Friday 12th May, 2017 ph: 6725 4101 fax: 6725 4336 email: ashford‐c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Primary Captain

Mackenzie Fomia

Primary Vice Captain

Sarah Harvey

Secondary Captain

Emika Denzel

Secondary Vice Captain

Tom Doney

Firstly, I would like to congratulate all students for comple ng their NAPLAN for 2017. A tremendous amount of effort (and stress) is put on this yearly summa ve assessment. Ul mately, the assessments are complete and students can do nothing further but await their results. I thank the parents and teachers for their focus and persistence in ensuring that students were adequately prepared and as calm as possible during the tes ng. I met with the P&C on Thursday last week and discussed the further subsidies that will now be in place for students at the school. No cost will now be charged for elec ve units within the school. Any costs that have been paid will be refunded over me. The cost to parents of year 5&6 going to The Great Aussie Bush Camp has now been more than halved. I thank the P&C for their generosity in assis ng our students to travel beyond Ashford and explore some more of Australia. Regards

Ben Delanty Principal (Relieving)

Principal Mr Ben Delanty

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On Monday the 8th of May, Ashford Central School was lucky enough to have a visit from Books 4 Outback. This is a charity organisa on which travels around New South Wales' most isolated areas giving second hand books to schools. Ross and Peter kindly donated four huge boxes of books to the school and our students. This will allow us to provide a wider reading variety in the library and may also allow us to give away the books as prizes to students as a part of our PBL program. Our school captains, Emika and Tom, were presented the books in our school library. Students have already begun borrowing and reading them. On behalf of Ashford, I would like to thank Books 4 Outback for such a wonderful dona on.

Books 4 Outback

Lost Property

Pictured le is the basket of lost property that

is currently si ng in the sickbay.

Parents are welcome to come in and see if

their child’s clothing is in the box.

To avoid this happening in the future, please

label your children's clothing clearly.

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On the last week of Term 1 I was accepted into the UBS Young’s Women Leadership Acade‐

my. I was one out of forty girls to be accepted all throughout NSW. I had the great honour

to fly down to represent my school as a leader.

Throughout the week we stayed at the Women’s College at the University of Sydney to

understand what it’s like to be a Uni Student. We also had the opportunity to meet differ‐

ent leaders from the business world and people who play a role in leadership roles. Having

inspira onal speakers throughout the week taught us girls how to be strong and

support ourselves to become inspira onal leaders. We also went to UBS which is an

investment bank that offers support for companies who may need wealth assistance.

Throughout that day we got to see the trading floor where they manage their stocks.

Another opportunity we had was a ending a talk at the Art Gallery of NSW. The forty of us

were paired with a University student and stayed with them for the week. During the week

we had a games night, at the end of which I had the privilege of wearing a University

Academic gown. Mee ng girls from all over NSW created many friendships. Working with

such a strong inspira onal group has helped improve my leadership skills that I will bring

back to Ashford Central to share with uprising leaders.

Overall, I had an amazing week adventuring Sydney, exploring University life, making new

friendships, having a greater understanding of the business world, learning the importance

of taking leadership roles no ma er what career you peruse, and prac cing skills guiding

others to excel.

I would like to give a big thank you

to Mrs Lucke for taking her me

to help myself apply for the

Leadership Academy and

organising this opportunity.

Emika Denzel

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Ag lesson during

period 3 & 4 out at

“Tarrangower”

Property.

Report on the

following page.

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Agriculture Excursion

On Wednesday 10th May, the year 9 & 10 Agriculture class travelled to “Tarrangower” on

the Emmaville Road to tag, backline, mouth, and needle the school calves.

The boys were too chicken to help in the race so it was up to the girls to do all the work!

We also recorded weights, tag number and teeth. We had poly pipe sword fights and

posed for ar s c photos.

We would like to thank Kylie and Duck Baker for having us on their farm, and Mr

Donaldson and Trevor for taking us out there.

By Josie and Charlo e

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Watch this Space! Bonshaw Public School are holding a major P & C

fundraiser on Saturday, the 16th of September, 2017.

WANTED

Washed plas c lids and bo le caps

for Ashford Central School students and teachers to create a

lid mural for NAIDOC week.

Please place them in the box located in the front office.

Thank you.

Ashford Central School P&C Meeting schedule for 2017

TERM 1 2nd March & 6th April

TERM 2 4th May & 1st June

TERM 3 3rd August & 7th September

TERM 4 2nd November & 7th December

We hope to see as many people as possible!

