Crescent Head Public School Grapevine

44 Pacific Street, Crescent Head NSW 2440 Phone: 02 65660255 Fax: 02 65660617 Email: crescenthd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.crescenthd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 3 CALENDAR TERM 3 WEEK 2 – MONDAY 29TH JULY

Term 3 – Week 2 – July/August

Wed 31st Ear Health with Sammi Fatnowna K-6 Thu 1st 2nd Debating Gala Day @ Port

Macquarie Thu 1st P&C Meeting @ 5.30pm Fri 2nd Macleay Athletics

Term 3 – Week 2 - August

Mon 5th MPS Music Festival 6.30pm @ Melville High School

Wed 7th Girls 7s North Coast Finals @ Coffs Harbour

Term 3 – Week 4- August

Mon 12th-Wed 14th – Life Education Van @ CHPS Tue 13th Stage 2 ‘The Twits’ @ Glasshouse

Term 3 – Week 5 - August

Wed 21st Book Parade Thu 22nd Author Visit – Melaina Faranda - Years

3-6 Fri 23rd ICON Assembly

Term 3 – Week 6 - August

Tue 27th – Fri 30th – Stage 3 Sydney Excursion

Term 3 – Week 7 - September

Tue 3rd School Photos

EARN AND LEARN

The Woolworth's Earn & Learn Promotion has now ended and we were lucky enough to have earned a whopping 15740 points due to the contributions of our wonderful families, community members and staff. 3/4W had the all-important job of sticking all those stickers onto the sticker cards to assist in establishing the final point tally. Last week, an order was placed to provide our school with some fantastic new Mathematics, Science and PE resources to support our students learning. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this initiative a success.

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DEBATING

Last Thursday our senior debating team consisting of Luella, Leila, Alannah and Sofia travelled to Port Macquarie to compete in Rounds 1 and 2 of the Premier’s Debating Challenge. Our first debate against Tacking Point debated the topic ‘that all ads for unhealthy things should be banned’. Our team was nervous and unfortunately lost this debate but received some very useful feedback from the adjudicator which they were able to take into the next debate. Our next debate against Port Macquarie Public School debated the topic ‘that all afternoon sessions in primary schools should be devoted to arts and creativity’. This time around our team performed much more confidently and came up with some strong arguments backed by good examples and evidence. They won this debate and will compete in Rounds 3 and 4 this Thursday. Well done to the whole debating team and good luck for next week.

WIN BIN DINNER WINNERS TERM 2

The Term 2 Win Bin Dinner winners enjoyed a delicious lunch at the end of last term. Congratulations.

NATIONAL TREE DAY VEGIES

Last week Steve Pellen from Kempsey Shire Council delivered winter seedlings to our school for National Tree Day. The children are looking forward to putting them in the ground and nurturing them for the rest of the winter. I wonder what the Gardening crew will be cooking up with these delicious winter vegetables and spices!! Thanks Steve and Kempsey Shire Council.

MUSIC FESTIVAL IN FULL SWING

Today our drummers travelled to Kempsey High School for their one and only massed drumming practice. They have joined over 60 other students from across the Macleay Valley to put the four different parts of this massed drumming item together. Our newly formed rock band with 10 marimba players, 14 guitarists, one amazing drummer and close to 30 singers have been singing and rapping their lunch times away in preparation for next Monday night's performance. We are also sending the largest choir contingent in the Macleay in a true show of our CHPS Strive to Excel spirit. Tickets for the music festival on sale now in our office at a cost of $8 each.

URGENTLY NEEDING SINGLETS RETURNED

We urgently require the return of any singlets for future school sporting events. If you have one these at home please return is asap.

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LIFE EDUCATION VAN COMING TO CHPS

The Life Education Van is coming to CHPS in Week 4 from Monday 12th to Wednesday 14th August. Life Education is a non-profit organisation whose primary objective is raising funds to help Australian children in making healthy lifestyle choices. An information and permission note has gone home to all students. There is a copy of the note on the CHPS website which can be referred to or printed at home. Please return the permission note with payment of $5 per student as soon as possible. A list of merchandise available has also gone home with students. The Life Ed educator will provide an opportunity for children to purchase these products during the school visit. Please DO NOT make online payments for merchandise using the POP online payment system. Payment of $5 to attend the event can be made using the POP system.

