Hallidays Point Public School

Learning, Caring & Sharing

Find us at: 300 Diamond Beach Road Diamond Beach NSW 2430 Ph: 6559 3009 Fax: 6559 3011 Email: hallidays-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Homepage: www.hallidays-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Issue 5 4 July 2019

Dear Parents / Carers The winding up of a very busy Term 2 has seen continued success for HPPS on the sporting field. Our girls’ PSSA softball team recently earned the title of Hunter Champions for the third consecutive year. What an achievement for our little school! They will play a team from a yonder region of NSW next. The boys’ soccer and girls’ netball teams are now into Round 5 and 4 respectively. Congratulations to all of these students, and those who make these opportunities possible. Congratulations, too, to all of our senior students who led their K-6 Peer Support groups through weekly learning activities around the theme of Keeping Friends this term. This role can push some students out of their ‘comfort zone’ in developing personal communication and leadership skills. We are so proud of all of our group leaders. Everyone did a really fantastic job. Next term, all students in Years 1-6 will commence their participation in the annual HPPS Public Speaking program. This builds on the program’s success over the past two years, which has seen significant and impressive improvement in the confidence and skill development of all students in all years. The end of this term has also coincided with the commencement of major roof replacement works at HPPS. Many of you will have noticed the short term alternate pedestrian access at the front of the school this week. These roofing works will continue, at least, for most of Term 3. Work in the holidays will tackle shared spaces such as the COLA and covered walkways. Next term, some classes will be displaced temporarily to the library or the hall while their rooms are worked on.

The changed circumstances regarding the use of classrooms, the library and hall will impact somewhat on regular school events next term. There will be no weekly (Monday) class assemblies, although combined assemblies will continue. Teachers will present their weekly white and orange two-point awards, as usual, at a daily recess assembly. The delivery of weekly music and library programs will also be affected. Although inconvenient, these works are necessary and transitory. I’m sure we will all band together to support those affected at any time. I will do my best to keep everyone updated on upcoming plans. However, please be mindful that plans can change for many reasons, including the weather! On a final note, I would like to advise that the current staffing arrangements at our school will be unchanged next term, as Mr Peter Johnson continues to relieve as principal at Tuncurry Public School. Best wishes to you for a lovely winter break. We look forward to seeing all students back on Tuesday 23 July, 2019. Kind regards

Fiona Lewis Relieving Principal

Coming events Term 3 2019

26/7/19 NAIDOC Day

2/8/19 Zone Athletics Carnival

5-9/8/19 Education Week

10/9/19 Visiting Performance – Deadly Australians

9-13/9/19 Stage 3 Excursion – Lake Ainsworth

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT FIONA LEWIS

The following students received Merit Awards and Assembly Awards at the Infants Assembly on Monday 24 June 2019 and Medallions and Citizenship Awards at the Combined Assembly on Wednesday 3 July 2019. Merit Awards:

Dylan Besant – Kindergarten Dane Crowther – Kindergarten Audrey Kilshaw – Kindergarten Emelia Martin – Kindergarten Harrison McNally – Kindergarten Grace Powell – Kindergarten Grace Thomas – Kindergarten Lilly Gorman – Year 1 Harrison Keyte – Year 1 Jamahlia Davis – Year 2 Abigail Gribble – Year 2 Stella Voorby – Year 2 Amelia Widdoson – Year 2 Damon Hourn – Year 2 Assembly Awards: KL Lincoln Pegrum – a settled start to school routines Alyssandra Yetendje – settling in quickly to the routines of a new school Amber Hill – excellent progress in all areas Dominic Compton – displaying independent work habits KM Digby Stephens – working hard on staying focused during group work Ruby-Rose Gale – displaying perseverance with learning her sight words Eli Keyte – working hard on learning letters and the sounds they make Raquel Johnston – for gaining confidence and showing courage when presenting news 1D Zara Crowther – always presenting her work beautifully

Kidd Stephens – an improved attitude in the classroom Josse Klaphake – for always being a focussed and dedicated learner Stevie Cook – being a self-motivated learner 1/2G Cooper Rapley – eager to learn in Mathematics Georgia Nicholas – trying hard with her reading Jemima Hermes – trying her best during grammar lessons Isabella Watt – trying her hardest in all areas of her learning 2B Carter Cox – continued improvements in reading and comprehension Blayze Kelly – improved application across all key learning areas Irah Mifsud – a fantastic effort in reading groups Jayden Nestler – improved effort in Maths activities 2/3L Alexis Condie – for consistently adding value to our whole class discussions Friendly Schools and Families Awards:

KL– Oliver De Courcy Dutton – being a kind and cooperative class member

KM – Mia Hasham – always being a kind and friendly class member

1D – Sienna Lawrence – for being a helpful and mature class member 1/2G – Harrison Keyte – always being a helpful class member 2B – Chloe Anderson – being a reliable and sensible class mate 2/3L – Julia Buckley – being a kind and considerate class member BRONZE MEDALLIONS: Ebony Besant Matilda Besant Isaac Hasham Damon Hourn Nicholas Lynch William Perry Amelia Widdowson SILVER MEDALLION: Tahlia Nicholson Zedric Gottstein

