TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 2010 - TERM 4, WEEK 6
Central Tilba Public School 89 Corkhill Drive Central Tilba NSW 2546
phone 02 4473 7210 fax 02 4473 7469
e-mail centrtilba-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au website www.centrtilba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Dear parents and students,
My apologies that there was no newsletter last week as Linda was away.
It has certainly been a successful time for Central Tilba Public School. First, our dynamic chess team
of Mackenzie O’Neill, Max Christmass, Cree Marjanen-Jones and Jai Reed represented Central Tilba
Public School at the Eurobodalla Braidwood Learning Community’s Chess Day at Batemans Bay
Public School. The boys played some great chess during the day and finished in the top half of the
results against some very skilful opponents. They are to be congratulated on their efforts, attitude and
behaviour on the day.
Then, last Thursday the Primary Class attended the Awards Ceremony for the Picasso Cow Project in
Moruya and came home as Grand Champions! The cows on display from other schools were
magnificent, but our Tilba cow proved to be the best. All the children need to be congratulated ~ it was
not just the painting of the cow that was judged but all the many other things we did at school that
secured us first prize. Thank you to Mr Markham for all the work that he did on the project.
Last Friday, our school held a Public Speaking competition for the local high school feeder schools and
we were successful in retaining the Gulaga Learning Community Public Speaking Shield with an overall
top score. Our team of Johanna Kamer, Eric Hills, Luka Potts-Haack, Nicholas Carter, Leiana Massie
and Cree Marjanen-Jones all spoke extremely well on their prepared topics of ‘Travel’, followed by an
impromptu speech. Johanna came third in the Years 3 and 4 section, while Nicholas was runner up in
the Years 5 and 6 section.
Tomorrow our Primary Class travel to Bournda for a three day camping trip. Thank you to Fran
Ballard, Denise Williams and Gail England who have volunteered to assist.
Have a great week!
John Carter, Principal
PRIMARY CLASS BOURNDA EXCURSION – TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH – Please
make sure you are at school early, the bus will leave at 9.30am, BUT the trailer needs to be packed
with all gear prior to that, so make sure you’re here in good time. Other points to remember:
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Please read your ‘What To Bring List’ carefully (another copy on back of newsletter)
All students need their own sleeping bag and sleeping mat.
Students should all bring a torch as there is only one solar light in the camp ground kitchen.
Students need their fruit break, lunch for the first day and should make sure they bring a water
bottle.
Insect repellent – could be lots of mozzies at Bournda.
KINDERGARTEN CLASS 2011 ORIENTATION DAYS
The Orientation Days set down for our Kindergarten Class of 2011 are
FRIDAYS, DECEMBER 3RD AND 10TH, 9AM-1PM.
The timetable for these three days is as follows:
 9.00am
Arrive at school (be sure to bring a hat).
 9.15am
Bell rings and lessons commence for the day (parents are welcome to stay as long as
necessary for their child to be settled).
 10.00am
Five minute fruit break. Children should bring a piece of fruit.
 11.20am
Lunch commences. Children should bring lunch and a non-sugary drink.
 12 noon
Bell rings and lessons recommence.
 1.00pm
Parents to pick up children.
Parents, please note that on these days our ‘School Information Kit’ will be distributed. This kit
includes our School Information Booklet, school enrolment form, bus transport form, private vehicle
conveyance subsidy form (if applicable), uniform order form, plus other information for parents of
children starting school next year. If you have any questions or queries whatsoever, please do not
hesitate to ask any of our friendly and helpful staff.
If you know of anyone who may be considering sending their child to Central Tilba Public School
Kindergarten class (or any other class) next year, please let them know about our Orientation Days and
ask them to contact the school for more information about our orientation days and enrolment.
Alternatively, please let Linda know and she will contact them. Thank you.
“THE REJECTABLES” - Our focus over the remainder of the term will be with our school performance,
“The Rejectables”, which will culminate in two performances in the second last week of term ~ a
matinee performance at noon on Tuesday, December 7th, and an evening performance on Thursday,
December 9th, at 7.00pm. Every child is involved in both performances.
My thanks to local community member, Bev Long, who began dancing tuition with the children last
week. As we approach the performances, we will need to rehearse in the little hall in Central Tilba. In
this newsletter is a general permission note for all children to leave the school grounds under
supervision to walk to and from the hall to rehearse and perform. Please return it this week to
enable us to begin rehearsing on a regular basis in the hall. Once again, any parents who can assist
with the making of costumes or props are asked to get in touch with Linda, Fran or Christina to
organise suitable times. Thank you to the parents who have already volunteered their time.
Tickets are available from the office (phone 4473 7210) ~ costs are $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per
school age child (performers, of course, are free!). I encourage you to ring up and book your tickets so
that we have an idea as to numbers attending for each performance (the little hall has a limited
capacity and you wouldn’t want to miss out!). We would prefer not to have to sell tickets on the night.
Approximately fifty students from Cobargo Public School are being invited to the matinee
performance.
Please spread the word about the performance. It is intended to be a community event, not just
restricted to school members and their families. Please encourage your friends to come along to make
it a great success.
WHOLE SCHOOL PERMISSION NOTE – PLAY REHEARSALS
I hereby give permission for my child/children ………………………………………………………………….. to walk to the Small
Hall, Bate Street, Central Tilba as necessary in November/December for the purpose of rehearsals or
performance of our Whole School Performance.
