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Hallidays Point Public School

Learning, Caring & Sharing

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 3 1 June 2017

Dear Parents / Carers We are now officially past the halfway mark for this term with plenty still going on in and out of the school. Last week all our year sixes took part in the Science and Engineering Challenge competing against seven other schools. Once again Hallidays Point Public succeeded in becoming the Champion School overall. Wonderful work! Thank you to Ms McConnachie for enthusing our students with sensational Science. See the report and photographs on the last two pages of this newsletter. Our debating team competed last week against Bungwahl Public School on the topic of ‘That we should solve the problems on Earth before exploring Mars’. It was a close call with our opponents only just pipping us. The adjudicator was very impressed with all of our team members’ arguments, poise and presentation. Well done to Jasie Brown, Selina Apolony, Max Hillyer and Cohen Watt and also Mrs Pursch and Mrs Powell for the team preparation. A special thank you, is also extended to the adjudicator Jean Graham for volunteering her time and expertise. Our next debate will be at a date to be advised. I was fortunate to attend the annual Grip Student Leadership Conference at Forster with all of our wonderful school and house captains on Tuesday this week. What an amazing event! Over 300 primary students from local schools learning about teamwork, responsible leadership and thinking outside the box through fun, interactive and reflective activities. Our students gained both insight about being part of a collaborative leadership team and skills that will serve them well with future endeavours. Many thanks to the parents who were able to assist with

transportation which enabled the children to take part in this valuable experience. Our whole school Athletics Carnival will be held tomorrow. Students turning eight or over this year will leave on the first buses to Tuncurry at 9am. Younger students will leave a little later. All students will be back at school in time to catch buses home if necessary. It is forecast to be a cool but dry day. All students are to wear house colours (red, blue or green). Please ensure that your child has a warm jumper or jacket labelled with their name. Hopefully many parents and carers will be able to come and cheer on the students at some time during the day. I look forward to seeing you there! On a final note I would like to remind all parents and carers to please provide a reason for any student absence as soon as possible. This can be done by a phone call, note, email or via the parent portal. A certificate is required for any planned family holiday travel during term time. This is simply applied for before the planned leave, via a form available at the office. The administration staff are more than happy to assist with this process. Until next fortnight. Fiona Lewis Relieving Principal

Coming events Term 2 2017

1/6/17 Athletics Carnival

13/6/17 Visiting Performance

22/6/17 Grease Musical Matinee (Stage 3)

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT FIONA LEWIS

The following students received Medallions, Senior Merits and Assembly Awards at the Combined Assembly on the 22 May and Merit and Assembly Awards at the Infants Assembly on 29 May 2017. Merit Awards: Ryder Edstein – Year 3 Harrison Tancred – Year 3 Sunny Aldridge – Year 4 Stevie Burston – Year 4 (2 Merits) Lily Crook – Year 4 Bradley Feehely – Year 4 Cassius Hourn – Year 4 Charlotte Nunn – Year 4 Katie Rebbeck – Year 4 Lilyanne Small – Year 4 Holly Vaughan – Year 4 Riley Coleman – Year 5 Georgie Parkinson – Year 5 Angela Wigley – Year 5 (2 Merits) Thomas Worth – Year 5 Emily Cougle – Year 6 Matthew Grant – Year 6 (2 Merits) Zaynab El Mohamad – Year 6 Indeanna Lane-McNally – Year 6 (2 Merits) Charley Parkinson – Year 6 Lachlan Small – Year 6 Boston Ford – Year 6 Schafer Aiken – Year 6 Thomas Knights – Year 6 Jasie Brown – Year 6 Marcus Hanna – Year 6 Matilda Besant – Kindergarten Carter Cox – Kindergarten Cooper Yanez – Kindergarten Ava-Jane Smith – Year 1 Blake Shedden – Year 1 Ebony Besant – Year 2 Benjamin Cain – Year 2 Estella Forbes – Year 2 Bronte Kippax – Year 2

Airlie McMahon – Year 2 Cheyenne Nestler-Waters – Year 2 Georgie Reynolds – Year 2 Jack Vaughan – Year 2 Assembly Awards: 3M Matilda Murray-Gill – settled work habits Lily Cronk – settled work habits 3P Oliver Castle – being organised and hard working with his homework Daisy Pickering – demonstrating a great attitude at camp Neve Forsaith – demonstrating a great attitude at camp Summer Mobbs – having a go at all activities with a great attitude at camp 4V Lucy Pearce – great results from HSIE worksheets Matilda Dangel – excellent spelling results Sunny Aldridge – enthusiastic participation in all activities Cassius Hourn – quick, accurate number work 4/5E Phoebe Hinchliffe – producing quality writing River Colliar – showing enthusiasm in all class activities Adele Scott – showing persistence in class activities Holly Vaughan – improvement in classroom application 5/6C Tarli Black – representing the school at the Hunter Touch Trials Talia Gray – excellent work in Healthy Harold lessons Xavier Hanna – excellent work in Healthy Harold lessons Lachlan Small – continued great efforts in reading 5/6J Schafer Aiken – application in all key learning areas Izaac Boag – great ideas during group work Emily Davis – working diligently during writing activities Rhonan Hodgins – being a kind, caring and thoughtful class member KB Paul Varrica – enthusiastic participation in all activities Ruby Edstein – beautiful presentation of her work Jamahlia Davis – her positive attitude to new learning experiences Hayden Farlow – his application and hard working attitude during reading groups during reading groups K/1M Manoa Glover – displaying fluency in his reading Bhodi Safe – consistent effort in his writing task Abigail Gribble – applying herself with enthusiasm to all classroom activities Zac Wolfenden – always taking pride in his work and always ready to learn

