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Towamba

TERM 2 WEEK 10 WEDNESDAY 3 JULY 2019

Reminders

Attached:• Eden Pantry flyer•

Tel 6496 7159 Fax 6496 7059 towamba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

https://towamba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Coming Events

NAIDOC Day at Jigamy tomorrowStudents need to be at Jigamy eady for a 10am start tomorrow. Look for the teachers (Nicci, Mrs Macey and Kim)on arrival- we might even take the flag! School uniform to be worn. Itr prom-ises to be another great day and parents are welcome to stay and check out the activities, or pick up again at 2pm. Thanks to the parents offering lifts to other students- greatly appreciated as it’s a wonderful opportunity for all of our students.Semester 1 Student reportsStudent reports are attached to this newsletter. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss anything concerning your student’s education.End of Term assemblyThis Friday is our end of term assembly and we hope to see many parents and community members there. 12noon BBQ lunch thanks to the P&C $2 sausage sandwich1pm approx Assembly music and student work Nests, Jumbo wildcards and Banker awards term 2 slideshowFollowed by some casual STEM activities in the classroom.Athletics Thanks to the parents coming along and supporting students on a wonderful sunny winter day in Wolumla. Thank you to Peter Mitchell for some great photos too.Come and see more in the slideshow on Friday.Looking for a newsletter volunteerIt’s been great having Fiona regularly share our school news-letter with the community by placing it up in the Towamba Hall noticeboard but as she is working and Ky is often on the bus this is no longer suitable.We hope to have another parent offer their time as we think it’s great to keep the community informed of our school’s activities. Please contact the school if you wish to volunteer for this.Earn & Learn StickersThank you everyone for your support and all the students for their consistent work doing the sticking! Our final tally will be entered onto the website on Friday and then at the start of next term we will be seeking some student input for our wishlist of

Wed 3 July Sem 1 reports home

Thurs 4 July NAIDOC @ Jigamy

Fri 5 July Term 2 assembly

P&C BBQ 12 noon

Tues 23 July Term 3 starts

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End of Term Assemblythis Friday

BBQ at 12noonfollowed by assembly

Have a great holiday!

Term 3 starts

Tuesday 23 July

resources available through the program.If you still have any in your bag or home this is the last chance to send them in!Bournda Special Days term 3Our school is booked on two of these days for next term and there are still a couple of spaces available if you are interested. The days run at Bournda are a great extension to class activities and also a good opportunity to mix with students from other schools. Parent transport is required but we always recommend working out a shared arrangement with other parents.The special days are:Stage 2- Year 3/4Get Wild with Mini-Beasts- fully booked- Thursday 12 SeptemberHadassah, Lindsay, Jett, MoriahStage 3- Year 5/6Photography in Nature- Wednesday 21 AugustOliver, Liz plus two vacant spotsIf you can’t find the original EOI note just let the school know you would like to attend so we can put your name on the list.Bird Olympics 2019We are also seeking expressions of inteerst from students want-ing to go in the Bird Olympics- a fun day of learning at On the Perch at Tathra. An information note went home last newsletter.When we have a group of students interested we will start reg-ular ‘bird time’ and introduce the new bird app on the ipads- and maybe practise some bird calls- so everyone can get ready for the big day!Canberra Excursion Term 3 Year 5/6A reminder that the balance needs to be paid before the ex-cursion in September. Part payments are welcome at anytime and don’t forget that payments can also be made online via the school website. Your balance will be shown in the newsletter reminder box so that you can keep on top of it.There will be detailed permission notes, program and packing lists next term.Cake RafflesThe first cake raffle starts this Friday! Thanks to Oliver for being the first cake volunteer to get it all started! Don’t forget to bring some extra money each Friday from now until the Canberra camp as it’s a great chance to win a cake for the weekend. Tickets are just $1 each or 3 for $2. Make sure you know when it’s your day to bring a cake!NewsletterThe weekly school newsletter isthe primary form of communica-tion between the school and the home. Why not read through it with your child each week so it kickstarts a conversation about what happened at school?SCLC Art ShowMake sure you plan a trip to Bega to check out the SCLC Art Show in week 3 next term. There’s lots of different categories and staff will be selecting the student artworks to be submitted to be part of this display at the start of next term.

