Crescent Head Public School Grapevine

44 Pacific Street, Crescent Head NSW 2440 Phone: 02 65660255 Fax: 02 65660617 Email: crescenthd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.crescenthd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 1 WEEK 6 - MONDAY 5T H MARCH 2018 TERM 1 CALENDAR

Term 1 - Week 6 - March

Wed 7th North Coast Swimming Carnival Thu 8th P&C AGM @ 5.30pm Fri 9th NRL Coaching sessions

Term 1 - Week 7 - March

Mon 12th Bus Safety Training K-6 Mon 12th Indigenous Swimming

Term 1 - Week 8 - March

Tue 20th NRL 7’s Gala Day Wed 21st Harmony Day Wed 21st Musica Viva @ 1.45pm

Term 1 - Week 9 - March

Mon 26 – Wed 28 Delicate Camp Years 5 & 6 Thu 29th Easter Hat Parade

The CHPS Canteen has delicious fruit cups for sale for just $1. Our Canteen is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for students to be able enjoy our healthy canteen lunches and treats.

WE HAVE CHICKENS

The eggs that we have been incubating in our two incubators have begun hatching and we have a variety of gorgeous chickens slowly working their way out of their eggs. Thank you to Mrs Maynard for all her loving care of our baby feathered friends.

BIG VEGIE CRUNCH

See our photos inside from the Big Vegie Crunch last Friday.

Our P&C AGM will be held this Thursday 8th March at 5.30pm in the CHPS staffroom. We welcome new members to come and CONTRIBUTE to our wonderful school.

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BIG VEGIE CRUNCH

Last Friday at 10am, 148 Crescent Head Public School students participated in the Big Vegie Crunch. Thank you to Kempsey Woolworths who donated a large box of delicious vegetables and fruit and to all the parents that packed healthy vegetable snacks for their children to munch on on the day.

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NRL COACHING THIS WEEK

NRL coaching will be held again on Friday this week and will be targeting safe tackling skills. This is invaluable coaching leading up to the NRL Gala Day on the 20th March where 50 students have shown interest in playing.

SCRIPTURE AND ETHICS

Last week saw the return of both our scripture and ethics groups. We have been lucky enough to be able to offer both these programs over the past 2 years thanks to the dedication of many parent and community volunteers who give up their time each Friday to assist with the moral and spiritual development of our children.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY

Clean Up Australia Day for schools was held Friday. Students were encouraged Take 3 in our playground and keep the grounds clear of litter at all times. On assembly we spoke of the effort our council is going to make managing our waste easier, with coloured bins and the new 10 cents per bottle scheme.

P&C AGM THIS THURSDAY MARCH 8T H @ 5.30PM

This Thursday night 8th March is the Annual General Meeting for the CHPS P&C. All are welcome at any time to join this group of highly organized and dedicated parents. Our P&C have been responsible for many wonderful events at our school such as last year’s Spring Fair, our Harmony Day Cultural Food Festival, organising the canteen for our school and our community sporting and cultural events. It is uplifting to be associated with this group of people and I hope to see many new faces this year at our AGM.

MUSICA VIVA – DOCTOR STOVEPIPE -WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH

Musica Viva is bringing another fantastic

performance to CHPS!!! Touring with Music Viva In Schools for the first time, Doctor Stovepipe travel back in time to when old songs were brand new. They will collect songs from the past and transport them right here, to the present. With your help, they’ll dust them off, polish them up and make them brand new again by adding your changes and stories. And hopefully, by keeping the old songs new and alive, they’ll send them far off into the future to live on, and for other people to enjoy. Please return your note and payment to the school office as soon as possible.

Wednesday 21st March PERMISSION NOTE

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Child’s name & Class

I enclose $7 per child

…………………………………… Parent/Guardian & Date

NO EFTPOS AVAILABLE AT CHPS

Crescent Head Public School does not have EFTPOS facilities available for payment of school related payments. We do however have our Parent Online Payment (POP) available online. Log onto the Crescent Head Public School website www.crescenthd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au – click on ‘Make a payment’ and follow the prompts to make a payment with Visa or Mastercard.

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DELICATE AND CANBERRA/SNOW EXCURSION – KEEP THESE ON YOUR RADAR

Last week Years 5 & 6 students took home notes informing them of both the upcoming Delicate Camp and the Term 3 Canberra / Snowfields Excursions. Delicate camp is a rite of passage for all Year 5 & 6 students who spend 3 days living and learning amongst the Goolawah National Park. This is scheduled to take place in Week 9 of this term. Whilst our Canberra Excursion is not until mid-Term 3 it has a much larger cost associated with it and for this reason we have begun taking part payments towards this to allow parents to pay this off over the 26 weeks until we leave. The children were understandably excited about these opportunities.

