THURSDAY ASSEMBLY It was 3/4P and 1/2H’s time to impress and entertain the many family members that attended our Thursday Assembly. 3/4P acted out the classic Australian song “Redback on the Toilet Seat”. It was a very amusing item with some great acting, singing and costumes. Everyone was very glad it wasn’t them being bitten on the bottom by that spider!! Well done Mrs Paxton and 3/4P! They were closely followed by 1/2H who got the whole audience toe tapping and rapping with two songs, “Let’s Tell the World” and “The Rainbow Rap”. They looked the part in their caps and sunnies and their enthusiasm was infectious!! Fabulous entertainment 1/2H. Congratulations also to all the class award winners who are listed inside the newsletter.

NEWSLETTER NO. 37 TERM 4 WEEK 8 TUESDAY 29th NOVEMBER, 2016

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On the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people

IMPORTANT DATES

28th Nov—9th Dec

School Swimming Scheme Fri 9th Dec Yr6 to BHS for Yr7 Orientation

28th-30th Nov Library Book Fair Mon 12th Dec Garden Club @ 12.20pm

Thurs 1st Dec Christmas Scripture Performance Mon 12th Dec Xmas Social K-4 5.30pm—7.30pm

Thurs 8th Dec Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea Mon 12th Dec Yr 7 Parent Info Night @ Bellingen High

Thurs 8th Dec Christmas Craft Day Tues 13th Dec Yr 6 Farewell

Our focus this week is the green rule “raise your hand

and wait for permission to speak”

NEWS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL MR TREVOR MULLIGAN

VOLUNTEERS’ MORNING TEA On Thursday, 8th December the school is hosting a Volunteers’ Morning Tea to recognise the wonderful work that all of our volunteers do to support the students in our school. These volunteers give of their time, experience and expertise freely and the whole school is very grateful and appreciative of their efforts. Thank you so much for all you have done to support and assist the students in the school. We hope you can join us on Thursday 8th December at 10.45am in the School Library. END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES A reminder to everyone that all NSW public schools have students attending school until Friday, 16th December. There are many activities and lessons still going on until the last day of the term. Please encourage your child to be at school and enjoy the academic, social and sporting opportunities going on. The Christmas holidays for students begin from Monday, 19th December, 2016 until Friday, 27th January, 2017. Year One to Year Six students return on Monday, 30th January, 2017. SEMESTER REPORTS The staff have been working very hard to finalise class reports. Please keep in mind that this report reflects what your child has achieved during the second semester of the year. There will be different units of work and different topics covered. Your child may gain the same level of achievement or a different one, either higher (indicating high interest and understanding in this area); or lower (showing less understanding of the concepts in this new topic/area or being not as interested or engaged in the topic). The teachers’ comments are meaningful, convey how well your child is progressing and will mention the interest and engagement across activities and tasks covered. Teachers will be handing student reports out on Tuesday of the last week of term – 13th December. EMERGENCY CONTACTS

A timely reminder to everyone to please ensure that the school has up to date parent/caregiver contacts and emergency contacts details for other family members or friends. If you have moved house or changed phone numbers this is an essential thing we need to know in order to be able to contact you. Please contact the office and inform them of your change of details.

SAFETY AWARENESS As the days are getting warmer there are some animals and insects that we all need to be more aware of. Snakes will be out and about more often, particularly at night. Check shoes left out on verandahs as these are good places for snakes to go into as well as spiders. Also, there are increasing reports of ticks being active. Please check your child for signs of them on their skin, particularly if they have been playing in longer grass or moving through shrub areas. We have been advised by the Department of Education that we can use a freezing product to freeze and kill the tick. This will prevent it from injecting further poison. Once the tick is frozen, we can then safely remove it with tweezers.

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Included in last weeks newsletter was a raffle book of ten tickets for our Christmas hamper raffle. Tickets are 50c each and the winners will be drawn on Presentation Day—Wednesday 14th December. We kindly ask that you buy or sell these tickets and return them with the money to your child’s teacher or the front office. More ticket books are also available from the office if you wish to buy or sell some more! We are also asking for donations of non-perishable items such as jars or tinned food, biscuits, lollies or Christmas themed items (napkins, decorations etc) to make up these wonderful hampers. Kindly drop your donations in to the front office. Your support is greatly appreciated.

CAROLS ON THE GREEN 1/2H and 1/2N will be singing at Carols on the Green tomorrow, Wednesday 30th November at 10am. This is a community event organised by the Urunga Neighbourhood Centre and is held on the grass in front of the Urunga Community Library. 1/2H and 1/2N will walk down with their teachers. Parents, grandparents and community members are all welcome to meet us there and enjoy the carols.

