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BULAHDELAH CENTRAL SCHOOL
A PRIDE School
Strive to Achieve Term 3 Week 6 Issue 13
‣ GREAT NEWS INSIDE
* Volunteering Awards
* State Athletics Representatives
* T/G Hawks Nest Little Athletics
* St John’s 100 th Anniversary
* “Luau” Book Fair
‣ BCS SCHOOL PROGRAMS
‣ VALUE OF THE WEEK
Participation. We promote
participation & school spirit in an
environment that values the
participation of students, staff & the
wider community. Are you actively
involved in the life of the school?
‣ PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
The Record of School
Achievement (RoSA)
The ROSA is the new credential
for students who leave school
after Year 10 and before they
receive their Higher School
Certificate (HSC). In the past
students would have received a
School Certificate at the end of Year 10
and a Preliminary HSC at the end of Year 11.
The RoSA is designed to record and credential all
secondary school students’ academic results up
until the HSC. If a student gains the HSC they
won’t be issued with a ROSA as the ROSA is only
intended for those students who leave before the
end of Year 12.
While all students currently receive grades for
courses they complete at the end of Year 10, this
system will be extended to also capture grades
for courses a student completes in Year 11.
If a student leaves school before receiving a grade
in their Year 11 or 12 courses, their RoSA will
record these courses as commenced. This
measure acknowledges the fact that many
students begin senior secondary study but leave
school for employment or other training
opportunities before receiving their HSC.
The Board of Studies (BOS) has developed a
process to ensure the moderation and monitoring
of grades issued by schools which will help ensure
that parents and employers know that a grade
awarded in one school is equivalent to the same
grade awarded in another school.
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‣ IMPORTANT DATES:
Aug 22 AgQuip Excursion
22 Yr 8 English Roadshow
24 Nura Gili Light & Fire Pres. at BCS
28/29 Book Fair “Luau”
28 Rugby Union Taree
29 Maths Comp. Primary (Perm B/S
30 National Careers Expo Yr10 & 11
World Skills Day
Sept 3 Yr 11 Exams commence
Primary Assembly
12 SMART Presentations for Yr7 & Yr9
15 Bike Challenge
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Students who leave school before they get their
HSC will have the option to undertake on-line
literacy and numeracy tests of about 60 minutes
duration for each test. These will be completed
under teacher supervision and will be reported
separately to the RoSA credential. The tests will
not be available to all students, only those who
indicate they wish to leave school and will be
designed to reflect the needs and expectations of
students who leave school before undertaking
the HSC.
The Board is also looking at a pilot on-line
program for students to record any extracurricular
activities (SRC involvement, First Aid
courses, etc.) and provide evidence of these
activities which will assist employers who are
interested in more than just a student’s academic
results.
The current academic requirements are still in
place for students to complete their Year 10 and
11 courses. For a student to satisfactorily
complete a course, the Board of Studies requires
the principal to have sufficient evidence that the
student has:
(a) followed the course developed or
endorsed by the Board; and
(b) applied him/herself with diligence and
sustained effort to the set tasks and
experiences provided in the course by the
school; and
(c) achieved some or all of the course
outcomes.
Where students have not met one or more of
these requirements by the end of the course, the
Principal is required to inform the Board that the
student has not satisfactorily completed the
course and they will be issued with an ‘N Award’
for that particular course. An ‘N Award’ may
mean the student will not be able to gain a HSC
because they haven’t met the requirements for
Year 10 or 11 which are a pre-requisite for the
HSC.
More information on the RoSA can be found on
the Board of Studies web site,
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
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‣ BCS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:
The major works and
performances for the HSC
courses will be presented to
examiners over the next two
weeks. Year 12 will also be
finishing their courses and
preparing to revise for their
final exams in October. This can
be a very stressful time for our
Year 12 students and it is important they are
supported through this time and keep themselves
healthy and maintain full attendance at school.
The school will be meeting regularly with the
students to keep them informed and to counsel
them about post school options, including
university entrance deadlines. The final day for
Year 12 school attendance before they
commence their exams is Thursday 20 th
September, when the Year 12 Graduation Day
Assembly will be held.
On Monday last week our students were shown a
Motivational Media presentation about risk
taking and the serious consequences of taking
risks and this week our Year 8 students will be
involved in a workshop about Body Image and
self esteem. These are important educational
activities which address some of the key concerns
relating to our young people and hopefully
produce positive behaviours amongst our
students in the future. Thank you to Mrs Gilbert
and the Welfare team for their efforts in
organising these activities.
A reminder to students, that BCS takes pride in
being a uniform wearing school. I am currently
having particular issues with an array of multi
coloured jumpers rather than our navy blue
jumpers. Could parents please check that their
children are leaving home in the correct school
uniform.
