Dear Parents and Caregivers, School Swimming Carnival I was thrilled to attend my first Boambee Swimming Carnival! Mr Shipman did an amazing job with his organisation and we had wonderful support from parents – well done everyone! It was particularly pleasing to see strong participation in the 50m and 25m events. The only disappointment of the day was the students defeating the teachers in the relay – we can’t wait for the Athletics Carnival so we can try and square the ledger! Some of our students have qualified for the Toormina Carnival on Tuesday – best of luck to all of our swimmers competing. Thank you for your attendance at the parent/teacher interviews. Partnerships between home and school are vital in ensuring a quality education is delivered to your child/ren. If you have been unable to make a time, please contact your child’s teacher. I have been impressed by the feedback I have been receiving from parents when speaking to you about how the year has started for your child/ren. I am endeavouring to speak to you all and I hope to do so by the end of week 8. It’s been the week for firsts as I also attended my first P&C meeting on Monday night. I’m always thankful to have such dedicated parents to work with in raising funds for our school and in particular, our students. If you do have some time to spare, come along to the next meeting to see how you can help. We are always looking to increase numbers and if you are a parent and new to Boambee, please come along and meet our P&C at the next meeting – you don’t even have to volunteer for anything! In the coming weeks, you will be sent information about a survey that will assist us to develop our school plan (mentioned in last week’s newsletter). Students will also be completing a survey, unless you request that they don’t.

It is great to be among a proud community including a community that supports wearing our school uniform with pride. It is wonderful to see all of our students in their full school uniform including black shoes and our school hat – well done everyone! Brad Lyne Principal Swimming Champions Congratulations to our 2015 Boambee School Swimming Champions and competitors. It is wonderful to see the competition between our students so strong but approached with such a healthy attitude. The participation, effort and sportsmanship displayed by all students was outstanding. Thank you to all parent helpers, you made the day run smoothly.

2015 Records The standard of swimming and participation at this year’s carnival was excellent. Healthy competition resulted in many records being broken. Boys 9 year 50m Freestyle - Hunter Bellamy 37.75 11 year 50m Backstroke - Mitchell Hickey 41.13 11 year 50m Butterfly - Mitchell Hickey 42.30 Open Medley Mitchell Hickey - 3.15.61 Girls 11 year 50m Freestyle - Mia Benson 33.91 11 year 50m Backstroke - Mia Benson 39.26 11 year 50m Butterfly - Mia Benson 38.91 11 year 50m Breaststroke - Mia Benson 47.74 (Mia tied the Breastroke record with Clare Gosschalk)

The winning House was Wirriga!

20th February, 2015 Term 1, Week 4

BOAMBEE BULLETIN Phone 6653 1107 ‘Achievement through Effort’ Fax 6658 2543

E-mail boambee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au BPS online www.boambee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

“An Athlete cannot run with money in their pockets. They must run with hope in their

heart and dreams in their head” Emily Zatopek

Senior Boy Will Edwards 11 Year Boy

Mitchell Hickey Junior Boy

Hunter Bellamy

Senior Girl Maya Schley 11 Year Girl Mia Benson Junior Girl Elke Bowles

Swimming Continued We will inform you when the Swimming trophies will be presented. Students representing the school at Toormina District Carnival have been given permission notes today. Notes are due back this Monday. Thank you.

The Toormina District Carnival is on

Tuesday, 24th February

Parents are responsible for transport to and from the carnival. Please meet Mr Lyne at the Coffs Harbour pool by 8:30am. Kinder Bus Safety Due to the weather the Kinder Bus Safety has been rescheduled for Friday, 27th February. Brainstorm Productions - “The H Team” The H Zone taught us about keeping healthy and to not bully anyone. They told us that we need to eat good foods like fruit and vegetables. We also need to be active and have a positive mind set. The H zone taught us a lot of things to help us stay fit and healthy. It was an enjoyable production. Written by Imala Whitlock 5/6G

Working with children It is a requirement for all our volunteers to have a working with children check. It is free for all volunteers. All you have to do is go online at https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application# and continue with the process.

