Term 4 Week 5 CONDOBOLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL 8 November 2011

Telephone: 0268 952134

Molong Street Principal: Ms Deborah Nay Facsimile: 0268 953665

Condobolin 2877

DATES TO REMEMBER

Thursday 10 November

Book Fair

Friday 11 November

Remembrance Day 10.50 am

School Memorial Gates

Monday 14 November

Maggie Dent seminar

9.30 - 11.30 am

Tuesday 15 November

BRICK program workshops.

Tuesday 22 November

AECG meeting - Study Centre

Thursday 24 November

International Day of People

with Disability - 11.00 - 2.00

School Hall.

Wednesday 7 December:

Presentation Night

Wednesday 14 December:

Year 6 Farewell

Friday 16 December:

Last Day School - Students

Monday 19/ Tuesday 20 Dec:

Staff Development Days

Assemblies:

at 1.00 pm in school hall

November 18 - Stage 1 Dance

December 2 - S3T

Principal’s Report

At Condobolin we are Strong Smart and Proud

Maggie Dent Roadshow

All parents and community members are invited to come along to the Maggie Dent Roadshow in the Condobolin Public School hall next Monday, 14th November starting at 9.30am. Maggie is travelling all over New South Wales helping parents and carers learn more about how to make our children more resilient. Morning tea will be provided.

BRICK Workshops

All primary students will be involved in the Building Resilience in Condo Kids (BRICK) program on Tuesday, 15th November at school. In the workshops, the students will look at the things they are good at, and how to be more resilient.

Book Fair

We will be holding a book fair at the school this Thursday. Many of the students will have had a chance to have a peek beforehand. Parents are welcome to come in at the following times: 8.30 - 9.10 am; 11.10 - 11.50 am; 3.10 - 4.30 pm to purchase books. This is a great opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done early.

Stage 2 Excursion

We have had reports that the students at the Stage 2 camp are having a marvellous time. They have been shooting arrows in archery, building rafts, canoeing and are going to be grass skiing.

The Stage 2 students not on the excursion have also been involved in a range of physical activities at the gym each day.

Student Attendance

We have been showing improved attendance at school this year. There are still some students whose attendance is of concern. Referrals to the Home School Liaison Officer are being made. Where there are more than 30 unexplained absences in 100 days, referrals are required to be made to Family and Community Services. Please ensure that ALL absences are explained within seven days of the absence.

Lunch Drop-offs

Parents and carers are reminded that when dropping off lunches or other items, these need to be brought into the office. Students should not be going out the gate to collect items. This is a safety issue.

Meetings

Our next AECG meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 22 November at the Wiradjuri Study Centre. Parents and community members are invited to attend.

Deb Nay Principal

Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8

Mon 7/11 HELP NEEDED Mon 14/11 Karen Farr Mon 21/11 Karen Farr Mon 28/11 Lizzie Keen

Tues 8/11 Nat McDonald Tues 15/11 Michelle Whiley Tues 22/11 Jenny Kiss Tues 29/11 Nat McDonald

Wed 9/11 Lucy Nash Wed 16/11 HELP NEEDED Wed 23/11 Cristina Chamen Wed 30/11 Robyn Ries

Thurs 10/11 Colleen O’Bryan Thurs 17/11 Sandi Berry Thurs 24/11 Zena Jones Thurs 1/12 Sandi Berry

Fri 11/11 Cecillia Whippy Fri 18/11 Cecillia Whippy Fri 25/11 Cecillia Whippy Fri 2/12 Cecillia Whippy

AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE ABOVE ROSTER, THERE ARE A LOT OF DAYS WHERE HELP IS REQUIRED IN

THE CANTEEN. PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING ON ONE OF THESE DAYS. THE CANTEEN CANNOT

OPERATE WITH ONLY ONE WORKER.

Kindergarten Visits

This is an opportunity to visit the Kindergarten classroom and interact with the current Kindergarten students.

Where children can come, look around and join in some of the learning experiences that occur on a daily basis at

school.

This opportunity will offer students to take part in a 40 minute lesson and give parents the chance to see how

team teaching occurs. It is also a great time for parents to ask questions if they have any further queries

regarding coming to school.

A teacher will be available to speak to and give parents a tour of the school while the lesson is taking place or

they may wish to just sit and enjoy seeing their child meet some new friends and watch the teachers work their

magic.

Kindergarten visits will be available on the following days

Term 4 – Week 6

Dates – Monday 14th November, Tuesday 15th November and Wednesday 16th November from 10.30 –

11.10am only These visits are replacing kindergarten orientation day.

Remember to bring in your completed enrolment forms and relevant documentation (birth certificate and immunisation certificate) as soon as possible.

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY ROSTER 2011 Date Class Teacher

18th

November Stage 1 Dance Group Miss Murray

2nd

December ** S3T Mr Taylor ** At these assemblies we will hand out BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD AWARDS.

