Principal’s Newsletter Week 4, May 16th

As I have moved around the school this week I continue to be impressed with the settled way students are working. This focus and commitment are life long skills and students maximise their work time by approaching it with a can do attitude. I always look forward to seeing the quality work that students produce and hope to do a lot of that in the next few weeks as Principal (Relieving).

This week we have been advised of two long awaited capital improvements. The front fence will be completed by the end of the term, with only a week of interruption to Elizabeth Street entries. I will write more about this when construction is about to start. We have also been advised that the sandstone trim on the library building will be sealed very soon, hopefully stopping the leak into the hallway.

Stop Working Meeting ~ This Friday 18th May: The NSW Teachers Federation has called for a two hour

stop work meeting this Friday morning for up to two hours. The school will be operational but there will be no normal lessons from 9am – 11am. Normal lessons will commence at 11am. Most staff have indicated they will be attending the stop work meeting. To support parents who have no other options for supervision, minimal supervision will be provided for students attending before 11am in the playground. Thank you for your support.

Head Lice: There have been a number of cases of Head Lice reported in our school. It would

be appreciated if you would check your child’s hair this evening and treat as necessary. If all the children are treated at a similar time then reinfestation from one child to the next can be minimised. We also ask you to check again in a few days to make sure we won’t have a continual problem. Please see pamphlet with this week’s newsletter for suggested treatments.

NAPLAN: Testing of Year 3 and 5 students is well underway, students are to be congratulated on their focus

and effort, keep it up.

Opportunity Class Placement Test: Applications are open to apply for OC placement test for Year 4

students wishing to sit for this test. I encourage all parents to apply on-line. Hard Copies are also available at school for parents who don’t have internet facilities at home, alternatively we can accommodate parents here at school to make these on-line applications. Completed forms must be lodged by Friday 18th May. The test is scheduled for 25th July. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need further information

Tighes Hill

Public School

33 Elizabeth Street, Tighes Hill, 2297

Phone: 4969 3720

4969 3703 Fax: 4961 2334

Email address: tigheshill-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.tigheshill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter No. 7 16th

May 2012

Dates to Remember

Thursday 17th May NAPLAN – Maths

Friday 18th May 2 Hour Stop Work Meeting

Friday 18th May OC applications close

Tuesday 22nd May SRC cake Stall

Tuesday 22nd May ICAS ~ Computer Test

Wednesday 23rd May Sydney Writer’s Festival

Friday 25th May Starstruck Rehearsal

Our school newsletter comes out fortnightly on Wednesdays, and is given to the eldest member of the family. .

This edition includes:

Principal’s Report

Athletics Carnival Permission Note

SRC Cake Stall Flyer

Head Lice Information Pamphlet

Sick Children at School: Recently we have had quite a few sick children being sent to school. In the

interests of all students and staff, if your child is sick please keep them at home to rest and recover.

10 Star Card Certificates: At Wednesday and Friday’s assemblies students will begin to receive their 10

Star Card Certificates as they achieve this benchmark. Parents are very welcome to attend our assemblies to celebrate with us. I am always very excited to see so many students awarded for great behaviour and for upholding our school rules. Well done boys and girls!

Child Protection Program: All our classes will be involved in specific child protection lessons throughout

this term and Term 3. These mandatory lessons are a part of the Health P.E and Personal Development key learning areas. Child protection is a developmental program that begins at pre-school and continues throughout high school. Child protection teaches our students protective strategies to enable them to distinguish between good and bad relationships and develop confidence to make good choices. Star Struck: The first rounds of rehearsals were held last week at the basketball stadium. The group are

working extremely hard with Miss Ragan to master the choreography of their particular dances. Miss Ragan is also working to complete some of the costumes needed. Our first sewing bee will be held on Friday 25th May. Can you come and help? We hope the lower hall is buzzing with the sounds of sewing machines and scissors! I want to acknowledge Miss Ragan’s wonderful enthusiasm and commitment in giving yet again the senior dance group this fantastic experience. It takes a great deal of in-school and out of school hours and resources to manage a Starstruck group. Thank You Miss Ragan and all the mums for your support, we are indeed lucky to have you!

Mothers Day and P&C: Thank you to our P&C members, who organised, assisted, wrapped, etc. for our

very successful Mother’s Day stall. The Quality of the gifts was exceptional. They were all wrapped and beautifully presented by helpers. Thank you to the many families who donated goods to make up these gifts.

