Old Bar Public School Success by the Sea Newsletter Zone Athletics Carnival Last Friday Mrs Hinton and Mrs Thomas took 32 students to the Zone Athletics Carnival in Tuncurry. The students were exceptional in their behaviour, team spirit and pa- tience when waiting for their events. As a result the following students have made it to the Hunter Re- gional Carnival which will be held in Newcastle on Friday 30th August. Charlie Pitt- 8yr boys 100m; Nicholas Yam- 9 yr boys 100m, jun- ior boys 200m and the junior boys relay team; Nicholas Petrou- Junior boys 800m and junior boys relay team; Ryley Burge- junior boys relay team; Jude Jennings- junior boys relay team; Daniel Stevens- 11yr boys 800m; Jaxon O’Connor- 11 yr boys shot put; Molly Arens- senior girl 800m; Rosanna Jennings- 11 yr girl high jump; Lara Slade- junior girl shot put. Congratulations to all students in- volved. A big thanks to those parents who assisted with packing the gazebo away Kodaly Recorder Program Students in 2/3H, 3/4S, 3/4G, 3/4D and 4/5T continued the Kodaly re- corder program with Mrs Jane Porst this week. This program will run un- til week 4, term 4 and has a cost of $20. So you child doesn’t miss out on these lessons, payment and notes are due in by 14th August. Payments of $5 per fortnight can David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 [email protected]6553 7248 1 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Term 3 Week 4 8th August 2013 Dates to Remember Term 3 2013 12 Aug SRC Induction Assembly 13 Aug Stage 3 Spelling Bee 19 Aug Book Week 23 Aug Girls Soccer Gala Day Yr 4 Dental Health Visit 28 Aug Stage 3 Hunter Maths Competition 30 Aug Hunter Athletics 16 Sept K-2 Rehearsals All Day Infants Production 17 Sept 3-6 Rehearsals All Day Primary Production 19 Sept Spelling Bee Regional Final 20 Sept Last Day Term 3 Chole Coble above with her Premiers Sporting Challenge Award and below, Elijah Simpson with his trophy for age champion.
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Old Bar Public School
Success by the Sea
Newsletter
Zone Athletics CarnivalLast Friday Mrs Hinton and Mrs Thomas took 32 students to the Zone Athletics Carnival in Tuncurry. The students were exceptional in their behaviour, team spirit and pa-tience when waiting for their events. As a result the following students have made it to the Hunter Re-gional Carnival which will be held in Newcastle on Friday 30th August. Charlie Pitt- 8yr boys 100m; Nicholas Yam- 9 yr boys 100m, jun-ior boys 200m and the junior boys relay team;Nicholas Petrou- Junior boys 800m and junior boys relay team;Ryley Burge- junior boys relay team;Jude Jennings- junior boys relay
team;Daniel Stevens- 11yr boys 800m;Jaxon O’Connor- 11 yr boys shot put;Molly Arens- senior girl 800m;Rosanna Jennings- 11 yr girl high jump;Lara Slade- junior girl shot put.Congratulations to all students in-volved. A big thanks to those parents who assisted with packing the gazebo away
Kodaly Recorder ProgramStudents in 2/3H, 3/4S, 3/4G, 3/4D and 4/5T continued the Kodaly re-corder program with Mrs Jane Porst this week. This program will run un-til week 4, term 4 and has a cost of $20. So you child doesn’t miss out on these lessons, payment and notes are due in by 14th August. Payments of $5 per fortnight can
David Street Old Bar NSW 2430 [email protected] 6553 7248 1 www.oldbar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Term 3 Week 4 8th August 2013
Dates to Remember Term 3 2013 12 Aug SRC Induction
Assembly13 Aug Stage 3 Spelling Bee19 Aug Book Week
23 Aug Girls Soccer Gala DayYr 4 Dental Health Visit
28 Aug Stage 3 Hunter Maths Competition
30 Aug Hunter Athletics16 Sept K-2 Rehearsals All Day
Infants Production17 Sept 3-6 Rehearsals All Day
Primary Production19 Sept Spelling Bee Regional
Final20 Sept Last Day Term 3
Chole Coble above with her Premiers Sporting Challenge Award and below, Elijah Simpson with his trophy for age champion.
also be made. Student assistance funding is available for this program.
