7 Salamander Street Phone: 6652 3355 Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Fax: 6651 3991 Email: [email protected]Web Address: [email protected]Coffs Harbour Public School 14th May 2014 Dear Parents and Carers, Congratulations to our student leaders for their outstanding behaviour and participation at the GRIP Leadership conference last Thursday. They came back to school buzzing with new information and ideas of how to be great leaders. Thanks to Ms Hayes for supervising during the day. Students in Years 3 and 5 are sitting the NAPLAN assessments this week. Yesterday they completed the Language Conventions and Writing assessments. Today is Reading and tomorrow is Mathematics. We’re getting excited for next Tuesday’s ‘Food Revolution Day’ sponsored by Woolworths. All students will be able to make their own lunch at school. Lunch will be a salad wrap with or without ham, a bottle of water and a piece of fruit. We thank Woolworths for this fantastic initiative. Students will still need to bring their crunch ‘n’ sip and their recess. Coffs Harbour City Council has been in touch to advise us that the local rangers have been patrolling around our school and have noticed that cars are parking in incorrect zones. They asked us to let families know that they will be issuing tickets over the next few weeks. I am in discussions with the council to look at parking around our school as it continues to be of concern. I will let you know the outcome. Good luck to our large group of students attending the District Cross Country carnival this Friday. The local Eisteddfods and Coffs Harbour Show are coming up. Many of our students will be representing our school in dance and choir. We wish you well and thank Mrs Ford for her hard work preparing our students. Last Friday a group representing students, parents, community and school staff completed a Schools Impression Audit. The purpose was to look at our school grounds, buildings, tone and the feel of our school. I will table the findings at the next P&C meeting, Student Representative Council meeting and staff meeting for further discussion. Many thanks to the group for their comments. We have had a great start to the term with lots of important events having already occurred. A huge thank you to our P&C for running a very well organised and successful Mother's Day Stall last week. I know that lots of our mum’s would have been very excited and happy on Sunday morning when they were surprised with their special gifts. This would not be possible without the support of our school community and the many volunteers who support such events by giving up their very valuable time. Have a great week, Leonie Mother’s Day Stall Mrs Leonie Buehler — School Principal We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and we pay our respects to the Elders both past and present
Dear Parents and Carers, Congratulations to our student leaders for their outstanding behaviour and participation at the GRIP Leadership conference last Thursday. They came back to school buzzing with new information and ideas of how to be great leaders. Thanks to Ms Hayes for supervising during the day.
Students in Years 3 and 5 are sitting the NAPLAN assessments this week. Yesterday they completed the Language Conventions and Writing assessments. Today is Reading and tomorrow is Mathematics.
We’re getting excited for next Tuesday’s ‘Food Revolution Day’ sponsored by Woolworths. All students will be able to make their own lunch at school. Lunch will be a salad wrap with or without ham, a bottle of water and a piece of fruit. We thank Woolworths for this fantastic initiative. Students will still need to bring their crunch ‘n’ sip and their recess.
Coffs Harbour City Council has been in touch to advise us that the local rangers have been patrolling around our school and have noticed that cars are parking in incorrect zones. They asked us to let families know that they will be issuing tickets over the next few weeks. I am in discussions with the council to look at parking around our school as it continues to be of concern. I will let you know the outcome.
Good luck to our large group of students attending the District Cross Country carnival this Friday. The local Eisteddfods and Coffs Harbour Show are coming up. Many of our students will be representing our school in dance and choir. We wish you well and thank Mrs Ford for her hard work preparing our students.
Last Friday a group representing students,
parents, community and school staff completed a Schools Impression Audit. The purpose was to look at our school grounds, buildings, tone and the feel of our school. I will table the findings at the next P&C meeting, Student Representative Council meeting and staff meeting for further discussion. Many thanks to the group for their comments. We have had a great start to the term with lots of important events having already occurred. A huge thank you to our P&C for running a very well organised and successful Mother's Day Stall last week. I know that lots of our mum’s would have been very excited and happy on Sunday morning when they were surprised with their special gifts. This would not be possible without the support of our school community and the many volunteers who support such events by giving up their very valuable time.