DATE ASSEMBLY / CLASS PRESENTING

21/08/19 Combined Assembly

25/09/19 Combined Assembly

MERIT AWARDS

GOLD MEDALLION: Katie Rebbeck

Above: Our Beautiful Bronze Medallion recipients Nicholas, Ebony, Isaac, William, Matilda, Damon and Amelia

Above: Our Sensational Silver Medallion Recipients, Tahlia and Zedric

Above: Our Gorgeous Gold Medallion recipient, Katie Class Citizenship Awards: KL – Jordan Edwards KM – Nella Sladek 1D – Tomas Martin 1/2G – Makayla Keirouz

2B – Zac Wolfenden 2/3L – Makayla Clark 3/4P – Jayla Edwards 4V – Saffron Gersbach 5/6B – Angus Goolagong 5/6C – Carly Neate 5/6 – Charlie Maxwell ATSI TENNIS DAY On Tuesday 18th June, ten children went to Tuncurry Tennis Courts with Miss Gilbert to participate in a coaching opportunity with Evonne Goolagong, a former Australian number one tennis player. She talked about how she got interested in tennis, and her first racquet was made out of an apple carton and made into a paddle. She used to practice on the wall. The students also had the opportunity to get a scholarship. There were students from other schools in the area, and we got to team up with them for some coaching. They taught us how to volley, forearm, backarm and smash. We all had a fun day, and it helped us learn more about tennis. Written by ATSI student, Jordan Bendeich and Angus Goolagong

ATSI students (pictured from top left) Jailyn King, Angus Neil, Jordan Bendeich, Buddie Neil, Angus Goolagong, Shontae King, Jed Goolagong, Dontae Cain-Ashford, Kalen Smillie and Jahzara Newman with Evonne Goolagong.

In PBL lessons the past fortnight, students have continued with their learning about our ‘learning dispositions’. They have had the opportunity to explore what it means to be reflective and self-motivated. Students discussed the importance of seeking feedback and learning from mistakes. They practised self-motivation as a group in games that required them to work together for a common goal. The last of our lessons on the ‘learning dispositions’ is happening this week. Students will discover what ‘The Learning Pit’ means, and why it is valuable to take on challenges, give them a go, bounce back from mistakes and use the toolkit of positive statements to have positive learning dispositions and be a responsible learner. The lesson features a video starring our very own students demonstrating the language responsible learners’ use as they journey through the Learning Pit. You can view all of our learning disposition posters on our website at https://hallidays‐p.schools.nsw.gov.au/positive‐ behaviour‐for‐learning‐/learner‐disposition‐and‐the‐ learning‐pit.html

Annette Barber PBL Team Leader

DONATIONS MAKE OUR SCHOOL GARDEN FABULOUS!

Our school garden has been very lucky to receive donations from the following people:- Thank you to Bunnings Warehouse Taree for our amazing fruit trees Orange, Lemon,Mandarin, Pomegranate and Olive. The students have now planted the trees and are caring for them. Bunnings also donated sugar cane mulch and seeds. A big, big Thank you goes out to Mick Cain who has volunteered his time to come into our garden over the last semester and rebuild the compost area, dig holes to plant our fruit trees, add compost buckets to our vegetable gardens and general garden duties. Thank you to Adrian and Sam Maligin for the donation of the Mango Tree. We will soon be planting this in our fruit orchard area. With these generous donations our school garden can thrive and students can be involved in the creation of this garden. Ms.J.McConnachie

PBL NEWS

STAGE 2 GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP STORIES In Week 8, Stage 2 students attended the Great Aussie Bush Camp. Students conquered fears on the giant swing and high ropes. They showed teamwork in canoeing and persistence in archery. Photos are now available to view on the school’s website gallery. Students from 3/4P wrote of their experiences:

Giant Swing I was getting tied up for the giant swing. My class mates pulled the black rope down below and I felt myself going up. I looked down, but wished I hadn't.

The people down below looked like ants. Finally I got to the top. I looked down at our instructor, Kit Kat. She nodded, and I pulled the red release rope. Aaaaarrrrgggghhhh! My lips went numb, and I could not scream - Lou Klaphake Archery At camp I did archery and I was nervous. I got a bullseye!I felt amazed, then I was confident. I did a dab because I was excited - Jaxsyn Seymour Dual Flying Fox Slowly I climbed the mountain of stairs, hoping when I got to the top, I'd jump. I'd promised myself I'd go on the dual flying fox but I really didn't want to. Ruby was my partner and she jumped first. I burst into tears knowing I couldn't do it. I ran as fast as I could down the stairs and sat on the seats. I realised I actually could do it. When Ruby came back, I promised her I would jump this time - it would be super fun. Once again I climbed the stairs, got to the top and jumped! It was amazing! I loved it and after that I love heights - Matilda Sladek

TOUCH FOOTBALL

On Friday, 21st June our boys' and girls' touch footy teams travelled to Old Bar to play in round 1 of the PSSA state knockout. Unfortunately Old Bar had the stronger team and the girls won the game 5 to 1. I was extremely proud of how hard our girls tried the whole match. They displayed a wonderful, never say die attitude, plus great sportsmanship. Well done girls. A big thank you to Mr Voorby for coaching the girls this year. Thankyou also to Mel Nunn for giving the girls a good ‘skills’ warm up pre-game.

