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School Calendar

2013

Somersby Snippets

11/06/13 Term 2 Week 7

840 Wisemans Ferry Road . SOMERSBY, NSW 2250

Phone: 0243 72 1233 Fax 0243 72 1254

Email : Somersby-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS - Kirsty Squires We hope everyone has had a nice and relaxing long weekend, ready for a busy end to the term.

Reports

Semester 1 reports will be sent home next week on Wednesday, 19th June. These reports reflect the achievements made by students in Terms 1 and 2 based on regular assessments and observations. A booking form for parent/teacher interviews will be sent home with reports. Please do not hesitate in arranging for an interview with your child’s class teacher to clarify any questions you may have in regards to your child’s learning and progress.

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2014

To enable us to correctly estimate enrolments and staffing for the school for next year, we are asking for all parents enrolling students next year to complete enrolment forms and leave their details at the office. Thank you to our current families who are promoting our school in such a positive manner and encouraging families to enrol in their local school.

Major Excursions

Thank you to those families who have paid their deposits for the Year 4 Jenolan Caves excursion and the Year 5/6 Outdoor Education camp. If you have not yet paid the deposit please do so as soon as possible. These camps will be a fantastic experience for your children.

P&C Meeting

The P&C meeting was postponed last week and will be held tomorrow night, starting at 7pm in the school library. Thank you to the many parents who come along to support the school and offer many ideas and suggestions to enable our school to reflect community needs. Your ideas are always greatly appreciated and we would love to see even more of our parents come along. I look forward to seeing you there!

Manual Handling

All staff will be at Kulnura PS tomorrow afternoon from 4-5pm to undertake a Manual Handling update. Kirsty Squires

Year 6

Thank you to Mrs Hall for organizing a 100 Squares for our year six fundraising. Students will be holding a cake stall and lolly jar guessing competition before the end of term. Today year 6 looked at a range of designs for the year 6 Tee shirt and have made a decision.

The community

acknowledges the

traditional custodians of the land on which the

school is located.

School Security Number

1300 880 021

June 13 L3 parent Info Session

3.30—4pm

June 15 Combined Schools’ Disco

June 17 ICAS Writing

June 19 Reports out

June 25 CC Principals Meeting

June 26 Parent Teach-er Interviews

June 28 Last Day of Term 2

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P & C

Contact information

somersbypandc@gmail.com

Nicki Ward 0417 721 435

Uniform Shop

Open every Wednesday

from 8:30am—9:15am

0407 039 479

Chontelle Singh

gazchonxav@hotmail.com

Canteen

As usual this Friday

Please notify the

office if you have

changed any phone

numbers—or if any

medical details for

your child have

altered.

Book club due back

18th June. Thanks

Did you know ?

Hawaii was origi-

nally called the

Sandwich Islands.

African elephants only have 4

teeth.

Cross Country Good luck to Henna, Sarah, Alara and Jasmine at Thursday’s Regional Carnival at the Gosford Racecourse.

Athletics Our school athletics carnival will be held on Friday 19th July (week 1 term 3) on our school oval. This is a K-6 event with parent participation encouraged. Students will commence preparation shortly. More information will be provided closer to the event.

Premier’s Sporting Challenge Our school has registered to participate in the 2013 NSW Premier’s Primary School Sport Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to encourage students to participate in sport, games and physical activity. Over a ten week period (Monday 17th June to Friday 6th September) our school will be monitoring the physical activity we do during class time, at recess and lunch as well as during sport. What we do outside school hours will also count towards the Challenge award for our school. Neil Mitchell

2/3K We would like to welcome Ms Panetta to our class. Jocie is a 2nd year student at Ourimbah University and I know she is very excited to spend time with 2/3. Ms Panetta will be with us until week 1 Term 3. Library day will be changed to Wednesday this week as I will be attending an eT4L video conference with Ms Broome. Don't forget your library bags.

Debating Firstly I would like to congratulate both teams on their fantastic behaviour whilst visiting other schools. You were polite, mature and a pleasure to be with. I hope these fantastic manners continue whilst we are the host school. Somersby Public Girls - your debate is on Friday this week. Don't forget that as we are the host team we need to supply morning tea. Could we all please bring a plate to share? Alara will be our Chairperson for this debate. Good luck everyone.

