Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

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Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 10

12 December 2012

Date Event Venue Cost Time

12/12/12 Oct/Nov/Dec Birthday Parties Hall Nil 1:10pm

13/12/12 Carols by Candlelight C.O.L.A $1 sausage 6:00pm

14/12/12 Sports Assembley School Hall Nil 11:40am

18/12/12 Presentation Day - Whitebrook Theatre S C U Nil 9:00am

18/12/12 Year Six Graduation Dinner Zest Room SCU $27 A $15 C 5:30pm

19/12/12 Last Day of School for Students LPS Nil 3:10pm

20/12/12 Staff Development Day LPS Nil 9:10am

21/12/12 Staff Development Day LPS Nil 9:10am

30/01/13 Years 1 to 6 Students First Day LPS Nil 9:10am

61 students and 4 adults left bright and early on Monday morning on our way to

Canberra. There may have been some minor hiccups with the bus and the electronic

devices that go beep in the night, but this all adds to the excitement. We visited many

exciting and educational places like Old and New Parliament House, Royal Australian

Mint, War Memorial, Questacon, AIS, Cockington Green and the Dinosaur Museum.

The students were very well behaved even with very little sleep. The schedule was way

too busy but it was a great adventure.

Thank you Carol, Brian and Carolynn for your help it was very much appreciated.

Australian Government Assistance for National Excursion

Students from our school have recently undertaken, and Educational tour of the national

capital. While on this tour they participated in a variety of educational programmes

focused on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.

The Australian Government recognised the importance of all young Australians being

able to visit their National Capital as part of their civics and citizenship education. To

assist you (the parent) in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian government

is contributing funding of $60 per eligible student under the Parliament and Civics

Education rebate programme toward the travel expenses incurred. This contribution

will be paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program.

Thanks Kathryn Clark.

RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn

P&C Dinner

P&C enjoyed a relaxed dinner last Wednesday. It was an enjoyable way to celebrate P&C‟s efforts this year. Don‟t forget

we have the final P&C meeting for the year this evening from 6.00pm in the staffroom.

The Green Team

On Monday, Kael and Juanita travelled to Dorroughby Field Study Centre to participate in environmentally-based activities

as part of the Green Team. They have been working with Christine, Principal of Dorroughby FSC to implement sustainable

practices. We look forward to learning about sustainability from Kael and Juanita here at Lismore Public School.

Senior Excursions

Thank you to the staff who put in so much work to make last week‟s Stage 3 excursions so successful. Students enjoyed

visiting Canberra, while those who remained at school enjoyed kayaking and canoeing at Shaws Bay. Behaviour of these

students was of a very high standard.

Friday Assembly

This week we have the Primary Sports Assembly from 11.40am in the hall, so there will be no whole school assembly. It is

the last day for handing out white awards and medallions, so students will receive these at afternoon muster from 3.00pm

prior to dismissal.

Well Done Choir!

Our senior choir performed at the RSL‟s opening of Fromelle‟s Manor last Friday. Under

Mrs Berry‟s guidance, the students sang „I am Australian‟ and led the national anthem.

They were outstanding ambassadors for Lismore Public School.

School Resumption Date

Please note that school recommences for Year 1-6 students on Wednesday 30th January

– not the 29th as we had advertised in last week‟s newsletter.

Welcome Beverly Close

Beverly Close commenced today as our part-time School Administrative Officer. Beverly will be working two days a week

in the office.

End of Year Activities

It‟s hard to believe that we only have one week of school to go. There are still many activities as we finish 2012. Thursday

evening we have Carols by Candlelight from 6pm till 8pm. Reports will be sent home on Friday – parents/carers are

welcome to make an appointment to discuss their child‟s progress with their class teachers. On Tuesday we have the

Presentation Day at Southern Cross University from 9.30am till 10.45am. Tuesday evening we have the Year 6 Farewell at

the Zest Function Room at the uni. Class parties will be next Wednesday.

Martin Gill, Principal Library The library stocktake and re-organisation is almost complete. It is looking fresh and inviting and will be ready for the new school year. Thank you all for your patience. Reminder: Please return all outstanding books, overdue notices for the books will be issued this week. The notice will be accompanied with an account. If you are unable to find your book the account must be paid to the school office. Thank you.

Ms Gibson

Christmas Raffle

Some prizes include meat vouchers (Blue Ribbon Meats), scooters (donated by Beach and Bush) a voucher for a “Will” donated by David Hunter Solicitors, $50 Lenard's Chicken voucher, a Christmas Ham and various hamper prizes.

Tickets are $1 each and each book contains 10 tickets.

