Newsletter_________ Avoca Beach Public School The Round Drive Avoca Beach NSW 2251 T: 4382 1416 F: 4381 1431 E: [email protected]W: www.avocabch-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Monday 24th October, 2016 Avoca Beach Public School is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where individuals are respectful, responsible and strive for their personal best. Our innovative, collaborative and inclusive culture empowers and supports every learner. Zone PSSA Ball Games Carnival This Friday we have 64 Stage 2 & 3 students participating in the Zone PSSA Ball Games Carnival. The Carnival will be held at Ettalong Oval beginning at 10.00am. Good luck to all our competitors. Please ensure that all notes and the $5 payment are returned by this Wednesday. Headstart Last Friday we welcomed our 2017 Kindergarten students to the Headstart program. The program continues for the next four Fridays. K-2 Athletics Carnival Congratulations to all or our K-2 students who participated in our K-2 Athletics Carnival last Thursday. From all reports the students enjoyed the activities. A big thank you to Mrs Cameron for her organisation of the day and thanks to the staff who assisted. NSW PSSA Athletics Carnival Homebush Last Wednesday and Thursday Georgia Stevenson participated in the NSW PSSA Athletics Carnival at Homebush. Georgia was representing Sydney North in the 12yrs 100m & 200m events. In the 200m Georgia reached the semi-finals. In the 100m Georgia qualified for the final and finished in 4 th place. This was a great effort and Georgia has now been selected in the NSW PSSA Athletics team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships to be held in Sydney starting on Friday 25 th November. Well done Georgia. Funding Last week we received notification of our RAM funding amounts for 2017. Due to the GONSKI funding we have received some increases in our overall funding. We have now begun working on our staffing and budget for next year. For the first time our staffing funding is included in our overall funding. We are in the process of reviewing our programs and deciding how to allocate available funds to ensure that programs implemented for 2017 are successful in attaining the outcomes from the final year of our 3 year strategic plan. An overview of our draft budget and programs for 2017 will be presented at the next P & C Meeting on Monday 14 th November. Annual Central Coast Kids Day Out The Annual Central Coast Kids Day Out will be held at Kariong Mountains High School on Sunday 6 th November from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The day includes rides, interactive workshops, exhibits and stalls. Entry cost is $7 Adults and $3 children. Tickets available online or at the gate. A brochure with all the details will be sent home later this week. Regards Ross Hallaways Principal Week 3 Term 4 Mon 24 th Oct Tues 25 th Oct Wed 26 th Oct Thurs 27 th Oct Science Stem Day Fri 28 th Oct Zone PSSA 2016 Peninsula Ball Games Ettalong Oval. Buses leave at 9am. Cost $5 Headstart Wk 2 Week 4 Term 4 Mon 31 st Oct Tues 1 st Nov Wed 2 nd Nov Thurs 3 rd Nov Fri 4 th Nov Mega Money – Yr 6 fundraiser for Yr 6 Farewell & Gift to the school Headstart Wk 3
Avoca Beach Public School is committed to providing a safe and caring environment where individuals are respectful, responsible and strive for their personal best.
Our innovative, collaborative and inclusive culture empowers and supports every learner.
Zone PSSA Ball Games Carnival This Friday we have 64 Stage 2 & 3 students participating in the Zone PSSA Ball Games Carnival. The Carnival will be held at Ettalong Oval beginning at 10.00am. Good luck to all our competitors. Please ensure that all notes and the $5 payment are returned by this Wednesday. Headstart Last Friday we welcomed our 2017 Kindergarten students to the Headstart program. The program continues for the next four Fridays. K-2 Athletics Carnival Congratulations to all or our K-2 students who participated in our K-2 Athletics Carnival last Thursday. From all reports the students enjoyed the activities. A big thank you to Mrs Cameron for her organisation of the day and thanks to the staff who assisted. NSW PSSA Athletics Carnival Homebush Last Wednesday and Thursday Georgia Stevenson participated in the NSW PSSA Athletics Carnival at Homebush. Georgia was representing Sydney North in the 12yrs 100m & 200m events. In the 200m Georgia reached the semi-finals. In the 100m Georgia qualified for the final and finished in 4
th place. This was a great effort and Georgia has now been selected in the NSW PSSA
Athletics team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships to be held in Sydney starting on Friday 25th
November. Well done Georgia. Funding Last week we received notification of our RAM funding amounts for 2017. Due to the GONSKI funding we have received some increases in our overall funding. We have now begun working on our staffing and budget for next year. For the first time our staffing funding is included in our overall funding. We are in the process of reviewing our programs and deciding how to allocate available funds to ensure that programs implemented for 2017 are successful in attaining the outcomes from the final year of our 3 year strategic plan. An overview of our draft budget and programs for 2017 will be presented at the next P & C Meeting on Monday 14
th November.
