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News, success stories and new programs from Albury West Public School Term 4, Week 10 – 12th December, 2013

Presentation Day

Albury West Ready to Welcome Melbourne Heart Melbourne Heart has confirmed that they will be running a soccer clinic at AWPS on Monday 10th February 2014. Our school, and 4 other primary schools involved in the Active After-school Communities program, will have the opportunity to develop skills in soccer during the two hour clinic.

As you can imagine we are very excited about the prospect of having the Melbourne Heart team members here. This is great news for our school and football fans.

We thank Mark Brown, the regional coordinator of the Active After-school Communities program, who nominated our school to host this event and we certainly thank Melbourne Heart for such a strong commitment to regional school fans.

Crossing Point Launch Thank you to families and friends who were able to attend the launch of our Crossing Point Learning Community at Albury High School last week. What a wonderful display of public education and a great way to promote the partnership that we share with Albury and Howlong Public Schools and Albury High. This learning community has a solid sense of purpose and vision for learning. With enthusiastic and engaged students, and a highly talented staff across all of the schools there is much for which we can be proud. We will continue to applaud our successes and celebrate all of the innovative occurrences within the learning community in the coming years.

Special congratulations to Isabelle Nicol who was shortlisted in the Crossing Point logo design – she was awarded a $50 JB HiFi gift voucher.

Thank you to the teachers and the many students who contributed items of learning for the school display and a big thank you to Lynne Johnston who coordinated the display.

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Fruit Flies A huge congratulations to our 2013 Fruit Fly students: Tiarna Whybrow, Tyrese Campbell, Narjic Lacey-Bird, Taralee Bottrell and Iziaha Johnson for their successful participation in the Fruit Fly Circus Program for Indigenous Students. Tiarna, Narjic and Tyrese showcased their skills in front of a large audience from the Albury community last week at the Fruit Fly performance centre. K-2 Party Our K-2 students had an exciting day today visiting Rumble Tumbles for their end of year party. They were certainly exhausted when they returned to school. Thank you to Leisa Grantham for organising this wonderful excursion for our children. Reports Children in Years K – 6 will be coming home with their report card this afternoon. We hope you enjoy the many positive comments about your amazing children. I have gained enormous insight about the effort and achievements of all our students and appreciate the time staff have put into collating all of this information. Year 6 Graduation Dinner and Disco A reminder that the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony, Dinner and Disco will take place tonight. Thank you to the many families who are pitching in to help make this a special night for our graduating students. Thank you to Christina Klein for all of the preparation that goes into planning such a wonderful evening. Farewell Year 6 I would like to sincerely wish all Year 6 students every success for high school and their future. In the coming years we would all love to hear from you, however far you fly from Albury West. The world is your oyster. Sing-a-long Our Sing-a-long will be held tomorrow in the school hall at 11.45am. We hope that you can come along and listen to all of our students, including our Little Gems, sing for you. We need to say a very big thank you to Lisa Bradshaw for the hours that she has spent making sure that tomorrow will be a success for all – THANK YOU! Pool Party The students in Years 3 – 6 will be heading to the Albury Swimming Pool on Tuesday. Students will walk to the pool and will return by bus. Don’t forget to provide swimmers, towel, hat, sunscreen and a T Shirt. The pool canteen will be open for food and drinks during the morning session. Congratulations Jack Jorgensen has once again made his mark with an invitation to perform at the Sydney Opera House next year to play the violin. Certainly this is an opportunity not to be missed and the school and community are very proud of him and his achievements. Happy Holidays The last day of term for students is Wednesday 18th December. While it may be the furthest thing from our minds at the moment, the new school year for students in Years 1 – 6 will commence on Wednesday 29th January. Staff will be attending professional learning focussed on departmental policy on the Tuesday. All activities will support your child’s learning. Kindergarten students will commence on Thursday 30th January.

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PLEASE NOTE – classes may not be formed in the first week of school. All students will stay with their teacher from this year whilst we confirm student numbers. Once numbers are confirmed classes will be finalised. Presentation Day Students and staff appreciated the support of so many parents and family friends attending Monday. Well done to all of the students who received awards as a result of their hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to our school leaders for 2014. Captain Nivetha Pathmanathan Captain Harry Cameron

Vice Captain Abby Squire Vice Captain Oscar Cameron

Student Councillor Chevon Parker Student Councillor Sarah Shoemark

Whilst all staff had input, it is thanks to Ms Johnston for her coordination and chairing of the evening, alongside our school leaders, and Caryll Garland for all of her time and effort with programs and certificates. Once again I would like to thank the hardworking P&C who catered for the luncheon following the formalities.

It remains for me to pass on to you from the staff at Albury West our Seasons Greetings. To those of you who are finishing at Albury West Public School, we wish you every success and happiness in the next stage of your lives. To those of you, who are returning, have a good holiday. I trust that you will come back refreshed and eager for a new academic year in 2014.

