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BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL
A PRIDE School Strive to Achieve Term 2 Week 4 Issue 7 20th May , 2013
Strive to Achieve
BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL
A PRIDE School
Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013
BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL
A PRIDE School
Strive to Achieve Term 1 Week 4 Issue 2 18th February, 2013
GREAT NEWS INSIDE * Is your child sleep deprived?
* Student Exchange Program
* Kyra-Lea Gregory Eisteddfod
* Drug Education Program
* Stephanie Alexander update
BCS SCHOOL PROGRAMS VALUE OF THE WEEK
Excellence. We do our best to
achieve excellence. Have you
done your best?
Matthew Williams 3rd Place Under 14s
Ellie Gooch 2nd Place Under 16s Carl Williams 3rd Place Under 16s Leilani White 1st
Place Under 12s
Luke Rochester 6th Place Under 13s Ethan Schloeffel 6th Place Under 16s
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On Friday the 10th of May, I had the great
pleasure of taking 11 of our Bulahdelah Central
students to the Hunter Region Cross Country
Championships held at Newcastle Jockey Club at
Broadmeadow, with the age groups of our
students ranging from Year 7 (Under 12’s) to Year
10 (Under 16’s). Students competing included:
The Manning Zone had 114 students competing
at the championships. By the conclusion of the
day we had ended up with some amazing results.
The top 6 runners from each age group go
through to the next stage which is State
representation. The Manning Zone Team ended
up having 9 students achieving places in the top
6. What is really outstanding with this result is
that 6 of those 9 students going through to state
level are from Bulahdelah Central School.
State Cross Country Championships will be held
on the 19th of July. On behalf of Bulahdelah
Central School’s staff and students I would like to
congratulate these students on their
achievements and wish them all the best of luck
for the upcoming State Championships.
A special thank you must go to Sue Cross for
organising the student’s notes and transport.
Miss Brooke McKenzie.
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10
Leilani White-U 12’s Luke Rochester-U 13’s Klayton Haynes-U 13’s
Megan Markham-U 14’s Bianca Mason-U 14’s Tara Price-U 14’s Matt Williams-U 14’s
Chloe Lamborn-U 15’s
Ellie Gooch-U 16’s Ethan Schloeffel-U 16’s Carl Williams-U 16’s
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Is your child sleep deprived?
Some parents will be able to give a definitive
answer on this quite easily. Others may not be
really sure. So what are the symptoms of sleep
deprivation in children? Research has identified
the following as some of the symptoms that are
common among students who are sleep
deprived:
Moodiness and irritability.
Temper tantrums.
The tendency to emotionally ‘explode’ at
the slightest provocation.
Over-activity and hyperactive behavior.
Reluctance to get out of bed in the
morning and often late to school.
Grogginess when they wake up in the
morning and very hard to ‘get going’.
Sleep deprivation and school success are very
much related. Again research has identified that
sleep loss can cause a range of schooling
problems, including:
Poor behaviour and poor concentration.
Problems with impulse control leading to
risk-taking behaviours, more likely in
chronically sleep-deprived teenagers.
An increased risk of disorders such as
depression and attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), associated
in teenagers with sleep problems.
Poor marks and grades and an increase in
negative feeling towards school and
education.
Daniel Hurst writing in The Sydney Morning
Herald (May 11, 2013) noted that students are
getting less and less sleep which is having
significant effects on their, and their class mate’s,
learning. Daniel cited the latest TIMSS (Trends in
International Mathematics & Science Study)
International Results in Mathematics which
suggest about 67 per cent of Australian Year 4
maths students were in classrooms where the
teachers reported instruction was hampered by
some students suffering lack of sleep.
This result was a part of a sleep research carried
out in 50 countries around the world involving
more than 900,000 Year 4 students. Interestingly
only four of the 50 countries had a higher level of
sleep deprivation in the study than Australia, led
by the US with 73 per cent.
When I look into any classroom at any time
during the day there are many signs of students
suffering sleep deprivation. Teachers make
comments every day about students who have
very poor concentration and those who spend
most of the time yawning or with their head on
the desk.
