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Adam Makes CHS State Rugby Team Adam Hart (Year 12 and School Captain) has been

selected in the Combined High Schools (CHS) NSW

State Rugby team. Last week Adam played for North

Coast at the CHS State Rugby Championships in

Armidale. The team won crucial early matches

against Sydney West and Sydney North West.

Sydney West were the current state champions.

Adam described the opponents in these matches as

very big with many having Polynesian backgrounds

(big and strong!). “Our team committed to our

defensive plan and just never backed off” he said.

“One of the mainstays of our success was our team

cohesion. We were coached well and we played as a unit.” After wins in the

first two games they played Sydney South West for a place in the

championship final. Unfortunately they were defeated but the team won the

third place play off defeating Central Coast. Players that qualify for the State

Rugby side have the opportunity to be selected in the NSW All Schools teams

and subsequently the Australian Schoolboys. Congratulations to Adam on his

selection in the state squad and best wishes for coming matches.

Beef Meets Reef Well done to all our students who represented the school at the Beef Meets

Reef parade. It is very pleasing to see students involve themselves in many

ways in the life of our community.

NSW Rugby Gala Day On Tuesday 56 students attended the NSW Rugby Gala Day at Woodlawn.

The students played in five teams – three boys teams and two girls teams. It

was inspiring to see their efforts on the day, making the most of the skills and

fitness gained through their training sessions. All of our teams played well on

the day and were very competitive. Special thanks to Mrs Price, Mr Cleaver,

Mr Andrews and Mr Manning. Well done to each of our students on what was

an excellent day.

Kinder 2018 Information Night On Monday 15th May 2017 we welcomed a group of smiling and enquiring

mums and dads assessing school placement for their child to start in

Kindergarten next year. The group were addressed by current Kinder teacher

Mrs Wall, Ms Durhiem and Mrs Sharpe. It was a most informative evening

and we look forward to welcoming a happy group of children into our Kinder

class of 2018. If anyone missed the evening and would still like to learn more

about enrolling in our school next year further information can be gained from

Issue 16

25th May 2017

INSIDE Diary 2

Grip National Leadership Camp ‘17 2

CHS Regional Hockey 2

PSSA District Football Trials 2

Notre Dame University 2

Teach.NSW Scholarships 2

Northern NSW U15’s

Rugby League Team 2

Careers Corner 2

Canteen Roster 3

K-6 Awards 3

Uniform Store 4

P&C News 4

Parent Portal 4

Masthead Photo: Beef Meets Reef

Evans River K-12 Students in Street Parade

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Diary

Week 6 Term 2 - Week A

May 29 Defence Force Recruiting Yr 10-12

May 30 PSSA Netball Knockout Round 2 Lismore

May 31 PSSA FNC Football Trials Tweed Heads

May 31-Jun 2 Years 9 &10 PASS Excursion Gold Coast

Jun 01 School Leavers Expo Ballina

PSSA Soccer Gala Day Woodburn

Week 7 Term 2 - Week B

Jun 06 Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival Evans River

Primary Netball Gala Day Lismore

Jun 07 CHS University & Buckley Shield Casino

PSSA FNC Netball Trials

Netball NSW Cup Lismore

Jun 08 Year 2-6 Athletics Field Events Evans River

Jun 09 CHS Regional Cross Country Murwillumbah

PSSA Regional Cross Country

Coming Events Jun 12 Queens Birthday Public Holiday

Jun 13 Buckan & Waratah Shield Rugby Union Woodlawn

Jun 15 Year K-6 Athletics Track Events Evans River

Jun 21 K-6 Mid Richmond Athletics Carnival

SRC Social Year 7-12 6:30 - 9pm

Jun 23 CHS Zone Athletics Lismore

Science & Engineering Challenge SCU Lismore

Year 10-12 Art/Drama Excursion Melbourne

Jun 26 Performance Assembly 12:00pm

Jun 30 Last Day Term 2

Careers Corner The following resource and information is

available at the schools careers website - www.evansriverk12careers.com

Record of School Achievement (RoSA) – The RoSA is a cumulative credential for

students who leave school before completing

their HSC. It was introduced for school leavers in Year 10 in 2012. The RoSA lists all

subjects undertaken in Years 9 and 10 and - where applicable - Years 11 and 12 courses

completed by the student (up until the HSC exams), along with the grade awarded.

It can be an important document for school

leavers who are seeking employment. Further information can found

from the drop down menu

HSC/RoSA and selecting “RoSA

Information”.

Chris Hayward - Careers Adviser

We wish her all the best!

Isaac Fields - Sports Coordinator

Northern NSW U15’s Rugby League Team.

Josh Stothard was recently selected in the

Northern NSW U15’s rugby league team . On

May 21st he has travelled to Newcastle to trial for

the NSW team. This is a significant achievement,

unfortunately he was unsuccessful in Newcastle.

Well done Josh!

Phil Cook - Sports Coordinator 7-12

Notre Dame University Notre Dame's Early Offer Program gives high-

achieving year 12 students a chance to secure

their place at university before they sit their final

exams. Applications are now open. Students can

find our application form and instructions on how

to apply at notredame.edu.au/sydney/early-offer.

teach.NSW Scholarships The NSW Department of Education is looking for

the next generation of high achieving HSC

students to pursue rewarding careers

as teachers in NSW public schools.

The following opportunities are designed to

support dedicated students financially through

their studies and guarantee a permanent teaching

position on graduation:

Teacher Education Scholarships

Teacher Education Scholarship - Aboriginal

teach.Rural Scholarships

Great Teaching, Inspired Learning Cadetships.

