2018 Classes Attached are your children’s class lists for next year. We go to great lengths to make sure these are sent out to you at this time. We do this because it allows the school and you to prepare your children as much as possible for next year. It ensures the best possible chance of success for your child. Some schools do not send out class lists or even make their classes before the end of the school year, these are the reasons they don’t:

Student numbers may change, which means the school may lose or even gain a class which changes everything. Fortunately for you, and our school we are financially able to cover the loss of a class for next year. Therefore we are able to go forward with more confidence.

Teachers can change for many reasons (leave, transfers, change of personal circumstance etc etc). If there is a class teacher change this can be distressing for a student or parent who has prepared themselves mentally for the teacher named at this point. I believe that the positive benefits for the large majority outweigh the negative results

Term 4

December 4-8 Swim School 7 Year 6 Farewell 12 Presentation Day 9.15am 13 Carols Evening 15 Big Banana Stage 2 & 3 15 Last Day for Students

2018

Term 1

January 30 Students Return 30 Best Start Interviews Kinder 31 Best Start Interviews Kinder

February

1 Kinders start 9 Swimming Carnival

March

15 School Photos

Giinagay NHPS Community Email: nambuccahd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www. nambuccahd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Calendar of Events

Term 4

Week 9

6 December 2017 Nambucca Heads Public School is an outstanding school, our team is proud of our strong culture, high expectations and successful learners. We cater for the whole child and every single person in our learning community is welcomed, valued and included. Our future focused learning design enables students to be resilient, persistent and confident learners.

for a small minority if there is a teacher change before the start of next year.

Some parents want their children to be with a group of friends that they like. Whilst I understand this, it cannot be a reason for a class selection and anybody requesting this will be told that we are unable to support this request. Additionally learning to make new friends and develop resilience are very important skills your children need to learn.

Some parents and/or students may like one teacher more than another and request to have their child moved into another class. Whilst I also understand this, I am very pleased to say that all of our teachers are outstanding and that there is no need to be having a conversation about one teacher being better than another. Please understand that we cannot support this request.

There may be extenuating circumstances like identified special needs or extreme relationship issues where a parent may request a meeting with me to request that the school consider a change for your children. In these circumstances we would already be aware of the circumstances so

there should be no surprises.

Proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning School

Cnr Ridge & Lee Streets

PO Box 355

NAMBUCCA HEADS,

NSW, 2448

Ph: 6568 6411

Fax: 6568 8205

Principal:

Phillip Maunder

Principal’s report cont….

I believe that waiting until the start of the school year to construct classes and name teachers causes lots of uncertainty and disruption. By making sure we can send these lists to you we can genuinely start to

plan the learning for your children now.

We have already begun to have transition meetings between stages. Personalised learning plans have been shared with future teachers and as a staff we will spend our Staff Development Days planning the learning for your children to start Week 1 Day 1 2018, which is exactly

what should happen.

You will notice one major change, Ms Nicholls has informed me that she is heading overseas to live. Whilst this is a

great loss to our school we are all very pleased for Jacqui to be “living the dream”. Jacqui has been an outstanding teacher for us and will be very missed. Most of you probably don’t get to see the fun side of Jacqui because she is such a professional when she is at work, but she has the most infectious laugh and is such a fun person. I have been so impressed with Jacqui’s ability to reflect and take responsibility for her own improvement as a teacher. She is truly a reflective practitioner. We will miss you Jacqui and look forward to seeing you again. Phil Maunder Principal

Nambucca

Heads Public

School

P&C Christmas

Raffle Prizes:

Christmas Hampers

Tickets 50c

each Raffle drawn

at the

Carols Night

Wednesday 13th December Starting at

5pm

All classes performing along with our school

bands. P&C will be selling sausage sandwiches and

drinks. Bring a chair and your families and celebrate the end

of a great year with us.

EARLY STAGE 1

K Dolphins – McKinney

K Turtles - Hollister

Tanha Liam

Eliot Anakin

Draimen Finn

Fletcher Izaac

Ashton Arlo

James Manoah

Charlie Akkzel

Ryder Kayden

Ingrid Emma

Leilani (Lani) Aryani

Alyss Rosa

Lacey Piper

Bella Narissa

Ruby Izabella

Brigette Isabel (Izzy)

Ashleigh Mia

Lachlan Ruby

Ivy Harley

Nate

1-2 Clown Fish – Miller

1-2 Jellyfish – Brown

1-2 Seahorses – White

1-2 Starfish – Bray

Riley Michael Izabella Dillan

Poppy Sunny Charlie Lexie

Jesse Orville Linque Beige

Zahli Brendan Jack Felix

Blake Lilah Cooper Evan

Ella-Rose Kyarna Tygah Quinn

Flynn Sarah Alora Kaiden

Bayley Mikayla Reece Alice

Kiva Noah Zane Brenda

Luca Luke Tyrone Wallace

Ashley Max Lily-Anne Lilly

Molly Andrew Lacey Aila

Chloe Bella Ashley Dakota

Leilah Allora Jake Tiger

Jacob Madison Jerry Jude

Chase Lulu Eva Lila

James Xanthe Tayja Lola

Koby RJ Brooke Krissa

Isha Mila Ella Mia

Thomas Chase Finn

STAGE 1

Urgently Needed

School shorts in good condition for our clothing

pool.

Donations for Christmas

Hamper Raffle

Any non perishable

(in date) items preferably

Christmasy items.

