Dates to Remember

Thurs 8th Sept K-2 Art Show

Mon 12th Sept Yr 1-2 Assembly (1S)

Wed 14th Sept P&C Meeting 7pm

Mon 19th Sept Kinder Assembly (KM)

Thurs 22nd Sept Primary Production

Fri 23rd Sept Last day of Term 3

Mon 10th Oct Students Return - Term 4

Thurs 20th Oct Grandparents Day & Book Fair

Principal’s Message

Old Bar Public School

Success by the Sea

Find us at: David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 Ph: 6553 7248 Fax: 6553 3038 Email: oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Homepage: www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Congratulations Kade!

Term 3 Week 8 8th September 2016

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Mr Scanes is on leave until the 21st September. In her

place are our executive team; Cathy O’Donnell, Pip

Thomas and Julia Smithurst. If you have any concerns

while Mrs Scanes is away, they will be more than happy to

assist.

We hope you will be able to come out and view our art

show this evening and tomorrow. The hall has been

transformed, and boasts a magnificent display of creative

artworks from students in K-2.

The opening ceremony begins at 6:00pm, led by a group of

year 2 students, accompanied by a surprise guest artist.

We ask that you listen courteously as the children guide us

through the opening of this year’s show.

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to Dr Who and the

Time Warp”, showing at The Manning Entertainment

Centre on the 22nd September. Staff and students have

been working hard and tickets are selling out quickly!

Tickets can be purchased online at www.themec.com.au,

in person at the box office, or over the phone by calling

02 6592 5466.

Last week, Kade Donovan, from 6F, represented OBPS as

part of the 2016 Boys Softball Championships in Wagga

Wagga. Kade played extremely well, taking on crucial roles

in the Hunter team.

We received an email from Mrs Kylie Hill, the team coach,

congratulating Kade on his hard working, respectful and

friendly attitude, and conveying how appreciative she was

to have the opportunity to work with him.

Congratulations Kade, and thank you for doing such a great

job representing your school!

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Official opening at 6:00pm in the OBPS Hall with surprise guest artist

The art show will also be open for viewing on

Friday 9th September from 9:00am to 3:00pm

Artwork available for purchase at $5.00 per piece

There will also be a raffle on the night, drawn on Monday 12 Sept

Hunter Regional Athletics

Father’s Day Stall

Tell Them From Me Survey

The “Tell Them From Me” survey is now up online.

Parents can access the survey by visiting https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/obps16.

Running this survey will help our school understand

parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s

experience at school. These include: communication

between parents/carers and staff, activities and

practices at home and parent/carer views on the

school's support of learning and behaviour. This

valuable feedback will help our school make

practical improvements.

The survey is conducted entirely online at home or

on public computers. The survey will take 15

minutes or less to complete and is confidential. The

parent survey will be conducted between 25 August

and 21 October. Participating in the survey is

entirely voluntary; however, your responses are very

much appreciated and valued.

More information about the survey is available at:

http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/information-for-

parents

Last Friday, OBPS had a record number of students travel to

Glendale sports centre to compete in the Hunter Regional

Athletics carnival.

All of our students performed exceptionally well despite

difficult weather conditions, and represented their school

with great pride and sportsmanship.

The junior girls relay team finished 2nd in their heat, and 5th

overall. The senior girls relay team came 3rd in their heat,

and 5th overall.

A big congratulations goes to Hannah Davies who’s amazing

throwing ability earnt her 2nd place in the 11 year girls

discus. Hannah will be heading to Sydney to compete in the

state athletics carnival on the 20th October.

Thank you to all of the parents and students who attended,

and represented our school so well.

Mr Barnes.

Christmas Boxes

OBPS is again participating in the “Operation Christmas

Child” appeal. Each class has been given a shoebox to fill

with gifts to be given to a child in need.

Students are asked to donate one or two gifts to be placed

in the boxes.

If you are looking for ideas, here are some suggestions: Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace

such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up

and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.

School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons,

markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and

picture books, etc.

Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs,

washcloths, etc.

Accessories: T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips,

jewellery, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.

Please do not include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy

guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-

date candy; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes

(powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or

vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass

containers; aerosol cans.

Please ensure goods are sent into school by the end of this

term.

Thank you to Melynne Rosamond and her amazing team of

volunteers who ran the father’s day stall last week. Thank

you also to the school leadership team, who stepped in to

help at the last minute!

We hope that all of the Dads and Grandfathers had a

wonderful father’s day, and enjoyed their gifts!

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