TOMAREE PUBLIC SCHOOL PO Box 710, Nelson Bay 2315

EMAIL: tomaree-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

WEB: www.tomaree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

IMPORTANT DATES

NOVEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER

28th – 2020 Kindergarten Orientation session 3

- Twilight Bandstand at Soldiers Point Public School

2nd – Stage 2 MC Orienteering

- Year 6 Information Night and disco at Tomaree High School

10th – Presentation Day Rehearsal

29th – Swimming Sport yr 3-6 3rd – Orientation Day THS yr6 11th – Presentation Day

4th – K-6 Assembly

- Woolworths Cricket Blast Cup

12th - Carols

5th – Choir at View Club Performance

16th – Year 6 Farewell

9th – Drama group performance 4-6 pm

17th – Stage 2 Party Day

- Stage 3 Party Day

18th – K-6 Assembly

TOMAREE K-6 PRESENTATION DAY ASSEMBLY

When—11th December 2019

Where— High School Mulit Purpose Hall

Time— 10 to 11.30 am

Principal’s Report Week 6 Term 4 Well we are well and truly into the back end of the term now, with just over 4 weeks to go!

Library Stocktake Thank you to all students (and parents and carers) who have been searching madly for library books under beds, in

bookcases and in school bags to return them for the stocktake. Thank you to Mrs Waldon, Mrs Woods and their

band of helpers who have been working through this event.

Year 2 Intensive Swimming Despite the interruption to the Intensive Swimming Program, I know the students have been working hard to

improve their swimming skills over the past two weeks. Congratulations to all our swimmers, teachers and helpers

for your hard work.

Kmart Wishing Tree Opening I thought my heart would burst with pride when I saw the ES1 and S1 students singing their hearts out at the

opening of the Kmart Wishing Tree last week. These children worked their way through EIGHT songs at the event, all

with actions that accompanied the songs.

These children were absolutely amazing and I know I was not the only person who felt that way! There were many

proud parents, carers, friends and grandparents who all had the same smile on their faces as I did. Well done to Mrs

Holland and the junior choir.

Orienteering Stage 2 have been learning all about Orienteering over the past week, and the courses have proven to be extremely

popular. Well done to everyone for your enthusiasm and sense of fun. Thank you to Mrs Bunny for her organisation

of our Orienteering Trainers.

Yoouyoong AECG Award Night This is a special night for some of our Aboriginal students, our wonderful teachers and Student Learning Support

Officers, and members of our community, when we acknowledge the great work that is undertaken in Aboriginal

Education.

This is held tonight (Thursday 21st November) at Murrook Cultural Centre.

Congratulations to the following students

Kobi Sargeant – K-2 Love of Learning

Abby Chenhall – 3-5 Love of Learning

Ashley Brown – Yr 6 Love of Learning

Krystal Sampson – Deadly Award Nominee

Penny Blyth – School Member

John Schultz – Community Member

Take care and have a wonderful fortnight.

