GILGANDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL GRAPEVINE Success through diversity, participation and care

School Website: www.gilgandra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

P & C President: Gabrielle Johnston

PRINCIPAL: Patricia Howard, Telephone: 6847 2043 Fax: 6847 2304 Email: gilgandra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

12 November, 2019 Term 4

FOR YOUR DIARY 2019 Nov Mon 18 Early Bird program Ends Mon 25 Swim School Commences - Yr 2 Dec Fri 6 Swim School ends Market Day Thu 12 Presentation Day 10:30am - Hall Yr 6 Farewell

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MERIT AWARDS

Carnelians: Ryan Byrne, Mason Dry; Carbochans: Bailey Castles-Petersen; Kindergarten Jade: Cristin Tobin, Sarah Mackenzie, Harmony Johnson, Brent Cook, Indi Louie-Widders, Jason Weicks; Kindergarten Pearls: Neveah Bailey, Jada Merritt, Emerson Boyd, Charlotte Byrne, Khloe Thompson-Blanch, Tyran Cook; 1 Rubies: Blake Hutchison, Chelsie Le Lievre, Jax Allen; 1/2 Moonstones: Arahana Tarawa, Callan Tobin, Lukas Bamblett-Thompson, Addison Wieland, Khyran O’Neill, Te Ruihi Karaitiana; 2 Lapis Lazuli: Rachel Stanley, Storm Morris, Bradley Millard, Eli Allen, Kaylee Gilbert; 3/4 Opals: Aidan Pearson, Shanon Whelan, Maddison Bush; 3/4 Emeralds: Japbir Grewal, Lloyd Ham-mond, Conrad Denniss, Maddison Williams, Cardi Howard, Kendra Field, Charlie Hazelton, Ryan Gorman, Iziaah Tarawa; 4/5 Tanzanites: Logan Howard, Maddison Amiet, Courtney Harland, Manaaki Diamond., Maya Holland, Nikisha Ireland; 5/6 Diamonds: Kiesha Bressington, Katie Smith-Louie, Kailee Edwards, Micah Tamsett, Halle Smith, Kyehain McKenzie-Green; 5/6 Sapphires: Maverick Denniss, Gabriella Newton, Ava-Jay Duffy.

Level 1 Lion Certificates: Japbir Grewal, Talei Witchard-Spencer, Callum Weicks.

Level 2 Lion Certificates: Isla Louie-Wood, Kendra Field, Lloyd Hammond, Jairus Root, Aleah Glenn, Archer Stanfield, Rachel Stanley, Wil Bunter, Nate Glenn, Jhamhal Milgate, Jackson Hepplewhite.

Level 3 Lion Certificates: Madison Williams, Lorelai Hawke, Xavier Wieland, Manaaki Diamond, Maya Holland, Iziaah Tarawa, Brayden Glenn, Ruby Lamb, Jasmine Sandry, Lilly Field, Maddison Bush, Mason Merritt, Jaxson Young, Dallas Carr, Taylor Gwyn, Eli Allen, Bradley Millard, Hayden Thompson-Blanch, Kendra Wieland, Kurt McBurnie, Te Ruihi Karaitiana, Arahana Tarawa, Indi Harvey, Locke Smith, Charlie Hutchison, Peter Knight, Justin Smith, Aidan Pearson

Student Representative Council (SRC) 2020 Year 5 have been informed that nominations for the 2020 SRC (Captains and Prefects) are being taken by the Principal and speeches will be delivered at the Week 7 (Friday 29 November) assembly to the school and staff before voting. Voting is restricted to Year 2 to Year 5 students and staff to determine the outcome of the elections. Students have been informed that they may seek assistance with their speeches from Mrs Rogers, Miss Nelson, and Ms Williams and Mrs Howard to discuss the content after they write their draft first. Wudhagaragarra Awards The Wudhagaragarra Awards are a celebration of the Excellence in Indigenous Education achievements by students, staff, parents and community. Congratulations to the following students who were successful in these categories: Emalia Saunders: Encouragement Award Aali-yah Priddis: Encouragement Award Kaliyah Priddis: Encouragement Award The students received their awards at a recent ceremony held in Dubbo on 6 November at the Dubbo RSL Club. Well done to all recipients. State Athletics Last week 2 of our senior girls travelled to Sydney for the PSSA athletics carnival. Sarah Chandler and Maddie Amiet competed against some of the best athletes for their age in Australia. Sarah placed 18th in the 1500m taking 12 seconds off her PB and 27th in the 800m. Maddie placed 31st in the discus throwing 17.25m. A great achievement for these girls to reach State level and enjoy their experience. Remembrance Day Tricia Howard and School Captains, Yindi Naden and Isaiah Aro, together with Prefects Kailee Edwards and Tess Rogers attended the Remembrance Day Ceremony held at the cenotaph yesterday and laid a wreath on behalf of the School.

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