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Presentation Day 2011 This year’s school presentation day will be held on Wednesday 14 December. This will be a time to celebrate together the successes and achievements of not only those students who will receive awards, but the achievements of all students who have worked so wonderfully ensuring that 2011 was not just an outstanding year, but a magnificent one. One filled with exciting achievements in the academic area, in the sporting arena, in the area of the performing arts and in leadership. I would encourage all parents to join us on the day and help to acknowledge and celebrate what was a truly wonderful year. Student Leader Speeches I was very privileged to listen to twenty outstanding Year 5 students make their cases for selection as a captain or prefect in 2012. The quality of the candidates and their presentations was very high. All of these students are already leading by example. Well done. 2012 captains and prefects will be announced at the Primary Presentation Day assembly. Staffing 2012 Planning for classes and staffing for 2012 is well underway. In order to have a better understanding as to what our student numbers will be for next year, we ask that you please notify the school office if your family will not be returning to Queanbeyan West Public School or returning late in 2012. If you know of parents who wish to enrol their child in our amazing school, or have children commencing Kindergarten in 2012, please encourage them to visit the school and pick up an enrolment form and information package, or direct them to the school’s website www.queanbeyaw‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au. Parent Tips Water Pack a water bottle for your child each day and remind them that they can also get water from the taps or bubblers throughout the day.

Encouraging your child to read at home • Be yourself and involve your child in everyday conversations from an early age. • Read aloud to your child. It will help your child to learn the language of books and encourage the enjoyment of books and reading. • Talk about books together ‐ make reading a

shared, enjoyable activity. • See that there is a range of reading material for your child at home, both fiction and non‐fiction.

• Read to your child in your first language ‐ research shows that using your first language will help your child when he or she learns to read English. • Try not to let television intrude on reading time ‐ set aside some uninterrupted time to read with your child. • Listen to your child read every day, even if only for a short time. • Give books as treats and presents. • Discuss the meanings of stories and words. • Join your local library. Borrow books for yourself as well as your child. More tips at www.schools.nsw.edu.au Healthy lunchbox ideas We are all so busy in the lead up to Christmas, but it is still important to provide your child with healthy, nutritious and filling lunches and snacks at school. The School A to Z website has some great quick and easy lunchbox ideas. The site has printable recipes and food tips as well as allergy buster lunches for the most sensitive. And remember as the weather warms up, freeze a water bottle and place in the lunchbox (wrap in a cloth to keep food dry) to keep food at a safe temperature for consumption. Go to www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/recipes

Home made nut free muesli bar Ingredients

1¼ cup rolled oats 1 cup desiccated coconut ½ cup unprocessed bran

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½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup pumpkin seeds ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 tsp mixed spice 75g unsalted butter ¼ cup honey ¼ cup liquid glucose ½ cup brown sugar

Preparation

Oats can be tolerated by some individuals on a gluten-free diet.

1. Combine the oats, coconut, bran, seeds and spice in a large bowl.

2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a medium heat, then add the honey, glucose and sugar.

3. Bring to a boil then cook for 10 minutes, until a drop of the caramel forms a soft ball when poured into cold water.

4. Pour immediately over the oat mixture and beat until smooth.

5. Working quickly, press into a lined 27cm x 18cm slice pan, and press flat. Set aside to cool completely before slicing with an oiled knife.

6. Store airtight for up to four weeks.

Fitness Tips Ideas to Get Your Child Active At Home

Skipping – all you need are ropes of any size

Hopscotch – a little chalk to mark off the squares, a small stone and good balance and you’re off and hopping

Throwing and catching – give a child something that’s round, rolls or bounces, like a ball, and backyard games will take off. One-handed catching, one bounce catching, high balls, rolled balls, consecutive catches – you name it and you can play it

Targets – take a wet tennis ball and some empty drink cans or plastic bottles and your children will have a great time playing a game that is developing their strength and skills. As long as you don’t mind the odd mark on a suitable wall or the garden furniture, the target can be easily set up and the sound of a wet ball on an empty drink can is always enticing

Hide and seek – everyone knows how to play hide and seek. All you need is the ability to count to 100, or near enough and some imaginative hiding spots

Chasing games – you probably invented your own version of this game – there are stacks of options.

