Tullamore Central Weekly

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Tullamore Central School Hinkler Street, Tullamore 2874 Phone: 6892 5005 Fax: 6892 5109 tullamore-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Mrs Sandra Carter Relieving Assistant Principal: Mrs Donna-Lee Horsburgh Head Teacher Secondary Studies: Miss Natasha Shankelton

Term 4– Week 8

At Tullamore Central School; we are respectful, responsible, cooperative and honest learners.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT PRESENTATION

Pictured above is Miss Cassie Richards Sports Coordinator receiving a donation of sports equipment

from Zarli McAneney. The equipment was donated to the school by the McAneney family

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Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 7

COMING EVENTS Term 4

Week 8

Monday 28th

November Year 11 Work

Placement all week Intensive Swim School

commences

Wednesday 30th

November Scripture Years 7 – 10

Thursday 1st December Sec League Tag in Dubbo

Friday 2nd

December School Counsellor here

House performances

10:00am under COLA

Week 9

Monday 5th

December Secondary Excursion all

week Intensive Swimming

School continues

Wednesday 7th

December Christmas Scripture

Service at 1:45pm

Week 10

Monday 12th

December Presentation Night

7:00pm at the hall

Wednesday 14th

December Kadungle Cup at

Tullamore

Thursday 15th

December Welfare Excursion

Friday 16th

December School Counsellor here

Tully Bucks Market Day

Welfare barbeque

Last Day for Students

Week 11

Monday 19th

December Staff Development Day

Tuesday 20th

December Staff Development Day

2012 Term 1

Monday 6th

February 2012 Year 1 to Year 12 resume school

Tuesday 7th

February Kindergarten start

PRINCIPAL‟S NEWS

We have had a very busy week with Years 7 to 9

completing their end of year exams including the

Essential Secondary Science Assessment. This is an

online assessment of the science skills and

knowledge of our Year 8 students.

Our Intensive Swimming Program started just as

the rain began to fall and our primary students had a

great night at their disco. The next three weeks are

also packed full of learning experiences and fun

activities as we lead up to the end of another

fantastic year of education at Tullamore Central

School.

Our Intensive Swimming Program continues for the

next two weeks and the secondary excursion is next

week. Our Christmas Scripture service is on

Wednesday 7th

December at 1:45pm in the K/1

room and Presentation Night is Monday 12th

December at 7:00pm in the Tullamore Memorial

Hall. The Kadungle Cup is scheduled for

Wednesday 14th

December at Tullamore, our

Welfare Excursion for Thursday 15th

December and

our PBL Tully Buck market day for Friday 16th

December. We are very appreciative of the Saint

Vincent de Paul society who have given our school

the funds to provide lunch for our students on this

day.

After carefully watching the weather and examining

the weather prediction programs we have had to

cancel the Bogan Shield tomorrow. This decision

has been an agonizing one for Miss Richards and

she has been watching the predictions for the last

three days with great interest. Unfortunately, our

three schools do not have a day for the rest of this

year to reschedule to so we will not have the Bogan

Shield in 2011. We are also watching the weather

to see if our Years 7-10 league tag team are able to

travel to Dubbo on Thursday.

Our House performance competition will be on

Friday at 10:00am under the COLA if the weather

is suitable.

The footings for our Trade Training Centre are to

be cemented in today ready for the building to be

installed on Friday if there are no further

disruptions from the weather. The new furniture and

equipment are due to arrive on the 8th

December so

the facility will be ready for us to use day one of

2012.

I have been very proud of our students as they have

welcomed new students to our school and

immediately made friends with them. This has

helped our new students settle into our school and

immediately be ready to continue their learning.

We have an AECG meeting tomorrow at Tottenham

Central School at 10:00am.

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Monday 5th

December at 7:00pm in the school library.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Please feel free to call me at school on 6892 5005

or make an appointment if you need to discuss any

aspect of your child‟s education or if you need

clarification on any issues or events your child may

be involved in.

Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

expectations: At Tullamore Central School we are

respectful, responsible, cooperative and honest

learners.

Mrs Sandra Carter

Principal

Tullamore Central School

Thank you to the following businesses who have

made donations to our Positive Behavior for

Learning PBL „Tully Bucks‟ market day which

occurs at the end of each term.

