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ARIAH PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL 1 Harrison Street Ariah Park NSW 2665 02 6974 1105 ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
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WEEK AND TERM IN ARIAL BLACK FONT 36 WEEK 5A TERM 1
KEY DATES
2 MAR CHS Riverina
Swimming Carnival
6 MAR
Whole School Assembly
11 MAR PSSA Riverina
Swimming Carnival
31 MAR School Photos
Respect, Honesty and Resilience
Canteen Roster Friday 28th February: Lucy Prentice & Robyn Buerckner
Monday 2nd March: Tracey Haddrill & Amanda Faber
Principal’s Report
By all reports, our students that a ended the swimming carnivals last
week represented the school well and there were many great results.
Well done to all of you and good luck to the swimmers who are going
on to the next carnivals at Leeton and Albury.
The school is currently reviewing the access/use of mobile phones by
students. The new NSW Department of Educa on Policy states that
all primary students can only use digital devices at school if it is for
educa onal purposes. In the secondary school, it is up to us as a school community, to
decide what strategies we will implement for the use of devices, especially mobile phones.
So as part of the development of the Student Use of Digital Devices and Online Services
Policy, parents can assist us by comple ng a parent survey, to ensure that we develop a policy
framework which best suits the needs and concerns of our school community.
Last week I was lucky enough to spend some me in the classrooms and playground catching
up with students. In the playground some boys in Year 3/4/5/6 are trying very hard to s ck to
the rules when playing touch football and AFL. There are a lot of chasing games taking place
and the play equipment is being well used. We are also happy that our shade sails are
repaired. In the classrooms, the Year 7/8 students designed and made some amazing
terrariums, Year 3 were working hard wri ng sentences and wri ng three and four digit
numbers in number and word form, the Year 4 class has been researching and wri ng
detailed reports about sports people and I also saw a few amazing rollercoaster models that
were made in STEM on Friday.
The SRC had a produc ve day today, comple ng some training on leadership and also taking
part in decision making and team work ac vi es that they will be able to u lise in their roles
as SRC members this year.
Wishing you all a great week.
Victoria Jenkins, Relieving Principal 24th February 2020
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School News PBL
In PBL this week, students are looking at ‘we are kind and thankful to our volunteers’.
PBL Team
Lake Cowal Conserva on Centre—Taronga Zoomobile
We are excited to be ge ng a visit from the Taronga Zoomobile on Monday 9th March.
Kindergarten to Year 8 will be a ending this incursion and the school will be covering all
costs.
Animals of the Dreaming Zoomobile is an inspiring program combining two fascina ng
aspects of unique Australia – na ve animals and the Dream me. This program is delivered
by Brewarrina Elder, Colin Hardy OAM and supported by a Taronga Zoo Educator.
Col Hardy is the recipient of the Order of Australia, for recogni on of his contribu on to
the community over many years. Col has also been recognised for his musical talent
through the Tamworth Country Music Fes val's 'Golden Guitar' award.
It is Zoomobile's honour to have Col co‐present Animals of the Dreaming, delivering an
engaging experience of storytelling and music and introducing par cipants to a wide
variety of unique and wonderful animals, such as frogs, possums, lizards, snakes, turtles
and echidnas.
This program relates to all Key Learning Areas of the curriculum and students will be
mesmerised by a variety of na ve Australian animals, music, stories, dancing and artefacts!
School Mobile Phone Policy—Parent Survey link
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School News Primary News
Year 4 STEM Challenge
Last Friday, students in Year 4 were given the challenge to make a roller coaster for a
marble to travel through. They were only given two plates, three cups , scissors, masking
tape and a
marble.
Students came up
with some
crea ve designs
and should be
proud of their
efforts.
Mrs Tidd
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School News
Star ng next week, the secondary study a ernoons will be available for students requiring
support to complete homework or assessment tasks. The sessions will be held on a
Thursday a ernoon from 3:30pm to 4:30pm in the Science Lab. Remember to ask if staff
members you wish to seek help from will be a ending. We hope to see you there!
Miss Horne
Stage 4 and 5 PDHPE
This term both Stage 4 and 5 PDHPE have been refining their skills in Touch Football and Oz
‐Tag. The students have learnt and prac sed some defensive and offensive moves and
applied them in a game se ng. We have learnt a lot about offside and how we can use
that to our advantage. This has meant all students have made considerable improvements
in their tac cal and strategic awareness when playing. I am very proud of the way all
students have approached this and given it their all. I am even more impressed with the
teamwork and sportsmanship the students have displayed!
Our hard work hasn't stopped there! In the classroom, Stage 4 have been learning about
changes and challenges we may face during adolescence. This has been an interes ng
topic and made us all aware of how important it is to be kind to one another, as we may
never know what someone else is dealing with in their personal lives. Stage 5 have started
exploring a different topic—in fact a topic all about difference and diversity. We will be
delving into the features that make us all unique and how we as a school and community,
can celebrate and encourage one another to be the truest and best versions of ourselves!
It is close to assessment me for both classes—already! However, the nature of the tasks
this term will mean a majority of them will be completed at school. Parents and caregivers
be aware….. your student may have some interview ques ons for you that will help them
in comple ng their assignments.
Miss Horne
Secondary News
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School News Child Studies
Last week, students learnt about the different substances pregnant women should avoid
and why. Students also learnt about some of the emo ons women can feel during
pregnancy and a er birth. Students got to hold “Peter” who is an infant simulator they will
take care of.