PAINTERS AND BUILDERS IN SCHOOL GROUNDS

As the painters continue their work around the school there will be minor disruptions to our usual movements. Please respect areas that have bunting around them and avoid touching freshly painted surfaces. The 5/6 Rooms will be closed again on Monday and possibly Tuesday with those classes working in the library. Other works are ongoing around our school with hand railings being replaced in the 3 / 4 rooms. We ask everyone on site to be careful and stay out of work areas. As there are many trucks and utes on site please keep an eye out on our driveway.

SKOOLBAG APP

Our school has our own Skoolbag iPhone and Android App to help us communicate more effectively with our Parent/Student community. We ask that all parents and community members install our Skoolbag App. To install it, just search for our school name ‘Crescent Head Public School’ in either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

UNIVERSITY OF NSW ICAS ASSESSMENTS 2018

YEARS 3-6 ALL SUBJECTS YEAR 2 – ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND

SPELLING Each year students from our school take part in the University of NSW Academic Competitions. In the past we have had many students awarded distinctions and credits as well as plenty of participation certificates. If you would like your child to take part in any or all of these competitions, money and note need to be returned to the front office by Friday 16th March. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Lobb at our school on 65 660 255.

UNIVERSITY OF NSW ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS FOR 2018

______________________________________ Student’s Name & Class

PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR SUBJECT SELECTION

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES $9 TUESDAY 8 MAY SCIENCE $9 TUESDAY 29 MAY WRITING $19 THURSDAY 14 JUNE SPELLING $13 WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE ENGLISH $9 TUESDAY 31ST JULY MATHEMATICS $9 TUESDAY 14TH AUGUST

3 package deal Science, Maths & English $20 All subjects $50

Please find enclosed payment $______________ _______________________________________ Parent Signature

CRESCENT HEAD SURF RALLY

After the success of the Crescent Head Surf Rally last year this year’s event will be held on Saturday 24th March. The Surf Rally is organised by the local community for the local community. There will be food stalls, live music and surfing at The Point. At 7am on the beach a Junior Surfing Competition will be held. There will be lots of prizes and giveaways. All types of surfboards can be ridden in the event. More information will be forthcoming.

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MEDICAL NOTIFICATION - IMPETIGO

We have received notification from a number of families this week of students in a range of classes currently being treated for impetigo, commonly known as "school sores". Impetigo is a HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS skin infection that causes red/oozing sores. They spread by skin to skin contact and require a medical diagnosis and treatment. Please check any cuts, abrasions, bites etc and seek medical advice asap if needed.

LIBRARY TIMETABLE

The Library Timetable for 2018 is as follows: Tuesday Wednesday 9-10 3/4D 10-11 K/1F 2G 11.40-12.40 KL 5/6E 1.45-2.55 3/4W 5/6M Please remember to send your child’s Library bag so they are able to borrow from our wonderful range of books.

LIBRARY BAGS

Students borrow on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and need a cloth bag or pillowcase to protect their books. We have an excellent range of new cloth Library bags available sewn by our friendly quilters. These bags are needed for borrowing and keeping our lovely books safe and cared for. They are available for $7 from the office or the Library on Tuesday and Wednesday. Come and have a look and buy a new bag for 2018.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers wanted, no experience needed, any day, any time, to help with book covering and labels in the library. See Mrs V on Tuesday or Wednesdays or give her a call or email, so she can explain what jobs need doing. Then come anytime to the library that you have some spare minutes. You will be very appreciated by the library staff and all the students.

SPORTS NEWS

LOWER NORTH COAST SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Congratulations to our Crescent Head Public School team of 18 students who competed at the Lower North Coast Swimming Carnival at Kempsey last Tuesday. Good luck to the following students who will compete at the North Coast Primary Swimming Carnival at Murwillumbah this Wednesday 7th March. Frankie Supple - 9yr girls 50m Freestyle, Junior girls 50m Backstroke, Junior girls 200m IM Tom Moffitt - 10yr boys 50m Freestyle Jimmy Buls - Junior boys 50m Breaststroke Chace Bryant - Junior boys 50m Butterfly Tom Moffitt, Riley Moffitt, Luke Hamilton, Chace Bryant - Junior boys Relay Frankie Supple, Sofia Hamilton, Sophia Rieck, Carley Woods - Junior girls Relay

LOWER NORTH COAST CRICKET TRIALS

The Lower North Coast Girls Cricket Trials were held at Port Macquarie last Monday and Briella Petterson successfully made it into the team. She is the only Year 5 girl in the team. Briella will trial for the North Coast Girls Cricket team at a date yet to be confirmed. We wish her all the best.

