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WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER

DATES FOR THE DIARY YR 8 – 12 FORMAL WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER BCDS ACTIVITIES DAY THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER MNSEC SUPER 8S CRICKET AT GLADSTONE 10TH DECEMBER YR 7-12 SWIMMING POOL DAY 11TH DECEMBER LAST DAY FOR 2015 EARLY DISMISSAL 2:20PM

Newsletter Term 4 Week 9 2015 From the Principal This is the final newsletter for 2015 and in looking back over the year and at how our students have progressed through the year aided by the professional work of our staff, I wish to acknowledge the integral part each little has Italian exchange student person played, whether parent, volunteer, community member, student, SSO, teacher or employer. Each of us has contributed to a positive and fruitful learning environment culminating in the whole school presentation night where exemplary efforts and attainment were recognised. Farewell and thank you to staff that are leaving us: Kate Fitzgerald, Samantha Ireland, Senada Vojin, Eileen Phillips and Michael Phair. Welcome Chloe Clarke, Isabella Meredith and Megan Rackebrandt.

2016 HOUSE ELECTIONS TUESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY STAGE 1 & 2 PE CAMP 3RD – 5TH FEBRUARY R-6 SWIMMING LESSONS 8TH – 12TH FEBRUARY GOVERNING COUNCIL AGM 29TH FEB 7:30PM

Particular thanks go to our sponsors in supporting our students with the awards given on the night, each award is valued not only by the student who receives the award but also by the school community for the encouragement it gives. Thank you: Booleroo Medical Centre, Gulf and Ranges Optometrists, Australian Defence Force, University of South Australia (Whyalla Campus), Rotary International, Lions Club, the Interchurch Council, Mr and Mrs Ray Girdham, Mr and Mrs Don Fiebig, Mr Andrew Geddes, Caltex, Rowan Ramsey, The Minister of Education and our own Governing Council. As mentioned during presentation night, we wish our students and families well who finish their association with BCDS, but I must say particular thanks to some individuals. Although Jo Kelly and Lynne Christophersen were recognised on presentation night with the Governing Council Award and Rowan Ramsey Award respectively, for those of you who weren’t there BCDS will miss the services of these two people within Governing Council and for our school. Thank you Jo, thank you Lynne for your support of BCDS and its values.

Open until 31st December is the parent opinion poll survey; please use this link to have your say https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/nyfAdWHT this link will also be popped up onto the school’s Facebook page for parents to access. Alternatively you may wish to ask at the front desk for a paper copy to complete and submit. SRC year level speeches were given last Friday by nominated students and following the voting we can now announce that for 2016, our SRC for: year 12 are Blake McCallum & Georgie Phillips; year 11 Matthew Stringer, Kyle Blesing, Meg Jarvis & Claire Pilmore; year 10 Conor Anderson & Sharlissa Reed; year 9 Zara Whellum & Liam Bastian; year 8 Gavin Harvie & Tess Jarvis; year 7 Leticia Sismey & Hunter Cheriton; year 6 Bryce Winen, Britt Thomas, Rory Kumnick & Teegan Prosser; Year 5 Colby Peacock, Tara Brinkley, George Arthur & Jaden Carey; year 4 Rydah Cheriton, Ava Bishop, Alec Martin & Pippa Roberts; year 3 Jasmine Martin, Ava Cridland, Shayla Arthur & Bella Hall; year 2 Aidan Borgas, Zali Reed, Billy Martin & Bryce Sanders, year 1 Gemma O’Callaghan, Henley Smith, Olivia Roocke & Zaiden Van Der Werf and in Reception Billy Arthur, Macy Heaslip, Geoffrey Garden & Milla Roberts. Congratulations to every one of you! Enjoy the festive season, taking time with family traditions and share with others. Have a happy and safe New Year. Buses depart at 2.20pm Friday and school starts again on Monday February 1st 2016.

Jenny Stringer Principal

Kindy and Rural Care Merry Christmas from the Kindy Our last ‘Out and About’ walk of the year was taken to set up our hay bale, view the others and have a play at the playground. The children were very creative in making their decorations out of recyclable materials for the hay bale. On the way back one child was walking pass rose bushes that had the old flowers removed. He noticed and I explained that sometimes by taking off the old ones, it helps new ones grow. He replied, “Well that’s a bit like recycling, isn’t it?” What a great comment! The children have enjoyed these walks with some always asking when the next one will be. Here are some photos from the walk to enjoy.

