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RESPONSIBILITY | RESPECT | RESILIENCE | SAFETY

Volume 36 | No. 4 | 18 March, 2020

OAKLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL Coreen St Oaklands 2646 Email: [email protected]

Ph: 02 6035 4290 Fax: 02 6035 4382 Mobile: 0472 832 195 URL: www.oaklands-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

Upcoming Events

Friday 27/3

Harmony Day/

World’s Greatest Shave

Wednesday 1/4

Whole School Assembly

2.30pm

(To Be Confirmed)

Thursday 9/4

- LAST DAY OF TERM 1 -

Easter activities

after lunch

Friday 10/4

GOOD FRIDAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

THE CENTRAL CHRONICLE

PSSA CRICKET KNOCK OUT!

Dane, Phillip, Dylan and Chase competed in the

PSSA Cricket Knock Out at Tocumwal on Thursday 12th March, 2020.

Well Done!


From the Principal’s Desk written by Peter Craft Dear Parents and Caregivers, As we move into the second half of the term, our school continues to be a hive of activity. We have had students attending a variety of sporting trials, including cricket, AFL, netball and a number of sports for RAP.

Students in Year 6, 7 and 8 had a great time on the annual Transition Camp. The students explored aquaculture as they visited Narrandera Fisheries and the aquaculture facilities at Narrandera High School. Currently we are working at setting up yabby breeding in TAS classes so the students learned a lot from these visits.

In literacy we are re-introducing the Super6 strategies across the school. The Super6 are a set of skills that are explicitly taught which make up key skills of highly literate people. Currently we are introducing questioning and predicting. We are also explicitly teaching comprehension skills to students across the school.

There are a number of maintenance matters that will need to be addressed at our school. The work on the walkway and room upgrades are almost complete, although there is some painting and a few final details on the walkway to be finished. We will also have some work done tidying up trees around the school. During the next 12 months there are a number of projects that will be undertaken, including playground work, installing an area to store the school tractor, improving the tennis court along with its fencing and an upgrade of the staff room. Some of the playground projects and tennis court fencing would benefit from help from our P&C and community. Currently I am working to have the tile roofs on the TAS, Science, Administration and Primary block assessed with a view to having them replaced. This is an important and necessary upgrade to our facilities.

In the next few weeks students will be involved in the Tell Them From Me survey (Yrs 4 to 12) as well as preparations for NAPLAN online 2020.

Recently there has been a lot of information about the Corona Virus and its impact on the community. After advice from the Department of Education we have taken the decision to cancel or postpone a number of events. A note was sent home to advise parents about these changes to our calendar. Schools are updated daily by the DoE and we may be required to introduce more measures as a school. The school is actively planning for any further impacts that may possibly occur. We have also introduced enhanced hygiene practices within the school. To keep up to date with events, check our Facebook page and School Website. We will keep the community informed of important information as it becomes available.


Primary Posts written by Judy McGuiness

Finley PSSA Netball

We have had a busy fortnight, with students participating in sporting events. On Monday 9th March, Emily, Amelia, Caitlin and Georgie attended the Finley PSSA Zone Netball tryouts. The girls should be proud of the skills they showed during the trials.

JeriBerriO’s Cricket

Friday 13th March was another busy day with Chase, Dane, Phillip and Dylan joining the JeriBerriO’s Cricket Team to verse Tocumwal Public School at the Tocumwal Recreation Reserve. From all recounts the boys displayed great sportsmanship.

Clean up Australia Day

In the afternoon of Friday 13th March, students and staff participated in the annual Clean Up Australia Day. The students were enthusiastic and the discussion that occurred around why we should look after our community by placing rubbish in the bin was amazing. It was quite refreshing to hear students reflecting on what they can do to look after our environment.

Harmony Day/World’s Great Shave

On Friday 27th March, we will be celebrating Harmony Day. Students are encouraged to wear orange clothing to school. After lunch, students will participate in activities that encourage inclusiveness and respect. Students are also encouraged to wear something colourful in their hair or colour their hair and bring a gold coin donation to support The Leukaemia Foundation’s, ‘World’s Greatest Shave’.


K/1 Primary Report written by Carly Murphy

What’s happening in K/1

K/1 have had a very busy start to the year. In literacy, Kinder have been learning their Jolly Phonics sounds and Year One have been completing Buddy Study to work on their spelling and develop their writing.

