19TH APRIL, 2017 Issue 03/2017 ISISFORD SCHOOL Community Newsletter IMPORTANT DATES APRIL 18th School resumes 20th Blackall Cattle Sale 22nd Yaraka Railway 100Yrs Celebration 24th Steve Cavill (R.E) visits 25th Anzac Day MAY 1st Labour Day Holiday 9-11th Naplan Testing 14th Mothers Day 20th Longreach Show 27th Isisford Sheep & Wool Show BIRTHDAYS APR 20th D Arcy Littlewood 21st Rob Brunckhorst MAY 5th Skyla Jackson 6th Dawn Bailey Archie Lines 8th Zayn Hunt DATE CLAIMERS Yaraka Railway 100Yrs Celebration Saturday 22nd April, 2017 Isisford Sheep & Wool Show Saturday 27th May, 2017 Windorah Sports Camp Monday Friday 19th-23rd June, 2017 Isisford Horse Sports Weekend 23, 24, 25th June, 2017 Yaraka Horse & Bike Gymkhana Saturday & Sunday 1st-2nd July, 2017 Sir Wally Rae Sports Friday 14th July, 2017 Isisford Fishing Competition Saturday & Sunday 29th-30th July, 2017 Isisford Ross Cup Races Saturday 21st October, 2017 Yaraka B&S Saturday 25th November, 2017 ACROSS THE PRINCIPAL S DESK Welcome to our second term for the year. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter. It is great to see all our students return from the Easter holidays energised and ready to learn. Term One certainly was a busy term where great goals were achieved. I truly cannot wait to see what we gains can be made this term. Term Two is already shaping up to be very busy with report cards and Windorah Sports Camp to name a few. In the last week of Term 1 we farewelled Miss Mawn. I would like to congratulate Miss Mawn on her new appointment as permanent Principal at Gindie State School. Miss Mawn will be missed by the school and community. I am Acting Principal for the first two weeks of the term whilst waiting for further information as to who will lead the school from then onwards. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to seeing you all at the Isisford ANZAC Day Commemorations. Belinda Waterford Acting Principal 1
FAREWELL I hope that everyone had a Safe and Happy Easter break, with not too many chocolates under the belt! It is with great sadness that this is the last newsletter that I will write for Isisford. At the end of Term 1 I was appointed to be the Principal at Gindie State School commencing Term 2, which of course means over the holidays I have moved away from Isisford. This was a difficult decision to make, however I don t think that there would have ever been a time where it was easy as I have absolutely loved my time here in Isisford with these wonderful students. We have had some great adventures together and made some fun memories. Now that I have worked in a rural community and in a small school, I can hand on heart say, they are by far the greatest schools in our system. The relationships that can be built and the individual learning is incredible and I would challenge anyone to say otherwise! Isisford has been a wonderful community to be a part of. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences; learning to fish, experiencing the wonderful fishing competition, getting used to the muddy Barcoo between my toes, our ANZAC day commemorations, the Race Day and Sheep and Wool Show. I thank you for your hospitality and support throughout my time here, and will take Isisford with me in my heart on my next adventure. I wish all of the students at Isisford the best of luck moving forward and into their futures, they truly are a unique bunch of young people and I anticipate seeing them flourish into world! TAMIKAH MAWN ANZAC DAY LUNCHEON Hosted by the Isisford State School P&C The P&C would like to invite you to attend the ANZAC Day Luncheon after the Service in Isisford We would also like to please call for donations of desserts and sweets for the day. Any support you could provide would be greatly appreciated. ANZAC DAY GOLF Please join us on Anzac Day at 2.30pm (after lunch in the Hall) For 9 holes of golf Followed by a BBQ at 7.00pm $10.00 / person Dessert $4.00 / person MASS Multi-denominational service Every 1st Sunday of the Month Sunday 7th May,, 2017 ISISFORD CHURCH 10.30 AM EVERYONE WELCOME ISISFORD FISHING COMPETITION To keep attracting visitors to our beautiful town we need your help! Would you like to help in sponsoring our Fishing Competition. It s a fantastic weekend where you can try and catch that big yellowbelly, meet up with old friends and family and even make new friends. If you would like to sponsor please ring either Sally Edwards or Lisa Littlewood 0427588069: llittlew@bigpond.net.au. VALE: MRS ELLEN BRUNCKHORST A LONG TIME YARAKA/ISISFORD DISTRICT RESIDENT ELLEN BRUNCKHORST PASSED AWAY 27/3/2017 AGED 92 YRS OLD Ellen & Fred Brunckhorst moved to "Sunbury" Isisford on 31/3/1960 after Fred drew the block in a ballot where they remained until they retired to Longreach. When Ellen and Fred moved to Sunbury they had no power or phone. Ellen had a wood stove for cooking a kerosine lamps for light, kerosine fridge and had to iron using Potts irons. She helped Fred with drafting and lamb marking on the property, as well as briefly teaching Dorothy & Rob school. Life improved for her with the arrival of a 32 volt lighting plant and a party line phone. The original home was a two bedroom cottage and over time the house was extended and 240 volt power was supplied. This made life easier on the property. Ellen loved her pot plants and vegetable garden, and many people enjoyed the fruits of her labour, she established citrus trees around the house and it became an oasis in the desert during times of drought. She raised funds for the RFDS and the Blackall ambulance by holding stalls at the gymkhanas at Isisford and Yaraka. She received the Pioneer Award on Australia Day in 1993 for her efforts. She had 6 Grandchildren & 10 Great Grandchildren. She will be interred in the Longreach Cemetery beside Fred on Friday 31/3/17 (57 yrs to the day after coming to Sunbury) 2