Merry Christmas

Sharon Julien

Book Packs for 2014 In 2014 Albury West Public School is introducing Book Packs for each class. We are asking all families to support the school by purchasing a book pack for their child. Packs will cost $20 each; however a family of 3 or more students will only be charged $50. Each class pack is different and has been supplied with items relevant to your child’s year. Pre-orders can be paid for now and packs will be available in Term 1. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or Eftpos.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

December Friday 13th Sing-a-long Tuesday 17th Pool Party - Years 3-6 Wednesday 18th Last day for students Thursday 19th / Friday 20th Staff Development days

January 2014 Wednesday 29th Students return Term 1, 2014 Thursday 30th Kindergarten students commence

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Awards for 2013

Janwyn Cox Memorial Award for Music Jessica Hearne

K-2 students who have read for 150 nights

K/1B –Charlotte Horn, Kobie Maher, Angelo Zamudio 2/3G – Jacob Horn

Class Awards

K/1B

Mia Chandler Improved confidence towards her learning.

Logan Harman Academic achievement and school citizenship.

Kayliah Wells Displaying respectful, responsible and caring behaviours.

K/1C Ella Evans Displaying respectful, responsible and caring behaviours.

Callum Hillier Consistent effort and achievement in all areas.

Danna Cannon Improved confidence towards her learning.

Allirah Whybrow Displaying respect and responsibility towards everyone throughout the year.

2/3G Jacob Horn Achieving academic excellence in all areas.

Jordyn Carter Achieving academic excellence in all areas.

Bethany Sargent Being a responsible and creative learner throughout the year.

Chantelle Stevens Consistent effort and improvement in all areas.

3/4/5K Praveen Pathmanathan

For demonstrating our three school values by questioning, planning and learning with a keen and adaptable mind.

Carmen Mariapia For being a caring and respectful learner who, through her consistent efforts, has made remarkable progress this year.

Corey-Jaye Carter For being a responsible learner through his perseverance and ability to question and make links.

Oscar Cameron For enthusiasm towards all key learning areas and showing excellence in critical thinking and collaboration.

5/6B Nivetha Pathmanathan Achieving academic excellence in all areas.

Harry Cameron Displaying self-responsibility towards learning.

Raiyne Peatey Being a responsible learner who has applied herself well to improve standards.

Tiarna Whybrow Excellent application towards all learning activities.

Representative Sport

Abby Squire Zone representative in Basketball Zone representative in Hockey

Alex Howard Zone representative in Soccer Zone and Riverina representative in Hockey Zone representative in Cross Country

Rosanna Sadowsky Zone representative in Hockey

Searn Maher Zone representative in Athletics

Tiarna Whybrow Zone representative in Athletics

Evelyn Brew Zone representative in Cross Country

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Special Sports Awards

Williams Soccer Best & Fairest Alex Howard

Senior Soccer Shaban Kawaya

Junior Soccer Pacey Maher

Senior Netball Abby Squire

Junior Netball Evelyn Brew

Senior Cricket Harry Cameron

Junior Cricket Praveen Pathmanathan

Softball Jessica Hearne

T-Ball Evelyn Brew

NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge (K-2) Charlotte Horn

House Champions – Swimming Waratah

House Champions – Cross Country Boronia

House Champions – Athletics Banksia

Sports Girl Tiarna Whybrow

Sports Boy Alex Howard

(ICAS) University of NSW Awards 2013

Praveen Pathmanathan

Credit Credit Distinction Credit

Computer Science Writing Spelling

Claire Kronsteiner Credit Science

Nivetha Pathmanathan

Distinction Credit Credit

Science Spelling English

Alex Howard Credit Spelling

Tate Ford Credit Spelling

Mikaylah McNair-Eade

Credit Spelling

Harris Riddell Credit Mathematics

Rosanna Sadowsky Credit English

Maths Olympiad Alex Howard & Harris Riddell

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2013 Premier’s Spelling Bee Nivetha Pathmanathan

Chess - Awards Harris Riddell

Excellence in Mathematics Alex Howard and Harris Riddell

Excellence in Creative Arts Blake Elliott

Indigenous Award Narjic Lacey-Bird

Art Awards

Little Gems Abby Fraser -Ortlipp Stage 1 Charlotte Horn Stage 2 Pacey Maher Stage 3 Tiarna Whybrow

Learning Encouragement Award Bryce Bormann (Numeracy) / Brandon Fitzgerald (Literacy)

Learning Encouragement Award Trey Mitchell

Jan Brett Citizenship (Stage 2) Claire Williams

School Service Award (Stage 3) Isabelle Williams

Sussan Ley Service Award Tiarna Whybrow

Greg Aplin Service Award Harris Riddell

Dux – sponsored by Copy Print Alex Howard

Library

Library borrowing has now finished for this year and all library books need to be returned for stocktake. Please look under those beds and in cupboards for any books belonging to the school. Fundraising News

Christmas Hampers Thanks so much to everyone that made donations and purchased tickets for the Christmas hampers. The raffle will be drawn at the sing along assembly tomorrow. There are five hampers in total, and they look amazing! A big thank you is extended to Amanda Parker for assisting with the wrapping and packing of the hampers. Final note We have had a very successful year of fundraising in 2013. We had raffles (Easter and Christmas), Mother’s Day stall, Election Day stall, Nail Can Hill BBQ, chocolate run and 5c fundraiser. None of these would be possible without your support and I thank you all so much for your assistance over the past 12 months. Even a small contribution helps a lot. I also need to thank Mrs Julien, Ms Johnston, all the school staff and the P & C members for their support of fundraising efforts this year. An extra big thank you to Caryll, Karin and Trudy in the front office, because it definitely couldn’t happen without them coordinating cakes, money, donations, notes, tickets etc. They do it all with a smile and unending patience. Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2014 to you all! Shelley Riddell Join us on Facebook!

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