FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Welcome to Week 9! – It was wonderful for our school and teachers to be recognised in a recent letter from Brad Russell, Director Public Schools NSW, congratulating the school community “…and above all, the teachers on an outstanding professional imperative to improve results.” Holbrook Public School was one of five local schools identified “…for overreaching targets, goals and improvement measures for reading and comprehension.” Representatives from School Services will soon visit the school to observe and analyse outstanding leadership and teaching practice, in order to support other schools to perform in the same way in these priority areas.

Harmony Day – Last Wednesday, students came to school dressed in orange, red or pink to celebrate Harmony Day. The motto of the day was ‘everyone belongs’ and a positive and supportive feel was evident across the school. Students raised money for Burundi and placed silver coins on a map. Fruit tubes were sold and $460 was raised which is a terrific effort.

Peer Support Camp – It was great to drop in and see our Year 6 students at the Great Aussie Resort for the Peer Support Camp on Thursday afternoon. Two unnamed students had plenty of excitement in their canoe as they sat in the middle of the weir. When they discovered a large spider had joined them for the journey, all thoughts of supporting their peers were discarded. Mrs Wedgwood and Miss Lavis were in stitches as the girls stood screaming, taking swipes at the spider with their oars. Needless to say, their wild attempts to save themselves from the spider caused the canoe to capsize. Where were the cameras?!

TERM 1, WEEK 9 DIARY TERM 1, WEEK 10 DIARY Mon 26 Mar Mon 2 Apr • Easter Monday Public Holiday Tue 27 Mar • Riverina Dance Workshop 9:00 am Tue 3 Apr • SR Netball Trials (Henty) Wed 28 Mar Wed 4 Apr Thu 29 Mar • Cross Country • Easter Activities Thu 5 Apr Fri 30 Mar • Good Friday Public Holiday Fri 6 Apr • Assembly run by Year 4/5 at 12:45

pm (school hall) • Riverina Final AFL Trials

CANTEEN ROSTER Fri 30 Mar GOOD FRIDAY Fri 6 Apr Ira Southwell Mon 2 Apr EASTER MONDAY Mon 9 Apr Jess Barr-Smith

Our 2018 to 2020 School Plan Strategic Directions

• Students • Staff • Parents • Community

Excellence in Teaching Excellence in Leading Excellence in Learning

Holbrook Public School Quality education for all in a secure and caring environment Address: 146 Albury Street, Holbrook NSW 2644 Phone: (02) 6036 2021 Fax: (02) 6036 2901 Email: Holbrook-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.holbrook-p.schools.nsw.edu.au ISSUE 5: Term 1, Week 9 Monday 26 March 2018

ISSUE 5: Term 1, Week 9 Monday 26 March 2018

PSSA Cricket – Recently, we hosted Howlong Public School for Round 2 of the PSSA State Cricket Knockout. Mr Wedgwood prepared a terrific pitch for the match, but unfortunately Howlong were too strong, passing our score of 104 with seven overs and five wickets in hand. Our team batted well and improved in the field as the match continued. Water Polo – Audrey Lieschke and Maddie Wheeler recently trialled for the Riverina Water Polo Team in Albury. Audrey played well in her first attempt at the game and Maddie was successful in making the Riverina team. She will now go on to the state carnival in Sydney. Representative AFL – On Thursday, Angus, Sam and Jim travelled to Coolamon for the Eastern Riverina AFL Carnival. By all accounts, all of the boys played well, with Sam and Angus being chosen to represent Eastern Riverina. Congratulations Boys, and I’m positive Jim will push at least one step further next year. Dance Instructor – On Tuesday a specialist dance teacher from James Fallon High School is visiting to provide guidance for our dance group in their preparations for the Riverina Dance Festival. The group recently auditioned for the Schools Spectacular as well. Many thanks to Rosie Saywell for all of her efforts in coaching and coordinating the dance group! Tell Them From Me Student Survey – Students in Years 4 to 6 will complete the Tell Them From Me Student Survey. More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au The survey is a great opportunity for our students to provide us with valuable and quick feedback on what they think about school life, how engaged they are with school and the different ways that teachers interact with them. More than 6,300 schools in Australia and around the world have used Tell Them From Me to survey 5.4 million students. Capturing the voices of our students will help improve how we do things at our school. I want to assure you that the survey is confidential. The survey is conducted online and will typically take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be administered during school hours between 12 March and 13 April. Participating in the survey is voluntary. Cross Country – The school cross country carnival is on this Thursday 29 March at the school oval. Thanks to all those parents who offered to help out with checkpoints. There were more helpers than checkpoints, which was fantastic. Parent helper notes went home last week. I will speak to the parent helpers just before 10:00 am on Thursday morning. The students are to come dressed in their house colours (Paterson - red, Lawson - blue, Mackellar - green). Please ensure that the students have sleeves and a hat, as they will be out in the sun most of the day. The day will be followed by a barbecue run by the school P&C, Easter activities and the much-anticipated Easter raffle. Parents are most welcome to attend any or all of the day. The plan for the day is: 9.20 am - rolls marked, get organised for the carnival 9.45 am - students walk the course, parent helper meeting 10:00 am - races begin, all students to watch from the middle of the oval 12 noon (approx.) - P&C barbecue 1:00 pm - 2.40 pm - Easter activities 2:40 pm - Pack up and into hall 2:50 pm- Easter Raffle in the hall Easter – Easter afternoon activities will be held on Thursday 29 March 2018, from 1:00 pm to 2:40 pm. Students will be participating in many fun activities in the afternoon. The activities will be:

