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Principal: Mr Peter Hickey Vere Street South Grafton NSW 2460
T: 02 6642 3388 F: 02 6643 2065
Inspiring Excellence through PRIDE www.sthgrafton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Jacaranda news Please Note: School is open 8.30am-1pm tomorrow, Thursday 5th November. Jacaranda Thursday is a HALF DAY holiday again this year. Please note there are NO BUSES running at 1pm. If your child attends school you must make arrangements to collect them at 1pm. CANTEEN CLOSED ON BOTH CAMPUSES
Congratulations to all our students, staff and community who participated in the Parade of Youth on Saturday morning. Our fabulous banner, created by our talented teachers Mrs Heyman, Ms Carter, Ms Pereira, Miss Albert, Mrs Gillett and our students was placed 2nd. Congratulations to Westlawn Public School who won and Grafton Public School who placed 3rd. All these schools are part of our Community of Schools and it is great to see our Public Schools perform so well. Thank you to all our staff and students who attended the march and our families who supported this activity.
‘A Walk Down Prince Street.’
Year 5 enjoyed a fabulous excursion at Coffs Coast Beach School on Monday. Their day was packed with fun activities including Zorb Ball, Giant Swing and Mega Fan Drop. We thank Ms Carter, Mr Zacek and Mrs Pope for their organisation and accompanying our students.
Currently our Year 6 students are on the final days of their excursion, all reports indicate they are having a wonderful experience. Next week’s newsletter will highlight some of the activities they participated in.
Good luck to our Stage 3 Dance Troupe and our Academy Choir who are participating in the Venetian Carnival this Friday. Our thanks to Ms Carter and Mr Tapp for preparing these students. Good luck to Tom Lehman next Wednesday who is representing the North Coast and our school in the state finals of the Premier’s Spelling Challenge being held in Sydney. We know Tom will do a fantastic job and enjoy this great experience. Next Tuesday our 2016 Kindergarten parent orientation information session will be held in our Infants hall beginning at 9.00am. Reminder please ensure you have handed your enrolment form in to the office to receive your invitation.
Have a great week Peter Hickey
Principal’s Report
South Grafton Public School Newsletter
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and we pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.
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Term 4 Week 5 Wednesday 4th November 2015
Principal: Mr Peter Hickey Vere Street South Grafton NSW 2460
T: 02 6642 3388 F: 02 6643 2065
Inspiring Excellence through PRIDE www.sthgrafton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
The Book Fair arrives in our school this Friday 6th November. A fantastic chance to pick up some stocking stuffers, holiday reading and great educational presents! Classes will be visiting the Library on Friday 6th and Monday 9th November to browse and create their Book Fair Wish Lists. The Book Fair will be open to students and parents/carers who are purchasing on: Tuesday 10th November 8.30am-9am and 3.00pm-5.30pm. Wednesday 11th November 8.30am-11am and 3.00pm-5.30pm. So come on in and support SGPS Book Fair!
Important information: Year 7 Selective High School applications for 2017 · Parents must apply online at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement · Applications for entry in 2017 can be made online between 13 October 2015 and 16 November 2015. Applications will not be accepted after 16 November 2015. · All applicants are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test to be held on Thursday 10 March 2016. A reminder our Talent Quest nominations close this Friday 6th November. Prior to the finals there will be eliminations and students are restricted to entering two items. Students must return a signed note by their parents to participate in the eliminations. Our thanks to Mrs Rouse for organising this event this year. The craft group is gearing up for an exciting 2016. We have started meeting to discuss new and exciting ideas for our Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Stalls. We are looking for:- * Volunteers to knit or crochet items. * Empty and clean Moccona jars. Any donations can be left at our infants campus. If you would like to become involved please contact Kelly Vickers on 0419 162 075. Laura Jean Portrait Fundraiser - South Grafton Public School P&C. Sunday 15th November. Contact Kelly Vickers for more information on 0419 162 075. There are only 11 sittings left so hurry to make a booking. Please contact Kelly or you can book & pay at the link below: http://www.trybooking.com/161939 (30c booking fee applies)
3JR Ethan Brierley 3IW Annika Bailey 3/4JT Tom Lehman 4LG Harry Chard 4KG Tara Cook 4DM Grace McLachlan 5TC Mia McGrath 5DZ Declan Lawrie 5/6AP Sophie Bell 5/6BT Teah Purnell 6MN Emily Masson 6WC Kasey Sevil Principal Awards Jack Ferguson, Latrell Mundine, Jannali Fernando, Tiarne Collins Yesterday was our last PPP session for the year. Thank you to all our students and parents for coming along and ensuring a smooth transition to Kindergarten next year. Mr Hickey presented students with a certificate for their participation in the program.
