Hillvue Public School

“Caring, Smart & Proud”

145 Hillvue Road Tamworth NSW 2340 T 67657446 F 67621215 E Hillvue-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.hillvue-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 3 WEEK 10 21st September, 2011

2011 PRESENTATION DAY AND 2012 CAPTAINES AND PREFECT ELECTIONS The Process for Year 5 students who would like to be considered for Captains or Prefect in 2012 and the Criteria for Major Awards for Presentation Day (Friday, 2

nd December 2011) are explained in today’s newsletter

for your information. APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR Please ensure for your child’s safety and physical development that they wear appropriate shoes to school everyday. Slips ons and scuffs are inappropriate unsafe and not part of the school uniform. SCHOOL HOLIDAYS School holidays start this Friday 23

rd September. All staff

and students start Term 4 on Monday 10th

October. AUSSIE OF THE MONTH

AUSSIE OF THE MONTH awards. Have a great holiday! Ben van Aanholt DIARY DATES Week 10 Thurs 22/9 Kinder Excursion to Endeavour Park Stage 1 Community Excursion Fri 23/9 Last day of Term 3

TERM 4 Week 1 Mon 10/10 Teachers and students start term 4 Fri 14/10 Stage 2 to Lake Keepit

MEASUREMENT DAY

On Tuesday students from Years 1 to 6 participated in a Measurement Day. Classes rotated through 3 activities involving measuring, capacity, length, volume, area, length and time.

All activities were hands on and the children thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Captain and Prefect Elections for 2012 Those Year 5 students who wish to be considered for Captains and Prefects in 2012 have been asked to nominate themselves for election by 21st October (Week 2 Term 4) The selection process is as follows - In 2012 there will be a Girl Captain and a Boy Captain and a Girl Prefect and a Boy Prefect. Step 1 Self nomination—end week 2 term 4 to Mrs Chambers Step 2—Speeches Week 3 Term 4 Monday morning assembly —girls Tuesday morning assembly—boys Nominees are asked to give a 2 to 3 minute speech explaining to the other students their reasons/aspirations and qualities for school captain/prefect. Students from Year 2 to Year 6 will attend speeches and are involved in the voting process. Step 3 Preferential voting will be used to determine the successful candidates from a secret ballot held on Wednesday 26th October. Step 4 Successful captains and prefects will be announced at Presentation Day on Friday 2nd December. Any questions can be directed to Mrs Chambers. Presentation Day Awards Criteria Dux of the School To determine Dux of Hillvue Public School, all children in Year 6 will complete assessment tasks in Literacy, Numeracy and other Key Learning Areas. The students will be ranked according to their combined assessment results.

Sportsperson Criteria A Year 6 child at Hillvue Public School Represented the North West in Sport Shown exemplary sportsmanship (when

representing the school) Submit a resume his/her sporting endeavours in

2011 and submit to Mr Courtney by Friday 4th November.

School Executive will determine the recipient. Outstanding Student Award Criteria A Year 6 student at Hillvue Public School Shown outstanding/excellent attitude and

application to his/her work throughout the year. School Executive to decide the eventual recipient. Academic P and C Blues For a child to qualify for a blue they must have received a minimum of 3 credits, or a distinction or a high distinction in Australian Schools Competition. For Cultural For a student to qualify for a blue they must have represented the school in a minimum of 3 different cultural events e.g. Capers, Public Speaking, Eisteddfod, Chess. For Sporting For a student to qualify for a blue they must have represented individually in a North West Team or represented the school team at a Regional Championship. Hillvue Teacher’s Medal Criteria A student at Hillvue Public School A Caring, Smart and Proud representative of

Hillvue P.S. Have been a Aussie of the Month Shortlist of Nominees' then voted for by teaching staff. Tamworth Teacher’s Association Medal Critieria A Year 6 student Represented Hillvue in multiple cultural activities A recipient of a of a Academic Cultural Sporting

Blue School Executive and Teachers Federation Rep to decide the eventual recipient

2011 PRESENTATION DAY MAJOR AWARDS AND 2012 CAPTAIN AND PREFECT ELECTIONS

Term 3 Week 10 21 September 2011

BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK

Olivia Flett

Michael Luckwell

Xavier Cutmore

Jonathan Bowden

Talisha Haines

Friday 4 and Saturday 5 November 2011

Tickets on sale at Tamworth Information Centre

Phone 67554300

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Edvue Term 3 Week 10 21 September 2011

UNSW Competition results - Merit Awards

Star Awards –. Student of the Week Awards – Merit Awards –

Pride and Presentation Awards –

Student of the Week r

Edvue Term 3 Week 10 21 September 2011

Student of the Week - Power. Merit Awards -

Aussie of the Month Nominations

Star Awards –

Academic/Endeavour/Achievement Awards –

Edvue Term 3 Week 10 21 September 2011

Thank you to Mrs Courtney who organised Lesley from ACMA to

present ‘Cybersafety’ sessions to Stage 2 and Stage 3.

