From the Principal

This week: 2013 School Leaders

Bookpacks and 2013 anticipated expenses 2013 school organisation

2013 School Leaders

Students who nominated to be school leaders for 2013 were advised yesterday whether they had been successful in

being elected or not. Of the eighteen students who

proceeded to the election phase of the process, only eight positions were available. Each year it is a very hard thing to

advise students that they were unsuccessful and I feel for those children who are disappointed with the outcome.

This year I was impressed by the humility with which

children accepted the good news about their election and the resilience shown by those who were disappointed. Each

and every one of you is a credit to your families and your school. Congratulations to:

School Captains: Connor Brown and Bella Matthews

Vice Captains: Sari Walker-Woods and Jarred Steen School Leaders: Emily Andrew, Jemma Grice, Georgia Kent

and Kaya Ardita

Bookpacks & 2013 expenses

On Friday we will send home information about the contents of bookpacks and our anticipated excursion and activity

costs to assist with budgeting. Bookpacks are slightly different from stage to stage and will vary in cost. However,

each bookpack includes the cost of a Mathletics subscription, in some cases a textbook, and stationery

consumables. The pack is good value for money due to our access to savings from suppliers on government contract

who have to meet quality standards, and any textbook included in the pack is guaranteed to be the latest version

that meets current curriculum standards.

Bookpacks will be on sale from the first day of school next

year. Although you will receive an invoice next year, you may prepay for the bookpack before the end of the school

year.

When shopping for school shoes for next year, please purchase ONLY black leather school shoes or black leather

sports shoes and white socks. (No white or multicoloured sports shoes or black or grey socks.)

From the Principal continued over page;

KE Kiara Robson 1E Jett Wilkinson 2A Riley Girgis 3K Bella Matthews

KLW Natalia Verkade 1G Jessica McGregor 2C 3M Max Ryan Erin Kearney

KP Tyler Russell 1H Lily Castles 2E 3S Leighton Rubins Casey Jones

1T Kate Behrens 1K Zade Foran 2J 3W Brooklyn Parahi Brodie McGregor

Library Katie Walker 1L Cuyler Smith Lunchtime Activity Star

Calendar

Saturday December 1

P&C Fundraiser Bunnings BBQ - West Gosford

Wednesday December 5

Year 6 Transition Day at KHS

Thursday December 6

Helpers’ Morning Tea

Friday December 7

Gold Assembly - 12 noon

Monday December 10

School Presentation Night Kincumber High School

Tuesday December 11

ES1 /Stage 1 - End of year activity Movies Hoyts Cinema, Erina

Tuesday December 11

Stage 3 - End of year activity Picnic Day

Wednesday December 12

Year 6 graduation assembly 9.30am to 10.30am - school hall Parents welcome to attend

Wednesday December 12

K - 2 Christmas Assembly 12 noon - School Hall

Wednesday December 12

Year 6 farewell MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Friday December 14

Last day for students to return borrowed books to the Library.

Friday December 14

Last day for student school banking

Wednesday December 19

Stage 2 - End of year activity Movies Avoca Beach Theatre

Wednesday December 19

Last day of school for students

Tuesday January 29, 2013

Staff Development Day No students at school

Wednesday January 30, 2013

Students return to School Years 1 - 6

Wednesday February 6, 2013

Kindergarten students first day at school

P & C meet the third Monday of every month, 7.00pm - President P&C: Sam Cardy

Avoca Drive, Kincumber 02 4369 1544 www.kincumber-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Email: kincumber-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

November 29 2012

Guitar Students -

Please note NO

LESSONS NEXT

From the Principal continued;

Class placements for 2013

Tomorrow, we can advise tentative class placements, along with information about proposed school costs and bookpack

information. Once again we are planning our transition day

on Wednesday 5 December when children will spend some time with their proposed 2013 teacher and classmates.

There are three anticipated class teacher vacancies so these positions will initially be filled by current temporary (*)

teaching staff until appointments are processed during term 1.

Early Stage One staff include: Mrs Wicks, Ms Edward and

Mrs Fell (*)

Stage One staff: Mrs Groom, Mrs Lowe, Mrs Klatt, Mr Nipperess and Mrs Tulip

Stage Two staff: Miss Liddy, Mrs Conacher, Ms Kerrie and

Miss Ennis (*)

Stage Three staff: Mrs Wardlaw, Mrs Heymans, Mr Smith

and Ms Stafford (*)

We hope that our good planning and preparation this year will get us off to a smooth start next year.

Hope you had a great week at our great school!

Trish Peters

Principal

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Class Item by 3W

3W have been learning about stereotypes as part of our unit of work on

‘Identity’. The class really enjoyed writing their own Aussie versions of

Little Red Riding Hood, cleverly using Aussie slang, lingo and stereo-

types to create an entertaining story with a distinctly Australian fla-

vour. Below is our class story where, as a group, all students contribut-

ed to creating our own version of the classic fairytale. We hope you en-

joy the read!

Little Red Kelly

Once upon a time on a flamin’ hot day there lived a little Aussie sheila called Little

Red Kelly. She lived in the outback and spent her days shearing the sheep, cleaning

the dunny and practising her shooting skills.

One day, the postie arrived on his dirt bike with a letter for Little Red Kelly. She

was totally bummed that her nanna Shirl was as sick as a dog and she decided

straight away to go and visit her. She packed a heap of lamingtons, vegemite

sandwiches and a meat pie into a tin bucket and set out in her ute, as quick as an

angry emu.