ASSEMBLY Week 3 CLASS AWARDS Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic week at school. KL Miley Smith & Koah Boyes KD Harry Chubb & Indy Evans KTD Jimmy Evers & Emma White K/1F Jack Benfield & Dallace Brown 1A Dekotah Woodward & Teo Whitlock 1G Cash Hudson & Enya Baldwin 1/2S Tomoyo Ikehara & Alex Main 2JLS Katelyn Rovere & Illuca Shanahan 2H Roxy Thomas & Zachary Wilson 3/4D Lily-Grace Herden & William Axton 3/4G Malekai Jedyn & Layla Smith 3/4M Aaron Howton & Mia Sattler 3/4R Indigo Savage & Erin Krainik 5/6G Jasmine Siebert & Tyler Anderson 5/6SG Lilyarna Sharkey & Macey Gray 5/6TH Joshua Ablett & Mitchell Hickey

KD won the Gus Award.

1A are going Wild! 1A have been participating in Accelerated Literacy lessons exploring the timeless tale “Where The Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendack. Students have been reading the book together and exploring the authors writing style, using this knowledge as a framework for their own writing. 1A have also been creating artworks based on the text (soon to be displayed in the foyer), learning to read the text with fluency and expression and will be writing descriptions and poetry based on the text. So beware if you come near 1A’s room...it's Where The Wild Things Are!!

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School Banking Cred and Laura had a visit at last week’s assembly. Cred and Laura are from the Commonwealth Bank. They showed the students the wonderful prizes they could earn by banking at school on a regular basis. School Banking is every Thursday morning. Just bring your bank book in and put it in the green tub near the canteen.

Boambee Football Club Register now for the upcoming

season at Boambeefc.com.au or visit one of our registration days at

Toormina Gardens 21st or 28th February. Sawtell Toormina Junior AFL Club Registration Day 28th February at 10.00am until 12.00noon at Richardson Park Sawtell. Any questions please contact us at sawtellsaintsjafl@y7mail.com or our Facebook Page. Training for Austkick, under 11, 13 and 15 is on Tuesdays at Richardson Park Sawtell starting 24th February from 4.00pm until 5.00pm. Clean Up Australia Day Boambee Beach on Sunday, 6th March at 8.00am. Meeting at the carpark above the track leading down to the rail bridge walkway. Please bring gloves, (we will have spares) hat and covered shoes. Any inquiries please contact Peta Fairbairn on 0421 906 656. Coffs Harbour J.R.L.F.C Coffs Comets Junior League Football Club first sign on day for ages 6 to 16 years will be held on site at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club on 28th February from 1.00pm. Training Days are Tuesday and Thursdays and they play Saturday morning. All new players welcome. Club contact: Robert Loader 0437 043 977. Bonville Physical Culture Club Classes resume 16th February 2015 in the Boambee School Hall. For more information, please contact Melissa McKenzie on 0499 009 317 or Wendy Gallagher on 0419 180 998. Class times: Wednesday 5,6,7,8 years - 3.45pm - 4.30pm 13,14,15,16 years 4:30pm - 5:30pm 9,10,11,12 years 5:30pm - 6:30pm Ladies 6.30pm - 7.30pm

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS ICAS Year 2-6

The University of New South Wales is once again conducting their International Competitions and Assessments for Schools’ (ICAS) Science, Computer Skills, Writing, English and Mathematics Competitions this year. These competitions will be held during terms 2 & 3. Notes were sent home today for students in Years 2-6 who wish to enrol. Past Maths Papers can be completed online by visiting the ICAS Site Address below: http://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/practice-online. Bingo If you're interested in joining a team and helping to contribute towards fundraising through Bingo then please call Tania Myers on 0423 150 284. It’s great fun and enjoyed by all. Tuesday evening at 7.00pm eyes down at the Coffs Ex Services Club. Come along and support your school.

Tuesday 24th February - Team 4 Vicki Totzl, Kristy Watson & Nicole Bourne

Canteen News The special lunch this week for Kinder to Year 2 was a great success with over 120 orders. A big thank you to Kristy Watson, Leanne Larnach and Wendy Gallagher for all the extra help you gave.

Attention all new parents, we

need helpers! We are desperately seeking some more volunteers to help out in the canteen. If you would like to help please phone Terri on 0411 843 600 or leave your name at the school office. Canteen Roster Wed 25 February Leanne Krainik & Kathy Blessing Thurs 26 February Lisa Page, Renee Dootson & Cathy Cooke Fri 27 February Julie Bellamy, Kristy Watson, Mel McInally & Karina Ryan

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Important Dates - Term 1 23.02.15 to 27.02.15 Parent Teacher Meetings 24.02.15 Toormina District Swimming Carnival 26.02.15 Mid North Coast Swimming Carnival 27.02.15 Assembly at 1.00pm (2H & 2JLS Presenting) 27.02.15 Kinder Bus Safety 16.03.15 School Photos

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“Swimming Carnival”