Harmony Day - Tamworth South Public School · S3 02 at Tamworth South this week they have been cooking mini balls and people cakes during our morning routine of Reading Group Activities.

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Term 1, Week 9 29 March 2019

CalendarAprilThursday 4 Infants Assembly

2:00pm - Item S1 19

Friday 5 Primary Assembly2:30pm Item S3 02

Friday 5 Year 6 Major Excursion - Canberra Ist Installment - $100.00

Friday 5 Year 5 Major Excursion - Point Wolstoncroft 1st Installment- $60:00

Thursday 11 Infants Assembly2:00pm Easter Hat Parade - in the Hall

Friday 12 Primary Assembly2:30pm - Item S3 11

Friday 12 Year 4 Major Excursion - Sydney 1st Installment - $50:00

Friday 12 Year 3 Major Excursion - Dubbo 1st Installment - $30:00

Friday 12 Last Day Of Term 1 - April School HolidaysMonday 15 - Friday 26

Thursday 25 Anzac Day

Term 2

Monday 29 Staff Development Day - Staff Only

Tuesday 30 Students Return to School

MayTuesday 7 School Photo Day - more information to follow

Wednesday 8 School Photo Day - more information to follow

Thursday 9 Mothers Day Stall -

Friday 10 Mothers Day Stall

Wednesday 15 P & C Meeting6:00pm In the Library

Harmony DayStudents at Tamworth South Public School celebrated Harmony Day on Friday 22 March. Students dressed in crazy orange colours, in recognition of our multicultural society, and completed an obstacle course before their donations into a large orange ball.

More photos inside

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Leonie Byrne, PrincipalSCHOOL SECURITY AUDITThe safety of your children is paramount in all public schools.

At Tamworth South we have been reassessing school security and are working with the school safety and security directorate to install security cameras at our Woodward Avenue gateway so people can be identified prior to entry.

From Monday all gates, Petra Avenue, Kent Street and the carpark gate will be locked at 9:30am and then unlocked at 2:45pm. Between these hours all visitors are required to report to the office on arrival and must enter via the Woodward Avenue gateway. I realise this may cause some angst if you forget about the new arrangements for which I apologise in advance. As discussed at our recent P&C meeting the security of our school is paramount and non-negotiable.

STUDENT VOICEOn Wednesday I had the pleasure of having lunch with our school captains Jack, Tex, Jules and Molly. We discussed a range of topics including bullying, playground enhancement ideas and security. The maturity of these young people, their ability to share and express their opinions was most impressive. I look forward to implementing some of their ideas and to our next meeting.

Letter to the Editor Northern Daily Leader

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On Harmony Day the students and staff raised $510.00 for the Guide Dog association.

On Monday, Phillip Tilley and his wonder guide dog, Nelson, along with ladies from the Guide Dog association came to our school assembly.

Phillip spoke about Nelson and the wonderful job he does. Some students and staff were able to see the change in Nelson when his harness was removed. Nelson definitely knew the difference between play and work.

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You have been Caught

Catch it AwardsCate Parsons - S3 03Izaac Ross - S3 03

Nathan Greentree - S3 01Bella Wilkinson - S1 19

Haven Edmunds - ES1 17Wyett Ward-Petty ES1 17

Week 9Noah Allan - S3 12Creating a terrific musical pieceAlexander Hey- S3 12Creating a terrific musical pieceLiam Porter - S3 12Creating a terrific musical pieceZayeem Afraz - ES1 35Demonstrating respect and applyingthemselves to their schoolwork.Taylor Hawkins - ES1 17Demonstrating respect and applyingthemselves to their schoolworkMollie Stirling - ES1 20Demonstrating respect and applyingthemselves to their schoolworkIzaac Cook - ES1 20Demonstrating respect and applyingthemselves to their schoolworkYsabella Burgess - ES1 20Demonstrating respect and applyingthemselves to their schoolworkBreannah Pacey - ES1/S1 16Demonstrating respect and applyingthemselves to their schoolworkCoopa Davies - SE 29Terrific WritingJacob Cook - SE 29Terrific WritingCaleb Regan-Springall - SE 29Terrific Writing

Principal's Ribbons

Term 1 AssembliesWeek Infants K-2 Primary 3-6

10 4 April S1 19 5 April S3 02

11 11 April Easter Hat Parade

12 April S3 11

This information is subject to change at short notice

Breakfast ClubWe are DESPERATELY seeking volunteers to assist with our Breakfast Club.

