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Lennox Head Public School

25 Byron Street

Lennox Head NSW 2478

T 02 6687 7230

F 02 6687 7082

E lennoxhead-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Lennox Lookout

Respect, Responsibility, Integrity

WHAT’S COMING UP! 2019

TERM 1 WEEK 10 Tuesday 2 Apr Paul Bryant Public Speaking Competition Friday 5 Apr Friday Assembly – 12pm School Hall – 5/6M item Stage 3 Lake Keepit Overnight Excursion Deposit Due - $150 WEEK 11 Wednesday 10 Apr Easter Hat Parade Friday 12 Apr Last day of Term 1 TERM 2 WEEK 1 Monday 29 Apr Staff Development Day Tuesday 30 Apr Students return to school WEEK 2 Thursday 9 May School Photo Day Friday 10 May School Photo Day Friday Assembly – 12pm School Hall – 4/5O item WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Friday 24 May Friday Assembly – 12pm School Hall – 3/4A item WEEK 5 WEEK 6 Friday 7 June Friday Assembly – 12pm School Hall – 3/4J item WEEK 7 Monday 10 June Queen’s Birthday – Student Free Day WEEK 8 Friday 21 June Friday Assembly – 12pm School Hall – 3/4H item WEEK 9 WEEK 10 Friday 5 July Friday Assembly – 12pm School Hall – 3/4M item 9 and 10 may school photo 16 Aug – Lake Keepit balance due 9-13 September – Lake Keepit

Kindergarten’s ‘My First Year’ Photos

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Principal’s Message

Another two weeks have flown by at Lennox Head Public

School. It was wonderful to watch how engaged and

enthusiastic all of our students were at the recent

Bullying No Way Action Day, thanks to Mrs Dyer for

organising. All of our students have also been continuing

to enjoy our dance lessons with the Footsteps Dance

Company. Some students have really perfected their

dancing skills and the instructors have been impressed

with the great respect shown by all of our students. Well

done everyone.

We have two more weeks of school prior to having our

first break. School will finish on Friday 12 April and

students will then resume on Tuesday 30 April. Please

note as Anzac Day falls in the holidays we will be

sending out information in the next two weeks regarding

the march that is held each year in Ballina. I will also

need to check school leader’s availability as school

representatives.

The following is designed to outline some procedures at

Lennox Head Public School in relation to communication,

as there seems to be some ongoing confusion regarding

communication and closing/due by dates.

The Parent Teacher Interviews scheduled for

Wednesday 27 March was notified to parents in our

newsletter that was posted on School Stream and the

school website on Friday 15 March. This had all the

necessary information on how to book and it was noted

on the calendar on the front of the newsletter as an

upcoming event.

In addition, a reminder was School Streamed on two

separate occasions Thursday 21 and Monday 25 March

as a courteous reminder. There must be a cutoff date

and time to allow teachers time to prepare for interviews

and also to allow them time to organise their own families

and child care arrangements after school as necessary.

As the school leader my staff and I are becoming

increasingly frustrated when our parent body claims to

have not received any information regarding school

events. It is parents/carers responsibility to ensure that

you read the communication that is issued by the school.

We don’t send everything home in hard copy, as we are

trying to reduce our paper usage to help the environment.

We produce the newsletter to provide you with all of the

school information that you need to know. Please ensure

that you read the newsletter each fortnight, as often this

will answer your queries/concerns before needing to

contact the school.

Many of us have students at other schools and as

parents it is our responsibility to ensure that we read

communication sent out by those schools. This enables

us to be aware of what is happening in their schools. In

addition it ensures that we are aware of items we may

need to address such as upcoming events or booking

appointments.

The office staff received an enormous amount of calls

from parents who still wanted to book Parent Teacher

Interviews after the deadline had passed. The office are

happy to help when possible, however they shouldn’t

have to be doing this as it takes them away from their

daily business. It also means extra interruptions to

teachers to see if they are able to accommodate the

request. As the school continues to grow there are more

demands placed upon both office and teaching staff. It

has to be a team effort whereby everyone does their bit

to ensure the systems run smoothly.

We understand there will be at times extenuating

circumstances whereby exceptions will need to be made

due to unforeseen events. We are certainly happy to

assist when this occurs.

In today’s society everyone has incredibly busy lives, but

as parents/carers it is our role to ensure we are assisting

our children with their education through reading and as

necessary, acting upon school communications. This

makes everyone’s jobs much easier.

We have recently put together a communication outline

that should also help parents. It is attached to this

newsletter along with the school charter. If you would

prefer a hard copy these are available in the office.

Have a great weekend

Deb Langfield

Principal

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Friday Assembly Awards Week 8 Gold Cards Amali G Marley B Tex C Mila M Harley H Kai M Weekly Achievement Awards KC Frankie F Bodhi H KD Ollie G Ava K KR Hendrix D Luklin S KT Taj W Zoe A 1G Asha K Samuel W 1R Archer W Finn C 1V Indie W Charlotte M 2B Kai L Bethany F 2H Ava R Jack P 2N Baila L Von G 3/4A Bailey S Layla R 3/4H Obi A Hannah K 3/4J Nevaeh F Kai Y 3/4M Lilah E Joel W 4/5O Clem D Banjo G 5/6C Oskah E Maverick R 5/6M Macy S Sara R 5/6O Olivia R Jimmy M 5/6R Taj T Luke S Library Ruby B Lina L Music Savannah M Fern K STEM Archie D Jade C Teaching Respect and Responsibility – Class Award The Dolphin Award is given to the class that demonstrates the best listening and participation skills during the weekly assembly. Week 8 class: 5/6M

Student of the Week – Elyse R The student of the week for week 8 always upholds the school's Three Key Values. She is dedicated to her school work and always strives to achieve her very best. She is a valued member of our school community and is to be commended on her achievements. Congratulations Elyse! ‘Three Key Values in Action – Dolphin Slips Dolphin Slips are given to students for demonstrating the Three Key Values of Respect, Responsibility and Integrity. Draws are made each week from the Dolphin Slip box. Each student receives a canteen voucher. Zane D Piper S Ikuko M Lailie H

LSTT Band News Tryout Lessons This term some students have been trying out a band instrument. Notes about continuing in Term 2 have now gone home with these students (copies are available from Miss Somerville). These notes are for parents and students to read through together. If students wish to continue they need to have the continuation form back by Friday 5 April to the office. Students not wishing to continue will need to hand their instrument back in at the end of this term. Any students still waiting to try an instrument will be given an opportunity early in Term 2. Any questions please contact Fiona Clarke kids_musik@yahoo.com.au.

WEEK COMMENCE

MON TUE WED THUR FRI

1 Apr Carmen Joyce Allison Tracey

8 Apr Elise Nikki Wendy

W Anita

Jo

Term 4 Canteen Roster

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