Melanie‟s Thoughts

Melanie Wait

Principal

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Super Swimmers Recently we have had some excellent swimming results. At the Riverina CHS carnival in Leeton, Georgia Gleeson was selected as a member of the Riverina Swimming team which will compete in Sydney. This is a wonderful achievement. Callum McNab was named Senior Boy Champion at the District Swimming carnival, another outstanding performance. Apart from these achievements, all of our students who competed in both the primary and secondary district carnival should be congratulated on their excellent sportsmanship.

Georgia Gleeson will compete for the Riverina Swimming team in Sydney.

Callum McNab was named District Swimming Senior Champion.

We also had a team of students represent our school at the All Schools Swimming Carnival in Swan Hill. All of our students should be proud of their efforts. Thank you to Kaylene Gleeson for organising this team. Back to School Last week ABC Foreign Correspondent, Kerri Ritchie (past Tooleybuc Central School student) spoke with students about her career as a journalist. Kerri outlined the duties involved in her career and the different stories she has covered. Kerri also stressed the need to „aim high‟ and try for the best job you can have, because if you are going to have to work, then you might as well love going to work. Kerri has had the opportunity to travel the world with her career just completing a two year posting in New Zealand and about to take up a stint in Indonesia P & C Car Boot Sale Tomorrow (Saturday March 13) our P & C will be holding a Car Boot Sale at the Tooleybuc Park from 7.30 am. There will be a range of goods on sale as well as a BBQ Breakfast. It would be wonderful to see as many people supporting this fundraiser as possible. Looking forward to seeing you there. Class Connections Over the last few weeks and in the coming weeks our students have been participating in a number of „connections‟ using Video Conferencing. Students have linked up with:

The Alaskan Sea Life Centre

Paul Stafford (Author) Writing Workshops

Lis Bastian (Climate Ambassador)

Parents and community members are invited to attend a workshop with Anthony Chan on Monday 15th from 3.45 – 4.45pm. This workshop will discuss online safety and cyberbullying. Please RSVP to the front office if you will be attending.

THE BRIDGE STUDENT NEWS FROM TOOLEYBUC CENTRAL SCHOOL 12

th March 2010 Term 1 Week 7

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Melanie‟s Thoughts (page 1)

Primary News (page 3 )

Secondary Bridge Report (page 7)

Careers Report (page 9)

Prohibited employment declaration (page 11)

Community Information (page 12)

Term 1, 2010 Calendar (page 18)

Tooleybuc Central School, Murray Street, Tooleybuc, NSW 2736 Ph (03) 50305422 Fax (03) 50305408 Email: tooleybuc-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.tooleybuc-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/

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Laptops for Learning Our Year Nine Laptops will arrive in our school for distribution on Wednesday 24th March. Before students collect their devices on the 25th all parents must attend an information session about the machines. This meeting will be held on Wednesday the 24th March at 2.30 pm.

Young Leaders listened to the ‘Rising Generations’ at Deniliquin

Rachael and friend play the Hip Game at Young Leaders Deniliquin.

Ola participates in the Opinion Game at Young Leaders Deniliquin.

ABC Presenter Kerri Ritchie talks to the students at Tooleybuc Central School.

Breakfast Club helps the students have an energised start to the day.

Merit Awards Bronze

Name Year

Andrews, Demi Four

Arblaster, Brett Three

Bowring, Jemima Five

Everitt, Hannah Four

Grace, Rachel Three

McNab, Callum Six

Up Coming Events Term 1

Week 7 Sat 13 Mar P&C Car Boot sale

Week 8 Tue 16 Mar VC Yr 5/6 Wed 17 Mar Accountancy Talk VC Yr 5/6 Thur 18 Mar Band Training VC Yr 5/6 Fri 19 Mar Primary Assembly VC Yr 5/6

