Clunes Public School Newsletter 27 September 2018

Week 10 Term 3 ‘Learn to Live, Live to Learn’

Integrity, Responsibility, Respect

Walker Street, Clunes 2480 Phone: (02) 66291278 Email: clunes-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Michelle Slee Fax: (02) 66291040 Website: www.clunes-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Our school stands proudly on Bundjalung land

SCHOOL CALENDAR We are an accredited Waste Wise Ways School WEEK 10 TERM 4 – WEEK 1 WEEK 2 TERM 4

Friday 28 September - Last day of Term 3

Monday 15 October - Students start back at school Tuesday 16 October - Info Evening for Sydney/Canberra

Year 4-6 Canberra/Sydney Excursion

Sunday 21 October - Canberra/Sydney Excursion departs at 6.30pm Friday 26 October - Bus arrives from Sydney at 6.30am

• First North Public

Speaking • Kinder 2019 Orientation • Intensive Swimming

Program • End of Year Concert • Year 6 Dinner / Disco

A proud member of the First North Community of Schools and The Rivers P-12

PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS Competitors Natasha, Samuel, Obi and Tina should be very proud of their speech presentations last Tuesday. The judges made a special point of stating there was only one or two points between each competitor. All students did a splendid job of “thinking on their feet” in delivering their impromptu speeches. We were also impressed with the skills of our younger students - Lola, Miles and Lilly. Congratulations to Stage 2

Runner up - Osian Ayling Winner - Lachlan Morrow-Smith

Stage 3 Runner up - Laura Stephens Winner - Charli Sivewright

These students will compete in the First North CoS public speaking competition held at our school on Tuesday 6th November at 10am. Many thanks to Mrs Reagan and Mr McKenzie for judging the competition – never an easy job!

CANBERRA SYDNEY TRIP COMING SOON! We are very busy preparing for our Year 4, 5, 6 Excursion to Canberra and Sydney and would like to thank all parents and carers who have assisted us by returning permission notes and essential information as this needs to be sent to the bus company this week. On the first Monday back next term, students will receive a pre-order form for breakfast in Goulburn on route to Canberra. This needs to be returned with money by Wednesday 17 October. Mr Priestley and I invite all parents, carers and students to attend the information evening on Tuesday 16th October at 5:30pm in the 5/6 classroom, as vital information regarding what to bring, what not to bring and expectations during the trip will be discussed. CLUNES STUDENTS HELP FARMERS Today students enjoyed a fun farm-themed, dress-up day to raise money for Aussie farmers suffering the effects of droughts. We thank

everyone who contributed to this worthy cause. We raised $130.80. LAST CHANCE TO COMPLETE THE BYO DEVICE SURVEY We have attached the comprehensive information sheets and draft policy presented by Mr Priestley for any parents wanting further information regarding this proposed program being offered to Stage 3 students in its first year. The glitch with the survey link has now been rectified.

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4jGnX_EIQJZXZgKLDp-NqCHtP7zIELS4eE8rw/viewform REMEMBER TERM 4 STARTS MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER My deepest thanks to all members of our school community who have contributed to another successful term. I hope everyone enjoys quality time with their family and everyone returns to school in term 4 ready for lots of engaging learning, an amazing major excursion, an intensive swimming program, NRL workshops, public speaking competition, newspapers in education program and all those end of year ceremonies, concerts, disco and fun days.

Michelle Slee Principal

Expectation of the week “Have an enjoyable and safe holiday”

Assembly Congratulations to the following students who received awards at our assembly last Friday. Kinder - Pearl and Charlie Class 1-2 - Mandell, Sholeeka, Tully and Ty Class 3-4 – Sabine, Lawson and Zoe Class 5-6 - Ella, Syah and Tilden Our Citizenship Award was presented to Rohan White.

Thank you Our thanks to Amie and Annabelle who served another delicious, healthy lunch yesterday. And to Miss Cooper and Mrs Pearce, a huge thank you for covering a massive amount of new library books ready to be borrowed next term.

Fruit & Veg Month Parent Survey Our school has been involved in Fruit & Veg Month 2018. The program managers, Healthy Kids Association, are seeking feedback from parents/carers about the program to help with future planning. Please take some time to fill out this short survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fruitandvegmonth2018parentsurvey The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. As an incentive, a $20 gift voucher is available for the first 70 eligible responses from across the state. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Healthy Kids Association on 02 9876 1300 or 1300 724 850. Orangutans

Since our recent film night with the screening of Saving Orangutans, a number of parents and

children have come back to us wanting to know and do more, and purchase products, especially

toys!

People can find out about adopting an orangutan or about palm oil on the following website.

https://orangutanfoundation.org.au/

With the purchase of the toys, if parents/families can send in the money to school, I am more than

happy to then deliver the toys in one bundle, rather than people individually ordering.

Please complete the order form at the end of the newsletter is you wish to purchase either of

* The Hug 'Em Baby Plush Soft Toy

Orangutan - $15 * The Orangutan Beanie Baby - $10

Thanks Stephen van Mil

Canberra-Sydney Excursion – Years 4, 5 & 6 Permission notes and dietary /medical requirements have been sent home with participating students. Final date for return of notes is TOMORROW. There will be a parent information session on Tuesday 16th October at 5:30pm. Just a reminder that all payments need to be finalised by tomorrow as well. Your note would have indicated what is still owing for your child/children. Piano and singing lessons Lessons with Miss Mish will start week 1 in term 4. There are a lot of activities next term, so I will invoice parents mid-term to consider students at camp/swimming etc. Please let me know if your child isn’t continuing in term 4!

I have a Yamaha keyboard and a 3/4 Ashton guitar for sale. Both are in very good condition, so if you’re interested please email me @

mishsongsmith88@gmail.com Notes and Payments Due All of the notes and payments below are due tomorrow, FRIDAY 28 September

• Sydney/Canberra permission and dietary notes • Final payment for Canberra excursion • All Terms 3 music fees

P&C News This term has been very busy with many events such as the sports carnivals, Bluegrass festival and the successful movie night recently. All the funds raised have been significant and will go towards funding many great projects and facilities for the children and the school. The P&C would like to thank all the parents and carers and staff who have contributed to making this all possible, for without the input of you all, this wouldn't be possible. The next meeting will be Monday 5th November due to school holidays next month. We always welcome new faces, so come along for an informal night to discuss any fundraising ideas or new ideas that could benefit our kids and the school. Any questions or fundraising ideas you can email douglass.anna@gmail.com. Enjoy your holiday!

Anna Douglass – President

At COOSH we programmed basketball this week and the children had an opportunity to practice their shooting skills. When they had mastered using the back board they tried

transferring what they had learned to the netball hoop, but this proved more challenging in terms of height and position. Drawing freestyle has been popular and creating imaginary future worlds was one child’s art inspiration. A number of children seem to have been away sick this week, don’t

forget we aim to offer make-up days if you miss your permanent booking. We are also taking bookings for vacation care and are happy if you simply decide to ‘rock-up’ on the day as there are usually spaces available. Hope to see you for some fun in the holidays!

Hannah and the COOSH team

If you would like to order a toy from the orangutan foundation, please complete the order form below and return with payment to the school office. Dr Stephen van Mil will organise a bulk order and will deliver them to the school. Orders to be returned by Friday of week 1 next term. Plush Orangutan - $15 Beanie Orangutan - $10

Quantity Quantity

Name: _______________________________________ Amount Paid: $_________________

Wishing all families and students a relaxing term break, and we look forward to seeing you in Term 4.