Thursday November 30, 2017

Busy end to the year ahead!

With the end of the year in sight (only 2 weeks to go), we

start to see some great events and activities to celebrate

the year in style.

Next week sees the start of these busy couple of weeks

with our Special Awards Assembly held at 9.30am on

Monday. Parents are invited to come along to this special

assembly as we present certificates recognising student

participation throughout the year.

Thursday night will see our Carols kick off at 5pm, with

parents and community invited to join our students in

singing a range of carols to celebrate Christmas. A very

special person in a red suit is also planning to come along

and share in the fun.

The following week sees our annual

Presentation Day, Year 6 Farewell and

Stage Party Days which are a great

way to end the year on a high.

Semester 2 Reports

If staff have a few more bags under their eyes than usual, it

may just be due to them working extremely hard over the

last few weeks putting together Semester 2 reports for all

students. This is an enormous process for teachers on top

of their weekly teaching responsibilities as they assess,

write, compare across classes and edit to ensure these are

accurate and informative for parents. These reports will be

sent home in Week 10, so keep your eye on students’ bags.

P&C meeting Tuesday 5th Dec

Our last P&C meeting for 2017 will be held in the Library on

Tuesday the 5th starting at 4.30pm. As part of the agenda,

we will be sharing drafts of both our next 3 year plan and

new Positive Behaviour policy, so come and check them

out and give some feedback .

Dates to Remember

Term 4, 2017

Week 8

Friday 1 December

Christmas Mufti Day

Week 9

Monday 4 December

Special Assembly - 9.30am to 11.00am

Tuesday 5 December

Year 6 High School Orientation Day

P&C Meeting 4.30pm

Thursday 7 December

Carols - 5.00pm to 6.30pm

Week 10

Monday 11th December

Presentation Day 9.30-11am

Parent Helpers Morning Tea 11.15am

Tuesday 12th December

Year 6 Farewell Dinner - 5.00pm to 8.30pm

Wednesday 13th December

Stage 2 Party Day - Ten Pin Bowling

Thursday 14th December

ES1 & Stage 1 Party Day - PCYC

Stage 3 Party Day - Raw Challenge

Friday 15th December

Year 6 Clap out - 3.00pm

Last Day of Term 4

Term 1, 2018

Week 1

Monday 29 January

Staff Development Day

Tuesday 30 January

Years 1—6 return for first day 2018

Thursday 1 February

Kindergarten first day 2018

Students of the Week KF

Abbi-Jade B for her efforts in writing.

Jamal G for participation in class discussions and amaz-

ing efforts in his writing.

KH

Sheldon H for reading for meaning & with fluency.

Ruby-Rose S for being a super speller and reader.

S1M

Oscar T for caring for our class garden.

Isaac H for improvement in writing.

S1PB

Neville K for hard work in computers.

Tanaya J for hard work in computers.

S2M

Tom S for excellent result in Mathematics test.

Keilea S for independently creating a ‘Carnevale hat’.

S2S

Shanay S for application to mathematical tasks.

Seth Sneesby for working well in Mathematics.

Samuel M for showing improvement with his reading.

Grace B for working co-operatively in groups.

S23B

Dakota C for consistently being a PBL superstar.

Janae H for consistently being a PBL superstar.

S3B

Zac A for showing great problem solving skills in Mathe-

matics.

Charlotte E for being an enthusiastic and passionate

learner.

S3G

Connor L for being an outstanding school citizen.

Hayden A for greatly improved confidence in public

speaking.

Principal’s Award Zack S for consistent respectful behaviour and positive

interactions with all staff.

Notes Home

The following notes have been sent home this fortnight. If

you have not received them they are available on our web-

site for download.

Stage 3 Upcoming Events Reminder

What’s on in December

Stage 2 Party Day Reminder

If you experience difficulties downloading the notes off the

website the office has copies available.

Congratulations to the following students for receiving their Gold Award

KF

Blake T

KH

Sheldon H Zavier H Ruby-Rose S

Rhyse W

S1M

Isaac H Mason Z

S2M

Jackson C William D Charles K

William M Tom S Nash W

S2S

Khadija C Joshua C Sophie F

Izzy-Rose F Samuel M Evie P

Seth S Shanay S Ruby T

Caleb T

S23B

Aiden B Charlie C Madison F

S3B

Zac A Jasmine A Cooper B

Claire B Sophie C Annabella C

Charlotte E Connor G Lincoln J

Alysa O Blake R Seth R

Kiana T Noah T Aleesha W

Jack W

Congratulations to the following students for receiving their Silver Award

S3B

Callum M Kane V

Cessnock Scout Hall—Monday

6.00 to 7.00pm

Bellbird Community Hall—Tuesday & Thursday 6.00 to 7.00pm

CANTEEN ROSTER Commencing 4 December 2017

Monday Cherie C / Dianne D

Tuesday Michelle S / Vacant

Wednesday Chelsie I / Psy I

Thursday Katrina W / Cathy P / VACANT

Friday Jenny H / Rosezanne T / VACANT

Commencing 11 December 2017

Monday CLOSED

Tuesday CLOSED

Wednesday CLOSED

Thursday CLOSED

Friday CLOSED

The Summer Reading Club

Reading is an essential skill for everyone. It is the vital foundation of a child’s learning and engagement in their school

years and for life. Every year over the summer break, Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Libraries organise a reading competition,

whereby children and their families are rewarded for reading. Participants earn tickets for their reading and have a chance

to win a prize at the draw at the beginning of the new school year.

This year’s Summer Reading Club kicks off in December – all you need to do is come into Cessnock or Kurri Kurri Library

any time on or after Friday 1st December, register at the front counter, pick up your Summer Reading Kit, and you’re on

your way!

For more information, please contact Cessnock Library on 49934399 or email library@cessnock.nsw.gov.au or Kurri Kurri

Library on 49371638 or Karen.bruce@cessnock.nsw.gov.au

FREE & fun program for fitter, healthier, happi-er kids!

Know if your child is over a healthy weight?

Go to www.go4fun.com.au or call 1800 780 900 to see if your child could do Go4Fun.