Term 4 Week 6–13 th November 2012 Principal: Malcolm McFarlane BOWRAVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER High Street, Bowraville 2449 Phone: 02 6564 7162 Fax: 02 6564 7801 Email: bowraville-[email protected]Website:www.bowraville-c.schools.nsw.edu.au Principal’s Message Year 12 Farewell Last Thursday evening we celebrated the achievements of our 2012 Year 12. Congratulations to all students who have such bright futures ahead of them following their efforts and involvement at Bowraville Central School. It was a wonderful evening where students, their families and friends and staff took time to reflect upon the achievements of this particular group of fine young people, and of our ever-improving school community. Many thanks to all involved in creating such a successful and memorable event – in particular to Mrs Eve Riches, the students’ Year Advisor. Remembrance Day Each year since 1918 11th November is a time for people across the world to honour those who have sacrificed themselves in time of war, and also to take a moment to focus on how we can all endeavour to reduce the need for conflict in any form. As Remembrance Day this year fell on a Sunday, our school ceremony was held on Monday 12 th November. Many thanks to Mr Jim Cameron for representing the Bowraville RSL Sub-Branch once again on this occasion. It is always significant having a returned service man or woman present with us. Have a great week. Malcolm McFarlane Mona Kelly, Kirsty Parkins, Brittny Young, Aemyn Connolly, Maddison Wilkes, Josh Simon
fabulous time and experienced life on the Gold Coast
for the week. As normal the pace was fast and
everyone kept busy visiting major attractions like: Wet
n Wild, Dreamworld, Brisbane, Botanical Gardens,
Planetarium, Science Centre, Sea World as well as
evening attractions such as Putt Putt Golf, Infinity, Ice
Skating, Time Zone, Ripley’s Believe it or Not and
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.
Students, parents and staff all returned exhausted on
Friday evening. A big thankyou goes to Sharon Atkins,
Melissa Whalen and Jo Simon for making the effort
to come and help with supervision. Another thank you
goes to all the students who were fantastic over the
week.
A student report will be in next week’s newsletter
Students and some parents are keen for another trip
next year so “beware parents” the cost will be
around $600 and if it goes ahead, will be run early
November.
Swim School
A reminder that this year’s Swim School will
commence in several weeks. Permission notes and
money need to be returned to school as soon as
possible.
Lawn Bowling
Primary students have taken up lawn bowls for sport.
This has become a very popular sport so the
Department of Sport and Recreation are now keen to
run a Coaching course for teachers, parents and those
who are interested. This will be a free course and will
be held on Monday 26th from 5 pm to 8 pm. If you are
interested in this course please ring Julie at the Rec
Club or myself at school.
Health and Well Being Camp (Years 3 to 6)
Richie Donovan is running his “Health and Well being”
camp next Monday. This camp has a focus on athletic
skills and is for the student that shows talent in one or
more of the athletic skills. Permission notes must be
returned by Wednesday this week.
Owen Rushton
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Primary Award Winners
6th
November 2012
Kinder Angela Bartels, Kyle Buckingham,
Thomas Bullen, Miah Darby
1/2R: Rinoa Dice, Varoon Pitcher
4/5EN: Jai Farrell, Samuel Goodwin
CONGRATULATIONS
N O T E S S E N T H O M EN O T E S S E N T H O M EN O T E S S E N T H O M EN O T E S S E N T H O M E
Felicity McEwen
Carols at the Theatre
This year the Christmas Carols at the Bowraville
Theatre will be on Sunday 16th December in the
afternoon.
The Choir will be performing as usual. I understand
there are a lot of activities on but if your child can
attend, it will be a wonderful performance.
I will send details of times closer to the date.
Wendy Ritchie
Kindergarten News
Congratulations to all our wonderful readers in
Kindergarten.
Mrs Luck
Work Ready and Life Skills
Year 10 will be taking part in the Work Ready and Life
Skills (WRALS) program next week with Nambucca
High school students. This program gives students the
opportunity to gain accreditation in courses such as
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Senior First Aid,
Barista and the Building industry OH&S White card all
at a highly discounted cost. Following this (week 8) all
the Year 10 students will take part in compulsory
Work Experience.
Mr. King
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B.C.S.
P&C MEGA RAFFLE
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Just send in the order form. $2 per ticket
The winners will be announced at Presentation Day, 11
Tickets are $2 each. I have included $ _______ for _____ (no.)
of raffle tickets
Name: _________________
Phone: _________________
Please send home with ______________(name)
Keep for me to pick up at the B.C.S. office.
Winners announced on Presentation Day,
11th
of December, 2012
A big thank you to the helpers last week, Sharon,
Tracy, Lisa and Veronica. THANKS HEAPS
Canteen Roster
Keep an eye out in the canteen for
Alyson’s yummy specials. Prices start
from $0.50.
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BOWRAVILLE THEATRE
Thursday 29th November from 9.30am until
12.30pm our delightful Hospitality Students
from Bowraville Central School will be again
opening the Theatre Café Serving Coffee, Tea,
Cakes and light lunches. The café is open to
the public.
Saturday 24th November at 6pm the Film
Society will be screening ‘Departures’ (2008
Japan), a Drama/Music film about a newly
unemployed cellist who takes a job preparing
the dead for funerals. Well worth seeing.
Should you wish to join the very sociable Film
Society, bring a plate and join in with this
hospitable group.
S P O N S O R SS P O N S O R SS P O N S O R SS P O N S O R S
WAITING LISTS MAY APPLY PLEASE ENQUIRE EARLY (02) 6564 7657
Professional staff in a friendly, caring environment 3-4 yr olds MON, TUES
4-5 yr olds WED, THURS, FRI
Time: 9am - 3pm
Bowraville Community Pre-School
Coronation St,
(PO Box 65)
Bowraville
2449
Bowraville Folk Museum You’ll find a treasure trove
of memorabilia from the past. AS GOOD AS YOU’LL SEE Open 10am to 3pm, Sat & Tues. 10am to 12.30pm, Wed & Fri. 11am to 3pm, Sunday. Every day during the school holidays. Coach enquiries welcome Ph: 6565 8200 or 6564 7251
C A N T E E N N E W SC A N T E E N N E W SC A N T E E N N E W SC A N T E E N N E W S
To avoid disappointment please order your
recess and lunch in the morning
*Palms Family Chinese Restaurant* Tues: 5.30pm — 7.30pm
