P.O. Box 1056 (Grant Street)

PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444

Telephone: (02) 6583 2977

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

WHAT’S ON

JANUARY

25/01/2018 UNIFORM SHOP OPEN - FRIDAY 9-11AM

29/01/2018 STAFF RETURN – SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

30/01/2019 FIRST DAY OF TERM 1 FOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 1-6

01/02/2019 SUPPORTED LEARNING KINDERGARTEN FIRST DAY OF TERM 1

07/02/2019 KINDERGARTEN FIRST DAY OF TERM 1

IMPORTANT DATES

01/02/2019 YEARS 3-6 SWIMMING CARNIVAL – Note will be sent home when students return.

VALUES AWARD WINNERS

Skye, Caleb, Jerry, Charli

We are proud of you

DATE ACTIVITY

19/12/2018 LAST DAY OF TERM 4 FOR STUDENTS

19/12/2018 CANTEEN CLOSED TODAY – NO RECESS/LUNCH ORDERS OR UNIFORM SHOP AVAILABLE

Keep informed, regularly check our website: www.portmac-p.school.nsw.edu.au

WEEK 10

PORT MACQUARIE PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Final newsletter for 2018……

Supported Learning Annual Christmas Concert

Our students from the Supported Learning Classes have once again put on

a wonderful performance at their annual Christmas concert. All students

did themselves proud singing Christmas songs and trying to ensure that

Santa would bring rain to all the farmers. It was so lovely to see so many families joining

us to support the children and end our school year in in such a fun way. A big thank you

to the staff who make this such a special event for our students and a big thank you to

the kids for working so hard to put on a brilliant show.

Year 6 Graduation

It is always wonderful to see our Year 6 students attend their Year 6 Graduation last

Thursday. They were all dressed up and made the most of their exciting night with their

peers, staff and parents. Congratulations to all of our Year 6 students on their

graduation and we wish you the best of luck in your journey as Year 7 students in 2019.

Port Idol

Such talent, enthusiasm and fantastic performances again this year in our Port Idol last

Friday. We were so grateful to have Riley Paige join us as a guest judge and share with

us two beautiful songs. She was certainly very inspiring for our student body.

Congratulations to all students who performed and inspired us all.

Presentation Day-Principal message……

Congratulations to all students who received awards at our Presentation Day on

Wednesday. I am delighted to be relieving in Mr Thurgate’s position as he continues to

enjoy his leave in Japan. Mr Thurgate has in fact sent me a message all the way from

Japan for the presentation assembly. He would like me to firstly thank all parents and

families for your involvement in our school this year. Being a strong and cohesive school

community we are able to continue our focus on the most important element - our

students.

Our teachers, visiting teachers, support and administrative staff are one of the most

dedicated groups of people you will ever come across. They are a highly dedicated group

of people who work tirelessly in providing great opportunities for your children. Our

staff continually focus on giving students options in life and skills to be successful. It is

an absolute privilege to work alongside such a wonderful staff who always go above and

beyond each and every day. My sincere thanks to you all.

Boys and girls –You are the most important part of our school community and we love the

way that you involve yourself in school life, participate positively, care for each other,

accept differences and enjoy being part of our school. You have grown in maturity as a

school group and to see you all shine in your individual way makes us all very proud of you

Mr Thurgate says……” Thanks for making our school great.”

Our P&C continues to support our school in a positive way. They have worked hard as a

growing group this year and have successfully maintained the excellent relationship

this body has with the school. The donation of funds to support our students and

ratification of school planning and policy have been greatly appreciated. Thanks to

Emma and her team for their ongoing commitment and support.

I personally thank the Executive team for their hard work, planning, organisation and

support of staff, students and parents throughout the year. Ang, Shelley, Mel, Toni

and Mel work tirelessly in order to make great things happen in our school. I have

sincerely appreciated the support you have given to our school this year and to me

relieving in Brett’s role. I value your professionalism, collegiality and dedication to

our students.

2018 has been a very busy year with our school achieving so many wonderful things

and providing such fantastic opportunities for learning. As we move towards the end

of the busy year we say farewell to Mrs Deone Ward who has been a much loved

teacher in our school. We will certainly miss all the great times with you and the way

she makes us laugh. Good luck with the next chapter in your life Mrs Ward.

Congratulations to Mrs McMahon and her husband Troy on the birth of their baby

boy. Such exciting news to hear at the end of the year.

We also farewell our School Chaplain – Petra Fisher in 2019. Petra has supported our

school beautifully working with our students and has certainly kept us all very healthy

with all the lovely fresh fruit. We wish you well Petra.

I would like to acknowledge all of our parents and carers who have worked alongside

us in supporting our students throughout the year. Through your support, open and

honest communication in a respectful manner, and willingness to make decisions with

us around ‘what’s best for children’, we will continue to enable our students to engage

successfully at school and in life as safe, respectful, cooperative and responsible

young people.

