A school and
community
newsletter
produced by
Cann River
P-12 College
Our latest Cann Café saw the grade 3-6 students
making apple pie and lasagne. Well done to the
students and Miss Tripp for their amazing work
this term! Thank you also to Kelly for her help and
photos.
Acting Principal’s Page
Easter 2015
Today our students are learning an Easter song, and a Yorta Yorta song with Padma Newsome our
music teacher. Easter is a very important time for Australians, whether for religious reasons, or an
important break from work or a chance to catch up with family: certainly I’m looking forward to catching
up for a few days with my daughter in Canberra. We’ve had such a busy term: with annual reports for
both Noorinbee and Cann River, and the Strategic Plan still being finalised, all these are very important
for evaluating our progress and ensure we develop in line with education direction in Australia.
A key issue in Australian Education ? The Far East Gippsland principals were lucky enough to
have a day working with David Howes who is responsible for the major curriculum development in
Victoria. He presented research which showed that Australia is not doing that well compared to Asian
nations: this is particularly true for high achievers. An elegant piece of research indicates that it is not a
problem with teaching itself but about how we fail to develop hard working attitudes in students.
This is perhaps best explained if we reflect on what many people say about young people today: that
they have no resilience: they think they can either do things or they can’t, they stop at the slightest
hurdle. Does this idea strike a chord with you?
There are many reasons argued why this may be true. One is that we live in a world of immediate
gratification: media and social media means we are instantly given access to fill our minds without effort.
Social media invites us to make judgements on almost anything without much thought or much
knowledge. When students are studying difficult ideas as soon as they find a difficulty, they can reach for
distraction: they don’t push through.
The second reason could be that we have given the mistaken idea that all the information is out there on
the internet: we just need to teach them to find it. This is simply wrong: for most students the ways of
thinking reasoning, selecting, judging and deciding what is significant must be taught. And, if you don’t
have factual knowledge for example: scientific knowledge you cannot ever get to scientific reasoning.
This is true for history, geography, and social value. As a teacher of English it is absolutely true that
students cannot learn how to write and think in particular ways without being taught, and this involves
accurately describing and explaining what students are not doing correctly. This leads to the last point.
In Australia we have been very reluctant to criticise our young people: we applaud our children’s poor
efforts, wonder at their smallest achievements. So they never gain resilience, they never have to work
hard, they associate success and approval with spontaneous action rather than the work that all true
achievement is associated with. So does this mean schools should go back to the way they were? - far
from it! But you’ll have to wait to next Jinga for ideas about this issue!
If you want to comment write to me at [email protected] or come to school.
Have a great Easter.
Bruce Spink
Acting Principal
Cann River P-12 College & Noorinbee PS
Front Cover: Crazy Hair Day 2015—
we raised over $50! Even Ms Turvey
and Tammy got sprayed. Thank you.
ORBOST SHOW
On the 9th of March 2015 I went
and caught six chooks and one
cow called Raspberry and loaded
her into the purple float. We put
the chooks into the back of the
car. Then we went down the road
and pick up Matt and his cow.
Then we went to Orbost show yay.
Just as we got out of Cann River
the chooks started talking.
When we got there we got the
cows out and went to tired them
up into the yard and it was all nearly full of cows.
There was only a spot in the corner for us to tie the
cows up. Then we went back to the car and got the
chooks and put them in their cages to be judged.
Then we went back and got the cows ready, we only
had thirty minutes to get them ready.
The first one was heifer under 12 months and I came
1st.
Then I went in the Calf rearing competition and I
came 1st.
Then I went in the Junior Handler and I came 1st.
I was so so so so happy. Then by that time it was all
finished and the chooks had been judged.
I got 2 first and 2 seconds and
Champion and Reserved Champion.
Then I had lunch and had a look
around the show.
Then we went home I was so
glad to be back home.
The end
By Chelsea
Fire Work Fun!
At the fireworks all the people counted down from ten to one and the
fireworks went off Bang! Bang!
I loved the colours. The fireworks looked like flowers.
It looked like the sky was
dancing.
I felt scared my heart was
beating like a drum.
I now love fireworks.
By David Mongta 13/3/2015
Thank you to Simon for laying
the woodchips out and making
the Noorinbee playground look
all smart.
AASA
Well term 1 has come to an end, it’s been great to see everyone’s cricket skills
improve. A massive thank you to our student helpers: Bart, Zac, Anna and Shanise.
