Phone: 0263475225 Fax: 0263475214 19

th July, 2010

Email: caragabal-p.School@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Judith Gorton Web: www.caragabal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Success Through Learning

Parents and friends of Caragabal Public School,

Welcome back. We hope everyone had an excellent

break. This term we have lots of exciting learning to

take place at our school.

Congratulations to the Play Group for their work

with the pie drive. The pies were delicious. Pre-school The Mobile Grenfell Pre-school will start this Friday for students in our new hall. The day starts at 9.15 and finishes at 3.15. This is very exciting for our school. BER Building the Education Revolution – Primary Schools for the 21st Century Building or BER has been signed over for early entry. Our hall will be used by the students for various activities. The Pre-school will use it on Fridays and the Bears Bush Bus on Tuesdays. The building is available to the community for meetings. Please contact the school if you wish to use the building. Be alert: Phone scam Concerns have been raised by parents about phone calls from cold callers, pretending to represent Microsoft, who attempt to scare people into believing that their computer has been infected by a virus. This type of call is a scam. These scammers have nothing to do with the Department or Microsoft. The best thing to do is to hang up on these callers. See this Sydney Morning Herald article for more information about these scams: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/security/pay-up-or-your-pcs-toast-20100630-zm8i.html Do friendships make learning easier? Your child’s ability to make friends will affect their interest in learning – how can you help?

Help them to learn self control Show them how well you treat other people, so

they can learn from you If you are concerned, speak to your child’s

teacher about it. More details at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/ezine/yr2010/issue03/index.php

Playgroup Weekly Events Tuesday 1.30 – 3.00 Bears Bush Bus Playgroup ??? Friday Mobile Preschool 9.15 – 3.15 _____________________________ _______ Monday 19

th School Development Day

Tuesday 20

th Students return to school

Thursday 22

nd Mrs Hetherington on Class

Friday 23

rd Mobile Preschool Starts

Bingo Night Monday 26

th Values Day at The Henry Lawson

High School 2 – 6 Mrs Hardy on Class Wednesday 28

th Active After School Starts

____________________________________________ Avoid danger when using heaters this winter The Children’s Hospital at Westmead recommends these top tips to help your children avoid burns, falls and electrocution:

Make sure your heater meets Australian standards Use a guard Keep your heater on a level floor surface Ensure your heater isn’t blocking any exits or high

traffic areas Do not dry clothing items by placing them over an

electric heater. Ensure you install and maintain at least one smoke

detector on each floor of your home. More information at www.chw.edu.au/parents/kidshealth/safety_factsheets/pdf/heaters_and_fireplaces.pdf Mrs Armstrong will be away for the first six weeks of this term. Mrs Hetherington will be teaching on Thursdays as well as Tuesday. The draft term calendar will also be sent with the newsletter. Please take note of special events such as Bland Sports. Have a great week, Regards, Judy, Lyn, John, Sue, Jenny, Carol and Penny

Thought For the Week:

“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

Dr Maya Angelou

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Caragabal Country Golf Club:

DIRECTOR’S MEETING:

The next Director’s Meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th August 2010 commencing at 8.00pm at the Golf Club.

DUTY ROSTER: Sunday 25/07/10: J Maslin, M Pollock, G Brain , R Clapham NEWS: The Men’s Golf Tournament was held on Sunday 4th July and was a great success. Thank you to all those people who contributed in any way to the day. It takes lots of time and effort from many to run such a day and the job is made easier by a great bunch of helpers. Tony Pollock Chairman. The ladies tournament will be held on Sunday 1st August and help with catering and in the kitchen on the day would be very much appreciated. Glenda Cooper.

