Principal : Christine Wild Phone— 6559 9261

Fax—6559 6475 Email—northhaven-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

NORTH HAVEN

PUBLIC SCHOOL

“THE FUTURE IS OURS”

Newsletter

28th November 2019 Term 4 Week 7 (Issue No.38)

VISION: North Haven Public School, in partnership with our community, promotes and provides a dynamic, future-focused learning environment fostering equity and excellence. Our school will deliver opportunities for every

student to become a successful learner and a caring, confident, creative individual.

Dear parents and community members, As we hurtle towards the end of the 2019 school year, there are so many opportunities to celebrate our terrific year and we would love to share that with our community. Wednesday 4th December is our GALA NIGHT and everyone is invited. We would appreciate a gold coin donation. The concert kicks off at 6:30pm. Presentation Day is Friday 13th December. K-2 starts at 9:30 am and Primary commences at 11:30am. Our canteen will, once again, offer delicious treats for morning tea and lunch. They would welcome donations of morning tea items to sell. On Presentation Day the major P & C raffle will be drawn. They are running a competition between classes with a very generous prize of a showbag for each child of the winning class. How do they win? By bringing in the most items for the hampers. Please support this major fundraising activity. 2020 We have decided to draft classes and organisation based on 9 classes. We remain on the cusp of 8 and 9 classes. The unexpected movement of students, both in and away, will determine the outcome at the beginning of the year. It is anticipated that all classes will be temporary until after the final numbers are submitted on 6th February. I will be taking extended leave for 2020. Andrew Kuchling,Director Educational Leadership for Hastings Network conducted a merit selection process. The

successful candidate, Kate Brace, has 10 years experience as both a teaching and non-teaching Principal across two Principal networks. In addition, she has worked with the State Early Action for Success Team supporting the Numeracy Coordinator for the project and designed professional learning for Instructional Leaders, Principals and staff from 150 schools across the state. Kate is looking forward to working with the students, staff and families of North Haven Public School in 2020. Kind regards, Christine Wild Principal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Tues 3rd Dec Year 6 Orientation Day Camden Haven High School Wed 4th Dec Gala Night Tues 10th Dec Year 6 Farewell Dinner Fri 13th Dec Presentation Day Wed 18th Dec Last Day For Students

UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Monday morning 8.45—9.15 am

Wednesday afternoon 2.45—3.15 pm Page 2

SCHOOL NEWS

End of Year Fun Days All classes will be involved in special end of year fun days. Notes giving further information will be sent home shortly.

Monday 16th December Stage 2 Fun Day Laurieton Pool Tuesday 17th December Kinder to Year 2 Water play, Xmas

craft, tabloid activities class party at school Tuesday 17th December Stage 3 Fun Day Laurieton Pool

Year 6 Farewell Invitations were sent home this week with Year 6 students for their Farewell Dinner. RSVPs for students and parents who wish to attend the Year 6 Farewell Dinner is due Monday, 2nd December, when final numbers will be given to the North Haven Bowling Club for catering purposes. Payment in full is due on Friday, 6th December.

NSW PSSA STATE ATHETICS CARNIVAL NHPS had 3 promising athletes represent their school and the North Coast PSSA at the recent NSW State Athletics Championships. Adam Drewitt, Zak Houston and Bella Lahey were selected for the North Coast team after impressive performances at the North Coast Championships held in Lismore. At the State Carnival, Adam was placed 5th of 37 competitors in the Senior Boys Shot Put with a personal best of 12.02m! Zak was placed 9th of 39 competitors with a jump of 4.91m, also a personal best for Zak. Bella competed in the Junior Girls Discus and also threw a personal best at the Championships. Bella was giving 12 months age difference to her fellow competitors-Bella being a 9 year old against 10 year

olds. Bella is hoping to make the North Coast team again in 2020, where the experience she gained this year will benefit her greatly when she is a 10 year old. What fantastic achievements Adam, Zak and Bella! NHPS and the local community are all so proud of you and the wonderful efforts you displayed in Sydney!!

OUT OF UNIFORM

CRAZY HAIR & SOCK DAY Friday, 6th December

Friday, 6th December will be an out of uniform day to

support Year 6 fundraising for their end of year gift

for the school.

Gold coin donation

No hairspray or coloured sprays to be brought to school

Wear closed in shoes (no sandals or thongs)

No midriff or singlet tops (for sun protection purposes)

P&C FUNDRAISER CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Raffle ticket books were sent home with students today.

Tickets are $2 each Prizes will be drawn on Presentation Day - Friday, 13th December. Extra raffle ticket books are available at the office, on request. Raffle tickets can be brought into the office right up until the morning of Friday, 13th December. The P&C is looking for donations of non-perishable pantry food or Christmas themed items so that we can make up some bumper hampers!! As a thank you from the P&C each student in the class that brings in the most donations will receive a showbag!! Let’s get those goodies rolling in …...

