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Week 10 Term 4 December 10 2015

From the Principal’s desk…………

Congratulations on a Fabulous Year It is with great pleasure that I reflect on this year of achievements. I would like to thank our wonderful students,

dedicated staff and supportive parents for your work; and in turn how you have enabled us as a community to strive to achieve our aspirations for our school and students. I particularly would like to extend my thanks to Mrs Donaldson for

sharing the Principalship in 2015. I wish you all a Happy Christmas and a relaxing, safe holiday.

Farewell and Good Luck in Your Retirement: Mrs Ann Cush

Mrs Cush has shared her expertise and generosity for many years at Colo Vale PS. We will miss her enormously! Next week, Mrs Cush will farewell teaching and enjoy her retirement. Congratulations to one of our tireless teachers for her

ongoing dedication to our students and learning. Mrs Cush has worked closely with Mrs Annette Boatwright for two years in a successful class sharing partnership. We wish you great happiness in the future!

Farewell Mr Matthew Stanger: Enjoy your career at Jindabyne Public School in 2016!

Farewell Year 6, 2015

Congratulations and farewell to our Year 6 students for 2015! We enjoyed a fabulous evening on Tuesday night at the Mittagong RSL where students, staff members and parents gathered to celebrate the ending of an era! Thank you to

Mr Matthew Stanger, team and the Decorating Committee for a lovely evening. Our students were beautifully dressed

and great ambassadors of our school. Students and parents are invited to gather at school at 2:40pm to say our final goodbye to our Year 6 students on

Wednesday 16 December, 2015.

Invitation to our Special Music Evening Performance: Tonight!! 10 December, 6:30pm—8:00pm Come one, come all to our second, Music Evening Performance where all of our ensembles and individual

instrumentalists, share their growing skills with our community. Mrs Donaldson has already sent home a flyer to invite

our families and friends.

Invitation to our 2015 Celebration Assembly of Achievement: Friday 11 December, 9:30am

This is our opportunity to acknowledge our student learning and achievement. Parents and families are encouraged to

attend and support their child/ren. This will also be an opportunity to acknowledge and recognise the growth of our students and Year 6 passage into high school. Special guests include, Margaret Turner, Director Public Schools and

Jai Rowell, Member for Wollondilly, in the NSW State Legislature.

Class Parties: Teachers will advise their own classes about individual class celebrations.

Silver Badge

and

Gold Badge

Photos…

Chatswood Public School Band Visit on Monday.

Enjoy some photos.

P&C Christmas Raffle: Will now be drawn on Monday 14 December.

This is change of date from Friday 11 December.

P&C Request: Fundraising Coordinators and Helpers Position Available

Our fabulous Fundraiser Coordinator, Amy Green is no longer

able to act in this position. We are seeking a volunteer, who is interested in working with the P&C and school to start in 2016.

If you are interested and perhaps would like to chat further, please contact the school. No experience is necessary. The

P&C is always open to new ideas and suggestions. This could

be a shared role.

P&C Cookie Dough Fundraiser:

Cookie Dough will be available to collect tomorrow Friday 11 December.

Classes for 2016

Finalisation of Class Teachers will be influenced the Assistant Principal Panel that is currently occurring and changeable school numbers. Please be aware that this staffing and class plan is subject to change as new families

arrive in the district. Final classes will be confirmed in 2016.

KP: Mrs Grace Provino

K/1C: Mrs Kate Cohen 1G: Ms Hannah Grady

Yr2: Mrs Nicole Naranjo

Yr 2/3: Mr Berry Stage 2: Ms Brittany Garrity

Stage 2: Mrs Anne Donaldson Stage 3: Ms Genevieve Smith

Stage 3: New Assistant Principal Reading Recovery: To be advised

Librarian: Mrs Anne Wood

Learning and Support Teacher: Mrs Michele Williams Release From Face to Face Teacher: Mr James Freeman

School Counsellor: Dr Mark Toner (Tuesday) Support Learning Officer: Mrs Merridy Marden

General Assistant: Mr Grant Little

School Administration Manager: Mrs Jo-Ann Leishman School Learning Support Officers: Mrs Karen Brunton; Librarian Assistant: To be advised

Principal: Jenny Quist

High School Linkages Program Graduation: 9 December Our students who have been participating in our High School Linkages Program will graduate this Wednesday

afternoon with Kyle, their Youth Worker Leader. These students have enjoyed additional visits to Bowral High,

rebuilt the tables in the Year 6 Area, produced a pamphlet for Year 7 students, participated in Drumming Program and established a strong relationship with Bowral High. Well done team!

End of Term: Our final date for students attending school is Wednesday 16 December!

It is our tradition to share a brief assembly and form an arch to farewell our students at 2:40 pm.

Staff Development Days: 17 and 18 December, 2015 Our staff will be engaging in learning about the new curriculum, History and Geography in 2016; more about 21st

Century thinking and technology; further aspects of School Planning and more!

