Newsletter Week 8 Term 4 - Dunedoo Central School

Phone: 6375 1489
Fax: 6375 1152
Email
dunedoo-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au
DCS Website
www.dunedoo-c.schools.nsw.edu.au
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week 8
Tuesday, 27 November
�� Full rehearsal - Production
Wednesday, 28 November
�� School Production “Come Fly With
Me”, Hall , 7pm
�� Thursday, 29 November
�� Earlybirds, full day
Friday, 30 November
�� Tri Sports @ DCS
�� Yr 10 Skill Set Interviews
Week 9
Monday, 3 December
�� Yr 10 Work Experience, all week
�� Yr 9 & 10, Science Experience, until
5/11/12
�� Infants Intensive Swimming commences,
all week, 11am - 12.30pm
Tuesday, 4 December
�� Year 6 into 7, 2013 Orientation
�� Year 6 into 7 BBQ students & Parents,
6pm
�� Disco, Hall, Infants/Primary 6pm -
7.30pm, Secondary 7.30pm - 9.30pm
�� State Finals Cricket, Coona
Wednesday, 5 December
�� State Finals Cricket, Coona
Friday, 7 December
�� Scripture Concert, Kinder - Yr 10, 9am,
Hall, all welcome to attend
Week 10
Monday, 10 December
�� Infants Intensive Swimming , all week,
11am - 12.30pm
Tuesday, 11 December
�� Award Night, 7pm, Hall, all welcome
Wednesday, 12 December
�� Year 10 Deportment Day
Week 11
Wednesday, 19 December
�� Last Day of Term 4 for all students
29 SLEEPS TO GO!
1 SHOW ONLY
Dunedoo Central School
NEWSLETTER
26 November 2012 (Week 2 Secondary Timetable)
TICKETS NEED TO BE PURCHASED IN ORDER TO WATCH THE PRODUCTION.
THIS IS AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!!
GET YOUR AROUND THE WORLD
TICKET/BOARDING PASS FROM THE FLIGHT
CENTRE, SITUATED AT THE
DCS FRONT OFFICE
DEPARTING 1900
HOURS
(doors open at 6.30pm for 7pm start)
DUTY FREE CANTEEN AVAILABLE FOR ALL YOUR
INFLIGHT REFRESHMENTS
TICKETS SELLING FAST

ATTENTION: PARENTS
“Come Fly With Me”
PRODUCTION UPDATE
�� Departure is fast approaching for flight 1789.
�� Economy class tickets are available, avoid disappointment buy your tickets from the
Front Office before 3.00pm on Wednesday, 28th November.
�� Canteen available for passengers during our layover. Students will be unable to purchase
from the Canteen during the night, so please ensure that your child has dinner
before coming to the production and that they also bring a drink bottle and snacks.
�� Children will be required to come to the Library or classroom by 6.30pm at the latest.
�� Students are to remain in their classrooms/Library before and after their performance
until the finale. As all students are needed for the finale and cannot leave beforehand.
�� We would ask that parents do not come to the classrooms or Library until after the
finale to collect their children as we would like the costumes and class acts to be a surprise.
�� All students and staff have worked really hard on the production and we hope you appreciate
our efforts and have a great flight.
“COME FLY WITH ME”
Inflight Menu
Sandwiches - various $3.00
Muffins & Cakes $2.00
Chips $1.00
Chocolates $2.00
Lolly Bags $1.50
Tea, Coffee & Milo $2.00
Soft Drinks $2.00
Water $1.00
Poppers $1.50
Available at the DCS Canteen during intermission

Dunedoo Central School
Award Night
Dear Parents, Carers, Friends and Family,
You are cordially invited to a�end our annual
school Award Night, which will take place in our
school hall on Tuesday, 11th December 2012,
commencing at 7.00pm.
Our annual school Award Night is an
opportunity to recognise all the students who
have worked hard throughout the year to main‐
tain a high level of academic achievement, as
well as success in cultural, spor�ng and other
school events throughout the 2012 school year.
We look forward to seeing you at Award Night
suppor�ng the students of our school.
Peter Campbell
Principal

PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
STARTING SCHOOL IN
2013 ARE INVITED TO
ATTEND THE INFANTS
DISCO!
Year 6 students are
invited to a�end the
Secondary disco!
Orientation
Disco
Tuesday 4th December
DCS Hall
Infants/Primar�: 6pm ‐ 7.30pm
Secondar�: 7.30pm ‐ 9.30pm
Canteen Available
$3 per st�dent OR
$7 per family
Year 6 into 7 - 2013 “Orientation”
Please be advised that our Year 6 into Year 7 orientation day will be held on
Tuesday, 4th December. Details as follows:-
Student Orientation: 9.00am to 3.10pm (meet in the Library).
6.30pm a BBQ dinner for students and parents.
Following the BBQ students are invited to attend the secondary Disco
commencing at 7.30pm - 9.30am.
Further enquiries to the school on 6375 1489.

Hello everyone. The very first P&C meeting held
at the new and current site for the Dunedoo
School, took place 100 years ago in Craft’s Store
(according to my golf buddy, Barry Nott, who was
P&C President from 1982—1986). Charlie
Craft’s Store was on the site of Sullivan’s CRT.
I’m sure there would have been an air of excitement
and anticipation as everyone spoke about
how they could make the school a wonderful
learning centre for children.
Similarly, we had a very enjoyable, last P&C Meeting
for the year, last Thursday. A great group of
people who have given a lot of time to making
this place better for all children, celebrated the
year in style. I want to thank President Fiona
Taylor for her inspiration in leading a proactive
and dedicated team. Every P&C meeting this year
has been enjoyable with many issues discussed
from Uniform through to the Award Night. We
rely on opinions from parents to inform us on
how things are going, or whether things need improving,
and the P&C meeting is perfect for this.
I would also like to thank every member of the
committee for their work and also all parents who
have taken the time to attend our P&C meetings
this year.
Our School Captains, Annie Inder and Mitchell
Squire, have been busy as youth members of the
Australia Day Awards Committee. Coordinator
of the group, Barry Evans, is very keen to have a
student voice on the committee. He said he was
AWARD NIGHT
Tuesday 11th December,
6.30pm for 7.00pm start,
DCS Hall,
Everyone welcome!!
amazed at how much our young people know,
particularly about town issues.
We had our Dress Rehearsal for “Come Fly with
Me” on Friday and it was great. The outfits are
fabulous. Everyone will enjoy the show, it has a
fantastic range of music, good colour, great singing
and dancing, an appealing story and a great
deal of humour. The students are very excited
and staff are very happy with the progress.
Our teachers at present are finalising marks, writing
reports and making recommendations for
Award Night, in between rehearsals for the production
and teaching their normal classes.
The adverts for the two vacant teaching positions
close this Wednesday. Panels have been trained
and are ready to do their best to select the best
available candidates for the Primary position and
the Secondary English position.
We have new ramps being built around the
school. These will be built during the school holidays.
This year , with no external School Certificate Exam,
students who intend leaving school for apprenticeships
or work are required to sit the Literacy/Numeracy
Online Tests. This is a final credential
from school aimed at providing information
for future employers and TAFE.
Enjoy your week!
Peter Campbell, Principal
LIBRARY REPORT
�� It would be appreciated if everyone could please return all
borrowed Library books. Mrs Abbott

