Old Bar Public School

Success by the Sea

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Principal’s Message Autumn is my favourite season! I’m making up as many excuses as possible to get outside and enjoy this glorious weather. After spend-ing many hours each day in front of the computer or on the end of a telephone, it’s a treat for me to do ‘playground’ duty. I enjoy watch-ing children involved in their play.

There is competition for playground space with soccer, touch football and cricket all vying for their own patch of ground. On the concrete areas, handball is in full swing. I’m always amazed by the skill levels of some children. There have been a couple of incidents in the past week where children who have been playing competitive games have become upset or angry when they ‘lose.’ In these cases I talk to the students about being a ‘gracious’ loser. Acknowledging their oppo-

nent and congratulating the win-ner is another aspect of learning to lose. This might be a discussion to have with your children as we ap-proach the footy and netball season.

School Times 9.00am – 3.00pmOne morning recently I walked out of the office and into the foy-er of the administration block at 9.05am. I could barely get to the door for the number of late arriv-als at school! Di, in the office in-formed me that it is a regular oc-currence. Some families /children are often late. This is not okay.

During the first 15 minutes of school, children receive important information. There are notices/ac-colades given during the assembly and teachers generally talk to the students about what is happening in their day. If a child is consist-ently late to school – 10 mins per day – that equates to 50 mins per week. Do the maths and work out how much this is over a 12month

period. Here is another ‘life skill’ worth reinforcing. Late arrivals are monitored and in some cases, referrals are made to the Home School Liaison Officer for follow-up.

A Pat on the Back! At last week’s P&C meeting special mention was made of 2 of our Stu-dent Support workers. Aunty Linda

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 1 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Dates to Remember Term1 201421 March Hunter Rugby League24 March Primary Assembly

2pm25 Mar - 2 April

Life Education Van

3 April School Cross CountryInfants Assembly

4 April Hunter Winter Trials7 April Whole School Assem-

bly 2pm8 - 10 April

Science Challenge

9 April Easter Scripture11 April Anzac Service

Last Day Term 1

and Alan Sercombe consistently go above and beyond their duties to provide ‘a little extra’ for our stu-dents. They are a part of a wonder-ful support team at Old Bar. We are indeed lucky to have these moti-vated, compassionate and hard-working individuals on our side. Big thanks Aunty Linda and Alan!

For Your InformationNational Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) If your child is currently in Year 3, 5, 7 or 9, they’ll sit NAPLAN tests this May. Despite what you may have heard, there’s no reason to panic or start an intensive study schedule for your child. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/all-about-naplan

Sushi TrainBrown rice sushi rolls are a nutri-tious change to pack for school lunches. Unlike white rice sushi, they can be made the night be-fore, and the filling can be adapted to suit your child’s preferences. Pack in a chiller bag with an ice-pack and include some little soy sauce fish. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/

wellbeing/food/recipes/meat-and-fish-dishes/brown-rice-sushi-rolls

Wild Australia AppYour child can use this terrific app as an interactive educational tool at Taronga Zoo in Sydney or at Taron-ga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo. Wild Australia can also be used at home to discover more about the zoos’ amazing animals and interest-ing keepers. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/homework-and-study/educational-games/taronga-zoo-wild-australia

NetballFrom next week, there will be local netball teams using our school facilities for training. I love this connection to community.

Morning Tea With The PrincipalI think it’s time! I need a morn-ing tea to welcome new parents and touch base with old. I’ll check with Stu and Steve at FLOW and see if we can meet there next Thursday 27th March, from about 9.15am. Look forward to seeing some new faces. I’ll confirm and send home a note early next week.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the high number of chil-dren with food allergies and intol-erances, we are unable to have children’s birthday cakes shared with other students at school.

‘Seek RESPECT, not attention. It lasts longer.’ - KushandWisdom

Have a great week!Deborah Scanes

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 2 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Student Banking 12/03/2014

3 Winbins - Lachlan Adams (1G)2 Winbins - Liam O’Neil (1C)1 Winbins - Matt Power (4/5T)

19/03/20143 Winbins - Isaiah Puglisi (2/3H)2 Winbins - Amelia Moore (2B)1 Winbin - Abby Cutler (3/4G)

Rewards available this term are:Scented lead pencils and hand balls.

