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In this issue:

Principal’s Report Page 1-2

Reading and Comprehension Page 3

Sports Report Pages 3-4

Library News Page 4

Cambe Calf

What’s On Page 5

School Supplies Checklist Page 6

Principal’s Report

100 Days of Kindergarten Can you believe last Friday week our Kindergarten students celebrated 100 days at Big School! The day was spent dressing up as a favourite super hero enjoying a healthy class party together. This group of students are delightful, entertaining and confident - not to mention the great learning progress they are all making in their reading, writing and numbers.

100% Student Attendance Congratulations to the following students who’ve continued with 100% attendance this year:

Jasmin Colivas, Aiden Clark, Cooper Sparks, Rhiana Biniuk, Darcie Johnson, Megan Johnson, Arbi Francis, Hannah Phillips, Leo Gallenca, Trent Tipping, Luella Aldridge, Abby Edge-Gleave, Manning MacPhail, Hamish Reilly, Caitlin Campbell, Erin Evans, Chloe Marshall, Amy Evelyn, Selin Onsel, Daniel Biniuk, Flynn Colivas, Charlie Fuller, Tyler Wurth, Ava Bradley, Ruby Davidson, Corey MacPhail, Grace Fuller, Makayla Baldock, Hayden Batson, Brayden Hare, Owen Waller, Kiera Davis, Ella Hartnett, Chloe Marney, Lucinda Reilly, Sam Phillips, Tanyel Onsel, Henry Jenkinson, Cooper Lewis, Kim Estrada, Luke Kirby, Kurt MacPhail, James Phillips, Cameron Bowers, Travis Campbell, Ella Davidson, Indiana Jones, Jack Batson, Rorie Guilk, Curtis Pelchen, Lily Carter.

Cambewarra Public School www.cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 4 August 2014 Term 3, Week 4

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We are all very impressed…. Must be the great teachers and wonderful school friends that keep you coming to school every day. The research tells us that regular school attendance supports learning, friendship and happiness at school.

Wakakirri – Final Preparations Students are in the final weeks of their Wakkakirri preparations and from all accounts it sounds as though the final touches to costumes and dance moves are just about completed. I am very much looking forward to watching the full dress rehearsal for the first time on Friday.

This Performing Arts Program is truly inspirational in the way it brings the school community so closely together. Many hours are spent by staff and parents enabling the students the opportunity to enjoy performing at the WIN Entertainment Centre. My thanks to all of you for the things you do together for our students.

Education Week Our school will celebrate Education Week in Week 9 of this term; 8-12 September. Mrs Mison is busy organising the events for the week including open classrooms, Student Led Conferences and school performances from our Wakkakirri Performance and items by our K-2 students. An invitation will go home shortly, in the meantime please mark Wednesday, 10 September on your calendars as our day of celebrations.

P&C Meeting –Monday 4 August The next P&C meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6.30pm in the staffroom. All parents are welcome to attend. I will provide an update about School Safety. Please come along if you wish to know more about this or to hear about the great learning programs organised for the term.

Student Learning Resources Coming home with the newsletter this week is a reminder of ongoing school equipment the students need throughout the year. Teachers need parents to send glue sticks to school and to check that pencil cases are well equipped for the term. This includes a sharpener, lead pencils, coloured pencils, rubbers, glue sticks, textas and pens if in the senior classes.

Have a great week everyone, Mrs Hilliar

Cambewarra Public School www.cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 4 August 2014 Term 3, Week 4

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Reading and Comprehension Check the links on the school web page School Years (top tab) Reading and Comprehension (left tab). Throughout Term 3, student in Stage 2 and Stage 3 will be learning to independently use two routines designed to allow students to transfer their knowledge of comprehension strategies and apply them to independent-level texts in small peer groups. The two comprehension routines are: • Literature Circles • Reciprocal Teaching Literature Circles Literature circles are similar to adult book clubs or book discussion groups. Generally, students choose the texts, although some teachers may decide to assign students to read certain types of literature. As a general rule, texts chosen should provide rich content and offer opportunities for discussion and debate. Students usually read the text on their own and then meet at specified times with their literature circle group to discuss what they have read. The ways to structure this discussion vary. You can simply allow students an open discussion or pose specific discussion questions. Reciprocal Teaching This is a technique used to develop comprehension of a text in which the teacher and students take turns leading a dialogue concerning sections of a text. Reciprocal teaching involves four different techniques: 1. Questioning 2. Clarifying 3. Summarising 4. Predicting The process of reciprocal teaching generally involves each student in the group taking on one of the four roles. The “questioner” begins by posing questions he or she has about the text, which should then be discussed among the group members. The “clarifier” facilitates the group discussion and guides members to look for answers in the text. The “summariser” gives a summary of the text up to that point in the reading. The “predictor” makes predictions about what he or she thinks will happen next in the text. Kind Regards, Mr Ross Classroom Teacher Sports Report