K, 1, 2, 3 Excursion Our excursion to Taronga Zoo has been confirmed for Tuesday 13th August. We will need to leave school by 7.30am and will return at approx 4.30. The price for this excursion is $35. Mrs Knight, Mrs Cranstone and Miss Suazo will be attending, as all teachers who are attending are female we require a male volunteer to attend for supervision reasons. If there are any fathers or grandfathers who are available on that day and would like to join us please inform Mrs Knight in writing. A name will be pulled from a hat if needed. Laura Knight

P&C News

Kids disco Saturday, June 15 Thankyou to the parents who have volunteered to help staff the kids disco this Saturday night at Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club. Just a reminder that if children buy their tickets at school, the disco will be $7. On the night, tickets will cost $10. Children will receive a sausage sizzle and drink. The disco is for children aged 5 or over, from 6pm-10pm. The event will be run on a sign-in/sign-out basis. For more information: Nicki Ward on 0417 721 435 or email somersbypandc@gmail.com.

Office News

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TERM DATES

2013

TERM 3

Tuesday 16/07/13

Friday 20/09/13

TERM 4

Tuesday 08/10/13

Wednesday 18/12/13

P&C forum to discuss VET subjects Thursday, June 20 The Central Coast Council of P&Cs is hosting a community forum so parents can learn more about vocational education and training subject choices available for high school students entering Years 9&10. The forum is open to all parents. It will be held at 7pm-8.30pm at the Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus, Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale. Trivia night postponed The trivia night planned for later this month has been postponed until early in 4th term.

With so many activities happening at the moment, and the usual round of winter illnesses, the P&C executive decided to move this major fundraiser to a later date.

July 15 SDD

July 16 Students

first day

July 7-14 Naidoc Week

July 19 Athletics carnival

July 20 RFL Bingo Night

July 29-

August 2

Education week

August 9 Small school’s Athletics

August

19-21

5/6 Camp

August 23 Zone Athletics

September

11-12

Year 4 Camp

September

14

Car Boot Sale

October 27 Grand parents day

November 5 Catholic Mass

November 13 Interrelate

December

2—13

Swim Scheme

December 13 Presentation Day

December 18 Year 6 Farewell

Student’s last day

Year 6 Fundraiser

100 Squares $2 a square to win $100

(Adults only. Play in the office)

How many sweets in the

jar

20cents a guess.

Mufti Day last day of

term 2 gold coin donation.

Our Debating team

Our girls winter uniform on display.

Orders can be made through the uniform

Teela

Sam

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2014

School

Photos

Bingo Night 20th July

More Chocolates ?? Let the office know

THERE’S STILL TIME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $5000

FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAY

So far we have 10 student bankers who have qualified for

our School Banking competition. There are still 3 weeks left

for you to be part of this amazing competition. All you need

to do is bank 3 times into your Youth Saver Account here at

school and you will automatically be entered into the draw.

First prize: $5000 family holiday to anywhere in Australia

plus $500 spending money. There is also $5000 cash to be

won for your school. 25 runner up prizes are also up for

grabs, these prize packs include Wii U, E spark electric

scooter, walkie talkie, night vision goggles and underwater

camera valued at $700. More details are at

www.commbank.com.au/adventureisland. BANKING DAY AT

SOMERSBY IS EVERY TUESDAY.

As you know, our school has been participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. The program has now finished for this year, so a big thanks to everyone who supported our school. We’re now at the important stage of the program where Points Sheets are collected and lodged as our Earn & Learn claim. We will then be able to get new educational equipment for our school. The more we collect, the more we can redeem. So this week please send in your Woolworths Earn & Learn Points Sheets and any loose Earn & Learn Points Stickers you may have. Remember to check your handbag, the car glove box or they maybe stuck on the fridge. Every little bit helps. Thanks again for all your support!

What makes a good book for young kids? Any book they want to read. Choosing to read over choosing not to read is the most important aspect of introducing your kids to the world of books. The best way to choose a good book is through your child. Good books teach kids things subtly while still telling a great story. Good books are authentic, credible and captivating. Resist the desire to choose only books you read as a kid. Don't worry if the words appear hard; this exposes kids to more complex language in context. Expose them to books you thought were fabulous as a kid, but don't be too precious. Quite often kids will reject it precisely because you've offered it – they want to find something for themselves. http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/zh/homework-and-study/english/my-book-club/what-makes-a-good-book-for-young-kids