Portland Central School Opportunity, innovation and student success
Email: [email protected] Ph: 02 63 555 233 Web: www.portland-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
14 Vale Street Portland NSW 2847 Week 8 Term 3 2018
Important
Dates
17 September
2019 Secondary
Captains Election
18 September
Pop-Up Globe Theatre
Excursion
19 September
Stage 5 Sydney Theatre
Company Excursion
26 September
Yr 7 Vaccinations
Yrs 8, 10 & 11 Catch up
Vaccinations
27 September
Year 12
Graduation Assembly
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS, CARERS
AND COMMUNITY MEMERS
Just a friendly word from our local police. Concerns re community parking in “No Stopping” zones around the school, particularly our bus lane and on Wolgan St.
They are watching and will be issuing fines for offenders.
Please obey our road rules.
Thank you
Principal’s Message
PCS celebrated SASS Appreciation Week last week, recognising the great work our
non-teaching staff do each and every day. We would like to extend a formal thank
you to each and every one of them who assist us in the administration of our school
and the support of both students and staff, you are all amazing!
During the last week of term, on Thursday, September 27, we will be having our
special formal Graduation Assembly for our Year 12 students to congratulate them
on their many fine achievements and farewell them from Portland Central. I began
here at the same time as they began their high school education and we all have
watched them develop into fine young men and women. Their leadership and
determination are examples for other year groups to reciprocate and we wish them
every success in their upcoming HSC examinations and future lives.
Over the past fortnight we have held our Preliminary Yearly exams for Year 11,
VALID, an online Science exam and the online NAPLAN readiness test in preparation
to move completely online in 2019.
We have very few members at the moment on our P&C so I strongly urge you to
come along to our next meeting, Tuesday October 16, and have your say in how the
school can improve and be a part of those solutions.
Murray Borham
Principal
Emirates One & Only Excursion
Last week Portland Central students had a once in a life time opportunity to visit the Emirates One
& Only resort situated in the Wolgan Valley. Students had a tour of the facilities and enjoyed talks
from employees regarding the various departments of the Hospitality Industry.
Among the many beautiful things viewed were the staff lodgings, restaurant and kitchen, horse
paddocks, massive grounds and gardens as well as a viewing of one of the premium three bedroom
suits (at around $13,000 a night!). One of the highlights was our wallaby and wombat spotting:
there were hundreds of animals roaming the grounds! Students also hand fed the horses and had
lunch with the workers.
Newsletter Survey
We are interested in your thoughts of what you as parents/carers would like to read about in
our fortnightly newsletter. When answering the following questions, please also ask other
members of your family what they would like to be included (or not included) in our
Newsletter. Please return this survey to school no later than Friday 21 September.
Thank you for your support.
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(please number importance in order 1 to 5)
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Portland Central School put on a show on Thursday night, August 31 with a community Science and Observation Night. Visitors were given the opportunity to explore a wide range of science and engineering experiences. Secondary students gave elephant toothpaste and pop test demonstrations and worked on interactive activities with visitors to the school. Hands on activities allowed the community to participate in viewing samples under microscopes, creating chemicals that fluoresce under black light, making teabags fly, observing plasma balls, creating volcanic eruptions and exploring the properties of sound. Extreme sound presentations of rocket launches and atomic bomb tests blew guests away as it felt as though they were really experiencing these intense experiences. Visitors also had access to the school’s large telescopes to view the wonders of the night sky as the evening progressed. It was a wonderful opportunity for children and adults alike to interact after hours, utilising the wonderful resources available at Portland Central School.
Science and Observation Night
Stage 4 and Stage 5 CAPA
All students in Stage 4 and Stage 5 have been engaging in Creative and Performing Arts this term.
They have shown exuberance and creativity in their learning. Part of this programme engages the
students in practical music lessons with a professional musician twice a week. In Week 5 the
students performed in front of the entire school at our formal assembly. Many of the students
had never played a guitar before and their dedication to learning the chords and the song were
outstanding. Congratulations to all stage 4 and Stage 5. Special mention to Jac Hamilton, Anel
Selimovic, Brodie Rhodes and Katie Coleman who performed the entire song at the front of our
assembly.
Drought Relief fundraising for our farmers was a
huge success!
PCS helped our farmers in need, through fundraising and collecting donations of
non-perishable items.