Mia PaskeHello, my name is Mia from 4/5T. I was surprised when my teacher called my name out, however I feel really honoured to be selected into the SRC. The things that I enjoy are: dancing, little athletics, skipping and boogie boarding. I promise to try to do my best to represent my class. Thank you for this opportunity

Cricket Report Last Wednesday the Old Bar Boys Cricket Team travelled to Gloucester to play in the PSSA Knockout Competition.The toss was won by Gloucester and they decided to send Old Bar in to bat on a good wicket. Jacob Nash scored a patient seven runs until he played across the line to a good length ball and was bowled.Daniel Periera played some strong shots through square leg but was out to a sky-shot to mid wicket. The team used all their 25 overs to be 9 for 79 at lunch.

Jake Hines cleaned bowled D Stone with his first ball but C Dunlop and B Berry scored freely in a 27 run part-nership. Daniel kept the pressure on the opposition taking 3 wickets for 8 runs, Tom Haines picked up two last wickets, but Berry batted his side to victory with a well made 26 runs.

The team enjoyed a great day of cricket and represented their school in exemplary fashion. Thanks to the parent who accom-panied their children to the match.

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 3 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Elijah SimpsonHi my name is Elijah Simpson and I’m your 2014 school leader. I’m ridiculously excited to be school leader because it’s really easy and awesome. I love playing soccer, touch football, surfing and fishing. I’m in year 6 and I’ve got a lot of friends. I will do my best throughout 2014. Just to let you know I’m not perfect but as I said I’ll do my best.Here comes RIDICULOUSLY AWE-SOME Elijah Simpson!

Fraser Simpson Hi I’m Fraser and I’m an SRC rep for 4/5T in 2014. The reasons I will be great at this job are: I respect the teachers, I’m sensible and help-ful. How about I tell you a little bit about myself? I enjoy going swim-ming, running and pretty much any-thing to do with sport. I think that I will be a great SRC rep for 2014.

Kriya Sercombe

Hi my name is Kriya Sercombe and I’m a part of the leadership team for 2014. I have one brother and live with my mum and dad. I also have a dog, two chickens and I used to have a budgerigar. I love playing soccer, singing, draw-ing, listening to music and play-ing with my dog. I am in year six and I have the most wonderful teacher. Her name is Miss Franks.

Mollyrose Simmons

Hi my name is Mollyrose Simmons and I’m your 2014 school leader. I’m so honoured to be your school leader because it is my last year in primary school. I love to play soc-cer, horse ride and play music. I’m in year 6 and I have amazing friends. At school I hope to do the best I can. I am highly respectful and I will listen to your ideas, but only if they are actually possible.

Piano teacher in the Old Bar AreaI’m currently taking on stu-dents for the coming year.

I have a University degree in music. I also studied pi-ano performance at University.

I’ve put students through AMEB examinations up to and including 7th grade.

I’ve taught students, both adult and children, from beginners to 7th grade.

I recently bought a gor-geous piano which students will really enjoy learning on.

If interested, I’d be hap-py to answer any questions.

I am currently charging $22.50 per half hour.

I am taking lessons on a Thurs-day afternoon from 4.30, as well as after 6.00 on Monday.

I can be contacted on:0478 679 708 or 6553 6972.

David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 oldbar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 6553 7248 4 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 Week 1 20th March 2014

Harrington Public School Fete/Markets Day

When- Sunday, March 30th Where- Harrington P.S

High St, Harrington 8 am to 2 pm

Come and see our many stalls: Art, craft, food, home wares, games,

clothing, jumping castle, auctions, rides, psychic readings and much more!

Why– We are raising funds for Years 3 to 6 students to attend an

excursion to Coffs Harbour & to purchase additional school resources for Kindergarten to Year 2 students!

Please come & support our day.

There will be plenty of things to see and do to keep you busy

Luca, Asha, Taya and Island are very

excited about taking singing lessons

together with Jim Bird

Mid Coast Music Lessons

Improve your child's concentration and give them a skill for life.

• Guitar • Bass • Drums • Ukulele • Harmonica • Singing

$25 for 30 min or group lessons available

Based in Taree ...... Ph: 0423391226