Term 2, Issue 6 2nd May 2017

D I ARY D ATES TO REMEMBER :

P&C

Meeting

Tuesday

9th May

NAPLAN Tuesday

9th May

NAPLAN Wednesday

10th May

NAPLAN Thursday

11th May

Mother’s

Day Stall & Friday

12th May

Christmas

in July

Fundraiser

Saturday

22nd July

Lochinvar Public School

Bulletin Lochinvar Public School

A unique school achieving success.

WELCOME B ACK FOR ANOTHER BUSY TERM Term 2 is off to a flying start with students,

teachers and parents commemorating ANZAC

Day with a wonderful service on Wednesday.

Students demonstrated very respectful behaviour

whilst listening attentively to our guest speakers

and proudly laid individual poppies at the front of

our ANZAC garden. Our school captains also

proudly represented Lochinvar at the ANZAC service on Friday at

Rutherford Technology High School. On Friday, 12th May we are

celebrating the wonderful women in our life by hosting a special Mother’s

Day assembly and afternoon tea. I would like to invite all mothers,

grandmothers, aunts, carers and friends to join us for this event.

CROSS COUNTRY SUCCESS On Friday students aged 8 and older

participated in our school cross country.

Students participated enthusiastically in the

event and demonstrated terrific persistence

throughout the course. Congratulations to the

following students who have successfully made it through to the Zone

Cross Country: Charli, Leesha, Saige, Megan, Riley, Jake, Douglas, Jake,

Jessica, Isabelle, Amelia, Eva, Callan, Angus, Jayden, Braiden, Caitlyn,

Paige, Sofie, Holly, Reece, Jared, Logan, Vegas, Chelsea B, Taylah,

Taleb, Connor, Sam & Callum.

NAPL AN During week 3, on Tuesday, 9

th May Wednesday, 10th May and Thursday,

11th May, students in years 3 & 5 will complete the National Assessment

Program-Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Students will complete 4 tests

during this time. Parents will receive a report indicating their child’s level of

achievement later this year.

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KH ASSEMBLY FRIDAY , 5TH MAY AT 2 :15 PM This Friday our assembly will be hosted by KH. We are excited and looking forward to learning

about the great things happening in Kindergarten with Mrs Harwood. We would like to invite all

parents and carers to join us on Friday for this assembly.

SKOOLBAG TECHNICAL D IFFICULTIES In recent weeks we have been experiencing a number of difficulties with the

Skoolbag app. Although this is frustrating we are working with Skoolbag to try and

rectify this. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO L IBRARY D AYS Library days have changed this term as we welcome Mrs Howard back to the

Library. Monday will be Library for year 3, 4/5 and 5/6. Tuesday will be Library

for KH, K/1M, 1/2H & 1/2T.

Good Luck PSSA Girls Netball We wish our PSSA girls netball team good luck as they play against Branxton on

Wednesday. The girls have already shown dedication and have worked together

extremely well during training sessions. Win, lose or draw you have already done

us proud!

ATTENDANCE R EWARD CELEBRATION Congratulations to the following students for attaining 100%

attendance in Term 1: Aaria, Connor, Thane, Jake, Sepa,

Madison, Jack, Max, Xavier, Lucy, Blake, Tayla, Isabella, Roary,

Phoebe, Joshua, Kayla, Molli, Monique, Tiarna, Jake, Riley,

Charli, Ethan, Jack, Jett, Jayden, Josh, Purusha, Caitlyn, Joel &

Callum. We had a terrific time decorating cupcakes and making

crazy glasses and crowns in our craft activity. Regular and

punctual attendance at school is imperative to supporting learning so we strongly encourage you

to support your child to attend school every day.

NEXT P & C MEETING TUESDAY , 9TH

M AY 2 :20 PM The next P & C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 9

th May from 2:20pm in the

school library. We always encourage new members to join the P & C and share their ideas and look forward to seeing you there.

C ANTEEN Canteen Volunteers are required in week 8; Wednesday 14 June & Friday 16 June.

If you are available and would like to assist please contact Meg on 0402 232 384.

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P & C FREDDO CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER We still have a few chocolate fundraiser boxes left if anybody is

interested. Boxes of chocolates can be collected from the office.

Each box sells for $50, we would appreciate your support with this.

TRAINING FOR OFFICE STAFF IN NEW F INANCE SYSTEM Over the course of this term, Mrs Legge, Mrs Clifton and Mrs Cantwell will be participating in

training for the new finance system that is being introduced into schools. For your information,

both Mrs Legge and Mrs Clifton will be out of the office at these training days 1-2 days every

week. Mrs Thorpe will be replacing Mrs Legge for the duration of this training. Please be patient

as we move in to this new system. There will be additional information available to parents in the

next week.

PBL FOCUS

P & C N EWS - MOTHER ’S D AY R AFFLE

Once again our Fundraising Committee have been busy organising gifts

for the students to purchase for Mother’s Day. The stall will be held on

Friday 12th May and students will have the opportunity to purchase

a gift for their mum or nan for $5.

A Mother’s Day raffle has also been organised with some fabulous prizes to win.

Tickets are available for $1 each and all funds raised will go towards

supporting the students at Lochinvar Public School.

1st

Prize: $200 accommodation gift voucher at Talga Vineyard Escape, a VIP Tour & Taste for 4 people at Brokenwood & $40 gift voucher at Maple Homewares and Gifts

2nd

Prize: Hamper from Two Fat Blokes & $25 gift voucher at Hunter Valley Chocolate Company

3rd

Prize: Priceline gift bag with cosmetics valued at $40

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

MAJOR FUNDRAISER

Following the success of the Masquerade Ball in 2015,

this year the P & C have organised a

Christmas in July Dinner

On Saturday, 22nd

July 2017

at Maitland City Bowls and Recreation Club.

Tickets will be available for sale at $65 per person

and can be purchased from the front office from Monday 15th

May.

This will be a terrific night out, so rally your friends

and come along to support our wonderful school.