On the last Thursday of Term 3, 2L joined with 2C and 2G for an excursion to the Australian Reptile Park. All the children were very excited and eager to see and learn about all the amazing and unique creatures that live there. Once divided into small groups we walked around looking at all the exhibits from alligators, koalas, Tasmanian devils and Galapagos tortoises, one of whom, Hugo was celebrating his 70th birthday. After walking around we went to a presentation where we heard about lizards, snakes, koalas and tawny frogmouths. Some brave students even assisted in the presentation by holding a blue tongued lizard, shingleback lizard, corn snakes and an olive python. The children had a great day as did all the teachers and parents who came along. As we begin our final term of Year 2, many of our class are attending a two week Swimming Scheme at Toukley Aquatic Centre along with 2C and 2G. The children are not only learning how to swim but also about water safety and stroke development for the stronger swimmers. All the children are enjoying this opportunity to improve their swimming and awareness around water. We are looking forward to a very busy and enjoyable 4th term. Paul Lee—Classroom Teacher

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14th October, 2010 Communicating with our valued community Term 4 : Week 1

CLASS OF THE WEEK—2L

Welcome back to Term 4, 2010. After a very wet two weeks holiday with many children unable to get out to play a number of parents have indicated that they were looking forward to the new term.

In the last month a number of families have moved out of the Toukley area. A warm welcome to the thirteen new families who have joined us. I suggest that you wait a week or two for your child to settle in and then find a time to chat to their teacher. If you have the time we always appreciate parental involvement. Canteen, library, classrooms, sport, garden and the P & C are all terrific opportunities for a parent to have great input into their child’s education.

As you may already know the new building is now complete. We have already started moving some classes into the new rooms. To say that the children are excited is an understatement. When the moving into the new building is completed we will then begin to get the library, AV room and staffroom functioning again. The library in particular is a huge task. If you have the time, please contact Chris Mastello, who would appreciate any parental involvement, even if its just an occasional hour.

Mrs Armour is currently on leave for a month. As expected she can’t stay away from her school. She rings several times a day and appears for an hour or so every few days. While Mrs Armour is on leave Ms Laurie Binnie has come into the administration area to assist with the running of the school. Ms Binnie’s class, 3/4B, will be taught by Ms Simone Stephens during this time. Mrs Judy Birch is also on leave for two weeks, sunning herself in Bali. Her class, 5/6B will be taught by Mr Tim Gregson.

As always, lots of programs are happening at Toukley School. Currently Kindy Start is happening three mornings a week. This wonderful program allows next year’s Kindergarten children to get to know “Big School”. If you know of any other possible Kindergarten children for 2011 please either have the parents contact us soon or give the name and phone number to the school and we will contact them. continued on page 2

24th September, 2010 STAR CLASS AWARDS

KB Zac Cranston, Anthea Braithwaite KD Brandon Williams, Mikhel O’Connor KW Deakotah Finn, Ashalee Shersby K/1N Lewis Hutton, Bree Nelson 1B Sinead Glover, Emily Cusworth 1J Zac Harrison, Aiden Joubert 1M Taryn Hingston, Zahlia Waters 2C Blake Windle, Asher Barron-Hyland 2G Anthony Stein, Rusi Komatai 2L Ariana Cox, Elswyth Porter 3G Ben Clarke-Leighton, Hunter-Rae Wright

3P Amy Galton, Katy West 3/4B Sophie Jones, Peta-Louise Rixom 4P Kelsey Rush-Wichelow, Madison Saunders 4/5S Louise Cox, Lachlan Tabrett 5/16A Angel Taylor, Chloe Kirby 5/6B Emma Alexanderson, Shanice Chalmers 5/6C Chloe Rodr, Tayla McGaw 5/6P Mikaela Andrews, Kiarra Fenton 5/6W Daniel Hite, Blake Smith MC1 Bryn Evans, Fred Hadson Library KW

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continued from page 1 Over the next few weeks three large groups of children will be attending swimming programs at various times each day.

On Friday Year 3 will be off on their excursion to Girrakool and Bulgandry.

Next Wednesday the Police Community Liaison Officer will be at our school to have their annual talk to our students.

Toukley School uses a terrific a program called PBL—Positive Behaviour Learning which covers many aspects of a child’s social development. Starting this week we have introduced yet another aspect of PBL. We have begun to have all children assemble in the COLA for a few minutes at the beginning of each recess. This is to address a number of issues; we have many children who are not eating their recess. A lot of good food is being thrown out and the playground is staying cleaner.

With today’s newsletter you will get information about our Active After School Program. This Federally funded program is another excellent opportunity to have your child involved in fun, well planned, supervised activities. there is no cost. All that is required is a commitment to turn up each week and a desire to enjoy yourself.

Each year as Term 4 progresses Grade 6 children begin to write on their clothing, particularly shirts and hats. We stress that this is not acceptable. Miss West will be speaking to children who ruin clothing, even if it is their own.

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ATHLETICS RIBBONS The remaining Athletics carnival ribbons and trophies will be presented at tomorrow’s Stage 2 and 3 assembly.

