School Calendar Friday 1st July - Athletics Carnival Tuesday 19th July - Students return to school - Excursion to Minnamurra P.S

Jamberoo Public School WEEK 10 TERM 2 2016 NEWSLETTER PH: 4236 0173 FAX: 4236

Strive and Succeed Email: jamberoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.jamberoo-p.school.nsw.edu.au

The Jamberoo school community have survived our event-filled term, juggling sporting commitments with carnivals and field events, Creative and Performing arts exhibits, rehearsals and performances, speaking and debating competitions, bouts of illness and the incredibly well-attended three-way conferences. If ever a group has earned a sleep-in or two, it is us!

Among the excitement of the impending holidays, I must share the sad news that Ms Gila Adams, our Relieving Principal, has made the decision to relinquish her current role. In her letter below she explains her situation:

“It is with a heavy heart that I write to you as I have had to make the decision to step down as the Relieving Principal at Jamberoo Public School. It is a decision that I have not taken lightly. I met with my doctors yesterday and they both advised that whilst I am still unwell, I need to rest. 

Unfortunately, I do not know how long this illness will last and it is for that reason (as well as my health), that it is right for me to step down. After listening to the staff and community, the school needs a principal who is capable of effective leadership, stability, presence and commitment. As their principal I know I would have given my all to this beautiful school had I been well enough to do so. 

Jamberoo is an amazing school with outstanding teachers, students and parents, they deserve a leader who is able to give their whole heart and soul to each member. I sincerely thank you for giving me this opportunity and for believing in me. I am truly sorry if I have let you down.”

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As such, Mr Sutherland, our Regional Director, has commenced the process of recruiting a permanent principal to our school. We have nominated a staff representative, the P&C have nominated a parent representative and Mr Sutherland will recruit a principal join him to form the panel that will conduct the interviews. The team will meet in the holidays to write the advertisement to ensure we appoint the person that is the best fit for our school. We wish these four people all the best in this important decision-making journey, and will watch this space eagerly to see whom we will welcome into the role. Until this time, Mrs Martin has agreed to continue as full-time teacher of the Wurrata class, providing much appreciated continuity and enthusiasm in the role.

Please stay safe, warm and rest up. Take the needed time to reenergise, ready for your return on Tuesday 5th of July so you can take up the challenges and wealth of experiences that Term 3 will hold in store for us here at Jamberoo. Sharon Behl-Shanks (Relieving Principal)

SPORTING SNIPPETS Athletics Carnival Well done to Mrs Kunkler who has so competently organised our school Athletics Carnival, which will be held this Friday 31st July. There is an awful lot of behind-the-scenes work that goes into coordinating this carnival, and we thank Mrs Kunkler for the time and energy she has committed into ensuring our day is successful.

If any parent or family member is able to assist on the day, please do step forward tomorrow. A day like this can not work without the generous help of our wonderful Jamberoo school community.

Term 3 Sport We will be allocating the sports choices note on the first day back next term. We are waiting to hear back regarding a sports grant, that we hope we can use to offer some professional assistance during our Yr 3-6 sports afternoons.

Debating Gala Day I am so very proud of our two fabulous debating teams who competed at the Premiers Debating Challenge on Monday. All students involved did an amazing job, fighting nerves and challenging topics to do battle with four teams from Tullimbar PS and Mt Terry. Our development squad and Nuninoona class members did a very professional job of chairing, time-keeping and generally ensuring the day ran smoothly. Thanks very much Eliza, Monika, Lillian, Lachlan, Charli and Kiara.

The Jamberoo Orators, consisting of Emily, Hannah, Matthew and Amarli, won 2 or their 3 debates on the day. This was a great effort from this team of Year 5 students, all new to debating this year. A special thank you to Amarli who was asked to step into the role at the eleventh hour.

I am pleased to announce that the Jamberoo Windbags, comprised of Grace, Eric, Holly and Ruben won all three of their debates on Monday, which, when added to their earlier win in the term, makes them the undefeated champions of our zone! We look forward to watching their progress as they now enter the Illawarra champions debating day.

Debating will resume at 8am on Tuesday 12th July, which is in week 2 of Term 3.

