A CENTRAL
OF EXCELLENCE
High Standards, Individual Attention and Competitive
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Achieving excellence at your local central school High Standards, Individual Attention and Competitive
Yeoval Central School Term 4 Week 1
It was our pleasure to host Trundle and Tullamore at Yeoval as part of the opening day of “Fame”. Each school’s production showcased a great display of student talent. Congratulations to all schools on their performance. Students at Yeoval Central School enjoyed being in the Big Gig road show and tasted “Fame” on stage. Our school acknowledges the time, effort and energy that Mrs Tremain, Mrs D Blatch and Mrs Johnson put into the production, practicing and preparing students for their performance. We appreciate the assistance of other teachers, students and parents who were involved in the prepara‐tion for the production. The players seemed real, the dances were wonderful, the costumes were fantas‐tic and the props were magnificent. Fame was everywhere and the students had fun. John Bernasconi, Principal
10 October 2011
Welcome back for Term 4. Students this term will be completing assessments and reports sent to parents. The HSC com‐mences in Week 2 and the Trial School Certificate starts on the 13th October. The School Certificate for Year 10 commences on 7th November. The SRC and P&C have Treat days scheduled and the Swimming School will be on later in the term. Thir‐teen students will be participating in the Schools’ Spectacular in Sydney on the 25th November. The school year ends with our annual Presentation Night on Thursday 15th December. The last day of school is Friday 16th December. It was a privilege to write Good Newslet‐ters to parents at the end of Term 3. Stu‐dents who consistently perform and do their best deserve recognition. NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) results have been mailed to parents. The results for Years 3, 5, 7, & 9 are positive and show an improvement in students learning. To discuss your child’s results please make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher or any of our executive. I am available for appointments. Teachers will be meeting to discuss indi‐vidual results next term. One aspect of the results that has been determined is the percentage of students who achieved above the National Average: Year 3: Reading 33%, Writing 33%, Lan‐guage 33%, Numeracy 33% Year 5: Reading 26%, Writing 40%, Lan‐guage 40%, Numeracy 33% Year 7: Reading 23%, Writing 23%, Lan‐guage 30%, Numeracy 23% Year 9: Reading 43%, Writing 25%, Lan‐guage 45%, Numeracy 56% A P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday 11.10.11 at the Uniform shop commenc‐
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Principal
Mr John Bernasconi
Assistant Principal
Mrs Jo Blatch
Secondary Head
Teachers Mr Nathan Cluness
Mr Scott Olsson (Relieving)
Address
Obley Street
Yeoval NSW 2868
Phone
02 68464004
Fax
02 68464317
yeoval‐c.school@det.
nsw.edu.au
Web address www.yeoval‐
c.schools.nsw.edu.au
P & C President Mrs Gaela Elliott
Secretary
Mrs Kellie Burgess
Treasurer
Mrs Michele Kerin
Fundraising Coordinator
Ms Belinda Lorimer
P & C Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm
Next P & C Meeting
11 October 2011
A member of the
Western Access
Program
ing at 7:30 pm. To be discussed will be fundraising for Term 4, uniforms available for summer and a Treasurer’s report out‐lining our current financial position. We appreciate parents taking time to check their child’s hair for head lice. A small num‐ber of parents have discussed the concern with me. The problem must be treated cor‐rectly and we hope the information sent home to parents last term was of assis‐tance. Parents needing further information can contact Mrs Kerin at our office. Thirty students now have received a GOLD award. Congratulations Ailee Tremain, Liam Ward, Tamara Lees and Grant Iles. COMING EVENTS: TERM 4 10th October: All students return to school 11th October: P&C meeting at 7:30 pm (Uniform Shop) 13th/14th October: Trial School Certificate 15th October: Family Portraits at the school (Saturday) 17th October: HSC commences 27th October: Year 7 vaccinations ASSEMBLIES At the primary and secondary assemblies I congratulated students for their support and assistance during Big Gig. Certificates and awards were made for Term 3 class work. Primary Class of the Week: Years 5/6 for their great efforts in Big Gig.
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Secondary Class of the Week: All students in Big Gig for their fantastic behaviour and professionalism in their performances. Students of the Week: Years K/1: Lillie Snell For being a responsible class member on the excursion. Years 1/2: Ailee Tremain For organisation and application in all areas. Years 3/4: Boudicea Blatch For her friendly and welcoming manner. Years 5/6: Lachlan Blatch For academic excellence. Year 9: Courtney Cusack For fantastic art work. Primary Merit Awards: STUDENT SAFETY For the safety of all students, we would appreciate it if all visitors to the school please report to the school office.
School hats must be worn at school this term—NO HAT NO PLAY
Chewing gum is banned No aerosol cans No cans of drink at school
YCS is a nut free school
VALUES FOR AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS Students at our school treat others with considera‐tion and regard. KIDZ QUIZ The Quiz is for students to test their general knowledge. All students are invited to complete the quiz and hand it in at the office by Thursday each week by 3.20 pm. To win a treat all answers must be correct (including spelling). This week: 1. What is the answer? 34 + 27—9 =? 2. Which is colder: Ice cream or an ice cube? 3. What red flower is worn on Remembrance
Day? 4. The main four swimming strokes are:
Freestyle, ?, ? and ? 5. What is the correct spelling? Intrest, interrest,
interest, interestt. PRIMARY ASSEMBLY Primary assembly this week will be on Friday 14th October at 12.45 pm. All welcome. MATHLETICS: Congratulations to the following students who re‐ceived awards in the last week of Term 3: Bronze: Jack Philipson, Phoenix Blatch, Victoria Brown, Douglas Philipson x 2, Lauren Zell, Ethan Monk, Neve Ward, Tamara Lees, Morgan Mobbs, Matthew Wykes. Silver: Angelina Koneska, Angus Marriott. Holiday Mathletics: Bronze: Matthew Tremain, Daniel McClure. Silver: Jaide Devenish.
