Newsletter No. 17 - 22nd July

Newsletter No. 17 - 22nd July
Greetings,
LOTS OF NEW ENROLMENTS AT TYALLA
With the start of Term 3, we have been faced with an interesting dilemma at Tyalla. Since school has come back we
have been inundated with new enrolments and although this is a good problem to have to contend with, it is
nonetheless busy, stressful and confusing for those involved at times.
We have had around 10 new enrolments from students moving from different schools and now in addition to this, we
will have a large group of children starting this week who are new refugees to this country … with more enrolments
expected soon.
Our first goal will be to ensure that each child has a successful transition to school at Tyalla. Children starting new at
our school and coming from nearby local schools or from out of the Coffs Harbour area, will be slotted into their ‘new’
classes as soon as possible.
The large group of children coming from Burma and Afghanistan however, will be transitioned into mainstream
classes as part of a gradual process which will limit stress and anxiety for them and their classroom teacher. Jennifer
Choy will be working with these children over the next few weeks to ensure that their needs are being met and that
they ‘kick off’ in a successful way in Australia.
EDUCATION WEEK
Next week is a very exciting time on our school’s educational calendar as we will celebrate Education Week for 2015.
The theme for this year is ‘Celebrating Local Heroes’. We will have lots of very exciting things happening in and around
the school and we would really love it if you could join us in these festivities.
WHO:
Parents, carers, family and friends
WHEN:
Monday, 27th to Friday, 31st July
WHAT:
Every day will have something exciting to see or do including open classrooms, performances, art
show, family picnic and more. See inside today’s newsletter for further information or visit face
book or the school website for daily activities and times.
COFFS CUP DAY
Once again, the Coffs Cup Race Day on Thursday, 6th August will involve a half day Public Holiday
from 12.00pm onwards. Tyalla Primary School will be closing at 12.00pm and no further classes
will operate on that day. On this day, parents will need to pick up their children at 12.00pm as
buses will not be operating at this time. So just to clarify, school will operate as normal from
9.10am to 12.00pm. After 12.00pm, Tyalla Primary School will not operate. Your co-operation
with this is most appreciated.
Have a great week.
Stewart Copeland
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES/REMINDERS
24th July
FRIDAY
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY - 9.10AM
- all welcome
WEEK 3
EDUCATION WEEK (note sent home recently)
- see overview in today’s newsletter
30th July
THURSDAY
DISTRICT ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
- for qualifying students (good luck)!
12th-14th Aug
WED-FRI
GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP EXCURSION
- final payment due 31st July
14th August
FRIDAY
MID NORTH COAST ATHLETICS
- for qualifying students
28th August
FRIDAY
NORTH COAST ATHLETICS
- for qualifying students
CANTEEN ROSTER - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY, 27TH JULY
Monday, 27th July
Linda Walker, Daphne Miller
Tuesday, 28th July
Craig Woods, Jodi Morley
Wednesday, 29th July
Craig Woods
Thursday, 30th July
Craig Woods, Lei Harrison
Friday, 31st July
Linda Walker
SILVER AWARDS - TERM 3, WEEK 1
Visit the school website for more great photos:
www.tyalla-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
P&C NEWS
Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope that you had a restful winter break and that your
children are managing to keep warm on these cold winter
mornings. Remember, Slick Sportswear and Uniforms have
jumpers, jackets and warm long pants for both boys and girls
if your children need some extra layers. You can pick up a
price list at the office or just pop in and see the range they
carry. Slick are open every weekday.
The canteen has also got some lovely warm food this term.
Check out the updated menu which accompanies today’s
newsletter. You will note that some of the prices have gone
up a little. We are constantly assessing the pricing so we can
keep it affordable and still have the canteen open every day.
We have made comparisons with other schools and our new
prices are still great value.
As Simmone is now offering food that is cooked in the
canteen kitchen she relies on volunteers to help her out. If
you have some time and would like to help, please let
Simmone know as she has some vacancies for helpers.
GOLD: Thomas Luchetti, Kira Anderson, Paige Kerrell, Georgia Buist,
Drazik Paroz, Luke Key, Takeisha Delaney, James Buist, Alanna
Harrison, Billiejean Atkinson, Chloe Jones, Emily Addison, Trinice
Duckett, William Hunter, Charlie Jones
Keep Warm!
Tina Di Sisto (P&C President)
ASSEMBLY AWARDS
TERM 3, WEEK 1
EMERALD AWARD
Alanna Harrison
RUBY: Kira Anderson, Thomas Luchetti, Ausrae Harrison, James Buist,
Alanna Harrison, Billiejean Atkinson, Georgia Buist, Harmony Cordell,
Emily Addison, William Hunter
CLASS OF THE WEEK
KLL … congratulations!
