LENNOX HEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL

LENNOX HEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL
A dynamic and caring learning community
PO Box 387
25 Byron Street
LENNOX HEAD 2478
Phone: 6687 7230
Fax: 6687 7082
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lennoxhead-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
THURSDAY 9 MAY 2013
ISSUE 2 TERM 2
What’s Coming Up!
Week 2
Fri 10 May
Week 3
Tues 14 May
Week 4
Mon 20 May
Tues 21 May
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Week 5
Mon 27 May
Tue 28 May
Wed 29 May
Thu 30 May
Fri 31 May
Week 6
Wed 5 Jun
Fri 7 June
Mother’s Day Stall
Regional Rugby League
P&C Meeting 7pm
Regional Netball
Zone Touch Football
ICAS Computer Comp Years 3-6
Kindergarten 2014 Information
Evening 5.30 – 6.30pm – Library
National Simultaneous Reading –
The Wrong Book
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
District Cross Country
Zone Rugby Union
Year 4 Sunshine Coast Exc
Year 4 Sunshine Coast Exc
Year 4 Sunshine Coast Exc
National Sorry Day observation
Zone Cross Country
At present we have a display from the Sydney museum
on insects. Lennox head preschool children have also
been over to visit the display. Children will be focussing
on insects in library over the next few weeks
Snake Tails – Reptile Show
SRC Wacky Wednesday fundraiser
ICAS Science Comp Years 3-6
Regional Cross Country
Students attended an ANZAC Day Ceremony at school
on Wednesday May 1, conducted by Mr Merv Stevens
and Mr Baxter Williams.
On Tuesday May 7 Stage 3 had a visit from the
Richmond Tweed Librarians. They explained what
services and resources are available to them free of
charge. One of these is called MYTUTOR which is a free
service available through their website from 4pm to 8pm.
Students can log on and receive assistance with any
research or homework they may be having difficulty with.
The tutors are fully qualified and screened. If you would
like further information on this useful tool call into the
Ballina Shire – Lennox Head Library.
Member of “From the Plateau to the Sea” Learning Community – A group of remarkable schools
From the Principal’s Desk
WELCOME BACK
It’s hard to believe that it’s May already, the year is
certainly flying by and we still have much to do. This term
certainly looks busy with many great extra curricula
activities planned for students that will challenge and
engage our young people. Cross country, athletics, Years
4 and 5 major excursion, art workshops, NAPLAN,
NAIDOC celebrations just to name a few.
P&C Meeting
Reminder that the next P & C meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 14 at 7pm in the school library. It is a
great way to find out what is happening within the school
and new members are always welcome.
That's it for now, hope all you mum's have a wonderful
Mother’s Day. Don’t forget the mother’s day stall is still
open tomorrow if you missed out today.
Kerren Kernaghan (President)
We are very fortunate to have Mr Andrew McIntyre start
the term with us. Andrew is replacing his lovely wife while
she is on maternity leave with their first child. All the best
Alyson and welcome Andrew!
ANZAC March
A huge thankyou to all those parents who brought their
children into Ballina for the ANZAC march, it was lovely to
watch the little Kindergarten children marching along
waving their flags and our wonderful young school
leaders Mia, Amelia, Ben and Blake demonstrate
excellent leadership skills. Over 70 students marched on
the day. A big thank you must also go to those staff
members who were able to give up their time to come
along and help. Well done everyone.
ANZAC School Service
Last Wednesday four very capable student leaders Mia,
Amelia, Ben and Blake lead the school ANZAC service.
Mr Merv Stevens and Mr Baxter Williams representing the
Ballina Sub Branch of the RSL attended the service with
Mr Stevens speaking to the students.
School Cross Country
Last Thursday we saw the running of our annual school
cross country despite a couple of deluges. Mr Lyndon
supported by staff again put on a great event with a very
high level of student participation. The first ten place
getters will go on to the district cross country which will be
held at Lennox on Friday, May 24.
Art Enrichment
This week a number of students from Stages 2 and 3 will
be participating in the schools Art Enrichment workshops
run by Mr Jamie Hoile. This is the second year we have
run in-school workshops and they have become very
popular with students who have the chance to produce
excellent pieces of artwork.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. Chinese Proverb.
