6/13 Western Region Cross Country – Wellington 21/6/13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Touch/Netball – Warren 28/6/13 WCS Athletics K-12 Carnival – Victoria Oval 1/7–12/7/13 HOLIDAYS

Term 3 – At a Glance 16/7/13 Students return to School 19/7/13 NSW PSSA Cross Country – Eastern Creek 29/7-2/8/13 EDUCATION WEEK 29-30/7/13 Life Education Van 9/8/13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Athletics – Victoria Oval, Warren 19-23/8/13 Book Week 30/8/13 Western Region Athletics 6/9/13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone soccer Gala Day – Trangie 23/9-4/10/13 HOLIDAYS

Term 4 – At a Glance 8/10/13 Students return to School 1/11/13 Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Tennis Gala Day – Tottenham 17/11-22/11/13 STAGE 3 EXCURSION – Sovereign Hill, Ballarat K-6 Assembly Our first K-6 assembly for 2013 will be held next Wednesday 27 February at 2:00pm in the J B Renshaw Hall. The class item will be presented by 5/6 Oceans. Following will be “Meet the Teacher” for K-6 Ms J. Reeves – Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning K-8 Mrs K. McArdle – Assistant Principal Welfare

Swimming Carnival Our whole school swimming

carnival was held in our first week back at school. It was a fresh start with all competitors ready to swim. The first race was the Open Primary 100m freestyle which kicked the day off in fine style with our very first record broken. All the sporting houses (Oxley, Mitchell, Sturt and Macquarie) were shouting out their war cries to get their team revved up. K-2 students had lots of fun in the little pool, with games and activities. It was a great day with everybody swimming very well and participating in most events.

Many swimming records were broken in both Primary and Secondary. Felix Weston, Earl Greenaway, Mackenzie Pardy and Abbey McCloskey were the in form swimmers on the day with each of them breaking a number of records.

Our swimming champions were: Junior Primary – Earl Greenaway / Mackenzie Pardy Primary 11 Years – Riley Brown / Saranna Fisk Senior Primary – Felix Weston / Allie Andrews Junior Secondary – Matthew Marks / Abbey McCloskey Senior Secondary – Molly Gough Open Secondary – Craig Fields / Megan Callander Congratulations to all our swimmers. Oxley were the eventual house champions with Macquarie and Mitchell equal second and Sturt 4

th.

The following students have been selected to represent Warren Central School at the Gobondery/NARRAF Zone Carnival being held in Narromine on Friday 22 February – Felix Weston, Max Irving, Riley Brown, Earl Greenaway, Allie Andrews, Katie Cohen, Amber Gordon, Saranna Fisk, Ruth Cant and Mackenzie Pardy. Secondary students who will be competing at Peak Hill Central School Swimming Carnival and Western Region are – Abbey McCloskey, Joseph Marks, Emma Bermingham, Matthew Marks, Savannah Nielsen, Chelsea Stephens, Lucy Hammond, Kayla Higgins, Tyson Farrell and Hamish Callander. We wish them all the best in their swimming endeavours. Ms J. Reeves – Carnival Coordinator

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Secondary Studies Faculty News A big thank you to:

Haddon Rig who donated a large square bale of straw

Simon and Rachael Cant for donation of chook feed last year

Tony Smith who donated a trailer load of manure

Auscott who donated a trailer load of cotton trash.

All of this is going towards the vegetable patches in the Ag plot. It is greatly appreciated.

Welcome to Mrs Julie Wise who is teaching Year 7 Technology and 9/10 Agriculture. Mrs Wise is at

school on Thursdays.

Mrs Appleyard and Mrs Taylor will also teach some of these lessons on days Mrs Wise is not teaching.

The Trade Training Centre (Hospitality facility) is on target for completion this semester.

Miss Rice and Mrs Mayger are to be commended for both the preparation they made for this huge

construction project and their adaptability to deliver the Food Technology and Hospitality programs whilst the renovations take place.

The students are also to be congratulated for the smooth transition into the temporary kitchen – the aromas are as good as ever!!

A reminder to parents that subject fees are now due. The fees are available from the subject selection book or by enquiring through the front office.

Formal assessments and homework have now also begun for Term 1. Due dates are available from the assessment book. Please encourage your child/children to complete homework and submit assessments on time.

Thank you for your on-going support.