2016: Staff return on Wednesday 27 January! Years 1-6: return on Thursday 28th January! Kindergarten starts on Monday 1 February!

Living and learning in the 21st Century Jenny Quist

.

P&C Christmas Raffle

Fabulous prizes

$1.00 each Drawn Friday 11 December

Library News There will be no more borrowing of books

for 2015. Could you please help your child

to find all their Library

books and return them to

school ready for the annual

stocktake.

Week: 9 WEEKLY CLASS AWARDS

KZ WHOLE CLASS!

1/KP WHOLE CLASS!

1G WHOLE CLASS!

2C Jessica Sienna Michal Theo

3G WHOLE CLASS!

3/4A Aprille Ava Riley Charlie

4/5DS WHOLE CLASS!

5/6F Sebastian Lily Kyle Lauren

5/6S Tegan Brydee Indiana Maya

SILVER BADGE WINNERS

Tiko

Matilda Malachi

Aurora Lilijana

Marnie

Jack P Gabrielle M

Lauren C

Sebastian

Courtney S Codie R

Andrew

Eden

Dustin Jessica S

Lucah Hugh

GOLD BADGE WINNERS

Grace M Nicholas S Allison B

Uniform Shop The last day for the Uniform Shop will be

Tuesday 15 December. On that day the shop will be open from 8:30am—9:00am

and then in the afternoon 2:15pm—3:00pm. The Uniform Shop will re-open for 2016 on

Thursday 27 January, 2016. Roster — 11 Dec — Cindy

14 Dec — Vanessa

15 Dec — Cindy

It’s that time of year again, when we collect food to pass on to those in need over Christmas. So pop an extra tin or packet of food (eg tinned vegies, fruit etc)

in the shopping trolley next time you’re out shopping, and send it to school with your child. Each class will have a Christmas hamper box to collect donations. ALSO, Mrs Zantis is once again collecting dog and cat food for the animals in the pound. She will leave a basket outside her room for donations. Thanks for your help. Mr Berry

Food Hampers

Planning Classes for 2016

If anyone is expecting to move out of the area or no longer attend our school in 2016, please contact the school on 4889 4250 or return the slip below to assist us in our class planning for 2016.

Please feel free to contact Mrs Quist for a further chat.

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Student Leavers

Child's/Children's Name/s _____________________________________________Class/es/_________________

Next year my child/children will be attending_______________________________________________________

Parents Name:________________________________________________

Also available on the night

Tea and coffee Soft drinks and juice

STUDENT WELFARE

STUDENT WELFARE : Adapted excerpt from Happy Families.com.au

Here are 10 reasons you’re probably doing a better job as a parent than you think:

You listen when your child wants your attention—This may be the most important thing we can do to be good

parents. Our willingness to acknowledge our children, hear them, and show them that they are worthy of our

attention is central to their development of resilience.

Showing that you care - We show we care by hugging our children, telling them they matter to us,

paying attention to their stories, and being there for them.

Setting limits & providing healthy boundaries - While most of us can improve the way we set limits,

most parents are making a significant effort to set boundaries for their children. While too many rules

leads to too many problems, research tells us that our children thrive and feel safe when they know

what is ok to do, and what is not.

Showing an interest in their friends - Our children feel validated when they see us taking an interest

in their relationships. If you can name your children’s besties (and maybe even their parents),

you’re probably doing ok.

Being interested in their schooling - Children do better at school when parents are invested in their

academic success (so long as we don’t over-play it and get too controlling).

This is especially the case in high school.

You give them whatever extra-curricular activities you can afford - Do children need extra-curricular

activities to thrive? No they don’t. However, most parents recognise that sport, music, art, drama,

science, church, or any other extra-curricular activity their children can participate in has the

potential to enrich their lives, improve their academic performance, give them opportunities for

growth, and expand their social circles. And most parents are stretching themselves to give their

children those chances – because they love their children, and because they’re doing

the best they can for them.

You console your child when s/he is upset - While there are some parents who get mad or brush their

children off when they’re upset, most parents are eager to embrace their children and show

compassion and understanding when they are emotional, struggling, or stressed.

Reading to them & with them—The positive outcomes related to this one single activity are

numerous. Most parents relish the chance to read with their children (especially their younger

children) as regularly as they’re able. Once your child is of reading age, ask them to read to you, as

you help them with any words or sounds they may be struggling with. This is a good habbit to get

into with your child, as it will set them up for good reading outcomes for their schooling & lifetime.

Spending extra time with them, just because you want to - after school having some fun or quiet time

just before bed as you lay with heads together on the pillow, bike rides or stroll through the park.

Enjoying being with your children and finding extra time to be together because you love them.

Say sorry-When you get it wrong & do what you can to preserve and strengthen the relationship.

Tell them you love them regularly, and they can feel it. Speaking more kindly & calmly- Major on

majors & minor on minors…If your children feel your love and know it is sincere and unconditional

they are experiencing one of the most vital protective factors for a resilient life that you can offer.

Wishing you all a happy Christmas & New Year

Fun & safe holidays - See you in 2016!

