Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Excellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 4, Week 5

Lismore Public School Term 4 Week 4

30 October 2014

Last Friday eight of our students went to Sydney to visit the Youth Eco Summit. We had a very exciting day flying into Sydney and seeing the beautiful city from the air. The summit had groups displaying information about the environment and we particularly liked the liquid nitrogen display and the alternate transport like the solar cars. All students represented the school respectfully and performed an environmental rap during the day. A big thank you must go to Bridget Baker for her wonderful help on the day!

Date Event Venue Cost Time

30/10/14 Red Dove Music Festival - Choir & Signing Choir Red Dove $2:00 12:30pm

31/10/14 Kinder Orientation Kinder Rooms NIL 9:30am

31/10/14 YWCA Boys/Girls Program - Stage 3 LPS NIL 11:45am

31/10/14 Sustainability Expo - Selected Green Team Members SCU NIL TBA

31/10/14 YWCA Boys/Girls Program LPS NIL 11:45am

31/1014 Assembly - Nominated Captains for 2015 speeches LPS Hall NIL 2:00pm

14/11/14 Scripture LPS NIL 2:00pm

11/11/14 School Dental Visit LPS NIL All Day

12/11/14 School Dental Visit LPS NIL All Day

12/11/14 P & C Meeting Staffroom NIL 6:00pm

14/11/14 Kinder Orientation Day Kinder Room NIL 9:30am

14/11/14 Jenny Dowel Visit for Boys/Girls Program LPS NIL 12:30pm

14/11/14 School Talent Quest LPS Hall NIL 2:00pm

Excellence, Opportunity and Success

We would like to respectfully acknowledge the Elders past and present of the Wijabul Wiyabal people and other peoples of Bundjalung Nation.

We acknowledge that they are the first peoples of this land on which our school stands.

RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn RIGHTS - Be safe and Learn

20 Years of Service

This week we recognised 20 years of service from Mark Wall. Mark is currently employed as the Assistant Principal –

Learning and Support. He is based at Lismore Public School but provides support to schools across the district.

Congratulations on twenty years of service to our students, Mark. We look forward to twenty more…

Library Stocktake

Library stocktake will be commencing at the end of November. All books are to be returned by Friday 21st November.

Please take some time to assist your child(ren) in locating waylaid library books.

Stage 3 Boys/Girls Program

Tomorrow students in Years 5 and 6 are commencing the Boys/Girls program. Over the next five weeks students will be

exploring influences and opportunities for boys and girls in gender specific sessions. Please take some time to discuss

these sessions with your children and contact the school should you require further information.

Well done Caelin

Well done Caelin B who finished 15th in NSW in the 800 metres at the recent State Athletics Carnival in Homebush. This is

an outstanding achievement.

Martin Gill Principal

Mobile School Dental Service

Grow Up Smiling Dental is all about kids. Our custom built mobile dental van will be visiting local schools. Going to the

dentist has never been easier for children and parents as we will bring the clinic to you at your child’s school. Our mobile

clinic has been designed for kids and will make going to the dentist not only easy but fun.

The Mobile School Dentist will be visiting our school on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November and will return on

1st and 2nd December for follow up appointments. Please read the attached information. All forms will be on the school

website and available from the school office.

School Captain Nominees

Speeches will take place on Friday at assembly. Parents and guest are invited to attend and support the students

speaking.

We

congratulate the following students on being nominated by your peers for election of School Captain 2015.

RIGHTS - Be Safe and Learn

Ethan W Lynkane S-K Josh R Rocket W Max A Harry J

Danielle B Tahlia M Sophie H Biancia K Daisy T

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

RESPECT - Be Caring and Polite

RIGHTS

Be safe and learn 3R’s

RESPONSIBILITY

Be accountable

RESPECT

Be caring and polite

1. Use equipment properly 2. Wash your hands 3. Be responsibly with water 4. Put rubbish in the bin 5. Eat and play in the playground

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Kindergarten Orientation Dates

2. Friday 31st October 9.30am to 11am

3. Friday 7th November 9.30am to 11am

4. Friday 14th November 9.30am to 11am

Be Respectful, Wear correct uniform, Speak politely, Follow staff instructions, Be punctual