• Egg and Spoon Races • Parachute Games • Easter Bunny hop • Bunny Nose Relay

Then at 2:50 pm, students will go the hall for the Easter Raffle. Carpark Safety – After a couple of ‘close calls’ in the school carpark last week, it is important to note that parents and carers must come in to the school to get their children. If being picked up from the front carpark, students have been asked to wait with Mr Fisher near the office. Please support us in reminding your children not to run into the carpark in order to keep everyone safe. Have a safe and enjoyable Easter break. Students will return on Tuesday. Regards Nathan Fisher Relieving Principal

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RIVERINA SWIMMING CARNIVAL Congratulations to our 14 students for their fantastic behaviour and sportsmanship at the Riverina Swimming Carnival on Wednesday 14 March. The students all competed to the best of their ability and represented our school and the Southern Riverina proudly. A big thank you to Margot Pitzen, for organising some training for the students. Thanks also to the many parents who attended the carnival and supported their children. Once again, well done to all students for their fantastic efforts. Chrissy Lavis Swimming Co-ordinator

Senior Relay Team Junior relay Team

ALBURY/RIVERINA BASKETBALL It was wonderful to see so many students interested and trying out for the PSSA basketball. Thank you to everyone who tried out. I would like to congratulate Jack Pitzen, Harrison Shea, Isabella Weaven and Tara Jepson for being selected to represent Holbrook Public School and participating in the PSSA basketball trials. A massive congratulations to Issy and Tara for being selected to next level of the PSSA basketball trials. On 5 March Issy and Tara played basketball at the Lauren Jackson centre, they competed to the best of their ability and represented our school amazingly, however they were not successful in being selected for the Riverina team. Well done to Issy and Tara. Jade Lucas PEER SUPPORT CAMP What a fantastic time the Year 6 students, Mrs Wedgwood and Miss Lavis had last Thursday and Friday at the Peer Support Camp. We travelled out to the Wymah Valley Holiday Park on Thursday morning. After settling in, the students made the trek up to the flying fox and thoroughly enjoyed the exhilarating experience. Then, we all ventured to the banks of Lake Hume for a canoeing adventure to develop their teamwork and resilience. A couple of students provided much entertainment for all when their canoe was taken over by a spider and both canoeists ended up rather wet! The afternoon was spent learning about running a Peer Support group, communication and resilience. The students were then rewarded with some free time at the water park, swimming pool and jumping pillow, as well as a visit from Mr Fisher. On Friday morning, the Peer Support lessons continued and then the students were challenged with some logical thinking team building challenges. A huge thanks must go to the team at the Wymah Valley Holiday Park, the parents who transported the students to and from the camp, and Mrs Wedgwood and Miss Lavis. Well done to the students on their excellent behaviour and willingness to participate in discussions and challenges.

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CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TERM 2

Do you have some free time in your calendar during Term 2? If so, we would really value your time to help with lunch orders on Monday and/or Friday mornings. Not only is the process simple, it only takes around 45 minutes out

of your day and your child loves to see you there. Please email Georgie Millard on georgy2@tpg.com.au to volunteer or if you have any questions.

LOST PROPERTY As Term 1 rapidly comes to an end, we urge all students and parents to have a look through the lost property box, located in the office. Any unclaimed items will be donated either to the Op Shop or to our second hand uniform shop on Friday afternoon.

SCHOOL CONRIBUTION FEES ARE NOW BEING COLLECTED Once again, our School Council has decided to keep the Voluntary School Contribution Fees for 2018

to a very low $30 per child, but feel free to contribute more, if your budget allows.

That’s around 15¢ per child, per school day!

This money allows us to purchase teaching resources as well as writing books, stationery, art supplies and library books. All of which your child benefits from.

Remember, every cent counts!

Congratulations and thank you to those families who have already contributed to their child’s education.

