Newsletter 14th October, 2019 TERM 4, WEEK 1 Principal Nickie Bartlett

Assistant Principals Karen Newton, Jo Wright, Kylie Organ & Emma Smith (Relieving) Cnr Wilson & Phyllis St, South Lismore 2480 • PO Box 497, Lismore 2480 • p 02 6621 3433 • f 02 6622 2797 Visit us online at www.lismoresth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au or email us at lismoresth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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In 1/2B we have been learning about the Living World. We have looked at animals and plants at home and at school. The children created some artwork based on shapes and colours of plants that they had seen. They used a mixture of media (paint and paper) to create their ‘Flower Garden’ artworks

based on the artists Ann Powell and Vincent Van Gogh.

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Welcome back to Term 4! This is traditionally a very busy term and we have set dates for our important end of year activities, which I’m sure you will want to add to your calendars;

• Intensive Swimming Year 2/3: November 11th – 22nd • Showcase Matinee and Night Performance: November 28th • 6/7 Transition Days to Rivers College Campuses: November 26th and December 3rd • Celebration of Achievement: December 11th • Year 6 Farewell and 3-6 Disco: December 16th • Preschool Graduation: December 17th • Last Day of School: December 18th

Enrolment for 2020 Our transition to Preschool, Kindergarten and Year 7 programs are conducted in Term 4. In addition, we have “Step Up Days” in school to prepare students for what is expected at the next stage and/or year level. It is very important that we have details about children starting with us in 2020, from Preschool, Kindergarten and through to Year 6 and accurate information about where our Year 6 children are going to secondary school. If your child is starting with us in Preschool or Kindergarten next year please collect and hand in enrolment forms to the school office as soon as possible. If there has been a change in secondary school placements for Year 6 children, please also inform the office. Before and After School Information Our school day officially begins at 8.30am and school staff begin supervision at this time. Please ensure your child does not arrive at school before 8.30am. Students arriving on the early bus should be seated under the COLA outside the hall. Our school day concludes at 3pm. For those families collecting their child/children and exiting the school on Kyogle St, please be aware this gate will be shut at 3.10pm. If you are picking up your child/children from Phyllis St we appreciate your promptness to ensure they are collected at 3pm and they cross the road using the crossing on the corner of Wilson and Phyllis Sts. This means children walking or travelling home by car can do so safely, before our students leave on buses. Have a lovely week. Nickie Bartlett Principal

CANTEEN ROSTER

CANTEEN CLOSED WEDNESDAYS

Tuesday, 15/10 – Jan Thursday, 17/10 – Kyle Friday, 18/10 – Kylie, Stewart Monday, 21/10 – Yanni Breakfast available from 8.30am–8.55am daily

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What has been happening in Preschool? Thank you to all the grandparents and special family members who came to our afternoon tea. It was lovely to see so many visitors in Preschool. Welcome back to Term 4, we hope everyone had a fun and safe break. We look forward to another fantastic term.

Kindergarten Transition All children attending Lismore South Public School in 2020 will be participating in the Transition to Kindergarten Sessions. Children in the Echidna group will attend Tuesday sessions, from 9.30am – 10.45am. The sessions will be held each Tuesday from 22nd October until 19th November. Children in the Goanna group will attend Thursday sessions, from 9.30am – 10.45am, from 24th October until 21st November. A Teddy Bears Picnic will be held at the conclusion of the Transition Days on Tuesday, 26th November. All Preschool children attending Lismore South in 2020 and their parents are invited. Preschool 2020 We are still taking enrolments for Preschool next year. Children must turn four by 31st July to be eligible to enrol in Preschool for 2020. Dates to Remember Tuesday, 22nd October – Echidnas Kindergarten Transition – 9.30 -10.45am Thursday, 24th October – Goannas Kindergarten Transition – 9.30-10.45am Kellie Keed Preschool Educator

QA6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities 6.2.3 Community engagement The service builds relationships and engages with its community.

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Expectation of the Week Be Safe, Respectful and Responsible by being safe in the playground eg. Wear a broad brimmed hat. Stronger Smarter Value: Honour.

Additional Notes Today these additional notes have been sent home – Year 6 Uni-Bound – Thursday, 31st October No cost. Please return signed permission note by Friday, 25th October. Years 3 & 4 Term 4 Sport – Gymnastics Cost $39. Permission note and payment due by Wednesday, 30th October. Years 5 & 6 Term 4 Sport – Swimming Cost $32. Permission note and payment due by Wednesday, 23rd October. Book Club Brochures will be distributed this week. Orders with payment (CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO LISMORE SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL) are due by Thursday, 24th October. Alternatively, you can order online by registering for LOOP. Maggie’s Pick

The house across the road looks abandoned, but Rosie knows someone lives there. She decides to give her mystery neighbour a gift - something different, something unusual, something surprising. Something her mum would have been proud of. Maree Denning - Librarian

Lids for Kids We are continuing to collect washed lids from milk, water and soft drink bottles and bread clips in support of the Lids for Kids initiative. In the first week, we collected approximately 750 lids and clips. Thank you for your support. Mr Boronski – Organising Teacher

Dates to Remember

Dates Event Detail Tues, 15/10 P & C Meeting 8.15am in PL Room Wed, 16/10 CANTEEN CLOSED Iceblocks 70c each – available at lunchtime Student banking Collected in classrooms Thurs,17/10 Lismore Show ProBL Excursion Stage 2 students and Aboriginal Boys Dance Group - 9.30-1.30 Fri, 18/10 Whole School Assembly 10.40am in the school hall Lismore Show ProBL Excursion Stage 3 students – 9.30 – 1.30pm Tues, 22/10 Kindergarten 2020 Transition 9.30 – 10.45am Thurs, 24/10 Kindergarten 2020 Transition 9.30 – 10.45am UNIFORM STORE OPEN Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays

Kindergarten 2020 If your child will be commencing Kindergarten in 2020, please collect an enrolment package from the school office. Our Transition Program begins in Week 2 of Term 4.