INFANTS IN FOCUS
KINDER, YEAR 1 & YEAR 2
Organisation for the big night “Come Fly With Me” is as follows:
1. Children to arrive at their classrooms no later than 6.30pm on Wednesday, 28th
November, (so they can be dressed and ready to start at 7pm).
2. Children need to bring a drink bottle and some snacks in a marked container. Children are
not to go to the Canteen.
3. Children will remain in the classrooms after their performance and watch movies etc. until
the �inale at the end at the whole show. Children do not go home until the whole
performance is �inished.
4. Children should have early dinner before they come to school.
Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the show. Mrs Abbott , Assistant Principal Infants
Kindergarten: Welcome to week 8! This will be a huge week for everyone at DCS with our school
performance on Wednesday night. The children have been prac�sing very hard and are very excited about
being on stage with the “big lights”. Don’t forget to buy your �ckets for this event ASAP.
We will con�nue with our Jolly Phonics sentence books this week and our shared big book is “The Winter
Wind”. In maths we are revising in the number strand and in art we are finishing our “Ma�sse” collages.
Homework has finished for the term however readers and sight words will con�nue. Don't forget to sign the
permission notes for Intensive Swimming and if you are able to help please indicate on the note.
Congratula�ons to Harry Cluff our student of the week and to Ella Rigby and Ryan O’Brien who received
merit cer�ficates. Mrs Yeo
YEAR 1/2: Welcome to week 8. The big news this week is the whole school performance of “Come Fly
With Fly Me”. I hope you have all purchased your �ckets!
On Wednesday children need to be at school by 6.30pm sharp!. Girls to come with make‐up already done
(mascara, lips�ck and blush). Children will also need to have a drink bo�le and some snacks. Please read
Infants In Focus for more details. Lessons will be “mucked up” this week but we will be doing the basic skills.
Spelling words for year 1 have the “ur” sound as in nurse and year 2 words have their “ie” as in chief and
shield. In maths year 1 will learn about calendars, data and money. Year 2 will study equal number
sentences, chance, symmetry and making a model.
There is no homework for the rest of the year, but readers will con�nue. A big thanks to the reader mums
and dad for all your efforts this year.
Keep smiling and have a great week. Enjoy “Come Fly With Me”. Mrs M Abbott
Wishing you all a great day!
Julia Stuart, 10 28 November Year 4
Adam Blatch, 17 29 November Year 11
Tamara Green, 7 30 November Year 1
Georgia Lane, 10 30 November Year 4

Years 3, 4, 5 & 6
Hi everyone, we’re excited about our production ‘Come Fly With Me’ this week! Please refer to your class
information for arrival times for Wednesday evening.
SRC Nominations for students in Years 4-6 close on Thursday. Please see me if you need another nomination
form. A reminder that the seconder on the form is the student’s parent or guardian. Forms then go to
Mr Campbell to be endorsed.
Next Monday and Tuesday, students in Year 5 who have nominated will give a short speech during our K-6
morning assembly. It is not envisaged that this will be a formal speech, but rather an opportunity for students
to introduce themselves, some of their school achievements and why they think they will be a good
leader at school. A short 30-second speech will be sufficient for this process. Any other questions, please see
me.
As part of our responsibility of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle at school, in consultation with the
pool canteen we ask that students bring no more than $3 to spend at the pool canteen on Friday afternoons.
We do not want to get into a situation where students go without a canteen lunch in order to have money to
spend on lollies at the canteen. A $3 limit will be strictly enforced at the pool on Fridays for the rest of term.
Get your tickets for the show! See you then. Mr Joel Wilson - Assistant Principal Primary
Year 3/4: Hello all, I hope you have your tickets to Wednesday night’s performance. There are not
many tickets left so get down to the front office and pick them up before you miss out. Last Friday’s dress
rehearsal went well and this week, the students will be putting their finishing touches on their act. We hope
you enjoy!
All students are required to be at school on Wednesday before 6.30pm. Please make sure you have had your
dinner and packed a drink bottle and snacks.
In class this week, we finish our assessments and in Maths, Year 3 will revise the weaker areas highlighted by
last week’s diagnostic test.
See you Wednesday night. Don’t forget students need to be dropped at the library by 6.30pm. Mr Ben
Kline
Year 4/5: We will be meeting on Wednesday evening in our classroom at 6.30pm. We will use our
classroom as our change room, before heading to the ‘green room’ (a little showbiz speak for the library) and
then onto stage. Boarding starts at 6.30pm, so parents can head straight onto the plane! Mr J Wilson
Year 5/6: Thanks to all the parents who've been able to help source our performance costumes.
Would parents please deliver their children to our classroom at 6.30pm on Wednesday night. Please ensure
you have dinner before your come and pack a drink bottle and snacks.
We are continuing our study on China and homework will continue this week. Mrs Crick
Year 6 Maths: will be working through their Diagnostic test review. No homework this week due to
the production. Mrs Lane
CANTEEN NEWS
�� Thankyou to my helpers last week, Debbie (twice) and Nola, it
is greatly appreciated.
�� I was most impressed with the variety sent in for fruit Friday
this is great exposure to different fruits that some families may
not have at home.
�� Please don’t forget to let me know your preference for the
thankyou Christmas get together. Thanks Jenny
CANTEEN ROSTER TERM 4
26/11 Annette 3/12 Debbie D
27/11 V Seis 4/12 Help Needed
28/11 Annette 5/12 Michelle
29/11 Donna B 6/12 A Copeland
30/11 Nola 7/12 Nola

