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Hallidays Point Public School

Learning, Caring & Sharing

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

Term 3 Issue 4 8 September 2016

Dear Parents / Carers Spring has definitely sprung this week. We are enjoying some great, warm weather as we hurtle towards the end of this term. I am currently watching the girls softball team battle it out against Caves Beach Public School. I am sure by the time you read this we will know the result. A massive thank you to all the people who have taken the time to do our Tell Them From Me survey. We have had a great response and if you haven’t had a chance to complete it, there is still time. The information is just below. More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-parents The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 22 August and 21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, however, your responses are very much appreciated. The unique address for our school is https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/hpps2430 We are starting our new ACER tests very soon. Your child (Years 1 to 6) will be sitting these tests online over the next few weeks and we will use these results to further understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses at school. There is nothing for your children to worry about regarding the tests and we will be using the data gathered from the tests, along

with other results from throughout the year to help write their end of year report. Just another reminder about names on items of clothing. There is a large amount of lost property found each day and with the weather warming up, jumpers often get taken off and left all over the school. When students’ names are on items, they are quickly and easily returned to their owner. If you could make sure each article of clothing has at least a surname on it, the returning of items will become a lot easier. Thanks for your assistance. Another timely reminder about student behaviour on the bus. Every now and then we are made aware of issues that happen on the school bus. Students are reminded that they are expected to follow the school rules whilst travelling to and from school. If any issues happen on the bus, the first person to speak to is the driver and then if he is not able to resolve it, the teachers at school should be the next port of call. We expect all our students to behave respectfully and with courtesy whilst travelling to and from school. Have a great fortnight. Peter Johnson PRINCIPAL

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT PETER JOHNSON

ASSEMBLY ROSTER FOR TERM 3 2016

The following students received Merit Awards and Assembly Awards at the Primary Assembly on 29 August 2016 and at the Infants Assembly on 5 September 2016. Merit Awards: Bradley Feehely – Year 3 Brodie Forbes – Year 3 (2 Merits) Cassius Hourn – Year 3 Charli Cain-Ashford – Year 4 Jett Johnson – Year 4 Brianna Panos – Year 4 Ella Simnett – Year 4 Schafer Aiken – Year 5 (Absent) Selina Apolony – Year 5 Digby Crowley – Year 5 (Absent) Oni Crowley – Year 5 (Absent) Boston Ford – Year 5 Bailey McMahon – Year 5 Chelsea Doyle – Year 6 Matthew Dunham – Year 6 (3 Merits) Jack Farnell – Year 6 Jasmine Nunn – Year 6 Raine Garton – Kindergarten Sienna Bell – Year 1 Emily Castle – Year 1 Jasmine Davis-Marr – Year 1 Summer Mobbs – Year 1 Angel Garton – Year 1 Wade Williams – Year 1 Jesse Nelson-Hauer – Year 2 Oliver Castle – Year 2 Milla Giffin – Year 2 Zack Richardson – Year 2

3/4C Jackie Nossiter – patient organiser in lesson plans Brianna Panos – co-operative team member - drama Lily Moylan – co-operative team member - drama Cassius Hourn – creative thinking in art 3M Bridey McDermott – for being responsible and reliable Hayley Wilson – for efforts to improve bookwork Brett Davies – always trying to do his best Ashton Dunn – improved effort and settled work habits 4/5V Renee Coleman – excellent efforts and results in mathematics Joshua Ravenscroft – excellent efforts and results in mathematics Charli Cain-Ashford – effort with her writing tasks and presentation Jack Edwards – excellent efforts in reading groups and activities 5/6E Talia Gray – positively transitioning into 5/6E and Hallidays Point Public School Kynan Rosewarn – positively transitioning into 5/6E and Hallidays Point Public School Natalie Williams – improved writing skills when writing a factual recount 5/6J Rhonan Hodgins – producing wonderful art work Liam Molineaux – improved application during literacy activities Awatea Quinn – outstanding effort in all key learning areas Jackson Burns – focus and application in mathematics KJ Bianka Quinn – using quality adjectives Te Aaria Walker – using quality adjectives Kaylee Thomas – improved ability to focus during class Chloe Jeffers – being kind and helpful K/1B Jayden Fahmy – his continued application to learning. Well done! Ava-Jane Smith – her impressive knowledge of beginning blends Matthew Farrawell – increased participation in class discussions Orlando Haddon – his impressive success in reading. Well done! 1H Jack Vaughan – excellent spelling test results Frankie Smith – excellent reading results Georgie Reynolds – excellent results in spelling