Pictured is Lesley presenting one of the sessions.

Rewards - Classroom Rewards -

Playground Rewards –

Gold Level Awards –

Pennant Level Awards –

Year 3G entertained the Assembly with their excellent display and talks on the Life Cycle of the Silk Worm

TERM 3 WEEK 10 SPORTSVUE 21st September

2011

TRELOAR PARK HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMPS Discounts available for Active After-school Communities (AASC) kids – please inform Jarrod when booking

GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE KIDS HEAPS OF PRIZES TO BE WON END OF CAMP PARTY 2 CAMPS AVAILABLE

VENUE: Tamworth Tennis Club. TIME: 9am – 12pm daily. COST: Camp 1 - $75. Camp 2 - $75 DATES Camp 1. Mon 26/9/11 - Thu 29/9/11 Camp 2. Tue 10/7/11 - Fri 14/7/11 FAMILY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Proudly run by Jarrod Campbell certified T.C.A Advanced level 2 Tennis Professional. For bookings and enquiries call Jarrod on 67669552 or 0421287004. MONDAY TOUCH Monday 12 September 2011 Little Nippers St Nics Rattlers 5 dft Hillvue Green 0 St Eds Cool Cats 5 dft Hillvue Red 1 Junior Boys Hillvue Green 8 dft St Nics Cobras 5 Remember that Nippers and Junior Boys teams play at 4.30pm every week unless notified otherwise. Please try to be on time for your team. Boys and Girls Golf Camp - Reminder September 2011 A boys and girls golf camp will be held at the Tamworth Golf Club from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th September 2011. The camp runs from 9am to 12 midday each day. Registrations are on Monday 26th September at 8.30am. Cost is $66 for 4 days. Enquiries to Scott Roworth Pro Shop on 67659980. Boys Knockout Touch Results The Hillvue Boys Touch Knockout team travelled to Gunnedah last week to complete Round 4 of their respective knockout. Hillvue played Gunnedah South in a great match but unfortunately were defeated in extra time 6 to 5. The team is to be congratulated on their sportsmanship and efforts on the day. Thank you to Mr James for coaching the team and Mel Craigie for managing and travelling with the team. Junior Oztag A reminder that if you have registered to play Oztag that the competition begins this Wednesday 21st September 2011 at Plain St Fields. Games begin at 4.30 and 5.10pm. Please contact Katrina Davis on 0421019462 if you are interested in registering to play.

AT CLUB SYNERGY! Structured and supervised classes for all fitness levels Kids specific equipment Kids expert coaches Kids boot camp, boxing, circuits, obstacle courses Fitness challenges, team events, kids survivor + more THE FIRST 50 CALLERS GET THE THEIR FIRST THREE CLASSES FOR ONLY $10 CALL CLUB SYNERGY NOW ON 67668388 TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST1 FIND OUT MORE AT www.geckokidsfitness.com TAMWORTH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION JUNIOR PRIMARY BASKETBALL Rnd 9 22/09/11 COURT SUPERVISOR: Lucy & Bern Whale Show Court 5.20 5/6GA Hillvue Allstars v St Ed’s Pumas Court 2 4.30 5/6BB Hillvue Dunkers v St Ed’s Tigers Court 4 4.30 5/6GB St Ed’s Panthers v Hillvue Leopards 5.20 3/4GB St Ed’s Lynx v Hillvue Dolphins REMINDER THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY IN SHORTS WITH POCKETS All draw enquiries contact the stadium on 67622986 Monday-Friday. If you miss the draw in the paper log onto www.tamworthbasketball.com DID YOUR KIDS ENJOY TENNIS THIS TERM? This term your child has been taking part in the Australian Sports Commission’s Active After-school Communities (AASC) program. If they have enjoyed learning tennis through this Australian Government funded program and would like to continue participating, the North West Tennis Academy offers a range of tennis lessons, clinics, school holiday camps and competitions for primary school children at the Tamworth Tennis Club on Napier Street, Here are the contact details and an exclusive offer for AASC kids. Jarrod Campbell – North West Tennis Academy 0421287004/67669552 Special offer – receive your first Saturday group lesson free of charge when you book and present this flyer. MILO IN2CRICKET GETS UNDERWAY IN OCTOBER If you enjoyed learning cricket earlier this year, the Milo In2Cricket season commences in October – please contact Trevor Wilcox on 0427656342 or Matt Walter on 0425297722. Special offer – Sign up to Milo In2Cricket and receive a free Cricket NSW show bag upon presentation of this flyer.

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