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‣ BCS DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:Welcome to Term 4! I, Deb Gilbert, have beenrelieving for Roger for a week and already feelswamped. Roger is taking leave for the term. I willbe stepping up into the role of Acting DeputyPrincipal and Michael McKinley and GeorginaCunich will be sharing the role of Head TeacherWelfare for the term. I am sure they will find therole both challenging and rewarding.Last week I was seconded to the NSW Curriculumand Learning Innovation Centre to reviewresources and discuss the implementation of theAustralian Curriculum into NSW schools. I had thepleasure of catching up with Tim Gorrod andseeing the exciting resources created from thehard work of his team.Our Year 12 students started their HSC today andit seems that they were prepared, nervous andeven a little excited. We wish them luck with therest of their exams and would like to take thisopportunity to remind students and parents thatstaff will still be available for assistance and lastminute revision.Our Year 11 students’ jumpers have arrived andwill be distributed shortly. Congratulations to MrMcKinley and the students on the great designand their organisation. I have been chasing somestudents from this group regarding incompletecourse work. Parents and students have beenattending meetings with Mr McKinley and me toensure that students meet the outcomes of theircourses.Later this week and into next week, I will be joiningforces with Mr DeAngelis to interviewYear 10 students and their parents regardingstudent’s meeting the requirements of the ROSA(Record of Student Achievement).With this in mind all secondary staff will beprovided information about the ROSA credentialat our staff meeting this week.NAPLAN results have come in to the school. I willget these out to parents this week. I encourageyou to discuss your child’s progress with themand their teachers. Just a reminder to our Years 7to 10 students that Term 4 is the time forassessments and Yearly Exams, reports and LifeSaving. They need to stay focused and achievetheir best!Finally congratulations to Mr Belic on becoming aproud dad (again). Freya Astrid was born on the8 th October, they all seem to be recovered anddoing well, including dad.‣ IMPORTANT DATES:Oct 22 Kinder Orientation 2013P&C Meeting23 Gymnastics24 Film Festival at Cockatoo Island29 Kinder Orientation 2013Nov 1 Yr7 Injections5 Kinder Orientation 20137 Bulahdelah Show Soc. Pavilion Night9 HSC concludes12 Yr11 VT Work PlacementKinder Orientation 201313-15 Yrs5&6 Rainforest Camp16-17 Bulahdelah Show19 Yr9 ExamsKinder Orientation 2013 for Parents5

‣ STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM:Not all Australian children eat well. A disturbingnumber go to school each day without breakfast.Nearly a third is overweight or obese. We knowthat poor food choices lead to poor health, andthat the obesity epidemic is the public healthissue of our time.Almost as confronting is the cultural deprivationthat comes with the loss of familial foodexperiences. In losing access to the shared table,children are deprived of a crucial centre point forfamily life and an opportunity to share, interactand try something new.The good news is that children are as responsiveto positive food experiences as they are tonegative ones. And the Stephanie AlexanderKitchen Garden Program provides limitlessopportunities for positive experiences.We know that the Kitchen Garden Programworks! We have years of anecdotal evidence thatsupports the premise of the Program and anacademic evaluation, undertaken by a Universityof Melbourne and Deakin University researchteam between 2007 and 2009, has given us hardevidence to validate this.Benefits for childrenKitchen Garden Kids...Love cooking and gardeningCook and eat new foods on a regular basisSignificantly increase their knowledge,confidence and skills in gardening andcookingBuild self-esteem and trust throughgardening and cooking activitiesBenefit from a non-academic learningenvironmentExperience new foods, flavours andtexturesExtend literacy and numeracy learning’sinto the garden and the kitchenEnjoy physical activityLearn to cooperateDevelop social skillsLearn about different cultures andtraditionsBuild strong relationships with adult rolemodels, such as teachers, specialists andvolunteersDevelop a practical understanding ofenvironmental sustainabilityGain a working knowledge of therelationship between garden and tableBenefits for schoolsKitchen Garden Schools...Achieve learning outcomes across thecurriculum, using an innovative, hands-oneducation modelProvide an alternative learningenvironment for ‘non-academic learners’and kids with challenging behavioursAre recognised as valuable contributors toeducational innovationCreate a point of engagement andexcitement for the school communityCreate closer links with local communitiesand build community prideBuild valuable facilities which can be usedfor community purposes, before and afterschool care and special celebrations, andeven hired out for extra incomeGenerate close to $2 in additionalresources for every $1 of governmentfunding invested in the ProgramAttract new families and increaseenrolment6

