Respect, Responsibility, Personal Best Branxton Public School Newsletter to Parents

BRANXTON PUBLIC SCHOOL

Find us at: 12 King St, Branxton NSW 2335 Email: branxton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: (02) 4938 1214 Fax: (02) 4938 1905 Website: www.branxton-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Week 6 Term 4 WEDNESDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2017

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS It is hard to believe it is only about five weeks until Christmas, the year has absolutely flown. Those tiny shy kindergarten children that first stepped into our school at the beginning of the year are now confident Branxton Public School students; reading, singing, public speaking and involvement in so many aspects of school life. At the other end of the spectrum, our Year 6 students are preparing themselves for the next adventure into high school. Stage 3 staff have organised a range of activities to celebrate their conclusion to Primary school. I was very proud to listen to the leadership speeches recently, twenty four students were nominated for the positions. Their speeches were outstanding and it would have been a very difficult task narrowing the list down to ten students. However, five boys and five girls were voted, by Year 5 students, to speak at the whole school assembly on Monday. I would like to wish all of these students the very best and I feel confident that we will have excellent school leadership in 2018. Unfortunately the school was broken into on the weekend with several items either stolen or damaged, resulting in a loss to the school of thousands of dollars. The police were called and the forensics team also visited the school. If you saw anyone in the school grounds over the weekend or anyone acting suspiciously could you please inform me as soon as possible. Could I remind you that if you are bringing pets into the school, we have a Department Policy on this matter that must be adhered to. Could you please request the appropriate documents to complete from the office? I am an animal lover and love to see our fur babies. However, we also have students who have allergies to certain types of dog, cat fur and bird feathers, so we obviously need to be mindful of this too. I appreciate your support in this matter. Looking forward to a busy and eventful conclusion to the

year.

Michelle Maier

Principal

Dates to Remember

30.11.17 Carols by Torchlight

5.12.17 Stage 2 Excursion/Shopping

7.12.17 Yr 6 Dinner

8.12.17 Yr 6 Day Out

12.12.17 Presentation Day

13.12..17 Services Assembly / Party Day

14.12.17 Sports Presentation

15.12.17 PBL Asssembly

Letter from Student to Principal

Dear Mrs Maier,

We are boiling like broth on the stove. We need blinds because

we feel sick, it’s hard to concentrate and our eyes feel like

they’re melting.

Did you know that children get so sick and sometimes they have

to go to hospital and that’s why you have so many 1/2O students

I n sick bay?

It’s so hard to concentrate. One fun fact did you know you

concentrate way better when your cooler.

Our eyes are melting like Macadamia ice-cream. We can barely

see the smart board because it’s so blurry. Our eyes are

watering and making a huge salt water river.

In conclusion, it is imperative that we get blinds because we feel

sick, it’s hard to concentrate and our eyes feel like they’re

melting.

Your sizzling sausage,

Lara

CHRISTMAS CARDS Due to allergies we ask that Christmas cards NOT include any food. It is a lovely gesture however it is not suitable for school. Thank you for you support with this.

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SPORT NEWS Sports Presentation Please be aware that we will be holding our Sports Presentation on Thursday 14th December, 2017. Age champions for all carnivals will be presented at this assembly as well as other sporting awards and the announcement of the House Captains for 2018. Yours in Sport, Mrs Melissa Mungoven

Soccer at Coffs Harbour On the weekend Zane and I went to Coffs Harbour to play soccer. Grace scored 11 goals and won 7/7 games. Zane scored 2 goals and won 3/6 draw 2 and lost 1. We had a great time and love to go back next year. By Zane L and Grace K.

STAGE 3 NEWS

Stage 3 students are busy organising end of year activities. Year 5 students have presented speeches for 2018 Leadership Positions and Sport House Captains. Voting has taken place and those elected will find out in Week 10. Year 6 Dinner and Surf Safe — Year 6 have received notes for their Year 6 Dinner on Thursday 7th December at Greta and for the Surf Safe Fun Day at Stockton on Friday 8th December. Notes need to be returned with payment by Friday 1st December. Each activity is $25.00. Rutherford and Singleton High Schools have their Year 7 2018 Orientation Days on Tuesday 5th December. Students that will be attending those schools should make their own transport arrangements. Year 6 Services Assembly will be on Monday 11th December. Year 6 students will receive their Year 6 Booklets, USB of photos and the 2017 #Fabulous slide show. They will also receive their certificates acknowledging their Roles and responsibilities during the year. The Assembly will start at 9.20 in the COLA. Year 6 students have been asked to bring in a 16G USB to load all their photos/slideshow etc on.