BOTTLE LID COLLECTION

During Semester Two, Stage 2 are hoping to put together a bottle lid mural. In order for this art project to be successful, we are going to need as many bottle lids as possible. We are asking families to gather up their water, milk and soft drink bottle lids and bring them in to Miss Wickham. Stage 2 thanks you for your contribution.

CANTEEN NEWS – FRESH FOR KIDS

All students will receive a coupon from FRESH FOR KIDS. Each time they get a fruit OR vegetable item from the Canteen they will receive a sticker on their voucher. Students only need 2 stickers and they will receive a fruit scented stamper pen. Students will also go into the draw to win lots of amazing prizes. Students can enter as many times as they like!

HEAD TO HEAD WALK RUN SUNDAY 25TH AUGUST

This year’s Head to Head Walk Run, will be held on Sunday 25 August 2019 on Front Beach at Crescent Head. This is a fun family event with options of 5km, 10km, 15km or 20km to walk or run. Register as an individual or form a team of four, but don’t miss out on this great event. Registration prior to the event is required, we are unable to accept registrations on the day. Our Lions Club volunteers together with local community service group volunteers will be there to support and encourage you on every step of your journey. The charity for 2019 is the Macleay Valley Coast Diabetes Group Inc. This charity raises funds to purchase continual glucose monitors and accessories for local children improving their quality of life and helping their families keep them safe during the night as they monitor their glucose levels and alert them when at risk.

Register online at: http://headtoheadwalkrun.org.au/

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BOOK WEEK FAST APPROACHING

Book Week Parade is nearly here!!! On Wednesday 21st August CHPS students will walk through the village and share a book with someone special for our Book Week celebration. The theme for the 2019 Book Week is ‘Reading Is My Secret Power’. Our students and teachers come dressed as a favourite book character. At 11:30am after recess, weather permitting, we walk from our school through the main streets of Crescent Head to the grassed area near the point, with a favourite book tucked under our arm. On the grassy area we will have a parade to show off our book character costumes and then we read the book we have chosen, one on one to the people who have joined us to celebrate and share. Books will be available at the event for sale and donation to the Crescent Head School Library. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs V - Wendy Vermeulen 65660255 wendy.vermeulen@det.nsw.edu.au

We would like to extend an invitation to grandparents, neighbours and community members to join us on the grassy area at the point. Come earlier to set up a picnic rug or chairs and watch the students arrive. Come down and join the fun.

Just a few important things to consider: • There is no shade near the surf club, so

consider wearing a hat or bringing a brolly. • You will be sitting on the ground so bring some

fold up chairs or a blanket. This will greatly add to your comfort and the "party" atmosphere.

• Students will be walking to and from school, they will be at The Point up to an hour, so their costume needs to be able to cope with this. Please think about shoes that are easy to walk in, and costumes that give some sun protection and are comfortable. The idea of dressing up is to have FUN and celebrate books, it doesn't need to be elaborate or cost money. Please make sure you pop sunscreen on your child before school and send along a hat.

• If students are leaving early they must be signed out at school and not from the beach as in line with DOE policies and procedures.

***Should the weather be really unsuitable (i.e. rain or strong wind) the event will be held at school. Beginning under the COLA at midday***

DRESSING UP FOR BOOK WEEK

Dressing up for Book Week doesn’t have to be expensive. Look in op shops and your wardrobe – sometimes the smallest item can make the character!! With the theme being ‘Reading Is My Secret Power’ maybe a super hero?? Mrs V can help with suggestions and characters if students ask during class library sessions.

AUTHOR VISIT – MALAINA FARANDA – YEARS 3-6 – THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST

Our book week celebrations continue all week and on Thursday 22nd August Melaina Faranda, a well-known author of children’s literature will be coming to run one hour workshops with our years, 3-6. We are very fortunate, due to Kempsey shire Council Library’s generosity, that this valuable learning will be supplied at no cost to your child.