Michael Grose in one of his blogs on the 10th May
made a number of very good points. Noting that
lack of sleep is not merely a learning issue, it's a
massive well-being issue for children. Mental
health authorities have long identified lack of
sleep as having a negative impact on children's
general well-being. And as any parent can attest
to, tired kids are genuinely more grisly, short-
tempered, and even unpleasant to be around.
Michael has provided some great advice on his
blog on how to ensure your child or teenager gets
enough sleep, suggesting somewhere between 8
to 10 hours a night which is consistent with other
experts in the area of sleep needs.
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1. Do a lifestyle check. Some kids are so
busy that they need to go to bed later than is
healthy just to fit everything in. Have a look at
their routines to see if there are activities that
can be eradicated to free up some much-needed
sleep time.
2. Keep regular bed-times. This sounds
obvious but your child's internal sleep clock loves
routine. Set a bed-time and stick to it, and let
them stay up later on weekends. (Michael’s book
One Step Ahead has lots of strategies to get your
kids to bed).
3. Have a bed-time routine. A routine such
as story, bath and teeth-cleaning signal
psychologically it's time for sleep. These cues are
important to induce sleepiness.
4. Have a wind-down time. Start winding
down 45 minutes out from bedtime and remove
stimuli such as TV, mobiles and other screens that
keep kids awake. Limit food and caffeine intake
as well close to bedtime.
5. Keep bedrooms for sleep and not for TV
or other screen-viewing. Bedrooms that
resemble caves are the go. If possible, homework
should be done in another area of the house so
bedrooms are associated with sleep and
relaxation.
6. Work with the 3 sleep cues. Make sure
your child's room is dark (cue 1); lower the body
temperature (cue 2) with baths or good
ventilation; and stick to the sleep cycles (cue 3) of
your child.
Better knowledge of the biology of sleep and of
sleep patterns, as well as instigating good sleep
habits, will go a long way to helping kids and
teenagers get a regular good night's sleep. It will
not only benefit their learning, but their well-
being and behaviour will be impacted as well.
Read more of Michael’s blog and parenting
advice at:
http://www.parentingideas.com.au/Blog/May-
2013/Is-your-child-sleep-deprived--essential-
parenting-
And the Sydney Morning Herald article can be
found at:
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-
news/ensure-children-sleep-ban-mobiles-say-
teachers-20130510-2jdds.html
May 21 Sec. Zone Athletics
22 Primary Athletics Carnival
23 National Simultaneous Storytime
Aust.’s Biggest Morning Tea
24 Walk Safely to School Day
24/25 Model United Nations Assembly Muswellbrook
27 Defence Force Rec. Talk Yrs 10&11
Drumbala
28 Science & Eng. Challenge
29 Vocal Eisteddfod
31 Engineering Challenge Yrs 9&10
June 12-14 Great Aussie Bush Camp
14 Yr10 Hosp. Showcase
20 Yr7 & Yr9 Male Vaccinations
28 Last day of Term 2
IMPORTANT DATES:
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Open your home, host an exchange student!
If you have "a bed in your home and love in your heart", hosting is for you. Hosting an exchange student is a unique opportunity to share your way of life with an enthusiastic young person from another part of the world. Every year in January and July students come to Australia from all over the world to spend one or two semesters at a high school. By opening up your heart and home and hosting an exchange student, your family can make a positive difference to the life of a young person just waiting to come to our country. When you host an exchange student, it is a rewarding experience for the whole family. Family members will obtain a wider international perspective, make lifelong friendships and enjoy the company of an enthusiastic young person.
