Lightning Ridge Central School in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia | Primary School

Lightning Ridge Central School

Locality: Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +6168290511

Address: Kaolin St 2834 Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.lightningr-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Download the Skoolbag App and follow a few easy steps to view today’s classroom photos in ES1P

25.01.2022 It is essential that all students be prepared for learning every day. One of the easiest things Parents and Carers can do is work with their children each day and check they have the correct equipment. For incoming Year 7 students, there is a specific list of equipment in the Year 6 to 7 Transition Handbook that students have already received - please refer to the picture below. This package of equipment can be purchased from Seaton’s Newsagency who will have all items ready for purchase. For Years 8-12 please refer to the individual list for each year. In relation to scientific calculators, they can be purchased at the school via the office. In addition to this package of equipment, students are expected to bring their laptops every day.

25.01.2022 Throwback Thursday Lightning Ridge Central School is celebrating our wonderful school history by dusting off the archives and posting a throwback picture every week. This week we’re throwing it wayyy back.. ... With the opening of the first class room at Lightning Ridge Central School. This classroom is commonly know as B2 and is still utilised daily as a learning space for our students. Lightning Ridge Central School Grand opening 1912 Photo courtesy of the Lost Lightning Ridge Facebook page. #LRCSTBT

24.01.2022 Ridge Kids can do anything! Georgia Kafer, a former student at Lightning Ridge Central School was featured in an online article during #nationalscienceweek for her outstanding research in the Genome Integrity team for Jeans for Genes Australia. #jeansforgenesaustralia #scienceweek Dr Georgia Kafer is the Senior Research Officer at Children’s Medical Institute, Sydney and a typical day for her is:... In the morning I usually start my day with feeding by stem cells. The stem cells grow in little plastic dishes inside a special cell oven. I feed them by changing the liquid media that they grow in. I must do this every single day (even weekends!) at around the same time. Some days I then have a lab meeting (I have 3 x 2-hour meetings a week with different research teams) where members of the different research teams and myself present our recent data. Everyone provides feedback on how we have interrupted our results and on what we plan to do next. During the day I will do my experiments. Some experiments may take 5 days, while others can be done in a single day. Some examples of the experiments I do include ‘Immunoblotting’ where we run protein samples on a gel and use antibodies to determine how abundant a protein is; ‘Immunofluorescence this experiment requires cells to be stained using antibodies that glow different colours (blue, green, red etc). I use a high-resolution microscope called an Airyscan LSM 880 to visualise the colours in the cells. The colours can give us information about the localization of proteins to different parts of the cell. (The picture of me is me using the Airyscan, and you can see an image of a cell stained with these different colours on the screen). Using the Airyscan we can see things that are very small as small as 0.000014 cm! I usually leave work in the late afternoon. I take the dog for a quick walk before sitting down to do another couple of hours of work at home. This work is usually writing grants to try to win research funding from the government or writing up my experimental results (sometimes writing research articles for publication) or planning out my next series of experiments. Every day is different when you are a scientist and as a scientist, I am lucky in that I get to plan my own days and work schedule around my lifestyle. Thank you Dr Kafer, We look forward to connecting with you again soon. You might see Dr Kafer in this week's Throwback Thursday Picture.. (Hint front row, seated)

22.01.2022 On Wednesday 23rd September 2020, we will be holding the Year 12 Graduation Assembly to recognise the completion of school for our Class of 2020. Unfortunately due to the current Department of Education guidelines, parents/carers are not permitted on school grounds and will not be able to attend. Please join us on facebook live from 12:30pm as we farewell our Year 12 students.

21.01.2022 Update: Year 7 Geography excursion bus ETA is 3:15pm.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to our amazing team of Cleaning Staff. They've received an award in recognition of their dedication, commitment, outstanding service and for always going above and beyond to keep our school community clean and safe. Thank you Kath, Chris, Daniel and Paul!

