Candelo Public School 56 William Street Candelo. Ph: 64932236 Fax: 64932035. email: candelo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web address: www.candelo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dear Parents, Grandparents and Carers,

Thank you to those parents who were able to attend the Meet the teacher nights for 1W and 3B last night. It was great to have the opportunity to meet and talk to you all as well as to outline classroom routines and procedures. If you were unable to attend please feel free to contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

The Small School’s Swimming Carnival was held last Friday. Congratulations to all Candelo children who attended the carnival. Your behaviour and sportsmanship were impressive. It was fantastic to see so many of our children competing in the events. Due to this effort, Candelo Public School finished in FIRST place both before the handicap was applied and after!! Tanja took out second place with Wolumla coming third. Special congratulations to Patrick who is the 12/13 years Boy Champion and Joshua who is the Junior Boy Champion. Nine of our students will represent the Small Schools at the Zone Carnival on Wednesday February 22. They are Patrick, Joshua, Colin, Eamon, Joseph, Jessica, Lucy, Lily and Rebecca. We wish these children the best of luck.

Webcats I was lucky enough to attend the book launch of the Webcats Project last Saturday at Tura Murrang Library. Two of our very talented students, Rebecca and Kassie, wrote and illustrated picture books that were published. They were presented by Bega Valley Shire Council Mayor, Kristy McBain. I was very impressed with the quality of the writing and pictures. The books have been purchased and will be added to our library.

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What’s happening at our school:

Term 1 2017 Canteen is open Thursday Friday 17 February Pink Stumps fundraiser Wednesday 22 February Zone Swimming Carnival Thursday 23 February Canteen Wednesday 1 March School Photos Thursday 2 March Canteen Three Way Interviews Sunday 5 March Candelo Markets Monday 6 March Clean Up Australia Day Wednesday 8 March Visiting Show Friday 10 March Mid-Term School Assembly Parents welcome. Attachments: Canteen Volunteer form

Market BBQ Roster

CANDELO PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Week 3 Term 1, 13 – 24th February 2017

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Swimming Carnival and a big cheer for our Champs: Clancy, Colin, Patrick, Kassie, Lily and Jessica.

Candelo Public School 56 William Street Candelo. Ph: 64932236 Fax: 64932035. email: candelo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web address: www.candelo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

The School Swimming Carnival held on 3 February was a great success for all. Participation was at an all-time high! The effort to strive for personal best was impressive – congratulations to everyone. When all the pointes were tallied at the end of the day the Champions were announced –12 Years: Kassie and Patrick, 11 Years: Lily and Colin and Junior: Jessica and Clancy.

A Pink Mufti Day will be held tomorrow, Friday 17 February, to raise money for Breast Cancer in conjunction with the “Pink Stumps Day” at Kameruka Cricket Club on Saturday. Children are asked to dress in pink and bring a gold coin donation. A reminder that all tops should have sleeves, especially as it will be hot tomorrow. Please don’t use pink hairspray, especially if you are going swimming for sport in the afternoon.

School Photos will be held on Wednesday March 1. Once again Angie High, a local photographer, will be taking these photos. Please ensure that you return your photo envelopes and that your child dresses in full school uniform on the day.

Three way interviews with parents, students and teachers are planned for Thursday 2 March, from 8.30am through the day and into the afternoon. Parents are asked to manage interview times by either logging on to www.schoolinterviews.com.au to fill in a time using the code 69raj. Then an email will be sent to parents after they log their date. If you do not have access to the Internet please come into school or ring the school office and Ros will add you to the booking schedule. Please bring the completed goal setting sheet, which will be sent home with your child, to the meeting. It is important that parents and student attend the meeting. (NB. It is optional for Kindergarten parents to bring their child to the interview with Mrs Warne.)

Mid-term School Assembly will be held on Friday 10 March at 9.10 in the Library. Year 6 will be presented with their Year 6 shirts, inducted into the School Parliament and present a summary of their portfolio. Kindergarten students will enjoy their first formal occasion. Parents are most welcome to join us for the Assembly.

Clean Up Australia Day for students at Candelo Public School will be held on Monday 6 March, after the markets. Further details will be sent home shortly.

SPORT

The Zone Swimming Carnival will be held on Wednesday February 22 at Candelo Pool. Once again the P&C will be holding a Tea/Coffee/Cake Stall. We would like donations of cakes, slices and biscuits to sell on the day, as well as people to volunteer on the stall for an hour or so. Please let Ros in the school office know if you are able to assist.

Swimming 4 Sport begins tomorrow for students in years 2-6. Children will need swimmers, towel, goggles (optional), warm jacket, water bottles, sunscreen and hat. Children will walk to the pool at the mid-lunch bell and return in time for the end of the day. Please remember entrance to the pool is $3, unless you hold a season pass.

Canteen is now held every Thursday. Kasey and her small team of volunteers are producing beautiful healthy fresh homemade treats for the School. Canteen will be open from 11:20am. Icy poles are currently being offered for the second break at 1:30. Please provide your child a container if they wish to purchase something at first break for later in the day.

