There was an influx of 30 students at Guyra Central School last Friday to participate in the school’s first Kindergarten transition day.
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With only a few tears by both parents and students it was a successful day, a very good start to transition.
The students had visited earlier in the week for a familiarisation tour to see where they would be for the first day of school and what they might be able to do.
Students enjoyed many activities throughout the day and are mostly all eager for it to be Friday again so they can return to school.
The school would like to welcome the students and extend a very warm welcome to all the new families joining Guyra Central School.
Mini Fete
Whether you wanted some colour in your hair, your nails painted, to race in a sack, munch on a cupcake or try your skills in the obstacle course, Guyra Central School Stage 3 students provided the entertainment, as part of the fundraising efforts in preparation for the Canberra excursion that year 5 and 6 students will embark on later in Term 4. Students from Kindergarten to Year 6 joined in the activities held on Friday 19th August in the name of fun, purchasing tickets to participate there were also some teachers seen joining in the activities and trying their hand at tug of war, sack races and even pebble tossing.
The Stage 3 students thanked everyone who participated in the mini fete and to the teachers who helped them run the event, in particular Mr Samuel James and Mrs Meagan Vidler.
Debating challenge
Wednesday last week, Eva Knox, Kye Nitschke, Kasey Gaukroger and myself participated in the third round of the Premiers Debating Challenge for Years 7/8.
We started off the first round by meeting the other team, Quirindi High School.
We then decided on our topic and whether or not we were on the affirmative or negative side. Guyra Central School luckily got to be the affirmative side. The topic chosen to debate was, the government should put a curfew on all teenagers.
After an hour of preparation time we began our debate, we all spoke very well and worked well as a team but unfortunately, Quirindi High took home the title. The day was very enjoyable and we even managed to pick up some great tips from Quirindi High. Thanks to Mrs Kylie Adams for coaching us and organising the debate.
Joseph Stanley
Trade Skills Centre
Year 11 student Tyhla Griffin Jones, has been undertaking sheet metalwork in our new Trade Skills Centre over the last 12 weeks and recently completed the manufacture of a Cantilever Tool Box.
Tyhla cut, folded and soldered her way to success in this fantastic project developing many new skills.