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29 Hastings Drive, Raymond Terrace 2324. Phone – 02 4987 6510, Fax – 02 4987 6513 Email: grahamstow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Events - Term 4

3 December - Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon Tea 2pm 5 December - Year 7 Transition Day IHS 9 December - Presentation Day Year 3-6 at 9.15am Year K-2 at 12pm 11 December - Carols 5.30pm 13 December - End of Year Party Day 17 December - Year 6 Farewell 18 December - Last day of School

Notes & Money Due

Mathletics $12 Voluntary School Contributions $20.50 per student 6 December, Term 4, Week 8 Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 13 December, Term 4, Week 9 Presentation

All Assemblies held Friday 2pm in the Hall.

Term 4, Week 8

2 December 2019

Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon Tea

Our annual Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon Tea is on Tuesday 3 Decem-

ber at 2pm. It is our small way of acknowledging the assistance of parents

and community members throughout the year. Without this assistance our

school would not function as well as it does.

Year 7 Transition Day - Irrawang High School

Thursday 5 December from 9.15am till 2.15pm there is a transition session

for students who will be attending Irrawang High School in 2020. A bus has

been organised to transport children from Grahamstown Public School to

Irrawang High School and return in the afternoon at no cost to parents.

Students are required to wear full school uniform and will need to bring

lunch, recess, a hat and water with them. Please ensure that the permis-

sion note is returned to Mrs Trembath.

Presentation Day

All members of our school community are invited to attend our Presenta-

tion Day on Monday 9 December in the school hall. Years 3 - 6 will be held

at 9am and K - 2 will be held at 12pm.

Carols by Candlelight

This year our Carols by Candlelight will be held on Wednesday 11 Decem-

ber at 5.30pm. From this time our P&C will be cooking a BBQ and the can-

teen will also be selling speciality food. There will be a jumping castle, face

painting, craft activities and a visit from Santa. From 7pm - 8pm all stu-

dents will be participating in the carols. Please bring your picnic blankets or

fold up chairs. We hope to see you all there!

End of Year Party Day

This year we are holding an end of year party celebration on Friday 13 De-

cember, the students will participate in the Challenge2Bfit program which

provides an inflatable obstacle course for students to enjoy. Students are

able to dress in comfortable mufti with socks, enclosed shoes and sun safe

clothing. School hats are to be worn. Please return the permission note for

your child to participate in this activity.

Year 6 Farewell

We will be holding the Year 6 Farewell on Tuesday 17 December. Stu-

dents are to be at school from 5.30pm and parents are invited to attend

from 7.15pm for the farewell ceremony. It is $10 per student for dinner,

please return money and permission note to the office by Tuesday 10 De-

cember.

Last Day of School

The last day of school for students will be Wednesday 18 December.

Assembly Awards Term 4, Week 6 & 7 Kinder Koalas Kinder Possums 1/2 Honey Gliders

Bodhi Matthew

Tiara Tyronn

Aiden Taj

Indiana Damon

Nate Aaliyah

Corbyn Logan

1/2 Kangaroos 1/2 Marsupial Mice 2/3 Galahs

Trae Jack Crystal

Bella Aiden

Mackenzie Taahir

Zavier Samuel

Alana Aliyah

Ivy

3/4 Hawks 3/4 Lyrebirds 3/4 Rosellas

Edith Grace Ella

Logan Dustin Ashton

Bella-Rose Timmy Gracie

Brooklyn Mitchell Jack

Xzavier Ivy Lailah

Bailey Tobias Zayden

4/5 Red Bellies 5/6 Blue Tongues 5/6 Crocodiles

Cade Tyson

Jacob Kailyn

Islay Sophie

Chase Evan

Amarli Cooper

Noah Tia

Zack

Summer

5/6 Turtles Badges Badges

Madison Emilee - Red Popi -

Clayton Jake - Yellow Sonny -

Levi Charlie - Yellow Frances - Green

Luikah Shaianne - Green Clayton - Green

Chantelle Zakary - Green Madison - Green

Hayley Zac - Green Kobi - Red

Taylor - Red Lillee - Yellow

Badges Amalie - Max - Green

Cyprus - Green Olivia - Red Ellyse - Yellow

Trae - Green Tobias - Yellow

Rubi - Green Kobe - Yellow

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Class Requirements 2020

All Students will need the following items:

• Tissues • Glue sticks • Paper towel • Sponges/Chux wipes • Headphones for Technology • Library bag • Paint/art smock • Coloured crayons and pencils • Pump soap • Pencil sharpener (holds own shavings) • Eraser (soft white) • HB and 2B pencils • Pencil case • White board markers • Scissors

Stage Specific Items: Early Stage 1 - Kindergarten

• Triangular coloured pencils • A4 plastic envelope to be used for home readers • A4 Scrap book

Stage 1 – Years 1 and 2

• A4 plastic envelope to be used for home readers • Plain wooden ruler 30cm

Stage 2 – Years 3 and 4

• Red pen for ruling and marking work • Highlighters • USB • Plain wooden ruler 30cm • 1 black Sharpie • Small pencil case to leave on the desk during class time and another pencil case for all other

stationary

Stage 3 – Years 5 and 6 • Blue, black and red ball point pens • A basic Geometry set • Highlighters • 1 black Sharpie • Small pencil case to leave on the desk during class time and another pencil case for all other

stationary • Plain wooden ruler 30cm • USB