DATE ASSEMBLY / CLASS PRESENTING

12.9 5/6E

23.9 Combined Assembly

Coming events Term 3 2016

8.9.16 Science Visiting Performance

15.9.16 Kindergarten Transition

15.9.16 High School Visits Year 6 at HPPS

20.9.16 Shine On Rehearsal

21.9.16 Shine On Matinee/Evening Show 6.30 pm

22.9.16 Kindergarten Transition

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Kayle Williams – improved reading strategies 1/2M Oliver Castle – outstanding presentation of an Olympic athlete speech Ella Pegrum – fantastic effort and creativity in writing stories Mitchell Cougle – showing maturity and overcoming his fears of public speaking Airlie McMahon – always giving 100% effort in all classroom activities 2B Daisy Pickering – improved effort in literacy activities Jett Nossiter – improvement in application to set tasks Baxter Crowley – consistent effort across all key learning areas Miley Cox – bring a positive “can do” attitude to the classroom and being a positive role model to others Friendly Schools and Families Awards: 3/4C – Blake Richardson – team organisation in drama 3M – Leilani Williams – a kind and caring classmate 4/5V – Daniel Bush – taking a mature approach to problem solving in group activities 5/6E – Timanah Young - always being a positive member of 5/6E 5/6J – Ethan Baker – being a helpful class member KJ – Jahzara Newman – being a helpful class member K/1B – Kloe Schmitzer – being a kind and respectful class member 1H – Bronte Kippax – being a friendly cooperative classmate 1/2M – Millie Cronk – always showing kindness and compassion to all class mates 2B – Zack Richardson – being a friendly and cooperative classmate MINI OLYMPICS On Thursday 1 September, Kindergarten to Year 6 students participated in our 2016 “Mini Olympics”. The day was a huge success and all the children should be congratulated on their sportsmanship and enthusiasm! Dressed to impress, in a range of international colours, students enjoyed games including table tennis, badminton, rugby, long jump, handball and modified shot put. An obstacle course had them working hard, along with relays, sack races and tennis. Two stations dedicated to skipping, incorporated the Jump Rope for Heart – “Jump off” into our mini Olympics. The students had the opportunity to use single ropes, the long rope and for the very talented skippers, double dutch. It was great to see students of all ages engaged in and contributing to such a fantastic event! Well done Hallidays Point Public!!

Annette Barber and Toni Johnson BOOK WEEK 22 AUGUST – 26 AUGUST The Book Parade was held on Tuesdays 23 August and as mentioned in the previous letter, a great success. A few photographs can be found on the last page.

TOUCH FOOTBALL (Playing at Forster Tuncurry) Touch starts next week and we have a Hallidays U 6/7 mixed team registered. If you are interested in registering your 5/6/7 year old, the details are: Team Name: Hallidays Homies. Competition name: S2 2016 Under 6-7 Mixed. Team Code: 21638794. Games start at 5.30 pm and costs $50 for the term. For more information contact Manu Walker on 0468 911 410. TAREE TORPEDOES Taree Torpedoes Swim Club “Come and Try” afternoon, Sunday 18 September, 2.00 pm, at the Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre (YMCA), Taree. Cost is normal pool entry fee only. Swimmers of all ages and abilities are welcome. 2016/2017 Season starts Wednesday 5 October, 5.45 pm for a 6.00 pm start. Registration fees apply. For more information contact: tareeasc@gmail.com or call 0410 276 340 or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TAreeASC GREAT LAKES JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB Great Lakes Junior Cricket Club registration dates, times and venues:- 1. Friday 9 September, McDonalds Forster after school

3.15 – 4.30 pm 2. Saturday 10 September, Boost Juice Stocklands

12.00 – 2.00 pm 3. Friday 16 September, Forster YMCA 4.15 – 5.45 pm Boys and girls all ages under 16. For more information, please like our Facebook page.

The Old Bar Cricket Club’s registration day at the

Old Bar Reserve amenities area near the cricket nets. The date is Saturday 17th Sept, between

9am and 12. The club makes sure that all our teams have the opportunity to play some games on our turf wicket,

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

All are welcome as we field teams in the Manning Junior Cricket Association in the under 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s. All age teams are also entered in the 1

st, 2nd and 3

rd

grade Manning Rivers District Cricket Association

If you cannot make the rego day contacts are— Tony Nichols 0411 746679, Chris Dempsey 0407 532 789

Lunches on Diamond

Yes, the Canteen is staying open!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Kate Voorby to our canteen on a Friday for the remainder of

the year.

Kate has very generously offered to volunteer in our canteen.

You may think ‘I know that name’. Yes, Kate is Mr Voorby’s wife.

So, please stop in and say Hi.

For the moment, nothing has changed. We remain open on Wednesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will

be run by Fiona Threlfo and Linda Cain. Fridays will be run by Kate.

Our Volunteers are really important so if you have offered to help out, we still want you. Volunteers are

invaluable. We cannot run a successful canteen without our wonderful volunteers.

We appreciate your patience during this trying time in our canteen.

All Volunteers will receive a copy of the new roster soon.

New Menu will be out next term.

From the HPPS P&C Committee

Canteen Roster for Term 3 Volunteers please contact Mel Orchard on 0413309862 or email lunchesondiamond@gmail.com with any

changes. No previous experience is necessary and volunteers are in desperate need. Any family member is welcome to come in for the day. Kids love to see their loved ones in the canteen.

Wk 8 W 7/9

Fiona Threlfo Kate Voorby

F 9/9

Alina Anker Fiona + Kate

Wk 9 W 14/9

Fiona Threlfo 11-1 Vacant

F 16/9

Dianne Coombes Kate + Linda

Wk 10 W 21/9

Fiona Threlfo

F 23/9

Kate Voorby Fiona Threlfo (over the counter only)

If you are unable to make your shift please try and find a replacement and contact Mel

Orchard as soon as you can.

BOOK WEEK

MINI OLYMPICS 2016