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Find us at: 300 Diamond Beach Road Diamond Beach NSW 2430 Ph: 6559 3009 Fax: 6559 3011 Email: hallidays-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Homepage: www.hallidays-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Issue 4 11 June 2015

Dear Parents / Carers As we approach the end of term two, things are not slowing down. The drainage upgrade along our fence line is currently underway, headed by Reeman Constructions, just another initiative taking place to continually improve our school facilities. Our sporting arena is hectic with netball, softball and soccer knockouts underway. Yesterday saw a 3-0 win from our girls soccer team against Tinonee PS. The boy’s team were narrowly defeated 4-3 in the late moments of the game. Thank you to Mrs Johnson and Miss King who put in countless lunchtimes to train and organise the matches. The girl’s netball team play against Foster in round 3 of the knockout tomorrow. The Sun Smart Policy has been reviewed and as discussed with the P&C and we will be expecting that all students are wearing the school bucket hat. Most students already do. These are readily available at the uniform shop for just $5. The uniform shop is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays approximately 8.45 am to 9.15 am. Flats caps are not acceptable. We appreciate your support in this matter. Kindergarten have recently visited Billabong Zoo to enhance their study of Australian animals. They had a fantastic time and were very well behaved. Photos of their trip are included in this newsletter. Excitement was brewing this morning as Stage one embarked on their “Transport” excursion. There will be more to follow about this in the next newsletter.

Have a great week! Peter Johnson PRINCIPAL

Brave Mrs Brady at the Billabong Zoo Excursion.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT PETER JOHNSON

The following students received Certificates of Merit and Assembly Awards at the Primary Assembly on Monday 1 June 2015. Primary Assembly Merit Awards: Hannah Atkinson – Year 3 Daniel Bush – Year 3 Jalen Richardson – Year 3 Ella Simnett – Year 3 Blake Richardson – Year 3 Dylan Green – Year 4 Jack Farnell – Year 5 Matthew Dunham – Year 5 (2 Merits) Georgia Daley – Year 5 Otto Pickering – Year 6 (Absent) Amber Gardner – Year 6 Lilli-Mae Geer – Year 6 (Absent) Kristy Green – Year 6 Emily Orchard – Year 6 Jak Wunder – Year 6 (2 Merits) Kasharna Billinghurst – Year 6 (2 Merits) Assembly Awards: 2/3E Daniel Bush – his application to completing homework at a high quality Emily Davis – continuously striving to achieve her best Brooke Wilson – dedication to all learning activities 3/4M Laila Dangel – consistent high quality work Lachlan Castle – consistent high quality work Kalan Cavanough – great improvement in literacy work Lachlan Small – effort and application to time on the job 4/5V Awatea Quinn – terrific efforts, application and teamwork in skipping routines Liam Molineaux – good efforts and steady improvements with oral reading Luke Williams – good efforts and results in his writing work this semester Selina Apolony – good efforts and results in her writing work this semester

5/6C Kristy Green – fantastic results in the Year 7 maths exam Nelson Jackson – an encouraging start to the Premiers Sporting Challenge Connah Hodgins – showing enthusiasm in musical lessons Emily Cusworth – demonstrating a fantastic work ethic in all key learning areas 5/6J Grace Atkinson – her wonderful narrative Nickolas Buckeridge – application to his Art Lachlan Hocking – working well in mathematics Will Gibson – his solo singing as part of the school musical Friendly Schools and Families Awards: 2/3E – Tarli Black – mature classroom manner 3/4M – Ruby Hopkins – a kind and caring classmate 4/5V – Charley Parkinson – for being a supportive and cooperative peer support team member. 5/6C – Keseah Bell – always helping out others 5/6J - Class Citizenship

ASSEMBLY ROSTER FOR TERM 2 2015

MEN/BOYS EVENT We are looking to hold an event this year for Boys from Year 4 - 6 in the company of a significant male in their life. I have surveyed the Year 4 - 6 boys to see what they would be interested in as an activity for this event. I am happy to coordinate the school side of the event but would like the involvement of some men (father/uncle/pop/significant male) to guide this process. It is hoped to run the event in Term 3 so if you are interested please contact me at school so that we can organise an initial meeting. George Ingram – Assistant Principal

