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ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD Member of the crossing point learning community
[email protected] Principal Vicki Harris
Deputy Principal Carolyn Howard
481 David St
Albury NSW 2640
Ph 60213849
Week 10 Term 4
9 December, 2015
Dear All As this will be the last newsletter for this year I would like to thank the whole school community for their wonderful support and especially our fantastic students! Our staff, both teaching and administrative, deserve many accolades for everything they do for our students every day. It has been a very busy and fruitful year, our students have achieved well, excelled in sporting endeavours and more importantly grown as citizens.
PRESENTATION DAY This morning we held a very successful Presentation Day for Years 2-6 students at the Albury High School hall. It was great to see so many students receiving awards or performing. Unfortunately we can only present a certain number of awards but I know the staff and I are very proud of the achievements of all our students. Every student should feel very proud of their efforts this year and strive to continue to do their best in all their endeavours in 2016. Congratulations to our students for taking pride in their uniform and looking so great in their formal summer uniform. Thank you to the many families and friends who were able to join us on this special day. I congratulate Miss Macleod and the Senior Choir, Miss Heywood and 3/4CM who performed a French item and Mrs Moriarty and the ensemble for their moving performances. Special thanks are extended to Katja, an ex-student currently in Year 12 at AHS. Katja composed a piece of music for the ensemble to perform today and then conducted them in their performance – thanks Katja! Many thanks to Ms Howard, Miss Brooker, Mr Neil and their team for the excellent organisation of the day. Many thanks also to Mr Ian Pantling (APS) and Mr Greg Chadwick (AHS) and Mr Barry Eckley for their assistance. Thanks to Mr Ward and the other staff at Albury High School for their assistance in the organisation of the ceremony.
During the ceremony today, our 2016 Captains and Vice-Captains were announced. Congratulations to these students:- 2016 School Captains - Phoebe Grigg and Mitchell Lawes 2016 Vice Captains - Ava Tuksar and Harrison Lawes I am sure you will all fulfil your roles admirably. The recipients of the special awards, both academic and sporting are printed on page 2 of this newsletter. Congratulations again to them all!
COUNCILLORS LUNCH Yesterday Mrs Dicketts, Mrs Whitehead and I shared a ‘lunch out’ with our current student councillors. We shared quite a few pizzas and it was great to have a social interaction with 12 students who have done so much for our school during the year. It would have been demonstrated to all those present today, as they led the ceremony, that they were indeed wonderful leaders!
2016 NEWS A reminder that students in Yrs 1-6 return to school on Thursday 28 January. As is the custom, students will return to their 2015 classes for a few days until enrolment numbers are finalised. Our current enrolment numbers indicate we are only one student off forming a 24th class. As you are aware, many things can happen over the holidays, and two students either way make a huge difference. New Kindergarten students will receive a letter stating their starting time for Friday 29 January.
STAFF CHANGES Miss Di Heywood, has announced that she will not be returning to our school next year. She has decided to retire and move to sunny Queensland! I wish to thank her for her commitment to the French program over many years. Many of our ex-students who have travelled abroad have been able to ask questions, directions, find accommodation and eat, as a result of the French program led by Miss Heywood. Thanks for everything and best wishes for the future! Ms Alison Griffith and Mr Ross Sewell will be on leave during 2016. We wish them a happy and safe year. As we are unsure of other staff appointments we are not able to announce replacements at this stage.
To conclude I wish you and your families a very happy festive season and a 2016 full of peace. PLEASE travel safely!
