Newsletter T4 Wk2

BUSY TERM

Term 4 promises to be quite hectic with our normal array of activities coupled with major building projects commencing.

As specific parts of the school receive refurbishments this will directly impact on classrooms in the near vicinity. Some classes may have to be moved to another location to ensure classes are able to work in a quiet environment.

School assessments will be completed so teachers can finalise Semester 2 reports. Other important activities occurring include:

* A Gala Day in Week 5.

* Our school choir will perform a variety of Christmas

songs in the Wollongong Mall during Week 7.

* Year 6 Farewell in Week 8.

* Parents Thank You Morning Tea in Week 8.

* Presentation Assembly in Week 9.

* Reports home in Week 9.

* Last Day of school for students – Wednesday 16^th

December

* Last Day of school for Teachers – Friday 18^th December.

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION

Letters inviting both parents and new Kindergarten children to our school for their orientation were sent home last week. The dates for these orientation days are Monday 9^th November and Monday 16^th November.

If you know of any new families in the area please encourage them to make contact with our school.

STARTING KINDERGARTEN

If you have a child starting Kindergarten next year, these ten tips for parents can make planning for this event easier.

www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/primary/tentips.php

For general information on starting kindergarten, including, starting school, a ready for school checklist and information on the Best Start Kindergarten Assessment go to: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/primary/primaryindex.php

To watch a vodcast on Kindergarten orientation go to: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/news/ezine/yr2009/issue03/watch/index.php

LEARNING SUPPORT CLASS

Our new Learning Support class will start next week. Initially there will be one student, but this will increase to a maximum number of 7 students.

This class has been set up to help support families who have a child with a disability and reside in the Northern Wollongong area.

2010 PLANNING

To assist our school with planning for next year could you please inform the office if you know that you will be not be at our school next year. This, of course applies to students currently in classes K – 5.

BE SUN SMART THIS SUMMER

Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world and most of the damage is done in the first 15 years of life. Fortunately, being SunSmart is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. The Cancer Council has a website devoted to information that can help you be SunSmart all year round. Check it out at: www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/sunsmart.htm

SPECIAL SWIMMING SCHEME

Notes have been sent home for this wonderful Learn to Swim program. There are only 60 places available, therefore, we will accept children on a first in basis.

Please check that your child has received a note, otherwise, contact our front office and we will send out another note.

This program is only for students who are in Years 2 – 6 and cannot swim 25 metres.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

A friendly reminder to all students that it is compulsory to wear school uniform to school each day. That includes appropriate footwear, which ideally should be black lace up shoes and joggers for fitness sessions. There has been an unfortunate trend starting to creep in where students are starting to wearing casual coloured slip on shoes. Besides providing little protection for your ankles, the coloured shoes do not conform to our uniform code.

Be proud of your school and wear the correct uniform and everybody will be happy.

YEAR 7 SELECTIVE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

If you would like to you child to apply for a placement in a selective school for 2011 you will need to fill out an application form which can be obtained from the office. It must be returned to the school no later than 13^th November.

TENNIS LESSONS WITH MRS DAVIES

This week there will be the following changes to tennis lessons.

Students who play on Thursday morning should come on Wednesday morning, those who play on Thursday lunch time should come on Wednesday lunch time. Those who play on Friday lunch time should come on Tuesday lunch time. These changes only apply to this week!

Thank you

Mrs Davies

Newsletter T4 Wk1

WELCOME BACK

We hope all of our families have had a restful, safe and enjoyable holiday and all of the children are ready for a productive and busy term. This term is a nine week term with students completing the school year on Wednesday 16^th December. Staff will be having an extra two days at school to plan and organise teaching and learning programs for the 2010 school year. Therefore the last day for staff this year is Friday 18^th December.

ADMINISTRATION BLOCK MAINTENANCE

Over the school holiday break the administration building has been repainted to maintain the fresh and vibrant feel of our school. Hopefully this will brighten the first impression our visitors see upon entering the school.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH KINDERGARTEN

KB and KF will be visiting the NSW Art Gallery on Thursday 22^nd October. We hope they have a wonderful experience seeing many incredible art works up close and on a grand scale. We hope the visit inspires many budding artists. We look forward to hearing about their adventures when they return.

SPECIAL SWIMMING SCHEME

The special swimming scheme will commence on Monday 2^nd November 2009. Mrs Robinson and Mr Privett will be accompanying the students during these invaluable lessons. The children will be leaving school at approximately 10:15 am and will be returning to school by 12:15 pm. The students will be walking to and from Corrimal Swimming Pool. The cost per child per swimming lesson is $2.00. The cost for the two-week program is $20.00 per student. This represents outstanding value and provides your child with an essential life skill, a skill that could ultimately save their lives. If you would like your child to participate in the swimming scheme please complete the permission note and return the note with payment to the sport slot in the money box at the front office. This program is open to students from years 2 to 6 who are non-swimmers or who are unable to swim 25 metres confidently.