State Cross Country Carnival Congratulations to Stirling Norwood, who represented us at the State Cross Country Carnival held on Friday, 18 July. Stirling said that he came ‘somewhere in the middle of the pack and had fun’. Thank you, Stirling, for your fine effort! Well done to have advanced so far!

Cambewarra Public School www.cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 4 August 2014 Term 3, Week 4

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Library News – Connect to Reading

This year the theme for Children’s Book Week is “Connect to Reading”. Connecting to reading is about enjoying the experience of exploring a story and being part of other worlds or genres. There is a broader social perspective in that reading encourages bonds with other people through not only printed matter but also through other forms of media. We will be holding our celebrations for Book Week in Week 8. Dates for your diary include:

• 27 August (Week 7) – Readers Theatre presentation from Shoalhaven City Library for K-2 students only

• 2-4 September - Book Fair in the library • 3 September – 9:15 – 10:00 Dress-up Day and Parade (K-6)

10:00 – 11:00 Classroom activities with class teachers (K-6)

Students from K-6 are encouraged to come to school dressed as a book character of choice on Wednesday 3 September. Please watch this space for more details…

The Shoalhaven City Library is holding two competitions for Book Week, as follows:

• K-2 students – colouring-in competition • 3-6 students – design and construct a 3D model of a character from any of the 2014 Book

Week shortlisted books

Students who are interested in entering the competition can collect an entry form from our school library. Angela Urquhart - Relieving Teacher Librarian

Wakakirri Performance Day This will be a normal school day for the students. They are to turn up to school at normal time as we will practice before we leave at lunchtime. It is important that you pack a normal lunch with extra snacks for the day. We will supply dinner for the students on the night. It is important that you are there for the start of the night as they do not tell us the order of the performances until very late. Travel: We will be catching a bus up to the venue but it is your role to organize transportation for you child from the venue that night. If you are unable to attend or collect your child then it is important that we know who your child will be travelling home with. Please inform us ASAP. If you need help in organizing transport home from the event please see me and I will help out. Wakakirri Event Times Wednesday 13 August 6.15pm Venue doors open 7.15pm Show Commences - Act 1 8.45pm Interval - 20 minutes 9.05pm Show Recommences - Act 2 9.30pm Show Concludes, approximately*

Sports Report – continued The District Athletics Carnival The District Athletics Carnival took place on Thursday, 31 July (High Jump only) and Friday, 1 August at the oval next to Shoalhaven HS.

A big ‘THANK YOU’ to Mr Waters who gave up much of his time to train the relay teams. He and Ros Phillips also generously volunteered their time to help at the carnival. You are both very much appreciated!

This year a team of 38 competitors represented Cambewarra PS. Thank you to all competitors on being respectful, doing your best, being a great sport and also, very importantly, having fun!

These competitors competed on Thursday, 31 July at the High Jump events: Libby Horgan, Mya Ellis, Summer Hall, Monique Wegner, James Phillips, Kurt MacPhail and Sam Fineran.

These competitors competed on Friday, 1 August: Izac Maher, Jackson Musson, Kyle Munro, Johnathan Price, Stirling Norwood, James Phillips, Sam Maher, Kye McLaren, Joel Horgan, Rhys Burinaga, Will Maher, Alex Cornell, Jack Batson, Kurt MacPhail, Bailey Hilaire, Bailey Evelyn, Codie Angilley, Cameron Bowers, Summer O’Brien, Eilish Norwood, Mya Ellis, Lara Weber, Tara Cornell, Gabrielle Johnson, Charly Poulton, Libby Horgan, Eilish Norwood, Grace Fuller, Serena Wright, Kacee Day, Pip Carroll, Ashleigh May, Bronte Windsor, Maddison Gossage, Emily Burinaga and Aimee Ward.