Signed parent/caregiver ……………………………………………………………………. Date …………………………………………
BOOKCLUB – A bookclub brochure and order form is attached. If you would like to place an order,
please return order form and payment to the school by Friday, November 26 th. Don’t forget ~
Christmas is coming and books make great gifts and arrangements can always be made for orders to
be collected at the office.
OUR SCHOOL PERFORMANCE – ‘The Rejectables’ ~ Message From Fran and Christina – Rehearsals
are well under way for our school performance, which is a play incorporating music, dance and comedy,
with all students participating. Thank you to the parents who are helping with this production in many
different ways, and we hope that more parents will also able to lend a hand. Work is being done on
props, etc., on Wednesdays and Fridays, so if you can come along and help that would be fantastic.
Contact Fran (4473 7125) or Christina (4473 7053) for more info on anything to do with the play. We
are now also in the process of gathering together items for costumes and props for the play. If you
have any of the following, could you please bring them to school ASAP:
 Hawaiian shirts (any size)
 Grass/hula skirts/leis
 70’s style platform shoes – women’s size 7
 Clown doll/clown suit
 Wigs – any style any colour
 Tutu – old/faded
 Safari suits 70’s style – 2 required
 70’s body shirts/flared trousers (preferably boys sizes)
 Old foam mattresses/cushions
 Old dresses
 Aprons – tie around waist type
 Materials – furry/polar fleece/blankets
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AND P&C MEETING – Our next Whole School Assembly and P&C Meeting
will be held on Friday week, November 26th. The Infants Class will be presenting items at the
Assembly and we hope to see as many parents, relatives and friends as possible.
SCHOOL HATS – With summer approaching, we remind all parents and students of the importance of
wearing a hat whenever outside. Please ensure your child has their SCHOOL HAT @ SCHOOL. If your
child has lost their hat or worn it out, replacements are available from Linda. Caps are $13, bucket hats
are $12, and wide-brimmed surf hats are $16. Central Tilba School has a policy of NO HAT – PLAY IN
THE SHADE.
CAR BOOT SALE – Saturday, November 20th from 9am
at the Narooma Pony Club (opposite the sawmill just
north of the Dalmeny turnoff on the highway). $20 per
stall. For more info, please contact Elizabeth on 6493
3725.
CLASSICAL CONCERT IN BERMAGUI
The Canberra Concerto Orchestra Chamber Players will
be performing a concert at Bermagui Community Hall on
Wednesday 24th November at 7:30pm. Program includes
Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, Vivaldi's Summer,
Barber's Adagio for Strings, Elgar's Nimrod and more. It
is sure to be an evening of vibrant music from this
exciting ensemble. Tickets $25 and $15 concession, may
be pre-booked or purchased at the door.
For further information or to purchase tickets, please call
Anne on 0413 506 311.
AFL SUMMER AUSKICK – AFL Summer Auskick
has begun. It is held on Mondays at Bill Smyth Oval.
Children between the ages of 4-12 are welcome. Sessions
begin at 4pm and finish at 5.15pm. The cost is $40 and
each child will receive an AFL Auskick pack which
includes insurance. For further info contact John Dyball
on 0411 226 086.
HELP YOUR CHILD UNDERSTAND
TEMPERATURS – Watch the weather report together
and talk about the predicted temperatures. Ask your child
what they might need to wear.
NATIONAL RIP CURL GIRLS GO SURFING DAY,
NOVEMBER 27/28 – Broulee Surf School and Rip Curl
are offering girls and women of all ages the chance to
‘catch a wave’ with their friends for $40 per person for a
surfing lesson. Rip Curl will throw in a singlet and prize
pack for every girl that books for this annual ‘surfing for
fun’ event. Exclusive to Broulee Surf School, Saturday
will be the main day for the event with lessons also
available on the Sunday. Book your place now in
Australia’s biggest girls’ surfing event of the season.
There are limited places to call Broulee Surf School on
4471 7370 or email: info@brouleesurfschool.com.au.
WHOOPING COUGH ALERT – NSW Health is
warning parents to be alert for whooping cough following
an increase in the number of school-aged children
diagnosed with the disease over the last few weeks. For
more information see: www.det.nsw.edu.au/aboutus/news-at-det/whooping -cough-alert.
2010 PRIMARY CLASS EXCURSION TO BOURNDA FIELD STUDIES CENTRE
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 17TH-19TH INCLUSIVE
WHAT TO BRING LIST
 Fruit break, recess and lunch for first day
 Tent
 Pillow and sleeping bag
 Groundsheet, airbed or sleeping mat
 Insect repellent
 Mosquito net (optional)
 Sunscreen and hat
 Water bottle
 Small backpack
 Towel
 Soap, personal toiletries
 Torch
 Pencils
 Cutlery (knife, fork, spoon), bowl, mug, plate
 Suitable clothing FOR 3 DAYS including: shoes and socks,
underwear, rain protection gear, jumper, long pants,
pyjamas, t-shirts, swimmers, a spare pair of suitable
footwear for all water activities (essential) - note, school
uniform is NOT necessary.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS
(INCLUDING SHOES, CAKE CONTAINERS, TOILETRIES,
CUTLERY, ETC.) ARE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH
YOUR CHILD’S NAME