PSP Debating Round One Competition Results ~ By Emma Jane Wasiak Last Monday, the 7th of May, we went over to Carrington Public school for our first PSP prepared debate of the year. We went in the library and practiced our speeches and then the other school came in and we met them then the debate began. We were lucky enough to have a Stage 3 audience from Carrington watch. We were victorious in our debate and we won based on our rebuts. The other team was well trained and had very good knowledge on the topic. Most of all everyone received great feedback and everyone had a good time. We look forward to the rest of the competition Regional Cross Country: Congratulations Gilbert Harabakunzi and Mitchell Hunt who participated in the Regional Cross Country in Week 3. They both ran extremely well and even though it was a very long and challenging track both students completed their event. Further congratulations to Mitchell who was placed 3rd, he will now go on to compete at state level, we are very proud of all of you.

K–6 Athletics Carnival ~ Monday 28th May: Today you will receive an information sheet and permission

note for the K-6 Athletic Carnival. This year the Athletic Carnival is a whole school event with a new venue, Number 1 Sports Ground, Newcastle West. K-2 will return to school at 12.30pm and Years 3-6 at 2.30pm. Please return permission note and money to school by Friday 25th May.

AFL Report ~ By Justin Leary On Thursday 10th May Tighes Hill PS Years 5/6 went to Bill Elliot Oval at Maryland and competed in the Paul Kelly Cup Regionals. Sadly they didn’t make it to the Grand Finals but with their super coach Mr Horadam, Miss Robinson and the mums who encouraged them and drove them there and back, they managed to win a game. For Tighes Hill PS, this is the second time in a row they’ve got to Regionals. In the end they won one game, lost two and had a lot of fun. Gymnastics

Sydney Writer’s Festival ~ Wednesday 23rd May: Next Wednesday 5H6 and 5M6 will travel to Sydney

to attend the Writer’s Festival at Sydney Town Hall. Students will depart from school at 6.10am sharp and return at approximately 4.30pm. All students must be in full school uniform, no exceptions. Have a great day!

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Assembly Awards ~ Week 2 and 3 KD Keita Besuijen, Gus Ellis, Natasha Howell, Natalie Fensom, Trey Love, Cody Morgan KR Jaxon Legge, Grayson Hall, Destiny Bradley, Lupin Witherow-Quill, Emily Michie, Emma Davies 1E Jessamy Sewell, Dakota Kelly, Connor Sternbeck, Sebastian Crick, Imogen Hanwright, Evy Bootland 1L Mala Blackley, Noah Leto-McCurtayne, Makaylah Tufi, Matthew Stephenson, Maria Kamanda, Isla Fensom

1R2 Kane Bushby, Dylan Driscoll-Williams, Harmony Turner-Cotterill, Jarvis Tarran Mc Elhinney, Chloe Mann, Flynn Haug

3A4 Lucas Collins, Joseph Eastwood, Jack Fensom, Lilly Keegan, Jessica McCulloch, Genevieve Thomas 4J5 Lachlan O’Brien, Lachlan Summers 5H6 Ethan Bailey, Peyton Ford-Ling, Bradley Martin, Gordon O’Neill, Sebastian Thwaites

5M6 Jackson Burgess, Liam Michie, Mabel Rodger

Principal (Relieving) Jennifer Crain

Article from Newcastle Herald Tuesday 15th May

Featuring Brad Martin ~ 5/6H

Coach Stewart Bell has been with the team throughout the competition and said their best effort at the nationals was sixth in the first year. Bell said the side were excited about their trip to the Gold Coast, which has been made easier by a donation from Lake Macquarie businessman Andrew Poole.

The Newcastle Little League Representative side is building on a strong start for the region in the under 13 baseball competition. The 14 person squad took out the country division of the NSW titles last month in Nowra, winning three of their four games to finish top of the table and qualify for the national championships on the Gold Coast from May 24 to 27. They will be one of 17 teams vying for the Australian title and a place in the Asian division. The winners in Asia qualify for the Little League World Series in America. It is the fifth year of the Little League Series. Newcastle won the NSW country title the first two years but were eclipsed by Illawarra in the next two.

Newcastle Little League Representative Baseball Team Fundraiser

Win a signed Cricket Bat by Steve and Mark Waugh

Tickets: $2.00 Drawn: Monday 18th June

Brad and Kerrie Martin will be selling tickets before school in the playground

Please support our very own Brad Martin in 6 ??

