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Term 4, Issue 19 27th November 2013
D I ARY D ATES TO REMEMBER :
Bookclub
Due
Monday
2nd Dec
Volunteers
Morning Tea
Tuesday
3rd Dec
Year 6
Farewell
Wednesday
11th Dec
Presenta-
tion Day
Thursday
12th Dec
Christmas
Concert
Monday
16th Dec
Party Day Tuesday
17th Dec
Last Day of
School
Wednesday
18th Dec
Lochinvar Public School
Bulletin Lochinvar Public School
A unique school achieving success.
VOLUNTEERS MORNING TEA NEXT WEEK We are hosting our annual thank you morning tea for all our helpers and volunteers. Invitations were
sent home last week and we hope to see as many of our helpers at this morning tea as possible. It is
just a small way in which we can say thank you for helping us out in many different ways throughout
the year. We cannot manage without your help.
END OF YEAR The end of the year is getting closer and this is almost our last Bulletin for
2013. We have a busy time coming up in the next few weeks with several
changes to routine. These changes in routine can often cause some
excitement in students. We understand that this is an exciting time for all
students with many changes and different things happening each week.
They can sometimes lose control or forget how to behave in a sensible
manner. We also understand that school is still a place where all students
and teachers need to feel safe and especially at this time of the year,
happy. No teacher wishes to come to school and be concerned their class
is misbehaving, being cheeky or rude to teachers or other students or
student actions in and out of the class that cause damage to equipment,
property or cause harm to another student. There have been a number of
incidents over the last 2 weeks where teachers have expressed concern
over class behaviour, some individual student behaviour as well as
inappropriate incidents in the playground by students from all classes.
We have addressed these concerns with a variety of responses.
I am extremely disappointed that this matter needs to be raised. I am also
at a loss to explain why student general behaviour has become so unlike
our usual high standard. We encourage you to discuss general behaviour
with your child so that they fully understand that silly or hurtful behaviour
is unacceptable at any time of the year and will not be tolerated over the
remaining few weeks of this year.
If the misbehaviour continues to cause harm, shows a lack of respect for
others well being or causes harm to others or their property, then more
serious actions will be need to be taken. This action could include
exclusion from school activities that are considered a privilege. This can
include the school and class fun day/ party day that will be held in the last
week of school.
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STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS COMING SOON All students will receive a written report for Semester 2 in 2 weeks time. These reports demonstrate
student progress in all key learning areas with a particular emphasis on English and Mathematics.
Please take the time to read these reports so that you are aware of how your child is progressing and
if there are any areas that students need to strengthen. You are able to discuss these with your
child’s teacher if you would like any clarification or if you have a concern. Please make sure you
organise a time convenient to you both.
SCHOOL LEADERS 2014 ELECTIONS HELD SOON Year 5 students have been thinking about their suitability as school leaders for 2014. Students will
have the opportunity to hear candidate’s campaign speeches in our assembly room on Thursday 5th
December at 9:15am. The student body (excluding Year 6) will have the chance to vote immediately
after the speeches. Parents are welcome to join us for these speeches.
The students will elect 2 School Captains and 2 Prefects. Students will receive their badges and be
sworn in at our Presentation Day Assembly on Thursday 12th December. The School Captains will be
elected by popular vote; most votes for a girl and most votes for a boy. The Prefects positions will be
decided by the number of votes received by each student, regardless of their gender. This makes it a
fairer proposition for both boys and girls with only a small number of male candidates. We wish all
students good luck in their campaign for election as a school leader for 2014.
SWIM SCHOOL HAS BEGUN 25 students from year 1-3 have taken up the opportunity to learn to swim over the next 10 days.
Students are being supervised by Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Harwood during these swimming sessions.
A qualified Aus Swim teacher is also engaged to assist with groups at the pool. The lessons run for
10 days and we only offer this service every 2 years. Students not involved will be supervised at
school by Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Tomlins and Ms. McCutchan.
P&C CHRISTMAS R AFFLE TICKETS ON SALE SOON . Our final P&C Fundraiser for the year is our Christmas raffle. 8 Prizes will be on offer this year. Books
of raffle tickets will be sent home on Monday next week and the prizes will be drawn at our Christmas
Concert evening on Monday 16th December. Tickets cost $1 each or 3 for $2. A book of 15 tickets
costs $10. Prizes are pictured on the final page. Names drawn from the hat will have a free choice of
the table of prizes.