Vicki Harris - Principal
Dates for the Diary
Thursday 10
10:00am Kindergarten Presentation
11:30am Year 1 Presentation
2:00pm Sports Assembly Friday 11 Celebration Day
Tuesday 15
11:30am Year 6 Graduation
(see times pg 2) Year 5 & 6 Dinner/Disco Wednesday 16 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for all
students
Thursday 17 Staff Development Day
Friday 18 SCHOOL CLOSED
PRESENTATION DAY SPECIAL AWARDS 2015 Congratulations to the following students- Performing Arts Award- Junior- Rory Harrap Senior- Ziggy Lamond Creative Arts Award- Junior- Emily Loxton Senior- Ruby Brooks School Music Award- Aylish Jorgensen School Citizenship Award- Toby Lewis Principal’s Award- Lisa Cary Jane Cummins Lote Award- Rachael Kemp Junior Sports Award- Caleb Clemson Senior Sports Award- Emily Wills Michael Carney Sports Citizenship Award- Max Byrne NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge Medal - Ella Riches
Many thanks to all the parents and friends who
attended our Years 2-6 Presentation Day this morning.
I look forward to seeing our Kindergarten and Year 1
parents at the Presentation Assemblies tomorrow. I wish
you and you family a Merry Xmas and a safe holiday.
Carolyn Howard, Deputy Principal.
JUNIOR RIVERINA DANCE ENSEMBLE- Congratulations to
Sophie Irvine and Natasha Simuong who have each
gained a position in the 2016 Junior Riverina Albury
Dance Ensemble. This year the field of applicants was
large and very talented, so these girls have done very
well to make it through. We wish them well in their
endeavours.
SPORTS ASSEMBLY- We are holding our final
sports assembly tomorrow, Thursday, 10
December, at 2:00pm in the APS hall. At this
assembly we will be awarding pennants for
district representation. We will also be presenting
certificates for PSSA and school sport. Thank you to all
members of our school community who have
contributed to making our sports programs run smoothly
this year. APS Sports Committee
CRICKET REPORTS
BLUE- APS Junior Blue played LEPS Green. We batted first
and quickly put 78 runs on the board. With some
excellent bowling LEPS were out for 11. Team members
were: Sanjaya K, Liam P, Jack H, Dominic M, Luke V- Z,
Rhys K, Jack W, Lachlan R, Noah S, Rory H, Oscar W,
Jake L, and Billy R. It has been wonderful to see the boys
enjoy their cricket and be such great sports. Well done
boys!
APS Senior Blue played their last game against
LEPS Green. Batters struck several boundaries
during our innings with some accurate bowling
and fielding. Team members were: Josh G, Louise G,
Joseph W-H, Ian H, Brodie P, Rupert B, Charlie J,
Jonathon G, Hamish W, Charlie C, Theo T, Joel O, David
P and Will P. The boys were great ambassadors for the
game. Congratulations boys!
A special thank you to Mrs Pargeter for trialling and
organising the four teams, also to the parents who gave
their support at matches on Friday.
Lynn Macleod, Coordinator.
GOLD- Our final match for the term was played against
Albury North at Norris Park. The Junior Gold team made
114 runs, with most batters retiring on solid scores. The
Senior Gold team were quite efficient with their bowling
and fielding; holding NAPS to a total of 63. Our Senior
batters made 83 quickly. Well done to all members of
the Gold teams as they continued to encourage one
another and display fair sportsmanship. A huge thank
you to Mr Grigg and Mr Boehm who assisted with
umpiring and scoring throughout the season.
Christel Pargeter, Coordinator
JUNIOR T-BALL- The last game of the year saw many
team members trying to take catches, both on our
mixed team and on the Lavington team. It was terrific to
hear encouraging comments being given to others
throughout the game.
The teacher from Lavington, who supervised our girls’
team playing against her girls’ team, also reported
fantastic attempts at catching and running by our
Albury Public students.
Thank you very much to our
loyal but fair supporter,
Caroline Whittle, who assisted
with the Albury Public teams
each week. The students also
enjoyed having some of their
parents come along
throughout the season to
cheer them on from the
sidelines.
Jenny Boehm, Class Teacher.
SENIOR SOFTBALL- The Senior
Boys team had a bye for
their final game so they played against each other;
enjoying a bit of friendly competition.
