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Welcome back! I hope you all had a thoroughly

enjoyable and restful holiday in preparation for

another wonderful school year here at

Cambewarra Public School.

I was most impressed to see how many students

listened last year and ensured they had beautiful

black school shoes on. In full uniform you look like

a team, united, which is what we are here at

Cambe. Already this year is shaping up to be

exciting and successful, and I’m pleased to see we

have wasted no time in getting on with the very

important tasks of learning and growing.

Thank you to all our staff and students for a

seamless transition into new classes, and for

making our new staff and students feel welcome.

Bring on 2014!

In this issue:

Principal’s Report

Page 1

School structure

Pages 1-2

Kinders Report

Page 2

Swimming

Carnival Report

Page 3

School Routine

Page 3

P&C Membership

Page 3

School Fees

Page 3

This year we have three new teachers joining our

staff.

On Year 2 we welcome Mr Robert Haigh, who was

appointed by merit selection late last year.

Welcome Mr Haigh.

On Stage 3 we welcome Mr Joel Irwin and Miss

Sarah Leavers, both of whom join us in temporary

positions for 2014.

We wish all of you a warm welcome knowing

you’ll enjoy being a part of the valuable

Cambewarra School team.

Please turn to page 2 to see this year’s staffing

organisation and class structures:

Mrs Susan Hilliar,

Principal

Mr Robert Haigh

Mr Joel Irwin

Miss Sarah

Leavers

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Office Staff

Alison Howells School Administrative

Manager

Julia Wright School Administrative

Officer

Ysabel Baard School Administrative

Officer – IT

Dianne Halliday School Administrative

Officer - Library

Bill Bates General Assistant

Malcolm Schofield Cleaner

School Learning Support Officers

Wendy Allen Cindy Murray

Jesse Bourne Magella Smith

Rachelle Cove Rhonda Stinson

Anna Wallis Emily Hilliar

Class Teachers

KG – Miss Gardner

KW – Mrs Wellington

1M – Mrs Mison

1S – Ms Sherritt

2H – Mr Hosler

2R – Mr Haigh

3/4B – Mrs Bryant

3/4R – Ms Reitz

3/4T – Mrs Turner

4/5R – Mr Ross

5/6B – Mr Burns

5/6I – Mr Irwin

5/6L – Miss Leavers

Teacher Librarian – Mrs Agar & Mrs Urquhart

School Learning Support/

Reading Recovery Teacher – Mrs Bailey

Release from Face-to-Face Teaching – Ms Collin

Defence Support Transition Aide – Lisa Hood

Class Structures

This year we had only some minor changes to

student numbers and so were able to place

students into their new classes on the second

day. Our current enrolment is 323 students.

Kinders Report

A big welcome to our newest and cutest

students, our Kindergarteners! This year

we have 43 Kindys in two classes, with

teachers Miss Gardner and Mrs

Wellington. Though there were a few

tears on their first day, our Kinders were

mostly happy and excited to be at ‘big

school’. We hope you have lots of fun

learning, playing and growing here in your

first year of school.

Here’s what our Kinders had to say about

their first few days of school:

‘I really like it, it’s fun. I like lunchtime’

-Megan

‘It’s really fun, I like counting the elephants in

our room and playing with my friends’

-Biaan

‘I like playing with the cars, and colouring in

and reading’

-Arbi

‘I like Miss Gardner and Mrs Wellington and

playing in the circus tent. I love colouring in.’

-Aiden

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Swimming Carnival Report

On Friday students from Year 2

to Year 6 attended our annual

swimming carnival, held at the

Bomaderry Aquatics Centre. At

35oC, we couldn’t have asked for

better weather. The students are

to be congratulated in being very

responsible in slipping, slopping

and slapping. It was great to see

so many students give it a go, no

matter their ability.

Congratulations to those

students who excelled and are

now off to the district

competition. Thanks to all the

parents and staff who helped out

on the day with timekeeping,

judging and marshalling. Overall

it was a very enjoyable and

successful, and in such hot

weather everyone really enjoyed

the free swim… especially the

teachers!

School Fees/ Voluntary Contributions

At Cambewarra Public School we strive to provide the

best education for your children. Whilst we have

fantastic teachers, we do not receive adequate funding

for vital teaching resources.

Each year we therefore ask our families to pay school

fees, to assist us with our running costs and to assure

that your children receive the quality education they

deserve. It would be greatly appreciated if all families

could pay as soon as is possible. Your generosity is

much appreciated by all staff and students here at

Cambewarra PS.

This year the school fees are $45 per student per year.

Invoices will be sent home soon.

