Tuesday 7 October - Term 4 Week 1

Principal’s Report Welcome to Term 4: A very warm welcome is extended to all new and returning families for Term 4. It is wonderful to see all returning families and we welcome all new families to the exciting term ahead.

Grade Term 4 Overviews: Each grade will send home their educational overview of events for Term 4 shortly. This will provide parents with details of the educational activities and events that will be happening across their child(ren)’s grade this term.

Term 4 Planner: The Term 4 planner will come home with next week’s newsletter. Please place it in a handy position at home, as we have a very busy Term 4 coming up!

Times Tables for next week: The following tables will be the focus next week:

Years 3 and 4 will revise the 6X,7X,8X. Years 5 and 6 will revise the 7X,8X,9X.

Mr Graham will see class champions next Monday at 11.30am. Spring Fair: The major P&C fundraiser, our Spring Fair is fast approaching, Saturday 18 October. Armbands for 4 hours of unlimited rides will be available for sale this week. Armbands will be on sale at 8.30 outside the library tomorrow Wednesday 8 October, Thursday 9 October and Monday 13 October, Wednesday 15 October and Thursday 16 October next week. Armbands can also be purchased at the Spring Fair on Saturday 18 October for $30. Don’t forget the sale of your raffle books. All money for raffle books can be sent to the office by this Friday 10 October. If you can assist in any way, please contact our P&C fundraising coordinator Debbie Fenwick on 0421 355 401.

Band Meeting: There will be a Band meeting in the staffroom next Monday evening 13 October, commencing at 6pm with the single agenda being Bandfest and Term 4 program. It would be wonderful if all band parents could attend this meeting to support the band committee and our school banding program. Thank you everyone.

Bandfest Next Week: Our Training band will compete at Bandfest on 14 October, commencing at 9:20am. Our Intermediate band will perform at Bandfest on 16 October, commencing at 10:00am. Our Senior band 12:00pm and our Jazz band 1:00pm also performing on 16 October. All performances will be at the Warners Bay Performing Arts Centre.

Calendar Day Week 1: 7 October- 10 October Week 2: 13 October- 17 October

Monday • Public Holiday • Band Meeting 6pm Tuesday • Staff and Students return to school • Bandfest: Training Band at 9:20am Wednesday • Arm Bands on Sale 8:30am

Thursday • Bandfest: Intermediate Band at 10:00am

Senior Band at 12:00pm Jazz Band at 1:00pm

Friday • International Children’s Torch Relay

Saturday EPS - SPRING FAIR

We are all very proud of our great banding program and wish all bands every success. A special thanks to band coordinator Mr David Goeldner, bandmasters Mr Michael Bell, Mrs Jo Cook and Ms Susan Philippa for our bands’ great preparation. Thank you to the band parent support group who also assisted with transport and equipment.

Congratulations Baton Twirlers: Rori Wood and Violet Turner competed at the Australian Baton Twirlers National Championships over the long weekend. They competed in a duo and two different team events. They finished 3rd in one team, 4th in the other team event and finished in the top 7 in the duo. The girls faced some tough competition, with many girls in their age group receiving their award celebrating their 5th year of twirling - yet Rori and Violet have only twirled for 6 months. This has spurred the girls on and both plan on competing in even more events next year and have their sights firmly set on Nationals 2015 in Rockhampton. Congratulations girls!

Congratulations Mia Doyle: Mia took part in the NSW Figure Skating Championships on Saturday 4th October @ Canterbury Ice Rink. This was her first time skating at the NSW Championship and was the youngest competitor at only 8 years of age competing over the 3 day competition. She won her division of Elementary Ladies and also had a PB with her score beating the second place competitor by more then 2 points! It was a fantastic result for all the hard work, training and dedication that takes place 5 days per week before and after school!

Building Program news: The covered walkway at the end of A block leading down to the Uniform shop and P&C room is now complete. This will provide all-weather access to these rooms for the comfort of all. We extend a huge thank you to our general assistant Terry who completed the assembly of the walkway during the school holidays. The Infants COLA has had artificial softfall surface applied during the vacation. This wonderful resource is now appropriately decorated with game court markings, a map of Australia and mushroom seats for the benefit of our students. Have a look at both of these P&C / school-funded projects which have further enhanced the school environment for our students, staff and parents. 2015 Student Enrolments: We are now being asked to provide anticipated enrolment numbers for 2015. We are particularly interested in securing our 2015 Kindergarten enrolments as the Kinder orientation meetings are organised for later in Term 3. All students who are 4 ½ to 6 years of age are entitled to start school in 2015 in our Kindergarten classes. If you have students who are in this age group, or know of families of students in this age group, or any neighbours who currently attend other schools and would like to attend Eleebana PS in Kinder to Year 6 in 2015, could you (and tell them to) please contact the school office for an application form for enrolment. Thank you everyone.

Spring Fair: The major P&C fundraiser, our Spring Fair is fast approaching (Saturday 18 October). Armbands for 4 hours of unlimited rides will be available for sale when school returns in Week 1 Term 4. Armbands will be on sale at 8.30 outside the library on Wednesday 8 October, Thursday 9 October in Week 1 and Monday 13 October, Wednesday 15 October and Thursday 16 October in Week 2. If you can assist in any way, please contact our P&C fundraising coordinator Debbie Fenwick on 0421 355 401.

Want to be a Corporate Supporter? The P&C have 4 spaces left on their corporate supporter’s board. If you are a business or individual who would like some advertisement space and also receive advertisement space in the weekly newsletter, please contact Tracey McDonald at the school office (4946 8927)

2014 School Watch Team: Mr Max Broadbent is the 2014 School Watch coordinator. Max has a number of parents on this team, but would welcome anyone else who would like to join. For information about School Watch, Max can be contacted on 4942 8001.