Bring on next term which will be Auskick.
Youth Group
We have had a great term with plenty of
fun activities. Was great to finish off the
term with climbing Genoa Peak. Thanks
guys, see you next
term.
Cent Night
Thank you to everyone that came and supported the P-12 fundraiser for the
term. It was plenty of fun for everyone involved and a huge success yet again.
The proceeds will be divided up between P-6 Coonawarra camp and Youth
Group end of year activities.
Department of Education Smoking Bans
From 13 April (start of term 2) smoking will be banned within four metres of an entrance, as well
as within the grounds, of all schools in Victoria including childcare centres and kindergartens.
Broccoli Cooking
We are going cooking. I
want to cook quiche. We
have quiche at the shop.
Quiche is yummy.
By Ryder
25.3.15
Today at School we are doing Cooking.
We are Cooking Broccoli soup and
Quiche. We are Cooking tomorrow too
in tech class with Caitlyn.
By Hailey.G 25.3.15
We did do broccoli. I did do quiche.
By Tash
26.5.15
Today P/ 1/ 2 are going to make broccoli
soup and quiche. It is going to be good
fun. Tomorrow P/ 1 /2 are going to make
a broccoli sausage roll.
By Chaz
25.3.15
A VERY BUSY WEEK
Today is crazy hair day and it is
cool because my hair is stiff and
itchy. Nicole, Ryder and I are very
itchy By Chaz 25.3.15
Today it is crazy hair day. I nearly
have a rainbow in my hair. I love my
hair. It is sparkly and stiff.
By Hailey 24.3.15
My hair is rainbow. It is
funny. I love it. It is
splendid. It has pink and
yellow and green.
By Brooke 24.3.15
By William
26.3.15
On the last day of
school Prep /6 and
Noorinbee are going to
set up a party at school.
The start time is 12.30.
There are going to be
games like apple
bobbing and hurdles
and there are board
games and more.
By Chaz
Today we got our hair done. I have pink,
gold, green, orange and sparkles. I love my
hair but my hair is itchy.
By Nicole 24.3.15
I like my hair. I love, love, love it. I
did it today. It is purple and pink.
By Matilda 24.3.15
It’s crazy hair day. I have a mow
hawk. It is purple. On the sides it is
green.
By Ryder 24.3.15
Library News
The hunt for the Library Spider.
The Library Spider has been keeping everybody guessing. Where is he (or she) hiding?
Students have been drawing him (or her) and thinking up names for him (or her) like Frank, Joe
and Zoe. He gave Ms Hines an awful fright when he appeared just centimetres away from the
library office computer last week. On Tuesday he pretended to be a student, and sat on one of
the chairs that had been put out for assembly. Luckily, Mrs Spink kindly (and bravely!) took him
outside.
Giant spiders are tricky things, though, and once they call a place home they don’t like to
leave.
Sue Hines
English teacher and occasional librarian
This year we also have two new secondary students; Leah CrowsonLuke and Bianca Findlay. Their fellow students have been helpful
and friendly in their transition and the girls have settled in nicely.
We would like to welcome Leah and Bianca to Cann River and we
hope they enjoy their time here.
At our latest assembly, which was held on Crazy Hair Day,
Zeara and Matilda didn’t just have crazy hair—they had
insane hair!! The P-2 class walked away with many awards
including a helper award and awards for effort. Hannah
received a birthday award while Darcy received an award for
his effort on Genoa Peak.
Relics Café
Open 7 Days a Week
* Souvlaki (Lamb, Chicken or Beef)
* Pizza
* Freshly Battered Fish & Chips
* Focaccias
* Home-made Hamburgers
* Great Coffee
* Scoop Ice-Cream
* Confectionary
* Fresh Salads
* Candlelight Dinners
* Soft Drinks
* Small Range Groceries
* Ice
* Fresh Rolls, Sandwiches & Wraps
* BYO Licence 7 Days a week between 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm
Ph: 51586466
Eat in or Take Away
Phone orders welcome, EFTPOS Available
Music Students of Noorinbee and Cann River
Dear parents and family support members,
To get the most out of your child's music lessons, It's important that a few
simple support structures are in place.
* Household knowledge of the lesson day and time.
* Instruments and music come to school on that day.
* Make sure that the student looks after and cares for the instrument, keeping it clean and protected.