We will hopefully have a more detailed report on the carnival ready for next week. Congratulations to all who competed on your outstanding effort.

Martina Reitz – Sports Coordinator

Cambewarra Public School www.cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 4 August 2014 Term 3, Week 4

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Name: Ty Year: 3 Type of Calf: Compassionate Calf Why: Compassion is a difficult value to learn – it is a very abstract concept and is about seeing life from someone else’s viewpoint. Many adults find it difficult to understand how it may be for another so this week’s Cambe Calf is even more special from this point of view. Ty was given the role of leader in his reading groups, however another student from the group thought it was their turn and they became very upset. Ty – without hesitation – gave up his turn as leader to calm and assure the student. Ty says he “felt bad for them, because I don’t like to see other people being upset.” Ty, because of his empathetic nature, was able to cheer up the student with this simple act of selflessness. He did this “so I could help them stop crying, because I didn’t like seeing them upset.” He was rewarded because “they felt happy when I did this, and said ‘thank you very much for letting me be the leader.’ It felt really good because I like helping people when they really need help. I was proud of myself and happy to help.” What an outstanding example of compassion, care and consideration; your actions are admirable Ty and your big heart is something to be celebrated. Congratulations on being such a thoughtful, compassionate and kind young man Ty. Such attributes will take you far, and we could all take lead from the example you set. Congratulations on being this week’s Cambe Calf Ty.

The Cambe Calf Award

What’s On

Monday, 4/8 Assembly, 2pm Lunchbox Project P&C Meeting, 6:30pm

Tuesday, 5/8

Wednesday, 6/8 Lunchbox Project

Thursday, 7/8 Boys’ Soccer

Friday, 8/8 Lunchbox Project

Monday, 11/8 Lunchbox Project

Student Representative Council News The SRC have voted upon their major and minor projects for Term 3. The SRC are an amazing team. Their application of the core values “We Will Do Our Best Each Day” and “We Will Think And Act Responsibly” is wonderful. Below are the projects for Term 3. Major Bike riding day (Term 3) – sub-committee formed Grandparents and Caregivers Morning Tea (Term 4)

– sub-committee formedMinor Badge for bell ringers

– completedBall block under COOSH – requested Classes able to eat on pods with booking

– in placeRegular clean-up day during fitness

– every ThursdayMore handball courts

– completed (2013 project)Congratulations Pip, Max, Ella and Bailey for their wonderful assembly report. Mr Ross – SRC Coordinator

Cambewarra Public School www.cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 4 August 2014 Term 3, Week 4

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List of supplies needed for class:

KindergartenPlease ensure your child’s items have his/her name clearly writtenA water bottle A lunch box A library bag A school hat A raincoat Whiteboard markers A reader bag 2 large glue sticks A paint shirt A box of tissues A ream of white A4 paper 1 x bottle hand wash

Stage 1 Years 1 & 2Please ensure your child’s items have his/her name clearly written4 large glue sticks A small pencil case A4 sized homework book Lots of lead pencils 1 small set of coloured pencils A box of tissues A ream of white A4 paper A raincoat A library bag A reading folder

Stage 2 Years 3 & 4Please ensure your child’s items have his/her name clearly writtenA library bag A reading folder 2 glue sticks 3 lead pencils – HB if possible 2 erasers – not motorised type please A sharpener – not motorised type please 2 A4 display folder (for assessment tasks and maths sheets) Coloured pencils, textas and highlight pens A 30cm wooden ruler with cm and mm markings no bendy or steel rulers Small pencil case for the desk for pens and writing. A water bottle A paint shirt A box of tissues A ream of white A4 paper School hat An A4 exercise book for homework 1 thumb drive 8GB labelled and keyring attached 1 pack of post-it notes: 7.5cmx7.5cm Scissors