Dates for 2017 May 16th - 17th 3/4 Darling Downs Excursion 22nnd - 26th Book Fair 25th Principal’s Assembly / Open classrooms

June 5th - 9th Dubbo Residentials, Year 12 19th Zone Cross Country 26th - 30th NAIDOC Week

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Thought For The Week Some cause happiness wherever they go.

Others whenever they go!

Ashford Bushfire Brigade Next meeting will be

Wednesday, 10th May, 2017, 7.30pm at the fire station unless notified otherwise. All members are asked to attend.

Bun Bun Playgroup

Ashford Bun Bun Playgroup is a supported playgroup for parents/grandparents/carers of children aged 0-5 years. It is held every Wednesday (except school holidays) between 10am and 12.30pm at the Ashford Memorial Hall. It is free to attend and brunch is provided. For further details call IFYSS on 67 208 850 or like us on Facebook. All welcome.

* All health care needs * Wound care

* Distance dispensing service *

Baby care & nutri on * Sunglasses

* Health & beauty products

Phone 02 67254013

For All Your Vertebrate Pest Control Needs

ABN: 12 517 260 209 STEVEN AKHURST 0488 276 622 JOHN AKHURST 0427 254 116 6725 4116 Email: stevenakhurst@hotmail.com

Oasis Church New England Would like to welcome Ashford and district community members to attend a monthly contemporary church service beginning on Sunday the first of January 2017 at the Ash-ford Memorial Hall from 3pm, and thereafter the first Sunday of every month from 3pm. For more information, please phone Pastor Graeme Bell on 0413 157 232.

“Spirit filled, vibrant and

Christ centred.”

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THE LIONS’ CORNER

Hi! Are you wanting to do something for your community and keep Ashford alive? Join the Lions!

LIONS MEETING Our next meeting is to be held on the 14th of June, at Ashford Bowling Club.

Time 6.30pm for 7.00pm. LEO’s

We will meet on Tuesday the 6th of June, in the science room at lunch time. We would like to welcome J.B as our new Leo’s advisor.

BINGO Bingo is held on the first Wednesday of the month. The next time will be the 7th of June, 2017.

The cost is $5 a book (20 games) and $2 for a jackpot ticket. The pot is BACK to $35 in 52 calls. Eyes down at 1.00pm - see you there!

MINI LOTTO Drawn every Friday night at the Bowling Club at 6pm. $1 a ticket. This, gets you 2 games.

Jackpot $368.00 draw date 05.05.2017. Numbers were: 3, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16 Back to 6 out of 20 numbers.

News from the Den, Lion Nicky White

CHERRIE’S TUCKER

Ashford Bowling Club 67 254 202

5.30pm to 8.00pm Friday Nights

Bookings appreciated & takeaways available

ADULTS: T Bone Steak $22.00

Reef & Beef $22.00

Grilled Barra $18.00

Chicken Parmy $18.00

(2) Lamb Cutlets $18.00

(1) Lamb Cutlet $12.00

Chicken Snitzel $16.00

Seafood Basket $16.00

Fish Cocktails w veg or salad $12.00

W chips only $10.00

Special changes weekly $12.00

KIDS: Bowl of Chips & Gravy $3.50

Hot dog & sauce $3.00

1 Lamb cutlet & chips $7.50

6 Nuggets & chips $7.50

4 Fish bites & chips $7.50

3 Sea shan es & chips $7.50

CHERRIE’S TUCKER Ashford Bowling Club

Mother’s Day Lunch

Sunday 14th May, 2017

$14.00 Roast

12pm ‐ 2pm

Bookings appreciated

Club 67 254 202

Cherrie 0408 357 368

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ASHFORD GOLF CLUB Golf is played at Ashford Golf Club every Sunday morning as well as social golf anytime. Membership fee of $70.00 is now due. Phone Alan on 67 254 333 for more information. May Sun 14th Stableford Sun 21st Stableford Sun 28th Inverell Open 4BBB

Lucky Members’ $600.00 Drawn at 8.30pm on Friday

the 5th of May, 2017. Progressive Members’ Draw

starts at 7.15pm @ $20. If not won, it increases by $10.00 every 15 minutes till

8.00pm. Meat tray raffles start at 6.30pm.