Week 9 Wed 24 Mar DER Parent Meeting Fri 26 Mar Interim Reports

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Primary News Riverina Swimming Carnival The following students were selected for the Riverina Carnival on Thursday 4th March: Callum McNab, Jemima Bowring, Neve Lockhart, Rachael Hoare and Jessica O‟Bree. Callum had a fantastic day competing in the 50 metre backstroke and butterfly. Values Our Value for Week Three was Respect. Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated these values: Kindergarten: Angela Mammone Year 1/2: Sara Berg Year 3/4: Hannah Everitt Year 5/6: Steven Cordwell Our Value for Week Four was Responsibility. Congratulations to the following students who have demonstrated these values: Kindergarten: Travis Hazlett Year 1/2: Toni Scalora Year 3/4: Emma Berg Year 5/6: Jaide Berg Primary Assembly The Primary Assembly will be held on Friday the 19th March in the MPC starting at 12pm. Our Young Leaders will be running the assembly with the item by Year Five/Six. All families are invited to attend. Home Reading Home reading is an important aspect of your child‟s literacy development. Each student in primary has a yellow home reading booklet where they record how much reading they have undertaken. Just fifteen minutes of reading a night can make a huge difference to your child‟s abilities. PSSA AFL This year the following boys will represent Tooleybuc in the Moulamein PSSA AFL team in Barooga on Monday 15th March. They are Cooper Spinks, Callum McNab and Jason Forster. All the best for the carnival boys. Young Leaders – Deniliquin / Melbourne On Wednesday 3rd March Ola Nimo, Rachel Hoare, Neve Lockhart, Jaide Berg, Kelly Richardson, Jess O‟Bree, Callum McNab, Jason Forster and Harry Hickey were involved in a young leaders day in Deniliquin. Students were given a talk about self confidence and leadership in primary schools.

On Thursday 11th and Friday 12th March the same young leaders were in Melbourne attending a Leadership conference. This conference is to further develop skills in the students about leadership, confidence and positive attitudes. We look forward to hearing about their trip. Easter Hat Parade On the last day of term, Thursday 1st April starting at 2pm will be the Easter Hat Parade. Students are to create an Easter Hat at home and bring it in on the day of the parade. Every child that participates will receive a small Easter egg. The Preschool will also be involved. So start getting ready, it‟s only a few short weeks away. Students also received a colouring in competition on Friday 5th March. These are due back by Monday 29th March ready to be displayed for the Easter Hat Parade. If your child missed out please see their teacher. Clean Up Australia Day On Friday 5th March students at Tooleybuc were involved with cleaning up areas of Tooleybuc as part of Clean Up Australia Day. It was great to see how eager the students were to clean up the local area. It was a shame though, to see the amount of rubbish they collected.

Kindergarten students were proud of their effort during Clean Up Australia.

Paul Stafford Video Conferences This week students in Year Three/Four have been involved in four video conferences with children‟s author Paul Stafford. Paul broadcasted these conferences out of the Australian Fossil and Mineral in Bathurst. Students were provided with a virtual tour of the Museum and engaged in conversation with Paul and students from other schools in the state.

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The focus of the video conferences is for Paul to teach students how to best plan for writing a story. I look forward to reading the finished stories. Students in Year Five/Six will be involved in these conferences next week. Kindergarten Term 1 2010.

I am pleased to say all 12 of the Kindergarten class have settled in to school routine and are well on their way, in this learning journey .

Well done to all those family members who diligently pack the school lunches as almost every student has a suitable piece of fruit for fruit break each day, and as an added bonus Kindergarten were the Waste Wise Winners last week!! Great job everyone. Major progress has been made by the class in Phonics. We have been working really hard on learning the sounds made by each letter of the alphabet. All the children have been working hard at this. Of course our goal is to then be able to transfer this knowledge when attempting to read or to write a short story. This takes much practise and we are all making progress. The major focus in mathematics has been number. Counting forwards and backwards, numeral recognition and numeral formation. We have also been sorting, grouping, adding, collecting data and making simple picture graphs. We have been doing an integrated unit of work titled This is Me, this has included work in HSIE, Science, Art and Physical education. The class has some excellent art work on display so please feel free to come in and have a look next time your in the school. Andrea Hazlett Class Teacher.

Mitchell, Jack and Mackinnon with their Wanted Posters.

Indianna, Hiva and Montana with their Wanted Posters.

Jasmine, Tara and Travis with their Wanted Posters.

Emma, Taylen and Angela show their excellent book work.