Chris King

Proud Principal of Tomaree Public School

MERIT AWARDS TERM 4 WEEK 6

CLASS

KH Hannah Gentile Angus Columbro Tilly Diana

KO Ava Menase Zahli Read Mason Beaver

K/1S Oscar Green Bailey Tumbers Caitlyn Clapham

S1M Ella Niddrie Mya Bishop Jasmine Yastreb

S2C Ashley Fleming Kynan Clark Ebony Wallis Charly Sprague

S2H Isabella Fry Ava-Grace Stynes Orlando Peak Zac Martin

S2T Ebony Grover Sienna Granelli Harry Stone

S2/3B Will Hoffman Tim Heap-Khunsuk Jack Lewis Lani Bishop

S3D Leonie Tursan-Despaignet

Jensen Seamer Ollivia O’Leary Kai Burgess

S3L Lily Wild Emily Kabayama Rori Doherty Flynn Weber

S3R River Gilmour Charlotte Connellan Sebastian Peak Pyper Pirini

2/3N Jake Keerie

2/3P Lucy-Pearl Blachford

ICAS Assessment Results 2019

Distinction Credit Merit Participation

Digital

Technologies

Adele O’Rourke Jasmine Hodgson

Lydia Affleck

Science Adele O’Rourke Jasmine Hodgson

Bianca McEvilly

Emily Kabayama

Spelling Anneliese Jones Bianca McEvilly

Ebony Harrison

Jasmine Hodgson

Lydia Affleck

Jasmine Gambell

Sky Conrades

Tamika Gambell

Charlotte Shaw

Mathematics Ashton Bond

Ailee Kabayama

Bianca McEvilly

Adele O’Rourke

Jonty Bunny

Liv Cotterall

Jett Flannery

Jasmine Hodgson

Lydia Affleck

Charlotte

Stephenson

Isla Cotterall

Mikaylee Parsons

Lily Wild

Max Columbro

Rhys Fisher

Digital

Technologies

Congratulations and well done to all involved in the ICAS Assessments. Writing and English results will

follow next week.

Marea Harrison co-ordinator ICAS assessments

PRINCIPAL AWARDS

CLASS NOMINATIONS RECIPIENT REASON FOR AWARD

S2H Zac Martin, Addison Clark, Jayden Harris, Ava-Grace Stynes, Malia Moses-Kinkaide

Malia Moses-Kinkaid For working consistently in class.

S2T Indy Doherty, Alanna Thornthwaite, Nirvana goyne, Jack Shephard, Harrison Stone

Jack Shephard For always being a good friend by showing the PBL values of Respect and Responsibility

S2/3B Alannah Sylvester, Ailee Kabayama, Sebastian Munroe, Will Hoffman, Annaleez Banks

Will Hoffman For being an awesome friend

3C Sky Conrades, Camryn Morley, Jake Trimboli, Patrick Ison, Loukyn Evans

Camryn Morley For an amazing sense of humour

S3R Elisha Lai, Krystal Sampson, River Gilmour, Riley Leeson, Charlotte Connellan

Elisha Lai For always being on task and having a positive attitude towards learning

Canteen news

Don’t forget our Flexischool promotion currently running. Every week the canteen will be drawing a winner who will receive a free Moosies. Just order your child’s lunch via Flexischool, have them return their order label to the canteen to enter the draw. Winners will be drawn each Monday. Have you joined Flexischools? Flexischools is the easiest and safest way to order canteen lunches. Order anytime, monitor what your child eats and don’t stress when you don’t have cash on you! Visit www.flexischools.com.au to set up an account or download the app.

K-Mart Wishing Tree Launch Last Thursday, November 14th the Tomaree Public School Junior Choir had the privilege of singing at the launch of

the K-Mart Wishing Tree Christmas Appeal.

This appeal runs in conjunction with the Salvation Army. Wrapped presents are donated by shoppers and placed

under the tree. These gifts are collected and given out to families in need at Christmas time. It is a wonderful local

initiative and it was an honour for the children to be part of that special launch.

The choir performed a variety of eight Christmas songs, some traditional favourites and others that were just great

fun. Lots of parents were able to come and watch the choir perform in front of the windows of Kmart.

I was immensely proud of all 50 children who not only sang beautifully, but were always respectful and well behaved.

They represented our school magnificently.

A big thank you to the management at Kmart for inviting us, to all the families who came to watch and support

the choir that day.

Sue Holland

***Please remember when ordering through Flexischools, it is essential to complete your order and not

just add it to your cart. Without completing your order, the order is not placed with the canteen!**

P&C NEWS

Frozen ll is nearly here!

Have you purchased tickets? Limited tickets remain, so get in quick.

Join us on opening night- Thursday 28th November @ Nelson Bay Cinemas.

Come and meet Elsa, enjoy the movie and be in the draw to win prizes.

All tickets are $20 (Children/ groups must be accompanied by an adult). Family and

friends welcome!

Tickets can be purchased via Flexischools or order forms can be collected from the

canteen.