DATE ASSEMBLY / CLASS PRESENTING

5.6.17 Primary – 5/6C

12.6.17 No Assembly – Long Weekend

19.6.17 Infants – 1H

28.6.17 Combined Assembly

MERIT AWARDS

1H Lachlan King – improved reading levels Blake Shedden – improved reading levels Jackson Parker – improved reading levels Dermott Tancred – improved reading levels 2P Matthew Farrawell – expressive and fluent reading Cooper Bennett – showing persistence with his maths task Lee Hinchliffe – working well in maths groups Neave McDermott – taking care with her work and staying on task 2M Emma Eschbach – settled work habits and effort with fast maths Lucas Stenning – staying on the job in reading groups Friendly Schools and Families Awards: 2/3M – Lily Gillett – a kind and caring classmate 3P – Milla Giffin – looking after her friends at camp 4V – Brett Davies – being a thoughtful, considerate and co operative class member 4/5E – Bridie McDermott – being a positive role model when trying her best 5/6C – Skyla Brown – always being a great helper for her class teacher 5/6J – Charley Parkinson – always a helpful, kind classmate KB – Stella Voorby – always treating others with kindness and respect K/1M – Ava Williams – always being a kind and caring class member 1H – Eliza Shotton – being a quality classmate 2P – Bronte Kippax – always being a friendly class member 2M – Wade Williams – a kind and caring classmate Bronze Medallions: Estella Forbes Zaynab El Mohamad

Silver Medallions:

Georgie Parkinson Miley Cox

Maya Ljumanovic Gold Medallions:

Lachlan Castle Hamish Wilson

Congratulations to our Medallion Recipients

Charley Parkinson

Sport Awards: Hamish Wilson – Regional Soccer Representative Harrison Tancred – Regional Swimming Representation Izaac Boag – Regional Soccer Representative

Combined Assembly Citizenship Awards: 1H – Benjamin Gillett 2P – Chase Hopkins 3P – Zack Richardson 4V – Summer Brown 4/5E – Angus Neil 5/6C – Dylan Green 5/6J – Riley Giffin

PEER SUPPORT Week 5 – Our Rights In this week’s Peer Support session the children will be looking at rights, how we as individuals have rights and so do other people. Activities will also remind the children that although they may find themselves in difficult or awkward positions, they still need to remember to do the right thing. Discuss with your child a situation you were in that was potentially difficult or awkward and explain the decision you made and why it was the right thing to do. Week 6 – Making Choices During Peer Support next week, the children will be discussing and developing ways to be responsible. The activities will reinforce the concept that being responsible is doing what we say we will do and to the best of our ability. This week help develop with your child 2-3 things they can do around the home to show they are responsible ie: feed the dog each night, set the table at 6.30pm each day.

Below: All dressed in Blue for Steward House Day and taking part in Peer Support. KIDS COMMITTEE REPORT Thank you for supporting our Mufti-Day for Stewart House. We raised $180-00! Next Term our Kids Committee fundraiser will be for Cancer research. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. BOOK CLUB Book Club is due back to the office by Wednesday 14 June 2017.

PACIFIC PALMS ART FESTIVAL 2017 YOUTH ART COMPETITION Open to all children aged 5 – 16 years. Entry is $2-00 per artwork. Five sections as follows Oil or Acrylic on board or canvas; Mixed medium; Water colour/Pastels; Pen/Pencil/Ink; Photography. Entry Forms available from the Hallidays Point Public administration office. Entries close 26 May 2017. Enquiries to Anne Masters on 0434 085 790 or email annemasters@bigpond.com KIDS CLUB DATES 2 June 2017 16 June 2017 Third Term 28 July 2017 11 August 2017 25 August 2017

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLUE LIGHT DISCO When: Friday 2 June 2017 Where: Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club Time: 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm Cost: $5-00 Ages: Primary Students Years 3-6 PRIZES AVAILABLE/FUN GAMES/CANTEEN AVAILABLE

NO ALCOHOL/NO DRUGS/NO PASSOUTS All Blue Light events are drug and alcohol free and supervised by Police Officers (See Administration Notice Board)

LUNCHES ON DIAMOND Canteen Roster Term 2, 2017

Week Wednesday Thursday Friday

Week 6 31/5/17 RED DAY Lou Hearn Linda Cain Fiona Threlfo

1/6/17 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL BBQ NO CANTEEN AT SCHOOL

2/6/17 Kate Voorby Kris Hourn Lyn Harriman

Week 7 7/6/17 Lou Hearn Sarah Stenning

8/6/17 Kate Voorby

9/6/17 Lyndy Prout Paula Livermore

Week 8 14/6/17 Lour Hearn Julie Castle

15/6/17 Fiona Threlfo

16/6/17 Kris Hourn Lyn Harriman

Week 9 21/6/17 Lou Hearn

22/6/17 Kate Voorby

23/6/17 Rosie Ezzy Tara Todhunter

Week 10 28/6/17 Lou Hearn Mel Hammond

29/6/17 Fiona Threlfo

30/6/17 Kris Hourn Lyn Harriman

Our fabulous foursome on Red Italian Day. Working in this Canteen is awesome and lots of fun.

Science and Engineering Challenge Day Last Wednesday 24 May Year 6 students went on an excursion to Taree. They participated in a day of activities incorporating Science and Engineering. The students competed against seven other schools in the area and came 1st. I would like to congratulate all Year 6 students for the encouragement and support they gave each other throughout the day. Congratulations to you all on a day filled with fun, respect, excitement and learning. Ms. Jessica McConnachie