Have a great week Vicki Muscat

Principal

P&C MEETING

The next P&C meeting will be held tonight (6th December) starting at 7pm in the Staff Room. (Entrance can be made via the front office).

Please note the change of date.

As this will be our final meeting for the year it would be nice if everyone could please bring along

a plate of food to share. We look forward to celebrating a wonderful year at Queanbeyan West.

Save the Date! Our Whole School

Presentation Day will be celebrated

on Wednesday the 14 December

2011 at the Bicentennial Hall from

12pm – 2.00pm.

Junior & Senior Assemblies

have finished for the year.

DRUM LESSONS

Experienced teacher

All styles/levels/ages

Graduate ‘Advanced

Diploma of Performance’

Contact Adrian Tonkovic on:

0439597384

e-mail: aj_tonkovic@hotmail.com

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY =

6/12/11 P&C Meeting

9/12/11 Yr 6 Mini Fete

12/12/11 Carols Evening – 6.00pm-7.30pm

13/12/11 Reports go home

14/12/11 Presentation Day-12-2pm

14/12/11 Year 6 Farewell

16/12/11 Last day of school for students

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You’re Invited

to

Carols by Candlelight

Where? Queanbeyan West Public

School

When? Monday 12 December

Time? 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Bring a picnic blanket; fold up chairs and

your singing voice.

Sausage sizzle and drinks available for

purchase.

LED Candles, Christmas headbands and

necklaces will be available for sale on the

night.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Thanks – Mr Lumley

LOST PROPERTY As the end of the year fast approaches, your child may be missing an article of school clothing, a lunch box, drink bottle etc. Please take a look in the lost property boxes to claim any item/s that belong to your child.

Year 6 Farewell Fund Raising

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Canteen News As this term is

quickly coming to an

end, stock in the

canteen is being

greatly reduced and

as a result some menu items will not

be available.

If an item is unavailable I always try

to substitute it with something to your

child’s satisfaction, and of the same

value.

I would also like to

take this opportunity

to thank the helpers

who have assisted this

year and I wish you

all a very Merry

Christmas and a safe and happy

holiday. Look forward to seeing

you all in 2012.

Di Hall – Canteen Manager

Movie Day

Aboriginal Theme Short films

Come one, come all (no children under 12)

Wednesday 14 December 2011

10.45am

Venue: Queanbeyan City Council at 257

Crawford St Queanbeyan

RSVP 12.12.11

Proudly bought to you from AGEING,

DISABILITY AND HOMECARE (WEJA

BRANCH) in conjunction with National Sound

and Film Archives.

Please ring Carrol on 4824 0123 to let her know if:

You want to attend

You need transport

Have any questions

If there are enough

numbers, lunch will

be provided.

Pop Corn, Drinks and

Ice-creams will be

Free.

NO COST INVOLVED.

QUEANBEYAN RELAY FOR LIFE 2012 NEEDS YOUR HELP!

It’s coming to Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan on Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th February 2012 Cancer Council needs your help and support as we motivate thousands of people to walk for 24 hours. Relay For Life is a team event to raise money in the fight against cancer and an opportunity to educate the community about ways to reduce their risk of developing cancer. CANCER CAN AFFECT YOU, your family, friends, employees, customers or business acquaintances. It is estimated that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. Cancer Council NSW aims to defeat this horrible disease by investing heavily in cancer research (over $14 million in 2010); providing support, information and advice to cancer patients and their families; promoting cancer prevention messages to the community and advocating for improved cancer services and prevention campaigns on behalf of others. We’ve all been touched by cancer in some way. For more information please contact Natalie Jupe Sponsorship and Fundraising Co-ordinator, Queanbeyan Relay For Life Volunteer Committee: 0419 161 974 or via email: nataliejupe@hotmail.com

TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister

by hosting an exceptional international student arriving in Australia in February 2012 for their 5 or 10 month programs. Our international

students from France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan, Scandinavia and the U.S.A will live as a

local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and

comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange.

Visit us at: www.scce.com.au<http://www.scce.com.au/