JOIN US FOR EDUCATION WEEK
Next week is Education Week and parents, carers, family
and friends are invited to join us. Every day will have
something exciting to see or do including open classrooms,
performances, art show, family picnic and more.
MONDAY, 27TH JULY
STAGE 3 EXCURSION - GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP
12TH - 14TH AUGUST
PAYMENT PLAN
PAYMENT
DUE DATE
BALANCE
$50 deposit
29th May
overdue
LIBRARY
COMPUTER
$50
12th June
overdue
12.00pm
3SF
6IG
$50
26th June
overdue
12.40pm
4-5RO
6IG
$50
17th July
overdue
1.50pm
5AR
3-4BH
$100
31st July
NIL
2.30pm
6JM
3-4BH
TUESDAY, 28TH JULY
MUSIC
9.50am
DANCE
LIBRARY
6IG
COMPUTER
4DK
10.30am
4DK
12.00pm
1KB
2JK
K-1MW
5AR
12.40pm
K-1MW
KFS
1KB
5AR
1.50pm
MC
3SF
2JK
KLL
5AR
2SM
MC
2.30pm
WEDNESDAY, 29TH JULY
MUSIC
9.10am
5AR
9.50am
4DK
LIBRARY
COMPUTER
3SF
10.30am
MC
3SF
12.00pm
KFS
KLL
4-5RO
12.40pm
KLL
KFS
4-5RO
1.50pm
3SF
3-4BH
1KB
6IG
K-1MW
2.30pm
THURSDAY, 30TH JULY
MUSIC
LIBRARY
COMPUTER
STAGE 2 PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING
It is recommended that we eat 2 serves of fruit and 5
serves of vegetables daily. At Tyalla we are fortunate that
Woolworths supplies weekly fruit so every student can
participate in our school-wide daily healthy break.
This week, Stage 2 are recommencing their healthy
eating lunchtime draw. Once a week, Stage 2 students
will have the opportunity to win a prize for simply
bringing healthy food to eat for lunch and recess. To win
a prize, students must have a healthy lunch - sandwich/
salad/other healthy alternative, a piece of vegetable or
fruit and a bottle of water.
Special thanks to Mrs Luchetti for selecting the prizes
from Super Amart. The prizes were purchased with points
from the customer reward system. We encourage
parents/carers who shop at Super Amart to nominate
Tyalla when purchasing goods.
Thank you for your support of your child with this healthy
eating initiative. Mrs Koufis, Ms Hagan & Mr Ferguson.
YOU CAN NOW MAKE ONLINE PAYMENTS!
It is now possible for parents/carers to make online
payments to the school for amounts owing for students, via
a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can
be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit
card. The payment page is accessed from the front page of
the school’s website:
www.tyalla-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Simply select $ Make a payment at the right hand side of
the home page and follow the instructions.
10.30am
6JM
12.00pm
3-4BH
6JM
12.40pm
4-5RO
6JM
TYALLA PRIMARY SCHOOL ‘COMMEMORATIVE PAVERS’
1.50pm
1-2JK
2SM
2.30pm
2SM
Tyalla Primary School is honouring past and present
students and families by offering to have a paver
inscribed with your family’s name, laid at the entrance
to the school. Pavers are offered as follows:
OFFER 1: $30
Individual Paver
OFFER 2: $75
Double Paver
OFFER 3: $100
Triple Paver
OFFER 4: $120
Four Paver
4DK
1-2JK
Join us each day for our Art Show and class activities (see
above). Our Book Parade is on Tuesday at 9.15am and
Wednesday is jam packed with great activities as follows:
9.30am
Creative Arts Showcase in the Hall
10.00am
Open Classrooms (kids free to visit siblings/
other classrooms with parents)
10.25am
Open Classrooms (kids in own classrooms)
11.10am
Picnic Lunch with parents - BYO picnic rug and
lunch or order from the canteen
Friday:
Tree Planting (from 9.50am) - no assembly
An expression of interest was sent
home recently. Please return these expressions of
interest to the school office no later than Friday,
24th July, 2015.
SILVER AWARDS
ASSEMBLY AWARDS - TERM 2, WEEK 9
CLASS OF THE WEEK
K-1MW
VISIT THE SCHOOL
WEBSITE FOR
READING AWARDS
AND STUDENT OF
THE WEEK
AWARDS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR
AWARD RECIPIENTS!
GOLD AWARDS: Jeorgia Walker, Adam Goddard,
Harmony Cordell, Belle Logan, Charlie McCosker, Paul
Jones
RUBY AWARDS: Harmonie Shaw, Elizabeth Newlyn
SILVER AWARDS