Please check the Candelo Public School Facebook page for menus each week.

School Uniforms. The school t-shirts have arrived. They can be purchased from the Office for $20 each.

Into the Woods DVD’s can now be ordered from the Office for just $10 – get your copy of the School Play now!

-: Canteen Menu Thursday 23 February :-

Mini Quiche $1.00 Hummus Vegie Sticks and Crackers $2.00 Banana Muesli Muffins $1:00 Popcorn $0.50 Fruit $0.50 Juice Box $2:00 Smoothie $2:50 Water $1.00

-: Canteen Menu Thursday 2 March :-

Ham and Pineapple Pizza $2:50 Honey Joys $1:00 Popcorn $0.50 Fruit $0.50 Juice Box $2:00 Smoothie $2:50 Water $1.00

Icy Poles are also available at second break $0:50

Candelo Public School 56 William Street Candelo. Ph: 64932236 Fax: 64932035. email: candelo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web address: www.candelo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PERFORMING ARTS

CIP Wind program lessons will take place each Wednesday during school time, please apply to Susan Gray regarding this program of individual and small group tuition. Opera House Recorder Program for 2017 will be launched over the next two weeks. Children from Years 3 to 6 may nominate for the program with tutors Susan and Henry. The criteria include enthusiasm and commitment to the program with the promise to practise daily for 5 to 10 minutes; be a cooperative team member and be available for the Mimosa Concert performance at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 1 August. Please see Miss Martin if you are interested.

Class 1W News:

Thank you to all the parents who attended the information afternoon yesterday. A note will be sent home with all students outlining our classroom routines and general information. This note also has a request for parent helpers. Parent helpers are such a valuable resource during our 10 O’clock Literacy block, providing our students with support during their learning.

We have had a very busy week implementing L3 Literacy groups including reading and writing activities three times a week.

The focus letters for this week have been i, p & n and last week a, s & t. In maths we are learning our numbers to 10 and will be investigating length.

Year 1 students are revising numbers to 100, friends of ten and focusing on spelling and writing quality

sentences. Well done to Year 1 for completing their homework!!!

Well done to everyone for reading the home readers at night and returning them every day. Remember to encourage students to point to the words as they read and don’t forget to read a fabulous and interesting storybook to your child.

Awards this Week: Great effort in counting to 20: Brianna Excellent effort in Reading: Saphira Terrific Writing: Ava Fantastic Counting: Lucas

Home Readers Target 300: Saphira

Catriona Warne

Class 2M News:

2M practicing ‘Mindfulness’. A philosophy believed to aid learning by encouraging students to remain calm and relax which therefore enables them to focus and concentrate throughout the day.

Massive congratulations to all the students who participated in the Small Schools swimming carnival. Fantastic effort by all and special congratulations to Joshua in year two who came away with the Junior Boys Champion! Good luck to those swimming in the Zone Carnival next Wednesday!

School Bell Times 2017

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:05 Morning Assembly

11:20 Begin Recess 11:45 End Recess 1:20 Begin Lunch

1:45 Half Bell Lunch 2:05 End Lunch

3:05 End of Day (Bus Lines)

Thursday Canteen/Scripture 9:05 Morning Assembly

11:20 Begin Lunch 11:45 Half Bell Lunch

12:05 End Lunch 1:00 – 1:30 Scripture

1:30 Afternoon Recess 1:55 Afternoon Recess End 3:05 End of Day (Bus Lines)

Candelo Public School 56 William Street Candelo. Ph: 64932236 Fax: 64932035. email: candelo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web address: www.candelo-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

This term we are focusing on Diversity and celebrating our similarities and differences we share with each other and people from across our planet. We began writing letters to new friends in England and are looking forward to sending them off and receiving their responses. This week we started to look at different languages spoken around the world and had a small discussion on whether or not we should all speak the same language. This is in preparation for our persuasive writing task. I’m looking forward to reading the ideas of the children.

We have swimming for sport tomorrow. All children in years 2-6 will participate. Year one students in 2M will stay and participate in sport activities with 1W.

Canteen day has been changed and will be on Thursday of each week.

Awards this Week: Playing well with friends: Noah Persisting with her Maths: Ruby G. Staying focused on her tasks: Ella Working hard in Literacy: Emma and Mabel Persisting with his Reading: Christopher Helping his friends with Maths: Hayden Trying my best in Swimming: Joshua

Sophie Martin

Class 3B News:

The children have been working hard and settling in to class routines well. We are really enjoying our novel study “Wonderstruck” by Brian Selznik. Children will be receiving a project based on this book in week 6. Each child has received their logins for Studyladder and Reading Express if they would like to complete activities at home. They should also be reading a Premier’s Reading Challenge book each night.

Good luck to Pat, Colin, Joseph, Jessica, Lucy, Lily and Rebecca at the Zone Swimming Carnival next week.

Awards this Week: Quality Writing: Kassie and Rebecca Displaying a Positive Attitude: Joseph Great Mathematical Thinking: Mitchell

Webcats Award recipients photos of Rebecca

and Kassie courtesy of Merimbula News Weekly.