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Principal’s Report
Ocean Shores Public School
6 March, 2020 Issue 6 Term 1
Ocean Outlook 166 Shara Boulevarde, Ocean Shores 2483 P: (02) 6680 2766 F: (02) 66802764
E: [email protected] W: www.oceanshore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Coming Up!
Mon 09 Mar
Parent/Teacher Interviews all
week - book online see pg 6
Tues 10 Mar
P&C AGM 7pm
Wed 11 Mar
K/1/2 Choir Practice 8:30am
demountable behind Kindy
classrooms
Mullumbimby High School Yr
6 Transition Day 1pm - 3pm
Thurs 12 Mar
Chess Club - library second
break
Fri 13 Mar
5/6R & 2G Stage Assembly
2:15pm
Year 6 shirt orders due
Payments due!
Stage 2/3 - Camp $50 deposit
due
Resource Levy $30 per child
Voluntary Contribution $35
per child or $50 per family
Stage 1, 2 & 3 Dance $30
Year 6 shirts
MHS transition day $5
Operation Dolphin - week 7
I am Respectful. I use and share
equipment appropriately.
Learning Dispositions – Empathy and
Curiosity
It has been exciting to hear and see all our
classes focusing on the concept of
‘empathy’ for the last five weeks. This has
been the first of our eight learning
dispositions on which we will be focusing
throughout the year. With all of the world
events in recent times, the idea of ‘walking
in another’s shoes’ or seeing multiple
perspectives is of high importance both in
learning and in life. I hope families continue
to discuss the idea of empathy throughout
the year.
Next week the focus moves to ‘curiosity’ –
a strong desire to learn or know something.
Curiosity is about asking questions and
seeking information. Classes will explore
this concept in depth over the next five
weeks. Keep an eye on the newsletter and
be sure to model and explore the idea of
being curious with your
children. The desire to learn or know
something is a crucial driver for learning.
Adventure Playspace
After hours of planning and organisation,
our Adventure Playspace is really taking
form. The slide has arrived and been
installed. We are hoping the area will be
ready for the commencement of Term 2.
I would like to extend a special thanks to
Cade Davidson and Rob Brough who
worked on the installation on Sunday.
Thankyou also to Gidon Bar-Giora and
Jarrah Davisdon for time, materials and
equipment. This generosity has ensured the
P&C can provide a quality and unique
adventure playspace at an affordable price
for all our children. Please be sure to stay
off the area until its completion.
P&C AGM
Don’t forget the P&C AGM will be held in
the staffroom from 7.00pm on Tuesday,
followed by the regular meeting. Childcare
is available if needed. Please be sure to
come along and support our school!
Sports
I would like to apologise for the
misinformation in last week’s newsletter.
Congratulations to Palm house on
winning our swimming carnival. Well done
to our swimmers who competed at Zone
this week. A special mention must be made
of Macy Eastwell who will represent the
North Coast at the PSSA State Swimming
Carnival in Sydney. What an outstanding
achievement!
Teddy C, Summer B and Zephyr D all
gained selection in Zone Tennis. Oska M,
Beau T, Stella A and Josie F were selected
in the District Soccer while Taj J and
Tommy N participated in the zone
basketball trials today. Well done to all our
students who are taking advantage of the
opportunity to participate in PSSA Sports.
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Bundjalung word of the week - week 7
Principal Report continued Write Here, Write Now
Check out the report and photos from the first
of three workshops our extension writers
enjoyed as part of the Byron Writers Festival’s
Storyboard program.
Sigge’s Smoothies
Students in Years 2-6 enjoyed fresh mango
smoothies made from our own mangoes this
week. How great it is to see children enjoy
delicious treats from our school garden/orchard.
Fairy Garden
Tania Collins has removed some of our fairy
houses from the fairy garden for renovations.
This is a beautiful, passive playspace in the in-
fants play area. I ask all families to monitor young
children in the area to ensure it is preserved for
all to enjoy. Please make sure there is no running,
jumping or removal of items. It is especially
important that children do not try to move the
houses.
Stewart House Donation Drive
For almost 90 years, Stewart House has
supported families and children who would
benefit from a break. Recently, this has included
children from families impacted by drought and
bushfires. Children from NSW public schools
attend a 12 day program in Sydney to help them
develop physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
Children who are fortunate enough to attend
have an amazing experience absolutely love it.
Your child should have received a ‘donation
drive’ envelope. For only $2 you could win a
$4000 holiday. Please consider sending $2 to go
into the draw and support this wonderful charity.
