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NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER Phone: 4932 8477 Fax: 4932 4475 Email: telarah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mr Jim Wiblen ___________________________________________________________________________

Term 4, Week 9 14 December 2009Term 4, Week 9 14 December 2009Term 4, Week 9 14 December 2009Term 4, Week 9 14 December 2009 ___________________________________________________________________________

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REMEMBERREMEMBERREMEMBERREMEMBER 14 Dec Yr 6 Farewell 15 Dec Class Parties - Out of Uniform 16 Dec Last Day of School for Students! 28 Jan Students Yr 1-6 Return to School 29 Jan Kinder’s First Day

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS

Congratulations to the students who were awarded prizes at the Presentation Day last week and to all children for your efforts and achievements in 2009. I would like to thank all teachers at Telarah Public School for the key role they play in developing our future society. In a professional and responsible manner the teachers ensure that the children gain the knowledge and skills required to secure their future educat ion, l i f e and job opportunities. Thank you teachers and the school executives for your support this year. Special thanks to the administrative staff, support learn ing of f icers, school counsellors and school cleaners for the professional manner in which you fulfil your duties. MAJOR AWARDS FROM OUR PRESENTATION DAY Congratulations to our major award winners: Horder Trophy Sports Boy Jed & Zachary

Horder Trophy Sports Girl Teagan Hunter PSSA Representatives Jed, Zachary & Alex Chess Champion Thomas & Jacob Futsal Semifinalist Thomas, Jacob, Jed, Thomas, Nicholas, Kodie, Lachlan, Luke, Samuel, Mitchell, Zachary Rutherford Lions Club Secondary Scholarship Tarmica Telarah P.S Citizenship Award Alex Ian Wilson Award for Achievement and Service Montana Cultural Award Tenille P r i nc i pa ls Sc ience and Technology Award Luke Rutherford Technology High School Scholarship Jessie View Club Reading Improvement Jacob Telarah P.S Achievement Award Kieren School Captains Recognition Award Matthew & Dominique Dux of the School Eliza & Elizabeth

Boy Captain 2010 Bradley Girl Captain 2010 Jessica Boy Vice Captain 2010 Kodie Girl Vice Captain 2010 Kalista Prefect Boys 2010 Bradley, Mitchell & Lachlan Prefect Girls 2010 Kaitlyn, Melissa & Emily END OF 2009 SCHOOL YEAR The last day of the 2009 school year is Wednesday 16 December. Holidays for school s t uden ts commence on Thursday 17 December.

Please note that today was the last day for canteen. Can all parents please

ensure that they pack their child’s lunch and

recess for the remainder of the term.

SCHOOL TERMS 2010

Term 1 28 January - 1 April Term 2 20 April - 2 July Term 3 20 July - 24 September Term 4 11 October - 17 December KINDER 2010 The first day for Kindergarten children will be Friday 29 January 2010. Children will start school at 9.12am. STAFFING

Annette Barwick and Brenda Robinson this week announced that they will be taking extended leave in 2010. Both Annette and Brenda have had distinguished careers with the NSW Dept of Education for well over 30 years.. Annette and Brenda have been ou t s t and ing classroom teachers at Telarah Public School for a number of years. Many students have achieved excellent learning outcomes due to the professional manner that Annette and Brenda have implemented quality teaching and learning programs. On behalf of all students, staff and parents associated with Telarah Public School I wish Annette and Brenda a most enjoyable time on leave next year. READING It is widely recognised that many children actually go back a few weeks in their reading over the vacation. In strongly suggest that you encourage your children to read for a few minutes each day so that their skill level is maintained. It is a wonderful habit to get into and certainly great for their confidence when they return to school.

2009 PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE A huge congratulations to all 333 students who completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. The certificates have been issued and if your child received one they should bring it home today. If there are any problems, please contact Ms Hazell. 2009 PREMIER’S SPORTING CHALLENGE Telarah Public School was one of over 830 public schools participating in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge (PSC) in 2009. The aim was to increase students time involved in sport and physical activity each day. Every participated in the challenge as part of their class PE program and as individuals during lunch and recess breaks. Our school easily achieved GOLD level as we have a comprehensive PE & sport program for students. Telarah Public School also provides a lunchtime structured play program for Infants and Primary students. The PSC grant also provided funds for new handball courts and playground markings, new balls for the playground and our fixed equipment also is very popular, keeping our pupils active each day. The PSC funds also allowed for purchases of class PE kits, tennis nets, athletics equipment, touch football and t-ball equipment. Thank you to junior and senior house captains, Mr Rees and Mr Sallustio and their helpers who contributed to our wonderful result. Thank you also to the teachers Mr Taylor, Mr Willcocks, Mrs Fleming, Mrs Sherlock and Mrs T a y l o r f o r o r g a n i s e d competitions in Rugby League,

soccer, hockey, netball, cricket , touch football and futsal. Thank you also to Mrs Akhurst for keeping the whole school dancing and the teachers who ran the swimming school Mrs Banister, Mrs Greedy, Mrs Sherlock, Mr Rees & Mr Janetzki. Thank you also to Mr Sarquis and Mr Debenham who organised whole school athletics and swimming carnival which were well attended. 2N is pictured below showing the red PE kit which they enjoyed using class PE lessons. Certificates were distributed this week.

PRE-SCHOOL CONCERT The Pre-school had a wonderful end of year celebration with their annual concert in the hall last Tuesday. They sang, used percussion instruments and danced for all their parents and friends. Thank you pre-school children for all your hard work and your performance. Thank you to the family and friends who attended. MOBILE PHONES

Our school is looking for any old mobile phones that you may have at home / work. Please bring all old mobiles to the office and place in the box provided. Not only will you be helping to raise money for our school but it is also saving our environment.

CARTRIDGE RECYCLING

Our school now has a box in the office to recycle all printer, fax and photocopier cartridges. Anyone who has old cartridges at home or work is welcome to place them in the box at the front office. NIT NIGHT

Please remember that Monday is nit night where we ask all parents to check their child’s hair for head lice and treat if necessary. Where possible, we are asking that girls with long hair come to school with their hair tied back. This may also help to prevent the spread of head lice.

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CANTEEN NEWSCANTEEN NEWSCANTEEN NEWSCANTEEN NEWS Today (Monday 14 December) was the last day the canteen was open this year. Could all parents please ensure that they pack lunch and recess for their children for the next two days. Thank you for all your support over the past year and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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