Dear Parents and Friends,

The very exciting time of the year is approaching rapidly!

Celebrations of learning and achievements surround us, and also reminders of peace and goodwill are beginning to

appear. Our Christmas Tree in the office foyer has been noticed with cheery comment and happy smiles. A little extra

brightness goes a long way.

Congratulations to Mrs Young, Mrs Barnett, Mrs Walmsley

and Mr Druitt and our past students from Edward Public School who rode their bikes in the 600km riding event in

Victoria over five days last week. Under very extreme and

difficult weather conditions, they completed the ride in fine form, and have spent the last few days recovering from the

gruelling event. Congratulations to all of you on your amazing effort!

This week, our Year Five Students who have put themselves

forward for nomination to be 2013 School Leaders will be presenting their speeches to the school. We have already

heard some very interesting and entertaining speeches so

far, and commend all of our candidates on their fine efforts. This is a very important part of our Student Leadership

Program. On Thursday, students from Year 1 to Year 5 will vote for the 10 students who they want as their leaders in

2013. The results will be announced in Week 10. Captains

will be voted in by staff from the 10 leaders. The Captains will be announced at the Presentation Night.

One of the very important leadership roles our seniors have

taken responsibility for is the Kindergarten Buddy Program.

Our 2013 Year 6 students have welcomed our Kinders with friendship and care, and are looking forward to seeing them

on their first day at school next year. The 30 Kinders were very excited to receive their new hats, donated by the P

& C. This very important Edward P & C tradition is very

much appreciated by our school community, especially the littlies.

The Proud and Deadly Awards Presentation will be taking

place at the Deniliquin RSL Club on Wednesday 5th

December at 11 am. Students from the Riverina South West Area will be receiving Indigenous Awards for achievement in

such areas as Academia, Sport, Citizenship, Encouragement.

We congratulate the recipients from Edward Public School,

and thank Lisa Jones and the AECG for organising the event.

A Special Community Sporting Award will be presented to Nicholas O’Connor on Thursday. Our congratulations are

extended to Nick for his fine achievements in 2012, in

particular his participation at State Level for Swimming. We have admired Nick’s qualities of determination, participation

and effort in all aspects of school life. He is an inspirational role model to all of his peers, and also to the staff here at

Edward Public School and is an exemplary leader.

The final session of the Year 6 Transition program will be

on Friday 7th December. Remember your bathers and money. Our students have been very well informed of the routines,

subject areas, rules and expectations, staff and supports at

Deniliquin High School. All student enrolment forms for 2013 need to be submitted to Deni High School as soon as

possible.

Swimming Lessons for Years 2 and 3 were very welcomed

in last week’s very hot weather. The students and teachers enjoyed cooling off in the pool as the temperature soared.

Many thanks to our teachers and support staff for ensuring that every student is engaged in this very important part of

skill learning. We thank Mrs Jacobs and her team for the fine organisation and smooth running of the Program.

PBL Positive Behaviour For Learning. Look out for the signs around the school! RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and

SAFETY are the words on everyone’s lips and the behaviours we are seeing in our playground. As the end of the 2012

school year draws closer, the ongoing work of the PBL

committee is reflected in the Values, Expected Positive Behaviours, Lesson Plans, Reward Systems, Teaching actions

and Consequences that are contributing to our Wellbeing Policy. Please see attached PBL Expected Behaviours

survey.

Communicating your child’s achievements and areas for

improvement is of high importance. Our student reports provide lots of information about your child’s progress. This

year, included with your child’s report is a survey for parents

to fill in. There are some questions about different ways that our school communicates with you. It will only take about 5

minutes to complete, or you can write extra comments if you wish. The surveys will be used in our School’s Self Evaluation

Process to improve Communications across the school. Please

place your surveys in the values box in the foyer of the admin office, or give them to your child’s classroom teacher. Your

ideas are important to us.

Year Six Farewell preparations are in progress with a

dinner and presentation being planned for next Tuesday 11th December, in our school hall. This year the P & C and Year 6

students’ fundraising efforts have been combined to provide a very exciting and special gift to the school. A projector and

screen for our hall will be proudly used on the Year 6 Farewell Dinner Night celebration.

Phone: 5881-2612 Fax: 5881-5090 Email: edward-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.edward-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Week 9 Term 4 - 4th December 2012

Respect - Responsibility - Safety

Preparations are well underway for the 2012

Presentation Night Ceremony. Again, this function will be held at the RSL Club on Thursday 13th December,

commencing at 6.00pm. Parents of students who are receiving awards will be sent a letter of information.

