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Principal’s Message

It’s a boy! Congratulations to Ms Moutos and her partner on the birth of Seth Paul last week. Mother, father and baby all doing well. This is the last newsletter for 2014, so please take note of the coming events, or log in to our website, which I hope to have updated by the end of the week.

Year 6 Farewell

Once again this was a memorable evening, with all our girls and boys looking more like ladies and gentlemen. Well done to all who assisted with the organisation, and keep an eye on our website for some pictures.

School Captains

Lachlan and Brooke

Gold Medal Assembly

Well done to the following students who have received our school’s highest awards for achievement, effort and citizenship: Gold Banners Elise, Alexandra, Bethany, Johnny, Brooklyn, Colby, Katie, Laine, Finlay, Kirra, Erin, Annise, Taylor, Monique R, Kayla, Caitlyn, James, Jasmine, Harry, Piper, Tayla, Anna, Sarah, Josh, Lara B, Ella, Lara J, Thomas, Monique M, Julie, Gabby, Angus and Maddison. Gold Medals Alexandra, Bethany, Kirra, Erin, Annise, Taylor, Harry, Brooklyn, Piper, Josh and Monique M.

Our Assembly Hall has a New Name

Our special guest for Gold Medal Assembly was Mrs Sandra Saunderson. Her husband John was Assistant Principal of our school several years ago when I first arrived as Principal. He sadly passed away earlier this year after a long and courageous battle with cancer. At his funeral, the staff and I agreed that honouring his memory in our hall would be a fitting tribute for a teacher who had a keen passion for drama and performing arts. John would often write plays for his classes and perform in them himself. At our Gold Medal Assembly, Sandra unveiled a plaque renaming our hall as “The John Saunderson Assembly Hall”

Time to Say Goodbye

The end of the school year also rings the end of career for two of our staff. We wish Mr Berwick and Mrs Rofe all the best as they embark on their retirements. In addition, Miss Jackson has been permanently appointed as a teacher to The Oaks Public School, starting next term. We thank her for her contribution to Thirlmere.

Oaks Road

Thirlmere, NSW, 2572

www.thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

E: thirlmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu. P: 4681 8476

F: 4681 8727

The office is open from 8.30am to 3.00pm

Thirlmere Public School 17 December 2014

Term 4 – Week 11

Coming Events

18 Dec School Development (pupil free) Day

19 Dec School closed 27 Jan 2015 School Development (pupil free)

Day Uniform Shop open 10 – 2 28 Jan Years 1-6 return 29 Jan Kindergarten students begin 2 Feb CBA visit to sign up Youth Bankers 8.45am til 9.45 4 Feb Student Banking begins 9 Feb Last Day to Pay for Swim Scheme 10 Feb School Photos

Thirlmere Public School 17 December 2014

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Presentation Day Congratulations to all award winners, and to those who may have missed out, I hope that this day may help to inspire you for next time. Awards are as follows, thanks to Ms Gutjahr.

Class &

Grade

Book awards

English Maths Other KLA Please state KLA

KP Molly Jaxon Phoebe HSIE

KT Daniel Felicity Dylan Creative Arts

KW Caitlyn Bailey Oliver Science

Kindy Summer Jack Tahlia Creative Arts

1G Thomas Hugo Chloe CAPA

1M Imogen Baxter Savannah CAPA

1R Callum Mara Isaac Science & Technology

Year 1 Finlay Lincoln Koby Science & Technology

2B Olive Kai Braden HSIE

2H Liam Colby Crystal Rose PDHPE

Year 2 Jessica Cameron Charlotte CAPA

3K Anastasia Annise Isabella Science & Technology

3/4P Alyson Max Caitlyn HSIE

Year 3 Ryan Jack Karl Erik Science

4B Sophie Beau Monique CAPA

4G Erin Kristopher Nathan HSIE

Year 4 Tyler Mackye Danielle CAPA

5G Lachlan Elliot Bohan HSIE

5/6B Kristina Mikaela Kyan CAPA

Year 5 Jazmin Kurtis Amy CAPA

6S Byron Matthew Portia HSIE

Year 6 Briana Ryan Bethany Science & Technology

Thirlmere Public School 17 December 2014

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Certificates

Class & Grade English Mathematics Other KLA Citizenship Most Improved

KP Emily Thomas Hannah (HSIE) Jayden Markos

KT Zachariah Briana Elora (Science & Tech) Shakayla Peter

KW Rhianna Ari Bodi (Science & Tech) Amity Harrison

Kindergarten Dane Tom Samuel (HSIE)

1G Annabelle Lachlan Levi (HSIE) Jackson Toby

1M David Tyler Deacon (Science & Tech) Samantha Zoe

1R Jessie Ashden Marshall (Science & Tech) Jenna Ryan

Year 1 Keira Finley Haylee (Creative Arts)

2B Bryannon Cooper Hi Cooper He (HSIE) Charlie Zayden

2H Sarah Coen Jake (PD/HPE) Keira Anna

Year 2 Bridget William Jazlyn (Creative Arts)

