Kororo Public School

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Week 10, the last week of Term 3 2019. I enjoyed my first day back on Monday. Students and staff were eager to share their experiences and achievements that occurred in my absence. We received 2nd Prize in the School Garden Section and the Native Garden Section of the Coffs Harbour Council’s Garden Competition. Thank you to Andrew Stirling and Greg Allen for their dedication in keeping our school gardens beautiful, especially with the weather we have had over the year so far. Our students have engaged in extra sport and academic events this term. Congratulations to all students who have had a go! Through studying Science and Technology students explore scientific and technological concepts and gain knowledge and understanding of the world. They develop skills in conducting scientific investigations and designing and producing solutions through learning about the Living World, Material World, Physical World, Earth and Space, and Digital Technologies. Kindergarten have been enjoying science and technology lessons and have made their own helicopters and then tested their model. The Twilight fair is fast approaching, so please keep sending in donations to support our major fund raiser for 2019. Funds raised will be put towards improving our playground for the whole school community to enjoy! Maybe some spring cleaning in the holidays will find some items that could be recycled or reused. Have a fun and safe holiday and we look forward to a great term of learning experiences in Term 4! Leonie Smith Principal

Week 10 Term 3 - 25th September 2019

DEPUTY’S REPORT by Mel Fenton

At the P&C meeting this month I discussed the possibility of creating our own official Kororo Public School Facebook page. The community members there all agreed that this form of communication would be a fantastic way to share feel good school stories and continue to build upon the positive school culture that already exists at Kororo Public School. We have started the set up phase and are looking to launch the page in Term 4. Our newsletter will be changing from weekly to fortnightly. In preparation for this, we are sending home letters to families where students have not indicated on their enrolment form if they are happy to have their child’s photograph published on social media. If you receive one of these notes please fill it in and return it to school ASAP. Congratulations to our girl’s basketball team who played so courageously last Friday against Lismore Public School. Even though the girls were defeated on the day their sportsmanship and sporting skills truly showed why they had come so far in the competition. A special thanks to Mrs Martyn for all her hard work with their training and organisation. Wow! We have made it. My first term here at Kororo Public School has been a fantastic one. The students, staff and community have all made me feel so welcome and I feel so blessed to belong to such a wonderful school family. I wish all our families a safe, restful and relaxing holiday.

Mel Fenton

Deputy Principal

Important Dates

Thursday, 25th September

Muffin Madness 50c each

Friday, 27th September

MUFTI DAY - Recycle, Reuse theme. $2 donation for the Fair.

Assembly 4/5DH at 2.30pm K-2 Disco - Fruit & Veg Theme Last day of Term 3

Monday, 14th October

First day for staff and students for Term 4!

Friday, 25th October

TWILIGHT FAIR - All welcome

2NP

2/3LM

3CM

3MW

4CA

4HM

4VW

4/5DH

Starworkers KB Wyatt W, Jay M, Harnoor K.

KC Hunter O, Kyron P, Emma N.

KL Arabelle T, Logan O, Olivia H.

1BY Sage B, Mason K, Mya W, Billy C.

1JC Kai H, Freya W, Kyle S, Patrick D.

1/2SG April T, Ben E, Lars B, Ned G.

2/3LM Mahlia A, Edison H,Cooper W, Milla W.

3CM Ty P, Arlo H, Baylian T, Taj G, Hayley M.

3LO Olivia K, Charlotte F, Brodie H, Mayer E, Griffin H.

3MW George F, Stella P, Zoe T, Miia S, Ruby T.

4CA McKenna W, Oliver H, Nevada B-N, Eboney B, Dakodah D.

4HM Jhett C, Rivah J, Alexyhz B, Tate C, Riley S.

4VW Ben W, Tarah S, Jack J, Ethan D, Tarah S, Mali M.

4/5DH Jake B, Mexico C, Billy D,

Clare P, Mitchell R.

5JS Andrew M, Callan H, Milli F, Sophie B, Archie T.

5VH Lily L, Sienna R, Te Mana R, Jonah G.

6RS Isaac M, Jairon P-G, Mia C, Taylor H, William C.

OCEAN ART! 3CM have entered an 'Ocean Art'

competition that will be on display at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park for the

September school holidays. They have constructed a piece of art made from

marine debris to raise awareness of waste in our local waterways.