P&C Items
Fundraising Spring Fair
Good news, the date has been set for the spring fair!! It
will be held on Halloween, October 31. Thank you to all
who attended the spring fair meeting and for putting their
hands up for the jobs.
A huge thank you to Marianne Connors for taking on the
co-ordinator’s roll and also a big thank you to Trenna
Gillott for her superb job as co-ordinator over the last 2
years. There are still some job vacancies, so if you think
you are up for the challenge please contact Marianne on
[email protected].
Library Events
CWA Competition
If you have lost the details on the CWA Competition
please see Mrs Blair. The competition closes Thursday,
June 20.
Book Club
Book club closes today. Sorry there will be no late
orders.
Overdue Books
Notes have been handed out, please check with your
child.
Biggest Morning Tea – Thursday May 23
The SRC is organising the Biggest Morning Tea. In order
for this to be a success we are asking parents of
students in Years 2, 3 and 4 to donate some baked
goods such as cakes, muffins, slices, biscuits (please list
ingredients). All children wishing to participate in the
Biggest Morning Tea are asked to bring in a $2 donation
on the day to receive a drink and food that has been
donated. The children may also wear something pink.
Thank you for your support.
Caring for our School Community
Our school is participating in Live Life Well at School
Why reduce television time?
 Studies have shown we use less energy watching TV
than sitting still
 TV influences the food choice of kids – Australia has
a high rate of food advertising during children’s
viewing hours
 TV replaces time a child can be active and enjoy
physical activity
 There is an association between TV watching and
being overweight
 40% of children 5 – 12 years report watching an
average of two hours or more of television or videos a
day.
Do an hour of physical activity every day
 Children need at least 60 minutes of activity each
day. Children are not going to have enough physical
activity while at school. Families can plan extra
activity into their lives to make up the difference.
Sports Bits
PSSA Trials
Rugby League
Jordan Chapman will be going to Grafton tomorrow to the
North Coast Open Rugby League trials. Good Luck
Jordan.
Football
Holly Mannion, Karina Hartley and Blake Kernaghan went
to Grafton last Friday for the North Coast Football trials.
All played really well. Karina was selected in the North
Coast team to compete in the NSW Championships at
Wyong from Tuesday May 28. Fantastic effort everyone
and congratulations Karina.
Touch Football
Charles Asser and Jordan Chapman went to the Ballina
District Touch Trials in Ballina today.
AFL
Congratulations Blake Kernaghan for being selected in
the North Coast AFL team. Blake will compete at the
NSW Championships at Gosford in week 5. Well done
Blake.
Cross Country
Congratulations to all who participated in the School
Cross Country last Friday. It was great to see the large
group of parents who came along to support the students.
Ballina District Cross Country will be held on Friday May
24 at Williams Reserve.
The first 10 places in the 10, 11 and 12 Years qualify and
the first 10 places in the combined 8/9 Years qualify.
School Cross Country 12/13 Years Boys placegetters
School Cross Country 12/13 Years Girls placegetters
Results
5 Year Girls
st
1 Miah Bradley
nd
2 Gracie Miller
rd
3 Charlotte Cole
th
4 Lillian Whitby
6 Year Girls
st
1 Maddie Alexander
nd
2 Chaise Windle
rd
3 Arameia Moore
th
4 Nahra Ross
7 Year Girls
st
1 Neeve Sharpe
nd
2 Sophie Gaskell
rd
3 Lucy Bowen
th
4 Asha Whitfield
8 Year Girls
st
1 Amekia Minahan
nd
2 Farah Rezai-Smyth
