The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School Term 2, Week 10, 2015 Phone: 02 6736 1401 Website: www.sirhparkes-schools.nsw.edu.au Canteen: 02 6736 1732 Email: [email protected]*NAIDOC 25th *Rewards Day 26th Dear Parents and Community Members… It is with a tinge of sadness that I write my last contribution for The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School newsletter. As one door closes though, another one opens and I am very much looking forward to my retirement with my husband, and the important time it will give us with our family. There are numerous wonderful people who have contributed so much during my time at this school. There are parents, community members, retired teachers, representatives from service organisations and a host of other volunteers who give willingly of their time, their expertise and their wisdom. My many thanks to each and every one of them. This school has many fine assets in terms of dedicated staff. Their work on a daily basis with our most precious asset, the children, cannot be underestimated. Schools are busy places with a diversity of students who have a huge range of needs. Trying to meet these needs in a meaningful way requires commitment, hard work and lots of care. Thank you to the staff who give their best. And finally, thank you to the students. Every day I am greeted by a sea of smiling faces and a sense of that eagerness to learn. Some days are more productive than others for some of our students, but there is always a bright spot for them along the way. I am keen to follow the fortunes of the students as they progress from here to high school, and into the community beyond. I wish each and every one of them well. Congratulations to our award recipients from today’s PB Assembly. They are worthy and deserving of recognition, and great examples for the student body. Mrs. Lorelle O’Brien will be relieving principal for the beginning of next term. I am sure you will support her in her work, and I wish her well. Best wishes to the entire school community. Sue Charles School Photos A reminder that all photo orders and money are due to school by this FRIDAY, JUNE 26. NO orders will be accepted next term. Family photo envelopes are available at the Office. Infants Social – Rewards Day The Infants will be holding a social for Rewards Day. The social will be held at school during the day. Children are allowed to come out of uniform (please ensure your child has enough warm clothing for the playground). Sensible, covered shoes are also required. Lollies will be given out as prizes at the social. Please contact your child’s teacher if you do not wish them to receive lollies. PLP Awards Congratulations to the following students who achieved their Personalised Learning Plan goals: Shikya O’Connell, Nariah Chamberlain, Angus Pitkin, Norman Cutmore, Jasmine Stuart, Georgie Duroux, Suzy McGrady, Gerry McGrady, Zoe Nalder, Karen McGrady, Kristen Swan, Latea Nicholls, Timahna Tandy, Jakheem Binge, Matari Wightman, Ashton Davies, Mary Binge, Lucia Davies, Troy Campbell and Jara Duroux. Colour The Earth - Visual Arts Camp, Stage 3 Students. Congratulations to Zoe Jenkins, Alex McCowen, James Ibbett, Grace Butler and Jessica Thomas who were selected to attend a Visual Arts camp for two days at Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre. They were chosen based on their artistic ability, good school attendance, ability to cooperate and positive behaviour. James Ibbett- I enjoyed using the shadow fading pa- per which allowed me to put an object over the paper and use the sun to create a shadow. I had to put the paper in water for two minutes and then keep it in the dark to leave the mark on the paper. Jessica Thomas- My favourite activity was painting an abstract piece of art using the shadows of plants. Grace Butler- The highlight of my time at camp was when we played a huge game of Pictionary because it was entertaining. Alex McCowen- I enjoyed drawing the sugar glider because we got to draw on a black piece of paper, which is different to what we usually use. The P&C Wood Raffle P&C Wood Raffle Winner Congratulations to Rosemary Mitchell and thanks to Colin Caldwell for the load of wood. Thank you also to everyone who provided home baked goodies or sold tickets on the day to help make this fundraiser a success. We raised $1,200 which will contribute to our students education.
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The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Attachments
*Canteen Menu *Canteen Helpers
Assemblies
Term 2, Week 10, 2015
Dear Parents and Community Members…
Have a wonderful week.
Sue Charles
Travel Costing
There have been a few queries as to the costing
of fuel for sport and other trips so for your information
the prices are as follows:
10-20 km (eg. Jennings) $5.00
20-100km (eg. Glen Innes) $10.00
100–200km (eg. Armidale) $15.00
200–300km (eg. Tamworth) $20.00
Lost Property
There has been a lot of lost property handed
into the front office over the past few months.