The children and educators at Booleroo Centre & District Kindergarten and Rural Care at Booleroo and Melrose wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.

Chris Baldock on behalf of Karen, Liz, Elfie and Vanessa

Primary School Thank you to everybody who made our inaugural whole school presentation night a success. Primary students performed admirably and it was great to see so many families present. Congratulations to the following Primary Citizenship and Service Award winners. Primary Service Award – Hunter Cheriton and Leticia Sismey Citizenship Awards: Reception – Paige Bishop and Zaiden van der Werf Yr. 1 – Mikayla Garrard and Maddison Lloyd Yr.2 – Claire Sard and Bayley Dodman Yr.3 – Pippa Roberts and Rydah Cheriton Yr. 4 – Jaden Carey and George Arthur Yr.5 – Britt Thomas and Bryce Winen Yr. 6 – Anna Simpson and Daniel Bastian

Graduating year 6s

BCDS are lucky to have committed staff and I would like to personally acknowledge the efforts of Jane Crawford and Jenni Caldwell who taught the Reception/Year 1/2 class this year, Tamara Schmidt who shared the 2/3/4 class with myself and Marika Spielhagen who was responsible for the Year 4/5/6 class. Our primary classes are also extremely lucky to have had Eileen Phillips our trusty SSO who has provided excellent support for our students this year and our Pastoral support Worker Trish Hooper who regularly visits our classes. It is unfortunate that we will be losing Eileen next year as she is retiring and we wish her well in her new ventures. Also to Anthony Edgecumbe, Elaine Forrest, Sam Ireland and Kate Fitzgerald who have taken Primary classes for Art, Library, Science and Choir. I would also like to acknowledge all the volunteers who have helped in any way this year whether it be in the classroom, sports carnivals, excursions or camps. Thank you! Our school would not function effectively without the role each and every one of you performs. Finally, thankyou to the students at Booleroo District School; we are blessed to have such wonderful kids who all follow

our school values of Integrity, responsibility, resilience and respect. These qualities in our children ensure excellent learning is happening throughout our school and that all children are doing their best. A reminder that the primary students will have their class parties at the Booleroo Centre Swimming Pool tomorrow the 10th December starting at 11.30. We will again be having a sausage sizzle lunch with a fruit box and ice cream at a cost of $5 per student. Students not involved in the sausage sizzle need to bring their own lunch. Finally, I wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday break and look forward to working with you all again in 2016.

Paul Arthur Primary Leader

Senior School It seems that this year has flown! The students have managed the transition to their next year’s study program capably, with enthusiasm and cooperation. In particular, it was great to welcome the students new to our school from the different feeder schools. We trust they enjoyed their 2 days of transition last Monday and Friday. In the new year, we will be seeking feedback from students and parents on this change of the end of the school year. Our Presentation Night was held on Monday, 7th December and this year for the first time, it was a whole school event. It was wonderful to see so many students and their families attend. The night ran very well and we were delighted with the outcome. Congratulations to the Class of 2015. We trust their results reflect the work and commitment they have put into their subjects. A reminder that the results are released next Tuesday, 15th December online and thereafter the certificates should arrive. Thank you to the teachers and SSOs who have dedicated themselves to providing an excellent quality of teaching and learning programs, support and leadership in our secondary school. Your work is greatly appreciated. In particular, we wish the teachers and SSO staff leaving us at the end of this year all the best: Kate Fitzgerald – Thanks for being such an inspirational and effective teacher and mentor to the students; for showing awesome leadership with staff; and thorough organisation of many extracurricular activities, but especially Poverty Day, Camps, Choir and SAPSASA. Sam Ireland – Thanks for your enthusiasm in teaching science, and for your commitment to providing excellent extra-curricular activities such as Science Week, SRC & Careers Trip. Senada Vojin – Thanks for your teaching in the areas of Mathematics and Science, and your desire to improve learning outcomes for students. Eileen Phillips – Thanks for your dedication to working with students in such a kind and patient manner to improve their understanding.

