Term 4, Week 4 30th October, 2012

COMING UP: Wed Oct 31st 1st Kinder 2013 Transition Day Thurs Nov 1st Whole School Assembly Mon-Fri Nov 5-9th Year 5 Lake Ainsworth Excursion November 12th-23rd Swim & Survive Program

Whole School Assembly It is lovely to see parents coming to our weekly Stage Assemblies held each Thursday. Our next Whole School Assembly will be held this Thursday afternoon at 2:10pm. Students will be receiving their Beez Neez awards in recognition of the fabulous effort and behaviour put in by our many students. 2/3K will also be performing and Mr Osborn will be showcasing some of the creative work produced by students using technology. There will also be a formal presentation of our Award-winning Picasso Cow so it is a great chance to see the amazing work of our Stage 3 in bringing “Gawanyjarr” to life and being awarded ‘ ‘Grand Champion’.

Excursions Term 4 has already been filled with some tremendous activities. Years 3 & 4 have had some wonderful experiences on their annual excursions to Yarrahapinni and The Great Aussie Bush Camp. Year 5 are now becoming very excited about their excursion to Lake Ainsworth all next week. Each

excursion has been organised to build independent skills in the age of the students involved. The Year 3 excursion being an overnight camp, progressing to a 3 day/2 overnight stay and then Year 5 will be attending a 5 day/4 overnight camp at Lake Ainsworth. What an exciting time Year 3 students had at the Yarrahapinni Adventist

Centre. Shooting down the waterslide, zooming along the flying fox cable and facing challenges on the obstacle course. They also enjoyed the food, the video night, the nature trail, the Nature Museum and building sand castles on the beach. Luck was with them, with beautiful weather to make it a memorable time.

Next P & C meeting Wed. November 14th 5.30pm LCC

Year 6—7 Transition Program Year 6 has been participating in some taster lessons at Macksville High School. 6Y and 6P have enjoyed getting some experience with Textiles, Science and also Archery. The Year 6 students will continue to be involved in the taster lessons with further lessons planned for next Wednesday. Macksville High School has also timetabled some important dates for parents: Year 6—7 Parent Information Session : Tuesday 27th November 5:30—7:00pm Year 6—7 Orientation Day : Wednesday December 5th. Please be reminded that there are still some students who have not completed their enrolment for Year 7 in 2013. Year 6 students looking at attending Macksville High School next year need to complete their enrolment so that they are eligible to attend the Orientation Day. Kindergarten Transition Days A warm welcome to our new students attending Kindergarten in 2013. We are pleased to accept our largest ever Kindergarten enrolments for next year and also know that they are going to have a great introduction to their first year of school. We are holding our first transition day tomorrow, Wednesday 31st October from 10:00 am-11:00 am. Please be reminded to bring along any outstanding documents that need to be sighted ie. Birth Certificates and Immunisations. Parents and pre schoolers will meet in the new hall where the children will pick up their name badges and meet the Kindergarten teachers. There will be further transition days to follow so please let us know if you are unable to attend on the following days: Kinder Transition : Wednesday 31st October 10:00am—11:00am Kinder Transition : Wednesday 7th November 10:00am—11:00am Kinder Orientation : Wednesday 14th November 9:30am—11:00am Connecting To Country Macksville Public School has been participating in a school evaluation of the “Connecting To Country” program. Staff, students and the Aboriginal Community have been involved in discussions and interviews with representatives from an independent evaluation team, which is a leading public policy consultancy firm. There was amazing support from our

Aboriginal Community Forum held yesterday with over 30 representatives from across our community keen to share their experiences and support of the school. The Consultancy firm was very impressed with the views and opinions of all involved and went away commenting on the fabulous job that Macksville PS does in supporting the Connecting to Country Program.

