Quote of the Week: Your day is as good as you make it.

Congratulations to our merit award recipients:

Week 2:

Week 3:

Congratulations to our Class Leaders for Term 4

Remembrance Day

Once again we have been asked to lead the Remembrance Day Ceremony to be held at the Cenotaph on 11^th November at approximately 10:45 am. Years 3-6 will be attending this ceremony. There is a permission note attached to this newsletter. Please note that there will be a slight change to the time that we will be leaving the school. We will now leave at approximately 10:15am not 10:30am as stated on the note.

All parents and citizens are invited to attend this service.

Science and Maths Olympiads

Good luck to our students who will be competing in these events on Thursday and Friday. There will be 3 teams of year 6 children participating in the Science Olympiad at Murwillumbah High school on Thursday while 3 teams of years 5 & 6 will be participating in the Maths Olympiad on Friday at Wollumbin High School.

Annual School Report

Each year at this time we evaluate programs and practices in our school. We value the input from our parents and the community. Please find attached to this newsletter surveys regarding the teaching of mathematics and communication within our school.

Please return these surveys asap.

Kindergarten 2010

Our new kindergarten children for 2010 have been participating in the orientation days over the last few weeks. Our last kindergarten orientation will be held on Wednesday 11 November from 9.30 to 11.30. Children need to bring morning tea and a hat.

We would like to say a big welcome to the children and their families.

A special disco will be held on Thursday 26^th November from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.  All new kinder 2010 children and their families are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.

Creative Art Camp

Nine of our children have been selected to attend a special North coast Creative Arts camp to be held at Lake Ainsworth next week. The student will receive tuition in instrumental performance, choir performance, dance and drama. Congratulations to our students and we hope you have an enjoyable and productive time.

Murwillumbah Show

The Murwillumbah Show will be held this weekend at the showgrounds and our school will be displaying the children’s work and pieces of art. Thank you to Mrs Price, Mrs Davey and Mr Albury for setting up the display.

Active After School Program

Term 4            Commenced:   Week 2 each Tuesday and Wednesday

                        Program concludes: Week 6 Wednesday 25 November 2009

We still have places available for Tuesdays and Wednesdays, if you would like your child to be a part of this exciting program for Term 4, please drop into the office for a copy of the permission note.

Thank you

Jessica Smith

Assistant Principal

LIBRARY NEWS

The Library will be closed from Weeks 7-9 for Stocktake. There will not be any lessons during that time. Borrowing will continue until Wk 5; after that time all books will need to be returned. It is Library policy that a replacement cost be paid for lost or damaged books. Reminder notices will be sent out over the next few weeks for all overdue books. If your child brings home a reminder note it would be appreciated if you could attend to the matter immediately. All books need to be returned by the end of Week 6. 

Bookclub Issue 7 brochures have been distributed and all orders must be in by Wednesday 4^th November.

Mrs Vining

Sports Shorts

Last Wednesday our final North Coast Representative was competing in Sydney at the State Athletics Carnival. Nikaya once again represented our school well in her Shot Put event and we congratulate her on her achievements throughout the year. Nikaya, over a number of years has been a good ambassador for our school through her sporting achievements.

As our competitive sporting year comes to an end we now see a number of social gala days evolving in a number of sports. This is enabling our younger students access to competition with a social atmosphere.

Pottsville Camp

During the last week of Term 3, years 4, 5 and 6 participated in their annual camp at Pottsville. With one of the largest group of students for a number of years the camp ran smoothly due to the hard work by staff and the many parents who spent time assisting.  The rock climbing wall was once again a great hit of the children as well as the activities in ‘Mad Sports’. Sand modelling as well as beach relays and games were enjoyed by all. It was great to see the many students working together to make the camp a success.

Thanks must go to the parents who gave up their time to join us and help at the camp. This parental support is a valuable asset for our school.

Year 3 Camp

Last Monday night our year 3 students had a camp under tents with a difference. With the weather not so kind, tents for the students were erected under the shelter. Although violent storms were all around us, the camp went ahead without any drama. After a barbecue dinner we settled for games of bingo and trivia questions in the hall. From the hall the students went to their tents and although it took some time for them to get over the excitement, they settled down quite well under the conditions.

The next day, Tuesday, we awoke to what was a promising day as the weather cleared and our excursion with year 4 was able to go ahead. This was to Pottsville where we enjoyed activities with the Mad Sports people. We also spent time sand modelling at the creek and having a great time in general.Thanks must also go to all the parents who offered their assistance for this excursion, it was greatly appreciated by all.

Canberra Excursion 2010

Yesterday all students in years 3, 4 and 5 were given a note regarding an excursion to Canberra in May/June 2010. It is important that if parents wish for their children to participate, notes are returned promptly so that organisation for the trip can proceed. There will be a limit of 50 students that can be accommodated on this trip. So get in early.

Selective High School Applications

Parents wishing to apply, on behalf of their child, for selective high school entry for Year 7 in 2011 are required to submit an application to their current primary school by 13 November 2009.

Application forms are available at the school office.

Student Banking

If you would like your child to become a “Super Saver” we have Commonwealth Bank application forms available from the school office. Our school banking day is on a Monday of each week. Children bring their deposit book and money to the school office and it is processed that week and books are returned to your child.

The CBA pays a commission to the school for each student banking deposit.

Canteen News

Please phone Christine Sanderson on 0427 226 869 as soon as possible if you cannot work your rostered day.  Canteen is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

Canteen Roster

Term 4

Thursday 5 November            Michelle, Gay

Friday 6 November                 Naomi, Bianca

Monday 9 November               Angela, Sue

Wednesday 11 November      Justine, Natalie

Thursday 12 November          Trudy, Bianca

Friday 13 November               Deb, Coral

Monday 16 November Jessica, HELP NEEDED       

Wednesday 18 November      Justine, Suellen

Thursday 19 November          Carolyn, HELP NEEDED

Friday 20 November               Michelle, Chris

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COMMUNITY NOTICES

·        Air Conditioning – For all your air conditioning and refrigeration needs please contact Nick de Lyon at Jade A&R on 0414862762

·        Murwillumbah Taekwando – Mondays and Thursdays from 5.30-6.30 at the Murwillumbah Catholic Hall. Self defence for the whole family. Free uniform if you join for 2 months. Established for 15 years. Call 1300 552122 or visit www.shimjang.com

·        Murwillumbah Scouts Open day – Come and join us at the Murwillumbah Scouts Open Day on Saturday 14 November from 10.00am to 12 noon at the Scout Hall in Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah. For more information contact Judith McAndrew on 66791006.