When selling tickets please write purchasers name and phone number on tickets. All winners not present at Carols night will be contacted by phone to organise collection of their prize.

Please return all sold raffle tickets with money and any unsold tickets to school by Thursday 13th December 2012.

Tickets and money can be dropped into the P&C letter box in the front foyer.

Extra books can be collected from the front office if required.

RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite Student Representative Council (SRC)

Malik McD KH: For sharing the balls Blair M 3/4 D: For being a good sport Our final meeting and Christmas party will be held this Friday 14 December. It will be after the special sports assembly from 12:40pm to 1:10pm. Please remember to bring a plate to share. Drinks will be provided. Thank you to all the SRC representatives for your hard work and commitment during the year. Ms Gibson

PBL Focus—Assembly Behaviour Be a good listener Applaud politely Be respectful Sing at appropriate voice level Wait for teachers instructions Wear correct uniform Sit in class lines Be punctual Keep hands and feet to yourself

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

You can subscribe to the electronic delivery of the

school newsletter by emailing the school at

lismore-p.school@det.edu.nsw.au

Or you can leave your details at the school office.

We thank you for your patience during the change over of the new school uniform. They look great and we are seeing more and more of the new style.

Due to the sizing of the uniforms we do not have size 4. They are a very small make and size 6 is the smallest we can get.

For the bigger sizes we have had to order in Adult size S and M for School Shirts due to the sizing the cost of the-se bigger shirts is a little bit more. These big shirts will be $20:00 each.

We need volunteers in our school Canteen! The P & C Association would like to offer a free ticket in the Christmas Raffle to each person who volunteers their time (even if you can only spare one hour) for every day you volunteer in the Canteen. Contact the Canteen to register the days you can assist. There are some amazing prizes to win which you will hear about soon. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you Mel Bowman, P & C President

Applicants are invited to apply for the Canteen Supervisor Position at Lismore Public School. Please contact P & C President, Mel Bowman for Job Criteria.

Closing date for all applications extended to 3pm Friday 21 December.

Lismore Public School – A Thinking School in 2013

Lismore Public School students have successfully engaged with our Positive Behaviour Learning.

2013 is exciting as we continue PBL in the social domain but extend our PBL into the academic as Peer Based Learning.

A collection of brains and thoughts to share and engage in thinking to learn!

We have our sports assembly and our

school presentation day assembly coming

up and it is very important students remem-

ber the school rules regarding assembly.

Please go through these rules with your

child as they are being revised at school this

week.

Malik McD K H Blair M 3/4 D

Assembly will be held this Friday 13 November 2012. The following awards will be presented.

We invite all families and friends to attend at 11:40am in the school hall.

Lismore Public School Choir have performed on a Christmas CD

which is being sold to help raise funds for OUR KIDS.

The aim of 'Our Kids’ is to improve the health services for children

in the Northern Rivers area.

The calendar and Christmas CD are for sale through the school

office for $20 each.

The correct money would be greatly appreciated.

Lismore Public School 10 Pound Street, Lismore. NSW 2480

Phone 02 66 21 5366 Fax 02 66 22 1801

Email: lismore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web Site: www.lismore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

RESPONSIBILITY - Be Accountable

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A recent Cyberbullying report by KidsHelpline Australia found that 86% of participants between 10 and 16 years old had been impacted by cyberbullying in some way; including self-esteem, friendships, and grades.

“Cyber-harassment in our Communities: Addressing Public Safety in our Digital Age” Fri 14 Dec, SCU, Lismore. A collaborative approach to an increasing phenomenon affecting the whole community – Includes latest research and strategies for young people; Strategies for businesses and organisations; Laws to protect us; Action we can take; Challenges. All Welcome from the community - Schools, Parents, Organisations, Concerned General Public, Government. For more information and to register visit www.realmediarealchange.org/2012conference Or call Sarah 66246743

LISMORE RICHMOND ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB INC. Clubhouse, Nielson Park,

Cnr. Oakley Ave/ College St. East Lismore

(next door to East Lismore Bowling Club)

All ages - 5/6 years to seniors - New Players Welcome

2013 Sign- On Dates:

Friday, 1st February 6pm/ 7.30pm

Saturday, 2nd February10am / 1.00pm

Friday, 8th February6pm / 7.30pm

Saturday, 9th February10am/1.oopm

Wednesdays - 13th & 20th February 5.00pm/6.00pm

Contac President Vicki Bugden - 66219 175 (0412217737)

Email - roversfc@roverslismore.org

Website - www.roverslismore.org.au

PLATIMUM AWARDS

Jesse A-G

Remy E

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