Dear Parents/Carers, Week 5 Term 2 Tuesday, May 24 2016

The CPS Cross Country Team members should have returned their consent note and $10 - $5 for the bus and $5 entry fee for the NRPSSA. Please note all CPS students are expected to pay $10 irrespective of their travel arrangements. Mr Davis and Mr Richardson will be the supervising teachers for the Cross Country event.

Last week provided many exciting events for everyone at CPS. The Big Bash drivers and the vehicles provided a great spectacle as they left the school grounds to continue their journey north. The school received a stack of donations of books, sports equipment and a sound system from the drivers and the variety club. Lilyanna Lyon-Clark was presented with a $100 book voucher as the staff nominated student who promotes peace and harmony. Fiona Russell, one of our hard working SLSOs, received a huge surprise when she got to have a helicopter ride from the school over the local area. Preston Taylor, Year 5 student, joined Fiona on the flight. Preston was nominated by staff because of his efforts in taking responsibility for his behavior and making the right choices. Fiona was nominated because of the enormous contribution she makes in supporting students to turn their playground interactions around to being positive and inclusive of others. The team effort of the P&C, Danielle and members of staff was second to none. The Variety Club organisers and drivers were very impressed with the breakfast and the organisation for the morning. Pride and satisfaction are two words to describe how we felt about how the students came into school on Thursday morning. They watched and participated in the sending off of the big bash vehicles and then moved so quickly and easily into positions to see the helicopter lift off. Fantastic! Well done everyone!

The Governor of NSW and Mrs Hurley’s visit on Friday morning went very successfully and was enjoyed by everyone. After they visited the preschool, The Governor and Mrs Hurley joined the NSW State Library presentation for Stage 3. This added to the students’ learning experience by giving first-hand accounts of life at the Governor’s House, their roles and their life stories. The Governor and Mrs Hurley also visited 1S’s classroom and saw 4J’s onya circle in action. Our school was very fortunate to host the Governor’s visit and provide an opportunity to interact with the students as they were learning.

Casino Public School is now enrolling children commencing Kinder in 2017. Application forms are available at the front office and parents are asked to return their child’s application as soon as possible. Parents are invited to our Information Night for Kinder 2017 families to be held in our School Assembly Hall on Wednesday 8 June from 6 to 7pm. This time will be used to provide you with information about our school, educational programs within the kindergarten classrooms and additional information regarding school life. Kindergarten 2017 orientation days will be held on Mondays October 17, 24 and 31 October 2016 from 9.30 – 11.00 am. Please note that children participating in the orientation days are required to have a completed enrolment application handed in to the front office before the end of Term 3, Friday September 23.

CLASS STRONGER SMARTER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AFFIRMATIONS K/2H Hanna Bailey Ryley 1/4B Kayden Dalziel Symarah 3/6S Bailey Lewis Jacob Kane & Brendon 3/6T Grahame Maddy Jaytan KG Logan Leah Hannah Blake & Gemma KHH Tuck Jasmine Tyrell Pheonix & Emily KHS Lucianna Bayden Allana Xavier & Saxon KP Jyerel Riley Emily Maddy & Levi KT Shane Pypia Nash Cohen 1C Sophie Taykeel Jamiel Xavier & Ruby 1D John Bailey Tayne 1H Maxx Aukeivah Maddison Heidi & Alyssia 1S Riley Jayda Deklan Tahlia & Madilynne 1/2HG Lauren Mia Abbie Madison & Kiah 2A Hailey Tatiana Noah Kaleigh & Bridie 2S Buddy Jett Shaylarra Natalie & Jennifer 2SF Nathan Malachi Sienna Brayden 2TG Owen Summa Alice Emilee & Amelia 3C Clayton Summer Eva Eva & Courtney 3R Corey Caleb Harvey Marni & Alana 3/4TH Indigo Jared Pippa Kyella & Aisha 4J Charlotte Abby Phoenix Ayla & Pheonix 4WH Steven Lilly Jorja Heath & Hamish 4/5U Cohen Taylor Lucas Mia-Rose & Kaidon 5GP Caleb Amy-Lee Tayah Tarnai & Eleanor 5/6B Dahlton Dan Kiara Cameron & Preston 6C Michael Riya Keegan Jessica & Connor 6K Jatarna Brycen Taj Danyil & Kara

The students who are participating in the Beef Week Cup Gala Day will travel to Colley Park for the day by bus in the morning and walk back to school in the afternoon on Thursday 26 May. Students will need to leave school at 8.50am and will return by 3pm, the games will commence at 9.30am. They can bring their own food and drink or purchase food from the canteen facilities. The cost is $2 per student and students need to wear their school uniform and suitable footwear for the

sport they are participating in.

Students are encouraged to join in the fun by dressing up on this day the theme for this year is ‘Around the World’ or come dressed as cowboy or cowgirl. Stage 2 will be parading on the basketball court at 9.15am and Kindergarten and Stage 1 will be in the Central Bottom playground at 10.00am.

Wednesday 25 May Stage 3 Assembly – School Hall – 2.10pm Year 3 Ripleys/Infinity Excursion $20 deposit due today Selected students representing our school for Netball in Lismore Thursday 26 May Stage 1 Assembly – School Hall – 2.10pm Stage 2 Assembly – School Hall – 12 noon rescheduled to 2 June Beef Week Cup Gala Day – Colley Park Friday 27 May Beef Week Muster Day - Theme: “Around The World” PSSA Cross Country – Corndale – selected students

Wednesday 1 June Early Stage 1 Assembly – School Hall – 2.10pm Thursday 2 June Stage 2 Assembly – School Hall – 2.10pm Wednesday 8 June Kindergarten 2017 Information Night – 6-7pm Thursday 9 June Stage 1 Assembly – School Hall – 2.10pm

TERM 2 – WEEK 5 “BE RESPONSIBLE ”

Weekly Roster

Wed 25 May: K Watson Thurs 26 May: N Newstead, J Wilson Fri 27 May: J Wilson, S Blasche Mon 30 May: J Wilson Tues 31 May: M Jordan Wed 1 June: K Beek A Welch K Gould

Friday 27 May is Beef Week Muster Day – any help in the

canteen would be greatly appreciated.

