The Pocket Public School News ‘Providing a rich learning experience in a personal and caring environment.’ Find us at: The Pocket Road, The Pocket via Billinudgel NSW 2483 P 02 6684 5226 F 02 6684 5536 M 0428 692 458 E [email protected] W www.thepocket-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Quick Check! Action required Coming events Date Details Date Event Reminders Christmas Card Orders Wed 11 Dec TPPS Presentation Night & Dinner Swimming level & permission note (end of year excursion) Mon 16 Dec Final canteen day Outstanding money to be paid Wed 18 Dec Last day of school Library books to be returned Wed 29 Jan School resumes The Pocket School Newsletter Term 4 Week 10 No. 31 9 December 2013 FROM THE PRINCIPAL It’s hard to believe but this is the last newsletter for the year! With only 8 more school days left, there is still plenty planned for the students! A huge thank you to the SRC members for their magnificent efforts this year in leading their peers, making decisions about their school and making the ideas come to fruition. Hosting the assembly on Friday was a demonstration of the confidence you have developed this year, well done! It’s great preparation in leadership for the years ahead. The Special Assembly was also the last assembly organised by our two school captains, Xavier and Ben. They have regularly set up the assembly and controlled the music for all our assemblies this year. A great job boys; we hope you have trained the next organisers for 2014. Our Special Assembly saw the sports awards, Student achievement, special awards to Mrs Daniels, Mrs Hauenstein and Ben and the birthdays for those who celebrate during the remaining days of the year. It was good to see so many parents and friends come to the assembly and join with us in the celebration of these awards. The Thank You morning tea was also well attended and this is only a small way in which we can demonstrate how thankful we are to have such a fantastic group of parents and community members supporting our students and school. Last Monday Luella and Bella attended the District Cricket trials and had a great day polishing their skills, playing a game and having the opportunity to be in the local team. Luella was successful in being chosen but declined the offer due to other commitments. This was the first time Bella had played cricket at this level. Well done Girls we are so proud of your efforts! Last Wednesday Xavier and Ben attended Mullumbimby High for their final orientation for the year. They had a good day, met friends they have made during the year, formed class groups and found their way around the school. All the best for 2014 Xavier and Ben! Be sure to return your permission note, swimming level and money for the end of year event in Ballina. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. All parents and pre-schoolers are most welcome to come too! On Monday 16 December, we will be having the final canteen day for the year. Susie Murray and Adrienn have offered to open the canteen for us. Due to the stock being run down for the holidays, not all regular items will be available, so you might need to be prepared to have a second choice for lunch. We will
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The Pocket Public School News
‘Providing a rich learning experience in a personal and caring environment.’
Find us at: The Pocket Road, The Pocket via Billinudgel NSW 2483 P 02 6684 5226 F 02 6684 5536 M 0428 692 458 E [email protected] W www.thepocket-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Quick Check! Action required Coming events Date Details Date Event
Reminders Christmas Card Orders Wed 11 Dec TPPS Presentation Night & Dinner
Swimming level & permission note (end of year excursion)
Mon 16 Dec Final canteen day
Outstanding money to be paid Wed 18 Dec Last day of school
Library books to be returned Wed 29 Jan School resumes
The Pocket School Newsletter Term 4 Week 10 No. 31 9 December 2013
FROM THE PRINCIPAL It’s hard to believe but this is the last newsletter for the year! With only 8 more school days left, there is still plenty planned for the students!
A huge thank you to the SRC members for their magnificent efforts this year in leading their peers, making decisions about their school and making the ideas come to fruition. Hosting the assembly on Friday was a demonstration of the confidence you have developed this year, well done! It’s great preparation in leadership for the years ahead.
The Special Assembly was also the last assembly organised by our two school captains, Xavier and Ben. They have regularly set up the assembly and controlled the music for all our assemblies this year. A great job boys; we hope you have trained the next organisers for 2014.
Our Special Assembly saw the sports awards, Student achievement, special awards to Mrs Daniels, Mrs Hauenstein and Ben and the birthdays for those who celebrate during the remaining days of the year. It was good to see so many parents and friends come to the assembly and join with us in the celebration of these awards.
The Thank You morning tea was also well attended and this is only a small way in which we can demonstrate how thankful we are to have such a fantastic group of
parents and community members supporting our students and school.
Last Monday Luella and Bella attended the District Cricket trials and had a great day polishing their skills, playing a game and having the opportunity to be in the local team. Luella was successful in being chosen but declined the offer due to other commitments. This was the first time Bella had played cricket at this level. Well done Girls we are so proud of your efforts!
Last Wednesday Xavier and Ben attended Mullumbimby High for their final orientation for the year. They had a good day, met friends they have made during the year, formed class groups and found their way around the school. All the best for 2014 Xavier and Ben!
Be sure to return your permission note, swimming level and money for the end of year event in Ballina. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. All parents and pre-schoolers are most welcome to come too!