* Set a simple practice schedule. Hint: it is more beneficial to practice 20 minutes or 1/2 an hour a day
than to cram the day before a lesson.
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre Inc.
27 Monaro Highway, Cann River 3890
Nurse: 5158 6274
Admin: 5158 6210
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 5158 6409
Website: www.cannvalleybnc.com.au
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:00pm
CVBNC Health Promotion:
Fabry disease awareness. www.australianfabryassociation.com.au
Our vision: The people of Cann River district, will reach their full potential in good health, well being and
independence.
Did you know…
The centre will be closed on Good Friday 3rd April, and Easter Monday 6th April.
To make an appointment with the podiatrist, physio, doctor, or to book a seat on the bus, please call 5158 6210.
Bus to Bairnsdale: twice a month
Doctor: visits twice a month
Wednesday 1st April
Dr Reid
Thursday 9th April
Wednesday 8th April
Dr Reid
Tuesday
21st April
A $5 fee applies at time of booking
Please note:
The visiting Dr may change at short notice.
Please note: Seats for medical appointments are priority
Podiatrist:
Massage Therapist:
Physiotherapist
Nerida, visits monthly
Next visit: Wednesday 22nd April
Jodie, visits fortnightly
Next visit: Friday 10th April
Ph: 0438 096 808 for appointments
Madeleine, visits monthly
Next visit: Friday 17th April
Member $15, Non Member $20 Pension $5
Dentist:
Peter, visits monthly
Next visit: Thursday 2nd April
Ph: 5154 6625 for appointments
Drug & Alcohol counselor:
Bryn, visits weekly
Next visit: Wednesday 1st April
Member $15, Non Member $20 Pension $5
Planned Activity Group:
Gets together fortnightly
Next group: Thursday 2nd April
Other allied health visitors to our centre include.
Speech pathologist and Maternal and child health nurse
To make an appointment with any of our allied health visitors please call 5158 6210.
Annual Membership fees due on the 1st of July each year - it’s never too late to become a member
Family $30
Single $20
Family Concession $20
Single concession $15
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre Inc.
27 Monaro Highway Cann River Vic 3890
Telephone: Nurse 5158 6274
Email: [email protected]
Admin 5158 6210
Fax 5158 6409
ABN: 69 461 662 367
REG: A11159
The centre will be closed on
rd
Good Friday 3 April
th
Easter Monday 6 April
In case of an emergency please call,
Ambulance on 000 or the
Bush Nurse on 5158 6274
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre Inc
Massage
Therapist
Relaxation, Deep Tissue & Sports Massage
Jodie will be visiting the centre on
10 April 2015
To make an appointment
phone Jodie on 0438 096 808
Cann Valley Bush Nursing Centre Inc.
27 Monaro Highway Cann River Vic 3890
Telephone: Nurse 5158 6274
Email: [email protected]
Admin 5158 6210
Fax 5158 6409
ABN: 69 461 662 367
REG: A11159
Our visiting Podiatrist will be at the centre on
Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Member $15, Non member $20, Pension $5
If you would like to make an appointment for either service, please call 5158 6210
Our visiting Physiotherapist will be at the centre on
Friday 17th April 2015
Member $15, Non member $20, Pension $5
ph: 5158 6465 fax: 5158 6391
Email: cann.river@bigpond. com
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 10am - 2pm
Library Bus
The next library bus
HAIRDRESSER
visit is on
Rhonda Gillard will be
at the centre on
Wednesday 1st of April.
Please phone
Ph: 0408 124 112
to make an
appointment
Wednesday 8th
April 2015
11.45-12.15 pm
Outside the Community
Centre
Is there anyone who has not filled in their Non-Mains
Winter Concession 2014 form? If so, please see Shirley
or Siobhan at the Community Centre for more
Information.
We would like to thank the CFA for their work with the
children on the Stomp, Rattle and Roll Programme.
Fun was had by all with the culmination of a final
performance, party and the receiving of Participation
Certificates.
We would also like to thank all those who helped or
participated in the Art and Craft Exhibition.
CANN RIVER HOTEL
- Bar
- Catering for any function
- Bottle Shop
- Budget Accommodation
- Bistro - 7 Days
- Take Away Meals
- Happy Hour:
Monday, Wednesday
& Friday ~ 5.30 - 6.30
Phone: 03 5158 6221
PELICAN POINT
COFFEE LOUNGE
Fresh Food, Fine Coffee.