Please bring to the office.

Thank you

Principal’s report cont….

3-4 Coral – Mack

3-4 Sand – Kenny

3-4 Shells – Playle

River Ochre Forest

Oskar Bonnie-Kate

Alyssa-Ivy

Miller Bodie Isabella

Landon Oliver Samuel

Opal Josef Tarli

Lior Ryan Jedd

Samara Eliza Kalib

Roxanne Hayley Raymond

Layla F Jackson Jai

Zaylie Ace Anna-Lee

Annaliese Ava Hannah

Aiden Asher Nickel

Taleasha Barry Amalia

Jai Kobi Seth

Saffron Ellie Hayley

Pheobe Yarrila Isaac

Jett Taya Jacob

Chevy Lily Xavier

Wyatt Chloe Nate

Jack Charlotte Jada

Jade Noah Jairah

Charlie Aydan Evan

Regina Rose

Chloe Andrea

Jundamir Azhure Brooke

Vegas Kaison Keyna

Layla W Aaron Caleb

Cooper Caleb Halani

STAGE 2 STAGE 3

5-6 Ocean – Herron

5-6 River - McCudden

5-6 Sea - Maclean

Blake Charlie Flynn

Ryan Charlotte Wilson

Taj Dylan Harrison

Charlotte Rowan Dakota

Daniel Luca Zeke

Will Ryan Christie

Hannah Eliza Bindi

Leonor Meg Teal

Joshua Connor Lochlan

Erin Denzell Kodie

Poppie Zoey Paige

Elora Roxanne Luke

Hunter Laila Lily

Allan Willa Ashlyn

Emilia Ava Charlotte

Kayla Elle Angus

Lily Caeleb Riley

Isaac Carter Chloe

Connor Miaa Jaxon

Joshua Kaylan Ruby

Mia Mahli Joshua

Drew Jacob Racheal

Grace Jaime-Lee Ella

Tahlia Zahaliah Jaryn

Axel Isaiah Trey

Keira Saibe Brodie

Daisy Luca Mia

Levi Sophie Michael

Joel Ace Teleesha

Sebastian Jett Jayden

Marli Daniel Noelani

Zade Ilukah

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Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the school colour fun run. Monday afternoon we were all ready with our shades and white shirts. By the end of the day we were all absolutely coated in rainbow colours. What a great

way to start the week.

WOW! - Colourific Fun Run

We went from this……….

………. to this.

Stars of Week 8 Friday 1 December

Stage 1 Eliza B, Beige C, Ella T, Leilah R, Nate M, Chevy L, Bella N, Madison R, Andrew N, Jairah S, Caleb W, Charlie R, Orville D Stage 2 Harrison C, Isaac Mc, Roxanne D, Ruby M, Paige J, Annaliese H, Mia S, Lily H, Anna-Lee J-C, Brooke W Stage 3 Lilly N, Brody F, Kiara Mc, Kristy L, Lucius L Students of the Week Josh D, Ella R, Sophie T, Leonor DSP, Dan E, Seth M, Poppy B, Alice DSP Reading Awards Taya L, Elle H, Charlie A School Awards Eliza B, Christy L, Marli W, Jett L, Max M Principal’s Awards Ellie G, Tom W, Isha W, Asher C, Jemma W, Aaliyah H-D, Kalib Earl G, Halani W, Sam C, Halo C PBL Awards Koby W, Rachael P, Andrea V, Zouga B, Angus L, Bodie A, River A-H, Charlie B, Tayja S, Levi S, Jada R, Sebastian U, Daisy N Big Banana Prize April T

Stage 3 Awards

Stage 1 Awards

Principal’s Award

Assistant Principal’s Award

PBL Awards

Reading Awards

School Awards

Stage 2 Awards

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This weeks clue is: O _ _ _ _ _ _

Fill in the slip provided and place in the Seemore box at

the office to win a $2 Canteen Voucher. Two

winners will be drawn, one from

K - 2 and one from 3 - 6. The answer to last weeks quiz

was School Colour Fun Run

The winners were

Joe - 1-2W Laila H - 3-4LM

Entries must be to the office by 8.45am Friday morning.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stage 3 News

Stage 3 Excursion 2018 When: 2 Sept to 7 Sept Where: Canberra & Snow Cost: $580 You can start paying now!

VALLA BEACH COMMUNITY

CAROLS

FRIDAY, 8TH DECEMBER 6.00-9.00 pm

VALLA BEACH RESERVE (Lions’ Park)

More fishing stories

Anyone for calamari?

VACATION CARE FUN FOR CHILDREN DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Are you in need of care for your children over the school holidays? Nam-bucca Valley OOSH (managed by Nambucca Valley Children’s Group) runs Vacation Care out of the Frank Partridge VC Primary School in Nam-bucca Heads. All primary school-aged children are eligible to attend whether parents are working, studying, or requiring activities to entertain the kids. Our Service will operate from Monday 18th December until Mon-day 29th January which is a pupil-free day in government schools. We will be closed from Monday 25th December to Monday 1st January and will re-open Tuesday 2nd January, 2018. Also note, Friday 26th January is a Public Holiday. The program offers excursions, sports, cooking, art and craft, and lots of fun! Hours of op-eration are from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm & fees start from as little as $6.01 per child per day (with Child Care Benefits & Child Care Rebate).

Enrolments are necessary before children can attend. For infor-

mation and bookings please phone Gail or Jen on 65681474