Dance Festival Official Photographs, starting at $6 Stage 1 parents, just a reminder that the official photographs from Dance Festival are available for viewing online. Go to rgphotography.com and click on ‘purchase online,’ then “South Coast Public Schools Dance Festival 2016.’ Then click on ‘unlock albums’ then ‘Jamberoo Public School.’ Our password is ‘silver.’ You can view all the lovely photographs and then order some if you wish.

After School Recorder Group – Term 3 Dear Jamberoo families of students in Year 2 to Year 6; I am offering an after-school recorder group for interested students for 8 weeks in Term 3. If your child is interested in learning an instrument and developing his/her note reading skills, and has time on Thursdays after school, then this might be the group for them! The recorder group will run on Thursday afternoons from 3:00pm till 3:45pm. This will include a short break at 3:00pm for students to have a snack and go to the toilet. Students will need to provide a decent-quality recorder (about $12 to $15 at music shops) and a display book for their music, and they will need to commit to attending for the eight weeks and having appropriate behaviour. There is no cost for this after school group. Please see me if your child would like a permission note. Mrs McCormack

P&C Blurb Another term draws to a close, school reports have come home and school holidays are around the corner. My daughter is in Year 6. As I look back over her school photos and reflect on her primary school experience, I notice her year has always been in a composite class (it is a very small year). They have either joined with our current Year five or the previous Year’s six which has certainly enriched her learning and the teaching of valuable life skills of being adaptable and working across stages. I love the fact that every teacher in our school knows my daughter and has been involved in her education. I always look forward to the school report as the amount of detail reflects my daughter strengths and areas that need work. The teachers' comments capture the essence of my child and always bring a smile to my face (often a chuckle). I feel grateful for the time spent on the student reports and might I suggest if you see your child's teacher in the playground, take a minute to thank them also. Read on for a summary of P&C news;

• Election Day BBQ at the Pavilion, we are still needing volunteers to ensure the success of this fundraiser. We always have a laugh and its a terrific way of meeting other parents. Roster is at the end of this newsletter. Please note, this is a whole school fundraiser.

• Tania McInnes and Megan Buckley are organising the Wurrata Fundraiser for Term 3, and we are in for a treat of pancakes and smoothies. What makes this fundraiser special is all ingredients are sourced locally with special guests coming in to share with the children their passion for farming.

• Megan would like a few more Year 5 parents to volunteer to help with the Yr. 6 Farewell. The committee has not met yet, but she would like to get going next term with the idea that the tasks/rosters can be spread around. Thank you to Lucy, Jeddah, Gail, Ruth and Reannon who have volunteered so far.

Our next meeting will be in Term 3, on Wednesday 3rd of August at 7.00pm in the school staff room. Please email questions and agenda items to jamberoosecretary@gmail.com. Bring your enthusiasm and ideas, and support a school that keeps improving and keeps education fun.

Warm Regards

Susan Mills

P&C President

Aboriginal Performance at Minnamurra P.S

The whole school will be travelling by bus to Minnamurra P.S the first day back next term. This excursion is free to all students but they must have their permission note signed and returned by Friday 1st July (last day of term) or they will not be attending this excursion. Please be aware that no phone calls for permission to attend this excursion will be made on the day.

Strive and Succeed Email: jamberoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.jamberoo-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Berry Rotary Club are running a bicycle event to raise money to build cycle tracks around the district.

The event will be held on and around the Berry Showground on the 31st July and we would like to have as many children and adults riding as we can.

Please log on to www.berrycyclothon.com for registration details

Strive and Succeed Email: jamberoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.jamberoo-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Chook Roster

