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Avoca Beach Public School

The Round Drive

Avoca Beach NSW 2251

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E: avocabch-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W: www.avocabch-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Monday 23rd September, 2019

Avoca Beach Public School is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where individuals are respectful, responsible and strive for their personal best.

Our innovative, collaborative and inclusive culture empowers and supports every learner.

Principal’s Report Dear Parents, What a fantastic first term it has been at Avoca Beach Public School. I have felt so welcomed into the school community. This really is a special place and I feel so privileged to be a part of this amazing school. As this is the final newsletter for the term, I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. There is no School Development Day at the beginning of Term 4 so the students will return to school on Monday 14th October. NAPLAN Our Year 3 and Year 5 students did a great job with their NAPLAN tests earlier this year. The results of these tests were sent home at the end of last week. While NAPLAN gives us a snapshot of how each child in Australia is performing in specific areas of literacy and numeracy, it is important to know that they do not assess all of what makes our children exceptional and unique. The people who create and score these tests don’t know that some of our students love to sing, are good at drawing or can teach others how to use a computer program. They have not seen the way that some of our students can dance with style, play basketball skilfully or speak confidently to a large group. They do not know that your friends count on you to be there for them when they are sad. They do not know that Avoca Beach kids participate in nippers, help their Mum and Dad or look after their brother or sister. They do not know that our students are caring, thoughtful and that every day they try their best. So when discussing NAPLAN results with your child, please remember that there is no single way to ‘test’ all of the wonderful things that make our children who they are. K-2 Athletics Thank you for your patience with the K-2 athletics carnival. Although it was a sunny day last Friday, the ground was simply too wet to safely run the events. Let’s hope its 3rd time lucky for our K-2 athletics carnival this Thursday. The carnival will run from 10.00am – 12.30pm. We welcome all K-2 parents to come along and enjoy the morning with us. Ben Thomas Principal Quote of the Week “For teachers, as for students, the most effective evaluation comes from someone who sits beside us and helps us grow.” Carol Ann Tomlinson

Week 10 Mon 23rd

Tue 24th Wed 25th Musical Theatre Incursion School Discos 5pm & 6pm Thu 26th Fri 27th Super Stellar Assembly 12.15pm Triple P continues, Last day of term

Week 1 Mon 14th Students & staff return for Term 4

Tue 15th Wed 16th Sydney North Athletics Thu 17th Fri 18th Triple P-final session

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Wall of Fame This week I want to do a big shout out to the Talented Mathematics group who work with Mrs Norman every Wednesday. Last week they came to show me the math games they had created and we explored some of their mathematical thinking.

MR THOMAS’ WALL OF FAME

Rugby Superstar Last week Millie Parker represented the Sydney North Region in the first ever Girls Rugby 7s Gala Tournament, run by the NSW School Sport Unit. Millie’s team was undefeated throughout the tournament and won the event. Millie was also recently named captain of the Central Coast Girls Rugby 7s representative team. Go Millie!

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Cheerleading Champion Ava competed in the Championship State Cheerleading Competition on Sunday 15th September and her group was awarded 2nd place overall. Ava will be heading to Melbourne to compete at Nationals later in the year and we wish her all the very best.

Congratulations to the following students who received merit certificates at Friday’s assembly.

