Guess Who? - Guyra Central School

GUYRA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Pride Respect Responsibility
Newsletter — Term 1 — Week 6 — 3 March 2015
Dates For Your Diary
Guyra Show
MARCH
Thursday, 5th .......... Positive Behaviour for Learning Day K-12
Friday, 6th ............... Primary Assembly (Yellow & Fluro)
Wednesday, 18th .... Grandparents‟ Day
................................ Secondary Cross Country
Friday, 20th ............. Primary Assembly (Rose & Indigo)
................................ Senior performance at the Bowling Club
Monday 30th ........... Primary Cross Country
................................ Year 10 Work Experience (all week)
................................ Year 11-12 Half Yearly Exams
APRIL
Thursday, 2nd ......... Last Day of Term 1
Friday, 3rd ............. Good Friday
Monday, 20th .......... Staff Development Day
Tuesday, 21st ........ First Day of Term 2
Jamie Ward
Guyra Central School
Marne Street GUYRA NSW 2365
Ph: 02 6779 0844 Fax: 02 6779 2035
Email: [email protected]
Kassie Bull
P & C President: Mrs Anita Hunter
Website: www.guyra-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
Canteen: 02 6779 1689
Celebrating Guyra Centrals’ Achievements
with Mrs Jo Burgess, Principal
Dental Mascot visit to Kindergarten
North West Swimming Team: Gane Harbutt,
Sarah Skipper & Cooper Wilson.
K-12 PBL Celebration day
On Thursday 5 March, Guyra Central will
celebrate our values of Pride, Respect and
Responsibility by staging a welfare and well
being day for all students from Kindergarten to
Year 12. Each Stage group will engage in a
range of fun activities including Dragon Boat
Racing on Malpas Dam, study skills for Years
11 and 12, road safety, nutrition and cyber
safety for primary. The PBL day has been
designed to strengthen positive interactions with
staff and students and further promote positive
behaviour for learning.
Agricultural Students Success at
Guyra Show
On Friday, a group of keen Agriculture students
from Guyra Central School attended the Guyra
Show to participate in the sheep and cattle
junior judging. Students were asked to visually
assess and compare a pen of four ewe lambs
and also four Poll Hereford heifers. There were
a number of students selected to pass their
judgments in the oral presentation section. All
students performed really well with Braydon
Cameron and Rachel Coles placing 3rd and 4th
respectively and Savannah Roberts placing 4th
in the sheep judging. Both Rachel and Braydon
were selected to move through to the zone
finals held in Manilla.
By Rachel Coles and Abby Walls
Farm News
A huge thank you must go to Mr Ian Pearson
who donated his time to shear the lambs at the
school farm in preparation for the Northern
Schools Prime Lamb Competition next term. I
Kindergarten Clean Up Australia Day
Ben Lennon, Cody Martin, Garth Walls &
Jack Lockyer at the Guyra Show.
would also like to thank the Merritt‟s and Ms
Reim who have willingly agreed to look after the
school cattle for the remainder of term.
Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve Art
Excursion
On Friday 13th, the Year 9 & 10 Visual Arts
class went on an excursion to the Little
Llangothlin Nature Reserve to undertake an art
making day. We have been studying a unit
called „Sacred Grounds‟, where we have been
looking at artists who study the environment and
create work inspired with their connection to the
land. We will be looking at how artists respond
or comment upon the land around them from
early colonial artists up to contemporary
environmental artists who seek to protect or
document nature. After studying the work and
practice of John Wolseley students undertook
their own art making practice on the excursion.
We created detailed drawings of the land, the
environment and the objects we found there.
We tried using a range of different art making
materials to create a number of different styled
art including abstract and figurative pieces. We
also created some unique rubbings, took
photographs and videos as well as documenting
animal paths, views and different perspectives
of the environment. Students had a very
successful enjoyable day. By Miss Kylie Baxter
Madison Morgan & Taylor Brennan
Kelsie Youman, Alice Stanley, Ben Lennon, Cody Martin, Gemma
Williams & Ashleigh Richardson
Positive Behaviour Learning Focus
Right Place
Right Time
Right Thing
Kelsie Youman
Vincent Abayan
NO EXCUSES
What is your favourite part of the Library?
Jamie Ward & Abby Walls:
“We love the new bean bags
and reading tent.”
Rachel Coles: “Access to all
the resources and Ms Reim is
great.”
Akashia Brazier: “I like typing
& playing maths games.”
Myah Wilson: “Being able to
do activities on the
computer.”
Patrick, Kiearnna &
Shearnna Wadley: “We get
to play cool maths games.”
Matthew McLean & Ben
Turner: “We like the Wheels
and Dirt Bike magazines.”
Carly Harman, Bieanka
Wadley, April Heagney, Tara
Wells, Shayla Cannon &
Regina Ellem: Good to hang
out with friends out of the sun.
