ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL
PROUD Member of the crossing point learning community
Week 2 Term 4
15 October, 2014
[email protected]
Relieving Principal:
Carolyn Howard
Rel. Deputy Principal: Gail Eckley
481 David St
Albury NSW 2640
Ph 60213849
Dear All
SWIM SCHOOL- Once again Albury Public
Thurs 16
10:20am
K-2 Assembly- Councillors
School and the Riverina School Sports
12:00noon
3-6 Assembly- 5/6AKB
Association will be offering a learn-to-swim program for
Fri
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PSSA Summer Sport
students in Years 2-6 in Weeks 8 and 9, commencing 24
commences
November. This program offers students the opportunity to
Mon
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6:00pm
BUSHWAHZEE- KWD,KWB, develop their swimming skills under the instruction of qualified
1MN,1MH,2MWM,3CK,3CC,4LJH, 5AB,
(AUSTSWIM) instructors and school staff. An expression of
5/6AKB,6AP
interest note has been sent home today. Please note priority
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will be given to students who are not yet able to confidently
6:00pm
BUSHWAHZEE– KWC,KWS,
1MM,2MC,2MH,3CM,4LB,4MCH,4/5LM,5LN, swim a distance of 25 metres. Swimming is a vital skill for our
students, particularly as we live near waterways. If your child
5/6AB,6ACP
Thurs 23
Grandparents Day
will benefit from these lessons please complete and return the
10:20am
K-2 Assembly- KWD
note to the class teacher by Friday 31 October (Wk 4). Please
12:00noon
3-6 Assembly- 4LB
note late applications cannot be accepted.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY(CSU)- We enjoy a very
positive relationship with CSU and often welcome Education degree students into our classes to
complete their practicums. Currently Mr Davey is working with Miss Macleod and 4/5LM for the next
three weeks. Yesterday Year 1- 4 students enjoyed several puppet and drama performances performed
by third year CSU students. The performances were based on multiculturalism.
GOLD CERTIFICATES- Students please bring in your five blue certificates to receive a gold certificate.
French, sports and friendship awards can also be submitted. Five gold certificates are to be submitted
to your class teacher so you can receive an invitation to the special Gold Morning Tea with myself, Mrs
Eckley and your parents. The morning tea will be held on Wednesday 26 November.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS- We are still accepting payments of the 2014 School Voluntary
Contribution of $40 per student. These voluntary contributions are used to supplement
educational resources and programs in our school. Our school would welcome your contribution
as this will significantly enhance the resources made available to our students. If you are unsure as to
whether you have already paid please enquire at the front office. The payment can be made through the
Parent Online Payment facility.
SPORTS NEWS- Last week I omitted mentioning that Natalie Gibbons will also be competing at her
fourth State Carnival tomorrow when she competes at the State Athletics Carnival in Sydney.
Congratulations Natalie this is an outstanding achievement. A reminder that PSSA sport commences
this Friday morning. I am sure all participants and spectators will follow the PSSA code of conduct and
be wonderful representatives for our school.
SUN SAFE POLICY- Being Term 4, students are reminded that they must wear a school
hat whenever they are in the playground. Our school enforces the ‘no hat- play in the
shade’ sunsafe policy. If students do not have a hat they must play under the COLA or in
the shade. We would appreciate your cooperation in ensuring your children wears their
hat to school and that their hat is clearly labelled with their name.
BUSHWAHZEE- I am looking forward to seeing lots of students and families at the evening
performances of Bushwahzee’s ‘Band Of Pirates’ either next Monday or Tuesday night. Please support
the P & C sausage sizzle commencing at 5:00pm each night. Grandparents and family friends are also
invited. Don’t forget to wear your pirate clothes and eye patches!
STAFF NEWS- Our congratulations and best wishes go to Mrs Karlee Nolan and her
husband Steve, on the safe arrival of their baby daughter Pippa, who was born in the
early hours of Monday morning. Our staff baby tally this year is two boys and two girls!!!
Carolyn Howard, Principal (Rel.)
Dates for the Diary
PSSA SUMMER SPORT- PSSA Summer competition commences this week. Please
ensure students have returned their Permission Notes and their Code of Conduct to their
team coach. Teams will leave Albury Public School at approximately 9:00am and will return
at 11:00am each Friday. Students will pay their $3.00 for the bus, at the Annexe each Friday
morning, before they leave. Thank you again to our PSSA coaches and to those who have
assisted in organising our teams. Chris Bourke, Coordinator.
BUSHWAHZEE- FRIENDLY REMINDER– a reminder that all payments for
BUSHWAHZEE are due tomorrow (Thursday 16 October). This is a wonderful opportunity
for students and staff to be involved in musical activities. Students are encouraged to
come dressed as a pirate on either Monday or Tuesday, depending on which day their
class is attending. (See dates for the diary). This visiting performance is part of our
Creative Arts Program and we would encourage all students to participate.
Gail Eckley, Deputy Principal. (Rel.)
GRANDPARENTS DAY - Thursday 23 October 2014. Everyone has fond memories of their Nan and
Pop, Ma and Pa or Gran and Grandad. To celebrate the unconditional love and
support they provide us with, we would like to invite your child’s grandparent/s to
our school on Thursday 23 October.
Classrooms will be open for Grandparents to come in and share a positive
learning experience with their grandchildren.
Tea and coffee will be provided in the gym at recess.
Years 3-610:15am – 11:00am
Tea and Coffee11:00am – 11:20am in the gym
Years K – 211:30am – 12:15pm
Rachel Johnson, Assistant Principal (Rel.)