In Maths we have recently started working on length and data, collecting a lot of information about our class, including height and shoe size. The mathematical thinking students are showing is very exciting as their knowledge and understanding of topics grows.

We completed our first STEM lesson, which involved students using their problem solving skills to try and build a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows. It was great to see the students working together with the 2/3 class and sharing ideas, building resilience and developing teamwork skills.

Miss Pfahlert has also been working with them to create some beautiful rainbow fish and working on a number of other colourful art works. We will be continuing our very busy year with a lot of Easter activities coming up. I am very proud of the way they are all putting in their best learning efforts in the classroom.


Secondary Snippets Chess Team comes home with a Win

Oaklands Central School Chess Team

On Friday the 13th of March the OCS Chess Team travelled to the Narrandera Public Library to compete against Hay War Memorial High School. This was our first round game in the NSW South Wales Junior Chess League competition.

Competition was fierce and you could feel the tension in the air as the students concentrated on winning their games. Congratulations to Bailey and Connor who both were successful in winning their games. Well done team!

Our next game will be a home game and we will spend the following few weeks preparing for the next round. Lets hope we can improve on our excellent start to the chess season.

Ms. Hughes


Secondary Snippets written by Jye McGuire

English - Stage 4

This term in English, students have been learning about the concept of identity, exploring culture and heritage and how we become the unique individual we are. Through discussion and research we are finding that nearly all of the students have an eclectic background, hailing from many different parts of the globe.

This understanding of heritage helps the students understand why diversity in Australia is so important. This term’s prescribed text has been ‘The Happiest Refugee’ written by Anh Do. This memoir details Anh’s migratory experience from communist ruled Vietnam to the western suburbs of Sydney. It is a heart-warming narrative that all of the students have enjoyed reading. It was amazing seeing how much of Anh’s life they could connect with, even though they all share a very different heritage, we are all part of one culture.

The stage 4’s have been working incredibly hard and should be congratulated on the wonderful start to the year they have made.

English - Stage 5

The stage 5’s have been exploring conflict in ‘Romeo and Juliet’, written by William Shakespeare. While none of the students had read the play before, they all knew the story itself. This proves just how enduring the idea of ‘star-crossed’ lovers is. Students identified different movies and books that contained the basic structure of two people from opposite sides of a conflict, falling in love.

They were surprised by how many of their favourite movies and TV shows contained the basic premise from a play written well over four hundred years ago! This has been a challenging unit, embracing the evolution of language and seeing how scripts were written during the 1500’s has forced the students to become expert translators very quickly.

Our focus for the rest of the term will be analysing the Baz Luhrmann film version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and finishing the major essay based on the unit theme of conflict.

Sport

Every Friday the secondary students have two periods of sport. It is amazing to see how excited and energetic the students become. This is an opportunity to focus on some fun games, good sportsmanship and teambuilding activities. This term we have completed swimming, table tennis, handball, soccer, touch football, capture the flag, cricket, gridiron and many more.

These Fridays are also an opportunity to participate in community wide activities. On the 13th (which luckily proved to be trouble free) the students all participated in a belated ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ event. The students did a fantastic job at cleaning the school, and the surrounding Oaklands community. It is truly wonderful seeing the entire school get together and make a real difference.


A Message from the P & C

Ever wondered what your me, money and effort in

suppor ng the P & C achieves?

One of the things is, each year the P & C purchases a Student

Injury Insurance policy through Andrews Insurance Services

Pty Ltd. The cover is issued by a specialized Underwri ng

Agency Accident and Health Interna onal Underwri ng Pty

Ltd.

Benefits cover all students enrolled in Oaklands Central School

at and outside school ac vi es. It covers authorized

parents during school ac vi es.

Broken bones, emergency transport, loss of teeth… you may

be eligible to make a claim if these occur.

For policy details refer to the PDS available on www-

pandc.org.au or contact the Oaklands P & C at

[email protected].


Expressions of Interest

Oaklands Central School has a large variety of furniture which is surplus to requirement. There is an opportunity for any community groups, church groups, charities or other organisations to make an expression of interest for the surplus furniture. The furniture includes moulded classroom chairs in a variety of sizes, student desks, bookcases and other assorted furniture. If you can make use of this furniture please contact the school to arrange an inspection and/or pick up of available furniture. While we are happy to give the furniture away to worthy organisations, any donations to Oaklands Central School for the goods would be appreciated. Transactions are on a first come, first served basis. Contact the school via email on [email protected] or call the office on 6035 4290.

