LIFE EDUCATION The Life Education Van will be visiting Belltrees School on Thursday 7th March to conduct a series of programmes for all students. Kate Jones is also organising some creative arts activities on the day. We will be asking for parents to transport their children to and from Belltrees on the day.

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE: It is wonderful to see the Kindergarten students stepping up to the expectations our school sets for

all students. Congratulations to the older students who are gently guiding the younger ones in the playground. This is what makes small schools the

envy of all others. It is exactly this type of situation that encourages

teachers to bring out the best in their students by creating exciting lessons and implementing quality teaching. I am thrilled at the enthusiasm

displayed by the teachers in this school and the care and compassion they show to the children in their care.

None of this happens without the support from parents and caregivers and the commitment you

have to your child’s learning. It is through partnerships between home and school that create a nurturing environment. Communication is vital

to the smooth running of a school and I have been delighted to have parents discuss their child with me. Both Deb and I have an open door policy, so

please do not hesitate to drop in and see us if you have any concerns.

It has been very good to see the students showing pride in themselves and our School by wearing the

correct school uniform. Thank you to parents for helping maintain our uniform standards.

Sharon Belfield

School Road ELLERSTON Via Scone NSW 2337 Phone (02) 65465157 Fax (02) 65465106

email: ellerston-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au web: www.ellerston-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

TERM 1 WEEK 3 Monday 11th

February 2013

WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK Wednesday 13th February: Book Club Orders Due Thursday 14th February: Blandford Horse Spots Entries Due Friday 15th of February: Small Schools Swimming Carnival at Murrurundi.

Tuesday afternoon creative activities

Thankyou Thank you to all parents for returning

all of our updates and permissions for

2013. We still have a number of

families who have not presented their

driver’s license and car registration.

Without us sighting these you are

unable to drive on excursions, even

your own children.

Also a couple of families have not

returned their prohibited declarations.

We need to have these before you

volunteer in any way at school.

P & C MEETING:

Our first meeting for the year is

to be held at 7pm on Tuesday 12th

February at the school. This will be

both the AGM and the monthly

meeting. All parents and interested

community members are invited

and welcome to attend.

Driving and Parking Around the School. I would like to ask for your support with driving and parking around the School. Please take time to park correctly (reversing in, not nose first) before dropping your children off or picking them up. Thank you to those parents who have raised concerns about parking and I hope we can all remember the safety of our children is our greatest concern.

BLANDFORD HORSE SPORTS Entries required at school by Thursday 14th February. If you child has not received the entry form please contact the office. Participants must turn 8yrs or older this year.

Reading 2 Learn in action

SMALL SCHOOLS SWIMMING

CARNIVAL:

Friday 15th of February at Murrurundi

Pool. The carnival is only for students

turning 8 years or older in 2013. Please

wear sports uniform, hat and sunscreen

and bring plenty drinks. Alternate

arrangements can be made for those

students in Kindergarten and Year one.

Parents can you please discuss this with

myself, Deb or Liz. Please note – if you

are driving to the pool, please ensure the

school has sighted your driver’s licence

and you have returned your Prohibited

Employment Declarations to the school.

Please confirm your travel arrangements

with your driver and let the school know

with whom you child is travelling. Parents

of swimmers might like to give them some

lap and stroke practice before the 15th.

Tuesday afternoon creative

activities

Upper Hunter Family Support Service are hosting ‘Mum’s Circle’ a Social Group in Belltrees and Scone in Term 1. The 6 week group is targeted at Mother’s with school aged children and will cover topics including resumes, budgeting, jewellery making, TAFE information, parenting information, exercise class and a celebration week. The course is free of charge with morning tea and child care available. Mum’s Circle in Belltrees will run from the 18th February until 25th March at Belltrees Public School from 10am until 12 noon and Mum’s Circle in Scone will run from the 21st February 28th March, 10am until 12 noon at the Scone Youth Venue. For further information or to register for either group, please contact

Michelle or Amy on 02 65423555.