Driving across the dusty plain she came across a dingo named Bruce, prowling

around the billabong.

“Struth! You nearly ran me over, luv! Where you off to in such a hurry, Sheila?”

“Aw, sorry, Bruce. I’m in a bit of a rush. Me Granny is crook and I’m off to cheer

her up.”

“Whatcha got there, love? Smells beaut! I’m a bit peckish meself!”

“Rack off, hairy legs! I’m in a rush. Now get lost, you mangy mug!”

Bruce growled as Little Red Kelly jumped back in the ute and sped off, putting the

pedal to the metal. He decided then and there to get Little Red Kelly back. Quick

as lightning, he jumped onto the back of the ute and, yawning, curled up and

plotted a cunning plan while Little Red Kelly raced across the vast, red desert..

Shortly, Little Red Kelly arrived at Nanna Shirl’s shack. As she struggled to get

her snacks out of the front of the cab, the wily dog jumped off the back of the ute

and sprinted into the shack. Nanna Shirl saw him coming and grabbed her shotgun,

shouting “Get out you filthy mongrel or I’ll use this shotty on you!”

Unfortunately, Nanna Shirl was overcome with an asthma attack and, as she

struggled to get her puffer, Bruce shoved her into the dunny and shut the door! He

slipped into Granny’s uggies and dressing gown. He hid his ears under her sleeping

cap, jumped into bed and pulled the doona up. Little Red Kelly came in through

the door and shouted, “G’day, Granny! Gotcha some snacks and the Sunday

Telegraph! And here’s a cuddly toy koala from the tourist shop to cheer you up!

It’s made in Taiwan but it’s the thought that counts!”

Nanna Shirl didn’t say anything and Little Red Kelly came closer.

“Crikey, Nanna Shirl, I know it’s been a while since I visited, but what a big beer

belly you have!”

“All the better to cuddle you with”, replied Bruce with a bit of a stutter. Little Red

Kelly came closer.

“Struth, Nanna Shirl, I haven’t seen you for ages but what a cracker of a tan you

have!”

“All the better to show off my bikini with”, replied Bruce with a nervous giggle.

Little Red Kelly came closer.

“Flaming, oath, Nanna Shirl, I’ve never noticed before but what big chompers you

have!”

“All the better to eat you with, and those lovely lamingtons too, you little

redneck!”, replied Bruce and sprang out of bed!

In his rush to catch Little Red Kelly he tripped on his uggies and fell to the floor!

“Stay away from me, you filthy old flea-bag”, Little Red Kelly scornfully replied,

pulling two shotguns from her knickers. With two quick shots she floored the

dingo before he could say “stone the crows!” She quickly freed Granny from the

loo and was pleased to see that she had recovered from her asthma and was most

relieved to see her little grand-daughter there.

“Aw, give us a hug, dearie”, said Nanna Shirl and Little Red Kelly, a bit shy and

red-faced, gave her granny a big koala-bear hug. A passing crocodile hunter,

hearing the shots, raced in to sort out the drama, but realised that he was too late.

“Heck, luv, you’ve one hell of a shot”, he exclaimed, clearly impressed by her

gutsy attitude.

“Well, mate, I owe it all to my dad, Ned, bless his soul!” replied Little Red Kelly,

and gave the croc hunter a wink! He gave her a slap on the back and gave a big

gutsy laugh. On visiting another time, he was most impressed to see the brand new

dingo doormat outside Nanna Shirl’s shack and a constant supply of meat pies

from Little Red Kelly, who decided she should visit more often.

The end.

2013 Could you please advise the office if you will be moving

from the area and your children will not be returning to Kincumber Public School in 2013.

Providing this information greatly assists the school for

class structure next year.

Thank you for your assistance.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE - ERINA FAIR

Kincumber Public School is once again supporting the

‘Community Christmas Tree’ event.

Students from KL/W and 3K have made and decorated a Christmas Tree that is now on display at Erina Fair.

Let’s help support our tree and raise funds for the Cancer

Council of New South Wales. Voting is by a gold coin donation and you can find our tree located between Rebel

Sport and K Mart.

Thank you Lisa Wicks

‘KINTEEN’- CANTEEN ROSTER WEEK 9, TERM 4

HOLIDAY IDEAS

U N I F O R M S H O P H O U R SU N I F O R M S H O P H O U R SU N I F O R M S H O P H O U R S

WEDNESDAY 2.00PM TO 3.00PM

TUESDAY & THURSDAY 8.30AM TO 9.30AM

Don’t forget to use our online ordering, a great way to order your children’s recess and lunch.

Fleximeals on line: www.fleximeals.com.au If you would like information on how Fleximeals works please call

Linda the school’s canteen manager.

Monday December 3 Aimee

Tuesday December 4 All good

Wednesday December 5 Wendy

Thursday December 6 Michelle

Friday December 7 Help needed

Reminder

Bunnings BBQ West Gosford

Saturday 1st December 2012

It’s not too late to volunteer, if interested please contact;

Paula Vella 0437575284 or

Janine Roberts 0412469128

SCHOOL UNIFORM

The P&C are looking at the supply of a new jacket for

next year, to replace the fleecy zipped hoodie that will no longer be available.

There is a ‘fleecy zipped jacket’ on display in the school

office. Please take the time to have a look, your feedback is welcome. A decision will be made at the next P&C

meeting. Sam Cardy

President P&C

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