If you have children at home, hosting an exchange student can reinforce their interest in languages, other cultures, and travelling. It can also be fun to have a new ‘sister’ or ‘brother’ around. Families from all walks of life, with or without children, are welcome to apply. As a volunteer exchange student host family no payment is received, a common rule for all exchange organisations, to ensure that host families really want to share their lives with a student for the cultural exchange experience. STS (Student Travel Schools) will take care of all school arrangements and you will have the support of a local STS Representative. Call us today to start your adventure! 1800 263 964 or email us at [email protected] Website: www.sts-education.com.au
Hi, I’m Mick McKinley. I have been teaching for 19 years following graduation from Newcastle University with a B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education). Originally I worked in TAS (Technology & Applied Science) but I saw the light and become a Careers Adviser. It is wonderful to help those kids who are excited about their future and what lies ahead. As Careers Adviser I have organised many excursions that include University visits, presentations by private educators, TAFE staff as well as Work Experience. Upcoming events include an ADF (Australian Defence Forces) presentation, Uni of Newcastle Open day and Careers Expo in Chatham.
YEAR 12 YEAR ADVISER:
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Last week a Parent Teacher evening
was held for students in Years 7, 11 and
12. Although the number of parents who
attended was disappointing I know many of the
parents who attended with their children had
valuable discussions with teachers about their
child’s strengths and weaknesses and strategies
to improve their child’s skills and achievement.
The next parent teacher evening for ALL
secondary students will be held in July, early on in
Term 3, and will follow the distribution of reports
at the end of this term.
Mrs Shultz informed me earlier in the week how
well our students had performed at the Drama
Eisteddfod and showed me a whole desk full of
trophies and ribbons that our students had
gained at the Taree Eisteddfod. Congratulations
to all students and teachers for their efforts, it
continues a strong tradition of success in Drama
at our school. A full report will appear elsewhere
in the next newsletter.
Next week I will be taking two students, Courtney
Agett and Cordel Murphy, to participate in a
Model United Nations Assembly at
Muswellbrook. This event is sponsored by Rotary
and many thanks go to Tea Gardens Rotary and
Graham Dunn for allowing our students to
participate in this interesting role play which will
be of tremendous educational value for our
students.
I recently announced the commencement of our
school leadership election process for our
2013/14 school captains. Students will be
seeking nomination from their peers and
students before a suitability interview is held in
early June, followed by speeches by the
candidates and voting by students on the 18th
June. The successful students will be inducted at
our formal assembly on Thursday June 27th.
Why is cyber security awareness important?
The internet has increasingly become part of our daily life. It provides a way for us to socialise, shop, transact and do business, which means we
are sharing more and more personal and financial information online. In doing so we potentially expose ourselves to number of online risks which we need to be aware of and properly manage.
That is why it is important that we better understand how to stay safe and secure on the internet.
Under the Australian Government's Cyber Security Program a range of initiatives, including National Cyber Security Awareness Week, help Australians understand cyber security and safety and the measures they can take to protect their personal and financial information.
BCS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:
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The Year 12 Advanced English Cultural excursion was a valuable experience enjoyed by all. Six students plus Ms Newton recently spent 3 nights in Sydney. We attended lectures, symposiums and a night performance of the HSC text 'Hamlet'. Time was also spent in the Contemporary Gallery and Australian Museum. Aside from valuable HSC preparation, students were temporarily immersed in aspects of city life, (e.g.: relying on trains and buses, budgeting to cover meals etc) essential skills for them to consider as they contemplate pursuing University study or moving to larger areas to pursue careers post school.
Students also attended a lecture at the Wesley Centre where they heard Australia's foremost Shakespearian expert, John Bell, speak. A symposium at the Seymour Centre which was presented by the director of the production the students viewed the following evening. Students were able to see behind the scenes, gain knowledge of decision making in relation to how dramatic roles are cast and how directors and actors work collaboratively to create believable characters. Ms Newton would like to take this opportunity to
thank all students involved for their exemplary
behaviour and mature attitudes.
On Friday 3rd May, Year 11 student Kyra-Lea
Gregory performed in the Entertainer Solo
Section, Open Age Group at the Taree Eisteddfod.
Kyra-Lea performed the song "Someone Like
You" while accompanying herself on the guitar.