Mrs R. Taylor – Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Careers News Congratulations to Rebecca Murray (Year 12 2012) who was awarded the inaugural Bruce & Robyn Loder Education Scholarship administered through Auscott. Rebecca plans to study a Bachelor of Business (Management) at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst. We wish her all the very best. Mrs R. Taylor – Careers Advisor Secondary SRC and Primary Prefects were presented with their badges by Mr White at the K-12 assembly held last week. SRC Committees are listed below: Sports Committee Daniel Stanley Emily Glover Matthew Marks Ross Job

Fundraising Committee Jacqueline Cohen Jessie Hanley Jane Carey Hamish Callander Tristan Gale Bailey Freese

SRC Administrative Abigail Irving Savannah Nielsen

Cultural Committee Molly Gough Erin Murphy Annabelle Taylor Isabell Hamblin

Teacher/Executive Liaison

Megan Callander Prue Murray

District Representatives Kayla Higgins Emily Smith

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Mr White and Secondary SRC members

Primary Captains and Prefects

Mr White, Courtney Graham, Max Irving (Captain),

Felix Weston (Captain) Stephen Owens, Ms Reeves, Reighan Peckham, Katie Cohen, Amber Gordon,

Tyrin Darcy-Hutchinson

Taylor McCloskey School Captain and Breannan Lomas

Vice-captain

Royal Far West „Come N See‟ Pilot Program This week we welcome the Care Mobile from the Royal Far West. Warren Central School has been targeted as a pilot school for the RFW Rural and Remote Services School Partnership Program. This week will see a number of students provided with an individual speech, language and communication assessment by one of three Speech Pathologist. Individualised programs will be developed and delivered via Video Conferencing at school over a period of 8 sessions during Term 1 and Term 2. We warmly welcome and thank Craig, Julia, Ellen and Donna from the Royal Far West. Thank you also to Mrs Trish Smith who has volunteered to assist in the organisation of the two days. Please refer to the attached information regarding the Speech Pathology Services provided by the Royal Far West. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Brooker 68474438. Mrs J. Brooker

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Power Club!

IS NOW ON EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON straight after school until 4:30pm.

Children aged 8 and up are welcome Anglican Hall in Lawson Street (unless otherwise

notified) Afternoon tea provided

No cost!!! Lots of fun is had whilst learning cooperative

behaviour, team building and Christian truths about life

Contacts: Karlene Irving 68479194 Rachel Cant 6888964

WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL P &C ABN: 69 78 41 471 967

School Banking Program has started for 2013.

It is run by the P&C with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

It is available for all students from K-12.

It is a great way to teach your children the value of saving and earn money for the school to purchase new

equipment at the same time.

Last year after only 4 weeks of school banking the P&C earned over $100 in commissions.

Every deposit your child makes is rewarded

with a token.

Once they have 10 tokens they receive a prize Like a money box, drink bottle, book light, watch, wallet

and many more……….

The best savers could average a prize every term.

If you are interested open a Youth Saver Account for your child at the Commonwealth Bank Warren.

You will need to take their birth certificate as

identification.

SCHOOL BANKING DAY: TUESDAY Deposit books will be collected by Mrs Ridley

She will get your deposit books when collecting the rolls.

For any further details contact: Trish Smith, Treasurer Warren Central School P&C - 0268474271

Would you like to have an

Overseas adventure!

Rotary International Youth Exchange Program offers students in Year 10,

11 and 12 the opportunity to experience

a year of living in another country.

Are you ready to swim with a Fin?

Mix it with a Mexican?

Take a plane to school?

Are you ready to become a

Rotary Exchange Student in 2014?

Your family may like to host an

Inbound Exchange Student.

Find out more from our website www.youthexchange.net.au

or contact

deniseparkes39@gmail.com

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WASTE 2 ART IN WARREN

Entry forms available from Warren Shire Council See Entry Form for Categories and Terms & Conditions

Please attach „entry forms and documentation‟ to your artwork and ensure the “delivery of artworks” occurs

on Tuesday, 2 April 2013,

(between the hours of 1pm – 4pm only) to the Warren Sporting and Cultural Centre

Judging of Artworks takes place on Friday, 5 April 2013

Opening Exhibition and Winners announced on Friday,

5 April 2013 at 6pm in the Community Room at the Sports Complex

Public Exhibition from 2 April – 24 April 2013

(with winners being displayed in the old Peter Browne‟s Gallery)

Collection of Artworks takes place on Monday,

2 April 2013 (between 3pm - 5pm, from Sporting Complex – for those

not participating in Regional Comp)

Any enquiries please contact James Cleasby at Council on 6847 6600.