Wow! We fundraised just under $700!
Thank you all, for your compassion and understanding, for farmers in need of our support,
joining us to fundraise for the Drought Relief.
Fundraising activities included a staff breakfast, a painting and drawing competition, sausage
sizzle lunch donated by Bathurst Woolworths, dress as a farmer and a farmer’s obstacle course.
A huge car load of non perishable items were driven to Bathurst to be distributed to our
farmers. Thank you everyone for your generosity! Bathurst Bunnings donated plastic tubs for the
collection of items for our farmers and we thank them!
Winners of the Farmer Drought Relief Art prizes were Zachary Wallis, Benjamin Wallis, Aaeesha
McCann, Anel Selimovic and Delaney Reinhardt – Brown. Congratulation. Bathurst Office Works
donated the prizes and we thank them for their generosity.
Students and teachers signed a lovely big card showing their artwork, thanking these businesses
for their support. Thank you all!
Secondary Art Competition Winners Primary Art Competition Winners
Drought Relief Art Competition
Final week for Ready Set School Ready Set School, first steps to Kindergarten transition is very exciting in the Family Day Care
Room, each Thursday. Last week the pre-schooler visited the Kindergarten room, sharing
activities with the K/1/2 students. Mrs Curran organised many activities to enjoy and parents
enjoyed a “Healthy Lunch Box” talk, with Tamara, who travelled from Sydney to share her
wonderful knowledge. This week is our last week and we will be visiting the Science Lab.
Mr Kumah has some great experiments in store for us. Next term our formal Kinder Prep begins
Wednesday 17 October.
PCS Calendar 2018
Term 3
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
W9 Sep
2019 Secondary Captains election
17
Pop up Globe Theatre
18
Stage 5 Sydney Theatre
Company
19
2019 Secondary School Captains Election
20
21
W10 Sep
24
25
Vaccinations
Yr 7 & 9 catch-ups. Year 8, 10, 11.
Yr 8, 10 & 11 Vaccination
catchups Year 7 Vaccination
26
Yr 12 Graduation Assembly
27
Last Day of Term 3
28
Term 4
W1 Oct
National Nutrition Week
15
National Nutrition Week
16
National Nutrition Week
Kinder Transition
9am-11am
17
National Nutrition Week
HSC Exams Commence
18
National Nutrition Week
19
W2
Oct
22
23
Kinder Transition 9am-11am
24
25
World Teachers Day
Wear Red Day
for Danial Morcombe
26
W3
Oct/Nov
29
30
Kinder Transition 9am-11am
31
Jump Rope for Heart
1
2
W4 Nov
5
P&C Meeting 6.30pm
6
Kinder Transition 9am-11am
7
8
HSC Exams
Conclude
Year 12 Formal
9
W5 Nov
Junior Exam Week 7-10
12
Junior Exam Week 7-10
13
Junior Exam Week 7-10
Kinder Transition
9am-11am
14
Junior Exam Week 7-10
Formal Assembly
15
Junior Exam Week 7-10
16
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
ROOM 10 MENU Toasted Sandwiches
Cheese $1.50
Cheese & Tomato $2.00
Ham & Cheese $2.50
Ham, Cheese & Tomato $3.00
Expressions of Interest for the next Futsal (Indoor Soccer) Competition
WHO CAN PLAY?
Girls, Boys, Women and Men Friday Night Competition subject to demand we will be run-
ning the following age groups: U/4 - 6’s, U/8’s, U/10’s, U/12’s, U/14’s.
Wednesday Night Competition subject to demand we will be running Senior Mixed.
WHERE DO I PLAY?
At the Wallerawang Indoor Sports Centre, Barton Avenue, Wallerawang (next to Wallerawang Public School)
HOW DO YOU REGISTER OR EXPRESS YOUR INTER-EST? Contact Carleen on 0402 205070, or by email [email protected]
REGISTER YOURSELF OR A TEAM
Registration and Competition Fees will apply
Nominations need to be in no later than 12th October
Senior Mixed nominations need to be in no later than
10th October
Help your child feel comfortable and confident to begin Kindergarten in 2019.
Our program provides fun, hands-on opportunities for your child to
meet teachers and become familiar with our school.
Wednesdays 9am – 11am
Starting 17th October 2018
Finishing 28th November 2018