CALENDAR 2019 Mon 24 June - 1/2M Excursion Tue 25 June - OV Athletics Carnival Wed 3 July - Last Assembly for Term Thu 4 July - Parent/Teacher interviews Reward Day Fri 5 July - Last day of Term 2 Mon 22 July - Teachers Return

CANTEEN DUTY Fri 21 June Jennie Seed Mon 24 June Judith Hanson Wed 26 June Judith Hanson Fri 28 June Judith Hanson Mon 1 July Jennie Seed Wed 3 July Judith Hanson Fri 5 July Jennie Seed Judith Hanson

Dear Families,

Student Reports

As you know this year we have changed our approach to reporting and each term

we are reporting to parents. The reports will be sent home in a display folder

with work samples included. We are asking that you please return the folder after

you have viewed it. Each term we will add more work samples and further

reports. At the end of 2019, you and your child will have a comprehensive sample

of your child’s growth and achievements to look back on and celebrate.

You will be given an additional copy of the term report that you may retain at

home. May I suggest you take photos of the work samples if you wish to share

them with other family member’s. Please return the folders by Thursday July 4.

We are always happy to listen to your feedback on our new reporting system.

Parent Teacher Interviews.

Attached to this newsletter is the letter for Parent – Teacher Interviews. These

will be held on Thursday 4th July between 1-4 pm. Please return the tear-off slip

with your chosen session time and your child’s teacher will collate the requests

and advise you of your allocated time.

Athletics Carnival

What perfect weather and conditions we had for our Athletics Carnival last week.

Congratulations must go to all the children for their sportsmanship, participation

and behaviour on the day. Thank you also to the parent helpers and canteen staff

for assisting on the day and thanks to all who came to cheer on the children as

they participated in the activities.

Congratulations to all children who placed in events and, in particular to the

following children who won their respective age division championships

Junior Boy Jack Marks Junior Girl Willow Nuttall

11 Yrs Boy Keanu Hooklyn 11 yrs Girl Isla Powick

Senior Boy Navrin Hooklyn Senior Girl Kalindi Malcolm

The

winning

house

topping the

point score

was

Lawson.

19 June 2019 Term 2 Week 8

OV Athletics Carnival

By now all students that are eligible for the Orara Valley Athletics Carnival have been given a permission

note with the relevant details of the events that they can compete in. These must be returned to the school

along with the $2.00 PSSA Levy.

Eisteddfod

Congratulations must go to our hardworking group of children that participated in both the Eisteddfod and

the Central Dance. While they didn’t win any official prizes at the Eisteddfod their enjoyment of the event

was the highlight of the groups.

Central Dance

Congratulations must go to our dance group! Once again they wowed the crowd when they performed spectacularly at the Central Dance Festival at the Coffs Harbour CEX last night, joining approximately 400 students from many schools across the region. It was a huge day and our students’ behaviour was exemplary. We should be incredibly proud of these students and the way they represented our community. Thank you to Mr Cohen for his invaluable input and make up skills. Thanks must also go to Amanda Mayled for keeping us both sane backstage!

1/2M Excursion

On Monday the children from 1/2M are enjoying a visit to Coffs Harbour and Emerald Beach, to add to their

knowledge learnt this term about the Solitary Island lighthouse. We hope the weather is kind to them and

they have a fabulous day.

Progress Award/Lego League Assembly

Our last assembly for the term will be Wednesday 3rd July. At this assembly the Yr 1-3 children, who are

participating in the Lego League competition next term, will showcase the learning that they have done so

far. Also at this assembly a child will receive the Term 2 Progress award.

Reward Day

End of term Reward Day will be held on Thursday 4 July. We will be having an early BBQ lunch at the park

before returning to school for the Parent-Teacher interviews. This will NOT be a mufti day, please send

them in their school uniform. Please also remind your children that anyone who has been suspended this

term or who has been in the planning room more than two times is not eligible to attend.

Woolworths Earn and Learn

The Woolworths Earn and Learn program has commenced and our school has registered to participate. We

were able to buy some great resources for our students last year with the rewards earned. We now have

bins in place at Woolgoolga, Coffs Park Avenue, the Plaza, Grafton & Toormina as well as the canteen and

school office. Thank you to Judith and Jennie for co-ordinating this fundraiser. Start collecting!

Chicken Pox

Recently two of our children went to Stewart House in Sydney with a group of children from the North

Coast. We have had notification that another child in the group has been diagnosed with chicken pox. We

have notified the parents/carers of the two children concerned that were with the group and have given

them information regarding the Chicken Pox. We have NOT had any children at our school diagnosed with

the disease. An information brochure regarding chicken pox is attached to this newsletter.

JUNE LUNCH MEAL DEAL Available Friday 28th June

Chicken, tomato pasta bake Packet of Tiny Teds Drink or Ice Cream Only $4.50

A few more great action shots from the Athletics Carnival

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