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Tea Gardens Public School News

25 Witt Street Tea Gardens NSW 2324 Office Phone: 02 4997-0286 Fax: 024997 1254 Email: teagardens-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: http://www.teagardens-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Principal: Mark Clemson

Monday 27 November 2017 Week 8 - Term 4 Issue Number 37

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Student of the Week

Congratulations to our Student of the Week, Harrison Mills, who was announced our Student of the Week last Friday. Harrison, from the Mallee class, is receiving this award for working hard in class and following the school expectations. Way to go Harrison on your well-deserved recognition. Harrison receives a certificate and is rewarded with a $5 voucher compliments of the Ice Cream Shack. We look forward to announcing our next Student of the Week this Friday. This week’s assembly will be hosted by the ministers. We will continue to acknowledge our diamond award winners and welcome the Pearls to our assembly this week. We hope to see you there at 9.10am this Friday.

BOUQUETS

Year 5 Student Leadership Elections It was pleasing to listen to our Year 5 students note why they felt they would like to be on our student parliament in 2018. We look forward to announcing our 8 successful candidates at our presentation day at school on Monday 11 December, 2017.

COMING UP

Year 7 - 2018 Orientation Day – Bulahdelah Central School

Students in Year 6 who are enrolled at Bulahdelah Central School next year will be attending an Orientation Day on Tuesday 5 December 2017. Parents need to provide their own transport for their child to and from Bulahdelah.

Student Report Folders Could all students please bring their Report folders back to their class teacher for Semester 2 2017 Reports as soon as possible. Any students who have started school with us since Semester 1 will receive a new folder.

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Intensive Swimming Scheme & Squad Training

Our end of year intensive swimming scheme and squad training commenced today. If you are able to volunteer, please contact the school. Save the Dates

Monday 11 December commencing at 1:55pm Presentation Day at school. Everyone is welcome.

Monday 11 December- Reports going home. Tuesday 12 December – Whole School Party Day. Further details to follow. Wednesday 13 December- Year 6 Farewell Friday 15 December- Final day for students.

Head Lice

A number of cases of head lice have been reported recently. Can you please take the time to review your child’s hair and take any necessary and appropriate action. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. http://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2017-11-15/expert-advice-on-how-to-get-rid-of-hair-lice/9150290

Wanted for our school vegetable garden

Scarecrows Our lunchtime vegie garden volunteers are looking at making a number of scarecrows to add a little bit of character and life to our school vegetable garden. Donations needed include a few old clothes, hay and some old wooden broom handles. If you are able to assist with donations, please drop these into school.

P&C News

Body Shop Fundraiser – Extended to Monday 27 November

The P&C will be running a "The Body Shop" fundraiser. There will be a number of items available to order in time for Christmas delivery. The priced between $7- $30. Order forms were sent home on Friday 17 November. Orders are due back to school with the funds by Monday 27 November. All profits from this fundraiser will be donated to the P&C to help support initiatives in our school. (see attached order form) Save the date: Friday 8 December 11am

P&C Christmas Kids Party Lunch. On Friday 8 December the P&C would like to say thank you to all our students and welcome to our 2018 Kindergarten students by providing students with a sausage sizzle and a drink. As a result, no lunch orders will be taken on this day. Students are encouraged to wear Christmas colours and provide a gold coin donation. Funds raised will be provided to support a local charity.

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MERIT AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to the following Merit Award recipients who received awards at our weekly assembly.

Class Student Name Reason

Travellers Amarni Reynolds Her excellent effort in story writing Layla Wyvill A positive attitude towards learning

Footprints Noah Faint Doing his best always

Talia Sloggett A fabulous attitude towards her learning

Mallee Zoie Hunter Producing quality artwork in directed drawing

Summa Fitzgerald Engaging in drama with confidence Atmosphere James Dolan Working well in class

Georgia Lawler Working well in class

Willow Miller Working well in class

Gibber Kobi Wells Great project work

Sam White Great project work

Boulders Darcy Ingram A fantastic poster project

Arabella Sylvaney Excellent work in maths

Globetrotters Sophie Frazer Showing responsibility in her role as Education Minister

Tye Carter Creating a fantastic Christmas artwork

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING- PBL

School Focus of the week is: Canteen and Breakfast Club Expectations:

Safety Personal Best Respect Walk and wait in line Keep your space clean Allow space for others to leave

Sit at tables to eat Use your manners Rubbish in bin

Remember your lunch order Wait your turn

Parent/s or caregivers are required – by law – to provide a written or verbal explanation to the Principal within seven days of any absence as to why their child was not at school. It is important that the school receives a written or verbal explanation because:

1. It is a parent’s legal obligation to explain their child’s absence within seven days

2. It is a requirement that the school investigate all unexplained absences

3. It avoids the school and the School Attendance Officer from making unnecessary investigations

4. It is the way the school knows that your child was legitimately absent and not truanting form school If you have any difficulties in providing a written explanation of your child’s absence, please contact your school principal.

MEAL OF THE WEEK

TASTY LASAGNA SERVED WITH A

SIDE SALAD AND CRUSTY BREAD FOR ONLY $13.95 AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY 28.11.17

DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY

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Thank you for a great year of School Banking.