Netty Dubokovich…Pastoral Care Worker….SPEAKLIFE !!

Planning ahead for Team 4

10 Mon 7 Dec Chatswood Public School Music Visit

Final P&C Meeting at Mittagong RSL for a meal and meeting: 7:00 pm. All welcome!

Tues 8 Dec Year 6 Farewell Mittagong RSL 6:30pm

Berrima Court House and picnic lunch 3G and 3/4A

$8

ASAP

Wed 9 Dec

High School Links Graduation and Afternoon Tea 2-3pm

Thur 10 Dec Sports Activity Day

Music Night 6:30—8:00 in the hall followed by supper

Fri 11 Dec End of Term Assembly 9:30am

11 Mon 14 Dec Talent Quest: SRC Arts Committee

Class Moving Day 1

Tues 15 Dec Class Moving Day 2

Wed 16 Dec Student last day for 2015 2:40pm Year 6 Farewell Arch

Thur 17 Dec Staff Development Day

Fri 18 Dec Staff Development Day

Planning ahead for 2016

Week

1

Cost Money

Due

Mon Jan 25

Tues Jan 26 Public Holiday—Australia Day

Wed Jan 27 Staff return to school

Thurs Jan 28 Years 1—K return to school Best start for 2016 Kinders

Fri Jan 29 Best start for 2016 Kinders

Week

2

Mon Feb 1 Kindergarten start

Tues Feb 2

Wed Feb 3

Thurs Feb 4

Fri Feb 5

Colo Vale Swimming Carnival 17/2/16 District Swimming Carnival 22/2/2016 Regional Swimming Carnival 8/3/2016

Last Day of Term 1 is 8/4/2016

Year 6 Farewell

Tuesday

8

December

On line payments If you choose to make a payment on line it is most

important that you return all the paperwork for the activity including

permission slips, date of transaction and receipt number.

Banksia Bites – Canteen Pre-order form for Wednesday the 16 (last day)

Honey Soy Chicken wings Name: ________________________________ Class: ________________________________

Thanks so much all of your support over the last 12 months of canteen – look forward to a

healthier and more variety in the new year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year from Grace and Sarah

Serve - $3.50 $

Juice - $1.00 $

Moove Milk – Chocolate or Strawberry $

Total $

Canteen Roster Friday 11 — Sarah, Jane W Leya

Wednesday 16 — Grace and Sarah

Last day of the school year specials

Honey soy drumets Christmas snack and other

Christmas goodies (Order form below)

Music at CVPS during 2015 2015 has once again been a marvellous year in the continued development of our music

program here at Colo Vale PS.

In addition to the regular classroom programs focused on recorder playing, dancing, singing,

playing, composing, listening to and appreciating music there has also been the continuation of

our extra-curricular programs. Band, recorder, choral and string groups have met regularly

throughout the year learning repertoire and preparing for performances.

Alex Zachary tutors the violin and cello players whose talents were showcased recently in a

wonderful combined Strings Concert held here in our school hall.

Zoe Andrews, Ryley Gillen and Melissa Reyder come each week to teach flute, trumpet,

trombone, clarinet and saxophone. We are grateful to these music tutors who travel out to our

school and not only share their expertise with our children but also make the whole Band

Program possible.

We are also indebted to all those who over the years have become benefactors of the music

program here at Colo Vale PS. This year we were fortunate to receive a box of music stands

from Chatswood Public School. We were on the brink of needing to purchase additional stands

so this particular gift saved us a great deal of money.

But perhaps most significantly of all has been the gift of a new drum kit from the Tickner family.

Blake Tickner from 4/5S is our current drummer in the band and he was first encouraged to play

by his grandfather who is a very experienced and skilled drummer. Blake is a committed

member of our band which, without a drummer, would be very much worse off.

Earlier this year, the Tickner family made a most generous gift of this beautiful

drum kit which has graced our stage ever since. Such commitment to our school

and to the music program in particular is something for which I am grateful more

than words can express. It is this spirit of collaboration that is the hallmark of a

great school and it provides a fine example to all of us.

Thank you, Tickner Family!

Just to remind you how busy we have all been (and why we are all a bit weary!),

I am including a brief list of the “music events” for the year 2015.

Band performances at the End-of-Term Assemblies

Band performance at the Anzac Day ceremony during the laying of the wreaths

Music Visit with combined Choral and Band items from Bowral HS

Cluster Rehearsal for Opera House Recorders here at CVPS for schools from the Highlands

and Goulburn regions

Festival of Instrumental Music performance for the Recorder Group in the Sydney Opera

House

Band performance at the Kinder Expo

Band performance at the Bowral’s Got Talent Music Night at Bowral High School during

Education Week

Band performance at the Senior Concert

Strings Concert

Chatswood Public School’s visit with a combined Band performance

Music Night with all musicians performing

So, thank you, thank you one and all for your continued commitment to the music program here

at CVPS. I wish you all a happy festive season and a rejuvenating summer holiday, Anne Donaldson