2015 STUDENT COUNCILLORS- Stage 3 students will be invited to nominate candidates for Student
Councillor positions in 2015. Nominations will be held on Thursday 23 October and Friday 24 October.
Candidates are then required to prepare a small poster/profile (a template will be provided) about
themselves for submission to Miss Brooker by Friday 31 October. These profiles will be on display in the
windows of the West Building throughout Weeks 5 and 6. Candidates will also be required to deliver a
short speech (no longer than one minute) that will be presented to students in Years 3, 4 and 5 in Week
6. Students in Years 3, 4 and 5 will then vote for 12 councillors on Monday 17 November. Ms Howard
will meet with all the candidates on Friday 21 November to announce the successful councillors. Badges
will be awarded to each of the Councillors on Presentation Day. The School Captains and Vice Captains
will also be announced on Presentation Day. Jess Brooker, Assistant Principal (Rel).
INVITATION TO PERFORMERS FOR THE ALBURY PUBLIC SCHOOL
FAMILY FUN FAIR
As you are aware our Albury Public School Family Fun Fair is fast
approaching and we will be having our Centre Stage set up with
entertainment for the afternoon. We are asking for submissions from instrumentalists,
singers and dancers to include in our program. As we have already secured a number of performances
from some of our fantastic local dance school already, places will be limited.
If you are interested in performing, please contact the front office for the submission forms.
We will respond to all submissions. Submissions need to be handed into the school office by 22
October. (Any further questions please call Andrea on 0400 491 903.)
ALBURY SHOW- Thank you to the many wonderful show entries that have been brought in
so far. Please note that the last day for entries is Wednesday 22 October. The items should
be temporarily labelled with the students’ name and class and taken to the 4LB classroom.
You will be able to see your child’s/childrens’ entry on display in the J.J. Wright
Pavilion (Showgrounds) Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November.
Chris Bourke , Coordinator.
BOOK CLUB- We have an unclaimed order at the front office. It is quite a large order (6
items) please call in to the front office if you are missing your order.
Gold Certificates
Congratulations to:Lenny Koller, Jordyn Hopkins, Taylan King, Mia Johannis, Jack Kelso, Bidish Chouhan,
Meg Campbell and Jonah Mobbs
WEDNESDAY
SPECIAL!
22/10/14
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Carmel
Belinda Taylor 11:00-1:30pm Amber Rodd
Annie Phothisomphane
Luke Brown
Kim Porta
Marion Baines
LeAnne Smith
11:00-1:30pm HELPER NEEDED
Cheese Toastie
Sub and a
Milkshake
(Full roll cut in 1/2 with
melted cheese)
Thank you to everyone for your help. Don’t forget that sauce is 20c extra when ordering lunches.
Rachael and Ali, 60212370.
P & C NEWS
THE MANGO FUNDRAISER- It is approaching mango season again. If you would like to
purchase a tray of delicious mangoes please fill in the order form and return it to the front
office with your payment by Wednesday 29 October. They make a great early Christmas
present for friends, family or co-workers and are a wonderful lunch box snack. Order forms went out
with today’s newsletter, however if you didn’t receive one you can pick one up from the school office or
download one from the school website. For more information phone Lou Newman 0408 709960
BUSHWAHZWEE SAUSAGE SIZZLE
The P & C will be providing a sausage sizzle prior to the Bushwahzee performances on
Monday and Tuesday nights. Sausage in bread and drinks will be available from 5:00pm
so skip cooking for one night and come down a little early and support the P & C!
COMMUNITY NEWS
LOCAL ABORIGINAL EDUCATION CONSULTATIVE GROUP- The next meeting will be held on
Wednesday 22 October and will be the AGM. Please contact Aileen Williams at
[email protected] for further information.
JUNIOR GALLERY ART CLASSES– Commencing Monday 13 October at Albury Public School. All
materials are provided. Please visit the website www.juniorgalleryartclasses.com or ring 0414 392 459
for further information.
1-2-3 MAGIC PARENT COURSE– Learn how to manage challenging and testing behaviours, how to
discipline without arguing, yelling or smacking and seven tactics for encouraging good behaviour. For
more information contact Centacare on 6051 0222. Bookings are essential
CAMP QUALITY exCARpade is coming to Albury– Saturday 25 October at 3:00pm . Themed cars
travel from Broken Hill to Albury. The teams have been raising money all year for Camp Quality to help
kids living with cancer. Come along and enjoy the parade, the noise and the fun that is EsCARpade.
WODONGA CHILDREN’S FAIR 2014– Sunday 26 October from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Wodonga
Racecourse, Hamilton Smith Drive, Wodonga. For further information phone 6022 9300 or visit
Wodonga.vic.gov.au/children-fair
MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL– PCYC Midnight Basketball commences Friday 17 October from 7:30pmMIDNIGHT. Ages 12—18 years. Register online at www.midnightbasketball.org.au/Locations/ALBURY
I love my nana and poppy because they
play with me and they give me ice-cream.
Jasmine Butterworth.
Grandma and Grandpa love me because
they are kind to me. Eliza Stevens
My Grandpa and Grandma play
with me and take me to the
ice-cream shop.
My Grandpa gives me ice-cream
Brooklyn Phothisomphane
and takes me to the park.
Eliza Pope
I love Grandma because she has
curly hair. Layne Griparis
11:30am - 12:15pm
Yrs K - 2
10:15am - 11:00am
Yrs 3 - 6
My Grandma and Grandpa love me and I love
them. They come to my house. Charlie Hood.