P&C Meetings

P&C meetings will be held on the first Monday night

of each month, at 6:30pm in the school staffroom. All

parents, new or existing parents are invited and

welcome to attend these meetings, to discuss ideas

for the school and to meet other members of the

community.

2014 School Routine – Term 1

- Fortnightly Assemblies for K-6 will be held at 2pm

each Monday of the even weeks, and will begin in

Week 4 (that being Monday the 17 of February).

- Weekly newsletter will be sent home on Tuesday

afternoons. This trial is in response to the 2013

communication survey recommendations.

-School timetable and school financial planner for

Term 1, 2014 will be sent home next week

-Guitar lessons will be held on Thursdays

-School Band will be held on Mondays

-The uniform shop will be open on Wednesday

afternoons from 2-3pm

- Scripture will be held on Wednesdays, beginning in

Week 3 (that being 12 February).

- The Canteen will be open on Fridays and ‘Icy

Tuesdays’

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Experienced Cambewarra guitar tutor offers

Guitar Lessons

Just right for kids wanting to learn the guitar!

The course will cover:

Notes, positioning and tuning; Chords and Strumming Patterns; Learning your choice of favourite songs How to read Guitar Tablature.

Lessons cost $25 for Half an Hour.

Beginner Guitars Available for Hire

If you are interested please contact me, Jesse Bourne,

on:

Mob: 0423 965 209

Be Quick!

Taking Bookings Now for 2014

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SOCCER REGISTRATION

Friday 21st February 2014 4-6pm

Saturday 22nd February 2014 11am – 1pm

Friday 28th

February 2014 4-6pm

Saturday 1st

March 2014 11am-1pm

Thurgate Oval, Bomaderry

Payment must be made on the day

Nicole: 0415717315

Karen: 0418440021

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Saints Netball Club 2014 Registration Days Saturday, 8th and 15th February from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Shoalhaven Netball Courts Wednesday, 12th February from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at St Michael's School Hall Player Registration Forms are available to download from the Saints Netball Club Facebook Page. Alternatively, If you are unable to attend either of these registrations days please contact Neil Mahony on 0425 203 360.

Nowra Show

Its on this Friday and Saturday. Get your entries in. Entry forms close for

artwork tomorrow at 5pm and craft, cooking and garden produce

Wednesday 5pm and entries are due at scheduled times on Wednesday-

Friday. Check out the Show's website www.nowrashow.org.au or email

info@nowrashow.org.au for more details.

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Bomaderry Junior Rugby League Football Club are still taking

Registrations on training days Starting February 11 at Bomaderry

Sporting Complex 4.00pm - 5.30pm.

The club will be entering teams from the Under 6's - Under 16's. The

club is also looking for girls aged between 12 - 14 years to play in our

League tag competition. Registration includes Shorts, Socks and a

Training Shirt. All new players must bring an original birth certificate. For

more information contact the President Steve on 0403591014.

Pre-Junior Guides, Nth Nowra, resume Gumnut Guide Unit meetings from

4pm, on 6th Feb, 2014 at the Guide Hall, Rockhill

Rd, Nth Nowra. New girls welcome.

Contact ‘Wombat’, Guide Leader on 4448 6348 or Div.Ldr Maria Jolly on 4421

4736

NETBALL REGISTRATION

Play in the 2014 Shoalhaven Netball Association competition on Saturdays

this year from March to September with NORTH NOWRA BOMADERRY

NETBALL CLUB.

All training and games take place at the Park Rd Netball Complex, 24 John

Purcell Way, Nowra (opposite St. Johns High School).

Our registration days are on Saturday 1st and 8th Feb at the netball

courts addressed above from 9 AM - 12 PM.

If you have any queries, please email us at nnbnc@exemail.com.au

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PRITCHARD TENNIS ACADEMY Tennis Coaching is available at Narang Road, Bomaderry. (behind Ten

Pin Bowling)

We cater for all ages and abilities.. We coach players from beginners to tournament level.

There are group, shared, private and adult lessons.

For all enquiries contact Mark 0427961101 or Vicki 0412134840

Berry Shoalhaven Heads Junior Rugby League Football club Registration day for 2014 16th February at Berry Bowling club 11am – 3pm $100 for first child – $90 for siblings Fee includes shorts and socks All new players must bring an original birth certificate For more info contact Ted (0402823002) or Sandra (0438342722)

Shoalhaven Physie and Dance are now enrolling for 2014

Preschoolers, Children, Ladies.