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Have you met: CARLEIGH BAKER Carleigh’s favourite things:
Food: Pizza Rounder
Colour: Pink
Music: Party in the USA
Movie: Smurfs
Interests: *Swimming *Singing *Playing with toys
Dream: To be a SUPERSTAR
Have you met: JORDON HARVEY
Jordon’s favourite things:
Food: Maccas
Colour: Blue
Music: Bad meets Evil
Movie: The Other Guys
Interests: *Piggin’ *Fishing *Sport Dream: To be a Sports Trainer
Parents, how do you think our school is going?
There are so many bits of information floating around in the media about how Public Schools are going, in relation to improving Literacy and Nu‐meracy, bringing in the latest technologies, and involving parents and communities. But we would like to know what YOU think! Yeoval Central School has been proudly supported by the parent body and wider community for many generations. Your opinions are highly valued.
Please take a break, with a cuppa, and spare 5 minutes or so to complete our online survey. The information you give will help us to report to the Department of Education on the effectiveness of the initiatives we have introduced this year.
Copy and paste this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BQPJ7JN into your web browser and answer the questions hon‐estly. The survey is anonymous, so you are free to tell us what you really think!
Alternately, the link is on the Yeoval Central School P&C Facebook page, or the school website (just google Yeoval Central School).
Our report to the Department is due very soon, so your prompt reply is appreciated!
Jo Blatch
READING AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who have received Reading Awards last week Term 3: 100 Nights: Jackson Armstrong. MERIT AWARDS: Congratulations to the following students who have received awards in the Student Merit System: Bronze: Jordon Stubbs, Jackson Armstrong
Silver: Ivana van der Spek, Blake Cameron, Angelina Koneska, Zachariah Millstead, Nathan Burgess
Gold: Grant Iles, Tamara Lees, Ailee Tremain, Liam Ward CITIZENSHIP AWARDS:
Courtney Cusack for assisting the P & C with catering for students at the Big Gig.
Jake Baker for helping to pack up and preparation of meals for Big Gig.
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Good News Letters: Good News letters have been given to: Grace Monk, Matthew Tremain, Boudicea Blatch, Bobbie‐Lee McGlashan, Ariana Wakely, Angus Berney, Caleb Wirth, Ankica Koneska, Harry Blatch, Dylan Wirth, Hin Yin Foster, Jordon Harvey, Jayden Cusack, Tyrone Bateman, Lachlan Wykes, Kieren Wilkin, Abby McGlashan, Kaitlin Jeffery, Anaru Poihakena‐Jackson, Brittney Smith, Wilson Dean, Leticia Quince, Grant Iles, Tamara Lees, Lewis Mauro , Alana Wirth, Paige Murphy, Joshua Lees, Corey Furminger, Andrew Fos‐ter, Shayleigh Jeffery, Brenda Cole‐Jerrard, Alicia McConnell, Courtney Cusack, Teijana Kramer, Lachlan Blatch, Simone Hudson, Sheridan Sharpe, Skye Saunderson, Ethan Monk, Lincoln Monk, Blake Cameron, Hannah Vickers, Alison Brown, Shanai Butler, Taleah Van Kemenade, Neve Ward, Mackenzie Tremain, Aden Charnock, Jamie Jerrard, Ruben Hudson, Emma Becker, Beth Cannon, Jake Monk, Cody McConnell, Gabriel Davis, Darby Tremain, Kaitlyn Butler, Madaline Harvey. Congratulations to these students. Sand Green Golf Championships—Yeoval Congratulations to Matthew Wykes who won the Yeoval Sand Green Golf Championships. There were 10 competitors and Matthew scored 81 off the stick and returned a nett score of 56, well done.
YCS P&C Uniform Shop Change of Season Sale
Shop will be open SATURDAY 15 October 2011 9 am—12 pm.
Summer uniform requirements: Girls: Primary: Brown, yellow and white check dress Secondary: Brown, yellow and white check skirt and white blouse Boys: Primary and Secondary: Grey shorts and white polo shirt
GIRLS DRESSES NEED TO BE ORDERED AND THESE CAN TAKE UP TO 8 WEEKS.
If anyone has some uniforms that their child has out‐grown you may donate these to the clothing pool or if you think they are too good to just give away, why not sell them. The uniform shop is now selling uni‐forms on consignment. You name the [price—all we ask in return is 10% of your sale.
Contact Michele 6846 4519
P & C FUNDRAISER FAMILY PORTRAITS
$15.00
When: Saturday 15 October 2011 Where: Yeoval Central School Hall Please return bookings with money to the school office.
For more information: Eileen Philipson 6846 3474 Spaces are limited, friends and family welcome, samples at www.laurajean.com.au