Principal’s Message

Recently the school participated in a student attendance audit by the Home School Liaison Officer.

As part of this attendance monitoring procedure, the school is required to remind all families that

the Education Act (1990) requires parents to ensure that children of compulsory school age attend

school each day that the school is open for instruction. If children are absent from school,

parents/carers are required to provide the school with an acceptable explanation within seven days

of the absence. If your child is too sick for school please contact the school written note as soon as

possible. This also includes ensuring appointments are made out of school time where possible. It is

important to encourage good attendance as this has a positive effect on learning.

Term 3 – Week 6 29 August 2019

Happy Father’s Day for this Sunday!

Piano to give away! Please contact the office if you are interested.

Regards

Pauline Houghton

Fathers’ Day Stall

Thank you to Michelle, Natalie and Bronwyn for organising the Fathers’ Day stall on Tuesday. The

stall was well supported by the students.

Change of staff

From Monday, 9 September, I will be on leave for the remainder of the term. Mr Nind will be taking

the 5/6 class.

Zone Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to the students who attended the Zone Athletics at Riverview Park last Thursday as

part of the Tregeagle District team. Thank you to Mr Johnson in attending.

Computer desks

Thank you to Pat Gillett and ‘VivCourt’ in donating the

computer desks for the 5/6 classroom. The desks have been

valuable in providing a work place for the students.

REACH Writing Assessment

Well done to the following students for their efforts in the writing assessment:

Adam Participation Connor Participation

Patrick S Participation

REACH Spelling Assessment

Well done to the following students for their efforts in the spelling assessment:

Ben Participation Patrick Good Effort

Adam Good Effort Rosella Outstanding

Connor Commendable

Congratulations to the following students for

participating in Jump Rope for Heart. A total of

$143.18 was raised for the Heart Foundation.

Adam, Ben, Jessica Luca and Ruth

Life Education Van

Please find attached the permission note and merchandise list. Permission notes need to be returned

with payment by Friday, 30 August.

Certificates

Bronze Certificates were awarded to:

Daisy, Keiran, Gwen, Josie, Tane, Connor,

Tim, Inika, Nipahkul

Silver Certificates were awarded to:

Zoe, Luka

Our Award Winners this Week

K/1 Kaide – for using effective maths strategies Jacob – for working hard to improve his reading fluency Ronin – for making a settled start back at Rous. Welcome back Ronin. 1/2 Lloydy – for beautiful handwriting and always showing pride in his work Emma – for effort and independence in reading groups Trixie – for being a self-regulated learner who always does her best 3/4 Cooper – for working hard to improve his mathematical understanding Tane – for being a resilient student when faced with challenges Noah – for improved effort and engagement in set tasks 5/6 Brodie – for being a learner in the classroom in supporting others Archie – for staying on task during independent activities Alex – being a learner in the classroom in supporting others

Calendar of Events

TERM 3 2019

Date Activity Payment Due Cost

Mon 2 Sep P&C meeting X X

Wed 4 Sep Life Education

Van visit Fri 30 Aug $10

Wed 11 Sept Kindy & Year 2 Dental

Assessments X X

Wed 11 Sep Book Club orders due Wed 11 Sep As per order

Fri 20 Sep Butter chicken day Tue 17 Sep As per order

P&C News

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 2 September

due to Mrs Houghton being absent Week 8

7.30pm in the 5/6 classroom.

All welcome!

School Canteen

Canteen Roster Term 3 Fridays Week 6 30 Aug Ashleigh & Melissa

Week 7 6 Sep Deb & Chloe

Week 8 13 Sep Deb & Chloe

Week 9 20 Sep

Butter chicken day Joan & Ashleigh

Week 10 27 Sep Pie Day

Ashleigh & Melissa

Assembly – Thursday, 5 September

Class Leaders 5/6

FREE DENTAL FOR ALL CHILDREN AGED UNDER

18

Available at NSW Health public dental clinics in Tweed Heads, Pottsville, Byron Bay, Ballina, Goonellabah (Lismore), Casino, Nimbin, Coraki, Yamba and Grafton

Call 1300 651 625 to book a visit for your child

Too many snacks and sugary drinks increase the risk of tooth decay o Stick to 3 healthy meals and allow only 2 healthy snacks each day o Avoid packaged foods and drinks that have hidden sugar o Fresh fruit, veggies, milk, cheese and yoghurt are easy healthy choices o Drink water instead of sugary drinks

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