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Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and CaregiversWelcome to 2012. We had a settled start to our new school year except for Year 1. The number of students that we had did not enable us to form an eleventh mainstream class. We now have the numbers and have been able to create two Year 1 classes. I apologise for the inconvenience to Year 1 and their parents but we had to make sure that our enrolment numbers were correct.

FurnitureWe have been extremely lucky to have new furniture for all classrooms. I would like to thank Mr Terry, our amazing General Assistant, who helped me put all of the new furniture in the classrooms during the holidays. It was a mammoth task that he fulfilled in his usual efficient way. The classrooms look fantastic and I am sure the kids will look after the new furniture.

Swimming CarnivalGood luck to all of our students that will be attending our carnival next Monday. Unfortunately I have to go to a meeting in Sydney and cannot attend but I am sure that it will be the usual great day and that the weather will be kind to us. Mark Emery is always looking for helpers on the day so if you can assist I am sure that it will be gratefully accepted.

Parent Information EveningOur annual parent information evening is on Wednesday 15th February. Please be aware that this is a general information night and individual interviews are not available on this night. An interview with your child’s teacher can always be organised directly through the class teacher or by placing a call to our school office. Times for the night are as follows:-

SUPPORT CLASSES K-6G, K-6W, 3-6M 5:00 – 5:30pmESI & STAGE 1 KE, KC, 1FM, 1J, 2R, 2T 5:00 – 5:30pmSTAGE 2 3H, 3-4B 5:30 – 6:00pm

“Creating Our Future Through Learning”

Gosford East Public School Cnr of York and Webb Streets

East Gosford NSW 2250E-mail: gosfordest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Ph: (02) 4325 2178Fax: (02) 4323 6930

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

TERM 1, WEEK 3 7th February 2012

Dates for your calendarREMEMBER – The Canteen is always closed on

Tuesdays

Day Date Time Event

Tuesday Every week Student Banking

Thurs & Fri Every week School Counsellor

1st Wednesday Every month 7:30pm P & C meeting in staffroom – All Welcome!

Wednesday & Friday Every week

Uniform ShopWednesday 8:45am – 9:15amFriday 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Monday 13th February GEPS Swimming Carnival

Monday 20th February Book Club order due

NSW GOVERNMENT SCHOOLSTERM DATES (The first day of Terms 1, 2 & 3 are Staff Development Days)

Students first day Students last day

Term 1 2012 Mon 30th January 2012 – Yrs 1 - 6Thur 2nd February 2012 – Kindergarten Thur 5th April 2012

Term 2 2012 Tue 24th April 2012 Fri 29th June 2012

Term 3 2012 Tue 17th July 2012 Fri 21st September 2012

Term 4 2012 Mon 8th October 2012 Wed 19th December 2012

Dear Parents and CaregiversWelcome to 2012. We had a settled start to our new school year except for Year 1. The number of students that we had did not enable us to form an eleventh mainstream class. We now have the numbers and have been able to create two Year 1 classes. I apologise for the inconvenience to Year 1 and their parents but we had to make sure that our enrolment numbers were correct.

FurnitureWe have been extremely lucky to have new furniture for all classrooms. I would like to thank Mr Terry, our amazing General Assistant, who helped me put all of the new furniture in the classrooms during the holidays. It was a mammoth task that he fulfilled in his usual efficient way. The classrooms look fantastic and I am sure the kids will look after the new furniture.

Swimming CarnivalGood luck to all of our students that will be attending our carnival next Monday. Unfortunately I have to go to a meeting in Sydney and cannot attend but I am sure that it will be the usual great day and that the weather will be kind to us. Mark Emery is always looking for helpers on the day so if you can assist I am sure that it will be gratefully accepted.

Parent Information EveningOur annual parent information evening is on Wednesday 15th February. Please be aware that this is a general information night and individual interviews are not available on this night. An interview with your child’s teacher can always be organised directly through the class teacher or by placing a call to our school office. Times for the night are as follows:-

SUPPORT CLASSES K-6G, K-6W, 3-6M 5:00 – 5:30pmESI & STAGE 1 KE, KC, 1FM, 1J, 2R, 2T 5:00 – 5:30pmSTAGE 2 3H, 3-4B 5:30 – 6:00pm

FROM THE OFFICEOffice HoursPlease note the school office is open from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Phones will not be answered before this time.