KM Clae Huckstepp, Will Stewart 3H Kahu Slater, Grace Tamblyn

KS Asher Huckstepp, Kingsley Boyle 3/4V Lennox Portelli, Amy Roy

KT Maui Rangi, River Carpenter 4B Archie Oldfield, Harrison Lafferty

1C Anu Tandel, Sanden Mitchell 4W Monty Lowbridge, Silas Allen

1G Penny Ryan, Indiah Shiers 5/6A Pia Gatt, Amalia Casey

1R Jonah Geary, Poppie Graham 5/6D Will Guz, Aislinn Ouradnik

2B Lily Parker, Chloe Stewart 5/6F Imogen Harris, Kai Gee

2D Ella Williams, Soraya Mathieson 5/6J Edan Thompson, Phoenix Rozio

2S Myles Whiting, Alexander hall 5/6M Johnnie Mitchell, Jacob Kellock

3A Charlotte Orr, Riley Geary

SUPER STELLARS

KS Asher Huckstepp, Mia Choba 2S Hamish Choba 5/6A Hayley Bain

Debating On Wednesday the 18th of September, Annie Lowbridge, Valli Smith, Bethan Minor and Duke Smith went to Bateau Bay Public School to compete in the 16th round of The Premier’s Debating Challenge. The topic for this debate was that all teachers should set a research project for all kids over the school holidays. Avoca Beach debated that this change must not go forth and argued against Bateau Bay who was a very tough team to beat. Fortunatly, Avoca was too good on the day and won the debate due to their well structured arguments and relentless rebutals! The aducator spoke very highly of the Avoca Beach team saying they were very professional and one to look out for in the next round. Our students will go on to compete against Berkley Vale Public School in the quarter finals on Friday 27th September. Good Luck debaters!

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Kindergarten Farm Day

Last Thursday, Kindergarten had a Farm Day Incursion to coincide with our Science unit ‘Paddock to Plate’. The

students came dressed in their best farmer outfit and had a fun-filled day.

We enjoyed a morning in the classroom making pig and sheep biscuits, cow masks and even performing a science

experiment- making butter from cream! Each class then visited the Kindifarm which was a highlight of the day. The

students were able to feed and pat a calf, lamb, sheep and goats. They then held chicks, ducks, rabbits and guinea

pigs and finished the visit with a pat of the very cute piglet. The students demonstrated responsibility and respect

and we all had a fabulous day!

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Stage 3:

Legacy Species Campaign

This term, Stage 3 have been working hard to create campaigns for Taronga Zoo’s 10 legacy species. In this

campaign, they have promoted their animal by creating posters, brochures, bookmarks, movies, slideshows,

dioramas, fully illustrated picture books and even made their own wire sculptures of their animals.

The Taronga Zoo’s legacy species is a campaign run by Taronga Zoo to help endangered animals from Australia and

Sumatra, increase their numbers and thrive in their environment.

The campaign launch will be held on Tuesday 24th September in the school hall from 11:10am – 12:30pm. On the

day, you bring a coin donation which will be donated to the Taronga Zoo Legacy Species for the Wild campaign.

Many groups will be selling merchandise and even edible treats which you can purchase on the day, so remember to

bring some money if you would like to buy something from the stalls.

Our legacy is to raise awareness for these amazing creatures, so please come along and support our campaigns or

donate to Taronga zoo using this link: https://taronga.org.au/conservation-and-science/act-for-the-wild

Emily Burchall and Imogen Harris

PBL Week 10 - Fair Play This week our PBL focus has been on how to be respectful, responsible and perform our personal best when playing sport games at school. Students have recognised the importance of playing fair and playing to the school rules. Our school expectations require students to be responsible and always return the school balls to the correct area. Students are demonstrating respectful behaviour by sharing the space and performing their personal best by playing fair.

UNIFORM SHOP In preparation for Term 4, the uniform shop will be open Tuesday 24th September 2.45pm – 3.45pm The last order day for Flexischools for delivery before we break up will be Monday the 23rd September. Any orders received after that date, will not be fulfilled until Thursday 17th October – the first week of Term 4.

As a reminder: girls move into the summer dress or white shirt with school shorts/”skorts”

boys into the grey shorts

Best regards Jo Newman

SCHOOL BANKING There will be no school banking this week.

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A huge thanks to all our wonderful teachers, Mr Thomas and all the staff for their help in every way for our Fair. I am delighted to announce we have raised $36,000 for our school. At Friday’s assembly we presented some awards. The Best Dressed Stall (Judged by Mr Thomas) - Class 3A - Veggie Burgers received a Class Party at Sunsets Bistro, Avoca Surf Club. Most GPK Points raised (for selling Raffle Tickets, filling $2 jars, donating books, bikes and/or cakes) went to Class 3/4V who received a Class Party at GPK Erina Fair.

