09 Newsletter Term 4 Week 10 2015 Week 50

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9 December 2015 Term 4 Week 10
Community Carols
Dear Parents
Last Friday’s Carols was a fantastic evening of entertainment as the school community came together to sing, talk and celebrate the end of the 2015 school year.
Congratulations to all our performers, who delighted the audience with their talent, their energy and their amazing enthusiasm for performing. Also congratulations to
our P&C and in particular to our fundraising committee who have generously invested a huge amount of their time, skill and expertise in ensuring the success of the
evening. The catering alone was a massive task, with the ordering, cooking and preparation, then the selling, not to mention the clean up after the event! This year for
the first time a photo booth operated from the hall, which was incredibly popular with people still having photos taken after the Carols. Well done and thank you to our
P&C and all parents who worked for and supported the Carols. Well done to our student MCs Cody B, Luke F, Kate R and Ella K who did a fantastic job in keeping the
program moving, ably assisted by deputy principal Steve Dean. It goes without saying to organise such a huge event takes a lot of work from many people and I wish to
acknowledge the great work of staff, the Carols Committee and overall coordinator of the Carols, teacher Yvonne Thompson. Thank you Yvonne.
YCDI! AMBASSADORS
At our whole school assembly on Monday the YCDI! ambassadors for 2016 were announced. These students had previously submitted a written application outlining
how they believed they had through their school life demonstrated the foundations of the YCDI! program, this was then followed by an interview where students spoke
of their understanding of the role of being a YCDI! ambassador. Congratulations to the following students who are our 2016 YCDI! ambassadors.
CONFIDENCE – Tahlia A and Logan K, GETTING ALONG – Leila D and Jazz T, ORGANISATION – Riley B and Sabine R-P
PERSISTENCE – Sasha H and Madeleine B, RESILIENCE – Indiana B and Emma R
CELEBRATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Last week and this week the achievements and progress of our students has been celebrated with our end of year presentation assemblies and concerts. Our students
are to be congratulated on a fabulous year of learning and it has been a delight to see them learn and grow. I sincerely thank each student for their contribution to our
school community in 2015 and congratulate them on their achievements. This week students in Years 5 and 6 will receive their reports on Thursday afternoon and
students in Kindergarten to Year 4 on Friday afternoon.
SPORT EXPO
On the last three school days for students 14, 15 and 16 December our second Sport Expo will be held. This will see our current Year 2
to Year 6 students involved in a range of sports, the focus will be on developing of skills and enhancing students understanding and
knowledge of that code. These workshops will be conducted by our local sporting organisations and supervised by teachers. Kindergarten
and Year 1 students will be involved in a range of workshops that focus on the fundamental movement skills. These workshops will be led
by 10 Kingscliff High PE students and supervised by teachers. A big thank you to Peter Rologas and Paul Kahl for their work and time in
organising the 2015 Sport Expo.
2016 CLASSES/ORGANISATION
Preliminary organisation has commenced for our 2016 classes. Next year students will initially return to their 2015 classes for at least the first day whilst classes are
finalised and new enrolments are processed.
STUDENTS LAST DAY
Students last day for 2015 is WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER. The last two days of Term 4 2015 are professional development days for staff. On
Thursday teachers will join staff from the schools of the Coastal Learning Community at Kingscliff High School where the focus will be on the development and
implementation of learning continuums from Kindergarten to Year 12 and a session on improving cultural competency of our Coastal Learning Community. In the
afternoon teachers will return to Pottsville where they will complete a session on reporting. On Friday staff will undertake CPR training and planning in teams for the
2016 year.
Year 1 to Year 6 students return to school next year on the Thursday 28 January and Kindergarten students return on Wednesday 3 February.
MANY THANKS
This will be our last newsletter for the 2015 school year and I wish to sincerely thank and gratefully acknowledge the tremendous support we have received from
parents and caregivers throughout the year. This support is greatly appreciated and ensures that we work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our
students, your children. To all members of our school community who may be leaving us this year, thank you for the contributions you have made to the school during
your time with us and our best wishes for your futures.
