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DENILIQUIN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

PO Box 449, Deniliquin, 2710

Phone: 0358811042 Email: deniliquin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Fax: 03 5881 5086 Web Site: www.deniliquin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter: Term 4 Week 8 (29/11/16)

Reminders

Annual School Report surveys due back by

FRIDAY, December 2.

P&C Meeting tonight at 6:30pm. All welcome!

Peer Support Program Begins Friday

After a hiatus of many years, the Peer Support

program is making a comeback. Students from all

classes will get a taste of the program over the next

few weeks, with the full program getting into swing

in 2017.

Peer Support, is exactly as its name suggests-a

means of helping students to support each other

using positive strategies that will serve them well in

the years ahead. It is run by students, for students.

Our thanks to Mrs Hunter for her organisation.

Principal’s Awards

Last week’s champions are:

Kyah Watson—an excellent attitude towards

all subjects

Stephen Thomas—always providing excellent

work

Kendall Paige—always doing her best

Brodie Barlow—consistent effort

Hannah Dunmore—being responsible and

helpful at Canberra

Jasmine Kilpatrick—putting on a brave face

in Canberra

Jack Brown—for consistent and excellent

effort in Technology

FROM THE SCHOOL ON A HILL

A deep Pitt of pure GOLD has been

found at Deni North PS, and it belongs

to Matthew and Lucy Pitt. Nice one!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Date Event

29/11 P&C meeting at 6:30pm

30/11 Election day for prefects 2017

2/12 Peer Support program begins

5/12 DHS Work experience Students Begin

6/12 Presentation Day practise at RSL

7/12 Presentation Day at RSL-11am

8/12 Annual Magazine Hits the Streets

9/12 Peer Support session

12/12 Tennis trials for Grades 4 and 5

13/12 Infants Xmas Concert

13/12 Grade 6 Farewell

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Prefect Elections This Wednesday

The campaign speeches have concluded today, and

now it is time for the people to cast their votes.

Students from grades 2-6 and staff will put pen to

ballot paper tomorrow morning, and our prefects and

captains for 2017 will be duly announced shortly

thereafter.

Presentation Day

Practise for Grade 6 and 2017 Captains

Students in Grade 6, as well as the newly elected

School Captains will travel to the RSR on Tuesday

for a practise session. Transport is by bus, departing

12:10pm.

Ceremony and Celebration

The Presentation Day ceremony will be held on

Wednesday, December 7 at the Deni RSL Club,

commencing 11am and finishing around 12:30pm. This

is a great way to celebrate all that is great about

our school, as well as look back on its key events.

This year’s event will include performances from our

2 resident house bands. All welcome to attend!

We Value Values

Well done to the following students who last

week received awards for being top value at:

‘Sharing’

Xavier Johnstone—being a caring and

sharing friend

Lucy Willis—always sharing in class

Charlie Bull—being a caring, sharing

friend

Darby Watson—always willing to share

with others

Jemma Smith—having a lovely caring

attitude at school

April Weir—using her leadership skills at

Rock climbing in Canberra

Ellie Gavel—for happily sharing her skills

in Technology

This week’s value will be: ‘Caring’

Outstanding student, Lucy Pitt is yet

another addition to the school’s growing list

of SUPERSTARS, after receiving her 5th

GOLD award. Lucy’s trophy will be

presented on Presentation Day. Legend!

Yes!-It’s true! North’s ‘Battle of the Bands’ winning

rockers, ‘SHHOK n’ SHAE’ have been confirmed as

a major signing for what could be a career-making

gig at the Deni North Presentation Day.

Along with fellow, Rock Gods, ’The Ornamentals’

they will hit the stage, shake their groove thing

and bring the house down.

In the interests of safety, patrons are therefore

advised to wear helmets.

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Grade 6 and their teams of helpers must have been over the moon following the

runaway success of this year’s ‘Pedlars’ Parade’. The fun event brought out many a

smile and raised a whopping $969.90, which Grade 6 will now use to purchase a

farewell gift to the school.

Many thanks to Miss Smith for her brilliant organisation!

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Grade 5 and 6 cricket enthusiasts had

a stroke of luck when mother nature

kept the rain away for Thursday’s Big

Bash.

From all reports, it was a great day,

with highlights being Mackie’s liking

for ducks, Chloe Paton’s double hat-

trick and Melissa Hamilton’s

passionate devotion to the game.

What’s New on the Website!

This newsletter (in colour!)

THIS WEEK’S WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY WHO IS PRESENTING AN ITEM THIS WEEK? It is the turn of class 6S to perform or present at

this week’s whole-school assembly.

The weekly assembly will begin at 12:30pm on

Thursday, and will be held in the school hall.

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Teachers Federation (Union) Meeting

on December 8

Minimal Disruption at North

Please note that the NSW Teachers’ Federation has

called a meeting for December 8. This is an

information meeting only. It will be held at 8:45am,

and does not involve any strike action. The meeting

will conclude at 9:15am and as such, normal lessons

will resume at 9:30am. Students will be supervised at

all times between 8:30am and 9:30am.

Grade 6 Farewell-Change to Times

Parents/carers of grade 6 students please note that

the Farewell Social for our graduates has been

brought forward to 5:30pm, to enable those that are

‘double-booked’ for the High School Presentation

Night, sufficient time to enjoy a meal and a few of

the proceedings, before heading off to DHS.

As such, the reviewed schedule will be:

5:30pm Nibbles and mingling

5:50pm Dinner Gong

6pm Dinner is served

6:40pm Cutting of the cake

6:50pm DVD presentation

7:15pm Presentation to families

7:25pm Dessert and cake

7:45pm Performance by ‘The Ornamentals’

7:50pm Dancin’

8:30pm The Lights Go Out

REMINDER-$10 Refund from Melbourne Excursion

Just a reminder to parents/carers that $10 refunds

for the Melbourne excursion can be obtained from

the front office. If this is not possible, please

contact our ‘secretary’, Sue and make alternative

arrangements.

Have a great week! Chris Hogan

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Canteen Roster

Wednesday E Knox

Thursday J Blease Help Needed

Friday B McCallum M Watson

Monday CANTEEN CLOSED

Tuesday M Zrajko

Term Pointscore

Team Pts

RAGING RECTANGLES 19 The Circles had a win last week, but Squares and Rectangles share the lead overall.

SUPER SQUARES 19

TERRIFIC TRIANGLES 17

SENSATIONAL CIRCLES 17

Expect the Unexpected!!

72 End Street, DENILIQUIN NSW

2710 Phone 5881 1455 Fax 5881 4147 Email denirsl@deniliquinrsl.com

www.deniliquinrsl.com For the information of

members and their guests

CANTEEN NEWS

From Maureen

REMINDER!-Special Lunch on

Wednesday

Sushi Roll and juice $4.50

2 Sushi Rolls and juice $8.50

Different ingredients

Orders are required by Wednesday

morning

Many thanks to Sarah Macdonald,

Jemma Bullivant and Sarah Lavis for

running the canteen at the Big Bask

cricket on Thursday. A massive profit of

$750 was made on the day. Legends!

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