Stage 3 Years 5 & 6Please ensure your child’s items have his/her name clearly writtenPens – 2 red, endless amount of blue - no eraser or clicky pens please. 2 glue sticks 3 lead pencils – HB if possible 2 erasers – not motorised type please A sharpener – not motorised type please 3 X A4 display folder (for assessment tasks and maths sheets) 2 chisel point black permanent markers (for art and calligraphy) Coloured pencils, textas and highlight pens A 30cm wooden ruler – no bendy or steel rulers A large pencil case for pencils, textas etc. Small pencil case for the desk for pens and writing A small dictionary A water bottle A paint shirt A box of tissues A ream of white A4 paper School hat - named An A4 exercise book for homework Clear contact for book 1 thumb drive 8GB labelled and key ring attached Scissors Post it Notes 75mm X 75mm 1 pack of at least 6 highlighters

Cambewarra Public School www.cambewarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 4 August 2014 Term 3, Week 4

P&C News, 4 August 2014

The next meeting P&C meeting is on Monday, 4 August beginning at 6.30pm in the staffroom.

Fundraising Meeting A special fundraising meeting is to be held on Thursday, August 7 at 5pm at the Nowra Golf Club. This will be to discuss the idea of a major fundraiser at the end of the year - an outdoor cinema experience. Look out for the flyer with more details or contact Amanda on 0417 441 799.

Canteen Update Just a reminder that the canteen menu for Term 3 will remain the same as Term 2 however the canteen volunteer roster for Term 3 has been updated and sent out to our helpers. If you are able to help in the canteen on a Friday check out the roster on the canteen webpage and give Cathy Corkett a call on 0413 214 262. There are a couple of Fridays this term where an extra helper would make the work lighter for the volunteers in the canteen.

The canteen has been registered to participate in the “Fresh For Kids 2014 Canteen Campaign, Eat Fresh & Win". The Campaign is designed to encourage kids to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables and to purchase them from their school canteen. It will commence on Friday 15 August and finish on Friday 19 September. To be in the draw to win some great prizes, students can purchase fruit and vegetable items from the canteen on Fridays. One token per purchase will be given out which can be used to enter the competition. Once you collect 2 tokens you return them to the canteen with your entry form. The completed entries will be sent in at the end of the promotion. For our canteen the promotion is running on Fridays only. Special tokens will not be given out on Tuesdays or Wacky Wednesdays. Special recipes including some from the Year 2 Lunch Box Project, will be added to the canteen menu throughout the promotion. A flyer with the added items and full details of the prizes on offer will be sent home soon.

Fun Run Update Thanks to all those students and families who participated in and supported our Fun Run. Over $1,500 was raised from this activity and has been allocated as part of the P&C’s contribution towards the running of the air conditioners in the bottom four classrooms. Students who raised over $10 have been given their special reward prizes. Thank you to all.

South Coast Entertainment Book We have had a few people enquire about the new 2014/15 South Coast Entertainment Book. The Book includes over $20,000 worth of valuable 2-for-1 and up to 50% offers from many of the best restaurants, arts, attractions, hotel accommodation, travel and much more. If you order the $55 book or download the app, the P&C will receive an $11 donation for every book sold. For those who would like to purchase a 2014/15 Book you can do so at https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2802a55 For those who are unfamiliar with The Book, there may be a special digital membership trial to check out the offers. A flyer with more details will be sent home shortly.

Music Trivia Night Thank You The final thank yous are being sent out to our fabulous sponsors of the recent Music Trivia Night. The Night was generously supported by a number of local businesses and organisations. We would like to thank the following people and would encourage you to support them. THANK YOU *Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre; *Scruples Hair and Beauty Nowra; *McDonalds Shoalhaven; *Power FM/2ST; *Kiama Holiday Parks; *Greendale’s Café; *Mamma’s Pizza and Pasta; *Nowra Golf Club; *MEATCO on the Mall, Nowra; *Unicorn Cheese; *Thai Riverside Restaurant;*Trevi Fountain Italian Restaurant; *Husky Pub; *North Nowra Tavern; *Tuscany WoodfireRestaurant; *The Lookout Cambewarra Mountain; * Dolphin Watch Cruises; *The 19th Link Restaurant; and *Bomaderry RSL Club.

COOSH NEWS Welcome back to Term 3

COOSH TEAM

With numbers increasing at COOSH we are able to increase our staffing and would like to welcome our new educator Sharon Coglan to our COOSH team. Our COOSH educators are all qualified to certificate III level and above in Children’s Service’s and have: Approved and current first aid training, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management & current working with Children’s Check.