Guess Who?
Congratulations Primary Awards
The students selected for showing
Pride Respect Responsibility
Mrs Jenny Atkin: Kindergarten Rose
Charlee Roberts: Working hard in reading groups.
Summer Tibbs: Excellent reading skills
Tommy Mitchell: Great listening
Mrs Justine Eddy: Stage 1, Purple
Tino Alefosio: Excellent effort in addition and subtraction.
Eleanor Ross: Great Improvement in completing writing activities.
Ella Vidler: Excellent contribution to narrative writing.
Miss Emma Burey: Stage 1, Aqua
Ryan Saunders: For great narrative writing.
Shearnna Wadley: For always being on task.
Shanaye Yeomans: For always using great talking and listening skills.
Miss Bianca Hamilton & Mrs Justine Watts: Stage 1, Fluro
Emma Looker: Participating & trying her best in class.
Darcey Heagney: Always using his manners.
Jade Butler: Always following instructions.
Mrs Meagan Vidler: Stage 2, Coral
Ashley Donnelly: Being a conscientious learner.
Max Raper: Detailed bird's eye view drawing.
Jessy Baines: A great bird's eye view drawing
Mrs Sjaan Mitchell: Stage 2, Yellow
Oscar Atkin: Terrific effort in maths.
Claire Flynn: Great attitude towards learning.
Caleb Campbell-Spencer: Great contribution to class discussions.
Miss Sarah McRae, Stage 3, Red
Ben Stevens: Extending his writing.
Michael Looker: Working hard on all key learning areas.
Analiese Wark: Outstanding effort across all areas.
Mr Steve Alletsee, Stage 3, Indigo
Kiarna Landsborough: Always completing work to a high standard.
Tayla Mitchell: Writing an interesting report on Meerkats.
Malekai Landsborough: Settling well into Stage 3 Indigo.
Assistant Principals’ Award:
Daniel Sisson: Showing pride, respect and responsibility
Angelyna Ortiz: Consistently demonstrating Pride, Respect and
Responsibility
Rave Brazier
Joey Ryan
Guyra Show Success
Notes From Switzerland
CANTEEN ROSTER
Thursday, 5th March: Anne Bull & VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Friday, 6th March ..... VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Monday, 9th March .. Kristy Davis & Renata Ling
Tuesday,10th March April Worley & VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Wed, 11th March...... Marie Jones & VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Thursday, 12 March . Trish Martin & Renata Ling
Friday, 13 March ...... Tina Skipper & VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Monday, 16 March ... Kristy Sisson & Renata Ling
Tuesday, 17 March .. Anne Bull & Marie Jones
Thank you for volunteering your time at the Canteen.
We really appreciate it.
If you need to change a day you are rostered on
please contact the Canteen: 6779 1689
Alysha Clark: 0400 017 809 or Heidi: 0432 668 261
Hallo aus der Schweiz, On 16th of January I departed
from Sydney to start my year as a Rotary Exchange
student in Switzerland. On board the plane were 25 other
exchange students heading to different parts of the world
to start their exchange. My flight to Switzerland took 25
hours and 25 minutes, phew I made it. I had a lovely
welcome to Switzerland by my host families holding a
welcome banner for me, the weather outside was quite
cold and snowing a little colder than Guyra. My first host
family live in a town called Mitlodi which is about an hour
and a half from Zurich. It is absolutely beautiful living in the mountains, the views are
breath taking. When I arrived I spent two days with my host family then I had to leave
to attend an intensive language camp in a town called Bischofzell. I spent two weeks
there in dormitory style accommodation with other exchange students who are on
exchange in other parts of Switzerland. There were students from New Zealand,
Zimbabwe, America, Canada and other Aussies, it was pretty awesome spending
time with other students getting to know them. The language side of the camp was
very intensive but very helpful especially when you have never studied German,
Swiss German or High German before. The school I‟m attending for the year is
Kantonsschule Glarus with 600 students. I travel by train to school which is a new
experience. The school day starts at 7.55 and finishes at 4.30.The subjects I am
studying are English, German, Art, Sport, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology,
Mathematics, German study lessons & Economics. On 14th & 15th February Rotex a
(Rotary organisation) organised a weekend in Engleberg for all inbound exchange
students in Switzerland. We all had to travel by train to Engleberg which was a 3 hour
trip from where I live. The weekend was great we went
Ice skating, sledding down the mountains and touring the
town of Engleberg which is beautiful. I have been living
in Switzerland now for 7 weeks and I love it so much, the
Swiss chocolate is to die for and the snow is just
amazing and the people are so lovely. I have visited the
towns of Bischofzell, St Gallen, Engleberg, Luzurn,
Einsiedeln, Zurich and Glarus. I miss you all but know I
am having an absolutely great time. Briana Merritt.xo
Sports Update
Primary Sports Award
Bree Wilson & Ellie Mitchell
Guyra Show Success
Kara Williams & Olivia MacDiarmid
Gym: The New Smith Machine is a great asset
for the Guyra Central School's Gym. Students
studying Certificate III in Fitness will now have
the added benefit of being able to learn and
practice a variety of new exercises that will
greatly assist them with their studies. The School
Gym is also available to staff members who have
completed their orientation and induction to the
gym with Linley Ryan.