Finally Mr Thurgate would like me to wish Year 6 every success for the next

chapter of your education. We encourage you all to embrace every opportunity which

comes your way in life. Make the most of these opportunities and we hope that when

you look back at your time at Port Macquarie Public School it will be with fond

memories, pride and happiness in your success here with us. “If you can imagine

it……you can achieve it. Girls and boys….If you can dream it you can become it.”

Merry Christmas everyone. See you all in 2019.

Alison

PRESENTATION DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS

SPECIAL AWARDS Rotary Award for School Leadership Aleyna Portakaldali and Isaac Blake

Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus 2019 Scholarships

Academic Scholarship - Abhishek Amada

Community Service Scholarship - Aleyna Portakaldali

CWA Commitment to Learning Award Liberty Brazier and Yooringa Curry

Improvement in Reading Award Lily Seam

Year 6 Improvement Award Sunny Arndell

Citizenship Award K-2 Ingrid Maher

Stage 2: Fynn Barratt

Stage 3: Sharnni Schoots

Special Education: Tiarni Zerafa

Dux of the School Abhishek Amada

SPORTING AWARDS Premier’s Sports Medallion Danny Barratt Sport Ability Award Tiarni Zerafa Sportspersons of the Year Kaitlin Jean Diezel Frost

CURRICULUM AWARDS Mathematics Award Ella Harding

Creative and Performing Arts Award Janae Brown and Cody Burg

Science and Technology Award Marina Lay

Joanne Farrugia Literacy Award Taylor Eggins

PRESENTATION DAY AWARD RECIPIENTS

CLASS AWARDS

Early Stage 1

Brendon Nguyen, Reef Archibald, Harmony Childs, Haochen (Aaron)Song, Bradley

Ware, Arthur Wholohan, Casey Tonks, Pyper Simpson, Katie Rooimans and Brock

Mullens

Stage 1

Millie Byrne, William Galloway, Tayesha Quinlan, Mervyn Huang, Ayaan Rizwan, Jaxon

Allen, Eve Collins, Ky Shearer, Levi Skreja, Riley Davies, Laticia Lloyd, Riley Hartas,

Summer Honnery-Fox, Eliana Martino, Mia-Rose Hogan, Lillian Clover and Damon Ross

Stage 2

Maaz Rizwan, Josie O’Malley, Saxon Wilcox, Jason Markousis, Curtis Boese, Imogen

Coomber-Potts, Brinlen Vlaar, Paiton Nicholls, Blake Morgan, Matthew Johnston, Kodi

Cook, Bonny Cox-Bennett, Alex Head, Lucas Maher, Kaeul Jun, Patrick Flanagan and

Caleb Morris

Stage 3

Holly Sinclair, Yooringa Curry, Rock Munday, Makayla Holstein, Eleanore Johnson,

Annabelle Porceddu, Sunny Arndell, Jai-Kel Waites, Aaliyah Meacham, Jeffery

Lindeman, Cruz Cordell, Connor Trevilyan, Eve Plunkett, Travis Gain, Quinn Archibald,