Premiers Spelling BeeNext Tuesday Stage 3 classes will hold the school level Pre-miers Spelling Bee to commence in the hall at 9.30am. Parents are welcome to come and watch.
SRC Induction AssemblyNext Monday there will be a whole school assembly at 2pm in the hall to induct the second semes-ter’s SRC Representatives. Stu-dents in Years 2-6 have voted for their class reps. These students will take their oath and receive their badges at this assembly.
Kinder Orientation Parent SessionIt’s that time of the year again where we look at our Kinder Orientation program. If you have, or you know of someone that has a child starting school next year could you please see the office for an enrolment form and put the following dates for parents/ carers on your calendar:• Thursday 5th September, 10.30-11.00am, Kindergarten rooms, components of a literacy lesson;• Thursday 12th Septem-ber, 12.30-1.00pm, Kindergarten rooms, Components of a Numer-acy lesson;• Tuesday 17th September,2.00pm-3.00pm, in the hall. Meet 2013 Kinder parents and have a chat about their experiences in an informal setting.A night meeting is planned for par-ents on Wednesday 9th October. This meeting will give you informa-tion about school uniforms, P&C and the Kindergarten curriculum.
Year 6 ShirtsA note went home yesterday re-garding Year 6 shirts, please note
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Term 3 Week 4 8th August 2013
Student Banking3 Winbins - Chloe Verrall (KS)2 Winbins - Aaron Logan (2B)1 Winbin - Maggie Berry (1G)Unfortunately we did’nt win any prizes in the Banking Competition Better luck next time! Keep up the good savings.
Five Cent DriveThis week’s results are as follows: KL - 154 1/2S-171 4/5T- 23KS - 582 2B - 35 5/6W-0KM-702 2/3H -280 5/6M- 66K/1C-874 3/4G- 250 5/6S - 521G - 0 3/4S- 01S-47 3/4D- 0orders need to be in by 23rd August.
Exciting and Reward-ing Opportunity!Do you like delicious fresh food? If your answer is yes we will give you a “FREE” lunch just for helping in the canteen for an hour or two or longer. If you would like to receive your “FREE” lunch and assist in prepar-ing, washing up or serving in our canteen we would love to welcome you. There are many benefits to volunteering, the best being smiles from the children and teachers, we also have various lucky volunteer draws throughout each term where there are terrific gifts awarded. If you are able to assist please con-tact the school office or give the can-teen supervisor a call on 65537248.Thank you to our current ladies and gentlemen who assist already, you are ALL truly appreciated.
Save the DateSaturday 16th November 2013. The Old Bar Family Fun Run/WalkLots more information to follow in the coming weeks.....
P&C MeetingAll Parents and Carers are invit-ed to attend this months meeting.
Time: 7-00pmDate: 14th August 2013Place: Teachers Staffroom Admin-istration BlockAgenda: Family Fun Run/Walk, Catering for Fundraiser for Africa, Fathers Day Stall,Art Competition, Old Bar Beach FestivalA delicious supper is always served and all parents & carers are very warmly welcome.
Nick Duggan addressing the Open Day Assembly.
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Term 3 Week 4 8th August 2013
Mr Green and his class 3/4G performing at our recent Open Day for Education Week.
Taree AFL Auskick Centre’s “BIG EVENT DAY” on Sunday 11th Au-gust from 10am to 1pm at Johnny Martin Oval Taree.There will be LOTS of fun activi-ties, prizes & give-a-ways. Food, cake stall, shows bags, jumping castle & face painting.A $500 cash prize for our “Kick for Cash” Competition & for those wishing to Pre-register for our 2014 season will receive $20 off the rego fee normally $85.For more info go to Taree Aus-kick’s Facebook page or call us on 6553 3345.
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