SECONDARY NEWS
10 Work Ed & ALL OF YEAR 11: On Friday 30th November, Year 10 will be conducting their Community
Interviews. This year Skillset will be the interviewers, and students will be applying for jobs they
have researched as an assessment task.
Year 10 need to come dressed appropriately for an interview and will remain in that clothing all day. They
will also be required to present their portfolio, including resume, to the panel.
At the conclusion of the interviews Skillset will take the opportunity to address ALL Year 10 & 11 about
the role Skillset can play in seeking employment, resumes, interview techniques etc; all skills applicable to
students regardless of their pathway.
Year 10 Deportment Day has been scheduled for Tuesday, 18th December. This again will involve all
Year 10, all day, and will be an opportunity for students to be involved in dress, personal appearance and
hygiene, hair and beauty, table setting and table manners. Sue Baseggio has again offered her expertise. To
conclude the day students will enjoy a 3 course meal, prepared by Ally Sullivan (with heartfelt thanks!),
with the company of Mr Campbell, Mrs Lane, Mrs Cluff and Mrs Fergusson.
Have a great week, not long to go now! Mrs Fergusson
Year 7 Science
Year 7 have been studying the building blocks of living things , that is CELLS. On Friday
we demonstrated the importance of making models in Science with our model
animal cells which were also heaps of fun as they were entirely edible! Lindy Piper
CAREERS
NEWS
Position Vacant
Apprentice Carpenter
Closing Date: 12 December, 2012
Skillset is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, dedicated person to undertake a Carpentry apprenticeship with
one of our hosts in the Mudgee Area. Essential Requirements
Willingness and commitment to undertake formal training in Carpentry
Demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation with a genuine passion for the building industry.
A willingness to develop skills and knowledge in this vocation
The ability to listen and follow instructions and ask for help when necessary
The desire to make a positive contribution in the workplace
Ability to work as part of a team
Completed Year 12
Hold a current Drivers Licence and own transport
For those interested in this position, please contact:
Noreen Dowdell, Business Support Officer, Lithgow Branch 6353 1627
Or visit our website at www.skillset.com.au
For any further information please contact Mrs B Fergusson.

SCRIPTURE CONCERT
Kinder - Year 10
Will be held at 9.00am, Friday, 7th December 2012 in
the Hall. Please come along and watch your child
perform. Everyone welcome!
The 2012 School Magazine will be available for
purchase from Wednesday, 12th December
2012 (Week 10). The cost of the mag is: $10
each!
Please note that each class/year group will
feature in the magazine! Please help us with
our printing requirements by completing the
slip below if you would like to purchase a school
mag! Payment is required prior to collection. Thanks, Mel Bampton
�������
Name:…………………………………..………… Year:……….………
How Many Copies:………………..……… Money enclosed:………..
� I understand the magazine will be available from 12th Dec. 2012