Have a great week, Leonie
Mother’s Day Stall
Mrs Leonie Buehler — School Principal
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work and we pay
Library News Book Club was due on Monday 12th May. Orders will return within the next week and will be delivered to the children.
A reminder that May is ‘Family Reading Month’. Call in to our library or join the Coffs City Library and see what you can borrow. It will cost you nothing!
Chess Club has commenced again in 2014. Eve-ry Wednesday at recess in the library interested students can join Yarob (our talented SLSO) and get some tuition. Miss Lane will be choosing a representative team to go to Sawtell soon. North Coast Rugby League Trials
On Friday 9th May Mr Pike had the privilege of taking away 3 talented rugby league players from Coffs Harbour Public School to Grafton to try out for the North Coast Rugby League Team. Malakhi Donovan, Mabior Garang and Franklin Samburuma had previously been selected in not only the local district team, but also the Mid-North Coast team, which in itself is a tremendous accomplishment. All three boys didn't let themselves or our school down and fortunately Malakhi and Mabior were successful in being selected in the North Coast side. They will now travel to Lennox Head later this month to participate in a two day camp and then early in June they will travel to Cronulla to take part in the NSW State Rugby League tournament, where they will have the opportunity to be selected in the NSW U11’s Rugby League team. Congratulations boys and we all wish you luck in Cronulla!
3-6 Assembly Awards
AEO Awards - Leon Kelly & Jamus Troutman K - 2 Assembly Awards
Class Citizenship Bookwork Free Choice
Student of the Week
3O Xavier
Morgan
Musa
Yahya
Asha
Ibrahim
Tennessee
Shaw
3M James
Filewood
Indy
Soworka
Kieren
Mant
Layla
Atherton
3/4H Pierrinne
Shukurani
Cohen
Croft-Leonard
Maxim
Chaineux
Erin
Sutton
3/6C Michael
O’Neill
Kaylee
Palmer
Harley
Clark
Fartun
Hassan
4C Eddy
Metham
Josh
Turner
Zoe
Donaldson
Sarah
Bourne
5M Keanu
Glynn
Caitlyn
Snape
Lisa
Nema
Johanna
Roelofs
5/6P Hudson
Baldwin
Jakeida
Craig
Riya
Miller-Naidu
Malakai
Troutman
6H Cameron
Herbert
William
Metham
Leon
Kelly
Moanna
Hepi
Class Student
of the
Week
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
KB Elisha
Holland
Amin
Arabzadeh
Diva
Pillai
Colleen
Sines
KM Melanie
Mary
Rayaan
Junaid
Aaron
Saggus
Dejia
Horgan
KS Annabella
Balikoff
Jarrell
Craig
Bianca
Beslich
Jack
Morris
1B Jayda
Wright - Hart
Brianna
Stevens
Thomas
Greenland
Jessie
McAlister
1L Kaine
Belcher
Ebony
Hack
William
Ajeneza
Haeree
Way
1AM Jack
Taylor
Sian
Singleton
Charlize
Denny
Kaipo
Lacey
2B Zahra
Arabzadeh
Harper
Thomas
Jay
Frame
Sky
Hoskins -
Quinn
2M Riley
Morrison
Ismael
Ismael
Sam
Peisker
Reem
Adam
K/1N
Anna
Savage
P&C News
Canteen Mr Parry has recently resigned from the position of canteen manager. The P&C would like to thank Mr Parry for his many years of service as a volunteer and a paid P&C employee. We wish him well for his future endeavours. At present the canteen is being run by volunteers until a new Canteen Manager is appointed. Without volunteers the canteen will have to close. If you would like to help out we would greatly appreciate it. Contact Vicki Baldwin via email [email protected], via phone 0419 201 744 or just pop into the canteen to add yourself to the roster. No pervious experience is necessary.