We have 5 pairs of glasses, 4 watches, 1 camera,
3 MPS, 2 mobile phones, a set of car keys and a hearing
aid. If you think any of this may belong to you please
come to the front office.
There is also quite a lot of clothing in the lost
property boxes, if you are missing any items please come
and check out the boxes. (one is near the primary office
and the other is in the Infants foyer)
Debating
This year we have two debating teams made up
of eight students from years 5 and 6 students.
Last Tuesday, the Arguers travelled out to
Mingoola for their first debate of the season. I am
proud to say they did a terrific job and came away with
the win.
The Arguers are Mackenzie Cox, Anika
Rossington, Kori Eaton and Rosh Caldwell.
Congratulations on a great debate. Next Friday,
May 15, the Persuaders will be heading to Inverell to
participate in their first debate. We all wish them well.
Kristen Swan, Latea Nicholls, Timahna Tandy, Jakheem
Binge, Matari Wightman, Ashton Davies, Mary Binge,
Lucia Davies, Troy Campbell and Jara Duroux.
Colour The Earth - Visual Arts Camp, Stage 3
Students.
Congratulations to Zoe Jenkins, Alex McCowen,
James Ibbett, Grace Butler and Jessica Thomas who
were selected to attend a Visual Arts camp for two
days at Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre.
They were chosen based on their artistic ability, good
school attendance, ability to cooperate and positive
behaviour.
James Ibbett- I enjoyed using the shadow fading pa-
per which allowed me to put an object over the paper
and use the sun to create a shadow. I had to put the
paper in water for two minutes and then keep it in the
dark to leave the mark on the paper.
Jessica Thomas- My favourite activity was painting an
abstract piece of art using the shadows of plants.
Grace Butler- The highlight of my time at camp was
when we played a huge game of Pictionary because it
was entertaining.
Alex McCowen- I enjoyed drawing the sugar glider
because we got to draw on a black piece of paper, which
is different to what we usually use.
The P&C Wood Raffle
P&C Wood Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Rosemary Mitchell and thanks to Colin
Caldwell for the load of wood.
Thank you also to everyone who provided home baked goodies
or sold tickets on the day to help make this fundraiser a
success.
We raised $1,200 which will contribute to our students
education.
MEAL DEAL- “Doggy Dinner” Enjoy a yummy hotdog with cheese plus a popper
and a scoop of ice cream topped with M&M’s $5.00
Other choices: 2 mini pies $2.40 6 nuggets $2.20
WK MON TUES WED THUR FRI Sat /
Sun
Term
2
10 22
*Athletics Presentation
Ceremony-10am
*Dance Fever *eGats—Thalgarrah
23
*PB Assembly 10:15am
*Debating Armidale
*eGats—Thalgarrah
24
*NAIDOC for pre-school
and Kindergarten
*K-6S excursion to Ipswich.
25
*NAIDOC DAY
26
*Rewards Day
*School Photo money Due
*HOLIDAYS BEGIN
27/28
Term
3
1 13 Staff Development Day
14 Term 3 begins for students
15 16 *School photo day
17 *Second photo day
18/19
CANTEEN ROSTER
Wed 24 Jen Sutcliffe, Help needed please
Thur 25 Nikki Phelps
Fri 26 Michelle Wilcox, Help needed please
Wed 15 Lea Rossington (TERM 3)
COMMUNITY NOTICES
School Holidays Soccer Development Clinic When: Monday 29th June
Where: Shirley Park, Tenterfield Time: 8.30am – 11.30am Ages: 6 – 12 years of age
Cost: $35 (including soccer ball to take home) This soccer clinic will help players develop their ball skills, teamwork and understanding of the game. For more infor-
mation or to register go to www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/active/whatson.asp?region=northwest or phone 02 6766 1200.
Places are strictly limited so get in early.
Junior Border Bears
Attention Border Bears Junior Rugby League Players - The
game this weekend against Stanthorpe has been postponed
until the 11th July which is the last weekend of the school
holidays.
Under 8,9 and 10’s NO training this week. Bigger kids need to
contact their coaches for training schedule.