We need help in preparing cereal and putting out hygiene utensils, also cooking the toast before hungry students arrive.

If you are availble to help on the following days, please contact Mrs Tanner.We need help on:Tuesday 30 MarchTuesday 7 MayTuesday 14 May

Also we need volunteers to help on Fridays in Term 2.

Without your help we cannot supply a healthy breakfast.

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Cooking with the KidsS3 02 at Tamworth South this week they have been cooking mini balls and people cakes during our morning routine of Reading Group Activities.

They couldn't wait to try them.

Recipe 2 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of sugar3 tablespoons of SR flour 1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla essence MethodMix butter and sugar together until it is creamy.Add the self-raising flour slowly to the mix.Then add the egg and mix together.Finally add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence and mix well.

We cooked them in an electric pop cake machine and an electric shape maker.

You can easliy put the mixture into a cupcake tray and bake them in the oven. Moderate heat shouls be used.

At lunchtime we ate them all up and they were delicious.

By Hayley and Kobe.

Lucas and Rhylee

Hayley making people biscuits

Tyra, Hayley and Kobe

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Tamworth South Public School

ANZAC Ceremony

Wednesday 10th April 2019

10.00am

Under the Large COLA

Lest We Forget

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Canteen NewsLate lunch ordersDue to large numbers of late lunch orders and emergency lunches, the Canteen Committee has decided that any orders after 9:30am will be sandwiches ONLY NO exceptions.NO Phone Orders Accepted:Unfortunately due to the large numbers of lunch orders the Canteen is unable to process anymore phone orders. All orders are to be placed at the Canteen.Wednesday 3 April 2019 at 2:00pm in the canteen.The school canteen runs on volunteers and we are in need of some more volunteers ready for immediate start.

Canteen Roster1 April - 5 AprilMonday Kerry Cramp, Annette WardTuesday Annette WardWednesday Julie Davis, Anne Marie Mitchell Alison Lock Thursday Annette WardFriday Michelle Weber, Kerry Roberts Amanda Claudel8 April - 12 AprilMonday Kerry Cramp, Annette WardTuesday Annette WardWednesday Julie Davis, Anne Marie Mitchell Paula ZammitThursday Annette WardFriday Michelle Weber, Kerry Roberts Amanda Claudel

Chris Knee - Canteen

Parents and CitizensOur P&C meetings are held in the Library on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. Next P&C Meeting will be onWednesday 15 MayWhich will be held at the NEW time of 6:00pm in the School Library.

All Parents, Grandparents and Guardians are welcome to attend. We welcome new volunteers and members

Clothing PoolClothing Pool hours are currently:

Thursday and Friday

8:40am to 9:10amThey will be changing for Term 2The clothing pool hours will be changing for Term 2. Due to some work changes there will be no set opening hours. If you need the clothing pool, you will need to see Michelle Weber in the school canteen between 8:30am and 2:00pm.If you have any queries please email us on

[email protected] or you can leave a message at the office and it will be passed on to the Clothing Pool.

The clothing pool is now stocking short socks in assorted sizes in bottle green, grey and white. They cost $4.00 a pair.

P & C Mothers' Day StallThe P&C will be holding its annual Mothers' Day Stall on Thursday 9 May and Friday 10 May 2019. All gifts will be $5.00 each with a limit of 2 per child.

We are looking for volunteers to help on these days even if its only for an hour or 2, any help is appreciated. If you are able to help please contact Michelle Weber via the Facebook page. (more information to follow)

The P&C held its AGM meeting on Wednesday 20 March. We extend a warm welcome to our new members, it's great to see some new faces.

New Officers were elected to lead and coordinate fundraising for this year.Congratulations to the new officersPresident Michelle WeberVice President Katrina FrenchTreasurer Sharon ToomeySecretary Kerri Roberts

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