Ian Graham, Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report WELCOME BACK all staff and students to Term 4. We trust everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable break. Term 4 is a busy term with regard to assessment and reporting and a great time for students to focus on achieving their personal best!

Excellent Results in the ICAS English Competition: Congratulations to the following students who achieved excellent results in the ICAS 2014 English Competition. Well done to all students who participated:

Year 3: Molly Bell – Participation, Seon Burke – Credit, Emma Crouch – Participation, Kate Harris – Participation, Will Kristiani – Participation, Mohammad Medlej – Distinction, Murray Peart – Participation, Emily Rye – Participation, Laura Tilley – Merit, Rori Wood – Merit, Grace Cook – Participation, Ruby Sills –

Participation, Archie Brennan – Participation, Sarah Carlton – Participation, Nathan Lockett – Participation, Sam Masia – Credit, Brianna Mason – Participation, Samuel Troyer - Participation

Year 4: Rosie Adams – Participation, Cassandra Bell – Merit, Ned Collins – Participation, Ethan Cooper – Participation, Fletcher Elliott – Participation, Lily Ferguson – Credit, Reese Hagan – Participation , Asha Kajendren – Participation, Holly Kleynjan – Participation, Reeve Kristiani – Credit Seth Lever – Distinction, Amalie Macchia - Participation, Eliza Morgan – Distinction, Haris Nagata – Participation, Tayden Nicholas –

Distinction, Torren Peters – Credit, Erin Pritchard – Participation, Ben Raftery – Participation, Rowan Young – Participation, Jack Sills – Participation, Luke Taylor - Participation

Year 5: Campbell Bryson – Participation, Chelsea Crouch – Participation, Amelia Gellatly Participation, Samuel Haren – Participation, Olivia Isenhood – Credit, Tiahn Langham – Participation, Larissa Mullard –Merit, Alana O'brien – Participation, Elizabeth Patterson – Distinction, Lauren Rees – Participation, Nicholas Rye – Participation, Izaac Smith – Credit, Andrew Tilley -Distinction

Year 6: Min Burke – Participation, Chloe Chawner – Participation, Ella De Grauw –Credit, Oscar Elliott – Participation, Lachlan Jones – Credit, Khiara Langham – Participation, Jasmyn Lockett – Participation, Cas Masia – Distinction, Briahna Mcmahon – Participation, Cassidy Motum – Participation, Charlotte Nelson – Participation, Chelsea Cook – Participation, Lachlan Jackson – Credit, Madeleine James – Participation, Chiara Macchia – Participation, John McDonald – Credit, Reagan Wood – Credit, Ava Young – Participation

Selective High Schools including Merewether HS: Are you already thinking about your child’s Year 7 placement in a selective school in 2016? Selective high schools are government high schools that cater for highly-achieving, academically talented students by offering an educationally enriched environment. Application for entry to a selective high school in Year 7 in 2016 will be online only, from 14 October, 2014. You’ll find more information about selective schools and dates for examinations here: http://bit.ly/selectiveHS

Tricks for encouraging kids to read: your child a reluctant reader? Why not try helping them find the book that goes with a movie or DVD they've enjoyed, or are about to see. Encouraging your child to read can help them to build their imagination as well as giving them a better vocabulary. Kids who read different types of books develop a wide range of language skills and are better placed to understand different types of texts as they progress into high school. School A to Z has lots of tips and ideas on encouraging your child to read, at http://bit.ly/HLPmB9

How much water does your child really need? Staying hydrated is even more important during the warmer months. Every part of your body needs water to work properly and dehydration can lead to painful kidney stones. Many people don't feel thirsty until they are already dehydrated, so packing a drink bottle with your child's school lunch is a good reminder for them to drink during the day. Sports drinks and juices are popular with kids, but they often contain a lot of sugar. To find out the recommended daily intake of water for your child’s age at http://bit.ly/ZjwUjo

Private tutoring: Are you thinking about a private tutor to complement your child’s education? School A to Z explores questions about what to look for in a tutor, what you would want your child to achieve and tips on what to ask a potential tutor. http://bit.ly/K5aczo

Team sports – more than health benefits: As well as helping kids stay fit and healthy, team sports help them learn that things don’t go their way all the time and that they need to respect their peers. Sports also help children and teens with resilience, how to respond to setbacks and loads more benefits discussed here: http://bit.ly/HlgxVO

Great things I saw Week 10 Term 3: A wonderful and enjoyable Stage 2 Colonial Day.

Great things I saw in the Term 3 Break: Our Monday and Tuesday General Assistant, Terry McGovern has done an outstanding job constructing the covered walkway to the P&C Room, saving the P&C $5000 as we were able to purchase the walkway in DYI kit form. Additionally the softfall purchased by the P&C for the Infants COLA is almost completed!

Have a great week. Dr Carl Leonard

Canteen Roster: 13 Oct – 17 Oct

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Leah Morgan Donna Jones Lisa Kimber Matthew Lumsden Heidi Cairney Debbie Fenwick Nadine Masia Mary Anne Milas Alison Murphy Amber Thoroughgood Jo Hall

P & C News – from the President Spring Fair: We will be holding a Spring Fair Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 8 October, at 11:30am in the P&C room. A reminder that Raffle Tickets need to be returned to the P&C box in the school foyer by this Friday 10 October. Attached to today’s newsletter are details regarding donations and volunteers for the Spring Fair. Thanks, Vanessa Price, P&C President

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