DIDGERIDOO LESSONS During Weeks 7 and 9 of Term 4, ten Aboriginal students from Scone Public School had the opportunity to take part in introductory didgeridoo lessons with Mr Richie Lawton. The boys were able to learn breathing techniques and how to use their mouth to play. Mr Lawton inspired the students to take on the challenging instrument and many improved by the end of the first lesson. We thank Mr Lawton for providing this cultural opportunity for our Indigenous students and hope to see him return in 2020.

ASSEMBLY TIMES 2pm Year 6 Final

Assembly (K-5 to attend)

Parents all welcome

DATES FOR THE CALENDAR

11 Dec Year 6 Farewell Rescheduled Creative Arts Showcase 9.30am 13 Dec Year 6 Final Assembly 16 Dec K-2 Frolic 18 Dec Last Day of Term 4 29 Jan 2020 Years 1- 6 Students return

SAVE THE DATE 2020 Swimming Carnival Wednesday 12 February

CANTEEN ROSTER

Week 9 9 Dec Racheal J 10 Dec Racheal J 11 Dec Racheal J 12 Dec Louise M 13 Dec Peta H Jarred B

Week 10 16 Dec Chris P 17 Dec Racheal J 18 Dec Racheal J

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Last Friday we celebrated the successes of our students at our annual Presentation Day. I received wonderful feedback from our community about the lovely behaviour of our students as they came on stage and thanked their teachers and special guests for their awards. I loved seeing the students smile and feel proud of their accomplishments. Well done everyone! Thank you to all the parents and families who attended.

We also announced the Leaders for 2020. I am looking forward to working with our new leaders next year and feel confident that they will lead the school to the best of their abilities. Congratulations to these students!

This week we will be holding our Creative Arts Showcase and also our Year 6 Farewell and Special Assembly. What a wonderful way to finish the year for our Year 6 students.

All student reports will be handed out next Monday. Deborah Fisher Principal

SCONE PUBLIC SCHOOL Success For All 82 – 98 Liverpool Street, Scone NSW 2337 Phone: 6545 1049 Fax: 6545 3046 Email: scone-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.scone-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Week 9 Tuesday 10 December 2019

Term 4 Week 9 Tuesday 10 December 2019 PRESENTATION DAY 2019

2020 School Leaders Back Row: Zander, Isabella, Zoran, Olivia

Front Row: Charesse, Angus, Phoebe, Archie

DUX 2019 Mia and Hannah

2020 House Captains Back Row: Miley, Beth, Billy, Charlie

Front Row: Bayley, Matthew, Hannah, Bella

P&C Striving for Excellence Awards Back Row: Darcy, Harper, Mikayla

Front Row: Toby, Alexander

John Townsend Public Speaking Awards Stage 2 & 3

Charesse, Hallie, Adelaide

2020 Youth Council Representatives Rozenna, William, Laura

Term 4 Week 9 Tuesday 10 December 2019

K – 2 FROLIC

Dear Parents/ Carers It is on again! So soon I hear you say. A tradition at Scone Public School is to give the K-2 students a special party for a happy year of hard work. Our end of year K – 2 Frolic.

• When: Monday 16 December 2019 • Where: In our school hall and COLA area • Dress: Party clothes to say “Merry Christmas”.

Wear anything that sings Christmas! We can wear them all day at school. Remember to wear covered in shoes and your school hat.

We will have prizes for the best dressed Christmas outfits, the best dancers and more! Treats will be available to buy at the canteen:

Fruit Juice based drinks will be 50c per tumbler ½ ice blocks will be 30c Custard Cups will be $1.00 Bags of popcorn and watermelon Christmas trees will be 20c each

This is a special treat just for our students, our hard-working K – 2 friends. Thank you for your support.

Mrs Hughes and Mrs Godde

Sport Award Winners Bayley, Jayden, Hannah

Don Wallace Citizenship Award Jayden

Masonic Lodge Award Leadership

Hallie

Overall House Winner 2019 Meekah

PSSA Blues Awards Ruby and Charlie

Term 4 Week 9 Tuesday 10 December 2019 PLANNING FOR CLASSES

In planning for 2020 classes, we ask that any families who won’t be returning in 2020 please notify the office as soon as possible. If you know of any new families who may be considering SPS in 2020, please ask them to contact the office on 02 65451049 to provide student details.

SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT JANUARY 2020

If any student will be on holidays and not attending school at the beginning of Term 1 2020, please provide written documentation addressed to Ms Fisher and hand in at the school office before the end of term 4, 2019. Thank you.

UNIFORM SHOP SCHOOL HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS The uniform shop will be open during January for your uniform requirements. Opening hours will be 9.30am -12.30pm on Thursday 9 January, 16 January and 23 January 2020. The uniform shop can be contacted via email spsuniforms@gmail.com

REMINDER FOR 2020 KINDERGARTEN ENROLEMENTS

If you have siblings enrolling at Scone Public School in 2020 and have not yet provided all relevant documentation, please return your child’s Enrolment Form, Birth Certificate, Immunisation and 100 points Residential Address check ASAP. If you have any queries regarding these documents please contact the office.

LOST PROPERTY We have a number of unlabelled lost property items which have now been displayed outside of the library from this week until the end of term. If you are aware of any misplaced items please come and have a look. Items not collected will be donated to charity.

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