Find out more at www.teach.nsw.edu.au or

via scholarships@det.nsw.edu.au or

phone 1300 301 435.

Chris Hayward - Careers Adviser

Mrs Sharpe. There will be a series of Kinder Orientation sessions for students

during term 4. The prospective Kinder students and their parents have been

invited to join our K-2 Mini-Carnival 11:30-1.00pm on Friday 26 May.

Rob Walker – Principal

Grip National Leadership Camp 2017 Would you like to develop valuable leadership skills whilst having enormous

fun during the July school holidays? Students in Yr 10-12 are invited to

participate in a national leadership camp being held in Brisbane, hosted by

the GRIP Leadership team. Teenagers from around Australia will be

gathering for this 4-day camp from July 3-6. GRIP Leadership is well known

for organising Australia's largest student leadership events and helping

students reach their potential as a leader. Full details available at

www.gripleadership.com.au/camp

CHS Regional Hockey Congratulations to Kalani Moss, Utah Chilcott, Luca Brown and Donovan

Moss who all participated at Zone level in Grafton in the Girls and Boys Open

Hockey Competition. Kalani and Luca were both successful in selection in

regional teams with Utah chosen as a shadow player. Utah’s selection as a

shadow player was an enormous success as he has only been playing for 12

months and was competing for selection from about 20 boys who have been

playing the game since early childhood. Well done to all students!

Mrs Connie D’Anna

PSSA District Football Trials Last Friday, four of our best football players from Evans River K-6 were

selected to attend the PSSA District trials, held in Ballina: Kane Turner, Seb

Barany, Ned Barany and Holly Williamson.

Congratulations to Holly Williamson for playing well enough for selection into

the Ballina District girls’ football team! Holly will now represent Ballina in the

Far North Coast Selection trials to be held in Tweed Heads on the 31st May.

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Monday 29 May Laurie Wood

Tuesday 30 May Help Needed

Wednesday 31 May Help Needed

Thursday 01 Jun Von Pickens

Friday 02 Jun Help Needed

Canteen Roster - Week A K-6 AWARDS Term 2 Week 4

Kinder Theo

Charters Quinnifer Barber

Hayden Fry Mackenzie McDonald

Year 1 Cameron

Horseman

Matilda

Strong

Harper

Lawrence Phoebe Fuller

Year 2/3 Savannah

Semple Natasha

Mollis Byron Hudson Jarvis Semple

Year 3 Milly Rose Tregidgo

Dana Collingburn

Bailey Strong Lotus Barratt

Year 4/5C Maddison Stothard

Isla Williams Halle Fardy Hasnain Rana

Year 4/5F Tazman Butler

William Weekes

Kiara Butler Liam Graham

Year 6 Jayce Corby Jack Stevens Drew Charlton Dakota Byrne

Kristen Gillespie CLO 6682 6666

A very warm Evans River welcome to Jodie Taylor. Jodie was the successful canteen supervisor applicant

and shall be job sharing along side Fay Granger in the school canteen. Jodie has a strong background in hospitality, attending Evans River K-12 School and helped start the school’s very own café, ‘Café Sharkies’. We are fortunate that Jodie has managed several businesses in and around Evans Head, supervising many of our current students. Evans River students are very happy to have their part-time job supervisor “Tuckshop Jodie” as a familiar face in the canteen. Please make Jodie feel welcome, drop in and say hello.

Evans River secondary students were hands on in the classroom this week, including Mr Cleaver’s outdoor maths lesson on surface area of a sphere using fruit and Mrs Cooper’s Year 9 students were busy building earthquake proof structures. Learning at its best!

Evans River are fortunate to have many students that excel across many sporting and academic codes. Congratulations to all sporting teams and students who have excelled in their chosen field over the past several weeks.

Adam Hart - selected in the NSW CHS Rugby Union

Adian Yourell - competing in the All School National Championships

Kalani Moss - currently competing with the Regional Hockey team

Utah Chilcott - selected as a shadow player in the Regional Hockey team

Luca Brown - Team Captain of Australian U16’s Hockey Team, currently playing in Germany

Tim Williams - selected as part of the zone selection Touch Football team

Josh Stothard—currently trialling for NSW U15’s Rugby League Team

Well done Evans!

SCHOOL CALENDAR- Please find the link below for upcoming events, excursions and tasks due in Term 2 - http://web3.evansriver-c.schools.nsw.edu.au/webcal/calendar/6. Please note PSSA - Primary Schools Sports Association CHS - Combined High Schools for secondary & senior students.

Spread the Word! Evans River K-2 Mini Sports Carnival is this Friday. We welcome our school community to come along and join in the fun festivities.

Principal: Rob Walker B:Ed:, M:Ed: Cypress Street, Evans Head NSW 2473 Email: evansriver-c:school@det:nsw:edu:au Phone: 02-6682 6666 Website: www:evansriver:nsw:edu:au Fax: 02-6682 6777

Uniform Store Eftpos Available

The Uniform store is now fully stocked with Waterproof Jackets all sizes available (10-14- $40 & XS – XXL $45)

The School Uniform Store operates each Friday 8:30am to 9:30am

P&C News Our next meetings will be held on Monday 19th June 2017 at 4:30pm. We welcome Evans River parents/carers to come along and share your innovative ideas.

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Lismore Eisteddfod Dates

8th August Year 3-6 Choir

10th August Year 1-2 Choir

11th August Year 1 & Year 3

Class Performance

11th August All Dance Groups