She performed to a very high standard, as did the
other competitors in this section. Kyra-Lea
presented herself confidently and represented
our school well in this section of the Eisteddfod.
Kyra-Lea deservingly was awarded 1st Place in
the competition. Well done!
WELL DONE KYRA-LEA!
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The NAPLAN is over again for another
year. Student results, in each of the areas
tested, will be available to the school and parents
towards the end of Term 3.
Our athletics carnival will be held this Wednesday
22nd May. All students K-6 will be expected to
attend and participate in the events, on the day,
unless they have a medical reason for not doing
so. The school should be notified in writing, if
this is the case. All family and friends are
welcome to attend the carnival to cheer on their
child/ren. As has been the case, in the past, we
will require parent assistance with time-keeping
in the age races and in other events. We really
do appreciate and value your assistance on
carnival day and I know the students do too. Put
this date in your diary. It is essential that
students are dressed appropriately for physical
activity, on this day and every sports day - blue
and white soccer shorts and sports shirt. Both
the shorts and the shirts are available from the
school’s uniform shop. If your child does not
already have the appropriate sports uniform, can
I please request that you purchase the uniform as
soon as possible so all students are prepared and
appropriately dressed for the carnival, this
Wednesday, and for sport each Wednesday.
Suitable footwear of joggers, which lace up, is
also encouraged. Thanks in anticipation of your
cooperation in this matter. We have already
completed the 800m and high jump. These are
completed prior to the carnival due to the
gruelling nature of the events and the time
associated with running the events on the day of
the carnival.
National Walk Safely to School Day will be held
this year on Friday 24th May. We encourage all
students to walk to school on this day, where
practical, to highlight road safety, good health,
public transport and the environment.
The University of Newcastle’s Science and
Engineering Challenge is on again, this year, for
all students in Years 5 & 6. It will be held at Taree
Racecourse, on Tuesday 28th May. BCS has a
proud tradition of success in this engaging
educational event, being the runners-up in 2011
and champions in 2012. The students absolutely
love this day. It would be a fantastic effort if we
could defend the title in 2013. Please encourage
your child to attend this exciting learning
experience. The more students that attend, the
greater our chances are of retaining the title.
Our PSSA (Primary School Sports Association)
tennis team comprising of Brandon Nott,
Madison Hurtado, Liam Garemyn and Taylah
Smith were defeated, last Monday, by a stronger
Dungog outfit. Our students certainly weren’t
outclassed by their opponents. They played very
well and displayed excellent sportsmanship.
Congratulations on your efforts and participation.
Our girls’ and boys’ soccer teams will travel to
Tea Gardens next Tuesday to play their first
round matches. We wish them luck in their
games. Play hard, play fair and have fun!
The “Discover Uni Day” is on again, for Year 6
students and their families, on Wednesday 5th
June. Each student has been given a note
outlining the details of the day. There is no cost
to the students for this day. A family member is
encouraged to attend this day with their
son/daughter. All students are expected to
attend regardless of whether or not they are
accompanied by a family member. This is a day
not to be missed!
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As a part of our Drug Education unit, Years 5 and
6 created posters that displayed facts about
alcohol and its possible harms. The poster had to
capture the reader’s attention by using a catchy
slogan and colour while incorporating
information facts. This poster was designed by
Brock Buchanan, Year 6 and won him a class
prize.
Every Friday afternoon at 3.30pm a junior
“round-robin” is played at Bulahdelah Tennis
Club. Anyone can participate and at the end of
the Term prizes will be awarded in various
categories. Each week the players who attend are
divided according to their level of play for
doubles and singles. Because we don’t have
teams, if you can come one week, but not the
next, that’s ok – results are based on the games
you play compared with those you win. It costs
$3 to play each week, and players must be
members of the Club.
If anyone would like more information, please
call Meredyth on 49974146, or 0401014146.
Alternatively email Meredyth at:
DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAM:
JUNIOR TENNIS:
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K-12
THURSDAY
23rd MAY
Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual,
national event when all Primary School children
will be encouraged to walk and commute safely
to school. It is a Community Event seeking to
promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport
and the Environment. It will be held throughout
Australia on Friday 24th May 2013.
