Principal’s Message

Welcome back to all our existing families and a warm welcome to new families with children commencing school

in 2020. At Rous School we focus on children receiving a supportive and engaging education in a caring

environment. Parents and community members are very welcome to participate in our school programs and

activities. Assisting in the classroom can be discussed with relevant class teachers. Throughout the year if you

have concerns or questions regarding your child; I encourage you to approach your child’s teacher or myself.

Next Monday Kindergarten students will commence schooling. The year 6 buddies are looking forward to

building a supportive friendship with their buddies. This year we have 13 students enrolled in kindergarten.

Over the holidays we have had improvements made to the playground through funds provided by the P&C. This

includes a second basketball hoop added to the court, a pathway to the fixed equipment area and foundations

laid for the outdoor classroom. Thank you to the P&C for your ongoing support in upgrading facilities for the

students. Also thank you to the Towner family in providing the new shelving for the sports equipment in the

sports shed.

School times –

9.05 Fruit break / morning assembly

11.25-12.10 Lunch

2.10-2.25 Recess

3.10 Home/ bus time

Newsletters are sent home each Thursday with the eldest child in the family. Alternatively, the newsletter can

be emailed to you. Please contact Mrs Bate in the office if you do not require a paper copy. Our school website

is also updated regularly, and it contains copies of the school newsletters, plus permission notes, etc. that go

home.

Kind regards,

Pauline Houghton

Teaching Principal

Term 1 – Week 1 30 January 2020

Change of Staff

Kindergarten class - Mrs Imms will be teaching the kindergarten class on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Miss

Allen will be leading the L3 literacy program in other schools throughout the year.

1/2 class – Mrs Simpson will teach the 1/2 class on Mondays and Tuesdays; Mrs Kelsall will teach the class on

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Welcome to Mr Jake O’Brien who will be working with all classes in teaching music each week and working

with the 4/5/6 class on most Wednesdays.

Welcome to Miss Sharni Pike who will be working with all classes in the area of technology integrating

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). She will also assist teachers in the

classroom with learning programs.

Mrs Lord will work with all classes in teaching Science and assisting teachers in the classroom with literacy

programs.

Mr Stephen Davenport-Waite will assist teachers in the classroom with learning programs.

Mrs Janelle Morgan will assist Mrs Bate in the office on Thursdays and Fridays.

Ronald Breugem will be looking after the school grounds as the groundsman.

Mr Jake O’Brien Mr Ronald Breugem Miss Sharni Pike Mr Stephen Davenport-Waite

Class structures for 2020Kindergarten - Miss Allen/ Mrs Imms

1/2 class - Mrs Simpson/ Mrs Kelsall

3/4 class - Mr Johnson

4/5/6 class - Mrs Houghton

Mrs Jo Bate and Mrs Janelle Morgan

Calendar of Events

Parent Information Evening Wednesday, 12 February

Parents are welcome to attend information sessions with class teachers on Wednesday, 12 February 2020.

These sessions are for class teachers to explain class routines, expectations etc. The times for each meeting are

as follows-

Kindergarten 5.30 - 6.00pm 1/2 6.00 - 6.30pm 3/4 6.30 - 7.00pm 4/5/6 6.30 - 7.00pm

Library- Tuesdays

Students will have the opportunity to borrow and return library books each Tuesday. It is strongly recommended

that children have a library bag to protect books from leaks and spills in school bags. Students may borrow

books from next Tuesday 4 February.

Tregeagle District Swimming Carnival Thursday, 13 February

Please return permission notes and payment for students

attending the Tregeagle District Swimming Carnival to be held on

Thursday, 13 February at Alstonville Pool. The students will depart

school at 9.15am and return by approximately 2.45 pm. The

students will travel by bus, unless private transport is arranged.

The carnival will commence at 10.00 am. Students turning 8 or

older and can swim at least 25 metres are expected to attend.

Miss Allen will stay with Kindergarten class and Mrs Kelsall will

work with students in 1/2 class not attending.

TERM 1 2020

Date Activity Payment Due Cost

Mon 3 Feb Kindergarten Commence

x x

Wed 12 Feb Information Evening x x

Thu 13 Feb Tregeagle District

Swimming Carnival Fri 7 Feb

$5 entry (to be paid at the pool) $5.00 bus (to be paid at school)

Wed 26 March

School Photos As per order

Student Representative Council (SRC) Induction Assembly Thursday, 20 February

Parents and the wider community are invited to attend the induction assembly on Thursday, 20 February for

students elected to the Student Representative Council for 2020. All year 6 students, plus a representative to

be elected from year 4 and year 5, will receive their badges. The assembly will commence at 2.30pm.

Book Fees 2020

The school has purchased educational supplies for all students this includes

writing materials, textbooks (Spelling Mastery, Soundwaves and 2x

Mathematics texts), workbooks and portfolio folders. This ensures all students

have the materials required for their class work throughout the year. The book

fee has been set at $80.00 per student. We endeavour to keep costs down by

subsidising the costs of these resources but require your support. Payment can

be made online or cash at the office. Please contact the office if you require

support. Thank you in advance.

School Assemblies

Parents and the wider community are welcome to our weekly assemblies, commencing next Thursday, 6

February. These assemblies commence each Thursday at 2.30 pm, unless otherwise stated. Each week on a

rotational basis a class will present a class item with class members chosen to lead the assembly. Please check

the weekly newsletter for further information on upcoming assemblies.

Medical and Asthma care plans

If your child has a medical condition, please ensure that the office has an updated medical or Asthma Action

Plan signed off by the student’s doctor. Parents/carers should also provide the office with a clean spacer and a

reliever medication clearly labelled with the child’s details.

P&C News

The next P & C meeting will be on Monday, 10 February at 7.30 pm.

All Welcome!

School Canteen

Canteen will commence this Friday, 31 January.

Ice blocks will be sold each Monday and Friday at recess time, commencing tomorrow. The cost of ice blocks-

70c.

If you can help out on any of the dates below please add your name and return to the office. We appreciate

your help.

Canteen Roster Term 1 Fridays Week 1 31 January Deb & Chloe

Week 2 7 February Rachel

Week 3 14 February

Week 4 21 February

Week 5 28 February

Week 6 6 March

Week 7 13 March

Week 8 20 March

Week 9 27 March

Week 10 3 April

Rural Youth is looking for Members for 2020

Rural Youth is a local organisation that meets once a month at Lismore

Showground. Members learn a variety of skills including but not limited to

Public Speaking, Debating, Show preparation for cooking, craft, produce,

animals and the ability to participate in formal meeting procedures. Rural

Youth aims to encourage young people who are interested in the land

and rural community to become self-reliant, responsible and effective

citizens.

Membership is $5 per person for the year with the first 2020 meeting

organised for Friday the 7th February at 7pm.

F o r a l l E n q u i r i e s C o n t a c t

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