Training will start on Tuesday, July 7 for the under 8,9 and
10’s.
“Women in Gold” Movie night
Movie night –Thursday, June 25 starting at 5:30pm for
6:30pm.
Screening at the Tenterfield School of Arts Cinema.
$20per person includes Movie, Soup, Slices Tea/ Coffee.
Bookings Kris McCowen on 0438 154 657 (for catering).
Support The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School P&C
Association.
HOMEBAKE (first week term 3)
Wed 15 Bec Ebbern (TERM 3)
Fri 17 Kelly Coleman (TERM 3)
Highly engaged and reflective learners
Confident, responsible and resilient citizens
Productive thinkers,
communicators and
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK:
Infants: Jason Edwards, Lila Newton, Jarrod Brown,
Thomas Hennessey, Adele Butler.
Primary: Amelia Wishart, Kasey Horn, Sophie-Rose
Halliday, Jake Ryan, Luke Bates.
Principal Award: Katie McCowen, Lucy McCowen.
Silver Award: Darcy Rolph.
Bronze Award: Matilda Ebbern, Scarlet Ray.
Kindness Award: Indianna Crotty, Ellie Merchant,
Charlie-Kay Kerrigan, Max Collier, Archie George,
Taylor Morris-Airs, Hannah Sheppard, Jamie
Benstead, Chloe Down.
I would like to thank all the parent/Grandparent helpers who assisted in the canteen over the Term
whilst Vicki was on long service leave, this made for an enjoyable 10 weeks.
We have had Miss Ware working in our room most of this term. We have been learning about
Aboriginal stories such as “How the Birds Got Their Colours” and “Enora and the Black Crane”.
We have talked about healthy foods and why we need to eat these foods.
We have been making patterns. We have made threading patterns and block patterns.
These are some of our patterns.
(Unfortunately some of us were away or working in other parts of the school.)
NAIDOC Day
This Thursday, June 25 our school is celebrating NAIDOC Day.
Students will be involved in a variety of Aboriginal art and craft activities.
Please feel free to come along and help celebrate NAIDOC Day at our school.
9:40am -Principal's Welcome, Welcome to Country and Flag Raising Ceremony
10am-Activities begin.
12:40-1:15pm- Lunch (Sausages $1.50, Poppers $1)
1:45pm- Students return to their own class.
Tenterfield Community Gardens - ‘The Outdoor Classroom’
On Friday afternoons, infants students involved in the Early Action for Success program have ventured to
the Tenterfield Community Gardens with Mr Thomas. Students have used this opportunity to learn about local food
production, from sowing seeds to watering, weeding and nurturing a wide range of fruit and vegetables. The final
part of the production cycle is harvesting and the students have enjoyed devouring fresh strawberries, corn,
radishes, capsicums, tomatoes, beans, snow peas and a variety of other tasty, fresh produce.
The students then use this knowledge to complete a range of literacy activities in the classroom.
Here is what some of the students have said;
“I love eating the juicy, red strawberries.” “Mr Thomas made yummy popcorn to share with us.”
“I enjoyed planting and eating the broccoli.” “The tomatoes and capsicums were delicious. I took some home to share with my family.” “The beautiful sunflowers were covered in bees. I gave some to my teacher, Miss Rivett.”
“It is fun to water the plants and watch them grow.” “We harvested the pumpkins and Mr Thomas let us take them home. Mum made some pumpkin soup.”
Multicultural perspectives public speaking
Last Wednesday Amelia Wishart travelled to Ross Hill Public School, Inverell to compete in the junior zone
final of the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking competition. In the final Amelia competed against eight
other Grade 3 and 4 students from Moree, Ross Hill, North Star and Gum Flat Public Schools. The students had to
speak in a large hall in front of parents, students and an adjudicator. Firstly Amelia presented her prepared speech
on the topic, “The Same but Different”, which lasted for just under 3 minutes. In the second part of the
competition, students were given 5 minutes to prepare an impromptu speech on the topic, “Lies”. The adjudicator
was impressed with the content of Amelia’s prepared speech and she was able to include humour in her speech to
get a laugh out of the audience which is a great achievement for a young public speaker. Well done Amelia!