Last day for School Banking will be Monday 2nd December

Value of the Week

Doing Your Best

Value of the Week

Care and Compassion

North Haven Public School Student Absence Note

My child _______________________________________ of class _______

was absent from school on the following date/s _______________________________________________________

for the following reason _____________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Carer Signature : ____________________________ Date: ____________________________

IMPORTANT END-OF-YEAR BAND DATES FOR YOUR DIARY! The countdown is on!

It is vital that all band members are available for these rehearsals and performances. Every player is valuable! Please see Mrs Skerritt ASAP if there is an unavoidable clash of dates for you. Thank you!

DATE TIME EVENT BANDS LOCATION

Week 7 Tuesday 26/11/19

All day Year 6 Band rehearsal

Year 6 Band TBA

Thursday 28/11/19

Normal Percussion Tutorials

Friday 29/11/19

Normal Band Rehearsals and Tutorials

Week 8 Wednesday 4/12/19

Band Rehearsals during the day

Performers arrive 6:00pm

Doors open 6:30pm

Gala Night Junior Band

Senior Band

Year 6 Band

Clarinet Ensemble

Staff Band

School hall

Thursday 5/12/19

Normal Percussion Tutorials

Friday 6/12/19

Normal Band Rehearsals and Tutorials

Sunday 8/12/19

TBA (usually from 5pm)

Bonny Hills Carols on the Deck/Grass

Senior Band Rainbow Beach

(Bonny Hills)

Week 9 Tuesday 10/12/19

Evening Year 6 Farewell Year 6 Band North Haven Club

Friday 13/12/19

All day Presentation Day Junior Band (K – 2)

Senior Band (3 – 6)

School hall

Week 10 Monday 16/12/19

Instrument Cleaning Day

BAND NEWS

GALA NIGHT

OUR ANNUAL

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC

WEDNESDAY 4TH

DECEMBER

2019 Doors open at 6:30pm

Performers arrive at 6:00pm

GOLD COIN DONATION

Celebrate music at NHPS with

the Choir, Senior Band,

Junior Band, Year 6 Band,

Clarinet Ensemble, Staff Band

You are invited to our annual

PRESENTATION DAY CEREMONIES Friday, 13 December

K-2 PRESENTATION CEREMONY 9.30 am – 11.00 am - individual certificates to all students - children will perform Christmas songs - Junior Band performance

YEAR 3-6 PRESENTATION CEREMONY 11.30 am - 1.00 pm - Senior Band and Choir performances - five class awards per class - major awards - sports awards - announcement of School Captains and Student Councillors for 2020

Students are expected to wear full school uniform for this day. Families and guests are invited to purchase morning tea from the canteen. A barbecue will be available for families to purchase their lunch (no pre-ordering required) or

families may order lunch from the normal canteen menu Seating for families and guests will be provided, in the hall/undercover area. Students are expected to remain at school after the presentation time. There will be regular

class time in the afternoon with normal 3.05 pm dismissal time.

You are invited ….

DATE Wednesday, 4th December

ACTIVITY Performing arts gala night

VENUE nhps hall

TIME 6.30 pm (finishing around 8.00 pm)

Performers arrive at 6.00 pm

GROUP choir, junior band, senior band

DETAILS gold coin donation

DATE Friday, 13th December

ACTIVITY presentation day ceremonies

VENUE nhps hall

TIME k-2 9.30 am -11.00 am

3-6 11.30 am - 1.00 pm

GROUP junior band performing at k-2 ceremony

Senior band performing at 3-6 ceremony

DETAILS family & community members welcome

DATE Sunday, 8th December

ACTIVITY carols at bonny hills

VENUE rainbow beach

TIME 5.00 - 8.45 pm

Our performance time to be advised

GROUP senior band

choir

WEAR Christmas mufti

eg. special t-shirt, antlers, tinsel

EVERYONE

WELCOME

The Gig Guide

UNIFORM PURCHASES DESCRIPTION PRICE QTY SIZE TOTAL

Polo Shirt with school logo $20.00

Sports Shirt $32.50

Unisex shorts – microfibre $14.00

Sports mesh shorts $14.00

Girls gabardine skort $16.00

Girls sport skort $12.00

Fleecy zip jacket with school logo $24.00

Fleecy track pants $16.00

Unisex gabardine trousers $15.00

School bucket hat – maroon

Sizes – Small-Medium, Medium-Large

$10.00

Library Bag $ 3.00

All clothing available in sizes 4-16

TOTAL $

Child’s Name : Class : Date :

Uniform Shop News Unfortunately due to a price increase from our suppliers, we regret we have to increase the cost of our sport polo shirt & gabardine skort. From the beginning of 2020 prices will increase to -

Sport Polo Shirt Gabardine Skort $35.00 $17.50

Any sport polo shirt or gabardine skort ordered and paid for before the end of this term will be supplied at the current price. If you know that your child will need new polos or skorts for school next year, order them this year to take advantage of the cheaper price. Last orders for uniforms for 2019 should be made by Monday, 16th December.