The current canteen roster;
Canteen Sub-Committee The canteen sub-committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 2pm (location to be advised) If you can’t make it to a meeting but have some input please email Vicki at [email protected] New members are always welcome. Did you know ? A new menu is now available ! P&C Meeting The next meeting is on the 14th of May at 6pm in the school staff room. Previous meeting minutes are available on the school’s website. Any items for the agendas must be emailed to the P&C secretary Vicki Baldwin at [email protected] before the meeting. All parents/care givers are welcome, we would love to see some new faces. Mother’s Day Stall The Mother’s Day stall was a great success! Thank you very much to Caroline Abrahams, Jaimelee Brown, Jess Beller, Caitlin Mackie, Bethany, Sarah Farrell, Blanche Saunders, Rebecca Nicklen and Kaity Baldwin for all your help with the stall.
Dancing with friends Dancing with friends partners children with disabilities with children without disabilities. No matter what the ability or disability; everyone is welcome. Where: Julie Ross Dance Studio, 1/22 Isles Drive, Coffs Harbour. When: Saturdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm Cost: $4.00 per class What to wear: Whatever you’re comfortable in. Loose shirt, bike pants and bare feet is fine. Enquiries: Please contact Shari on 6651 1268 or 0421 803 680 (Shardia’s mum) who will be organ-ising the classes and be present each Saturday whilst the class is running.
Applications are now invited for
the 2015 Coffs Harbour High School Enrichment Class
The Year 7 Enrichment Class at Coffs Harbour High School is designed to: promote a positive work ethic which encourages all
students to achieve to their full potential foster innovation, collaborative learning and creativity provide a variety of challenges, through exten-sion and enrichment activities, which utilise higher order thinking skills Places are based on student applications and interview. Information kits and application forms available from the school Please phone Coffs Harbour High School on 6652 3466 (ask for Mrs Henderson) Applications close Wednesday 21st May 2014
Keeping kids active during winter –
Walk in the rain – don’t forget the
Inside dance-a-thon
Notice when children are being active and join in
Ten minute bursts of exercise, like star jumps, running on the spot and hopping
Escape to the park and play some ball games
Day Volunteers
Thur 15/5 Vicki Baldwin & Jaimelee Brown
Fri 16/5 Caroline Abrahams, Vicki Baldwin &
Jess Beller
Mon 19/5 Caroline Abrahams & Help Needed
Tue 20/5 Canteen Closed
Wed 21/5 Vicki Baldwin & Help Needed
Photo Board
The images on the photo board located in the office foyer have now been updated. If you would like to purchase any images from the Easter Hat parade, ANZAC Day ceremonies and PB Assemblies they are available for sale for $1 each from the office.
Position Vacant - Canteen Supervisor
Coffs Harbour Public School P&C operate the school canteen four days per week throughout the NSW school term. Hours for this position: 4 Days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 5 hours per day (9am - 2pm), total of 20 hours per week. Wages: In accordance with Fast Food Industry Award 2010. As a paid employee of Coffs Harbour Public School P&C, the canteen Supervisor is answerable to Coffs Harbour Public School P&C either directly, or via the Canteen Sub-Committee. To be considered fro this position you must meet the following criteria:
WWC (Working With Children Check Food Handling Certificate or equivalent Excellent communication skills both written
and verbal Demonstrated understanding of healthy
eating and ability ti prepare, cook and promote healthy foods
Knowledge of the fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy
Understanding of WH&S principals Applications for employment should address the above listed criteria and be accompanied by a current resume including two referees. Please forward applications to [email protected] Applications close Wednesday 28th May 2014. English as an additional language/dialect (EALD) We are fortunate to have a number of EALD students attend our school. These children come with a rich cultural heritage and are from many countries including Africa, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Thailand. We are able to offer these students smaller class sizes where the children participate in intensive English activities to develop skills in spelling, writing, reading and listening. Our main focus this term has been safety and health. Our small classes foster an environment of comfortable learning and one-on-
one interaction and our students Learn more about our local culture, values and society. A new interactive board has engaged all students in new and exciting activities geared according to their current level of understanding. Students also have additional bilingual SLSO support in their mainstream classes.
