Many thanks to the P&C who recently funded two more ‘engine room’ curved desks for Kindergarten and Year One classes for 2014. At the meeting on Monday 14th, final arrangements were made for our family fun evening at the Narrandera Fisheries. Originally proposed for Thursday, 21st November, the evening is now planned for Friday 22nd November from 6.00 - 9.00pm. (There was a clash with the Pre-School Christmas Party) Lee Baumgartner kindly offered the venue to us and is organising many fun filled activities for all ages, with support from the staff and the P&C. More information is included further on in the newsletter. Please read all about this wonderful fun filled night and fill out the form required for catering purposes. Lee is also organising a Fishing Hamper as a raffle, $1.00 per ticket. Thank you Lee for your wonderful suggestion and our P&C for funding this great evening for our school community. Yesterday we all looked ‘smick’ for our 2013 school photo shoot. Photos should be back in the next 4 to 5 weeks. Any student who was away from school and would like to purchase a class photo or who were here on the day and had their individual photo taken but forgot to bring in their envelope, may order these and pay online at www.schoolphotographer.com.au within the next 7 days. I am off to the State Principal’s Conference in Sydney for the remainder of the week. With the recent change in Government it will be very interesting to hear what plans have been made for Education in the near future. This year our special guest speakers are; Ms Ita Buttrose - 2013 Australian of the Year Dr Peter Johnson - Kokkola Finland Ben Jensen - Grafton Institute with Ann McIntyre a DEC Director Annabel Crabb - ABC Political Correspondent, TV Host Dr Tim Sharp - Happiness Institute In the last week of Term 4, NEIS has traditionally organised an excursion to Griffith to go bowling and to the movies. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the end of another year. This is a whole school excursion and there will be no teaching staff at school on this day. The day costs $30.00 per student which includes Bus Travel - $10.00, Movie - $7.50, Bowling - $6.00, Ice-cream/drink/popcorn - $6.50. The P&C have asked that we give parents plenty of warning so that families can get their money in as leading up to Christmas is an expensive time of the year for everyone. A payment slip will be included on every newsletter from now until Tuesday, 10th December. The excursion is planned for Monday 16th December and is the highlight of the year for many students. The Zoomobile will be visiting NEIS on Thursday 7th November. The cost is $5.00 per student. Please send this money in and as this is at school, no permission note is required. Have a great week everyone Mrs Karen Babbs Principal Week 3 _____________________________ 21/10/13 School Photos 24/10/13 Fruit Day 25/10/13 Library Scripture Stadium What’s happening at Narrandera East Term 4 Week 5 ________________________________ 04/11/13 Book Fair 05/11/13 Melbourne Cup 07/11/13 Kindergarten Orientation Zoomobile Fruit Day 08/11/13 Library Scripture Stadium Narrandera East Infants School Excellence in Early Learning 47-57 Elizabeth Street Narrandera NSW 2700 T: 02 6959 1858 F: 02 6959 1756 E: [email protected] W: www.narrandere-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Week 3, Term 4 Week 4 ________________________________ 31/10/13 Fruit Day 01/11/13 Library Scripture Cricket Clinic 22nd October, 2013 Congratulations to Alirah Hands for receiving our August Aussie of the Month Award. Alirah received this for always showing initiative and setting a good example in all areas of school life. Week 3, Term 4 Page 2 Happy Birthday to Jai Quince who turns 7 on the 30th, Mrs Missen who turns 21 & Mrs Babbs who turns 97 on the 28th. Awards for Week 2, Term 4 Kindergarten: Julia Gunn - improved expression in reading Clare Fullerton - improved reading Chloe Luck - improved story writing Year 1: Jarrah Murray - improvement in mentals Marcella Close - great holiday writing Macca Maver - improved reading Year 2: Alirah Hands - great journal writing Lane Riddell - creative artwork Amelia Howarth - working hard in maths The night is free of charge and includes the following: Sausage Sizzle & drink Yabby Races Family Games - cricket, parachute, bat and ball games Touch Tank & Hatchery Fishing & Fish Feeding Lion’s Train between 6.00-7.00pm Movie & Popcorn Fishing Hamper - $1.00 a ticket In addition to the BBQ, families are more than welcome to bring their own drinks and nibbles For catering purposes we need to know how many families will be coming so could you please complete and return this slip to the office. Name: ___________________ Adults ____ Children ____ Congratulations to Charlie Ireland who received his Go for Gold Award at last week’s Assembly. Well done Charlie.