CULTURAL EXCHANGE DAY
Last Tuesday, November 13th, 35 international students and four staff members from the Chatswood Intensive
English Centre arrived in Dunedoo. These students were mainly Year 10 and 11 and were from Angola
via Brazil, Vietnam, India and 32 from mainland China.
Arriving at about 4.30pm, meant the first task was the setting up of tents at the Dunedoo Showground. Witnessing
this first hand illustrated to me that no matter what language is being spoken watching teenagers put up
tents is very similar. In groups of about 4, one person thought they knew exactly what to do, another knew
they were wrong and the other two just did what they were told.
Tents up and it was time for a BBQ dinner with the cattle at the saleyards singing. It was explained to the students
that the snags and steaks, being consumed were in the saleyard last week. The students were so enthralled
by the cattle that a quick phone call to Gus Stuart led to a late change of plans and a visit to the sale
was organised for the next day.
Although Tuesday night saw rain and strong wind they toughed it out and all except one tent survived.
Wednesday morning began with a lovely breakfast hosted by the Dunedoo Bowling Club. Arriving at DCS at
9.30am to work with our Year 10 and 11 students. Icebreaker activities were conducted with small groups interviewing
each other to find out about each other, where they were from, what they liked etc.
After morning tea we all went to the saleyards for a crash course in
how cattle sales work then back to DCS and lunchtime saw a number
of sports being played and more and more barriers being removed.
After lunch the Japanese staff members from Chatswood had 60 students
in the hospitality room and conducted a sushi making demonstration.
All students being involved in the making of sushi but not all students
took the opportunity of tasting it.
After sushi making and a quick African drumming demonstration.
it was time to say farewell to our new friends. They headed to the
Western Plains Zoo. It was a great opportunity for all students
involved and with all the positive feedback it is hoped it will become
a regular event. Mr V O’Brien

DUNEDOO SWIMMING CLUB NEWS
Time Trials: Changes in how you put your name down to swim at Time Trials. Each week before time trials I need to print a Program
of Events, therefore I must have names and the events you wish to swim in before 4pm on Thursday every week. There are 3 ways
to do this:-
1. Name on the board at training,
2. Email dunedooasc@gmail.com.au OR
3. Text 0428 951267.
Thanks for your cooperation, Cathy Gallagher.
Carnival: As our carnival is fast approaching and we will be looking for helpers, there will be a board at Time Trials so if you can help
out on Carnival Day please put your name down. We will be having a hamper for our raffle and it would be very much appreciated if
all families could donate something to our hamper. Please bring to Time Trials.
Swimming Cap: We have Dunedoo Swimming caps for sale at $5.00. If you wish to purchase a cap please see any of our committee
members.
Upcoming Carnivals: If you are wanting to nominate for any of these carnivals please contact Fleur Guan on 0428 751091, before
the closing date.
Gilgandra, Saturday 8th December 2012 (closing date 26th November), Warren, Sunday, 9th December 2012 (closing date 26th November).
Wellington Swimming Club are holding a development coaching clinic day this Saturday, 1st December at the Wellington pool specifically
for 12 years and under. A coaching clinic will run from 9.00am til 11.30am followed by a mini carnival from 12pm til 3.00pm. Cost
is $10 per swimmer which includes pool entry, morning tea/lunch. This is a great opportunity for our young swimmers to gain carnival
experience as well as learning new training skills. Names must be in to Fleur by this Wednesday, 28th November. Ph/Txt 0428
751091 or email fguan@bigpond.net.au.
Dunedoo Senior Touch Football
PLEASE NOTE:
NO SENIOR OR JUNIOR TOUCH ON WEDNESDAY 28/11/12.
ALL SENIOR & JUNIOR TOUCH WILL BE PLAYED ON FRIDAY
30TH NOVEMBER 2012.
Draw: FRIDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2012 Dunedoo Sports Club
6pm Bezzy’s Bulldogs vs
Sullivans
6.45pm Ladies & Gents vs
Watson’s U.D.
Senior Touch Draw: 30/11/12
Referee: M Squire, B
Sawyer & T Hogden
Referee: C Standord, E
Abbott & T Gallagher
Duty Teams: Bezzy’s Bulldogs & Watson’s U.D.
KIDS DISCO
DRH vs Rabbits Referee: J Carpenter, D
Robertson & Elong
Runaways
DRH vs Sports Club Referee: J Besgrove, S
Hayes & D Lane
WILL FOLLOW JUNIOR TOUCH ON FRIDAY 30/11/12,
6.00PM TO 7.30PM AT THE SPORTS CLUB.
�� Congratulations to all who represented at the Western Hornets Junior Touch Championships at Wellington
on Sunday.
HSC Excel Books: Chemistry, Legal Studies
& Business Studies $25.00 each. No Fear
Shakespeare: “Hamlet” (with line by line
translation) $5.00. All in good condition.
Ph: Georgina 6375 1772