20.01.2022 Thank you Mr Shannon and the team at Intersport Dubbo!

19.01.2022 A letter from Mr Finter regarding our Year 12 Students and their HSC exams. HSC Exam timetable- https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au//2020-hsc-writte

19.01.2022 REMINDER School Photos will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th September. Tuesday 15th September- All Class and Individual Photos will be taken, including the Year 12 Muck up photo.... Wednesday 16th September- All School Captains, SRC, Sport Representative and Family photos will be taken. Please return all photo envelopes- regardless if you are ordering photos or not. Family/group photo order envelopes are available at the office.

18.01.2022 The Royal Life Saving Society of NSW has FREE swimming lessons for limited families. The society will be facilitating a tailored 8 or 9 day swimming program which focuses on both swimming and survival skills during the January school holidays, at Lightning Ridge Pool. Families can register their interest by sending the following information to [email protected] 1. Must quote reference- ‘RLS Community Support’... 2. Provide the following details so you can be contacted when bookings open in October 2020. i. Parent/ Caregiver name, email address and phone number ii. Number of children and their dates of birth iii. Preferred program facility- 'Lightning Ridge' See more

18.01.2022 Covid-19 Information regarding the HSC examinations

18.01.2022 Our #squad from Lightning Ridge Central School had a fantastic #training session early last week. They engaged in a 10 minute relay activity for 10 consecutive ...minutes around a 400m 'track' with batons to hand over. There was lots of effort and recovery - and the #team was keen to do it again! Now that’s #commitment! #challengeaccepted #therunbeyondproject See more

17.01.2022 Reminder for Parents There will be NO PCYC Active Arvo's on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons in Term 4 due to the heat. This program will resume in Term 2, 2021.

17.01.2022 "Final push. We've got this, guys!" From staying connected with mates to enjoying life's little pleasures, listen to what the 2020 HSC experience has been like for these Year 12 students. Check out more #StayHealthyHSC tips and resources on https://education.nsw.gov.au/stay-healthy-HSC... *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

17.01.2022 'Sushi Wednesday' will be commencing in Week 2 (Wednesday 21st October). This will be available in the canteen during Term 4. Students will be bringing home order forms this week. Please return orders by Monday 19th October, 2020. There will be limited quantities available over the counter, so please order to avoid disappointment.... If you require extra order forms, please contact the office.

14.01.2022 This week in Kindy Start the children met Miss Cross and found out where the library is. They drew a picture of who lives in their house and also had a go at some learning rotations. The children are very eager to show their families what they have been up to!

14.01.2022 Throwback Thursday - Because who doesn't love a good Throwback?! Lightning Ridge Central School is celebrating our wonderful school history by dusting off the archives and posting a throwback picture every week. Who can you spot? ... Is there a year or class you want to see? Message this page with your request! Lightning Ridge Central School 2003 Class 2M #lrcstbt

13.01.2022 A snippet of the fun that was had at LRCS Book Week!

13.01.2022 ALERT: ASTHMA AND AEROSOLS Some members of the Lightning Ridge Central School Community suffer severe allergies to aerosol sprays or perfumes that can act as a trigger to an (often) serious asthma attack, or bring on a medical complication in a sensitive individual. The allergy can be sufficiently serious to put staff or students into anaphylactic shock if an aerosol can has been used anywhere in their vicinity. This can be a life threatening situation, resulting in the st...aff member or student being transported to hospital in an ambulance. * Roll-on and stick deodorants are permitted at school. * Aerosols are banned from school premises, excursions, sporting events and all events where students are in confined spaces. * Students are encouraged to follow correct hygiene procedures by applying deodorant at home after showering: a good deodorant will last all day if applied to clean skin before dressing. Let's Help to Create an Asthma Friendly school. This means that everyone needs to be aware of their own: * Right to a safe learning environment. * Responsibility for the health and safety of others in their shared spaces. Remember: No student is to use or bring aerosol deodorants or sprays to school. Teachers have been asked to confiscate any aerosol products found at school and bring them to the Deputy Principal. Parents will be informed that the products have been collected from their son or daughter and that they can call into the school and collect the product. Thank you for considering the health and safety of others.

