Issue No 35 Term 4 Week 4 8 November 2019

Term 4

Week 5 11/10 Y7 2021Selective High Schools apps. close 11-22/11 Intensive Swimming Program 12/11 Kindergarten 2020 Parent Expo 3.15pm 15/11 Kindergarten 2020 Teddy Bear Picnic & Parent luncheon 12.30pm-2.30pm Week 6 18-22/11 Intensive Swimming Program - final week 19/11 Henny Penny chickens arrive 3P and 4CC 20/11 THS visit to Y6 ABPS 9.30am 22/11 Sports Assembly 9.30am

We make a difference, every child matters every day.

Payments Due

Activity/Item Amount Due Date

Henny Penny Chickens Luna Park Year 6

$ 6.00 $30.00

12/11/19 13/11/19

Parenting Corner: This week: A taste of falafel and independence

BCAB aka Building Connections at Anna Bay

Anna Bay is a great community and we want to ensure that every person at Anna Bay PS has a connection with people other than just their own classmates and teachers. BCAB has only just been introduced and the children and teachers already love it. Last Friday the whole school moved into what we call ‘vertical groupings’ (K-6 in every classroom). The children played games and worked on activities that required the children to work together to build relationships, connections and self-esteem. Your child possibly had a different teacher with many children that they did not know. This is exactly what we want so that they meet and engage with different children and adults at Anna Bay PS … making connections.

These photos show children connecting to make human letters C, B, T

School Bushfire Drill

Yesterday we conducted a bushfire evacuation drill with all students, staff and visitors in the school. Our staff implemented the emergency procedures which went very smoothly and without incident. I am very proud of all our students who remained calm and sensible throughout the drill. Both students and staff will now provide feedback to help improve our procedures so we are as prepared as possible in case of a real emergency. This is also a great time for all our families in the community to look at their bushfire plans so that you are also well prepared. Information is available from the Rural Fire Service website to assist you with planning (see ‘Plan and Prepare’). https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ . Can I also recommend you install and use the ‘Fires near Me’ app on your smart phone.

COURTEOUS means:

Be polite

Be respectful

Treat others

kindly

Being COOPERATIVE means

Right place, right time

Stay calm

We do as we

are asked

Work together

READY TO LEARN means

Be prepared

Try your best

Look and listen

well

Anna Bay Public School’s PBL Expectations

Issue No 35 Term 4 Week 4 8 November 2019

We make a difference, every child matters every day.

IGA Rewards Program

From every product you buy displaying the Community Chest symbol, a percentage is donated to the School. Please support your local IGA Store.

Tomago Aluminium Donation

Recently our Year 6 student Lillie O entered a drawing competition with Tomago Aluminium with the theme “Do it for Life”. Lillie won a prize for herself with her drawing of a scene inspired by our area. The prize also included a generous $300 donation to our school. Lillie was presented with her prize at last Monday’s assembly. Thank you Tomago Aluminium. Congratulations and very well done Lillie.

2019 Sports Assembly

Our annual Sports Award Assembly will be held in our school hall on Friday 22 November starting at 9.30am. All family and friends are welcome to help us celebrate our students sporting achievements for 2019. Our talented Drum Corp group will be performing on the day. Please see the flyer on page 4.

Kindergarten 2020 Parent Expo

On Tuesday 12 November we will be hosting a Parent Expo for Kindergarten 2020 families from 3.15 to 4.00pm in the school library. This will be an opportunity for you to meet the Kindergarten teachers and ask any questions you may have.

Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

Our final Kindergarten 2020 orientation will be held on Friday 15 November with a Teddy Bears’ Picnic from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Please bring along your favourite stuffed toy, a small healthy snack, a drink and hat. Parents are invited to meet for lunch at Anna Bay Tavern at 12.45pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow Kindergarten 2020 families.

GOTCHAs

KH Noah 3P Lucinda KR Harry 3/4K Kiarna K/1B Wyatt 4CC Cruz 1A Taj 5/6B MJ 1C Ella 5/6R Dominic 1/2 E Ellie 6L Isaac 2M Delainey Birubi Eli 2/3W Matthew Library Landon Stage 3 Dance Alexis

Canteen Roster - Term 4 Week 4

Mon 11/11 Help needed please! Tue 12/11 Sue Wed 1311 Zoe Thur 14/11 Pam

Fri 15/11 Help needed please!

Canteen Corner

If you would like to volunteer in our canteen, come and see us and say hi! We are always happy to have new helpers join us.

Don't forget to return your ideas for the canteen naming competition to the office. The winner will receive a $20 canteen voucher! We have had some great suggestions so far, so get your thinking caps on!!! Entries close Friday

Issue No 35 Term 4 Week 4 8 November 2019

We make a difference, every child matters every day.

Applications for selective high school placement for Year 7 in 2021 closing date

Applications for placement in Year 7 in selective high schools for 2021 will close next Monday 11 November at 10pm. Detailed instructions on how to apply online are available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 Late applications will not be accepted. There are NO paper application forms. You must submit only ONE application for each student. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library.

Keep an eye out for the note about our “Crazy Hair Day” which will be held on Thursday 28 November. This is a gold coin donation day (or more if you would like). All funds raised will go to the “7 Day Makeover Anna Bay”. For more information on the project visit the “7 Day Makeover Anna Bay” Facebook page.

PSSA State Athletics

Congratulations to Tobi O and Jock G who represented the Hunter Region at the PSSA State Athletics Carnival in Sydney this week. Tobi competed in the 100m and 200m sprint. He qualified for the semi final in 100m with a PB and achieved another PB in the 200m. Jock came 35th in his 800m race. Well done boys!