‣ NSW AMAC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS:Another very successfuloutingforTeam Bulahdelah!Our adventure began with a road trip to Sydney,an overnight stay in Lidcombe followed by somevery stiff competition and the opportunity toqualify for the AMAC National Championships.Congratulations to all of our competitors whofought with confidence, pride and passion.NSW AMAC State Championship Results:Cath Guthrie -*NSW State Champion Runner Up - Point Sparring*NSW State Champion Runner Up - ContinuousSparring*4th Place - KataMadison Hurtado*NSW State Champion - Sumo*Qualified in top 10 - KataElke Studdert*4th Place - KataBraiden Guthrie*4th Place - Sword CombatJackson Lee*Qualified in the top 10 - KataCongratulations to all athletes for theiroutstanding spirit, sportsmanship and support.A very big thank you to Sensei Celso for all of hisguidance, support, time, effort and for sharing hiswealth of knowledge of karate-do and years ofexperience; also not forgetting our fabulouscheer squad Adam and Cheryl without theirsupport and driving skills ensuring we make it toour very many qualifying rounds we would not behere without you, thank you.7

‣ BCS PRI. DEPUTY PRINCIPAL:Welcome back to the final term for theyear. It is an 11 week term which I’m surewill go very quickly. Many activities and learningwill take place between now and the end of theterm.Our debating team comprising of Tim Smith,Mary Bramston, Savannah Williams and IsabellaFrancis were successful in their debate againstTea Gardens Primary School last week. It was animpromptu debate where the students weregiven the topic and only had one hour to preparetheir case. The topic was “Boys have it betterthan girls,” and we were the negative. This greatresult means we now progress to the semi-finalof the competition. We will debate TuncurryPrimary School in Week 4. I would like tocongratulate the students on their fantasticachievement. We are very proud of the team andwish them luck in their next debate. I would liketo thank Mrs Wills for her work in preparing thestudents.Our Stage 3 students are preparing for theirexcursion to Wangat Lodge in Week 6. I am veryexcited about this wonderful learning experiencefor our students, which I know they are going tolove. Mrs McDonald is currently completing thepaperwork for the excursion. If you haven’talready done so, could parents please return themedical forms so that Mrs McDonald can getthings sorted and finalised. This is a timeconsuming job and one made easier with yourcooperation. Thanks!We are running a gymnastics program for allstudents K-6 this term. The program will run for 5weeks and will cost the students $20, whatexcellent value!The decision to offer gymnastics comes from arequest from a group of active Year 5 boys. Thestaff thought it was a great idea, so we haveengaged the services of a professional gymnasticsgroup “Activated” to deliver the course to thestudents. We request the money be paid inadvance. Your cooperation with this will begreatly appreciated. The classes will begin inWeek 3.Our friends from pre-school begin theirKindergarten orientation with us this week. Wewelcome them to BCS and trust that they willenjoy their taste of “big school.” I know Mr Gibbswill have many interesting and exciting activitiesto ensure an enjoyable experience.The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Gardenprogram is really powering along. The studentsare really enjoying their kitchen and gardenclasses, appreciating the gate to plate philosophyof the program. The garden is producing a rangeof fruit and vegetables and the infrastructurecontinues to grow and enhance the program. Thelarger garden beds are nearing completion, thechook pen has been started and should becompleted prior to the end of the year and awatering system has been installed. The garden isdefinitely worth having a look at. The focus in thekitchen is on fostering independence anddeveloping skills in pasta and dough making. Weare so very fortunate to have such skilled andknowledgeable kitchen and garden specialists anda fantastic group of volunteers who make theprogram the success that it is. We always needvolunteers so if you would like to be a part of thisamazing program, contact me at school.8