Annual Central Coast Kids Day Out The Annual Central Coast Kids Day Out will be held at Kariong Mountains High School on Sunday 6
th November from 10.00am to
3.00pm. The day includes rides, interactive workshops, exhibits and stalls. Entry cost is $7 Adults and $3 children. Tickets available online or at the gate. A brochure with all the details will be sent home later this week. Regards
8Avoca Beach Public School Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 Health and Safety Bush Fire Safety In last week’s newsletter a note was attached for parent information regarding the 2016-2017 Bush Fire Season. Our school has been identified as a school at increased risk if a bush fire were to break out on a day when a Catastrophic Finger Danger Rating is issued for our area. As part of Health and Safety Policy a safety plan has been created as part of emergency planning. This plan is regularly reviewed with staff aware of their responsibilities. In order to communicate with parents we use a number of strategies including the website, notes home, the electronic noticeboard and the App. If you are yet to download the App can you please do so as this form of communication is ideal in a critical emergency. You support is greatly appreciated.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Super Stellars Congratulations to Elijah C (KD), Mia J, Andrew T, Sophie B, Lily F, Claire B, Gemma C, Saxon R, Elijah C (KT), Niall D, Clyde M, Max L, Elisabeth B-G, Baily P, Rafa N, James B, Javi H-B, Lillian D, Abbey T, Von Maslin, Kyan W, Poppy N, Charlee E, Ava I, Ella D, Isabella E, Johnnie M, Harrison G-R, Lillie C, Grace R, Pearl M, Aislinn O, Jai S, Hudson S, Ethan J, Makyla P, Kai H, Summer H-B, Mia C, Rory H, Abbi J and Tobi W for receiving their Super Stellar.
Quality Work Congratulations to Saxon and Oscar from KT for their outstanding independent writing skills. Well done on your quality work ready for Year 1! Peter Graham Deputy Principal
8Avoca Beach Public School Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 Congratulations to the following students who received merit certificates at last Friday’s assembly.
KT Bondi Werner, James Hockings 3A Isabella Every, Carla Howard
KD Talia Tebb, Kieran Singh 3G Grace Ramanauskas, Tom Carn
KS Sophie Bowmaker, Seb Farmer 3/4H Charlie Lawson, Leilani Gee
Clyde Mitchell, Max Latham, Elisabeth Brereton Garner 1C
Bailey Penn, Rafa Norris 2A
James Bowmaker, Javi Hornstra-Bowers, Lilli Daniell, Abbey Tosh, Von Maslin, Kyan Werner
2B
Poppy Noone, Charlee Eurell, 2W
Ava I’Anson, Ella Dixon, Isabella Every 3A
Johnnie Mitchell, Harrison Griffiths-Roberts, Lillie Collins, Grace Ramanauskas
3G
Pearl McQueen, Aislinn Ouradnik 3/4H
Jai Singh, Hudson Smith, Ethan Jones, Makyla Price 4B
Kai Hodson 5/6D
Summer Hornstra-Bowers, Mia Cracknell, Rory Hutchinson 5/6J
Abbi Jones, Tobi Williams 5/6W
EXTENDED LEAVE from ATTENDANCE. If you are planning a family holiday during the school term, even if it is only for a few days, parents need to apply for an ‘Application for Extended Leave’ from school. An ’Application for Extended Leave-Travel’ can be collected from the office. Once completed please return to the Principal at least two weeks prior to the leave then an approved ‘Certificate of Extended leave - Travel’ will be issued. The original certificate will be signed, copied for school records and returned to parents. This needs to be carried during leave as it must be produced when requested by police or other authorised attendance officers. Please note: If parents have more than one child at school a separate application must be made for each student. UNIFORM SHOP opening hours Wednesdays 8.30am – 9.30am & Fridays 3.00pm – 4.00pm.