Vouchers were awarded to the top 5 ticket sellers: Violette Wolters 1C Ace Roumanous KM Elijah Jamal 5/6J Indali Romeyn 5/6F Dylan McMahon 2B

The winners in our Major Cash Raffle drawn at The Fair were: 1st Prize $2500 - Mark Cartwright (Ticket No. 26304) 2nd Prize $1000 - Janine Ravenwood (Ticket No. 28828) 3rd Prize $750 - Julie Banfield (Ticket No. 01008)

All money has been awarded to the above. There were lots more winners on the day in our Hamper Raffle and instant winners on our Prize Wheel. Thanks to all the business who donated these prizes. Congratulations to all the Prize Winners. Thanks again one and all for a wonderful Fair and great community spirit. Kindest regards, Paula

AVOCA BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL FAIR MAJOR SPONSORS 2019

Avoca Beach Hotel

McGrath

Laser Clear Cosmetic Clinic

Avoca Beach Law

Avoca Beach Seafoods

Raine & Horne Coastal

Scope Legal

Smith & Sons

Avoca Beach Dental

Avoca Beach Butchery

Ludo’s Gourmet Kitchen

Stone Real Estate

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Fruit & Veg Month 2019

Our school has registered for Fruit & Veg Month 2019. The theme for this year is ‘The Adventures of Captain Fruit N Veg!’ It's all about linking eating fruit and vegetables with good times, superheroes, superpowers and adventures! Fruit & Veg Month 2019 runs for the last 4 weeks of Term 3, Monday 2nd to Friday 27th September. As part of Fruit & Veg Month, students will be involved in various classroom and school based activities which encourage them to eat more fruit and vegetables. If you require more information on activities and ideas please go to the website www.fruitandvegmonth.com.au

Thanks

Mrs Boarer

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CENTRAL COAST KIDS IN NEED FUNDRAISER Come down to Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on Monday 30th of September to help raise money for Central Coast Kids Need.

6:20-7:00pm - Nibblies and live music from Niamh Watson. 7pm - movie starts. Tickets are $20 including a chance to win the lucky door prize. Additional raffle tickets will be on sale. All profits go towards Central Coast Kids In Need. Tickets can be purchased online, or by ringing Avoca Beach Picture Theatre at 43 821 777, or on the night.

RIDE LIKE A GIRL CENTRAL COAST KIDS IN

NEED

Cast: Teresa Palmer, Sullivan Stapleton, Stevie Payne, Susie Montague-Delaney, Sam Neil, Rachel Griffiths

Genre: Biography | Rating: PG

As a little girl, Michelle Payne dreams of the impossible: winning the Melbourne Cup — horse-racing's toughest two-mile race. The youngest of 10 children, Michelle is raised by single father Paddy. She leaves school at 15 to become a jockey and after early failures she finds her feet, but a family tragedy, followed by her own near fatal horse fall all but ends the dream. But with the love of her dad and her brother Stevie, Michelle will not give up. Against all the medical advice, and the protests of her siblings, she rides on, and meets the Prince of Penzance. Together they overcome impossible odds for a shot at the dream: a ride in the 2015 Melbourne Cup, at odds of 100 to 1. The rest is history. Ride Like A Girl is the incredible true story of Michelle Payne.

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FRENCH FOR KIDS CLUB AT AVOCA BEACH PS : French classes on TUESDAY 3.30pm - 4.30pm Nathalie Roy on 0430 286 590 or email nathalie.roy@lcfclubs.com.au to register your interest and for more info on cost and siblings discount. MERCI! WE ACCEPT THE CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHER

SPANISH FOR KIDS CLUB AT AVOCA BEACH PS : Spanish classes on MONDAY 8.15am - 9.00am Nathalie Roy on 0430 286 590 or email nathalie.roy@lcfclubs.com.au to register your interest and for more info on cost and siblings discount. GRACIAS!