GOLF: Ladies: Sunday 11/7/10: 18 hole par event for the Christine Davies Trophy. Winner Teresa Armitage with Lindy Pollock runner up. Teresa also won the putting comp. Sunday 18/7/10: 18 hole stroke event for the Emily Johnson Trophy. Teresa Armitage the winner and Maureen Perkins the runner up. Glenda Cooper won nearest the pin. It was also great to see Zoe Penfold back on the course. Ariah Park Tournament: Teresa had a 69 nett to be the runner up in the B Grade Handicap event and Lindy Pollock was lucky enough to win the raffle! The ladies will be off to Trundle for their tournament next Sunday and the men are off to Burcher. Men: The men played an Ambrose event with the winners being Terry Penfold, Gus Taylor and Stephen Cooper. Gus won the first by himself and Stephen had a gobble on the 7th. Play will commence each Sunday at 12.30pm for anyone who is interested in a game. New players are always welcome.

BOWLS: Don’t forget that social bowls is played each Sunday commencing at 12.30pm at the local green. All interested people, whether you have played before or not, are welcome to come along for a game. Larry McDonald.

Caragabal Post Agency:

Stamps, post packs and parcel posting is available at the P O Agency Caragabal.

Mail must be posted before 10.30am Monday,

Wednesday and Friday for it to leave on the same day.

Recipe for the Week:

“Classic Chicken Casserole” is the recipe this

week. I hope you enjoy it!

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SENIOR FIRST AID COURSE

UPDATE

Are you interested in updating your First Aid Certificate?

Proposed Dates:

7th or 21st August, 2010 (This course is a one (1) day course and

will be held in Quandialla)

Cost: $165.00

For further information please contact

Narelle Gault on 6347 1294 a.h.

Royal Hotel News: ** Wednesday night meat tray raffle: winner; Peter Causer ** Friday night joker draw (starts at 6.00pm and is drawn at 8.00pm): Jackpot this week – $502.00.

We will also be drawing 2 meat trays each week. ** Counter meals are available Saturday night from 6 to 9pm in conjunction with normal takeaways.

** Café Hours: 7.00pm – 8.00pm – Wednesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm – Friday & Saturday

** Footy Tipping Competition: Don’t forget to get your tips in by 6.00pm Friday. ** Coffee Shop: NOW OPEN and serving freshly ground coffee to drink in or take away.

** Dining Room: Anne Noble will be running the

Dining room again on Saturday 21st August for an “Election Night Dinner”. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to seeing you at the Pub Grant & Melissa

P&C News:

BI-JINGO

IT’S BINGO

We will guarantee a night of fun, fashion and a great night for all

ages!

There will be prizes, meat trays, chocolate wheels, lucky door prize, raffles, best

bingo outfit and more!!!! WOW

23rd July 2010 – 6.30pm

BYO Basket Supper

Organise a table, bring your friends and we will see you there!

Caragabal Country Golf Club

JUS BEAUTIFUL

Ashlee’s next visit will be

Tuesday 10th August 2010.

Available services include;

Waxing Tinting Manicure and pedicure Swedish massage Lash grafting

Please phone Melissa on 63 475 336 or

Ashlee on 0447 475 229 for an appointment.

Bookings are not essential but do make life much easier.

Gift vouchers are available ***************************************************************************************

BOOK CLUB

The current book club order is due on

Friday 6/08/10

WE THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

MIDWESTERN HIGHWAY

CARAGABAL NSW 2810

PHONE 0263475270

ROYAL HOTEL CARAGABAL

Phone: 63 475 336 Hosts: Grant & Melissa Davey

Growing NSW Member Service Centre: 1300 794 000

the Business Farmers Regional Service Manager: Hannah Williams: 68523569

of farming. ASSOCIATION Peter Toole: Chairman 63475252

James Clifton: Secretary/Treasurer 63476254

Craft Group meets @ Caragabal on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 9.15am – 3pm.

Other times by arrangement. BYO lunch & machine.

We can work on samples & techniques or you can bring your own project.

Workshops are available and will be advertised in the School Newsletter when dates are available.

Quilts can be made to order – a great gift idea.

Quilting Service Available: Stippling $3.50 per sq foot; Freehand Meandering $3.75 per

sq foot; Edge to Edge Pattern $4.00 per sq foot; Binding Service $15 minimum; Can-Quilt

hire $15 per hour (min $50 per Quilt)

Printable fabric now available. Fabrics, Threads, Wadding & Backing available

Contact Wanda Taylor 63475254

iwejtn@webshield.net.au