Tennis: Joey Ryan participated in the New England zone boys primary
tennis trials in Armidale on 24th February and has been selected to
participate at the North West regional trials in Tamworth on Friday, 13th
March.
Cricket Rep Trials: Armidale junior cricket will hold selection trials for
representative teams for next season. Date: Tuesday 17th March @4pm
and Sunday 22nd March @10am. Registration begins 30 minutes prior to
commencement. Trials will be held at the following venues: Under 12s to
14s: Harris Park. Under 15s & 16s: Sportsground nets. Age is taken at
31st August 2015. Interested players must attend at least one trial day.
For further information contact: Michael Dennis 0402 339 095 or
[email protected].
Swimming: Congratulations to the secondary and primary students who
competed in the North West Swimming Carnival this week. Well done!
More details to come…..
P & C News
The P&C is in need of new members as there has been minimal
attendance at recent meetings. The P&C is in danger of not having enough
active members to continue. At meetings teachers discuss important
changes within the school and it is a great way to get involved and give
your opinion on changes which may affect your school. The P&C are the
governing body for the canteen and without an active P&C the canteen
may not be able to operate. All new members are welcome to attend or
express an interest in being part of the new committee. The next meeting
is the AGM where we will vote for new committee members. Next meeting
is on 19th May at 6pm at Rafters.
MESSAGE BOARD
Website: For more photos and the school calendar, please visit the GCS
website at http://www.guyra-c.schools.nsw.edu.au.
Newsletter: Please call the school office on 6779 0844, or email:
[email protected] to update your email address or provide
contact details to receive the newsletter.
School Banking: Save and win a trip to Disneyland! All you need to do is
simply make 25 or more School Banking deposits during 2015 and you‟ll
automatically go in the Grand Prize competition. Find out more at
commbank.com.au/schoolbanking.
Health Careers Forum: Kick start a career in the health professions! Who:
Years 10, 11 & 12. When: Wed 17th March 2015, 9.15am - 11.30am &
12.30pm - 2.45pm. Where: University of Newcastle Department of Rural
Health, Tamworth. Contact: 6755 3519 or [email protected].
Cyper Safety Solutions: If you want to learn about the internet with your
child go to http://www.cybersafetysolutions.com.au
Skills For Life at The Hub: Guyra Youth at the Hub are hosting a FREE 6
week fun and interactive program to provide information and skills for
young people to be able to cope with life in a healthy and effective way.
Who: 12 - 25 Years. When: Wednesday, 18th February 2015 for 6 weeks.
Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm Where: The Hub (opp Post office) Contact: Marni
Hietbrink 6779 1635 email: [email protected]
Guyra Little Chats Supported Playgroup: When: Every Tuesday 10-12
Where: Old School Hall, St Mary of the Angels School Cost: FREE
Contact: Michelle 0488 371 742 Note: Bring a piece of fruit to share.
Uniform Update: Guyra Central School will be introducing a school blazer
as an option for our secondary uniform. The school blazers are available in
sizes 4-26, we do have some sizes available in the secondary office to fit
before placing an order. Order forms are available at the main office.
Vaccinations: Notes have gone home to Year 7 and Year 11 students for
vaccinations for 2015. Please return notes as soon as you can. Extra
copies are available at the main office.
Book Club: Last Monday the Scholastic Book Club Order Forms were sent
home with each primary student. If your child would like to place an order,
please ensure that they are returned to the library no later than Wednesday
11 March. If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Guyra Central
School (not Scholastic Australia like the order form indicates).
Shamrocks Guyra Hockey Club: Junior hockey registrations are open for
Under 9, Under 11 (boys), Under 11 girls, Under 13 girls, Under 16 girls. If
you would like to play but are not in the above age groups please register
your interest and we will place you in a team. To register please contact
Leanne Savage: 0428 750 042 email: [email protected] by 6th
March.
Guyra Community Garden Opening: If you enter in the “Build a
scarecrow” competition you win a prize! Prizes will be presented at the
Grand Opening on Sunday, 22nd March at 10.30am. Everyone of all ages
welcome to enter. Contact: [email protected] or 02 67791635
by 13 March.
April School Holidays Program: Booknow by calling Manda on
67791715 or email [email protected].