We would like to thank all of our students who have participated in the CommBank School Banking program this year. Our final School Banking day for 2017 will be 28/11/2017. If your child is eligible to order a reward item please ensure that the reward coupon is completed and returned by 28/11/2017. Any tokens that have not been redeemed this year can be used in 2018. Please note that Year 6 students need to redeem their tokens now as they do not carry over into High School.

Christmas Giving Box

Every year Mrs Sue Douglas and a band of generous people give up their Christmas to cook and serve Christmas dinner to members of our community that don’t have any family or friends to celebrate Christmas Day with.

As part of our community involvement, we have set up a donation box for small gifts in the school foyer, to assist with this Christmas Day function. Tea Gardens school has been supporting this cause for the past four years. Donations of biscuits, soaps, face washers, lotions, socks, chocolates etc. (most people who attend this function are seniors) can be left in this box in the foyer up until the last day of school. We would really appreciate your assistance and support of this cause.

Thank you, Debbie Booth and Lindy Hammond

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Christmas Gift Fundraiser

PLAY FOR PEACE - EVERY GIFT YOU BUY FROM OUR SEASONAL GIFT COLLECTIONS HELPS REFUGEE CHILDREN TO PLAY IN A SAFE PLACE FOR A YEAR.

Date Orders Due: Friday 24th November 2017

Shea Strawberry Coconut Moringa(floral) Mango TOTAL

Mini Cube $10 ea

Satsuma (orange)

Green Tea Strawberry Coconut TOTAL

Beauty Bag $20 ea

Frosted Berries Vanilla Chai Frosted Plum TOTAL

Treat Box $15 ea

Frosted Berries

Vanilla Chai

Frosted Plum

Coconut Mango Rose TOTAL

Hand Creams $7 ea

Frosted Berries Vanilla Chai Frosted Plum TOTAL

Festive Tin $30 ea

Payment details: Total $ _________

Fundraising Event Payment Slip...................................Cash payments accepted. For your security it is advisable that all orders be placed in a sealed envelope.

All payments due with order on Friday 24th November 2017 Name: __________________________ Phone/Mobile: _______________________ Student Name: _______________________ Class: _______________________________ Credit Card Number: _ _ _ _/_ _ _ _/_ _ _ _/_ _ _ _ Exp Date: _ _/_ _ CCV:_ _ _ Card Holders Name: _______________________ Signature:_________________________

Thank you for your support! 20% of all sales will be donated to Tea Gardens Public School for this fundraising event.

Independent Consultant with The Body Shop at Home - Brooke Turner PH: 0402120806

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CANTEEN “SNACK SHACK” NEWS AND SUMMER MENU

The school canteen is open each Thursday and Friday.

Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only Salad bowl (Italian dressing or mayo) $3.00 Add chicken, roast beef, or ham $1.00 Add egg or cheese .50c Roast chicken & salad roll $4.00 Roast beef & salad roll $4.00 Chicken fillet & salad hamburger $4.50 Add cheese .50c Meal Deal Roast chicken & salad roll with a bottle of water $5.00 Salad - lettuce, carrot, cucumber & tomato

Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only Vegemite $2.00 Cheese $2.50 Ham & cheese $3.00 Ham, cheese & tomato $3.50 Chicken, lettuce & mayo wrap $3.50 Egg, lettuce & mayo wrap $3.50 Ham & salad wrap $4.00 Add cheese .50c Monthly Specials Canteen specials in the School newsletter once a month

Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only

Chicken nuggets (4) $3.00 with sauce $3.50 Chicken nuggets (6) $4.00 with sauce $4.50 Chicken nuggets (8) $5.00 with sauce $5.50 Chicken nuggets (10) $6.00 with sauce $6.50 Cheese toastie $3.00 Ham & cheese toastie $3.50 Ham, cheese & tomato toastie $4.00 Roast chicken or roast beef & gravy long roll $4.00 Meal Deals Cheese burger with a popper $5.00 Beef patty, cheese & tomato sauce

Pre-Ordered – Lunch Time Only Bottled water 500mls $1.50 Fruit juice 200ml popper $1.40 *orange, apple or apple & blackcurrant Flavoured low fat milk 300ml $1.60 *chocolate or strawberry Milo – hot or cold $1.50 Available in snack breaks no pre- ordering needed Slush puppie small $1.00 Slush puppie large $2.00 Fruit smoothies (selected days only) $1.50

Available in snack breaks no pre- ordering needed

Seasonal fresh fruit cup $1.00 Apple slinky .60c Milo custard .70c Plain rice crackers .20c Popcorn .20c Pikelets (selected days only) .50c Fruit or sweet muffin (selected days only) $1.00

Fortnightly Specials Canteen specials in the School newsletter each fortnight

Available in snack breaks no pre- ordering needed Frozen juice drops .20c Frozen pineapple ring .30c Frozen grapes .50c Frozen fruit soft serve $1.00 Frozen yoghurt & fruit pops $1.30 Fresh orange juice frozen pops $1.00 Quelsh fruit stick .50c Moosies $1.30 Juicies $1.00