YEAR 6 ORIENTATION D AY AT RUTHERFORD H IGH SCHOOL All students attending Rutherford Technology HS will have their Orientation Day next Wednesday,
4th December. Students need to spend the day at the high school getting to know the environment
and experiencing some lessons. They will get to meet other students from other schools and
generally get a feel for their new school. We wish all students a great day. Information was sent
home last week with students about the Parent Information Evening held the evening before.
Parents are responsible for getting students to and from the high school that day.
CHRISTMAS SCRIPTURE SERVICE NEXT WEEK Our end of year Scripture Service will be held on Thursday, 5
th December at 10:00am at the
St Joseph Convent Chapel in Lochinvar. All students have a role to play in the Service and parents
are welcome to join us at this service. This is the final scripture activity for 2013.
Term 4, Issue 19 Page 3
ASSEMBLY AWARDS
K INDERGARTEN / 1
Hannah Cant - great skipping skills.
Wil Bullman - great work in P.E.
Kyra Platt - great work with sight words.
Lucas Johnson - great work in maths.
YEAR 1 /2
Pursha Gibbs - writing a great recount of Sister
Bossy.
Xandah Hoover - being interested and
motivated
Patrick Fletcher - being a brave and patient and
welcome home.
Connor Gibbs - excellent effort in all classroom
activities.
Clare Sheahan - beautiful stained glass artwork.
Reece Weissel - beautiful stained glass artwork.
YEAR 3/4
Thomas Joyce - writing a great version of
Tiddalik the frog.
Liam Johnson - Outstanding effort in Aboriginal
dot Art.
Hope McCredie - Outstanding effort in Aboriginal
dot Art.
Bayden Halson - an excellent version of Tiddalik
the frog.
Teneil McLoughlin - outstanding behaviour in
class!
YEAR 4 /5 /6 Laila Kirtley - consistent effort in homework
Term 4.
Ryan Keane - consistent effort in homework
Term 4.
Emily Johnson - great interview presentation.
Abby-Rose Carpenter - working very well in all
areas.
Ryan Keane - taking on a tricky job - partner
dancing.
BEST BOY:
Taj Jones, Declan Williams & Connor Gibbs.
BEST G IRL:
Mikaelee Grime, Sierra Philp & Jackie Wiessel.
BEST CLASS :
Year 1/2 and K/1.
HEALTHY LUNCH AWARDS :
Will Bullman & Jared Gibbs.
ASSEMBLY ITEMS :
4/5/6 - Kitchen Safety.
V IS ITORS FROM THE H IGH SCHOOL B AND TO ENTERTAIN THE STAGE 2 STUDENTS Our students in Year 3 and 4 will have the opportunity to listen to the gifted musicians from
Rutherford Technology High School who are coming to share their musical expertise on Friday,
6th December after swim school. This is a free concert and will allow students to hear a variety of
musical instruments in a close and informal environment. Instruments from the wind family will be
showcased and includes flutes, clarinets and trumpets.
THANK YOU R AY Thank you Ray Carson for his assistance at the P&C Bunnings BBQ. Sorry Ray. We appreciate
your help at the end of a long and busy day.
P & C CHRISTMAS
RAFFLE The Lochinvar Public School and the P&C Association would like to take this opportunity to
thank the sponsors who donated gifts for our 2013 Christmas raffle.
HW Line Bore - Front End Loader (Toy).
Hover Family - Dump Truck (Toy).
Harvey Norman - GPS.
Rhea’s Hairdressing - Hair Care Products.
Brokenwood Winery - VIP Tour & Wine Tasting.
Reding Cinema - Family Pass x 4.
Superstrike - Family Pass x 4.
Fresh Ham - Lochinvar Playgroup.
Hunter Valley Gardens - Christmas Lights Spectacular.
Hunter Air - Solar Filigree Table Light.
L IBR ARY NEWS - M ATERIAL WORLD In Year 3/4 we
have been
learning about
different materials in our environment.
To help reduce landfill we have decided
to try and make a difference by
recycling old mobile phones, ink
cartridges and clothes. Please if you
have any of these at home help us
recycle by placing them in the tub
outside 3/4’s room over the following 2
weeks.
Thank You
Mrs Howard.
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