SURPLUS

FURNITURE


Year 6 Fundraiser


Whole School

OAKLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS AND NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION

Remember these contributions benefit YOUR children and YOUR community

NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION: P & C SUBSCRIPTION: Paper copy $13.00 (incl. GST) $5.00 (email free) (This covers parents when working for the

P & C - e.g. working bees, catering etc)

School Contributions for 2020:

Primary Student: $35.00

Secondary Student: $35.00

Maximum per Family: $60.00

Now payable to the School Office

* * *

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING FEES:

Whole Year: $49.50 (inc GST)

Single Ad: Half Column $3.30 (inc GST)

Full Column $6.60 (inc GST)

Sporting Bodies and Committees $33.00 (inc GST)


What’s On!


Our Community - Oaklands RSL Bowling Club Ltd News

Riverina Super Draw

THURSDAYS - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Last Week Draw $8,400

Club Name: Yanco Club

Unclaimed: Vicky Maimo #266

Next Week $11,200

SUNDAY NIGHT MEMBERS DRAW

$800 Claimed Andrew Day #76

Next Sunday $500

Meat Tray Winner: Yvonne Perrin

Scratchie Winners: Shanelle Collins & Tommy Comtesse

Menu

Thursday 19th March 2020

Roast Pork

Moroccan Beef Casserole

Salt and Pepper Squid

Chicken Schnitzel

Lasagne

Flathead Fillets

All served with Salad & Chips or Vegies

$20 full serve, $15 half serve

Kids Menu - $7.00

Nuggets & Chips

Fish & Chips

Desserts - $7.00

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Now Due

Full Membership $20

Aged/Invalid Pensioner $10

EFT: Oaklands RSL Bowling Club

BSB 082591

A/C 549 253 611

Reference: Member Name

or please pay at the Bar

Round 1 Thursday 19th March

Head to the Club Thursday for the Draw, Dinner, Raffles

and to pick your sides.

FOOTY

2020

Movie Afternoon

Sunday 19th April

Fundraiser for the

Cancer Council


Our Community News


Our Community News

CWA Oaklands News March 2020

# Members are grateful to be the recipients of $1,000 from CWA of NSW plus $500 from the Oaklands Truck Show committee towards the costs of insurance for the rooms, of 1,440.

# One member visited Rosewood branch were the terrifying events of the recent bushfires were passed on to visitors.

#Farm Counsellor Amelia Cottrell is available for face-to-face assistance in client’s own home. Di-rect mob: 0436 816 558. This service is through Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

# Anyone wishing to obtain or update the “Working With Children” check may do so through the Service NSW Mobile Bus. The certificate is free for volunteers.

# Coronavirus - tips to reduce infection risks at public meetings, include thorough cleaning of hard surfaces, doorknobs, handles, etc with disinfectant and the supply of hand sanitiser which contains at least 60% alcohol.

#Humpty Dumpty Foundation has been added to the CWA NSW charities to be supported by mem-bers, they provide life saving equipment for children, to hospitals Australia wide. Read more at website.

# New members who join after 1st April are entitled to a pro-rata fee of $24.50, for membership through to 30th Sept 2020.

# Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm start. ALL WELCOME

Contact: Heather Kerr 0447 335 201


Our Community News

2020 Truck Show

Bar Roster Saturday 21st March -

Leeanne will cover any shi s if needed Please ensure you have your current NSW RSA card

or cer ficate with you

12noon - 2pm May Day

Peter Dalitz

2pm-4pm Paige Moloney

Lyne e Willis

4pm-6pm Danika Gash

Leeanne Dalitz

6pm-8pm Courteney Kemp ANZ

Millie ANZ

8pm - 10pm Janelle Day

Andrew Day

10pm - Midnight Leeanne Dalitz to close

Sunday 22nd March 10 am - Noon Fred Kerr

Noon - 2pm Sporty Smith

2pm - 4pm Leeanne Dalitz

2020 Truck Show

Canteen Roster

12.00pm - 1.30pm Tarin Moar

Prue Pfahlert

Melanie Anne

1.00pm - 2.00pm Leenanne Dalitz

Kathy Moloney

2.30pm - 3.30pm Tamara Nixon

Fred Kerr

2.30pm - 4.30pm

Louise Smith

Pixie King

4.00pm - 6.00pm Morgan Collins

Lyne e Willis

6.00pm - 8.00pm Mel Beckwith

Amz Su ers

Carly McKay

Saturday 21st March


Our Community News

Would you like to be volunteer? Murray River WIRES

0427 493 716

The Wildlife Informa on Rescue and Educa on Service (WIRES) is a NSW volunteer organisa-

on that rescues orphaned and injured wildlife, with the aim of returning them to the wild.