‣ BULAHDELAH ROCK, RATTLE ‘N’ ROLL CLASSIC AUTOFEST:Commencing at 10am in Wade Park on Saturdaythe Bulahdelah Rock, Rattle 'n' Roll ClassicAutofest featuring hot rods, vintage, veteran &classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractorsalong with market stalls, food, live music,giveaways and games for kids, camel & pony ridesand a giant bungee slingshot ride will getunderway. There will also be a party at thePlough Inn that night from 6pm with a spit roastBBQ, and live music from the Rattlesnakes todance the night away.Also on the 20th, the newly renovatedBulahdelah RSL Hall will be open to the publicwith interesting displays about the citizens of thelocal area who participated in War War I. Moredetails will be released closer to the date.Sunday the 21st sees the Centenary Celebrationsof St. John's Anglican Church. From 2pm walkthrough the open gallery of the history of thechurch and the community. Afternoon tea andmusic will be provided.(More details on www.bulahdelahevents.com)‣ ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:St John’s Anglican Church is holding a 100 th YearAnniversary Celebration on 21 st October, 2012.They would like to invite the community toattend this celebration and are also interested inany items of clothing that would have been usedfor marriages or baptisms for display. If you haveany other items of interest in relation to thiscelebration, please contact Margaret King on49978198 or 0407978198.$3Stewie Keyrings with LED lightThis year Stewie the Dolphin keyring is made of PVCand has a LED light in his mouth. Show your supportby purchasing the all new Stewie the Dolphin Keyringwith light.Available from Office.9

‣ CANTEEN SPECIALS:The BCS Canteen staff Sheryl Barry (Canteen Manager) and Christina Watt continue to provide a healthyand 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 dailynotices. Students and staff are invited to order from this list in addition to the Menu/Price List. Specialsthis fortnight are:DATE RECESS COST LUNCH COSTOct 15 Muffin Ham & Cheese $2.50 S&P Squid & Chips $5.00Oct 16 Nachos $3.00 Chicken Caesar Salad $5.00Oct 17 Mini Hot Dogs $1.50 Beef (G) Rolls $2.50Oct 18 Smoothie $2.00 Rissoles (G) Chips $4.50Oct 19 Scone Jam & Cream $1.50 Prawn Salad $5.00Oct 22 Chicken Wings $3.00 Fish Chips & Salad $4.50Oct 23 Banana Cake $1.50 Kebabs & Salad $5.00Oct 24 Fried Rice $2.50 Bacon & Egg Roll $3.00Oct 25 Wedges S/C Chilli Sauce $3.00 Quiche & Salad $4.50Oct 26 Mini Quiche $2.00 Snitzel & Salad $5.00‣ HOUSEKEEPING INFORMATION:NEXT NEWSLETTERTerm 4: Monday 29 th October; 12 th , 26 thNovember and 10 th December.BCS distributes the Tall Timbers newsletter byFAMILY EMAIL. Please ensure that your familyemail is entered correctly on our records.We also place a copy of our newsletter on ourwebsite;http://www.bulahdelahc.schools.nsw.edu.au/SPARE CLOTHINGIf you have any small size school clothesthat you have no use for, could you pleasesend them in to the office for our spareclothes supply for the clinic. We needshorts and/or track pants for boys and girlssize 6-8.10

‣ HELPFUL HINTS AND SITES:What to expect in high schoolThe transition from primary to high schooloften creates in kids a mix of anxiety andexcitement. Two videos feature Year 7students giving great tips about life in highschool - making friends, trying out new things,and getting organised and planningassignments and study. Informative and fun.Go to:http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/highschool/index.phpMP3 players and hearing lossIf your child can’t hear you talking whenthey’re listening to their MP3 player, thentheir music is up too loud. Find out what youcan do to help protect your child’s hearing.Go to:http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/mp3-players-and-hearing-lossRoad safety tipsKids can be easily distracted on busy roads.Here are some tips to help you show yourchild how to make safety a priority whenthey’re near traffic.Go to:http://www.kidsafensw.org/road-safety/TAFE open daysOne of the best ways to find out more aboutwhat TAFE NSW offers is to go to an openday. They’re a great way to check out thecampus and facilities, and give you theopportunity to talk to teachers and otherstaff.Go to:https://www.tafensw.edu.au/about/calendar/event-2012_institutes_open_days.html#.UFKUA655eRWPlanning a futureThe myfuture career information servicehelps young people make career decisionsand plan career pathways. It provides insideinformation on occupations and industries,offers details on courses and advice on howto get a job or start a business.Go to:http://www.myfuture.edu.au/en.aspxBeating exam bluesThe mere thought of an exam can make kidsnervous. Help create the right studyconditions for your child in the lead up toexams and know the warning signs if it's allgetting too much.Go to:http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/school-examstress-bustersSound advice on sleepDid you know it’s recommended that schoolagedchildren get 10-11 hours sleep eachnight? For tips on how to make sure yourchild gets a good night’s sleep.Go to:http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/school_age_sleep_nutshell.html11