Mrs Tidd
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School News
Around the Grounds
at APCS School and Representative sport
February 2020
PSSA Coolamon/Ardlethan District Swimming Carnival
On Thursday the 20th of February the
following Ariah Park Central School
students represented us at the PSSA
Coolamon/Ardlethan District Swimming
Carnival:
Jim Donoghue, Poppi Frater, Leo Furphy,
Archie Foster, Tilly McCormack, Grace
O’Brien, Hayden Walsh, Jobe Davey, Oliver
Foster, Cooper Herden, Macey Kenworthy,
Henry Pren ce, Ruby Pren ce, Lucie Collins‐
Driff, Cooper Edis, Isabel Fairman, Joe
Furphy, Georgia Pursehouse, Jade
Studholme, Jack Golder, Georgia Maxwell,
Johanna Speirs and Maya Pren ce.
All of the swimmers gave their absolute
best and displayed great sportsmanship,
making themselves, their families and the
school very proud.
This year all of our relay teams have made it
to Riverina!
Congratula ons goes to all students who
made it away to Riverina, but a special
men on must go to Joe Furphy who was
runner up age champion for the 11 Years
Boys on the day! Well done, Joe.
Secondary Zone F Swimming Carnival
On Friday the 21st of February the following
students represented Ariah Park Central
School at the Zone F District Swimming
Carnival:
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School News Elsie Furphy, Georgia McCormack, Charlo e
Bell, Sophie Maxwell, Thomas Writer,
Charlie McCormack, Hayley Writer, Hayley
Derrick, Jess Guilfoyle, Steph Derrick and
Jack McCormack.
All of the students put in a sensa onal
effort in what was a big day of back to back
races! A special men on goes to the
following students who were age champion
and runner up age champion on the day!
Runner up age champion:
Georgia McCormack, Hayley Writer and
Jack McCormack.
Age Champion:
Thomas Writer and Charlie McCormack.
Riverina Boys Basketball Trials
On Wednesday the 19th of February Jack
and Charlie McCormack travelled to Wagga
to trial for the Open Boys Basketball side for
2020.
This year was one of the biggest ever trials
with over sixty boys trialling to be in the
side. Both boys played extremely well and
made it into the possible and probable side.
Unfortunately, Jack and Charlie were
unlucky and missed out on selec on into
the squad. We congratulate them on their
con nued effort!
RAP Sport Trials
On Friday the 14th of February, students
from Ariah Park, Ardlethan, Barellan,
Lockart, Oaklands and Hillston met in
Barellan to trial for selec on in the summer
sport teams for 2020. This year we had a
good representa on of students from Ariah
Park a end the trials. Several students were
successful in being selected in their
nominated sports. Congratula ons to all
students.
The students selected in each of the teams
are as follows:
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School News RAP Sport Teams
Open Boys Cricket:
Bailey Winter, Jack Inglis, Riley Curran,
Kayden Dauth, Manan Dave, Jordan Touhy,
Jake Bourchier, Cooper Spowart, Zach
Kessey, Tom Denyer, Tom O'Dwyer, Blake
Smith, Charlie McCormack, Jack Speirs and
Brayden Mar n.
Open Boys Basketball:
Larry Goolagong, Billy Kennedy, Tait Snaith,
Jack McCormack, Charlie McCormack, Blake
Smith and Sapan Wiriyawongsakon.
Mixed Open Lawn Bowls:
Summer Wa s, Nace Borland, Amy
Crighton, Hannah Scarle , Jackson
Macartney, Holly Lebbos.
Open Girls Cricket:
Ukaipo Mann, Zahli Auld, Melanie Devine,
Deanne Clarke‐Baldock, Brianna Praes in,
Ebony Praes in, Paige Kenny, Sharni Winter,
Anika Praes in, Bianca Spowart, Kindra
Byquar, Josephine Bray.
Open Girls Basketball:
Paige Kenny, Kindra Byquar, Georgia
McCormack, Charlo e Bartholomew,
Markaya Dalton, Chantal Touhy, Melanie
Devine, Jordan Bartholomew.
Open Girls Tennis:
Paige Kenny, Chelsea Gordon, Amy
Crighton, Ukaipo Mann.
Open Boys Tennis:
Jake Bourchier, Norm Haeusler, Sapan
Wiriyawongsakon, Tom Denyer, Jack Speirs.
Boys Under 15 Basketball:
Jack Inglis, Zach Twomey, Bailey Winter,
Charlie McCormack, Lachlan Keefe, Cody
Headrick, Kayden Dauth.
Girls Under 15 Basketball:
Brianna Praes in, Anika Praes in, Georgia
McCormack, Charlo e Bell, Jordan
Bartholomew, Markaya Dalton, Chantal
Touhy, Jo Bray.
Upcoming Events!
Wed 26th Feb‐ RAP Boys Cricket
Mon 2nd March‐ Riverina Secondary
Swimming
Wed 11th March Riverina Primary
Swimming and RAP Open Boys Basketball
Fri 13th March‐ RAP Girls Cricket
Community News
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Community News
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ARIAH PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL
1 Harrison Street Ariah Park NSW 2665
PO Box 56 Ariah Park NSW 2665
Principal’s Email: [email protected]
Website: https://ariahpark-c.schools.nsw.gov.au
Calendar
Principal: Victoria Jenkins
Mobile: 0428 731 705 (Victoria)
Phone: 02 6974 1105
Mobile: 0488 741 329 (School)
Fax: 02 6974 1017
Week
5A
Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28
SRC Leadership Day Secondary Scripture RAP Boys Cricket Clean Up Australia Day
Week
6B
Mar 2 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6
SRC Mee ng Whole School
Assembly @ 9.53am