A CENTRAL

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‘ A C H I E V I N G T O G E T H E R ’

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Yeoval Central School Term 1 Week 2

1 February 2015

INTRODUCING OUR 2016 SCHOOL CAPTAINS

L-R Doug Philipson, Joshua Fitzgerald, Ethan Monk, Zali Wakely

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Principal

Mrs Nicole Bliss

Mr Scott Olsson (Rlg)

Assistant Principal

Mrs Jodie Klein

Secondary Head Teachers

Mr Benn Wright

Mr Scott Olsson

Mr Jock McLaurin (Rlg)

Address

Obley Street

Yeoval NSW 2868

Phone

02 6846 4004

Fax

02 6846 4317

Email yeoval-c.school@det.

nsw.edu.au

Web address

www.yeoval-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

P & C President

Mrs Michele Kerin

Secretary

Mrs Brooke Cusack

Treasurer

Mrs Sara Cannon

P & C Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every

month at 6:00 pm

Next P & C Meeting

9 February 2016

A member of the

Western Access

Program

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Welcome back to a new year at Yeoval Central School. I am very excited to be working again and am appreciative of the efforts of Mr Olsson, the staff, students and P&C over the last twelve months. This year, I will be job sharing with Mr Olsson. I will work Mon-Wed, whilst Mr Olsson will be the relieving Principal on Thur-Fri. Mr McLaurin will be the relieving Head Teacher and has administrative roles over the week. Mr Wright and Mrs Klein continue in their roles as Head Teacher and Assistant Principal. I am available at all times via phone or email.

Congratulations to our new School Captains: Joshua Fitzgerald, Ethan Monk, Zali Wakely and Douglas Philipson, and House Captains: Macarthur: Hannah Vickers, Kailee Hoswell Parsons, Phoenix Blatch, Carleigh Baker Farrer: Billy Kramer, Josie Lees, Paul McClure, Zali Wakely Paterson: Mackenzie Tremain, Will Cannon, Douglas Philipson, Jayden Fox.

Congratulations also to our Yeoval Australia Day recipients: Valerie Moore, Jake Monk and The Yeoval Men’s Shed.

We welcome our twenty seven new students beginning at YCS in 2016:

WEEK 2 CALENDER EVENT

5 Feb 3 Way Swimming Carnival

1-5 Feb P&C Meals on Wheels

We also welcome our new temporary staff: Ms Katrina Brown (replacing Mr Coote who is working in Bathurst), Ms Natasha Freeth (replacing Ms Fiona Kerin who has taken the year off to continue her studies), Ms Gemma Loud (replacing Ms Border who has moved to the ACT), Mr Carl Thorne (replacing Mr Ellis who was successful in a Head Teacher Mathematics position at Wollumbin HS) and Mr James Peter as Head Teacher Access (replacing Ms Williams who is on maternity leave this year). All teaching and non-teaching staff worked last Wednesday to continue their professional learning in Child Protection mandatory training and faculty planning.

Congratulations to Jock and Belinda McLaurin who were married in the holidays. Exciting news for Crystal Williams who had a baby girl and Lacinda Christie who had a baby boy. We wish their new families the very best.

I look forward to working with you and your children, ensuring our staff provide them with the opportunities that will continue to develop their educational, sporting and cultural experiences. I encourage you to contact the school to discuss any matter at your earliest convenience to guarantee a successful outcome for all. Please cooperate with us by applying the high standards we set for your children at school in relation to their effort, preparation, uniform, conduct and respect for others.

Our first P&C meeting for the year will be on Tuesday 9 February at 6pm at the school. I encourage existing and new families to attend.

Nicole Bliss Principal

Kindergarten Amelia, Grace, Charlie, Oscar, Jack, Chase, Indiana

Year 1 Lachlan

Year 2 Ebony

Year 4 Destiny

Year 5 Samuel, Ezra

Year 7 Jorja, Justine, Benjamin, Nick, Milo

Year 8 Chase, Chloe

Year 9 Taylah, Rebekah, Timothy

Year 10 Abigail, Bailey, Jacob

Year 11 Patrick

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LOCAL AREA ACTIVITIES

All students will be involved in local area activities. If your child/ren has any special needs or if you do not give permission for your child to attend local area activities please notify the school on 6846 4004 by Friday 5 February 2016.

FAMILY CONTACT DETAILS

As we are beginning a new year, please make sure that the administration office has all of your contact details up to date. This includes mobile phone numbers, emergency contacts and email address. This information is vital in an emergency situation or if your child is sick. For your child’s well being, we need to be able to contact you when needed and to arrange collection if necessary.

WELCOME NEW STAFF

L-R Ms Katrina Brown, Ms Natasha Freeth, Ms Gemma Loud. Absent: Mr Carl Thorne

SCHOOL AG PLOT DONATIONS

If any family can assist the Ag Farm with donations of wheat or barley for feed and/or assistance with burr spraying, please call Mr Horley. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

NEWSLETTER All families will receive a hard copy of this week’s newsletter. From Week 3, we will resume emailing a copy to all families we have email details for. If you are not receiving a weekly email, please contact the Administration office with your current details. Copies of the newsletter are also published in the Yeoval Satellite and on our website. Our Facebook page will keep you informed of daily school activities.

K-6 students thoroughly enjoying Science Open Learning Tribes in our innovative Learning Centre today.

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WHAT’S YOUR SPORT HOUSE COLOUR!?!

Cabonne Junior Rugby League

2016 Registration day

Cabonne Roos players and family are invited to our Registration day When: 6/2/2016 Where: Molong Recreation Ground, free BBQ

for players Time: 2-5pm To register after this date: registrations must be done online yourself.

LATE REGISTRATIONS – COST $80

Please note that an email has been sent to those who played in the 2015 season, follow this link to register, this can be done now! For all new players please bring your birth certificate.

Cost: $65.00 for registration fees, MUST BE PAID ON THE DAY (No exceptions)

ROAD SAFETY AROUND OUR SCHOOL

We ask that all parents are mindful of the road rules that apply during the School Term around our school. A brief description from the RMS follows: SCHOOL ZONE: A school zone is the area around a school with a speed limit of 40 km/h. Between the 'SCHOOL ZONE' and 'END SCHOOL ZONE' signs you must obey the school zone speed limit. The school zone limit only applies on gazetted school days and during the times shown on the sign SCHOOL BUS ZONE: Be particularly careful when passing stationary buses from 7am–9.30am and 2.30–5pm. This is when children are travelling to and from school. When buses are dropping off or picking up school children their headlights will also flash. Be careful when approaching a bus with flashing headlights as there may be children crossing or about to cross the road. Please do not park, drop off or collect children in the school bus area.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Parents are reminded that all students are to come to school in full school uniform. If your child is out of uniform for any reason, they are to bring a note of explanation to school. The school uniform is as follows:

*Dark navy/gold polo with emblem in gold *Dark navy bottoms (shorts, pants, track pants, skirt or skort—jeans and leggings are not acceptable) *Dark navy fleecy jumper or hoody with emblem in gold *Dark navy school hat (Bucket or Cap options) with emblem in gold *White socks or black stockings. Black socks are not acceptable *Black enclosed shoe, leather is recommended

LOWES: School polo shirts, jumpers and hats can be ordered through Lowes Online or direct from the Dubbo store.