CO ORDINATOR EDUCATOR EDUCATOR EDUCATOR

Suzanne Cole Brooke Lee Sarah Schusser Sharon Coglan

CASUAL STAFF

We are currently looking for enthusiastic casual staff to join our COOSH team.

Shift hours are between the hours of 7am – 9am and 3pm – 6pm Monday to Friday during School Term and 7am – 6pm during Vacation Care.

Essential Criteria:

Current Working with Children’s Check

Certificate III or above in Children’s Services

Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain first aid training

To apply please email a resume and cover letter to: Sue cooshcambewarra@hotmail.com

Vacation Care

Vacation Care was great fun and full of great activities and excursions, Shoalhaven Zoo, Cinema, Combined OSHC service disco. The children really enjoyed our scooters and roller skates day. We are busy working on the September/October Vacation Care and hope to have our programs available from 1st September.

Experienced Cambewarra guitar tutor offers

Guitar Lessons

Just right for kids wanting to learn the guitar!

The course will cover: • Notes, positioning and tuning; • Chords and Strumming Patterns; • Learning your choice of favourite songs • How to read Guitar Tablature.

Lessons cost $25 for Half an Hour.

Beginner Guitars Available for Hire

If you are interested please contact me, Jesse Bourne, on:

Mob: 0423 965 209

Be Quick! Taking Bookings Now for 2014

Be Quick! Spots filling – call today!

Local Foster Carers needed We are looking for local people to provide care for children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. FACS is seeking Foster Carers who can provide short term/crisis care and/or respite care (e.g.one weekend a month). Individuals, couples and families from varied backgrounds, cultural groups, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. All carers receive training, support and financial assistance. INTERESTED? Call Gabi Taylor or Carolyn Lardner at FACS on 4222-8400 during business hours.

BLUE SKIES CONCERT SHOALHAVEN CITY CONCERT BAND

FAREWELLS WINTER Sunday 2pm August 10th 2014

Nowra School of Arts, Berry St, Nowra

Farewell winter in style.

Warm your soul with the sounds of our

Youth Band and Concert Band

Dance Band

Brass Quintet and Wind Quartet.

Join us as we transit from the Dark Ages of winter to

the Renaissance of spring and beyond.

Tickets at the door include afternoon tea.

Adult - $15, Child - $5 Enquiries: 02 4421 0749

Bomaderry Cricket Club The cricket season is getting near and we would like to advertise our Junior Registration day. The date is Saturday 30 August 2014 from 9am to 12 noon. To be held at the cricket training nets, Bomaderry Sporting Complex (behind pool, Cambewarra Road Bomaderry). For more information please phone George Matthews on 4422 4342 or 0412 429 312

Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra

Tuning In! The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra began planning for the development of a childhood music education program in 2013. Jenny Cork was engaged as a consultant on the project and in Term 4 2013 a successful pilot pre-school music programme was conducted. With the program renamed Tuning In, six music classes for children aged 2-7 currently operates weekly at Nowra School of Arts during school terms.

For more info: email syorchestra.pmp@gmail.com or ring 0435 584 220

NORTH NOWRA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Defence School Transition Aide North Nowra Public School

A Defence School Transition Aide (DSTA) provides assistance and support to the children of Australian Defence Force members as they move from school to school and during times of parental absence. The DSTA would develop and implement a range of resources to assist these children and their families to integrate into the school community and to increase their ability to cope with the military lifestyle. This is a contract position until June 30th 2015. The continuation of the position beyond this date is dependent on funding from the Australian Department of Defence. In NSW government schools the DSTA is employed as a Community Liaison Officer. The DSTA is an employee of the NSW Department of Education and Communities and is responsible to the school principal or nominee for everyday activities. Interested applicants may obtain a copy of the DSTA role description and selection criteria from the school office. Closing Date for this position is 15 August 2014 For information relating to this position please contact Janet Snell on 44227045 or northnowra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

(P.O. Box 3069) 75 Judith Drive NORTH NOWRA 2541

Phone: 02 4422 7045 Fax: 02 4422 9035 Principal: Julie Ashby

Respect Co-operation Responsibility Resilience

ININ——STORESTORE

CHOOK DAYCHOOK DAY Saturday 23rd August 2014

9am to 12 Noon

* Sausage Sizzle

*Lucky Door Prizes

*Kids competition—Best Dressed Chook

*Heaps of in-store specials

*Nowra Poultry Club will be here with different breeds on Display as well as a

chook washing demonstration

*Feed expert on feeding your chickens correctly

*A Vet will be here talking on animal health, the importance of purchasing vac-

cinated birds and the effects of worming, diseases and lice.