Moulamein PSSA Swimming Carnival A contingent of 20 students travelled to Swan Hill for the Moulamein PSSA Swimming Carnival on Friday 26th February. In quite hot conditions, students swam their hardest against some very tough competition from Balranald, Barham, Moulamein, Mallan and Wakool. I would like to congratulate the students on their efforts on the day as well as being wonderful ambassadors for the school. I would also like to thank the many parents for being there to cheer the students on and for

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timekeeping. Tooleybuc didn‟t win on the day, but we had many students who were successful in gaining places in events. The team comprised of Callum McNab, Cooper Spinks, Jemima Bowring, Taylar Borg, Murray Ogle, Riley McNab, Emma Berg, Lane Hodgson, Demi Andrews, Laura Domaille, Tanner Gleeson, Tanner Reynolds, Neve Lockhart, Rachael Hoare, Jessica O‟Bree, Harry Hickey, Jaide Berg, Brett Arblaster, Maddison Haley-O‟Bree and Hannah Everitt.

Congratulations go to Callum McNab for becoming the Senior Boy Champion. The results for the day are:

Callum McNab 3rd All Age Boys 100m Freestyle 2nd 12yrs Boys 50m Freestyle 3rd Senior Boys 50m Breaststroke 1st Senior Boys 50m Backstroke 1st Senior Boys 50m Butterfly 2nd Senior Boys 4x50m Individual Medley 3rd Senior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Lane Hodgson 2nd Junior Boys 50m Backstroke 3rd Junior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Tanner Gleeson 2nd 11yrs Boys 50m Butterfly 3rd Senior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Harry Hickey 2nd Senior Boys Breaststroke Maddison Haley-O‟Bree 2nd Junior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Murray Ogle 3rd Junior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Riley McNab 3rd Junior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Rachael Hoare 2nd Senior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Jemima Bowring 2nd 11yrs Girls 50m Backstroke 3rd 11yrs Girls 50m Butterfly 2nd Senior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Neve Lockhart 2nd Senior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Demi Andrews

2nd Junior Girls 50m Backstroke 2nd Junior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Cooper Spinks 3rd Senior Boys 50m Backstroke 3rd Senior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Laura Domaille 2nd Junior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Hannah Everitt 2nd Junior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay Brett Arblaster 3rd Junior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Tanner Reynolds 3rd Senior Boys 4x50m Freestyle Relay Taylar Borg 2nd Senior Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay

Our swimming team.

Top Eight Ways to Improve Reading Skills

Nothing is more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Here is a list of ways parents can help your child become more effective readers.

1. Set aside a regular time to read to your

children every day.

Regularly reading out loud to children will

produce significant gains in reading

comprehension, vocabulary, and the decoding of

words. Whether your children are preschoolers

or teenagers, it will increase their desire to read

independently.

2. Surround your children with reading

material.

Children with a large variety of reading materials

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in their homes have greater confidence in school

literacy activities. Tempt your kids to read by

having a large supply of appealing books and

magazines at their reading level. Put the reading

materials in cars, bedrooms, family rooms and

the kitchen.

3. Have a family reading time.

Establish a daily 15 to 30 minute time when

everyone in the family reads together silently.

Seeing you read will inspire your children to

read. Just 15 minutes of daily practise is

sufficient to increase their reading fluency.

4. Encourage a wide variety of reading

activities.

Make reading an integral part of your children's

lives. Have them read menus, roadside signs,

game directions, weather reports, movie time

listings, and other practical everyday

information. Also, make sure they always have

something to read in their spare time when they

could be waiting for appointments or riding in a

car.

5. Develop the library habit.

Entice your children to read more by taking them

to the library every few weeks to get new

reading materials.

6. Be knowledgeable about your children's

progress.

Find out what reading skills they are expected to

have at each grade level. Talk with your child‟s

teacher.

7. Use a variety of aids to help your children.

To help your children improve their reading, use

textbooks, computer programs, books-on-cd,

and other materials available in stores. Games

are especially good choices because they let

children have fun as they work on their skills.

8. Show enthusiasm for your children's

reading.

Your reaction has a great influence on how hard

they will try to become good readers. Be sure to

give them genuine praise for their efforts.

Prudence, Keira and Jemima show their Martial Funk style.

