Term 3 Week 4 - Scotts Head Public School

Term 3|Week 4|9th August 2016
Teamwork Respect Responsibility Honesty
Principal’s Column
MON 8/8
Sandrine
WED 10/8
Karin
Dear Parents
Our staff members are much sort after due to their
great skills and talents. Congratulations to Brooke
Farnsworth who has been successful in gaining a
regional position as an Assistant Principal in Learning
and Support, three days a week starting this week.
Thanks to Brooke for her outstanding contribution to
our students, staff and our community. We will miss the
great zest that she brought to our school. We wish her
all the very best for the future.
I’d like to welcome back Bu Nik from maternity leave.
Bu Nik will be working Thursday and Fridays.
Congratulations to all our students who have made it
through to the Mid North Coast Athletics carnival this
Friday. We wish them all the best and are so proud of
their energy to get this far. With our school focus on
wellbeing around fitness we have got more students
competing than we have had in previous years. Thanks
to all the parents in advance for supporting our
students by continually driving them to all the
competitions.
Keep your fingers crossed, as this Saturday night our
school WAVES program is up for a NSW State Surf Club
award. Thanks to Jason and Cath O'Donnell and Peter
Ross who will be representing the Macksville-Scotts
Head SLSC and our school at the award night held in
Sydney.
Thanks to everyone for the support at the Opening of
the Bush Tucker Track that occurred on Friday, a great
community event. Find included is a letter from Luke
Hartsuyker MP who sent his apologies on the day. We
had representatives from various local government and
non government services and local community
groups. The opening was started with a
great
song from the Year 3/4 class “My Island Home”, under
the musical guidance of Bu Ani. A welcome was
delivered by Uncle Gary Williams from the Muurrbay
Language Centre, then a traditional Gumbaynggirr song
was sung beautifully by Michael Jarrett. Stephen
MON 15/8
Gretchen
Indo Corner
WED 17/8
TBA
Gillian Stuart—Principal
Important Dates
Term 3
2016
Wednesday P&C Meeting
10/08/16 4.30pm
Friday
MNC/Zone
12/08/16 Athletics
Monday
School Photos
22/08/16
Friday
Yarrahapinni
26/08/16 Festival
Friday
Book Fair/
02/09/16 Grandparents Day
Canteen Roster
Week 4
Week 5
“While we try to
teach our children
all about life, our
children teach us
what life is all
about”
Anon
Donovan then played the didgeridoo with passion and
pride, before his Uncle Richie Donavan, then
introduced his son Clayton Donavan who then did
a fantastic, cooking demo using Bush Tucker. The
elders and guests then shared morning tea. A huge
thank you to Jill Ashley and the TAFE Midday Munchies
Catering service for the delicious catering. A great
occasion where many great community members were
honoured for their involvement in the vision of the
Gumbaynggirr pathway of knowledge.
Thanks to all the staff and parents who helped make
the day a huge success. Thanks to the students from
Melville HS under the supervision of Emily King, who
were using their filming talents to document the day
with a future film that can be shared and experienced
by all that could not come along on the day.
Presently I am taking some Long Service Leave so I
can support my family in Victoria. The school is in
great hands under the leadership of Bu Ani.
Thanks for all for your support.
Gillian Stuart
Principal Awards Honesty
Congratulations to Chloe, Wulaaran, Bridie and Callum
Clothing
Pakaian musim dingin - Winter clothing
Jaket
- jacket
Celana panjang - pants
Celana jin
- jeans
Selendang
- scarf
Sepatu
- shoes
Kaus kaki
- socks
Sarung tangan - gloves
Pakaian musim panas - Summer clothing
Kaos
- t-shirt
Kaos dalam
- singlet
Celana pendek - shorts
Rok
- skirt
Baju renang - swimmers
Topi
- hat
Kaca mata
- (sun)glasses
Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447
P 65698144 F 65698329 E [email protected] www.scottshead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Weekly round up
Dane Certificate the Magician
Dane the Magician delivered a
spell binding performance! From
the beginning to the end of his
magic show, he held his audience
captivated and entertained with a
variety amazing magic tricks.
Beautiful coloured doves appeared
from nowhere, a very cute fluffy
rabbit made the children smile,
endless string coming out of
Dane's mouth, "How does he do
that?" were the whispers from
audience as they were completely
bewildered and astonished by his
incredible tricks! A wonderful
experience for young and old!
Bu Bettina
On Wednesday the 3rd August, Dane
Certificate the Magician came to our school.
He performed many tricks, some of them
were pulling a rabbit out of a bag, making
doves appear, finding coins behind the
kindergarten kids ears and metal ring tricks.
It was entertaining. Some students were
lucky enough to hold the animals. By Zach
It was fantastic to see someone amaze and bewilder
the students and staff with original tricks and illusions.
The looks on the kids faces was brilliant. By Pak Roy
He was amazing and I loved how tricky the doves were.
By Zaki
I couldn't believe my eyes. Like how does he do that
stuff. By Peyton
I liked when the ball came out of the case. By Cobie
Budding Scientists in Kindergarten are
cooking up a treat!
In Kindergarten this term we are learning and
investigating a new concept called 'Paddock to Plate’
with the key question,
"What do we know about where our food comes from
and how it gets to us from farms and factories?"
Last week we investigated the journey of flour. Beginning
from a crop of wheat to being processed in different
ways for different purposes. We learnt that flour makes
bread, pasta, pastry, cakes, scones, this list goes on!
Last Tuesday we fired up the wood fire pizza oven and made delicious
damper and banana bread using white flour and whole wheat flour. It was
a great success! Just the thing to do on a brisk winters day!
This week we are learning about the journey of milk!
Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447
P 65698144 F 65698329 E [email protected] www.scottshead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Parent Information -reminders
Indonesian Independence Day
Next Wednesday, 17th August is Indonesian Independence Day. Our school will be
celebrating with a flag-raising ceremony, song and a range of activities in class on
Thursday, 18th August. Students are asked to wear red and white (colours of the
Indonesian flag) and to bring in a gold coin donation which will go towards helping
our adopted orangutan, Bunga.
Links
School website:
http://www.scottsheadp.schools.nsw.edu.au/
School facebook
page:
https://www.facebook.com/
scottsheadpublicschool?
fref=ts
Skoolbag Application:
Search “Scotts Head Public
School” in the app store.
Remember to send in a
note if your child is
absent from school.
After 7 days, the system
automatically records as
an “Unexplained
Absence”.
Bell Times
8.30am
Morning
Supervision (in
Start
School
9.00am
9.00am until Morning Session
11.00am
(Crunch and Sip)
11.00am
Lunch
11.50—1.30
pm
Middle Session
1.30 pm
Recess
2.00pm-3pm Afternoon Session
School Photos
School photos will be held on Monday 22nd August. Order forms went home last
week, please make sure orders are returned before photo day.
Year 4/5/6 Excursion to Coffs Adventure Centre
P&C Meeting in the
Families paying by instalment, the final payment is due by
LLLCC—Tomorrow at
Friday 12th August.
4.30pm
Shoe boxes
For a class activity we need cardboard shoe boxes
donated to the school.
(rescheduled from last
week due to weather)
Book Fair / Grandparents Day
Our annual Book Fair and Grandparents Day will be held on Friday 2nd September.
Students will have a chance to dress up as their favourite book character on the
day. More information to come in the next few weeks.
Lunch Boxes
Please ensure your child has enough food for the entire day. Many students are
eating all their food at lunchtime and have nothing left for recess. Please ask your
child if they need extra food in their lunch boxes.
Water Bottles
Please make sure your child brings their water bottle to school to ensure they
hydrate themselves through the day.
Hello Scotts Head community,
The past six years at SHPS have been a wonderful experience
and getting to know the students and families has been a
highlight of my career. The independence and kindness of the
SHPS kids is something to be proud of as a community.
Thanks to Gillian, Angie and the rest of the staff for the
friendship, support and laughs throughout the years. I have
begun a new position as a relieving Assistant Principal until
the end of 2016 but please make sure that you save me a
seat at the Year 6 Farewell and Presentation Day! Bu Brooke
Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447
P 65698144 F 65698329 E [email protected] www.scottshead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Weekly round up
The Official Opening of the Bush Tucker Track
Education Week—Opening of the Bush Tucker Track and NAIDOC Celebrations
Scotts Head Public School on Friday was host for a strong and united community to celebrate the opening of their Bush
Tucker Track.
From the initial smoking ceremony and traditional Gumbaynggirr songs to the heartfelt vibrations resonating through the
sound of the timeless didgeridoo Scotts Head school’s heart beat strong, loud and proud. A large crowd watched Richie
Donovan introduce his son Clayton, an internationally renowned chef and delightedly watch a cooking demo in his “popup” kitchen. Elders and guests enjoyed a morning tea made by TAFE students. Our school students along with students
from St Marys, Bowraville Central, Medlow, Kempsey High School and Macksville High School participated in cultural
activities. The cultural activities which were engaging , authentic and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The activities included
Steve Donovan—didge and dancing, Mark Flanders—Bush Tucker Track, Nelli/Wayne—art and environment, games on the
oval with Pak Roy and Gumbaynggirr singing and language with Mila and Bu Bibi.
Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447
P 65698144 F 65698329 E [email protected] www.scottshead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Weekly round up
FOR SALE
Gurruuja the Whale
Screen-printed Calico
bags
$5.00 each
Thank you to everyone who bought one of our beautifully
screen-printed calico bags, printed by our students.
We still have a few left, see the office if you would like to
purchase one.
Kinder dress-ups
Email Gillian received regarding
the Bush Tucker Track:
Hi Gillian,
Congratulations on today
I am sorry I was unable to attend
but all reports have been
outstanding
Great work
Cheers
Mark
Mark Werner
Macksville High School
Letter from
Luke
Hartsuyker
MP
regarding
the Bush
Tucker Track
opening.
Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447
P 65698144 F 65698329 E [email protected] www.scottshead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Community News
Lifetime Connect Playgroup
Scotts Head
Eddie will be presenting the ‘Small Talk
Program’ during Term 3.
Wednesday 10th August
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Playdough with Pipe cleaners/
shapes/cutters
Ball Rolling Painting
Cubby House- Indoors
Pink Bounce Dogs
Wooden Train Set
Coloured Small Balls in shell
Home Corner/Book Corner/
Dress Up’s
Wednesday 17th August
Playgroup Routine
10am-10:55am – Planned Activities
10:55am-11am – Wash Hands
11am – 11:15am – Morning Tea
11:15am – 11:35am – Free Play
11:35am – 11:45am – Pack Away
11:45am – 12noon – Group Time
Dentist Guest Speaker
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A3 Tooth Brush Painting
A5 Tooth Threading
Basket Ball Hoop
Soccer Set
Wooden Tap Tap
Wooden Blocks
Home Corner/Book Corner/Dress Up’s
12noon – Home Time
Stuarts Point Little Athletics at Buz
Brazel Oval, Scotts Head.
4.15pm Friday’s. Rego and
information night 5th August (or
rego online). Competition starts
Friday 12th August. Any questions,
contact Samantha: 0432 327301.
Scotts Head Public School - 21 Vernon Street, Scotts Head NSW 2447
P 65698144 F 65698329 E [email protected] www.scottshead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au