Michael Phair – Thanks for your hard work in picking up English, PLP and Geography courses after Kirby Chapman took maternity leave. These few words are inadequate to cover the depth of our appreciation of their work. We will miss them and wish them well for the future. Enjoy your holidays! Happy and safe Christmas everyone!

Leanne Opperman & Kathy Kupke Senior Leaders

Graduating year 12 class

School News Williams Cricket Shield – awarded to Jake Scutcheon. Russell Fiebig Memorial Shield - awarded to Carla Roocke. Ray Girdham Science and Maths Awards - awarded to Blake McCallum (Maths) and Blake McCallum (Science). David O’Connor- Perpetual Science Award - awarded to Carla Roocke. Agriculture Awards - awarded to Year 12 Morgan McCallum and for the Year 10/11 student Cassandra Poulton. Service Awards - awarded to Millie Jarvis and Dylan Woolford, Bonnie Swan and David Nichols. Rotary Citizenship Award - awarded to Connor Hogan. Dan Van Holst Pellekaan Awards - awarded to Blake McCallum and Carla Roocke. Booleroo Medical Centre Student of the Year Award - awarded to Ella Graham. Caltex Best All Rounder Award - awarded to Carla Roocke. University of South Australia (Whyalla Campus) Academic Achievement Award - awarded to Sophie Bammann. ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Team Award - awarded to Millie Jarvis and Renae Kretschmer. Lions Quiet Achiever Award - awarded to Joel Plevin. Minister of Education Volunteer Award - awarded to Joe Garrard. Governing Council Award –Rowan Ramsey MP -School Community Award - awarded to Mrs Lynne Christophersen.

Governing Council Fundraising Raffle Thank you to everyone who supported the Thermomix Raffle, raising over $1900 for the school. The winners were: 1st prize – Thermomix: Ticket No 269, Danielle Evans from Jamestown 2nd prize – Chefs Toolbox Junior Knife Set: Ticket No 290, Toni Bastian 3rd prize – Tupperware Microwave stack cooker: Ticket no 73, Bronwyn Ritchie. Congratulations to all. A big thank you, also, to the Triple T Consultants who also worked hard to make this fundraiser such a success: Thermomix: Ros Netherton 0417 866 160 Chefs Toolbox: Tricia Hooper 0427 586 031 Tupperware: Maxine Voigt 0408 843 605 Jana Cillié is seen here with her coach Michelle from Enmore Park Stables. Recently Jana won the junior club championships at the Southern Flinders dressage club as the most improved rider. Well done Jana.

2015 PRESENTATIONS Citizenship Awards

Swimming Awards

Year 12 Year 11 Year 10 Year 9 Year 8 Year 7 Year 6 Year 5 Year 4 Year 3 Year 2 Year 1 Reception

Year 6/7 Champion Girl Ashleigh McCallum Year 6/7 Champion Boy Lachie McCallum Jaxon Kumnick Junior U14 Girl Elise Roocke Junior U14 Boy Cooper Woolford Intermediate U16 Girl Eliza Bastian Intermediate U16 Boy Matthew Stringer Senior Open Cup Girl Carla Roocke Senior Open Cup Boy Dylan Woolford

Millie Jarvis Amy Vogelsang Meg Jarvis & Renae Kretschmer Jacquellyn Garden Lachie Koch Ashleigh McCallum Daniel Bastian, Anna Simpson Britt Thomas, Bryce Winen Jaden Carey, George Arthur Pippa Roberts, Rydah Cheriton Claire Sard, Bayley Dodman Mikayla Garrard, Maddison Lloyd Paige Bishop, Zaiden van der Werf

Service Awards Leticia Sismey Hunter Cheriton Bonnie Swan

David Nicholls

Millie Jarvis

Dylan Woolford

Athletics Awards Year 6/7 Girl Year 6/7 Boy Junior U14 Girl Junior U14 Boy Intermediate U16 Girl Intermediate U16 Boy Senior Open Cup Girl Senior Open Cup Boy

Issy Arthur Ted Arthur Ella Peacock Barney Watkinson Renae Kretschmer Jackson Stevens Carla Roocke Dareyan Solomon

