Garbage Bag DayJunee North is fighting against litter!

■ 2012 ■ Term 3 ■ Week 7 ■ Principal: Kay Thurston

■ Phone: (02) 6924 1839 Loyal to my School

■ Fax: (02) 6924 1794 Junee North Public School

■ Email: juneenorth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Queen Street

■ Website: www.juneenorth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Junee NSW 2663

Junee North Public School ■ Principal: Kay Thurston Loyal to my School ■ Phone: (02) 6924 1839 ■ Fax: (02) 6924 1794 Junee North Public School ■ Email: juneenorth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 1-15 Queen Street ■ Website: www.juneenorth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Junee NSW 2663

■ 2012 ■ Term 3 ■ Week 7 ■ Newsletter

Calendar Term 3, Week 8 3 September Swimming Scheme commences

Year 2-4 12:00 – 1:00 pm

4 September 3/4W & 4D to REEC

Swimming Scheme Year 2-4

Final K-2 Active After School

5 September Year 6 Transition visit to JHS

(last one)

Swimming Scheme Year 2-4

6 September Final 3-6 Active After School

7 September Year 5&6 Basketball

Final date for Canberra excursion payments

Term 3, Week 9 10 September Swimming Scheme 12:00-1:00

11 September P&C/Spring Fair Meeting

14 September Swimming Scheme – last session

Year 5&6 Basketball – last one

Please note: no Week 8 assembly item as 3/4W are away on excursion.

In this issue ... Principal’s report ........................................................................... 3 

Welcome to our new Kindergarten students ................ 3 

Riverina Athletics ...................................................................... 3 

Wrapper-free Wednesday .................................................... 3 

Swimming Scheme .................................................................. 3 

Garbage Bag Day ..................................................................... 3 

Spring Fair ................................................................................... 3 

REEC Visit ..................................................................................... 3 

Head Lice ..................................................................................... 3 

Baby News! ................................................................................. 4 

Awards of the Week .................................................................... 4 

Book Club ......................................................................................... 5 

Feature Photo

Jake and Riley in their amazing garbage bag creations!

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Principal’s report Welcome to our new Kindergarten students

How lovely it was to welcome lots of our new Kindergarten (2013) students and their families on Tuesday to our morning and afternoon teas. They all certainly look very ready for ‘big’ school and we look forward to the children visiting again in early Term 4 for our transition days.

Riverina Athletics

This Friday we have six of our children travelling to Albury to compete in the Riverina Athletics Carnival Our very best wishes to Ellie White, Makeeta Jenkins, Isaiah Field, Brooke Harpley, Riley Makeham and Blake Sutherland. A huge thank you to Mrs Zara Brookes who has assisted in training our high jumpers.

Wrapper-free Wednesday

A huge thank you to those families who are supporting our ‘Wrapper-free Wednesday.’ A Litter free lunch may include things like ...

Sandwich (cloth serviette/reusable container)

Yoghurt (from 2kg tub in re-useable container)

Sultanas (from 250g packet in re-useable container)

Piece of fruit

Cheese and crackers (in re-useable container)

Juice or water (in a re-useable drink bottle)

Well done to our leading class at the moment: Kindergarten!

Swimming Scheme

A reminder for students in Year 2-4 to get permission notes in by tomorrow if they wish to be included in our ‘Learn to swim’ program which commences next Monday. Students attending need to remember their swimmers, towel and a plastic bag in which to put wet clothing.

Garbage Bag Day

Today we had some very interesting creations made from garbage bags! Well done to all of the children who participated in this event – remember the main message we are trying to promote: “Don’t Litter!”

Spring Fair

A very productive Spring Fair meeting was held on Tuesday evening with lots of preparations commencing. Next week all families will receive a book of raffle tickets to sell. The major prizes this year are: 1st – outdoor furniture setting; 2nd – a water cooler; 3rd – a $50 Bunnings Voucher. We would appreciate as much support as possible for the Spring Fair which is the major fundraiser for our P&C. A reminder to lock in the date – Friday 19 October. We are looking forward to a great event but we need your help. Ways you can help are: sell lots of raffle tickets; offer to run a stall at the fair; send in a bottle of goodies on our Friday mufti days; come along to our next meeting on Tuesday 11 September and see how else you can help; invite lots of friends to come along to our fair! Remember the funds raised from this go directly into resources for your children.

REEC Visit

Next Tuesday the children from 3/4W and 4D have the opportunity to visit the Riverina Environmental Education Centre. A reminder that permission notes and money ($1) needs to be returned by Monday.

Head Lice

Unfortunately we appear to have entered the head-lice breeding season with several cases reported. Parents are asked to regularly check their child’s hair and if eggs or lice are discovered please treat appropriately. The following advice is from the NSW DEC website:

Head lice The facts

Head lice infestations are a common occurrence,

particularly in primary schools.

about 23% of primary students have head lice at

any one time

anyone can catch head lice regardless of their age,

sex, or how clean their hair is

head lice move from one person's head to another

via hair

head lice do not survive long when they are off a

human head

head lice do not live on furniture, hats, bedding or

carpet

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head lice have built up some resistance to head

lice treatments Treatment

daily combing of white hair conditioner using a

fine tooth comb is effective in getting rid of head

lice and eggs (nits) Tips for parents in reducing the spread of head lice

As infestations are particularly common in primary

schools, it is best to choose a treatment that can be

used over time. There is no single solution to

eradication, only persistence.

regularly check your children's hair

teach older children to check their own hair

tie back and braid long hair

keep a fine tooth head lice comb in the bathroom

and encourage all family members to use it when

they wash their hair.