Condobolin Swiss Watch Centre

Complete Insite Solutions in Forbes

Roylances in Forbes

Commonwealth Bank in Parkes

Cornish‟s Tractor and Machinery Spare Parts

Parkes

Hutcheon and Pearce in Parkes

Dunford‟s Pharmacy in Parkes

Funiture One in Parkes

Repco in Parkes

Totally Workwear in Parkes

Royal Australian Navy

Steve‟s Computer Shop in Nyngan

Tullamore Auto Centre

Tullamore Bowling Club

Tullamore Hotel

Tullamore Newsagency

Tullamore Stanbrook‟s Store

Tullamore Preschool

Trundle Newsagency

Coles Narromine

Yarradee Jerseys (MD&MJ Parker)

Western Maple Physiotherapy

DANGERS OF ENERGY DRINKS

We do not allow energy drinks at Tullamore

Central School due to their health risks.

There are a number of risks associated with

consuming energy drinks such as Red Bull and

Mother. The high levels of caffeine found in these

drinks has been linked to over-stimulation of the

central nervous system. This is called caffeine

intoxication or more commonly known as

the "caffeine jitters". The symptoms of caffeine

intoxication are not unlike overdoses of other

stimulants. It may include restlessness, fidgetiness,

nervousness, euphoria, insomnia, flushing of the

face, increased urination, gastrointestinal

disturbance, muscle twitching, a rambling flow of

thought and speech, irritability, irregular or rapid

heart beat, and psychomotor agitation.

In cases of much larger overdoses, mania,

depression, lapses in judgment, disorientation,

disinhibition, delusions, hallucinations, and

psychosis may occur, and rhabdomyolysis

(breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue) can be

provoked. Extreme overdose can result in death.

HOUSE PERFORMANCES

House Performances - Tullamore, we‟ve got talent!

This Friday, 2nd

December, Lachlan and Macquarie

Houses will be doing their best dancing and singing

in order to win the annual House Performance

competition.

At 9:30am students will take their chairs to the

COLA area before preparing and practising for the

big event. Performances will commence at

10:00am, judged by our own talented community

members.

Parents and friends are welcome to come along and

be entertained!

LACHLAN House Performance

For the performance this Friday members of the

Lachlan house need to wear: yellow tops and black

shorts/tights. K/1 boys (rich boys) - if available

some „bling‟.

Thank you, Poetry – Secondary House Captain

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

PRIMARY SNIPPETS

Disco Congratulations to the Year 4/5/6 boys who

organised and ran a wonderful Summer Beach disco

last Thursday night. The students looked great in

their summer outfits and were exceptionally well

behaved. Thank you also to the staff for giving their

time to help supervise. A great night was had by all.

K/1

Year 2/3

Year 4/5/6 at the disco

K/1 Homework

Readers each night, please return each day for

changing.

Year 1 Spelling

Write words out each night. Say them in sentences.

Return book on Friday.

Sight Words – Practice as much as possible.

Stage 1 Maths – Year 1 and Year 2

Stage 1 maths – Year 2 have sheets to complete.

Year 1 received theirs today. Please return on

Friday.

Donna-lee Horsburgh

Year 2/3 Student of the Week

Luke Jones

SECONDARY NEWS

Welcome to week 8!

There are a few short reminders that follow in this

section for secondary students and their parents:

Year 6 To Year 7 Transition Program

The Year 6 to Year 7 2012 Transition program

concludes this week. There may be some changes to

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

the time when students have their final transition

sessions this week due to clashes with Bogan Shield

and the Year 7-10 League Tag Gala Day in Dubbo.

Students will be informed when their session will

be changed to once final decisions regarding the

League Tag Day is made due to imminent wet

weather forecasted on Thursday.

Mobile Phones and Music Players

Students are reminded that they are not to have their

phones or music players out in class unless they are

using them under the direction of their teachers for

a specific lesson activity.

They are also reminded that they should not be

using their phones or music players in the

playground during recess and lunch breaks or

between classes. This is due to OH&S. We have

already had some near miss incidents with people

texting and not looking where they are going and

incidents where a student has not heard a teacher‟s

instruction because they had their music player /

phone earphones in. Please adhere to these rules

and do not be surprised when a staff member asks

you to put your phone / music player away or

confiscates it after your first warning.

Year 9 / 10 Laptops

Year 9/10 are reminded that they must adhere to the

expectations of use regarding their laptops. That is:

Bring them to school fully charged

See Mr Owen if they are having any issues

with the device as soon aspossible

Your laptop is a learning tool - it is to be

used at the direction of your teachers.

Teacher is talking – lids ajar and paying

attention

Back up your work regularly to your

“My Locker” or to a thumbdrive –

remember technological failure is not an

excuse for late assessment items!

