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3/4H CLASS NEWS 3/4H have worked hard during a very busy term and have

earned themselves a holiday. During Term 2 we have been

studying British Colonisation. Students were interested and

intrigued to learn about life in Australia before and after

British Colonisation. Using the First Fleet Database allowed

the students to gain an understanding of the types of

crimes people were sent to Australia for. One of our tasks

was to make a ‘Wanted Poster’, and we seem to have a lot of

students and even teachers wanted for various crimes!

Several students made Australian themed board games.

The games were well made and we have enjoyed playing

them. It was pleasing to listen to wonderful speeches that

3/4H prepared and delivered on Multiculturalism. Students

spoke from the heart about their beliefs and understanding

on the topic. Bush dancing each week has been a lot of fun.

Students have enjoyed learning the Shearer’s Skip, Damper

Stamp and Heel and Toe Polka. Our room is looking great

with wonderful art displays. 3/4H created great

illustrations using photos of clouds. We have also created

some fantastic tessellating patterns and then decorated

them to produce some eye catching artworks. Have a safe

and enjoyable holiday.

Miss Robyn Hague

Class Teacher

For our schools NAIDOC week celebration we will be having a guest performance on Tuesday 26 July at 9:30am

by Troy Allen. All students are invited to attend with a cost of $2.

Permission notes will be handed out first week back in Term 3.

ADVENTURES IN ART: for kids aged 8 and up

Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 4 - 5.15 pm Cost for the term: $160

Term 3 2016 (9 weeks) commences July 19 or 20

Adventures in Art is a stimulating weekly class for kids aged 8 and up, who enjoy making art. Kids will express their

creativity in an individual way as they try new possibilities in drawing and painting, printmaking and sculpture.

Some exhibition visits are also included. Classes are held in the Packsaddle Studio at NERAM, with all

materials provided. Maximum class size: 12. Enquiries: Del Bernett 6772 7544 or dbenett@tpg.com.au

About the Teacher: Del Bernett is a qualified teacher and artist who was the

Education Officer at NERAM during the period 2004-2007. She is passionate about helping both adults and children to learn about art and to enjoy the experience of creating their own

works. She plans interesting art activities and loves seeing the wonderful variety of work produced by her students. She has

been teaching art classes at NERAM since 2007.

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■ Address: 142-152 Faulkner St, Armidale NSW 2350

■ Phone: 02 6772 3420 ■ Fax: 02 6771 2262

■ Email: armidalec-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au ■ Website: www.armidalec-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

The Blue and White Armidale City Public

School

the heart of Armidale

Quality teaching since 1861

29 June 2016

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORT—10 The final week of Term 2 has been filled with a number of

activities for students to enjoy including a K–6 Disco and

K–6 Athletics. Thank you to all staff for the time and

effort they put into organising activities such as these for

students to take part in and thank you to parents for

supporting the involvement of their children in these

events.

At the end of this term Mrs Debbie Roach will be going on

leave from Armidale City Public School, pending her

retirement in 2017. Mrs Roach has been a teacher at

Armidale City Public School for approximately 28 years and

is a highly respected member of the school staff and

community. She has been tireless in her efforts and

commitment to ensuring the needs of all students are met

and that they get a quality education. Thank you to Mrs

Roach for all her outstanding work, professionalism, support

and leadership over many years at our school and in public

education – we will miss you. Miss Brydie Tancred will be

taking over as the teacher on 3/4R and we welcome her to

the Armidale City Public School team for the remainder of

2016.

On Monday and Tuesday this week we had three students

attend the eGATS camp at Thalgarrah. Peter, Max and

Alex all attended the camp and will be part of the eGATS

program working on projects in mathematics and computer

programming. Thank you to Mrs Russell for her

organisation of this ongoing program which provides an

outstanding opportunity for Gifted and Talented students in

the New England Region and to Mrs Ridley for being a

mentor for students throughout the program.

Well done to our soccer team who were successful in their

game against Kootingal Public School played in Armidale

yesterday. Thank you to Mr and Mrs MacGregor for their

ongoing work in preparing the team. The boys will play their

next game early next term.

Our Athletics Carnival will be held tomorrow, Thursday 30

June at Armidale High School for students from

Kindergarten to Year 6. This is the first time all students

across the school have been participants in the day.

