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Page 1 Our Core Beliefs: Learning, Respect, Teamwork & Honesty
Hallidays Point Public School
Learning, Caring & Sharing
Find us at: 300 Diamond Beach Road Diamond Beach NSW 2430 Phone: 6559 3009 Fax: 6559 3011 Email: [email protected] Homepage: www.hallidays-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Term 4 Issue 5 15 December 2016
Dear Parents / Carers Another year has slipped by so quickly. As 2016 draws to a close it is with great sadness for our school to inform you that Ms Toni Johnson has successfully gained a promotion as an instructional leader based at Nabiac Public School. This position will see Toni working with Nabiac School as well as a number of other smaller schools in the local area. Her expertise will benefit all the other schools that she will work with just as it has benefitted our school over the years. Toni is only on secondment for three years and will come back to Hallidays Point PS after that time. Whilst it is a great loss for our school it is certainly a great gain for all the schools she will work with. You will be greatly missed Toni and I am sure that everyone will agree that you have had such a positive impact on so many lives in your role here at this school. We will see you back here in 2020. Unfortunately, overnight (Tuesday 13/12/16) we have had a break-in to our canteen. There has been a significant amount of damage to the front roller door and grill. If over the holidays you happen to see any suspicious activity or people can you inform Forster Police (6555 1299), Taree Police (6552 0399) or School Security (1300 880 021). We have over the past few years had to deal with a number of instances where break-ins have occurred and significant damage has been caused. We have enjoyed plenty of fun activities over the last two weeks and I wanted to thank all the people who put in so much effort to ensure we have smooth and successful end of year celebrations. We are extremely grateful to all the teachers and admin staff who organise such great activities. The Presentation Day assembly was certainly a highlight for me, along with the Year 6 farewell and the fantastic Infants Concert in the morning. All of these activities are planned months in advance to ensure a well-run and fun event.
To all our Year 6 students who will be leaving our school at the end of this year, can I wish you all the very best for your future in high school. High School is an amazing place full of opportunities and challenges that will really set them up for future success. Their formal educational journey is more than half way over and I really hope that they enjoy great success into the future. As this is the last newsletter of the year, can I wish everyone a wonderful, happy Christmas filled with joy and time spent with the people who matter. If you are travelling, please take extra care on the roads and we really look forward to seeing you all back next year. Students return MONDAY 30TH JANUARY 2017.
Have a great fortnight Peter Johnson Principal
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT PETER JOHNSON
The following students received Major Awards at the end of year presentation held on Wednesday 7 December 2016.
Swimming Carnival won by Emerald represented by House Captain Zachary Davis
Athletics Carnival won by Ruby represented by House Captain Jasmine Nunn
Cross Country Shield won by Sapphire represented by House Captains Lachlan Hocking and Olivia Dew
2016 Dux – Connor Lyle
Literacy Award – Timanah Young
Numeracy Award – Dylan Hooper
MAJOR AWARDS
Citizenship Award – Jasmine Nunn and Awatea Quinn (Absent)
Sports Person of the Year – Jasmine Nunn
Outstanding Achievement in Sport – Tarli Black
Doctor Dorothy Greening Memorial Scholarship – Connor Lyle Congratulation to all our worthy winners. INFANTS CONCERT A few photos of our lovely Infants end of year Concert.
CAROLS IN THE PARK AT BLACK HEAD “Carols in the Park” will be on 18 December 2016 at 6.30pm at the Wylie Breckenridge Park at Black Head. FREE FAMILY FUN DAY Are you between 8 and 17 years old? Do you live in the Manning Great Lakes or Gloucester area? Do you have a family member with a Mental Illness? Then you are invited to a free fun day at the Lakeside Church, Tuncurry, on Tuesday 17 January from 10-00am to 3-00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided on the day. Arts and crafts and games for the whole family. All paper work must be returned by Wednesday 11 January to the office. Please phone Mydie for more information and to book your spot at Carer Assist. BOYS TO THE BUSH Holiday Camps for Boys where boys can be boys. Based at Howlong, NSW, this camp allows boys the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and have a “DIGITAL DETOX”. Check us out @ www.boystothebush.com.au For booking or more information, ring 0414 404 250. KIDS FISHING WORKSHOP (DUNBOGAN) Give your child the opportunity to learn to fish during the school holidays. The day involves fishing techniques such as knots and rigging, as well as casting, bag/size limits and ethical fishing practices.
The workshop is designed for kids aged 8 – 14 years. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 25 and bookings are essential. Fee is $40 per child which includes rod and reel, shirt, hat, tackle kit and show bag for the kids to take home. The workshop is led by experienced staff and volunteers from NSW DPI – Fisheries Division. Full supervision is provided on the day. Transport is the responsibility of parents. Remember to slip, slop and slap and to prepare for inclement weather if the need arises. Time: 10-00 am – 2-00 pm When: Thursday 19 January 2017 Bookings call/email: Jamie Burns Hunter Fisheries Office P: 4980 9204 M: 0408 609 332 E: [email protected] Venue: Dunbogan Reserve, Intersection of The Boulevarde and Camden Head Road, DUNBOGAN. CRICKET CAMP Join the Sydney Sixes for some holiday fun and learn to play cricket the magenta way with music, fun and T20 entertainment! When: January 18 – 19 Time: 9-00 am – 1-00 pm Cost: $99 Age: 8 – 12 (boys and girls) Where: South Street, Tuncurry To register head to sydneysixes.com.au/school-holiday-camps and follow the links. For more information contact Martin Garoni on 0437 133 583 or [email protected]
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