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ISSUE 13, August 2018
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Newsletter Title
IMPORTANT DATES
TERM 3
WEEK 6
29 Aug—Kullaburra
Awards
30 Aug—Father’s Day
Breaky & Stall
30 Aug—Footy Colours Day
31 Aug—Cessnock Netball
Primary School Cup
WEEK 7
6 Sep— Kinder Orientation
2pm to 3.05pm
WEEK 8
11—14 Sep—Canberra
Excursion Yr 5 & 6
13 Sep— Kinder
Orientation 2pm to 3.05pm
WEEK 9
20 Sep— Kinder
Orientation 2pm to 3.05pm
WEEK 10
24-28 Sep—School Dentist
27 Sep—Purple Day Relay
for Life Fundraiser
27 Sep— Kinder
Orientation 2pm to 3.05pm
28 Sep—Last day of Term 3
TERM 4
15 Oct—First day Term 4
Kearsley Public School 130 Caledonia St, Kearsley NSW 2325 Phone: 49901705 Fax: 49911018 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kearsley-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Principal: Mrs Melissa Trigg
ISSUE 13 TERM 3 WEEK 5 Thursday 23 August 2018
Regional Athletics
Best wished to Owen H who will be
representing our school at the
Regional Athletics Carnival on the
31st August at Glendale.
Owen will be participating in the
discus event on the day.
I’m sure he will represent our
school with pride! Well done!
STEAM Afternoons
On Wednesday afternoons our
school is participating in Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and
Mathematics (STEAM) activities.
Children have chosen between a
range of activities and are really
enjoying spending time with other
students and participating in
interesting activities.
Sensory Garden Working Bee
A huge thanks to all of those who
came along and helped with the
construction of the path in our new
‘sensory garden’ area in our
playground. Thanks to Miss
Rawlins who has worked extremely
hard to plan, organise and
fundraise for this fantastic project.
Education Week
It was fantastic to see so many
family members attend our open
day last Thursday during
Education Week. It was wonderful
to be able to show our families
some of the great things we are
doing at Kearsley Public School.
Thank you for coming and
celebrating with us!
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Kookaburra Awards
Mrs Manderson Mrs Pitt/
Mrs Stipack Mrs Jackson Mrs Power Miss Reid Mrs Graham
Mr Folpp /
Miss Rawlins
Calais P Jack D Imogen F Evie S Isla H Rella S Bailey I
Arrabella C Leah M Ella B Murray M Soph L Katlyn E Jed S
Iszac P Jony C David R Zahn W Jarrah W Bayley B Seth A
Sage H Xavier N Charlotte B Luke A Joaquin H Zac C Cody P
Zac C
Nathan G
Assistant Principal Awards
Sandra W Iszac P
Tennielle P Bree C
Kinder Orientation
Kinder Orientation dates for Term 3 have been finalised and are as follows: September 6, 13, 20 & 27,
between 2pm and 3.05pm. ***Please Note… Please pack a hat, water bottle and a snack for
afternoon tea for each visit*** If you know anyone who has not yet enrolled
please encourage them to do so. Out of zone applications have closed and only
families who live in our area will be accepted due to the Governments policies
relating to class sizes and out of zone enrolments.
Deputy Principal Awards
Syd P Ella B
Congratulations to Kearsley's tennis Team 2 who placed 4th at the recent Todd Woodbridge Cup Tennis
gala day in Maitland.
The team consists of Thomas B, Clare C, Leon H, Dominic L, Haimish L, Cooper M, Tennielle P, Catlin
M, Klay W and Maddie M.
They have now been selected to represent our school at the Hunter Regional Todd Woodbridge Cup
event on Thursday, 20th September at District Park (Topspin Tennis) in Broadmeadow.
Permission notes will be sent home soon and we will need parents to help transport again. Please let
Mrs Power know ASAP if for some reason your child can't attend.
Regional Tennis
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This year the school will be hosting a ‘Bloke’s Breakfast’ as part of the Father’s Day celebrations on
Thursday 30 August between 8:15am and 9:00am at the school. The breakfast has been a great success
in the past and we are encouraging the ‘Blokes’ to come along and enjoy some time with the children.
We are offering cold and hot drinks and a delicious hot breaky. This year please bring a gold coin
donation to purchase a Father’s Day portrait drawn by your child. Please return your invitation with
numbers for catering by TOMORROW.
