Newsletter No. 2 - 12th February, 2014

Hi everyone, A very special thank you to everyone for helping out at last week’s Swimming Carnival. The day was a very successful one and this was only made possible through the fantastic support from staff members and parents on the day. Well done. Also, a sincere thank you to Mr Ferguson who coordinated the day and made sure that everything went smoothly. ACTIVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The Active After School Program for 2014 will be starting in week 4. Soccer will take place on Mondays from 3.15pm - 4.30pm and Netball on Tuesday afternoons from 3.15pm - 4.30pm for Term 1 (7 week program). Miss Otto will be coordinating this fantastic program this year and it would be great if families could support this by allowing their children to participate in FREE sports after school taught by professional coaches. FOR THE FACEBOOKERS I started a Tyalla Primary School Facebook page last week. If you would like to be part of this, please go to ‘Tyalla Primary School, Coffs Harbour’ and put a ‘like’ on the page. It’s as simple as that! Although the page is in its infancy I hope that it will assist in communicating with our school community and share some of the many great things that are happening in and around Tyalla Primary School. SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARDERS A quick reminder that scooters and skateboards are no longer allowed at Tyalla Primary School. I appreciate your support with this and ask that you actively reinforce this rule. BUS SAFETY Yesterday, Kindergarten students participated in a very important talk about bus safety. It was a very successful time and it was great to see our very youngest students listening intently and learning of better ways to keep themselves safe.

Have a great week, Stewart Copeland Principal

KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT

BUS SAFETY

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

CANTEEN ROSTER

WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, 17TH FEBRUARY, 2014

SCHOOL FEES

Parents and carers are advised that school fees for 2014 are now payable. School fees are currently $30 per student or $50 per family.

A fee increase will be voted on at the P&C Meeting on Monday, 24th February.

Those wishing to avoid a fee increase are advised to pay their fees prior to Monday, 24th February as it is possible fees will increase after this date.

Parents and carers are also encouraged to attend the P&C Meeting on Monday, 24th February at 7.00pm in the school staffroom to join the discussion about fees and other matters.

BOOK PACKS

Thank you to those parents and carers who have paid for book packs. If you have not already done so, it would be appreciated if payment of $35 per student could be made prior to the end of February. This will ensure that all children have the required materials to enable a smooth transition in the classroom.

WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY REMINDER

A reminder that our first whole school assembly for 2014 will be held this Friday, 14th February commencing at 9.10am. House Captains will receive their badges at this assembly and School Captains will be inducted for 2014. We do hope you can join us for this special occasion.

Week 3 Captain’s Induction

Week 4 6JM

Week 5 6RO

Week 6 5AR

Week 7 5SK

Week 8 3-4DK

Week 9 4BH

Week 10 3SF

Week 11 Class Dance Performance

SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Thank you to all students who attended the Tyalla Swimming Carnival last Friday. Student participation and behaviour was wonderful and made the day a very pleasant experience for all who attended. A big thank you to those parents and carers who were able to make it to the carnival to support the students. As a final note I would like to thank the Tyalla teaching staff for their effort, assistance and enthusiasm. A big thank you also to Stewart Richards, Paul McCormack, Sue Lucas, Fran O’Shea, Deanna Wall and Carol Gordon who volunteered their time to help out at Friday’s Carnival. Without these dedicated teachers and parents the swimming carnival could not take place.

Stuart Ferguson (Swimming Carnival Organiser)

14th February Friday

Whole School Assembly - Captain’s Induction - commencing 9.10am (all welcome)

24th February Monday

P&C Annual General Meeting - 7.00pm - all welcome (school staffroom)

Monday, 17th February Alison Wilson

Tuesday, 18th February Alison Wilson

Wednesday, 19th February Michael Clay, Craig Woods

Thursday, 20th February Marie Keech, Alison Wilson

Friday, 21st February Kylie Sellings, Marie Keech

TERM 1 SCHEDULETERM 1 SCHEDULETERM 1 SCHEDULE

Please look for the newsletter in your child’s bag each WEDNESDAY. The newsletter is our primary method of keeping you informed of what’s happening at Tyalla School.

GARDEN CLUB UPDATE

Garden Club is up and running. KFS have helped label our new seedlings, Jap pumpkin, watermelon and corn. Thank you to Mick for doing a huge chunk of weeding.

