Hallidays Point Public School

Learning, Caring & Sharing

Find us at: 300 Diamond Beach Road Diamond Beach NSW 2430 Ph: 6559 3009 Fax: 6559 3011 Email: hallidays-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Homepage: www.hallidays-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Issue 1 24 October 2019

Dear Parents / Carers Welcome back! It has been lovely to see all of our students return happy and well rested from the holidays, ready for the final busy term. Our school is very fortunate to enjoy the input and support from many of our families and community members, both in and out of the classroom. This support is always greatly appreciated in enriching the opportunities for our students and in creating a positive, inclusive culture for all. Thank you! I have a few reminders for you this week. Child Protection All classes will be participating in a mandatory child protection program this term as part of the PD/H/PE curriculum. These age appropriate lessons will deal with issues such as recognising and responding to safe and unsafe situations, developing positive relationships and growth and development. For the Stage 3 students, this includes naming and discussing body parts. Please talk to your child’s teacher if you would like more information about this curriculum. Intensive Swimming Scheme With the support of the P & C, our school will again be participating in the Department of Education’s Intensive Swimming Scheme later this term. These lessons will be available for all Year 2 students and may be offered to some students in Stages 2 and 3 who are unable to swim 25m in deep water unassisted. More information will be provided to families in Week 4.

Selective High School Placement Test – Year 2021 Selective high schools cater for the specific needs of high achieving gifted students. Parents apply when the student is in Year 5. The students sit the test in March of Year 6. Applications must be received by 11

November 2019. To be considered for placement, students must sit the Selective High School Placement Test. For information about applying and the placement process go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 TTFM Parent and Carer Survey – Closes Friday October 25 Many thanks to those parents and carers who have completed the Tell them From Me survey online. We would love to have even more complete this! Your feedback helps us to understand our school from your perspective to drive future planning. Please visit http://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/hallidayspoint Congratulations! Well done to our debating girls who again convinced the adjudicator to rule in their favour on the strength of their arguments and rebuttals against Bulahdelah Central School last week. Our team is undefeated this season – a great achievement indeed. On a final note, I would like to congratulate Mrs Annette Barber and Mr Chris Simon on their substantive appointments through the Department of Education during the holidays. We can now welcome both teachers as permanent staff members of Hallidays Point Public School, and look forward to their continued valuable contributions to our wonderful school.

Have a great fortnight.

Kind Regards

Fiona Lewis Relieving Principal

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT FIONA LEWIS

PBL NEWS

Term 4 is already off to a flying start! The school is buzzing with excitement over events such as Hallidays Point's Got Talent, Year 6 Fun Day, School Captain nominations, K-2 Concert rehearsals and much much more! Throughout the excitement of it all, we continue to encourage positive behaviours and uphold our Learning, Caring and Sharing values. Our first PBL lesson taught students about the 'Waste Free Challenge' that is occurring every Tuesday this term. Students learned about food packaging and explored ways to reduce lunchbox waste.

Upcoming PBL lessons will focus on respectful relationships. Students will explore and communicate how to speak respectfully to others and the impact words and actions may have. Being caring and respectful to others is one of our school-wide expectations that we encourage in all settings.

Annette Barber – PBL Coordinator

The following students received Merit Certificates and Assembly Awards at the Infants Assembly on Monday 21 October 2019. Merit Awards: Sophia Buckley – Kindergarten Dane Crowther – Kindergarten Oliver De Courcy Dutton – Kindergarten Ruby-Rose Gale – Kindergarten Mia Hasham – Kindergarten Amber Hill – Kindergarten Audrey Kilshaw – Kindergarten Tully Kippax – Kindergarten Harrison McNally – Kindergarten Digby Stephens – Kindergarten Grace Thomas – Kindergarten Phoebe Herzberg Nicholls – Year 1 Mia Johnston – Year 1 Harrison Keyte – Year 1 Liam Lenkic – Year 1 Ella McDonald – Year 1 Isla Petrie – Year 1 Kidd Stephens – Year 1 Amellia Webster – Year 1 Isla Wilson – Year 1 Makayla Clarke – Year 2 Lilah Dewar – Year 2 Ruby Edstein – Year 2 Chase Harrison – Year 2 Ella Narse – Year 2 Jack Shotton – Year 2 Ava Williams – Year 2 Zac Wolfenden – Year 2

DATE ASSEMBLY

28/10/19 Senior Assembly – Public Speaking Finalist Showcase Years 2, 4, & 6

4/11/19 Junior Assembly (COLA)

13/11/19 Combined Assembly

18/11/19 Senior Assembly (COLA)

25/11/19 Junior Assembly (COLA)

2/12/19 Senior Assembly (COLA)

11/12/19 Presentation Day

Coming events Term 4 2019

25/10/19 Daniel Morcombe Day 25/10/19 Kindergarten Transition 9:30 – 10:30 am 1/11/19 Kindergarten Transition 9:30 – 11:30 am 8/11/19 Kindergarten Transition 9:30 – 11:30 am 14/11/19 Parents of 2020 Kindergarten Students

