MACKSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEKLY

PO Box 237 35a Wallace Street MACKSVILLE 2447 Phone: 6568 1800 Fax: 6568 2277 macksville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

TERM 4 WEEK 7

Tuesday 1st December, 2009

COMING UP Thursday December 3rd—’Have A Go Show Final’ Friday December 4th - Whole School Assembly from 11.45am Monday December 7th - Semester 2 Student Report issued to parents Whole School Assembly Our final whole school assembly will be held this coming Friday commencing at 11.45am. Diamond Awards will be presented along with our Aussie of the Month Awards. Students from Years 5 & 6 will present items for your enjoyment. Following the assembly there will be refreshments and photo opportunities in the hall for Diamond Level Students and their families. Hope to see you there. Given this is the first year of our Welfare and Discipline Policy I would like to thank staff, students and families for their support and in most cases enthusiasm. On average more than 95% of our students remain on Gold and have done so all year. In addition around 140 students have achieved Diamond Level. That is a superb effort.

Kinder Orientation I would like to thank my entire team for a very thorough and professional orientation for our new parents and their children last week . There were so many of you who worked tirelessly to add the personal and professional touch. Thanks to the P&C who have provided every incoming Kindergarten student with a school hat. Along with the balloons and library bags, they were a hit with the kids and their families. Also a very big thank you to our Year 5 buddies. I have heard some excellent stories of the brilliant effort you also put in and the very positive impression you made.

Other important dates:- 8 December - Helpers Thank You Morning Tea 10th December - Presentation Day - Year 6 Farewell 14th December - Gold Day 16th December - This is the final day of term for students PRINCIPAL Glenn Thorncroft

Helpers Morning Tea Macksville PS Helpers Morning Tea Invitations have gone out to our helpers for morning tea on Tuesday 8th December at 11.00 am. If you have not received your invitation and you have helped our school during 2009 please come along. Thankyou to all our wonderful helpers.

Student Banking Last student banking day will be Thursday 10th

December. We need a new helper for student banking for 2010. If you are interested please come to the school office at 11am on Thursday 3rd or 10th December to see what is involved. You will need a spare 1/2 hour once a week. For more information ring Robyn Wood on 65693189

‘Have A Go Show’ - What A Turnout!!! Parents, you will be amazed at the show you will see this Thursday after recess (11.15am)! The School Representative Council, with Mrs Bird and Mrs Bloxsom, have been astounded by the abundance of talented students who turned up for auditions last week for the inaugural ‘Have A Go Show’. There were more than 80 students who performed, acted, sang, skipped and played before our panel of judges. Despite wanting to showcase all of our many talented students, we had to work very hard to come up with just 12 finalists. These finalists from across the stages are: Act 1: Alexandra & Zoe Act 2: Harrison Nate, Myles, - The Beat Box Boys Act 3: Kyleigh Act 4: Georgia, Jessica, Sarah & Alysha Act 5: Astrid, Sarah, Shonelle & Bonnie Act 6: Angus Act 7: Rhiannon Act 8: Amy & Katie Act 9: Nicky Hicks Act 10: Max Act 11: Jemma, Tiana & Jessie Act 12: Damian, Tammy, Ellie, Emma, Zac B & Kasey Act 13: Reba

Students will be performing in that order and we warmly invite parents and members of our

Macksville Public School Community to celebrate these wonderful students who were brave enough to ‘Have A Go’. Pictured here are a few of the ‘Finalists’

Stage 2 Sport (swimming) will be moved to Thursday for this week and next. This will effect all students in 3L, 3/4V, 4C & 3B. All students to wear sports uniform to school and bring swimmers, towel and sunscreen in a plastic bag.

Scholastic Book Club The last Bookclub catalogues are due back on Friday 4 December.

Community Cash Caps A BIG thanks to all who sent in their milk caps. We have just received a cheque from Norco for $1365.30 which will be put to good use. Thank you!

CANTEEN ROSTER Wed Dec 2nd - Helper needed Thurs Dec 3rd - Leanne Welsh Fri Dec 4th - Jodie Beggs & Stacey Crossingham Mon Dec 7th - Helpers needed Tues Dec 8th - Robyn Wood Wed Dec 9th - Linda Bashforth Thursdays Leanne’s Specials: Christmas Stars & Gingerbread

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Women’s Way Agenda Mums, nans, daughters, single mums, sisters, aunties, all welcome this Thursday 3 December at Café Au Lait on the river for coffee and a chat at 10am.

FIG, P&C, Canteen Break-Up Party Thursday December 3rd @ 6pm @ Star Hotel

Come one, come all, see you there

Come & Celebrate with a Christmas Dance Warrell Creek Halls 100 Birthday Christmas Tree Dance on Saturday 5th December ‘09. Starting at 6.30pm with Games and Dances for the children. Santa arrives 7.30pm (presents under $15) The Old Persuaders will start playing at 8pm. Admission: $5 All welcome! Vacation Care—Fun for children during school holidays. This service is operating from 17th Dec at Macksville & 18th Dec at Nambucca Heads until 24 Dec. Re-opens 4 Jan till 25 Jan 2010. From 8am till 6pm; fees start at $4.40 per child per day. For more information ring Gail at Family Services on 6568 1474

Australia Day Lions Carnival at Gordon Park Tuesday 26 January 2010 A Big event for young people with surfboard paddle & Raft Race. Great prizes to be won. For more information ring Paul Shultz on 6568 7370 or get yourself a flyer at the school office.

LAST WEEK FOR YEARBOOK ORDERS 2009

Last minute orders are still being taken for the 2009 YEARBOOK. $10 each—Great value and a memento to be treasured. Return orders to class teacher in sealed envelope—name & class on outside.

Number of books ordered @ $10_______ Child’s Name __________________________________ Child’s Class __________ Enclosed $_________________ * Return to class teacher in sealed envelope with name and class on outside.

This Week’s Stars