TO DO: Do you have a spare few minutes while you wait for your children to finish school? The garden always needs helpers to weed and water - come on down and have a look.

DID YOU KNOW? Pineapple is actually a member of the Bromeliad family.

HERB OF THE WEEK: Tarragon

great with beef, chicken, fish, cream, butter, garlic, leeks, chives, chervil, potatoes, mushrooms, mustard, mayonnaise, eggs and artichokes.

Please see Mrs Spooner in KFS if you want any more information about our Garden Club.

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS NEWS

This year will be another exciting year in Creative and Performing Arts at Tyalla Public School. There will be the Drumming, Guitar, Dance Groups & Hoop Troupe running again. Each group will have two smaller groups – a training and performance group. In addition, our Music Teacher, Mr Quiring, will be running a Singing Group. Auditions for these groups took place last week and this week. Congratulations to those students who were successful. Our lunchtime “training” groups will be a great opportunity for students to develop the skills required for performance. We look forward to another great year of nurturing and showcasing the amazing talent of Tyalla students in the community! Coordinating teachers are: Drumming: Mrs Spooner Guitar & Singing: Mr Quiring Dance: Mrs Devereux & Mrs McKenzie Hoop Troupe: Ms Coleman

3-4DK HISTORY UNIT This term we are learning about Community and Remembrance. Our first focus question for this unit is “Who lived here first and how do we know?” Mrs Perkins, our School Aboriginal Education Officer, spoke to us about this last week. We learned a lot from Mrs Perkins. We learned about the traditional Gumbaynggirr people, the use of fish traps and middens and that Coffs Harbour was originally known as Garlumburla - the place of the oak trees. Thank you Mrs Perkins for sharing your knowledge with us.

OUR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL 2013 SENIOR DANCE GROUP

COFFS HARBOUR YOUTH CHOIR

CHILDREN AGED 7 - 13

COFFS HARBOUR REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM

TUESDAYS 4PM - 5PM (YEAR 2-4 STUDENTS)

TUESDAYS 5PM-6PM (YEAR 5-7 STUDENTS)

$125 PER TERM, PAYABLE AT THE START OF TERM

BOOKINGS AND ENROLMENT

6652 1592 OR COMPLETE THE ONLINE

‘NEW STUDENT ENQUIRY’ FORM ON THE WEBSITE:

http://www.coffscon.org.au/enrolment.

ORARA VALLEY TOMAHAWKS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

REGISTRATION Tomahawks Rugby League Club is inviting new and past players in the Coffs Harbour and Western District areas to register for the 2014 season. Ages 5-16 years Training on Tuesday & Thursday (4pm-5pm) Orara High School, starting Tuesday, 25th February. Registration fee of $95 includes socks. Club polo shirt and shorts available for purchase through the club. Further information: Amanda Christie 6649 0835 or 0439 910 510 David Baird 0432 399 840

FLIPPABALL Kids water polo starts this Sunday, 16th February in the shallow end of the Olympic Pool in Coffs Harbour. This is a fun team sport with ball skills and is non-contact for primary school aged kids. Registration for the year is just $25 and the only equipment you need is your swimwear. Join the 6 week term 1 program for just $70 (new members - includes annual registration, t shirt, pool entry and games). Registered players only pay $30 for the term. Call Claire on 0415 495 010 for more information or email: claire@clairity.com.au.

COFFS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUBCOFFS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

REGISTRATION FOR 2014 REGISTRATION FOR 2014

ONLINE FROM 1ST FEBRUARY ONLINE FROM 1ST FEBRUARY

www.coffscityunitedfc.org.auwww.coffscityunitedfc.org.au

Information and assistance available on Saturday, 15th Information and assistance available on Saturday, 15th

February at the Coffs Hotel (11.00am to 1.00pm)February at the Coffs Hotel (11.00am to 1.00pm)

Contact: Contact: Cath StrettonCath Stretton 0422 077 3460422 077 346

Noel GoodworthNoel Goodworth 0423 749 0520423 749 052

Coaches also required Coaches also required -- apply to apply to ian@coffscityunitedfc.org.auian@coffscityunitedfc.org.au