ETHICS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Ethics classes at Avoca Beach have grown in popularity. One hundred children from Stages 1-3 are now choosing Ethics instead of attending Non-Scripture, with others on waiting lists. We need more volunteer teachers if we are to cater to these numbers and sustain the ethics program at the school. Teaching experience is not required for the role and free training is also available. To find out more about volunteering, contact Ethics Coordinator Janet Broz on 0416 843 556 or [email protected]. For more information about Primary Ethics and the curriculum, visit www.primaryethics.com.au PIPPA’S BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CARE NOW OPEN (200m from Avoca Beach Public School). Registered with Multitask Family Day Care, Monday to Friday 7am—9am and 3:30pm—5:30pm. Please contact Pip for any enquiries 0426 042 671 or email: [email protected] EAST COAST TAEKWONDO ACADEMY – Membership includes: Free - uniform, one month training, & TKD Instructional DVD. Copacabana Public School Tuesday 5.30pm – 6.30pm. 7th Dan Master Chris Pennington. Mobile: 0416 102 487 www.taekwondoeastcoast.com.au
8Avoca Beach Public School Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 BELLBIRD FAMILY DAY CARE AVOCA BEACH – Vacancies exist for Vacation Care & Before & After School Care. Contact 0420 275 066 for further information. ART CLASSES – Primary School Kids 4pm-5pm. High School Kids - Manga Art 5.15pm – 6.15pm. $15 per session or Pay for 10 weeks and save $50! @ RUBY TUESDAY, Shop 6, 11-13 Cochrone St. KINCUMBER. Contact Tascha Hill enquiries/ booking 0415 913 361 HIGHLAND DANCE SCHOOL – Maureen established her Avoca Beach Highland Dance School 40 years ago. Since that time her dancers have won the Grand Australasian Championship (9 winners), travelled Interstate to win Champion of Champions and many have also successfully competed in Scotland. Maureen has an excellent reputation and is highly sought after to run workshops and adjudicate Interstate and Internationally. She is looking to expand her studio again and is offering lesson times Wednesday and Tuesday afternoons. Please contact Maureen for further information on mob: 0400 221 038 GOSFORD LITTLE ATHLETICS - Registration dates 2016/2017. Adcock Park 9, West Gosford. Cost $160 1
st child $125 for 2
nd child them $120 for 3
rd child. Any further siblings in the same family is free. Trial is $10. Athletes
can trial for two consecutive weeks for the first 6 weeks. www.gosforlittleeathletics.com.au or contact our President Stuart Farrant on 0404 466 848
AVOCA BEACH PS FAIR SPONSORS 2016 A huge thank you to the following sponsors for supporting our school fair: Avoca Beach Law McGrath Real Estate Avoca Beach Hotel and Resort Avoca Beach Dentist Raine and Horne Real Estate One Agency Real Estate Avoca Beach Seafoods Smith & Sons Renovations and Extensions
8Avoca Beach Public School Newsletter Term 4 Week 3 CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Avoca Beach Public School Canteen needs your help to operate efficiently, to be able to keep up with the high demand of freshly prepared recess & lunches. If you are available to do just one rostered day (4 hours) each term, please message me your details on 0432680392, Kimberly Bridgefoot.
CANTEEN ROSTER: TERM 4 Mon 24
th Oct Lisa Petheran
Tues 25th
Myleah O’Brien Wed 26
th Amanda Britten, Dianne Jolley
Thur 27th
Hollie Burridge Fri 28
th Lisa Patterson, Kerrie Dudley, Karen Farmer
Mon 31
st Oct Kate Orr
Tues 1st
Nov Vanessa Maslin Wed 2
nd Elise Mackie
Thurs 3rd
Jenny Flett Fri 4
th Carol Twible, Elain Roy, Melissa Griffith-Roberts 8878885896
Thank you for taking the time out to help in the canteen. If you are unable to attend your rostered day please call me ASAP. Kimberly Bridgefoot 04322 680 392.
Did you know that uniforms and canteen items can be ordered online?
Payments can be made from savings or credit accounts via this method. Visit www.flexischools.com.au for details and to place orders.
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Education or Avoca Beach Public
New School Banking rewards now available!
Exciting new Term 4 rewards with an Outback Savers theme are now available, while stocks last!
Bush Fly Fan Wriggly Glow Worm
For every deposit made at school students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for exclusive School Banking reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. There are two new items released each term so be sure to keep an eye out for them!
Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Avoca and remember, School Banking day is every Thursday.