Voluntary School ContributionsThe voluntary school contribution amount has remained unchanged for 2012 at $40.

While the school contribution is voluntary, these funds are used to purchase art, craft and other consumable items for individual use in classrooms. These items are not funded by the government but must come out of the school’s budget.

Please send in a clearly marked envelope with your child’s name, class and what the payment is for. Envelopes are available outside the school office near the Payment Envelope Box.

Thank you to all the families who assist the school with this contribution.

Julie GriffithSchool Admin Manager

LIBRARY NEWS

Welcome back to a great year in the Library. There will be a lot happening this year as we have big plans.  Firstly in a few weeks an Interactive White board will be installed and this will be a valuable teaching tool for Information Literacy. Later in the term we are revamping our non-fiction book shelving, which will provide much needed space for books.  One of the most exciting events for 2012's Library program and is a big event for libraries all across the country is that it is the National Year of Reading. Libraries all over Australia will be holding events to celebrate Love2Read! You can find out more at www.love2read.org.au.  To begin our celebrations the school is holding a 'Read Aloud Day' on World Read Aloud Day on 7th March 2012. On this day we are inviting parents of students in years K-2 to visit their child's class from 9.15am to read a book, poem, riddle or other short text of their choice to a small group. It may be your family’s favourite picture book  or you can come and choose a great book from our library.  In the years 3 to 6 students will be reading a text of their choice to the class, such as a picture book or passage from a novel, poem, riddle, joke or piece of factual information that they feel is worth sharing, such as, Did you know these facts about bananas?

The banana "tree" is not really a tree, but a giant herb. The banana is the fruit of this herb.

The cluster of bananas sold in supermarkets is a "hand" of bananas, while the individual bananas on the hand are called fingers.

The strings that go up and down the length of bananas are called Phloem Bundles. They help distribute nutrients to every part of the growing bananas.

The yellow bananas that are most often sold in supermarkets are sometimes called "dessert bananas" because they are soft and sweet. .... just a few from http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/25-facts-about-bananas.html 

The students of K-6W and K-6G will be celebrating Read Aloud Day on the 6th March as they are attending a swimming carnival at Homebush on this day. I do hope to have more news for you about this day as it draws near.

Looking forward to an eventful year in the library.

Lyndall ColesTeacher Librarian

Last Friday, we had elections for House Captains. Congratulations to the following students:-

CARATHOOLCaptains Kristina H

Joel RVice Captains Bailey L

Tamara S

CHAKOLACaptains Lucinda B

Jonas OVice Captains Jordan B

Lucy P

KIARACaptains Laura H

Cody VVice Captains Llaytn D

Keely V

WARRIMOOCaptains Sinead F

Cameron WVice Captains Ian C

Braille J-H

Badges will be presented at this week’s assembly in time for Monday’s swimming carnival. Please remember to have notes & money in ASAP.Parents are welcome to attend the assembly.

Mark Emery

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back! I hope you all had a fabulous break.

I have some spots available on the roster and this year we are going to be giving out a monthly reward for those who volunteer. When you come in your name will go onto a raffle ticket and each month there will be a lucky draw for a pressie from a big basket of goodies for one lucky person. Even if you can’t do a definite day each month you can call me to pop your name down where you see a “Help please” on the roster.

A new menu will be out next week as we don’t get prior warning about price rises until we return to school. I will make it as painless as I can.

Thankyou

Jo CCANTEEN ROSTER

TUESDAY 6th December - CLOSED

Wednesday 8th Feb Rebecca NutleyHelp please 0414 907 968

Thursday 9th Feb Cherie JonesHelp please 0414 907968

Friday 10th Feb Suzanne Piggott Help please 4328 5338

Monday 13th Feb Mercedes AttwoodHelp Please 0414 907968

TUESDAY 14TH FEB - CLOSED

Wednesday 15th Feb Donna RyanHelp please 4328 5338

Thursday 16th Feb Tracey HillHelp please 0414 907968

Friday 17th Feb HELP PLEASE 43285338

BOOK CLUBThe first order for this year’s Scholastic Book Club is due on Monday 20th February.

Thank you

Julie BullBook Club Coordinator

LOST PROPERTYThe P&C Association will be going through the clothing rough the clothing in lost property at the end

of each term.  Any clothing that is unlabelled and in good condition will be washed and then donated to the Uniform Shop or given to the office as needed.