Saturday 2nd July - Ella-Mae & Emma Sunday 3rd July - Ella-Mae & Emma

Merit Awards

Birrahlee Walabi Wurrata Nuninoona

Amy Harris Ethan Gray Lucy McDonnell Romany Janssens Holly McGee

Ellie Linsley Mali Behl Zachariah Tidswell William Fagan Kyra Egan

Indianah Ryan Rylan Aquilina Lucas Fagan Ryan Smith Shaylen Mawbey

Tessa Smith Isabel Ryan Sarah Hall Jordan Poole Sophie Williams

Dimity Blazevski Cameron Aubin Nate Fletcher Ethan McGee Eliza Schweitzer

Huddson Buckley

Learning Habits

Tahani Lokeni Tavish Thomson Oliver Harris Miah Buckley

House Winner: MENZIES

Bronze Awards Silver Awards

Alexandra Mills Joshua Sail William Thomson

Saffron Willoughby Amy Harris Tahlia McArthur

Ruby Palk

Holiday Chook Roster

Monday 4th July - Ella-Mae & Emma Monday 11th July - Molly & Erica

Tuesday 5th July - Ella-Mae & Emma Tuesday 12th July - Molly & Erica

Wednesday 6th July - Ella-Mae & Emma Wednesday 13th July - Xuereb Family

Thursday 7th July - Molly & Erica Thursday 14th July - Behl Family

Friday 8th July - Molly & Erica Friday 15th July - Nina & G-ma Nell

Saturday 9th July - Molly & Erica Saturday 16th July - Williams Family

Sunday 10th July - Molly & Erica Sunday 17th July - Williams Family

Strive and Succeed Email: jamberoo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.jamberoo-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Kiama Pavilion Election Day 2nd July 2016

Co-Ordinator - Susan Mills Contact number 0412970035 or 4236 1256 Email address sgmills45@gmail.com

SHIFT SHIFT DESCRIPTION

7.00am to 8.00am Collecting stall items, transporting to markets, setting up of sauces, bread, and meat preparation, Volunteers to help setting up stall.

8.00am to 10.00am Breakfast requires 3 for BBQ, 3 servers, 3 sandwich makers - Adults only, no children due to OH&S

10.00am to 12.00noon Brunch requires 4 for BBQ 4 servers, 5 sandwich makers (4 to make sandwiches 1 for stock) Adults only, no children due to OH&S

12.00noon to 14.00pm Lunch requires 4 for BBQ, 4 servers, 5 sandwich makers (3 to make sandwiches 1 for stock) all stay for close, packing up stall returning to Jamberoo - Adults only, no children due to OH&S

WHERE OR WHOM WHEN WHAT TO PICK UP & BRING 2/7/16 7.00AM TO 8.00AM VOLUNTEER

Small good supplier 1/7/16 1400 Sausages, 30kg Bacon Megan Collins

Set up Volunteeers 2/7/16 To help with marquee, tarps, tables, drinks, sauces, BBQ prep

Albion Park Poultry 1/7/16 32 dozen eggs Susan Mills

Bidvest 1/7/16 12 bags of 5kg fresh sliced onions Susan Mills

JPS 1/7/16 Pick up drinks, straws, rolls of foil, paper towels, serviettes and gloves

Darren Collins

Woolworths Kiama 1/7/16 2/7/16

50 bags of 6 pack hamburger buns 35 loaves of sliced bread

Susan Mills & Naomi Poole

Servo 30/6/16 2 school gas bottles to be filled Terry Kofod

JPS 1/7/16 School banner from Hall, school marquee, tarps, ropes, 2 big foam school skies for drinks, tubs, P&C cooking utensils & aluminium trays for serving meat from shed, singlets & caps from Dragon Boat & aprons

Darren Collins

Megan Collins 2/7/16 $950- float & 4 belt bags to hold money Megan Collins

John Lennon 2/7/16 BBQ Trailer - needs to be contacted & time organized Ben McGuiness

SHIFT BBQ SERVICE SANDWICHMAKER

7.00am to 8.00am Setup & Start Cook

Darren Collins Terry Kofod Naomi Poole Susan Mills

8.00am to 10.00am David Smith Joe Fagan

Darren Collins

Belinda Fagan Naomi Poole Susan Mills

10.00am to 12.00noon Stock & Drinks

Simon Fitzgerald Sharon Behl-Shanks Meg Behl-Shanks Warrick Shanks

Naomi Poole Susan Mills

12.00noon to 2.00pm Stock & Drinks

Tony or Lucy Janssens Darren Collins Ruth Woolley

Emma Donnerbauer

Kristen Mawbey Naomi Poole Susan Mills