Debra McKinnon - Principal
Tweed Coast Road, POTTSVILLE NSW 2489 T 6676 1161 F 6676 2787 E pottsville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W pottsville-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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REWARDS DAY’S
ES1 - Water sports at school - 10 December - $7.30
Year 1 - Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - 11 December - $24.00
Year 2 - Banora Point Pool - 11 December - $10.50
Stage 3 - Wet and Wild - 11 December - $32.00 (approximately)
Season ticket holders - $15.00
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday 10 December
Yr 1 presentation assembly 9.10am
Yr 2 presentation assembly 10.00am
ES1 rewards day
Friday 11 December
ES1 concert 9.15am
Yr 1 rewards day
Yr 2 rewards day
Stage 3 rewards day
Monday 14 December
Sports Expo
Tuesday 15 December
Sports Expo
Wednesday 16 December
Sports Expo
Students last day of 2015 school year
Wednesday 27 January 2016 Staff return Term 1
Thursday 28 January 2016
Yr 1-Yr 6 Students return Term 1
Wednesday 3 February 2016 Kindergarten start Term 1
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OSHAP holiday information
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS’ NEWS
GYM (Good Young Men) 3 Graduation
- Congratulations to our six Year 6
boys and one Year 5 boy who recently
completed our GYM 3 program. Not only
did this program focus on the qualities
of good young men it also offered a
transition to high school component. The
boys proudly displayed their completed
parrot nesting boxes at this week’s whole
school assembly. One component of the program has the boys, under
the supervision of Paul Kahl, working side by side with our men in the
Men’s Shed. We are indeed very fortunate to have this opportunity for
the boys to learn from these senior role models. On your behalf I would
like to thank Mr Noel Mather for his magnificent organisation around the
inclusion of the boys working in the Men’s Shed.
Band Intake - This afternoon our band coordinator, Mrs Sekold, had a
successful meeting with students and some parents of students who
wish to join the instrumental program next year. If your child didn’t attend
the meeting and you are interested in your child becoming part of the
program please contact the office for more information.
Stephen Dean - Deputy Principal
YCDI! Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received “You Can Do It!”
awards for the foundation of persistence: Yasmin B of 3M and Jacob W
of KR.
Hayley R and Taj P - YCDI! Ambassadors
ES1 NEWS
What a wonderful way to finish the year. Rewards day occurs tomorrow
for all eligible Kindergarten students. Remember to wear appropriate
clothing in the morning for our water fun (sunscreen, sunsafe clothing
and appropriate footwear a must!) and pack your school uniform
including a change of underpants, shoes and socks in a plastic bag. The
plastic bag with be handy for the wet water play clothes.
The end of year concert will be held on Friday commencing at 9.15am
in the school hall. An opportunity not to be missed. Please refer to your
class note for details regarding costumes.
On behalf of all of the teachers I would like to thank you for your support
this year and wish you all a safe and happy holiday.
Leonie Richards - Assistant Principal
YEAR 2 NEWS
Home Readers - This week will conclude our home reading program.
Could all students please return their home readers to class so we can
carry out a stocktake of these books. Please have a look under beds,
in cupboards and in toy boxes to find any home readers. Thank you for
your assistance in returning all readers.
End of Year Assembly - Our end of year assembly will be held on
Thursday 10 December at 10.00am in the school hall. We invite all
parents, carers or grandparents to attend this assembly as all students
will be participating.
Rewards Day - Year 2 rewards day will be held on Friday. If your eligible
child has not returned the permission note to the class teacher, please
do so prior to Friday morning.
Thank you - I would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents,
carers and in particularly the students for such a tremendous year.
I have watched the students thrive and grow over the year and wish
everyone all the best for 2016. Parents, thank you for your support
and encouragement of our Year 2 team, without your involvement,
encouragement and support, achievements would not have been as
great as they have been.
I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.
Jenny Foster - Deputy Principal
OFFICE NEWS
Classes 2016 - The organisation process for 2016 classes is underway.