FRIDAY CAKE RAFFLES

fundraising for Canberra excursion

Tickets $1 or 3 for $2

CAKE ROSTERFri 5 July: OliverFri 26 July : Ted

Funds raised last week: $0Total so far: $026 July Ted2 August Millie 9 August Connor16 August James 23 August Liz30 August Monique

P&C NewsFriday BBQP&C will be cooking a BBQ lunch before the end of term as-sembly on Friday. Helpers appreciated. Sausage sandwich with options for onion, coleslaw, sauce for $2.Serving lunch from 12noon.Term 3 lunchesA return slip is on the back page if you’d like to volunteer for Friday lunches next term. Your help is greatly appreciated by all. Only 3 spots vacant!P&C Catering - we need your helpThe P&C did a great job catering for the team penning horse event back in May.Towamba is hosting another big weekend in October and the P&C have put up their hand to organise and run the day food only this time, that is, everything except the dinner. We will look-ing for lots of volunteers to work on the stalls doing breakfast, unch, cakes and hot drinks etc. Similar options to last time. The event is scheduled for the October long weekend, which is also the middle weekend of school holidays so please let us know if you can help out. We will also be looking for some cake donations again. This was a very worthwhile fundraising opportunity for the P&C this year, and these benefits are passed onto the school families by reducing the costs for excursions and camps throughout the year. It was great last time, let’s do it again. Contact Steph.

Monday fortnightly

9.30amin the MPR

All young children

welcome

Term 3 dates

• Monday 29 July• Monday 12 August• Monday 26 August• Monday 9 Sept• Monday 23 Sept

Upcoming staff changes

Thurs 4 July Mr Dinwoodie on FACS leave Mrs Macey replacingFri 5 July Mr Dinwoodie on FACS leave Mrs Macey replacing

Lunch Orders Term 3

Only 3 spots left!

Friday 26 July Karen HFriday 2 Aug VACANTFriday 9 Aug Karen HFriday 16 Aug Karen NFriday 23 Aug VACANTFriday 30 Aug VACANTFriday 6 Sept Karen HFriday 13 Sept Karen NFriday 20 Sept Karen HFriday 27 Sept BBQ

GA retirementMr Macey will be retiring next term after over 28 years looking after our school. We will be hosting a farewell morning tea on his last day on Wednesday 31 July and invite all parents, past parents and community members along to wish him well. Please bring a plate to share. Morning tea from 11am on the deck of the MPR.Jeans for GenesNext term we will be running a Jeans for Genes day to support the work of the Children’s Medical Research Institute, helping find treatments and cures , so that kids with difficult medical conditions can go back to just being kids. Jeans for Genes Day is on Friday 2 August, and this year Towamba students on that day can wear blue, enjoy a blue morning tea and bring along a do-nation to help fund research into children’s genetic conditions.Crazy Hair DayOn Friday 9 August Towamba PS will be raising funds to aid those with cystic fibrosis by being part of Crazy Hair Day. Students are invited to let their creativity run wild and bring along a donation on the day. In the leadup students will learn more about cystic fibrosis and the effects it has on those living with this condition.

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TERM 3 LUNCH ORDERS NAME:_________________________Yes I can help with lunch orders in Term 3. I am happy to do ___ days and have indicated my available dates.

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School Holidays at Eden Library

Storytime : Naidoc week storytime and craft Join us for a Special NAIDOC Week Storytime and craft activity with Sassi Nuyum. This year’s NAIDOC week theme is ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth, Let's work together’ When: Thursday 11th July 10.30am – 11.30am Cost: Free Age: 2-6 Booking & numbers: booking essential. Limited to 10 children.

Craft Workshop: Threatened Species: create & learn Learn about threatened species with local ecologist An-drew Morrison. Research and create some awesome ani-mal inspired art. There is also the opportunity to take part in a national threatened species children’s art competition. When: Thursday 18th July 10.30am – 11.30amCost: free Age: 5 to 10Booking essential. Limited places. Ph: 6499 2451Other libraries also hosting holiday programs.