3K Sarah Kasey Kaylum (HSIE) Matthew Henry

3/4P Andrew Jasper Gabby (HSIE) Kianna Kelly

Year 3 Tsehay Ryan Ella (Science & Tech)

4B Ruby James B James C (Creative Arts) Piper Ella

4G Jasper Maddison Zion (Creative Arts) Madeline Christopher

Year 4 Monique Luke Molly (PD/H/PE)

5G Jack Maya Jamie (HSIE) Brooklyn Toni

5/6B Travis Chloe Natasha (HSIE) Catalina Rose

Year 5 Noah Angus Brooke (Science & Tech)

6S Georgina Jasmine Harry (PD/H/PE) Rachelle Harrison

Year 6 Josh Sarah Andrew (Science & Tech)

Special Awards Students' name Class

Leadership award Alex 5/6B

Library award Taylor 4G

Middleton award Mackenzie 6S

Picton High School Scholarship Ryan 6S

Wollondilly Public School's Performing Arts Award Danielle 4G

Julie 5/6B

Year 7 2015 Picton High School Book Packs Book packs are available for purchase from Picton High School for $25. Please note that these book packs are tailored to the requirements of Picton High School and book packs purchased elsewhere may not meet these requirements. These can be paid for over the phone and left aside for pick up. Chantelle Hager HSIE Teacher, Year 7 Year Advisor 2015 Picton High School

Uniform News It’s time to decide what uniforms you may require for the start

of the new school year. Please place orders for any uniform

items you require for next year now to avoid disappointment.

Orders can be left at the school office or placed at the uniform

shop. Please provide a contact number on your order form so

that I can let you know when your order is ready to collect.

Please remember that all payments must be cash or cheque

only.

The Uniform Shop will be open on Tuesday 27th January

2015 from 10am to 2pm. This is our staff development day.

The shops usual opening hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays

from 8.30am to 9am and 2.30pm to 3pm.

Amanda Lee

Excursions, Notes and Payment Due Dates

Stage 3 2015(Yrs 5 and6) Notes Home:

Expression of Interest –Stage 3 Overnight Excursion to Canberra

Selected Students Last Day to Pay:

School Swimming Scheme – Mon 9 Feb 2015

NO PAYMENTS FOR EXCURSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER “LAST DAY FOR PAYMENT” DATE

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Term 4 – Week 11

Printable 2015 homework calendars Kids and families run more smoothly when there's a plan - so print out School A to Z’s 2015 homework and study calendar, which includes key dates and school holidays. Find out more at http://bit.ly/2015SchoolCalendar.

Swim and survive program Lessons are for beginners through to confident swimmers keen to practise their technique (from infants to 12 years). See the map to find the pools where friendly swim teachers with AUSTSWIM accreditation teach across NSW. Find out more: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/swimandsurvive/about.asp Another year over, and I thank you all for the privilege and honour of serving as your Principal. We are about to enter a time when Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope that this event brought to the world more than two thousand years ago. No matter what your personal beliefs are, I hope that the next few weeks offer you the opportunity to enjoy valuable time with family and friends, and benefit from the wonderful circumstances that our country gives us. The events of the last day or so in Martin Place remind us of how we must never take our freedom for granted. It is something to cherish and celebrate. I wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and a safe holiday. See you in 2015. Stephen Lord

Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) The CCWT is the training arm of The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies. Each Year the CCWT provide training to people and communities in order to build a better society, particularly with the care and welfare of children. We have now received the calendar outlining the courses the CCWT have available between February and June 2015. Anyone interesting can contact the office for more information or visit their website: www.acwa.asn.au.

SCHOOL FINANCE & OFFICE NEWS Payments and Excursions

All excursions and sporting events have a last day to pay date. Parents are asked to have payments to the office before this date, as our new system will not allow payments to be processed after the date. This will avoid any disappointment for your child.

Thank you to everyone for patience with the implementation of our new system this year. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Safe Holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone again 2015.

Thank you Administration Staff

Thirlmere Public School 17 December 2014

Term 4 – Week 11

CANTEEN ROSTER 2015 TERM 1: 28 January to 2 April 2015

Wed 28/1: Closed

Fri 30/1: Lisa Williams, Lea Blatch, Jo Munro

Mon 2/2: Lisa Boyce, Shannon Aps

The remainder of the Term 1 2015 roster will be available at

the beginning of next year.

Band News Outstanding Band payments for 2014 must be paid Week 1 2015 before lessons commence for 2015

Band will resume for established members on Monday 2nd February 2015 and Beginners will start within a few weeks.

Youth Banking Youth banking is now closed. Thank you to all students who participated in Youth Banking during 2014. Youth banking will resume on the 4th February 2015 If you would like to join Youth Banking a representative from CBA will be at our school on Monday 2nd February 2015 between 8.45 and 9.45am to sign up students. Please note that applications can only be accepted from a Parent or Carer. Alternatively, a Sign Up Pack can be collected from the Office.

The office is closed Thursday, 18th December and Friday, 19th December 2014

Last Day to Pay School Swimming Scheme is Monday 9 February 2015

If you would like to hold a position in the swim scheme you must pay a minimum $30 deposit when you return your note.