Coming events Term 2 2015

11/6/15 Year 1 & 2 Transport Excursion

18/6/15 Athletics Carnival - Primary 19/6/15 Athletics Carnival - Infants

DATE ASSEMBLY / CLASS PRESENTING

15.6.15 1/2K

24.6.15 COMBINED ASSEMBLY

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

VISITING AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR

This term we were lucky to have our famous local children’s author/illustrator Stephen Michael King visit us. The infants children were mesmerised by his reading of two of his books. He also enchanted everyone, teachers too, by his magical and quirky sketching. It was a great experience! Robyn Channel PARENTING TIPS: ANXIETY IN CHILDREN Anxiety is a natural reaction that everyone experiences. Symptoms can include emotional (eg: irritable, uneasy, worry, dread, highly strung), physical (eg: heart palpitations, muscle tension, sweating, breathing difficulties, faintness, headaches, nausea), or behavioural (eg: physically avoid certain places, situations, or objects). It occurs when we think something dangerous, bad or scary is about to happen, and there is nothing we can do about it. For one out of ten people, anxiety prevents them from living their life the way they want. (The School Counsellor has a checklist for problematic anxiety if you have concerns about your child) Check there are no other causes for your child’s anxiety, eg bullying, past abuse, disorder, etc Helping children deal with their anxiety is crucial for an engaging and fulfilling life. Some ideas that may help:

1. It’s ok to let your child experience some anxiety – they need to know it is not dangerous and it is something they will cope with

2. Try to keep your fears to yourself

3. Help your child notice different feelings and how they affect their bodies, eg butterflies in stomach, tight hands etc

4. Acknowledge fears and let them know you will support them, and fears will go away

5. Praise your child for facing challenges 6. Model brave behaviour appropriately – if a

parent is overly anxious and over-protective, this anxiety can easily be communicated to a child including that he/she is incapable

7. If you worry aloud often, or overact with anxiety or catastrophic thinking to minor issues, your child may believe these are reasonable responses to everyday stress

8. Gently encourage your child to approach feared situations - this exposure to feared situations leads to desensitization and reduces fear and anxiety. Gradually expose your child to the feared situation eg go with them to the party, next time only stay for half an hour, next time do not stay (Avoiding reduces anxiety in the short term but exacerbates the problem in the long term!!)

9. Have the same expectations for the anxious child as you would for another child, eg go to birthday parties, make decisions, talk to adults, go on a camp etc

10. Let your child learn to do things on his/her own – if you take over and do it for them the message to them is that you don’t believe they can do it! They may start to think the same way about themselves!

11. Work together as parents – have an agreed way of handling your child’s anxiety

12. they don’t need to be with you all the time (and you need some time to yourself – good modeling)

13. Don’t confuse anxiety with other types of inappropriate behaviour – these should be managed as with any other child’s poor behaviour (see previous newsletter item on ‘Discipline’)

14. Seek professional help via your GP if symptoms intensify to depression, panic attacks, etc (Child and Family Counselling via Community Health may also be helpful – 65551800)

School Counsellor: Sue Colditz www.worrywise kids.org/parenting

A few snapshots of the fantastic Billabong Zoo Excursion. PEER SUPPORT REPORT This Week – Good Winners In Peer Support this week children focused on the skills of winning in a friendly way and coping with losing. The children participated in various activities and discussed how to accept the outcome of a game, no matter what it is, in a friendly way in order to maintain those friendships. During the week encourage your child to practise these skills in all aspects of life - whether it be weekend sport or choosing what to watch. Next Week – A Better Friend In next week’s final session of the Peer Support module Keeping Friends the children will be participating in a board game, reinforcing all of the concepts and skills that have been learned over the past 7 weeks. They will be reminded of the qualities of a good friend and the skills needed to maintain friendships and make new friends. Each student will receive a participation certificate.

P AND C NEWS SUGGESTION BOX The P&C now have a suggestion box in the school administration office. If you have any suggestions, questions, ideas, please write them down and place them in the box. At each P&C meeting these items will be addressed. RAFFLE TICKETS Please remember to return your holiday raffle tickets as soon as you can. All tickets sold and unsold MUST be returned. All tickets have to be accounted for. We have the opportunity to sell these tickets so please return unsold tickets. Jason and Donna Nicholson, Mel Orchard and Natalie Wilson previously sold tickets at the Manning Bridge Celebration Markets. Thank you. PARENT SOCIAL/TRIVIA NIGHT A great night was had by all. Thank you to Lauren and Lee Vaughan, and to all involved in organising this event.