Tanner gets instruction on Martial Funk at Piangil

Students participating in Video Conference

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Secondary Report Borambola Last week saw members of our Year Nine class venture out into the big smoke of Wagga Wagga for three days of bonding and physical activity. Borambola was the destination with a large number of activities planned to test the skills and physical prowess of our boys. Monday afternoon saw the boys hook straight into some archery where the competition was fierce. After that an activity of raft building was carried out in the pool – with an innovative design Jack, Adam and Cody managed to win the race (unfortunately there was not a lot of competition with the other team unable to construct anything that could float!). After dinner the boys managed to sweet talk the instructor Tash into taking them kayaking. This was a very interesting exercise with Reece displaying the most unique style of paddling ever seen (lots of splashing but no movement) and Chris struggling to remain out of the water for a period longer than two minutes! The next morning tested their fortitude and fear of heights on the high ropes course. Everyone had a go including Mr Wait and Miss Hunt. Jack shined on the high ropes impressing the camp instructors with his ability to cross the wires with no hands and even managing a spot of shadow boxing. After lunch the boys did their best impressions of Spiderman on the rock climbing wall – nearly all were successful in reaching the top. The highlight of Tuesday was definitely the flying fox. Everyone lined up for two attempts at the freefall and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Alex had a memorable first attempt, his run up fell a little short and he ended up landing on his bottom on the platform before hurling down the zip wire – don‟t worry Mum he‟s fine! After leaving camp on Wednesday, the boys stopped in at the Riverina Education Centre and learned some valuable skills that will enhance their water testing techniques when they complete their Geography site study next year.

Adam showing his archery skills.

Alex reaches out on the high wire.

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Chris finds his footing on the climbing wall.

Exam Enhancement Footy season has started and many of our students are remaining at school to wait for training. While training is at Tooleybuc Miss Hunt will be running General Mathematics Exam preparation classes. These classes will give students an opportunity to prepare for their HSC exams – by answering questions and enhancing exam techniques. Students from other years can feel free to come along and ask any questions they may have. Thursday afternoons 3.30 – 4.30pm in Room 14. Big Band Beats It‟s that time again! Mrs McKindlay is looking for musical talent to join her line up in this year‟s school band. Miss Hunt is looking for performers to participate in MADD night – a celebration of all things Music, Art, Drama and Dance. Make sure you come along to COIL meetings to participate in these great groups. Year Seven and Eight Science Students have just completed their introductory unit on working scientifically. In this unit students have learnt the basic skills required to operate in the

science classroom. These skills will be invaluable when stating their next area of study 'Solids, Liquids and Gases". Year Nine Science Year Nine students have been working well to complete theory and practical tasks. Our attempts at Mouse Trap cars failed however students had a great go at getting these cars working. Students have recently sat their first topic test. Their next area of study is Reproduction and Disease. Year Ten Science Students are currently studying chemical reactions. In this unit they have covered areas such as the type of reactions the pH scale and working scientifically. Students will receive a take home test which will be part of their assessment for this unit. Agriculture and Primary Industries Senior Agriculture and Primary Industries students are currently working on separate focus areas this term. Year 11 students have been working on the history of Agriculture and how changing roles over the past 50 years has changed the nature of farm practices. Year 12 students have been studying pests and disease and factors affecting fertility. Students must be engaging in extra reading to ensure they are informing themselves in current issues in farming and taking note of the up and coming research. Sport Students have been representing our school in a number of sporting areas. Years Seven, Eight and Nine students travelled to Balranald Friday to compete in the Centrals School Cricket Knockout competition. It will be great to hear of their success. Year Twelve In their final year of study it is important for Year Twelve students to constantly revise their work. This includes finishing of any work missed or not completed in class. If students are not engaging in the activities presented in class they are not making the full benefit off being at school. I recommend that parents meet with their child‟s teachers and review how they are achieving in class. Year Twelve is very full on and it is important to check up on how your child is travelling. It is also very important to ensure that your child has all the equipment necessary to complete all classroom activities. Their work should be organised and sequenced to assist with their understanding of the key concepts of new and old units of study. Mr. Wait

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Careers Welcome to 2010. Career Information has slowly been coming in without a lot of Career News to report to date. Firstly for those who don‟t know the Careers Room was moved at the end of lat year. It is now located in the wooden building, the offices where Mrs Ritchie used to be based. The front room is available for Year Eleven and Twelves to use when they have study lessons or wish to access career information. The room is open to all students any lunchtime and is the source of a wonderful lot of career information. This year we have seen the reintroduction of Careers into the Year Nine program, students have been learning about what is careers, in addition to identifying their strengths and weaknesses, goals and values, interests and abilities. A great website which they have been accessing and which is useful for parents also is www.myfuture.edu.au . Year Ten students have begun their preparation for Work Experience which shall occur later in the year. They are currently completing the mandatory OH & S units in addition to identifying where they are currently heading. Year Eleven and Twelve It is important for all students to be thinking about their future career pathway. This helps them focus more and develop goals which will enhance and promote their learning at school. Some questions to ponder when trying to decide on choosing a career include – what interest me?