Laptops are not to be used for inappropriate

activities. This is outlined in the charter that all

students signed on receipt of their devices.

Remember that if there is an issue please see our

TSO Mr Owen on Tuesday or Thursday, or Miss

Shankelton.

BOOK REQUIREMENTS FOR 2012

The following books and equipment are required by

students for 2012 in secondary:

Year 7/8

English 2 x A4 128pg Books

Display Folder

Maths 1 x A4 196pg Book

Display Folder

Science 1 x A4 196pg Book

HSIE 2 x A4 128pg Books

Lever Arch A4 Folder

PDHPE 1 x A4 128pg Book

Technology Display Folder

Languages 1 x A4 128pg Book

(Yr 7 Only) Display Folder

CAPA 1 x A4 128pg Book

(Music) Display Folder

Agriculture Lever Arch A4 Folder

(Yr 8 Only)

Year 9/10

English 2 x A4 128pg Books

Display Folder

Maths 1 x A4 196pg Book

Display Folder

Science 1 x A4 196pg Book

HSIE 2 x A4 128pg Books

Lever Arch A4 Folder

PDHPE 1 x A4 128pg Book

PASS 1 x A4 128pg Book

D & T 1 x A4 128pg Book

Display Folder

Food Tech 1 x A4 128pg Book

Display Folder

Agriculture Lever Arch A4 Folder

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

VET or TVET Early commencement students in

Year 10 should also purchase at least 2 Lever Arch

A4 folders for the materials that they will receive

for their subjects.

ALL students in secondary should have the

following equipment:

Scientific calculator - These are available

from the front office. Please contact Mrs

Andrew for details

Blue, black & red pens

Ruler

Coloured pencils

Lead pencils

Scissors

Glue sticks

Pencil case

Students are reminded that our expectations are that

you will be responsible and bring this equipment

with you to school every day.

SPORT

Upcoming Events

Primary

Intensive Swimming

Thursday 1st November to Friday 9

th December at

Tullamore Pool

Secondary

League Tag Gala Day Thursday 1st

December at

Dubbo

Secondary Excursion Monday 5th

to Friday 9th

December to Newcastle

Kadungle Cup Wednesday 14th

December at

Tullamore

Please see Miss Richards for more information

regarding any of these dates.

LIBRARY LINKS

A big thank you to the children who have returned

overdue books! As we are nearing the end of the

year it would be great if you could search around

for missing and overdue resources and return them

to the library or office. We have been giving out

tully bucks for responsible borrowers as a reward.

If your child receives a reminder notice and cannot

find the resource, just write on the notice and return

it to myself, Mrs Perks or the office.

Last Week For Borrowing

This is the last opportunity for borrowing as we

move towards the holidays. Thank you to the

children who borrow regularly and use the library

resources. After this week we will be returning,

sorting and shelving in readiness for 2012!

Thank you

Janette McCosker and Annette Perks

FROM THE SCIENCE DESK

TEACHER PROFILE

From the Science

Desk

……

A snail can sleep for 3

years.

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

PARKES CHRISTMAS PARADE

Thursday 1st December

6:00pm – 8:00pm

In Parkes

TEACHER PROFILE

Name: Lauren Gaiter

Tertiary Qualifications: Bachelor

of Education – Primary

I studied at Charles Sturt University in Dubbo. I

chose this particular course as it offered an

enhanced indigeneous learning program

concurrently with my degree. The Indigenous

Learning Program focused on Aboriginal culture

and pedagogy. While at University, I volunteered at

two different homework centres and implemented a

community project in Walgett.

Inspiration

I love working at Tullamore Central School. I have

enjoyed running extracurricular activities including

the choir and homework centre. I also enjoyed

implementing NAIDOC Day this year and helping

to organise the primary discos.

I enjoyed working and learning with the

experienced staff at Tullamore central School.

Future Goals

I hope to develop as a teacher by continuing my

professional learning and from the mentoring by the

staff at Tullamore Central School. I also aim to

complete further studies in psychology or social

welfare.

TEACHER PROFILE

Name: William Prebendarcik

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Graduate

Diploma in Mental Health, Certificate

in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,

Diploma of Education, Master of Educational

Studies.

TAFE Certification:

Workplace Training and Assessment, Small

Business Enterprise, Electronics.

Other courses:

Customer Relations, Close Personal Protection,

Security, Private Investigation, Spreadsheets and

Databases.

I studied, with varying frequency, at the University

of Newcastle and University of Melbourne. During

this time I was employed in many different ways,

and one of these was teaching ESL in Europe. This

experience led me, via a circuitous route, to

teaching in the NSW public school system.

