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Congratulations to all students involved in the 2018 SRC Talent Quest held at school last Thursday. The final acts entertained the entire student body as well as staff and supportive family and friends. We were treated to a wide variety of acts highlighting the diverse creative talents of our students. The best thing about this event was the way the entire student body embraced the occasion. Performers were very engaging and loved what they were doing and audience members were so supportive and encouraging of their friends as they entertained us. Everyone commented on what a fun feel good mood the entire talent quest gave and because of that, every single contestant was a winner. A well-rehearsed item performed by a group of Year 6 boys was awarded first place this year. Great work boys. Official 2018 talent quest placings were: 1st: Wiggles: Sebastian Smith, Shaun Smith, William Murphy, Joseph Polsen and Kayne Worldon 2nd: The Winky Wonky Donkey: Deanna Smith, Elena Loukissas, Claire Lindley, Evie Jones and Eadyn Lindley 3rd: Beat Box: Hunter Field. Today Semester Two Reports are being sent home and should reflect the personal milestones that students have achieved. Parents are encouraged to discuss the contents of the report with their children and offer praise, encouragement and guidance. If you wish to find out more about your child’s progress or achievements please contact the office this week and make an appointment with the class teacher. It was a real pleasure looking at each students report and seeing the great progress achieved by many and the very positive comments teachers made about our children. All students are to be congratulated on an outstanding year of learning where together we strove to implement high quality educational opportunities across all Key Learning Areas so every student could reach and even surpass their full potential. Staff and students are looking forward to an exciting and busy last two weeks of the school year. To help you keep track of all the extra activities that are occurring I have provided a day by day outline later in the newsletter that might help you stay informed at such a busy time. I hope to catch up with you at some of these events which really showcase and celebrate our student’s achievements.

NEWSLETTER GUNDAGAI NSW 2722

Monday 10th December

Newsletter No. 40

Week 9 Term 4

Principal: Mrs Vicki Somerville

Gundagai Public School

L e a rn i ng R e s p on s ib i l i ty S a fe ty

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE Congratulations and well done to our students who completed the Premiers Reading Challenge this year. It has been a fantastic effort by all of you.

INTENSIVE SWIMMING PROGRAM P

Last week Years 2, 3 and 4 took part in the first week of the schools Intensive Swimming program. Our instructors were very impressed with the progress students made over the five days and are looking forward to building on these skills when we complete the program early next year.

Our 2019 swimming program will begin on Thursday 31st January for all students in Years 3 to 6. This always proves a great lead in to our school swimming carnival, which will be held on Friday 8th February 2019.

PROUD AND DEADLY AWARDS A number of our indigenous students and their families attended the Proud and Deadly Awards last Monday evening at Bila Park in Tumut. Congratulations to Gundagai Public School students Ned Green, Chevy Ward, Jayden Worldon, Michael French, Jayelle Britt, Kye Humphreys, Cayden Coulton-Wescombe and Deagan McKechnie.who received these awards this year.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION DAY This Thursday is a very special day for all Year 6 students with Graduation Day being held at the school. On behalf of staff and students I would like to thank each of you for being a tremendous group of students in your time at our school. We wish you every success as you begin the next chapter of your lives. We are very proud of you and will miss you. Staff and Students are both very confident of claiming the Farewell Cup at the Student Vs Staff T Ball Challenge this year. May the best team win!

SOFTFALL A huge thank you to our P&C, in particular Loren Rose and Lauren Smart, for working tirelessly to secure a grant of $70,000 from MP Steph Cooke and then organise the installation of the soft fall. It is a credit to all involved and it has certainly revamped this very popular area of our playground.

DECEMBER ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

Holly Deckers Joseph Murphy Dana Rolfe-Lanyon Grace Wheaton

Isaac Doughty Bindi Crane Halle Mitchell Gilbert Crane

HONOUR BOARD RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY AWARDS

Kinder Bella Amos, Jasper Abel, Halle Mitchell, Codi Foster, Lewis Jeffery and Tilly Eade

Year 1 Dane Field, Dane Smart, Kaylee Rose, Xanthe Shannon and Grace Wheaton

Year 2 Michael Fitzgerald, Joel Sharman, Ruby Turner, Jazmin Bell, Ned Green, Cooper Smith and Jordi-Lea

Annetts

Year 3 Kohen Batt, Eadyn Lindley, Jimmy Smith, Gilbert Crane, Cain Turner, Evie Jones and Gabriella

Streckfuss

Year 4 Claire Lindley, Chloe Ryan, Nicholas Brown, Michael French, Archie Wheaton, Elena Loukissas and Luke

White

Year 5 Halle Smart, Sam Sharman, Riley Elliott, James Bartlett, Bailey Piper and Amity Robb

Year 6 Noel French, Brittany White, Hannah Nation, Kayne Worldon, Lillian West, Joseph Polsen, Bindi Crane

and William Murphy

Special

Leadership: Charlie Ballard, Shanelle Jones, Jayda Field, Gus Pollack, Halle Smart, Bailey Piper, Archie

Wheaton, Claire Lindley, Zac Scott, Gilbert Crane, Cain Turner, Cooper Bartlett, Boston Hayne, Sophie

Jones, Cooper Smith.

