Partnerships between community and school enrich students primary school experience

Old Bar Public School- An Ocean of Learning David Street Old Bar 2430

Ph: 02 65 537248 Fax: 02 65533038 Email: oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Webmail:http://www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

1 July 2010

“Nothing is too small to know, and nothing too

big to attempt.” William Van Horne

A Sad Farewell

This Friday we bid a sad farewell to Mr Grahame

Bible who has decided to retire after an illustrious

career in Education of 38 years.

Grahame has been a valued member of the Old

Bar PS community since 1991.

Pure mathematics means he has influenced the

lives of at least 500 students within his classrooms.

We are having a ‘Celebration’ afternoon tea @

school this Thursday at 3.15pm in the new library.

Please join us to thank Grahame for the ‘seen and

unseen’ sacrifices he has made to change the lives

of students.

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Just to let you know that it is ‘full steam ahead’ for our 2nd attempt at the Annual Athletics Carnival.

THIS THURSDAY 1ST JULY @ OLD BAR SPORTING FIELDS.

STUDENT REPORTS Semester 1 student reports K-6 will be sent home today in a sealed envelope. We hope you find them worthwhile and here are just a few strategies when discussing it with your child.

1. Start from a positive frame of mind. Take a deep breath in a hectic day!!

2. Sit down next to them at the table NOT on the run.

3. Ask your child to tell you what they have read in their report.

4. Get them to tell you about their report. 5. Focus on comments NOT grades. 6. Tell them you are proud of them. 7. Affirm their efforts!!! 8. Exhibit agreement with the school NOT

criticism in front of your child. 9. If you need more clarification then contact the

teacher to meet early next term for a formal discussion.

“Life's a box of chocolates, Forrest. You never know what you're gonna get.” Forrest

Gump’s mum

SCHOOL TERM 3

Students return Tuesday 20th July

School Hours 9.00am till 3.00pm

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is

like wrapping a present and not giving

it.”

William Arthur Ward

Once again I wish to thank staff, parents, students and those beyond our school boundaries for being with us throughout this term’s journey. The sea was not always calm but with a crew like you my role has been easier.

Enjoy the break and be safe, be joyful and be blessed!!

Yours in Public Education,

John Harwin

Banking Winbins

3 Winbins – Jorja Whale KS

2 Winbins – Jessica Gale K/1B

1 Winbin – Amelia Searles KS

Banking will resume 21st July, 1st week of Term 3.

Happy Holidays!

Community Partnerships strengthen student learning opportunities

Soccer

The Big Win!

On the 23/6/10 the girl’s soccer team went to

Wingham to play against Wingham Public. The

game started at 11:30. In the first half Majenta

scored in the first fifty seconds then Amanda

scored a goal. In the second half Jasmine

scored, then Majenta scored two more goals.

The final score was 5-0. The girls had a great

time. Our main positions were; Chantelle was

Goalie, Shannon, Lucy, Zoe W. were fullbacks,

Zoe R, Sarah and Brittney on the wings, Majenta

and Jasmine were the forwards. Thanks to Mr

Darling and parents and our Ref. We played a

great game.

By the Soccer Team

Basketball PSSA

Old Bar started slowly against Gloucester and at

half time the score was 24 to 16. At the start of

the third quarter Old Bar began playing superb

basketball with great defence that stopped

Gloucester from crossing the half way line.

Jacob was outstanding in intercepting the ball

and leading the scoring. At the end of the third

quarter Old Bar had piled on 26 unanswered

points and led 50 to 16. Old Bar continued their

attack in the final quarter and recorded a

fantastic 80 to 18 win. Congratulations to all our

boys but we must try to start playing basketball

from the first quarter and not leave it till the

third. Our point scorers were Jacob (42), Nick

(24), Nathan (8), James (2) and Tristan (4).

It is always a pleasure to watch teams score more

than the ‘magic 50’ in a forty minute game. Let’s

hope we can repeat it.

Basketball School News - Game 1

Old Bar played consistent basketball

in their three team competition to

end the night 30 points for / 27

against. This was a good result as our shooting

percentage was so poor. Olivia made several full

court breaks and rebounded well while Sarah

moved and passed the ball well when in the key.

Thanks to Jarrod for being our extra player. Our

sharp shooters were Nick (16), Nathan (8), Jimmy

(4) and Tristan (2). Let’s try to improve our

percentage next week.

Keep on dribbling........................ Mr D

Uniform Shop

Term 3 Uniform Shop - Opening Days.

Uniform shop will be open on Mondays and

Thursdays - 8.30 to 9.30am

Orders/Payments can be left at the office for

collection.

Kids Beach Hut Vacation Care

We have LOADS of FUN and GAMES these school

holidays including:

Excursions to Ten Pin Bowling, & Squash

courts

Castle building activities

Drama plays

Candle and soap making

Face painting, donut decorating, cookie

baking

LOTS of sports, arts, crafts and activities.

These holidays we even have an ANIMAL

PETTING ZOO!!!!

Come along and cuddle a chicken, bunny or

miniature pig, stand tall next to an alpaca, pony or

goat. A wide variety of animals for everyone to

enjoy.

Come on in and join the fun!! Or pick up a program

to see what’s on.

(Programs available from Kids Beach Hut or front

office. Bookings are essential)

Hope to see you there

Community Partnerships strengthen student learning opportunities

Coordinator of KBH

Chantelle Hennessey

KBH Out of School Hours Care.

Mon- Fri 6am-8:30am & 3pm-6:30pm

Holiday Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30am-6:30pm

ph: 65574676

Greater Taree City Library Holiday Program

Taree, Wingham, Hallidays Point, Harrington and

Old Bar Libraries will be holding their July

School Holiday Program 2010 for all school age

students. A variety of free workshops and film

screenings are on offer. These include bingo,

creative arts, National Parks and Wildlife

workshops, visiting author Alessah Darlison and

movie screenings. For further details contact

Old Bar Public School or phone appropriate

library for details.

Football School Holiday Coaching Clinics

Football Mid North Coast will be holding

coaching clinics for boys and girls age 6 to 14

years at the Taree Recreation Ground (Zone

Field) on July 13, 14, and 15.

Time: 9.30am to 12.00pm (6-10yrs)

1.00pm to 3.30pm (11-14yrs)

Cost: $75.00 includes Nike Football, water

bottle, certificate of participation, fruit and

drinks each day, BBQ (last day only) and 7½

hours quality coaching by accredited FMNC

coaching staff. All participants must be a 2010

registered player.

Raffle at Club Old Bar

The Directors and Management of Club Old Bar

have kindly allocated our P&C Association

Sunday 11 July, 2010. It will commence at

5.30pm and be drawn at 6.30pm. The raffle

Meat Trays which the Club will purchase and all

the funds raised on this night will be donated to

our P&C, who will then pass it onto the school to

purchase resource books for our Stage 2 and 3

students.

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Practicing for Athletics Carnival

DATES TO REMEMBER

Calendar Term 2 2010

1 July Athletics Carnival

2 July Last day Term 2

Term 3

11 July Club Old Bar Raffle

19 July Staff Return

20 July Students Return

23 July State Cross Country

2 August Open Day

2-6 August Education Week

5 August Australian Maths Competition – Stage 2 & 3

Community Partnerships strengthen student learning opportunities

Out of Uniform Day