What do I enjoy doing?

What am I good at?

What school subjects do I like best?

How do I like to spend my spare time?

What is important to me?

How much and what type of study do I wish to

do after finishing school?

Open Day Dates Open Day dates for all Year Twelve to consider. Remember attending Open Days is really important, especially if you intend to apply for a course that requires an interview, folio presentation or audition. Also it may help you decide whether it will suit your interests and needs. 31st Jul Monash Uni (Brunswick, Gippsland and

Peninsula Campuses)

1st Aug Deakin Uni (Geelong), RMIT – Uni/TAFE, Gordon TAFE, Vic Uni/TAFE

14th Aug Homesglen TAFE 15th Aug ACU Melbourne, Deakin Uni-

Warnambool, Latrobe Uni – Bendigo, Swinburne Uni/TAFE, Melbourne Uni, Sunraysia TAFE-Swan Hill

22nd Aug Box Hill TAFE, Deakin Uni (Melb), LaTrobe Uni (Albury/Wodonga)

29th Aug ACU (Ballarat), LaTrobe (Bundoora) In addition three career expos are being held in Melbourne in the near future.

The Age & VCE Careers Expo, 23-25th April,

Caulfield Racecourse – see

www.education.theage.com.au for information

The National Careers & Employment Expo 21-

22nd May, Melbourne Convention and

Exhibition Centre www.eocexpo.com.au

The Herald Sun Careers Expo 30th July – 1st

August Melbourne Convention and Exhibition

Centre www.careerexp.com.au

That‟s all for now, take note of the Access all Areas for Melbourne Uni. Mrs Morton

Tooleybuc Central School Bus Variation to Routine

My child/children _____________________________ will not be travelling on the bus on __________________________. (Date)

I will be collecting them They will be travelling on

_____________________bus. Other (Please explain)

:______________________________ Note: Some buses do not allow other students to travel on their buses. Please contact the bus driver to ensure approval. Parent Signature:___________________________ Date:_____________

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VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS 2009 The New South Wales Government provides much of the necessary equipment and materials for the efficient running of the school. However, to keep up to date with the latest textbooks and to supply materials for such subjects as technics, craft and food technology, parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution. These are reviewed each year and kept to an absolute minimum, and are payable at the beginning of each school year. These contributions are important in ensuring that we can optimize learning opportunities for students. Your cooperation in this regard is greatly appreciated.

Current voluntary contributions

Infants and Primary

$32.00

Years 7 + 8 $74.00

Years 9 + 10 $40.00

Years 11 + 12 $45.00

Design and Technology/Technics:

Year 9 + 10 $25.00 plus materials

Year 11 + 12 $25.00 plus materials

Design and Technology Food:

Year 9 + 10 elective

$50.00

Information, Software & Technology

Year 9 + 10 elective

$10.00

Visual Art Year 9 + 10 elective

$10.00

Canteen Closed The Canteen is closed until further notice.

The Lions Club collect pencils, crayons, textas, etc to send to poor countries and places that have had disasters. Even pencils that have been used and are a bit old are

appreciated by those that have no equipment. A box will be at the front office for any pencils that you may wish to donate and we will pass them on to the Lions Club.

Tooleybuc Central School Uniforms

TCS dark green bucket school hats are available for purchase from the front office for $10 Tops

Primary: Dark green polo shirt (TCS)

Jumper (TCS)

Girl‟s summer culottes/green check dress

Secondary: Green/yellow polo shirt (TCS)

Rugby Jumper (TCS)

Pants

Primary & Secondary Boys

Grey School Pants/ grey Max Dax

Primary & Secondary girls

Black school pant

Sport

Primary & Secondary

Yellow polo shirt

Green basketball shorts

Stockists of School Uniform New Stockist - Outdoors First Just a reminder that we can now access parts of our school uniform from Outdoors First. Garments will need to be ordered so they can be embroidered, however they are a very reasonable price and the turn around is very quick.