13.01.2022 'It hasn’t been easy, but look what we’ve produced!' Thank you to all our students, teachers, school staff and parents and carers who have made this a year to remember. See you next year for #FirstDay2021! #LoveWhereYouLearn *Posted by the NSW Department of Education*

12.01.2022 Kindy Start Graduation!

11.01.2022 LOST PROPERTY PLEASE CHECK FRONT LAWN AREA IN FRONT OF OFFICE FOR ANY OF YOUR CHILD'S UN-NAMED LOST BELONGINGS

11.01.2022 Important Information for all Parents and Carers.

10.01.2022 We had an action packed first Kindy Start session on Friday. The children got to participate in the placard parade, make listening ears and discover Ausplay. We look forward to our next session this Friday!

09.01.2022 Last chance to visit our Book Fair tomorrow morning! On sale in front of the office for Parents and Carers before school, and in the Library at recess for students.

09.01.2022 Students return to school on Monday 12th October, 2020.Students return to school on Monday 12th October, 2020.

07.01.2022 School-based Traineeship - General Administration Officer (Lightning Ridge) ASTI Identified with NSW Police Force. Applications now open until the 13th December 2020. For more information- https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//general-administration-office

06.01.2022 Year 11 Primary Industries students were given the opportunity to attend a week of work placement on local properties this week. Students undertook a variety of practical activities aligned with the competencies of the course. Thank you to Mrs Currey and the farm owners for allowing these students to gain valuable real life working opportunities.

06.01.2022 2021 Equipment/ Bookpack Lists for Years 5 - 12

05.01.2022 Canteen Supervisor position available. Applications close Friday 11th December at 3:00pm.

05.01.2022 Kindergarten have been working hard to create a movie called ‘The Wrong Movie’.

05.01.2022 Attention all School Leavers! Indigenous Apprenticeship Program applications are now open for 2021. The Indigenous Apprenticeships Program plays a pivotal role in increasing Indigenous employment opportunities. This program includes a range of roles across a number of departments and agencies.... The 12-month program offers: * A permanent, full-time, entry-level job * On-the-job training * A competitive salary and great benefits * A nationally recognised certificate or diploma qualification. Applications close on Friday 20th November, 2020. Follow the link for more information https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//indigenous-apprentic*

05.01.2022 A new two-year infrastructure traineeship will offer more than 100 Year 12 school leavers immediate employment opportunities, starting in February 2021. https://education.nsw.gov.au//infrastructure-traineeships.

04.01.2022 A sea of yellow at LRCS for R U OK? Day

04.01.2022 PCYC Fit For Life is back on! Wednesday mornings, starting tomorrow from 7.30am - 8.30am, followed by a BBQ breakfast. All Stage 3 - Stage 6 students welcome. See you all there!

03.01.2022 Throwback Thursday Here at Lightning Ridge Central School we are celebrating our wonderful school history by dusting off the archives and posting a throwback picture each week. Who can you spot? ... Lightning Ridge Central School 1992 Class 2B #LRCSTBT

02.01.2022 Lightning Ridge Youth Centre holiday program.

01.01.2022 Wishing all our students and their families a very Merry Christmas, and a safe & restful holiday. We look forward to welcoming you all back in 2021. Years 1 - 12 students return on Friday 5th February, 2021. Kindergarten students start on Tuesday 9th February, 2021.

01.01.2022 Year 11 Primary Industries students attended a Farm vehicle safety course as part of their Primary Industries course this week. A big thank you to the qualified staff from TAFE Western Dubbo and Mrs Currey for this fantastic opportunity,

01.01.2022 Active Arvos Lightning Ridge has been so much fun over the past term, our last session is next week! Check out the clip below of happy, healthy and active PCYC ...kids!! #empoweringyoungpeople #PCYCNSWclubs #pcycwalgett Lightning Ridge Central School #lightningridgecentralschool #NSWGov #ActiveArvos #PCYCkids