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N E W S L E T T E R STUDENT NEWS FROM BALRANALD CENTRAL SCHOOL 12th September 2016 ISSUE 20

Year 12 Major Works

This year’s HSC Industrial Technology Timber Major Projects consisted of four projects. A redgum slab and wrought iron bar by Connor Soraggi, a pine bar by Jacob Lister, an archery display cabinet by Rhys Gervasi and a hydroplane by Mitchell Griffiths. All the boys put a considerable effort into their practical projects and should be congratulated for their hard work and effort. Well done Year 12!

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Principal’s

Perspectives (page 2) Term 2, 2016

Calendar (page 9)

Year 12 Celebration Assembly

Wednesday, 21st September

at 11:45am

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PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVES Congratulations to Tearra Charles for finishing in the top 3 School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year at the State Training Awards in Sydney last Thursday night. Thank you to the staff at the Balranald Hospital for supporting Tearra’s training while she completes her Higher School Certificate. The NSW Rural Fire Service Secondary School Cadet Graduation will be on this Thursday 15 September at 12.00pm in the school hall. The Rural Fire Service Cadet Program gives Year 9 and 10 students the opportunity to follow the training and service ideals of the NSW RFS during the school year. The program offers a level of camaraderie and sense of community that is unparalleled. Students learn new and valuable skills as they participate in interesting and challenging training, such as practical life skills, leadership, teamwork and initiative, and a sense of community responsibility and service. Balranald Central School will be celebrating R U OK day on Friday 16th September. The day is a campaign and effort to encourage all Australians to take care of individuals who may be going through a hard time and to create a world where everyone is connected. “Just by asking how are they, ‘are you ok? you can change the course of someone’s life and the day also highlights that there is no shame in asking for help. The details on Balranald Central Schools R U OK day celebrations were sent home last week.

Congratulations to our HSC Industrial Technology timber students who have just had their major projects marked by the HSC markers. The students had worked on their projects for a considerable amount of time outside of their regular class time. The students have done a wonderful job. Well done! On Tuesday the 13th of September our students will have an opportunity to watch the Australian Army Band – Kapooka at the Royal Theatre. The band has generously offered to perform for our students as part of their preparation for the evening concert. The band will make themselves available after the mini concert for any of our student musicians who would like to ask questions. The evening concert will be held at 7pm. This Thursday the 15th of September Balranald Central School is holding its second Year 6 into Year 7 transition day. We are looking forward to once again welcoming our new students from Euston Public and St Joseph’s Primary along with our current Year 6 students in what is sure to be an exciting day full of learning activities. As a school staff we are starting to go through the various processes of school planning for 2017. To assist in our planning now is the time for any parents intending or enquiring to enrol their child into Balranald Central School. I can be contacted at any time for information and enrolment forms can be collected from the Balranald Central School office.

Have a great week!

This Week’s Quiz Student’s Name: _______________________ Year: _____ 1. What is the closest planet to the sun?

_______________________________________ 2. Who was the first person to walk on the moon?

_______________________________________ 3. What is the name of the force holding us to

earth?

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Students of the Week (week 7) Back Row (L to R) Vince Ugarte, Jada Phillips, Samuel Simmons, Tyrone Wickey Front Row (L to R) Kayla Harding, Reagan McCartney

Students of the Week (week 8) Back Row (L to R) Poppy Briggs, Samantha Renfrey, Abbie Renfrey, Javen Ricevuto Front Row (L to R) Keshara Price

Absent: Billy Renfrey and Skyanne-Peterson Murray

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Balranald Local AECG

Re-Establishment Meeting and workshop. Melinda Brown from State AECG will be running the

meeting and workshop. All positions are declared vacant.

Date: Monday 19th September 2016 Time: 10am Venue: Balranald Central School

All community members are encouraged to attend.

Also on the Tuesday September 20th Melinda will be running the Riverina 3 Regional Re-establishment meeting at 10am in the Coomealla Community.

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 9 A

12 SEPTEMBER Exec meeting Year 11 Preliminary Exams

13 Year 11 Preliminary Exams K-10 Australian Army Bank Kapooka Concert @1.15pm

14 Year 11 Preliminary Exams

15 K-12 Sports Day Year 11 Preliminary Exams NSW Rural Fire Cadet Graduation

@ 12pm

16 Year 11 Preliminary Exams

Week 10 B

19 SEPTEMBER Exec meeting

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21 Yr 12 Celebration Assembly @

11.45am

22 K-12 Sports Day

23 Last Day of Term 3

Italic: K-Yr 6 Normal: Yr 7-12 Bold: K-Yr 12

CANTEEN CORNER

Thursday Special, 14th September

Nachos with sour cream - $4

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Balranald Cricket Club is looking for parents of Under 12 players that will be

committed to running and coaching the Under 12’s for the 2016/2017 SHDCA season. If you are interested in taking on either role, please contact Jeff Mannix

A final decision for the Under 12’s future will be made at REGISTRATION NIGHT on Friday, 16th September 2016.

BALRANALD CRICKET CLUB REGISTRATION NIGHT B-Grade and Under 12’s – Friday, 16th September at 5.30pm

Junior Football Oval Old and new players most welcome!!

TERM THREE – 2016