VACATION CARE As many would know Kiddies Hut OSHC didn't operate vacation care last holidays due to lack of need. Several children were welcomed into the child care centre instead. Again, we are looking for numbers of children who require care for these holidays. Where numbers are sufficient, we will then devise a program to

distribute. Please let us know by 12/6 if you will require care by email to kiddieshut@bigpond.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES EQUINE ART & PHOTOGTAPHY EXHIBITION &

COMPETITION

Paintings, drawings, sculpture & photography Celebrating the horse’s birthday. 1st & 2nd August 2015. Sponsored by Manning Valley Performance Horse Club IncAt Taree Showground Taree NSW. Senior & Junior Sections of Art and Photography judged by People’s Choice. Prize money awarded to each section. Entries close 22nd July 2015. Forms & information available at www.mvphc.com Email; manningvalleyperformancehore@gmail.com Ph: 02 65 538 086 TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July 2015 for their 3, 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship! TAREE SCHOOL HORSE SPORTS DAY Hosted by St Clare’s High School Taree on Friday 17 July 2015 at Taree Showground Muldoon Street, Taree. Entries close Monday 22 June 2015. Entry fee is $20 per rider. ( Entry forms and more information is available from Administration. See Administration Notice Board.) BLUE LIGHT DISCO Friday 12 June 2015 at Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club. Time is 6-30 pm to 8-00 pm. Cost is $5-00. Primary students years 3 – 6. (See Notice on Administration Notice Board)

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

WINTER HOLIDAY CAMPS Sport and Recreation has some great holiday options for kids and families this winter. Our Kids’ Camps provide 7 to 16 year olds with the chance to branch out and be their own person while trying lots of fun activities. Then there’s our all-inclusive Family Camps, which give parents and guardians a well-earned rest with accommodation, meals and instructor-led activities included in the price. With over 40 outdoor activities to choose from, including skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, abseiling and rock climbing, there’s plenty to do to keep everyone entertained. (See Administration Notice Board)

YMCA GREAT LAKES POOL CLOSURE Please be advised that the pool will be closed for maintenance from June 29 until August 10 2015. The pool will re-open from Monday 10 August 2015. All other facilities at the centre will still be open.

Holiday Hang Out. Free Kids Holiday Program for

years 3-6. Wed 8th July to Friday 10th July, 9am to 12:30pm @ Forster Squash Centre (Cross St).

Organised by Coast Evangelical Church - www.coastec.net.au;

Heather Fitzhardinge Coast Evangelical Church, Forster 6555 4093; 0408 200 330

PO Box 271, Forster, 2428

www.coastec.net.au

Have you considered becoming a foster carer? There are children and young people needing care in the Manning, Great Lakes and Gloucester regions. Being a foster carer is both challenging and rewarding but our carers don’t have to do it alone. Catholic Care Hunter-Manning provides ongoing support to our carers to assist them in meeting the needs of children in their care. An information evening on becoming a foster carer is being held on the 24th June 2015, if you are interested in attending please call 65395900 to book.

TERM 2 2015 CANTEEN ROSTER

To volunteer, please call Jackie on 0447 621 340

WEEK 8 W 10/06/15

RED DAY - Tamie Cox + we need 1 more volunteer!

F 12/06/15

Dell Williams

Week 9 W 17/06/15

VOLUNTEER NEEDED! F 19/06/15

Linda Cain

Week 10

W 24/06/15

Fiona Threlfo F 26/06/15

Kate Mc Swan

If you are unable to make your allocated shift please swap with another volunteer or arrange a replacement and contact Jackie as soon as possible.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENT

Help David Get To Chicago Read the story here

http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/3120382/david-castle-defies-the-odds-photos/?cs=447

Mega Raffle Draw

Sunday July 12th 2pm-5pm

Black Head Surf Life Saving Club

Live music, bar, courtesy bus Sausage sizzle and nibblies available

Face painting and colouring competition for the kids

Pre-sale tickets available @ Cellarbrations, Foodworks,

Hallidays Point Tavern or through David Castle 0420390662 Mel Orchard 0413309862

Or Sandra Rowe 0407159318