Talking Point Coal Point Public School Newsletter

166 Coal Point Road, Coal Point NSW 2283

Phone: 4959 1374 Fax: 4950 4914

Email: coalpoint-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.coalpoint-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 Week 3 Monday 29th October 2018

Dear Parents and Caregivers, Congratulations to all of our Band members for receiving a 'Commended' Certificate at Bandfest last Wednesday. Special thanks to Mrs Skinner and our band tutors for their great work with the kids.

Thanks so much all who purchased a Bandanna last Friday. Through our community's generosity we have raised $611 to support children and youth with cancer. Special thanks to Ms Tovara and Mrs Sullivan for organising this for our school; it was a very busy Friday morning for the ladies in the office.

Special thanks to Mr Deere and all of the amazing volunteers for your work on the Bunnings BBQ last Saturday. It was a beautiful day, which made for a very busy BBQ. I am sure we have raised lots of funds for the children.

Year 2 began their two week Intensive Swimming program today. Thanks to all families for being so organised with everything the kids need.

Year 5 head off for their first Linkages visit to Toronto High School tomorrow. The linkages day allows the kids to participate in high school lessons over four periods in the day. It is important to build confidence in the kids before the huge transition to high school. We wish Annabel M the best of luck as she heads off to compete at State Athletics this Wednesday. Go well, Annabel!

It is one of my favourite times of year in Term 4 as we welcome our Kinder students for the first of their Orientation days. Well done to all of our Buddies for the beautiful letters they sent to the new Kinders prior to this first visit. Thanks to our great teachers for organising the Orientation program and also for getting the buddies ready. Our 2019 Kinders will have their first visit this Friday, 2nd November.

A reminder we are opening up the sale of the commemorative pavers again. Many new families, especially the Kinders, have expressed their wish to be able to have their child / children or families names on our dedication wall. This is a great way to have your memory as part of the Coal Point family up forever. The pavers cost $50 each. If you would like to take up this opportunity please download a form from our Skoolbag App under P & C - Commemorative Pavers or pick one up from the office. We will close this offer Friday, 16th November.

As a result of our Stage 3 Mini-Fete held last term, we were able to donate $410 to the Buy-a-Bale fundraiser last week to help with the purchase of hay and water for the farmers. Thank you to our generous community for supporting this very worthy cause.

Kind regards,

Kim Creswell - Principal

Bee happy!!

Exciting news! Year 5 will take part in a Native Stingless Bee workshop at school on Wednesday 7th November. They will be learning about the importance of native bees in our back yards. Year 5 will then teach their peer support groups about these pollinating insects. We will also be installing a stingless bee hive in our garden.

Book Club order forms are being sent home with

students tomorrow. Order forms are due back to

school next Wednesday, 7th November 2018. This will

be the last Book Club order before Christmas. Online

orders will also close Wednesday, 7th November.

Please keep in mind that orders may be held at the

office for collection if you are purchasing gifts. Please

contact the office on 4959 1374 to arrange.

Primary Merit Awards

Hunter

Shortland

Tahlia T

Madeline M

Erin M

Lily B

Charlize B

Monet H

Jacob E

Jye S

Jett K

Samantha P

Myka J

Abbey R

Principal’s Awards

Special Duties:

Sorayah B & Hayden W

Ben O

Maya M

Madeline K

Murphy L

Lucy N

Hallie M

Rose B

Evie G

Sonny J

Nina C

Tamati E

Thomas D

KP

Luke C & Charlie H

K—2 Merit Awards

Maven L

Kade J

Indigo J

Chloe C

Freya K

Connor M

Emily E

Hannah M

Honey B

Lincoln P

Maven L

Georgia B

Riva W

Riley L

Ella H

Nina C

Academic House Points

Phillip

Macquarie

235 227

232 222

1/2S

Maya M & Toby F

1/2O

Poppy B & Charlotte C

Miss Tinsey

Alex M

KE

Hallie M & Alex M

1/2P

Olivia H & Delaney K

Library

Lucy N

Mrs B

Mason S

K—2 Bronze Awards

Term 4, Week 3

K—2 Silver Awards

Term 4, Week 3

K—2 Gold Awards

Term 4, Week 3

Ivy C

Tyler D

Leo P

Erin M

Ella L

Ryan G

Atiya B

Emmy J

Ethan P

Marlee C

Harley P

Kodie W

Tiana P

Audrey C

Cooper A

Ava B

Lejla T

Macy H

Veronika T

Emma F

Angus M

The canteen roster can be viewed online at https://signup.zone/pRfwyPD7hraxjM3Ax

Please contact Sibella Herbert on 0406 169 144 or Belinda Galea on 0421 088 436 if you have any questions or

would like to help out.

P & C Meeting Our next P & C Meeting will be held Wednesday, 14th November

2018 at 7pm in the staffroom. All parents and caregivers are

welcome to attend and share new ideas.

Term 4 Roster

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser - a success!

We had a very successful day on Saturday at the Bunnings BBQ, we

raised just over $1,500!

I would like to thank, Geoff Kneis & Mardi-Jane Olsen, Brooke Hurt,

Iain MacLeod, Bernadette Jubb, Curtis, Scott Pritchard, Danick

Buskermolen, Jason Whelen and Tiarna for helping with the roster,

and thanks to Nathan Green and Daniel Patch for dropping in

unexpectedly and helping take the pressure off! We also appreciated

advice for running the BBQ and help for the critical morning setup

and start given by Karen Smith and Chris Bathman

from Rathmines Scouts.

Chris Deere - CPPS P & C

Uniform Shop News

The new style girls skort has arrived!

They are an A-line skirt made of cotton

elastane with shorts attached. The cost

of the new skort is $15.00.

We will be clearing our old stock of

gabardine skorts for $12.00. Sizes 4 -

14 are available (excluding size 8).

Orders may be placed at the office and

will be filled Monday - Wednesday and

sent home with students.

Disclaimer: Coal Point Public School does not necessarily endorse the services or products, which may be included in or attached to this

newsletter and is in no way responsible for any issues arising from use of the services or products offered. No responsibility is accepted for

errors or omissions.

One of our Year 2 students, Liliana is performing

in this production of Sleeping Beauty. Here are

the dates if you wish to go along.

and

A very big thank you to local businesses for their

generous prize donations for our major raffle and silent

auctions at our 2018 Black and White Trivia Night.

Conrad Turnbull Lawyer

4A The Boulevarde, Toronto

0408 927 640

Phone: 4950 5411