YEAR 6 FAREWELL This week Years 5 and 6 will receive their invitations to the Year 6 Farewell. It will be held at Club Urunga (Urunga Bowling Club) on Tuesday 13th December. Year 6 are asked to arrive at 5.40pm. Year 5 are asked to come at 7.15pm to enjoy the after dinner festivities. The evening will finish at 8.30pm. The theme for Year 6 students this year is “Starry Night ”. Year 6 need to have their RSVP’s returned and with payment of $25 to the office by Friday 9th December. Year 5 will pay $5 at the door on the night. Also, a reminder for all Year 6 students to bring in a baby photo of themselves by next Wednesday 7th November. Mr Patterson and Miss Wallace

YEAR 7 ORIENTATION DAY There will be an “All Schools Orientation Day” at Bellingen High School on Friday 9th December from 8.45am—3.14pm. Students will meet the teachers and participate in a range of activities including group activities, tour of the school, an orientation “treasure hunt”, mini-lessons and much more. The following Monday, 12th December, there will be a Parent/Carer Information Evening at the High School (time to be confirmed). There will be an introduction to staff and key learning areas, a tour of the school and refreshments. Bellingen High School looks forward to seeing you there. Mr Patterson and Miss Wallace

WHAT’S DUE K-4 students—Permission note and $8 for Movie and Picnic Day due Mon 12th

December Yr 6 Farewell RSVP and payment by Friday 9th December Sold Xmas Raffle tickets and donations for hampers

Year 6 Baby PhotosYear 6 Baby Photos In preparation for a fantastic and fun filled Year 6 farewell, could all Year 6 students please bring in a baby photo of

themselves.

Please have your name clearly written on the back and hand in to the ladies at the office.

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER JENNY LUXON

SPOTLIGHT ON YEAR 6 Continuing our spotlight on our wonderful Year 6…….

DREW CLARK Favourite colour: neon green Favourite music: Smiths chips, dumplings, fried rice, fried chicken Hobbies: sport, gaming, walking and skating Highlights of my time at UPS: becoming Lawson house captain

MEKEISHA DONNELLY Favourite colour: violet, blue black and red in every shade Favourite food: desserts, Italian food and candy Hobbies: sports, singing, playing video games and hanging out with my friends Highlights of my time at UPS: Meeting new people and teachers and learning about technology, maths, english, history and don’t forget about science and bringing in my dogs for show and tell

DECKLYN NUNNARI Favourite colours: aqua and blue Favourite food: ravioli and gelato Hobbies: surfing and skating Highlights of my time at UPS: Lake Ainsworth and beating Lewis in the 100m and 200m sprint

JAKE VINCENT-ELLIS Favourite colour: blue Favourite food: chicken Hobbies: cricket Highlights of my time at UPS: Being taught by good teachers

ZAC KUSKEY Favourite colour: light green and light blue Favourite food: pizza, honey carrots, lollies and green apples Hobbies: soccer, NFL, boxing and running Highlights of my time at UPS: Playing with friends

KLOE POUNDS Favourite colour: purple and blue Favourite food: olives and oysters and avocado on toast Hobbies: soccer Highlights of my time at UPS: Hanging out with my friends

LIBRARY NEWS 'Australia! Story Country' Book Fair I would like to thank our school community, parents and students, for their wonderful support during the first week of our Christmas Book Fair! The excitement generated during the first week of Book Fair culminated in a colourful and fun dress up parade with students showcasing their favourite fiction character/s. The winning character chosen from each class was awarded a $10 voucher to spend as they wished at the Book Fair. Congratulations to: KW: 'Zombie Policeman' AKA Dylan Bennington K/1G: 'Pippy Longstocking' AKA Ivy Taikato 1/2H: 'Harry Potter' AKA Rhys McGuiggan 1/2N: 'Thing 1' AKA Callen Sawyer 3/4R: 'Pocahontas' AKA Ocean Green 5/6P: 'Newt Scamander' AKA Drew Clark 5/6W: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' AKA Lewis Pagulayan-McCabe In 3/4P, after a class vote, there were 2 winners happy to share their prize. Congratulations to 'Willy Wonka' AKA Eaden Smith and 'Harry Potter' AKA Oliver Rodgers. Book Fair finishes this Wednesday so please pop in and have a browse. Don't miss out on our new supply of fun novelties and the opportunity to pick up some great reading and other creative Christmas gifts. Read Learn Live Geri Jensen (Teacher Librarian)

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY AWARDS TERM 4 WEEK 7

KW 3/4P

Thomas McGovern Olivia Gruber Styles

Travis Penfold Oliver Sharkey K/1G Holly McGuiggan Bell McGovern 3/4R Natalie Stanton Lewis Doughty Sienna Young Chia McGrath Violet Cooper Riley Morgan Damian Turner Annika Kedzlie 1/2N 5/6P Tahlia George Jenna Matthews Chelsea Lynes Kloe Pounds Kash Vine Drew Clark Lacey Davies Jake Van Haren 1/2H 5/6W Kiara George Joey Dudek Rhys McGuiggan Summer Hogan Samantha Kennedy Ky MacDonald Jorja Howlett Malayna Penn

Lauren Bourke Ashlee Little

Thank You Morning Tea for our Volunteers

All our wonderful volunteers who have helped throughout 2016 are warmly invited to a special morning tea on

Thursday 8th December at 10.45am

Please come along and join us for a cuppa in the Library. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Vacation Care in Toormina, Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Korora or Grafton

If you are interested in Vacation Care in any of the above locations, please contact 0466 306 220 or call into the school’s front office for a program.