News from the Central School

Across the Desk from the Principal

State Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to Akira Kanno on achieving a personal best time at the State Athletic Carnival last week! This is a fantastic accomplishment, and we are proud of the hard work and determination Akira has shown in representing our school.

New Zealand Trip

With only days remaining until the New Zealand trip, excitement is building among the students and teachers who are eagerly anticipating twelve days exploring the beautiful South Island. We wish them safe travels and look forward to hearing all about their adventures.

Ready to Learn

As we continue to focus on being “Ready to Learn,” it’s essential that students come prepared each day. This includes bringing all necessary equipment, like pens, books, and calculators, wearing the correct school uniform (including leather shoes for safety), and arriving with a positive mindset to tackle the day. Being ready to learn not only sets students up for success but also contributes to a productive and respectful learning environment.

Reminder of Phone Ban

This is a reminder that the phone ban remains in effect at the secondary campus. This policy helps minimise distractions and supports a more focused learning environment for all.

Early Starters

Seeing the Early Starters program kick off with our enthusiastic 2025 Kindergarten students has been wonderful. Their excitement and curiosity are a joy to witness, and we look forward to helping them transition smoothly into school life.

 Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day was a huge success, with our grandparents enjoying a delightful “High Tea” on the lawn with their grandchildren. Thank you to Mrs. Sweeny, the SRC, and all the teachers who worked hard to organise this event and make it special. The positive feedback from grandparents has been heartwarming.

Tafe Hospitality Course on Fridays

We are also thrilled to see our secondary students beginning their Certificate II in Hospitality on Fridays. It is a privilege to have TAFE delivering this qualification, which offers our students valuable skills and opens doors to future career opportunities.

Thank you all for your continued support, and here’s to a productive and inspiring Term 4!

Patrick Sullivan

Principal

Cafe Basics

11 Barraba Central School students engaged in a Café Basics course this week, which was facilitated and funded by the Educational Pathways Program (EPP).

Over the three days students gained two units of competency (SITHFABO25 - Prepare and serve espresso coffee and SITXFSA005 - Use hygienic practices for food safety), as well as many skills related to barista and safe food handling. On average, the students each made 27 coffees of 9 different types!

Thank you to our local RTO, Community College Northern Inland, for enabling this opportunity to take place.

Jacinta Russell ~ Head Teacher Careers | Educational Pathways Program