Try our new range of Grounded Pleasures Hot Chocolate –
African Red, French Mint, Orange Infused and Cinnamon Spice.
Sun Cinema Bairnsdale: 112 Macleod St Phone: 5152 6455
www.sunbairnsdale.com.au
Friday 27
Saturday 28
Sunday 29
Monday 30
Tuesday 31
Shaun The Sheep: The Movie (G)
1.05, 7.10
9, 1.05, 7.10
10, 2
9, 12.45,
6.50
9, 12.45,
6.50
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water (PG)
12.50, 7
9.05, 12.50,
7
10.05,
1.50, 6
Tinker Bell & the Legend of the
Neverbeast (G)
-
-
-
11.15
11.15
12.45, 4.35 9.10, 1, 4.50
10.10, 2,
5.50
9.10, 1,
4.50
9.10, 1, 4.50
Insurgent (M)
10.40,
2.35, 8.40
10.40, 2.35,
8.40
11.40,
10.40, 2.35, 10.40, 2.35,
8.40
8.40
3.35, 7.50
Run All Night (MA)
5, 8.50
5, 8.50
Chappie (MA)
10.50,
4.45, 8.45
The Second Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel (PG)
2.45
Home (PG)
9.30, 12.50, 9.30, 12.50,
7
7
5.45
10.50, 4.45,
11.50, 7.45
8.45
2.45
4.45, 8.45
4.45, 8.45
4.40, 8.30
4.40, 8.30
2.25
2.25
3.40
Lakes Squash & Movie Theatre: 52 Myer Street Phone: 5155 1941
www.lakes-entrance-cinema.com.au
Friday 27
Saturday 28
Sunday 29
Monday 30
Tuesday 31
Wednesday 1
Shaun The Sheep: The Movie
(G)
6.45pm
11:45,3:10
10, 1.25, 7 11:45,3:10
10, 1.25, 7
11:45,3:10
American Sniper (MA15+)
8:30pm
8:45pm
4.45, 8.45
8:45pm
4.45, 8.45
8:45pm
The Spongebob Movie:
Sponge Out of Water (PG)
-
10am
11.40, 3.05
10am
11.40, 3.05
10am
The Picture Show Man, Merimbula: 80 Main St Phone: (02) 6495 3744
www.pictureshowman.com.au
Friday 27
Shaun The Sheep: The Movie
(G)
11.40,
3.10
Cinderella (G)
Insurgent (G)
Home (PG)
Saturday 28
Sunday 29
Monday 30
Tuesday 31
Wednesday 1
11.40, 3.10 11.40, 3.10 11.40, 3.10 11.40, 3.10
11.40, 3.10
10.05,
2.25, 6.45
10.05,
2.25, 6.45
10.05,
2.25, 6.45
10.05,
10.05, 2.25,
2.25, 6.45
6.45
10.05, 2.25,
6.45
12.10,
4.30, 8.50
12.10,
4.30, 8.50
12.10,
4.30, 8.50
12.10,
12.10, 4.30,
8.50
4.30, 8.50
12.10, 4.30,
8.50
9.50,
9.50, 1.20,
1.20, 7.05
7.05
9.50, 1.20, 9.50, 1.20,
7.05
7.05
9.50, 1.20,
7.05
9.50, 1.20,
7.05
Still Alice (M)
9pm
9pm
9pm
9pm
9pm
9pm
The Second Best Exotic
Marigold Hotel (PG)
4.50
-
4.50
-
4.50
-
The Theory of Everything (PG)
-
4.50
-
4.50
-
4.50
30
6
13
Easter Monday
Bush Nurse Closed
FIRST DAY OF TERM 2
20
31
7
14
21
Bus to Bdale @ CVBNC
1 April
Dr Reid @ CVBNC
D&A Counsellor @ CVBNC
Hairdresser @ CRCC
8
Dr Reid @ CVBNC
Library Bus
Centre @ 11.45-12.15
15
22
Podiatrist @ CVBNC
Library Bus
School @ 11-11.30
Centre @ 11.45-12.15
10
2
3
Dentist @ CVBNC
Activity Group @ CVBNC
9
Good Friday
Bush Nurse Closed
17
Physio @ CVBNC
Nobby in Cann River from
1-5pm
Massage Therapist
16
24
Bus to Bdale @ CVBNC
23