Kalori“Message Stick”

Term 4Week 9

Principal’s Message

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6th December 2016

Henty Public School

43 Sladen Street Henty NSW 2658

T 02 6929 3184

F 02 6929 3057

E henty-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W henty-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

“Achievement for All in a Safe and Respectful Environment”We are Responsible, We are Respectful, We are Learners

ReportsClassroom teachers have been spending overwhelmingly long hours writing end of year Student Progress Reports. Teachers have analysed assessment data and prepared a summation of your child’s achievements and progress in 2016. Reports will go home in Week 10 this term.

2017 ClassesOver the coming weeks the teachers will be spending a great deal of time planning tentative classes for 2017. This process involves a great deal of thought and energy to ensure that we make the best placement for all students.Because of our schools growing enrolments, there is a possibility of six classes in 2017. We are putting in place several scenarios for 2017so classes and teachers will not be confirmed until the beginning of next year.

Presentation night. Students are to wear mufti on Thursday. No gold coin is needed for this. There will be a raffle on the night as well. The presentation starts at 6.30pm, students are not required to be at the club until 6.20pm to be seated.I remind parents and carers that this is a formal school event.We also require some volunteers to help load the chairs at the conclusion of the night and return them to school.There will be no supper afterwards.Cookies JarIceblock sales on Thursday and Friday for the Cook family will continue until the remainder of the term. The Cookies Jar will also be present at Presentation Night if anyone would like to make a donationStop work meetingThere will be a Stop work meeting for teachers this Thursday morning. School will still be open as usual. There will be some disruption to routine in the morning, however there will be sufficient supervision. Regards, Mr Justin Graham

DecemberWed 7th: Combined scripture service at

10 am

Thurs 8th: Presentation Night at 6.30pm

Fri 9th: School swimming 8yrs plus

Mon 12th: Year 6 Farewell at 6pm

Tues 13th: Mini Fete at 10.30am

Tues 13th: Reports go home

Fri 16th: Last day of term

Fri 16th: Whole School Pool Party at

12.30pmJanuary 2017Mon 30th: Year 1 to Year 6 first day of

Term 1February 2017Thurs 2nd: Kindergarten students

commence school

Fri 10th: School Swimming Carnival

Fri 24th: S/R Swimming Carnival

What’s On at HPS?

Henty Public School

Cookies Jar fundraiser

Kindergarten - Claire RossJust under two weeks left for the school year, with lots of events on, please keep up to date with the Kalori and school app. This Thursday, students are asked to come to school in casual clothing. Presentation night is on Thursday night and is held at the Henty Community Club. Students are asked to arrive in full summer uniform at 6:20pm to start at 6:30pm sharp. Home Learning has finished for the term however we are still focusing on our core sight words and daily home read-ing. This will continue until the end of term. I will be absent from school on Friday 9 December and Monday 12 December. Mr Kent & Mrs Sheather will teach the students in my absence. I am looking forward to a great last two weeks of Term 4.

Year 1 / Year 2Emma Byles / Sarah SheatherWow, week 9. There are many things happening on our school calendar – please keep check in Kalori for important dates to remember. This Wednesday morning we have the combined Scripture service which everyone is invited to. This week we will are continuing to write reports. Our spelling focus is the revision of spelling high frequency words and in maths we are investigating problem solving. This week we will also be starting some Christmas activities and begin shuffling the classroom for the end of the year.* Please return all home readers and library books this week*

Year 2 / Year 3Jolonna Brand / Justin GrahamWe are really starting to stretch our minds with our Information Technology unit. We have enjoyed viewing different multimedia texts about the future of information technology. Students have started planning and drafting their own inventions for the future and am looking forward to making billions from these great creations.We have continued with our inferencing of texts. Van Diagrams have been used to identify common themes between these texts. Students are feeling rewarded when the connections are being made.Finally we have had a change in our desks layout. This will encourage the students to work collaboratively talking and listening, however the challenge will now be for students to manage their distractions during their learning!

If anyone is going to Canberra in the next few weeks, please contact Joanne

Malmo in regards to delivering some instruments that need to be fixed.

Year 4 / Year 5 - Mary ListonOur end of year Scripture Service will take place tomorrow at 10am, all families and friends welcome.A big thank you to our scripture teachers, who have volunteered all year and provided our students with access to scripture. We all appreciate your efforts.This is the last week of Home Learning and a huge drive to get it in on Thursday of this week. Well done to the students who have been exemplary all year and we look forward to celebrating your efforts.Remember to bring suitable food and plenty of water to cope with the more humid weather and heat. All students will attend swimming for sport this Friday; see Sports Notes for more details.

Sports shed clean up!!

Year 5 / Year 6 - Joanne MalmoLast Friday, it was a pleasure to share morning tea with the students who had completed a full term of home learning, well done! Presentation night – Thursday 8th December: All students to wear full summer school uniform to the evening, casual clothes are worn on Thursday in order to ensure that the uniform is clean for the evening. Please be at the Community Club at 6:20pm for a 6:30pm start.Year 6 Farewell – Monday 12th December: All students are expected to wear smart clothing for this special event. The evening begins at 6:00pm and will conclude at 9:00pm, could all Year 5 students please be picked up promptly at 9:00pm. The Year 5 students will be the waiters for the evening and will then join us for the meal.

