Thank you Preston

A League of His Own

Last Thursday we were privileged to be visited by former NRL star Preston Campbell who spoke to us about his career, gave our students some valuable life advice, played some didgeridoo, raced our students in a 50 metre dash, signed autographs and generally basked in adulation! Preston had a stellar career as a Rugby League player winning a Premiership in 2003 and a Dally M Player of the Year in 2001. He has also done great community work via the Preston Campbell Foundation.

Canteen – Helpers Needed!

We would like to thank Mrs Robyn Kuhr who has now tak-en on the role of School Canteen Coordinator. If anyone is available to volunteer any time between 8:30am - 1:30pm on a Wednesday or Friday you can contact Robyn directly on 0415 550 223 or contact the School Office.

We also would like to thank Ms Samara Appo for her work this year in this role, much appreciated.

Thank you P&C

A huge thank you to our P&C and helpers for their efforts with the ‘Cooly Rocks On’ car parking fundraiser which added a very significant $5,450 to the P&C coffers. Special mention must go to Jim Dwyer for his hard work and expertise in providing the logistical support to this operation.

At todays P&C Meeting, funding was approved for floodlighting of the school oval area for evening events and a new gazebo for sports events. The P&C have also recently funded new chair and table settings, portable soccer goals and shirts for our North Coast dancers. Our staff and students greatly appreciate this support.

Monday 18th June 2018 - Term 2 Week 8

Phone: 07 5536 1351 Fax: 07 5536 8092

tweedheads-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.tweedheads-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

1 Stuart Street (PO Box 60) Tweed Heads NSW 2485

Principal: Mr Peter Nichols

Week 8

Tues 19th June Intro to English at TRHS (Selected Year 6 students)

Wed 20th June Bookclub Due

Assembly - 2pm in the hall (KM Feature Class)

Fri 22nd June AFL Gala Day in Byron Bay

Reports go home

Week 9

Mon 25th June Little Athletics Program

Tues 26th June Little Athletics Program

Thurs 28th June Stage 1 Sea World Excursion (depart 9:15am, arrive back to school 4:00pm)

Fri 29th June Special NAIDOC Assembly - 10am in the hall followed by Morning Tea

Week 10

All week Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thurs 5th July Athletics Carnival

Fri 6th July Last day of Term 2 for Students & Staff

Sat 7th July Murwillumbah Eisteddfod at the Civic Centre starting at 6:30pm

Term 3

Week 1

Mon 23rd July Staff Development Day - Staff ONLY

Tues 24th July Term 3 begins for all students

Week 2

Mon 30th July Spelling Bee Class Finals

Wed 1st Aug Assembly - 2pm in the hall (3/4K Feature Class)

Week 3

All week Education Week

Mon 6th Aug Spelling Bee Stage Finals

Week 4

All week Public Speaking Class Speeches

Tues 14th Aug TRHS Visual Arts (Selected Year 6 students)

Wed 15th Aug Assembly - 2pm in the hall (4/5W Feature Class)

Week 5

Mon 20th Aug - Stage 2 Camp - Tallebudgera

Wed 22nd Aug

Week 6

Wed 29th Aug Assembly - 2pm in the hall (1/2R Feature Class)

Thurs 30th Aug Public Speaking Stage Finals

Upcoming Events... From the Principal

‘Cooly Rocks On’ - Lost Property A drink bottle was left by a volunteer while assisting at the ‘Cooly Rocks On’ Car Parking. Please see the office to retrieve it.

Uniform Shop News Library bags are now available for purchase in the School Canteen for $8.

COMING SOON !! - online ordering for uniforms.

Voluntary School Contribution 2018 Our school needs to be supported and encouraged by parental commitment to paying their 2018 Voluntary School Contribution. We truly value your support and encourage you to support our school through the payment of this small fee.

$45 - one child $80 - two children

$100 - for a family of three or more

School Banking Day - Wednesdays The CommBank School Banking Program is available at our school. To be involved, all your child needs is a Youthsaver account. They can then make regular deposits at school on banking day (Wednesdays) and will even be rewarded along the way.

To find out more about our program, visit the school office or commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Click on - Register Interest, and the Commonwealth bank will contact you.

Netball Gala Day On Friday 8th June our school netball team attended the Tweed Netball Gala Day. The girls showed great sportsmanship, enthusiasm for learning the game and improved so much over the course of the day. In their first game of the day they defeated Bogangar PS taking them through to Round 3 of the knockout competition. This is an achievement that we haven't seen at Tweed Heads PS for a few years. Unfortunately they were then knocked out by a more experienced Terranora team.

Our netball team: Alyssa, Havannah, Hayleah, Brooke-Lyn, Mannat, Rebecca, Perle, Nicole, Jorja and Skyla.

Thank you to Miss Alice Robinson for helping to coach the team and to our great parents who helped out on the day.