For more information go to: https://
www.stewarthouse.org.au/
Martin Gill
Principal
Debating Monday's debating workshop was
excellent. The 12 wonderful students behaved
impeccably, participated enthusiastically and
learnt, developed and practiced techniques of
debating. They each had an opportunity to
develop an argument and to rebut an
opposing opinion. I also clarified/upskilled my
own debating knowledge which has
changed significantly since my debating days. I
look forward to selecting a debating team
from this very capable group.
Mrs Donna Jordan
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School Photographs - Monday March 30th Your children will be sent home with
envelopes for school photographs today. Please
send back your envelopes with the
correct money inside or alternatively you can pay
online and write the receipt number in the box
provided. Please do not put envelopes inside
other envelopes as they are not opened until the
day of the photographs. If you would like a sibling
photograph please come to the front office to
collect a sibling envelope.
Payments for sibling photos are to be done
separately and online sibling payments can only
be made up until 7am on the day of the
photos, after that, only cash will be accepted and
must be paid directly to the photographer before
9:30am.
To make a payment for school photos after
photograph day you can choose one of the
following options -
1. Go to their website
www.theschoolphotgrapher.com.au and
select the ‘click here for online payments’
button and follow the on screen instruc-
tions
2. Call their office on 9674 9824 and they
will take your credit card payment over
the phone. (Note– there is a processing
fee of $5 for phone payments)
What is my pee telling me? With hot weather set to continue across the first part of this year, it is important to make sure
children are drinking plenty of water to stop dehydration. Two thirds of the human body is made up
of water so we all need to drink enough water to function properly. By the time a child feels thirsty,
they are probably dehydrated, and this can have a big impact on their attention, concentration
alertness and mood.
A great way for children to check if they are drinking enough water is to encourage them to check
the colour or their pee – if it’s clear they are drinking enough water, but if it’s dark yellow or brown
they need to drink more often.
Some tips to avoid dehydration: make school a water only place: always include a water bottle in
your child’s bag (chilled and insulated or frozen overnight is great!)encourage children to have a big
drink of water before school and when they come home encourage children to put their drink bot-
tle on their desk and sip throughout day teachers can make sure children drink water before, during
and after playing games and sport practice using bubblers so your children are comfortable using
them if needed. Also practice opening and filling water bottles with them so they can top their water
bottle up be a role model for your family – let your children see you enjoying water throughout the
day as well.
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Storyboard Bus Enrichment Writing Program
As we walk along the side of the road, listening to the
sound of the wind and the birds chirping, we look up to see
Zanni Louise standing out the front of a great big bus. The
big bus is covered with all different patterns, pictures and
stories. A giant logo reading Storyboard, Byron Writers
Festival came into view. We see different coloured tents
and rugs as we round the corner of the bus. Everyone
rushes to find a spot in the tents, excited to learn. As Zanni
Louise teaches us all about writing and the techniques be-
hind it, we listen and learn how to plan and write a story.
We get to visit the Storyboard bus again at the end of the
month, which I am looking forward to. I think we all had a
great morning with Zanni Louise.
Zami Mack
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Poetry by 3/4T
3/4T has been doing some incredible poetry with Mrs Jordan. All of our poems are amazing, but here is a small
sample of their high quality work.
Under my Bed by Lailah
A rusty old hook
An old egg from my chook
A little green pea from last night’s dinner
A golden trophy because I was the winner
A yucky old apple I should eat
A toy from my friend, it is so neat!
A Buddha found on the dirty ground
An awesome rubber that I found
A fluffy brown dog on a mug
A little green stinky bug
A little fake wedding ring
An old bell that doesn’t ding
And one more thing I must confess
A note from Mum, “Clean this MESS!”
Under My Bed by Zakai
A rusty, leaking can of soda
A very mould toy Yoda
A rubbery miniature water slide
A drawing book made from rabbit’s hide
An ugly giant furry spider
An ugly doll my sister named Ryder
A stupid little toy I’ve never played with
A gigantic monster I thought was a myth
A glass of water that I spilled
An old dog that I killed
And one more thing I must confess,
A note from RSPCA: You’re under ARREST!!!!
Under My Bed by Esha
An old flip phone that I thought I’d sold
An apple covered in mould
An old pear with a bad bruise
A pair of stinky dirty shoes
A glass of orange juice that I spilled
An old fish that was killed
An old favourite book
A rusty old hook
A science test that I failed
A letter that I should’ve mailed
And one more thing I must confess
A note from Mum: Clean this MESS!!!