Also, next week, at Friday’s School Assembly on the 14th December the awards for University of NSW Tests,

Edward Writing Excellence, 200 Readers, Edward Awards and Premiers Reading Challenge Awards will be presented.

It is great to see our mums and dads come along and

share in the celebration of these many achievements of our children.

So, as you can see, there is a wealth of activity that

surrounds us. School is always a very, very busy place and

our wonderful staff keep making it all happen for us.

Best wishes,

Joy Soper

Principal

Ex-Edward Students Excell

Last week 11 ex-Edward students took on the challenge of

the mighty Great Victorian Bike Ride. They were also

accompanied by Sarah Young (teacher), Craig Druitt (P&C life member), Jill Barnett and Felicity Walmsley (teachers

aides). These students completed the 591km route from Lakes Entrance to Phillip Island through heat, rain, head

winds, 14km of unsealed road and even climbed over the Grand Ridge road. The determination and effort displayed

by these students was exemplary. As our students

progress from Edward it is great to see them take on the opportunities the High School offer. It is interesting to

note that all of the students were either a captain, vice captain or prefect of our school. We are proud of you all -

Sophie Walmsley, Anna Druitt, Molly Watson, Karla Everitt,

Rachel Wishart, Mick Barnett, Emma Barnett, Melissa Jukes, Sam Young, Naomi Werner and Steph McKindlay.

Edward Avenue - Tree Sponsorship

Thank you to all the families that kindly showed their

expression of interest on sponsoring a tree for the 40th anniversary of Edward School. All 40 trees are now

sponsored. Thank you to everyone for their kind support.

Lost - Swimming Bag

Lost last Friday from swimming a bag containing, thongs,

rashie, shorts, bikini bottom, butterfly towel in plastic

shopping bag, sunscreen. Please return to the school office if found.

Dates for the Calendar-Term 4

Week 9

Mon - Fri Year 2 Swimming Program

Wed 5th Dec Proud & Deadly Awards

Fri 7th Dec Year 6 Transition All day—DHS

Week 10

Tues 11th Dec Year 6 Dinner at EPS - 6.30pm

Thurs 13th Dec Presentation Night - 6.00pm

Fri 14th Dec Reports Home Assembly

Week 11

Wed 19th Dec Year 6 to Big 4 Last Day of School for Students 2012

Edward Awards

Tahlia Heron KDB Bronze 2

Tyson Ellul Year1 Bronze 1 Daniel Du toit Year1 Bronze 2

Georgia Taylor Year1 Bronze 3

Jack East Year1 Bronze 4 Yuri Rhode Year1 Bronze 4

Sam Blenkiron Year1 Silver 2 Paige Wesierski Year1 Silver 2

Tyron Ross Gardam Year1 Silver 3

Monique Heron Year2 Bronze 1 Jackson Jefferies Year2 Silver 3

Fletcher Maher Year2 Silver 3 Louis Behsmann Year2 Gold 1

Taylor Leslie Year2 Gold 2 Lily Green Year2 Gold3

Nathan kelvy Year3 Bronze2

Brandon Curtis Year3 Bronze 3 Molly Shaw Year3 Silver1

Jade Parsons Cooper Year4 Bronze1 Katelyn Godfrey Year4 Bronze3

Montana Muldoon Leetham Year4 Silver1

Hayden Kelvy Year4 Silver1 Georgina Mildren Year4 Gold2

Kyle Mula ` Year6 Bronze1

Canteen Roster

Wed 5th Dec CANTEEN CLOSED Thurs 6th Dec Unis Wahanui, Jan Petersen, Gwen

Busby, Sarah Graham Fri 7th Dec Unis Wahanui, Gwen Busby, Jan

Petersen Mon 10th Dec Jan Petersen

Tues 11th Dec Jan Petersen

Wed 12th Dec Gail Howitt, Jim Howitt Thurs 13th Dec Jan Petersen, Unis Wahanui, Sarah

Graham, Gwen Busby Fri 14th Dec Jan Petersen, Unis Wahanui, Gwen

Busby Please check canteen balances. All accounts must be in credit by Friday 7th December 2012

School Vacations 2012/2013

School finishes for students on Wednesday 19th December, 2012

School commences for students in Year 1-6 on Wednesday, 6th February

2013 New Kindergarten children Friday, 8th February, 2013

School Terms 2013 1st Term: Tuesday 5th February to Friday 12th April 2013 2nd Term: Monday 29th April to Friday 28th June 2013

3rd Term: Monday 15th July to Friday 20th September 2013 4th Term: Tuesday 8th October to Friday 20th December 2013

(School Development Days -First day of Terms 1, 2, 3 and last 2 days of Term 4)