Voting will occur via donations, with all proceeds raised to go

towards the purchase of a SeaBin for the Coffs Harbour

Marina.

If you visit the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park these holidays, your support would be greatly appreciated as the winning class receives an exclusive invite to participate in the release of a sea turtle.

Twilight Fair Relaxation Room (1SC Classroom)

I am hoping to set up a massage relaxation space in my classroom for the Twilight Fair. Does anyone in our school community have massage skills and would be prepared to donate a couple of hours to working in our relaxation room? If you know of anyone could you please contact me? Many thanks Sharon Cameron

PRESENTATION DAY Presentation Day is fast approaching being held on Tuesday, 10th December. Each year we post letters and ask businesses for donations to sponsor the cost of the prizes. Each student who is awarded a class prize is given a voucher to the value of $20 with the major award prizes the value of $40 and Dux and Sports Award is $70. Each recipient has the choice of a book prize from the Book Warehouse or a voucher from Rebel Sport Store. As well as the cost of trophies and medallions for our sports stars. If you would like to donate through your business it will be acknowledged at our Presentation Day on our Program. Please call the office if you would like to help.

P&C AGM The P&C held their AGM last Monday night. We would like to thank the outgoing committee members for their time and dedication over the last few years. Jo Smith - Vice President Heidi Paynter - Treasurer Tara Rhoades - Secretary We welcome the new P&C committee: President - Tracee Tyas Vice President - Ella Cunningham Secretary - Tanya Kelly Treasurer - Kelly Smythe Uniform Co-ordinators - Kate Tuck and Ella Cunningham. If you would like to become involved and help out the school then come along to the next meeting or volunteer your time at the upcoming Twilight Fair! The next meeting will be held on Monday 14th October 2019, 7pm in the staff room.

Weeks Until our

Fair!

Friday, 25th October

It’s time to start dropping off all your donations as outlined below on the school verandah in the boxes provided. You can still Get Creative: Have you started those handmade gifts and jams?

Colour in your picture and stick it in your car window for prizes to be won from Week 5 to Week 10.

Make it colourful as it’s advertisement of our great fair around town

Start collecting your empty can/bottles and each week drop them off into the big white collectors bin. Keep one or two bottles for our Spin the Bottle Game.

Start recycling your own, neighbour ’s, friend’s relatives and grandparents, every bottle counts! Donate a pair of NEW WHITE ONLY socks, T-Shirt or singlet for our amazing Tie Dye Stall

Donate a bag of lollies or chocolates for the Lolly Stall

Donate and item to regift. New, never used e.g. perfumes, beauty products, stationary, hardware,

(adults only) bottle of wine

$2 Gold Coin donation towards our food perishables such as cheese, sour cream, avocados,

onions etc.

Donations of corn chips, jars of salsa, basmati rice, caster sugar.

Donations of cans of kidney beans, tomatoes, corn or packet of spice mix for nachos or guacamole, or a

bag of hot dogs.

To maximise profits for the school we are making our own food for the food stalls, any donations of these key ingredients would be greatly appreciated.

Week 10 - Friday, 27th September, Mufti Day - $2 donation - theme Reuse, Recyle. Drop off your recycled bottle with a surprise inside to the cost of $2 for our spin the bottle game, e.g. pencils, rubber, bouncy ball, cars, hair ties, marbles…..the choices are endless!

HOLIDAYS - Start potting your plants, finishing off your sewing, jams, pickles, slices and cake ideas

KIDS! DON’T FORGET TO DO ODD JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE TO RAISE EXTRA

POCKET MONEY FOR THE FAIR!

TERM 3 Week 1 - Drop off your plants and decorative pots for the plant stall.

Week 2 - IT’S FAIR TIME!!

It’s no too late to contribute to our amazing fair, any donations of the above items are greatly

appreciated. Complete your creative sewing/homemade gifts and drop it in for our Craft Stall.

Friday morning FAIR DAY- drop off your baked goodies, cakes, slices, jams, chutneys etc for our cake

stall.

If you can help please contact - AIMEE WHITE 0450 800 795 or Tracee Tyas 0417 227 379

SEE YOU THERE!!

TWILIGHT FAIR 2019 FRIDAY, 25TH OCTOBER FROM 3PM

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