Duri Public School - Tolerance, Self Discipline, Independence

WEEK 8, TERM 2 , 2011

15th June, 2011

Friday, 17th June - 5th round of the Small Schools’ Tennis Comp.

- Regional Cross Country

Tuesday, 21st June - Spelling and Writing Assessment

- Duri School Athletics Carnival

Wednesday, 22nd June - Debate against Blackville

- Regional Softball Trials

Thursday, 23rd June - Pet Day

Friday, 24th June - 6th round of the Small Schools’ Tennis Comp.

Friday, 1st July - Finals of the Small Schools’ Tennis Comp.

- Reports go home

- Last day of Term 2

Welcome Welcome to Jessica Drayton, a 3rd year student from Armidale UNE who is on a three-week Prac. Small Schools’ Tennis Competition We are up to Round 5 of the Small Schools’ Tennis Competition. The draw for this Friday 17th June is as follows:- Duri A plays Timbumburi A2 - transported by Narelle Walters Duri C plays Nundle C1 - transported by Craig McDonald Please remember to bring in your $3.50 to Mrs Pearson each week that you play. Pet Day Pet Day set down for tomorrow has been postponed until next Thursday, 23rd June due to the wet weather. School Athletics Carnival Our Duri Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday, 21st June commencing at 9.30 am with the march and then age races commence at 9.45 am. Field events will be held after recess. Parents, grandparents, friends are welcome to attend the day. Tamworth Zone PSSA Softball Claire Brown, Hope Taylor and Emma Ison attended the softball trials last Wednesday and all three girls were successful in gaining a place in the Tamworth Zone Softball side. The Regional softball trials were postponed yesterday due to the weather and the new date is Wednesday, 22nd June. Another permission note went out today.

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Debating We are debating against Blackville Public School here next Wednesday, 22nd June, commencing at 10.30 am followed by recess. The topic for debate is “Cats are better than Dogs” and we are the negative. The students on the debating team are: Lucy Cantrill, Deanna Scharffetter, Jacinta Cooper and Claire Brown is reserve. Mr Ian McEachern will be the adjudicator for the debate. Ms Dufty’s Visit Ms Ruythe Dufty, our School Education Director, will be visiting our school on Wednesday, 29th June between 9.30-11.30. Library News Yesterday was the last day for borrowing so we can get all the books returned to school by the end of the term. Year 6 T-shirts The 2011 Year 6 T-shirts have arrived and they look fantastic. Students will be asked to pay $25.00 towards the cost of these shirts. Piano Lessons Piano lessons will resume tomorrow. Lessons will on a Thursday for the rest of the term. - Bronwyn Cantrill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

Eden Walters - Friday, 17th June, 2011

STUDENT OF THE MONTH - May, 2011

CLANCY WALTERS for outstanding co-operation and commitment to Duri Public School

Merit Awards - Week 7, Term 2, 2011 Thomas Hearn - being a kind and supportive friend

Charlotte Kesby - being a kind and supportive friend Sam Eggins - being a kind and supportive friend

Hope Taylor, Claire Brown and Emma Ison - Softball Tamworth Zone side Clancy Walters - helpfulness

GOLD CERTIFICATES

Hope Taylor Bridie Akeroyd

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Deanna Scharffetter receiving her trophy and book voucher for gaining 5 Banners

Ms Johnston’s class performing their play “Alexander’s Outing” at the Special Assembly.

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Excellent Eisteddfod Results Josie and Hannah Riley performed very well at their first Eisteddfod. Hannah - 1st in 8 years Tap, 2nd in 8 years Jazz Ballet, 2nd in 10 years Contemporary Dance and a Highly Commended in 10 years Jazz Ballet Josie - 1st in 10 years Contemporary Dance, 2nd in 12 years Contemporary Dance, 3rd in 12 years Hip Hop, 3rd in 12 years Tap and Highly Commended in 10 years Jazz Ballet. Congratulations girls and well done!!

PET DAY PET DAY PET DAY PET DAY ---- Thursday, 23rd JuneThursday, 23rd JuneThursday, 23rd JuneThursday, 23rd June 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 ---- 11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am

On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, lead and On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, lead and On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, lead and On the day your pet will need water, food, collar, lead and bedding (cage if needed).bedding (cage if needed).bedding (cage if needed).bedding (cage if needed).

If your animal is antiIf your animal is antiIf your animal is antiIf your animal is anti----social, a small visit is better than none.social, a small visit is better than none.social, a small visit is better than none.social, a small visit is better than none. Horses will be tethered in the shade Horses will be tethered in the shade Horses will be tethered in the shade Horses will be tethered in the shade ---- and shown on and shown on and shown on and shown on

the oval after 11.00 am.the oval after 11.00 am.the oval after 11.00 am.the oval after 11.00 am. Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room Senior Powerpoint presentations will be shown in the infants room

and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA and infants assignments will be presented under the COLA between 9.00 between 9.00 between 9.00 between 9.00 ---- 11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am11.00 am

Let’s have a great day!!Let’s have a great day!!Let’s have a great day!!Let’s have a great day!!