*Sample Bags

*Coffee Van

*Chickens will be available for sale on the day.

36 Bolong Road

Bomaderry NSW 2541

4421 2215

Free Flu Vac clinic 22nd July 10 am to 12 pm

At CROSSROADS Youth Health 49 Worrigee Street

Nowra

NSW 2541

Ring 44231784 to

book in for this free service

Purchase Tickets at Shoalhaven Basketball or by Phoning 44213800

Huge indoor Cinema

SHOALHAVEN BASKETBALL

Cambewarra Rd

Opposite Bomaderry High School

Bring a Beanbag, a cushion or your favourite pillow for a fun family evening. Movie will be shown on a huge 6 x 3mtr screen. Full canteen will be available for dinner and snacks. Get your pizza, Hot Dogs, chips and don't forget to pick up a Choc Top, popcorn, Jaffas before the movie starts. Doors open 6.00pm Movie to commence at 6.45pm ALL TICKETS: $10 OR Family of 4 (2 Adults 2 Child) $25 extra child $5

Proudly hosted by Shoalhaven Basketball

SATURDAY 23rd August,2014 DOORS OPEN 6.00PM

TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED

SALES: 44213800 OR DIRECTLY FROM STADIUM

TICKETS MUST BE PRE PURCHASED

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE PURCHASED NO DOOR SALES

FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS

Little Athletics is a sport that provides an opportunity for higher levels of fitness and better health.

Little Athletics is not really about winning but about having fun, making friends and getting families involved in healthy activities. The emphasis is placed on participation and personal improvement.

The new season of Shoalhaven Little Athletics will commence on Tuesday September 2nd 2014.

Where: Ron Brown Sporting Complex Behind Shoalhaven High School Park Road, South Nowra When: Tuesday’s 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Ages: Tiny Tots to 17 years of age

Registrations at Ron Brown Sporting Complex on:

*Saturday 23 August from 9.30am to 12midday *Tuesday 26th August from 5pm to 6.30pm *Saturday 30th August from 9.30am to 12midday

Costs: $80 for all age groups except tiny tots ($65)

Cash or cheque only, no eftpos facilities available.

Athletes not registered before must bring proof of age! For more information contact the club at shoalhavenlac@yahoo.com.au or go to our facebook page

Australia is retuning

*Different areas will need to retune on different dates. Visit www.digitalready.gov.au/retune for more information.

After channels have changed, you’ll need to retune your digital TV, set-top box or

digital TV recorder on to find the channels that have moved.

Want more information? 1800 20 10 13www.digitalready.gov.au/retune

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

Australia is retuning

*Different areas will need to retune on different dates. Visit www.digitalready.gov.au/retune for more information.

After channels have changed, you’ll need to retune your digital TV,

set-top box or digital TV recorder on to find the

channels that have moved.

Want more information? 1800 20 10 13www.digitalready.gov.au/retune

Follow the steps below for basic

instruction on how to retune.

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If you are missing channels, you can start by pressing the “MENU” button on your remote then look for your “set-up” options.

Next, try to find words like: “channels” or “auto-tuning”.

Wait for the retune to finish. You should now receive all the digital TV channels.

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

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Want more information? 1800 20 10 13www.digitalready.gov.au/retune

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

FACTSHEET

WHAT IS THE RETUNE?As the final step in Australia’s successful move to digital-only TV, some channels will be changing frequencies. After they’ve changed, you’ll need to retune your digital TV, set-top box or digital TV recorder to find the channels that have moved.

These moves will free up broadcasting spectrum so that it can be used for new services such as mobile broadband. Just like the successful switch to digital-only TV, the retune is being carefully planned to make sure the change is as easy as possible.

Different areas will need to retune on different dates, so to find your date visit the website at www.digitalready.gov.au/retune where you can sign up for a reminder SMS or email.