Ex BCS student Brad Benbow, of Gloucester, was
announced as the winner of the Institute of
Automotive and Mechanical Engineers’
Outstanding Achievement in Certificate III in
Outdoor Power Equipment. Brad, who couldn’t
make it to the awards because of family illness,
said this week he was very surprised to win.
Congratulations Ben!
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Welcome back and I trust you all had a lovely break with the kids, as I did. It has been lovely to come back and spend a few days with the kids in the garden but it's now time to get cooking again, yippee. Kitchen classes will resume tomorrow and I look forward to seeing all my wonderful helpers again.
There have been a few day and time changes to kitchen classes with both Years 3 & 4 being on the same Thursday now. Below is Term 2 roster so please pencil yourself in where you can help. Thank you.
Garden News
Cathryn Guthrie has taken over all the garden classes now and she is doing a wonderful job. If you are available to volunteer in any of her classes it would be really appreciated. The Years 5/6 garden days and times have changed and are listed.
Week A Tuesday 11.20 - 12.10 Year 5/6 Group 1 Thursday 9.00 - 9.45 Year 5/6 Group 2 Friday 11.30 - 12.15 Year 4 Friday 12.15 - 1pm Year 3 Week B Monday 11.20 - 12-10 Year 5/6 Group 3 Friday 11.25 - 12.15 Year 4 Friday 12.15 - 1pm Year 3
DATE DAY TIME CLASS
23rd May Thursday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr4) Mrs Wills 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr3) Mrs Ottignon
24th May Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse
31st May Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse
6th June Thursday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr4) Mrs Wills 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr3) Mrs Ottignon
7th June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse
14th June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse
20th June Thursday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr4) Mrs Wills 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr3) Mrs Ottignon
21st June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse
28th June Friday 11.30 – 1.15 (Yr6) Mrs McDonald 1.30 – 3.00 (Yr5) Mr Backhouse
STEPHANIE ALEXANDER GARDEN PROGRAM UPDATE:
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The BCS Canteen staff Sheryl Barry (Canteen Manager) and Christina Watt continue to provide a healthy and varied
selection of foods for our students and staff. They prepare healthy one-off specials each week. These specials are
publicised each fortnight in the school newsletter and on the school web site. Students and staff are invited to order
from this list in addition to the Menu/Price List.
Specials this fortnight are:
BCS distributes the Tall Timbers newsletter by
FAMILY EMAIL. Please ensure that your family
email is entered correctly on our records. We also
place a copy of our newsletter on our website;
Next Newsletters for Term 2: 3rd & 17th June.
http://www.bulahdelah-c.schools.nsw.edu.au.
Please ensure all items of your child’s uniform are
clearly marked for easy identification and return.
We have a number of school jumpers and hats
which are handed in with no names.
The teachers are not responsible for ensuring
students have their jumpers and hats at the end
of the day. Lost items are taken to the lost
property bin. This bin is cleaned out at the end of
each term with unclaimed items of clothing going
to the op-shop.
DATE RECESS COST LUNCH COST
May 20 Garlic Bread $1.00 Prawn Cutlets & Salad $5.00
May 21 Meatballs $3.00 Vol Au Vents $4.50
May 22 Party Pies/Sausage Rolls $1ea Steak Sandwich with Onion $4.50
May 23 Apple Pie $2.00 Chicken Schnitzel $6.00
May 24 Smoothie $2.00 Rissole (G) Roll $3.00
May 27 Scones Jam & Cream $2.00 Chicken Caesar Salad $5.50
May 28 Mini Hot Dogs $3.00 Sweet & Sour Pork $4.00
May 29 Savoury Dish $3.00 Beef Stew $4.00
May 30 Goujons $3.00 Curried Sausages $4.00
May 31 Mini Salad Wraps $3.00 Stir Fry Beef $4.50
HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION:
LOST UNIFORMS:
CANTEEN SPECIALS: