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Term 2 Week 6 Monday 31st August 2009 Term 4 Week 6 Monday 23rd November 2009

Principal’s Message It is with great sorrow that I write to you in the newsletter. I am sure that you have heard of the tragic accident that claimed the life of Paul Davis Welsh (Bud) who was an ex-student at our school. Paul was a talented student who was a gifted athlete. He was greatly respected by both staff and

pupils and will be fondly remembered . I am sure you will join with me in wishing Paul, Viv, Lateasha, Nakia Brandii and the rest of their family well during this very sad time. Survey—(Learning) We have included a survey on ‘learning’, that we would ask parents to complete and return. As part of our Annual School Report (A.S.R.) we evaluate an area of the curriculum and would greatly appreciate you giving up a couple of minutes of your time. Completed surveys can be returned to school with a child or posted back. We have only a little over three (3) weeks remaining this year and there are many activities occurring Intensive Swimming School, Great Aussie Bush Camp, Assemblies, Year Six Farewell (Disco), Year 6 and Kindergarten Transitions, Party Day and many more. I would encourage parents to support their children in following school rules, as attendance at some of these activities can be affected by ‘poor ratings’. Information and permission notes are often contained in the newsletter, so it is important that when they come home on Mondays with the eldest child in the family you carefully read the contents. There are also community based notes and information that often relate to you. These can be holiday activities and the like and would be fun and informative for your family. Have a good week. Hugh Rutherford

Principal

SCARECROW COMPETITION Students from 3/6H entered a Scarecrow Competition held by the Kempsey Family Community Centre at the start of Term 4. The judging was held on Monday 16th November. The scarecrow that 3/6H made won the competition. The school will receive three fruit trees donated by Kempsey Family Community Centre. The scarecrow will be displayed in the hall at the Community Centre. Please take the time to have a look. Well done 3/6H.

Principal’s Thought of the Week

It takes a community to raise a family

Monday 23rd November 2009 Term 4 Week 6

Newsletter Kempsey South Public School

“A proud member of the Macleay Education Community”

21 Queen Street KEMPSEY 2440

Phone: 02 6562 7033

A Quality Education in a Caring Environment

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Dates To Remember

Mon 23.11.09 Play for Life Thurs 26.11.09 Play for Life Thurs 26.11.09 No Assembly

AUSSIE OF THE MONTH AWARDS Richard Kennedy Richard is an outstanding student who exhibits exemplary behaviour both in class and in the playground. He is a polite and helpful boy who always wears his school uniform. Nathan Yerbury Nathan is an outstanding role model. He represents our school with pride and has taken part in many school activities. Ahnita Holten Duke Ahnita is an outstanding class member who uses beautiful manners and is always willing to volunteer for any jobs that needs to be done. She has represented the school in a number of areas and always helps younger students in the playground or at sport. Zahli Edwards Zahli is an outstanding student who exhibits exemplary behaviour both in class and in the playground. She is a polite helpful girl who always wears her uniform.

ASSEMBLY AWARDS K/K Tyleasha Dickson-Gray being a sensible student in Kindergarten Ronald Cohen great work in reading 1/2K Caitlin Kennedy being an enthusiastic reader Ivan Madden great effort in writing & information 1/2B Heather Williams improved classroom behaviour Heather Williams excellent progress in Reading 2/3R Shontai Moran trying to her very best Angus Larkin great spelling results

Mon 07.12.09 Intensive Swimming Mon 07.12.09 Play for Life Tues 08.12.09 Performance Assembly 9.30 Tues 08.12.09 Intensive Swimming Wed 09.12.09 Intensive Swimming Wed 09.12.09 Assembly of Excellence 9.30 am Wed 09.12.09 Year 6 Farewell 5.30 pm Wed 09.12.09 Dance/Disco Kinder to Year 6 Ratings of 3, 4 or 5 Thurs 10.12.09 Intensive Swimming Thurs 10.12.09 Play for Life Fri 11.12.09 Intensive Swimming

Term 4 Week 6

Term 4 Week 7

Term 4 Week 8

Mon 30.11.09 Intensive Swimming starts Mon 30.11.09 Play for Life Mon 30.11.09 Kindergarten Transition 9.30 Tues 01.12.09 Kindergarten Transition 9.30 Tues 01.12.09 Intensive Swimming Wed 02.12.09 Kindergarten Transition 9.30 Wed 02.12.09 Intensive Swimming Thurs 03.12.09 Kindergarten Transition 9.30 Thurs 03.12.09 Intensive Swimming Thurs 03.12.09 Play for Life Thurs 03.12.09 No Assembly Thurs 03.12.09 Year 6 transition to Melville High Fri 04.12.09 Intensive Swimming

Term 4 Week 9

Mon 14.12.09 Great Aussie Bush Camp Tues 15.12.09 Great Aussie Bush Camp Wed 16.12.09 Great Aussie Bush Camp Wed 16.12.09 Picnic Day—Kempsey Pool Wed 16.12.09 Last Day of Term for students Thurs 17.12.09 School Development Day (students do not attend) Fri 18.12.09 School Development Day (students do not attend)

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3/4B William Hickey a huge improvement in attitude behaviour & work Brandi Cox a huge improvement In attitude behaviour & work 3/6H Letoya Flaherty spectacular behaviour yesterday with lovely manners 4/5B Joseph Bourke his tremendous work ethic & tremendous effort he has put into his schooling throu ghout 2009 Laihla Cox being a beautifully mannered students who gives 100% effort to all aspects of school life 5/6R Alysha Blackwell excellent application to spelling rules George Stubley excellent contributions & effort in Literacy PRINCIPAL’S AWARD Clarence Donovan Sarah Abel TRUE BLUE AWARDS William Hickey George Stubley John Bourke Jessie Mackay Stokeld Joseph Bourke Bradley Dyet Joyce Brown Jack Minnican Tahlia Kennedy Kael Van Breda Foxwell Shontai Moran Caitlin Kennedy Elijah Silva Brett Kennedy Heather Williams Tyrone Dixon Tyson Dixon Jade Yerbury Kevin Kennedy Tahlisa Button Camellia Peacock SPORTS AWARDS Cody Cross Jack Kyle Jason Daley Jye Ridgeway Les Donovan Heath Linger

MELVILLE HIGH TRANSITION YEAR 6-7 Year 6 Parent/Caregiver Workshops Term 4 Where: Stan Johnson Library—Melville High (security parking in front car park) When: Wednesday 25th November Wednesday 2nd December Wednesday 9th December Time: 6.30—8.30 pm Light refreshments provided RSVP: If you are interested in attending the workshops contact Melville High School on 65 627 511 Topics include: hints for the first weeks of high school; support structures at MHS; how to support your student at home. SQUASH CENTRE During term 4 students on a rating of 3, 4 or 5 will have the choice to go to the Kempsey Squash and Recreation Centre for sport. The cost is $5.00 per child. Students can play squash, racquet ball, indoor soccer, indoor cricket or use the gym. If your child would like to attend please complete the permission note below. I hereby give permission for my child ____________ in class _______ to travel by bus to the Squash Centre for sport on Friday. I understand the cost is $5.00 and students must be on a rating of 3,4 or 5 to attend. Parent signature ____________________________ Date _________________________________

Happy Birthday

Allan Donohue Liam Kinny

Richard Kennedy

Canteen Roster Mon 23.11.09 Ann

Tues 24.11.09 Tanya Therese

Wed 25.11.09 Audrey

Thurs 26.11.09 Tanya Ann Fri 27.11.09 Therese

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COMMUNITY NEWS SOUTH KEMPSEY PLAYTIME—has been CANCELLED THIS WEEK WEDNESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER. South Kempsey Playtime will resume Wednesday 2nd December at the Kempsey PCYC for Kindi Gym South Kempsey Playtime is supported by Family Workers from: Kempsey Family Support Services, Durri AMS, and Schools as Community Centres. For more information contact Trudy Woodward or Susie Parsons on 65 631 588, Delya Smith on 65 602 369 or Karen Hall on 65 621 475. (Transport is available and will be reviewed on request). MACLEAY VALLEY RANGERS Macleay Valley Rangers Football Club is a holding a free soccer coaching clinic • Ages from Under 6’s to Under 10’s • Registered players from any club are welcome • Held at Dangar Street playing field Kempsey • Starting 12/11/09 to 17/12/09 • 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm For further information phone Keith 65 650 173 or Darren 65 668 669

KIDZCARE IN ACTION THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT KEMPSEY PCYC Kempsey PCYC is getting ready for the upcoming vacation programs running throughout the school holidays in January 2010. The club will be running activities for children aged 5- 12 years of age from 8:30am – 5:30pm starting on the 4th January 2010 to 27th January 2010. A variety of programs and excursions have been organized including Rock Climbing, laser Zone & a visit to the movies, science experiments, arts, crafts, music and cooking. We will also be having Travers Ross choreographer for ‘So you Think You can Dance’ and Finalist ‘Lamb in attendance from the 12th -16th January to teach young people to dance, plus loads of other free activities. Kidzcare is covered under the Governments Child Care Benefit and places are filling fast. PCYC will be closing from the 18/12/09 and re opens 4/1/10 bookings need to be confirmed before the 18/12/09. For more information or to book your place in Kidzcare contact Kempsey PCYC on 65628399

READ ON THE WILD SIDE!!! Join up for the SUMMER READING CLUB Children aged 5 to 12 years are invited to sign up for the Summer Reading Club, starting on December 1st, at Kempsey, Stuarts Point and South West Rocks Libraries. Participants receive a log book which they fill in as they progress. Incentives to read include a free library bag, wristband, temporary tattoo and a sticker. There will be lucky draws along the way, as well as winners drawn from each of 3 age groups at a fabulous party to be held on Thursday 21st January 2010. Parents – bring your children in to your local library to sign up for Summer Reading Club – help them maintain reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, and make sure they are ready for the new school year. For enquiries please phone Kempsey Library on 6566 3210 or email ksclibrary@kemspey.nsw.gov.au STUART POINT PLAYERS Presents a really ratty pantomime—Romance Rodents and Rogues Where: Stuarts Point Community Hall When: Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December at 5 pm Where: Kempsey Oddfellows Hall When: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December at 1.30 pm Cost: Adults $10 Concession $7 Child $5

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