The Senior Girls team had a great win over Hume Public
School. I would like to thank all the players for their
positive attitude throughout the season; each of them
showed good sportsmanship and they were always
ready to lend a hand with the kits. Well done everyone.
Also, a special thank you to Lyndon Robertson, who
assisted with coaching and umpiring.
Jess Brooker, Coordinator.
YEARS 5 & 6 NEWS
YEARS 5 & 6 CELEBRATION DAY- Celebration Day is on
Friday 11 December. Stage 3 will be going to Albury
Regent Cinema to watch ‘Goosebumps’ at 11am. The
movie will be followed by party food for lunch at
12:30pm back at school. Please refer to separate note
sent home last week for more information re food.
YEAR 6 GRADUATION ASSEMBLY
Year 6 students will be presented with their Graduation
Certificates at our Year 6 Graduation Assembly to be
held on Tuesday 15 December 2015. This assembly will
be held in the APS Hall commencing at 11:30am and
finishing at approximately 12:45pm. All students are to
wear their formal summer school uniform. YEARS 5 & 6 DINNER AND DISCO- The Year 6 Farewell
Dinner and Disco will be held on Tuesday 15 December
2015. Year 6 students are invited to the Dinner and Disco
and are to arrive no earlier than 5:40pm via the Smollett
Street gates, to share nibbles near the canteen. Year 5
students are invited to attend the Disco and are to
arrive no earlier than 7:00pm via the Smollett Street
gates near the canteen. The 2016 Student Councillors
are invited to the Dinner and Disco and are also asked
to bring a small plate of nibbles to share prior to the
dinner. These students will need to arrive no earlier than
5:40pm. All students are to be collected by 9:00pm from
the APS hall.
YEAR 6 CLAP OUT- The Year 6 Clap Out is a
much loved tradition at our school. We
extend an invitation to all of our families to
join us for this event as Year 6 enjoy their last
walk across our playground as students of
Albury Public School. This event will begin at 2:45pm on
the last day, Wednesday 16 December.
Jess Brooker, Assistant Principan (Rel.)
REVERSE CHRISTMAS TREE (ST VINCENT DE PAUL
SOCIETY & BORDER FOOD 4 THOUGHT)
The Christmas tree is decorated and ready for
your donations of unwrapped gifts and non-
perishable food items to be placed
underneath. Thank you to the generous
families who have already placed items there.
Remember that the gifts can be for babies, children or
adults.
Jenny Boehm, Coordinator.
HUME STUDENT BANKING- No more banking will be
collected this year. Banking will resume Week 3 Term 1,
2016.
ROSTER Thurs 10 Christie Pengelly 9:00- 11:30am
Elizabeth 11:00- 1:30pm
Fri 11 HELPER NEEDED 9:00- 11:30am
Boun Robson 11:00- 1:30pm
Mon 14 HELPER NEEDED 9:00- 11:30am
Amy Hayne 11:30- 1:30pm
Tues 15 HELPER NEEDED 9:00- 11:30am
Julie Crawley 11:00- 1:30pm Wed 16- CANTEEN CLOSED– LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to
our school community. Thank you for
supporting the APS Canteen. We look
forward to working with you again next
year! Rachael and Simone- 60212370
MANGO FUNDRAISER.
Thank you to Ian Pantling, Stuart
Howsam and Pip Newman for
unloading all the mangoes.
Thank you also to the people who
helped hand them out and to all the people who
purchased the mangoes as part of the P & C
fundraiser. We hope you are enjoying them! We sold 320 trays and raised $1,935. 00– a fantastic
effort!
Lou Newman, Coordinator.
SPEAKOUT SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA-School
holiday drama workshops. Five day workshops, 15
hours of learning about different aspects of the
theatre, including acting, movement, costume,
and staging, with a final performance on the last
day. Workshops for ages 7-9 and 10-12 years.
