Talking Point Coal Point Public School Newsletter

166 Coal Point Road, Coal Point NSW 2283

Phone: 4959 1374

Email: coalpoint-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: https://coalpoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Term 3 Week 5 Monday 19th August 2019

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Our school grounds were a little quieter with the Stage 2 students off on camp last week. All of the children had a wonderful time and participated in some very tricky activities. I was so proud of the kids when I visited on Thursday, with everyone being so confident to tackle the activities and being so supportive of each other. Special thanks to Mrs Whiteman for attending and organising, and also to Miss Robinson and Miss Tinsey for attending. Camp doesn't happen if our teachers don't give up their personal time, which we truly appreciate.

Well done to our CPPS representatives, who attended the Westlakes Zone Carnival last Monday. Miss Swan has the full wrap-up of results on Page 3.

K-2 Cricket program begins today. Thanks to Miss Swan for organising this activity for the children.

Newcastle Permanent Maths test will be sat by our Stage 3 students this Wednesday.

K-2 Responsible Pet Education Program will be held in our library this Friday. Special thanks to Mrs Erps for organising this for the kids.

Book Parade will be held on Wednesday 4th September. Everyone is invited to dress up as their favourite story character for the parade day. There will be a limited canteen running on the day and we would also like to have a Cupcake stall on the day. There is a canteen pre-order slip attached to this newsletter and orders are DUE BY Friday 30th August. Further information about Book parade will come home this week.

Father’s Day is on Sunday 1st September. We will be having our annual Father’s Day Stall next Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August at school. All gifts will be $5 each. Our 2020 Kindergarten Orientation sessions will be held early next term. If you or someone you know are still wishing to enrol a child in Kindergarten for next year, please complete the form below or contact our office on 4959 1374 to register their details and receive an enrolment pack.

Kind regards,

Ms Kim Creswell

Principal

We are now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2020 Please fill in the expression of interest below if are seeking enrolment for 2020 for your child or

siblings of students. If you have any neighbours or friends that live in the Coal Point area that

have children starting school in 2020 please let them know that enrolments are now being

accepted. Return completed form to the school office.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – KINDERGARTEN 2020

Name:…………………………………………….. DOB:…………………………

Parents Name:………………………………………………………………………….

Address:………………………………………………………………………………...

Phone:…………………………………………. Siblings at CPPS YES / NO

Pre-school: ……………………………………. No. of days: ………………………..

Hunter

Shortland

Phillip

Macquarie

145

157

151

165

Mrs Sell

Calvin W & Hunter O

Primary Merit Awards

Isla C

Tarquin I

Monet H

Lara O

Brady O

Andy F

Ben O

Lieve P

Mason S

Lachlan D

Anders S

Matilda S

Isabelle A

Marley H

Charlotte B

Charlize B

Nate K

Hayden P

Callum C

Emily D

Nate K

Hayden P

Callum C

Emily D

Connor M

Myka J

Victoria H

Taylor G

Principal’s Awards

Bella P

Poppy O

Lucia O

Elliott F

Faith P

Sophie L

Charlie H

Jacob E

Jessica D

Gabby R

Andrew C

Maya M

Ruby W

KS

Aria H & Hayden P

K—2 Merit Awards

Annabel M

Rose B

Tyler C

Emerson T

Aria H

Myles W

Emily C

K/1P

Anders S & Rose B

1/2D

Isla C & Honey B

KE

Gabby R & Charlotte G

1/2F

Abbey R & Maya M

K—2 Bronze Awards

K—2 Silver Awards

K—2 Gold Awards

2P

Kade J & Ashten K

Academic

House

Points

Special Duties

Sienna D & Renoir J

Ruby B

Jette C

Kobi B

Kyah S

Eamon B

Tiarna B

Abbey C

Summer M

Harper C

Kelly-John D

Zoe C

Abby N

Ryder S

Zac M

Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 The Responsible Pet Ownership

Education Program is coming to our school on 23

rd of August.