On Monday 16 December, we will be having the final canteen day for the year. Susie Murray and Adrienn have offered to open the canteen for us. Due to the stock being run down for the holidays, not all regular items will be available, so you might need to be prepared to have a second choice for lunch. We will
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endeavour to meet all wants. Snack items will still be available.
We would appreciate all outstanding accounts to be finalised this week please.
Please return all library books as they are now overdue and we will be stocktaking the library this week.
The last day of term for the students is Wednesday 18 December. All students will return to school for 2014 on Wednesday 29 January. The staff would like to wish everyone a very safe and happy holiday break. Enjoy the time with your children and … don’t forget to try and read every day!!!
Tomorrow is the presentation of the Captains speeches and voting for 2014 leaders.
The students will give their speeches to the school community. The voting by students and staff will follow. Captains WILL NOT be announced until 2014 at our first assembly. Annette Fairhall
WIRES Years 2/3/4 were lucky enough to have a visit from our local WIRES lady, Katie Stewart. She is also an expert on gliders. Katie would love pouches made for her rescued babies, they must be of natural material. Katie loved
our squirrel glider documentary, she asked for a copy to show at the WIRES meeting!
Skill of the Week last week was “I am safe when I follow the bus rules”.
This week is “I am responsible when I dispose of my rubbish in the appropriate bins”.
Good on You Winners Week 9 – Jacob, Zephyr, Mason, Jaala and Ruby D. Good on you! Chook Duty
This week is Class K/1. Next week is Class 2/3.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Presentation Night: 11 December. Mystery Tour Year 6: Monday 16 December. SRC The SRC have worked really hard this year and raised over $1100. They have had some wonderful fundraising ideas and had lots of fun. The SRC are meeting with their classes to devise wish lists to spend their money. Some of the money will be spent on helping children who are not as lucky as we are at The Pocket. We are deciding whether to have water pumps installed in remote schools in Cambodia, so the children don't have to walk for hours for water, and perhaps we will be buying some goats and chickens also. This is an Oxfam initiative and an effective way to give. There will be money left over to also buy some things the children decide they'd like to have at school! Well done SRC.
Presentation night
Dear Parents
Don’t forget that the 2013 presentation
night is on Wednesday the 11th at 5:30.
Don’t forget to bring along a plate of yummy
food. Remember to be ready to swing your
hips and tap your feet. Don’t forget that your
child will be performing Christmas carols on
the night!
From the organising committee 4/5/6
EGGS
Our chooks have been very busy so we have plenty of eggs for sale. Please see Pauline if you’d like to purchase some. CANTEEN
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Week 10 No canteen this week due to the excursion
to Ballina. Week 11 Final Day, Monday 16 December Susie M Cakes: Adrienn Kristy
CHOOK ROSTER FOR THE HOLIDAYS Please see Pauline to volunteer your time over the holidays to take care of our chooks. Be sure to check out the garden while you are there.
SCHOOL BRIEFS
Kik messenger
Does your child use Kik? Police have described it as
''the No.1 social media problem involving teenagers'',
but most parents would barely have heard of
messaging app Kik before last week. Find out what it is:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/technology/tech
nology-
az//technology_glossary/7w0F/5353/Kik+messenger
Why cyber safety experts are concerned:
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-
news/experts-warn-of-apps-hidden-dangers-
20131130-2yif3.html#ixzz2mYlkXFyd
Choosing school shoes
Are expensive school shoes the best option for happy
feet? Let's face it. School shoes have never been at the
cutting edge of fashion. In fact if you look at what your
parents were wearing, the humble school shoe really
hasn't evolved much at all.
Tips for choosing shoes:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health
/choosing-the-right-school-shoes
Teach your kids to be waterproof
As temperatures rise, the risk of drowning increases
too. Review these water-safety tips to help keep your
family safe this summer. Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health
/water-safety-tips
COMMUNITY NEWS
"Holiday Tennis Clinic"
The Mullumbimby tennis club will be running an exciting tennis program for all ages & abilities these school holidays
It's a great way for your child to develop their tennis while having fun with their friends.
When : Clinic 1; January 6th, 7th & 8th, 9:30am -12:30pm
Clinic 2; January 20th, 21st & 22nd, 9:30am- 12:30pm
Cost : $35 per day or $110 for all 3 days.
Includes swim at Mullumbimby pool.
To reserve a place contact Justin 0403 841 241
The Pocket Public is having a Recycle Sale
Phone/Fax machine – Brother 2820 $100 + 1 toner cartridge – excellent condition
Fax machine – Brother 8275 $20
Laptop bags $10
Document holders (suitable for holding $5 documents in front of a computer)
Printer – Lexmark E210 $20
Printer – Brother HL5150D + 1 toner $50 Cartridge
Glass anti-radiation screen filter $5
If you are interested in any of these items please contact Pauline at the school office.
All prices are negotiable.
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Music Lessons with Danielle Parents please remember to contact Danielle on 0429 871 886 or the Conservatorium on 02 6621 2266 if your child is unable to attend their music lesson.
This will be the final newsletter appearance for Ben and Xavier, we wish them both good luck for high school next year.
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