WHO DOES IT AFFECT?The retune will affect most TV viewers in Australia. But if you are watching TV via the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service, the retune won’t affect you. If you watch your free-to-air channels via pay TV, your set-top box may be retuned for you by your provider.

Some viewers may find some of their equipment will automatically detect changes to the channels and retune itself, or it may prompt them to retune. If you are missing a free-to-air digital TV channel or channels you will need to retune.

HOW DO I RETUNE?Most people would have scanned for channels when they bought a new television – retuning follows the same process. It is often called “auto-tuning”, “auto-scanning” or something similar.

Start by pressing the “menu” button on your remote then look for your “set-up” options.

Next, try to find words like “channels” or “auto-tuning”.

You might want to write down your favourite channel, program recording and parental lock settings before you retune, as retuning may delete these settings.

If you live in an apartment, you may be using a shared antenna system. If you are experiencing issues trying to retune your digital TV equipment after your retune date, you should first contact your property manager or body corporate.

WHEN DO I RETUNE?Your retune date depends on your location and the TV tower from which you are receiving your TV signal. To find your retune date, enter your address into the “Get retune info” box on the website at www.digitalready.gov.au/retune.

You’ll need to retune your digital TV, set-top box or digital TV recorder on or after your area’s retune date.

Some people within the same town or city will have different retune dates. This is because some areas may be serviced by a number of TV towers.

The retune will take place across Australia progressively until the end of 2014.

Key points

More Information

You’ll need to retune your digital TV, set-top box or digital TV recorder on or after your retune date.

Different areas will retune on different dates.

Find out your retune date by entering your address on our website at www.digitalready.gov.au/retune

You can also sign up for a reminder SMS or email about your retune date.

Visit www.digitalready.gov.au/retune or call the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13, 8am to 10pm (AEST), 7 days.

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Want more information? 1800 20 10 13www.digitalready.gov.au/retune

Authorised by the Australian Government, Capital Hill, Canberra.

WHY DO I NEED TO RETUNE?Some free-to-air digital TV channels will move frequencies to make room for new services such as mobile broadband. You will need to retune your digital TV equipment on or after your retune date to keep receiving all the free-to-air digital TV channels available in your area.

SERVICE DISRUPTIONSThere may be some unavoidable temporary outages to all TV channels in the days leading up to, on the day of, and the day or two after the retune date. These outages are necessary because of engineering work being undertaken at the TV transmission tower. Any outages are unlikely to last longer than a few hours. Viewers should wait until after their expected retune date before attempting to retune their digital television equipment.

To check for expected outages associated with the retune, viewers should enter their address in the mySwitch tool at www.digitalready.gov.au/retune

Channel changes should not impact on the quality of television transmission or reception across the area. If people continue to experience difficulties with reception on a particular channel, they should contact the relevant broadcaster for more information about reception issues.

HELP AND ADVICEIf you are having difficulty retuning your equipment, check your manufacturer’s handbook for instructions on how to retune, ask a friend or family member to help you, visit the retune website at www.digitalready.gov.au/retune or call the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13, 8am to 10pm (AEST), 7 days.

In the lead up to the retune date, we will be providing local community organisations with information so they can help spread the word. In some areas there will also be advertising.

Southern Branch FC and Football NSW Southern Branch would like to invite

all interested, age eligible, female players to trial for the Country Southern

teams for the upcoming State Titles. Expressions of interest will also be taken

for team managers of the 12’s and 16’s teams. Age divisions:

• 12’s (born 2002 or later)

• 14’s (born 2000 or 2001)

• 16’s (born 1998 or 1999)

Trial venue and dates:

• South Nowra Football Complex, Mumbulla St, South Nowra.

• Friday 25th July 6:00pm – 8:00pm

• Friday 1st August 6:00pm – 8:00pm

State Titles dates and venues:

• Monday 22nd to Friday 26th September 2014

• 12’s & 14’s - Glen Willow Sporting Complex, Pitts Lane , Mudgee

• 16’s - Valentine Sports Park, Meurants Lane, Glenwood (Sydney)

• http://www.footballnsw.com.au/index.php?id=state-titles

For further enquiries and expressions of interest please call: Mark Johnston (0488 034 500) or Phil McColl (0418 255 209)