Clark‟s Gift Salon

183 Campbell Street, Swan Hill – Phone 50321616

Bendigo Fashion Plus

56 Williamson Street – Phone: 03 5441 8094 Email: whedrick@iinet.net.au Please contact Bendigo Fashion Plus to order pants. Pants can be purchased in either girl‟s sizes 6 to 16 or ladies sizes 6 to 16. There will be a minimal postage cost. S & F School & Fashion on Lime in Mildura 73 Lime Avenue, Mildura Phone 03 5021 1999. They have three styles and are sent by courier and delivered the next day There are a small number of preloved uniforms available in the MPC. Girls can still wear the green slacks but as they are hard to obtain we have changed to black slacks.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHEME APPLICATION FOR SUPPORT

If you would like an application for support please contact the school.

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Visitors to our School Remember that visitors to our school must sign in and out of our school grounds. This is an Occupational Health and Safety requirement to ensure that we know who is on the school premises in case of emergency.

It is also a departmental requirement that all parents working with students complete a „Child Protection‟ check. We would like to encourage all parents to assist in our school where possible. A copy of the form (Prohibited employment declaration) is below. Please complete and return to the front office

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Good Friday Appeal Spinning Wheel

to be held at the

Tooleybuc Sporting Club

Thursday 1st April

Same format – New Venue

(Some Prizes on Display at the Club)

Tickets on Sale from 6pm

Spin to commence approx 8pm

Raffle $2 ticket

Minimum 4 draws – you choose your prize!

3 nights Pambula – Donated by Neville and Sheree

Benfield

1 Night Madison Spa Resort – Donated by Madison

Spa Resort

Load of Wood – Donated by Ben & Vicky Hawthorne

Hampers donated by local schools and pre- school

For donations or any further information please

contact

Tracey Domaille 50305382

Babysitter Wanted

Tooleybuc/Piangil area To care for a 3 year old child

Monday & Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm

Please phone Andrea AH 5030 5683 BH 5030 5422

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Your Community Cares – Schools Video

Project/Competition “A Day in the Life of ...”

Your Community Cares (a Federally funded community support program) and the Wakool Shire Council has invited all Wakool Shire schools (including Koondrook & Murrabit) to take part in a documentary making project we are calling “A Day in the Life of...”. Here are a few dot points to explain the idea:

Your Community Cares (YCC) will supply a Flip Digital Video Camera to each school in the Wakool Shire Council area and surrounding districts – High Schools and Primary Schools (eight schools in total).

Each school will choose students who would like to make a three minute documentary about a local food producer (e.g. citrus, rice, stone fruit, grapes etc) or a local artist.

All the documentaries must be completed by 30 April and will be screened in May 2010 at a special showcase event (location and date to be confirmed – watch this space…)

There will be winners chosen from the documentaries e.g. a People‟s Choice - Schools and a YCC Best Documentary. The winning school/s will be given an educational software package of their choosing (to the value of $1,000)!

The Wakool Shire Community are also invited to take part! We would also like to invite interested community members to take part in the project, so please contact Jane Sommersby on 0437-190-008 or via email at jane@yccares.org.au if you would like to enter your own 3 minute documentary for your chance to win a Flip Video Camera. RSVP: Please get back to Jane if you are interested in participating in this fantastic project by Friday 5 March 2010 - on 0437-190-008 or via this email jane@yccares.org.au .

Community Information

Tooleybuc Rec Reserve Hall Committee Hall Hire Rates & Regulations as at 01-09-08

Redeemable bond of $100.00 dependant on the following conditions on inspection:

Kitchen

Flooring Decorations

Breakages

Outside Area Full Day & Night $80.00 + GST Total $88 Half Day $40 + GST $44 Chair $0.50 + GST .55 Trestles $4 + GST $4.40 Bookings Phil Caccaviello (ph) 03 50305090 Enquiries John Hackett (Sec) (ph) 03 50305593

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It is that time of the year again where all budding AFL footballers (boys and girls) can join in the fun of Australian Rules Football by becoming a participant at your local Auskick centre. To find out information about your local centre just visit: www.aflauskick.com.au Participants can register and pay (or re-register if you have participated in Auskick previously) online at the above address. The AFL in conjunction with the NAB bank offers a large range of incentives to kids just by being a part of Auskick 2010. The AFL Club Connect package provides free tickets to watch your favourite AFL team play to all those participants who register and pay online prior to March 26th. To find out your nearest centre and to take advantage of the Club Connect Package. please visit the website.