Sport: Shaun Smith; Community: Sebastian Smith and William Murphy

LOST PROPERTY The lost property area is overflowing with unclaimed clothing. In particular there are numerous navy blue polo fleeces and royal blue sports polo fleeces. If your child has lost an item of clothing please come and see if any of these belong to you. On Friday, 14th December all unclaimed items with no names will be washed and given to the clothing pool for resale.

2019 CLASS FORMATION To assist with the formation of 2019 classes I would like to know, before the school year ends, of any new families who will be coming to Gundagai Public School and likewise if existing families are leaving. If you are able to help with this information please contact the school as it will be much appreciated. Please help remind any families planning to begin their schooling at Gundagai Public next year to complete an enrolment form before the end of the school year.

INFANTS VISIT URALBA Our Infants students spread Christmas cheer throughout Uralba when they visited the residents last Thursday.

YEAR 6

FAREWELL DISCO Thursday 13 December 2018

6.30 to 8.30 pm

Gundagai Public School Hall

Disco by Footsteps

Cost: $6.00 (includes admission, drink and chips)

Please note: All children must be collected by an adult

from the Hall COLA after the disco

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P & C END OF YEAR Raffle Raffle tickets and money are due back to school by Thursday 13th November 2018. The raffle will be drawn at Presentation Evening on Monday 17th December 2018.

OUT OF UNFORM DAY To help purchase prizes for the raffle, an “Out of Unform Day” will be held tomorrow, Tuesday 11th December. Students can come out of uniform and are asked to bring a gold coin donation on the day.

END OF YEAR COUNTDOWN- for your fridge!

TUESDAY 11th DECEMBER ~ P&C OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation on the day.

WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER

Infants students will be carolling down Sheridan Street before returning to school for lunch. Please

come along.

THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER ~ YEAR 6 GRADUATION DAY

10.00 am: Staff vs Year 6 T-Ball Challenge. All students will be spectators in this major sporting

challenge to decide who will hold the ‘FAREWELL CUP’ for the next 12 months.

12.30 pm: Presentation Assembly. Parents and friends of Year 6 students are encouraged to attend

the Year 6 Graduation Assembly where the students will be showcased and presented with their

graduation certificate. We ask all guests to be seated by 12.25 pm.

1.00 pm Graduation Luncheon. Parents and friends of Year 6 students are invited to attend the

Luncheon. All Year 6 students and their guests must purchase their luncheon tickets ($10 a person)

by 9.30 am Tuesday morning.

6.30 to 8.30 pm: Farewell to Year 6 Disco in Gundagai Public School Hall from 6.30 to 8.30 pm.

Cost: $6.00 (includes admission, drink and chips). Please note: All children must be collected by

an adult from the Hall COLA after the disco. There is no cost for Year 6 students.

MONDAY 17th DECEMBER ~ PRESENTATION EVENING

Children arrive at 6.50 pm at Gundagai High School Multi-Purpose Centre

Presentation Evening commences at 7.00 pm SHARP

Students to wear summer uniform (including black school shoes) and sit in class groups

All students will receive a Certificate of Recognition

All Kindergarten students will receive a book

Major Award Winners will be announced

TUESDAY 18th DECEMBER ~ CLASS PARTIES

Individual class notes outlining each class’s plans for this day have been sent home.

WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER - Last day of school for students and staff.

THURSDAY 20th DECEMBER - The school office is open today if you have any final inquiries.

DATES FOR 2019… TUESDAY 29th JANUARY - Staff return to school. Clothing Pool open from 9.00 to 11.00 am

WEDNESDAY 30th JANUARY - Year 1 to Year 6 students commence school

WEDNESDAY 30th JANUARY – FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY- Kindergarten students attend school for

one of these days in small group settings as their final orientation day.

THURSDAY 31st JANUARY- The second stage of our swimming program begins for all students in

Years 3 to 6. Notes and money must be in for students to attend.

MONDAY 4th FEBRUARY - Kindergarten 2019 commence school.