The boys had an even harder battle against a team with quite a few footy players. Once again they showed a great attitude of trying till the very end. Old Bar were the victors however, with a final score of 8 to 0. Thank you to the parents who trained the boys this year, Karinda Bush for all your sessions, her husband Mat and also Mat Cougle and Mr Crozier. There's always next year!

SOFTBALL

Last Friday our girls' softballers played their round 4 match against Valentine Public School at our school. It was a perfect day for a huge battle that went to the last innings. Fortunately our girls got off to a better start, batting strongly in the first two innings to achieve a total of 9 runs to Valentine's 2, but then it flipped around with our girls struggling to get home. Thanks to consistent pitching by Maya Ljumanovic and catching by Charlie Keyte. Summer Brown at 1st base had safe hands and there was a wonderful catch at 3rd base by Bridie Steber. All the girls batted wisely, much improved from their previous matches. At the end of the game the girls were ecstatic to hear that they had won 12 to 8. They are now HUNTER champions!!! Next round is the quarter finals against the North Coast region winner. Keep up the practising girls and good luck! Thank you as always to Trevor Blanning for umpiring and assisting with the coaching and to Warwick for scoring.

Back row Trevor, Ramona, Charlie. Carly Elka Summer Daisy Mrs Channell, Warwick. Front row - Miley, Bridie, Matilda (injured), Stevie, Maya, Jesse (absent)

Colour Run and Obstacle Course Saturday the 16th of November If anyone is interested in planning and organising the event please email hallidayspointpandc@gmail.com

P & C NEWS

Ideas and suggested always welcome. Do you have a child that has represented Hallidays Point Public School at a PSSA State or National level? The HPPS P&C offers a Sporting Policy, with a token donation to help with associated costs. For more information please contact hallidayspointpandc@gmail.com Mel Orchard P&C President

The MidCoast Libraries school holiday program is out now. Please check with your local library for special activities, games, movie screenings and creative workshops. (See Administration Notice Board) REAL ICE SKATING An absolute first for Port Macquarie – Hastings Region, a family holiday event and starting 5th-21st July at Club North Haven.

PUBLIC MEETING 17TH JULY 2019 Hallidays Point District Community Liaison & Progress Association Inc (CLAPA) are holding a public meeting and information update on July 17th commencing 6.30pm at the Seniors Citizens meeting room Black Head. (adjacent the Black Head Sports field) All members of the community are invited. Interested parties in constructing a skate park are especially invited as there needs to be a determination of demand before Council will proceed further. Mid Coast Councilors will also be invited to attend. While there will be information shared from community groups there will also be opinions and solutions sought on the following:

a) Lighting for Tennis Courts

b) Back Beach Access

c) Skate Park

d) Gauge support for steps to be constructed

down embankment in front of Black Head

Beach shop

e) Pathway link Black Head to Diamond Beach (

seeking confirmation community high priority

and funding options)

f) Update on shared pathway and exercise

equipment installation

g) Brief report from CLAPA on status on some

other matters and their activities.

h) Section 94 funds for open space & recreation

There will be the opportunity for new members to join CLAPA at a cost of $5 per annum. The AGM will be held August 21st 6.30 at same venue. Invitations are open for nominations to the General Committee. Alan Tickle President JULY FOOTBALL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLINIC (6-13 Years) Instructor: Jeff Summers Venue: Boronia Park, Water Street, Forster Dates: (Week 1 of School Holidays) Monday 8 July 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Tuesday 9 July 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Wednesday 10 July 9.00 am – 12.00 pm Cost: $150 and siblings $120 Sausage sizzle each day! Please call 0402 211 738 or email jeffsummersfootballcoaching@hotmail.com LITTLE ATHLETICS 2019 Come and join Little Athletics, start date Monday 9 September 2019. Free trial days on Mondays 26 August and 2 September, 2019. Tiny tots are 4 to 5 year olds and go for 45 minutes. 6 to 17 year olds 4.30 to 6.00pm. Register online or see Facebook for more details @ FORSTERTUNCURRYLITTLEATHLETICS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Canteen Roster

Term 2, 2019 CONTACT: LINDA CAIN 0408 275640

Week Wednesday Friday Week 10 03/07/19

Linda Cain Laurinda Murray

05/07/19 Linda Cain Lotti Marocik Shelly Williams (11-2pm)