The local branch, WIRES Murray River, is hoping to run a training course in March.

Volunteers must be 18, live in NSW and do a training course (RICC).

Volunteers must be willing to:

go on the phone roster once a month

rescue injured animals

a end monthly mee ngs

follow NPWS guidelines

be guided by more experienced members

help with fundraising

Our basic training course (RICC) has an online sec on and a prac cal part, that we are hoping

Some animals require a lot of care and

hygiene is very important. Also, every effort

should be made to NOT humanise wild

animals.

At mes we need to make difficult decisions,

with the welfare of the animal and its ability

to survive in the wild in mind

Music Lessons - Piano/Guitar

There are 2 vacancies for students to attend music lessons.

Fee for a 30-minute lesson is $20.00 inc. materials

Mrs Ann Sloane: 02 6035 9415 or [email protected]

St Columba’s Catholic Church ‐

Oaklands

St Columba’s Catholic Church invites those from Year 3 and above, wishing to receive the Sacraments of Penance and First Holy Communion in 2020, to please contact one of the following persons as soon as possible.

Fr Henry Ibe - 0411 020 933

Leanne Sandral - 02 6035 6251

Veronica Sandral - 02 6035 6236

Thank You


Our Community News


PR & LE WILLIS

Earthmoving & Excavation

Dozer

Excavator (x2)

6x6 Articulated Dump truck (x2)

40 Tonne Longreach Excavator (22m Reach)

Dams constructed Trees cleared

Dams desilted or filled in Pipes laid

Deep ripping Gravel

Channels & Drains cleaned

Levi banks constructed or built up

All General & Agricultural

Earthworks

Jamey Willis

Mobile: 0429047904

Home: 0260354144

Peter Willis

Mobile: 0427572860

Home: 0260354347

Email: [email protected]

Our Community News

Your “Local Independent” Store

Now open at two convenient locations

STOCKING

* Animal Health * Ag Chemicals * Pet Food * Plumbing

* Washing Powders * Pool Salt * Fencing

* NLIS Identification and much more

Also Agents for

Case International

Urana Office: 02 6920 8267 Oaklands Office: 02 6035 4351 Pat: 0429 208 267 Email: [email protected] Licence Number AU 33367

URANA OAKLANDS

Osborne Street Milthorpe Street

FREIGHT LINES P/L

Find us at 14 Webster St, Oaklands 2646

General & Bulk ‐ Local & Interstate

You SELL it or BUY it and we can CART it.

Grains Lime/Fer lizer

Produce Livestock - Tray Truck

Gravel General Freight Contract Spraying

Clipex Sheep Handler for Hire

Ph 02 6035 4270 Andrew 0427 354 270 Lachie 0459 551 027


Our Community News

J & A.

Transport 42 Buller Street, OAKLANDS

For all your

Local and Interstate Transport

Specialising in -

45’ Dropdeck Available

Contact Jim or Amie

Mobile: 0428 570325

A/H: 02 60354315 Fax: 02 60354146

email : [email protected]

Competitive Freight Rates

General Freight

Grain Contracts

All Bulk Grains Gypsum Fertilizers

Lime Wool

Hay Livestock

Fuel & Fertilizers

Phone: 0260 354 354 Fax: 0260 354 455

www.daysoaklands.com

For all your Fuel, Fertilizer and Transport needs

Shell Fuel, Fertilizers, Lime, Gypsum, BP/Caltex Oils, Century Batteries,

Grain Storage & Cartage

We also provide: Shallow & Deep Soil Tests

Nitrate Testing

Meetings with trained agronomists

Fertilizer Spreading

Hiring of Tow Spreader

Our friendly staff are always willing to help you!


Our Community News

Matthew & Shandelle Collins

welcome you

and

Shop Hours 8am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday

8am - 11am Saturday 8am - 12 noon Sunday

Post Office Hours

9am - 5pm Monday - Friday CLOSED Saturday & Sunday

All your electronic billpay.

CBA, NAB, RaboBank Business Banking and Phone Recharge

Takeaway Food & Cappuccinos’ available

Phone: 02 6035 4264 Fax: 02 6035 4164

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