Footy Colours Day— 30 August 2018
Fight Cancer Foundation’s Footy Colours Day is a national fundraising campaign held to support kids
living with cancer. Students are encouraged to wear their favourite footy team’s colours for a gold coin
donation. Every dollar raised supports Fight Cancer Foundation’s education programs to help kids with
cancer continue with their education during treatment and recovery.
Father’s Day Stall—30 August 2018
The P&C will hold their annual Father’s Day stall on Thursday 30 August 2018 . We have some lovely
gifts for dads and grandfathers this year. Prices will range from $2.00 - $10.00. The students will have
the opportunity to purchase a gift in class groups during the morning.
Father’s Day Breakfast—30 August 2018
Canberra Excursion Update
Payment for the Canberra excursion is due in full by August 31 at the latest.
All medication required is to be handed is to be handed to Mr Folpp or Miss Reid on the morning of the
trip. It will need to be clearly labeled with dosage amount and times.
Several notes were sent home with parents and students at the Canberra information session on
Wednesday afternoon. The medical information note needs to be filled out and returned by Friday 31
August and the food allergies note needs to be returned by Friday 24 August.
A packing list and important information for parents was also sent home at the information session
with a list of what and what not to bring. If you missed
any of these notes please see the office for a copy.
Pacer Rebate
Students from our school will soon be undertaking an educational tour of Canberra. Students will be
given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s
history, culture, heritage and democracy.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the
national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost
of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per student under the
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) program towards those costs. The rebate is paid
directly to the school upon completion of the excursion. The $20 per student has already been
deducted from the total cost of the excursion.
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P&C News
The canteen is holding a special lunch day on Thursday 23 August 2018, to coincide
with Book Week. No other canteen orders will be accepted on the day.
The P&C will be holding a Father’s Day stall on Thursday 30 August 2018. Students
will have the opportunity to purchase a gift for the special bloke in their life with their
class. Gifts will range from $2.00 - $10.00.
Our school shirts and school jackets can still be pre-ordered with payment through the
canteen (correct money would be appreciated) on Monday and Wednesday mornings
between 9am – 10am. Our shirt price is $23, while our jacket price is $34. School
winter beanies can also be ordered with payment through the canteen. Our beanies are
$10. With winter here, now is the time to get your jacket and beanie orders in.
Our next P&C meeting will take place on Thursday 6 September 2018 at 1.30pm in the
school library. Please come along. It’s a great opportunity to find out what is actually
happening within your child’s school and to have some input into what you would like
to see happening. Everyone is welcome.
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SCHOOL BANKING
Please send in bank books every Thursday for
Ms Crane to process. Some great prizes can
be earned for regular banking! Thank you.
All volunteers who work in the school canteen, reading
groups or who volunteer and are on school grounds need
to pay a membership fee to be covered for insurance
purposes. Please pay your $2.00 P&C / Canteen member-
ship to the school office ASAP. A prohibited employment
declaration form needs to be filled in as well as providing
100 points of ID. These can be collected at the office or one
can be sent home with your child. Amy Archibald is doing
canteen rosters and can be contacted on 0431891776 for
any questions regarding rosters. If you are unable to make
your canteen day please contact the person you are doing
canteen with to let them know you can’t make it and try to
find your own replacement. Thank you!
Kearsley Canteen Roster 2018
August
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
27
Rochelle Brady
Simone Goman
28
Tammy Crane
Catherine Crane
29
Rochelle Brady
Miranda Delaney
30
Catherine Crane
Tammy Crane
31
Rochelle Brady
Miranda Delaney
September
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
3
Rochelle Brady
Simone Goman
4
Tammy Crane
Ann Stanley
5
Rochelle Brady
Sammi Edwards
6
Karieanne Clifford
Catherine Crane
7
Rochelle Brady
Miranda Delaney
10
Rochelle Brady
Allison Powell
11
Tammy Crane
Ann Stanley
12
Rochelle Brady
Wes Batey
13
Miranda Delaney
HELP NEEDED
14
Karieanne Clifford
Catherine Crane
17
Rochelle Brady
Allison Powell
18
Tammy Crane
Ann Stanley
19
Rochelle Brady
Sammi Edwards
20
Karieanne Clifford
Catherine Crane
21
Jane Apthorpe
HELP NEEDED
24
Rochelle Brady
Allison Powell
25
Julianne Cripps Clark
Wes Batey
26
Rochelle Brady
Miranda Delaney
27
HELP NEEDED
28
Jane Apthorpe
HELP NEEDED
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