HENTY’S GOT TALENT FINALISTS!

Congratulations to ourwinners Jonathan Coe andHarry Doig, a fantastic rockand roll duo!!

CLASS NOTES

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SCHOOL NEWS

SCHOOL CANTEEN ROSTERThe canteen co-ordinator is Alison Baldock.

TERM 412th Dec: Jenny ZorgaAssembly Awards 30/11/16

Many certificates were handed out including

the UNSW competition distinction and the

ASCA speech exam certificates.

Congratulations to all students on their

efforts throughout the year.

Value Awards: CareYr 1/2: Niamh

FinucaneYr 2/3: Katelyn

ToogoodYr 4/5: Helena BrownYr 5/6: Georgia Scholz

Principal Awards Connor MurphyKonnar BettsLouise HaslerMolly MurrayGrace Wilson

Eva-Leigh BuckleyLysandra Buckley

Taj LieschkeSamantha Castle

Fergus MeyerBlake RoulstonElijah Lieschke

Honour AwardsLouise Hasler

Elijah LieschkeKonnar Betts

Connor Murphy

Year 6 Mini FeteWhen: Tuesday 10th December

Time: 10:30-11:30What: A variety of stalls and fun activities

Who: All welcomeHow much: No more than $10 per child. Please ensure that your child’s money is in a labelled and

secure wallet/purse.Please search your cupboards for unwanted goods

that would be suitable for the lucky dip stall.

After the success of last year, we are again holding our Christmas Toy Drive. All donations of new toys, books etc gratefully appreciated. Please hand in all toys to the office with a card attached with the age

and gender of the child.All presents will be donated to a charity.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers!We have such a wonderful school community with fantastic volunteers who have assisted us in many

ways. * Thank you to all who have helped out at canteen particularly Alison Baldock and Gemma Damschke

who have co-ordinated the canteen this year. * Thank you to Willow Aliento who has donated fruit to the school all year. Your generosity has been very

much appreciated.* Thank you also to our Scripture teachers who have

dedicated much time, effort and energy into our Scripture program this year.

* Thanks to Kerrie Walker who has co-ordinated the Scholastic book club this year.

* Thank you to Peta Bullock for donating some beautiful garden stakes and herbs for our vegetable

garden as well as those previously mentioned for their assistance with our garden project.

*Thanks also to anyone else that has helped with reading, transport, supervision or any other way

throughout the year. We appreciate and value your support.

Combined Schools Scripture ServiceScripture will culminate with the Combined

Schools Christmas Service tomorrow (Wednesday 7thDecember) commencing at

10am at St Pauls Lutheran Church.Family and friends are invited to attend.

No Scripture the last week of term.

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SPORT

COMMUNITY NEWS

Swimming: Swimming will take place for all students 8 years and over on Friday. All the school will have swimming on the last day, 16th December, as part of end of year celebrations. Please note that swimming costs involve pool entry $1.50 or season ticket number if you have a season ticket. In addition there is a $1 per child charge to cover life guard costs as we pay to hire the pool and lifeguard, due to being out of normal opening hours of the pool.

LOST FROM SWIMMING LAST WEEK: Grey school shirt belonging to Ethan Wenke ( name on inside of shirt). Please contact Kristy (0401 915 838) or the school office.

Please enjoy the snapshots from school swimming last week

Fee’s from as low as

$10 a day

Benefit from increased funding to Preschools

Enrolling now 2017

3 -5 Year old Preschool

Phone: Abi or Robyn 02 69 293 472 to discuss your child’s enrolment

Henty Christmas Fair18th December at The Henty Memorial Park from

4.30pmThere will be market stalls, a jumping castle, face painting, kids craft, balloons, games and more.Fair hosted by Riverlife Church 0456 082 164

BBQ at 6pm with the Henty Town Carols evening to commence at 7.30pm followed by supper

All Community WelcomeWednesday 14 December 2016

Time : 11.30am for 12 noon servingCost : $10 for a 2 course meal (selection

of cold roast meats, ham, chicken with a variety of salads followed by a selection of sweets – trifle, fruit salads etc

Venue: Mirambeena Community Centre, 19 Martha Mews, Lavington

Bookings are essential

Limited numbers so please book early

Luck Door PrizesCarols

To Book contact Eve at Mirambeena Community Centre 02 6043 5875 (Office not attended on a Wednesday)

Email: ybyatt@alburycity.nsw.gov.au

Please note that a wheelchair is also available to transport people from their vehicles into the centre

19 Martha Mews, Lavington T: 02 6043 5875 F: 02 6043 5879

KFC Border Big Bash League Practice Match

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars

Tuesday 13th December at the Lavington Sports

Ground.Book at

alburyentertainment centre.com.au