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SPORT

NETBALL PSSA KNOCK OUT

Last Thursday our CHPS netball team defeated Macksville PS 32 - 12 in Round 4 of the PSSA Knock Out. The girls played with exceptional skill, determination and sportsmanship. Thank you to Julianne for taking the team through warm up drills before the game and thank you to our families who were able to transport students to and from Macksville. Our next game will be played against Tacking Point PS, a note and details will be available ASAP.

MACLEAY ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Forty three students from CHPS will compete in the Macleay Athletics Carnival which will be held at Services Park in Kempsey this Friday 2nd August. The carnival will start at 9am. All students must wear their blue school uniform but will compete in a CHPS sports singlet which will be provided on the day. Footwear must be worn in all PSSA Athletics events and spikes are only allowed in laned events. Please report to Mr Edwards when you arrive. Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. There will be a canteen running on the day. Good luck to all of our Crescent Head PS competitors.

HEALTHY LUNCH BOX IDEAS

We highly recommend having a look at healthylunchbox.com.au. There are some great ideas for students’ lunchboxes.

Junior Basketball will re-commence at Melville High School on Monday, August 12 at 5 pm. Cost is $5 per session. It will be conducted in Hall 2 on the junior court with lower backboards. It is hoped to get sufficient numbers to start a junior competition. For further information contact Ev Jacobs on 0418463278.

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MERIT AWARDS

KINDERGARTEN COREY BURKLE – A positive attitude towards learning LAYLA IRVINE – Effort and improvement in Maths K/1F DREW EDWARDS – Superb focus and effort during

independent writing tasks

ORION SYRED – Drawing a very detailed and awesome ‘Good Egg’ character

1/2G RYLAH HOPPER-BUCKLAND – Being caring and

considerate to his classmates

BRYANI STEWARD – Being caring and considerate to her classmates

3/4W SCARLETT BULL – A fantastic effort in weekly spelling LUKE HAMILTON – A fantastic effort in PE activities 3/4D PIPPA SMITH – A great attitude in mathematics –

exploring angles FINLAY HARPER – His enthusiasm in maths mentals and

fast maths 5/6L LEILA HUNT – A fantastic effort at Debating MARLEY RENFREW – Writing an effective Diamante

Poem 5/6M CARLEY WOOD – A settled start to Term 3 VINCENT GREEN – An enthusiastic start to Term 3

WIN BIN WINNERS

Banjo Latta Tamara Taoi Rahman Morssi Amber Pellen Carley Wood Vincent Green

Alannah Koivu Zane Johnston

SCHOOLSTREAM

We wish to remind parents and carers of the importance of having the Schoolstream app. All updates and important information regarding CHPS activities will be sent via this app. Please ensure you have this very important communication tool. You can find Schoolstream via the App Store or Google Play by searching for Schoolstream and typing in Crescent Head Public School when prompted.

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CANTEEN ROSTER

The CHPS Canteen is closed every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please send a packed lunch on these days. If you are able to volunteer please contact our Canteen Manager Lara Nesbitt on 0478 748 229 or crescentheadschoolcanteen@gmail.com

Week 3

Thursday 8th Allyson and Laura

Friday 8th Jess and Eliza

Week 4

Thursday 15th Mary and Maree

Friday 16th Laura and Lawry

Week 5

Thursday 22nd Allyson and Laura

Friday 23rd Karly and Nikki

CRESCENT HEAD P&C MARKETS

Don’t forget to come along and check out the Crescent Head Public School P&C markets held on the 2nd Sunday of each month with extra markets held during holidays. Come along and find a bargain and enjoy some of the new stalls our markets have to offer. Join us beachside for a fun family morning. We welcome new stallholders to our markets. Enquiries can be made at crescentheadmarkets@yahoo.com.au Markets will be held on following dates: 11 August 8 September 29 September Crescent Head Community Preschool has vacancies for 2019 and is now taking enrolments. In accordance with State Funding Guidelines priority access is given to children who will turn 4 by the 31st July 2019 and children from families who hold a Low Income Health Care Card. If you wish to enrol a child please call Trisha or Tracie on 65660596.

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