Congratulations to our State Athletics
representatives who, no doubt inspired by the
Olympics, produced some outstanding
performances at the regional carnival to qualify
for State. A number of these students have been
training all year with the Little Athletics group in
Tea Gardens and it is a credit to themselves and
their coaches that they have reached this elite
level.
Bianca Mason
100m & 200m
Alexia Bednarczyk
200m & 400m
Marley Mezi
High Jump
Shannon Markham
High Jump
Teegan Barr
100m & 200m
Jesse Lovett
Shot Put
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‣ BCS PRIMARY DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:
Mrs Thompson has taken leave for a week and
while she has been away I have taken on her role.
Ms Mostyn has capably taken over my role as Y6
teacher for the week and I am sure she has
enjoyed being reunited with this group.
Congratulations to our debaters who won their
recent debate with Tea Gardens at Tea Gardens.
Well done Tim Smith, Savannah Williams, Isabella
Francis-Nieswandt and Mary Joy Bramston.
The Department has a set of CORE RULES that
outline behaviours expected in NSW Government
schools. They are as follows:-
All students in NSW Government schools are
expected to:
Attend every school day, unless they are
legally excused, and be in class on time
and prepared to learn.
Maintain a neat appearance, including
adhering to the requirements of the
school’s uniform or dress code policy.
Behave safely, considerately and
responsibly, including when travelling
to and from school.
Show respect at all times for teachers,
other school staff and helpers, including
following class rules, speaking courteously
and cooperating with instructions and
learning activities.
Treat one another with dignity and
respect.
Care for property belonging to
themselves, the school and others.
Behaviour that infringes on the safety of others,
such as harassment, bullying and illegal or antisocial
behaviour of any kind, will not be tolerated.
It is worth reflecting on these core rules and
thinking about them in the context of ‘Risk Taking
Behaviours’, ‘Courtesy’, ‘Swearing and Bullying’.
While the large majority of our students fulfill the
requirements of DEC’s Core Rules, there are some
who need to be reminded of their obligations to
themselves, their peers and the school. These
rules are a valuable starting point when
discussing inappropriate behaviours.
Our Zone representatives have had a difficult
time as both the field and track events have been
postponed due to the weather. The venue was
changed to Tomaree and was set down for
Monday, 20 th and Tuesday 21 st August. We hope
that the students did their best on the day.
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Stewie Keyrings with LED light
This year Stewie the Dolphin keyring is made of
PVC and has a LED light in his mouth. Show your
support by purchasing the all new Stewie the
Dolphin keyring with light. Available from Office.
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‣ VOLUNTEERING AWARDS:
We would like to congratulate all students from
Year 7 to Year 12 who have actively contributed
to their school and community through
volunteering and encourage them to continue
this important and rewarding activity. When
students reach the following volunteering hours
they receive the awards acknowledging their
contributions: 20hrs Bronze, 40hrs Silver, 60hrs
Gold, 100hrs Diamond and 150hrs Opal. This is a
very special achievement and students deserve
considerable recognition for their efforts, and
therefore will be presented with the following
award at the Term 3 formal assembly.
Year 7 students who have achieved their Bronze
Principal Award are Meagan Markham, Marley
Mezi, Emma Miller, Katelyn Sibert, Sally Tennyson
and Brodie Warren. Year 8 students are Arlee
Francis-Neiswandt, Ruby Keys, Emily Kirkpatrick
and Jayden Lilley. The Year 8 students also
achieved their Silver Principal Award, with Arlee
Francis-Neiswandt, Emily Kirkpatrick, and Jayden
Lilley reaching their Gold Principal Award. A
special mention goes to Jayden Lilly who will be
receiving his Diamond and Opal Awards.
Premier’s Student Volunteering Bronze Award go
to Year 9 students Courtney Agett, Eryn Cameron,
Ellie Gooch, Tia Nganwoo, Kari Price and Year 10
students David Dodd, and Daniel Sahyoun. While
the Silver Award is awarded to Bradley Kirkpatrick
and Dan Mathew from Year 10 and Gold to
Cordel Murphy, and finally from Year 10 Kyra
Gregory who has reached the Diamond Award.
Year 11 and 12 students receive the Patterson’s
Volunteering Award. Students in year 11 who
have reached their Bronze Award are Gemma
Bland, Sofie Dorney, Casey Gooch, Mary-Anne
Gooch, Jacob Ison-Walker, Lauren Shultz and
Adelle Winn, while the Year 12 students are
Samantha Clouten, Brodie Donovan, Elizabeth
Martin, Ellen Matheson, Mitchell Blanch, Tahlia
Dee, Hayley Follett and Jodie Harragon. Mitchell
Blanch, Tahlia Dee, Hayley Follett and Jodie
Harragon will also be receiving their Silver Award
and Gold Award. The Diamond and Opal Award,
which is an excess of 150 hours of volunteering, is
awarded to Mitchell Blanch, Hayley Follett and
Jodie Harragon.