8th February Parinirvana (Buddhist-Northern Tradition)

In the Buddhist northern tradition this day commemorates the death of Buddha and his entry into Nirvana.

13th February Apology to Indigenous People 2008

On this day in 2008, Mr Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, on behalf of Australian Government mad a public apology to all Indigenous Australians. The formal apology to all Indigenous Australians and the Stolen Generations acknowledged ‘their profound grief, suffering and loss’.

14th February I Care DayThis day is the Fred Hollows Foundation special day for raising funds and increasing awareness about the work of the Foundation whose vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind, and Indigenous Australians enjoy the same health and life expectancy as other Australians.

Sue Callachor and Chris Garratt

Community Notices and Paid Advertising: This school newsletter contains paid advertisements which assist with the cost of publication. The publication of such advertisements does not imply endorsement of any product or service by the NSW DEC or Gosford East Public School.

Don’t just put a roof over your dogs’ head and food in its bowl. Send it to us and give it a

holiday to remember!

Family owned and run purpose built dog boarding facility catering for social, happy and much loved dogs in Kulnura, near Peats Ridge. No cages during the day, all dogs play with other loved and social dogs from 8.00am – 6.00pm each day. We don’t just supervise your dog, we play and interact with it as, each dog needs TLC!

Call or email Willo or David on 4376 1439

admin@doggypause.com.au

GOSFORD CITY PHYSIE, EXERCISE & DANCE CLUB

www.gosfordcityphysie.com.au

Visit our website for info or phone Vivian 0408 646 344

BjP physie is a fun & inexpensive sport. We teach jazz, exercise, ballet flexibility & aerobic fitness all in one class and it also assists in developing good posture,

balance & coordination. Most of all you meet & make new friends.

Mondays Thursdays

Holy Family Anglican Chertsey Public School

Church Willow Rd Springfield

Ronald St Wyoming 3yrs to 16yrs

5yrs to 16yrs & ladies Seniors girls 17yrs on

The Apollo Netball Club East Gosford established in 1972 in East Gosford is now accepting registrations for

the 2012 Winter Competition. New and experienced players of all ages are welcome. Ages range from 7 years to Senior. We offer qualified coaches, training

and a wealth of experience.

Registration days are29th January 12pm to 3pm at Adcock Park Netball Centre

11th February 9am to 4pm at The Hive Erina Fair.

For more information and registration form please refer to www.apollonetball.net.au

Secretary - Trish Arkell 0416 250 236   President - Colleen McLean - 0425 206 374

St. Edwards JRLFCPlayers Wanted for 2012

SeasonBoys and Girls from U/6 to U/16

U/6 to U/9 Rego. $65.00: U/10 to U/16 $110.00

Includes: Rego, Insurance and Club Polo Shirt

Registration Days: 4th and 11th Feb. 2011At St. Edwards College Oval

Between 4pm & 6pmFor more Info: Contact Megan Kirby

0405141481Wayne Clarke 0409234066

Come play with the BEARS !

Northern Valleys Netball Club (NVNC) is a family friendly club which plays in the Gosford Netball Association winter competition.

We cater for both the social and competitive players and have Netta (6 – 9 year olds), junior (10 – 13 year olds), intermediate juniors (IJ’s) (13 – 15 years), cadet (16 – 20 year olds) and senior teams.Our senior players come from the all over the coast, however our netta and junior players predominantly come from the Gosford, North Gosford, Narara, Niagara Park, Wyoming and Lisarow areas.

NVNC will be having registration days in February 2012, with the main session being at GNA headquarters at Adcock Park on the 6th of February between 5pm and 8pm.

If you are interested in playing Netball, please come along to the registration day or contact either our President Alison Robertson (4323 6076) or our Registrar Cheryl Leeson (4328 2213).Alternatively look at our web site - http://www.northernvalleysnetballclub.com/ for the latest information on what is happening at NVNCHope to see you on court in 2012.

CENTRAL COAST UNITED PHYSICAL CULTURE CLUB

(Established for 25 years – adopting APDA Syllabus)

Classes resume at Gosford Public School Hall on:Monday 6th February for 13 to 16 years & Ladies

Tuesday 7th February for 4 to 12 years

And at Niagara Park Community Centre on:Monday 13th February for 2nd Year & Open Seniors

Beginners very welcome!

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES CALL MICHELLE ON 0407 258 560

Or visit our website at www.centralcoastphysie.com

Or APDA website www.physieanddance.com.au