Baby News!

A very special congratulations to Mrs Jones and her husband Ray, on the impending birth of their very first baby. Luckily for us, Mrs Jones had timed this beautifully with the baby due in the new year!

Kay

P&C News REMINDER: working bee this Saturday, 1 September, commencing at 9:00 am. Come along and lend a helping hand.

We will be adding more bark to our playground equipment area; putting fresh sand into the sand pit and cleaning up under the main building.

Many hands will make the job much easier.

If you have a spare shovel bring it along!

Awards of the Week

Merit Certificates Kindergarten Montanna McLennan

Kaylie Knowles

Jaxson Allen

K/1 Isabella Cameron

Hannah Fitzgerald Chloe Masters

1/2 Ryan Rogers

Mia Randell Matthew Green

2/3 Megha Paul Jake Vanzanten

Jaylah O’Meley

3/4 Bailey Robertson

Makeeta Jenkins

Tayla O’Rafferty

Yr 4 Isaiah Field

Caleb Vine Eilee Philipse

5/6B Romy Fletcher Cooper Buck

Hannah Ferrario

5/6G Courtney Cameron

Johanna Evans

Harrison Fahy

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Principal’s Awards Shannon Yelland a huge improvement in

behaviour and effort

Torah Newman amazing progress with her sight words.

Zach Diggins enthusiasm for learning.

Blake Wright impressive homework effort with great attention to detail.

Arianne Crowley a great little worker who strives to always do her best.

Caleb Sainsbury a leader who makes great decisions whatever the circumstances.

Matthew Yelland improved application and effort in all areas

Catch-a-Kid Awards Gold Awards Dimity-Lee Croker, Cassidy Buck, Maddy Deacon,

Maddison Howard-Kroker, Mathew Hindmarsh,

Jonathan Blackburn

Book Awards Samantha Andrews, Lillie Dowdy, Eli Leishman, Jaidyn Vanzanten, Chelsea O’Rafferty, Paige O’Rafferty,

Gabrielle Saldek, Grace Robinson, Cooper Wright,

Dakota Emmins, Ryley Dietrich, Ella Crozier,

Tayla O’Rafferty, Rhys Diggins, Angus Bull

Pennant Award Ella Fitzgerald, Matilda McDevitt, Jordan Hawke

Book Club Book Club orders are being sent home with today’s newsletter. Please return orders with correct money or cheque (made out to Junee North Public School) in an envelope by 11am on Thursday 6 September.

All order forms need to have the student’s name and class on the top

No late orders can be accepted please make sure your orders are sent in on time so that your child is not disappointed.

Please note the school does not carry change.

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Garbage Bag day fun!

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Excursion Money A reminder that all outstanding Stage 2 and Stage 3 excursion money is due by 7 September the end of week 8.

Canteen Big M Chocolate and Strawberry Milk (250ml) is now available from the canteen for $1.20

Community News

Junee RSL Memorial Preschool

Cocktail Party and Promise Auction Junee Preschools major fundraiser for the year will take place on September 8 at the Athenium Theatre. The cost of the night is $20.00 per head (18+) and tickets are on sale now from the Preschool and Total Bliss.

Bring your cash and cheque book for your chance to outbid them all. Doors open 6pm and auction starts at 7pm, cocktail upon arrival, canapés, dessert, tea and coffee.

This is an 18+ event.

Spring into auction for the Junee Preschool. All proceeds will go to the running costs of the Junee RSL Memorial Preschool.

Junee and District Little A’s Little A’s will hold registrations at Laurie Daley Oval (Willow Park) on 3 and 10 September between 4.30 and 6pm or contact Janet 0421 888 403

Sports Crazy Camp A Sports Crazy Camp will be held at Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre (25Km east of Wagga) from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 October. The camp is for ages 10 to 13 Years and will cost $235.00.

To enroll call 13 13 02 to book and pay over the phone or download the enrolment form and return it with full payment. The enrolment form is also available from the school office on request.

Circus Ringbarkus

Children’s Mini circus!

Live under the little big top at Junee Showground on Saturday 1 September at 2pm and Sunday 2 September at 11am. All tickets are $15.00.

Phone 0412 101 815

Junee High School ■ Principal: Matthew Brown To Dream. To Create. To Succeed. ■ Phone: (02) 6924 1666 ■ Fax: (02) 6924 1798 Junee High School ■ Email: junee-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au 52 Lydia Street (PO Box 141) ■ Website: www.junee-h.schools.nsw.edu.au Junee NSW 2663

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SHOWCASE of the ARTS Students at Junee High School have been working towards a SHOWCASE of Technology and Creative Arts.

This innovative cultural event will be staged in the Multi-Purpose Centre (Junee High School) from 7:00pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday 5 September 2012.

A variety of music and dance performances will complement a large static display of students’ activities and projects. Static displays will include digital slide shows projected onto our large screen.

Students’ work presented on the evening will include pieces from Technology, LOTE, English, Visual Arts, Wood and Metal Technics, Photography, Digital Media, Design and Technology and Music.

Year 6 students from the Ngumba-Dal Learning Community (Eurongilly Public School, Illabo Public School, Junee North Public School and Junee Public School) and St Joseph’s School currently participating in our transition program will have their artwork and photography exhibited in this large scale setting.

Year 11 students Georgia Logan and Ben Hogarth will MC the evening’s program.

Our audience will enjoy canapés prepared by Year 11 Hospitality students.

Students assembling and painting a backdrop for SHOWCASE!