Easter Barbecue Menu Thursday 29 March

Hot Food Eggstra-special Sausage in bread $2 Egg-citing Burger (100% beef) $5 Egg-ceptional Gourmet Beef Burger in roll with home-made relish $7

Drinks Egg-straordinary Juice $2 Eggs-treme Water $2

Something Sweet Egg-cellent Ice Blocks 50¢

Products served on the day will be; Holbrook Bakery white bread, burgers (containing egg) and sausages from Holbrook Quality Meats, Fountain, Master Food or Black & Gold tomato and barbecue sauce, Golden Circle brand fruit boxes in various flavours, Zooper Dooper icy poles. Coleslaw will consist of cabbage, carrot and Praise coleslaw dressing.

27 March

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P&C News

Locke’s Bull Sale

It was a great day and we raised just over a $1000. Thank you to Sarah Triggs, Jess Barr-Smith and Kelly Edwards who helped out on the day and to those who contributed cakes, slices and other yummy baked goods.

Thank you for your generous Easter Egg donations.

Please keep them coming and remember to return your raffle tickets. If you would like extra raffle tickets, more are available from the office. Eggs, tickets and money can be left at the front office by Wednesday 28 March. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday 29 March after the Cross Country carnival. There will also be a P&C barbecue. Barbecue helpers are also required on Thursday 29 March after the Cross Country.

Polocrosse Junior Classic 20, 21 and 22 April

Canteen helpers are required between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm in Thurgoona at the Equestrian Centre. Two more helpers needed on Friday 20 April or if you are available on Saturday 21 or Sunday 22, please let us know.

The Athlete’s Foot Albury will support Holbrook Public School with $5 from every pair of shoes purchased, donated back to our school.

This year, Holbrook Public School has registered with Coles’ Sports for Schools promotion. When you receive your vouchers, please bring them in to school and put them in the Coles box in the office foyer.

ENDS SOON

PRE-L VED UNIFORMS IN STOCK NOW!

Summer Sizes Polo Shirt (short sleeve) 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 Shorts 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 Summer Dress 4, 6, 10, 12 Winter Polo Shirt (long sleeve) 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Fleece 8, 10, 12, 14 Boys’ Pants 14 Girls’ Tartan Pants 8, 10, 14 Girls’ Tartan Tunic 6 Windcheater 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Sport Sport Shirt 6, 8, 10 Sport Shorts 8, 10 Track Pants 6, 8

FROM THE UNIFORM SHOP

$5ea

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COMPLETION OF MINILIT LEVEL 2 Sarah Cattle, Jye Livermore, Lacey McKillop, Mylee Toll

UNIFORMS Term 2 sees our students return in Winter uniform. Please get your children to try on their uniforms so that you are well prepared for when the colder weather creeps in.

CLASS AWARDS Ms Sheridan Larny Dodds – Excellent writing and word recognition Lachlan Saunders – Excellent progress in all subjects Mrs Saywell Antonia Grunow – Terrific fractions work this week Will Power – Demonstrating perseverance and maturity when presented with challenging tasks

Mrs Lucas Alexus Feltrin – Always giving 100% in her learning Justin Nisbet – Exceling in all Key Learning Areas and being a kind and helpful student

Miss Peterson Mylee Toll – Making an outstanding improvement in reading Isabel Yensch – Continued hard work in maths

Miss McQuade Annabelle Bickley – Displaying an excellent understanding of equivalent fractions Ned Harrison – Expressing some great arguments in his persuasive writing

Mr Fisher Wil Jenkyn – High effort in all areas of his schooling Isabella Weaven – Outstanding leadership, reliability and work ethic

William Finlay Kindergarten

Jack Lennon Year 3

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COMMUNITY NEWS

STAR CARD WINNERS Yellow Playground Star Cards Matilda Nevinson and Isobel Atkinson

Blue Classroom Star Cards Hamish Livermore and Alexus Feltrin

VALUES AWARDS – INTEGRITY Infants: Blake Robards Primary: Annabelle Bickley

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS Ruby Ackerley, Isaac Bennetts, Ned Harrison, Thomas Maclagan, Alex Power, Jackson Rangi

BEST CLASS ASSEMBLY AWARD This award is given to the most attentive and responsible class at assembly. The winner is: Year 2 FIRST CLASS READY AWARD Awarded to that class who has consistently been prompt when lining up at morning assemblies, and after lunch and recess. The winner is: Year 2

TIDY TED AWARD Awarded to the tidiest classroom. The winner is: Year 1

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HOLBROOK BASKETBALL Junior nomination day is at the Stadium on Wednesday 9 May at 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. • Years 3 to 5 $25 registration • Years 6 to 9 $30 registration Games will be played on Wednesdays starting at 4:00 pm through to 6:30 pm.

Guide the Easter Bunny through the maze to find the Easter eggs.

Have a very safe and enjoyable Easter break. Staff and students return on Tuesday.