SWIMMING Due to the Year 3 excursion Mr Lee’s Year 2 group for Swimming Scheme will be going to the pool from 1pm tomorrow. Any students in Year 2 who attend Swimming Scheme and are ordering a lunch order tomorrow (Friday) please write ’Swimming’ on the lunch order. These lunch orders will be prepared and ready for recess.

GATES A reminder about the locking of the gates. All the school’s gates apart from the staff car park and administration are locked each afternoon commencing at 3.15pm. Please vacate the school grounds by then or use the car park or admin gates. Thank you.

JUNIOR OZ TAG Toukley Junior Boys Oz-Tag team participated in the Central Coast Oz-Tag Gala Day (over 100 teams involved) Our boys played courageously in torrential rain and successfully reached the semi finals. After a drawn match and extra time, Toukley made it to the finals where they lost to Avoca School, the eventual winners. It was a pleasure to be involved with such great ambassadors of our school. Throughout the competition they demonstrated sportsmanship and leadership, two qualities valued by our school community. Thank you to Lisa Wade who coached the team and the wonderful parent supporters. Mrs Pollock

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It is important that parents and students check the new timetables for routes and departure times when using service buses or when transferring to a service bus for travel to or from school. New timetable information will be available on the Busway’s website www.busways.com.au in the week commencing Monday 25th October.

For all school special services that change from 8th November,2010, notices will be handed to students as they board the bus during the week commencing 25th October.

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GAMES AFTERNOON Kindergarten teachers and students from Toukley School will be hosting a games afternoon for students, parents and teachers from our local preschools. Tuesday 19th October : Kooloora and Toukley Preschools Thursday 21st October : Karinya and Play to Learn Preschools

P & C NEWS Welcome back to everyone for Term 4. A special welcome to all the teachers. The next P & C Meeting will be on Wednesday 20th October in the Library at 7pm. Child minding is available and everyone is welcome. AECG MEETING The next AECG meeting will be held at Gorokan High School at 5pm on 18th October, 2010. Please note this is the AGM. 2ND HAND UNIFORM SHOP Welcome back everyone! Store is open : Monday’s 8.45—9.30am We are located in the school hall. Prices of clothing range from 50¢ to $2. Donations of summer shirts, shorts and dresses of all sizes are urgently needed. Anything given is greatly appreciated. Many thanks.

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Class of the Week 2L Students’ stories about their visit to the Reptile Park during Term 2.

On Thursday I saw a blue tongue lizard at the Reptile Park animal show and I saw echidnas and I liked them. I saw a tortoise, it’s very old and I saw snakes at the show. I found it was fun because the animals were nice. by Codey At the Reptile Park I saw a big tortoise. When I was with my mum we saw a cassowary and it was following us. We had lunch and then it was the afternoon and we saw an echidna and it was running back and forward. I had a good day. by Aleysha On Thursday I enjoyed watching the animal show, it was my favourite thing at the Reptile Park. I enjoyed going to the Reptile Park. by Nic At the park I liked the show and I also liked when we got to pat the animals. by Shae When I went to the Reptile Park as soon as I got there I went to see the platypus. That was fun but my favourite part was when I held a lizard and it pooped on me! We saw Eric’s grave and his life story in the signs above. When you put them together they make a crocodile. I loved the day. by Elswyth At the Reptile Park I held a blue tongue lizard. We went to see where Eric is buried. At lunch we got to play at the park and we got to see a cassowary, it can kill you with its claws. We got to pat a tortoise, it was a big one. I felt happy, it was fun. by Hollie I really liked the animals. I saw Elvis the crocodile. My favourite animals were the snakes and dingoes. We went to a show, it was cool and I saw emus. by Taj At the reptile Park we went to see dingoes,. We got to see the baby koalas and they were hugging their mothers. I loved it. by Jorja

My favourite bit at the Reptile Park was the show. My favourite animals were the big, fat snake, Elvis, the dingoes and alligators. I liked the day. I saw Eric’s grave with Riley’s mum, Riley, Max and Nic. It was Hugo’s birthday on the day we got there. Elvis was sleeping when we got there. I liked the Reptile Park, it was the best day ever! by Loel At the park there was a crocodile named Elvis and he was angry. I loved it! Jasmine On Thursday we went to the Reptile Park. My favourite bit was the echidnas because they had spikes and ran everywhere. The day was fun and the show was great. by Hunter At the animal show some people got to hold the animals. I got to hold a snake. There was a blue tongue lizard, a crocodile and lizards. We saw Hugo the Galapagos tortoise. It was an excellent day. by Brayden I had so much fun at the Reptile Park. My favourite bit was the show and the animals. My second favourite bit was seeing the snakes. It was fun! by Charlie On Thursday I saw echidnas and the wombat was trying to get out of the cage. Ariana. On Thursday we went to the Reptile Park and we saw a blue tongue. After that we went to the animal show and they had two snakes and a frog. And then we had recess. After that we saw my favourite animal, it was a Frilled necked lizard. After that we had lunch and started heading back to school. It was lots of fun. by Max I really enjoyed the Reptile Park show. The Emus were funny and cheeky I also liked Eric’s mint bush walk. I had lots of fun. by Matthew