WE ACCEPT THE CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHER

MUSIC TUITION AT AVOCA BEACH - GUITAR (ACOUSTIC AND ELECTRIC), SINGING, ELECTRIC BASS, BANJO,

MANDOLIN and UKELELE. All styles and all ages, beginners to advanced levels, very experienced professional

teacher. Phone Chris on 0422 802 222

TENNIS COACHING – Copacabana

Coaching Monday Afternoons SNSW Voucher can be used for Fees For all standards – New pupils welcome Hot Shots Programme Enquiries Telephone Mark - Mobile 0403 499308

Woy Woy Wombats Water Polo REGO DATES Online from Monday 23rd September Please go to our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/158936447483851/ or Website for more information: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/woywoywombats/home/?fbclid=IwAR3gkeTchChXcOnMyp3yROGjHuiDgtmxVomux_AUKpwSee2p14NUBbnvegQ COME & TRY Saturday 28th September 10am - 12 noon @ PLC Woy Woy Thursday 17th October 7pm- 8.00pm @ PLC Woy Woy Contact: secretarywombats@gmail.com

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Avoca Beach Public School’s newsletter contains paid advertisements which assist with the cost of publication. The

publication of such advertisements does not imply endorsement of any product or service by the NSW Department of

Education or Avoca Beach Public

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THE SNACK SHACK

The Snack Shack Hours are: Morning 9.00-9.20 Recess 10.50-11.10 Lunch 1.10-1.40 Preferred method of ordering is by using the FLEXISCHOOLS APP, CUT OFF TIME 8.30AM. Although we are happy to provide IOU’s for lunch when needed, please try and settle any outstanding accounts ASAP so we can continue to offer this service. As the year progresses we are getting busier and busier. If you have a couple of hours to help out on any of our shifts we would greatly appreciate it as we cannot provide our great range of homemade food options without you. SNACK SHACK ROSTER Monday 23Sep Emma Seyer Tuesday 24Sep Emma Caroll Wednesday 25Sep Caroline Jardine Thursday 26Sep VOLUNTEER REQUIRED Friday 27Sep Suzie Hunter, Ali O’Brien

ALL VOLUNTEERS IN THE CANTEEN MUST PROVIDE THE SCHOOL OFFICE WITH A COMPLETED VOLUNTEERS

DECLARATION AND THE 100 POINTS OF IDENTIFICATION BEFORE ASSISTING IN THE CANTEEN OR

ANYWHERE ELSE WITHIN THE SCHOOL.

Lyndsay Buening – Canteen Manager 0412 784 884 Tue, Thur, Fri Sarah Randall – Canteen Supervisor 0423 113 401 Mon & Wed

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OCCI Central Coast, FREE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES – SEPT/OCT 2019

Come and explore rock pools at Terrigal Haven, Nora Head and Toowoon Bay with OCCI’s expert guides and learn

about the fascinating creatures that live there. There is a maximum of 25 people per walk so bookings are essential.

Most suited to ages 5 years to adult. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. All participants are required to

wear closed in shoes for protection.

DATES:

Sunday 29.9.19 RPW Toowoon Bay, 1.30pm

Monday 30.9.19 RPW Terrigal Haven, 2.15pm

Tuesday 1.10.19 RPW Norah Head, 3.15pm

Tuesday 2.10.19 RPW Terrigal Haven, 3.15pm

*OCCI 20th Birthday walk: Sunday 27.10.19, RPW Terrigal Haven 1.30pm* All invited.

To book, please phone or text Linda on 0404 450 429

You will need to leave: Your name and telephone number, preferably mobile Children’s names and ages Date and walk location Source of information

Sponsored by Central Coast Council

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