Information morning 10:00 – 11:30 am 9/12/19 Year Six Farewell 11/12/19 Presentation Day 16/12/19 Picnic Day

MERIT AWARDS

Assembly Awards: KL Charlie Smith – an improvement in application to class work Kossay Haines O’Toole – a settled start to Term 4 Audrey Kilshaw – working responsibly during literacy groups Oscar Muldoon – staying focussed during activities KM Remy Egan – improved focus during group work Mia Hasham – being an enthusiastic learner Elly Northam – showing effort and persistence with sight words Alexis Carrigan – showing effort and persistence with sight words 1D Arielle Clair – applying herself enthusiastically to all learning tasks Angus Murray-Gill – making excellent improvements in his spelling results Josse Klaphake – always displaying quality bookwork in all learning areas Isla Wilson – making great improvements in her spelling results 1/2G Kayla Pietrowiec – a settled start to term 4 Nicholas Lynch – is consistent ability to work independently Pippa Nelson-Hauer – for always being ready to learn and setting a great example Trae Halloran – a great improvement in his writing 2B Amelia Widdowson – effort and enthusiasm in all set tasks Olive Gersbach – improved attitude and application to set tasks Chloe Anderson – improvement in spelling and writing activities Damon Hourn – consistent effort and positive attitude to all set tasks 2/3L Chase Harrison – consistently applying himself to all aspects of classwork Friendly Schools and Families Awards: KL – Alyssandra Yetendje – being a friendly and respectful class member KM – Tully Kippax – being a helpful and caring class member

1D – Max Tynan – showing the class there are positive ways to handle difficult situations 1/2G – Mia Johnston – helping others when they need assistance 2B – Zac Wolfenden – being a wonderful role model and caring class mate 2/3L – Alexis Condie – being a responsible and respectful learner Below are the Winners first and Runners Up for Public Speaking 2019.

Year 1: Ella McDonald, Harrison Keyte and Arielle Clair

Year 2: Michael Castle, Carter Cox and Chloe Powell

PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS

Year 3: Rosie Cathcart, Dermott Tancred and Rachael Rebbeck

Year 4: Bronte Kippax, Solomon Hiley and Pronpiphat Sriboonreaung

Year 5: Taia Shedden, Lily Voorby and Oliver Castle

Year 6: Katie Rebbeck, Yasmin Smith and Charlie Keyte

ALL ABILITIES KIDS TRIATHLON Open to kids of all abilities, Kindy through to High School 10 November 2019. Entry $10 – Drink, Sausage and medal included! Where: UMCA, Lake Street, Forster Time: 8:30 am drop off bike and make name off Start: 9:00 am kids will start in class groups Course: Swim in pool, bike ride, run on field What to bring: Swimmers, Goggles, Towel, Bike, Helmet, Shoes, Shirt for bike and run leg This is a non-competitive event. Each child will be encouraged to take part to the best of their ability and all will receive a medal and snacks at the conclusion of their race. Register online WWW.FORSTERTRICLUB.COM.AU On the day registrations available Enquiries: 0437 655 458 (See Notice Board)

COMMUNITY EVENTS

A big THANK YOU goes out to The Murray-Gill Family, who have supplied us with seating for our yarning circle in the garden. Yarning is an informal conversation that is culturally friendly and recognised by Aboriginal people as meaning to talk about something, someone or provide and receive information. Yarning Circles are designed to allow all students to have their say in a safe space without judgement.

During Week 1, Stage 2 students had the opportunity of welcoming Adrian Maligin into Science and Technology. Adrian spoke about the topic for this term ‘Energy’. Adrian brought a wealth of knowledge for Stage 2 students on renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It is so wonderful to welcome volunteers to our school who are also part of our parent body. Thank you for your time spent with us Mr.Maligin.

Jess McConnachie

Lunches on Diamond Canteen Roster

Term 4, 2019 CONTACT: LINDA CAIN 0408 275 640

Week Wednesday Friday Week 2 23/10/19

Isabel Gottstein

25/10/19 Lotti Marocik Kylie Pearce

Week 3 30/10/19 Lou Hearn

1/11/19 Lotti Marocik Heidi Nicholson

Week 4 06/11/19 Laurinda Murry

08/11/19 Lotti Marocik Kat Power

Week 5 13/11/19 Sophie Nichols

15/11/19 Lotti Marocik Kate Voorby

Week 6 20/11/19 Lou Hearn

22/11/19 Aurelija Martin Kat Power

Week 7 27/11/19 HELPER NEEDED PLEASE

29/11/19 Heidi Nicholson Sandy Kippax

Week 8 04/12/19 Lou Hearn

06/12/19 Kate Voorby Aurelija Martin

Week 9 11/12/19 Laurinda Murry

13/12/19 Sam Maligin Kylie Pearce

Week 10 18/12/19 Lou Hearn