School Banking

Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded with recognition certificates recently.

Silver- 20 deposits Ulrich Tending Grace Niddrie

Gold- 30 deposits Kobi Sargeant Mia Jones Jhett Jones

Please note the following important information:

✅There are only 3 weeks left of school banking for the year. There will be NO banking week 10.

✅ There's only a few weeks left to earn reward points for this year.

❗ Next week is the last chance to submit order redemptions, to meet bank delivery cut off dates.

✅ Students will still earn tokens for the remainder of the year, but redemption will need to be carried over until banking

returns in 2020.

School Christmas Carols

We’d love to have a BBQ and drink station for all the families to enjoy at the school carol night. However to do this, we

need volunteers!

Can you help set up, cook or serve? Help is required from 3pm, Thursday 12th December.

Mums, dads, grandparents and friends are all welcome to help. If you can assist please let us know via the Tomaree

Public School Community Facebook Page or email tomareepandc@outlook.com

Thanks

P&C Committee

20th November 2019

Final Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Activities 2019

This is a reminder about the final transition activities for Year 6 students who are joining Tomaree High

School in Year 7 in 2020.

Monday 2nd December 2019 - Year 6 Disco / Payments / School Tour / Information Evening

Payments for Year 7 Camp, Subject Fees & Book Packs (2:30pm - 6 pm)

- The office will be open for parents wishing to make payments for camp in person

- Payments can be made earlier via the Tomaree High School website under the “Make A Payment” icon and using

reference number “Year 7 Camp” (Deposit $150)

- Year 7 book packs can be purchased for $43.75 from the office during this time

- Alternatively, book packs pre-purchased online by 6pm on the day before can be collected on the evening

- An email will be sent to parents from the 27th November 2019 detailing Year 7 costs. Click on the link in the email to

pay online.

School Tour (5:30 - 6:00 pm) - Starts from Primary School Small Hall

Parents are invited to meet at the Primary School Small Hall at 5:30pm for a tour of Tomaree High School.

Year 6 Disco (5:30pm - 7pm) - Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC) High School Hall

A disco for Year 6 students will be run by Tomaree High senior students as a way of getting to know the soon to be

new Year 7 students and as a fundraiser for the charity they support. Entry will be a gold coin donation . Food, drinks

and party favours will also be available for purchase at the disco.

Parent Information Presentation (6:10 - 7 pm) - Primary School Small Hall

This information session will provide more information about Tomaree High School and the transition from Year 6 into

Year 7. Staff will be in attendance to answer questions about high school.

Tuesday 3rd December 2019 - Orientation Day

Orientation Day is a fantastic experience which allows Year 6 students to get another small taste of high school. Arron

Stevens, Deputy Principal for this year group, will be welcoming Year 6 on the day. The day will include a high

school lesson, a “Fun with Friends” sports/team building session, a scavenger hunt/ tour of the school, a BBQ lunch

and an explanation of the afternoon buses. Students will be in mixed groups to enable Year 6 to make new friends

with students from other primary schools. Year 9 Student Leaders will be assisting on the day and there will be

additional staff allocated to support Year 6 students in all aspects of their visit to the high school.

Students from Shoal Bay Public School, Anna Bay Public School and Soldiers Point Public School will be transported by

bus to Tomaree High School on the day. Tomaree Primary School students will be walking to the High School,

accompanied by their teachers. Students from all other schools will need to make arrangements for their transport.

Students will return home via the high school buses, by walking home or be collected by their parents/caregivers from

the MPC from 2:15pm. Please see travel note attached.

Students must be dressed in their full Primary school uniform and wear enclosed shoes. While a sausage sandwich

and small drink will be provided, students should also bring their own morning tea, lunch, hat, water bottle, sunscreen

and epipen/asthma puffer. Please note that students will not be able to access the canteen on this day.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to get in touch.

With kind regards,

Leila Courts Emma Chester

Head Teacher Secondary Studies Year 7 Advisor for 2020