9 October 2015
Newsletter Articles
Principal’s Blog
You may be aware there has been uncertainty about whether Girls at the Centre would be able to continue at the school. This is due to the NT Government’s policy of only having one girls program per school. You may recall, however, that previously Girls at the Centre was granted an extension until the end of this year.
As of the end of the school year, the Girls at the Centre program will cease running. This has been an extremely difficult decision for The Smith Family and one that we have not taken lightly. We have informed the school, the staff and the girls today.
As a not-for-profit organisation, The Smith Family is dependent on government support, grants and donations to deliver much of our program work. Without a secure, long-term commitment to the program from the NT Government, we are unable to keep Girls at the Centre running in Alice Springs.
The Smith Family, and myself personally, are both sad and disappointed that we have had to make this decision after more than seven years. We are all very proud of what we have achieved through the program and the wonderful outcomes for the girls and families who have participated.
Girls at the Centre has been an important program for The Smith Family. We will make sure that all of the good practice and valuable work we have done together will not be lost as other states are now taking an interest in running the program.
I look forward to answering any of your questions tonight. However, if you can’t attend the meeting and have questions you would like to ask, please talk to our staff, or don’t hesitate to contact me on 0407 988 882.
Those of you who have daughters in Year 8 and Year 9 in 2016 should know that we are working closely with the school and the Centralian Girls Academy to develop a transition process for those who wish to move to the other program at the school.
I would also like to thank you for your support over the years. Without the support of parents and community members, we could not have achieved our positive outcomes for Alice Springs girls.
Yours sincerely
Graham Jaeschke,
General Manager NT
CMS Presentation Night 2015
Thursday 26th November 2015.
The 2015 CMS Presentation Night will be held at the Convention Centre on Thursday 26th November 2015 commencing at 6 pm. Awards will be presented and we will farewell our Year 9 students so please keep this date free.
Orientation Day
Students commencing in 2016
Week 10, Tuesday 8 December
Primary school students planning on attending Centralian Middle School in 2016, are invited to attend an Orientation Day on 8th of December. For further details, please contact Kristi Beynon on 8950 2500
Playground Changes
We have made a few changes to the out of bounds areas during break times around the school.
To encourage use of the facilities at the rear of the school, students may no longer meet at the front of the school during break times.
We have been the watering back oval which is now looking very green. Students are able to sit in the green part of the oval (no further west than the peppercorn tree). This now allows students to use the goal posts.
Library
The library will be closed at lunch and recess commencing Week 2.
Summer Garden
Summer has arrived in our community garden.
Clontarf Academy
http://www.schoolzineplus.com/theme/website/schoolzineplus/clontarf.pdf
Warm Regards,
Tom Clements | Director
CMS Clontarf Academy
Centralian Middle School
Centralian Girls Academy
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Samarra Schwarz – |
Nicolette ‘Sissy’ Dunn – |
Girls @ Centre
Amanda Freestone Coach, Shelly Bestmann Program Manager,
Jenna Browne Coach
Jodi Lennox, Acting Program Manager
Healthy Teeth
The Department of Health (DoH) provides a FREE dental service to all children attending primary and secondary school. If your child/children require a check-up or treatment, please contact Flynn Drive Dental Centre on 89516713. A parent or guardian MUST attend with their child/children
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
Are you a migrant who wants to learn English?
The AMEP offers free English classes to eligible students. Day, evening and distance learning classes are available in Alice Springs. Free childcare is available during day classes.
English courses are also available for people not eligible for the AMEP.
For more information or to enrol:
T: 08 8946 6578 or free call 1800 019 119
Or at Alice Springs campus: P: (08) 8959 5254
E: rhonda.drew@cdu.edu.au or
E: migrantesl@cdu.edu.au
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training.