I have always liked knowledge for its own sake. I

would hope that Tullamore School students would

gain some sense of this as well. Having a thirst for

education, questioning existing assumptions, and

keeping an open mind to novel educational

experiences and understanding is very important.

Another suggestion I would make is that all

students should read extensively, to improve their

general knowledge base.

I enjoy teaching at Tullamore Central School, and

will hopefully continue to teach here for some years

to come.

All BAND students are encouraged

to join with the PSC Band to

perform “Jingle Bells” in the

Xmas Parade.

Cost: Free!

Wear: Red Shirt/Black pants

Contact: Justin Screen on

0419 884 775

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

UNIFORM PRICE RISE

Due to a price increase from our supplier the cost of

some uniforms have increased:

Primary boys/girls polo shirts with emblem are now

$15.00,

Secondary Polo shirts with emblem now $17.00,

Bucket hats now $4.00.

TULLAMORE HEALTH SERVICE

APPOINTMENTS

PHONE 6892 5003

Physiotherapy – Every Thursday, phone for an

appointment.

Wellness Checks - Drop in on Wednesdays from

10:00am to 3:00pm to see the community nurse for

a blood pressure check, blood sugar check, weight

or a chat. Appointments can also be made for

visiting specialists at this time. All free and

confidential.

Please note due to staff shortages at the Health

Service the community health days remain

erratic. Any problems please contact the

Tullamore health Service on 6892 5003.

Baby Weights and Checks - On Tuesdays from

10:30am to 12midday at the Hospital. Drop in and

have your baby weighed by the Community Health

Nurse. All free and confidential.

Women’s Health Nurse

Next clinic is Thursday 1st December. Leonie can

advise you on any women‟s health issue. Phone the

Health Service to make an appointment for her next

visit.

Dietician - Phone the Health Service to make an

appointment.

Morrison’s Family Eye Care – Phone the Health

Service for an appointment. Morrisons next clinic

date is 8th

December 2012.

Podiatrist - Ring Sam on 6863 4171 to make an

appointment. Next clinic date is 9th

December.

Red Cross Blood Service

The Australian Red Cross Blood Service mobile

van visits Trundle regularly. Next visit is Monday

16th January 2012. To make an appointment to

donate blood when they next visit, phone 13 14 95

or visit their website www.donateblood.com.au

School Dental Clinic

The School Dental Service conducts clinics at

Trundle and Tottenham regularly. For an

appointment, phone 1300 552 626.

TULLAMORE SWIMMING CLUB

Once again last week was a miserable day to be in

the pool swimming but well done to all those who

braved the water and to those who helped out at the

meet.

The Bogan Shield which was to have been held

tomorrow has been cancelled. The swimming club

would have been unable to function a full meet for

tomorrow Wednesday 30th day due to a large

amount of members who would have been involved

in this event. The tadpoles will still run and if there

are enough timekeepers we will still run the Year 1

frogs group also.

All families that received a child protection form

with their registration packs could you please

complete these forms and return them to Mel Alvey

as soon as possible as we require these to meet

Council regulations to operate swimming club. If

you have lost your copy or require any help in

completing the form then please contact Mel.

Our last swim meet of the year will be Wednesday

14th December.

After our last meeting it was decided that the club

would run an individual medley for the children

once every three weeks and this would be the first

swim of the meet in the afternoons. Children would

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receive 1 point for entering the medley and would

have to complete 25m of each stroke. If any child is

interested in competing in the individual medley

than please contact one of the committee members

at the start of the swim meet.

Our next swimming club meeting will be

Wednesday 7th

December at the conclusion of the

swim meet (usually around 5:00pm – 5:30pm). All

families are invited and welcome to attend.

See you at the pool on Wednesday.

Mel Alvey

TASC Secretary

TULLAMORE LITTLE ATHLETICS

Tullamore Little Athletics has been cancelled for

Monday 12th

December due to Tullamore Central

School Presentation Night which commences at

7:00pm that evening.

TULLAMORE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD

CARE CENTRE INC

“WHEAT DRIVE 2011/12”

As the harvest season quickly approaches, we

would like to take this opportunity to invite the

wider community, together with the families

directly involved with the centre, to participate in

our 2011 Wheat Drive. Please understand that

there is absolutely no pressure to contribute at all.

The Wheat Drive allows grain producers to donate

grain to an NGR card that is in the name of the

Tullamore Preschool and Child Care Centre

(TPSCCC). An NGR card for the TPSCCC has

been registered and the number is 12880420. All

donations are completely anonymous, we will have

no way of knowing who has donated what or how

much.