Kya Edwards, Jayda Allen, Danny Barrett, Benjamin Webster and Olivia Byrne

SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2019 School Captains Elect

Captains: Olivia Byrne and Marley Cartwright

Vice Captains: Penelope Sprague and Eddie Maslen

2019 Sports Captains Elect

Oxley Captain: Jackson Farrugia

Oxley Vice Captain: Braedan Hovenden

Innes Captain: Harrison Wardrop

Innes Vice Captain: Shiara Waites

Macquarie Captain: Ethan Maher

Macquarie Vice Captain: Mia Mitcham

Hastings Captain: Mikayla Clarke

Hastings Vice Captain: Isabella Burns

PRESENTATION DAY 2018

Katie, Brock, Pyper and Arthur

Casey

Eve, Zade, Ky and Jaxon Matehya-Le, Eliana and Riley

Brendon, Harmony and Reef Aaron and Bradley

Lily Ingrid Gabriel

Fynn

Tayesha and William

Curtis, Bonny and Imogen Brinlen and Paiton

Damon and Lillian

Maaz, Jason, Saxon and Josie

Patrick and Kodi

Sunny Blake Tiarni, Kaitlin, Danny and Deizel

CONGRATULATIONS

TO ALL OUR

AWARD WINNERS

Lucas, Kaeul, Caleb and Alex

Eleanore, Jai-Kel, Sunny and

Annabelle

Tiara, Kya and Quinn

Cruz and Jeffery Holly, Makayla, Rock and Yooringa

Janae, Marina, Abhishek and Cody

Sharnni Abhishek

Benjamin, Jayda, Danny

Matthew

Supported Learning Christmas Concert

Our students from the

Supported Learning Classes

have once again put on a

wonderful performance at their

annual Christmas concert. All

students did themselves proud

singing Christmas songs and

trying to ensure that Santa

would bring rain to all the

farmers. It was so lovely to see

so many families joining us to

support the children and end

our school year in in such a fun

way. A big thank you to the staff

who make this such a special

event for our students and a big

thank you to the kids for

working so hard to put on a

brilliant show.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

1. Leona Honnery-Fox - 2 Nights Accommodation Beachhouse Holiday Apartments

2. Liam Flanagan – Jigsaw power tool

3. Ainslie Coulon - $165.00 Mikes Accountancy voucher

4. Sharon Inglis - $140.00 Rebel voucher

5. Danielle Webster – In-Car Video Recorder

6. Katrina Fleming - $50 Coles voucher

7. Aleyna Portakaldali - $50 Hastings Co-Op voucher

8. R. Shearer – 30 Min Hot stone Massage @Aqua Vitae

9. Ben Phillips – Pokemon Cards and $30 Retrocon voucher

10. Matthew Carter – Roald Dahl book pack

11. Leonie Knox – Roald Dahl book pack

12. Dallas Fitzgerald – Meg & Me coffee vouchers

13. Megan Aylett - Ruins on Hayward Coffee vouchers

14. Corina – Goat Coffee pack

15. H. Barrett – Goat Coffee pack

16. Tina Mulligan – Comic book pack

17. Carly Kembrey – Comic book pack

18. M. Fitzpatrick – Football

19. Darren Boyd – Basketball

20. Rose Amon – Football

Congratulations to all the lucky winners and a great BIG thank you to

everyone who purchased tickets.

Thank you to all our sponsors who donated to our Guessing Competition Sharon and John Spencer @ Beachhouse Holidays Apartments

The Brunner Family – Mikes Accounting

Shepherd Family – Coles voucher

Bird Family – Jigsaw power Tool

Plaza Newsagency – book and comic packs

Thank you

Emma Morley

P&C President

P&C CHRISTMAS

GUESSING COMPETITION 2018

2019 SWIMMING CARNIVAL PLEASE NOTE: Our annual School Swimming Carnival will be

held on Friday 2nd February 2019 (Week 1, next year) at the

Port Macquarie Olympic Pool. All students in Years 3-6 will

be attending the carnival along with any Year 2 students

who turn 8 in 2019 and can swim 50 metres competitively.

Permission notes will come home on the first day of school

next year so please keep an eye out for this.

Shelley Bultitude

Carnival Organiser

**NOTICE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS**

UNIFORM SHOP

The uniform shop will be open Friday 25th January 2019, 9am -11am

This is the Friday before students return to school.

TREE OF HOPE CAMPAIGN This year our school was offered the opportunity to

participate in the Tree of Hope Campaign run by Port

Macquarie Panthers. Participating schools were

invited to decorate a tree in a way that best represents

their school. At Port Macquarie Public School we pride

ourselves on our inclusive approach to education and

therefore chose to decorate our tree with the school

motto of “Every Face Has a Place” as the theme. Each

student created a decoration that included a photo of

themselves and these were placed on our school tree

at Panthers. Getting over 400 decorations on a 180cm

tree was no easy task but it is true that at PMPS every

face has a place and we managed to get them all on!

Luckily we aren’t the only ones who value our students

and everything our school stands for and we are

stoked to have been awarded the General Managers

Award and a prize of $3000! This money will be used

to purchase new Literacy texts for next year. A huge

congratulations and many thanks to all our wonderful

students and staff for the amazing effort they put in to

achieve this fantastic result.

Dear parent,

Go4Fun is a healthy lifestyle program for children aged 7 to 13 years, who are above

a healthy weight. Best of all it’s absolutely FREE!

WHEN DOES GO4FUN RUN? Go4Fun runs for 10 weeks after school during the school

term, and children attend a fun filled 2-hour session each week with their parent.

WHAT DO WE DO AT GO4FUN? Every week children play fun and interactive games

and activities to get their heart rates up and enjoying being active. You and your

child also learn about healthy eating, setting goals, portion sizes, label reading and

more. The child receives up to 3 attendance prizes, and parents a $20 fresh fruit and

vegie voucher each session they attend. School-aged siblings welcome.

Registration for Term 1, 2019 is open with limited places in the FREE, FUN Port

Macquarie Go4Fun which runs Wednesday afternoons from 3.30 - 5.30pm at

Port Macquarie Public School and pool, commencing February 6th.

Register NOW at Freecall 1800 780 900 or at www.go4fun.com.au

Dear parent,

Go4Fun is a healthy lifestyle program for children aged 7 to 13 years, who are above

a healthy weight. Best of all it’s absolutely FREE!

WHEN DOES GO4FUN RUN? Go4Fun runs for 10 weeks after school during the school

term, and children attend a fun filled 2-hour session each week with their parent.

WHAT DO WE DO AT GO4FUN? Every week children play fun and interactive games

and activities to get their heart rates up and enjoying being active. You and your

child also learn about healthy eating, setting goals, portion sizes, label reading and

more. The child receives up to 3 attendance prizes, and parents a $20 fresh fruit and

vegie voucher each session they attend. School-aged siblings welcome

Registration for Term 1, 2019 is open with limited places in the FREE, FUN Port

Macquarie Go4Fun which runs Wednesday afternoons from 3.30-5.30pm at

Port Macquarie Public School and pool, commencing February 6th.

Register NOW at Freecall 1800 780 900 or at www.go4fun.com.au