Nyah District Girl Guides

Wednesdays Juniors 5.00pm to 6:30 pm

(Up to 10 years)

Seniors 6:00 to 7:45 pm

(10 years and above)

Contact Michelle Berg for more information

Ph 50302340

From the Continence Foundation of Australia

Five simple habits for better bladder and bowel control

Practice these 5 simple habits to keep you in control of your bladder and bowel. 1. Keep your pelvic floor toned

- practice pelvic floor exercises for better bladder and bowel control.

2. Eat well - avoid constipation and keep your weight within a healthy range.

3. Drink well - make water your first choice. Cut down on bladder irritants such as coffee, tea, fizzy drinks and alcohol.

4. Exercise regularly - this helps in toning the pelvic floor, weight control And preventing constipation.

5. Practice good toilet habits – go when your bladder feels full, don‟t go to the toilet „just in case‟.

Seek help if you have symptoms, call the National Continence Helpline on

Ph 1800 33 00 66.

WANTED

The Bowring Family would like

GUINEA PIGS for pets

Contact 03 50382237

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Forster Family Fundraiser

To benefit Stan, Jackie and family during Stan‟s ongoing

treatment and recovery.

Sunday March 14th

10.30am Tooleybuc Football Oval EVERYONE WELCOME

SILENT AUCTION

20 / 20 Cricket

BBQ Lunch $5.00 per head Drinks available

Car wash $15.00

BYO Chairs, rug etc.

Enquiries. Peter or Steph Spinks 5038 2227 or 0429 392227 paspinks@westnet.com.au

monetary donations can be left at Madec

office Swan Hill.

P & C - Car Boot Sale

Saturday 13th March, Mensforth Park 7.30am – Noon

Sausage Sizzle

(Volunteers to help cook would be appreciated)

$10 site fee

Donations of goods to the P & C Stall most welcome

Contact Tracey Domaille 50305382

„000‟ If you have an emergency and need to call an

ambulance and live in the Tooleybuc area, when asked

„Police, Fire, Ambulance‟

Respond,

„Bendigo Ambulance‟ This will minimise confusion as to where the ambulance

will originate from and ensure a quick response.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEER HOST FAMILIES Expand your knowledge of other countries, cultures, languages and

cuisines and consider opening your door to an international exchange student. World Education Program is looking for Volunteer Host Families for International Students arriving in

July 2010.

Simon from Belgium will be 17 years old when he arrives. He enjoys listening to music, camping and

biking. At home he contributes to the general cleaning of the family home & mows the lawn. He

considers himself a good cook of BBQ‟s.

Sandra from France will be 17 years old on arrival. She enjoys cooking & taking care of her three

horses. She is happy to be placed anywhere and is hoping to make life long friends.

Matteo from Italy will be 16 years old on arrival. He wants to be a chef when he leaves school and is looking forward to introducing his host family to

some home cooked Italian cuisine.

Asami from Japan will be 15 years old on arrival. She enjoys cooking, soccer and horse riding. She has been to Australia before with her parents and loved everyone she met. She is now keen to come

and live with a host family and make a lot of friends.

Are you interested to learn more about these students or others? Then please contact us for a free information pack. This will include a photo, a letter from the student and a letter from their parents. It‟s easier than you think & a fantastic experience for all! Nikki Medwell Inbound Exchange Administrator World Education Program Ph: (03) 9598 4733 Fax: (03) 9598 4233 Toll Free: 1300 884 733 Email: nikkimedwell@wep.org.au Full support is offered to all host families by National Office staff and a local WEP representative from your community. An emergency phone number is provided that is answered by the CEO around the clock!

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th March 2010

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Term 1 – Week 7 Friday, 12

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Term 1 – Week 7 Friday, 12

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TOOLEYBUC GARAGE Roadworthy

Spare parts Insurance Repairs fuel

Recommended service

PH 50305459

ADVERTISEMENTS

CALENDAR 2009 TERM 3

"Old Tooleybuc Doll Cottage”

Open 10 am daily 53 Cadell St

Tooleybuc

A delightful display of over 400 beautiful dolls that is sure to put a smile on your face. FEE. A gold coin donation, Proceeds donated to the local school for gardens and outdoor furniture.