Volunteering makes a real and positive difference
in our communities, with benefits not just for the
recipient but for the volunteer as well. We are
confident that these students have gained much
personal satisfaction and an increased sense of
pride since becoming involved in the program
and contributing to their communities.
‣ ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 100 YEAR
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
St John’s Anglican Church is holding a 100 th Year
Anniversary Celebration on 21 st October, 2012.
They would like to invite the community to
attend this celebration and are also interested in
any items of clothing that would have been used
for marriages or baptisms for display. If you have
any other items of interest in relation to this
celebration, please contact Margaret King on
49978198 or 0407978198.
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‣ LUAU BOOK FAIR!:
TUESDAY 28 TH
AUGUST
Many various & interesting books will be on display for
students and parents to purchase.
Book Fair will be open ALL DAY and will be held in the Student Support Centre
(left at Office Block and up the stairs).
Books will be available for preview Monday afternoon 27 th August.
A percentage of all purchases will be given back to the school,
therefore benefiting the students of BCS.
ALL WELCOME!
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
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‣ CANTEEN SPECIALS:
The BCS Canteen staff Sheryl Barry (Canteen Manager) and Christina Watt continue to provide a healthy
and varied selection of foods for our students and staff. They prepare healthy one-off specials each week.
These specials are publicised each fortnight in the school newsletter, on the school web site and the daily
notices. Students and staff are invited to order from this list in addition to the Menu/Price List. Specials
this fortnight are:
DATE RECESS COST LUNCH COST
Aug 20 Noodles (Beef) $2:00 Beef Stir Fry & Rice $3:50
Aug 21 Meatballs $3:00 Chicken Parmigiana & Salad $5:00
Aug 22 Party Pies & Sausage Rolls $1:00 ea Quiche & Salad $4:50
Aug 23 Nachos $3:00 Calamari & Salad $5:50
Aug 24 Ham & Cheese McMuffins $2:50 Prawn Cutlets & Salad $5:50
Aug 27 Mini Chicken Wraps $2:50 Rissole (G) Roll $2:50
Aug 28 Fried Rice $2:80 Steak Sandwich with Salad $4:50
Aug 29 Ham & Cheese (M) Wraps $2:50 Vol au Vents $3:00
Aug 30 Goujons $3:00 Curried Prawns & Rice $4:50
Aug 31 Wedges S/C Chilli Sauce $3:00 Roast Roll (G) $2:50
‣ HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION:
NEXT NEWSLETTER
Term 3: Monday 3 rd , 17 th September.
BCS distributes the Tall Timbers newsletter by
FAMILY EMAIL. Please ensure that your family
email is entered correctly on our records.
We also place a copy of our newsletter on our
website;
http://www.bulahdelahc.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Deadline for the Premier’s Reading Challenge is
1st September 2012, though we advise students to try to complete
entries by 29th August and return to school to enable coordinators
to enter them on-line and validate them in time. Please check with
your children to see if they are on target to complete.
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‣ ASSESSMENT CALENDER TERM 3, 2012:
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Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10
Science
Geography
English
PDHPE
Design & Tech.
Music
Visual Arts
History
Maths
Science
Geography
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9
10
Science
Geography
English
PDHPE
Ceramics
Exer. & Sport
Marine Stud.
English
PDHPE
English
PDHPE
History
Maths
Agriculture
Food Tech.
Auto
Agriculture
Drama
Timber
Visual Arts
DE Info.
Food Tech.
Graphics
Auto
Photo
Design & Tech.
Music
Visual Arts
Science
Geography
Photo
Music
Timber
History
Maths
History
Maths
English
PDHPE
Ceramics
Exer. & Sport
Marine Stud.
Science
Geography
Design &
Tech.
Music
Visual Arts
History
Maths
Agriculture
Food Tech.
Auto
English
PDHPE
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VET Work
Placement
End of Prelim.
Course Exams
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Major Works
completion and
others by
application
only
‣ RAYMOND TERRACE ATHLETICS CENTRE:
Registration days for the 2012/2013 season at
Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre, Kangaroo
Street, Raymond Terrace on Saturday August
25th, from 10am to 1pm. Registrations fully
paid on that day will receive a discount.
A “Come and Try” morning will be held on
Saturday September 1 st at 9am for anyone
interested in trying athletics. First competition
day is Saturday September 8 th . Enquiries:
Deidre 0418962185
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