THIRLMERE PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP

PRICE LIST/ORDER FORM 2014

ITEM SIZES AVAILABLE PRICE QTY SIZE REQ.

Wide brim hat XS/S, S/M, M/L, L/XL $10

Girls Summer dress 4,6,8,10,12,14 $46

Girls Winter tunic 4,6,8,10,12,14 $44

Polo shirt short sleeve 4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22 $16

Polo shirt long sleeve 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $18

Microfibre jacket 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $34

Zip cardigan 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $22

Emblem jumper 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $18

Grey cargo shorts 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $17

Girls skorts 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $20

Sport shorts 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $16

Sports shirt short sleeve 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $20

Microfibre track pants 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $24

Fleecy track pants

(with cuff) 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $17

Fleecy trackpants (straight leg)

4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $17

Grey trousers 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $18

Girls bootleg pants 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $19

Girls dress pant 4,6,8,10,12,14,16 $22

Skivvy 4,6,8,10,12 $10

Tights 4-6yrs, 7-10yrs, 11-14yrs $10

Polar fleece scarf One size $5

Ankle socks (pack 5) 9-12, 13-3, 2-8 grey or white

$15

Art smock One size $13

Football socks 9-2, 2-7, 7-10 $10

School badge $10

Excursion Bag & Drink Bottle

Sold as a set ONLY $12

TOTAL $

Childs Name________________ _ __ Year/Class___________________ Contact Name_________ ____ ___ Contact No:__________ ___ ___ Please tick option for collection: Payment options are cash/cheque I will collect from school Please deliver to my child’s class I will collect from the uniform shop

20 August 2014

Term 3 – Week 6

19 November 2014

Term 4 – Week 7

125th MEMORABILIA ORDER FORM

LIMITED QUANTITIES

ORDER WILL BE SENT HOME WITH STUDENT WITHIN FEW DAYS

Student: _______________ Class:________

Cook Book

$15

Qty

Black Cotton or Calico Bag $6

Qty Black – Now In Stock

Qty Calico

Pen

$2

Qty

Tea Towel

$10

Qty

Waterbottle

$6

Qty

Excursion bag &

Waterbottle Set $12

To be purchased through

Uniform Shop

Qty

125th Book

Includes pictures of all current students and our

schools history – focussing on

last 25 years

$20

Qty

Total $ Total

You can view all above items in the school office.

Payment by cash only until further notice to the school office.

Public School 5 February 2014

Term 1 – Week 2

Term 1 – Week 9

Thirlmere Public School

Food

Extra School Reports

In some households there is a need for a second report to be sent to another parent not permanently residing with the student. Reports go home at the end of Semester One and Semester Two. If you require a second report, please provide us with the following details. Name:_____________________________________ Address:____________________________________ Relationship:_________________________________ Email address:_______________________________

If you have any updated Court Orders/AVO’s that you have not provided to the school yet, could you please

arrange a copy as soon as possible.

We also require you to advise the ladies in the office if the structure at home has changed so that we can

update our records accordingly.

School Newsletter

Thirlmere Public School now deliver our newsletter by Email each week.

In the space provided below, please indicate the email address/es you wish to use to receive the newsletter.

The newsletter is also available to view on our school website: www.thirlmere-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Student Name: …………………………………………….. Class: …………………………..

1st Parent/Guardian Email : …………………………….………………………...………………

2nd Parent/Guardian Email : ………………………...…………………………....………………

3rd Parent/Guardian Email : ………………………...…………………………....………………

No paper copies will be issued.

The Oaks Pony Club Do you ride? Would you like to make new friends to ride with and improve your riding as well? Then come and join The Oaks Pony Club. We

meet on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month and riders are involved in flat work, dressage, jumping, sporting and games. We have a yearly camp, go for visits to Silver Hills for Cross Country, have the opportunity to compete in all types of competitions and generally have a great time.

Come join us! Registration is on Sunday 1st February at Dudley Chesham Oval The Oaks. For more information go to our website: theoaksponyclub.org.au

We are conducting a summer holiday cricket T20 Blast camp in January @ Raby Oval. Could you please pass on the below + attached information to all parents and students, that would be greatly appreciated.

CAMPBELLTOWN T20 BLAST HOLIDAY CAMP

Date: Thursday 15th & Friday 16th January 2015 Time: 9.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m

Venue: Raby Sports Complex Cost: $99

Targeted towards 6-12 year old boys and girls! Every participant will receive a pack which includes a hat, t-shirt, stickers and drawstring bag!

Each day will contain around 2 hours of skills and 2 hours of games. Delivered by qualified, accredited Cricket NSW Staff as well as the Campbelltown-Camden Ghosts

Contact: Herman Lotey herman.lotey@cricketnsw.com.au / 0418 363 835

http://t20blastreg.cricket.com.au/pages/clubfinderdetails.aspx?mode=1&clubentityid=27984 http://www.t20blast.com.au/ - search ‘Campbelltown’