WORLD EDUCATION PROGRAM World Education Program (WEP) Australia is now accepting applications from students who wish to participate in 2013/14 exchange programs for a summer, semester or year. Students can choose to study and live life with a carefully selected host family in more than 25 countries. I did it! 10 months in a foreign country, without knowing the language, culture and not even a single person at first. I have experienced unforgettable moments of highs and lows, but I can’t imagine not having done this now. Thinking about all the amazing people I’ve met, the lessons I have learnt and things I have seen, I feel truly lucky to have been there living a different life. I have no regrets, as I have grown to be more mature, open to life and aware of the world around me. Despite it being hands down the hardest, it has also been the best thing I have ever done for myself. I now feel ready to start life in Australia with a clearer idea of who I am, knowing my strengths, weaknesses and my future goals. Exchange

has really helped me define myself and become a stronger and more confident person. Alison (Moreton Bay College) year program to Italy Exchange students return to Australia with maturity, confidence, and in many cases, proficiency in another language. If learning another language is not for your child, excellent programs to the USA, Canada, Ireland and the UK are also available. Scholarships to Argentina and China and Early Bird Specials are now available for programs commencing in 2014! Become a WEP Host Family! Experience the joys of hosting an exchange student and gaining an international family member. Visit www.wep.org.au to find out more. Find Out More! Request a free information pack. Visit www.wep.org.au, email info@wep.org.au or call 1300 884 733. Melbourne

Kingston Arts Centre

979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin

19 February 7:30–9:00pm

Northcote Town Hall

189 High Street, Northcote

26 March 7:30–9:00pm

Camberwell Library

340 Camberwell Road,

Camberwell

13 March 7:30–9:00pm

Geelong

Geelong West Town Hall

153 Pakington Street, Geelong

West

19 March 7:00–8:30pm

Brisbane

Garden City Library

Westfield Shopping Centre

Cnr Kessels Road and Logan

Road

Upper Mt Gravatt

19 January 3:30–5:00pm

21 February 7:30–9:00pm

14 March 7:30–9:00pm

Sunshine Coast

Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre

2 Fifth Avenue, Cotton Tree

28 February 7:30–9:00pm

Toowoomba

Cedar Centre

36 Baker Street, Toowoomba

19 March 7:30–9:00pm

Open Day

WEP Office

Suite 2, 249 Hampton Street,

Hampton

2 March 12:00–4:00pm

Sydney

Bowlers Club of NSW

Level 2, 95-99 York Street,

Sydney

13 February 7:30–9:00pm

13 March 7:30–9:00pm

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Collie, Nevertire & Warren

Sunday 3 March Why

Keep our community beautiful by

grabbing your family, friends, neighbours

and community groups to clean up litter at

Collie, Nevertire and Warren.

Meet

From 9:00am onwards register at the

following locations where you will be given

a rubbish bag and be assigned to a local

clean-up site.

Warren: IGA Supermarket

Nevertire: Nevertire Hotel

Collie: Collie Hotel

Bring

Bring along your gloves, hat, sturdy shoes,

sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottle.

Afterwards

After the clean-up join other volunteers at

one of the following venues:

Warren: Warren Golf Club

Nevertire: Nevertire Hotel

Collie: Collie Hotel

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WARREN CENTRAL SCHOOL (Established 1867)

Chester Street

Warren, 2824 Phone: 02 68474438

Fax: 0268474419 warren-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

GENERAL SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS FOR 2013 K-6 - $35 Years 7 & 8 - $50 Years 9 & 10 - $35 Years 11 & 12 - $35 Please Note: The General School Contribution is a voluntary fee, which we urge that you consider paying. All funds attained from this contribution are used to support the school‟s curriculum. It is used for: 1. Extra resources used in our classroom programs. 2. Some paper and pens etc used in K-6 classes. 3. Resources for Whole School Staffing. 4. To subsidise a variety of cultural programs/variety performances. 5. To assist in the purchase of teaching resources, computer software, sporting gear and library resources used in

our teaching programs.

SUBJECT CONTRIBUTIONS These contributions are used to cover some of the extra costs of consumerable materials and equipment used in a variety of classes included in our curriculum. As students elect to study these courses as part of their curriculum pattern it is expected that these contributions be made to assist us provide this material. (eg food, art supplies, wood, some machinery etc). Subject contributions fees for 2013 are as follows:

Agriculture Years 9 & 10 $20 Art Years 11 & 12 $50 (plus cost of extra Major Work material) Art Years 9 & 10 $50 Digital Media Years 9 & 10 $30 (plus USB & Visual Diary) Food Technology Years 9 & 10 $200 ($50 per term) Food Technology Years 11 & 12 $40 ($10 per term) Hospitality Years 11 & 12 $200 ($50 per term) Textiles Years 9 & 10 $30 Technics – Wood Years 9 & 10 $100 ($25 per term) Technics – Metal Years 9 & 10 $100 ($25 per term) Tech Drawing Years 9 & 10 $10 Technology Years 7 & 8 $30 Industrial Tech Years 11 & 12 $25 (plus the cost of material used in projects) Computing Studies Years 9 & 10 $30 Computing Studies Years 11 & 12 $30 Music Years 9-12 $20 Visual Design $50 Hire of musical instruments $15 per term Should you have problems in meeting these contributions please contact the school. Fees may also be paid in instalments. Mr William White, Principal.