Branxton Public School Movember Challenge Can you outgrow Mr “Mo”hanson this Movember? Mr Johanson, along with Mr Foster and Mr Brecard will be growing moustaches during the month of No-vember to help raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues. All donations will go directly to the Movember Foundation. The winner will receive bragging rights for having the best moustache at Branxton Public School. The winner will be judged by Mrs Maier on Thursday the 30th of November. Donations can be made at the office. Please do not make payments online through web page. Good luck!

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PBL

At Branxton Public School, students, staff and community are respectful, responsible, and achieve their personal best. A PBL assembly for this term was held last Friday where many students were presented with their bronze, silver, gold or principals awards. In the afternoon session these students enjoyed participat-ing in a variety of activities. We would like to congratulate the following students for being recognised as a ticket winner in the past weeks. Term 4, Week 5 ticket draw winners were Lily P—responsibility, Jensen I— personal best, Hannah M—respect, Natasha B—respect Term 4, Week 6 draw winners were Aussie C—respect, Bree C—respect, Izabella E—respect and

Riley H—responsibility.

Library News

Week 6 is the last week that students can borrow

from the library.

We will be conducting a stocktake during week 9

and ask that all books please be returned to the

library before week 8. Overdue notices will be sent

home this week.

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER BOOK

CLUB THIS YEAR!

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P&C NEWS

XMAS PARCELS FOR OUR TROOPS Thanks for all the wonderful items that have been donated. Ms Towns has combined a measurement lesson with parcel packing to ensure all the packages are within the weight limit. Thank you Ms Towns and the Parents assisting. CAROLS BY TORCHLIGHT The next carols planning meeting is 9.15am Tuesday 21st Nov at Greta McDonalds. Any volunteers able to help on the day please return the form with your preferred stall and time. Christmas hamper donation suggestions by class are included with this newsletter. Please no nut products. Raffle books will be sent home soon. P&C SOCIAL All P&C and canteen helpers are welcome at the volunteer social dinner at Branxton RFH from 7pm on Tuesday 5th December (pay your own). Please RSVP by 3rd Dec to 0438044342. MAITLAND BUNNINGS BBQ Anyone able to assist at the Maitland Bunnings BBQ from 9am-4pm on Sunday 10th December 2017 please email the P&C, contact myself or Mel Nemeth. It will be a really busy day! Contact 0438044342. All proceeds will go towards resources for the school, hopefully a new sports court. P&C DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR Carols plan meeting 9.15am Tue 21

st Nov at Greta McDonalds

Carols by Torchlight 6pm Thursday 30th November Maitland Bunnings BBQ 9am-4pm Sunday 10th December Social dinner at Branxton RFH 7pm Tuesday 5th December You can email us at branxtonpublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au and find us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/BranxtonPublicPandC. Our next P&C meeting is Monday 27th November at 6pm in the School Library and all are welcome. Thanks for your support

Kerrie, P&C President

Canteen Roster

Week 7 Term 4 commencing 20th November 2017 Week 8 Term 4 commencing 27th November 2017

Monday Sharyn Baker Monday Sharyn Baker

Tuesday Nat Cody Jane Tudor Tuesday Sharyn Baker

Wednesday Alison Griffin Megan Mills Wednesday Kylie Noyes Jane Tickle

Thursday Heidi Chandler Maggie Thursday Heidi Chandler Maggie

Friday Sharyn Baker Emma Hamilton Friday Andrea Freeman Allison Moore

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BRANXTON PUBLIC SCHOOL P&C

PRESENTS

Carols by Torchlight

Thursday 30th November 2017 at Branxton Public School

BBQ available from 6:00pm

Santa Visit at 6:30pm

Performances begin at 7:00pm

Entry $5.00 donation per family

or $2.00 donation per person.

B.Y.O. picnic rug or chair.

Family and community

members welcome.

Each stage will be performing Christmas Carols.

Song Booklets will be available.

Come along and be entertained by

our wonderful students and staff.

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Yes I would like to help with a Carols by Torchlight stall.

Name ________________________

Contact Number _________________

Please number preferred time/s and stall/s in the table below.

A volunteer roster will be provided the week prior. Any questions please contact me on 0438 044 342.

Thank you

Stages Kinder/Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Stall Entry, Glow Drinks, Lollies BBQ

5.40 Set Up

6.00

6.20

6.40

7.00

7.20

7.40

8.00

8.20 Pack Up

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