Happy Hour - Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30pm Thursdays 5.00pm—6.00pm

Euchre -Saturday, 2.00pm start. Raffle Social Bowls- Thursday, 2.00pm start

Sunday 2.00pm start Euchre - one off raffles on Saturday the 13th of

May and Sunday 14th May.

CATERING ON FRIDAY NIGHT

6.00–8.00pm • Bookings desirable.

Phone 67254202

Catering available on

alterna ve days for pri-

vate func ons. Minimum

20 people.

Phone 67 254 202

Ashford Medical Centre Information

Doctors Visiting Ashford Dr Abbas, from Texas, is at the Community Health Centre, Saturday 8.00am for blood tests and normal surgery from 9.00am to 5.00pm. There is a hospital at Texas. The phone number for the doctor on these days is:- (02) 67 262 000. Phone number for the doctor at Texas Surgery is (07) 46 531 363. To make appointments or any other days, call Campbell & Freebairn Chemists, Ashford, on 02 67254013.

CHEMIST The chemist is open on Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.30pm and then 1.30pm to 5.00pm. Closed for lunch from 12.30 to 1.30. Saturdays 9.00am to 12.00pm. If prescriptions are needed they can be dropped at the chemist by 11.30am for the afternoon delivery which is here by 2.30pm. Any scripts after that time won’t be out until the next afternoon. There are no deliveries on Saturdays. OTHER NECESSARY PHONE NUMBERS Community Health Centre: (02) 67 262 030 H.A.C.C. Phone Number: (02) 67 254 479 Blood tests are done Thursday fortnightly. For enquiries call (02) 67 262 030

Ashford Community Church

Presbyterian Parish Office Ph: 02 67 210 511 Anglican Office Inverell Ph: 02 67 223 179 Church services:

Alternate Sundays 9.00am @ the Presbyterian or Anglican Church. Service held at Sunhaven Activity Room Bi-Monthly

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For Design, Survey & Construction of Earthworks.

Contact John & Maree 0267254116 or mobile 0427254116.

Advertising Costs for Weekly Adverts

(Appear once in newsletter)

1/16 page $5.00 1/8 page $10.00 1/4 page $15.00 1/2 page $20.00 Full page $25.00

Ashford Home Support Programme

(Previous known as HACC)

The service vehicle is available to all eligible clients for transport for medical ap-pointments within a set area. As a general rule, the boundaries are: Toowoomba, Goondiwindi, Warwick, Tamworth and Armidale. Due to current demand, if you need the vehicle, ring the office and book as early as possible. Cost for this service depends on where you need to go. Day Centre is held each Tuesday from 10am to 2pm with a bus trip outing on the 4th Tuesday of each month. If you would like to join the Day Centre, call the office for more information. Office hours are; Monday 8.30 - 3.00, Tuesday 8.30 - 3.30 & Friday 8.30 - 3.00. If unattended please phone the office on 6725 4479 and leave a message.

For further information call 67254479.

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Reasonable Rates

ph 67254101

Fax 67254336

Email:

Ashford-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au

A hairdresser from Inverell will be operating a salon

two days a month from Sunhaven Hostel.

Please leave a message on her mobile phone 0455 030 860 and she will return your call

when she can get service.

Women’s Health Nurse 6th June, 2017 @ Ashford

Community Health

Phone 67 262 030 for an

appointment.

No need for a referral!

Mass Times

10.30am each Sunday

Except the 5th Sunday of the month.

Liturgy at 9.00am

Ashford JRL

Ashford Vs Bingara

13th May, 2017

Games at Gwydir Oval, Bingara

U8s @ 9.30am

JLT @ 9.30am

U10s @ 10.20am

U12s @ 11.10pm

SLT @ 12pm

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Ashford Jnr Roosters Draw for 2017

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WEEK 1—PBL FOCUS Classroom Respect

Treat all teachers fairly

Congratulations to the following students who have displayed last week’s STAR Focus Behaviour.

They have been rewarded with a canteen voucher:

Infants Winners: Blaize Cisek, Joe Beveridge & Natasha Burton Primary Winners: Sascha Howard, Eliza Minos & Natalie Tarrant

Secondary Winners: Josie Thompson & Jessica Harvey

Colouring in Art Compe on

Congratula ons to all Ashford Central School students who par cipated in the colouring ‐

in art compe on run by the Inverell Art Gallery and Library.

A special men on goes to Nyvais Brown who was the Infants winner in his age group. He

received a special art prize pack.

Below are some examples of the standard of excellence shown by our students.

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