Registration Day-

Nowra Anglican College- Tuesday 4th Feb 3.30pm-5pm

Culburra Beach Public School- Monday 3rd Feb 3-4pm

Vincentia Public School- Thursday 6th Feb 3-4pm

APDA Physie and Dance is a vibrant dance sport for all ages and abilities. Under the

direction of Australia’s finest choreographers and APDA instructors, participants learn and

perform a syllabus that incorporates modern dance, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, stretching

and strengthening routines to music. Benefits include posture, flexibility, performance,

dance training, confidence building, sportsmanship, commitment, perseverance,

achievement and more. Physie is also about friendship and positive peer groups. We aim

teach the APDA syllabus in an encouraging and fun way that will assist students in building

good values, practical and refined dance skills and foster good self-esteem. As well as being

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DIAMOND CALISTHENICS

CLUB

friendly, we are a strong and successful club. 16 juniors at National Finals in 2013 and

Champion Team in Sydney for the last two years. Free DVD with the dance routines and

copy of the music with your registration. Inexpensive Fees. Preschooler, child and beginner

lady classes. Come and join the club, see you at registration day. Please email

shoalhavenphysiedanceschool@hotmail.com for an information pack. 0410 605 249

NETBALL REGISTRATION

Play in the 2014 Shoalhaven Netball Association

competition on Saturdays

this year from March to September with NORTH NOWRA

BOMADERRY NETBALL CLUB.

All training and games take place at the Park Rd

Netball Complex, 24 John

Purcell Way, Nowra (opposite St. Johns High School).

Our registration days are on Saturday 1st and 8th Feb

at the netball

courts addressed above from 9 AM - 12 PM.

If you have any queries, please email us at

nnbnc@exemail.com.au

Registration Day Saturday 1st February 2014, 9-12 noon

Classes commence: Saturday 8 February 2014

Berry Public School Hall, 1 Clarence St, Berry

Age Group Age in 2014 Class Time**

Tiny Tots 3-5 yrs Saturday 10.00 – 10.40

Tinies 6-7 yrs Saturday 10.00 – 11.00

Sub Juniors 8-10 yrs Saturday 11.00 – 1.00

Juniors 11-13 yrs Saturday 1.00 – 3.00

Intermediate/Seniors 14 + yrs Saturday 3.00 – 5.30

** Note – class times may change once registrations are final

Fees & Charges

Annual registration & insurance fee $50 under 5 yrs (non-competitive)

$80 per member 5 yrs +

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Term Fees

Age Group Amount

Tiny Tots $70

Tinies $80

Sub Juniors $110

Juniors $110

Intermediate/Seniors $130

Please note: Term fees are

payable Terms 1 – 3 only and are

all inclusive of equipment and

costume hire. Competition entry

fees and any extra classes will be

additional to these costs.

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P&C News

P&C meeting

The P&C's first meeting of the year is on tonight beginning at 6.30pm in the school staffroom. All parents and friends are welcome to attend. The agenda is full with planning for activities and events for this upcoming

year. If you have any P&C enquiries please call Lisa Kennedy, President on 4446 0610.

Vacant P&C positions All P&C positions will be declared vacant at March's AGM however will

know now that we need people to take on the roles of Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Coordinator and COOSH Convenor. Please consider if you can help in any of these positions. Without a full

Committee things like the canteen, COOSH and the uniform shop will not be able to run. Come along to tonight's meeting and see how you

may be able to help us. Canteen open this Friday The canteen will be open for lunch orders only on a Friday starting this

week. The menu will be sent home on Tuesday and will also be up on the school's website under the 'Our School, Canteen' tab. Orders need to

be in by 9am Friday morning. If there are helpers who can come in anytime from 8am- 12.30pm on a Friday please call Cathy Corkett, our new Canteen Coordinator, on 0413 214 262.

Icy Tuesdays Icy Tuesday will start again next Tuesday 11th February. Cold drinks,

iceblocks, ice creams and yogurts will be sold first break only. Please call Roz Phillips on 0411 115 338 is you can help with serving from 10.45-

12.30pm on a Tuesday. Swimming Carnival Sausage Sizzle Thank you to Cathy Corkett and her helpers for having sausage

sandwiches and ice blocks available at last Friday's swimming carnival. The ice blocks certainly were a treat with the hot weather.

Welcome Back Breakfast Write down Friday 14 February 7.30-9.30am in your diary for the Cambewarra School Welcome Back Breakfast. There'll be a healthy

breakfast on offer with cereal, toast, bacon and egg rolls, pancakes, juice, tea and coffee. All parents, students, teachers and school and

COOSH staff are invited. A flyer with all the details will be sent home

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later in the week. Please make sure you RSVP so we can cater for the right numbers. Wouldn't want anyone to go hungry