Awards
Library News
Selective High School
P&C News
Talent Quest
PPP Presentation
Principal: Mr Peter Hickey Vere Street South Grafton NSW 2460
T: 02 6642 3388 F: 02 6643 2065
Inspiring Excellence through PRIDE www.sthgrafton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Monday 2nd-5th Nov Year 6 Sydney Excursion Thursday 5th Nov Jacaranda Half Day 9am-1pm Friday 6th Nov Venetian Carnival –
Stage 3 Dancers and Academy Choir performing Last day for Talent Quest entries Tuesday 10th Nov Kindergarten Parent Orientation
Book Fair in Library 8.30am-9am and 3.00pm-5.30pm
Wednesday 11th Nov K-2 Silver Badge morning tea Book Fair in Library 8.30am-11am and 3.00pm-5.30pm
Friday 13th Nov Academy Choir at SG Fire Station Sunday 15th Nov P&C Laura Jean Family Portraits Monday 16th-27th Nov Stage 2 Learn to Swim Tuesday 17th Nov Kindergarten Orientation P&C Meeting 6pm Library Friday 20th Nov Prefect nominations due Tuesday 24th Nov Talent Quest Final Performance Thursday 26th Nov Canteen Volunteers’ Luncheon Friday 27th Nov Prefect speeches Wednesday 2nd Dec Assembly of Appreciation
Academy Choir at Grafton Aged Care
Thursday 3rd Dec Carols on the Green 6-8pm Monday 7th Dec K-2 Silver Badge morning tea Tuesday 8th Dec 3-6 Silver Badge morning tea Thursday 10th Dec Presentation Day Friday 11th Dec Stage 2 and 3 Rewards Day Monday 14th Dec Year 6 Farewell Dinner Wednesday 16th Dec Students’ last day of school Cambridge Street Monday Rae-Ann Finlay, HELP NEEDED Tuesday Rhonda King, HELP NEEDED Wednesday Joy Ricketts, HELP NEEDED Thursday Rhonda King, HELP NEEDED Friday Bronwen Brown, Nicole Robb Vere Street Monday Belinda Wormald, HELP NEEDED Tuesday Chris Fuller, Jo Morgan Wednesday Christine Mitchell, Jo O’Meally Thursday Danni McPherson, Mindy Kyte Friday Sharon Rogers, Jo O’Meally
Commonwealth Bank School Banking Update – Please Read Following the decision last month to recall the Cosmic Light Beam Torch due to a potential safety issue, a decision has been made to also withdraw the upcoming Lunar Light Band reward from the School Banking Rewards Program. To avoid disappointment there is a new reward item available for redemption in Term 4 while stocks last. Students can now test their skills with a game of frisbee with the new Galaxy Glider! Once students have collected 10 tokens, they can simply include a note, along with their 10 tokens in their deposit wallet on banking day to advise that they would like to redeem their tokens for the Galaxy Glider reward item. Don’t forget the Outer Space Savers Money Box is also available in Term 4. The rewards available are: Galaxy Glider frisbee, Outer Space Savers Money Box, ET Dvd, Intergalatic Rocket and Invisible Ink Martian Pens.
JACA Fun Run Sunday 8th November. As SGPS is a “Live Life Well” school – we are actively promoting and encouraging as many people to come along and join in the fun of the Jaca Fun Run. 8am for the 5km and 10km, 9am for the 2km. Where: Caramana Park, Rogans Bridge Road, Waterview Heights The Jacaranda Festival Fun Run is part of the annual Jacaranda Festival held in Grafton, NSW. The fun run has 2km, 5km and 10km events. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere and scenic course this is a growing event not to be missed. Runners and walkers are equally welcome. Event website http://www.jacarandafestival.org.au/events.html Contact [email protected], Facebook Riding for the Disabled Riding for the disabled (RDA) is starting in the Clarence Valley. The venue will be at 4768 Orara Way, Lanitza, approximately 22kms from Grafton PO. They are looking for interested people for - Volunteering eg helping riders - Committee - Riders with a disability If you are interested please contact Lindsay Lucas on 6649 3277.
Banking News
Upcoming Events & C News
Canteen Roster
Community Notices
Please support these businesses who support South Grafton Public School
GRAFTON MOWING & GARDENS
Warren Henderson
0407 394 553 No job too big or too small
Mark Hunting Branch Manager
62 Skinner Street South Grafton NSW 2460 P 02 6643 3044 F 02 6643 5554 M 0428 433 044 E [email protected]
Bendigo Bank
South Grafton
Community Bank Branch
CAPTAIN COOK TAKEAWAY Takeaway Food, Sandwiches, Hot BBQ Chickens, Drinks,
Cappuccino and Flat White Coffee & Grocery Lines EFTPOS available
Open 7 Days Mon-Fri 5.30am-6.30pm Sat 6am-6.30pm Sun 7.30am-4pm
303 Ryan Street, South Grafton Phone 6642 3402
CLARENCE VALLEY CONSERVATORIUM Music & Drama Tuition
Individual Lessons in Piano, Singing, Guitar, Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Drums, Speech & Drama
Group Classes for Ensembles, Choirs, Bands & Drama Groups
8 Villiers St (PO Box 350) Grafton Phone: 6643 3555
Email: [email protected] Web: www.cvcon.com.au
6642 3411
POLLACK GREENING & HAMPSHIRE
Solicitors & Registered Tax Agents
82 VICTORIA STREET, GRAFTON
6642 3411
Patsy Sawyer Tax Agent/Accountant
John Kelly
David Miller
Neil Johnson Joshua Hoole
Peter Brennan Solicitors
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