The Graincorp staff will be able to easily split a

load so that you can donate as little as 0.5 tonnes.

For example if you are running 25 tonnes of wheat

in, you can nominate that 1 tonne or 0.5 tonne be

donated to the Centre. All you will need is our

NGR card number, and then nominate the best cash

price for the day. The donated portion doesn‟t have

to be sold the same way as the rest of the load. We

will make sure that the NGR number is advertised

at the silos as well.

Any enquires please don‟t hesitate to contact me on

6892 5488 or email emmaschuby@hotmail.com.

Yours in fundraising,

Emma Williams

TULLAMORE SWIMMING POOL

The Tullamore swimming pool will be closed on

Christmas Day, Sunday 25th

December, Boxing

Day, Monday 26th

December and Tuesday 27th

December for the Christmas break. The pool will

reopen on Wednesday 28th

December 2011.

Dance Sessions:

FIRST 3 SATURDAYS EVERY MONTH

9.30 –10 Tots 2-6yrs Ballet

10.15-11 Razzle 5-13yrs Jazz

11.15-12 Scarlett 6-13yrs Ballet

$5.50 per lesson. Pay as you go

$1.00 CWA Junior Membership required

5th DEC 12

th DEC 17

th DEC

Students will need to attend every class this year in

preparation for the Christmas performance

Special Events

End of year celebration - 17th December 2011

Parents and family of students are invited to the last

session for 2011 to celebrate the end of year and

dress rehearsal.

Christmas Performance - 18th December 2011

Performing at the Tullamore Christmas Carols,

Tullamore Hall

Dance Workshops Provided By C.W.A. Tullamore

At the CWA Centre Tullamore, NSW 2875

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

YETHERA SILO COMMITTEE

The Yethera Silo Committee will be holding their

annual general meeting and after the rain meeting at

the Tullamore Bowling club on Thursday 1st

December 2011 commencing at 6:30pm.

Please contact Paul Langley on 6892 7259 for

further information.

CLAIMING THE DATE

COMMUNITY CAROLS

SUNDAY 18th

DECEMBER 2011

7:30pm

TRUNDLE JUNIOR CRICKET

No games were played on Saturday for the Junior

Cricket club due to the rain.

Intertown - Under 12s took on Young at Forbes.

The boys and girls played very well and won the

game in a very close finish by 2 runs.

Nicholas Aveyard played for Trundle - 4/15 off 6

overs.

ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

A JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB MEETING ON

THURSDAY AT 5:00PM AT BERRYMAN

OVAL. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT AS MANY

PARENTS ATTEND AS POSSIBLE

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND……….

HUGE COMBINED GARAGE SALE

at

Trundle Memorial Hall

Thursday 1st December 3:00pm-5:00pm

and

Friday 2nd

December 8:30am-1:00pm

Lots of Furniture, Books, Antiques, Toys,

Clothes, Kitchen, Garden, Shed and Household

Items For Sale

NARROMINE AND DISTRICT JUNIOR

RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

COACHING NOMINATIONS

Calling for persons interested in coaching Under 7,

8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16's. Nominations

close on Monday 12th

December 2011. All

applicants must have or be willing to obtain a Level

1 Coaching Certificate. Coaches will be appointed

at the discretion of the committee.

Narromine and District Junior Rugby League

Committee

THE HENRY PARKES

CENTRE COMMUNITY OPEN

DAY AND 1ST

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Saturday 10th December 2011

10:00am – 4:00pm

Come along to the Henry Parkes

Centre Community Open Day and 1st Birthday

celebrations.

The Henry Parkes Centre is a major cultural

tourism precinct incorporating the Parkes Visitor

Information Centre and four unique collections

including The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit, Parkes

Motor Museum, Parkes Museum and Antique

Machinery collection.

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8

In celebrating our first birthday we are

offering free entry into the Henry

Parkes Museums between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

This is a great chance for Parkes Shire residents and

the wider community to familiarise themselves with

this first class tourism facility.

The day will be very special and have face painting,

jumping castle, food and drinks, BBQ, cutting of

the 1st anniversary cake and much more.

For further information contact Parkes Visitor

Centre 02 6862 6000

Tracy Ellery | Tourism Officer

| Parkes Visitor Information Centre, Newell

Highway Parkes NSW 2870

(P) 02 6862 6000 | (F) 02 6862 1023

Visit Parkes Shire Council's Web site.

DISCO PHOTOS

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Term 4 – Week 8