Contact Sallie on 0498 143 194, or email
[email protected]. Workshops are limited to 14
participants, so book early. FLYAWAY GYMNASTICS SCHOOL HOLIDAY
PROGRAM
Looking for something fun to book your children
into these school holidays? Flyaway Gymnastics is
offering school holiday programs at both our
Albury and Wodonga venues, running both weeks
of the holidays. We have our regular holiday
feature which is a structured two hour program
for Primary school children aged 5-12 years.
Children learn to balance, roll, flip and twist. We
are also offering trampoline and dance gym
workshops which give children aged 5-16 years
something a little different. Bookings are essential.
For more information on prices and times please
call (02) 60411127 Albury or (02) 60241129
Wodonga or visit www.flyawaygymnastics.com.au GET A GRIP ON TENNIS-@Albury Tennis Club
Mitchell St, Albury. Contact Kate @ Get A Grip on
Tennis—0418 572 626 or email
[email protected]. Four Day Clinic, 12
hours of being introduced to the game, honing
your skills, or for the more experienced being
pushed out of your comfort zone! Bookings
essential. CHRISTMAS FAMILY FUN & EMERGENCY SERVICES
DAY
SATURDAY 12 December from 10:00am-1:00pm at
QE11 Square. For further information please call
6021 7775.
HELEN BISHOP JUNIOR ART CLASSES– held at Albury
Public School. Vacancies exist for Term 1, 2016.
Check out the website
www.juniorgalleryartclasses.com.au or phone
0414392459 for further enquiries.
AUSTRALIAN SOCCER CLINICS– For locations and
registrations visit
www.australiansoccerclinics.com.au or phone
1300 002 934. Bringing you Australia’s #1 Holiday
Soccer clinics nationwide. Held at Albury-Melrose
Park (Lavington) 18 & 19 January.
Introducing…….
3/4CM’s CRAZY CRITTERS
John Dorothy
Oscar
Miss Piggy
Crazy Nibbles
Mary and Jamie
Ellie Fluffy Lily
Critter
Quacky
Tex
John Rockstar
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2015 SPORT AWARD RECIPIENTS The 2015 Michael Carney Sports Citizenship Award recipient is:- Max Byrne
The Premier’s Sporting Medallion recipient this year is:- Ella Riches The 2015 Junior Sportsperson of the Year is:- Caleb Clemson
This year’s Senior Sportsperson of the Year is:- Emily Wills
Riverina Region Representatives on one occasion during 2015.
Keely Bullivant-Athletics Tilby Strang-Athletics Asha Finlay-Athletics
Zachary Williams-Cross Country Will Clarke-Diving
Lillian Eggleton-Hockey Oliver Henderson-Hockey
Toby Lewis-Hockey Thomas Newman-Hockey
Lily Robertson-Hockey Spencer Robertson-Hockey
Kynon French-Rugby League Ben White-Soccer Ky McFaull-Softball
Myron Ayton-Swimming William Haberfield-Swimming
Ella Henderson-Swimming Rhys Kilo-Swimming
Olivia McCaig-Swimming Abbey McCaig-Swimming
Charles Murphy-Swimming Ella Riches-Swimming
Daisy Tuksar-Swimming Jack Wills-Swimming
Amelia Baillie-Water polo Olivea Beltrame-Water polo Deacon Hogan-Water polo
Asha Krautz-Water Polo Ruby Martin-Water polo
Riverina Region Representatives 2 or more occasions during 2015 or for 3 consecutive years.
Caleb Clemson-Athletics, Swimming Lisa Cary- Athletics, Soccer Ally Fowler-Athletics, Netball
Ava Tuksar- Athletics, Swimming, Soccer Sally Lefoe- Basketball, Netball, Water Polo
Emily Wills-Basketball, Swimming, Water Polo Petria Travassaros- Netball, Softball
William Murphy-Swimming, Water Polo Harriet Murphy-Swimming 2013, 2014, 2015
William Pargeter- Swimming, Water Polo Max Byrne-Tennis, softball