Online Training for Staff ~ ‘Autism’ Macksville PS has been the venue for staff across the area to learn more about the identification and management of Autism. Sixteen teachers from Stuarts Point, Scotts Head, Eungai, Frank Partridge VC and Macksville PS are participating in an online course that allows teachers to research and respond to information about how to identify, assess and manage Autism in students. The course is an after-school program which also requires 20 hours of ‘homework’. It continues to build on the professional learning of our wonderful teachers. ~ Debbie Grenenger, Relieving Principal Week 2 Stage 1 Assembly Awards Kindergarten: Sophie Welsh, Dallas Winner-Coggan, Zac Wheeler, Gordon Dixon, Topaz Deeth, Corey Strudwick, Bella Douglas, Brayth Ledger, Charlie Smith, Malik Rosser, Tom McNally Year 1: Jemieka Cohen, Billy Skinner, Declan Rigby, Rose Dixon, Jasper Scott, Bodhi Miles, Ben McNally, Kyeisha Blair, Joshua Willer, Angus McFarlane Year 2: Ashlea Cox, Levi Skinner, Jade Anderson, Yharli-Waagay Fitzgerald, Lily Welsh, Arrin Stirrat-Black, Abigail Hazelwood, Zakiya Stevens, Erin Thorpe, Liam Skeen Lake Ainsworth Excursion Payments: Please finalise all payments as a matter of priority. Please contact the office for any enquiries on 6568 1800. Bus Passes: Transport of NSW require parents of students beginning Year 7 to apply for a new bus pass for high school for 2013.

OUR STAR THIS WEEK !

Library Stocktake: The Library stocktake at school will begin shortly. All students are required to return their library books. Please assist and encourage your children to return all books promptly. With thanks ~ Brendan Gillis, Teacher/Librarian

~ A preview of some of the artwork done by our students in computer classes

— to see more come to the whole school assembly on Thursday ~

Community News Parents Information Evening for Macksville High School: Open to all parents of Year 5 and 6 students. To be held at Macksville High School in the hall, Tues Nov 27th from 5.30-6.30pm. Supper will be served. RSVP to Lynette Howle, ph: 6568 1066 or email Lynette.howle@det.nsw.edu.au

Treasure Seekers Surf n Sand Camp: Jan 3rd-9th at Scotts Head Christian Youth Centre. Program includes swimming, treasure hunt, mystery expedition, crafts, learning about God. $170 includes all meals and activities. Book by Dec 5th to Geoff Hannah 6569 8253, email cyc@ausi.com or www.christianyouthcentre.com

Free Triple ‘P’ Seminars—Positive Parenting Program: Session 1: Mon Nov 19:The Power of Positive Parenting; Session 2: Mon. Nov 26: Raising Confident, Competent Children; Session 3: Mon Dec 3: Raising Resilient Children. Sessions run 9.30-11.30 at Eungai Pre School. Bookings essential to Christine Woods 6568 7364 or Terry Moore 6568 4471. Free child minding available.

Nambucca Valley Family Day Care: Are looking for people interested in a career in childcare. Phone 6569 4222, fax 6569 4212 or www.nambuccafdc.com.au ~ childcare places are also available with experienced child-carers in Bowraville, Gumma, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head, Valla Beach and Warrell Creek. Enrol your child today. Affordable fees with rebates and benefits available.

2012 Drama Concert: The Open Arms Care Inc present a drama concert at 3pm on Sat Nov 24 at the Entertainment Centre, Nambucca Heads. Phone 6569 4266 to book. Tickets $5 adults, $2 children, free for under 5 years. Wear your fave ‘60s outfit!!

SCHOOL CANTEEN ROSTER Wed, October 31st Jessica Burgess & Leanne Welsh Thurs, November 1st Julie Cooper + HELPER NEEDED Fri, November 2nd HELPERS NEEDED PLEASE Mon, November 5th Billie Grant & Karen Vick Tues, November 6th HELPER NEEDED PLEASE Wed, November 7th Bettina Thorp, Jessica Nash & Jessica Burgess

We always need helpers in the canteen.

Please consider spending

an hour or so anytime that suits ~ Phone Wendy on 6568 1800.

