Principal’s Message

Welcome back to students and families!

Term four is always a busy term for our school with orientation activities, excursions, school

swimming, special assemblies and our end of year presentation and concert.

I would like to extend an invitation to all grandparents in our community to afternoon tea,

followed by our school assembly next Thursday, 25 October. The afternoon tea will commence

at 2.00pm. The assembly will commence at 2.30pm.

Regards

Pauline Houghton

Earn & Learn

Thank you to families for contributing to the ‘Earn and Learn ’project earlier this year. The

school received the following sporting resources; team shirts, handballs, soccer balls,

basketballs and place ribbons, which have been much appreciated by students and staff.

Thank you to Bronwyn for organising this event, which involved collecting the receipts from the

Coles store, as well as many hours collating the receipts.

Change of staff

I would like to acknowledge the contribution of Mrs

Lovejoy to the school in teaching music across all classes

throughout this year. Due to her commitments with her

private business in teaching music, she is unable to

continue at our school. We will miss her expertise in

working with the students as well as her friendly manner in

being part of our staff.

Rous Public School Newsletter

Term 4 – Week 1 18 October 2018

Principal: Pauline Houghton

Be a Learner Be Respectful Be Safe

Phone: (02) 6629 5294 Fax: (02) 6629 5348 http://www.rous-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Class 4/5/6 Major Excursion Sydney/ Bathurst

Please return medical forms for students attending the 4/5/6 excursion by Friday, 19 October.

On Monday, 22 October, I will hold a parent information evening regarding the excursion

commencing at 5.30pm. All welcome! Please ensure payments are up to date. If you are unsure

of your balance a statement has been attached today.

ICAS Mathematics Competition

The following students participated in the writing competition earlier this year. Congratulations on their

effort and results.

Beau Participation Sunny Participation

Liam W Participation Adam Participation

Connor Participation Patrick Credit

Liam B Merit Page Participation

Lyannah Participation

Student Transport Scheme

School student applications for 2019 open from Monday, 15 October 2018. Students

progressing to year 3 and year 7 do not need to re-apply if they:

are continuing at the same school

are residing at the same address

have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their

entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification.

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire

will receive a notification advising them to re-apply. Term Bus Pass holders will receive a

notification to re-apply.

If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online

to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2018 to ensure student entitlements

are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is

submitted after 31 December 2018, the system will automatically cancel a card and a new one

will need to be issued. Students residing in Rural and Regional (R&R) areas should receive their

travel pass at the commencement of the new school year from their nominated

operator. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students should check with

their operator for more information.

For further information visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

Our Award Winners this Week

K/1 Chloe – for being a self-regulated learner during morning groups Indi – for great work in Mathematics Kaide – effort and improvement in reading 2/3/4 Charlee – for increased engagement and focus in all learning areas Joscelyn – for her positive attitude towards learning Memphis – for being an effective learner and an active participant in all areas of school 4/5/6 Luka – for taking ownership of learning in the classroom Amelia – for taking responsibility in making positive choices Tyler – for demonstrating skills in being respectful in the classroom setting

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Certificates

Bronze Certificates were awarded to:

Lloydy, Lydia, Madelyn, Kaide, Adriana,

Cody, Memphis, Jarrod, Joscelyn

Silver Certificates were awarded to:

Patrick C

Gold Certificates were awarded to:

Aisling

We are now accepting donations of non-perishable

items for the hamper raffle for presentation night.

These can be left at the office

Calendar of Events Date Activity Payment Due Cost

TERM 4

Thu 18 Oct Interrelate

Year 6 Fri 28 Sep $34.50

Thu 18 Oct Assembly 4/5/6 X X

Thu 22 Oct Parent Info meeting for 4/5/6 excursion

X X

Thu 25 Oct Grandparents

Assembly X X

Mon 29 Oct – Fri 2 Nov

4/5/6 excursion Fri 26 Oct $679.00

Tue 13 Nov Kindy Orientation X X

Tue 20 Nov Kindy Orientation X X

Tue 27 Nov Kindy Orientation X X

Assembly - Thursday, 25 October Class Leaders 2/3/4

P&C News

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 12 November

at 7.30pm in the 4/5/6 classroom

Save the Date

A Bonfire that just keeps on giving

A highlight of Monday night’s P&C Meeting came from the Correspondence In section of the

agenda. This took the form of the letter below from the Lismore Lions. It was accompanied by a

Saturday 18 August 2019 Bonfire

Saturday 29 June

cheque for $500 (profit from sales at the Chip Van). We are amazingly lucky to enjoy this sort of

community support.

On a somewhat more mundane note, if you can’t find a container that is usually in your kitchen

at home it may be on the bench in the kitchen at school! A number of items seem to be

leftover from the bonfire. Please collect these so you have them for next year.

P&C

Pie and Lamington Drive

Orders will be here tomorrow,

please collect at the end of the school day

School Canteen

A roster for term 4 is attached. Please let the office know the week/s you are available.

Volunteers are needed for next week!

Community Announcement

Canteen Roster Term 4 - Mondays

Week 1 Mon Oct 15 Joan & Narelle

Week 2 Mon Oct 22

Week 3 Mon Oct 29

Week 4 Mon Nov 5

Week 5 Mon Nov 12

Week 6 Mon Nov 19

Week 7 Mon Nov 26

Week 8 Mon Dec 3

Week 9 Mon Dec 10

Week 10 (PIE DAY)

In Term 4, 2018 we will be running a Go4Fun program in

Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre, Wednesdays 4-6pm, commencing 17th October.

Go4Fun is a FREE healthy lifestyle

program for children who are aged between 6.5 -13years and are

above a healthy weight. The program delivers sustained

improvements in families’ eating habits, fitness levels, self-esteem

and overall health, while also being lots of fun.

Rous Unplugged invites you to our

ALL INDIGENOUS PERFORMERS NIGHT

26th of October 2018

At the Rous Mill Hall

Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start

$2 per person/ $5 per family

All monies raised will go to Jarjums Centre Preschool

BYO drinks and food.

Coffee / tea and cakes available at the break for a gold coin donation.

Come along and enjoy a night of local talent (Rous Mill Hall is 15 min

from Goonellabah heading out along Rous Road)

For more information / If you are interested in performing please contact

Mim O'Grady on 0407983223

or email at milling.around.rous@gmail.com

This is an all acoustic night. Three songs-12min per performer

Go to www.rousunplugged.com for more info