Thank you to everyone for their amazing support of our

school this semester, to the students for all their

outstanding work and to all staff for their dedication to the

education and wellbeing of our students. Have a safe and

happy break – looking forward to working with you all again

in Term 3.

Please feel free to send me an email at any time on the

address below. Enjoy the rest of the week everyone. Mr Matt Hobbs

Principal matthew.hobbs@det.nsw.edu.au

30.06.16 Athletics Track Events Carnival

@AHS

01.07.16 Last Day of Term 2

18.07.16 First Day of Term 3 for Teachers

19.07.16 First Day of Term 3 for Students

25-29.07.16 NAIDOC Week

05.08.16 6.30pm P&C Meeting in the Library

18-21.10.16 Lake Keepit Excursion - Year 4

7-11.11.16 Stage 3 Excursion to Newcastle

Many hands make light work!

Thank you to all who have offered to help with

the election day BBQ. You should have received

a note this week asking for more helpers on the

day and donations for the bake sale.

If you can help out on the day please contact

Sue on 0406 166 772

Our next P&C meeting will be on

Wednesday 5 August

6:30pm in the School Library

Please come along.

Did you know that the P&C has recently

committed funds to help buy a new BBQ and

$1000 to help our School Spectacular

representatives get to Sydney.

We hope that everyone has a great holiday ,

has fun and keeps warm.

P&C NEWS

DOES ANYONE HAVE AN OLD 1950’S TELEPHONE.

We would appreciate it for our 1950’s immigration

presentation. We will return it after the presentation.

Thanks Jess and Rubi 5/6R

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BRONZE AWARDS KB Jacob

KR Vienna Marshall

1/2E Maddy Rosie

Keani Darcy

3/4S Georgia

3/4H Georgia Tyleka

Laura Edward

Chloe Katie

Michaela Holly

Matilda Chelsea

Sophie

5/6R Rubi

5/6T Jessica Noah

Sarah Millie

5/6Mac Jack Amy

SILVER AWARDS KB Lachlan

KG Lola Charlotte

Kiara Connie

KR Bridget Thomas

Isabelle

1/2KS Tillie

WORK OF THE FORTNIGHT Kinder Blue Amelia

Kinder Red Vienna

Kinder Green Chloe

1/2L Silas

1/2C Hamish

1/2E Ariana

1/2J Violet

1/2KS Fia and Aayan

3/4J Oscar

3/4H Sophie

3/4R Asher

5/6R Hamish, Chiyo and Clio

5/6T Chloe

5/6K Belle

5/6Mac Aashrita

PREMIER'S SPELLING BEE SCHOOL FINAL Congratulations to the following students competing in the

school final of the Premier's Spelling Bee at school today.

Stage 3

Peter, Noah, Max, Alex, Flynn, Alexander, Fynn and

Kasey.

Stage 2

Felix, Abby, Anna, Flynn, Sam, Sam and Mia.

Two students from each stage will then go on to compete in

the Regional Final of the Premier's Spelling Bee at a

location to be advised.

Our best wishes go to all the competitors from our school.

Mrs Debbie Roach

SPORT REPORT The past few weeks have been very busy with sport.

Congratulations to Chiyo who placed first in the 10 Year

Girls event at the Regional Cross Country Championships.

What a fantastic effort! Chiyo will now

represent the North West at the State

Championships which will be held in Emu

Creek next term. We wish Chiyo every

success at the next level.

Yesterday, the Boys’ Football team played

Kootingal in Round 3 of the PSSA

knockout. Armidale City Public School won

the game 3-1. The boys are to be

congratulated on a good win and are now

looking forward to the Round Four which

will be played early next term.

Congratulations, boys and good luck in

your next game.

Congratulations to Sam who has been

selected to attend a cricket camp at Saint

Gregory’s College Sydney. Sam is one of two cricketers

from the North West Cricket team who has been selected

for this fantastic opportunity. Well done, Sam. We are

extremely proud of you.

We recently held our Field Events Carnival and this

Thursday we will hopefully complete the track events. It is

the first time we will have the whole school attending the

carnival and we are looking forward to lovely warm weather.

Keep your fingers crossed. Good luck to everyone

competing and we hope many of you achieve personal bests

on the day.

Mrs Sue Kelly

Jacob and Cami

Sturt House Captains

Wanted

Old Unwanted Lego if you have any Lego that you no

longer need please send it into Mr McGrath.