Summer

Menu now on: Salad bowls,

Fruit Salads,

Wraps

HOT Noodle Cups Chicken & Beef

$2.50 each

Out And About At Macksville Public School

Proud to be a part of the Family School

Confucius say too much. -recent Chinese proverb

Women On The Move Picnic

This Thursday, 1st November, Women on the Move will be enjoying a relaxing picnic on the banks of our beautiful river. We will meet at the Macksville Wharf at 10am and if it’s raining, we’ll meet at Café Au Lait. Please bring a smile and a plate of food to share.

All women of all ages are invited to join in the variety of ‘Women On The Move’ activities each week. For further details or for help with transport, please contact the Nambucca Valley Neighbourhood Centre on 6568-2305.

P & C Xmas Festivities

Can you believe it’s nearly that time of year already? Our tireless P&C will be holding two Xmas events this term.

Xmas Stall- Thursday 6th December for students who would like to buy a gift. Xmas Raffle- If you would like to donate items to go towards our Xmas raffle, please

leave any non perishable food, toys, gifts etc at the LCC. Please return the ‘Raffle Book Order Form’ (below) if you would like to buy and/or sell

raffle tickets. The books will be sent home with your child/ren. Raffle books must be returned sold or unsold by Monday 10th December and the winners will be drawn on Presentation Day, Thursday 13th December.

Please ensure when sending money that it is placed in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name, class and whether it is for raffle tickets or a donation. Raffle tickets will be priced at $1 each or 3 for $2

THE CANTEEN GETS SPOOKY FOR HALLOWEEN!

CANTEEN SPECIALS FOR TOMORROW (WED) ONLY!! Ooey Gooey Swamp Water

Eerie Ghostly Meringues Poison Apples (apple with sour worm lolly)

Wormy Squirmy Jellies Spooky Spider Muffins Plus more Halloween surprises at the counter!

P&C Xmas Raffle Book Order Form

Please send me__________books of ten tickets and/or Please accept my donation of $_______ Students Name:__________________________________________ Class:_______

ALL ONLY 50C EACH

SPECIALS AVAILABLE ALL DAY OR UNTIL SOLD OUT

Special Projects in 3V

The students of 3V have been asked to complete a project on anything they want!

They can either choose a subject that is something they love and know a lot about or they can choose something that interests them that they’d like to research. The students then also have to present their project in front of the class.

Sam is the first student to complete his project and he has chosen a topic to

research, ‘Igloos’. Some questions that Sam answered in his project include: What is an igloo? How is an igloo made? How comfortable is an igloo? He also looked at the different types of igloos. We’re looking forward to seeing what topics everyone else has chosen.

Technology Update

Students lately have been working on some interesting activities in technology. Last term the Stage 2 & 3 classes used presentation software to develop a project on the Olympics. They had the choice of using Power Point, Smart Notebook (which is the program that is used on our Interactive Whiteboards) and Prezi which is internet presentation software. Students have also been starting to use Adobe Photoshop to manipulate images. So far we have been using the filters to manipulate images and using a series of photographs to create a panorama.

At this week’s Whole School Assembly some students will be presenting their projects.

Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2 children have become very good at logging onto the computers using their name and password. Kindergarten is now excellent at this and is having a great time exploring the learning in their portals. Kindergarten, Year 1 & Year 2 have also been working in email and ensuring their signature texts are beautiful.

When students are at home they are able to log onto their portals. Just type in this address: http://student.det.nsw.edu.au

Students then will need to log on using their logon name and password. Our school website has lots of help and ideas about technology in our school and how you can work with your child in this area. In particular there is a list of Apps that we use to reinforce the classroom learning as well as other computer safety and best practice ideas.

Phil Osborn

Hello everyone. The project I decided to do was about igloos. With the help of my dad, I made this igloo. The igloo has been constructed out of about 120 sugar cubes and we used pre packaged icing to stick the sugar cubes together. I researched how to make a model igloo on You Tube and I found many helpful tips and ideas on how to make my igloo.

Here’s a sample of what Sam had to say in his project.