The school canteen does not take calls from parents to order school

lunches. Students must order their lunch before 9.05am each

morning.

REMINDER: the canteen does not book up children’s lunch orders.

; If there are any changes to your child’s routine in the afternoon ie: catching different bus/not catching bus etc., PLEASE SEND A NOTE IN THE MORNING to your child’s teacher telling them of the change. Please do not phone the office with afternoon changes (except in an emergency situation) as this is a large school, with a busy office. It is not always possible for messages to be delivered to students on time.

The Year 3 annual excursion to “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” and “Infinity” light experience will take place on Tuesday 14 June, with the bus leaving at 7.30am and return at approximately 6pm.The total cost of the excursion is $45. If you would like your child to attend the signed permission note along with a $20 (non-refundable) deposit need to be returned to the office by Wednesday 25 May.

The Year 6 Canberra excursion which will be from 28 August to 2 September. The full cost is $525. At least $150 of the cost needs to be paid by 10 June. Parents are able to make payments at any time of any value as long as the target payments are met by the due dates as set out on note.

Wednesday 8th June 2016

Come along on Wednesday 8 June at 6pm to our Information Night for our 2017 families. This time will be used to provide you with information about our school, educational programs within the kindergarten classrooms and additional information regarding school life.

ORIENTATION DATES: October 17, 24 & 31 from 9.30am to 11.00am. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGECongratulations to Maxx (1H) for successfully completing the PRC. Maxx is our first student to return his completed reading log after reading 30 books at home. Congratulations on an awesome effort, Maxx! When you have completed your challenge, please return your reading log to the Library. If you are using the online Student Reading Record, please let Mrs Burston know that you have completed your challenge. Remember – 20 books from the list for students in Years 3-6, 30 books from the list for students in Kinder to Year 2.LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEKThe week aims to raise the profile of libraries and information service professionals in Australia. It gives libraries and information services the opportunity to showcase their resources, facilities, events, contacts and services through different programs and events to the community. To celebrate Library and Information Week, all children at CPS will have the opportunity to participate in National Simultaneous Storyime during their regular library lesson. This year’s book is “I got this hat” by Jol and Kate Temple.

Bus form applications have changed. Parents/carers will need to apply online for bus forms. Go to transportnsw.info/school-students. Complete and print out bus form. Sign bus form. Give signed bus form to school office. School office to sign form and forward to Transport NSW. If you do not have access to a computer or internet you will need to contact your relevant Bus Company for your bus form. Casino Bus Service: 6662 2561. Northern Rivers Bus Co: 6626 1499. Bennett’s Bus Co: 6667 3275. Foscars: 6662 4699.

Firstly, a huge thank you to Danielle (Canteen) organising and running the breakfast for the Variety Bash competitors and crew last Thursday 19th May. There were almost 300 people who thoroughly enjoyed their breakfast before heading to Mullumbimby for the next leg of their journey. Big thank you to all the volunteers and teachers who were up very early to help make the event as successful as it was.

We have a new raffle this week. You could win a Ziegler & Brown portable grill package. It's like a Webber and is perfect for camping or even the home BBQ. 1 book of 10 tickets have been sent home per family. Extra ticket books are be available from the office should you require more. Tickets are $2 each and will be drawn 30 June (last week of term 2).

Our Beef Week Muster BBQ will be held this Friday (27th May), immediately after the parade at school. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help us would be appreciated.

As you already know Gonski funding is making a huge difference in our local schools, however Gonski needs based funding is under threat. Further information is available via following the below hyperlinks.

https://www.nswtf.org.au/gonski-resources http://www.igiveagonski.com.au/resources

You can also register your support for Gonski at : www.igiveagonski.com

The mobile Gonski Billboard will be visiting our school this Wednesday at 11.10am. Correna Haythorpe (AEU President) will be accompanying the billboard. We would love you all to come along and show your support. The billboard will be visiting other schools throughout the day, ending with a Rally outside Kevin Hogan's Lismore office.

A reminder our email address is: casinopublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au and our facebook page is 'Casino Public School p & c association'. https://www.facebook.com/casinopublicschoolpandcassociation/?fref=ts The page will be regularly updated with upcoming events, meetings, fundraising, call's for volunteers etc.

Kindergarten Information Night for 2017 families

By creating our very own Facebook page and also email address, we are hoping that you are able to make contact with any of us much more easily. Our aim is to increase the lines of communication between P&C and our parents/caregivers. Thankyou all so much for all your continued support. Amanda, Erica, Jody, Sue & Jenny

THE UNIFORM SHOP IS OPEN EVERY WEDNESDAY 9AM TO 12 NOON.

Saturday 28 May 10-11am Casino Public School Hall – FREE OF CHARGE Psst! Ever wanted to be part of a flashmob?

Marissa Treichel from The Cassettes, leads a ridiculously fun jazz-rich workshop. Learn an awesome 80’s dance routine to perform in the workshop, and at a secret Flashmob taking place later the same day

during Beef Week Celebrations! Time & place to be revealed during workshop. Suitable for complete beginners to certified show-offs. Suitable for all ages – Loads of fun.

Simply show up on the day with your dancing shoes on! Bought to you by Richmond Valley Council – more info: 6660 0300