Mrs Jocelyn Fraser - Netball Coach

Reports

Our teachers have been busily working on Reports. Currently we are ahead of schedule and should have these out to parents by early next week.

Parent/Teacher Meetings

These will be held in Week 10 of Term 2. Class teachers are coordinating these. I would encourage all parents to take the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher/s and discuss their progress.

Safe students #1

In recent weeks our students have completed the Youth Protection Education Program, delivered by our teachers in collaboration with trained presenters from the YWCA of NSW. The outcomes of this program include an increased awareness of safe and respectful relationships and an understanding of skills in responding to unsafe situations. We would like to thank the YWCA for their support of this very important program.

Safe Students #2

Last week we were made aware of an attempted abduction of a student in the Tweed South area. Without wishing to cause alarm it could be timely for to parents to reinforce safety and protective behaviours with their children eg “Stranger Danger”. Teachers will also discuss this with students in class.

Ethics

Parents who are interested in learning more about Ethics content delivered in Primary schools are encouraged to sign up for the PrimaryEthics@Home newsletters. Parents and carers can sign up for the next edition at primaryethics.com.au/parents

Dancing with the Stars

Bravo to our dancers who performed with distinction at the North Coast Dance Festival at the Gold Coast Arts Centre last Wednesday night. They certainly put on a great show. The standard of the event across the board was excellent and a credit to everyone involved.

Thanks must also go to Mrs Cutler, Miss Buchanan and our choreographer, Holly Mackie, for their work in preparation and on the day.

Peter Nichols - Principal

Smooth movers

TRHS Academic Talent Pathway (ATP) For Year 6 students that will be entering Year 7 at Tweed River High School in 2019.

An information sheet can be picked up at the school office for more information about ATP.

What is an Academic Talent Pathway? Academic Talent Pathway (ATP) classes cater for talented and enthusiastic students who have displayed above average ability. These classes follow a pathway that enables students to interact with their peers at a higher level than can normally be provided within a regular classroom or school.

How do I apply? A formal Student Registration Form must be submitted in order for your child to be considered for our Academic Talent Pathway class.

Test has changed days and will be held on Monday 17th September 2018 commencing at 4.00pm.

For more information please contact the ATP Coordinators at the TRHS on 07 5524 3007.

Community News BREASTSCREEN

“It is important to know that most women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a family history of breast cancer. Regular breast x-rays (mammograms) can detect breast cancer in its early stages and early detection is the key to successful treatment.

A FREE mammogram every two years could save your life.

BreastScreen provides free mammograms for women aged over 40 years.

Appointments are free and take only 20 minutes. No referral is required. BreastScreen is at Tweed Heads Hospital. Enter by Powell St. Free parking onsite. The phone number is 13 20 50 to book a free appointment.

See also www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au

PCYC - OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS

PCYC provide before, after and vacation care. A daily bus transfer to Tweed Heads Public School for before and after school care. For more information please contact 0417 232 263 or tweedheadscc@pcycnsw.org.au

NORTHERN RIVERS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Northern Rivers Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Reflections’ 25th Anniversary Concert with Conductor Chen Yeng.

When: Sunday 29th July

Time: 2:30pm

Where: Tweed Heads Civic Centre, Brett Street, Tweed Heads

Tickets: Adults $45 Concession $40 Students $20 School Children 18yrs and under are FREE

Tickets can be purchased online at:

Online at www.nrso.com.au

Murwillumbah Music on 02 6672 5404 (credit card facility)

Tweed Heads Civic Centre Box Office, Mon 23rd - Fri 27th July from 10am - 3pm (cash only)

Tickets also available at the door if not sold out (cash only)

For more information please call 0478 012 324.

Book

Club

Due Date

Wednesday

20th

June

Term 2 Week 6

Weekly Student Blue Awards KM Eli, Lexi

KS Molli

K/1R Brandon, Hazel

1/2C Nayara, Ernesto, Courtney

1/2R Saskia, Kanye

1/2W Huntah, Neve

3B Liv, James, Harmony

3/4K Jed, Aurillius, Nichaila

4/5W Bill, Cerine, Sophia

5/6C Samson, Kaylee, Leilani

5/6R Tiare, Anna-Lea, Lily

Bronze Rippa Awards

KM Samu, Kaleb, Lexi, Christelle, Amaya, Caitlyn

1/2C Axel

1/2W Jack, Felix, Huntah, River, Charlise, Sandy

3B Lillian, Xavier, Josh, Alira, Liv

5/6C Nash, Logan, Nicole, Skyla, Annabelle, Leilani

Silver Rippa Awards

1/2R Finian, Leslie

Piano Award 3B Starbella

3/4K Aurillius

Bookwork Awards KM Amaya

KS Max

K/1R Sarina

1/2C Annabella

1/2R Nyeemah

3B Ella, Josh

3/4K Tia

4/5W Samirra

5/6C Nardia, Skyla, Nicole

5/6R Mannat