TOOLEYBUC COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Now open Mon-Fri 9.00am-4.00pm

CLINIC HOURS ARE: 9.00-10.00am & 1.00-3.30pm

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLINIC: Mondays-Wednesdays -1.00-3.30pm

IMMUNISATIONS CLINIC: (appointment necessary) Tues 16

th March

SwineFlu also avail ring for appoint For Children 0-6 Once per Month

DIETITIAN CLINIC: Tuesday 13th April

MENTAL HEALTH: to be advised Names being taken for list Visiting once per month or contact ACCESSLINE (1800 800 944)

WOMEN‟S HEALTH SERVICE: Thursday 8

th April

Names being taken for list Every 2

nd Month (appointment necess)

Podiatrist 9th

April and 7th May

Names being taken for list phone: 50305189 fax: 50305251

In an emergency contact your G.P. Manangatang- 50351215 Balranald- 50201055 Nyah West- 50302456 Swan Hill- 50331711 Or call „000‟

DOCTOR AT

TOOLEYBUC Dr. Irina Kudriavceva

Tooleybuc Medical Centre, Unit 2, 76 Cadell Street, Tooleybuc

every Wednesday.

Appointments can be made by telephoning the Tooleybuc Medical

Centre, 50305053, on Wednesdays or contacting the Manangatang Surgery, 50351215

other weekdays.

CRAIG DOMAILLE PLUMBING

For Honest Reliable Service call

Craig on 50305382 50305594 Fax

NOW AVAILABLE

1.8 Tonne Mini Excavator Septic Tank Cleaning/Installation

Hot & Cold Water Installation Gas Works

Roofing Gas & Wood Heater Installation

Ducted Air Conditioner Services/Installation

Agent for Lowara Pumps

Free no obligation quotes Plumbing since 1985

Remedial Massage

& Manipulation

Reflexology Reiki Master

Jenny Arblaster Wood Wood Vic

Ph: 03 50305125 0428 305126

NYAH DISTRICT GOLF CLUB

Golf Club House can be hired for

MEETINGS PARTIES

WEDDINGS etc

Inquiries Phone 50302087

WANTED The Wakool Shire Home and

Community Care (HACC) are in need of volunteer drivers in

the Tooleybuc, Goodnight and Koraleigh areas.

M e n o r W o m e n . Y o u n g o r O l d !

Tooleybuc HACC Outreach Coordinator 50 305 252

"Helping others to keep small communities

strong."

Tooleybuc and District

Carpet Cleaning Service

For domestic and commercial steam cleaning at competitive rates.

Ring Alan McNish on 03 50305401

for a free, no-obligation quote.

Weekly on Wednesday as at 2nd

Sep

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CALENDAR

March 2010

Week Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat

8

14 15

Barooga PSSA

Football Trials

16

VC Yr 5/6

17

VC Yr 5/6

Accountacy talks

Yrs 10-11

18

VC Yr 5/6

Band Training –

Stuart Holt

Muso’s Stuff

19

VC Yr 5/6

Primary

Assembly

20

9

21 22 23

24

Year 9 Laptops

arrive

Year 9 Parent

Meeting

25

26

Interim Reports

out

Bridge

27

10

28 29

Whole School

Assembly PM

30

Trial Naplan

31

Parent Teacher

interviews

10

1 APRIL

Easter Bonnet

Parade

SRC BBQ

End of Term 1

2

Good Friday -

Public Holiday

Autumn

Holidays

3

Autumn

Holidays

Easter

Sat -

Public

Holiday

APRIL 2010 TERM 2

1

18 19

Start of Term 2

School

Development

Day

Term 2 begins

for school staff

20

Term 2 begins for students

Students Return

Year 12 Half

Yearly Exams

21 22

Anzac Day

Service PM

Football U15 Riv

Trials @

Narrandera

23

Bridge

Netball Open &

15’s Carnival

Day @ Deni

24

The Bridge will be published each fortnight on a Friday. All items for the Bridge must be submitted by the

Tuesday prior by email, fax or in person.