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Principal’s message Congratulations to all of 5/6D, K/1K and our future Kindergarten students. The Kindergarten transition activities last week were a phenomenal success, culminating with wonderful morning tea on Thursday. 5/6D planned, prepared and served a range of delicious foods to Kindergarten and pre-school students and their families. I was overjoyed with the outstanding work of our senior students. They displayed beautiful manners and were a credit to their school. Our senior students have been brilliant this year and really are a credit to their school. Thanks again seniors! Core Values: Our Core Value this week is Care. This is an essential aspect of everyone’s life and a central focus for our school. We show we care by: Making sure everyone is included in games on

the playground; Trying hard with our learning; and, Following the school rules. Swim Scheme The second week of Swim Scheme starts today. The staff and students have had a fantastic time heading to the pool everyday to brush up on the swimming skills.

Thank you parents for supporting this vital program. We have had the highest number of students participating in this program for many years. Water safety is one of the most important skills an Australian child can have. Great Aussie Bush Camp It is only one more week until the Great Aussie Bush camp. This fantastic opportunity has been made possible by the hard work of Mr Davies, Alana and our senior students who have worked tirelessly to fundraise and support this camp. Students will benefit from activities like canoeing and the giant swing while away. For further details, please contact Mr Davies or the front office. Stop Work Meeting: The NSW Teacher’s Federation has called a Stop Work Meeting for tomorrow morning, Tuesday 3 December, from 9am to 11am. As our school will only be able to offer ‘minimal supervision’, parents are asked to keep students at home wherever possible until after 11am. Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated. Mr Andrew Kuchling Relieving Principal

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Newsletter Kempsey South Public School

“A proud member of the Macleay Education Community”

21 Queen Street KEMPSEY 2440

Phone: 02 6562 7033

www.kempseysth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Respect Responsibility Care Safety Learning

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Celebrating 50 years of Quality Education in a Caring Environment

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ASSEMBLY AWARDS K/1K TJ good thinking in maths Braiden trying hard to learn school rules Talara always being safe during swimming lessons 1/2B Charlotte safety at the pool Oshay working hard in maths 2/3/4W Felicity helping to make our room clean & safe Tanisha constructing a fantastic human body quiz Ranel helping to make our room clean & safe Jannali constructing a fantastic human body quiz 4/5R Sheleah safety at the pool Wil success in swimming 5/6D Elijah always being safe & sensible in cooking lessons All of 5/6 a tremendous effort with the transition morning tea SEWING AND FABRIC PRINTING GROUP Is held in the School Resource Room at 10 am until 12 noon we are starting a group for women who want to learn basic sewing on a sewing machine/overlocker as well as learning the art of designing stencils and fabric painting. You may be able to make a bag or Santa stocking for your children or perhaps a tablecloth. The group will be running for 4 weeks, there is no cost, morning tea and materials will be provided. For more information please contact our school office. Thanks Karen Hall Schools as Community Centres FITNESS AND HEALING GROUP Each Thursday until mid December we have a group for Aboriginal women or women who have Aboriginal children. The group now starts at 10 am to 12.15 pm. We meet in our school hall for exercises, followed by an educational session on topics such as women’s health, fats in foods, etc. After fitness we move to the Aboriginal Resource Room for cooking. It is free and the group is supported by Marilyn Dean and Loretta Smith from Aboriginal Health. Our last groups for December will also have a pamper session (manicure and facial) and some prizes fort healthy choices in lifestyle or weight loss. We look forward to seeing you. Thanks Karen Hall Schools as Community Centres.

Mon 16.12.13 Year 6 Farewell Mon 16.12.13 Assembly of Excellence Tues 17.12.13 Pool Reward Day

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Mon 02.12.13 Intensive Swimming Tues 03.12.13 Intensive Swimming Wed 04.12.13 Intensive Swimming Wed 04.12.13 Play for Life Thurs 05.12.13 Play for Life Thurs 05.12.13 Intensive Swimming Fri 06.12.12 Intensive Swimming

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Wed 11.12.13 Great Aussie Bush Camp Wed 11.12.13 Play for Life Thurs 12.12.13 Play for Life Thurs 12.12.13 Great Aussie Bush Camp Fri 13.12.13 Great Aussie Bush Camp Fri 13.12.13 Swimming Carnival

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KEMPSEY SHIRE LIBRARY Investigate mysteries, hunt down clues and

become masters of disguise at Kempsey Library

Kempsey Library's Summer Reading Club starts at 4pm on Friday 6 December when library staff will be opening up registrations for the club, and offering an afternoon of super sleuthing and pizza eating. This year’s theme is “Investigation” and staff have designed a fun electronic quiz to get everyone searching for clues and finding answers online. If you have a laptop or ipad bring it along on the day to complete the online quiz (or you can use the library computers). If you can’t make it along to our registration day, you can sign up after that date at any library branch. Note that you must be a library member to sign up for the Summer Reading club, but library membership is free and can be done on the day provided you have a parent or carer with you to show proof of address. The aim of the Summer Reading Club is to keep kids reading throughout the summer break, by providing a structured program of activities and events. You can learn more about the SRC at www.summerreadingclub.org.au Bookings for the registration afternoon would be helpful so staff can order enough pizza for everyone! Contact Kempsey Library on 6566 3210, or send an email to ksclibrary@kempsey.nsw.gov.au If you forget to book ahead, don’t worry – just turn up on the day.

FREE fun program for kids to become fitter, healthier & happier. Register NOW for term 1

Go4Fun! Go4Fun is a FREE program which aims to teach kids how to be healthy and fit and stay that way! The program runs after school during the school term and has been specifically designed for children aged 7-13 years above healthy weight and their primary carer/s in a relaxed atmosphere with trained exercise leaders. The Go4Fun program provides a fun approach to learning skills for life, such as preparing and eating healthy foods, reading food labels, keeping fit and healthy shopping on a budget. Mid North Coast local families who participated in the program last term highly recommend the program, describing improvements in their children’s fitness, physical activity levels, nutrition and self-esteem. All families completing Go4Fun receive a free Family Fun Kit valued at $80. A parent or carer attends with their child. Families living in the Macleay are welcome to take part in the term one Go4Fun program in Kempsey. Kempsey Venue: Kempsey East Public School Tuesdays from 3.30 pm – 5.30pm Start date: Tuesday,4th February 2014 To register please contact Go4Fun on 1800 780 900 or text 0409 745 645 for a call back. Register online at: www.go4fun.com.au For more information please contact Margo Johnston, on: 6562 0324 or margo.johnston@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au

GIRLS DEVELOPMENT NIGHT

When: Monday 9th December

Where: Kemp St playing fields, Kempsey

Time: 5.30 to 7.30 pm

Under 12’s and Under 14’s girls With the possibility of forming a Kempsey based girls squad. In 2014 training and playing on occasions with FMNC North & South squads if successful being part of the Full SAP program in 2015.