School Fun-Run

We will be holding an adidas School Fun-Run as a major fundraising event this year. The event will be held on 1/6/12 within the school grounds. The adidas School Fun-Run is a healthy, fun and active fundraiser that ensures we send the right message to our students about getting active, having fun and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The main focus of this event is on participation. Family support is most appreciated as we encourage all students to get involved. All students have received a Sponsorship Form to help collect sponsorship on behalf of the school SRC. The funds raised will be used to purchase reading books for the library and classrooms We ask all parents to read the Sponsorship Form and sign the front page to grant permission for their child to fundraise and participate in this event. Students who raise just $10 or more will receive a reward for effort. In the Sponsorship Form you will also find many other benefits like the chance to win a family holiday in Disneyland! Students wanting to train for our event and to receive advice from sporting heroes like Scott Prince, Dale Thomas, Sally Pearson and other elite adidas athletes can do so by logging onto schoolfunrun.com.au/students and clicking create a profile. Students who register will be in the running to WIN a Nintendo Wii and bonus Wii Fit Plus! Thank you, good luck and happy fundraising! Tony Selwood & Prue Dickson SRC Co-ordinators

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Circus Avalon is presenting their first local show in the new big top on the

26th May.

After a wildly successful season in Sydney we are setting up at Newcastle High for

ONE DAY ONLY. It’s a fundraiser for the high school and also for

Circus Avalon – we intend to buy this tent. Tickets available at circus training sessions at

the PCYC. $10 for a delightful display of circus. Shows at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30.

Suitable for children (and 3 and under sit on laps for free)

Show last 30 minutes and features trapeze, unicycling, juggling and much much more.

CANTEEN ROSTER It’s never too late to get involved! We’re always looking for more people to help. Can you help just 1 day or ½ day in June?

Call Ali: 0477172097

17th May Celia Morgan Carol Bajrai

18th May

Leah Harvey Donna Barrack

21st May

Leanne Tonks Nicole Leto

22nd May Kylie Insley & Kylie Meiforth

23rd May Will Gardner Jamie Austin

Kate Ross (1/2 day)

24th May Ali Raine

Celia Morgan

25th May Kerrie Gorton

Claire Kasehagen

28th May

Sports Carnival Jo Turnball & Jan

More Volunteers Needed

29th May Kylie Insley & Kylie Meiforth

30th May Dee Crooks Jodie Riter

31st May Celia Morgan Carol Bajrai

1st June Monique Cooper Karen Eastwood

Canteen News: We have had some new volunteers jump aboard this term and would like to thank and welcome these new Mums and Grand-mum! We would love to have more names on our roster so please contact us if you can help. We will be sending out a request soon for people to help at the Sports Carnival for an hour or 2 and to transport the food and drinks to the sports ground. If you think you may be available to help, keep an eye out for a note being sent home soon. The new menu is proving to be popular. There are lots of delicious items available, including toasted sandwiches, garlic bread and corn cobbettes to keep the kids warm at lunchtime. Please assist the canteen staff by getting your lunch and recess orders in early (before the bell when possible) Thank you

Guitar Lessons Just a reminder that group guitar lessons are being

offered at Tighes Hill Public School.

Lessons are conducted on Monday afternoons and are

$13.00 for a one hour lesson over an 8 week term.

The lessons are taught in an informal and fun

environment and are ideally suited to beginners.

Piano Hire at good rates is also available for students

interested in studying music.

Enquiries: Paul Chaplin paulchaplin@mac.com Mob. 0447 305 000

Music Lessons Piano, violin and flute lessons are available for

all ages Madeleine and Naomi have extensive experience in music teaching for children and offer step by step guidance in your chosen instrument. Whether you’re just starting out or nearly an expert, lessons are tailored to the individual's interests in a fun and caring environment.

Madeleine Cruise ~ Violin 04072 12027 madeleine.cruise@gmail.com

Naomi Mikhaiel ~ Flute & Piano) 04237 44031 naomimikhaiel@hotmail.com

Marketown Shopping Centre, Newcastle

West is very kindly supplying our school

with a box of fruit each week for ‘Fruit

break’. Next time you visit, thank them on

behalf of Tighes Hill PS.

Bakery, Beaumont Street, Hamilton

Very kindly supply us with bread every Wednesday. Please support them.

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