October - Mental Health Month Helping kids connect across cultures Tell your children stories to help them to develop a strong cultural identity and share a sense of pride in your culture. Talk to children about the Australian cultural values you appreciate. This will help them see how they can be part of

both cultures. Seek support and advice from people you trust. Talking with relatives and friends who understand your values can

help you think through the different problems you might face as a parent. You can contact your child’s school if you have any questions about your child or their education. Schools welcome

questions from parents and carers. Take an active interest in activities at your child’s school. Get to know your child’s teacher and look for ways to get

involved at school, for example, by helping in the classroom or by joining parent working groups. If children complain of being teased or bullied, be sure to tell your child’s teacher so the school can take action to

stop it.

TOILETS

The Rivers Secondary College and Rivers P-12 Learning Community

Working parties in the areas of Student Wellbeing, Transition, Curriculum and Professional Learning have formed and

have commenced to meet and work through their plans for implementing The Rivers Strategic Plan. Each working party

has teacher membership from the secondary schools, as well as Lismore town and out of town schools.

The Rivers Council, a significant advisory group, is scheduled to have its first meeting on Wednesday 5 November. This

advisory group will provide two way communications with the wider community within and around Lismore. The Rivers

Council has representatives from the P&C association, Lismore City Council, TAFE, Aboriginal Education Consultative

Group (AECG), The Lismore Chamber of Commerce, staff from schools, The NSW Teachers Federation, and students.

Planning continues to develop the concept of a high quality Rivers Musical for 2015. I will write further as this concept

develops, but I can report that there is significant support for this idea as a K-12 initiative.

The Rivers Public Speaking Grand Final was on this week at the Lismore City Hall and I was very excited to witness the

high quality that was on show. I congratulate each student that participated in this wonderful opportunity. Thank you to

all of the organising teachers for providing such a pathway for our future public speakers to further develop their skills

and confidence in such a way.

Travel arrangements for the more than 65 Year 11 students during 2015 to access cross campus courses are now final-

ised. Buses and taxis will ensure that these students will be moved safely and on time for their chosen subjects.

I can be contacted via Kadina High Campus on 0266 243133 or via john.william.baker@det.nsw.edu.au

John Baker- Executive Principal,The Rivers Secondary College

Lismore Public School 10 Pound Street, Lismore NSW 2480

Phone 02 66 21 5366 Fax 02 66 22 1801

Email: lismore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web Site: www.lismore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

RESPONSIBILITY - Be Accountable

INFANTS PRIMARY

KC 1/2 C 2/3 W 4/5 B

Shikinah R Estella D Krystal-Rose W Kade L

Aliyah N Joshua H Ashley F Ella B

Wayne D 1/2J Yannick H Redmond C

KM Cleopatra E Kimberley E

Ellie-Grace B Hunter W Kylah S

Chamara F Hayden G

Matilda K Beatrice H

Principal Awards will be presented on:

Friday 31/10/14 - Bronze, Silver and Gold

Monday 3/11/14 - Infants Awards

Wednesday 5/11/14 - Primary Awards

KC Saad K 4/5 B Breanna S

Ibrahim N Rocket W

Oliver W Sophie H

K S Andrew B Jordan B

1/2 J Bride G Aviva G

4/5 B Rafia K Molly S

SILVER

2/3 W Gianna F

Jade C

BRONZE

KC Alex S KS Cleo B

Grace S 1/2 C Sophie G

KM Karsha H 1/2 J Dylan S

GOLD

Year Participation

3 Chloe B

5 Julian T

6 Ramsha K

6 Liam P

Year Distinction

4 Niamh M

6 Lucy C Year Credit

3 Fynn C

4 Daisy T

Year Merit

4 Rafia K

All awards will be presented this Friday 31 October 2014 at the school assembly

Year Participation Year Participation

3 Alannah McG 6 Ramsha K

5 Ethan W 6 Liam P

6 Bethany F

Blake H

Year Distinction

6 Lucy C

Year Credit

4 Niamh M

4

Year Merit

4 Fynn C

4 Rafia K

All awards will be presented this

Friday 31 October 2014

at the school assembly