The Living Safely with Pets Program educates children to understand:

The times when children should leave dogs alone

High risk behaviours that children should avoid

How to recognise the warning signs

When it is safe to approach a dog and how do you do it safely

What to do if they are approached by an unknown or angry dog

Research tells us:

Children aged 0-8 are statistically in the highest risk category for dog attack injuries requiring hospitalisation.

Approximately 75% of children are attacked in the home environment by their own dog or one known to them.

Dog bite injuries to children are predominantly to the head, face and neck.

The forty-minute session is conducted by one of the qualified educators and their suitability tested dog and may help your children to avoid a serious and preventable injury. The program has been well supported with over 850 NSW primary schools participating in the last financial year.

Please speak to your classroom teacher if you have any concerns with your child attending this session.

Mrs Erps

Westlakes Zone Athletics Carnival

On Monday 12th August, Coal Point students attended the Westlakes Athletics Carnival held at the Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale. All students should be commended for their excellent behaviour and sportsmanship. In true Coal Point fashion, students were cheering each other on and supporting their peers in their respective events!

Congratulations to the following students, who have been selected to compete at the Regional Athletics Carnival on Friday 30

th August.

Tyler D - Junior Long Jump Heidi M –Junior 1500m, Junior Long Jump, Junior Girls Relay Kate M – 11 Years Discus, 11 Years 100m, Senior Girls Relay Annabel M – 11 Years 800m, 11 Years 1500m, 11 Years Long Jump, Senior Girls Relay Tiana P – Senior Girls Relay Natasha D- Senior Girls Relay Zac M – Senior Boys Discus, Senior Boys Relay Morgan P – Senior Boys 1500m, Senior Boys Relay Noah N - Senior Boys Relay Harry W – Senior Boys Relay

We wish them the best of luck!

Miss Swan

P & C MEETING

Our next P & C Meeting will be held on

Wednesday, 11th September at 7pm in

the staffroom. We welcome all parents

and caregivers to attend.

CANTEEN

We will be opening on Wednesday, 4th September for Book Parade for

hot food orders only. Please use the attached pre-order form and send

in by Friday, 30th August. No late orders will be accepted.

Our online roster is at: https://signup.zone/pRfwyPD7hraxjM3Ax

Any questions or problems please contact Sibella on 0406 169 144

Belinda on 0421 088 436.

TERM 3 ROSTER

Excursions and Permission

Notes

Cost

Annual Voluntary Contribution -

per student

$45.00

Annual Technology Fee - per

student

$30.00

Primary Choir - Term 3 $20.00

Stage 2 Workbooks - Years 3 & 4

Stage 3 Workbooks - Years 5 & 6

$13.00

$13.00

Band Administration Fee (annual)

Instrument Hire (annual)

Term 3 Band Fee

Big Band only Term Fee

$20.00

$60.00

$170.00

$70.00

K - 2 Zoo Excursion $30.00

Year 6 Commemorative T-Shirts $26.00

Junior Netball Gala Day (Yrs 3&4) $5 + $2 cash

Senior Netball Gala Day (Yrs 5&6) $5 + $2 cash

Next year, we will be implementing new PD/H/PE syllabus. To

ensure that we are targeting lessons on road safety to suit our

Coal Point community, could you please answer the brief

survey on the following link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2fgHnhgsyhu8Z-

UEOVeFRs6CM1L_nsCN2_jaBOnKIk1y0xg/viewform?

usp=sf_link

Your answers will allow teachers to plan lesson content

specifically to the needs of our students. This information will

also be shared with the Department of Education Health and

Safety Directorate and Lake Macquarie Council in order to

highlight any dangers in road safety in and around our school.

Please write all of your concerns on the survey. You can also

email the school on coalpoint-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au with

any additional comments.

Please complete survey by the Friday 30th August. Thank you

for your support.

Yours sincerely,

Louise Groves