COLES SPORTS VOUCHERS

Thank you to everyone who has been collecting Coles Sports Vouchers. Mrs Munday’s Maths group counted the vouchers again yesterday and we now have 4565 vouchers which is nearly double of what we had last week. I wonder how many more we will have next week…

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THE LIONS CLUB OF CRESCENT HEAD Always a proud sponsor of Crescent Head Public

School since 1979

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY GRAPEVINE

Crescent Head Public School is very proud of their endeavours to improve and be kinder to our environment. As part of our ongoing commitment to lessen our impact on the environment we are seeking your help to reduce the amount of paper, ink and printing costs associated with the Grapevine. Parents have an option for the Grapevine to be sent via email. The benefits to the environment are obvious but we also believe getting the Grapevine on your computer screens Monday afternoons will benefit you. No more “lost” Grapevines, no more squished Grapevines in the bottom of bags, whether your child is at school or not you will receive the Grapevine. It will be there in your “inbox” to refer back to. You will be able to forward it to proud family members when there are articles about your child. If you wish to receive the Grapevine via email please fill in the section below. You can email your email address to crescenthd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Family name…………………………………………………………… I would like to receive the weekly Grapevine by email.

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REUSABLE CANTEEN ORDER BAGS

The Canteen has reusable canteen orders bags for sale for $12. These bags help us cut down on the amount of rubbish we use and come in a range of designs. They have a zip pocket so money is secure.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Our Canteen is closed every Monday and Wednesday. Please send a packed lunch on these days. If you are able to volunteer please contact our Canteen Manager Alison Koivu on 0412 814 861 or crescentheadschoolcanteen@gmail.com

TERM 1 Week 6 Mon 5 CLOSED Tues 6 Alison & Rodney Wed 7 CLOSED Thurs 8 Sharon & Shane Fri 9 Jess & Eliza Week 7 Mon 12 CLOSED Tues 13 Alison K & Hanh Wed 14 CLOSED Thurs 15 Karly & Allira Fri 16 Shirley & Bettina Week 8 Mon 19 CLOSED Tues 20 Alison & Elisha Wed 21 CLOSED Thurs 22 Sharon & Shane Fri 23 Nikki & Allyson L

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MERIT AWARDS

KINDERGARTEN FINN RENFREW – Trying his best in all activities SHANTI TRIBE – A great effort in fast maths K/1F FRANKIE PICTON – Using pictures and words in a

thought bubble for Pig the Pug

MOLLY MUELLER – Writing Pig the Pug’s feelings in a speech bubble

1/2G OLIVIA KOIVU – A wonderful effort in all lessons TYLAH RIXON – A wonderful effort in all lessons 2F LUCAS BROWN – A fantastic attitude during reading

groups DYLAN LATTA – Great persistence during Maths

problem solving 3/4W FLYNN EDWARDS – Enthusiasm in all class activities FRANKIE SUPPLE – A fantastic effort in report writing 3/4D CHARLOTTE BURKE – A positive and enthusiastic

attitude towards all learning

WILTON TOWNSEND – Confidence and determination in Creative Arts – Wood Work

5/6M ISABELLA WILLIAMS – Being a great ‘runner’ at the

Carnival MATILDA KENNERSON-BREWER – Always being

organised and ready to learn

5/6E ANNABELLE RIECK – An outstanding contribution to the

debating day SAM SHARMAN – An outstanding contribution to the

debating day

6-8 Rankine Street Crescent Head For all your grocery supplies and friendly

service!

Phone 65 660 066

Auskick Today Monday 5th March @ Services

Park @ 3.45pm - 5pm. Cost $65.00 Each child will receive an Auskick Pack full of goodies including an AFL ball & pump.

The sessions will run for 4 weeks this term and 2 weeks next term all on Mondays.

Registrations are to be done online and can be done next Monday too.

Macleay Valley Eagles AFL

Training commences tomorrow Tuesday 6th March @ South Kempsey Oval 4pm - 5.30pm. Registrations can

be done at training if you need assistance as they are all done online

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REMINDER: Swimming Club has been cancelled this

week, Tuesday 6th March, due to many of our members competing in the Secondary

and Primary Schools North Coast Swimming Trials.

Sending out loads of good luck vibes! We are very proud and excited for you all!

Crescent Head Community Pre-School Crescent Head Community Pre-School is now taking enrolments for 2018. In accordance with State Funding Guidelines priority access is given to children who will turn 4 by the 31st July 2018 and children from families who hold a Low Income Health Care Card. For all enquiries please call Trisha or Tracie on 65660596.

Saturday 17th March from 2pm-7pm Join us for a fun afternoon of Art & Fashion at Aimee Lee Designs 63-65 Lindsay Noonan Drive South West Rocks. Works by Carly Marchment Supple will be on sale with a selection of clothing. Drinks and Nibbles will be available from 2pm-7pm. BYO welcome. If you can’t join us for this event, the sale will continue until Sat 30th March at Aimee Lee Designs. Hope to see you there!!!