Thank You & Merry Christmas The P & C would like to thank all local businesses who have supported us

throughout the year, in particular Zeny’s Photography and Pizza This

Pizza That for their very generous and ongoing support.

We would also like to thank all families for their support this year and we

wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday. We look

forward to seeing you all in 2012.

Our last P&C meeting is this Wednesday 14 December and is being held

at Pizza This Pizza That at 5.00pm followed by dinner at 6.00pm.

FREE Cricket NSW Holiday Clinic

Wednesday 25 January 9.30am to 1.00pm, Urunga Grounds, Morgo Street

5-15 year olds. North Coast Cricket Manager 0425 297716.

Carols in the Park

Friday 16th December at Valla Reserve (Lions Park). Picnic Tea at 6.00pm.

Carol singing commences 7.00pm and Santa will make an appearance during

the night. Hot food, ice cream and coffee will be available for purchase.

SUMMER IS HERE AND SO ARE THE FLIES AND MOZZIES

Ecomist has offered to donate $10 to our school. For every insect control system

purchased. The system is fully automatic, safe and uses natural pyrethrum to keep disease carrying insects out of your home.

E4 Starter Pack, normally $66 including delivery. Pay only $50, save $16.

Includes a *30 day money back guarantee. Product can be viewed and ordered at the Front Office.

Make sure you hold on to this leaflet as there is no use by date and you never know when the flies, spiders, ants and mozzies will come to visit. Makes a great

Christmas gift for that person who has everything. For more product information go to www.ecomist.com.au

Community Notices

Newsletter Issue 40 13 December 2011

CHRISTMAS NATIVITY PLAY

PERFORMED BY

2P & 1/2A

We wish you a safe and a happy holiday with your family

and friends and we look forward to meeting our new families

next year.

Dec 14 Wed 15 Thurs 16 Fri Jan 2012 30 Mon Feb 2012 1 Wed

Events Calendar Presentation Day 9.30am Year 6 Graduation 5.30pm Last day of Term 4 Stage 2&3 end of year Bellwood trip (weather permitting) Year 1 - Year 6 students return First Day - Kindergarten

P & C News

Frank Partridge VC Public School Educating your child for a bright future

PO Box 288 Centenary Parade Nambucca Heads NSW 2448 Phone 6568 7100 Fax No 6568 9147 Website www.frankpart-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

IMPORTANT

INDUSTRIAL ACTION

THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER

Our school will be open from 9.00am. There will be minimal supervision until 11.00am for students. All classes will be operational from 11.00am.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

Kayla Quee, Jack Kelly, Damian Parkins James Hurley, Crystal Wylie

Brooke, Shaela, Stephanie, Paige, Ryan and Jasmine at the indoor

pool for our Swimming Scheme lessons.

Canteen News

“CAUGHT YOU BEING GOOD” VOUCHER WINNERS

STAGE 2 & 3 FUN DAY

This Friday all Stage 2 and 3 classes are walking to Bellwood Reserve

for a fun day. The classes will walk to Bellwood, leaving school at ap-

proximately 9.30am and will be returning by 2.30pm. If it is a wet

day, the activities planned will take place at school. Students are to

wear mufti but sensible clothing, hats and sunscreen are necessary

for protection from the sun. Comfortable shoes will be needed for

walking. A sausage sandwich and drink will be provided at the cost of

$3. All other snacks and drinks will need to be taken by the students.

Please return permission notes and $3 to class teachers ASAP.

The canteen will be operating as normal for the last week of this

term and will be open on the first day of Term 1 next year.

Thank you to all who helped at the Family Christmas Fun night in the

canteen. It was most appreciated.

Sharlene and the P&C Committee would like to say a huge thank you

to everyone who volunteered their time and helped out in the canteen

this year. Their contributions have been essential in keeping the

canteen open and their efforts are very much appreciated. We look

forward to a new year where hopefully more people can help out.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CANTEEN VOLUNTEER WINNERS

NOVEMBER - GAYE O’SULLIVAN

DECEMBER - JESS BURGESS

COMPUTER SKILLS

Participation

Max Galo

Beau Langford

Dylan Blanch

Flynn Franklin-Baker

Amber Jenkins

MATHEMATICS

Credit

Oran Muir-Wren

Beau Langford

Flynn Franklin-Baker Participation Kayla Quee

Lachlan White

SCIENCE

Participation

Oran Muir-Wren

Dylan Blanch

ICAS COMPETITION

Students who participated in the 2011 International

Competition and Assessment for Schools, conducted by the

University of NSW received their Certificates this week.

It‟s wonderful to see our children willing to challenge

themselves in these areas………………………………….Trish Castellari

Last Friday, a few classes entertained us with their performances.

Beau, Shayla, Holly and Jack

show their skill and strength in

“chopping wood”.

The special „surprise‟ guest appearance of X student and X Factor con-

testant, Mitchell Callaway, was a hit with students, staff and parents.

Courtney and

Sheydin lead the

way with the

“Razzle Dazzle

Dancers.

ENGLISH

Participation

Sheydin Banfield

SPELLING

Credit

Beau Langford

Flynn Franklin-Baker Participation Kayla Quee

Lachlan Wilkins

FPVCPS CANTEEN ORDER

THIS WEEK‟S MEAL OFFER

Name: ______________________ Class: _______

Wednesday 14 December

6 CHICKEN NUGGETS Dipping sauce (circle choice)

Tomato BBQ

+

ORCHY JUICE (circle choice)

Orange Apple Orange/passionfruit

PRICE $4.50 *************************************************************

Name: ______________________ Class: _______

Thursday 15 December

CHICKEN BURGER

with

Caesar dressing

PRICE $3.50

Normal menu available every day

VACATION CARE

FUN FOR CHILDREN

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Vacation care is a federally funded service which

provides child care for primary school aged

children of parents and carers who are working,

studying or looking for work. Respite places are

also available. This service operates in Macksville

and Nambucca Heads during the school holidays

from Monday 19th December 2011 to Friday 27th

January 2012.

The program provides high quality care, fun

activities, sport, craft, excursions and lots more!

Hours of operation are from 8.00 am til 6.00 pm;

fees start from $4.87 per child per day (with Child

Care Benefits).

After School Care service also operates at Frank

Partridge VC Public School Monday to Friday

during school terms.

For information on both services and bookings

please phone Gail at Family Services on 65681474

Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm.or email

vaccare@bigpond.com. Bookings and enrolments

are necessary before children attend.