If your child/ren are not returning to Pottsville Beach Public
School in 2016 it would be appreciated if you could advise the office.
Invoices outstanding - Outstanding invoices were sent home last
Monday. Final payment is now due. EFTPOS is also available for your
convenience. Payments can also be made by telephone and online.
Please contact me if you would like to discuss this matter.
Sue Matheson - School Office Manager
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P&C NEWS - CAROLS
I would like to thank all the fantastic volunteers who helped out leading
up to and including the evening. The donations of cakes, slices and
biscuits was phenomenal. Thank you so much. A special thank you to
Trudy J, Mel L, Rachel, Kylie, Danielle, Linda, Mel G, Megan C, Jax,
Tam, Lizzie, Trudy H, Ange, Kirsty, Ginelle, Shan, Cam, Brent, Ian,
Jules, Sylvia, Megan B, Katrina, Mrs Rampano, Mrs Wadling, Narelle,
Raquel, Dave B, Donna, Caterina, Mark, Toni, Michael, Sreymoch,
Storm, Monica and all the students and ex students of Pottsville Beach
Public School. A successful night with $9277 raised, which is a great
end to a fantastic year. Thank you everyone and Merry Christmas.
Thank you to our sponsors who kindly donated time, goods and/or
entertainment.
Kingscliff High School Photography - Students and staff member Angus
Holiday
Woolworths Cabarita Beach and Tweed City
Coles Ocean Shores
Camcon Building
First National Real Estate Pottsville
Elders Cabarita Beach
Quality Foods Brisbane
N&P Conveyancing Pottsville
Jack Sprats
Pottsville Tavern
Pottsville Sports Club
IGA Pottsville
Samauri Sushi
Pottsville Cellars
Pottsville General Store
Network video Pottsville
Mis Amigos Mexican Pottsville
Lions Club
BOK School of Dance
Rory Curtis Good Guys
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Del and Russ Snow Cones
Julie and Michelle Coffee Van
P&C Committee
CANTEEN NEWS
A massive thank you to all those who have given up their time to help
Rach and I in the canteen this year. You are the reason that the children
at Pottsville school are able to access the things that they do e.g. air
conditioned classrooms, whiteboards in every classroom and fantastic
technology - as the canteen is a fundraiser for the P&C, all profits made
go back into making our school amazing. We appreciate you making
that happen and we are extremely grateful. We would like to thank
those Year 6 parents who have helped us out along the way, that will be
leaving our school community this week, we will miss your support and
also yourselves! Thank you Cath L, Brooke K, Belinda R and Megan B.
The last day the canteen is open is FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER.
The CANTEEN will be CLOSED WEEK 11.
Kylie Kelly and Rachel Oliver - Canteen Supervisors
CANTEEN ROSTER
Thursday 10 November Colleen T, Karyn Mc (after 11.00am) and 2
helpers please
Friday 11 November
UNIFORM SHOP
Tim, Tamara S, Ginelle and Mel G
Website: www.flexischools.com.au
2015
Last trading day for uniform shop will be Tuesday 8
December. Hours: Tuesdays: 8.45am - 9.45am
2016
Opening hours early Term 1:
Wednesday 27 January 8.45am - 10.45am
Thursday 28 January 8.45am - 10.45am
Tuesday 2 February 8.45am - 10.45am
Wednesday 3 February 8.45am - 10.45am
Don’t forget you can order your child’s uniforms via
Flexischools website using your credit card or debit card.
The uniforms are then sent to your child’s class.
All done from home EASY!
2016 Kindergarten students can now order uniforms online
by selecting ‘New Starter’ once registered on Flexischools.
STAGE PRESENTATION ASSEMBLIES
EARLY STAGE 1 (Kindergarten)
Week 10: Friday 11 December 9.15am - ES1 Concert
STAGE 1 (Year 1 and Year 2 - presentation assembly)
Week 10: Year 1: Thursday 10 December 9.10am
Week 10: Year 2: Thursday 10 December 10.00am
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