Cross Country Awards

Year 7 Girl –Sonia Zanker

Year 6/7 Girl Year 6/7 Boy Junior U14 Girl Junior U14 Boy Intermediate U16 Girl Intermediate U16 Boy Senior Open Cup Girl Senior Open Cup Boy

Year 7 Boy –Ted Arthur

Year 12 Curriculum Area Awards

Year 8 Girl –Tara Kumnick

The Arts –Ella Graham Business, Enterprise and Technology Sophie Bammann Cross Disciplinary- Sophie Bammann and Ella Graham English – Ella Graham HPE - Sophie Bammann Humanities and Social Sciences – Ella Graham Mathematics – Sophie Bammann Science – Carla Roocke Vocational Education and Training (Certificate III level) - Jack Kauschke

Instrumental Music Award Bryce Winen

Academic Excellence Awards

Year 8 Boy –Yari Phillis Year 9 Girl –Isabella Kelly Year 9 Boy – Declan McCallum Year 10 Girl – Renae Kretschmer Year 10 Boys- Kyle Blesing Year 11 Girl – Georgia Phillips Year 11 Boy –Blake McCallum

Issy Arthur Jay Barker Ella Peacock Barney Watkinson Renae Kretschmer Kyle Blesing Carla Roocke Jamie Robinson

2015 PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE Certificates 1st year of completion

Champion Medal & certificates (cont)

Ethan Arthur Paige Bishop Jemma Groves Gemma O’Callaghan Olivia Roocke Henley Smith Zaiden van der Werf Ned Woolford Henry Zwar

Samuel Simpson Ethan Martin Max Trentelman

Bronze Medal Aiden Borgas Dylan Frick Mikayla Garrard Maddison Lloyd Caleb Prosser Zali Reed

Silver Medal Billy Martin Bryce Sanders Bayley Dodman Jasmine Martin Max Polden Harrison Roocke Matilda van der Werf Grace Winen Rhys Brinkley Scarlett Jones Claire Sard

Gold Medal Ava Cridland Danielle Heaslip Shayla Arthur Isabella Hall Ava Bishop Rydah Cheriton Chloe Frick Kaden Groves Tess Jones Alec Martin Eliza Polden Carly Prosser Pippa Roberts

Champion Medal & certificates Tara Brinkley Henry Hall William Hall Sophie Orrock Colby Peacock Tayla Sismey Cooper Dawson

Legend Medal George Arthur Mia Arthur Jaden Carey Zoe Groves Thomas Heaslip Rory Kumnick Teegan Prosser Bethany Reed Britt Thomas Ryley Walker Bryce Winen Leticia Sismey

Hall of Fame Medal Daniel Bastian Darcy Bastian Kodi Carey Hunter Cheriton Ethan Hogan Lauren Koch Jaxon Kumnick Mitchell Orrock Anna Simpson Lachlan McCallum Ashleigh McCallum

Hall of Fame Reader for Life 8 years Certificate Emily Ellard Jana Cillie Gavin Harvie Tess Jarvis Sonia Zanker

Hall of Fame Reader for Life 10 years Certificate Angela Harvie Isabella Kelly Bonney Swan

Hall of Fame Reader for Life 11 years Certificate Connor Hogan Renae Kretschmer

Hall of Fame Reader for Life 12 years Certificate Matthew Stringer Emily Woolford

Community News SOUTHERN FLINDERS NETBALL CLUB: Applications to coach a team in 2016 are now available from Bern on 0439865330. Applications will be reviewed at our next meeting in February. All new and existing coaches are welcome. Just a reminder that all coaches need to have a current police check. These can be done through netballsa at the beginning of 2016. Uniform didn’t quite fit the same as the start of the year, your daughter suddenly had a growth spurt, please contact Liz Winter our uniform coordinator if you need to purchase another, whether it’s a new or a preloved one on 0419844150. As a club we need to place a order to the company in January, ready for them to be here for the first game. May you all have a great Christmas

WILMINGTON VACSWIM VACSWIM will be held from the 14th to the 18th of December 2015 in Wilmington at the Wilmington Swimming Pool (most likely in the afternoon). BOOLEROO CENTRE VACSWIM VACSWIM will be held at the Booleroo Centre Swimming Pool from the 4th to the 7th of January. Online enrolments are available for both locations. Contact Phoebe Storey for more information. 0409332312