rd
3 Grace Jackowski
th
4 Taylah Ledingham
9 Year Girls
st
1 Brianna Watkins
nd
2 Indiya Ledingham
rd
3 Gabi Bolger
th
4 Amy Matthews
5 Year Boys
st
1 Jett Beck
nd
2 Taj Linton
rd
3 Danny Mackenzie
th
4 Maverick Ransom
6 Year Boys
st
1 Harry Cass
nd
2 Jimmy McCombie
rd
3 Sonny Berger
th
4 Dylan Watkins
7 Year Boys
st
1 Brayden Kernaghan
nd
2 Josh Young
rd
3 Dustin Wooley
th
4 Rhett Walshaw
8 Year Boys
st
1 Dembe Ryan
nd
2 William Cass
rd
3 Jack Atkins
th
4 Beau Jordan
9 Year Boys
st
1 Ryan Kernaghan
nd
2 Jacob Lester
rd
3 Bodhi Minahan
th
4 Campbell Ross
8/9 Year Girls
st
1 Brianna Watkins
nd
2 Ameika Minahan
rd
3 Farah Rezai-Smyth
th
4 Indiya Ledingham
th
5 Gabi Bolger
th
6 Amy Matthews
th
7 Grace Jackowski
th
8 Taylah Ledingham
th
9 Anais Stone
th
10 Mataya Chinnery
8/9 Year Boys
st
1 Ryan Kernaghan
nd
2 Jacob Lester
rd
3 Bodhi Minahan
th
4 Dembe Ryan
th
5 William Cass
th
6 Jack Atkins
th
7 Campbell Ross
th
8 Bryn Walshaw
th
9 Beau Jordan
th
10 Tyler Adamson
10 Year Girls
st
1 Nyxie Ryan
nd
2 Keeley Johnson
rd
3 Lauren Miller
th
4 Ella Jean Cutts
th
5 Abbi Tippett
th
6 Matisse Anderson
th
7 Annabelle Miller
th
8 Dusty Gillott
th
9 Gabi Phillips
th
10 Eloise Haugh
10 Year Boys
st
1 Angus Baker
nd
2 Flynn Bosselmann
rd
3 Ben Moyle
th
4 Polo Baker
th
5 Russell Asser
th
6 Khyan Weir
th
7 Quinn Stephenson
th
8 Angus Kynoch
th
9 Sean Hartley
th
10 Jack Reka
11 Year Girls
st
1
Holly Mannion
nd
2
Hailey Mitchell
rd
3 Renee Bolger
th
4 Belle Powick
th
5 Hazel Rogers
th
6 Rani Keller
th
7 Tilly Silvers
th
8 Mya Sheavils
th
9 Amelia Farrant
th
10 Arabella Roberts
11 Year Boys
st
1 Jack Flanaghan
nd
2 Tim Unsworth
rd
3 Nemo Baker
th
4 Nathan Mackenzie
th
5 Danny See
th
6 Shane Lennon
th
7 Hayden Adamson
th
8 Ben Bordin
th
9 Damien Hulcombe
th
10 Dana Marshall
12/13 Year Girls
st
1 Karina Hartley
nd
2 Mia Phillips
rd
3 Ella Jackowski
th
4 Siena Seymour
th
5 Willow Begg
th
6 Sarah Young
th
7 Lucy Smith
th
8 Ruby De Plater
th
9 Jasmin Redhead
th
10 Juliette Stafford
12/13 Year Boys
st
1 Blake Kernaghan
nd
2 Jordan Chapman
rd
3 Charles Asser
th
4 Shea McEvoy
th
5 Bailey Whitney
th
6 Marley Tougher
th
7 Josh Ollier
th
8 Trevor Noble
th
9 Dylan Walker
th
10 Lachlan Johnson
Our healthy canteen
COMMENCE
MONDAY
CANTEEN ROSTER
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
13 May
Kaylah
Kylie
Christie
Bob
Annie, Michelle,
Gemma
20 May
Ange
Kristy.M
Julie
Bob
Mam, Allie, Lisa
27 May
Kaylah
Kylie
Christie
Bob
Annie, Michelle,
Lisa
Thank you, Sue Tatum Ph: 66877141
Community Announcements
Alstonville PS Opportunity Class 2014
Opportunity Class placement provides intellectual
stimulation and an educationally enriched environment for
academically gifted and talented children. Alstonville PS
has an Opportunity Class for Year 5 and 6 students.
Applications for Year 5 opportunity class placement in
2014 are now invited from parents of Year 4 students.
Enquires about application procedures should be directed
to Ron Ritchie, Principal at Lennox Head Public School
on 6687 7230 or the High Performing Students Unit on
1300 880 367.
Alternatively parents can apply online by going to the
following website: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement
Applications close Friday 17 May 2013
GOD MORNING CLUB
Thursday Mornings 8am - 9am (during term)
St. John’s Anglican Church Lennox Head
(Cnr of Fern St and Byron St)
A before school program for Year 1 - Year 6, filled
with games, activities, and a Christian Story.
A small weekly donation
to cover craft supplies is appreciated.
Come and join in the fun.
For more information please phone - 6686 2094
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