ASSEMBLIES ARE AT 1.00 PM

Ring Betty 6895 2703 Canteen Roster

Tips for Reading with a Child

Reading is a calming activity that makes

parenting enjoyable. Reading is fun for

both you and your child! Brought to you by Born to Read Condobolin Committee

LACHLAN ARTS COUNCIL

CUSHION CONCERT

at the Community Centre

Saturday 12 November 2011

4.00 - 6.30 pm

Light refreshments. All music students are encouraged to perform.

Further enquiries: Tess Kelly 6895 2786 _________________________________________________________________

Awards handed out at last week’s assembly

Leah Dargin S1S Chloe Powell S1S Jessica Brasnett S2D

Latoya Goolagong S1S Pheobe Stewart S2D Darcie Wald S2D

Antoinette Murray S1S Toni Smith-Essex S2D Ben Marshall S2D

Dylan Steward S1S Jaylem Brandy S2D Faith Richards S2D

Mark Whitla S1S Jaden Evenden S2D Esther Weatherall S2D

Jessica Barnes S1S Heidi Powell S3P Kaidin Holmes S2D

Jeremiah Hudson S1S Drew Walton S3P Jack May S2D

Adrian Muirhead S1S Kurrin Brandy S3P Oliver Stubberfield S2D

Tyneika Powell S3P

Dear Parents, Due to the Stage Two excursion, our school is about to launch a Galaxy of Books Scholastic Book Fair NOW on Thursday 10

th November in

our school library! We would love to see you there. Each class will be given opportunity to both view and purchase books in class time but the library is also open on Thursday 8:30am to 9:10am and from 3:10 to 4:30pm for parents who would like to view the books with their children. Our Fair will be a wonderful reading celebration giving your family the perfect opportunity to select books together. Plus your support of this fundraiser provides valuable learning resources for our school.

I hope you can join us at our Galaxy of Books Book Fair to help us celebrate reading with our students and the school community. Yours sincerely, Sharon Wright Librarian

Friday 11th November at 10. 50 am. Condobolin Public School will be holding an assembly in front of the Memorial Gates at the Infants end of the school. The service will be for approximately 15 minutes. Students will then return to class for lunch. David Kemp Assistant Principal.

Milo Cricket On Tuesday 25th October four teams ranging from

Year 3 to Year 6 from Condobolin Public School and St Josephs Primary School competed in the Milo Cricket

challenge at the SRA grounds. It was a fantastic day

with all students developing skills in batting, bowling, fielding and working as a team. Students played a

number of games with everyone getting a bat, bowl and field. The day was kindly organised by Matthew

Tabbernor from Cricket NSW and several students from the High School who umpired games. At the conclusion

of the day all students were given a show

bag containing cricket merchandise. David Kemp

Assistant Principal

Just a reminder that we have children with allergies at Condobolin

Public School - especially in S1L.

Anyone who needs to enter S1L, would you please make sure that you

are not wearing fragrance (eg. perfume, hairspray, hair gels, scented

deodorants etc.)

Thank you for your cooperation.

Procedure for Selection:

1. Nominations for position of School Captains are to be lodged in the ballot boxes outside Mr

Taylor’s classroom S3T by Friday 11th

November (Week 5).

2. Election speeches will be conducted in the School Hall on Thursday 17th

November at 2.00 pm.

3. Students in Year 2 to Year 5 will vote by Ballot Paper from their candidate selection by Friday

18th

November.

4. All votes will be tallied and the results presented to the Principal, Ms Deb Nay.

5. Announcement of the 2012 School Captains and School Vice Captains will take place at

Presentation Night, Wednesday 7th

December.

Please Note - ALL candidates for 2012 School Captain positions are to display the following traits:

1. Public Speaking Skills - speaking clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

2. A Model of good school behaviour - adherence to PBL guidelines, STRONG, SMART,

PROUD program and good sportsmanship.

3. Attends school regularly.

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2012 School Captain Nomination Form

I would like to nominate ………………………………………… for the position of

School Captain 2012 at Condobolin Public School.

Elections of 2012 School Captains.

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This event is part of celebrations to

recognise the UN International Day

of People with Disability which is being

celebrated through events around the country and the world.

The Day is a way of highlighting the

achievements, skills and abilities of

people with disabilities as well as encouraging the community to

improve community attitudes and break down the barriers faced by

people with a Disability.

Members of the Public All Welcome !

When: Thursday, 24th November 2011,

11.00am – 2.00pm

Where: Condobolin Public School Hall

On Display: Art,Craft,Creative exhibits,

Audio/Visual displays, Information.

* Light Refreshments available

INVITATION to CELEBRATE!

Information: Contact Trevor Gilbert 6816 3848