ISISFORD GOLF CLUB INC Do you have a party to plan or a function you would like to hold and you can't think of anywhere to have it Then why not the Golf Clubhouse. We have a fabulous venue with a fully equipped modern kitchen, plenty of dining space inside and on the veranda that is available to hire. Lisa Littlewood: 0427588069: llittlew@bigpond.net.au ISISFORD GOLF OPEN 2017 The first open for the year at Isisford a huge thankyou to the 54 Competitors who tried their luck on the course. They travelled from Barcoo, Winton, Muttaburra, Tambo, Blackall, Ilfracombe, Longreach and Isisford. She was a bit tricky this year our Captain Tommy Littlewood made it a bit harder with plenty of rough left on the course and the friendly flock of Crows played havoc with the golf balls. We also welcomed Lachlan Millar MP and Mayor Ed Warren to officially open The New Decking & Disable Ramp In recognition of the funds received from Community Drought Relief Programme & Jupiter s Gambling Community Benefit Fund. 18-hole nett winner- Korina Fisher from Muttaburra 18-hole nett runner up- Lenore Johnstone from Ilfracombe A grade men's winner- Dr z from Longreach A grade Runner up- Greg Swan from Longreach B grade winner- Sandy Williams from Ilfracombe B grade runner up- Peter Ahern from Muttaburra C grade winner-julius Hasted from Winton C grade runner up- Brad Edwards NAGA winner- George Walker from Jundah 18-hole nett winner-julius Hasted from Winton 18-hole runner up- Sandy Williams from Ilfracombe A huge thank you to all our Sponsors- Longreach Regional Council, SJM Contacting, Oma Contracting, Zig Contracting- BA & SA Edwards, Suffren & Moore Civil, Golden West Hotel, Tom & Lisa Littlewood, Isisford Post office, SA & A Ann Hollowood, Amalgamated Pest Control, Isisford Mail Service, JMart, Buttco Wholesalers, Outback Aussie Tours & Barcoo Dreaming Thank you to everyone that helped in the kitchen and provided us with beautiful food, our fabulous bar staff and especially to our Drinks car driver and helpers Zoe Littlewood, Ashton Smith and Makybe Edwards, without everyone s help the day would not have been so successful so thank you. Now onto the results of the day. A grade ladies winner- Korina Fisher from Muttaburra. A grade ladies runner up- Sally Hansen from Longreach. B grade winner- Lenore Johnstone from Ilfracombe B grade runner up- Helen Mayne from Tambo C grade winner- Lisa Margaret Littlewood from Isisford C grade runner up- Kylie Odell from Barcaldine Encouragement award - Glenda Taylor from Isisford 3
Isisford Primary Health Centre VISITING SPECIALISTS TO ISISFORD PHC Please ring 46588 500 for appointments. Tuesday 18th April: Dr David Barker (G.P.) Monday 24th April: Dr Christine Ross (G.P.) & Dr Christopher Symmons (G.P.) Wednesday 26th April: Jacquie Appleby (RFDS Psychologist) Tuesday 2nd May: Tuesday 16th May: Monday 29th May: Dietician Diabetic Educator Tuesday 30th May: Physiotherapist Sports Exercise Podiatrist Exercise class in the Isisford Community Hall CONGRATULATIONS To Reece Hunt and Natasha Andersen on their engagement on 1st March. Wishing you both all the best for a wonderful future together. LONGREACH REGIONAL COUNCIL ABN: 16 834 804 112 Email: Assist@longreach.qld.gov.au Phone: 07 4658 4111 Fax: 07 4658 4116 Main Office:96a Eagle Street, Longreach. Phone: 07 4658 4111 Isisford Branch Office: 20 St Mary Street, Isisford. Phone: 07 4658 8900 Ilfracombe Branch Office: 1 Devon Street, Ilfracombe Phone: 07 4658 2233 Any emails related to council complaints, business etc can be sent to : mayor@longreach.qld.gov.au RATES DUE: Just a friendly reminder that the closing date for the rates discount is this Friday 21 April, 2017 by 5pm. You can visit our website for further information www.longreach.qld.gov.au YARAKA CELEBRATES 100YRS Saturday 22nd April 2017 Centenary Celebrations will be held in Yaraka to commemorate the opening of the railway station in1917 and the town s beginning. Follow the old railway corridor from Emmet to Yaraka where the activities will commence: 9.30 a.m. Complimentary Morning Tea in the Yaraka Park 10.30 a.m. A guided tour will depart Yaraka for the surveyed sight of the proposed railway town of Welford followed by lunch at a nearby waterhole. (Lunch: BYO or pre-order packed from Yaraka Hotel) 3.30 p.m. A museum will be opened in the old Yaraka Railway Station followed by Complimentary Afternoon Tea. 6.30 p.m. Dinner at the Yaraka Hotel. Join in reminiscences of 100 years in Yaraka and the old train nights! A painting of the Yaraka Railway Station will be auctioned. For more information and to RSVP for catering, accommodation and tour contact Susan Glasson on phone 0746575532 or email hsglasson3@bigpond.com 4
Crazy Hair Day and Easter Celebrations WEATHER STATISTICS ISISFORD (THIS YEAR) - Statistics for MARCH 2017 Lowest Temp: 15.1 (Fri 31st March) Highest Temp: 40.3 (Fri 17th March) Rain: 36mm (LAST YEAR) Statistics for MARCH 2016 Lowest Temp : 16.1 (Tue 22nd March) Highest Temp : 40.0 (Fri 18th March) Rain: 4.8mm Anyone wanting the Newsletter can send a book of $1 stamps to the Isisford School or find it on the website at www.isisfordss.eq.edu.au News items must be emailed by 22/05/2017 pbail11@eq.edu.au 5
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